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• Adulting is Easy with Lauren Keen Aumond

  I’m joined today by Lauren Keen Aumond. The usual host of the Adulting Is Easy podcast is celebrating her 200th episode by turning the tables and becoming the interviewee. Lauren is a personal finance content creator and real estate investor based in the Tampa Bay area. She probably uses her Business Finance Degree from the University of Florida and her graduate certificate in financial planning from Boston University in these pursuits. Between stocks, real estate, and equity in an engineering firm, Lauren and her husband, Aric, have reached great financial heights before their mid-30’s. From her early curiosity about money, influenced by her financially savvy parents, to navigating challenging family dynamics, Lauren shares how these experiences shaped her financial mindset. Whether it's purchasing her first house at a young age, transitioning into a successful sales career, or her decision to embark on a financial independence journey, Lauren's story is rich with resilience, strategic planning, and personal growth. Timestamps:[10:00] "Adulting is Easy" Journey[20:38] Unexpected Retail Career Start[32:24] Career Transition Pre-Pandemic Shift[41:10] Unexpected Life and Real Estate Choices[44:42] Real Estate Troubles Amid Pandemic[50:12] Preventing Squatters in Short-term Rentals[01:06:52] Deciding on Career and Financial Future[01:08:20] Transitioning from FIRE to Coast FIRE[01:22:11] Decade of Growth and ResilienceConnect with Lauren:Website –https://www.realadultingiseasy.com/Twitter – https://x.com/AdultingIsEasyInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/adultingiseasyreal/

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• A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate Dallas

  Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Nate Dallas.Nate shares his transformative journey from an outwardly successful yet unsatisfied individual to someone who prioritizes peace and well-being over societal norms. Whether it's understanding the nuances of state management or the importance of love and connection, this episode is packed with insightful advice and actionable steps to guide you on your path to a better life. So, get ready to uncover an unorthodox approach to living meaningfully as we learn from Nate Dallas on "The Growth Guide."[09.51] Importance of small decisions – You have to make small decisions in your life constantly. It may change you as a new person. Nate shares the importance of making small decisions in life and how they may affect your life. [21.03] Importance of sleep – Getting 6-8 hours daily sleep is essential because our bodies need to rest. Nate dives deep into the importance of sleep, the wrong things people do when they go to sleep, the best sleep practices, and his sleep routine. [42.54] Drinking water – Nate shares why he wanted to drink only water for two months and how he felt after two months. [50.24] Food choices – Nate dives into what they do at home to ensure that they get good things in their bodies. [01.03.13] State and state management – Nate dives into what he meant by 'the state' in his book and some of the state management techniques we can use. [01.28.09] Choosing a pathway –  Nate dives into how he chooses his pathway according to his terms because he wants fulfillment and availability in life. [01.45.31] Habit – Nate emphasizes the value of conversing with people, even if you don't relate to what they are saying.Resources    Connect with Nate     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-dallas-20741764/       Website - https://natedallas.com/        Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dallasnate/?hl=en        Twitter - https://twitter.com/fathersbrother        YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@natedallas8114  Books by Nate:You're Too Good to Feel This Bad: An Orthodox Approach to Living an Unorthodox LifeHacking Fatherhood: Preparing for Success in the Biggest Role of Your Life

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• Finding Purpose Through Minimalism with Joshua Becker

  Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Joshua Becker.Joshua is a writer, creator, and entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist. He is here to talk about his book, "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy, Joshua challenges the pursuit of luxury and fame, advocating for a life of purpose and intentional living. We explore his journey towards minimalism, spurred by a simple realization about possessions and their impact on happiness. From modeling values in front of his children to embracing solitude for self-reflection, Joshua provides practical steps to minimize regrets and enhance fulfillment. Tune in as we discuss the power of verbalizing intentions, the role of technology in our lives, and the importance of staying authentic on social media. Time Stamps:[07.41] End of life – Joshua explains that his book is dedicated to influencing the reader on how to live their lives having fewer regrets about how they lived. [09.53] Heedless luxury & no good activity – The comfort that isn't necessary and the time we spend doing nothing worthy makes us question the time we wasted, says Joshua. [15.41] I commit myself – Staying focused every day is essential. Joshua shares the importance of having a clear goal in mind every day. [20.24] Identify the distractions – Joshua shares how his book helps readers to identify the distractions in their lives from doing worthy things with their time. [31.37] A little bit more – No matter how much money we have, we want a little more. Joshua explains why 90% of American people have stress over money. [45.10] Re-programming – Joshua explains how the world is trying to manipulate our existence. He further explains how to break it and re-program ourselves. [51.50] Childhood – Joshua dives into how your origin or childhood affects your view of possessions. He shares what people need to do to discover how they are programmed in their childhood. [01.01.40] Time – Joshua dives into why it is easy to sacrifice time for things we don't want. [01.10.05] Consuming media – Joshua shares his idea on why technology consumes people.Connect with Joshua Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/becomingminimalistInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_becker/LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/becoming-minimalist/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/joshua_beckerYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaBeckerWebsite - becomingminimalist.com/ Book by Joshua:Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life 

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• How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work with Deb Mashek

  Enjoy this re-release of one my top listened to episodes with my guest, Deb Mashek.Our guest today is Dr. Deb Mashek, a social psychologist who helps business leaders navigate the relationship headwinds that tank timelines, bottom lines and well-being.  She is an experienced business advisor, professor and non-profit executive.   She is the author of the book Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone)Timestamps:[05.50] Collaboration – Deb shares a brief bio on herself and defines collaboration in her own terms. [15.02] Hierarchy – The collaboration of every member is important in a collaborative workspace. [21.03] The Mashek Matrix – We go through the two dimensions of the Mashek Matrix.[28.47] OCEAN - Openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism are the big five personality assessments.[36.16] Relationship quality – We talk about ways to improve relationship quality.[46.19] Self-expansion theory – Deb explains the psychological theory of self-expansion. [59.26] Frequency dial – We talk about formal vs. informal time on the frequency dial in interdependence. [01.05.52] Invest in relationships – Collaboration is far from easy. We talk about the importance of developing relationships in order to collaborate. [01.20.27] Best behaviors – We talk about the best behaviors to have when we are building a team for collaboration. Connect with DebWebsite - myco.consulting/                 debmashek.com/ Mashek Matrix:  https://debmashek.lpages.co/mashekmatrix/Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/debra-mashek-phdLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/debra-mashek/ Twitter - twitter.com/debmashek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debmashekBook by Deb Collabor(h)ate:  How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone

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• Microdosing Bravery with Kristen Lee

  Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Kristen Lee.This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Dr. Kristen Lee, a researcher and expert in the field of behavioral science.  She is the author of Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More and Offer Yourself to the World.  As society grapples with the increase in mental health issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristen highlights the critical need for psychoeducation, emphasizing the role of community, lifestyle strategies, and understanding the nuanced relationship between medication and mental wellness.We discuss the importance of addressing trauma, both "small t" and "large T," and explore healing through scientifically-based behavior changes and the courage it takes to tell personal truths.We also touch on the cultural phenomenon of overachievement and hustle culture, and its implications on mental health, advocating for a shift towards achievements that serve the collective good. Join us as we explore these pressing issues and get inspired to make micro acts of courage a part of everyday life.[01:07] What-if living - Instead of being paralyzed by worry and dread, accepting the world as it is and making the best of it can liberate you to pursue your dreams.[16:57] Microdosing Bravery - Bravery and courage are not about grand gestures or impressive displays but rather about taking small and manageable steps towards our values and goals, facing our fears and anxieties, and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.[22:15] Emotional Regulation - When we learn to regulate our emotions, we control our feelings better, react with greater awareness, and rely less on habitual, unthinking responses.[29:37] Mental Health  - Kristen stresses the need to address the current mental health problem because of the unprecedented level of suffering in the world today.[37:51] Labels and Diagnostic Frameworks - You are not your diagnosis, you are still [Name].[01:20:03] Tolerance, Acceptance, And Reverence  - We discuss the difference between the concepts of tolerance, acceptance, and reverence and how these can be used to choose values over passivity when dealing with different biases, racism and other "isms" that exist in the world. Resources:Connect with Dr. Kris(ten) Lee:Website: kristenlee.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drkris1/Tiktok: tiktok.com/@drkristherapycomedyInstagram: instagram.com/therealdrkris/Twitter: twitter.com/TheRealDrKrisBook by Dr. Kristen LeeWorth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More, and Offer Yourself to the World

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