Making It Work

Making It Work

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." A glimpse at people in all different walks of life "Making It Work". Bob Ross Meets Bob the Builder; from happy little accidents to fixing broken things, we reflect on times when "good enough is more than enough". We can't be perfect, but we can be 1% better every day. Whether it's paying off debt, improving your relationships, buying your first house, picking which school to go to, or starting a multi-million dollar business; everyone starts somewhere. Every day we're exposed to experiences (good and bad) which equip us with more knowledge, skills and confidence. The most important step though, is to ACTUALLY take a step. This show aims to help you let go of whatever is holding you back and help you harness the lessons you've learned through your life experiences and the experiences of others.

Episodes

September 1, 2021 14 mins

“If you are going to change the world, it will be from leveraging your strengths; if you are going to achieve healthy relationships and inner peace, it will be from managing your weaknesses.”
   - Kyle Parton

  In this episode, we want get unpack the idea of stacking the deck in your favor in order to achieve your goals. In a game of cards, perhaps stacking the deck is frowned upon; however, to get where you want in li...

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“My comfort zone is like a little bubble around me, and I've pushed it in different directions and made it bigger and bigger until these objectives that seemed totally crazy eventually fall within the realm of the possible.”  - Alex Honnold

  In this episode, we wanted to talk about our comfort zones and how they can become stumbling blocks. We learn a bit about world record-setting free climber Alex Honnold, the scie...

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“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” 
                                                                                                                  – Edmund Burke

In this episode, We learn about Edmund Burke and the importance of failing often, and we hear from Alibaba founder, Jack Ma who thanks his many failures for his long-term success.

 We talk abo...

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  In this episode, we talk about that sensation where overwhelming thoughts and the presence of multiple decisions to make can cause an "Analysis Paralysis" where we get caught in this never-ending cycle of overthinking that prevents us from making a decision and, more importantly, making a MOVE. 

  We learn a little bit about Mark Twain. We talk about how prioritizing your tasks (The 80/20 principle way) can hel...

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In this episode, we discuss why it is important to identify and define our strengths and weaknesses, and HOW to do so. We learn a bit about Ralph Waldo Emerson in the process and cover a variety of personality and strength assessments.  We learn how to apply our strengths and adapt and overcomes our weaknesses. 

Stick around until episode 7 and we'll also cover how to "Stack the Deck" and compound your stren...

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In today's episode, we talk about turning our dreams and ideas into concrete goals in such a way that they become 42% more likely to be achieved (This statistic comes from a study conducted by Dr. Gail Matthews at the Dominican University in California).  We discuss the application of motivation and discipline in order to achieve your goals and we learn a bit about Pablo Picasso.
 
  We also go over the SMART Method of...

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In this episode, we talk about identity, self-limiting beliefs and how to break those beliefs down using small wins and their compounding effects. Understanding your unique identity, how you perceive the world and why is important and can help you overcome many self-doubts.

In these first ten episodes, I wanted to focus more on some tips and tricks to help anyone who may be having trouble starting on their goals. Whether i...

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BLUF: This is the introduction to the podcast, a quick overview of myself and my life, and a more in-depth explanation of the purpose and intent of the show. If you find yourself bored, please feel free to skip to 24:23 for some incredible quotes or onto the next episode!

Welcome to "Making It Work": a show centered around the principal "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."  A glimpse at...

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