Your impact isn’t limited to the people you intend to reach. In this episode, Dr. Stephen dives into peripheral influence—how those on the sidelines or margins can experience real change if timing, context, and readiness align. Discover how your actions and presence can transform lives you didn’t even plan to reach.

*This episode originally aired in February 29, 2024 but contains timeless insights on understanding what really fuels peripheral influence.

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You have influence far beyond the people directly in front of you. In this episode, Dr. Stephen explores the power of peripheral influence—how your words, actions, and presence impact those on the sidelines, the margins, and the outskirts of your world. Learn why the people you don’t see may be the ones most transformed by what you’re saying and doing.

*This episode originally aired in February 13, 2024 but contains timeless insights on understanding your influence that are even more valuable today than it was then.

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In this episode, Dr. Stephen talks about the value of learning how manage your emotions and keep your positive influence from being hijacked by negative feelings when faced with unexpectedly changes. Practice giving deeply and letting go quickly. That’s how you get to serve more people well.

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Sometimes what looks like an obstacle is actually an invitation to grow. In this episode, Dr. Stephen shares a moment from the park with his son that reminds us all: the harder path isn’t meant to stop us—it’s meant to strengthen us. And with just a little bit of support along the way, we can take on terrain others avoided.

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Momentum isn’t just about activity. Momentum needs clarity and direction. In this episode, we unpack why your momentum must be given a “job description” if you want to keep moving toward your vision instead of drifting into someone else’s agenda. Building on our series about momentum thieves, we explore how to move from dream to vision, define clear responsibilities for your goals, and close the loops that drain your focus. You’ll learn how to apply the structure of a job description—title, responsibilities, qualifications, and accountability—to your personal momentum so it works for you, not against you.

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In this series finale of Momentum Thieves, Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks why your dream only thrives in the right hands. Using the contrast between Joseph’s premature sharing and Nehemiah’s strategic wisdom about what to share and when to share it, you’ll discover why your dream needs partners, not parasites. Learn how to protect momentum, set the right conditions for vision to grow, and identify the people and timing that will strengthen rather than sabotage it. If you’ve ever wondered why your dream stalls or how to move from inspiration to implementation, this episode will give you clarity, strategy, and hope.

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In this episode of the Take Care and Live podcast, Dr. Stephen V. Peters discusses the concept of momentum thieves, focusing on the importance of discerning when and with whom to share dreams and visions. He emphasizes the difference between a dream, which is an inspirational mental picture, and a vision, which consists of actionable steps to bring that dream to fruition. Using the biblical story of Joseph, he illustrates the potential pitfalls of sharing dreams prematurely and the necessity for dreams to mature into visions through careful planning and timing.

Learn how to let your dream mature into a vision, protect it from sabotage, and nurture it to serve others.

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You’ve heard it before: You can do anything! But what if trying to do everything is exactly what’s draining your time, emotions, and tangiable resources -- stalling your momentum?

In this episode of Take Care & Live!, Dr. Stephen tackles Momentum Thief #5—the myth of limitless potential and reveals to often ignored power of putting boundaries around your potential so you can experience focused momentum. This episode is a wake-up call for high-capacity people who need to narrow their focus to increase their momentum.

You’ll learn:

• Why multitasking isn’t a flex—it’s a momentum killer
• How to spot the difference between gifts, talents, skills, and abilities
• What it means to build barriers for your potential, not against it

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