Not Quite Average

This episode we wanted to just hang out with you and answer whatever y'all wanted to know. We discuss dealing with LA culture, our financial goals, perfectionism, marriage (& if we lived together before), our wedding, when we want kids, Christianity, the church's flaws, and friendships! A little bit of everything... and things get CANDID.

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Going into 2020, we had no idea that we would both be working from home, self-employed AND sharing a small apartment to do so. This week we talk about how we BOTH find a workspace in a tiny apartment, respect each other's work schedule, find a balance for rest, the responsibilities AND freedoms of working from home, and generally making it all work.

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Brook & Michel very honestly discuss marriage and how the reality compares to their expectations. They deep dive into getting married young, the importance of intimacy, learning love languages, handling disagreements, keeping God in the center, and so much more. Plus, pre-marital counseling was a very helpful experience so they discuss how that played a role in their marriage!

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Is college a scam? Does a degree actually help anymore? Or does the debt and additional years out of the workforce hold us back? Brook and Michel had very different college experiences; Brook put himself through college and Michel's parents helped with her online-school tuition. Spoiler: neither of them use their degree in adulthood. Nevertheless, they're talking about what they would've done differently, the benefits to college, the downsides, and more.

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Sleep is clearly important to so many things -- our mood, productivity and health are all positively or negatively effected by our sleeping routines. Today we discuss the benefits to a sleeping schedule, the differences between an early bird and a night owl, if naps can be a tool for productivity, and how caffeine and sleep can coincide!

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We both quit our jobs on the SAME DAY to pursue our "dream jobs" full time. Let's talk about what we did right, what we did wrong and everything in between. How did we justify this both financially and emotionally? Also, let’s honestly talk about how our dream jobs compare to our previous “safe” jobs, what we wish we would’ve known, and how we made our dreams a reality.

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This week Brook and Michel discuss how boundaries can help to create healthier relationships, be applied to every-day work, and navigate obligations. Can boundaries help us to earn more respect AND maybe more money? Can they help to maintain healthier friendships, marriages and family relationships? How can we REALLY say no? Let's talk about it!

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Nice to meet you! We are Michel and Brook: A married couple excited to share our lives with you as we try to become the most successful versions of ourselves possible. Not Quite Average, coming so soon!

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