Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Success by the Books - The Bev and Cliff Notes takes expert advice from the experts in their industries and condenses it down in a fun and entertaining way. The show is for people who want to read the life-changing books but don’t have the time. Bev and Cliff will dig into the chapters, and supply you with the major takeaways so you can dig into your life. It's the short cut to set you and your day up for success. Listen-Learn-Live.

Episodes

August 10, 2025 27 mins

This episode is about the "Faithful Five".  These are the five non-negotiables to a healthy and fit body per Bev's Faithful & Fit Coach, Karyn Williams.  Karyn is a Certified Natural Fitness Coach who has done the research and has experienced the Faithful Five firsthand in her success and the success of others.  Cliff's "In the News is THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is PACK LIGHT.  Music - "Adam's Song" (tracks...

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How much do you really know about inflammation?  Join this episode as we "Test Your Inflammation Know-How".  You will learn a lot about a very common, yet mysterious topic that could help you down the line.  Cliff's "In the News" is SUTTER CREEK, CALIFORNIA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I ONLY DRINK NOW AND WHEN.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "I Only Drink Now and When" ...

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June 29, 2025 25 mins

We're half way through the year already!  Are you where you thought you would be, by this time, in regards to the goals and intentions you made in January?  Whether you are or you aren't, today episode talks about what we all need to do to finish strong by the end of 2025!  Cliff's "In the News" is BLACK BART.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEER ME.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Beer Me" (full song) by Cliff...

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Join us as we talk about "Healthy Up Your Home" by Stacey Colina.  We go room by room and find out when it's time to recycle or trash items (ie. pillows, sponges, storage containers, cutting boards, pots & pans, etc.).  Cliff's "In the News" is JACKSON, CALIFORNIA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LONGNECKS AND LOSERS.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Longnecks and Losers" (full song) by Cliff...

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Join us for this episode called "Live Longer & Love It" by Lambeth Hochwald of Prevention Magazine.  The author gets tips from Doctors and everyday people who are living the good life as they get older.  Cliff's "In the News" is CALIFORNIA GOLD COUNTRY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MAD COWBOY DISEASE.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Mad Cowboy Disease" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnett...

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This is our final episode of "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams.  Time goes so quickly, and it should be used to live a good life.  It has been wonderful to learn 30 tips from a man who lived his homestretch exceptionally well.  Cliff's "In the News" is VICKSBURG BATTLEFIELD.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is KEEPIN' THE RIFF RAFF OUT.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.         "Keepin...

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Join us as we discuss "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams and Mark Atteberry.  The book is about 30 ways to make your later years your greater years.  That sounds like a great reason to tune in!  This is episode 3 of 4.  Cliff's "In the News" is ST. CHARLES STREET CAR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE LOSER BLUES.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "The Loser Blues" (full song)...

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This is part 2 of Pat Williams' "Happy on the Homestretch".  This series of 4 episodes gives thirty ways to make your later years your greater years.  This could be for you or for an older person that you love.  Great advice from a man who lived well!  Cliff's "In the News" is CAFE DU MONDE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU'VE GOT THE TALKING PART DONE.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev Nelson and Mar...

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"Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry may be for you right now or may be something you'll want to share with someone you love in your life.  This episode and the next three will give you thirty ways to make your later years your greater years.  This is written by someone who knows how to do exactly that and has done it!  Cliff's "In the News" is WWII MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is STILL WE FALL IN L...

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Even if you are super fit, there's always room to boost your endurance!  In this episode, we talk about Kaitlyn Phoenix's article in Prevention Magazine called "Improve Your Stamina".  Someone pointed out recently that we should all be thinking now about our 85 year old self.  How are we making a difference for her or him right now?  Will you be able to be as independent as possible physically?  Cliff's "In the News" is the HOUSTON...

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"Happiness Is A Habit" by Meghan Rabbitt is terrific and can be found in Prevention Magazine.  In this episode we discuss the top 9 science-based practices proven to help you feel more joy and less stress.  This insightful information comes from 9 happiness experts who can help you find more joy no matter what is on your plate.  Cliff's "In the News" is FORT WORTH.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IT'S ON ME.  Music - "You've Got the...

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This is the fourth and final episode of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams & Jim Denney.  In the previous episodes we have talked about the 4 false reasons to live our lives for.  Last episode, we spoke of 2 of the 4 true reasons to live our lives (character & integrity).  Today we talk about the final 2 true reasons.  There are lots of examples  proving this information from people you've heard of.  This book is too import...

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"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams with Jim Denney, should be required reading.  We've talked about the 4 false things to chase in life; fame, fortune, power, and pleasure.  We've given examples of those, you have heard of, that found that the false 4 do not satisfy.  In this episode, we talk about 2 of the 4 true things to live our life for; character and integrity.  Part 4 (next time) will discuss the final 2 true things ...

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This is part 2 of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams.  Almost every person is living for at least one of these false reasons; fortune, fame, power, and pleasure.  Join us as we talk about real-life examples, of people you know, that show that none of those 4 are good reasone to live our lives.  We will learn to invest our lives in what matters most.  Cliff's "In the News" is GAME CHANGERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is RIG...

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"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams is all about investing your life in what matters most.  This is part 1 of 4.  Join us we discuss what is important in life and what really isn't.  No one knows how long we have, we need to get this right.  Cliff's "In the News" is FOOTBALL COACHES CLINICS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev & C...

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This is our third and final part of the "God Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin.  If you have answered the handful of questions that have been presented over the three episodes, you have given yourself a huge advantage.  Plan for a wonderful 2025.  Cliff's "In the News" is the HAWAIIAN PLACE OF REFUGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'M A LOSER.  Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Mat...

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Win your day...win your life!  Join us as we bring you 7 more questions that will help you craft the best year ever!  This information is part 2 of 3 from Todd Durkin's "God-Sized Dreams Planner".  Cliff's "In the News" is the CHINO AIR MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THAT'S WHY I DRINK BEER.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "That's Why I Drink Beer" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, ...

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A brand new year!  This is your life, you might as well maximize it!  Let's do things differently this time around with focus, clarity, and intention.  Join us as we spend the next 3 episodes creating the 2025 you will be thrilled about.  We will be setting you up for exactly that as you answer some questions from Todd Durkin's God-Sized Dreams Planner.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE ROSE PARADE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'LL ...

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December 24, 2024 27 mins

Join us, on the podcast, as we discuss some very special "Christmas Memories" for us.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF IT WASN'T FOR ME.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "If It Wasn't for Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Danielle Hobert.

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Many people completely miss the reason for the season because they are so stressed and frantic.  To top it off, at the end of it all, they find themselves in debt.  Join us as we bring you "10 Tips to Keep Stress-Free at the Holidays".  Cliff's "In the News" is TEMECULA WINERIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TWO BLUE WOODEN ROCKING CHAIRS.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, and Mary Lyn Bates.  "Two Blue Wood...

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