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In this episode, Skip Lineberg interviews Dr. Brad Lane about mindset, perception, and the power of intentional focus.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast — your wisdom podcast where we explore insights, stories, and ideas that help us get a little bit better at life. In this episode, host Skip Lineberg sits down with optometrist, author, and community leader Dr. Brad Lane for a thoughtful conversation about mindset, perception, and the power of intentional focus . Brad shares how a simple journaling practice reshaped his daily life, how gratitude and reflection can transform our outlook, and why the human brain often finds exactly what it is looking for. Drawing from both neuroscience and real-life experience, Brad explains the role of the reticular activating system —a powerful mental filter that influences what we notice, believe, and ultimately become. Podcast Resources & Links Get Brad's book "The Professional's Daily Balance Journal" on Amazon Grab a copy of Brad's book "Appalachian Son" [links coming soon] Learn more about Appalachian Eye Care Connect with Brad on LinkedIn Through stories from his upbringing as the son of a West Virginia coal miner, his journey into optometry, and his work serving communities across the region, Brad offers listeners practical wisdom about how to train…

People in this episode

Host: Skip Lineberg

Guest: Dr. Brad Lane

Topics covered

• mindset
• perception
• intentional focus
• gratitude
• neuroscience
• personal development

Keywords

• mindset
• perception
• journaling
• gratitude
• neuroscience
• reticular activating system
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Appalachian Eye Care

Products: The Professional's Daily Balance Journal, Appalachian Son

Places: West Virginia

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