#711 The Unfair Advantage of Encouragement: How a Kind Word Changes Everything

Encouragement isn’t just nice to have—it’s the ultimate unfair advantage in life and business. In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I share a lesson from my Pops: the one thing we fail at the most and work at the least is communication. Sometimes that communication is a question, other times it’s silence—but most often, it’s the kind word that sparks a fire inside all of us.From walking with my daughter Brooklyn, to studying Proverbs 20, to growing up as a military brat on bases across the U.S., I’ve seen firsthand that encouragement changes everything. Military life gave me an “unfair advantage”: no favoritism, no judgment, just unity, discipline, and character. That same advantage applies today in leadership, business, and relationships—because encouragement fuels connection, wisdom sharpens perspective, and action proves commitment.In this episode, we’ll explore:Why encouragement is wisdom in actionHow Proverbs 20 gives us practical, timeless guidanceThe unfair advantage of growing up in a community built on unity and accountabilityWhy talk is cheap, but encouragement is pricelessHow to align heart, mind, and skills to make encouragement your daily practiceWhether you’re leading a business, raising a family, or simply trying to get through the day, this episode will remind you: a kind word can shift the atmosphere, strengthen relationships, and spark transformation.A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINCHSTONES PLAYBOOKhttps://a.co/d/hil3nloSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER⁠https://thevibebykellycardenas.substack.com?r=4nn6y5&utm_medium=ios⁠BUY THE VIBE BOOK ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/6tgAJ4c⁠⁠ BUY BLING ⁠⁠https://shop.kellycardenas.com/products/kelly-cardenas-salon-bling⁠⁠ CARDENAS LAW GROUPhttps://www.cardenaslawgroup.com/THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD ON THE PLANEThttps://www.lulusmexicanfood.com/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - BROOKLYN CARDENAS ⁠⁠https://www.brooklyncardenas.com/⁠⁠

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