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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  • TML201: Make Money Doing What You Love During Midlife with P.Desmond Adams
    Is it possible to make money doing what you love? Do you know anyone who is doing that?
    I raise both my hands.
    I must say, I know a lot of people who are doing just that and I wholeheartedly believe it’s possible.
    When I read, hear the stories of or interact with people who are making money doing what they love, it inspires me. It shows me what is possible.
    In this episode, you’ll hear our guest – Desmond Adams – share his thoughts on what it takes to make money doing what you love. Not only does he share his thoughts but he also tells us how to do so. He teaches us from the standpoint of what is working for him.
    You’ll discover some very insightful and practical advice.
    This episode has two sponsors mentioned: Kingsley Grant dot com and Success Caribbean Style dot com. Please visit those sites and show some love as a way of saying thanks.
    Also mentioned is an upcoming event on August 6-7, 2016 in Massachusetts. It is called the Elite Men Conference, where Kingsley Grant will be a speaker. If you are in the area and would like to attend, use Code: kingsley50 and receive a 50% discount.
    Some resources you might find help are my new book – The Midlife Launch, which you can access below. I also outlined in my eBook practical steps you can take to identify, clarify and pursue your dream / passion.
    More About Desmond Adams:
    At the core, I’m an entertainer. I spent the first half of my adult life chasing after business success in the hopes it would bring me happiness.
    What I didn’t realize was my true purpose on Earth was to help people live a more enjoyable life.
    When I was a kid I loved to entertain people with magic tricks, juggling or any other performance to help make people feel happy. Just before I turned 40 I decided to chase my dream, quitting my job of 15 years and taking on a massive pay cut in order to work full-time in radio.
    Work suddenly stopped feeling like “work” and I went from being a producer for a local morning team to co-hosting a nationally syndicated show with an audience approaching 1,000,000.
    Today, I’m focused on doing more of the work which brings me joy and helping others discover the same thing within themselves.
    Connect with Desmond:
    ► Twitter: www.twitter.com/@pdesmondadams
    ► Website: www.pdesmondadams.com
    Resource Links:
    eBook:
    7 steps to turn your passion and skills into doing what you want to do
    TML185: 5 tips on pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 job
    And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.
    As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.
    Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 
    Links mentioned in this episode :
    1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176
    2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book
    Past episode worth listening to:
    39 min
  • TML200: Making Tough Decisions That Feel Right with Kingsley Grant
    Making tough decisions is something that every leader has to do at one point or another. It’s never easy but it is necessary.
    Most times these decisions are made in the face of unpopular opinion. However, making tough decision cannot be based upon polls. Yes, many leaders unfortunately base their decision making on what others thing than, is it the right thing to do.
    After one hundred and ninety nine episodes, I have come to that fork-in-the-road where I too have to make a tough decision.
    In this episode, you will discover the decision I had to make.
    One of the cliche phrases we hear time and time again is that if we keep doing things the way we have always done them, we will get what we have always got.
    This may not be good english, but it makes the point. Some people have labelled that as insanity.
    I’m strongly convinced that I made the right decision and feels good about it. I’m hoping to take this show to another level and being more focused.
    It would be great hearing from you what you think about the announcement I made in this episode.
    Let me hear from you on the matter.


    I share on some of the above ideas in my new book – The Midlife Launch, which you can access below. I also outlined in my eBook practical steps you can take to identify, clarify and pursue your dream / passion.
    Resource Links:
    eBook:
    7 steps to turn your passion and skills into doing what you want to do
    TML185: 5 tips on pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 job
    And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.
    As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.
    Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 
    Links mentioned in this episode :
    1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176
    2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book
    Past episode worth listening to:
    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
    Here’s where to get the FREE VIDEO on finding your passion:
    Find My Passion Video
    More About Your Host:
    All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be fou...
    24 min
  • TML199: How Pornography Stifles Midlife Career Change And Transition
    Pornography is one of the biggest issues that stifles midlife career change and / or transition but is able to fly below the radar, rarely detected.
    How often do you hear a statement like this one?
    You might want to know if it is something that has been researched and proven. I cannot say there is that research. If you come across one, please let me know.
    However, as one who help people in issues pertaining to performance, I find pornography to be one that plays a significant role.
    It has physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual and relational consequences.
    What is not factored in sometimes, is the financial cost consequence especially because most of the interaction is private and mostly free.
    But, is it really financially free?
    It may not have an out-of-pocket expense up front, but think of the time commitment.
    We hear many times that time is money and in this case, it surely can be.
    Think of how many hours one gives to pornography. It may consume anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours of time. If you were to multiply the hours by an hourly rate, it would significantly add up.
    In this episode, you will discover some of the impact on the areas outlined above, but also on the financial. You will also learn what can be done about it.
    This episode has two sponsors mentioned: Kingsley Grant dot com and Success Caribbean Style dot com. Please visit those sites and show some love as a way of saying thanks.
    Also mentioned is an upcoming event on August 6-7, 2015 in Massachusetts. It is called the Elite Men Conference, where Kingsley Grant will be a speaker. If you are in the area and would like to attend, use Code: kingsley50 and receive a 50% discount.
    Also shared in this episode are some ideas from my new book – The Midlife Launch, which you can access below. I also outlined in my eBook practical steps you can take to identify, clarify and pursue your dream / passion.
    Resource Links:
    eBook:
    7 steps to turn your passion and skills into doing what you want to do
    TML185: 5 tips on pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 job
    And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.
    As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.
    Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 
    Links mentioned in this episode :
    1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176
    2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book
    Past episode worth listening to:
    Feeling Stuck So Here Is What I Did | Kingsley Grant | Episode TML162
    29 min
  • TML198: How To Have A Supportive Wife During Midlife Transition with Kingsley Grant
    So many men in midlife long to have a supportive wife who would join them in their quest to accomplish their dream. At least that’s what I’ve heard and read.
    I’m not sure that’s a fair assessment. Most times it’s the husband’s lack of giving her enough and before-hand information that leads to her not being readily supportive.
    One of the questions I like to ask these men is, how long have you had the idea of a transition? Many of them will say, a long time.
    I’ll follow up with, when did you inform your wife of your idea? Some will say they gave her enough lead time. They discussed it every step of the way. Others have said, when I was getting ready to make their final decision.

    The former has a better chance. However, it may lack outlining a path that allows his wife to feel secured.
    The latter, is almost always met with resistance because of the “newness” of the information.
    Either way, the conclusion tend to be “my wife is not supportive of my dream.”
    In this episode you’ll discover what to do if you find yourself having such thoughts.
    I share on some of the above ideas in my new book – The Midlife Launch, which you can access below. I also outlined in my eBook practical steps you can take to identify, clarify and pursue your dream / passion.
    Resource Links:
    eBook:
    7 steps to turn your passion and skills into doing what you want to do
    TML185: 5 tips on pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 job
    And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.
    As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.
    Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 
    Links mentioned in this episode :
    1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176
    2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book
    Past episode worth listening to:
    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
    Here’s where to get the FREE VIDEO on finding your passion:
    Find My Passion Video
    More About Your Host:
    All that you need to know about Your Sherpa – Kingsley Grant can be fo...
    21 min
  • TML197: 5 Career Change Mistakes To Avoid Making At Midlife with Kingsley Grant
    One of the mistakes to avoid making at midlife that I talk about in this episode, may surprise you. There are many that I could choose. Making mistakes during the midlife years are plentiful. They come in all sizes, shapes and forms.
    We generally hear of these mistakes happening mostly in relationships and finances.
    Unfortunately, what gets overlooked is changing careers.
    Some of the above mentioned mistakes come as a result of a career change decision. The mistake is not necessarily the career change as much as it has do to do with how the decision came about.

    I remember when I made my decision to shift careers in my early fifties, I saw where I could have easily made the five mistakes outlined below.
    I’m so thankful to God that better judgment prevailed. Unfortunately some were not as fortunate as I was and ended up shipwrecking their lives.
    Here are the 5 career change mistakes you don’t want to make
    The mistake of not:
    1. Talking it over with your spouse ahead of time
    2. Getting wise counsel ahead of time
    3. Clearly knowing what you want to do once you transition
    4. Having some form of savings account
    5. Taking a step of faith
    These five mistakes are prevalent especially the first four.
    When this happens, so many give up because of not knowing what to do. It seems easier but is it really?
    I don’t think so.
    Hiring a coach is one of the best investment you could make at this point. I know it may seem counter-intuitive to do that because of the additional expense, but finding the right coach becomes an investment. You could see a return on that investment in a very short period of time.
    Sure, you could use Google, YouTube and other search engines to find solution to your predicament, but I find that it will also add to your frustration trying to figure out which of all these advices to choose.
    A life coach helps you to sift through the clutter and along with you find a solution that fits you and your strengths.
    There’s more to be said, but as you listen to this episode, you’ll hear some of my recommendations as well as how I utilized all five suggestions.
    I share on some of the above ideas in my new book – The Midlife Launch, which you can access below. I also outlined in my eBook practical steps you can take to identify, clarify and pursue your dream / passion.
    Resource Links:
    eBook:
    7 steps to turn your passion and skills into doing what you want to do
    TML185: 5 tips on pursuing your dream while working your 9 to 5 job
    And by the way, as of this episode my book: The Midlife Launch – Successfully pursue your dream without giving up what’s important to you – is still in the #1 position on Amazon in the category that I was most interested in – midlife.
    As a reminder, in this episode you will hear the word flight instead of episode mentioned. This fits with the format of the podcast.
    Click Here and get your copy of my new #1 Best Selling eBook on Amazon 
    Links mentioned in this episode :
    1. Finding Your Passion In 3 Minutes Or Less | Episode TML176
    2. 183: 7 Tips In Writing & Publishing Your 1st Book
    24 min

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