Introduction: In this special episode recorded on Good Friday, Curt and Joe reflect on the life of Jesus through the lens of Holy Week. Exploring the historical Jesus, they unpack 11 powerful traits—like compassion, resilience, and servant leadership—that offer timeless wisdom and practical guidance for modern life. Through personal stories, research, and heartfelt conversation, the guys share how Jesus’ example can help us all live more meaningful, grounded, and impactful lives.

🗝️ Key Takeaways:

• Compassion: Empathy and small acts of kindness improve well-being and bring people together.
• Servant Leadership: Leading with humility, like Jesus washing the disciples' feet, builds trust and connection.
• Forgiveness: Forgiveness frees us emotionally—even if others never ask for it.
• Courage: Acting despite fear defines bravery; Jesus’ courage inspired his followers.
• Integrity: Staying true to your values, even under pressure, cultivates credibility.
• Inclusivity: Jesus welcomed outcasts and challenged bias—so should we.
• Wisdom: His parables offer timeless guidance on decision-making and understanding.
• Peacefulness: Calm in chaos is strength; true peace often requires mindful presence.
• Purpose-Driven Life: Jesus stayed on mission despite hardship—a model for intentional living.
• Resiliency: Trials build character; Jesus' perseverance through rejection and betrayal inspires us to bounce back.
• Love: The foundation of it all—sacrificial, unconditional, transformational.

Joe’s Stuff This Week:

• Wrapped up a work campaign that brought in over $1 million in revenue—his proudest win yet.
• Reflected on servant leadership and forgiveness in fatherhood, including heartfelt conversations with his kids.
• Shared a hack for Facebook Marketplace: use Google Image Search to price-check items and avoid overpaying.
• Quote of the Week : “The Jesus I read about in the Bible was fun, free, and wild. He loved to party and he always hung out with the non-religious folk. The only people he ever got angry with were the overly religious.” – Bear Grylls

Curt’s Stuff This Week:

• Finally solved persistent tech issues and got a new Mac Mini, Roadcaster Duo, and Final Cut Pro—streamlining his podcast workflow.
• Inspired by resilience and the peace that comes from preparation and reliability in tech.
• Told a powerful story about standing up to a bully on the bus, exemplifying real-world courage and peaceful strength.
• Quote of the Week (Curt): “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – Jesus (John 14:27)

Through honest conversation and personal reflection, Joe and Curt explore how Jesus’ timeless traits can guide us toward living with more compassion, courage, and purpose.

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Have you ever felt torn between chasing goals and staying true to your core values?

Well, today we're diving into how aligning small actionable milestones with your deepest values can lead to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Let's explore this transformative approach together. I'm Joe, and my pal over there writing his to-do list, he's Curt, and we are Dudes in Progress.

• Goals Without Values Fall Flat: Chasing goals for the sake of achievement won’t lead to fulfillment unless they support what truly matters to you.
• Small Milestones Matter: You don’t need huge, audacious goals. Tiny next steps toward your values can build real momentum and create clarity.
• Systems Support Your Values: James Clear said it best—“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
• Flexibility Is Growth: Changing your mind or refining your process isn’t failure—it’s maturity and progress, even in your fifties.

• Win: Enjoyed a full weekend of grandkid adventures—baseball, archery, hockey, and a lot of sugar. Realized that joy in the moment matters more than sticking to strict diets.
• Resource: Brown Noise – A deeper, richer sound that boosts focus and sleep. Great for folks with wandering minds or looking for some zen.
• Quote: “A goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim at.” — Bruce Lee

• Win: Came in 3rd place in a travel agency sales contest, thanks largely to his podcast community. Bonus win—11 years of podcasting!
• Resource: SCORE.org – A treasure trove of free mentoring and resources from retired executives. Perfect for entrepreneurs and side-hustlers alike.
• Quote: “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” — Roy E. Disney

Values don’t work without action, and goals feel hollow without meaning. The magic happens when you align both and build systems to support them. As Joe and Curt remind us, you don’t serve your goals—your goals should serve you.

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Explore the wonders of everyday miracles sprinkled throughout our lives like hidden treasures. In this enlightening episode of "Dudes in Progress," Curtis and Joe take you on a journey through natural marvels that prove nature’s unparalleled genius. From the cosmic guardians that protect us to the intricate biological processes keeping us alive, these phenomena are far from ordinary—they're miraculous in every sense.

• Cosmic Harmony: The Earth’s position in the "Goldilocks Zone" is a remarkable balance protecting life from extreme environments. Its perfect distance from the sun ensures our survival.
• Magnetic Shield: Earth’s magnetic field acts as an invisible shield, safeguarding life by fending off harmful solar winds and cosmic radiation.
• Water’s Magic: H2O not only quenches our thirst but stabilizes global temperatures and nurtures life through its unique properties, ensuring continuity and balance.
• All Hail Jupiter: With its gravitational might, Jupiter acts as Earth’s protective big brother, deflecting potential asteroid catastrophes from our path.
• Incredible Biodiversity: From bees’ essential role in pollination to the marvelous migration patterns of monarch butterflies, each species plays a part in sustaining ecological harmony.

• Win: Leading a successful new sales initiative at work, focusing on the vital few over the trivial many to hit challenging targets.
• Resource: Exploring ChatGPT’s advanced image generation capabilities, seeing it as a revolutionary tool for creativity and project design.
• Quote: “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” — St. Augustine

• Win: Sprucing up his grilling skills with new accessories, inspiring outdoor culinary adventures.
• Resource: A new book, A Million Little Miracles by Mark Batterson, reading that combines scientific insight with spiritual wisdom.
• Quote: “There are only two ways to live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle, and the other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein

Embrace the miracles around you, those weaved into the fabric of our existence, waiting for us to notice and appreciate them. Let the fascination with everyday wonders enrich your perspective and ignite a sense of gratitude and awareness in your daily life.

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