The Simple Life with Gary Collins

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E53: HBO The Swamp Documentary’s Dan DiMauro and Morgan Pehme Aug 25, 2020

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Gary sits down with documentary makers Dan DiMauro and Morgan Pehme to discuss their newly released piece on HBO titled The SWAMP. Coming from government, Gary thought he knew how bad it really is. That was nothing compared to what the documentary uncovers.

E52: Damien Echols of West Memphis 3 on Surviving Your Catastrophe and Growth Aug 18, 2020

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What would you do if you were wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime you didn’t commit? Today, I sit down Damien Echols who spent 18 years on death row for a murder he didn’t commit. There is a metric tone of useful takeaways.

E51: How to Go From Garage Struggle to Successful Business Aug 11, 2020

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Are you looking to take that next step toward ultimate freedom by running your own successful company? Today, Gary sits down with a fellow Veteran who did just that.

E50: Rethinking Justice and the Old Death Penalty Aug 04, 2020

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Would it surprise you that the freest country, the United States, in the world, incarcerates more of its people by percentage than any developed nation in the world? Hannah Cox and Gary discuss criminal justice reform and the death penalty.

E49: Truth and Consequences of the Crazy RV Life Jul 28, 2020

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Are you yearning for a life of freedom, running your own business, and traveling the country in an RV? As most of you know, I have, and still live the RV life. But today is not about me. Today, I bring on Reagan Snow, who has a fantastic story from a failed marriage, having his soul slowly drained away working in a cubical, doing the daily grind--to rebirth and total freedom! Topics RV Life Tops Discussed: Why being stabbed in the back “literally” changed his lifeHow his RV adventure startedDealing with the Pandemic while living a life on the roadHow his wife found his life purpose for him by accidentHow much they spent to get started in their RV adventure (it may surprise you)Why multiple streams of income are so important as an entrepreneurHow the RV life has taught them and me that the American Dream is actually the American TrapWhy simple doesn’t mean easy and this life isn’t free you need a plan and money to get startedThe fact that anyone can live this lifestyle if they want to Born and raised in a small Southeastern Idaho town Reagan Snow is the child of an upholster, road grater operator, pilot, and an English teacher (divorce does have some benefits). Due to an unfortunate knee injury during his freshman year of high school, Reagan was forced to abandon what would have surely been a mediocre career in high school athletics to pursue theatre. He went on to study theatre at Idaho State University and Boise State University. At the same time Reagan spent time touring the Western United States as a stand-up/improv comedian. After college he spent time traveling The Northwest with the Idaho-Eugene Ballet company and Idaho Opera Company as a stage manager. Reagan then embarked on a career in radio journalism working for National Public Radio (NPR) in Boise, Id, Clear Channel Broadcasting in Tucson, Az, and Broken Chains Media in Fargo, ND. Journalism then took Reagan back home to work for the newspaper that printed his birth announcement. Returning home also allowed Reagan to serve as a city council member, chamber of commerce president, high school athletics stadium announcer, an Sons of the American Legion Commander, along with many other volunteer opportunities In 2017, while his wife, Erin Wright, was beginning her career as a romance novelist they acquired the advertising newsletter Full Hearts Romance. Erin is from another small town in Southern Idaho. She is the USA Today bestselling author of The Long Valley series of novels. She is also the creator of the Facebook group Wide For the Win. She is currently working on her 14th title in The Long Valley series which are based in the fictional Idaho town of Sawyer. By their powers combined they formed Snowflake Press LLC in 2018. The small online business, along with Erin’s writing income allowed the couple the opportunity to work from home. In 2018 they decided that “the office” could be anywhere there was internet service. With their cat, Jasmine, an internet hotspot, and a 25-foot travel trailer they began traveling the western United States. They covered over 12,000 miles and visited 9 states in just nine months before family needs brought them back to Idaho. While the current health climate has stalled their mobile lifestyle for longer than they anticipated Reagan and Erin plan to continue exploring as soon as possible During this pause in their travels, Reagan has access to a large supply of reclaimed lumber that he uses to create American flags. He has also taken the chance to rebuild his forge, a hobby that he has pursued for more than a decade. This led Reagan to create a visual arts offshoot of their company called Snowflake Creations. Resources and links: Reagan’s website: https://www.fullheartsromance.comBelong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: https://thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeCREDIT: Episode art background image photo by Lucas Miguel

E48: Escaping the Madness and How to Make Working Remotely Work Jul 21, 2020

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Are you one of the many people now working from home, and trying to get your new routine figured out? Gary shares lessons from over a decade of working and running a business remote.

E47: What Happens When You Live by Principle With Keith Norris Jul 14, 2020

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Are you thinking about changing your health, starting a business, just trying to figure out your place in today’s quickly changing world? Yes, we are in a crazy world, but those who adapt survive!

E46: How to Hack Motivation with Former Navy SEAL Mark Divine Jul 07, 2020

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Are you struggling to get, or stay motivated? Gary Collins and Former Navy SEAL Mark Devine have the answer.

E45: How to Reclaim Your Freedom with Matt Kibbe Jun 30, 2020

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Are you looking for a life of freedom? Freedom is not free, and I’m glad to have one of the most outspoken freedom fighters: Matt Kibbe. With everything going on in the world today and our personal freedoms under attack, this is an incredibly important episode.

E44: Bonus – EXPLICIT – The Hard Truth About Use-of-Force Jun 25, 2020

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Do you feel that the world is burning around you! If you watch the news and/or follow the media you may believe law enforcement officers are slaughtering innocent citizens on a daily basis. The fact is this: it just isn’t true. Most people, including our glorious media and politicians, have no clue what are the critical elements of use-of-force policies our law enforcement follows. They also have no clue how these are applied on a daily basis. I guarantee you will have a very different view after listening to Patrick and me. We're both former law enforcement officers, and will share the hard facts. Warning: This episode contains explicit language. Patrick is a retired law enforcement officer with approximately 23 years of experience. He holds an MBA in business and an MA in organizational leadership. Patrick is a part-time professor in higher education and is dedicated to coaching and mentoring the next generation of law enforcement professionals. Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and their children, outdoor activities and of course, being the host of CJEvolution. Topics Discussed: Make sure to check out episode 44 to learn more about PatrickWhat are the actual policies used by law enforcement, when we are talking about “use of force”Even though what you’ve been told by the media and politicians--the death of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks are very, very different from each otherUnderstanding the stress law enforcement officers are under on a daily basisWhat is the “asshole” testHow you should interact with a law enforcement officer during all and any contact with them… it could just save your lifeWhy protesting sounds great, but in the big picture it actually does nothingHow we take our freedom and our country backWhy you need to get your own life squared away first, before you start complaining about other things going onHow going back to community policing, and police interacting with citizens on a daily basis is the answerDefunding the police sounds great, but the consequences will be dire for people who have no ability to protect themselvesThe glorious new city of SHIT…. I mean CHOP, and how it is the road to disasterWhy action is the key to change, and why we need to elect the right people to positions of power Show Links: Patrick’s website: https://www.cjevolution.com/ Be a member of The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: https://thesimplelifenow.com/betterlifeThe Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

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