Erin talks Nicole through her frustrations with her work schedule...and more. They grapple with the most important concept: does she have the power to change it?   Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant continue their discussion from the pancake edition, following on from last week's women's conference debacle, and they go straight into an emotive wild ride of an episode.   Erin kicks off with a story about Kody Lee, the young star with autism who won Americas Got Talent, and more importantly, the viewer's hearts.   Nicole discusses how she is trying to change her perspective and approach to challenges in life - and sailing to Nicole Island less frequently.   They talk managing schedules and the difficulty of choosing what to focus your time on. When is it ok to just say "this job is impossible"?   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @ https://bbrilliant.bauthenticinc.com/  b Cause Podcast Facebook group @ www.facebook.com/groups/bCAUSEPodcast We share even more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible).  Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to  https://www.bauthenticinc.com/dog-quiz We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @  https://www.bauthenticinc.com/ Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @ https://www.bauthenticinc.com/our-2-cents We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ https://www.bauthenticinc.com/b-you-shop DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.    Tweetable Comments:   "There are people in the world with special skills, and just because they don't necessarily have the skills to fit perfectly into what is considered "normal and accepted" we'll never be open to those skills.   "What are all the little things that hold us back, not always related to work or professional careers, but just the things in life that are bothersome, and how do you make noticeable change?"   "How do you say what's not important? When do you say 'What's missing?'"   "Here's what's changed: I have a different mindset of what's possible."   "Your job is to find room in your calendar to focus on the big stuff."   "The act of managing your schedule is one of the most important things you do, and it's hard."   "Anyone have meetings they scheduled themselves and they can't remember why?"   "Emails are boomerangs."   "While we've been talking I've gotten over 100 emails."   "When I have 100 things to do it's really hard for me to just slow down and say 'pause, you're not handling this well.'"   "One of the biggest issues I have seen is that nobody has actually defined what the communication protocols are, and who the decision-makers are."   "When it gets to a certain point, I would just stop responding. You wouldn't find me anywhere. It's not serving anyone."   "What happens if you just don't answer? Ignore some emails, see what happens - sometimes you gain more respect."   "Nothing happens automatically, I don't care how many systems you have. Nothing happens automatically."   "There are things you should fight through, but unfortunately there are many many things you should just flee from."   "You don't have to be stuck, you just have to be curious and experiment and willing to listen to feedback and potentially have coaching. Invest a little bit in your life and yourself."   "The more I tell myself I don't have any choice, and I just have to react, the worse I'm going to feel and the worse I'm going to perform."   "The half-marathon: I hurt like hell, there were all kinds of negative talk - but I had a choice. I knew what was at the end of that. There was joy in finishing, high-fiving at the end, telling my friends. It's what got me through."   "Everything's gonna feel like a sacrifice, everyhintg's gonna feel ridiculous, so I have to come at it from a positive place."   "I want this. I own this. Even if it's hard, it's better for me."   "It might be hard but it's better. This is our marathon."