In his book "The Side Road: Finding Joy and Purpose Though the Twists and Turns of Life" our guest today, Link Forester, takes his readers on a journey of self-discovery and finding purpose amidst life's unexpected twists and turns. As a seasoned traveler and adventurer, Forester draws from his own experiences, navigating the ups and downs of life, to offer practical insights and wisdom to readers. 

Baby, girl, We KNOW you are on the "road less traveled", "the side road" the "detour"...the "we don't know where the hell this road is going" road in midlife. This shit is messy, but it's all a beautiful, scary, crazy journey isn't it?! And you know, We get a choice through all of this messiness. We get to chose, this path or... that path. We can CHOSE to pursue happiness or...chose complacency.

We're choosing the pursuit of happiness. Life is too short and in his book, Link inspires readers to embrace the unexpected detours and challenges that life presents, and to find joy and meaning in the journey. And we're here to tell you that sometimes it's necessary to go off the beaten path, to explore new avenues and possibilities, and to trust in your own inner compass to guide you towards your true purpose. 

And YOU know that we are on this journey with you. We are all navigating the messy middle with a rare blend of humility, faith, and (hopefully) a good fucking sense of humor, because this shit is for REAL. But, know you don't have to go it alone. You have your girlfriends to guide you.

In this episode, Link teaches us:

1. None of us escapes life unscathed. It is your confidence in your faith, what you believe and the "long game" will help you navigate the difficulties in life with perspective.
2. The "main thing" in life is relationships. They are hard and they can be messy, but that is really what life is all about.
3. The "Side Road" is all about doing things with a sense of purpose. It's about not making decisions based on how you feel or what is the easiest thing but, instead, what is most important to you.
4. One of the secrets in life is having a spirit of forgiveness. If we go deep enough, we'll find some "ugliness" within us. We should not be so quick to find it in others, life it short.
5. Find your purpose in something other than work. your story is so much bigger than what you do or how much money you make.

You can contact Link at linkforesterauthor.com and get social with Link on FaceBook!

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