Strugglenomics with Captain Flip Flops: Recent Episodes
Aaron Vanderlip
In this episode I talk about food insecurity, how surprisingly common it is in one of the wealthiest societies on earth, and how to get by even when you're broke
Vulnerability, particularly in the age of social media where everyones "greatest hits" are constantly on display is difficult. However, the more you show vulnerability, the happier you (and people like you) will be.
In this episode I talk about how reselling ethically is great for your sales, the environment, and even your....soul?
There is risk to every single thing you will ever do with your life. From being hit by a bus crossing the street to risking it on a big investment. What matters is finding how much risk you are ok with to create the life you want.
I discuss how procrastination is bad (shocker) and how you dont get the motivation then do the thing, the other way around is what really works.
I discuss the pros and cons of each platform and how and why you should be using both for maximum sales.
One of the best pieces of advice I've ever read is: hurt people hurt people. Find out how the way someone treats you is often more of a reflection of them than it is of you.
Youre going to be working for at least 30 years of your life, so you can retire and enjoy it. Why shouldn't you focus on enjoying the time before that?
The anxious brain is an outdated model of keeping us alive. Getting to know WHY and how it affects us can be pretty eye opening, particularly when it comes to addiction
Posting personal, vulnerable and REAL stuff that matters to you and that you care about can be incredibly freeing...especially in an era where we only see the "greatest hits" of poeples lives on social media.
For the past 2 days my brain has been in full blown panic mode. I recorded some rbamlings to help vent and put my mind at ease.
The term "f*ck you money" is used to describe the wondeful feeling of having enough money in the bank to walk out of a job you hate. Reselling on Ebay and Amazon can help you do just that
How a socially awkward 17 got a job that lasted 3 years...because he couldn't get hired as a mall security guard. My origin story!
In the new era of Covid 19 and beyond, many traditional businesses will have to adapt or be left in the dust. Is your business and your dream worth fighting for?
This is one of the largest disruptions of daily life in the past 100 years. Businesses will close....some forever. But by looking at the past we can be hopeful that we will get through this too.
When serving or bartending, your section of tables is your own little small business! You are in control of your sales by building a relationship with your guests.
You are a 3 dimensional person....so why does your business Instagram page look so 1 dimensional?
The ins and outs, trials and tribulations of becoming a reseller (aka get to know your local dollar store)
The surprising reality of working in places that serve food....just not to you. The economics of making lunch at home....and saving nearly $100,000
Positive feedback is important as a seller. It's your reputation and it DOES matter. What I'm asking you to do is to stop stressing about it so much