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    487: Balancing Your Business, Finances, and Life

    Are you constantly striving for more in your business and never feeling like you’ll reach your goals? Wondering what the secret to a happy and successful life is? When is enough, enough in life and business? To truly be fulfilled and successful, it’s important to prioritize family, friends, health, hobbies, and charity. We’re not saying you should neglect your business, we just know you need to be honest with yourself about where you’re investing your time and energy. Once you’ve fulfilled all the most important areas of your life, then you can go all in on business. We’ll share the steps we took together to make a new financial blueprint…

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    486: When is Enough, Enough? Does Money Buy Happiness?

    We have discussed previously on the podcast the concept of the 3x rule when it comes to money. Essentially, no matter where you are on the money spectrum, on average, we think we would ultimately be happy if we made 3x our current income. Turns out, this is not the case as each time you get closer to that number, your 3x increases as well. Studies taking place in the “blue zones” of the world, and interviews with centenarians, also show that money does not correlate with the longevity of life or happiness. Rob and Kim share their perspectives on this topic as they are work their way through reading…

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    485: Leave That Story Behind

    Do you frequently tell a story that begets pity upon yourself or your situation? We all have one. If you’re unsure what it is, ask a close friend or spouse for insight. This story may be holding you back from achieving more in your life. While the feelings it evokes may be understandable, it’s important to recognize that it may be serving as a crutch that prevents you from moving forward. Elevate your success and happiness by adopting a tradition of leaving behind these specific stories and reframing your perspective. This simple action can make a drastic impact on your ability to achieve your goals. Get Additional Private Podcast Content…

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    484: Navigating Creative Differences in Relationships – Both Life and Business

    Every relationship has creative differences and we all have to learn how to handle them. When in a relationship with someone, it is not always possible to be in 100% agreement. To minimize conflicts, it is important to communicate in advance if the project is a collaboration or if one partner will take the creative lead. Additionally, it is important to recognize each other’s strengths and weaknesses to understand where the other is coming from. Rob and Kim use a few comical examples from their own life, including Rob’s “parachute pants”, to discuss how they are working to overcome this challenge in their own relationship. Gallups Strength Finder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx Get…

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    483: 3 Ways We Have Changed

    Moving to Italy has been a life-changing experience for both of us. Italian culture has inspired us to live our lives to the fullest, with its focus on community, a “domani” attitude, and a deep appreciation for local history. These seemingly small cultural practices have made a big impact on our outlook, decision-making, and overall well-being. Join us on our journey of transformation, where we’ll show you how embracing Italian culture has changed our lives for the better. Get inspired, learn new perspectives, and discover how embracing certain values can bring new meaning and happiness to your life. Get Additional Private Podcast Content Here: www.patreon.com/fridate Get the Vision Board Course…

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    482: Parenting Strategies That Will Improve Your Child’s Life

    Being a parent can be daunting, but understanding how to best support your child’s growth is key to their success. We feel it is important to instill these principles at a young age to allow them to become deeply rooted in your child’s mentality. However, these strategies are not only beneficial in childhood, they stay with you throughout your life!  Let us share our top strategies that will ensure your children gain the resilience and strength necessary to conquer any challenge life may throw at them. Day One App: https://dayoneapp.com/ Purchase a Gratitude Journal: https://www.amazon.com/stores/S.-K.-Murgatroyd/author/B0BH8RQXGP?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Get Additional Private Podcast Content Here: www.patreon.com/fridate Get the Vision Board Course for Couples Here:…

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    481: Take the Role of the Backup Dancer Occasionally

    Competing with your spouse to be the alpha all the time can be extremely challenging and detrimental to your relationship. After all, you and your spouse can’t possibly compete for alpha status in everything–it just doesn’t work that way.  To maintain happiness in our relationship, we have found that it is essential to respect each other and understand our different roles in different situations. It is important to have a balance between taking the lead and taking a more supportive role. We’ll share some of the hurdles we’ve overcome and seen amongst our friend group to help you balance this dynamic in your relationship so that both parties feel confident…

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    480: Real Friends vs Deal Friends

    As an entrepreneur, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that business is only one aspect of life. Your career and friend group can transition into one, which is exceptionally different than if you were working in a standard nine-to-five job.  Connecting with folks you want to be around – people that fill you with energy, provide lighthearted talk, and won’t judge you amid any downturns in your business – will give you the proper balance of enthusiasm in your life that no career can bring.  Being around, or being, a “leg humper” can help you succeed in business, but this does not constitute a true friendship.…

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    479. Top 5 Mistakes When Creating A Vision Board

    Vision boards are a great way to focus on your goals and manifest the life you want for yourself. However, there are some common pitfalls that we have seen repeatedly when helping others create a vision board.  Most of these pitfalls revolve around the mindset that you take when you approach the process. A few changes to your approach can make your vision board much more likely to come to fruition. Vision boards can be incredibly powerful tools if used correctly so tune in to learn what to avoid while crafting yours! Affiliate Link for the Push Journal: https://www.pushjournal.com/?rfsn=5177935.54132f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5177935.54132f Discount code for the Vision Board Course: fridate25 Get Additional Private…

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    478. Avoid These 4 Behaviors for a Thriving Relationship

    It is easy to get bogged down in your own unhappiness and try to direct it onto someone else in your life, particularly a partner. Rob and Kim discuss John Gottman’s research on marriage, regarding this behavior and how it tends to create tension and ultimately can take the form of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. We need to be aware of these pitfalls and work on overcoming them within ourselves. After all, we cannot change anybody else but all of us have control over ourselves. Instead of expending energy on tinkering with fixing our spouse, think about developing self-awareness and making improvements…