Ep 435: Throwback To Ep16: Why Do I Keep Struggling With Commitment And Quitting On Myself?

Start Your Transformation Now As you read the headline you probably thought, “What…what the heck is intrinsic ratitude?” Right? Totally understandable and “ratitude” is my word for ‘radical gratitude’ and intrinsic is what’s deep inside of you and inherent to your BEing. When I say intrinsic to your being, I mean things like your ability to see, smell, taste, feel, and even your ability for your heart to beat and for you to breathe. Oprah has said, “Gratitude is the attitude” and many of us have heard that before but how many of us truly live that? How many of us embody it? How many of us understand that to the core of our being? When we do, it changes everything in us and around us, and when we live it in our daily lives they radically transform. In this episode, I talk about my journey to finding “intrinsic ratitude” in my life. And, I assure you, it has been a journey and all of us can do it if we commit just 5 minutes per day to having intrinsic ratitude. The great thing about ratitude is that it’s literally an avenue to all that you want in life. It’s free and yet most of us overlook it in our lives or we’re tepidly and mildly grateful but we’re not really embodying it. Let me ask you, do you take time during your days being immensely grateful for all that you have? I mean genuinely grateful, not perfunctory gratitude. I mean instead of just saying you’re grateful because you’re “supposed to” can you feel it in your bones, do you embody it. Do you savor your gratitude?You’re not fully aware and alive until you can reach this place in yourself and all else is just being externally influenced. All else is not being fully present in life and not being fully immersed in life. When we start immersing in life we start infusing with life. And, when we infuse it, it’s as if we are co habituating and living in communion with all of life…and that is power. In this episode I discuss:[7:04] How having gratitude will change your life[13:57] How once you are living in gratitude the Universe will start reflecting that back[18:55] Having gratitude for your breath, your heartbeat[23:15] An exercise in being grateful for your hands Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway What if you woke up today with everything you were genuinely and intrinsically grateful yesterday? Ponder that…. Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

6 Nov 37min

Start Your Transformation Now In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim continues his powerful conversation on timeless spiritual wisdom, sharing five transformative teachings from his mentor, Don Xavier, and Don Juan. As the podcast evolves toward applied spirituality, Jim unpacks how these guiding principles can radically shift your focus, peace, and personal power as you move into 2026.  Building on last week’s insights, Jim dives deeper into what it means to live with awareness, manage your attention, and step beyond fear and self-talk. Through personal stories, including his own health challenges and lessons learned from the Toltec path, Jim shows how ancient truths can be applied to modern struggles—helping you release anxiety, redirect your energy, and reclaim inner calm.  If you’re ready to stop overthinking, step out of fear, and align with higher consciousness, this episode gives you a clear and practical roadmap to start living as the warrior you were meant to be.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  You are where your attention is (04:15) Jim explains how the quality of your life is determined by where you place your attention—and how shifting focus from fear and judgment to appreciation instantly changes your reality.  Everything always has been, is now, and will always be fine (09:30) Learn how to trust life’s continuity through challenges, losses, and uncertainty, and why—even in chaos—things are always unfolding perfectly.  When the warrior stops talking, even the craziest of tasks become possible (17:45) Discover the immense power of silencing your inner dialogue and how mastering your self-talk makes anything achievable.  A warrior does not preoccupy himself with his fear (25:40) Jim shows how fear is created entirely in the mind and how to stop letting imagined dangers control your emotions and decisions.  Fear is the idleness of will (30:50) Understand why fear thrives in inaction—and how simply moving forward, even imperfectly, brings clarity, courage, and freedom.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Fear dissolves in motion. When you stop arguing with yourself, stop feeding fear with your thoughts, and simply take the next step, you reclaim your power. Remember—your attention creates your world. Keep it on appreciation, truth, and growth, and you’ll step into 2026 grounded, fearless, and free.  Mentioned Resources: https://www.jimfortin.com/eliminate-fear-and-negativity/ https://jimfortin.com/insiders Let’s Connect:Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE?If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude,Jim

4 Nov 40min

Most people work backward, they “work” from where they are to where they want to be. It makes sense but it’s a strategy that keeps people trapped where they are in life. In today’s episode, the first thing that Kathy needs to identify specifically what “Point B” is for her. You’ve heard the old phrase, “If you don’t know where you are going in life, how will you know when you get there?” The clarity of the path is vital. Without clarity about where you want to go, you’ll most likely flounder throughout life. Next, in this episode, I talk about “Working FROM Point B instead of working TO Point B.” This one simple distinction is what causes people to spin their wheels for years. When you “work from” where you are you just keep repeating where you are in life. In this episode I talk about:[2:44] Other aspects of Kathy’s question which keep her trapped[4:54] The fear that exists between Point A and Point B[6:50] Speaking your existence from positives instead of negatives[8:22] Why you have to give up what you have to get what you want[16:31] The difference between thinking from possibility and resignation And finally, why it’s so vital that you work “From Point B instead of to Point B.” It’s a subtle but huge distinction.

30 Okt 24min

Start Your Transformation Now In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim shares powerful lessons from his shaman and mentor, Don Javier (and Don Juan), offering four timeless spiritual principles to help you create a truly extraordinary 2026. As Jim prepares to evolve the show into a new era of “applied spirituality,” he explores how merging ancient wisdom with modern psychology can transform how we live, work, and relate to others. From authenticity and truth to fear, choice, and personal freedom, Jim dives deep into the energetic roots of human behavior. You’ll discover why being anyone other than your true self drains your power, how fear hides behind every lie, and how defending your beliefs or feeling “stuck” are just choices waiting to be reclaimed. If you’re ready to release self-deception, step out of fear, and start living in full alignment with your soul, this episode gives you practical, shamanic guidance to make 2026 your most liberated year yet. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Being who you are not is work (03:15) Jim reveals how pretending to be someone you’re not drains energy—and why authenticity is the only sustainable power source.  Every lie comes from fear (11:30) Explore how fear drives dishonesty, from small white lies to lifelong self-betrayal, and learn to replace it with radical honesty.  Defending yourself defines you as someone who needs to defend (17:50) Jim explains why letting go of the need to justify your choices is the path to true agency and autonomy.  Being stuck is a choice (24:30) A deep dive into personal responsibility—how we unconsciously choose stagnation and how to reclaim our freedom through conscious choice.  Applied spirituality for everyday life (32:45) Jim shares how he’s transforming the podcast to blend spiritual wisdom with practical application, helping you live your truth daily.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Every moment of your life is a choice—and the courage to choose truth over fear is the foundation of freedom. When you stop pretending, stop lying, stop defending, and start choosing consciously, you reclaim your energy and power. Authenticity isn’t a risk; it’s liberation. As you walk into 2026, ask yourself: Where am I still pretending? The moment you answer honestly, transformation begins.    Let’s Connect:⁠ Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ so we can reach more people. Listening on ⁠Spotify⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim

28 Okt 36min

⁠Start Your Transformation Now How often have you set goals or wanted something badly only to find that you fail over and over in achieving it? If you can say yes to the line above, you’re not alone, this is the pattern for most people and the cause is simple, people are setting goals for things that are not in their self-image. People are trying to perform at levels that are outside their self-image and subconscious identity. Many years ago I remember hearing the motivational speaker Les Brown said, “You cannot operate outside of the context of the vision you have for yourself.” Which basically means, you cannot be, do or have what you are not. In this episode I talk about:[1:24] What your self-image is and how it was created[2:21] The cycle of self-identity reinforcement[5:57] The illusion of self-image[15:53] Why you’ll never live up to your full potential[27:22] How to reverse engineer your life from the inside out[31:01] And, How nothing in your life will change until you change There’s an old Tibetan saying, “What you are on the inside is what you are on the outside.” If you want more in your life you must BE more in life. There is absolutely no escape from this concept. You must first be it in your mind before you can have it in your life. Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  You can’t achieve what’s outside your self-image. Discover how your subconscious identity limits your performance and learn how to reverse-engineer your life for success. Remember, you must first be it in your mind before you can have it in your life.   Let’s Connect:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ so we can reach more people. Listening on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim

23 Okt 34min

Start Your Transformation Now When do you know it’s time to let go of something that’s no longer working—your job, your relationship, your habits? In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim breaks down the emotional and energetic signs that it’s time to release what’s draining you so you can step into something new. He explores how to identify the thresholds and criteria that signal true change is needed—and why courage, not comfort, is the key to evolution.  Drawing on personal experiences and stories from clients, Jim explains how to create clear decision criteria, tune into your intuition, and stop letting fear or guilt keep you stuck in unfulfilling situations. Whether you’re facing burnout, a stagnant relationship, or misaligned work, this episode helps you find clarity and confidence in taking the leap toward what’s next.  If you’ve been feeling the nudge to make a big life shift but haven’t known when or how—this conversation gives you the framework and courage to finally do it.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Knowing when to quit (02:00) Jim shares how the absence of clear criteria keeps people stuck in jobs and relationships long past their expiration date.  The power of defining your criteria (06:20) Why setting emotional and time-based boundaries helps you make confident, guilt-free decisions about what to release.  Family, guilt, and emotional freedom (09:15) How to handle toxic relationships—even with family—and protect your mental and emotional health.  Fulfillment versus burnout (12:30) Jim’s personal story of leaving a high-paying corporate job and discovering how alignment matters more than money.  Growth, alignment, and values (17:50) How to assess whether your current situation supports your evolution—or keeps you small.  Your emotional litmus test (34:30) The simple gut-check question that instantly tells you if it’s time to walk away.  Moving forward with courage (38:00) Jim explains how fear keeps people stuck and why courage is the bridge between endings and new beginnings.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  Life constantly invites you to evolve—but evolution requires letting go. When you cling to what’s no longer aligned, you block what’s waiting to unfold. Ask yourself: If this situation were gone, how would I feel? If the answer is “relieved,” that’s your truth. Trust it. Change takes courage, but freedom always rewards those who listen to their inner knowing and act on it.   Mentioned Resources. jimfortin.com/insiders Let’s Connect:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ so we can reach more people. Listening on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim

21 Okt 41min

Start Your Transformation Now  In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim invites listeners to look beyond the noise of global division and fear to discover what it truly means to be the solution instead of adding to the chaos. He explores how humanity’s turmoil stems from low-frequency emotions like fear, control, and ego—and how conscious awareness and self-mastery can elevate both the individual and collective vibration.  Jim shares how old societal structures are collapsing, why that’s not a crisis but a sign of evolution, and how each of us has a role to play in guiding humanity into higher consciousness. Through stories from his mentors, like Don Javier and Akio Matsumura, he illustrates that self-awareness, empathy, and frequency management are not spiritual luxuries—they are responsibilities for those who came here to lead and heal.  If you’re ready to stop reacting to fear and start leading with awareness, this episode will show you how to become a stabilizing force in a chaotic world—and a light for others who have forgotten who they are.  What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  Why chaos dominates our world (02:10) Jim explains how fear and division feed off each other and why humanity’s turmoil is an invitation to evolve, not a punishment.  Becoming the stabilizer (06:22) You are here to bring calm to confusion—Jim shares why leadership begins with mastering your own emotions and frequency.  Seeing through another’s eyes (12:45) The powerful lesson from diplomat Akio Matsumura that transformed how Jim views empathy, politics, and healing global divisions.  The physics of frequency (18:30) How thought creates emotion, emotion creates vibration, and vibration determines your frequency—and the free resource that helps you shift it.  Why you chose to be here now (24:11) Jim reveals why you incarnated in this turbulent time and how to fulfill your role as a light worker and healer on the planet.  Listen, apply, and enjoy!  Transformational Takeaway  You came to this planet not to drown in chaos, but to calm it. Every moment you choose peace over fear, awareness over reaction, and love over division, you raise the collective frequency of humanity. Being the solution begins with self-awareness—knowing that your vibration shapes the world around you. When you master your inner world, you automatically become the lighthouse others seek in the storm.  Mentioned the resources. jimfortin.com/insiders jimfortin.com/MTF   Let’s Connect:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ so we can reach more people. Listening on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim

14 Okt 27min