PUSH

(0:00:00) - Embracing Seasons

We discuss nature's seasons, podcasting success, and a low talker's experience.

(0:11:12) - Uncomfortable Singing Happy Birthday

Eddie's aversion to "Happy Birthday", survey honesty, wife's golf skills, and a special guest singing personalized version are discussed.

(0:23:09) - Career Paths in Changing World

We discuss job market evolution, pursuing passions, and motivating kids to take advantage of entrepreneurship opportunities.

(0:32:18) - Transitioning and Embracing Change

We discuss parenting, mental toughness, making time for ourselves, and the job market.

(0:44:20) - Seasons of Change and Growth

Leveraging tools to work through emotions, lifestyle/health changes, financial milestones, and investing are discussed.

(0:48:12) - Life Transitions and Personal Growth

Priorities, values, career changes, relationships, personal development, and new opportunities are discussed to reevaluate life in changing seasons.

(0:54:00) - The Push Podcast Requests Listener Input

We emphasize feedback, ratings, and topics for our audience.

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Just like everybody else, you are probably procrastinating in one area of your life. But do you know which one this is and what you can do to improve on it? 

In this episode, Eddie and I will look at the 10 life categories that people usually create some sort of procrastination on. 

You might be doing great in some of these categories but lagging behind in others. 

We'll then outline the six steps you need to take to help you stop this bad habit that can ruin your life. 

We give real-life examples of some categories where we are doing great and others where we know we are procrastinating. 

The bottom line is that we all procrastinate. The key is to realize which area of life you might be creating procrastination and then follow our six steps to help you get going!

Key Takeaways

- How food ruins your cognition (08:24)

- You get results or reasons (12:59)

- Procrastination is a form of self-sabotage (15:18) 

- The 10 life categories you might be procrastinating on (20:25)

- Nobody is winning in all the categories (32:03)

- The 6 steps to help you get going (35:09)

- You've got to be your biggest accountability buddy (44:53)

Additional Resources

Past episodes mentioned:

Hopes, Dreams, & Ambitions -What are yours?

Comparison Kills. Period 

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: [email protected] 

--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:00) - Mentorship and Sharing Food With Strangers

(0:05:44) - Making Friends Through Sharing

(0:15:50) - Unexpected Advice Encounter

(0:20:15) - Asking a Stranger for Advice

(0:25:05) - Mentorship and Vulnerability

(0:31:24) - Mentorship and Alternative Options

(0:40:23) - Mentorship vs Coaching

(0:49:26) - Leadership Development for Business Owners

--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ---------

(0:00:00) - Mentorship and Sharing Food With Strangers

Mentorship, "you know me", and sharing food with strangers are discussed.

(0:05:44) - Making Friends Through Sharing

We explore friendship, connection, social media, and mentorship.

(0:15:50) - Unexpected Advice Encounter

Relationships, unexpected connections, mentorship, advice, and the power of connection are discussed.

(0:20:15) - Asking a Stranger for Advice

Gaining insight from unexpected places, courage to reach out, making friends through conversation, and the power of relationships are discussed.

(0:25:05) - Mentorship and Vulnerability

Healthy entitlement, self-worth, scarcity, speaking up, and asking questions are discussed to help grow our sense of entitlement.

(0:31:24) - Mentorship and Alternative Options

We debate mentorship, its sources, and the importance of questioning advice.

(0:40:23) - Mentorship vs Coaching

Mentoring, coaching, and therapy are discussed to foster self-development, self-reflection, self-awareness, and healthy entitlement.

(0:49:26) - Leadership Development for Business Owners

Personal development can attract better employees and improve business results, with resources to identify root causes and treat symptoms.

Additional Resources:

- The Push Podcast's official website

- We are the Copelands Tiktok

- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: [email protected] 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Eddie and my dad for a very intriguing episode that arose from a recent family controversy we had.

The controversy arose out of the huge contracts that modern-day professional athletes receive.

Athletes are now signing contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with a considerable portion of the money being guaranteed.

But is this level of compensation justified?

On the one hand, Eddie and I believe that the market is rewarding these athletes for their exceptional skills and their captivating performances. They are inspiring and entertaining, and the market seems to validate that.  

On the other hand, Dad argues that nobody is worth that amount of money, especially when their contribution to society, according to him, is not as significant as other careers. He further says we risk pricing out the average American family away from professional sports.

This is an interesting debate that you don’t wanna miss, including some lessons on meritocracy and generational perspectives.

Key Takeaways 

- Our little family controversy (03:38)

- Should other careers get paid more than athletes (05:35)

- You earn what you deserve (06:48)

- Should pro athletes be paid a lot of money (09:41)

- The value of athletes in the world of entertainment (10:38)

- Paying relative to the industry (13:16)

- The economic behind athlete’s salaries (18:35)

- New ways people are earning a living (25:59)

- The importance of meritocracy and excellence capitalism (29:57)

Additional Resources:

- The Push Podcast's official website

- We are the Copelands Tiktok

- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

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Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!

In today's episode, we are joined by my father, Craig Colli, aka Papa Colli, to discuss the challenges and the balancing act that mothers face on a daily basis.

Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world.

Mothers have to balance multiple responsibilities, such as taking care of their children, managing the household, and often working outside the home.

Mothers are often expected to be everything to everyone. They have to be the nurturer, the disciplinarian, the chef, the chauffeur, the teacher, and so much more.

All of these roles can be exhausting, and mothers often find themselves sacrificing their own needs and desires for their family's sake.

Join us in this episode as we discuss the special role mothers play and the constant balancing act they have to play.

Key Takeaways 

- What in the world (02:34)

- How Mother's Day has evolved over the years (08:27)

- The balancing act mothers play (14:36)

- Intentionality in parenting (17:13)

- Some signs you need to adjust your parenting (20:28)

- Your ultimate scorecard as a mother (27:48)

- Putting yourself first as a mom (33:12)

Additional Resources:

- The Push Podcast's official website

- We are the Copelands Tiktok

- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: [email protected] 

AI, or artificial intelligence, has been a buzzword for a while now, and it's not going away anytime soon. In fact, it's the new way of life, and just like other technologies, it's only going to become more prevalent in the future.

Undoubtedly, AI will impact a lot of professions and jobs.

So, how can you get ready for the disruption caused by AI? Well, first of all, don't panic! While AI will undoubtedly cause some changes in the job market, it won't eliminate all jobs overnight.

The key is to stay ahead of the curve by learning new skills and staying informed about AI developments.

For small business owners, you need to quickly learn how to leverage AI in your business to be more efficient and productive.

In this episode, Eddie and I go through the possibilities AI promises, the dangers, and how best to prepare for this technology.

So, let's dive in and see what the fuss is all about.

Key Takeaways 

- What in the world (01:12)

- The emergence of AI (12:00)

- How AI impacts all of us (16:25)

- Past revolutions and how they impacted society (19:23)

- Getting ready for the AI revolution (21:57)

- How small businesses can take advantage of AI (29:25)

- Learn how to get better at AI prompts (37:52)

- AI's ability to learn voices (40:30)

- The good and bad of AI (41:41)

Additional Resources:

- The Push Podcast's official website

- We are the Copelands Tiktok

- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

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Let's face it; we have all come across some family or group of people who appeared so boring they could put a sloth to sleep.

Maybe we have even been part of this group and wondered what else we can do to bring some life and fun to the moment.

Creating fun moments, laughing at ourselves and others, holding debates, and watching shows together are just some of the things we can do to avoid being boring.

This is especially important for families as such activities bring us together and help strengthen bonds.

In this episode, Eddie and I share some fun ideas to create fun memories that last a lifetime and conversation starters to connect with loved ones.

Tune in to learn more!

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (01:54)

- How not to be a boring family (16:45)

- Don’t take yourself too seriously (21:06)

- Creating fun memories (28:43)

- Finding good debate topics at home (35:42)

- Get into the habit of telling stories (40:09)

- Share TV shows with your family (42:39)

- Showing interest in your kid's thoughts (45:26)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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Our mind is a powerful tool that can shape our perception of reality. It can either be our ally or our worst enemy, depending on how we use it.

Negative thinking is a common trap that can leave us stuck in life, preventing us from reaching our full potential.

It is a mental booby trap that drains your energy and causes you to feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and despair. However, there are several ways to escape this trap and improve your mental well-being.

The first step to escape from this trap is to pay attention to your thoughts and identify any negative thinking patterns that you may have. Common patterns include overgeneralizing, jumping to conclusions, and filtering out the positives. Once you identify these patterns, you can work to counteract them.

Tune in to this episode as Eddie and I discuss some critical thinking traps that can lead to negative thinking and how to escape them.

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (05:33)

- Fighting imposter syndrome (13:31)

- Mental booby traps (15:42)

- All-or-nothing mindset (23:37)

- Overgeneralization thinking trap (26:12)

- Mental filters (30:11)

- Disqualifying the positives (34:48)

- Jumping to conclusions (38:30)

- Magnification and minimization (44:10)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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As we go through the traditional education system, we learn a lot of things that are considered necessary for our future careers and daily life. However, there are many important things that are often left out of the curriculum.

These are skills and knowledge that can significantly impact our lives and help us thrive in the real world.

In this episode, Eddie and I discuss some of the most critical things that we should have learned in school but, unfortunately, did not. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids these things so that we set them up for success.

The first point on our list is communication.

Communication is a fundamental aspect of our daily life, yet it is not given the attention it deserves in traditional education. 

We need to teach our kids how to express themselves effectively and understand how to communicate with others in various situations, including conflict resolution and negotiation.

Tune in for our list of important things that are never taught in school but are critical in life.

Key Takeaways

- Effective communication (18:41)

- Emotional intelligence (22:05)

- Critical thinking (23:37)

- Financial literacy and building credit (25:40)

- Relationship building (28:10)

- Surviving without technology (29:29)

- Mental health (35:50)

- Basic legal knowledge (34:08)

- Home economics (37:43)

- Finding a job (40:30)

- Failing and learning from it (43:07)

- Time management (44:21)

- First aid- Saving a life (45:38)

- Public speaking and presentation skills (48:37)

- Entrepreneurship -  How to start and run a business (50:55)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: [email protected] 

Are you feeling like it's too late to start pursuing your passions? Do you feel like you're too old to start a new career or learn a new skill? Do you think you've missed the boat when it comes to finding love or starting a business?

As we get older, it's common to feel like we've missed our chance to pursue our dreams. We may think that we're too old to start a new career or that we've missed the window of opportunity to learn a new skill.

We may also believe that we're too set in our ways to make a major change or that our age will hold us back from achieving our goals.

It's time to overcome the myth about age and start living the life you want.

In this episode, Eddie and I explain why it's never too late to pursue your passions and how to overcome the barriers that age can create.

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (01:35)

- Is age a good barometer (11:19)

- You're not too old (20:43)

- It's not late to change your career path (21:26)

- You're not too old to learn a new skill (30:46)

- It comes down to audacity (33:06)

- You're not too old to pursue your dreams and passions (43:26)

- You're not too old to find love (47:02)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- The Push Podcast's official website

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

--

If you haven't already, it would be amazing if you could head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review on the podcast!

\- [We are the Copelands Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands)

\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

\- [**Janelle's website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/)

\- [**Join the Cake Cents FB Group**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/)

\- [**Join the Push Podcast FB Group**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/PUSHpodcast/)

\- [**The Push Podcast's official website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/podcast)

\- [**Cake Mamas Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/thecakemamas/)

\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: [email protected]