Schooling Struggle

28: 6 Tips We Take On Life's Journey

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In this episode we touch on perspective (some may say advice), about embarking upon major life changes.  As typically occurs we fall into some common themes of alignment, intention, purpose...


Housekeeping notice: Show notes are a thing I (Todd) love to do.  I have been struggling to release them due to complications of my attention and situations of life, go figure.  I intend to do better going forward so we can indeed have a consistent release cadence.  I appreciate your patience and support as we grow and navigate our own paths.  Ok, back to the shownotes...

Six (6) tips in total, three (3) from both of us.

Peter's Tips:

   - How we do anything is how we do everything.
   - Nobody owes you anything, you must earn everything.
   - When taking on something new, do not let your ego get in the way of your learning.

Todd's Tips:
   - Just start.
   - Say it aloud.  Tell the world, or at least the people in proximity.
   - Question everything.  Especially what is humbling.

Related points:

  • Stay tuned for info about Peters behind the scenes release, in upcoming episodes.
  • If you're not making mistakes, you're not really learning much.
  • People who are passionate about something are extremely excited and willing to share what they have learned.
  • Always accept what others offer, especially in Brazil and if coconuts are involved.
  • There is no failure if you are trying new things and chasing what interests you.
  • AMA = Ask Me Anything

    • Mental habit / action / tool examples:

    • Allow intentional changes, if possible, to spill into other events of your day.  With the idea of being comfortable with being uncomfortable.
    • Act in a manner which you would even if nobody is watching.
    • We can get out of our own way, by just taking the first shaky step.  If we wait until we're ready, we'll never begin.
    • Do the things which you must, to the highest degree of your ability.
    • When you look in the mirror, ask yourself, deeply, how you can be the best.
    • If we can admit our faults / shortcomings... that is where we are open to learning most/best.
    • Instead of trying to be the best, try to start something new.
    • Don't do what you don't want to do.  Absolutely just chase what you love.

      • Quotes / quips:

      • "It's hard to find fault in an honest human being."
      • "I don't provide advice; I only provide perspective."
      • "If you say the word can't, you must follow it with yet."
      • "If you don't invite yourself places, you'll never do anything cool."
      • "In order to be the best, you need to do what you hate as if you love doing it."

        • Rando Mentions:

        • Karate Kid (film)
        • Over the Top (film)
        • PaleoPushers (Todd's previous cookie side hustle)
        • Iron Mike Tyson
          • ...more
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