The Grownup Millennial

If you haven't listened to part 1, then please take a pause and check out episode 45. In this continuation John and Max are dropping even more gems about the modern workforce, productivity and the idea of leisure time. Buckle up, it's going to be an interesting ride.

• 01:15 - The concept of leisure
• 07:02 - 4-day work week vs 4-hour work day vs a 9-5 work day
• 22:19 - What is distraction engineering
• 31:50 - If you're feeling burnt out

You have never heard a discussion on rest, productivity and reimagining work quite like this one. This interview will probably blow your mind !

• 14:30 - What exactly is rest ethic
• 17:46 - How is overwork stifling us (an alternative view of artificial intelligence and the future of work)
• 19:14 - How rest can make you a better leader
• 25:10 - Why are we addicted to overwork

p.s.: John's doggie came by for a little visit (so you'll hear a little doggie whining)

Forget everything you ever thought about confidence. In this conversation with international Keynote speaker and brand storyteller - Melanie Spring - we discuss how to cultivate confidence and achieve courage from fear.

• 03:52 - How do we cultivate confidence (hint: it's not what you think)
• 25:40 - Be still and listen to yourself
• 26:37 - Living an authentic life everyday
• 28:20 - Who are you and why are you here

This is definitely an episode you should have on repeat.

Lynne Golodner is a former journalist, author, entrepreneur, teacher and podcast host with a passion for telling stories of how people find meaning in the mundane. There was nothing mundane about this conversation.

• 05:44 - What does it look like for us to "make meaning" in our lives
• 06:45 - "Leave a good legacy for others"
• 22:07 - The meaning of money

At the beginning of 2020 we realized that this might not have been the year that we hoped for, the year we made all those vision board plans about, the year all our dreams would come true.

But, even though we didn't expect any of this let's try to figure out how to live our best lives even as the world seems to be falling apart.

PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED:

• Episode 30: What to do when nothing goes as planned
• Episode 34: What is "good health" with Michelle Zellner

Hilani gives us insider information on the reality of the job application process (from the employee and the employer's perspectives).

She is a former Executive Assistant, headhunter, podcast host and founder of Exceptional Admins. She is essentially a talent matchmaker and a whiz at the ins and outs of job-seeking.

• 6:10 - "Your resume is a commercial"
• 26:31 - "I hate cover letters"
• 28:56 - How do I figure out what I want to do?
• 36:09 - This is very important

Your story isn't finished. There is always time to write a new chapter.Here's how we can put pen to paper (literally and figuratively) to fill in our book of life.

Amy Fish knows a thing or two about complaints, she is the Ombudsperson (Chief Complaints Officer) for a University in Quebec, Canada and has written a book titled " I wanted fries with that: How to ask for what you want and get what you need".

In this episode we talk about:

• How to complain effectively
• The recipe for a good complaint
• Why we are afraid of admitting we're wrong
• How do we differentiate between wants and needs

When "just enough" is not enough; when to take breaks; how to celebrate ourselves; and how to ultimately improve our lives.

• 2:00 : Definition of work life balance
• 4:26 : Is there ever a time when it is useful to compare ourselves to others?
• 19:41 : Time vs energy management
• 24:44 : You need to hear this
• 26:29 : Overwork culture and feeling like you're not doing enough

Drop whatever you're doing and listen to this podcast episode. Lisa and I spoke about pretty much everything you need to be successful in this life.

• 8:18: Does imposter syndrome affect men and women in the same ways?
• 24:13: Thoughts on job loyalty
• 27:42: How does culture affect imposter syndrome?
• 29:54: How to overcome imposter syndrome

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• TED Talk on Imposter Syndrome
• How should I handle good news?