<![CDATA[BIG THOUGHTS with Casey J. Cornelius]]>Casey J. Cornelius, an internationally recognized Speaker and Consultant, shares with you his BIG THOUGHTS on how to get from where you are to where you want to be!

Each episode of the BIG THOUGHTS podcast is relevant, compact, inspirational, and actionable. Having spoken before hundreds of thousands, Casey knows how to share important ideas through purposeful storytelling and memorable metaphors.

Learn more about Casey at ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey or connect with him on Instagram @CaseyJFCFL or on LinkedIn by searching Casey J. Cornelius.

]]>ForCollegeForLife.com/CaseyRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:37:42 GMTWed, 01 Jul 2026 22:09:01 GMT60Casey J. Cornelius<p>Casey J. Cornelius, an internationally recognized Speaker and Consultant, shares with you his BIG THOUGHTS on how to get from <b>where you are </b>to where you <b>want to be</b>!</p><p></p><p>Each episode of the BIG THOUGHTS podcast is relevant, compact, inspirational, and actionable. Having spoken before hundreds of thousands, Casey knows how to share important ideas through purposeful storytelling and memorable metaphors.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about Casey at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> or connect with him on Instagram @CaseyJFCFL or on LinkedIn by searching Casey J. Cornelius.</p><p></p>episodicCasey J. Corneliuscasey@forcollegeforlife.comno<![CDATA[Episode 13: Shawshank Success]]>How did a film fail miserably at the box office and still become one of the greatest ever released? What can we learn about measuring success from The Shawshank Redemption? Casey explores these topics and more in this episode.

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]]>8810f6bf-f5d1-4f39-9e0b-e18a5b1e4551Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>How did a film fail miserably at the box office and still become one of the greatest ever released? What can we learn about measuring success from The Shawshank Redemption? Casey explores these topics and more in this episode.<br /><br /><a href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:08:10Episode 13: Shawshank Successfull<![CDATA[Episode 12: On Capacity]]>In this episode, Casey reflects on some of the greatest lessons in preparing for, and running, his first marathon in 2020. The greatest lesson may have been that physical endurance isn’t all that is required to be extraordinary!

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]]>876c024b-36ba-410c-a0b0-7cfaa4b14997Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:37 GMT<p>In this episode, Casey reflects on some of the greatest lessons in preparing for, and running, his first marathon in 2020. The greatest lesson may have been that physical endurance isn’t all that is required to be extraordinary!<br /><br /><a href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:09:04Episode 12: On Capacityfull<![CDATA[Episode 11: A Prescription for What?]]>In this goal-driven, busy world, we often don’t take time for the essential elements of health and well-being. In this episode, Casey shares the advice (prescription) from his Doctor and what the last three months have taught him.

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]]>c619a5d5-8c69-4a32-ac6a-c0a8cc5bc265Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:23:31 GMT<p>In this goal-driven, busy world, we often don’t take time for the essential elements of health and well-being. In this episode, Casey shares the advice (prescription) from his Doctor and what the last three months have taught him.<br /><br /><a href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:08:48Episode 11: A Prescription for What?full<![CDATA[Episode 10: The Case for Fraternity]]>In this episode Casey reflects on 10 years of the work of healthy masculinity, sharing insights into the importance of fraternity to help solve many of society’s problems.

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]]>7927d4b0-77ff-4803-b50e-40fbbc9a19d5Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:07:24 GMT<p>In this episode Casey reflects on 10 years of the work of healthy masculinity, sharing insights into the importance of fraternity to help solve many of society’s problems.<br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank"><b>ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</b></a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:09:55110Episode 10: The Case for Fraternityfull<![CDATA[Episode 9: Enough]]>Isn’t it interesting how one word can have so many different meanings? In this episode, Casey Cornelius talks about how to see the word enough as a starting point, a stopping point, and a reminder of who and what you are. And he answers a big question all the way from the UK!

 

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]]>8821c44a-b5fd-4f48-830e-672ce28fe00aMon, 14 Sep 2026 12:43:11 GMT<p>Isn’t it interesting how one word can have so many different meanings? In this episode, Casey Cornelius talks about how to see the word enough as a starting point, a stopping point, and a reminder of who and what you are. And he answers a big question all the way from the UK!</p><p> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:09:30Episode 9: Enoughfull<![CDATA[Episode 8: Like Dolly, On Purpose]]>In this episode, Casey Cornelius reflects on some of the many ways Dolly Parton has impacted the world, brought happiness and joy, and lived on purpose. Of all of her great contributions to society, this might be the most essential.

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]]>93b1347f-a0a1-48e5-859a-69e81933c452Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:50 GMT<p>In this episode, Casey Cornelius reflects on some of the many ways Dolly Parton has impacted the world, brought happiness and joy, and lived on purpose. Of all of her great contributions to society, this might be the most essential.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:07:46Episode 8: Like Dolly, On Purposefull<![CDATA[Episode 7: Problems, Problems, Problems]]>We all face them, but we don’t seem to want to talk about them! In this episode, Casey shares a formula for how to deal with good, bad, expected, and unexpected problems you will face. He also answers a big question about parenthood and being a father in today’s world.

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]]>8c0cfe6d-446b-47d9-90b1-122de4246716Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:49:44 GMT<p>We all face them, but we don’t seem to want to talk about them! In this episode, Casey shares a formula for how to deal with good, bad, expected, and unexpected problems you will face. He also answers a big question about parenthood and being a father in today’s world. <br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:09:5317Episode 7: Problems, Problems, Problemsfull<![CDATA[Episode 6: Effort is Attractive]]>What can you do to stand out in the crowd? In this episode, Casey shares the story of a rookie football player who did something off the field that might be more important than anything he will do on it. And what we can learn from his example! Also, he answers a big question about how our paths are shaped by our decisions.

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]]>8d30e6b7-02d1-4d93-b64b-2600423a31acFri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>What can you do to stand out in the crowd? In this episode, Casey shares the story of a rookie football player who did something off the field that might be more important than anything he will do on it. And what we can learn from his example! Also, he answers a big question about how our paths are shaped by our decisions. <br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:10:0616Episode 6: Effort is Attractivefull<![CDATA[Episode 5: Better Together]]>What do Ted Lasso, bowling, ice cream, and loneliness have in common? Casey weaves a message in this episode about interconnectedness and why we truly do need one another. Also, he answers a BIG question from the audience about overcoming self-doubt.

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]]>03e0abbf-0730-4048-962b-bf1f8737bf39Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:10:17 GMT<p>What do Ted Lasso, bowling, ice cream, and loneliness have in common? Casey weaves a message in this episode about interconnectedness and why we truly do need one another. Also, he answers a BIG question from the audience about overcoming self-doubt. <br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:10:10Episode 5: Better Togetherfull<![CDATA[Episode 4: Take Pictures]]>A little change of pace in this episode of the BIG THOUGHTS Podcast, as Casey reflects on advice he was given decades ago, it’s inherent flaw, and what we need to do instead. And he shares a very special message for one listener.

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]]>c8dc48f0-1c32-4a1c-afdd-a27819fb3f75Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:45:16 GMT<p>A little change of pace in this episode of the BIG THOUGHTS Podcast, as Casey reflects on advice he was given decades ago, it’s inherent flaw, and what we need to do instead. And he shares a very special message for one listener.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:07:1214Episode 4: Take Picturesfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: Raise Your Right Hand]]>In this episode of the BIG THOUGHTS Podcast, Casey Cornelius discusses confirmation bias and what a recent viral story teaches us about our ability to change our minds. Plus he answers a big question about “holding on” from the audience.

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]]>3f7202b3-927e-4390-be03-af33fb805398Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:31:06 GMT<p>In this episode of the BIG THOUGHTS Podcast, Casey Cornelius discusses confirmation bias and what a recent viral story teaches us about our ability to change our minds. Plus he answers a big question about “holding on” from the audience.<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank"><b>ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</b></a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:10:1013Episode 3: Raise Your Right Handfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: That's a Great Line]]>In this episode of the BIG THOUGHTS Podcast, Casey Cornelius explores how music can inspire us to think more deeply and how a recent lyric is an important remind for us to tend to the small “cracks” in our foundations.

Please he answers a big question about burnout from the audience.
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]]>dd16584f-5a79-4228-ad20-028a311b2f26Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:11:52 GMT<p>In this episode of the BIG THOUGHTS Podcast, Casey Cornelius explores how music can inspire us to think more deeply and how a recent lyric is an important remind for us to tend to the small “cracks” in our foundations.<br /><br />Please he answers a big question about burnout from the audience.<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:10:1012Episode 2: That's a Great Linefull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Trust Like Bobby]]>In this episode, Casey J. Cornelius shares insights on trusting others, the importance of guidance, and lessons from Bobby Bonilla's relationship with his agent, and emphasizing the value of trusting experts and mentors for long-term success.

Plus, he answers questions about what it means to be a “good man” in today’s society.

 

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]]>ae389721-3505-4fa1-bb16-0afdb662e5acFri, 17 Jul 2026 20:55:48 GMT<p>In this episode, Casey J. Cornelius shares insights on trusting others, the importance of guidance, and lessons from Bobby Bonilla's relationship with his agent, and emphasizing the value of trusting experts and mentors for long-term success.<br /></p><p>Plus, he answers questions about what it means to be a “good man” in today’s society.</p><p> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forcollegeforlife.com/Casey" target="_blank">http://forcollegeforlife.com/Casey</a>) | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:08:3611Episode 1: Trust Like Bobbyfull<![CDATA[Episode 0: What Took So Long?]]>Consider this the "origin story" episode of The BIG THOUGHTS Podcast. Casey talks about why, despite the encouragement of others, he waited to create this project. He also discusses the format he will use for future episodes and preview two elements which will be part of the series.

Be sure to Subscribe to this podcast on your streaming platform and, if you'd be so kind, give it a rating!

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]]>a09c8015-2191-49be-a404-2e58454d9c96Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:48:21 GMT<p>Consider this the "origin story" episode of The BIG THOUGHTS Podcast. Casey talks about why, despite the encouragement of others, he waited to create this project. He also discusses the format he will use for future episodes and preview two elements which will be part of the series.</p><p>Be sure to Subscribe to this podcast on your streaming platform and, if you'd be so kind, give it a rating!</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey" target="_blank">ForCollegeForLife.com/Casey</a> | @CaseyJFCFL</p>no00:10:071Episode 0: What Took So Long?full