Success By The Books: The Bev And Cliff Notes

Time for a retro rewind of a popular episode of Success by the Books from 2021.  We have 5x's more data now than in 1986...talk about information overload! We're expected to make more decisions and make them faster than ever before. Join us as we bring you takeaways from Daniel J. Levitin's "The Organized Mind" to learn the optimal way to stay focused. Cliff's "In the News" is on HIGHWAY 1. Music - "Dash" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs. "That's the Way Love Goes" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Danielle Hobert, Matt Sumner.

Here is the second part of "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin.  The five things last episode and the five things this episode will get you feeling energetic and strong so you can live out your dreams and goals.  Cliff's "In the News" is SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TRUCK STOP CHICKEN.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Truck Stop Chicken" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith.

The calendar says April, and we're guessing that some (or all) of those January resolutions have gone the way of the dodo.  This is a two-part episode called "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin.  Listen and get yourself back on track and feel great physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally as you finish strong.  Cliff's "In the News" is LOS ANGELES COLISEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WATER FROM A STONE.  Music - "Got the Talking Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Water From A Stone" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Katelyn Piz, and Kevin Fisher.

There are a lot of lonely people in this world.  Loneliness is an epidemic.  I've heard multiple times that two weeks of being lonely is the same as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.  As people get older, it's often harder to make friends.   Friends support a healthy immune system.  Join us as we discuss what it takes to have a good friend and to be a good friend.  Cliff's "In the News" is CATALINA ISLAND.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DON'T KILL MY BUZZ.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Don't Kill My Buzz" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Dee Briggs.

We are bringing you the information we learned on a Youtube station called Retirement Tranformed.  Mark and Jody Rollins spoke all about "Anti-Aging Foods".  These are foods that improve your health, make you feel, and look better.  Who wouldn't want all three of those benefits?!  Cliff's "In the News" is REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS.  Cliff's "inside the Music" is OLD JOHNNY WOULD HAVE DONE IT.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Old Johnny Would Have Done It" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Jeff Lee, Dee Briggs.

Author, Karen Ehman, says that there are two secrets to having a productive week.  Join us as we discuss the two "R's" rest and routine in this episode called "Sunday Secrets for a Productive Week".  Set yourself up for success.  Cliff's "In the News" is DOLPHIN SUPER PODS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MY RIDE OR DIE (alternative version).  Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.  "My Ride or Die" (full song) by Cliff Nelson & Pam.

Energy is "fuel" for our lives.  You may see some people running around full of energy and vitality, and living their lives with exuberance...but you haven't felt that way in a long time.  Today's episode "Increased Energy" will help you take a look at your current habits, and give you some energy-packed ones to add to your life.  Cliff's "In the News" is MICKY DOLENZ.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE  (duet version).  Music - "Adam's Song"(music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Dave Smith.

This week and next week we will be discussing ways to save energy.  Today it's about decision fatigue.  The average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day!  Let's bring back some energy to your day.  Join us for "Energy Savers - Decision Fatigue".  Cliff's "In the News" is THE MISSION INN.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU LIED TO ME TODAY, YOU'LL LIE ALONE TONIGHT.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "You Lied to Me Today, You'll Lie Alone Tonight" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

In today's episode we learn about the Enneagram in the popular book "The Road Back to You" by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile.  I read this as a recommendation from my friend, Karyn Williams.  Listen and find out more about yourself and others you know.  Why do we do what we do?  Very interesting stuff!  Cliff's "In the News" is THE HERITAGE HOUSE, RIVERSIDE, CA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE PURSUIT OF HAPPY HOUR.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.

We can get older without getting old.  What we do today can greatly impact who we are at eighty-five years old.  Join us in this episode as we discuss what you can do now to keep your independence into your 80's.  This information comes from a keynote speech by Lisa Arendale at a conference Bev attended in Mississippi last March.  Cliff's "In the News" is BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU CAN'T BLAME A GIRL FOR TRYING.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "You Can't Blame A Girl for Trying" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

Did you know that 85% of people, who make goals for the year, quit them by the 2nd Friday in January?  You have made goals that mean a lot to you.  You want to follow through this year.  Join us as we discuss "Sticking To It".  Learn why people quit and how to avoid that happening to you.  Cliff's "In the News" is PAPER TOWELS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HILLBILLY FUNK.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Hillbilly Funk" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith.

This week we discover how to "Create an Epic 2026" through Todd Durkin's life-changing questions in his Annual Strategic Plan.  I've done this for the last few years and it gives me so much clarity for the months ahead.  The Annual Strategic Plan is part of Todd's God-Sized Dreams Planner.  Cliff's "In the News" is ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF YOU'RE GONNA CATCH ME.  Music - "I'd Be a Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "If You're Gonna Catch Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Danielle Vernengo.

One of my favorite authors and podcasters is Todd Durkin.  Every year, Todd offers an Annual Strategic Plan, a Journal, and a God-Sized Dream Planner.  I have purchased this system every year since it was first offered.  Today, I will ask you some of Todd's questions to help you catch the takeaways from 2025, and put you in a place of gratitude before you move into 2026.  Cliff's "In the News" is DOLLYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ALIVE.  Music - "Burning Up My Goodyears" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "Alive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner.

Tips for the Holidays by Brittney Tollinchi gives us great advice on how to do more of the things we would love to do during the season, not just what we feel obligated to do.  Cliff's "In the News" is ELECTRIC EGG COOKERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SUPPLY & DEMAND.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Supply & Demand" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.

Many of our friends have been actively decluttering recently.  Do any of us want to fill that empty space, we've created, with more things we don't need?  Join us as we discuss "Clutter-free Gifts".  These are gifts that are personalized to the recipient and will not be more clutter.  Cliff's "In the News" is LEGAL PADS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MAD COWBOY DISEASE.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Mad Cowboy Disease" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Bill Storms, Marc-Alan Barnette.

Let's face it, groceries are getting more expensive all the time.  On this episode, we learn from one of the expert, Clutter Bug, how to save money on our grocery bill and keep that cheddar in your pocket.  This goes way beyond making a list and not going to the store hungry.  Cliff's "In the News" is BIC 4-WAY PEN.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE (female lead vocal).  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Dave Smith.

Fot so long, people thought they were saving so much time and being so smart to toggle between two different tasks...research shows otherwise.  Join us as we save you time and spare you from anxiety by proving that "Multitasking is a Myth".    Cliff's "In the News" is MEXICAN TRAIN GAME.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE HALLOWEEN POEM.  Music - "You've Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only).  The Halloween Poem (presented by Cliff).

Today's episode is called "Three Things To Do Today for an Easier Tomorrow" by Karen Ehman.  Learn how to finish the today strong, get a jump start on tomorrow, and have a plan to complete the needle-moving tasks.  Cliff's "In the News" is BANANAS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE ROAD BACK HOME.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "The Road Back Home" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Bill Storms.

Modern technology is supposed to be a tool, but to more and more of us it has become the boss of us, rather than us the boss of it.  Join us as we discuss "Be the Boss of Your Screens" by Karen Ehman.  This is a chapter from the book she wrote with Ruth Schwenk called "The Love Your Life Project".  Cliff's "In the News" is LIP BALM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HIGH TIME I LOWERED THE BAR.  Music - "Out of the Box" (tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "High Time I Lowered the Bar" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush, Dee Briggs.

"Eat To Stay Sharp" is an article by Alyssa Jung.  This is about the MIND Diet which is the most comprehensive way to eat to fight Alzheimer's and Dementia.  We discuss what we are to be eating, serving size, and how many servings per week to help our brain be strong.  Cliff's "In the News" is UBE PANCAKES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EL CAMINO.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (tracks only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, and Nancy Anthis.  "El Camino" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.