Cigars, Bourbon, and the Deliberate Life

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this reflective and personal episode, John records from his backyard lanai in Central Florida, exploring the themes of cigars, bourbon, and the deliberate life.  Join him as he lights up a good cigar, pours a glass of bourbon, and shares what those mean to him.  Rather than focusing on tasting notes or pairings, John shares how these elements help create space for reflection, self-assessment, and intentional living. You determine what you leave behind in this life. You'll hear John puff, and sip, and along the way be encouraged in ways that you can slow down too.

🔑 Key Topics Discussed:

- The role of rituals in creating space for reflection

- Cigars and bourbon as tools, not indulgences

- Grounding in nature and craftsmanship

- The importance of alone time and thought articulation, with a goal of improving our lives

- Legacy, mortality, and living deliberately in the final third of life

- Value of slowing down in a fast-paced world

 

📌 Notable Quotes:

"Every time I have a cigar, I’m having a meeting with myself."

"You, not your work, your church, or your family determine what you leave behind.”

"This act says to me: I’m taking some time to be present."

"There is value in not being short-term productive all the time."

Call to Action:

Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own rituals and the ways they slow down. John invites them to share what helps them be deliberate by emailing [e-mail].