Podcast appearances and mentions of jason kotecki

Art has a unique ability to transcend language, evoke emotion, and bring people together across cultural divides. This idea is embodied in the work of Samra Bashir, whose glass paintings celebrate the rich traditions of South Asian and Islamic art while inviting a broader audience into their intricate beauty. Samra's journey as an artist began as a personal escape—something she turned to during challenging times. But over the years, her work evolved into something much larger. Through her use of glass paint and light, she has built not just an art practice, but also a powerful means of storytelling, connection, and cultural education. In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with Samra about: How her creative journey started and what led her to glass painting. The role of light in her work and why it's an essential element. How she uses art to foster community and bridge cultural gaps. The importance of stepping out from behind the screen and sharing art in real-life spaces. Samra's story is a reminder that art doesn't just exist in isolation—it thrives in conversation, connection, and shared experiences. 01:50 Samra's Early Inspirations 02:28 Reviving Her Art in the U.S.04:05 Samra's Cultural Heritage and How It Shows Up in Her Work 08:42 Building an Audience and Overcoming Challenges11:37 Balancing Multiple Roles and Art 18:47 The Importance of Community and Teaching Workshops22:43 Connecting Through Art and Overcoming Barriers 26:08 Practical Tips for Artists to Engage with Community 36:50 Conclusion and Practical Applications for You

In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with author and artist Alyson Sheldrake. Every month for ten years, Alyson Sheldrake has published Snapshot!, an extensive digital magazine that promotes her work, her husband's photography, and local businesses. The most recent edition was 128 pages! In her words, Snapshot! covers art, photography, books, reviews, events, interviews, rescue dogs, authors, and news about the beautiful Algarve in Portugal. That's a lot of territory, and, as you'll see, she has plenty of story ideas for future content. Writing, designing, and publishing the magazine is not a grind for Alyson. She loves doing it, referring to it as “The newsletter that thinks it's a magazine.” It's a comfortable way to market for her that just so happens to reach about 17,000 people with each edition. Key takeaway: through the magazine, Alyson promotes others who, in turn, help promote the magazine and her art.

What “game” are you playing in your art business and in life? Artist-writer-speaker Jason Kotecki makes the point that you have a unique game plan to follow—one that can't be compared to another artist or online personality. In a conversation with host Alyson Stanfield, Jason shares his experience of overcoming comparison and jealousy, emphasizing the importance of focusing on your unique talents and contributions. He talks about the pivotal moment in a Philadelphia ballroom that led him to merge his art with his speaking engagements and how this fusion has shaped his career. The discussion covers practical steps artists can take to combat comparison, and the benefits of having a “talent stack” to differentiate yourself. Jason also delves into his income streams, his collaborative work with his wife, Kim, and upcoming events like Wondernite.

Join Alex in an inspiring conversation with Jason Kotecki, an artist, author, and professional speaker dedicated to helping people break free from Adultitis. Jason, along with his wife Kim, homeschools their three unique kids in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, all while pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams and navigating the challenges of being working stay-at-home parents. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of homeschooling, emphasizing the intentional choices made in crafting a life that prioritizes both family and career. Jason's latest book, "Must Be Nice: Your Guide to Growing Beyond the Compare Game," becomes a focal point as they explore the concept of 'adultitis'—the tendency to take life too seriously—and its impact on mindset and creativity. Discover how Jason and his wife approach life with resilience and intentionality, finding a balance that works for them as working stay-at-home parents who also travel for their jobs. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, or parent, this episode offers valuable lessons on building a better life, embracing freedom, and breaking free from the compare game. Tune in for an insightful and entertaining conversation with Jason Kotecki.

In this inspiring episode of the "Happy AF Show," host Phil Gerbyshak sits down with Jason Kotecki, an artist, author, and professional speaker known for his new book "Must Be Nice: Your Guide to Growing Beyond the Compare Game." They dive into a conversation full of insights, laughter, and practical advice on focusing your marketing efforts, the power of serving others, and overcoming the pitfalls of comparison.Key Takeaways:* Focusing Your Marketing with a Fishing Analogy:* Jason shares valuable advice from the late Shan Stevenson on marketing: Focus on your target audience like selecting a specific fish to catch. However, be open to serendipitous opportunities, akin to "different fish jumping in your boat."* Serving the Helpers:* Targeting "helpers" in sectors like healthcare, education, and law enforcement, Jason discusses how his message helps manage burnout and encourages self-care, emphasizing service over compensation.* The Must Be Nice Syndrome:* The core of Jason's book and our conversation revolves around transcending the "must be nice" mindset, which stems from comparing ourselves to others' highlights, and instead recognizing and leveraging our unique talents.* Integrating Talents to Stand Out:* Jason underscores the importance of combining skills (a talent stack) to create a unique offering. He shares his journey from separating his art from his speaking to integrating them, greatly enhancing his impact.* Avoiding the Comparison Game:* A significant portion of the discussion is devoted to strategies for avoiding the pitfalls of comparison, particularly in the context of social media, and focusing on our personal growth and contributions.5 Quotes:* On Marketing Focus: "When you're fishing, you need to pick what kind of fish you're going for and then put a specific type of bait to catch that fish. And if a different fish jumps in your boat, you're allowed to eat it." – Jason Kotecki* On Serving Helpers: "Our message resonates the most with helpers... reminding people of why they do what they do, encourage them, inspire them, give them some tips for managing the burnout." – Jason Kotecki* On the Must Be Nice Syndrome: "Must be nice is a phrase we've all said... but if you actually dive deep into your 'must be nice,' you will be on that stage and people will be in the audience saying, 'must be nice to be him/her.'" – Jason Kotecki* On Talent Stacks: "Instead of being the best in the world at something, we just need to pair some complementary talents together and be in the top 20%." – Jason Kotecki* On Avoiding Comparison: "Don't compare your everyday to someone else's highlight reel... remember, that's what it is." – Jason KoteckiJason and Phil's conversation is a masterclass in looking beyond superficial comparisons to find and nurture our unique strengths. By focusing on helping others, leveraging our talents, and remembering that everyone's highlight reel is just a part of their story, we can create a fulfilling path for ourselves and make a genuine impact.Call to Action:Grab your copy of "Must Be Nice" to explore deeper insights and strategies shared by Jason Kotecki. Visit Escape Adulthood to learn more about Jason's work and how to bring more play and imagination into your life. Let's move beyond the compare game together. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.com/subscribe

"If you take yourself too seriously, you may be suffering from Adultitis."So says Jason Kotecki, who is a professional reminder-er and permission granted who moonlights as an artist, author, and speaker.Jason and his wife Kim have made it their mission in life to help people and organizations to build better lives, businesses, and teams!What we talk about in this episode of Stranger Connections podcast:- Ugly cookies- Tinkering and talents- When you say no to something- Tinkering and actionable awesomeness- Celebrate everything!Check out the whimsical and colorful art by Jason, as well as books by both the Kotecki's at www.EscapeAdultitis.comJoin the Adultitis Newsletter while you're there.Jason talks about the pity party that lead to his new book called "Must Be Nice" which is not only a funky square chunk of pages, but it is inspirational, beautiful, and gift-able!

Wouldn't it be nice if all your clients sought you out and you never had to do any marketing? Or Wouldn't it be nice if you had the perfect podcast to help you establish your brand? Or Wouldn't it be nice if you had the perfect business partner to free up all your time? You probably look at other speakers and think this all the time, but what is your "must be nice" that everyone else says about you? This week on the show we invited Kim Kotecki and Jason Kotecki, CSP, to help you figure out what your "must be nice" is. Do you want to hear more from Kim and Jason? They share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021! Key Takeaways Know what game you're playing Find your "Must be nice"   Who are Kim Kotecki and Jason Kotecki, CSP? Kim and Jason are a husband-wife speaking duo who help organizations and individuals beat Adultitis. They address change and burnout and help people become more creative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#010 In this 10th episode of Kickass Every Day I share with you some of the things that truly make me feel alive and some of the ways you can activate these moments as well. These moments actually have a deeper meaning- being in complete agreement with our spirits.We will talk about how anticipation is one of the best ways to get that tingly-all-over feeling of being alive.Finally I will touch on why it is so important to remember these moments so you can call on them in the future, and how we are here to experience everything that God has given us.So continue with me on this journey and subscribe! Also, invite your friends to join the conversation as well so they can be a part of the fun. Let’s inspire and grow with each other. If you would like to get the show notes for this episode, head on over to: https://tanyahelen.com/show-notes

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jason Kotecki for his second visit to the show. Jason is a professional reminder-er and permission granter who moonlights as an artist, author and speaker. Jason and his wife Kim founded the Cure Adultitis Institute and created Escape Adulthood, a company and lifestyle brand that helps people and organizations break free from the vile clutches of Adultitis in order to build better lives, businesses, and teams. Through their uplifting website, artwork, books, speaking programs, events and other tools, they empower their tribe of Adultitis Fighters to live fuller, richer lives with less stress and more fun. For over 15 years and with over 750 organizations, Jason has offered real-world strategies and practical ideas to help individuals realize Adultitis-free lives, helping them beat burnout and become more innovative by breaking rules that don’t exist. Jason’s artwork has been collected and licensed all over the world, and his insights have been featured in publications like Inc. and Woman’s Day. He is the author of seven books, including Penguins Can’t Fly + 39 Other Rules That Don’t Exist, which has been translated into languages he can’t even read. His newest book, A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything released earlier this year. Join Terry as he sits down with Jason to learn what happens when you change the way you see. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live .

Cheri Hill is joined by Jason Kotecki, the man behind Escape Adulthood. Jason is an artist and motivational speaker dedicated to helping others realize the "danger" of adultitis. Adultitis is defined as "never ending to-do lists, the daily grind, and the whirlwind of busyness that robs you of the best parts of life". Through his art, books, and speaking events, Jason is there to help find fun. https://escapeadulthood.com/blog/ https://www.cherihillshow.com Original Airdate- 09/02/2019

You know the beloved children's classic Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? Today we talk with the amazing author, Judith Viorst! Judith shares her warmth, wisdom + cheeky humor about what it’s like to write books across genres for more than six decades – and what it was like not getting published for her first three decades! In honor of national poetry month, Judith will read an excerpt from her “decades series” most recent is her book Nearing Ninety: And Other Comedies of Late Life. Judith’s perspective on the joys + tribulations of life will remind you that laughter is truly the best medicine, at any age, to live an inspired life. SHOW NOTES:  As a young girl, Judith began writing as poetry felt like a natural second language to her. Her first piece was published in her 30s. Say yes and we'll figure it out. Advice from her husband before being published for the first time. The capacity for child-like wonder lives inside a lot of us, even as we get to be a middle-aged person. [click to tweet!] Remaining playful is something you cultivate. Judith's first children's book The Tenth Good Thing About Barney was inspired by a conversation with her young son about death. Get a copy of it here. Her original publisher turned down Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day which has sold more than 4 million copies. Get a copy of it here. Inspired by the characters in The Secret Garden, Judith creates characters that are "hard-likes": not easily likable but always redeemable by the end. Judith shares her personal life through her writing, highlighting the ways people are more connected than they're different. "When nobody reads this book, and nobody likes this book, please remind me of the joy I had writing it and how proud I am of it."– Judith to her husband when submitting the manuscript of Necessary Losses. This book went on to be on the New York Times bestseller list for almost two years. Get a copy of it here. Judith's latest book, Nearing Ninety, is a collection of poetry from her "decades" series. These include Hard to be Hip Over Thirty, How Did I Get to be Forty, Forever Fifty, Suddenly Sixty, I’m Too Young to be Seventy, Unexpectedly Eighty. Judith reads her favorite poem from Nearing Ninety "My Legacy".  "To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring." - George Santayana If today's episode inspired you to cultivate your childlike spirit, you'll love Live Inspired Podcast ep. 112 with artist, speaker + author Jason Kotecki and combat "adult-itis". If you like this podcast, you will love Live Inspired IN STUDIO. It’s my membership community where like-minded friends join me via live webcast to live inspired together. Registration opens soon! Join the waitlist. JUDITH VIORST'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Reliable.   3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? [She's been asking herself the same questions for 20 years and will call us when she has the answer!] 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? I can't count my husband because he'd be my #1 date even after 60 years. I wouldn't mind seeing my mother and asking her all the questions I was too dumb to ask her when she was alive. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Listen to people's stories, don't gossip, enjoy their joys, sympathize with their sorrows and be trustworthy of their secrets. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't; be so dumb and self-absorbed. Open your eyes. Look around a little more and stop worrying about what your hair looks like. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? A line from Sunlight on the Garden by Louis Macneice: And grateful to have sat under thunder and rain with you. And grateful, too, for sunlight on the garden. *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.  

The Best Of The Onion Juice Podcast (Part 2) - Episode #171 Ladies and gentleman, it’s time to say goodbye to the Onion Juice Podcast. No, these tears are not from ACTUAL onion juice. It’s because this marks the end of an era. THANK YOU for helping me take something weird and make it popular. Of course, the podcast itself isn’t going anywhere. Just the name. So join me after the new year for the very first episode of Agent Rise with Neil Mathweg. But for now, enjoy the conclusion of the best of the Onion Juice Podcast! Do not put attraction above sphere or chase If you take a close look at who is liking and sharing your content online, you will find that less than 50% of your sphere of influence are the ones on Facebook or Youtube. Across all of my media platforms, most of the likes and comments come from photographers, videographers, and foodies. I love those guys, but they are not the ones who will be referring me or sending me leads. After over a year of hosting the I Love Madison Show, I JUST got two POSSIBLE leads that may turn into business. If I was relying on ILM for all my business, I would be starving. The vast majority of the clients I have worked with come from my chase pillar and my sphere of influence. If you don’t have a database, that’s where you need to start. An excel spreadsheet and a mailing list. Simple. That time I told you to “Get Angry!” You have an enemy that does not want you to succeed! That enemy only has power as long as you let fear run your life. That enemy wants to steal, kill and destroy everything that you are working on, and he uses fear to do it! To overcome that, it requires to get angry at the enemy (not at each other, mind you), call him out and strip him of his power! If that sounds like I’m preaching, good! You know best where fear has been given free reign in your life or business. Maybe it’s hiring a coach, or hitting a sales goal. As you eliminate fear, your confidence grows, and your way of thinking starts to shift. Are you working in excellence? I know there are STILL areas in your life and business where you are not doing all that you can do, you are not working in excellence. How do I know this? Because there are areas in MY life where I am taking the same approach. It’s not just a real estate thing, it’s a human thing. Often, we rest when we could be sowing seeds. Just because you sent an email or posted a new ad on Facebook does not mean you are done. Ask yourself, what do you want your “harvest” to look like? What do you need it to look like to see your life vision realized? Whatever picture you have in your head, you have to sow seeds accordingly and harvest accordingly. Remember to ALWAYS be yourself For real estate agents struggling to market themselves and attract more customers, Jason Kotecki said on Episode 109 that the key to success is to be your unique, authentic self. Instead of only thinking of yourself as an agent, remember that you are also an artist, and artists use their art to attract people. You’re thinking “dude, I can’t paint, and singing is an ABSOLUTE NO,” so how does that work? Jason reminded me that being yourself, allowing your personality and humor to shine is the best way to build relationships. “If you are watching and copying another person’s approach, chances are you are a second-rate version of the person you are copying, instead of a first-rate version of yourself,” he said. Take your JOB seriously, but don’t take YOURSELF so seriously. [2:44] Don’t let your attraction become your distraction [9:00] Dealing with the fear of success [19:26] Don’t sleep during the harvest! [25:26] How to have your YouTube breakthrough [34:24] Seven reasons to call when you have no reasons to call [46:24] How escaping adulthood can help you become more effective [54:34] How we celebrated 100 Episodes of the Onion Juice Podcast Our sponsors: www.EasyAgentPro.com/OJ - please use this link as it solidifies the relationship we have them (both my site and my company’s website are EAP sites… check them out below). Resources and Links mentioned in this episode Check out The Agent Marketer! To contact me about coaching, go to www.neilmathwegcoaching.com and click Send Message. Join the FACEBOOK Group: Onion Juice - Ideas for Real Estate Agents If you want to see my website as a REALTOR in Madison Wi go to www.neilmathweg.com Connect with me! You can find my personal real estate coaching websitehere And connect with me on ANY of the following social channels. I LOVE social! Snapchat Instagram Facebook Twitter And finally, if you would be so kind - leave a rating and review for the Onion Juice podcast on Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes)

Today Jason Kotecki, artist, speaker + author, is here to help us combat what he calls adult-itis, or being stressed out, boring and no fun.  Jason will help us rekindle our childlike spirit. Join us to harness the magic of being a kid + see the benefits it could have in your work and life. SHOW NOTES: "Enthusiasm is important because it gives you the energy to start + overcome early failures." Growing up, it's so important to have people who believe in you. Notice something good about him + tell him about it. Every once in a while, we need someone to tell us what we are good at.  It's amazing what you can learn + how quickly when you try  something new you are interested in. Get a tinker project. You don't need a reason, sometimes your heart has a reason to do something that your head doesn't yet understand. Do something that sounds fun; let it naturally rekindle some of your curiosity and playfulness. Tinkering - work on something in an unskilled or experimental manner. As adults we're too afraid of looking silly. Be willing to experiment and not put pressure on the out come. Just because you fail doesn't make you a failure, it makes you human. that is how you grow. Give yourself permission to try little things + see where they go. To make a difference you don't have to be superhuman, you just need to be brave + courageous 20 seconds at a time. As adults, we don't want to look foolish or silly and it really limits our potential. How can we breath joyful vibrancy into our lives when we are feeling beat down? Think back to something you did as a kid, that you loved. Buy a pack of baseball cards, go into an old candy shop with $10, watch Scooby Doo - whatever. There is a lot of magic in looking back at something that gave you joy. You're meant for something amazing. Go after that. Jason talks about the importance of creating white space. On Ep. #69, Juliette Funt discussed this topic in greater depth. Check it out here. JASON KOTECKI'S LIVE INSPIRED 7  1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Path I read it and wrote my mission statement from it in college and still use it today. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I was an off-the-charts dreamer when I was a kid; always imaginative. I'm more cynical now, from the bumps and bruises. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? One or two paintings, my originals that mean something to me. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My wife. She is my best friend. We could talk about nothing we could talk about anything. If I was stranded somewhere, or looking at something beautiful, I would just want to be there with her. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? Be yourself, everyone else is taken. - Oscar Wilde 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't worry so much. It's going to be different than you think, but it's going to be even better. Stay persistent and keep working. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Don't settle for the life you have been told to live, create the one you were made for.  *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email. Get a John's #1 National Best-selling book ON FIRE here (use code podcast at checkout for 15% off).

Kim and Jason Kotecki are unschooling their three children, and they are also the brains and the fun behind escapeadulthood.com! We have a fantastic conversation, diving into their journey to unschooling, how they got into the work of fighting adultitis, how encouraging people to see their days through a more child-like lens is remarkably similar […]

It is a little bit crazy when I think about the fact that I have been recording for the OJ podcast for nearly three years! Episode 156 will officially be the three-year mark, but I wanted to use this episode (150) to share a few of the life lessons that I have learned recently! I have been learning some amazing things about mindset, so I hope you will find these things as inspirational and life-changing as I have! Thanks for listening, you can expect more ear-guzzling awesomeness in the future! 64 Gifts Recently, my wife and I attended the Escape Adulthood Summit, hosted by Jason Kotecki from Escape Adulthood. Jason’s mission is to annihilate Adultitis and help people create better lives and businesses. During the summit, Jason brought up the idea of the Crayola box crayon box that had 64 different colors (yes, the one with the crayon sharpener!). If you had that box as a kid, you were considered super cool! Instead of crayons, Jason asked each person in attendance to write down 64 gifts or talents that we had. The skills could be simple, usually small talents we take for granted. After writing down a list of 64 of my talents or skills, I have to say I felt pretty good! This was a powerful reminder to me, and I think it could be for you as well! I wanna know, what 64 things are you good at? You can’t fill a moving cup! You have heard the phrase “I need to fill my cup.” Many of you realize that you are all poured out, and you need to recharge, but you don’t slow down long enough to let that happen. If you need to fill your cup, make sure you are finding the time to rest. After all, you can’t fill a moving cup! I’m telling for a friend I think people need to share more inspiring stories of kindness, but the problem is, it’s hard to do something kind for another person, then tell the story. It feels like bragging, right? Sure. That doesn’t change the fact that we need to spread more kindness. You know the phrase “I’m asking for a friend,” usually brought up when something is embarrassing? What if we started “telling for a friend” when someone does something kind? Make somebody’s day by being kind to them, or inspire new acts of kindness by “telling for a friend.” Your 99-year old self wrote you a letter Have you ever written yourself a letter? I recently participated in an exercise where I wrote to myself from the perspective of my 99-year old self! What would that guy say? What would he regret not doing? For me, the 99-year old talked about consistency with my current projects and encouraged me to stay the course. He’s a wise guy! I am learning to heed his advice! If you want the same experience, write me a letter (to yourself), and mail it to me, and after six months, I will print it out and send it to you! Fear is a liar Here is a simple truth: Fear is a liar. I used to struggle with anxiety and fear. It riddled my life to the point where I was taking medication to try and fix it, to no avail. I did not see a change in my anxiety until a friend taught me to take authority of that fear, and command it to leave! Fear comes from the enemy, but I have the authority, as do you, to rise above that fear and realize it is just a clever lie. What fears are riddling your life and stealing your joy? You don’t have to settle...I didn’t, and my life is absolutely better as a result! If you want to hear more of my story, I would love to share, and inspire you on towards a life without fear! Outline of this great episode [0:45] It’s almost the 3 year mark for the OJ, and I want to talk to you about what I have been learning! [1:45] 64 Gifts [6:30] You cannot fill a moving cup [7:15] I’m telling for a friend [11:00] Write a letter from your 99 year old self [15:15] Fear is a liar Our sponsors: Mason McDuffie Mortgage www.KnightBarry.com- check them out for all your title needs. www.EasyAgentPro.com/OJ- get $100 off by using this link (both my site and my company’s website are EAP sites… check them out below) Resources and Links mentioned in this episode To get my free pdf business plan, text “roundbox” to 44222 To get my 11-question listing presentation tips, text “listing” to 44222 To contact me about coaching, check out Roundbox Coaching Join the FACEBOOK Group: Onion Juice - Ideas for Real Estate Agents And… my personal website - NeilMathweg.com Connect with me! You can find my personal real estate coaching website here And connect with me on ANY of the following social channels. I LOVE social! Snapchat Instagram Facebook Twitter And finally, if you would be so kind - leave a rating and review for the Onion Juice podcast on Apple Podcasts(formerly iTunes)

Sam Alper, Jason Kotecki, & Barry Moniak join host Mike Domitrz to dive Into the importance of thinking like a child - when we are adults. Discover the questions we need to be asking - that children ask regularly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the I Love Madison show, where the goal is to help people living in Madison connect with great businesses, interests and other people! There is so much in this episode that you don’t want to miss! Neil Mathweg talks more about I Love Madison and the new ideas he is implementing, then features guest Jason Kotecki from Escape Adulthood to talk about the Adultitis Epidemic. Chris Sorenson shares a great meetup of the week, and Chris Reese talks to a local resident about his recent move to Madison. There is so much great stuff, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Podcast! move to Madison. There is so much great stuff, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Podcast! More reasons to love living in Madison Food is a great way to bring people together, so the team decided to host the Madison Food Tournament! Each month Neil Mathweg will choose a restaurant category to feature, then ask all of you I Love Madison listeners to submit your favorite restaurants. The submissions will be narrowed down to a top eight, then top two and a champion will be crowned! They can’t wait to launch this, so make sure you check them out on social media to learn more! In episode one, Neil introduced the game of magnets, an interactive addition to the I love Madison show. Listeners can look for I Love Madison magnets around the city, take a picture of them and post them to social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owners of randomly selected magnets. The game is about to launch, so you are going to want to get your magnet and keep an eye out for magnets around the city! Remember, you can register your magnets by using the hashtag #MadisonGOM for a chance to win some great prizes each week! Meetup of the week with Chris Sorenson This week, Chris features “Policy & Pints” on the meetup of the week. If you like discussing politics and drinking beer, this meetup is for you! The group started in 2015 and has grown to about 20 people. Liberals and conservatives alike can sit down for a round-table discussion over a beer. Often, a state representative will join the discussion. The group moves around to different establishments, so for more info and the next location where they are meeting, check out meetup.com and search “Policy & Pints” in Madison. A local’s perspective on Madison This week, Chris Reese talks with David, a local resident who recently moved from Augusta Georgia to Madison. David had previously visited Madison a few years ago in the middle of winter. At that time, he had no interest in moving to here. Three years and one glorious August day later, David found himself loving everything Madison has to offer. He said he loves how electric the place feels, the fact that people are always out and about doing things around the city. From participating in local sports leagues to trying new restaurants with friends, there is always a sense of energy and endless things to do. David initially connected in Madison through a local church connection and now says he would love to see the rest of his family move to Madison. When Chris asked what his favorite thing in Madison is, David said: “Just being here.” Cure adultitis with Neil Mathweg and Jason Kotecki Neil’s featured guest this week is Jason Kotecki, an artist, author, and speaker who started a company called Escape Adulthood. Their mission is to annihilate Adultitis and help people create better lives and businesses. Jason says he loves to give people permission to have fun and remember what it’s like to be a kid. Neil and Jason talk about why finding “your tribe” is so important and how establishing these fun connections can improve the quality of your life. Jason also talks about a concept he calls a tinker project. The idea started after Jason realized he had not created any artwork for more than a year, so he set out to create 100 pieces of art. He didn’t focus on monetizing the project, he just created because he loves art. Jason said, “Oftentimes, our heart has reasons that our head takes a while to understand.” Neil shared that the I Love Madison show originally started out as a tinker project, inspired by Jason Kotecki. Outline of This Episode [2:00] Neil introduces the Madison food tournament [4:15] “Connect Madison” is looking for a new name [5:15] Information about the upcoming launch of the game of magnets [6:30] Meetup of the week with Chris Sorenson [9:45] My move with Chris Reese [19:30] Neil features Jason Kotecki from Escape adulthood [23:45] The importance of finding your “Tribe” [26:30] What is a tinker project [29:45] Jason Kotecki is building Adultitis hospitals around the city Resources & People Mentioned Dream Bank, Madison WI The Great Dane Pub Escapeadulthood.com Kelly Roettger - Unikern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg Episode is sponsored by Neil Mathweg of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Chris Reese of American Family Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright © 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. 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We always hear people say, “Act your age!” But what does that really mean? What is someone who is 41 supposed to act like that's different than someone who is 40? We are told we have to grow up, but that can come with some dangerous consequences. When we try to “grow up” we lose the ability to take chances. We become afraid of the world. Adults don't play in the rain, they cower under umbrellas to escape the little drops of water from falling on us. We begin to follow rules because that's what we were always told to do. There's no reason for me to wait 30 minutes after eating before I swim. It has no science behind it, and yet many people still believe it's true. We follow so many rules blindly, and it may be time to start letting it go. So many people suffer from what Jason Kotecki refers to as Adultitis. We need to stop trying so hard to be safe adults, and start living like curious children who aren't afraid to dream. No one wants to be on their deathbed and look back at all the opportunities they missed because they were too afraid. On this episode of Creative Warriors we are joined by Jason Kotecki, author of Penguins Can't Fly, to discuss the problems associated with Adultitis. He goes into deep details about how adults hold themselves back, and become too afraid to even dream about a better world. Download this episode today to see how you can change your mind frame and start to live like a child again! WARRIOR OF FAITH “To live life without fully experiencing it seems like a colossal waste of time.” -Jason Kotecki Highlights - Fear of regret becomes more painful than the fear of trying something new. Life isn't a dress rehearsal. Do things for a reason, not because you've always done it. Adultitis means we lose the ability to dream and the curiosity we had as kids. There's a difference between being childish and being childlike. Look at things from a child's point of view. If a dream is realistic, it's not a dream - it's a to do. Don't be too careful or you'll never have anything awesome happen to you. Guest Contact - Jason's Website Jason's Twitter  Jason's Book Penguins Can't Fly  Resources - 12 Must-Have Mindsets for Uncommon Entrepreneurs! A FREE tool for Creative Warriors to help you get clear on the ways you need to think differently to get the results you want. We've been handed a whole bunch of malarky about who we are and how business works that simply doesn't work for us. It's time to set it straight! This tool will give you the insights you need to think your way to success as a Creative Warrior and keep you on track. Check out the Creative Warriors RESOURCE page! A collection of the best companies, hand-selected, to help you succeed! You'll find vendors, services, products, and programs to help you Create, Serve, and Be Prosperous! All these companies have been used and approved by Jeffrey and most are used every day in his business. Music by Jawn  

This is the last episode in the Happiness Series. We have been taught to believe that we can not choose to be happy because happiness is something that can only be earned – that's not true. We can take hold of happiness any time we choose. Happiness is an attitude, and attitude is a choice. “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” –Viktor Frankl Over the past several weeks, we had leading experts from a wide array of industries share, confirm, and reiterate simple truths about happiness, fulfillment, and impact. Sheryl O'Loughlin had a phenomenal job, great career, and great potential – all of the success we might imagine for ourselves. However, it came at a great cost… one that nearly took her life. Sheryl taught us how truly powerful our choice to be happy can be. Ep. 53 – How Happiness & Love Help Entrepreneurs & Businesses Succeed – with Sheryl O'Loughlin. JP Sears joined us for two hilarious and ultra spiritual episodes. He helped us laugh, but he also offered insight about cultivating our greatness, belief, and rejoicing in small victories. Ep. 54 – Allow Yourself to Choose a Happier Mindset – with JP Sears Ep. 55 – How to Cultivate Your Greatness & Happiness – with JP Sears Doug Kisgen challenged us to rethink happiness, and in doing so accomplish great things by living a life of virtue (which means to do the common uncommonly well). He wasn't talking about scaling, hustling, or grinding – he was talking about love, patience, prudence, and justice. Ep. 56 – Rethink Happiness & Live a Life of Authentic Joy – with Doug Kisgen Jason Kotecki revealed the epidemic of adultitis, and encouraged us to engage in our childlike nature from time to time. Children are creative, insightful, speak their minds, and love unconditionally… can we do that? Ep. 57 – Annihilating Adultitis – with Jason Kotecki --   Resources: Rethink Happy   http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/ (Escape Adulthood)   KILLING IT!: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart by Sheryl O'Loughlin Get a free excerpt from How To Be Ultra Spiritual: 12½ Steps to Spiritual Superiority by JP Sears -- We are also brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. The are your one stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs. Visit LawtonMG.com for more info. Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters

This episode is part of the Happiness Series. We have been taught to believe that we can not choose to be happy because happiness is something that can only be earned – that's not true, and I hope these amazing entrepreneurs will help you choose to find happiness. Doing so will give you an advantage in business, relationships, and life in general. Jason Kotecki is an artist, author, professional speaker, and entrepreneur. He and his wife founded Escape Adulthood in 2000 (and later The Cure Adultitis Institute) with one goal: annihilate Adultitis. Jason and his wife envisioned an ideal version of adulthood, but the “real world” didn't live up to it. Bitterness and cynicism are rampant – excitement and enthusiasm are elusive. Why? They realized that most of us lose something in the transition from childhood to adulthood: curiosity, delight, and the ability to dream big. However, the most successful entrepreneurs – the Musks and Jobs of the world – never lose these super powers. Escaping Adulthood isn't about ditching responsibilities to rediscover fun. It's about remembering what we once knew as kids so that we can improve our lives, our relationships, and our businesses. How do you bring more fun into the workplace in a productive way, without being branded the crazy misfit? How do you become a more fun parent and raise your children with discipline? How do you find time for yourself when you're a caregiver? Don't get caught living a paint-by-numbers life – we are made for more. The beauty of adulthood is freedom and choice, so live freely and make your own choices! If you want a crash course in productive fun, you can attend the 2017 Escape Adulthood Summit. You can also join their http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/community (free community of insiders) and find a ton of awesome escape tools, and so much more, over on EscapeAdulthood.com. --   Don't be a podcast junkie… Resources: Connect with Jason: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube Escape Adulthood: EscapeAdulthood.com FREE Insider Community Escape Tools 2017 Escape Adulthood Summit -- We are also brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. The are your one stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs. Visit LawtonMG.com for more info. Production & Development for The Impact Entrepreneur Show by Podcast Masters

adulting, humor, laughter, enthusiasm   Episode Title: Find the Lighter Side of Life - Jason Kotecki URL: http://julieannsullivan.com/find-lighter-side-life-jason-kotecki/   Do you need more child-like play and curiosity in your life? Do you fall into the trap of taking life much too seriously? (We’re calling it “adult-itis.”) Jason Kotecki is a professional reminder-er and permission-granter who moonlights as a speaker, author, and artist. He loves reminding people how to fight “adult-itis” and to find the lighter side of life. Doesn’t that sound enlightening? Join us! Jason’s Bio:  Jason Kotecki is a professional reminder-er and permission granter who moonlights as an artist, author and speaker. He enjoys Star Wars, soft t-shirts, and brand new tubes of paint. He and his wife Kim (a former kindergarten teacher) have made it their mission in life to help people break free from Adultitis to build better lives, businesses and teams. Jason works with organizations to beat burnout and become more innovative by breaking rules that don’t exist.   What you’ll hear in this episode: Jason’s super power: tinkering What tinkering is and how it can transform your life How tinkering uncovers unexpected paths and amazing things Drawbacks to a business plan How tinkering fosters child-like curiosity and wonder Stories of tinkering Jason’s year-long Tinker Project for 2016: 100 new pieces of artwork Small steps you can take to make changes NOW! (Jason shares examples!) Permission to stretch yourself without fear Jason’s work as professional reminder-er and permission granter       Interview Links & Other Resources   www.escapeadulthood.com   Connect on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Cure Adultitis with Jason's Newsletter - It's Free! Additional Resources:   iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review

Mary Kelly, Jason Kotecki, Jessica Pettitt and Thom Singer (@marykellyspeaks, @escapeadulthood, @jesspettitt and @thomsinger on Twitter) join host Craig Price for his 2016 Speakers Roundtable. Each year, Craig gathers the best minds in the speaking industry to sit down during the National Speakers Association's annual convention (this year in hell...I mean Phoenix.) to discuss the state of the industry, what new things are happening, what issues are affecting the speaker population and whatever else may pop up. This year, Craig sat 4 talented past guests to discuss marketing and the resulting conversation covered so much more. They discussed capitalism, charity, tapping into your talents, differentiating yourself, referring other speakers and the hottest of topics...when during the podcast would Jessica swear. These panels are always the most requested episodes of Reality Check and this year is no exception.  Celebrate Craig's birthday by enjoying a gift he gives to himself and to you...his annual speakers roundtable. Mary Kelly was previously featured on episode 191 and can be found at her website http://productiveleaders.com Jason Kotecki was a guest on episode 168 and you can learn more about him at http://escapeadulthood.com Thom Singer has been on the podcast numerous times and can be found at http://ThomSinger.com Jessica Pettitt has also been on the podcast and previous roundtable discussions and can be found at http://goodenoughnow.com Special thanks to the National Speakers Association as well as MicroSearch for all their help in getting this episode made.

So often when trying to be innovative and produce a new product, program, or process we try to make it perfect. Striving for perfection is a huge creative barrier. In this episode, artist, author, and speaker Jason Kotecki talks about tinkering. The dictionary defines tinkering as "to repair, adjust, or work with something in an unskilled or experimental manner.” Learn how tinkering can help you, and your team, be more creative. What You'll Learn What Tinkering is, why it's important, and how to use it to increase your creativity The cause and cure for Adultitis About Jason Kotecki Jason Kotecki is an artist, author, and speaker who considers himself a professional reminderer and permission granter. He is also a husband, dad, Batman fan, Star Wars watcher, retro T-shirt wearer, and avid eater of sugar-laden cereal. Jason is the author of five books, including Penguins Can't Fly +39 Other Rules That Don't Exist. Through his inspirational thought leadership and humorous anecdotes, his mission is to demonstrate how the secrets of childhood are timeless. Resources Mentioned in the Episode The Cure Adultitis Institute Jason Kotecki's website (with awesome artwork): escapeadulthood.com Free Tinkering ebook by Jason Kotecki Penguins Can't Fly book by Jason Kotecki The Weekly Challenge Start a Tinkering Project. What small project can you add that will allow you more tinkering? Use one of Jason's examples or invent your own. Share your project in the comments below!

Maia Aziz P.S.W., C.L.Y.L., writes and speaks on living a life of love and laughter. President-Elect of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Maia is joined each week on Morning Moments With Maia...Conversations of Love and Laughter by an eclectic lineup of guests for a series of conversations on life, love and laughter.. www.withloveandlaughter.ca     Jason Kotecki is the co-creator of Escape Adulthood, a company he founded with his wife, Kim, to help people rediscover the secrets of childhood in order to build better lives, businesses, and teams. He is an artist, professional speaker and author of several books including his most recent Penguins Can’t Fly: + 39 Other Rules That Don’t Exist.  Today Jason joins Maia to share a conversation about how to break rules that don't exist in order to beat burnout, find balance, and become more innovative. www.escapeadulthood.com

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jason Kotecki.  Jason is an artist, author, and speaker who considers himself a professional reminderer and permission granter. He is also a husband, dad, Batman fan, Star Wars watcher, retro T-shirt wearer, and an avid eater of sugar-laden cereal. Jason is the author of five books, including "Penguins Can’t Fly +39 Other Rules That Don’t Exist." Through his inspirational thought leadership and humorous anecdotes, his mission is to demonstrate how the secrets of childhood are timeless. Jason’s work has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, & CBS.  Join Terry as he sits down with Jason to learn what happens when you decide that growing up is not a rule! 

Jason Kotecki (@escapeadulthood on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss Adultitis. Who wouldn't want to be a kid? We all would but growing up has a way of ending that. Thankfully, Jason is there to put a stop to Adultitis, a common ailment in adults that makes them take life too seriously. Of course, after taking the online quiz to see if he suffered from adultitis, it was not unexpected that Craig would have Stage 2 Adultitis: an aggressive and pervasive form of the disease. Together, Jason and Craig discuss how Jason's latest book "Penguins Can't Fly +39 Other Rules That Don't Exist" can help those that suffer from Adultitis. They talk about eating dessert first, Jason's desire, yet reluctance to buy redshoes due to Adultitis as well as random things like why Craig's wife makes him sleep on certain sides of the bed at hotels, stormtrooper armor, digital art and much more. In his enlightening book, Jason uncovers some of the most useless rules so you can shift perspective and start seeing the world with wonder once again. You can learn more about Jason and his book at http://rulesthatdontexist.com or just go and buy his book (out TODAY!) on Amazon. APP BONUS - Read a preview of the book "Penguins Can't Fly" in glorious full color! Download the app today!

Are you suffering from "Adultitis"? That disease where you have forgotten the joys of childhood. Jason Kotecki says there is a difference between being chilidish and child-like, and he thinks we all need to get back to the curiosity and joy that we often forget to embrace as grown ups.Jason is an artist, speaker, and the author of several books, including "Penguins Can't Fly & 39 Other Rules That Don't Exist".Join us for this episode as we discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, family man, artist, author, speaker and all around nice guy.

Todays guest taps into something on a daily basis that we also talk about on a daily basis. The connection between being an adult and the child we once were. You see, as we discuss on Join Up Dots there was once a time in our life, when we free and able to dream big. We could sleep well at night, and wake up rested, ready for another day of big dreams, fantasy lives, and well being a kid. And our guest came to the same realisation  although from a slightly different route. You see our guest left college and along with his wife entered the “real world” and quickly noticed a few things. Like the fact that a shocking number of grown-ups are inflicted with Adultitis. They looked around and thought, “Hey, kids don't ever seem to be very stressed out – what do they know that we don't?” As they say " The “Adulthood” we encourage people to escape from is the one they create for themselves when they assume childhood is nothing more than a stage of life, a hermetically-sealed portion of their past. It is the Adulthood with all the stupid rules, the one that demands we always do the safe and prudent thing, that we earn play through hard work, and that we must always, without exception, take ourselves way too seriously. Yeah, that's the Adulthood that sucks. This desire for escape is not new. But too often our attempts are limited to cheap thrills, strong drinks, or mindless entertainment. We believe there's a better way." Well lets find out what that better way is, because I feel they have already got believer in me. So its with delight that we get to bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr Jason Kotecki

Escape adulthood is the rallying cry that energizes Kim and Jason Kotecki and empowers their delightful community of fellow rebels fighting against adultitis.

This week on Catholic Moments, we welcome special guests .  Kim, a former Kindergarten teacher and Jason, a professional cartoonist fight "Adultitis" and make it their mission in life to help people to use strategies from childhood to create lives with less stress and more fun.  Their books include and you can visit them at . Please join me in supporting our good friends Greg and Jennifer Willits and their Apostolate by supporting this year's . Are you going to be taken up in the Rapture? invites you to live in the NOW of the Eucharist rather than worrying about the End Times. This week’s Mary Moment is a reflection on the wedding at Cana as taps into Mary’s title Mother of Divine Providence.  You can read more of Sarah’s reflections on this title, including the history, at her column at . Links for this Episode: – Pregnancy Product Giveaway, , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with