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It is easy to get bogged down in your own unhappiness and try to direct it onto someone else in your life, particularly a partner. Rob and Kim discuss John Gottman's research on marriage, regarding this behavior and how it tends to create tension and ultimately can take the form of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling.

We need to be aware of these pitfalls and work on overcoming them within ourselves. After all, we cannot change anybody else but all of us have control over ourselves. Instead of expending energy on tinkering with fixing our spouse, think about developing self-awareness and making improvements from within that can ultimately benefit both yourself and any close connections we have with others.

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John M Gottman - The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work

James Sexton - If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late

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Moving on to your next chapter can be an uneasy, yet exciting, experience, especially in a scenario where either you or your spouse wants a shift in their career. Rob and Kim share their experience having gone through this process over the past few years. 

After crossing off quite a few items on their bucket list when they were younger and Rob working a day job that he now dreaded, Rob and Kim were focused on moving on to their next chapter. With Rob being the primary source of income, they were feeling torn between maintaining financial security and living the life they wanted. 

Rob and Kim found it essential to create an environment in their current situation that was uplifting, encouraging, and still allowed joy. Kim found that her most important role in their situation was that of a supportive partner and to help strategize for their journey ahead - living in the “messy middle” for a while – while maintaining their current situation until their alternate sources of income were able to mature. 

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Being an entrepreneur doesn't necessarily mean constantly hustling and stressing. In fact, it's quite the opposite that can be more beneficial in the long term. Rob and Kim moved from hustle-and-bustle Los Angeles to far more leisurely Italy. They noticed a huge difference in Rob's work-life balance that allowed him to better connect with his family, friends, and himself. 

Wanting to extinguish the message of an “American Stressed Entrepreneur” being the norm, Rob and Kim suggest making time for yourself by going through a “life inventory”. This process helps you identify your passions and joys, so you can prioritize tasks accordingly and make sure your schedule allows time for both your personal and professional life. It can be challenging initially, but if done correctly, it will only help improve your quality of life and success in business!

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Rob and Kim's relationship was put to the test when it came to finances. Coming from completely different backgrounds, one emphasizing spending freely while the other preached thriftiness, both had some adjusting to do if they were going to ride off into a financially sound sunset together!

After putting in hard work to understand their individual mentalities around money, Rob shares three game-changing approaches that allow him to compromise on his free-spending ways to make common ground with Kim. Their commitment has been inspiring--proving there is hope for any couple divided over financial differences!

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Our brand has been shifting over time to focus on living your dream life and allowing yourself to play bigger. One thing my wife Kim is starting to realize is how passionate she is about taking the personal development lessons we’ve learned and, instead of focusing on adults, teaching parents how to work with their kids to pass these lessons along. We recently spoke to our oldest daughter on the show about the lessons she picked up naturally while growing up, but what would happen if we were to pass some of those lessons on intentionally? In order to reach our goals there needs to be change, and that’s often incredibly difficult. But on the other side of that change, why not pass that new skill set on to your kids in an intentional way? That’s what we’re going to explore.

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• dreamlife4kids.com
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In this Double Shot episode I talk about some books I’ve been reading recently, including Anti-Time Management, Atomic Habits, and Soundscapes, and the lessons I’ve learned from them. I also discuss some advice from Esther Hicks, crafting a vision when your current one isn’t exciting you, and starting out with damaging admissions.

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Today’s episode is a highlight reel of some of the best moments from Episode 454 with Jasmine Star. I want to help you live your dream life, and that often requires a change in mindset. Jasmine is an incredible example of applying the growth mindset framework to her own life—and what she does for herself anyone else out there can steal and use on themselves. We’ll revisit her advice and look at how I’m implementing it in my own life.

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• 454. Jasmine Star on Recognizing Possibilities and Making Them a Reality
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In this very special Fri-Date episode, we’re joined by the other Murgatroyd daughter, Demi. The things parents do have a profound effect on their kids. We’re diving into Demi’s childhood and how the things we did, the mistakes we made, and the successes we had impacted her and played a role in where she is in her life today.

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In this Double Shot, ride the caffeine wave with me as I discuss wearing busyness as a badge of honor, starting your day with positive momentum, the difference between “deal” friends and real friends, how forming habits is really about reshaping your identity, and not confusing your grasp for your reach.

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Adrian Koehler describes himself as a “no bullshit coach for the relentless.” What does that mean? It means he trains and coaches executives to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. But that’s not all—he’s also spent a large part of his life doing work that makes an impact. From training leaders at NIKE to providing disaster relief in Haiti, Adrian has had a wild story that you won’t want to have spoiled for you. We talk about the power of taking responsibility for your actions, what drives people to live altruistic lives, and why great leaders need to focus on self-mastery.

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• adriankoehler.com
• Instagram: @adrian.k
• The Naked Leadership Podcast
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