Electronic Walkabout

Episode summary introduction:

Regrets are and will always be a part of our lives.  Join us as we take an easy stroll and question what a regret is, how they occur and what we can do with them to make our lives better.  

We invite those listeners who are curious as to how regrets occur in our lives and how to manage them to listen to this episode.  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Regrets, what is a regret.
• How do they happen?
• Do we know at the time our action will come with a regret?
• Can we learn from our regrets

Walkabout takeaways:

Make sure you have as little regret in life as you do but when you do:

• Don’t let your regrets consume you, don’t dwell on them, you have to move on;
• Regrets is just second guessing after the fact, always trust your instincts;
• Learning from our regrets is crucial and to think any other way is just another regret in the making.

More about E-Walkabout:

To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca,

or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles   or   Scott Wilkins.

Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!

Episode summary introduction:

During this episode we take a serious walk and talk about life challenges.  We discuss how we were never meant to deal with these challenges alone. We draw on the life of Robin Williams, one of our greatest comics, to explore how he dealt with his own challenges, giving us courage to face our own. 

Anyone facing struggles will get a different perspective on how to manage their own by listening to this episode. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Self Confidence;
• Humour, a bond for life;
• We all need to lean on each other;
• Robin Williams has made us laugh, cry and most importantly, how to live.

Walkabout takeaways:

• No matter what is portrayed on the outside there will always be something going on inside.  If you care, don't be afraid to ask what that may be. 
• Life is never easy, to think anything different is not living.
• We can never do it alone. Reach out when you find yourself in that funk. You will be there to help someone tomorrow.
• Don't be afraid to seek professional help, embarrassment will never be your friend or the key to that help. 

Robin Williams, Thank You!

Robin Williams did suffer from chronic depression and substance abuse problems over the decades but this did not contribute to his death.  It was not until later it was learned that Robin was suffering from a degenerative brain disease, Lewy body dementia.

Susan Schneider, William’s widow, has given us precious insight into how this disease entered into Robin’s life and led to his death in a documentary called Robin’s Wish. 

Robin was a gift and words can never express the true appreciation of what he has given the world. 

More about E-Walkabout:

To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca,

or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles   or   Scott Wilkins.

Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!

There are few things in life that bring people together worldwide, music is at the top of this list.  It shapes us in so many different ways and is always with us in our times of need.  It is not uncommon to go to a  sporting event and hear Metallica's “Enter Sandman” or Queen’s “We are the Champions”.  

It helps us to enjoy our relationships together. Every couple will have that wedding song to be shared with family and friends etching a special memory into stone for life.

Music helps us to find solace, happiness and joy in our lives.  Inadvertently our very own soundtrack is created. We challenge you, as you listen to this episode, to define yours.

Enjoy this trek as we explore:

Our earliest memory of music?

How did it evolve from there?

When did it become personal,

What concerts come to mind.

How does it shape us? 

What songs trigger memories for you?  

Calls-to-action:

When reflecting about your soundtrack select five songs that mean the most to you and we invite you to send them to [email protected] .    

More about E-Walkabout:

To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca,

or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles   or   Scott Wilkins.

Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!

Songs mentioned during podcast:

1. Tragically Hip - Locked in the Trunk of a Car https://youtu.be/9-WBZMRFFkU 
2. Eric Carmen - All by myself  https://youtu.be/iN9CjAfo5n0 
3. Doobie Brothers- The Doctor  https://youtu.be/XQEwiWboKlg 
4. The Beatles - Hey Jude  https://youtu.be/8moxANphYNk 
5. The Beatles - In My Life  https://youtu.be/ZqpysaAo4BQ 
6. Billy joel - Piano Man  https://youtu.be/gxEPV4kolz0 
7. Kenny Chesney - I go Back  https://youtu.be/MdeSLxz5TTE 
8. Don McClean - American Pie  https://youtu.be/RciM7P9K3FA 
9. Steve Miller Band - The Joker  https://youtu.be/dV3AziKTBUo 
10. Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son  https://youtu.be/P5ZJui3aPoQ 
11. The Eagles - Take it Easy  https://youtu.be/rY4je0mPN3M 
12.  2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood  https://youtu.be/dWRCooFKk3c 
13. The Headpins - Don’t it make you feel like dancing  https://youtu.be/jjC50QRAXfI 
14.  Tim McGraw - Standing Room Only  https://youtu.be/uWbDXZy_ZXI 
15.   Bryan Adams - The Summer of 69  https://youtu.be/eFjjO_lhf9c 
16.   Eric Clapton - Layla  https://youtu.be/pKwQlm-wldA 
17.   The Cars - My Best Friend’s Girl  https://youtu.be/RyFo6p6LGkA 
18.   Brad Paisley - Anything Like Me  https://youtu.be/ZazrQYirYLs 
19.   Luke Comb - Even though I am Leaving  https://youtu.be/P7kqqmr2HWI 
20.   The Eagles - Sad Cafe  https://youtu.be/Br9mavEoLRs 
21.   Bob Seger - Turn the Page  https://youtu.be/g9-20Ex-1fM 

Even with the best of intentions work can sneak up and consume us leaving no balance at all.  Knowing how to manage this balance can reduce stress in our lives and set us up to live the life we were destined to. 

During this episode Wilkie & TC go searching for the meaning of Life - Work Balance.  Join them as they share their own struggles trying to reach some form of balance.  

Find Your own Life - Work Balance:

Challenge yourself on a daily basis to find and maintain your own Life - Work balance.  During your challenge remember to know your limits, don’t be afraid to say “no”, don’t get consumed with your work, doing just a little more will set the stage for success, and …

…Retirement means putting every job aside and focusing on what is important, spending time making memories with friends and family...

“We work to live, not live to work.” 

Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.

Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

Episode summary introduction:

During this episode enjoy our casual chat about e-walkabout to give our listeners a better understanding of what our podcast is all about, how it came to life & what to expect in each episode. You will learn more about your hosts, TC & Wilkie, and the range of topics to look forward to. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

Enjoy this episode as we share with you the format of each episode, including:

A good news story, because we don’t hear enough;

Why we call it E-Walkabout;

The value for you to tune in;

What you may learn from each episode;

More about your hosts, who they are and where they live (We do it because we care);

Where you can listen to E-Walkabout.

More about E-Walkabout:

To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca,

or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles   or   Scott Wilkins.

Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!

During this walk we invite Edgar Nelson along the way to share how he overcame adversity to see his dreams become realities.  From his humble beginnings in Nicaragua to his challenges immigrating to Canada.  He talks about his very own walkabout  leaving one more dream on his horizon.

At the early age of six Edgar had a dream to travel around the world and set himself on that path with a simple two page letter. This letter opened the door for Edgar to work in the Cruise industry and like a rocket he has never looked back.   

This episode is for those that have no fear in chasing their dreams at all costs.

Walkabout Takeaways:

Like Edgar, anyone can see their dreams come true by following his sage advice:

• If you have a dream, don’t let anything stop you from seeing it come to life;
• Be a “Study-Holic”;
• Be prepared to sacrifice for what you want in life;
• Always enjoy your day;
• Every disappointment is a blessing;
• Money will never make you happy, and 
• Make others happy along the way.  

Dreams are always there for the taking, take yours today!!

Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.

Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode we talk about one of life’s greatest illusions, the fear of the unknown.  We talk about how this fear enters into our lives and how it can prevent us from meeting success in both our professional & personal life. 

During our journey we speak about the reasons we experience this fear and share steps we can take to minimize it.  Through story and understanding you will be better equipped to embrace this fear to allow you to be the best you can be.

The fear of the unknown affects everyone in different ways and times in life.  Anyone who wants to be better prepared to deal with this fear will benefit from this episode. 

Walkabout Takeaways:

Fear of the unknown can prevent us from being the best we can be.  We all need to learn to manage it. With a clear plan and practice you will become a pro at managing it.  

• Take the time to learn how the fear affects you and identify action steps to manage it;

• Accept that change is a part of life and become a master at dealing with it;

• After any situation know reinforce that you made it through it and build on this for future unknown environments;

• Approach the fear as a challenge with the goal of overcoming it; Finally 

• If this fear is interfering with your day to day life seek professional help.

Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.

Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode is for those to understand that life is to be greeted with open arms so we can learn to appreciate the great things it has to offer.   Listen as we share our positive, “I never thought it would happen to me “ stories.  Each story lends to valuable lessons, yours for the taking.  

When we spend so much time searching for the forest we miss the trees.   The trees will always be the key in making our most important memories.

When we learn to live for today, tomorrows are always better. 

Walkabout takeaways:

• We are here for a short time, not a long time, Carpe diem "seize the day;

• Life is meant to make memories;

• Opportunities have a shelf life, know they won’t knock twice; finally

• Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you. 

Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.

Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

During this walkabout TC & Wilkie explore sarcasm, what it is and where it comes to life. It can be both funny or a weapon of self destruction. Listeners will appreciate why it is used and receive pointers on how to manage it. 

Join our walk as we discuss sarcasm in the work environment & with our friends and family.  We discuss our own experience with sarcasm either receiving it or sharing it with others.

Sarcasm is here to stay, keep the following in mind:

●  Be honest with people, if it bothers you let them know;

●  When using it, know your audience and the damage it can cause;

●   It is a double edged sword, truly cutting remarks can cut deep, please handle with care. 

Even with the best of intentions sarcasm can easily turn from witty banter to witless banter leaving no winners in the end.

Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles

Remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode is for anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills.  During this episode Wilkie and TC take you on a walk to share the importance of being effective communicators in both personal and business relationships.  Through story and laughter we explore the natural challenges of communication and how to overcome them.   

Join us as we talk about the 10% Factor (Listening to Respond), choosing the right words at the right time, recognizing how emotion affects communication and how through simple steps we can take stress away from difficult conversations. 

Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles 

Remember, we were never meant to walk alone!