PerfectWhelm with Eric Slivoskey: The Podcast That Helps Enhance Your Life

In part 2 of my discussion with Jerald Simon, we discuss key values and the impact of developing a positive and growth oriented mindset. 

Jerald also shares more about his books including his recent release “How To Experience More Peace and Positivity in Life”- the 30 Day Challenge.

More about Jerald's Work:

Jerald Simon is the founder of Music Motivation® and focuses on helping piano students and piano teachers learn music theory, improvisation, and composition. He refers to these areas as: Theory Therapy™, Innovative Improvisation™, and Creative Composition™. Simon is an author and composer and has written 30 music books featuring almost 300 original compositions, 15 albums (you can listen to Jerald's music on Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and all online music stations). Jerald's books and CDs are also available from Amazon, Wal-Mart.com, Barnes and Noble and all major retail outlets. He has published three motivational poetry books featuring over 400 original poems

How To Connect With Jerald:

- You can find out more about Jerald's work and connect with him in the following places (musicmotivation.com)

Jerald is the creator of the Cool Songs Series

(musicmotivation.com/coolsongs), and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (essentialpianoexercises.com).

He teaches weekly online group piano lessons to students all over the world (essentialpianolessons.com) and also teaches some students privately in his home studio.

Jerald has a YouTube channel (youtube.com/jeraldsimon and he loves learning everything he can and to help himself and others to do their best and live their best lives. You can visit his Amazon storefront page to see which products he personally recommends (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon-

This includes his books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

Listen to Jerald's music on all streaming sites and his podcast, Music, Motivation, and More - The Positivity Podcast with Jerald Simon on all podcast platforms.

PerfectWhelm Podcast Links & Resources:

•  Schedule a free discovery call with me to learn more about my coaching programs and services.
•  Email: [email protected]
•  I hope you will follow, subscribe, rate, and/or share the podcast with someone you think might benefit from it.

In part one of this interview, Jerald and I chat about the ideas of mission and purpose and how it so profoundly impacts us as individuals and others too. 

We discuss the importance of challenging ourselves and aiming to be well-rounded by trying various activities like sports, dance, drawing, singing, and reading.

We talk about the impact that music has played in Jerald’s life, his interest in speaking, teaching, and writing about self-improvement, and also how the subjects of music and motivation connect and intersect throughout his work. 

More about Jerald’s Work:

Jerald Simon is the founder of Music Motivation® and focuses on helping piano students and piano teachers learn music theory, improvisation, and composition. He refers to these areas as: Theory Therapy™, Innovative Improvisation™, and Creative Composition™. Simon is an author and composer and has written 30 music books featuring almost 300 original compositions, 15 albums (you can listen to Jerald’s music on Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and all online music stations). Jerald’s books and CDs are also available from Amazon, Wal-Mart.com, Barnes and Noble and all major retail outlets. He has published three motivational poetry books featuring over 400 original poems

How To Connect With Jerald:

- You can find out more about Jerald’s work and connect with him in the following places.

(musicmotivation.com)

Jerald is the creator of the Cool Songs Series (musicmotivation.com/coolsongs), and the Essential Piano Exercises Course (essentialpianoexercises.com). 

He teaches weekly online group piano lessons to students all over the world (essentialpianolessons.com) and also teaches some students privately in his home studio.

Jerald has a YouTube channel (youtube.com/jeraldsimon) and he loves learning everything he can and to help himself  and others to do their best and live their best lives. You can visit his Amazon storefront page to see which products he personally recommends (amazon.com/shop/jeraldsimon - This includes his books and albums and other useful products musicians need to succeed).

Listen to Jerald’s music on all streaming sites and his podcast, Music, Motivation, and More – The Positivity Podcast with Jerald Simon on all podcast platforms.

PerfectWhelm Podcast Links & Resources:

-Schedule a free discovery call with me to learn more about my coaching programs and services.

-Email: [email protected]

-I hope you will follow, subscribe, rate, and/or share the podcast with someone you think might benefit from it.

In this special holiday chat and landmark 50th episode of PerfectWhelm Podcast, I talk about the gratitude I have for getting to be a parent in this life.

I share 6 parenting ideals/philosophies that Estalita and I have practiced in raising our three children. Some of these will likely come across as being nonconventional or counterintuitive, so that lines up just fine with many of the nontraditional paths that we have taken.

Some of the key philosophies that I explore include the impact of empowering the kids to be decision makers, teaching values,  focusing on how to think critically rather than what to believe.  I also include the importance of emphasizing personal responsibility,  and finding humor and joy in everyday life. Also, I talk about the importance of building a healthy perspective around the idea of failure.

The last two principles I discuss include the idea of fostering a sense of wonder or curiosity about the world as well as encouraging the practice of wandering... which includes exploring, traveling, and roaming about this amazing planet.

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In this episode, I discuss the idea of Slow Travel. Slow travel is resisting the urge to do or see everything in a single trip or short window of time.

When we learn to travel at a slower pace … it allows for more meaningful experiences and serendipitous moments.

Slow travel to me is eating in the local restaurants, shopping in the markets, walking in the non touristy parts of town, striking up conversations with locals to learn about local history, traditions, culture, everyday life, utilizing the public transportation, and staying put for a little while. 

I talk about the influence and impact that world adventurer and travel writer Rolf Potts has had on me. I discuss some of the key points that Rolf highlights in his book “Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel”

Four ideas that I talk about include: 

- Embracing uncertainty and spontaneity over uncompromising itineraries

- Slowing down to savor moments rather than rushing

- Finding a more intentional way to live by focusing on experiences over possessions. 

- Living with an awareness of mortality to make the most of the time that we have 

I also share about the practicalities of being time rich, the consideration of living in cheaper areas so you will have more financial resources to travel, and the benefits of traveling light.

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I think you will gain more than just extra bling in your wallet from this travel episode full of money saving tips.

I talk about the idea of adopting an “everything is negotiable” mindset while out on the road. 

I discuss a community hospitality exchange called Couchsurfing that will allow you to connect with other travelers and stay for free on couches or spare bedrooms of service hosts who share your passion for adventure and travel.

I share how I conserve funds when it comes to my food budget during my travels including grocery shopping, finding hearty hotel breakfasts, and searching for meal deals.

I talk about a money saving fuel app I use that puts cash or gift cards back into my pocket, and I finish off the conversation with 3 strategies I use to avoid having to pay for checked bags and/or carry on luggage. 

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In this, my third installment of Camino adventure episodes, I share my thoughts on why I met so few people Americans who were in my age group who were walking this trail. 

I discuss the three main components of the Camino, which include the bag, the trail, and the pilgrims. 

I finish things up today with a story about my unexpected encounter with a total stranger in Pamplona and how that event impacted the whole Camino experience for me. 

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In this episode, I give specifics on budget items for my Camino including things like meals and accommodations. I also share openly about the toll that this pilgrimage had on my body and some of the physical pain I had to push through. 

I also discuss how I spent my time on the trail every day and offer I some insight and reflections about many of the things I learned from this adventure. 

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In this episode, I offer a brief history of the Camino, a 776.2 kilometer storied path that runs through a small part of France and stretches across most of Spain. The Camino is often referred to as “The Way of Saint James” 

There is some anecdotal testimony that James (an apostle of Jesus & the brother of the apostle John) spent a brief period of his life traveling through Spain and ministering to people shortly after the time that Christ dwelled on earth.  James is said to have preached the Gospel along "The Way" before returning to Jerusalem where he was ultimately martyred for the cause of Christ.  His body was said to be laid to rest in Santiago de Compostela… the capital of northwest Spain’s Galicia region and the end point for most people who tackle the adventure of completing a Camino pilgrimage. 

I also discuss some of the main reasons and motivating factors that influenced me to spend nearly a month walking 40,000-50,000 steps every single day. The idea of a great challenge, and experiencing such a grand adventure stand out, but you will want to tune in to hear me share my other compelling whys for participating in a Camino journey. 

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In this episode, I share my perspective about the importance of obtaining travel insurance before venturing overseas. 

I have been impacted by my own personal illnesses and also family medical emergencies while overseas. I talk about a few specific incidents where I did have insurance coverage and situations where I did not, and the mayhem that it caused. 

The only thing worse than a claim is not having insurance when you need it. 

My specific travel insurance stories are based on real life experiences I’ve had in Finland, England, India, and Belgium. 

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Come along for the ride as I share about my research that labeled excessive travel a psychiatric disorder from the mid 1800’s until the early 2000’s. This condition is called Dromomania, and I’m here to talk more about it. 

I also talk about my friend Cathy Heller’s perspective concerning how choosing to get off the work centered hamster wheel can be so life altering. 

I agree with Cathy’s observations that we so often buy into the lie that life is about work-work-work, that our worth is measured in productivity, and we are misguided by the belief that school and set schedules and constant motion are what prepare us for "real life." But in the process, we throw away the most magical years-the ones right here, right now.

Life should not be about waiting until the weekend, not about waiting until we retire, until it’s summertime, or waiting until that 3 day weekend arrives to finally live.

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