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e also introduce a fun game you can play with your family that involves rhyming with celebrity names. However, we also remind you to be mindful of the fact that laughter can sometimes come at the expense of others.

We then tackle the sensitive topic of gun violence and share a disturbing incident involving a 14-year-old in possession of a loaded weapon. We dissect this shocking event and reflect on the importance of understanding different perspectives. We also share a disappointing customer service experience and talk about the absurdity of adults getting into physical altercations over trivial matters.

As we navigate through the episode, we discuss the importance of having an exceptional product and delivery method in 2023, the significance of market research, and how technology can help business owners scale their businesses. We also address the cost of starting a business and the potential loss of joy when a hobby turns into a business. Lastly, we cover the crucial role of leadership in business, the importance of hiring the right people, setting expectations, and creating a culture of accountability. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with advice for budding business owners and the importance of embracing business problems and growth.

(0:00:00) - Overcoming Business Challenges and Disturbing Incident

We discuss running a business, play a fun game with celebrity names, and remind to be mindful of others.

(0:11:23) - Gun Violence and Customer Service Issues

We discuss dangers of carrying weapons, a 14-year-old with a loaded weapon, customer service issues, and adults getting into physical altercations.

(0:23:03) - Delivering Exceptional Products in 2023

We discuss product excellence, market research, target audience needs, and technology to scale businesses.

(0:32:14) - The Cost of Starting a Business

We emphasize website creation, social media use, market research, money management, and the joy of turning a passion into a business.

(0:42:30) - The Importance of Leadership in Business

Leadership, team management, performance standards, culture, processes, responsibility, and leading by example are discussed.

(0:46:28) - Key Elements of Successful Business Leadership

Hiring the right people, setting expectations, creating accountability, and providing feedback are key to strong leadership.

(0:57:58) - Embracing Business Problems and Growth

Starting a business requires motivation, a good product, delivery method, online presence, strong leadership, and team management.

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Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

rom our own experiences and adventures, we highlight the unrealistic expectations we often place on our partners to be our sole source of joy - sound familiar? We navigate through the concept of 'outsourcing happiness' and the importance of taking responsibility for our own well-being. Buckle up as we delve into essential relationship dynamics such as emotional support and its impact on our happiness, and the detrimental effects of control, manipulation, criticism and negativity.

In the second half of our chat, we turn our attention to the often underestimated role of moms, usually the primary caregivers, and the unique challenges they grapple with. Ever felt overwhelmed and disconnected in a relationship? We sure have, and we aren't afraid to talk about it. We conclude this enlightening journey by discussing how to recognize a toxic relationship and the power of taking control of your own happiness. Tune in for a healthy dose of individual responsibility, self-awareness, communication, empathy, and personal growth.

(0:00:00) - Happiness and Relationships

Find happiness within, explore relationships, and share experiences in this episode about Happiness.

(0:03:10) - Father's Day Golfing Experience

Eddie and I faced the challenge of golfing 18 holes, despite limited experience.

(0:12:26) - First Time Golfing

Living in the moment, golfing for the first time, expectations, frustrations, and grace are discussed.

(0:17:26) - The Myth of Outsourcing Happiness

Newbie experiences, 'make me happy' myth, and the cost of embarrassment are discussed.

(0:21:38) - Responsibility for Happiness in Relationships

Creating happiness in relationships through boundaries, understanding needs, and protecting time.

(0:31:12) - Maintaining Happiness in a Relationship

Healthy emotional support, autonomy, positive thoughts, communication, and freedom are essential for a strong, happy relationship.

(0:36:22) - Mom's Role Challenges and Isolation

Clear communication is essential for successful relationships, requiring adjustments and purpose outside the relationship.

(0:40:52) - Creating Happiness in Relationships

We discuss individual responsibility, communication, empathy, and personal growth for creating a happy relationship.

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Ever wondered why we sometimes seek validation over truth? Join us, as we unravel this paradox. We tackle the delicate balance of offering advice while validating feelings, learning from a personal mammogram story. We also delve into the courage it takes to seek and accept help, the repercussions of silent struggles, and the profound insights gained from listening to the experiences of others.

Finally, we champion the virtues of intellectual humility and the potency of active listening. Listen with us as we reveal the transformative power of embracing diverse perspectives, the art of fact-checking, and the importance of seeking truth over validation. As a treat, we wrap up the podcast with our 'Get Involved, Question Answered' segment where we address your queries and thoughts. So, don't just listen, participate, and embark on this journey of growth, laughter, and learning with us.

(0:00:00) - Uncomfortable Encounter With Canadian Stereotypes

Carisa's safety in the U.S., Texas gun laws, cue cards for actors, and unscripted conversations are discussed.

(0:09:50) - Lack of Self-Awareness and Its Consequences

Self-awareness is discussed, with a story of discrimination and a funny airport example, emphasizing its importance.

(0:16:29) - Validation vs. Seeking Truth

We battle between being right and getting it right, seeking validation and truth, and offering guidance and support.

(0:23:26) - Seeking Help, Accepting Advice

Support, pride, insight, and inspiration are discussed as important aspects of accepting help.

(0:29:44) - The Importance of Getting It Right

Distinction between being right and getting it right, tough love advice, self-image, and seeking validation and feedback.

(0:37:37) - Embrace Humility, Seek Diverse Perspectives

Intellectual humility, active listening, diverse perspectives, truth-seeking, and fact-checking are discussed.

(0:47:44) - Get Involved, Question Answered

Leave a rating, review, and handle to get tailored solutions and a shout-out on the podcast.

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\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

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Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

Recall with us the joys and challenges encountered during 200 remarkable episodes. The essence of personal transformation is underscored and dissected, highlighting the significance of progress measurement, boundary establishment, and resilience amidst others' opinions. We'll reminisce some of our favorite episodes, inviting you to reflect on your experiences and the lessons learned along the way. With us, value the importance of providing context to your narrative and strive for consistency, the backbone of any successful venture.

Finally, let's decode the patterns and connections omnipresent in our lives. From our business ventures to personal relationships, we encourage you to unearth the deep-seated links between seemingly unrelated topics. Discover how visualization and manifestation can prove instrumental in setting potent goals for small businesses. We share our challenges, our victories, and the exhilarating adventure of podcasting, all culminating in a promise of captivating perspectives, fascinating guests, and an extraordinary experience in the episodes to come. So, why wait? Let's push together!

(0:00:00) - Reflecting on Transformation and Growth

We reflect on our transformation since 2019, exploring if it has been fruitful or wrong.

(0:04:01) - Personal Transformations and Reflections

We reflect on transformation, growth, boundaries, and progress, exploring nature's impact on our journey.

(0:15:18) - Lessons Learned

Consistency and context are key to understanding our message; providing context helps ensure resonance.

(0:22:07) - Recognizing Patterns and Making Connections

Recognizing patterns and applying them to life, exploring connections between unrelated topics, and reflecting on the Push Podcast's impact.

(0:31:26) - Setting Goals for a Small Business

We reflect on 200 episodes of Push Podcast, exploring visualization, manifestation, Benadryl/Nightquill effects, favorite episodes/guests, and starting a podcast journey.

(0:35:37) - The Challenges and Excitement of Podcasting

Producing 200 episodes of the Push Podcast, recognizing our tribe, creating content that resonates, editing and producing, appreciating Megan Markle's podcast, and offering great perspectives.

Additional Resources:

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• Eddie's Instagram

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\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

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Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

You’ve probably seen our Greece vacation photos on my Instagram and thought that we really had a good time over there with the whole family.

Yeah, that’s right. We had a really wonderful time and enjoyed a lot that Greece had to offer. Greece was a dream vacay for us. We fell in love with the culture, the food, the architecture, the amazing beaches, and much more.

What you never saw in the Instagram highlight reels was the problems we faced, the challenges we had to overcome, and the many situations that had the potential to totally spoil our vacation.

But we never allowed this to happen. We were making the best out of every situation that arose and adopting a solution-focused mindset.

If you are on a vacation and things don’t go exactly as you planned, don’t dwell too much on the problem but rather try to have as much fun as you can amid the challenges. Life can be sweet as you make it.

Tune in to this three-episode series and laugh with us as we take you through our trip and all of the crazy things, obstacles, and challenges that we had to overcome because The PUSH podcast is about shifting your perspective and choosing to find the good in things!

Key Takeaways

- Your ferry is terminated (01:22)

- Passing out in the ferry (05:11)

- How not to ask for directions in another country (12:52)

- Missing out on a cooking class (14:35)

- Embracing the culture in another country (17:09)

- Dealing with an allergic reaction in a foreign country (19:21)

- The death stone of Greece (22:06)

- €100 per day rental car rip off (25:47)

Additional Resources:

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• Cake Mamas Instagram
• Eddie's Instagram

\- [We are the Copelands Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands)

\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

You’ve probably seen our Greece vacation photos on my Instagram and thought that we really had a good time over there with the whole family.

Yeah, that’s right. We had a really wonderful time and enjoyed a lot that Greece had to offer. Greece was a dream vacay for us. We fell in love with the culture, the food, the architecture, the amazing beaches, and much more.

What you never saw in the Instagram highlight reels was the problems we faced, the challenges we had to overcome, and the many situations that had the potential to totally spoil our vacation.

But we never allowed this to happen. We were making the best out of every situation that arose and adopting a solution-focused mindset.

If you are on a vacation and things don’t go exactly as you planned, don’t dwell too much on the problem but rather try to have as much fun as you can amid the challenges. Life can be sweet as you make it.

Tune in to this three-episode series and laugh with us as we take you through our trip and all of the crazy things, obstacles, and challenges that we had to overcome because The PUSH podcast is about shifting your perspective and choosing to find the good in things!

Key Takeaways

- International travel logistics can be tricky (03:38)

- You don’t have tickets for your flight (13:25)

- The city of Athens vibes (23:39)

- Hiking the Acropolis in 105°F heat (32:16)

- The quicker you can let go, the better you can adapt (35:12)

- Greek people take their coffee very seriously (45:12)

Additional Resources:

• Janelle's website
• Join the Cake Cents FB Group
• Join the Push Podcast FB Group
• The Push Podcast's official website
• The Pusher Society
• Cake Mamas Instagram
• Eddie's Instagram

\- [We are the Copelands Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands)

\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

\- [**Janelle's website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/)

\- [**Join the Cake Cents FB Group**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/)

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

Adulting is HARD.

We can all agree on that. It's even harder for younger people just getting into all this adulting business. 

The thing with adulting is that no one really has it figured out. We are all trying to find our way through the best we can.

Sometimes we fall short, we make mistakes, but we move on nonetheless.

But adulting can also be a beautiful thing, with some joyful moments, learning new things, experiencing growth, and finding fulfillment in our lives.

In this episode, Eddie and I give you some HARD truths about adulting no one tells you about but also some bright things that make it worthwhile.

Tune in and let's know if you agree with them and if there's more you can add to the list.

Key Takeaways

- The power of fun (04:38)

- Having fun while trying to achieve goals (12:24)

- It's hard to be an adult (13:17)

- Mundane things about adulting (18:36)

- Grieving the paths you didn't take (20:17)

- Adults don't have it figured out (23:06)

- Being an adult can be lonely (28:21)

- Adulthood is about trade-offs and hard choices (29:47)

- Crafting a life of meaning and fulfillment (33:07)

- Adulting involves a lot of unlearning and relearning (35:57)

- Adulthood involves layers and layers of loss (42:51)

Additional Resources:

- The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again

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Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

(0:00:00) - Embracing Seasons

We discuss nature's seasons, podcasting success, and a low talker's experience.

(0:11:12) - Uncomfortable Singing Happy Birthday

Eddie's aversion to "Happy Birthday", survey honesty, wife's golf skills, and a special guest singing personalized version are discussed.

(0:23:09) - Career Paths in Changing World

We discuss job market evolution, pursuing passions, and motivating kids to take advantage of entrepreneurship opportunities.

(0:32:18) - Transitioning and Embracing Change

We discuss parenting, mental toughness, making time for ourselves, and the job market.

(0:44:20) - Seasons of Change and Growth

Leveraging tools to work through emotions, lifestyle/health changes, financial milestones, and investing are discussed.

(0:48:12) - Life Transitions and Personal Growth

Priorities, values, career changes, relationships, personal development, and new opportunities are discussed to reevaluate life in changing seasons.

(0:54:00) - The Push Podcast Requests Listener Input

We emphasize feedback, ratings, and topics for our audience.

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Just like everybody else, you are probably procrastinating in one area of your life. But do you know which one this is and what you can do to improve on it? 

In this episode, Eddie and I will look at the 10 life categories that people usually create some sort of procrastination on. 

You might be doing great in some of these categories but lagging behind in others. 

We'll then outline the six steps you need to take to help you stop this bad habit that can ruin your life. 

We give real-life examples of some categories where we are doing great and others where we know we are procrastinating. 

The bottom line is that we all procrastinate. The key is to realize which area of life you might be creating procrastination and then follow our six steps to help you get going!

Key Takeaways

- How food ruins your cognition (08:24)

- You get results or reasons (12:59)

- Procrastination is a form of self-sabotage (15:18) 

- The 10 life categories you might be procrastinating on (20:25)

- Nobody is winning in all the categories (32:03)

- The 6 steps to help you get going (35:09)

- You've got to be your biggest accountability buddy (44:53)

Additional Resources

Past episodes mentioned:

Hopes, Dreams, & Ambitions -What are yours?

Comparison Kills. Period 

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• Join the Cake Cents FB Group
• Join the Push Podcast FB Group
• The Push Podcast's official website
• The Pusher Society
• Cake Mamas Instagram
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\- [We are the Copelands Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands)

\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

\- [**Janelle's website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/)

\- [**Join the Cake Cents FB Group**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/)

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------

(0:00:00) - Mentorship and Sharing Food With Strangers

(0:05:44) - Making Friends Through Sharing

(0:15:50) - Unexpected Advice Encounter

(0:20:15) - Asking a Stranger for Advice

(0:25:05) - Mentorship and Vulnerability

(0:31:24) - Mentorship and Alternative Options

(0:40:23) - Mentorship vs Coaching

(0:49:26) - Leadership Development for Business Owners

--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ---------

(0:00:00) - Mentorship and Sharing Food With Strangers

Mentorship, "you know me", and sharing food with strangers are discussed.

(0:05:44) - Making Friends Through Sharing

We explore friendship, connection, social media, and mentorship.

(0:15:50) - Unexpected Advice Encounter

Relationships, unexpected connections, mentorship, advice, and the power of connection are discussed.

(0:20:15) - Asking a Stranger for Advice

Gaining insight from unexpected places, courage to reach out, making friends through conversation, and the power of relationships are discussed.

(0:25:05) - Mentorship and Vulnerability

Healthy entitlement, self-worth, scarcity, speaking up, and asking questions are discussed to help grow our sense of entitlement.

(0:31:24) - Mentorship and Alternative Options

We debate mentorship, its sources, and the importance of questioning advice.

(0:40:23) - Mentorship vs Coaching

Mentoring, coaching, and therapy are discussed to foster self-development, self-reflection, self-awareness, and healthy entitlement.

(0:49:26) - Leadership Development for Business Owners

Personal development can attract better employees and improve business results, with resources to identify root causes and treat symptoms.

Additional Resources:

- The Push Podcast's official website

- We are the Copelands Tiktok

- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

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\- [We are the Copelands Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands)

\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

\- [**Janelle's website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/)

\- [**Join the Cake Cents FB Group**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/)

\- [**Join the Push Podcast FB Group**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/PUSHpodcast/)

\- [**The Push Podcast's official website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/podcast)

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Eddie and my dad for a very intriguing episode that arose from a recent family controversy we had.

The controversy arose out of the huge contracts that modern-day professional athletes receive.

Athletes are now signing contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with a considerable portion of the money being guaranteed.

But is this level of compensation justified?

On the one hand, Eddie and I believe that the market is rewarding these athletes for their exceptional skills and their captivating performances. They are inspiring and entertaining, and the market seems to validate that.  

On the other hand, Dad argues that nobody is worth that amount of money, especially when their contribution to society, according to him, is not as significant as other careers. He further says we risk pricing out the average American family away from professional sports.

This is an interesting debate that you don’t wanna miss, including some lessons on meritocracy and generational perspectives.

Key Takeaways 

- Our little family controversy (03:38)

- Should other careers get paid more than athletes (05:35)

- You earn what you deserve (06:48)

- Should pro athletes be paid a lot of money (09:41)

- The value of athletes in the world of entertainment (10:38)

- Paying relative to the industry (13:16)

- The economic behind athlete’s salaries (18:35)

- New ways people are earning a living (25:59)

- The importance of meritocracy and excellence capitalism (29:57)

Additional Resources:

- The Push Podcast's official website

- We are the Copelands Tiktok

- The Pusher Society

- Janelle's website

- Join the Cake Cents FB Group

- Join the Push Podcast FB Group

- Cake Mamas Instagram

- Eddie's Instagram

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If you haven't already, it would be amazing if you could head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review on the podcast!

\- [We are the Copelands Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wearethecopelands)

\- [**The Pusher Society**](https://wearethecopelands.com/)

\- [**Janelle's website**](https://www.janellecopeland.com/)

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\- [**Eddie's Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/copewitheddie/)

Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!

In today's episode, we are joined by my father, Craig Colli, aka Papa Colli, to discuss the challenges and the balancing act that mothers face on a daily basis.

Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world.

Mothers have to balance multiple responsibilities, such as taking care of their children, managing the household, and often working outside the home.

Mothers are often expected to be everything to everyone. They have to be the nurturer, the disciplinarian, the chef, the chauffeur, the teacher, and so much more.

All of these roles can be exhausting, and mothers often find themselves sacrificing their own needs and desires for their family's sake.

Join us in this episode as we discuss the special role mothers play and the constant balancing act they have to play.

Key Takeaways 

- What in the world (02:34)

- How Mother's Day has evolved over the years (08:27)

- The balancing act mothers play (14:36)

- Intentionality in parenting (17:13)

- Some signs you need to adjust your parenting (20:28)

- Your ultimate scorecard as a mother (27:48)

- Putting yourself first as a mom (33:12)

Additional Resources:

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Email: hello@thepushpodcast.com 

AI, or artificial intelligence, has been a buzzword for a while now, and it's not going away anytime soon. In fact, it's the new way of life, and just like other technologies, it's only going to become more prevalent in the future.

Undoubtedly, AI will impact a lot of professions and jobs.

So, how can you get ready for the disruption caused by AI? Well, first of all, don't panic! While AI will undoubtedly cause some changes in the job market, it won't eliminate all jobs overnight.

The key is to stay ahead of the curve by learning new skills and staying informed about AI developments.

For small business owners, you need to quickly learn how to leverage AI in your business to be more efficient and productive.

In this episode, Eddie and I go through the possibilities AI promises, the dangers, and how best to prepare for this technology.

So, let's dive in and see what the fuss is all about.

Key Takeaways 

- What in the world (01:12)

- The emergence of AI (12:00)

- How AI impacts all of us (16:25)

- Past revolutions and how they impacted society (19:23)

- Getting ready for the AI revolution (21:57)

- How small businesses can take advantage of AI (29:25)

- Learn how to get better at AI prompts (37:52)

- AI's ability to learn voices (40:30)

- The good and bad of AI (41:41)

Additional Resources:

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Let's face it; we have all come across some family or group of people who appeared so boring they could put a sloth to sleep.

Maybe we have even been part of this group and wondered what else we can do to bring some life and fun to the moment.

Creating fun moments, laughing at ourselves and others, holding debates, and watching shows together are just some of the things we can do to avoid being boring.

This is especially important for families as such activities bring us together and help strengthen bonds.

In this episode, Eddie and I share some fun ideas to create fun memories that last a lifetime and conversation starters to connect with loved ones.

Tune in to learn more!

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (01:54)

- How not to be a boring family (16:45)

- Don’t take yourself too seriously (21:06)

- Creating fun memories (28:43)

- Finding good debate topics at home (35:42)

- Get into the habit of telling stories (40:09)

- Share TV shows with your family (42:39)

- Showing interest in your kid's thoughts (45:26)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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Our mind is a powerful tool that can shape our perception of reality. It can either be our ally or our worst enemy, depending on how we use it.

Negative thinking is a common trap that can leave us stuck in life, preventing us from reaching our full potential.

It is a mental booby trap that drains your energy and causes you to feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and despair. However, there are several ways to escape this trap and improve your mental well-being.

The first step to escape from this trap is to pay attention to your thoughts and identify any negative thinking patterns that you may have. Common patterns include overgeneralizing, jumping to conclusions, and filtering out the positives. Once you identify these patterns, you can work to counteract them.

Tune in to this episode as Eddie and I discuss some critical thinking traps that can lead to negative thinking and how to escape them.

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (05:33)

- Fighting imposter syndrome (13:31)

- Mental booby traps (15:42)

- All-or-nothing mindset (23:37)

- Overgeneralization thinking trap (26:12)

- Mental filters (30:11)

- Disqualifying the positives (34:48)

- Jumping to conclusions (38:30)

- Magnification and minimization (44:10)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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As we go through the traditional education system, we learn a lot of things that are considered necessary for our future careers and daily life. However, there are many important things that are often left out of the curriculum.

These are skills and knowledge that can significantly impact our lives and help us thrive in the real world.

In this episode, Eddie and I discuss some of the most critical things that we should have learned in school but, unfortunately, did not. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids these things so that we set them up for success.

The first point on our list is communication.

Communication is a fundamental aspect of our daily life, yet it is not given the attention it deserves in traditional education. 

We need to teach our kids how to express themselves effectively and understand how to communicate with others in various situations, including conflict resolution and negotiation.

Tune in for our list of important things that are never taught in school but are critical in life.

Key Takeaways

- Effective communication (18:41)

- Emotional intelligence (22:05)

- Critical thinking (23:37)

- Financial literacy and building credit (25:40)

- Relationship building (28:10)

- Surviving without technology (29:29)

- Mental health (35:50)

- Basic legal knowledge (34:08)

- Home economics (37:43)

- Finding a job (40:30)

- Failing and learning from it (43:07)

- Time management (44:21)

- First aid- Saving a life (45:38)

- Public speaking and presentation skills (48:37)

- Entrepreneurship -  How to start and run a business (50:55)

Additional Resources:

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Are you feeling like it's too late to start pursuing your passions? Do you feel like you're too old to start a new career or learn a new skill? Do you think you've missed the boat when it comes to finding love or starting a business?

As we get older, it's common to feel like we've missed our chance to pursue our dreams. We may think that we're too old to start a new career or that we've missed the window of opportunity to learn a new skill.

We may also believe that we're too set in our ways to make a major change or that our age will hold us back from achieving our goals.

It's time to overcome the myth about age and start living the life you want.

In this episode, Eddie and I explain why it's never too late to pursue your passions and how to overcome the barriers that age can create.

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (01:35)

- Is age a good barometer (11:19)

- You're not too old (20:43)

- It's not late to change your career path (21:26)

- You're not too old to learn a new skill (30:46)

- It comes down to audacity (33:06)

- You're not too old to pursue your dreams and passions (43:26)

- You're not too old to find love (47:02)

Additional Resources:

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Adversity is part of life, comes in various forms, and can be overwhelming at times. Everyone experiences adversity at some point in their lives, so it is important to know how to respond to it when it arises.

But it's important to note that adversity doesn't always mean growth.

Here in America, we glorify struggles too much, but the fact of the matter is not all struggles make us stronger. Some leave us traumatized.

In this episode, Eddie and I go through some life setbacks and share some tips to help you handle adversity in a healthy way.

One of these tips is to surround yourself with people who believe in you and can provide you with the strength and courage to move forward.

We hope this episode will offer you some perspective on how to handle adversity properly. Tune in!

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (02:50)

- Do tough times really make us stronger? (10:26)

- Why we glorify struggles (11:09)

- Getting tougher vs. growth (18:03)

- Adversity & setbacks (19:32)

- How to respond to adversity (25:59)

- Should we learn the hard way? (31:15)

- Surround yourself with people who believe in you (34:08)

- Build your self-esteem to bounce back from adversity (36:06)

- Your support system matters (48:10)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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We are already coming to the end of March of 2023. If you have followed along with us, you should be somewhere with your goals and learning in the year so far because a quarter of it is almost gone.

But life can be unpredictable, and stuff happens even as we pursue our goals. This doesn’t mean we stop pursuing them but try to get back on track as soon as possible.

In this episode, Eddie and I share some of the things that have happened and the lessons we have taken this year.

We’ve talked about the first lesson numerous times in this episode, but pushing ourselves into uncomfortable situations is very important. That’s where growth happens.

The path to success requires us to step outside of our comfort zones and push ourselves to new limits. Whether starting a new business, pursuing a new hobby, or even making new friends, we've found that the most rewarding experiences come from taking risks and embracing the unknown.

This is just one of the lessons we share in this episode; we have many more, including the books we are currently reading!

Tune in 

Key Takeaways

- What in the world (03:05)

- The uncomfortable way is the right way (10:18)

- What we are currently reading (16:41)

- The 3 trimesters of life (26:20)

- Good healthy habits for 2023 (28:57)

- The drift of neglect (37:42)

- What arc of your story are you in (48:29)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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Have you ever misinterpreted what someone said? We all have. Miscommunication can be complex and lead to all sorts of trouble, and what we SAY isn't always what someone HEARS.

Understanding how this works and why it happens can be useful in both personal and professional relationships. In this episode, Eddie and I explored why what we SAY and what someone HEARS can be profoundly different.

A core reason for this is that we frame any communication from our own perspective, distorting the original message to fit within a certain context.

We also discuss why it's so important to recognize that our own perception is not necessarily the same as the other person's.

Communication lies at the heart of every relationship. Whether it's with our friends, family, colleagues, or strangers, we need to be aware of how our words are received. We need to be mindful of the contexts we communicate and be open to different interpretations.

Only then can we truly build meaningful and lasting connections with those around us? Tune in to this episode for more on this and some interesting stories!

Key Takeaways

- Why words are often misconstrued (12:50)

- Everything is on the table for comedians (20:45)

- Why comedians make the world a better place (26:39)

- A widespread epidemic of insecurities (31:11)

- The trauma economy is well and alive (35:48)

- Perception is important (37:58)

Additional Resources:

- If you’re looking to GROW YOUR BUSINESS and increase your sales, you should definitely consider joining our 8-week Masterclass, PASSION TO PROFIT. Get on our WAITLIST here: JOIN THE WAITLIST

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