<![CDATA[No Pain Without Purpose]]>003815a5-5313-5813-bbb5-d18ca8da9789Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:01:34 +0000Captivate.fmTed Gularhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/65443458-d356-46d2-a17e-c3ac778fda76/9IUtURg_qeJAuXK3PP3K_CZw.pngNo Pain Without PurposeTed GularTed GularNo Pain Without Purpose is one man's journey towards self awareness, yet a message that's universal because we've all been hurt on our own journey. A father, successful business owner, behavioral expert, and flawed follower of God, Ted Gular shares the wisdom he's learned from the many mistakes he's made throughout his life. One day he lost everything that really mattered to him, and that day inspired this podcast. Ted's main message for you is: "There is no pain without purpose." Listen to find that purpose and overcome adversity - even in your worst circumstances; and learn how to focus on identifying that purpose instead of assigning blame. Ted's insights come from his experiences through his faith, humility, and empathy. Subscribe for his weekly lessons from real life.https://no-pain-without-purpose.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastUnder & Overestimate - S4 | Ep13Under & Overestimate - S4 | Ep13Underestimate yourself and others at your own risk

]]>Underestimate yourself and others at your own risk

]]>78851a5c-9abb-4631-8c8d-c7d96fbf21dfWed, 27 Nov 2024 09:13:00 -050006:02truefull4134134Ted GularPower of Organization - S4 | Ep12Power of Organization - S4 | Ep12Improve your well being with organization

]]>Improve your well being with organization

]]>4e71eb3b-6623-40c3-a1c4-0f3df6d1be1fWed, 27 Nov 2024 09:12:00 -050004:30truefull4124124Ted GularFraming Your Focus - S4 | Ep11Framing Your Focus - S4 | Ep11See the good and not so good in your life, and then focus on the good

]]>See the good and not so good in your life, and then focus on the good

]]>3e5ec43c-75b6-403c-928b-927f14854eb7Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:11:00 -050005:45truefull4114114Ted GularUtilizing Anxiety - S4 | Ep10Utilizing Anxiety - S4 | Ep10Use your energy to your advantage

]]>Use your energy to your advantage

]]>86cc0a21-2041-4076-9c99-8780aa3188b4Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:10:00 -050002:40truefull4104104Ted GularChoose Happiness - S4 | Ep9Choose Happiness - S4 | Ep9Choices affect your happiness. Why wouldn't you choose what makes you happy?

]]>Choices affect your happiness. Why wouldn't you choose what makes you happy?

]]>cff2aeba-4972-42a9-bb06-71c3ae965984Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:09:00 -050007:10truefull49494Ted GularThink Positively, Receive Positivity - S4 | Ep8Think Positively, Receive Positivity - S4 | Ep8Radiating positivity is the best way to get positivity back in return

]]>Radiating positivity is the best way to get positivity back in return

]]>6f6f5cc9-e1da-43fd-8cf2-021ee113640fWed, 27 Nov 2024 09:08:00 -050005:00truefull48484Ted GularHappiness Is A Choice - S4 | Ep7Happiness Is A Choice - S4 | Ep7It's okay to choose happiness

]]>It's okay to choose happiness

]]>ebe9d0b1-46d1-4096-9ef1-244c24a14d1eWed, 27 Nov 2024 09:07:00 -050005:20truefull47474Ted GularConfidence While Uncomfortable - S4 | Ep6Confidence While Uncomfortable - S4 | Ep6Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable

]]>Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable

]]>74c8787b-c655-4b41-b956-873e08ba4997Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:06:00 -050002:48truefull46464Ted GularGrow Up, Grow Apart S4 | Ep5Grow Up, Grow Apart S4 | Ep5Growing apart is the most difficult situation to face, but it is a part of life and business

]]>Growing apart is the most difficult situation to face, but it is a part of life and business

]]>64894559-4a72-48ae-8e67-875834ac41e1Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:04:00 -050006:50truefull45454Ted GularRestoration S4 | Ep4Restoration S4 | Ep4Ending up better than you started guarantees nothing but opportunity

]]>Ending up better than you started guarantees nothing but opportunity

]]>4cea9356-5e00-4c5f-95b6-fcf0632f559aWed, 27 Nov 2024 09:03:00 -050006:02truefull44444Ted GularAm I Good Enough S4 | Ep3Am I Good Enough S4 | Ep3Good enough doesn't mean you should stop improving

]]>Good enough doesn't mean you should stop improving

]]>34460c1b-04b4-459d-9dc4-c24bd7895df8Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:02:00 -050002:32truefull43434Ted GularCredibility - S4 | Ep2Credibility - S4 | Ep2Earning credibility is everything

]]>Earning credibility is everything

]]>0482a851-f671-4e00-bfb6-7e471c05a7c0Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:01:00 -050004:15truefull42424Ted GularTiming - S4 | Ep1Timing - S4 | Ep1Timing is nothing without preparation

]]>Timing is nothing without preparation

]]>00117a8e-cb05-40bd-8073-c18e8b46ca06Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -050003:25truefull41414Ted GularKnow Your Why - S3 | Ep10Know Your Why - S3 | Ep10What drives you? What motivates you? What is your why?

]]>What drives you? What motivates you? What is your why?

]]>a13eb69c-c497-4eb1-a5c9-159a71ab86e2Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -050010:57truefull3103103Ted GularSimple Equals Aware - S3 | Ep9Simple Equals Aware - S3 | Ep9A short and simple message about the pitfalls of overcomplicating things.

]]>A short and simple message about the pitfalls of overcomplicating things.

]]>38b9ac8b-38d5-44b9-9881-459fc53a8b8bTue, 25 Jul 2023 10:15:00 -050002:10truefull39393Ted GularValue What You Do - S3 | Ep8Value What You Do - S3 | Ep8How often do you assess what you value personally and professionally?

]]>How often do you assess what you value personally and professionally?

]]>448ae47c-02e8-402d-9c92-e5e4622d3bf6Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:47:00 -050006:05truefull38383Ted GularCreate Value - S3 | Ep7Create Value - S3 | Ep7Doing too much demonstrates value. And, winners do too much - all the time.

]]>Doing too much demonstrates value. And, winners do too much - all the time.

]]>631b173f-21b7-471e-892a-185d9cc61d98Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:30:00 -050008:10truefull37373Ted GularRegrets - S3 | Ep6Regrets - S3 | Ep6The regret of not trying...

]]>The regret of not trying...

]]>85841323-6999-490c-a7f9-069771c42a24Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:25:00 -050008:15truefull36363Ted GularClarity Through Information - S3 | Ep5Clarity Through Information - S3 | Ep5We all run at a certain temperature. Information is the thermostat we can use to adjust our behavior and improve ourselves.

]]>We all run at a certain temperature. Information is the thermostat we can use to adjust our behavior and improve ourselves.

]]>c71d228d-7067-4f86-8493-8352f9d555a1Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:20:00 -050005:35truefull35353Ted GularRealistic Expectations - S3 | Ep4Realistic Expectations - S3 | Ep4Setting unrealistic expectations for yourself is a recipe for disappointment.

]]>Setting unrealistic expectations for yourself is a recipe for disappointment.

]]>046c9574-8dd0-42e4-821e-a0be501fed4fTue, 25 Jul 2023 09:15:00 -050014:40truefull34343Ted GularEmotional Intelligence - S3 | Ep3Emotional Intelligence - S3 | Ep3Do you control your emotions, or do your emotions control you?

]]>Do you control your emotions, or do your emotions control you?

]]>ca80a590-98a6-41e0-90c1-44052859a501Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:10:00 -050009:50truefull33333Ted GularService the Needs - S3 | Ep2Service the Needs - S3 | Ep2We tend to want what we don't have, while not fully utilizing or appreciating what we do have.

]]>We tend to want what we don't have, while not fully utilizing or appreciating what we do have.

]]>46cdf6b3-ec96-481e-bdef-7cce3def8f32Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:05:00 -050005:00truefull32323Ted GularOnly We Can Hurt Ourselves - S3 | Ep 1Only We Can Hurt Ourselves - S3 | Ep 1We control our fate with the choices we make, and the way we perceive the consequences.

]]>We control our fate with the choices we make, and the way we perceive the consequences.

]]>318a965d-4a02-4237-af1e-591b151c9440Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -050008:00truefull31313Ted GularExpectations & Accountability - S2 | Ep 10Expectations & Accountability - S2 | Ep 10Before accountability can be established, expectations must be clearly defined, communicated, and accepted. 

]]>Before accountability can be established, expectations must be clearly defined, communicated, and accepted. 

]]>e47484c9-c360-4b5c-a267-2542eff91b79Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:09:00 -050013:01falsefull2102102Ted GularEqual vs. The Same - S2 | Ep 9Equal vs. The Same - S2 | Ep 9Surround yourself with people with complementary skill sets, and you will, by default, make yourself better.

]]>Surround yourself with people with complementary skill sets, and you will, by default, make yourself better.

]]>ee422f5c-4dd2-4048-81b7-725c59a09120Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:08:00 -050009:18falsefull29292Ted GularWhat We Bring With Us - S2 | Ep 8What We Bring With Us - S2 | Ep 8We have a tendency to focus on only the negative in situations - what could go wrong, what we’re lacking, etc.  What if we took a more positive approach and focused on the things of value we bring to a situation, like experience, knowledge, and perspective?

]]>We have a tendency to focus on only the negative in situations - what could go wrong, what we’re lacking, etc.  What if we took a more positive approach and focused on the things of value we bring to a situation, like experience, knowledge, and perspective?

]]>ec554ee2-098c-4cc3-854d-82c2463d6323Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:07:00 -050006:33falsefull28282Ted GularPerception vs. Reality - S2 | Ep 7Perception vs. Reality - S2 | Ep 7Communicating is the most effective approach to bringing clarity to situations in which one’s perception is in conflict with reality.

]]>Communicating is the most effective approach to bringing clarity to situations in which one’s perception is in conflict with reality.

]]>dbb25e27-fbb0-4d41-a905-1659d75a7545Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:06:00 -050013:55falsefull27272Ted GularProgress - S2 | Ep 6Progress - S2 | Ep 6Progress is not linear. There are ups, downs, and countless “stages” along the trajectory. A useful barometer for individual progress is to measure who you were, against who you are currently, versus who you want to be tomorrow.

]]>Progress is not linear. There are ups, downs, and countless “stages” along the trajectory. A useful barometer for individual progress is to measure who you were, against who you are currently, versus who you want to be tomorrow.

]]>931b6e00-81bf-40cf-8885-e6f05fa954d2Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:05:00 -050012:04truefull26262Ted GularMistakes - S2 | Ep 5Mistakes - S2 | Ep 5Mistakes are unavoidable; it’s how you deal with them, and what you learn from them, that is paramount.

]]>Mistakes are unavoidable; it’s how you deal with them, and what you learn from them, that is paramount.

]]>1a71145f-27a4-4670-86fd-86889e3f2e5eWed, 23 Nov 2022 09:04:00 -050017:10falsefull25252Ted GularDiscipline - S2 | Ep 4Discipline - S2 | Ep 4Accepting that life challenges will always exist, knowing that you have the power to change through your choices and habits, and having gratitude (and a positive attitude), set the stage for understanding and establishing self discipline. 

]]>Accepting that life challenges will always exist, knowing that you have the power to change through your choices and habits, and having gratitude (and a positive attitude), set the stage for understanding and establishing self discipline. 

]]>c0aa3815-cc18-438a-b9ec-9a32caee6c2bWed, 23 Nov 2022 09:03:00 -050014:10falsefull24242Ted GularConsistency - S2 | Ep 3Consistency - S2 | Ep 3The most effective way to change a behavior is to reinforce an alternative behavior - consistently.  Choice - Habit - Instinct is a tool you can use to help maintain motivation and perspective while in pursuit of change.

]]>The most effective way to change a behavior is to reinforce an alternative behavior - consistently.  Choice - Habit - Instinct is a tool you can use to help maintain motivation and perspective while in pursuit of change.

]]>f5773c6b-9b20-4e4f-adf4-2a2936caccb0Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:02:00 -050015:04falsefull23232Ted GularMaintaining Calm - S2 | Ep 2Maintaining Calm - S2 | Ep 2Preparation is the key to creating and maintaining calmness. The D.E.A.R method (Digest. Evaluate. Analyze. Respond.) is a tool you can use to help prepare you to react and respond more rationally in high stress situations. 

]]>Preparation is the key to creating and maintaining calmness. The D.E.A.R method (Digest. Evaluate. Analyze. Respond.) is a tool you can use to help prepare you to react and respond more rationally in high stress situations. 

]]>b9f1e2ab-252e-4e3b-90d0-717e87faeb40Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:01:00 -050016:52falsefull22222Ted GularFocus on a Plan - S2 | Ep 1Focus on a Plan - S2 | Ep 1Season 2 Premiere - The path to achieving your goals will be riddled with distractions. Creating a plan and committing yourself to executing it, will help you focus on your priorities and strengthen your resolve when challenges present themselves.

]]>Season 2 Premiere - The path to achieving your goals will be riddled with distractions. Creating a plan and committing yourself to executing it, will help you focus on your priorities and strengthen your resolve when challenges present themselves.

]]>34c46af7-dad6-4ae2-99e5-f5bb28408b36Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -050018:07falsefull21212Ted GularWhy - S1 | Ep 15Why - S1 | Ep 15In the Season 1 finale, Ted shares the “Why” behind “No Pain Without Purpose.”

]]>In the Season 1 finale, Ted shares the “Why” behind “No Pain Without Purpose.”

]]>78898114-a25c-4ada-bef3-87f9a59abc66Fri, 20 May 2022 10:00:00 -050011:01falsefull1151151Ted GularFocused Thought - S1 | Ep 14Focused Thought - S1 | Ep 14Your thoughts lead to emotions, and emotions control your mood. Focusing your thoughts will allow you to take control of your emotions and set you on a path toward happiness. 

]]>Your thoughts lead to emotions, and emotions control your mood. Focusing your thoughts will allow you to take control of your emotions and set you on a path toward happiness. 

]]>36a7e0ec-647e-4ad0-9529-1242b73bc62fFri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 -050008:32falsefull1141141Ted GularFocus - S1 | Ep 13Focus - S1 | Ep 13Every day is a challenge.

When you choose to focus on the perceived value of an adverse situation, you’ll be prepared to capitalize on the “negative opportunity” before you.

]]>Every day is a challenge.

When you choose to focus on the perceived value of an adverse situation, you’ll be prepared to capitalize on the “negative opportunity” before you.

]]>a31d959f-922b-4822-8240-bc49ff4a2a5cFri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 -050002:56falsefull1131131Ted GularWords - S1 | Ep 12Words - S1 | Ep 12When emotions and anxiety are high, we need to be particularly aware of the words we use in an effort to build people up, rather than tear them down. 

]]>When emotions and anxiety are high, we need to be particularly aware of the words we use in an effort to build people up, rather than tear them down. 

]]>b6999b09-1536-4140-84df-95c5f504f172Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -050002:50falsefull1121121Ted GularCaring - S1 | Ep 11Caring - S1 | Ep 11Nobody cares what you know, until they know that you care about what matters to them.

]]>Nobody cares what you know, until they know that you care about what matters to them.

]]>b3368399-f31d-4659-b78c-2a7fe709468bFri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -050003:09falsefull1111111Ted GularDark Times - S1 | Ep 10Dark Times - S1 | Ep 10Dark times are uncomfortable; but they also present opportunities for self assessment and positive change.

]]>Dark times are uncomfortable; but they also present opportunities for self assessment and positive change.

]]>1841a94a-d8cf-4d0d-8ee5-487164e2c334Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -050002:54falsefull1101101Ted GularComplete Communication - S1 | Ep 9Complete Communication - S1 | Ep 9Many of our frustrations stem from poor communication, or a failure to communicate entirely. 

Complete communication allows us to share information and expectations clearly, and creates an opportunity to make informed decisions that can impact our circumstances.

]]>Many of our frustrations stem from poor communication, or a failure to communicate entirely. 

Complete communication allows us to share information and expectations clearly, and creates an opportunity to make informed decisions that can impact our circumstances.

]]>7e1b49aa-6771-45b4-b6d3-687b7099d024Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050005:15falsefull19191Ted GularAccountability - Part 2 - S1 | Ep 8Accountability - Part 2 - S1 | Ep 8Accountability starts with what we expect and accept from ourselves, and how communicate those things internally (self-talk) and with others.

]]>Accountability starts with what we expect and accept from ourselves, and how communicate those things internally (self-talk) and with others.

]]>f446aba0-e2df-4f6c-8011-c800625380cfFri, 01 Apr 2022 08:30:00 -050001:47falsefull18181Ted GularPace - S1 | Ep 7Pace - S1 | Ep 7The art of establishing a comfortable pace - physical and mental - when mastered, allows you to be more present in each moment, leading to a more focused and fulfilling life.

]]>The art of establishing a comfortable pace - physical and mental - when mastered, allows you to be more present in each moment, leading to a more focused and fulfilling life.

]]>5fb57fa9-aa71-4c13-8a58-ca4659e455adFri, 25 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050004:07falsefull17171Ted GularEmpathy - S1 | Ep 6Empathy - S1 | Ep 6We tend to judge others for their results, rather than their intentions.

Having empathy allows us to connect more intimately, deepening our understanding of the circumstances and perspectives of others.

]]>We tend to judge others for their results, rather than their intentions.

Having empathy allows us to connect more intimately, deepening our understanding of the circumstances and perspectives of others.

]]>cfc2a0ad-7ee1-4a38-96ee-f5c56a6a7ef1Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050002:26falsefull16161Ted GularPerception - S1 | Ep 5Perception - S1 | Ep 5In the pursuit of success, your perception of your progress, or lack thereof, can become your excuse to stop or your reason to continue.

Which do you chose?

]]>In the pursuit of success, your perception of your progress, or lack thereof, can become your excuse to stop or your reason to continue.

Which do you chose?

]]>a00981e5-f330-4802-ae76-82db235e40a1Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:45:00 -050002:57falsefull15151Ted GularPriorities - S1 | Ep 4Priorities - S1 | Ep 4When you have prioritized what you're focused on, you will be better equipped to work through the frustrating and uncomfortable circumstances that life will inevitably present you.

]]>When you have prioritized what you're focused on, you will be better equipped to work through the frustrating and uncomfortable circumstances that life will inevitably present you.

]]>b85ecf39-fbc2-4220-9228-852a73154a56Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:30:00 -050002:29falsefull14141Ted GularAccountability - S1 | Ep 3Accountability - S1 | Ep 3Accountability begins with self-awareness. Your willingness to embrace what can be perceived as criticism, and your ability to use it to your advantage, is the key to personal growth.

]]>Accountability begins with self-awareness. Your willingness to embrace what can be perceived as criticism, and your ability to use it to your advantage, is the key to personal growth.

]]>2179328a-6ce4-41e0-a41b-e99f2dc1f736Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:15:00 -050004:18falsefull13131Ted GularTime - S1 | Ep 2Time - S1 | Ep 2We often delay the actions needed to change, waiting for the “perfect” circumstance.

What if that perfect circumstance never arrives?

]]>We often delay the actions needed to change, waiting for the “perfect” circumstance.

What if that perfect circumstance never arrives?

]]>dde3e215-34e6-42c9-967b-ebd177938998Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050003:40falsefull12121Ted GularThe Fool's Mistake - S1 | Ep 1The Fool's Mistake - S1 | Ep 1March 10th 2020 marked the decennial anniversary of RenComGroup, the Philadelphia-based digital agency I founded 10 years prior.

As I celebrated alongside the team during a company luncheon, I realized I needed to share with them the personal and emotional struggles I had been quietly grappling with throughout the months leading up to the event.

That was the day I realized I had been blaming everything and everyone for my circumstances, rather than myself.

Little did I know that this public display of humility would set me on a path toward healing, and prove to be the source of inspiration for this podcast.

]]>March 10th 2020 marked the decennial anniversary of RenComGroup, the Philadelphia-based digital agency I founded 10 years prior.

As I celebrated alongside the team during a company luncheon, I realized I needed to share with them the personal and emotional struggles I had been quietly grappling with throughout the months leading up to the event.

That was the day I realized I had been blaming everything and everyone for my circumstances, rather than myself.

Little did I know that this public display of humility would set me on a path toward healing, and prove to be the source of inspiration for this podcast.

]]>bf0e07cc-40d6-41e3-8e80-ccae388f1bfeTue, 15 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -050004:11falsefull11111Ted GularNo Pain Without PurposeNo Pain Without PurposeSelf Improvement Through Self-Awareness.

Join me each episode as I recount my personal and professional hardships, and discuss the ways in which I've used my faith, humility, and empathy, to overcome adversity throughout my life.

My goal is to help you become more self aware, and teach you how to find purpose in even the most painful circumstance.

My name is Ted Gular.

And this is: “No Pain without Purpose.”

]]>Self Improvement Through Self-Awareness.

Join me each episode as I recount my personal and professional hardships, and discuss the ways in which I've used my faith, humility, and empathy, to overcome adversity throughout my life.

My goal is to help you become more self aware, and teach you how to find purpose in even the most painful circumstance.

My name is Ted Gular.

And this is: “No Pain without Purpose.”

]]>f2ca0cd5-9fa4-4f68-a827-51ffbe4d7489Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -050001:31falsetrailerTed Gular