What Could Go Right?

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You know the drill: we've all been guilty of letting excuses hold us back. You say "I'm just being realistic". But what if excuses are the roadblocks keeping you from more adventure, more connection, and being more who you are truly meant to be?Get ready to reframe and rewrite your excuses into reasons. Dive into true stories about what opens up when you flip the script and transform excuses into stepping stones.This technique is one of the ingredients in our family's secret sauce. It really works if you're willing to try. What's your favorite excuse?

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe for honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

Limited Time Offer - March 20, 2024:

Just $1 for 1 day You get 24 hours of unfettered access to The Navigator Framework on-demand video series we only share with our private coaching clients. Whether you browse or binge, we hope you find some tools to help you live intentionally. For best results, pair with private coaching.

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Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-To-Door Salesman by Erik Orton 

Coaching:

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Studies show that most people give up on their goals. We don't want that for you. Today, we're discussing one concept Erik's mother taught him that wildly increases your chance of overcoming your fears and taking action. Mom says, Throw your hat over the fence.We share several applications from simple to spectacular so you can start using this one concept today to let your dreams (small and big) come true.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe for honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

Limited Time Offer - March 20, 2024:

Just $1 for 1 day You get 24 hours of unfettered access to The Navigator Framework on-demand video series we only share with our private coaching clients. Whether you browse or binge, we hope you find some tools to help you live intentionally. For best results, pair with private coaching.

Sail with us:

Warm turquoise water and gentle breezes, Sail with us.
Submit your deposit before March 15, 2024 and get $500 OFF

Books:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-To-Door Salesman by Erik Orton 

Coaching:

Ready for less grind and more intentional living? Coach with us in 2024. Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call 

Connect with Erik and Emily:

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 In this episode:

Compared to what? Parents know kids are often your greatest teachers. Here's what we can all learn about "Comparisonitis" from our daughter's state swim competition. This is your friendly invitation to create your own definition of success with a friendly disregard for anyone else's opinion. You'll also get an introduction to the concepts of Blue Ocean Strategy and the power of changing your environment to for mental clarity. Most importantly, when it comes to being you nobody compares so focus on being the best you. 

BONUS Erik's original cover of Multiplied by NeedtoBreathe 

 What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe for honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

Limited Time Offer - March 20, 2024:

Just $1 for 1 day You get 24 hours of unfettered access to The Navigator Framework on-demand video series we only share with our private coaching clients. Whether you browse or binge, we hope you find some tools to help you live intentionally. For best results, pair with private coaching.

Sail with us:

Warm turquoise water and gentle breezes, Sail with us.
Submit your deposit before March 15, 2024 and get $500 OFF

Books:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-To-Door Salesman by Erik Orton 

Coaching:

Ready for less grind and more intentional living? Coach with us in 2024. Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call 

Connect with Erik and Emily:

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 Do you have an idea that feels so big and unlikely that you don’t even want to tell anyone about it? Maybe you feel dreams that big are for “other people”. If so, you’ll love this episode. Jared and Tiffani Wingert wanted to connect with their neighbors and connect their neighbors to each other. They saw rampant loneliness and wanted to do something about it. What started as a backyard apple party turned into something much, much more ambitious. So ambitious Jared was hesitant to say it out loud even to Tiffani. He had no idea how to make it happen. They signed up for The Navigator Framework Private Coaching in the beginning stages. Today they unveil their epic journey to bring an entire town together including their inspiration, small steps, obstacles, and miracles. Along the way, they reveal how big dreams – whatever your dreams are – come together.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

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For community building ideas follow Jared and Tiffani Instagram at @neighboring__well

Limited Time Offer - March 20, 2024:

Just $1 for 1 day You get 24 hours of unfettered access to The Navigator Framework on-demand video series we only share with our private coaching clients. Whether you browse or binge, we hope you find some tools to help you live intentionally. For best results, pair with private coaching.

Books:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-To-Door Salesman by Erik Orton 

Coaching:

Ready to break free from midlife drift and embrace a more intentional journey? Coach with us in 2024. Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call 

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Warm turquoise water and gentle breezes, Sail with us.
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What would it feel like to find your purpose? To know the theme of your life's work? Erin and Michael share the dark times that helped them discover their purpose and how they are working to help you discover yours. If you believe meaningful conversations are one of life's luxuries, you struck gold with this episode.  

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

LINKS:  

Learn more about Erin and Michael's purpose work The Light In Us here and The Heare Brotherhood here.

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Who doesn't want to thrive as a partner? But that requires honesty, lots of it. And that can be scary. Tune in for 4 ways to make sharing safer to help you and your spouse open up. Yes, we’re getting Vulnerable for Valentine’s Day. Whatever your relationship status, these tips can help you feel safer and closer with the ones you love.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.

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Warm turquoise water and gentle breezes, Sail with us.
Submit your deposit before March 15, 2024 and get $500 OFF

Ready to break free from midlife drift and embrace a more intentional journey? Coach with us in 2024. Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call 

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What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.

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When we go through things together we become close. This may be the single best reason to plan an adventure. Listen in as Erik and Emily reveal a recent adventure surprise that connected three generations. Hear how they strategically planned an epic family adventure to strengthen their relationships and how it transformed them. Try their number one tip for reframing adventures you didn't plan. 

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.

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What are you going to do with all that money? This may seem counterintuitive but wanting more money might be an obstacle to  making your dreams a reality. In this episode we talk about money! Let’s delve into the common belief that more money is the quickest path to your dreams. It’s not necessarily so. In fact, focusing on money may make your dreams take even longer to achieve. Intrigued? Let’s dive in.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.

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Having kids is does not mean putting fun on hiatus. Some people think you need to have all your fun before your kids come along. It's just not true. In this week's episode of What Could Go Right? Dreyson and Shaundi Kilpack tell us there is another way. They used to think dreams were for other people – people without kids at home – but when they changed their minds, they also changed their lives. As it turns out, dreams brought them closer as a couple, as a family, and even deepened their connections with extended family.  

*Plot Spoilers*  

Everything did not go exactly as planned. There were obstacles, tears, and discomfort. In the end, it was more than worth it. What started as an adventure became a new way of life. I think you'll agree this podcast is more than worth a listen. I can't wait for you to meet the Killpacks. Please let me know your favorite takeaways.  What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe to get honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.

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Download Your Free 100-Year Grid (PDF)

3 Ways to Travel Big as a Family Without Breaking the Bank (FREE PDF) 

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