From Surviving to Thriving: Reflections on 5 Seasons and the Road to Season 6
FIVE seasons in the vault. It has been such an enjoyable ride so far. From kicking around ideas of a podcast to over a year and a half later and 51 Episodes out there for all to hear. I started this venture with a goal to help people change their lives for the better in any way I can. Why? Because – I am just like you. Trying to navigate this life I have been blessed with. We get thrown so many curve balls every day that it is amazing that we all – at least survive, and in this modern digital age that we live in, surviving is an accomplishment in and of itself. BUT – I do NOT want to just survive. I want to thrive.
I want to live my best life, but – like many of us survivors, it many times doesn’t feel like we are living our best lives. Sure, we have some good to great times, but the day to day grind can drag even the strongest human down. And I was sick and tired of feeling – you guessed it – SICK AND TIRED!!! So, after years of thinking that there has to be a better way to live, I decided to put a massive amount of effort into finding out what I have been missing. I knew that the world was relentless, chaotic, depressive, anxiety riddled and manipulative. I knew that buying 1, 2, 3, 4, etc… self help books wasn’t getting the job done. None of them got down to the real issues, the real solutions. We are all not a one – size – fits – all species. Far from it.
SO – Newvision Oldways was born. A true labor of love that is as much a Journey of discovery for me, as it is a way to help others who are on a similar path of feeling like – there has to be a better way!! Well guess what I found out – there is a better way!!!! In fact, there are several better ways. talk about going down a rabbit hole – once in, an entirely new ( old ) world was exposed. A world that makes it clear, as humans – we have always had basic needs to get through life. What has changed is that daily grind to work, have a family, to enjoy life puts insurmountable pressure on us to – get it all right. Throw in the intense and ever-changing technology that drives our world and it can easily seem like we are doomed from the start.
Well I am here to tell you – we are NOT doomed. We just have to stop our minds from being convinced that we are. Doom and Gloom is around every corner according to the media / social media, at the local coffee meeting places, at bars etc…. But, as I have mentioned on the podcast many times, it ‘s just not true. I may be in the minority here, but I really believe that most people want to just live a good life. Not hurt anyone and do the best they can. But the pressures that come from everywhere poke holes in our sunny disposition, and before you know it – we are cynical, depressed and full of anxiety.
There are better ways to live and Newvision Oldways is dedicated to bringing you to the promise land by giving you the tools I have discovered and how we can apply them to our modern lives. My goal is to expand what I am doing and bring you even more amazing content. So Cheers to all of you that have listened – I thank you all for the kindness and support – 5 seasons is great, but no-where near enough. So – on we go. Season 6 will be here soon. It will have surprises along the way and the Journey continues. Always remember – Happiness is not a destination, it is about living well, owning your mind and loving the person you are / meant to be. Use the techniques WE have discussed and pick and choose what works for you. It’s your life – no one else’s, so build it from the ground up – your way. And that elusive happiness we seek – will come looking for you. Rock on Visioneers – let’s meet in season 6 – and let the fun begin!!
I want to thank all of the Listeners, Friends, Family and Peers for all of the Love, Support and encouragement with this Venture. I cannot do it without you!!!
Written By: Tony Marinaccio – Newvision Oldways Host 11/21/2025