At the Intersection with Doug Newton

Let's Stop Being Controlled by Fear

ARE WE BEING CONTROLLED BY FEAR? It seems like America runs on fear these days. That’s been the case way back to FDR who warned in 1933, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But it’s only gotten worse. Especially since COVID. Madison Ave knows it. The government knows it. Big Pharma knows. Political parties know it. All you have to do is spread the fear, and you can make people spend lots of money, take lots of medicine, do drastic things, and even hate their neighbors. A lot of the problem is our fault. We want cushy, predictable, healthy and wealthy lives. In the process we live in the constant fear of suffering or missing out on happiness. In this episode of “At the Intersection with Doug Newton” I share my thoughts and a personal story showing what we each can do to help our fear culture dial back the worry-- and everyone "just take a breath." Catch it live today In the podcast I refer to a follow-up free downloadable resource (CROSSWALK) for further reflection. Here is that link as well as a couple others: The CROSSWALK download: fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode28 [https://fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode28] Elements of Character: Here's where you find character development modules on practicing 12 different traits with a guidebook of 30 specific, creative exercises for each trait. https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits [https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits] Catch the video version on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/w8Z08zsht2I [ https://youtu.be/w8Z08zsht2I] Other information about the At the Intersection with Doug Newton podcast: https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info [https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info]

PEOPLE WORTH ADMIRING - Meet Dan Fisher

OFF HIS CAREER PATH FOR 28 YEARS! Admirable people are inspirational. Their example helps you set your sight on higher standards for yourself. They show you what’s possible. In today’s special episode of “At the Intersection with Doug Newton” you’ll meet Dan Fisher who gave 28 years of his life helping high school students discover new possibilities for their lives through character-based education. The personal sacrifice and risks he took to do that is a story worth hearing. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xpZKYFrHtQ8 [https://youtu.be/xpZKYFrHtQ8] ************************* In this interview we talk a lot about respect and perseverance. If you're interested in how we teach people to develop those traits you can find modules for respect and perseverance by clicking on this link: https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits [https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits] Check out the audio version of all my podcasts: https://bit.ly/at-the-intersection [https://bit.ly/at-the-intersection] Other information about the At the Intersection with Doug Newton podcast: https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info [https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info] **********************

Stop Peaceful Protests from Becoming Tantrums

We live in times of mounting protests. Researchers point to a sharp increase worldwide since 2006. Do “disruptive protest tactics” work? Americans are blessed to live in a country that prizes and protects the freedom of speech and assembly. But too often protests share similarities with classic tantrums. Shouting. Screaming. Sitting down in the middle of everything. Do those behaviors accomplish anything that helps the protestors’ cause? In this episode of “At the Intersection” Doug Newton reviews six ethical standards to observe as we exercise our rights or else our protests of all sorts become mere tantrums. No side of the various political and cultural divides is exempt. So it’s worth listening. In the podcast I refer to a follow-up free downloadable resource (CROSSWALK) for further reflection and character training modules. Here are both of those links as well as a couple others: The CROSSWALK download: fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode27 [https://fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode27] Elements of Character: Here's where you find character development modules on practicing respect and integrity https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits [https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits] Check out the video version of this podcast at: https://youtu.be/ciI-HIjujr0 [https://youtu.be/ciI-HIjujr0] Other information about the At the Intersection with Doug Newton podcast: https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE9tcmtabXpCbjVFMUI2U0k1dF9wb1dCWmpWUXxBQ3Jtc0tuc0ZvU3pMUkRhUWsyOTRqUVR5S2NHcWNNOTA4WnBNRUdxN1pETHZJQlZBWnE3WnBKeTZLZUVXM2hTQlppZ2dTUm9xZ3RraFdFMlhLRU0wczVCemY2UmJDQjM2Y1lEU3paRktnZk93dGY4R2t2VkJ6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fati-podcast-info&v=pENlcqRWZEk]

How To Bridge the Ism Schism of Nationalism

There are deep divides in America over how we should view our country. The 1619 Project, modern day injustice, racial inequality, government corruption and cover-ups all combine to create a chasm between people. One side accuses the other of nationalism because they still want to see America as great. Those folks retaliate with accusations of “anarchists” or “ingrates.” Face it. Back and forth volleys do nothing but foment more and more friction and factions. In this episode I will explore an important bridge-building step that can lead to peacemaking. It requires working on our character. Are you willing? In the podcast I refer to a follow-up free resource (CROSSWALK) for further reflection and character training modules on the development of the traits of respect, humility and generosity. Here are both of those link as well as a couple others: The CROSSWALK download: fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode26 [https://fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode26] Elements of Character: Here's where you find modules on respect, humility and generosity. https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits [https://www.fresh-impact.com/character-traits] Video version of this episode https://youtu.be/DDQ0bapYO8M [https://youtu.be/DDQ0bapYO8M] Check out my YouTube channel for more ATI videos: bit.ly/fresh-impact-channel [https://bit.ly/fresh-impact-channel] Other information about the At the Intersection with Doug Newton podcast: https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXp6SDZSSzlPYzV5Wm1QbTNwUF8zSHI4b3pIUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNnM0WDktci0tUzdCWUNKaGRVV0FES2JFcW1PS01Lc1VGQ2cyMkltS0t6OUdVYlFLbC1oVHhhMDFwR1VaMi1kQmJOaTBZdEZIcUdMb0RhdVlwdWhLNEtLWkZNUkF2S1Q1ZE9kRkVPS3V4aU8xaU5wUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fati-podcast-info&v=HH7ACMjPVrA]

HOW TO OUTSMART ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

No one doubts the incredible possibilities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already bringing about and will continue to bring about in medicine, technology, education, communication — virtually every sphere in life and culture. Yet lots of people are firing off warnings. Virtual reality is becoming less virtual and more real. Real enough to take over? Maybe not. But real enough to fool us? Yes, in hundreds of ways. Some say it might even affect the outcome of this year’s presidential election. Yikes! Although I see great value of open-AI to humankind, in this episode I point out its likely impact on human character if we aren’t careful. The very nature of “human nature” might change for the worse. So let me show you what to watch out for and guard against. And we’ll all be OK. In the podcast I refer to a follow-up free resource (CROSSWALK) for further reflection and a character training module on the development of the trait of industry. Here are both of those link as well as a couple others: The CROSSWALK download: fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode25 [https://fresh-impact.com/crosswalk-episode25] Elements of Character: Honesty Module: fresh-impact.com/practice-industry [https://fresh-impact.com/practice-industry] Other information about the At the Intersection with Doug Newton podcast: https://bit.ly/ati-podcast-info [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXp6SDZSSzlPYzV5Wm1QbTNwUF8zSHI4b3pIUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNnM0WDktci0tUzdCWUNKaGRVV0FES2JFcW1PS01Lc1VGQ2cyMkltS0t6OUdVYlFLbC1oVHhhMDFwR1VaMi1kQmJOaTBZdEZIcUdMb0RhdVlwdWhLNEtLWkZNUkF2S1Q1ZE9kRkVPS3V4aU8xaU5wUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fati-podcast-info&v=HH7ACMjPVrA]