I took a break this week and it was worth it! | THE POSITIVITY HOUR PODCAST EP. 230

How I Beat My Quarter-Life Crisis | EP. 232

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I share the three action steps that helped me work through my quarter-life crisis and regain control of my life. There was a time when I felt lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of where I was headed. Like many people, I found myself questioning my decisions, my future, and whether all the hard work I was putting in would ever pay off. But through that struggle, I discovered three powerful lessons that completely changed my perspective. 1. Submit to the work. There are no shortcuts. If you truly want something, you have to be willing to do the work required to make it happen. Success isn't about finding the easy path—it's about staying committed to the process. 2. Cut out the noise. Everyone has an opinion about your life, your goals, and what you should be doing. At some point, you have to stop listening to every outside voice and start trusting your own judgment. 3. You can't lose if you never give up. The only guaranteed way to fail is to quit. As long as you keep showing up, learning, adjusting, and moving forward, you're still in the game. Throughout the episode, I share personal experiences from my own journey and explain how these principles helped me push through uncertainty, stay focused on my goals, and continue building the life I want. At the end of the day, the biggest lesson I learned is simple: Your life is what you make it. No matter where you are right now, you have the ability to create a future that excites you. It won't happen overnight, and it won't always be easy—but if you're willing to put in the work, tune out the noise, and refuse to quit, amazing things can happen. If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or uncertain about your path, this episode is for you. Keep showing up. Keep believing. Keep building. You've got this. 💪🎙️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:10 WELCOME TO THE PODCAST 2:10 TIME CAPSULE (LET'S TALK ABOUT THE WORLD TODAY) 5:30 MAIN TOPIC / LET'S GET PERSONAL ALL-IN-ONE 25:08 WISDOME FROM AN OG (YOUR LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT SO KEEP PUSHING GUYS! 26:26 OUTRO! (THANKS FOR WATCHING) VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: And book a shoot!! https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god] Now do yourself a favor and like, subscribe, dislike, unsubscribe, hate comment, share, or report, I don't care what you do, as long as you are staying positive at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. I love and appreciate you all my #PositivitiyGang members, stay safe and most of all stay positive. #Peace✌🖖🤟 #115550 #pg-ent #thepositivitygod #the_positivity_god #StayPositive #PositivityGangEnterprise #Positivity #Darshaunsmith VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god]

I TURNED 25 YEARS OLD TODAY! (EP. 231)

IN THIS PODCAST, I TALK ABOUT TURNING 25 YEARS OLD. I'VE COME A LONG WAY AND I GOT A STORY TO TELL. LOOK ALIVE, THIS NEXT TRIP AROUND THE SUN AROUND IS GONNA BE A MOVIE! WE UP, THANKS FOR WATCHING. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO / WE OUTSIDE! 0:55 IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, I'M 25 YEARS OLD 2:10 TIME FOR ME TO RAMBLE ABOUT WHAT I'VE LEARNED SO FAR IN LIFE 8:20 THANKS FOR WATCHING / REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM WILL START AGAIN NEXT WEEK LINK TO ADDITIONAL CONTENT: - https://youtu.be/VEgtPZRPfW0?si=aXi8-_AzPiKHUq9j [https://youtu.be/VEgtPZRPfW0?si=aXi8-_AzPiKHUq9j] - https://stevenfulmer.com/its-the-spiral-of-life/ [https://stevenfulmer.com/its-the-spiral-of-life/] - https://www.thespiralcircleoflife.com/ [https://www.thespiralcircleoflife.com/] VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: And book a shoot!! https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god] Now do yourself a favor and like, subscribe, dislike, unsubscribe, hate comment, share, or report, I don't care what you do, as long as you are staying positive at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. I love and appreciate you all my #PositivitiyGang members, stay safe and most of all stay positive. #Peace✌🖖🤟 #115550 #pg-ent #thepositivitygod #the_positivity_god #StayPositive #PositivityGangEnterprise #Positivity #Darshaunsmith VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god]

I took a break this week and it was worth it! | THE POSITIVITY HOUR PODCAST EP. 230

I took a trip to Atlanta to see my sister and chill out for the weekend. A vacation some would say and it was nice to take a break! sometimes we all need to take a step back and just live life, less phones, more car rides and time with family and such. overall great trip and amazing experience setting a boundary and taking a break! Regular podcast will start again next week when i'm back in iowa. THANKS FOR WATCHING! #staypositive #motivation #inspiration #gratitude #vacation #vacation #family

The Power of Making a Choice: 3 Action Steps To Make Better Choices In Your Life Today | TPH EP. 229

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about one of the most powerful things a person can do in life: make a choice. Not even the “perfect” choice — just making a decision and moving forward. Too many people stay stuck because they spend all their time overthinking, waiting for certainty, or being afraid to fail. But the truth is, progress usually starts the moment you decide to move. Throughout the episode, I break down the meaning of choice, why it matters so much, and how successful people make decisions every single day — even when they don’t have all the answers. I also talk about Drake and his new Iceman album, the reactions surrounding it, and the influence he continues to have through the choices he makes creatively and professionally. Using that conversation as a real-world example, I explain how decisions shape not only careers, but identity and growth over time. Toward the end of the main topic, I give three practical action steps you can apply to your own life today: 1. Look at all the choices in front of you and weigh the pros and cons. 2. Remember why you’re doing what you do and where you want to go in life. 3. Make a choice, adjust as you learn, and improve along the way. I finish the episode by sharing some motivation and reminding people that they matter, they’re appreciated, and they’re capable of building a better future one decision at a time. If you’ve been stuck, hesitant, or afraid to move forward, this episode is your reminder that clarity often comes after the choice — not before it. Tap in and trust yourself enough to decide. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO ( WE ALL GOTTA MAKE CHOICES, SO LET'S TALK ABOUT IT) 1:18 WELCOME (EP. 229 WE HERE, THANKS FOR SPENDING TIME WITH ME AND DSP!) 2:17 TIME CAPSULE (DRAKE DROPPED ICEMAN GANG!!!!!!) 5:24 MAING TOPIC (3 ACTION STEPS TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES IN YOUR LIFE TODAY) 15:39 LET'S GET PERSONAL (FRIDAY WE WAS WORKING, SATURDAY WE WAS CHILLING) 20:37 WISDOME FROM AN OG ( I FEEL LIKE I CAN RUN THROUGH A WALL!!) 27:56 NEXT WEEK'S TOPIC (HOW TO SET BETTER BOUNDARIES IN LIFE) 29:18 OUTRO (THANKS FOR BEING HERE WITH ME, HAVE A GREAT WEEK) VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: And book a shoot!! https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god] Now do yourself a favor and like, subscribe, dislike, unsubscribe, hate comment, share, or report, I don't care what you do, as long as you are staying positive at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. I love and appreciate you all my #PositivitiyGang members, stay safe and most of all stay positive. #Peace✌🖖🤟 #115550 #pg-ent #thepositivitygod #the_positivity_god #StayPositive #PositivityGangEnterprise #Positivity #Darshaunsmith VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god]

Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Refocus and Move Forward | EP. 228

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about something I think a lot of people are struggling with right now: feeling mentally overwhelmed by everything happening in the world. From politics to nonstop social media content to useless information we were never meant to consume 24/7, it can start to feel like your brain never truly gets a break. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how easy it is to slow down too much when you’re overloaded — and how dangerous that can become if you lose your momentum completely. That’s why I believe slowing down is a double-edged sword. Sometimes you need to slow down so you can reflect, reset, and understand what’s really going on in your life. But at the same time, if you stay stuck in that state too long, you can lose focus, discipline, and direction. In this episode, I give my perspective on how to balance both sides and share three action steps you can use to speed back up, regain your momentum, and get back to work: - Stop trying to learn more and just do more! - Record your progress daily - Fix more problems than you create in the world I also talk about my own experiences with feeling overwhelmed, trying to stay disciplined in a distracted world, and why simplifying your focus can completely change your mindset and productivity. If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, distracted, or stuck in your own head lately, this episode is for you. Slow down when you need to… but don’t stay there forever. CONTENT MENTIONED: - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YnUI8873YoyPW8upULQap?si=57d4ee23bacb4556 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YnUI8873YoyPW8upULQap?si=57d4ee23bacb4556] - https://youtube.com/@cgpgrey?si=69jhvI-hQlCrCzPl [https://youtube.com/@cgpgrey?si=69jhvI-hQlCrCzPl] TIME STAMPS: 0:00 INTRO (WHEN LIFE IS GO-GO-GO) 1:03 WELCOME (IT'S MOTHER'S DAY!) 2:03 TIME CAPSULE (LAKERS DOWN 3-0, COMMENT FROM TRUMP ADMIN, GERRYMANDERING??) 9:10 MAIN TOPIC (3 STEPS TO GET BACK UP TO SPEED) 20:44 LET'S GET PERSONAL (THIS LAST WEEK GAVE ME PERSPECTIVE GANG) 24:42 WISDOME FROM AN OG (WISE WORDS FROM QUINN NELSON) 27:56 NEXT WEEK'S TOPIC (HOW TO MAKE BETTER CHOICES) 28:57 OUTRO (THANKS FOR WATCHING) VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: And book a shoot!! https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god] Now do yourself a favor and like, subscribe, dislike, unsubscribe, hate comment, share, or report, I don't care what you do, as long as you are staying positive at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. I love and appreciate you all my #PositivitiyGang members, stay safe and most of all stay positive. #Peace✌🖖🤟 #115550 #pg-ent #thepositivitygod #the_positivity_god #StayPositive #PositivityGangEnterprise #Positivity #Darshaunsmith VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ [https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ ] VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god [https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god]