Quest for Success – Details, episodes & analysis

What if the most powerful motivation tool you'll ever use… is remembering that one day, your time will run out?

In this episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham takes a straight-talking, deeply practical look at the ancient idea of memento mori—"remember you must die." But this isn't about fear. It's about focus. You'll learn how this mindset sharpens your priorities, strengthens your leadership, and reminds you how to live with real passion and purpose—today.

If you've ever felt like life is passing you by, this episode will help you slow down, wake up, and start leading your life intentionally again. You'll leave with powerful tools to build gratitude, courage, and clarity into your everyday choices.

Because when you remember your time is limited… you finally start to live unlimited.

Learn more at www.Quest-Success.com

1. Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. (Gregory Hays translation, Modern Library, 2002).

2. Becker, Ernest. The Denial of Death. Free Press, 1973.

3. Yalom, Irvin D. Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death. Jossey-Bass, 2008.

4. Pyszczynski, Tom, Greenberg, Jeff, & Solomon, Sheldon. Terror Management Theory: The Quest for Meaning. Academic Press, 2015.

5. Holy Bible, James 4:14 – "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes."

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Are you chasing money or creating value? In this episode of the Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham breaks down how to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, because true wealth isn't about stacking cash, it's about building something that lasts.

Through lessons from Trading Places, Brewster's Millions, and The Big Short, you'll discover how leadership, adaptability, and purpose can multiply your value far beyond what's in your bank account. You'll learn how to spot hidden opportunities, lead with vision, and build long-term success in your work, family, and community.

If you've ever felt stuck chasing the next raise, deal, or dopamine hit of success, this episode will help you break the cycle and start leading from purpose, not pressure.

Listen now and start building the kind of success money can't buy.
Visit www.Quest-Success.com for more episodes, leadership tools, and success resources.

Recommended Resources:

1. The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

3. Harvard Business Review – "The Power of an Abundance Mindset"

4. McKinsey & Company – "Strategic Foresight: Seeing Beyond the Horizon"

5. Deloitte Insights – "The Value of Purpose-Driven Leadership"

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Ever felt like screaming at the heavens, even while still holding onto a shred of faith? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham opens up about what it means to experience spiritual disillusionment, the moments when life breaks your heart, and God feels silent.

Whether you've lost someone you love, watched injustice unfold, or simply feel like your prayers are echoing in the dark, this episode will speak directly to you. Through real-life stories, grounded psychological insight, and honest reflection, you'll discover how wrestling with your faith can actually lead to deeper growth, stronger leadership, and a more resilient version of belief.

This isn't about answers. It's about healing. And it might just be the perspective shift your soul needs.

Listen now and begin the process of rebuilding what was broken.

Learn more at www.Quest-Success.com

Want to go deeper? Check out these resources:

1. Exline, J. J. (2002). Stumbling blocks on the religious road: Fractured relationships, nagging vices, and the inner struggle to believe.

2. Yancey, P. (1997). Disappointment with God.

3. Kellemen, B. (2011). God's Healing for Life's Losses.

4. Strobel, L. (2000). The Case for Faith.

5. Worthington, E. L. (2005). Hope-Focused Spirituality and Forgiveness in the Face of Suffering.

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This Halloween season on The Quest for Success, we ride into the misty village of Sleepy Hollow to uncover what the tale of Ichabod Crane can still teach us today. Beneath the ghost stories and flickering lanterns lies a timeless truth about ambition, integrity, and the pursuit of success. In this chilling reflection, Dr. Jerry Cunningham explores how one man's cleverness and his craving for comfort reveals what happens when our goals lose their grounding in character.

If you've ever been tempted to chase shortcuts, this episode will challenge you to rebuild your pillars of mental strength, moral compass, financial wisdom, and faith.

Listen now and discover whether your own quest leads to glory… or to emptiness.
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Further Reading & References:

1. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Washington Irving (1820)

2. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey

3. Integrity – Dr. Henry Cloud

4. Man's Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl

5. Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis

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What if the only thing standing between your current life and the one you want… is just three consistent days a week?

In this motivating episode of the Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham, psychologist, leadership coach, and author of the Quest for Success book series talks about the power of building a 3x/week habit that transforms your body, mind, and influence. Whether it's fitness, family, faith, or your future, this episode will help you move from the couch to a life marked by consistency, discipline, and success.

You'll hear:

• The science behind habit formation (including Dr. Peter Gollwitzer's groundbreaking research)

• Real client success stories from Dr. Cunningham's psychology practice

• How to build routines that elevate your leadership at home, at work, and in your relationships

This isn't about going harder. It's about going smarter.

 Learn more at www.Quest-Success.com
Find Dr. Jerry Cunningham's books by searching his name on Amazon.

References for Further Learning:

1. Gollwitzer, P. M. (1999). Implementation Intentions: Strong Effects of Simple Plans. American Psychologist.

2. Duhigg, C. (2012). The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business.

3. Clear, J. (2018). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.

4. Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.

5. Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006). Implementation Intentions and Goal Achievement: A Meta‐Analysis of Effects and Processes. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology.

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Are the people in your life pulling you closer to who you want to be or slowly turning you into someone you don't even recognize?

In this powerful episode of Quest for Success, psychologist and author Dr. Jerry Cunningham breaks down the invisible force of moral drift and how small compromises and toxic circles can silently shape your character, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from the infamous rise of Walter White in Breaking Bad, plus real-world psychological research on social conformity and value erosion, this episode pulls back the curtain on how leaders either rise or fall… based on who they let in.

If you've ever felt the quiet tug to fit in even when it cost you your values, this episode is for you.

Subscribe, listen in, and find out how to build a circle that doesn't just protect your success but multiplies it.

Visit www.Quest-Success.com to learn more.
Books by Dr. Jerry Cunningham available now on Amazon. Just search for Dr. Jerry Cunningham.

Want to go deeper? Here are 5 recommended resources:

1. Gino, F., & Bazerman, M. H. (2009). Slippery Slopes and Misconduct: The Effects of Gradual Versus Sudden Ethical Declines.

2. Asch, S. E. (1955). Opinions and Social Pressure. Scientific American.

3. Christakis, N. A., & Fowler, J. H. (2007). The Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years.

4. Berns, G. S., et al. (2005). Neurobiological correlates of social conformity. Neuron.

5. Cialdini, R. B. (2007). Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.

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In this special Halloween edition of The Quest for Success: Legacy Behind the Legend, Dr. Jerry Cunningham takes you deep into the shadows of one of literature's most misunderstood legends—Frankenstein. You'll discover the true story behind Mary Shelley's creation, how a stormy summer night gave birth to the first work of science fiction, and why the real monster might not be who you think it is. More than a ghost story, this episode explores timeless lessons about leadership, ambition, and the cost of creation. Learn what Dr. Frankenstein, his creature, and Mary Shelley herself can teach us about the five pillars of success and how to avoid becoming the monster in your own story.

Happy Halloween.

Recommended Reading & References:

1. Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818)

2. Percy Bysshe Shelley's Preface to Frankenstein

3. Mellor, Anne K. Mary Shelley: Her Life, Her Fiction, Her Monsters

4. Baldick, Chris. In Frankenstein's Shadow: Myth, Monstrosity, and Nineteenth-Century Writing

5. Botting, Fred. Frankenstein and the Gothic Tradition

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In this powerful episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham challenges listeners to move beyond simply reading Scripture and start living it with authenticity, courage, and consistency. Drawing from the lives of Daniel, the Good Samaritan, and Peter, Dr. Cunningham explores what real faith looks like in action: integrity under pressure, compassion when it's inconvenient, and courage when life feels uncertain.

You'll discover how spiritual authenticity builds trust, transforms leadership, and impacts every area of success from the boardroom to the living room. If you've ever felt that gap between what you believe and how you live, this conversation will help you close it.

Hosted by Dr. Jerry Cunningham, psychologist and author of the Quest for Success Series.
Learn more or connect at www.Quest-Success.com.
Dr. Cunningham's books are available on Amazon.  Just search for Dr. Jerry Cunningham.

Because it's not enough to quote the Word. The world needs to see it lived out.

1. Barna Group (2022). The Open Generation: How Teens Around the World Relate to Jesus.

2. James Clear — Atomic Habits (for applying daily consistency in living faith).

3. Dallas Willard — The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives.

4. Craig Groeschel — The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist.

5. Brennan Manning — The Ragamuffin Gospel.

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Is therapy just for people in crisis or is it the secret weapon of high performers? In this eye-opening (and surprisingly funny) episode of the Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham, psychologist, leadership coach, and author of the Quest for Success Series, breaks down the truth about therapy in a way that's practical, relatable, and empowering.

You'll learn why therapy isn't a weakness but a strategy, how it can elevate your leadership, and what the process of change in therapy actually looks like. Dr. Cunningham also highlights powerful examples of well-known leaders and high achievers who've used therapy to sharpen their mindset, overcome obstacles, and stay strong mentally, morally, and emotionally.

Whether you're running a team, raising a family, or just trying to survive Mondays, this episode will show you how therapy might be the best next move on your Quest for Success.

Listen now and visit www.Quest-Success.com to explore more resources.
Search "Dr. Jerry Cunningham" on Amazon to grab your copy of the Quest for Success Series.

Want to learn more?
Here are a few great resources to learn more:

• American Psychological Association – www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – www.nami.org

• Psychology Today – www.psychologytoday.com

• Verywell Mind – "How Therapy Works" – www.verywellmind.com

• Kevin Love Fund – www.kevinlovefund.org

Tag a friend and hit subscribe. Your future self will thank you.

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This Halloween, the true story is scarier than the movie. In this special Legacy Behind the Legend episode, Dr. Jerry Cunningham, psychologist and author of the Quest for Success series, uncovers the chilling real-life events that inspired The Exorcist. You'll discover what really happened to the boy behind the legend, and how his story still haunts the headlines today. This episode isn't just spine-tingling, it's a powerful lesson in spiritual and psychological resilience.

Visit www.Quest-Success.com
Books available on Amazon — search Dr. Jerry Cunningham

Want to dig deeper? Here are some resources to explore:

1. Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism by Thomas B. Allen

2. Hostage to the Devil by Malachi Martin

3. The Exorcist (1971 novel) by William Peter Blatty

4. "The Real Story Behind The Exorcist" – History Channel

5. Demonic Foes by Dr. Richard Gallagher, MD (Psychiatrist's account of spiritual warfare)

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