In this episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, Philip and Arron discuss the challenges of transitions in life, such as retirement or selling a business, and the potential for burnout and identity issues that can arise during these times. They emphasize the importance of finding purpose and diversifying interests to maintain a sense of identity and fulfillment. 

We also discuss the value of serving others and mentoring as a way to find joy and purpose in life. 

In this bonus discussion, we discuss our episode 173 interview with Kevin Lease about overcoming obstacles. 

To listen to the original interview, check out https://uncommonwealth.com/podcast/overcoming-obstacles/

In this episode of the Uncommon Wealth podcast, host Philip Ramsey interviews Kevin Lease, a business consultant and coach. Kevin shares his uncommon journey and discusses the obstacles that people often face when trying to invest in themselves. He emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself and the need to overcome fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. Kevin also highlights the value of being uncomfortable and embracing the process of growth. He encourages listeners to surround themselves with supportive people and to have a positive mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Overcoming fear and self-doubt is crucial when investing in oneself.
• Being uncomfortable is necessary for growth and success.
• Surrounding oneself with supportive people is important for achieving goals.
• Having a positive mindset and believing in oneself is essential for success.

What is the hard thing that you are holding off doing and what would it look like to go after it? This Simple Step episode is our quick encouragement to head right on in to the storm, you'll get through it faster. 

In this bonus discussion, we discuss our episode 171 interview with Jeremy Smith, owner of The BAR Performance Gym. 

To listen to the original interview, check out https://uncommonwealth.com/podcast/running-a-gym/

Sometimes, the events that seem to be throwing you off your path are the ones that lead to exactly where you need to be. For Jeremy Smith, those diversions lead him away from college in his final semester to a trying time caring for his dad during an illness. Then he found himself coping with life through drugs, a choice that eventually landed him in jail. But as Jeremy began to rebuild his life, and his confidence, in the gym, he also began to see a way forward. Through the renewing of his faith and the encouragement of others, Jeremy Smith would eventually find himself running his very own gym. 

In this episode, we discuss the hardships, hard decisions, and hard work that got Jeremy from college-dropout to gym owner.  Plus, his progress from 1:1 coaching to group sessions and beyond, a unique combo that makes up his business model. Finally, the power of the steadfast encouragement of a spouse and the importance of helping people build confidence along with their skills. 

To hear more from Jeremy, look for The Bar Performance Gym on Facebook and Instagram. 

In the wake of some significant changes the government made to public student loan programs in July of 2023 (with more to take effect in the future), resident student loan guru Arron Cramer is here to talk us through it. 

We'll talk about the changes to the various payback options, the impact of consolidation on public service forgiveness, and the inflation-relevant modification to how the payment amounts based upon income are now calculated. Plus, examples and tips on how to sort out the confusion and find help when you need it. 

In this bonus discussion, we talk about our episode 169 interview with Dr. Megan McCoy and our complex relationship with money. 

To listen to the original interview, click here: https://uncommonwealth.com/podcast/financial-therapy/

Managing your finances isn't just about holding, folding, spending and saving. In fact, how we approach money is often a complex web of our attitudes, desires, fears, goals, education, and relationships. This means that we often perceive our path to success as a set of financial behaviors when, in reality, being healthy financially requires engaging in the things that drive our behaviors in the first place. Enter Dr. Megan McCoy. 

In this episode, we talk with Dr. McCoy on the 4 main ways (scripts) folks relate to money, the key difference between a rich and poor mindset, and why logic often fails to have the desired impact on influencing our behavior. Plus, the curious consistency of financial anxiety people have, regardless of whether they have a financial advisor, and how to approach financial literacy in the school years in a way that doesn't contribute to that anxiety. 

Finally, the tangible power of optimism and the impact of COVID on, well, everything. 

Have feedback about the show? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. 

When you're uncommon in the little things, you'll often find that it spreads easily, impacting not only you but those around you. 

In this simple step episode, we're talking about encouraging others, relieving yourself of being the person that has to teach the world a lesson, and having some patience and grace for folks (even if they stink at the first two things in this list). 

What are some uncommon ways you can impact the world around you just a little bit today?