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At age 60, Tom got a job at a shipyard in Panama City, Florida after completing a 5000 mile sailing journey that started in California. He quickly acclimated to the business and got promoted.  The company culture was not team based, it was as if the different departments were competing with each other and didn't know they all had the same goal.  Using his recently acquired personal development skills he was able to get the teams to work together and build a culture of cooperation in the company.  Listen and learn how he was able to accomplish it.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Learning to LeadTaking Command with Captain Tom: How Saying "Not This!" Led to Work I LovedConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this episode Dawn dives into how our relationships with ourself and others develops. In the home environment for sure, but also when we enter and go through the educational system.  In Claim Your Dream Life,  Dawn explains how we have BIG DREAMS when we are children, believing we can be and do anything we want.  Then we become conditioned over time to temper our dreams and be "realistic".  By they time we reach adulthood, sadly just earning a steady paycheck is often our new “Dream”.  What can we do?  Dawn believes the answer lies in revamping the current system as our Industrial Era educational system's one-size-fits-all approach often leaves students disconnected with each other, bored and disinterested in learning. There is good news.A non-profit called Transcend is partnering with communities to LISTEN to young people and learn how we can reinvent learning and the educational system.Read the results of the 8 month listening study, Conversations with Kids: Insights From a Year of Listening. Use Transcend's Free Guide to start your own conversation with a young person.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:How Radical Forgiveness Improves All of Your Relationships with Marina Valentina GeorgeTeaching and Coaching: I Love My Work That Makes a Difference with John FlemingConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this episode Dawn's guest is Marina Valentina George, an Emotional Release Facilitator and Coach who helps her clients find power in their pain and heal the heart.  As we delve into our quarterly topic of relationships and building community, the best place to start is the relationship we have with ourselves. If you don't have a good one, it's very difficult to develop good relationships with others.  Listen and discover:1. How and why childhood trauma can be a block to relationships.2. What happens  to us and our relationships if we do not clear the trauma.3.  How the healing process works and the different ways to approach the healing.4. Strategies, tips and techniques to build healthy relationships with others.To connect with Marina you can go here.  To access Marina's Free Gift/Mediation go here.Other episodes you'll enjoy:The Science of Happiness Part 7: How to Nurture Good RelationshipsIssues in the Tissues: Forgiveness is a Gift to YourselfConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

Although reluctant  to go to Las Vegas with her friend for a network marketing convention, Dawn got out of her comfort zone and went anyway.  Apparently, it was her date with destiny as the keynote speaker was Robert Kiyosaki.  Dawn had heard about his books, but never read any of them.The information she heard was truly life changing. In fact, Rich Dad Poor Dad is The #1 Best-Selling Personal Finance Book - Ever.  The Cash Flow Quadrant, is actually Kiyosaki's second book.  It goes further in depth about the framework he introduces in the first book. They both books are both worth a read, in Dawn's opinion.  How much did you learn about money, finances and how to build wealth at home, or in school? These books really shaped Dawn's financial literacy and empowered her to live the life of her dreams instead of dying at her desk as a lawyer!  Listen and learn:1. The four different ways to make money.2. Why the "E" quadrant is the least favorable method.3. How leverage is better than trading time for money.4. Why getting out of your comfort zone can have miraculous results! Order you copy of  The Cashflow Quadrant.Captain Tom's Bonus Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleDid you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Learning to LeadChange, Work, Money or Your Life: August Book Review EpisodeConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

When she was in her mid-fifties, Diana Devi started feeling like she was fading, almost like she was becoming invisible. She wasn't sleeping well, didn't have any energy,  was gaining weight and didn't have the spring in her step OR a desire to do much of anything!  She felt she looked older than she should and was worried that the rest of her life was going to be like that. Old, fat and wrinkled, no longer valued at work and stuck with unsatisfying personal relationships. She went to her doctor, thinking there had to be something physically wrong with her. After a thorough exam she was told there was nothing wrong with her, she was just getting older!  Shortly after, she encountered  an 80 year old woman celebrating her birthday at a local restaurant.  She was vibrant - laughing and having fun with her group  so engaged and fully enjoying herself.  Diana wanted to be that woman. Diana wanted to live her own story on her own terms. She admired Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren, women who've aged in their industry – one that relies on looks and they have kept working on their terms … They have aged beautifully and not gotten old.So with her 30+ years of medical experience as a pharmacist she read up on all the new  and exciting innovations in the medical field. She studied holistic methods and believes in treating the body as naturally as possible . She applied what she learned and Got Her Sexy BACK. So many people noticed the changes they started asking her for help.So she launched An Ageless Life to share her lessons and knowledge with women like her who  are feeling old, have  lost confidence and/or feel invisible.  So they can get their Sexy Back!Other episodes you'll enjoy:What is Work? The Highest and Best Use of Your Life EnergyEmbracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestyleConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

Few of us ever learn leadership and interpersonal development skills in school. While Tom learned many things on his journey to a remarkable career as an electrical engineer - how to work together and help others get along was not one of them. At age 50, while he was an avid fiction reader, he'd never read any personal development books.  What he learned was astounding. Listen and learn:1. Why many highly talented professionals struggle with leadership and management.2. What a difference taking a new and different approach can mean in your career.3. How developing interpersonal and leadership skills can open doors that otherwise might be closed.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: How Saying "Not This!" Led to Work I LovedConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.com Support the show

In celebration of Labor Day, in the USA this episode is devoted to the workers of the world. Dawn shares information and data from the US, but the trend she discusses isn't limited to that country.  There's a good reason we see so much labor unrest, with union workers striking, non-union workers organizing and pretty much all workers falling behind economically.Dawn examines the growth of CEO pay where compensation of the top CEOs has increased 1,322.2% from 1978 to 2020. Top CEO compensation grew roughly 60% faster than stock market growth during the same period and far exceeded the 18.0% growth in a typical worker's pay.  During the pandemic the dramatic increase in CEO compensation was obscene. While millions were out of work, CEOs' pay shot up 18.9% in 1 year. The CEO-to-worker compensation ratio was 21-to-1 in 1965. It peaked at 366-to-1 in 2000. In 2020 the ratio was 351-to-1. The makeup of CEO compensation is shifting away from stock options, to stock awards. Vested stock awards and exercised stock options totaled $20.1 million in 2020 and accounted for 83.1% of CEO pay.Corporate boards running America's largest public firms are giving top executives outsize compensation packages that have grown much faster than the stock market, typical workers salaries, college graduates, and even the top 0.1%.   What can be done?Listen and discover:1. How primates (including humans) are hard wired for fairness and what happens when it is removed in scientific experiments2. Why we should care about income and economic inequality and how it impacts society.3.  Policy considerations to fix the corrupt CEO compensation system.4. What you can do at the individual level to make a difference and minimize the damage.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Change, Work, Jobs, Money or Your Life? August Book Review EpisodeConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

Ever get FIRED from a Job? Do You Like Change? Have you ever been frustrated by a job search? In this episode Dawn shares her story of getting a blind-sided firing at a law firm - which turned out to be the last job she ever had.  In this book review episode Dawn discusses three books about the important and timely topics facing Mid-lifers today: Change, Work, Jobs, Money and Living a Good Life.  First, Who Moved My Cheese?  is  a timeless business classic book that utilizes a simple parable to reveal insightful and profound truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life. Next, in Bait & Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream Barbara Ehrenreich goes undercover as a job seeker to highlight the professional people (like us!) who did  everything right—we got our college degrees, developed marketable skills, and built up impressive résumés—yet we have become repeatedly vulnerable to financial devastation, and not simply due to the vagaries of the business cycle.The social compact has changed, and yet many people are still playing by the old rules... Finally, for or over twenty-five years, Your Money or Your Life has been considered THE go-to book for taking back your life by changing your relationship with money. Hundreds of thousands of people have followed the nine-step program outlined in the book, to live more deliberately and meaningfully. Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:10 Ways to  Work in Paradise with Diane HuthWhat is Work? The Highest and Best Use of Your Life EnergyEmbracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestyleConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

At age 35, his co-worker and other people thought he was nuts to walk away from a "great job" as a lineman for a Seattle area power company.  It was a good union job with a good income, great benefits and tremendous job security. What's not to like? But after a divorce, Tom took stock of his career and life.  He wasn't sure what he wanted to do but knew only "Not This!"  With an uncertain future he returned to Southern California to live with his parents until he could figure it out.  His decision back then led to work he could have never imagined possible. Listen to his inspirational story and learn:1. The question he asked the "man in the mirror".2. Why settling for what is safe and secure may limit your potential.3. How opportunities come along when you have the courage to change.4.  The importance of a mentor and what it can mean to your futureDid you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Freedom from Fear and Asking for ProtectionTaking Command with Captain Tom: Leading YourselfConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

As an undergraduate, John Fleming wanted to be a teacher. After getting credentialed, his first student teaching assignment was unpleasant.  He worked in many industries, got a cushy government job and even started a Crossfit gym in his family's garage with his wife. Ultimately, teaching was calling him. Finally, at age 40 after returning to school to get his Masters degree - he landed his first teaching job.  Thirteen years later he pinches himself because he loves his work so much. Hear John's inspirational yet unorthodox story of how he finally found his calling and makes a difference in lives of the next generations. Listen and you'll learn:1. Why finding your calling later in life is a good thing.2. How "failure" can work to your advantage3. Why it's a good idea to interview the interviewer before taking a job.4. The importance of emphasizing attitude and effort in a culture.5. The way to show your child the light, when they don't listen to you!Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:I Found My Best and True Self While Teaching Around the World10 Ways to Work in Paradise with Diane HuthConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

Diane Huth loves helping other people succeed and finds innovative and out-of-the box ways to help them meet their goals. In her “day job” she is a nationally recognized career coach and marketing consultant.  In her “night job” she writes books and coaches retirement age women on how to run away from home and live in paradise like she did 2 years ago - on a white sandy beach island off the coast of Mexico. In this episode Dawn reviews two of Diane's best selling books: BRAND YOU! To Land Your Dream Job: A Step-by-Step Guide To Find a Great Job, Get Hired and Jumpstart Your Career and Reinvent Your Career: Beat Age Discrimination to Land Your Dream Job: Brand You!Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:10 Ways to Work in Paradise with Diane Huth I'm Solar Powered: White Sandy Beaches Make My Heart Sing! with Diane HuthConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this episode of Taking Command with Captain Tom, Dawn and Tom share discuss one of the scariest passages they ever made on Santorini.  Sailing is an independent activity and requires a high level of self-sufficiency.  While we can never eliminate fear completely, there are practical strategies and tactics we can employ keep fear at bay from stopping us in our tracks. Listen and hear:1.  The best way to avoid trouble before you ever leave the dock - or house.2.  Making smart choices - including the usefulness of fear.3.  How to ask for and receive protection to arrive safely.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Why the Captain goes down with the ShipTaking Command with Captain Tom: Leading YourselfConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the showSupport the show

It is exhilarating and terrifying to imagine running away home from to be able to live and work in paradise.  Diane has done it and thrived.  Now this expert career coach can help you get the same joy she experiences every day: working and earning a good living while living the life of her dreams in paradise.  When she realized the biggest obstacle from most people wanting to move overseas is income, she created ways to help them. In this episode your learn:1. The current status of the remote job market.2. Why it is so difficult for older workers to find jobs3. How to find work even when all you hear is no (if you even hear back!)4. Ways you can bypass HR and get directly hired by decision makers.You can connect with Diane by going here.To access Diane's free resources visit https://www.earndollarsinparadise.com/Here's a short video about Diane and Paul's Paradise Love Story.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:I'm Solar Powered: White Sandy Beaches Make My Heart Sing! with Diane HuthAn Overseas Life Beta Test: There is Always a Rose with Paul DoaneConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this Book Review episode, Dawn shares one of her favorite books about building wealth. While "lost at sea" this month, she had in depth conversations with past podcast guest Cliff Holmes. He reminded Dawn of a lovely timeless book on building wealth: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason It all starts with increasing your Financial IQ.  The book is nearly 100 years old but its 7 timeless wealth principles are still valid today. The book is a simple roadmap fro anyone wanting to build a sound financial future - especially young people. Applying them helps you create a life without wrries about money.  Some other wealth resources Dawn recommends:Guide to Investing in Gold & SilverThe Great Gold & Silver Rush of the 21st CenturyThe Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal ReserveHidden Secrets of Money Video Series on YouTubeDid you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:How to Protect Your Financial Future: Book Review EpisodeEmbracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestylePaying the Price: How to Take Control of Your Cash FlowConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this episode of Taking Command with Captain Tom, Dawn and Tom share the story of recent difficulties encountered during their trip from Isla Mujeres, Mexico to Progreso, Mexico.  What was supposed to be a 36 hour trip turned into a five day ordeal, a trip to the hospital and an injured crewman.  "The captain goes down with the ship" is a longstanding tradition that says  the captain of a ship ultimate has responsibility for the vessel and all its passengers. Should an emergency situation arise, they are expected to dedicate will their efforts to save those on board or die trying. There is also the Law of Salvage which gives those to happen upon an abandoned vessel the legal right to claim ownership of it. In this episode your learn:1. Why the Captain goes down with the vessel.2. The reason Tom as trained to step up into a life raft in Maritime School.3. The impact of accepting "rescue" versus vessel assistance.4. How Angels are all around us and may appear in unexpected forms.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Leading YourselfTaking Command with Captain Tom: Picking Up the ClipboardConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this Book Review episode, Dawn share some of her best resources to build wealth. It all starts with increasing your Financial IQ.  She provides an overview of Mike Maloney's first book about investing in precious metals. That book covers some material explained in The Creature from Jekyll Island, another of Dawn's favorites. The information contained in those two books completing changed her perspective on money, debt and economics.  In the US and globally, we're in uncharted economic waters.  Understanding the history of money and economics is key to creating and maintaining wealth. Knowledge is power. Applying that knowledge will help you make better choices about what to do financially and perhaps more importantly, who to trust. Guide to Investing in Gold & SilverThe Great Gold & Silver Rush of the 21st CenturyThe Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal ReserveHidden Secrets of Money Video Series on YouTubeDid you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Embracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestylePaying the Price: How to Take Control of Your Cash FlowConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this episode Dawn goes back several decades to share detail about what happened during her worst year ever - and how she was able to recover.  She explains the single resource that helped her get through that very difficult time. You'll also discover:1.  Why investing in good relationships is so vital.2.  What can improve your health more than losing weight or quitting smoking.3. How to change your perspective on the magic tricks that life plays on us all.Are you part of a Community? In this episode Dawn challenges you to find one that resonates and join it.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Our 20th Anniversary: Taking Command After FailureWhen Life Got Rough: Setting Sail on a Sea of ChangeConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.com Support the show

Twenty years ago, after three divorces between them, Dawn and Tom said "I do". They were both blindsided by their first divorce, neither of them saw it coming. Listen and learn how the way we view "failure" determines how - and if - we move forward. Dawn and Captain Tom discuss dating as a single parent, the shame of divorce and coping with the opinions of others. You'll also discover:1.  How to make lemonade when life gives you lemons.2.  Where fear may be holding you back from a life of joy.3. The power in following your heart, not the opinions of others.Is fear holding you back? In this episode Tom and Dawn pose an important question to help you uncover what that might be.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:All You Need is Love: 5 Steps to Finding True LoveWhen Life Got Rough: Setting Sail on a Sea of ChangeConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

How do you define "assets"? Does it refer to merely money and other tangible assets? In this episode explains that our most valuable assets are not these things. Technology has exploded and will continue to. Some aspects are positive and can improve our lives but there are dangers to relying on technology. Listen and discover:1. When technology doesn't serve us.2. How tech might not be the savior we think it is.3. Why it good to Be Out when you're Out.Are you addicted to your device? In this episode, Dawn challenges you to authentically connect instead.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:How I reversed my diabetes diagnosis through diet alone with David FlemingBecoming a Master Communicator with Renée MarinoConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

Tanya Dryden was fortunate to work for a boss (Don) who mentored her for 3 1/2 year. After 9 months she became debt free, 3 months ahead of her plan.  Following what she learned from Don, she was in a position to retire at 42. She still works - because she wants to.  There are many forms of Wealth besides money and tangible assets. Some others are wisdom, experience, courage, empathy and curiosity.  These asset are even more valuable because once acquired, they can't be taken away from us. Mentors can also lead to material wealth, as was the case with Don and Tanya. Listen and discover:1. What is a Mentor?2. How to find a mentor.3. The different options for mentorship.Do you have a mentor? If not, in this episode, Dawn challenges you to find one.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:Tanya Dryden Retired at 42: Now I Work Because I Want ToThe Incredible Benefits of Being a Global Citizen with Ridgely GoldsboroughConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In this monthly book review episode, Dawn share a book she's recommended for many years. In fact, she believes it should be required reading in high school.  Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! could be the best investment you'll ever make! Author Sandy Botkin, CPA, Esq., is a former IRS attorney who has taught hundreds of thousands of taxpayers how to save on their taxes with his Tax Reduction Institute seminars. A leading figure and lecturer in the field of tax reduction and audit proofing techniques, he has toured with Tony Robbins, Donald Trump, and John Grey.  Listen as dawn shares her favorite sections, including:1. The fastest way you can  immediately put more money in your pocket.2. How to write off your vacations and FUN3. The questions to ask when hiring your next accountant.The book also shows you how to save thousands of dollars―legally and ethically!―during tax time. It offers proven methods for taking advantage of the tax system to get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS―and bulletproof your records forever. Key topics include:Advice on properly documenting any business deductionTips on starting a home-based businessTurning tuition, entertainment, orthodontia, and other expenses into huge deductionsThe new standard deduction for married couplesChanges to business meal and lease deductions, vehicle purchases, and Health FSA contributionsKnown for his engaging, humorous writing style, Botkin is a renowned expert who has worked for the IRS in multiple capacities; he knows the tax code inside and out.Grab your copy of Lower Your Taxes- Big Time here.Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet?Other episodes you'll enjoy:How to Earn Over $200K a Year and Pay Zero Taxes...Legally!Paying the Price: How to Take Control of Your Cash FlowEmbracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestyleConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

In the last episode The New Rich: The Cost of Midlife in Paradise Dawn explained how Freedom is the new currency that determines how "Rich" we are. In this episode Tom explains how his career choices have led to freedom. Entrepreneurship was a logical choice once he became a single dad full time, and what that meant. As a business owner, it's not always wine and roses.  Listen and learn:  1.  How our priorities guide our decisions and why that's a good thing. 2.  The pros and cons of self-employment.3.  The role confidence plays when we communicate with others about our talents.4.  The rewards that come from expecting more from ourselves.Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Picking Up the ClipboardTaking Command with Captain Tom: Leading YourselfA Matter of Life or Death - The Law of Navigation with Captain TomConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comSupport the show

The old definition of Rich is having a great deal of money or assets, in a word: Wealthy.  The NEW definition of RICH is the ability to do what you want, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, for as long as you want. With ENOUGH money to do so, in a word: FREEDOM. But as Dawn explains in this episode, freedom isn't free. The Law of Sacrifice means there is always an exchange involved.  What is the cost of that freedom?Listen and you'll learn:1. The key element required to "buy" your Freedom.2. What cost is involved and must be paid for a wide, open spacious calendar. 3.  A key to getting off the living paycheck to paycheck treadmill.Here's a link to the Living Paycheck to Paycheck ReportOther episodes you may enjoy:Living the Retirement Lifestyle with Chris & Susan BeesleyPaying the Price: How to Take Control of Your Cash FlowEmbracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestyleConnect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

Do you ever find yourself thinking - or saying - "I'm too old to..." Is there an age where we cross the line and become “too old”?  Is it smarter to just mark time until we die, instead of  wanting a better life? If you're bold enough to say "heck no!" then you'll enjoy this inspirational episode. Dawn shares the stories of many "late bloomers" who found happiness and success later in life. We all evolve at different rates, but as long as we're still here - it's never too late for us to blossom!Listen and you'll learn:1. Why being miserable younger in life isn't such a bad sign.2. How following what lights you up benefits the world, and you.3. That age really isn't the barrier you think it is to getting what you want.Other episodes you may enjoy:Yay for Parkinson's: My diagnosis blessed me with a wonderful life! Living a Good Life Diving Isla MujeresConnect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

To celebrate the 1 year release anniversary of her book, host Dawn Fleming makes a special announcement: a limited time offer to get a complimentary copy of her book (USA Only). Go here  to order your copy before they're gone https://claimyourdreamlifebook.comIn this episode Dawn walks you through a chapter by chapter summary of what's waiting for you inside.Chapter 1: Claiming Your Dream LifeChapter 2: But Where Do I Start?Chapter 3: How to Pick Your ParadiseChapter 4:  A Gift of Twice the TimeChapter 5: Dispelling Myths and Obliterating ObstaclesChapter 6: Are You Ready for an Overseas Life?Chapter 7: Your Fastest Path to CashChapter 8: It's Not How Much You Make, It's How Much You Keep Chapter 9: Foreign Real Estate Investment: An Offshore Dirt BankChapter 10: Becoming Your Own AuthorityChapter 11: Our Journey Together - Remember Who You Are                                                          Other episodes you may enjoy:When Life Got Rough: Setting Sail on a Sea of ChangeIt's OK to be Happy: Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort ZoneEmbracing an Economic Satisfaction LifestyleLongevity Planning: What's Your Return on Life?Connect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.com Support the show

For several decades, she had a dream to scuba dive. In this episode Dawn shares the experience of achieving one of her Bucket List goals: getting PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certified. Listen and you'll learn 1. Why it is so important to have a Master Dream (Bucket) List and how many things should be on your list,2. How and why you want to know your limits.3. Understand the process of making good decisions and ignore peer pressure.Other episodes you mayenjoy:The Incredible Benefits of Being a Global Citizen with Ridgely GoldsboroughHow to Safely Exit Your Comfort Zone and Have Fun!Living a Good Life Diving Isla MujeresConnect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating here  Support the show

Picking up the Clipboard is a phrase Tom and Dawn have used for years. Hear the story about where the phrase originated and how easily we can step up and lead. Listen and learn:1.  How small seemingly insignificant decisions we make can enrich the lives of others and our own.2.  Why self-employment is a ticket to freedom and flexibility.3.  That we don't have to know everything to be a leader.4.  The rewards that can come by speaking up when we have good ideas.Other episodes you'll enjoy:Taking Command with Captain Tom: Leading YourselfA Matter of Life or Death - The Law of Navigation with Captain TomConnect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

We've all heard how exercise is good for you. But how much do we really need? Recent news articles have highlighted scientific research examining the relationship between exercise and better health outcomes. In this episode you'll learn:1.  How many deaths and disease outcomes can be completely eliminated.2. The link between physical activity and premature death and chronic diseases.3. The real exercise "dose" that's needed to improve our health (it's not as much as you think!)4.  The difference just 11 minutes a day of moderate-intensity physical activity can make.Other episodes you'll enjoy:The Science of Happiness Part 2: How to Create a More Purposeful and Meaningful Life with ExerciseBecoming a Master Communicator with Renée MarinoConnect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the showSupport the show

Becoming a Master Communicator with Renee Marino!"Taking the time to improve your communication skills will only serve you in every relationship, no matter how deep or casual the relationship may be."Renée Marino is a professional communication coach who helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with ol' school simplicity. She also uses her well-rounded experience of communicating through various mediums to train companies, organizations, schools, and universities in strengthening their communication skills. Renée played the role of Mary Delgado, in the film Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. She has been featured in People.com's “Ones to Watch,” Variety, and The Huffington Post. Her Broadway credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical, West Side Story, Jersey Boys, Chaplin, and Wonderland. She has toured North America with Cats, Disney's High School Musical, and Jersey Boys. As a coach, keynote speaker, and longtime performer, Renée Marino has inspired people worldwide with her energy, relatability, and authentic spirit.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The importance of Virtual Etiquette.2. Three ways to get in communication with yourself.3. Why it's smart to ditch perfectionism and how you can.4. Key strategies and tactics to claim who you want to be.5. How & why speaking up can lead to incredible opportunitiesResources:Grab Renee's Free Tips: "21 Ways to Use Communication to Increase Business Opportunities" HERE.Buy her book: Becoming a Master Communicator by Renee MarinoConnect with ReneeOther episodes you'll enjoy:The Science of Happiness Part 2: How to Create a More Purposeful and Meaningful Life with ExerciseThe Science of Happiness Part 3: How to Create a More Purposeful and Meaningful Life with MediationConnect with me:Instagram: @midlifeinparadiseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

How long do you want to live to be? Have you thought about it? What image comes to mind when you think about living to be 120 years old? In this episode Dawn explains how reframing the way we think about aging and controlling our subconscious thoughts impacts our longevity.  You'll discover the following:1. The First Step to living a long, healthy life.2. How to Make a Longevity Plan and what to do next.3. Choosing to live like a candle - and a race horse.4. How to think about the lifestyle you want in old age5. Why it pays to educate yourself about longevity breakthroughs.Other episodes you'll enjoy:How to Live Until the Day You DieLongevity Planning: What's Your Return on Life?Connect with me:Instagram: @overseasliferedesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

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In this episode, Dawn shares her recent two week experience with her mom Glenda.  After her stepdad Jim passed away last October, Dawn had concerns about her mom's well-being. it's the first time Glenda has ever been alone. As it turns out, she's thriving and a great example/case study for the importance of relationships as explained in the book The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, by Waldinger, Robert J.; Schulz Ph.D, Marc.  If you missed it, here's a link to the last episode where Dawn did a book review.Connect with me:Instagram: @overseasliferedesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the showSupport the show

The Secrets to Living a Happier, Healthier and Longer Life.  "Hearing an accurate understanding of our own experience coming from another person, articulated in their words, can be thrilling, especially when we're feeling alienated in a social setting. Suddenly someone is seeing us as we are, and that experience momentarily breaches the barrier that we feel between us and the world. To be seen is an amazing thing.”  p. 115The book selected to review this month is: The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, by Waldinger, Robert J.; Schulz Ph.D, Marc. It highlights the most recent finings in the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which followed the lives of two generations of individuals from the same families for more than eighty years. It is the longest, most extensive study on happiness that's ever done. The findings are a roadmap to what we can all do to improve the quality of our lives.  In this episode, you will learn the following:  1. The importance of curiosity in fostering good relationships. 2. The idea that our age doesn't matter when it comes to making changes to improve our relationships and social safety net. 3. The best way to stay motivated to implement long lasting change.4. A helpful tool to evaluate the level of support you receive from the most important relationships in your life.Resources: Grab a copy of the book by going here. Other episodes you'll enjoy:Episode 96: The Science of Happiness Part 5: The Key to Success in Building RelationshipsEpisode 98: The Science of Happiness Part 7 How to Nurture Good RelationshipsEpisode 99: The Science of Happiness Part 8: How to Find Your People Connect with me: Instagram: @overseasliferedesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/ Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.com Loved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

At age 45, David Fleming was cruising along health wise but was always hungry. At the urging of his partner he made an appointment for a physical exam. He was shocked to learn he was diabetic - with no classic symptoms. After 6 short weeks his A1C numbers had beed halved.  Hear David tell his inspirational story, explain his journey back to perfect health and the impact it has had on his other family members.  Support the show

Join Host Dawn Fleming and hubby Tom Clifford for the kickoff of a new monthly segment on Leadership: Taking Command with Captain Tom.  Find out how and why the subject of leadership is so important and the origin of this part of the show.  In this episode you'll also learn:1) What is Leadership? What are the different types and why they matter.2) How do we and can we lead (hint: you're doing it whether you know it or not.)3) The First Step in Leadership and why it's so important.Listen to Tom's incredible story of how he took command of his health and went from and potentially devastating  diagnosis to living a healthy life.Referenced in the Episode: Episode 78: How to Access Top Shelf Medical Care at Bargain Prices in MexicoSupport the show

The First Episode of 2023. The New Year is an exciting time - for new beginnings. A New Year and a New You. Join Dawn as she explains in detail the new podcast format and the immense benefits for listeners. That includes a new monthly segment on leadership with her husband: Taking Command with Captain Tom. There is also be a monthly Book Review segment which will feature both new and old books that have had a profound impact. Dawn will continue to host Interviews but is adding Coaching and Answering Your Questions. Go here to request coaching or submit your question.There will be a quarterly theme that focuses on the four pillars of a Dream Life:  Health, Wealth, Making a Difference and Connection/Community. We will share Mindset, Strategies and Tactics - with an emphasis on practical tools, techniques and methods you can use to create your Dream Life.In this episode, Dawn shares a practical exercise as you think about the new year.  The Rearview Mirror Exercise helps you plan, do and review so that you can make the new year even better.Next Week on the Taking Command with Captain Tom: How to Lead Yourself - What is Leadership and How do I Start?Support the show

Oliver Wendell Holmes said “Many people die with their music still in them. Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it time runs out.” If you drive by the cemeteries, you'll hear the symphony of music that was never played.  Don't let that be you!The vast majority of people live small, frustrated lives for no reason whatsoever. The potential to unlock the vault is there, to live a Rich, Happy, Dream Life. This is not your grandparents' world, things have been changing and will continue to change very fast. Dawn explains how we must learn new skills to navigate the new world we inhabit. We must learn to work with the unseen world. Support the show

What's in store for you in the upcoming year? Do you have a vision, a plan, set some goals? What if Dawn told you that your rich, happy dream life could start right now? Would you like that? Are you open to it? In this episode Dawn explains how it can happen VERY quickly - if you will allow it.There's a specific formula that others have used, you just need to learn the formula and do what many other successful, happy people before you have done.For Free Gifts and Rewards go here.Support the show

Alexandria Agresta believes in a world where we don't have to take a side, to take a stand. That world is in a field beyond right and wrong— she calls it the Field of Possibility. Alexandria is an International Speaker, TEDx Speaker and founder of Made for the Stage, where she helps speakers create messages that spark a movements. That has led Alexandria to becoming a pioneer in her space, pushing the boundaries of how we can speak in a way that moves the masses, and use the stage to create true influence in the world. Alexandria is also the co-founder of Purpose Pioneers, a first of its kind business label that represents the most cutting-edge pioneers who are changing the ways things are done in their industry. She explains how speaking can transform you into a thought leader, and turn your message into a movement.You'll Learn:1. How to get Started as a Speaker2. Why NOW is the BEST Time to get started3. Finding Stages to speak on (Hint: there are more stages than there are speakers!)To grab Alex's free mini-courses on Booking Stages and Landing a TedX talk go here.Support the show

Marika Flatt is a rock star book publicist, has been a leader in the book industry since 1997, is an avid book lover and knows the importance of a great story."I just knew that that was blending books and the literary side with getting people on media, which I also understood and valued. And so it was just kind of like a match made in heaven."Marika and her husband Doug founded PR by the book in 2002 and she is a regular speaker at book industry events. She is a connector by nature and brings a wealth of information and expertise to the table from her friends and connections in publishing. She is also a travel writer. Flatt became a book publicist when she was 22 years old and fresh out of college. She was working as an intern at a TV station when she met a book publicist and was immediately drawn to the profession. She loved the idea of blending her love of books with her skills in media and communications. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Marika Flatt became a book publicist2. The importance of mentorship in any industry3. The publishing options available  today.4.  The process of planning, writing and publishing a bookResources:Get FREE Access to Marika's Author to Influencer Workshops and Jan-Mar 2023 Social Media Graphics by going HERE.Other episodes you'll enjoy:James MacNeil: The Path to Your Perfect Paradise is Play.Dan Miller: Doing Work You Love in a Community that Loves YouMichael Neeley: How to Find Your Voice and Tribe by PodcastingConnect with me:Instagram: @overseasliferedesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here.Dream Big and Act on it Daily!Support the show

Listen to this episode of the Life of Paradise Podcast for tips on turning your passion into a thriving business.In this episode, you will learn:1. How Michael Neeley went from being a professional actor to a successful podcaster and mentor2. The importance of having fun in business3. The huge opportunity for growth in the podcasting industry"The truth is, it's never going to be perfect and it's not even going to get close to moving in that direction until you actually start." - Michael NeeleyMichael Neeley is a former professional actor, speaker, podcast host, and mentor to visionary solopreneurs. He is the author of two books, "The Art of Forgetting" and "Zero to Launch Podcast Accelerator." As a host of five podcasts, Michael has become one of the top experts in the field and has been featured as an icon of influence in five consecutive news media summit events. He also hosts his own training events internationally.Michael Neeley is a former professional actor and medieval knight who has become an expert in the field of podcasting. In this interview, he talks about how he got started in podcasting and how people can use it to build a community or even turn it into a business. He also shares the story of how he turned his passion for wine into a podcast and how it has helped him save money on his hobby.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Michael Neeley went from being a professional actor to a successful podcaster and mentor2. The importance of fun in business3. The opportunity for growth in the podcasting industryResources:Grab Michael's FREE Guide to Launch Your Podcast with Ease and Speed HEREOther episodes you'll enjoy:James MacNeil: The Path to Your Perfect Paradise is Play.Dan Miller: Doing Work You Love in a Community that Loves YouMarika Flatt: Authoring a Book to Share Your Passion and Wisdom with the WorldConnect with me:Instagram: @overseasliferedesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here.Support the show

Find work you love in paradise with Dan Miller's help!"The old Earl Nightingale will message a strange secret. We've become what we think about."Dan Miller is a New York Times bestselling author and podcaster who helps people find work they love. He is the author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and the founder of the Eagles community. He hosts a podcast of the same name that is ranked in the top 1% pf podcasts!Dan Miller is a successful author and podcaster who helps people find their dream career.  He's created an entire company around the teachings in his book. Dan believes that everyone has a "vocation" or calling in life, and that it's never too late to pursue it. He encourages people to set goals in all areas of their life, and to think about what they want to accomplish in the next three years. By doing this, doors will start to open and people will start to move toward their goals.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The importance of having a clear and defined purpose or calling in life.2. The idea that age does not have to be a limiting factor in achieving one's goals.3. The power of setting and writing down goals.Resources:Grab Dan Miller's FREE Goal Setting Workbook HERE.Other episodes you'll enjoy:James MacNeil: The Path to Your Perfect Paradise is Play.Michael Neeley: How to Find Your Voice and Tribe by PodcastingMarika Flatt: Authoring a Book to Share Your Passion and Wisdom with the WorldConnect with me:Instagram: @overseasliferedesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode?Leave us a review and rating hereSupport the show

Looking for your perfect paradise? Play may be the path you're looking for. In this episode you will learn:1. How to make decisions in order to move forward in life2. Why people may not know what they want in life3. Overcoming adversity by choosing to focus on what one does know and what one can do"The universe loves a made up mind."James MacNeil is an international bestselling author, speaker, coach, and consultant. For 30 years, he has circled the globe sharing the world's biggest stages with the biggest stars, including Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Steve Forbes, and Sir Richard Branson. He is the founder of Verbal Aikido and Pure Spiritual Intelligence.This is James MacNeil's story...I've been fortunate enough to have had a lot of success in my life, but it hasn't come without its challenges. I've faced adversity head-on, and I've learned that the best way to overcome it is to keep moving forward. No matter what life throws at you, keep playing and keep dreaming. That's the only way to create the life you want.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How to make decisions in order to move forward in life2. Why people may not know what they want in life3. Overcoming adversity by choosing to focus on what one does know and what one can doOther episodes you'll enjoy:Dan Miller: Doing Work You Love in a Community that Loves YouMichael Neeley: How to Find Your Voice and Tribe by PodcastingMarika Flatt: Authoring a Book to Share Your Passion and Wisdom with the WorldResources:Get a FREE Copy of James MacNeil's Book: Pure Spiritual Intelligence by going HERE.  Other episodes you'll enjoy:Connect with me:Instagram: @overseasliferedesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnfleming/Website: https://www.lifeinparadisepodcast.comLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here.Support the show

In this episode Host Dawn Fleming announces the Birth of the New Life in Paradise on a Shoestring Podcast!  She was inspired to relaunch and rebrand the show attending a Podcasting conference in Southern California. Even with all that the podcast has accomplished, Dawn realized the show could be even better - and MORE FUN!The new name is the Life in Paradise on a Shoestring Podcast - with really fun Artwork. You can find out more about all of the exciting change at our new website: https://lifeinparadisepodcast.comThe new name/brand is FUN, Inspirational, and the image invokes multiple senses. And honestly - Who doesn't want Life in Paradise on a Shoestring?? Dawn also announced a new  Podcast Fan Reward Program with amazing prizes and rewards. It's not a “Launch” Campaign, but an ongoing program that's a vehicle to reward our Podcast Fans and serve our listeners better.The show is all about creating a Life You Never NEED a Vacation From. (It's ok if you still WANT to take Vacations) The purpose of the show is to give you insights and wisdom to create your “somebody pinch me” reality.  It's about Inspiration, so we'll share experiences, strategies and practical steps you can take to live your dream life in paradise. To kick off the launch of the new show, we're publishing FOUR brand new Episodes Featuring Subject Matter Experts who are each providing our listeners with a Free Gift. These Expert Interview Topics are:The True Secret to Creating Your Dream Life in Paradise Doing Work You Love in a Community that Loves YouHow to Find Your Voice and Tribe by PodcastingAuthoring a Book to share your passion and wisdom with the world.We know you'll be blown away by these expert interviews and inspired to take action. Starting in January 2023,  we have some super fun monthly segments and even more expert interviews!Once a month Tom Clifford will Host or Co-host: Cocktails and Taking Command with Captain Tom.  Leaders are Readers so once a month we'll focus on an impactful new or old book. When possible, we'll interview the author to go deeper.Monthly Free Coaching Sessions: One of our new podcast fan rewards is to get help from Dawn  or Tom with a specific problem. Maybe it's finding a way to earn in paradise, or you're stuck and need a different perspective to move forward or like Dawn and Tom,  you dreamed a dream, it came true but now you're ready to dream a new dream. We now have an easy way to ask questions and get them answered on the show with our Ask Dawn page.  We can't wait to hear from you!Support the show

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive.” – Norman CousinsDia de los Muertos is such a fitting day for Episode 100. This huge milestone also marks the Death of the Overseas Life Redesign Podcast. Have a listen and hear what's coming - because this isn't the end!This episode is a peak behind the curtain.  A short history of the show, where we've been, a celebration of outcomes and accomplishments. Dawn explains why the show is ending and reasons for a new beginning.Next week we'll celebrate the birth and life of the evolution of the show - the new name, new format, more interaction with our wonderful listeners, rewards for being a Fan of the Show - and a ton of Relaunch Gifts coming you way! Support the show

For a good life, find your people and nurture strong relationships."In other words, make friends with individuals. The other side of the individualistic coin: Find your people."I grew up in the United States and, like many Americans, I was taught that my country was the best in the world. I never questioned this belief until I went to college and studied anthropology. I learned about ethnocentrism, the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others.  After traveling around the world, I realized that Americans are some of the worst offenders when it comes to ethnocentrism.  In this episode, you will learn the following:1) The Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has followed people from their teenage years into old age, has revealed insights about what makes up a life well-lived.2) Dr. Robert Waldinger, MD, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard and the current head of the study, has learned which adults turn out happy and why.3) The study has found that happy people avoid toxic tribalism, or the tendency to view members of other groups as inferior.Support the show

Do you want to know the secret to happiness and success? It may surprise you to know that emotional intelligence (EI) is key! "Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor one's own and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior."In the Science of Happiness and in Volume Two, we're focusing on what we can do to improve our happiness as we relate to other human beings in community. For over eight decades, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has been tracking the same individuals and their families, asking thousands of questions and taking hundreds of measurements from brain scans to blood work, with the goal of discovering what really makes for a good life. Through all the years of studying these people, strong relationships have the biggest impact on physical health, mental health and longevity. In part seven, our big reveal is happy people nurture good relationships. Dr. Waldinger, who now runs the study, says that emotional intelligence and relationship acumen are bigger predictors of success than IQ. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. What is emotional intelligence and how can it be learned?2. How does emotional intelligence impact our ability to succeed in different areas of life?3. What are some practical tips for improving emotional intelligence?In this volume, Dr. Waldinger explains that emotional intelligence and relationship acumen are bigger predictors of success than IQ. Emotional intelligence helps us build stronger relationships, succeed at school or in the workplace, reduce stress, defuse conflicts and enhance satisfaction. Proficient social skills allow us to build meaningful relationships with others and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves. Some essential social skills are active listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, leadership and persuasiveness. Here are some tips on improving your social skills: ask open ended questions, use icebreakers, maintain good eye contact, express interest in others and ask them personal questions.Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5981239/Support the show

Does Worrying about What Other People Think Make Us Happy?“When we asked, ‘What was your biggest regret?' a lot of people said, ‘I wish I hadn't spent so much time worrying about what other people think'" according to the Harvard Happiness Study.Fear is a primal emotion and goes to the heart of our survival drive in the physical world. Our survival as humans, as a tribal species, is dependent upon our being accepted by the tribe. If we got rejected by the tribe, historically it literally could mean death due to lose of protection and shelter. In the modern era, fear of societal rejection triggers our limbic or reptilian brain. Emotionally, from an evolutionary standpoint our limbic brain just can't handle rejection!  Yet, to live our best life we need to let go and overcome this primal instinct - this fear of rejection really does not serve us very well in our modern world!Episode References:Episode 65: Stepping Up and Stepping Out: How to Take that Leap of FaithEpisode 14: We Didn't Just Talk About Our Dream Retirement - We Went For it!Support the show

Does being self-absorbed make you happier?"People are happiest when they make investments in things that are beyond themselves."In the last four episodes of The Science of Happiness series (Volume 1), we focused on the science of happiness as it relates to creating purpose and deeper meaning in life. Volume 2 focuses on our fourth quarter theme of Community and Cultural Adaptation. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, which launched in 1938, is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted. It found that people are happiest when they make investments in things that are beyond themselves. Dr. Waldinger, who now runs the study,  recommends helping kids learn about the satisfaction of being interested in others and building great relationships. The key to success in building relationships is to listen. People who are self-absorbed tend to steer a conversation back to themselves even when it's not about them. Being a good listener means listening with all four senses and asking questions. So, if you want to be happy, make sure to invest in things that are beyond yourself.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, which launched in 1938, is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted.2. Miriam Webster's definition of self absorbed means absorbed in one's own thoughts, activities or interests. Self absorbed people like to get attention and be heard by others, but seldom reciprocate.3. The key to success in building relationships is to understand and practice the 70/30 Rule.To order Dr. Waldinger's book with the latest results of the study go here.For more about the Harvard Happiness Study go here.Support the show

Do you want to be happier?"You now have the knowledge and the power to take control of your own happiness. By doing that, you can help but make the world a better place."I stopped reading the newspaper and started reading a good book in the morning. It made a huge impact in our lives. If you aren't a reader, there is another way. In a 2004 study, participants wrote for 20 minutes each day for three days about either a positive life experience or a control topic. Writing about positive experiences led to higher level of happiness, improved physical health and increased focus for up to six weeks after the writing exercise. In a 2019 study, researchers at the University of Cambridge found that positive memory activation dampened cortisol responses and improved mood. In the 4 Part Happiness Series four scientifically proven strategies to create deeper purpose and meaning in your life were shared.  We'd love to hear the impact they have in your life.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. A simple, proven strategy to create purpose and meaning in your life.2. The immediate positive results and long term benefits of writing about positive experiences.3. How taking control of your own happiness can help make the world a better place.Support the show

Why not start your day off with a calming meditation practice?"Meditation has many health benefits, but only if you commit to a regular meditation practice and do it regularly."I was motivated to create a daily meditation practice after hearing about all the health benefits it can have. I started meditating decades ago and now I do it every day. It's helped me to become more purposeful and create deeper meaning in my life. I'm always looking for ways to improve my practice and make it more beneficial for me. I love hearing about other people's meditation practices and how they've benefited from them.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The Science of Happiness: How to Create a More Purposeful and Meaningful Life2. The Many Health Benefits of Meditation3. Tips on How to Get Started with your own Meditation Practice.Link to Positive Psychology Article with 16 Health Benefits of MeditationSupport the show