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Not your normal self improvement podcast. Follow hosts Allen and Melissa as they sharpen their figurative chainsaw of life skills. Join them on their journey of personal and career growth in the pursuit of happiness. Eavesdrop on Allen's "blue collar start up" quest following a pretty hefty self rea…

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    • May 29, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    #blessed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 45:57


    LUCKY #13. PMA is discussed and debated. Allen discusses personal things and feelings without Melissa’s coaxing. Melissa chimes in about mental health even thought this is NOT a mental health podcast. Every day is a choice to be better than you were yesterday and to take a positive approach because we are #blessed.

    #blessed part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 38:04


    Make sure to listen to part 1 also. Allen and Melissa continue discussing how to apply PMA. In honor of Memorial Day, Allen talks about his experiences overseas in the Marine Corps and his first hand knowledge of Saddam’s choice of home decor. hint: everything is gold.

    Cyanoacrylate Glue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 48:22


    Melissa and Allen discuss yet another meme, "How to get out of your comfort zone". 7 steps everyone should be doing to help leave their comfort zones behind. Also an update on whats going on with Allen's business venture. Stick around for a special surprise that Allen's very excited about! The Duck Song by Bryant Oden.

    Hand of Thor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 48:30


    The crews all here again! This episode Melissa and Allen discuss the trend of companies offering crazy perks and why. Would Allen last in a cubicle? Melissa adds to her vision board with a desperate plea.

    The Donkey story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 13:01


    Allen flies solo while Melissa is out of town and gives and update on starting a small business. Trying to get insurance sucks and you should support your friends! Do you get to hear the end of the donkey story? Find out!

    Blue Footed Boobies

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 27:18


    This episode starts on a tangent, and never makes it's way back. Terrance and Philip humored news. Allen and Melissa discusss some issues truly relevant to today's world. A special guest adds their unique perspective, and shares some of their own stores.

    Achieve Your Trash Dreams

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 46:28


    Allen brings the truck home, and Melissa does ‘manual labor’ for a half hour and demonstrates that she has zero grasp of Allen’s actual future plans. Melissa fails and doesn’t care what you think. Listener feedback creates feelings and suggested topics are discussed. When should you stay? Place your bets: how long does allen keep going to work and does Melissa vomit at her first spin class

    A crashing slow down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 32:17


    Allen reveals what he does for a living. Surprise! He’s not a urologist. Melissa reviews listener polls and you’ll finally hear what this truck purchase is all about. Allen discusses feelings and Melissa tells you how to make a vision board poorly.

    Gary Vee agrees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 28:58


    This episode takes a turn pretty quickly. Preview a major Life decision that Allen made. Hear about some of the worst listener's bosses, and join in on a new poll.

    My Grandparents ARE proud of me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 48:22


    We've had some good feedback and listeners questions on leadership traits and Leadership vs. "likership", so we answered it. Allen forgets a simple word, but eventually remembers it.

    We need a cork board

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 37:35


    Allen tells us his views on what companies need to do to keep good employees. He also discusses how the military can ruin the civilian world, and what might be next. Melissa asks a "few" questions.

    She didn't go to Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 35:33


    Melissa tries her hand at architectural layout before discussing who is or isn't an extrovert. Allen makes a salad no one would ever want to eat. As promised the show has an actual outro now.

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