Smooth Career Change: Over 40 | Midlife Professionals | Aspiring Coaches, Speakers, Authors | Entrepreneurs

Smooth Career Change: Over 40 | Midlife Professionals | Aspiring Coaches, Speakers, Authors | Entrepreneurs

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  • Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML176
    What is Passion? It’s that thing that makes you come alive. It’s what you do and time go by without you hardly noticing. If that’s so, how can finding your passion be done in 3 minutes or less?
    Finding your passion is key to your overall success. The question is “how do you find it?” “Where do you look for it?”
    Those are good questions.

    You might be that person who, when you hear about working your from a position of passion, you cringe. You don’t want to hear it one more time. It makes you feel guilty or somehow not as smart as others.
    Why is it that you are not working from a place of passion? What am I missing?
    Now, here it is that you are being promised a means of finding your passion in three minutes or less. Simply cannot be.
    Until I presented a workshop recently on this very matter: Turning Your Passion Into Profit, I too was kind of leery of the idea. It sounded too good to be true. And the saying is: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
    This video that I’ve provided will make a believer out of you.
    In this episode, you will discover that, not only is it possible to do so, but it is mandatory that you do.
    You will learn a quick and simple way of doing so. One thing you will need to have is pen and paper as you listen and as you watch the video.
    Here are 5 mentions that you will find within this episode :
    1. Knowing your passion is step #1
    2. Finding your passion through the process of elimination
    3. Narrowing down to one passion is critical
    4. Using topic based and personality approach to find your passion
    5. Read Strength Finder 2.0
    You will find a full blog article that elaborates on each of the above very soon –> here.
    Past episode worth listening to:
    There Has To Be More To Life Than This | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML168
    Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162
    You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169
    More About Your Host:
    All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley. You can find out more about him from the following articles as well as the links below.

    5 Creative Ways To Deal With Life Transitions
     

    3 Simple Tricks That Will Make A Man More Romantic While Keeping His Macho Image 

    5 Important Reminders That Will Help With Your Transition At Midlife
     
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    29 min
  • The Road To Success Is Not Always Paved | John Kenney | Episode TML175
    Sometimes when we see the success of others and how seemingly smooth their journey is, we mistakenly think the road to success for them is paved. We don’t see how they had to maneuver the path they travelled.
    This assumption we make, can lead us to try to duplicate what we now see them doing, without a full understanding of their journey.
    What tends to happen is that we begin to compare our beginning with their middle or their end.

    This is one of the traps that so many aspiring entrepreneurs fall into.
    On the other hand it can become a stumbling block for those who find themselves in transition.
    Looking at what they’ve accomplished can be intimidateing to say the least.
    In this episode, our guest – John Kenney – shares his journey. Even though he didn’t use the phrase “the road to success is not always paved,” it will become obvious as you listen, that he didn’t have a paved road.
    As a matter of fact, it was quite the contrary.
    He had to take detours and avoid the “potholes” he encountered along the way so that he could stay on the road he chose to travel on.
    It wasn’t always easy. Not that it is easy today for him but it is a bit easier as he has figured out and is figuring out what works and what doesn’t.
    As is any business, scaling is very important. He has found a way to scale his business through outsourcing, which can be tricky. You will hear him tell how he is doing it.
    John would love to hear from you your thoughts on what he shared. You can connect with him through the following links provided:
    You can find out from the following links.
    ► Website: www.orlandoduelingpiano.com
    ► Website: http://johnnyk.me
    ► Twitter: @johnnykme
    ► Snapchat: johnnykme

    More About John Kenney:
    John Kenney is the founder of Orlando dueling pianos. Awarded best business in the area of music for 2015 in the city of Orlando Orlando dueling pianos specializes in Live dueling piano music for weddings and corporate events.
    John is also a world-renowned traveler and speaker.
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    Past episode mentioned:
    There Has To Be More To Life Than This | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML168
    Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162
    You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169
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    39 min
  • Transitioning To Natural Hair Teaches These 5 Midlife Reinvention Lessons | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML174
    Just thinking about transitioning to natural hair triggered a flood of memories for me.
    It’s amazing how much memory we have, which can be so easily triggered by a conversation, something we see or smell. The brain has an incredible capability.
    When I hear people say they have no memory, I only accept that if they have had some traumatic experience that causes amnesia.

    As I recorded this podcast, I was reminded of one of my past experiences of putting chemicals in my hair to cause a perm and then put rollers in to have that curly hair look.
    At the time, it was vogue to do that. So many people were doing so, you didn’t feel out of place; at least I didn’t.
    It lasted for a few years until the style changed and I had to change or rather, chose to change, with the time.
    The transition from a chemically treated hair to natural hair took some time. It didn’t happen overnight.
    I see it more and more now among women, especially African Americans or people of color in other countries. I know that in some countries, the natural hair has always been “in.”
    There are a number of reasons that women are leaning to natural hair now than before with one of the major reasons being health related.
    In this episode, you will discover 5 lessons that those who are in a midlife reinvention can learn from those who are transitioning to natural hair.
    Here are 5 lessons taught by those who are transitioning to natural hair that those in midlife reinvention can learn :
    1. Have a why … why do you want to do this
    2. It is a process … it takes time and patience
    3. Discipline and diligence … it requires care and sacrifices
    4. Room for reinvention … mix it up during the journey
    5. Like minded people … you need some form of accountability
    You will find a full blog article that elaborates on each of the above very soon –> here.
    Past episode mentioned:
    There Has To Be More To Life Than This | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML168
    Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162
    You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169
    More About Your Host:
    All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley.

    5 Creative Ways To Deal With Life Transitions
    You can find out from the following links.
    ► Website: www.kingsleygrant.com
    ► Twitter: @kingsleygrant
    ► LinkedIn: kingsleygrant
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    30 min
  • 5 Simple Steps To Stop Procrastinating On Pursuing Your Passion | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML173
    If you are anything like me, being able to stop procrastinating would be a massive improvement.
    For many years, I would tell people that I am a procrastinator. I had resigned myself to this state of being and literally accepted it.
    Whenever I had to stay up late at night trying to finish a project, whether it was for school, a presentation or job related, I would beat myself up for having waited until the last minute.
    I eventually started justifying my procrastination by saying I work better under pressure. And indeed, I did. It seemed like the “juice” flowed more when I’m in that tight spot. I believe everything else was shut out and my focus was solely on what was before me.
    After delivering whatever I was working on and received a sub par level feedback and sometimes great feedback, I would say to myself, “what if I had given myself more time?”
    I thought of so many good ideas after the fact, which I then would berate myself about because it would have made “it” so much better. It was too late.
    This went on for a long time until I realize it was impacting my health and jeopardizing other areas of my life. It impacted my interaction with my co-workers. They would stress how important what it was they expected me to do and to get it done on time.
    The more they pushed this one point, the more frustrated I became because the truth stings. It hurts. I felt bad as it were and didn’t need anyone else adding to my bad-feelings.
    When I received feedback that was below what I wanted to hear or see, it made me stop and think. I acknowledged my contribution and how it was my fault. Again, it didn’t feel good.
    Here’s the crazy thing: I didn’t change right away. I kept on procrastinating and I realize now there was a deeper issue … Fear. I gave myself permission to procrastinate so that I could blame my late start.
    I’ve made tremendous progress in this area. Taking action and giving myself more time to prepare, has reduced my stress level. As a heart surgery survivor, this is one area I need to pay close attention to. Reducing my stress level is key to my overall survival.
    Here are 5 tips that will help you stop procrastinating and start pursuing your passion:
    1. Take action
    2. Break my passion apart
    3. Get help
    4. Know your passion
    5. Set deadlines
    You will find a full blog article that elaborates on each of the above here.
    Past episode mentioned:
    There Has To Be More To Life Than This | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML168
    Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162
    You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169
    More About Your Host:
    All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley.

    5 Creative Ways To Deal With Life Transitions
     
    You can find out from the following links.
    ► Website: www.kingsleygrant.com
    29 min
  • Striving To Crush Your Competition Can Lead To These 3 Disastrous Results | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML172
    CRUSH YOUR COMPETITION! REALLY?
    We hear a lot of talk about how to crush your competition and how we need to outsmart, outwork and out-perform them if we are going to become successful in whatever endeavors we pursue.
    Not only that but we need to annihilate them, crush them and demolish them. This is suppose to make us feel better about ourselves and what we do.
    We are stronger than them. We are better than them.
    There can be no in-between. It’s all or nothing. It’s either they win or we win.
    There is some element of truth in that mindset and it does give you a long-term view on what you might want to do.
    In the world of sports, that’s the name of the game. In some parts of the business world, it’s also the name of the game.
    But is this the only way? Is this what we’re all about?
    Then we hear it’s a dog-eat-dog-world.
    You might not have heard that phrase before but according toyourdictionary.com, this phrase has the following meaning:

    It is something or some situation in which there is fierce, ruthless competition. An example of dog eat dog is a competitive sales environment where everyone is trying to beat out their co-workers to make the most sales, even if they have to lie and cheat to do it.

    Wow! Can you imagine that?
    Is that what we are being asked to do?
    Unfortunately I subscribed to that idea for a long time, which led to frustration, doubts, fears and even depression at times.
    When I looked so fervently on my competition to see what they were doing and how to annihilate them plus all the other things I was supposed to do to them, I lost my way. I no longer knew who I was or what my mission was.
    Have that happened to you? Do you relate to this? Is this the story of your business or your life?
    I am glad I came to my senses even though it took a lot of years, setbacks, overwhelm, disappointments, frustration and humility to get to where I am currently.
    It also was time that I couldn’t afford because of the stage of life I found myself in – the midlife stage. Time is one of the most lucrative currency that I have and I need to spend it wisely.
    Does this mean that I’m no longer competitive? Oh no. I think I’m more competitive now than ever. But there is a difference.
    Focusing so much on how to crush your competition can lead to:
    1. Wasted time
    2. Missed opportunity
    3. Becoming a carbon-copy
    Here are 3 ways to avoid the disastrous results:
    1. Be the best version of you
    2. Outwork, outsmart and outdo what you did yesterday
    3. Improve on what you do based upon the feedback you receive
    You will find a full blog article that elaborates on each of the above here.
    Past episode mentioned:
    There Has To Be More To Life Than This | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML168
    Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162
    You Still Have What It Takes And Here Are 3 Reasons Why | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML169
     
    More About Your Host:
    All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be found at: www.kingsleygrant.com/about-kingsley.

    31 min

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