In today's episode, Rob talks about blockchain - and the potential it has to encourage further growth and development in your own lives and homesteads. Rob reads from a twitter thread that begins as follows: Blockchain: Explain like I am 5. I'll share what I've learned about blockchain in this thread. #web3 Today's show is a great introduction to better understanding blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and some easy ways to obtain Bitcoin (BTC). ~ Links: Twitter thread: Blockchain: Explain lik...
Jan 20, 2022•28 min•Ep. 267
Today's show begins with a reading from 365 Tao. This treasury of life-enhancing daily readings turns a wise Taoist light on every facet of life. Each daily entry begins with a one-word title and it's Chinese character in elegant calligraphy. A brief, poetic aphorism provides the theme, followed by a clear, insightful meditation on the day's Taoist principle. Join Rob as he begins speaking about getting "swept into the vortex" of confusion that stems from words, language, and how that often time...
Jan 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 266
Join Rob as he reads from Strength for Today - and learn why this particular reading stood out to him. For example, we gain a better understanding of words when we read "...we get our English word economy from the Greek word oikonomia ." Rob examines the economy and the "administration of man vs the administration of God" and discusses how we, as a society, are becoming detached from God. He talks about the separation of the spiritual and how problematic it has become. Delving into the separatio...
Jan 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 265
Today's show is a little different. The truck is still in the shop and we got 8" of snow overnight! Instead, we are recording from the office here at York Meadow Farm. The topic of today's show provides neither insight nor tools into building the life and homestead of our dreams...rather instead we take a look at what's trending on Twitter. Rob touches on trending topics such as the recent open letter submitted to Spotify regarding Joe Rogan, a Tulsa pastor who rubbed the spit in the face of a p...
Jan 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 264
Join Rob as he reads from Strength for Today - and learn why he *didn't* want to utilize this as fodder for today's discussion, and also why this particular situation is analogous to the comfortable familiarity in life where we often find ourselves in for various reasons. The root of the discussion today is forgiveness. Rob talks about how forgiveness often times is at odds with his ego and how uncomfortable being mindful of all of this is. Learn how Rob is putting himself in uncomfortable posit...
Jan 13, 2022•21 min•Ep. 263
Today, Rob encourages us to be mindful of "The Golden Hour" and how we begin our day. The dialogue includes discussion of goals, especially when we read: "Now is a great time to be setting your goals for the rest of this year. No matter when you are reading this, now is a great time. There is something magical that happens when you clearly 'decide' and begin to 'do.' Just clarifying where you want to be 5 years from now will start the process toward the fulfillment of that as reality. What an ex...
Jan 12, 2022•18 min•Ep. 262
Rob shares his experiences in over two decades of working and playing outdoors, often times in harsh and extreme conditions...in the search for the perfect sock. He talks about the past six years of field testing the Darn Tough Vermont sock and the results from doing so. ~ Disclaimer : There are affiliate links in this article, where you also have the opportunity to support the podcast and the community by utilizing products or services actively being put to use by the community. Links: Darn Tou...
Jan 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 261
In this episode, Rob discusses being busy, the challenges some drivers present, and how some mysterious burritos threw him into a spiral of unproductivity on his Sunday afternoon. The past few days has led him to realize that he needs to focus on what it is that he has determined is important for this year and specifically this quarter: Health via Functional Medicine Largely involving Functional Nutrition Family Goal: Work 15 hours / week with York Meadow Farm business He talks about the busy li...
Jan 10, 2022•15 min•Ep. 260
Today, Rob reflects back on how the writings of Henry David Thoreau has impacted him throughout the course of his adult life. He reflects on a life that is busy vs a life that is full, and how that impacts a balanced and simple life. Rob also shares how he was able to gain clarity on how to achieve a simple life through taking steps to achieve financial peace. What would your life look like if you really had a simple life? Perhaps we, like Thoreau, could take time to savor the beauty of nature a...
Jan 07, 2022•20 min•Ep. 259
Today, Rob shares 5 tips for moving forward after job loss or significant life change. These tips include: Release Your Anger, Evaluate Your Life, Network Constantly, Don't Make Excuses, Stay Balanced. These tips come from the work of Dan Miller and are followed up by Rob's personal experiences, along with tools and resources that YOU can use to effectively handle change in YOUR life. What is one thing you can do in each of these 5 areas today? Disclaimer : There are affiliate links in this arti...
Jan 06, 2022•21 min•Ep. 258
Today, Rob talks about dreams that have spanned well over a decade, how they are beginning to materialize in life and how his current situation in life may factor right into that dream. What is a recurring dream that you have had? Could it be the seed for a direction God wants you to move into? DEVELOP A CLEAR PLAN OF ACTION TODAY! "There are dreamers, but not all human beings dream equally. Some are dreamers of the night, who in the dusty recesses of their mind dream and wake in the morning to ...
Jan 05, 2022•18 min•Ep. 257
Moon above water. Sit in solitude. ~ Deng Ming-Dao Today's show begins with Rob reading from a devotional titled 365 Tao. This treasury of life-enhancing daily readings turns a wise Taoist light on every facet of life. Each daily entry begins with a one-word title and it's Chinese character in elegant calligraphy. A brief, poetic aphorism provides the theme, followed by a clear, insightful meditation on the day's Taoist principle. Join Rob as he makes a trip into the BIG CITY today, for another ...
Jan 04, 2022•17 min•Ep. 256
Have you ever experienced bloating or fatigue? Perhaps you've had some issues with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...or you've wondered if you have a nutritional deficiency - but don't really know how to deal with it. If you can relate to any of this, Functional Medicine may be of interest to you. Join Rob as he reflects on his recent journey with Functional Medicine. He reviews the symptoms that led him there in the first place back in September 2021 - and discusses some new issues and challenge...
Jan 03, 2022•17 min•Ep. 255
Umbrella, light, landscape, sky - There is no language of the holy. The sacred lies in the ordinary. ~ Deng Ming-Dao Today's show begins with Rob reading from a devotional titled 365 Tao. This treasury of life-enhancing daily readings turns a wise Taoist light on every facet of life. Each daily entry begins with a one-word title and it's Chinese character in elegant calligraphy. A brief, poetic aphorism provides the theme, followed by a clear, insightful meditation on the day's Taoist principle....
Dec 29, 2021•20 min•Ep. 254
Join Rob as he opens up and talks about "divine discontent" in his own life - what contributes to it...and ultimately decisions that can be made and actions that can be taken in order to achieve "authentic vocational success" as Dan Miller writes in The Rudder of the Day. " Believe you can structure your work around your goals, meaningful relationships, and your dreams and passions. " - Dan Miller Can you identify an area of "divine discontent" that is prompting you to make some changes? What ca...
Dec 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 253
Today, Rob returns to the morning commute - instead of taking the week off between the Christmas and New Year holiday. This is a fitting read, as many of us are on the cusp of BIG change for the upcoming year 2022...which begins this week, on Saturday. Question: Are you not making progress in your life because you're making excuses? Or...have you modified your current path to make room for new circumstances in your life for growth? Rob talks about how the show is not what it used to be and the c...
Dec 27, 2021•21 min•Ep. 252
In today's episode, Rob shares his thoughts on an extended fast leading into the winter solstice, and his follow up in the journey of Functional Medicine up in the big city! ~ Links: The Side Hustle Snowball: How to “Erase” Your Expenses with Extra Income Streams Hat tip to Andrew Hughes for the suggestion! FREE DOWNLOAD - 2022 Goal Setting Workbook 48 Days Eagles Community Living the life of your dreams starts with a solid financial plan. Join my virtual Financial Peace University class and lea...
Dec 23, 2021•40 min•Ep. 251
Today, Rob struggles in the beginning of episode...realizing his own conflicting thought patterns about the comfort of familiarity and how it may be keeping him from new and brighter opportunities. Do you have a secure prison that is protecting you, but perhaps keeping you from a new freedom? DEVELOP A CLEAR PLAN OF ACTION TODAY If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a similar path, you can join the community on our Telegram chat group: t.me/allaroundgrowth ~ ...
Dec 20, 2021•27 min•Ep. 250
It's often times challenging for me to read this book...but it forces me to think about my own life and what it is that I'm doing - or more specifically, NOT doing. Join me as I share a story about an old dog lying on a nail - and how this story is often times a great analogy for us in our own lives. " If you are in a negative environment, one that causes you pain and anguish, maybe it's time to take a fresh look at yourself, define where you want to be, and develop a clear plan of action for ge...
Dec 17, 2021•21 min•Ep. 249
Today, we discuss the feelings of discombobulation from yesterday's show - and how sometimes this is exactly what we need to experience in the midst of life transitions. We also dive into come methodologies to discover the root cause of the issues we experience and how to address them and set goals to move beyond that which holds us back in life. Simplification is also key to finding peace in life. Part of the simplification is embracing Christ. We need nothing to do so, and if we think about th...
Dec 16, 2021•20 min•Ep. 248
With the hustle and bustle of life, especially during the holidays...it's easy to feel discombobulated. In today's episode, Rob shares some resources on how to quickly regroup after feeling discombobulated and reads from 365 Tao to do exactly that. ~ Links: 365 Tao , by Deng Ming-Dao What is Tapping? And How To Do EFT with Dawson Church Yvette Davis - Health Coach - https://msquill.com/ FREE DOWNLOAD - 2022 Goal Setting Workbook ~ If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience m...
Dec 15, 2021•22 min•Ep. 247
Join Rob as he dives into the second part of a solutions-oriented approach towards working through problems, as presented by Wayne Bruley, owner and operator of Percheron Coffee . ~ Links: Ep. 228 - What Pisses You Off? (Audience Feedback) Today's show is a response to a question that was asked within the community Telegram chat group. In a response to a video shared with everyone about the podcast - our friend Wayne, from Percheron Coffee shared his insight on the problem, and a solutions orien...
Dec 14, 2021•20 min•Ep. 246
Join Rob as he discusses tools and resources to build the life of your dreams. All Beginnings are Hopeful... "Creating a new beginning can spark hope, enthusiasm, and confidence." Question to provide direction for today: "In what area of your life can you have a new beginning today?" ~ Links: The Rudder of the Day - Dan Miller FREE DOWNLOAD - 2022 Goal Setting Workbook 48 Days Eagles Community Financial Peace University The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale (Daily Listening) Epictetus - LIFE ...
Dec 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 245
Join Rob as he dives into the definition and meaning of Analysis Paralysis, how terrifying it can be - and how emotional it is when you truly discover how to release the burden of it. ~ Links: Strength for Today - David Jeremiah ~ If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a similar path, you can join the community on our Telegram chat group: t.me/allaroundgrowth ~ Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast channel for show updates ONLY: https://t.me/allaroundgrow...
Dec 10, 2021•24 min•Ep. 244
Join Rob as he discusses The Custodian of Your Life - digging into the definition and meaning of the word, and gaining understanding who the custodian of our life truly is. ~ Links: Strength for Today - David Jeremiah ~ If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a similar path, you can join the community on our Telegram chat group: t.me/allaroundgrowth ~ Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast channel for show updates ONLY: https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcast ~...
Dec 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 243
Join Rob as he discusses tools and resources to build the life of your dreams. Every day is a new day - how do you begin your day? How do you represent yourself in this life? Begin making change TODAY. ~ Links: The Rudder of the Day - Dan Miller FREE DOWNLOAD - 2022 Goal Setting Workbook 48 Days Eagles Community Self Journal - use code "YMF" to save 15% on your first purchase ~ If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a similar path, you can join the community o...
Dec 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 242
"Be aware of Tao. Isn't that simple? No - let's reduce it more: Be Tao." ~ Links: 365 Tao , by Deng Ming-Dao FREE DOWNLOAD - 2022 Goal Setting Workbook ~ If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a similar path, you can join the community on our Telegram chat group: t.me/allaroundgrowth ~ Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast channel for show updates ONLY: https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcast ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast App This real...
Dec 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 241
Join Rob as he reflects on some writing goals that he set for Q4 of 2021, the program that he is using to accomplish these writing goals, how and why he became stagnant with these goals - and how YOU, the audience, continues to inspire him the the work that YOU are doing! ~ Links: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) - https://nanowrimo.org/ Liberty All Day Blog libertyallday.home.blog Past Episodes with dialogue on Self-Authoring: Ep. 44 - Writing Your Autobiography - 11/18/2020 Ep. 126 - 2...
Dec 06, 2021•20 min•Ep. 240
"Every one of us is the sum total of his own thoughts. He is where he is because that is exactly where he really wants to be, whether he will admit that or not." ~ Earl Nightingale Join Rob as he reflects on The Strangest Secret in the World. ~ Links: The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale (Daily Listening) - YouTube The Strangest Secret in the World (Full Transcript) Ep. 49 - The Strangest Secret in the World ~ If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a simil...
Dec 03, 2021•20 min•Ep. 239
Join Rob as he talks about what is knows as The Four Pillars of Health: Nutrition, Movement, Stress, Sleep The focus of today's show will be nutrition, specifically Functional Nutrition. ~ Links: © 2018 The Institute for Functional Medicine Introduction to Functional Nutrition If you want to participate in a group chat with fellow audience members on a similar path, you can join the community on our Telegram chat group: t.me/allaroundgrowth Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast channel for ...
Dec 02, 2021•22 min•Ep. 238
