Time To Grow Up

Choong Kwan
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Growing up is hard, and as a young dad I just want to talk about things that might make life easier for others alike.

  1. May 25

    Why Purpose Is A Lie (And What To Do Instead)

    Purpose and passion have a huge intertwine yet they are not the same. In this episode of the Time To Grow Up podcast I break down why many burn out chasing passion and not true purpose and now how to start to view things differently which helps to put life into perspective.  Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Following your passion is bad advice  6:20 Finding purpose can be a lonely journey  9:29 The consistency equation 13:14 Purpose is like the stock market  Resources and links to check out  A FREE list of 10 books to read this year  https://go.iamchoong.com/book-list A FREE resource of 150 recipes to help improve your health  https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack If you are a young adult check this out and use the code FREEFORGE for a month free  https://go.iamchoong.com/theforge If you need some help with your health and fitness coaching check out how I can help you   https://go.iamchoong.com/coaching Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

    18 min

  2. May 3

    Balance Is A Lie

    So I truly believe the idea of balance is a lie. Its something many would like to achieve yet I dont think its something we can do in this modern world. I wish that I am able to tell my kids that they can find balance, or dad is living a balanced life but in reality its not going to happen, and I doubt it will ever be. In the episode I cover things about how I view balance , why do people like to go hard and find it difficult to slow down (like kids), and why taking time off is so hard to do yet we know its beneficial.  Enjoy.  Here are 10 books I think you should read especially if you are a young adult trying to make sense of life right now https://go.iamchoong.com/book-list I send out 1 weekly email a week on a Wednesday covering topics from mindset, life, nutrition and training. If you would like to hear more of what I say (or read in fact) the link is down below: https://go.iamchoong.com/weekly-emails If you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out :here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack

    38 min

  3. Apr 7

    I Took A Year Off (Unintentionally)

    So a lot has happened over the last year since the last episode came out in June. Thankfully while I did , intend to throw in the towel in this podcasting escapade, I came to realise why I started it in the first place, and I would like to share just some quick insights and updates on the last year since I last recorded an episode. I send out 1 weekly email a week on a Wednesday covering topics from mindset, life, nutrition and trianing. If you would like to hear more of what I say (or read in fact) the link is down below: https://go.iamchoong.com/weekly-emails If you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out :here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack

    17 min
  4. Reflecting on Episode 18 with Sarah Summers

    06/01/2025

    Reflecting on Episode 18 with Sarah Summers

    What a cool chat with Sarah! I could sit back and process my conversation with her after a few days. Hearing it from the point of view of a parent whose kid is on the other side of the world helps to put some things into perspective regarding my situation with my parents and what could be going through their minds. It was also interesting to hear her talk about her experience as a surrogate mother, and something that struck me after the conversation was that not a lot of people would consider that as a way of helping others; many who do tend to view it as a financial gain first but in Sarah's case it was very much a case of trying to be as helpful as possible. I admire her in that regard. You can find Sarah here at https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyl.lc/ My is IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/ And if you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out :here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe.-pack

    13 min
  5. Episode 18 With Sarah Summers

    05/25/2025

    Episode 18 With Sarah Summers

    Sarah has such a unique story, and I am so glad we cross paths to allow me to gain some insight on what it is like to be ‘on the other side’ of the coin when it comes to being a parent, where you have a child that is studying in a completely different country. I was very much (and still am) that child to my parents, and of course, I have my views, but it was terrific to get a perspective from someone (Sarah) who has her child currently studying in Japan. All this while doing her Masters at the University of Illinois and being a coach. In addition, Sarah also has a fantastic story about being a surrogate mother, and she goes into detail on some of the points to consider before going down the path and how she has decided to still keep in touch with the child and the family till this very day. You can find Sarah here at https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/ My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/ And if you would like 150 free recipes to help with your health goals check them out here https://go.iamchoong.com/free-recipe-pack

    46 min
  6. Reflecting on Episode 17 with Mike Mahaffey

    05/18/2025

    Reflecting on Episode 17 with Mike Mahaffey

    They say as you grow older, your views change, and in the case of Mike, that was the vibe I was getting. Honestly, I give all the credit to him because for someone who might be old, being receptive to change is important, especially as a parent, and always being able to adapt to the situation. The conversation opened up my eyes to see that we need to ensure we let our children be who they want to be, but even as parents, we sometimes need to be open to exploring new things for ourselves, be it a new hobby, going into therapy or just talking to someone about your feelings (the big F word) but also dont force someone to change unless if they are ready emotionally to do so. You can find Mike here at https://www.instagram.com/oldbastardbjj/ T he gym he is at at https://www.instagram.com/magicbjj/ My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

    15 min
  7. Episode 17 with Mike Mahaffey

    05/11/2025

    Episode 17 with Mike Mahaffey

    I had the pleasure of speaking to none other than the old bastard himself, Mr Mike Mahaffery. Mike and I connected via a little mutual group called BJJ Mental Models. While he graciously stroked my ego a couple of times on my BJJ skill (thanks, Mike), Mike gave me a few gems of wisdom as a father himself, having kids who are adults who mostly have their own interests and hobbies. He reinforces the idea that at the end of the day, kids will grow up into adults of their own, and its essential always to acknowledge that as a parent. Aside from being a BJJ Black Belt, Mike also shared some of his experiences, being a Gen X , on his views on therapy and why and how parents should look into it more often even if you are of the so called 'older generation'. You can find Mike here at https://www.instagram.com/oldbastardbjj/ The gym he is at at https://www.instagram.com/magicbjj/ My 28-day free nutrition coaching series: https://sendfox.com/choong My 150 free recipes https://sendfox.com/lp/1d8qdj My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

    45 min
  8. Reflecting on Episode 16 with Gerry Lynch

    05/06/2025

    Reflecting on Episode 16 with Gerry Lynch

    So, if you did catch this episode, it was recorded a few weeks after Marcus was born. And boy, oh boy, life is different! I took a few things speaking to Gerry, and I had a lot of time to reflect on some of the things I would try to do with my kids as they grow older. It's always going to be a fine line on 'baby-ing' them VS letting them learn from mistakes. I think one of the things that I am starting to realize with parents who end up having kids who grow up to be independent is that it is easy for parents to step in and help, it is a lot harder, as Gerry suggested, NOT to try to help. Let them make those mistakes, communicate openly, and love them. You can find Gerry on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrylynch/ My IG https://www.instagram.com/i_am_choong/

    15 min
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Growing up is hard, and as a young dad I just want to talk about things that might make life easier for others alike.

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  • Creator
    Choong Kwan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Choong Kwan
  • Show Website
    Time To Grow Up