Note: Due to the circumstance I’m in the middle of a rural community, a community abandoned by its state for a certain amount of infrastructure, this cast will not upload! Until further notice, I’m back to writing vs. speaking every Friday.
Howdy! Lots of firsts with this post:
First time writing a post in a month!
First post written while protests against police brutality are met with police brutality.
First time using WordPress Blocks 💀 (this is a learning curve…)
We’ll see how this goes… (Cheers to these efforts!)
Yes, there are more excellent games out there than any of us have a lifetime to play, so we get what we get.
For me, there are a few board / card games that have redefined how I view design problems where it comes to pleasing “Game Feel“. Having many hours behind me with these titles, I am who I am:
Wow!! This is my 25th cast already??? 😱 That’s really cool! Definitely grateful for that 😊 (Podcast 1 throwback!)
What are you grateful for? During the pandemic lock-down, an effort that is meant to save millions of lives, I feel the need to express my appreciation for a few things:
Getting to know myself.
Getting to know others close to me.
Getting to relax.
Getting to daydream.
There are more, though I’m guessing these you’re most likely to empathize with 😉 What would you add to the list?
Times are tough. That’s true for millions if not more. It’s likely true for you.
Out of all of it, keep this in mind:
You got this. You are strong. You are resilient. Others have survived immense struggles. You have too. You will again.
You got this. And for all the work you’re putting into each day, each hour, that’s awesome. You are awesome. You are incredibly capable.
You got this. You overcome obstacles rather than cower. Even the smallest hurdle will stop those of lesser ability. You are much more than that.
I look forward to hearing of your feats, but it may be dangerous to go alone – take this toolbox to help stress and decision making. Hit me up to share your accomplishments – I want to know them, grow from them, for that being shared would be generous indeed.
April was great! I learned what I do when I’m chill. May is all about applying that while on the road away from everyone. By the time you read this, I’ll already be away! (Don’t worry, podcasts will keep coming!)
The cast this week is a short one so give it a listen 😉
Have an announcement I’m leaving in the cast. But to help you, below are abridged bullets my notes on dealing with stress and making decisions when things are uncertain.
(Most of these tips come from my mentors, both virtual and live, so if anything here helps you, they will be of greater utility!)
There are more of you out there, those that know not of this podcast, those that listen every week, more than I can count (or include in a <15 minute ‘cast!) – I adore you ❤ This is no slight to you, merely a recognition of the gifts others have made.
Such acts of gratitude are supposed to be cathartic, especially in times such as those we find ourselves in. I highly recommend you to try the same – come up with the role models in your life, living or dead, and listen to what they teach, watch what they do. They persevere – you will too 😊
Their intelligence, insight, and inspiration have made my life objectively better 😊
This is about those people and things that I continue to learn from every day, things that you too could could add to your squad of virtual intimates.
Here’s a short list of the living mentors I go to for guidance on the daily:
Gary Vee – CEO, writer, speaker, inspirational hustler with more drive than you can shake a stick at and aspire to live up to.
Redact February 16 2022: After being told I work too much and learning about workaholism, I am attempting to recover by “being chill.” Gary is all about the work, meaning I have had to abstain from this former mentor for a few years now.
Tim Ferriss (a chat with Gary Vee) – Writer, self-experimenter, professional life- and work-hacker; a nice balance to Gary.
Jocko Willink – Former Navy SEAL commander, writer, leadership consultant, tea maker, jujitsu artist, and master of getting after it.
Jordan Peterson (a chat with Jocko) – At times controversial Canadian psychologist, writer, and current cultural phenomenon.
Redact February 16 2022: While taking personal responsibility to be useful to society and ourselves, Dr. Peterson has devolved over the years to not be someone to live up to. Look elsewhere for a mentor.
Paula Pant – Financially independent Afford Anything host, humorist, and charming voice for what we don’t talk about in enough detail: money.
(Be sure to listen in for books and historical figures!)
Jimmy Chattin 