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In Episode #141 I have a discussion with Scott that ends up helping me make a very tough decision.

Scott Maderer, author of Inspired Living: Assemble the Puzzle of Your Calling by Mastering Your Time, Your Talent, and Your Treasures.

Scott challenges the glorification of busyness, emphasizing that being busy doesn’t equal productivity or importance. Instead, he highlights the value of aligning your actions with your priorities and learning when to say "not now."

This episode offers practical insights for living an inspired life by intentionally managing your time, talents, and treasures.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Three Ts Framework: Time, talent, and treasures are finite resources requiring intentional stewardship.
2. Keystone Habits: Improving discipline in one area often positively impacts others, like health, relationships, or finances.
3. The Myth of Priorities: Focus on a single priority to reshape how you allocate time and energy.
4. Time is Focus, Not Quantity: It’s about attention, not hours.
5. Intentional Trade-Offs: Productivity involves deliberate choices, letting go of less important tasks.
6. The Power of "Not Now": Embrace seasons of delay to focus on what matters most.
7. Avoiding Burnout: Emotional depletion affects your ability to share talents and nurture relationships.
8. The 15-Minute Miracle: A simple exercise to track time use and align activities with values.
9. Creating Actionable Change: Use time blocking to ensure essential tasks get done.
10. Friction and Smoothness: Add barriers to distractions (e.g., social media) and ease productive habits (e.g., prep for workouts).
11. Making Intentional Decisions: Thoughtfully reflect on how you spend time to avoid automatic, unproductive behaviors.
12. Holistic Control: Combine awareness, planning, and strategic friction to align your time and energy with your goals.
13. A Meaningful Question: How do you answer, “How are you?”

Memorable Quote:
"You always have time for the things you put first!"

This episode will inspire you to rethink busyness and focus on what truly matters.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csmaderer/

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In Episode #140, I welcome back Matt O'Neill to discuss my all time favorite topic.

1. The Root of ALL Love is Self-Love: If you don’t love yourself, not only will your relationships never reach their full potential, but they may suffer.
2. Celebrate Self-Love in February and Beyond: Use Valentine’s Day as a reminder to love yourself first—whether that’s through creativity, connection, or simply saying “yes” to joy (all acts of self-care).
3. Practicing Small Acts of Self-Care will Grow Self-Love: Do something fun - yoga, meditate, hike, journal, take a bath, walk on the beach or visit a gallery—small acts that nurture you.
4. Make a Fun List: Reconnect with joy by brainstorming activities that light you up—window shopping, live music, painting classes (axe throwing anyone?).
5. Reframe “Fun” as “What Lights You Up”: Shift your mindset to focus on activities that make you feel alive and glad to be in the moment.
6. Balancing Social Invitations: Evaluate whether going out will energize or drain you. Prioritize spending time with uplifting, inspiring people who recharge your spirit.
7. Say Yes to Life’s Opportunities: Inspired by Yes Man, consider saying “yes” to unexpected adventures that can bring growth, excitement, and joy into your life.
8. Combat Isolation Post-COVID: Be intentional about breaking out of Netflix habits by seeking connection and activities that expand your world.
9. Self-Love Through Boundaries: Every time you say yes to someone else’s priorities, you could be saying no to yourself. Protect your time and energy without guilt. Pause before saying “yes” and explore if there are alternatives that will honor both yourself and your relationship.
10. Life is the Story You Write: Recognize that every choice contributes to your life narrative. When you say yes to joy and self-love, you’re writing a story filled with creativity, connection, and meaning.

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https://www.youtube.com/@goodmoodmatt

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In Episode #139 I chat about BELONGING with Dr. Hemerda, Lewis, and Artenant

Highlights

• Defining Belonging: The operational definition, based on Allen et al. (2021), includes competencies, opportunities, motivations, and perceptions that foster connection and affiliation within ecosystems.
• Academic Belonging: Building a sense of connection with peers during the doctoral program, particularly through remote engagement during COVID, which fostered mentorship relationships.
• Unexpected Community: Dr. Lewis discovered a "tribe" of women in technology through her research, creating lasting professional and personal connections.
• Findings on Mentorship: Many underrepresented women in STEM lacked formal mentorship but succeeded through sponsors who recognized their work ethic, prompting them to pay it forward.
• "Shoes That Fit": Dr. Artenant shared a powerful metaphor for her journey—navigating life with "tight shoes" until research and mentorship gave her the confidence to find a better fit.
• Reflections in Early Experiences: Dr. Hemerda spoke about overcoming self-exclusion based on early experiences of feeling like she didn’t belong in male-dominated spaces.
• Importance of Vulnerability: All participants emphasized that vulnerability is key to fostering belonging, whether through self-reflection or creating psychologically safe spaces.
• Role of Mentorship: Mentors, whether formal or informal, were highlighted as critical in creating opportunities and fostering inclusion.
• Practical Tips: Suggestions for fostering belonging included simple actions like introducing yourself, showing empathy, and being considerate of others’ needs.
• Creating Safe Spaces: Dr. Hemerda emphasized the role of leaders and educators in building psychologically safe environments where people can take risks and connect authentically.

Hemerda, J., Lewis, J., Artenant, C. & Frederick, H (2024). The Power of Belonging for Career and Academic Progression. Podcast presented at the UAGC Teaching and Learning Conference. Virtual

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