A Life Well Designed Podcast- Lifestyle design for career, relationships, and business

This might be the most important episode of the show so far because this week we dive into the fundamental element of success or failure: mindset. We talk about income inequality, monkeys, and magicians to illustrate the point that you are responsible for creating the life you want to live.

If you disagree after listening to the episode, we'd love to hear from you!

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This week is a little different. I wanted to discuss a strange idea, so I brought in a good friend of mine, Kris Sheppard, to talk about why design has no value. Press play to find out why!

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Kris Sheppard is a designer, magician, and host of multiple podcasts of his own!

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This week's special guest is about as special as it gets: Jonathan's Mom. She talks about what it's like being a Mom, what it was like being his Mom specifically, and as is her motherly obligation she tells embarrassing stories about the host.

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Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there in podcast land! Hope you have a wonderful time, and get the recognition & appreciation you deserve!

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This week I have a very special guest. His name is Quinton Sheer, or Q as I've known him over the years. He used to run an internet radio show in the early 2000's. Since then he's gotten his law degree specializing in entertainment law. Us entertainers run into some weird questions, and it's better to get that stuff hammered out BEFORE it becomes an issue.

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He's wanting to get back into producing audio content, and since he stopped the landscape has changed dramatically. We sit down to talk about what it was like in the good old days, the importance of defining your voice, how to think about creative endeavors, and a lot more that goes into making a podcast.

I pull the curtain back on my creative process and how I go about actually making the show work. What microphone I use, what programs, how I get the show from my computer and into whatever device you're listening on now.

There's a lot in this show, that's why it's nearly 2 hours long. If you're interested in the creative arts, and producing something awesome, you'll want to listen to the whole thing.

And now, onto the show!

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This week is a quick listen, but there's a lot packed in there. Jonathan shares the parable of the Prince & the Magician from the novel The Magus by John Fowles.

We're all magicians of our own lives, creating meaning where there may be none. As you listen to the story that covers 2 pages, think about your own life and how you've found beauty in the real and the unreal.

It's a little out there, but enjoy the strange perspective on how we grow.

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Last week host Jonathan Pritchard shared the story of getting booed by 2,000 people in the 45 minute cringe-worthy story of his biggest professional failure. This week, he shares the story of his biggest professional success; nailing his performance on his first national TV appearance for 2 Million viewers.

PS: This just happened last week! He's still under contractual obligation to not discuss some details, but he does what he can to share the lessons he learned from working with true professionals, and a fantastic team behind him.

If you work with a team, wonder how tv shows get made, or what it means that it takes 10 years to make an overnight success, then this is one you'll want to listen to.

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Why is failure a gift? Find out in this week’s episode of the show where Jonathan shares his favorite showbiz story that involves getting booed in front of 2,000 people (and his idol). Since then, he’s gone on to entertain the troops, be on America’s Got Talent, and more, but this story will always stay with him. There’s a lot to learn from failure, and the fear of failing shouldn’t keep you from reaching for success.

Don't let a single event define who you are. Learn from the experience and do better next time (even if it's a complete and utter flop).

If you like a little bit of schadenfreude in your life, you’re going to love this one.

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We cover the two types of freedom (positive & negative), what they mean, how they apply to your life, and the 4 stages of developing into a truly free individual. If you're not feeling in control, this is the episode that might change your life.

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Negotiation is a powerful skill that remains intimidating to most people. After this episode, that won't be you! In a half hour you'll get insights on the right way to think about negotiating, tips & tricks from professionals, and one secret that you can put into practice TODAY that is responsible for one executive taking a company from $600 Million dollars to $4.4 BILLION.

Plus, you'll get to find out how I was able to get a repossessed car back (which is basically a miracle!) when I was at rock bottom in my life several years ago. Since then, I used a process to get my life back on track, and that's what this whole project is all about: sharing that with you!

This is a huge topic with a lot more to it than we can cover in a half hour, but the tips we touch on are massively powerful. Do yourself a favor and give it a listen.

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Jill Pollack ​is the Chief Story Wrangler at StoryStudio Chicago, and she oversees writing training for more than 1,200 students each year. She is a presenter on the power of stories in our personal and professional lives and was again included in the Newcity Lit Top 50 list of literary leaders in Chicago.

Since founding the studio in 2003, Jill has focused her attention on developing new approaches to teaching storytelling, and providing a wide variety of experiences in writing and publishing for StoryStudio writers. In 2009 she created the Words for Work business writing program.

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We chat about the power of personal narrative, the power of chaos, being your own boss, corporate speak, books play with your assumptions of how to read books, and a lot more. It's a great conversation for anyone interested in telling a better story (to themselves & others).

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