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Markel Group is a family of companies guided by a collection of values that we call the Markel Style. Over the last 90 years, these values helped us evolve from a regional transportation insurance company to a global Fortune 500. It's takes generations of people to keep values like these alive, and we thought we should share the stories of some of the people who do just that.
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Welcome people. My name is Markel Mcdonald and this is my podcast. I'm a random guy from south London that loves to play with my thoughts. So why not share them with the WORLD! Peace and love!
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Welcome to the Markell Washington podcast, where amazing things happen.
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A ten minute discussion on Psilocybin, its effects, consequences, and more. Cover art photo provided by Parker Johnson on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@pkripperprivate
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A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom from Paul Markel: Professional Educator and Trainer, Amazon Best-Selling Author, United States Marine, Television and Radio Host. Each episode will focus on positive and productive ways to strengthen your mindset to help you improve your relationships, career goals, and overall well-being.
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Ronnie and Markell Make A Podcast
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Ronnie and Markell Make A Podcast
Ronnie and Markell Make A Podc
Ronnie and Markell bring their sibling rivalry to the digital world as they debate about all things geek culture. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/markell-wilson/support
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Dr. Jim Mumper won a Markel Style Award in 2023. He co-founded PartnerMD 20 years ago because he believed that the best way to shape long-term health outcomes is to build long-term relationships with patients. He was right, and this is his story. Learn more about PartnerMD at: www.partnermd.com. Learn more about Markel Group at: www.mklgroup.com.…
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Katie Rubino won a Markel Style Award in 2023. She joined Markel as a receptionist 15 years ago, and now leads a team of underwriting assistants for the company's global reinsurance division. In this episode, you'll learn more about Katie, hear the history of Markel, listen to a special message from Redman, and more. Learn more about Markel at: www…
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Alex Green won a Markel Style Award in 2023. He first walked in the doors of Ellicott Dredges in 1977, and he has held every job on the shop floor in the 46 years since. Alex has been a transformative force for Ellicott Dredges and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work with him. Video for this episode available at: https://youtu.be/mQlmDq…
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During a recent conversation, a person that I know was telling me about an issue that they were having. When I offered what I thought was a solution, they rejected it out of hand. That got me thinking. Are we being intellectually honest with ourselves? Do we want solutions or do we instead embrace the problem because accepting the problem is easier…
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While watching an old interview with Eddie Van Halen, it was filmed in the late 90’s, Eddie made a statement about why he played the guitar the way he did. Though he only devoted a few sentences to the subject, what I heard seemed tremendously profound. We’re going to discuss and consider what Eddie meant when he said he didn’t know what not to do.…
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We examine the parable of the monk and the mountain. What lessons can be learned from this short tale? Professor Paul will discuss the modern lie of “fairness”. What is “fair”? Perhaps, "fair" is a place you go to eat cotton candy and ride the Ferris wheel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com…
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I was reading a story about Jose Feliciano (Feliz Navidad) and how when he decided to learn to play the guitar he would practice all day long, sometimes for 12 to 14 hours. Friends of Jimi Hendrix have reported that Jimi used to take his guitar with him wherever he went. Anytime he had a spare moment, Hendrix was plucking his axe. If 10,000 hours i…
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What life lessons can we take from the simple act of fishing, casting a line into the water? What lessons can we instill in our children and why is a valuable investment in time to take your kids fishing? Professor Paul offers some advice from the trout stream. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! [INTRO]…
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Pandering, telling people whatever it is they want to hear, is a short-term strategy and a shortsighted undertaking. If that is the case, why do so many people, groups or organizations do it? Why is pandering still prevalent? On whom does pandering work? Most importantly, can you be an effective, successful business without pandering? Do you need t…
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Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel
Blessings come in both large and small packages. Often we get so wrapped up in our day to day living that we may either take blessings for granted or fail to recognize them altogether. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Ama…
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Sometimes we need to do that which we do not want to do in order to grow. Paul does not like to do barbell rows. However, it is part of the training program. Once more, trust your coach and make yourself do what you “hate”. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with…
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Are you reaching your goals or do you find that you are coming up short? If you are missing your goals, you might consider whether or not something is missing in your program. We consider lessons from strength training and from business. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit a…
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Paul received a question; “How do you find things to write about?” There are many ways to stoke creative fire. However, all good creative writers share one thing in common; they are able to minimize distractions and observe the world. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and …
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Do you have “writer’s block” or are you just not inspired to sit down and write? During this episode, Paul will share a couple of methods that he uses when he is not feeling motivated or inspired to write. Maybe these tricks can help you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit …
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More lessons from the garden. Sometimes you need to plant the seeds and have faith and patience. You might be surprised. Paul has a garden report for you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, Unite…
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Can growth occur without discomfort? Childhood is tough but constant growth is happening. Neither muscles nor intellect can grow without discomfort and stress. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, …
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Finding a mentor or multiple mentors throughout your life requires a deliberate effort. Teachers and mentors are not going to come find you. You need to put yourself in a position where they have access to you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a profession…
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First, share your favorites episode of Morning Mindset on your social media story. How does the term cognitive dissonance fit in our modern world? What happens when people refuse to recognize this situation and make a change? Also, Paul is going to take a summer vacation. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandi…
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Recently, my wife and I went to our local greenhouse to purchase some starter plants to make up for some of the seeds that never took root. I was feeling pretty good about our garden until I walked into the greenhouse. Then I reminded myself that I am a novice, an amateur, and they are professionals. If you like the show, please check out our Offic…
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Fear is a natural human response to danger. Being afraid is not a sin, but neither should it become a lifestyle. What we are witnessing, through our virtue-signaling world, is fear being mistaken for virtue. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional …
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The shortest road to madness and depression is the attempt to please everyone, all the time. Despite the fact that we all “know” that we cannot please everyone, how many of us are still frustrated by that attempt? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a profess…
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“The Office” is one of the most successful television shows of our generation and is beloved by millions. However, The Office was almost canceled after the first season. It was not perfect and many studio execs wanted to drop the show. However, one man had faith in it, even though it was not perfect. Kevin Reilly, the head of NBC, had faith in the …
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We all like to look back at old photos. Sometimes when we look at those pictures we say “What was I thinking?”. Do not let yesterday’s behavior cloud or take away from today’s successes. The old way was not wrong if it was the best way for the time, today’s successes are built on yesterday’s behaviors. If you like the show, please check out our Off…
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How did, arguably the greatest leader and President in the history of the United States, begin his military career? What lessons can be taken from the story of George Washington and Ft. Necessity? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & …
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An answer is not invalid just because it was not the one for which you were looking. We have questions in our lives and we all encounter problems. Sometimes we need to accept an answer or a solution even if it is not what we expected it to be. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical…
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Sometimes we lose the trail or find ourselves off of the path on which we wanted to be. Today Paul talks about ways to find the trail or get back on the path to success. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best sellin…
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Paul has some advice for disappointed High School Seniors who are moving on with their lives minus the graduation ceremony. Ceremonies are nice, but are they truly what is important in the grand scheme of life? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a profession…
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Today’s topic came from a recent discussion by Paul’s strength coach, Matt Reynolds. Every person is going to have to face unforeseen challenges in their life. How can we prepare ourselves to weather the storm and ride out the tough time? Make some deposits in your emotional 401K on a regular basis. If you like the show, please check out our Offici…
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People love to throw around the advice, “believe in yourself”. But, how? How can you learn to truly believe in yourself? Genuine self-esteem does not come from a poster or from getting a participation ribbon or trophy. Paul will offer one way to truly start to believe in yourself. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset …
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Most professionals, at some point in time, will have to engage in the creative writing process. One of the greatest roadblocks to creative writing is distraction. Today, Paul will talk about how he minimizes distractions in order to accomplish his writing chores. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A dai…
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What does it take to have and epiphany, a breakthrough moment? Can you plan or arrange this “Aha” moment? Obviously you cannot. However, there are things you can do to help prepare the way for the breakthrough realization. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with …
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Success takes more than education and training. One key to success is passion. Today we consider one example of a man who had genuine passion; Michael Francis Foley. You might know him as Mankind, Cactus Jack, or just Mick Foley. Foley is a great example of passion. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A …
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To the casual observer, you might be an overnight success. What that person did not see was the ten years of struggle and sacrifice it took to become that “overnight” success. Success rarely ever comes instantly or overnight. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom wi…
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As humans, we become conditioned to the world around us. The passing of time often makes us forget the beauty of the world in which we live. Take the time and make a conscious effort to let your eyes see something new. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a pr…
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You cannot force open the petals of a flower. Sometimes you just have to go out and let things happen. Paul went out into the field and had a close encounter with our national symbol. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amaz…
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Are you looking for “comfortable” and “convenient”? If your answer was yes, you are limiting the amount of good or worthwhile experiences. Today, Paul shares a couple of stories of difficulty and sacrifice that lead to good things. Good things don't come easy. Occasionally, we need to be reminded of that fact. If you like the show, please check out…
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Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel
Today, Paul will reference a recent phone call with a friend. Frustration was shared and feelings were vented. Why do we do the right thing? Is it because we seek praise? Do we do what we do only if everyone agrees with us and appreciates it? Be sure that you are listening louder. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset …
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Paul shares two different stories to help us understand that perception is not always reality. Sometimes we witness perceptions based upon ignorance. If you are going to lead a positive and productive life, you must be able to discern the difference between reality and perception based on ignorance. If you like the show, please check out our Offici…
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Consider that lesson of plants. Can start a seed in a paper cup on the window sill. However, if you want that seedling to see its full potential, you have to give it room to grow. We cannot grow if we are living in paper cups. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom w…
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How you see yourself, and how you describe yourself, will directly affect how other people see you. Believe it or not, you do have a say in how employers, co-workers, friends, and neighbors view you. It all begins with how you see yourself. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wi…
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What does it mean to devote 10,000 hours to a subject? We have our first guest ever on Morning Mindset, Matt DiRito, musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Matt and Paul talk about dedication and what it takes to achieve mastery. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and …
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At some point in everyone’s life they will have to deal with those who either doubt them or who are actively working against them. You have a choice to make. You can either focus on that person or you can focus on improving yourself and success. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practic…
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When people act and behave that merely mimics what others do or is a blatant attempt to just be a part of the crowd, we call the Me Too Mentality. The Me Too Mentality is not a positive or productive thing as it can lead to destructive behaviors and outcomes. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily d…
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What does it take to be a true friend? Paul takes a moment to acknowledge and mention some of the true friends that he has in his life. He also considers the stumbling blocks or difficulties that people have in our modern age when it comes to developing true friends. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A…
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When I was a kid, growing up in Detroit, Michigan, all of the banks had bullet-proof glass separating the customers from the tellers. It was not until my family moved to rural Ohio that I realized that not every bank in the world had bullet-proof glass. I just assumed that was the case because of my lack of experience. If you like the show, please …
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Inspiration cannot be found by sitting behind a desk. Our advice is to get out from behind your desk, go outside, explore and find that inspiration you need. But, what if you cannot hike in the woods, climb a mountain, or stroll along the beach? Let’s talk about how to find inspiration at home. If you like the show, please check out our Official Mo…
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We hear and see the term “hero” expressed and written so often, that it has largely lost its meaning. Today we will consider just what it means to be heroic and how someone can genuinely become a hero. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educat…
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We all need to escape from reality once in a while in a good book or by watching a movie. We also need to address the very real problems and issues that require our attention. The key is to find a balance between the two. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a…
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Often, people will feel and behave as though the problems that they are experiencing are unique or somehow worse than any problems that came before. If we take some time to read and examine history, we will see that almost everything we see today has happened before. Most importantly, we survived those problems and kept going. If you like the show,…
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How are seeds like ideas? Paul and Nancy recently planted an herb garden. Today we will consider some of the lessons we can take from the simple act of planting seeds. How many seeds have you planted recently? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professiona…
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