Would you like to escape the rat race and work for yourself? In today's show, Drew Sample tells us about his path to financial freedom; how he went from getting laid off to having a profitable urban farm. Drew used a combination of people skills, networking, and out of the box thinking. This positioned him to be ready to pounce on some unique opportunities that arose, which led directly to the profitable, lifestyle business he has today. Click on the purple play button above to hear this inspira...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Do you want more love in your life? Do you want to improve your relationships? Then The Five Love Languages is the book for you! In today's episode, I give a review of Gary Chapman's best seller The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts . There are four concepts presented in the book that are super important to understand. That there are five languages of love is only one of the concepts. Find out about all four concepts in this podcast! If you want fill your life with love, give this ...
Aug 11, 2017•41 min
Do you worry about politics? Do you spend a lot of time arguing about it? How is that working out for you? In today's episode, you'll find an appearance I made on the Flagship Freedom podcast . Within, I discuss how I use to be very concerned with politics, but was disappointed in what I was getting out it. A lot of time and emotional energy spent, with nothing in return. If anything, it was making my life worse! I had anxiety over things I had no control over, and was getting in arguments with ...
Jul 29, 2017•57 min
Ever wish you could spend less time sleeping but still feel alert, refreshed, and energized? In this episode, I discuss my experiment with polyphasic sleep. What is polyphasic sleep? Can it really deliver on the promise of less sleep, more waking hours, while still being well rested, refreshed, alert, and energized? How do you do it? What are some of the problems? What lessons did I learn from the experiment? I cover all of this and more in this latest episode of the My Life series , the series ...
Jul 07, 2017•55 min
How much happier would you be if you loved your body? Andreea Harimuri joins me for a wonderful discussion about loving your body, growth and healing. She tells us about her journey, from being locked in a toxic relationship to creating her own successful business. In addition, we talk about conquering food addiction, overcoming fears, gaining freedom, and she introduced a concept with intriguing potential: your body loves you unconditionally. You'll find all this and more in this enlightening c...
Jun 23, 2017•54 min
Do you have trouble getting people to see your point of view? Most people lack the ability to persuade others. The vast majority result to manipulation or coercion to get their way. Many others are willing to lay down and take it, living life like a Debby Doormat. This is just as bad. But a few people seem to have that gift of gab. They seem to be able to talk anybody into anything. As a copywriter, this gift is your life blood. Nathan Fraser is a professional copywriter. This means he writes sa...
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Are you in pain? Do you know you have some issues to work through, but can't afford paying for expensive sessions with a therapist? Jay Earley has the solution! Today, I'm replaying an interview I originally recorded back in early 2015 with author and therapist Jay Earley. Jay's book, Self Therapy , details a methodology you can use for healing psychological wounds, and you can do it on your own, without an expensive therapist! I use his method, and it has been hugely effective. I can honestly s...
May 26, 2017•57 min
Have you ever considered switching careers, but then thought "Well it's too late now." ??? Today's guest recently changed careers, and she did it at seventy years of age! It's never too late. In today's conversation, Jeanne Litt shares her touching journey, which led her to becoming a life coach at seventy years old. We talk about the strategies that have helped her to find success in her own life, along with the strategies she uses with her clients. Talking points include the following: growth ...
May 12, 2017•52 min
Are you suffering? Do you ever get the feeling you might be the one getting in the way of your happiness? Guess what? You're right! Gary Van Warmerdam joins me for a book review of the best seller from Don Miguel Ruiz: The Four Agreements, A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom . In this wonderful book, Ruiz provides a code of conduct that will enable you to overcome self-limiting beliefs and take control over your life. Using Native American wisdom, Ruiz shows us the power of choice. You can cho...
Apr 28, 2017•56 min
Are you questing for financial freedom down entrepreneurial paths? If so, a podcast is one of the best tools to help you get there! And Joshua Rivers will help to make sure that your podcast is successful. In today's show, Joshua Rivers, founder of Creative Studios Academy and Podcast Guy Media LLC , tells how to maximize your results from online media. Be it podcasts, blogs, or vlogs, he can help. Online media, and podcasts in particular, are probably the best tools available to any business fo...
Apr 14, 2017•54 min
Would you like to travel, but think you can't afford it? Think again! Philip Frey joins me to discuss how he hitchhiked across Europe on just $6 per day! (We say $7/day during the podcast, but our math was bad. It was actually $6/day.) He shares how he was able to visit 10 countries in 40 days, embracing the philosophies of minimalism, frugality, and stoicism. Learn the ins and outs of hitchhiking and couch surfing. Learn the importance of networking. Learn frugality hacks, like how to get free ...
Apr 07, 2017•52 min
Want to be the best dad you can be? Chris Lewis joins me today to discuss just that! Chris is all about being a dad. He is a blogger and podcaster, with both mediums dedicated to exploring his journey into fatherhood. In today's show, he shares his story as a parent. How has his life changed? What has he learned along the way? How have his blog and podcast impacted his parenting? We cover all of this and more. Even moms will find value. Give it a listen! Find more from Chris here: http://www.dad...
Mar 31, 2017•42 min
Want to be more productive, achieve your long term goals, have work-life balance, and find meaning and purpose in your life? These things can be yours! David Allen's books are the tools you've been waiting for. In today's show, Jake Desyllas joins me as we do a book review of Making It All Work , the best seller from David Allen. Allen is the creator of the time management/productivity system called Getting Things Done (GTD for short). Making It All Work is a companion book to GTD. Where GTD goe...
Mar 24, 2017•54 min
Would you like to retire early? How about traveling? Do you want to travel more? Then you won't want to miss today's show! Mike and Lauren Moyer join me to discuss their perpetual traveler life style. Here are some of the topics discussed: perpetual travel obtaining dual citazenship financial freedom early retirement extreme savings frugality minimalism entrepreneurship having a "lifestyle" business the impact of children on a minimalist budget raising children while traveling We discuss all of ...
Mar 17, 2017•48 min
Are you searching for natural solutions to what ails you? Or maybe you are passionate about longevity and want to make sure you don't have any deficiencies in your diet? Dr. Phil Carson is your man! In today's show, Dr. Phil and I have a great discussion about supplements. Why might you need supplements? What are some tests you can run to determine what supplements would be helpful? What are the best companies who provide supplements? What supplements are in Chris's medicine cabinet? :) All of t...
Mar 10, 2017•39 min
Steve Crandall joins me to discuss Leader Effectiveness Training, as developed by Thomas Gordon. LET is a method of communication and conflict resolution that enables anyone who has been placed in a leadership position to get better results and to do it in a manner that is pleasant for both the leader and their followers. It is based on the same principals as Gordon’s Parent Effectiveness Training, which of course has been mentioned numerous times on the show. To find out more from Steve go to h...
Mar 03, 2017•37 min
Do you feel trapped in your current job? Do you feel that there is more to life than this? That you're not fulfilling your purpose? Stephanie O'Brien can help! Stephanie is an entrepreneur, an author, speaker, coach, and podcaster. In today's conversation, she shares her story. She graduated from college and became a social worker, doing what society told her she should be doing. But she was miserable. Something was clearly wrong. Stephanie tells us how she turned her life around, found her purp...
Feb 17, 2017•34 min
Have you hit rock bottom? Do you need to relaunch your life? Joel Boggess is your man! Joes is a speaker and author, and he hosts the award winning podcast ReLaunch . In today's show, he tells us about his miraculous tale of survival and recovery after falling off a bridge and awaking from a coma. Joel talks about how he was able to relaunch his life, and provides some tips you can use to turn your own life around. Give it a listen! Check out Joel's podcast here: http://relaunchshow.com/subscrib...
Feb 10, 2017•30 min
Starting your own business is hard. Many try it, find they are miserable, and their business comes crashing down. Today's guest has cracked the code for making entrepreneurial ventures not only successful, but fun! Mark Asquith has successfully founded multiple profitable businesses. He is a speaker, an author, and a podcaster. In our discussion, Mark details his secrets for keeping work fun and joyful, while simultaneously bringing in cash. Our talk includes the following: being an entrepreneur...
Feb 03, 2017•36 min
We live in a world full of people who were traumatized as children. Daniel Mackler wants to heal that world. Today's show is a replay of a discussion I had with Daniel Mackler a couple years ago about the healing of psychological wounds. I got so much great feedback about this episode that I decided to release it again! Now new listeners get a chance to hear it. And even if you heard this one already, it's worth another listen. It's that good. :) We cover the 4 stages of enlightenment (dissociat...
Jan 27, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Are you passionate about a sport, but are getting burned out training? Are you wanting to bring the fun back? Anja Smith can help! Anja is an endurance athlete and entrepreneur. Her innovative product, Drill Deck , helps triathletes to train hard and improve performance, while keeping things fresh and fun. In today's show, we discuss the following: making training fun again how passion can sometimes lead you off track overcoming negative self talk the importance of being kind to yourself when yo...
Jan 20, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Are you not happy with your body? Have you tried losing weight, but diets don't seem to work for you? Kevin Geary is your man! In today's episode, Kevin and I discuss the myriad of factors that get in the way making lasting changes so that you can have the body and life you love. Topics covered include: why people fail even when they have the right information why willpower isn't enough how many people have a dysfunctional relationship with food, body and self what's wrong with the fitness and d...
Jan 13, 2017•48 min
Don't have enough money to travel? Or when you do travel, is it sometimes not as great as you'd hoped it would be? Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Check out this interview with perpetual traveler Kevin Koskella, as we discuss how to take your vacationing to the next level! Topics covered include: how to save money while traveling how to travel more often perpetual travel mini-retirement vs binge vacationing location independence use of Airbnb, both as a renter and a...
Jan 06, 2017•59 min
Want to eat healthy but also want your food to be delicious? Good news! The perfect diet for health is also the most delicious diet! Paul Jaminet joins me as we discuss how to lengthen your lifespan while pleasing your palate. No compromises here! We cover a great deal of ground, going beyond just diet. What are the benefits of intermittent fasting and how best to do it? Likewise, what are the benefits of improving your circadian rhythms and how best to do it? What are the best supplemental food...
Dec 30, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Would you like more freedom in your life? How about better critical thinking skills? Richard Grove is your man! Richard is an author, film maker, podcaster, and entrepreneur. In today's episode, we discuss ways to free yourself from mainstream propaganda, see the world clearly, and improve your life. Some of the topics covered include: how sales can be manipulative mainstream media propoganda and fake news the nature of self esteem the failings of public school David Allen's productivity system ...
Dec 23, 2016•1 hr 15 min
Could coaching help you be more successful in life? Or perhaps you've thought about becoming a coach yourself? Either way, this podcast is for you! Hannah Braime joins me to discuss her journey as a life coach, author, and blogger. Some of the topics we cover include: the differences between coaching, counseling and consulting how asking questions is better than providing answers What is one of Hannah's favorite exercises she gives her clients? how journaling plays a role how to find the right c...
Dec 16, 2016•49 min
Looking to improve your leadership skills? Are you a manager who wants to get results, while at the same time building strong relationships with your subordinates? In this book review of The One Minute Manager from Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard, I will show you how! In this episode I cover the following: ensuring your employees know what is expected of them effective use of praise how to take the sting out of reprimands, while still correcting the undesired behavior running effective meeting...
Dec 09, 2016•35 min
Would you like to be more relaxed and live life more fully, while at the same time increasing your productivity level? If so, then David Allen is your man! In this episode, I talk with productivity consultant David Allen about his wonderful book Getting Things Done , and the time-management system that goes under the same name. Getting Things Done , called GTD for short, of course can help you to be more productive, but that is just one of many benefits it provides. Having a tool to manage all o...
Dec 02, 2016•57 min
Want to reduce your chance for cancer, heart disease and poor health? Want to age gracefully, not losing mobility, not needing a walker or wheelchair? The Sitting Solution is just the thing! In this replay of the conversation I had with Chad Walding last year, we talk about how sitting is the new smoking, linked with all sorts of bad health outcomes. Chad explains how through the restorative exercises found in the Sitting Solution, you can regain lost mobility and poor posture, righting the ship...
Nov 25, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Ever wanted to start your own online business? Or maybe you have an internet business, but it's not as successful as you'd like? Nathan Fraser can help! This episode is part 2 of a 2 part conversation I had with Nathan about how to build a successful online business. In this episode, we do a deep dive into marketing and copywriting. I truly believe this is the difference between success and failure. Give it a listen! Listen to part 1 here: http://choiceconversations.com/build-a-successful-online...
Nov 18, 2016•44 min
