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The Struggle is Real: Adulting 101 Justin Lee Peters
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You know those moments where you think, I wish I would’ve learned this in school. Those are the topics that we love to talk about. Join me each week as I interview experts sharing their strategies for solving problems that us young adults will face throughout our twenties and thirties.
Some of the experts you’ll hear from include a former top 20 poker player, a corporate executive turned Tik-Toker, and a friendship and connection coach. You’ll find we enjoy bouncing around between a myriad of subjects, but my favorite categories are personal finance, interpersonal relationships, career advice, and healthy living tips.
If you need a recommendation on which episode to start with, check out one of our fan favorites, like episode 43, an inspiring story of the former inmate, Nate Dukes, who completely re-corrected his life. If you’re looking for financial literacy, try episode 75 with Jesse Cramer titled, Is Investing Still a Smart Choice? Or, if you’re looking to jump straight into the deep end, listen to our spicy conversation in episode 63 with sex expert Susan Bratton.
So, what are you waiting for? Go give an episode a listen, and if you want new episodes about adulting advice every Monday, hit that follow button.
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A Guide to Journaling: Prompts, Benefits, & Getting Started | E91 Megan Miller
In today's conversation, I went down this incredible, unplanned rabbit hole with my friend Megan Miller.
We both have a mutual love for journaling and I spent the first half of this conversation asking a lot of questions around her specific practice. It really made me realize how much of an impact my simple journaling practice has left on me.
I’m hoping this gives you some inspiration on how you could get started journaling and what benefits you can expect by doing so.
Aside from being a journaling enthusiast, Megan is a coach centered around helping high achievers detox off the drug of achievement. We discuss the potentially negative impact of relying on our career for validation. I don’t think getting validation from my career is inherently bad but whenever I find that is the only area I’m relying on, this creates a major imbalance with my life.
And surprise, surprise I kind of feel like I’m itching towards that right now and I’m curious for solutions so ask Megan questions about this subject too.
Key Takeaways:
How to make sure you start your day off the right wayCreate a journal practice that works for youHow journaling can remind you of all the progress you’ve madeDetoxing off the drug of achievementThe Gap and The Gain: high achievers guide to successFinding validation in other drawers of life
Mentions:
The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362
More of Megan:
Website: https://www.megan-miller.com/
Megan’s microstep journal: https://www.megan-miller.com/microstep-journal
https://www.amazon.com/Voices-21st-Century-Women-Transforming-ebook
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How I Avoid Burnout: Selfish Sundays | E90 Anastasia Barbuzzi
Have you felt like you’ve been burning the candle at both ends? Are you trying to do too many things and feeling burnout?
Maybe you need a Selfish Sunday.
Cara Hays initially introduced me to this concept of Selfish Sundays. It’s pretty simple - she spends Sunday doing things for herself and she doesn’t judge herself for it. She might meal prep, do laundry, or just binge watch a TV show. Whatever she needs from herself on Sundays is what she does.
I loved the idea so much that I stole it for myself, and it has really helped me with burnout. I was recently on my friend Anastasia Barbuzzi’s podcast, $HMoney Radio, talking about my Selfish Sundays. I wanted to share this with you in case you were looking for some inspiration and ideas on how you could overcome burnout.
Key Takeaway:
How Selfish Sunday’s might help you avoid burnout
More of Anastasia Barbuzzi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shmoneyradio/
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/shmoneyradio
Website: https://www.shmoney.club/
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8 Steps to Being Healthier than 90% of People | E89 Dr. Judson Brandeis
We all dread it but that day eventually comes. It might be a cough that won’t go away, a potential sprained ankle, or you’re questioning a weird bump on your arm. We have no other option. We have to go see a doctor.
How do I book an appointment again? Where’s my insurance card? How much is this going to cost me?
Healthcare is confusing, frustrating, and overly complex. I do my best to avoid having to see a doctor but sometimes it is just unavoidable. I have to put on my big boy pants and figure it all out.
This is the unglamorous part of being an adult. But with a little help, we can do this.
And our help today is Dr. Judson Brandeis who is here to give us some insight on how the healthcare industry works.
My favorite takeaway was how to better prepare for your next doctor’s visit. Apparently the average doctor’s visit is 16 minutes 14 seconds so if you come prepared with the right notes and documentation, not only will you be able to make the most of your time but these busy professionals will take you seriously too.
Dr. Brandeis has an extensive list of credentials including being named Top Urologist in San Francisco, a national leader in technology and innovations in sexual medicine, the author of The 21st Century Man. Aside from some healthcare 101, we spend the second half of this conversation discussing how to be healthier than 90% of people and what your 20-something self can do to help out future you.
Key Takeaways:
How to better prepare for your doctor's visit How to find a primary care physicianHow to be healthier than 90% of peopleUsing the ABC method to build your body for lifeWhy you should consider limiting your alcohol intakeHow drinking leads to being overweightThe single most important factor to your longevityWhat you can do in your 20s to prevent erectile dysfunction Performance enhancing drugs and penis health
More of Dr. Judson Brandeis:
The 21st Century Man (book): https://thetwentyfirstcenturyman.com/
Judson’s E-Books: https://brandeismd.com/ebooks/
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What LeBron James Taught Me About Success | E88
LeBron James recently broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record. It was an amazing moment to watch and an impressive feat.
But reading about this achievement, I uncovered an even more impressive LeBron record.
What was the record and what did I learn from it? Tune in to find out.
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Build a 6-Figure Net Worth in Your 20s | E87 Mills Bender
When I started my first “big boy” job, I signed up for our 401K program. HR handed me this packet of papers and essentially said good luck.
I remember sitting at my kitchen table that night trying to make sense of fund names, historical yields, and asset allocation charts.
Nothing will make you realize school did not prepare you for the real world like that kind of moment. I remember thinking, wow I’m never going to understand this. When I have money, I need to hire someone to make these decisions for me.
But I didn’t need a pricey advisor or even fancy software. I needed financial education so I could feel comfortable and confident in my choices.
I thought it was going to take decades of experience or even having to go back to college to get a degree in finance but once I got serious, it only took me about a year of learning and practicing before I felt like I could handle the money choices that life threw at me.
Today’s guest would argue that with her guidance, you’d only need 90 days to master your money and after getting to know her, I believe it.
In her early 20s, Mills Bender was lost when it came to money. So lost that she woke up one day with $1.50 in her bank account. Mills started to demystify and understand the different facets of money. Now she helps others do the same through her financial coaching business, Mills Knows Bills.
In this conversation, we cover a lot of money concepts including the cost of delaying investing, the 4 money mindsets, and creating a budget that reflects your priorities. We also discuss how to turn your passion into a business - something Mills has a little experience with.
Key Takeaways:
The cost of delaying investingHow to set up your 401K at workHiring employees based on skill set and value alignmentHow to turn your passion into a businessLand a mentor to accelerate your learningThe 4 money mindsets and how to identify which bucket you are inCreating a budget that is a reflection of your priorities
Mentions:
I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Rich-Second-dp-1523505745/dp/1523505745/ref=dp_ob_image_bk
Fearless Money Mindset by Arian Simone: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Money-Mindset-Broke-Doesnt/dp/173483000X
More of Mills:
Website: www.millsknowsmills.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/millsknowsbills/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5C-sp5RaFeFg-LuczmMoA
Debt Payoff Webinar: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63ecee3e8e06d4dae9494316
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Use This Tool to Expand Your Networking Skills | E86
You meet someone amazing and you have the best intention to stay in touch with them only to find years have gone by and you totally dropped the ball.
You want to reach out now but it feels awkward and you overthink it. You never reach out and this potential friend, business partner, or employer just drifts out of your life.
Staying connected with your network doesn’t need to be a challenge.
In this episode, I want to share a tool I use to stay top of mind with my network and walk you through the step-by-step process on how to create, manage, and execute a “hot 100 list.”
Key Takeaways:
Why a process for remembering to reach out is important
How to create a hot 100 list
A script for what to say when you reach out
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