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Imagining a New Story for Work and Life with Paul Millerd Oct 31, 2023

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Paul Millerd is an independent writer, freelancer, coach, and digital creator. He has written online for many years and has built a growing audience of curious humans from around the world. He spent several years working in strategy consulting before deciding to walk away and embrace a pathless path. He is fascinated about how our relationship to work is shifting and how more people can live lives where they can thrive. Paul joined us today to talk about his book, ‘The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story for Work and Life.’

[05.45] The default path – We start the conversation by defining the default path and how it is buried deep in the minds of people.

[12.55] Digital economy – The transition from the industrial economy to the digital economy is difficult because people are unable to have the comfortable life they had with the industrial economy.

[20.00] Ambition – People work too hard to live. But most of them don’t ever get to live their lives. Paul shares how he realized work is not that important.

[27.00] Abundance mindset – Paul talks about the abundance mindset and how it impacted his life.

[37.15] The change – Change is difficult. To change, you need to trust yourself, but figuring out how to get in a state to trust yourself is incredibly hard.

[43.37] Faith and Pathless – We dive into the importance of having faith in the connections we have with our closest people.

[49.39] Re-choosing – You constantly have to re-choose your path. Reaffirm your principles.

[59.05] Defining enough – Success differs from one person to another. Paul shares his thoughts on how people can get into defining ‘enough’ for them.

[01.06.09] Do I have enough? – We talk about the insecurity people have over money running out.

Resources

Connect with Paul

Website - think-boundless.com/

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/paulmillerd/

Twitter - twitter.com/p_millerd

Book by Paul Millerd

The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life

Book by David Whyte

Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity

amazon.com/Crossing-Sea-Work-Pilgrimage-Identity/dp/1573229148/

Book by Bill Perkins

Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier with Alex Tapscott Oct 17, 2023

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This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Alex Tapscott. Alex is an entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional. Alex is the co-author of the critically acclaimed non-fiction best-seller ‘Blockchain Revolution’, translated into more than 19 languages. He joined us today to talk about his Wall Street Journal bestseller, ‘Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier.’
We discuss a wide range of topics related to the evolving digital landscape. We dive into the intricacies of Proof of Work in Bitcoin, the carbon footprint of blockchain technology, the power of NFTs in empowering artists, the rise of stablecoins, and the potential of Web 3 and the metaverse. We also touch on the challenges and opportunities in implementing Web 3 and creating a more inclusive digital economy.

[06.00] The story of the internet – Starting the conversation, Alex shares the birth story of the internet and its evolution.

[15.22] Stablecoins – Alex explains how stablecoins help flatten the world.

[18.57] Non-fungible tokens – We discuss how non-fungible tokens can help people bring their values into the global marketplace.

[30.26] Blockchain - Blockchain is a distributed or decentralized ledger of transactions that, instead of existing in one place, exists on any computer that is connected to the network and is available for all to see.

[36.20] Bitcoin – Alex explains what it means to be permissionless and censorship-resistant when it comes to Bitcoin.

[40.22] Web 3.0 – We dive into how the concepts of Web 3.0 turn internet users into internet owners.

[49.00] Decentralized Finance – DeFi is a newly developed financial technology built on safely distributed ledgers, much like bitcoins. Alex explains some of the top ways we can use DeFi.

[01.00.53] Threats – Even the most successful technologies have challenges. We talk about the possible threats to the implementation of Web 3.0 that we've got to be looking out for.

[01.12.05] Content creation – Wrapping up today’s conversation, Alex shares how the Internet helps content creators enter the global marketplace now more than ever.

Resources

Connect with Alex

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/alex-tapscott-117638b/

Twitter - twitter.com/alextapscott

Website - alextapscott.com/

Book by Alex

Web3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier

Book by Doug Saunders

Maximum Canada: Toward a Country of 100 Million

5 Practices of Highly Resilient People with Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal Oct 17, 2023

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My guest today is Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, a keynote speaker, executive leadership coach of mental well-being and resilience, founder of the Resilience Leadership Institute, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. By leveraging over two decades of original research on resilience, she developed The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People and believes that resilience is the key to individual, team, and organizational growth, along with acceleration across the globe. Her mission is to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people by enhancing hope, healing, and health through the concepts of resilience. She joined us today to talk about her book, ‘The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others Fold.’

During our discussion, Taryn shares her insights on how to shape our children's self-perception and self-guidance, highlighting the importance of allowing them to experience uncertainty and ambiguity.

Taryn takes us on a personal journey as she uncovers her own vulnerability, sharing a powerful and deeply personal story about her experience with a stalker and the resulting PTSD. Through her own process of healing and growth, she discovered the power of vulnerability and how it can serve as a catalyst for change and resilience.

We also explore Taryn's research on resilience and the five common practices of highly resilient individuals, delving into the power of vulnerability as the first practice.

Get ready to gain valuable insights and practical tips that can help you navigate uncertainty, find strength in vulnerability, and unlock the resilience within you.

[07.19] The control - It's not that we've lost control of our own lives; that's the issue. It's an unpleasant realization that we were never in possession of it to begin with.

[14.38] The three Cs – Taryn explains why people are affected by the three Cs; challenge, complexity, and change.

[20.06] Failure - The vast majority of things we consider to be failures turn out differently than anticipated and wind up being invaluable life lessons.

[29.05] Performance vulnerability – We talk about how performance vulnerability can have both positive and negative effects on something.

[35.48] Life lessons – Taryn shares some of the life lessons she learned from being vulnerable growing up.

[42.14] Resilient mindset – The three common qualities that embody a resilient mindset are clear desire, a defined purpose, and dogged determination.

[51.01] Connection – The first thing about connection is to have a strong relationship between you and yourself.

[01.00.00] External connectedness – We talk about why it is becoming more and more difficult to connect as a society.

[01.09.51] Worthiness – We are masterpieces that are works in progress. We continue to change, grow, and get better over time.

Resources

Connect with Dr. Taryn

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/taryn-marie-stejskal/

YouTube - youtube.com/@dr.tarynmarie1729

Instagram - instagram.com/drtarynmarie/

Website - resilience-leadership.com/

Book by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others Fold

Book by Trevor Noah
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood

Book Maria Konnikova
The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win

Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell Oct 10, 2023

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Dan Martell is a serial entrepreneur, triathlete, investor, and author. He is the founder and CEO of SaaS Academy, the world’s No. 1 coaching program for B2B SaaS founders. He coaches over 1000 SaaS founders, including clients like ClickFunnels, Proposify, and Carrot. His goal is to teach people how to build businesses that they don't grow to hate.

Dan joined us today to talk about his Wall Street Journal bestseller, ‘Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.’

Dan shares his transformative journey, from a troubled upbringing with addiction and incarceration, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mentor.

Dan dives into the importance of time and energy management, starting with a time and energy audit that helps clients identify tasks they enjoy, dislike, or can delegate. He highlights the impact of outsourcing and delegating tasks, even for entrepreneurs on a budget, and shares his own experiences and learnings along the way.

Dan delves into the significance of having an executive assistant and the power of delegation in finding opportunities and growth. He encourages entrepreneurs to embrace the belief that someone else can run their company better and shares insights on leadership skills and building a strong team.

Additionally, Dan explores the concept of buying back time and creating assets for long-term financial growth. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging resources and empowering employees to solve problems, all while reducing the need for excessive meetings.

It's an episode jam-packed with valuable lessons and strategies to help you take your growth to the next level. Get ready for an episode that will leave you inspired and motivated.

[07.04] Dan’s story – Starting the conversation, Dan shares his life-changing experience in prison and defines the Get Sh!t Done mentality.

[14.06] The three levels – The employee, the entrepreneur, and the empire builder—are the three levels of becoming a businessman.

[20.01] Meetings – Dan explains why he thinks meetings are the biggest time waste for a company.

[27.32] Pain line – We talk about the fear of handing over your company to another person.

[33.21] 10-80-10 rule – Dan defines the 10-80-10 rule.

[43.28] Drip matrix – Delegation, replacement, investment and production

[48.32] Outsourcing - We talk about the three key components that people have to do in order to be successful at outsourcing that work.

[57.58] Empowering frontline workers - If companies allowed the frontline workers to solve problems the best way they saw fit, they would grow fast.

Resources

Connect with Dan

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dmartell/

Twitter - twitter.com/danmartell

YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCA-mWX9CvCTVFWRMb9bKc9w

Website - danmartell.com/

Instagram - instagram.com/danmartell/

Book by Dan

Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire

Reconnect in a Disconnected World with Jody Carrington Oct 03, 2023

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Dr. Jody Carrington is a powerhouse speaker and fearless champion for authentic human connection. She is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author. She has spent most of her career working with children and families who have experienced trauma.

She believes in two things: that you are exactly where you need to be, no matter how painful or wonderful, and that we are wired to do hard things. More importantly, we are wired for connection, and we were never meant to do this alone. She joined us today to talk about her book, ‘Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World.’

From the challenges of navigating burnout and mental health issues, to the stigma surrounding emotions and the need for an emotional language, Jody shares their expertise and personal journey. They remind us that no matter our gender or background, we all share the same emotional makeup and the power of addressing, rather than suppressing, our feelings.

So, prepare to be inspired and challenged as we embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery with the incredible Jody Carrington. Get ready to reshape your perspective on relationships, emotional well-being, and the true essence of being a remarkable human being.

[06.13] Looking into the eyes - The hardest thing we will do is look into the eyes of the people we love.

[12.53] Work from home – We dive deep into the things we miss when we work from home.

[21.04] Emotional dysregulation - Uncertainty, fear, and no end in sight are the three ingredients of emotional dysregulation.

[30.34] Emotional language - If you don't have the ability to stand up for big emotions in your team, you will not be as successful as you can be.

[37.05] Alone with thoughts – We discuss why people are afraid of being alone with their thoughts.

[50.01] Lack of purpose – We talk about the lack of purpose in people’s lives and why it’s perfectly normal not to figure out who you are supposed to be in life.

[01.00.28] Craving acknowledgment – The key to healing is acknowledgment from others.

[01.10.27] Empathy is a skill – Having to seek first to understand before being understood is the most critical skill. It takes effort and practice.

Resources

Connect with Dr. Jody

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-carrington/

Twitter - twitter.com/DrJCarrington

Instagram - instagram.com/drjodycarrington/

Website - drjodycarrington.com/

Book by Dr. Jody Carrington

Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World

Book by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
amazon.com/Tuesdays-Morrie-Greatest-Lesson-Anniversary/dp/076790592X

Book by Jesse Thistle

From the Ashes: My Story of Being Indigenous, Homeless, and Finding My Way
amazon.com/Ashes-Story-Indigenous-Homeless-Finding/dp/1982182946/

Book by James Clear

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/B08BJ5JHX2/

Becoming the Parents Your Kids Deserve with Gary John Bishop Sep 26, 2023

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This week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Gary John Bishop. Gary is an author, speaker, and urban philosopher. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself, Stop Doing That Sh*t, Do the Work, Wise As Fu*k, and Love Unfu*ked.. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Grow Up: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve.’

In this episode, Gary dives deep into the concept of authenticity and breaking down the barriers that prevent us from accessing our true selves. He challenges us to examine our behaviors, narratives, and patterns of blame in order to find relief and personal growth.

Throughout our conversation, Gary shares personal anecdotes and insights on navigating relationships, parenting, and the impact of our childhood experiences. So get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we explore the waves of interruption that shape our lives.

[04.25] Concept of blame – Starting the conversation, Gary defines the concept of blame and how it is one way of getting out of your past.

[19.23] Relationship with parents – We talk about how childhood experiences affect being a parent.

[27.40] The three waves – Gary defines the three waves of life as massive interruptions to a steady life.

[36.52] Words and actions – If you don’t mean your words through your actions, other people can see right through you.

[45.13] The separation – There’s a difference between living for your children and living your life for yourself and being there for the children.

[54.05] Listening and speaking – Parents make mistakes when they are raising a child because they are raising a child and learning to raise a child at the same time.

[01.08.10] Mountains – You have to get past one target in your life to see the other possible targets.

Resources

Connect with Gary

Website - garyjohnbishop.com/

Instagram - instagram.com/garyjohnbishop/

Twitter - twitter.com/garyjohnbishop

YouTube - youtube.com/c/GaryJohnBishop

Book by Gary John Bishop
Grow Up: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve

Book by Victor E. Frankl
Man's Search For Meaning

Let the Sh!t Go to Find Peace and Happiness with Nina Purewal Sep 19, 2023

Show notes

Today, we welcome Nina Purewal to the podcast. Nina is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, mental health advocate, executive grief ambassador, ex-CPG marketer, and founder of Pure Minds Inc., a social enterprise that conducts mental wellness and mindfulness workshops for the corporate and public sectors. Nina has been studying mindfulness for over 20 years and practicing meditation for over a decade.

She joins us to day to discuss the book, Let that Sh*t Go: Find Peace of Mind and Happiness in your Everyday, which she co-authored with Kate Petriw.

After experiencing a devastating tragedy, Nina embarked on a journey to find answers and sought solace in mindfulness practices. Despite initially following a traditional path and obtaining a business degree, Nina eventually reached a breaking point with the stress of corporate life. In search of change, she took a year-long sabbatical, living in an ashram or monastery and disconnecting from the outside world. Upon returning, Nina realized the incredible potential of sharing ancient wisdom with those struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression.

In 2011, when mindfulness and meditation were not widely discussed, she re-entered the corporate world and later started her own business, Pure Minds. Through corporate workshops and community sessions, Nina teaches individuals how to let go of negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs.

Nina is fueled by her love for empowering others through ancient wisdom and fostering peace and grounding through mindfulness and meditation. She continues to learn and grow on her personal journey while sharing her insights with the world.

[07.29] Negative thoughts – When you are having a negative thought, let it come, acknowledge it, and then let it go.

[13.06] Fill your cup first – If you don’t love yourself first, you cannot give love to others.

[20.51] Meditation concepts – Nina shares some meditation myths that will help people practice mindfulness.

[26.34] Controlling life – Controlling everything in your life is impossible. But we can control how we react to it.

[35.20] Letting go of should – We talk about letting go of societal pressures and focusing on what’s important to us.

[52.04] Pause to celebrate – We dive into the importance of taking a moment to celebrate our achievements.

[01.00.59] Authenticity – You have to be unapologetic about who you are. We talk about the importance of being authentic and some ways to step into that authenticity.

[01.11.09] Finding forgiveness – Nina walks us through her journey of forgiveness.

Resources

Connect with Nina

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/nina-purewal/

Instagram - instagram.com/nina.pure.minds/

Website - pureminds.ca/

Book by Nina Purewal
Let That Sh*t Go: Find Peace of Mind and Happiness in Your Everyday

Book by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon

The Uncommon Behaviors of The World's Most Productive Achievers with Ryan Hawk Sep 12, 2023

Show notes

Today, my guest is Ryan Hawk. Ryan Hawk is a podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and advisor. Ryan is the host of The Learning Leader Show podcast, and has recorded more 550 episodes over the past 9+ years. Forbes called The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast around.” Inc Magazine said, “it’s one of the 5 podcasts to make you a smarter leader.” Apple named it an “all-time best seller” in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Ryan is the author of two books, and he joined us today to discuss his latest book, The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of The World's Most Productive Achievers.

Ryan candidly shares his journey from someone who wasn't naturally curious or inclined towards learning, to becoming a champion for continuous growth and improvement. We delve into his early days as a football player, where he admits to not being a big reader or mentor seeker. However, everything changed when he landed a sales job at Lexis Nexus and realized he needed to prove himself.

Join us for this thought-provoking episode as we dive deep into how continually growing, embracing change, and surrounding ourselves with the right people can lead to remarkable personal and professional success.

Ryan shares his journey to becoming less judgmental and approaching people with an open mind.

[09.05] Focusing on the process – Starting the conversation, we dive into the importance of believing in the process and widening your horizons.

[16.51] Three broad buckets – The build, the fuel, and the chase are the three broad buckets of achieving something in life.

[23.20] Quality & quantity – Consistency remains as important as quality and quantity. It builds trust and routines for people.

[31.44] Understanding people – We talk about how people can build better relationships by asking questions, listening to people, and being curious.

[38.25] Do you read? – Ryan talks about how much value you can gain by simply reading one book.

[45.30] Prioritizing – We talk about prioritizing the work we do.

[55.14] Learning leader – A learning leader is someone who is constantly learning and striving to get better and improve.

[01.03.06] Being reasonable – You can’t see everything in black & white. You have to look very closely to identify what lies beneath.

[01.11.35] Are you a flip-flopper – Changing your mind on something is about having the willingness to rethink things to update your thinking.

[01.21.27] Being naive – Sometimes being naive is good. If you know the risks or the hardest parts of doing something, you might not decide to do it.

Resources

Connect with Ryan

Website - learningleader.com/

Instagram - instagram.com/ryanhawk12/

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/

Twitter - twitter.com/RyanHawk12

Ryan’s Podcast:
The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk

Book by Ryan
The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers

Book by David McCullough
The Wright Brothers

Book by Admiral William H. McRaven
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)

How to Excel When Everything is Changing - Including You with Brad Stulberg Sep 05, 2023

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Today, my guest is Brad Stulberg. Brad researches, writes, and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is bestselling author of Master of Change and The Practice of Groundedness. He regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among other outlets. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. His past books include Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox.

Brad joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing—Including You.’

In this episode, Brad dives deep into the concept of selfhood and explores the importance of embracing both our historical and ultimate selves. He delves into the practical aspects of identifying with our historical self to achieve our goals, while also discussing the significance of connecting with our ultimate self, especially in moments of transitioning or reflecting on our lives.

Brad encourages us to find balance between being a generalist and specialist, allowing us to pursue diverse interests while also developing expertise. He shares his advice on discovering our core values and maintaining them, emphasizing how sacrificing these values can lead to a loss of identity and disorientation.

We also explore the accelerated pace of change in our world and the potential negative implications of this rapid transformation. Brad raises concerns about demagogues, authoritarians, and grifters influencing society through platforms like YouTube and TikTok, causing a regression rather than progression.

Join us as we explore these thought-provoking ideas and discover how they can lead to personal transformation and a richer, more meaningful life.

[07.51] Disorder events – Starting the conversation, Brad defines disorder events and some of the disorder events among the 36 of them.

[13.11] Resisting change – We discuss the common ways people resist change and how to eventually overcome them.

[21.26] Rugged flexibility - If your value is creativity, you can apply it in so many different ways.

[30.36] Masculinity – Masculinity is embracing strength and physicality as well as emotional flexibility.

[37.37] Pollyanna toxic positivity - Excessively or blindly optimistic.

[45.25] Painful changes – Sometimes blind optimism can be too much. You have to admit to yourself that it’s okay to not be okay with changes happening along the way.

[52.36] Happiness – The more you release the need to be happy and do things that align with your values, the better.

[01.01.35] Fluid sense of self – It’s important that you keep several interests, and passions in your life because if one fails, you’ve got others to try.

[01.11.24] Multitudes – We talk about the coexistence of the historical self and the ultimate self at the same time.

[01.17.44] The four Ps – Pause, process, plan, and proceed are the four Ps of responding versus reacting.

Resources

Connect with Brad

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/brad-stulberg-009b168b/

Website - bradstulberg.com/

Twitter - twitter.com/BStulberg

Instagram - instagram.com/bradstulberg/

Book by Brad Stulberg

Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You

Making Good Choices During Difficult Times with Shannon Lee Simmons Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

This week’s episode features Shannon Lee Simmons. Shannon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), life coach, media personality, bestselling author, and founder of the award-winning New School of Finance. She is a personal finance columnist for CBC's Metro Morning and a guest expert on The Marilyn Denis Show, in addition to being a frequent contributor for the Globe and Mail. She joined us today to talk about her book ‘No-Regret Decisions: Making Good Choices During Difficult Times’.

Shannon defines the term ‘decision crisis, which she included in her book. We further dive into how hard it is to get back to normal when your life suddenly changes. With the routine you had before the decisions, it’s going to be like settling in a foreign country. But with careful steps, you can slowly fit into a normal lifestyle. In this part, we dive into the things people can do to get their lives back on track.

So, whether you're navigating a bidding war, making a life-altering decision, or simply seeking guidance on finding financial peace, this episode is packed with valuable advice and practical strategies. Join us as we unlock the secrets to mindful decision-making and reclaiming control over our financial journeys. Let's dive into The Growth Guide with Shannon Lee Simmons.

[02.43] Decision crisis – Starting the conversation, Shannon defines decision crisis.

[10.02] Getting back to normal – It’s hard to get back to normal when your life suddenly changes. We go through Shannon’s lists and routine for getting back to normal.

[21.21] Circle of care – We talk about the importance of sharing with people who have gone through the same difficulties as you.

[31.24] Core values – You are going to enjoy your daily life if the decisions you make are based on your core values.

[36.17] Options and outcomes - A solid action with a predictable outcome in the short run can change the course of how things are going to play out for you.

[45.45] Panic-based decisions - We discuss how people come to regret panic-based decisions years later.

[51.33] Next normal – You can’t undo the decisions you've made in the past. But you can make peace with the things that didn’t work out.

[01.02.32] No-Regret Decisions – Shannon shares the importance of her book for people who are going through transitions in life and for people who like to understand and be ready to go through a transition.

Resources

Connect with Shannon Lee Simmons

Website - shannonleesimmons.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/shanleesimmons

Instagram - instagram.com/shanleesimmons/

Book by Shannon Lee Simmons

No-Regret Decisions: Making Good Choices During Difficult Times

Book by Katherine May

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times