12,000 Dreams

<p>I rebroadcast this episode because Dr. Darren Johansen gave great advice when I interviewed him during my first season. Dr. Johansen counsels individuals, families, and others on financial and relationship matters. He served as president of the Mountain West Chapter of the National Speakers’ Association.</p><p>He shares insights based on research and counseling hundreds of couples on how to create, strengthen, and recover dating relationships.</p><p>If you enjoyed this podcast, you may consider reading my other publications:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://12000dreams.substack.com/">12,000 Dreams Podcast</a> (Mondays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/larrystevenson/p/lessons-from-marching-in-the-rose?r=1e14ft&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;showWelcome=true"><em>Life Lessons Learned</em></a><em> </em>(Tuesdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://scholarshipsatanyage.substack.com/"><em>Scholarships at Any Age</em></a><em> </em>(I will not add new material. You may review prior posts)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://letyourdreamswork.substack.com/"><em>Let Your Dreams Work</em></a><em> </em>(Thursdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://careerdreams.substack.com/"><em>Cultivate Career Dreams</em></a><em> </em>(Fridays)</p><p><p>Thanks for listening to 12,000 Dreams! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://12000dreams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">12000dreams.substack.com</a>

<p>Michele inspired me so much with how well she lets her dreams work to travel, give, do so much more that I decided to rebroadcast her interview from my first season. </p><p>Professionally, she purchases jewelry for a high-end catalogue. She also travels multiple times a month. In addition, she volunteers for a community garden, county sports facilities, other ventures. Finally, she cares for her mother who is an assisted-care facility. I hope her example inspires you. </p><p>If you enjoyed this podcast, you may consider reading my other publications:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://12000dreams.substack.com/">12,000 Dreams Podcast</a> (Mondays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/larrystevenson/p/lessons-from-marching-in-the-rose?r=1e14ft&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;showWelcome=true"><em>Life Lessons Learned</em></a><em> </em>(Tuesdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://scholarshipsatanyage.substack.com/"><em>Scholarships at Any Age</em></a><em> </em>(I will not add new material. You may review prior posts)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://letyourdreamswork.substack.com/"><em>Let Your Dreams Work</em></a><em> </em>(Thursdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://careerdreams.substack.com/"><em>Cultivate Career Dreams</em></a><em> </em>(Fridays)</p><p><p>Thanks for reading 12,000 Dreams! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://12000dreams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">12000dreams.substack.com</a>

<p>This is a story of an event I attended with three previous podcast guests. Dora and Daphne decided they wanted to compete in an iron event. Existing (or sanctioned) events did not interest them. The dream included putting the whole thing together: mapping the swimming, biking, and running routes. In addition, they arranged for people to staff the help stations and encourage them around the routes.</p><p>Listen to how they optimized connections, acted consistently, labeled their limitations, and synergized every week. I hope it inspires you to let your dreams work.</p><p> If you enjoyed this podcast, you may consider reading my other publications:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://12000dreams.substack.com/">12,000 Dreams Podcast</a> (Mondays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/larrystevenson/p/lessons-from-marching-in-the-rose?r=1e14ft&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;showWelcome=true"><em>Life Lessons Learned</em></a><em> </em>(Tuesdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://scholarshipsatanyage.substack.com/"><em>Scholarships at Any Age</em></a><em> </em>(I will not add new material. You may review prior posts)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://letyourdreamswork.substack.com/"><em>Let Your Dreams Work</em></a><em> </em>(Thursdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://careerdreams.substack.com/"><em>Cultivate Career Dreams</em></a><em> </em>(Fridays)</p><p><p>Thanks for reading 12,000 Dreams! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://12000dreams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">12000dreams.substack.com</a>

<p>My grandson Jack shares how others (optimizing connections) helped him achieve many dreams to </p><p>* Compose music for computers games and a fugue</p><p>* Sing in the Indiana All-state Choir</p><p>* Perform the role of Harry in his high school performance of Mama Mia</p><p>* Write a book and adapt an episode from Doctor Who into a one act play for his high school</p><p>I share this to help other teen ages, parents, grandparents, and others envision or expand their own dreams and optimize connections to help them come true.</p><p>If you enjoyed this podcast, you may consider reading my other publications:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://12000dreams.substack.com/">12,000 Dreams Podcast</a> (Mondays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/larrystevenson/p/lessons-from-marching-in-the-rose?r=1e14ft&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;showWelcome=true"><em>Life Lessons Learned</em></a><em> </em>(Tuesdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://scholarshipsatanyage.substack.com/"><em>Scholarships at Any Age</em></a><em> </em>(I will not add new material. You may review prior posts)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://letyourdreamswork.substack.com/"><em>Let Your Dreams Work</em></a><em> </em>(Thursdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://careerdreams.substack.com/"><em>Cultivate Career Dreams</em></a><em> </em>(Fridays)</p><p><p>Thanks for listening to 12,000 Dreams! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://12000dreams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">12000dreams.substack.com</a>

<p>This is a repeat of the interview with Dora Requena from my first season. Dora works for Shriners Medical helping physicians understand the benefits of referring disadvantaged patients to Shriners. She also travels to see exciting places like India and more. In addition, Dora lifts others in her community through service, tutoring, and more.</p><p>If you enjoyed this podcast, you may consider reading my other publications:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://12000dreams.substack.com/">12,000 Dreams Podcast</a> (Mondays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/larrystevenson/p/lessons-from-marching-in-the-rose?r=1e14ft&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web&#38;showWelcome=true"><em>Life Lessons Learned</em></a><em> </em>(Tuesdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://scholarshipsatanyage.substack.com/"><em>Scholarships at Any Age</em></a><em> </em>(I do not add new material, but offer prior posts)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://letyourdreamswork.substack.com/"><em>Let Your Dreams Work</em></a><em> </em>(Thursdays)</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://careerdreams.substack.com/"><em>Cultivate Career Dreams</em></a><em> </em>(Fridays)</p><p><p>Thanks for reading 12,000 Dreams! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://12000dreams.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">12000dreams.substack.com</a>