HOW TO LIFE - Adulting for the 21st Century

#060 - In this episode, we are talking about a question that so many of us ask ourselves but often never really answer.

Who Am I? Why Am I Here? Where Do I Fit In?

These are big questions. We go out into the world to try to figure it out. How many years have been spent trying to find ourselves? Understand who we are?

Why is this so hard?  I have a theory that it is because we don’t know what questions to ask ourselves about our purpose. When you don’t know the question, how can you expect to receive an answer?

My guest today is Joe Elliott, who is the founder and executive director of the Catalyst Collective and the Purpose Project which helps people answer these questions for themselves. 

They have created a shortcut to help you figure it out rather than spend years searching for meaning and purpose. It is an adrenaline shot of clarity and motivation!

Who wouldn’t love to avoid trial and error, floundering and struggle? 

Are you intrigued? I certainly was!

I am very excited to share this interview with you about this really important topic.

You can find out more in the show notes at:

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#059- I love the title of today's show, Following the Bread Crumb Trail. Do you remember the story of Hansel and Gretel? They were lost in the forest, but Hansel had dropped breadcrumbs and they were able to follow the trail and get back home.

That is kind of what my guest, Junaid Ahmed, is going to encourage you to do. Junaid is the host of the podcast, Hacks and Hobbies. He, himself, is a lifelong hobbyist. He has explored many things: tech, cycling, photography, beekeeping, film and video, studio set up, podcasting; and all were explored by following his curiosity.

Curiosity is natural to everyone. Even if you think you don’t have imagination or curiosity about anything, I would say, not true. You were probably steered away from it or talked out it. Or maybe you never developed it.  But it is there, and it can lead you to such wonderful things that will enhance your life, or at least help you define your preferences.

Junaid believes that curiosity leads to investigation which leads to learning which leads to mastery. And I would add that mastery is so satisfying and can even lead to monetizing that skill.

But I am getting ahead of myself. Enjoy this insightful podcast interview with a true renaissance man, Junaid Ahmed.

All the links and contact info for this show can be found in the show notes at:

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#58 - Today I am speaking with Matt Woicik who wants to let you know that it’s okay to try different things. 

His own path from architect to computer tech to digital marketing entrepreneur was pretty straight with no real deviations. It turned out well, but he would like to encourage his own children and this audience that it’s okay to try different things. It won’t throw you off a chosen path and can even enhance it. 

If you think you have to be laser-focused to reach a level of prestige and comfort, do so if you find it completely fulfilling. But it is also fun to try out some different things and it will still turn out okay.

Everything works out. Make sure you are really enjoying it along the way.

Shownotes at:

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#57- Today’s topic is about how to decrease stress, how to consciously take that pause before you react to something emotionally or physically, and how to take care of yourself in order to be your best for others. And not just any others. The most precious of the others: your children. 

This is going to be a show about parenting. A job worth doing well; you’re absolute best, actually.  In this interview, we will talk about why it is so important, how to be purposeful and present about it, and how to set the intention to be the best parent to your children that you can be. 

It is an honor to raise a child and bring that child into adulthood. 

And it is definitely a life skill. One that at first, you usually have no skill. So you definitely have to set some intention about it. Mindset is so important. As is finding great teachers and role models. Being a great parent is something that ideally you do on purpose.

My guest today is Adrienne Brown and she has some credentials behind her. 

Adrienne is the mother of 8 children; 4 biological and 4 adopted. But what’s more, she and her husband have homeschooled all of them and at this point, have guided the older ones into college and successful adulthood.

And she has contributed to the betterment of our world by raising kind, decent, productive members of society.

She is without doubt a successful parent and a great role model for parents at all stages along the way.  

She has a lot to share and I am very happy to have her on this show and talk about the joys and challenges of parenting.

All links and everything mentioned in this episode can be found at:

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ST #10- As we begin the halfway mark of 2021, I have a short, sweet little story that is sure to put a smile on your face.

Take a break for a few minutes to listen to Miles of Smiles, by Karen Kaufman Orloff.

It doesn't cost anything to share a smile with someone and you never know how something as small as that can make a difference in someone else's day.

Listen to the story with pictures at :

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#56 - Today’s topic is apropos as life is returning to normal and people are venturing out again. 

We are going to talk about the skills you learn when you travel. 

Travel, remember that? As the world is returning to normal, people are ready to get back out there, and there is a lot to be gained by world travel. 

It is a unique education that can provide you with skills that will serve you for life. In this podcast, we are going to talk about some of those skills.

My guest today is Kristin Addis. Kristin is the founder of the blog, Be My Travel Muse, which is the most read female travel blog in the world!

She has a unique story of how this came about, starting with a one-way ticket to Bangkok. She will describe how she did it, what she has learned as a result, and how she puts that education to use every day in her now very successful business.

Show notes can be found at:

howtolife.com/056

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#55 - In the past, I have spoken about passive income streams, what that is, and different ways to create that. 

Today, I have another option for you and that is to add real estate holdings to your portfolio. Don’t be freaked out by those words. It just means you can make money without having to go to a 9-5 job by investing in real estate. 

Still, confused? Don’t worry, it is about to become much, much clearer to you.

Jay Helms is my guest today and he is the founder of the W2 Capitalist, and he wants to help you build multiple streams of income through real estate investing.

Multiple streams of income; imagine - removing all stress and anxiety about providing for yourself and your family. How nice does that sound?

Jay was in his 30s when he and his wife began their real estate journey and he speaks largely to 30-40-year-olds, but I know that there are a large number of you who are in your 20s who are wanting to know more about this. 

So today, I have a new format where Jay will answer some questions live from two young men in their mid-20s who want to know how to get started in real estate investing now. 

The panel is made up of Michael and Yarin. They have some great questions and Jay has some great responses to help take the fear out of this investment path.

All the contact information and more can be found in the show notes at:

howtolife.com/055

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#54- Life is filled with a lot of work, obligations, commitments, and deadlines it seems. It can get very hectic and it is rather easy to fall into a cycle to work, work, work. 

Work is good. It is productive and is often satisfying. But it can easily consume your every moment if you are not paying attention and that can lead to burnout. 

It can happen but it doesn’t have to happen. 

And that is what this episode is about. The importance of a creative outlet. 

A creative outlet is that something that you really enjoy that allows you to release stress, and which allows you to escape and recharge so you can go back to your day-to-day reality with a better mindset and more energy.

My guest is Johnny McLean of the Johnny Boy Studios podcast, which is a show about creativity, motivation, entrepreneurship, and more. He expresses the meaning of a creative outlet and really speaks of the joy and importance this can add to your life. 

And if you are thinking, well this episode is not for me because I don’t have a creative bone in my body. Hold on a second. 

The keyword is outlet.  That can be anything that inspires you and is fun to you. 

Having an alternative expression of yourself not only refreshes you, but it can also enhance your life. 

Show notes can be found at:

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#53 -  I have another episode today for the What Am I Going To Do With My Life Series.

In case you are new to this show, every once in a while I will have a guest who talks about possible career choices. 

I like doing these interviews because you never know what just might resonate with someone. A chance comment can potentially be the answer to a question you might have.

So here is another one for you. Are you super-organized? Are you dependable? Are you good with the details? Do you get the job done? 

Well, maybe you might consider being an executive assistant? 

In this interview, I am speaking with Jess Lindgren, who is the right-hand woman for Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income. Pat is a very big name in the online entrepreneurial world and you may have heard me mention that he has been a huge influence and inspiration in my own online journey. 

Jess is right there to make sure he keeps on track in his mission of helping others. He could not do it alone.

You are not just an assistant. An executive assistant is crucial to the success of any CEO.

Lots of good stuff was mentioned in this episode and it can all be found at:

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ST #09-  It is the first of the month and I have another special addition storytime for you.

This is one of the storybooks from the Charlie and Lola series by Lauren Child.

Today's story is called I Am Too Absolutely Small For School. Big brother Charlie helps calm the fears of his funny, little sister, Lola, about the first day of school.

Tell me what you thought of the story?

There is a video version on my YouTube channel as well, so head over there to see the pictures as I read the story.

Listen with the pictures!

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