Episode
698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
1:31:42
Published: Wed Sep 26 2018
Description
If the world says “you’re enough” and you don’t believe it, it doesn’t matter. If you are the only person in the world who says “I am enough,” that’s all you need. How you finish the phrase “I am” will change your entire life. Saying “I am worthless” or “I am stupid” speaks those words into existence. If you don’t finish the phrase “I am,” someone else will fill it in for you. It could be your parents, your partner, or even your critics. The truth is, you are special. You are loved. You are enough. On this episode, I discuss this idea with a powerful and polarizing media personality: Glenn Beck. Glenn Beck is founder of TheBlaze, a news and entertainment network, where he hosts The Glenn Beck Show. He’s a renowned American media personality, political commentator, and author. Glenn has lived through a lot of tragedy in his life. He has chosen to use all that he’s been through to get to where he is today. He’s not perfect nor does he expect anyone else to be. Glenn makes the argument that we should stop making people into heroes or villains. Learn all about Glenn’s journey and how he thinks about the bigger picture instead of getting outraged on Episode 698.
Chapters
In this episode, bestselling author Glenn Beck talks about his wealth of experience and reveals powerful insights, touching on some topics he's never opened up about before.
00:00 - 01:23 (01:23)
Summary
In this episode, bestselling author Glenn Beck talks about his wealth of experience and reveals powerful insights, touching on some topics he's never opened up about before.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Listen to Glenn Beck share fascinating stories about going from being a celebrated figure to a hated one, going to college at 30, and how he got into radio at 13 years old.
01:24 - 06:44 (05:20)
Summary
Listen to Glenn Beck share fascinating stories about going from being a celebrated figure to a hated one, going to college at 30, and how he got into radio at 13 years old. His nationally syndicated talk radio show, the Glenn Beck radio program, is popular across the country.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the issue with sound bite culture and hate in media, reflecting on how he has been affected by it in his career and expressing understanding of why others may call Donald Trump a racist.
06:44 - 10:31 (03:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses the issue with sound bite culture and hate in media, reflecting on how he has been affected by it in his career and expressing understanding of why others may call Donald Trump a racist.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast host shares the story of a highly successful programmer named Mike Lochet who struggled with alcoholism and how it affected his work and reputation among his peers.
10:31 - 13:12 (02:41)
Summary
The podcast host shares the story of a highly successful programmer named Mike Lochet who struggled with alcoholism and how it affected his work and reputation among his peers.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares a personal story about a difficult conversation with his father, and how it impacted their relationship.
13:12 - 18:46 (05:34)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal story about a difficult conversation with his father, and how it impacted their relationship.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker recalls a story about connecting with a pastor and the Bible, and how he didn't fully understand it until his early 30s.
18:46 - 21:55 (03:09)
Summary
The speaker recalls a story about connecting with a pastor and the Bible, and how he didn't fully understand it until his early 30s.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A CEO fired an employee for bringing him the wrong pen to a signing, despite the employee bringing the correct one the next time around.
21:55 - 24:04 (02:09)
Summary
A CEO fired an employee for bringing him the wrong pen to a signing, despite the employee bringing the correct one the next time around.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares a technique he learned for starting each day with a positive mindset - by jotting down the first thought that comes to mind and categorizing it as positive or negative.
24:04 - 26:48 (02:44)
Summary
The speaker shares a technique he learned for starting each day with a positive mindset - by jotting down the first thought that comes to mind and categorizing it as positive or negative.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of defining oneself and filling in the gaps in life fulfillment to avoid having someone else fill them in for you.
26:48 - 30:27 (03:39)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of defining oneself and filling in the gaps in life fulfillment to avoid having someone else fill them in for you.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A son reflects on his mother's suicide and how his father's words helped him understand his role in life.
30:27 - 35:05 (04:38)
Summary
A son reflects on his mother's suicide and how his father's words helped him understand his role in life.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A woman shares her experience of how her sister Michelle cleared her name in the family after being falsely accused of their mother's death.
35:05 - 38:27 (03:22)
Summary
A woman shares her experience of how her sister Michelle cleared her name in the family after being falsely accused of their mother's death.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses facing challenges from a young age, but was not ready to talk about her mother on her own terms.
38:27 - 41:17 (02:50)
Summary
The speaker discusses facing challenges from a young age, but was not ready to talk about her mother on her own terms.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker shares how reflecting on the negative events in their life helped them realize how each one set them up for greater success.
41:17 - 43:42 (02:24)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares how reflecting on the negative events in their life helped them realize how each one set them up for greater success. They also revisit an inspiring phrase their father taught them as a child: "There is no bad unless you don't do anything with it."
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A professor advised Glenn Beck not to read Dominic Crossan but not for the reasons he expected.
43:42 - 46:15 (02:33)
Summary
A professor advised Glenn Beck not to read Dominic Crossan but not for the reasons he expected.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A person recounts a moment where they met a stranger who offered guidance and comfort during a difficult time in their life.
46:15 - 49:18 (03:03)
Summary
A person recounts a moment where they met a stranger who offered guidance and comfort during a difficult time in their life.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker encourages the listeners to find the tree of righteousness within them by picking heroes that have made positive changes in history, emphasizing that nobody becomes righteous overnight.
49:18 - 53:58 (04:40)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker encourages the listeners to find the tree of righteousness within them by picking heroes that have made positive changes in history, emphasizing that nobody becomes righteous overnight.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the concept of society going off a cliff, where it makes poor decisions and loses its direction.
53:58 - 56:37 (02:39)
Summary
The speaker discusses the concept of society going off a cliff, where it makes poor decisions and loses its direction. They express confusion about societal issues and mistakes made in the past.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the liberals' and conservatives' different perspectives on American history, claiming that while conservatives overlook the atrocities of American history, liberals are more aware of them.
56:37 - 59:42 (03:05)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the liberals' and conservatives' different perspectives on American history, claiming that while conservatives overlook the atrocities of American history, liberals are more aware of them.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker argues that judging a country as either all bad or all good is unhelpful because every country has both positive and negative qualities.
59:42 - 1:04:37 (04:55)
Summary
The speaker argues that judging a country as either all bad or all good is unhelpful because every country has both positive and negative qualities.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The first man to protect Abraham Lincoln is discussed, who is often viewed as both a villain and a hero, and the potential threats America faces are analyzed.
1:04:37 - 1:11:34 (06:57)
Summary
The first man to protect Abraham Lincoln is discussed, who is often viewed as both a villain and a hero, and the potential threats America faces are analyzed.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares a message about how miracles happen when everyone works together and goes in the same direction, using the metaphor of a boat.
1:11:34 - 1:14:35 (03:01)
Summary
The speaker shares a message about how miracles happen when everyone works together and goes in the same direction, using the metaphor of a boat. The story of a person going in between the legs of another on a boat is also mentioned.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the dichotomy between the traditional American Dream and the reality of living in a serfdom role, with the necessity of being titled as a lord or lady to achieve success.
1:14:35 - 1:18:27 (03:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses the dichotomy between the traditional American Dream and the reality of living in a serfdom role, with the necessity of being titled as a lord or lady to achieve success.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the unlimited creative power that we all possess within, and shares the importance of leaving behind our personal truths for others to remember.
1:18:27 - 1:23:09 (04:42)
Summary
The speaker talks about the unlimited creative power that we all possess within, and shares the importance of leaving behind our personal truths for others to remember.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The mark of a great person is having the courage to speak the truth to their own friends and tribe, even if it means going against the popular opinion.
1:23:09 - 1:28:31 (05:22)
Summary
The mark of a great person is having the courage to speak the truth to their own friends and tribe, even if it means going against the popular opinion.
Episode698 Glenn Beck on Suicide and Addiction to Riches and Fame
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker urges listeners to live a life filled with a variety of experiences in order to expand one's horizons and perspective.
1:28:31 - 1:31:01 (02:30)
Summary
The speaker urges listeners to live a life filled with a variety of experiences in order to expand one's horizons and perspective. He encourages sharing the most impactful moments with others and notes that the podcast will soon reach 700 episodes.