In a short essay style episode, Dobbo shares some thoughts on how our delusions and conclusions of what we're ready for, capable of, deserving of - can have a significant impact on our ability to step into greatness. … [Read more...]
#31 – Kindness
What is it about some people that really gets on our nerves? Perhaps a better question to ask is, "What is going on for this person that makes them appear hostile, threatening, bullying, rude or impatient?" - This week we discussed "Kindness", and how compassion relates so heavily to our ability to genuinely express kindness. Subscribe to Risking Failure at www.riskingfailure.com … [Read more...]
#30 – Loneliness Part 2
This week, we're SO excited to have our guest and friend Mel on the show to join us and talk about a fairly big topic - "Loneliness". Last week we began an exploration of this topic, which we decided to make a 2 part series/episode since it's just so big. We sent out some questions to our subscribers (email subscribers via risking failure.com) and got some wonderful feedback, as well as some suggestions to help focus on two important … [Read more...]
#29 Loneliness Part 1
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#28 Give Up or Keep Going?
Everyone says "Never Give Up" - but have you ever met someone that just won't give up on something that seems obviously doomed? When is it time to give up, and when is it time to keep going on projects, relationships, goals, artwork etc? The answers to these questions could save us time... sometimes years of our lives if we could get good at finding the right answer. How do you tell? … [Read more...]
#27 Think or Act?
(Photo Credit: Flickr User - Karola) How often do you feel guilty that you are thinking about things too much, and just need to get off your #$% and take action? This week we shared some experiences and thoughts on this subject. We explored the overlap of where thinking should turn into action, and moments where it's been smarter to take more time... (Don't forget to get in touch on Twitter!!!) - @RiskFailure … [Read more...]
#26 Progress…
It's hard to not constantly compare ourselves to others, and wonder if we are making enough progress in life. But this obsession is such a stupid one when you stop and think about it. You CAN'T make outstanding progress raising 5 kids at home, while also being on an international speaking circuit for a book you just launched and a PhD you are completing... right? So why are we so bloody hard on ourselves? And why has human kind not been able … [Read more...]
#25 Leaps of Faith
This week, Mick does a solo episode in short form to summarize a conversation we had last week on the topic of Leaps of Faith. What foundational beliefs do we carry around that impact our lifestyles and relationships, without having ever stopped to test and see if they are serving us? … [Read more...]
#24 Is my life on track?
There's so much pressure to "be" someone, and to "be" that by a certain age or timeframe, and this creates a lot of anxiety and pressure in our lives - and for what reason? That was the subject this week as we discussed the problem that so many of us wrestle with. Have I found my calling yet? Am I doing the right things? Should I be married by now? Should I have kids by now? Is it too late to be what I want? Am I focused too much on career? Am … [Read more...]
#23 – Finding Your Passion #2
This week, we went through a live workshop where Mick was the guinea pig following through Dobbo's questions (from last week) with Dobbo acting as the guide. We hope you find this useful, and most importantly we hope you decide to do the exercise of answering these questions and considering them within your own life as well. … [Read more...]