Adulting Decrypted: Recent Episodes
Roscoe, Ashton, Gene, and Gideon
We prepare young adults to be independent powerhouses for life.--Who We Are: The Adulting Decrypted team is composed of a Dad and his three sons: Roscoe(Dad - age redacted), Ashton(22), Gene(18), and Gideon(14). How We Started: As a family we have always tried to have at least one meal together daily. The meal that typically ends up being is dinner. One night in particular near the beginning of the COVID pandemic, our conversation started with Roscoe mentioning that he had recently read a news article stating that an Ivy League college was offering “Adulting,” classes. These classes were being offered in the hopes that they might be able to educate students who were struggling with common “Adult” tasks. It didn't make sense to us that someone would have to enroll in an Ivy League school to learn things that nearly every person has to deal with daily. To us it seemed that things like shopping, laundry, mental health, communication, taxes, loans, and so much more should be basic knowledge before taking on the substantial challenges of modern life. Eventually the idea was floated that there should be a podcast that can be accessed for free that would help people gain insight into these things that we thought we knew fairly well. Since COVID-19 had caused unemployment and school schedule changes for all of us we thought that there could be no better thing than for us to take on this challenge. Less than a month later, after several planning meetings and countless hours of research, we had recorded and uploaded our first episode. Now, over a year later, and with nearly 4,000 downloads(total listens) we are going strong, and are more excited than ever to try and assist our peers in the challenges of life.
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Understanding Car Insurance: Full Coverage vs. Liability Only
Hey everyone! In this episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of car insurance. Learn the key differences between full coverage, liability only, and other essential types of insurance like comprehensive and collision. We break down what each term means, how they work, and which one might be best for your specific situation. Join us as we make sense of deductibles, coverage options, and the financial aspects of insurance, while sharing some real-life examples to make it all clear. Don't forget to consult your insurance agent and feel confident as you make these important decisions. #Insurance101 #CarInsurance #FullCoverage #LiabilityOnly #Adulting #FinancialTips #AskQuestions
00:00 Introduction to Insurance Questions
00:19 Types of Insurance Coverage
00:24 Understanding Comprehensive Insurance
00:55 Collision and Liability Insurance Explained
01:43 Full Coverage vs. Liability Only
02:03 Choosing the Right Coverage
03:00 The Role of Deductibles
03:50 Final Thoughts on Insurance
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HOAs Explained: What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home!
In this episode, we dive into the essentials of Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Discover what an HOA is, the pros and cons, and how it can affect your property and lifestyle. From additional fees to community amenities, we'll cover everything first-time home buyers need to know. Don't forget to read those bylaws before moving in! #HomeBuyingTips #HOA #FirstHome #RealEstate101 #HappyAdulting
00:00 Introduction to HOAs
00:10 What is an HOA?
00:31 HOA Fees and Projects
01:01 HOA Rules and Restrictions
01:39 Personal Experiences with HOAs
02:03 HOA Benefits and Considerations
02:56 Final Thoughts on HOAs
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Is it time to replace your tires, or can you squeeze out a few more miles? In this episode, we answer the classic question: "Hey Dad, when should I get new tires?" Using the simple penny test (while we still have pennies!), we dive into how to check tread depth, spot dangerous wear patterns, and avoid getting talked into a premature replacement. We talk about:
- What uneven wear, bubbles, and exposed belts mean
- Why not all vehicles (or drivers) need top-tier tires
- Whether extended warranties are worth it
- The smart way to shop for tires on a budget
Whether you're driving a college beater or logging highway miles weekly, this episode gives you the knowledge to make the right call—on your own terms.
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In the season 7 finale of 'Adulting Decrypted', we embarked on a journey of games, discussions, and introspection on adulting. With a special guest. From revisiting past episodes through a quiz, this episode was a blend of entertainment and profound insights on growth and learning as we navigate the complexities of adulthood. Personal stories shared, leaving us with valuable lessons on resilience and personal development.
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Embark on a financial journey with us as we explore financial accounts in the Roth IRAs world of mutual funds and index funds. Discover the importance of investing early and where. Engage with us through social media, suggest topics, and support the podcast for more insightful content.
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Today Dad takes us through a series of enlightening discussions where we explore problem-solving techniques, share personal reflections, and emphasize the significance of confident action in overcoming hurdles. Together, we uncover the essence of identifying root causes, visualizing challenges, brainstorming solutions, and embarking on a journey of growth and empowerment through practical wisdom and shared experiences. Thank you for listening to todays episode of Adulting Decrypted!
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In this one we laugh and try to determine who is the most adult out of the group. Dad won for sure. However, Ashton was close behind with Gene and Gideon tying for last.
If you want to take the quiz here it is! Feel free to share your results with us.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andyneuenschwander/what-percent-adult-are-you-quiz
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On this episode we had a ton of fun covering finances this is the 102 version of the episode. We covered CSP not a budget. This is borrowed from Ramit the CSP is conscious spending plan.
Net worth on topline just to have it.
Fixed Cost -50% to 60% of income (rent, insurance, utilities, fee's etc)
Investment -10% (Roth, 401K)
Savings -5% to 10% (trips, emergencies, gifts, weddings)
Guilt Free 20% to 30% have fun do what you want
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https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/
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This episode is about Jake Strack and his road to adult hood. There is not a straight path. There can and will be twists and turn and it is part of the process. Jake has a belief that most people don't know what they are doing. They are possibly the expert at their area but not at all areas. Be willing to fail, fail often fail fast. Jake talks about Hanlon's razor "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity". Find our contact information on our website!
And the ability to connect to and with people with Mingle!
As well as the ability to ask the mom question.
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This one we go over financial independence vs security and cover some very basics of finances. Do you know what your net worth is? Assets-Liability= Net Worth... Do you know how much you spent last month? Remember your net worth and personal worth aren't a direct result for each other. However, at times we do understand how we assume they are! Great discussion on the first steps of finance. Keep us posted on any questions!
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In this episode we talk about listening skilz and how they can set us apart. How there are 10 diffrent types of filters to be aware of. You can reach Larry @ Larry@larrychatterton.com ... We learned to be aware of what you are saying and how you say it.
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Gene Lead this Episode on Wellness!
We talk about the 8 areas of Wellness, Physical, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Financial, Occupational, Environmental, and Spiritual.
Today we had a fun discussion of the different areas we can all be working on! Good luck as you adult! And remember! YOU GOT THIS!
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We had a great conversation about what we need to do for job interviews. Join us today as we look through skills specifically for job interviews and some general communication skills.
It might be hard right now to find a "job" so when you get a chance to interview you jump on it. Here are some ideas on how to prepare and what to say when you get in there.
A few things we forgot are follow up e-mails, thank you emails etc.
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Join us this week, where we discuss the ins and outs of making friends in college. As we chat, we touch on navigating roommate relationships, making good use of social media to meet people, and finding your crew among new groups. Our friend Gene, who has just started university himself, shares some of his experiences. We also chat about how important group projects and extracurricular activities are for making friends, and we stress a lot on small talk since it's often where friendships begin. Find our blog, How to Make Friends in College! Find the rest of our website here. Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of Adulting Decrypted!
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We discuss running from Bears, Avoiding Rattle Snakes and the occasional heigh story. We had a fun time discussing Fears and how to overcome them and to realize what we need to do to improve our chances of feeling Brave! Find this and many other episodes by category on our website! https://adultingdecrypted.com/episode-search/
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In this episode we discuss a scary trend that every parent, grandparent and adult decrypted listener needs to know about. Thanks #CrimeJunkies for the info. We cover what it is, who to talk to and the dangers of being scammed as well as trying to go forward with confidence. PLEASE share this with everyone. Be willing to talk around the kitchen table or at the grocery store. Everyone deserves to live their best life and not walk around with this type of anxiety or pressure. Find this and many other episodes by category on our website. https://adultingdecrypted.com/episode-search/
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This one we discuss how words hurt you and sticks and stones might be less painful. To ourselves and others! Find your word for 2024, Ashton is discover, Gene is Connect, Gideon is Consistency and Dad is flow. We spend a lot of time on personal talk and trying to keep things positive and uplifting when you visit with others. Find this and many other episodes by category on our website! https://adultingdecrypted.com/episode-search/
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In this episode we talk about the many ways we could have came home from the Pirate Ship! Effective vs efficient! And what does it mean to us! When do we prioritize efficiency over effectiveness? Mass marketing, being better texters and yes we can take the entire family! Find this and many other episodes by category on our website! https://adultingdecrypted.com/episode-search/
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Update with All 4 of us Back together! We learn what we are all doing! Gene shares about his mission and how the podcast helped and things he can do better! Gideon shares that we are not in New Mexico, and how he likes going to College. Ashton talks about adulting as a band leader! Find this and many other episodes by category on our website! https://adultingdecrypted.com/episode-search/
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This episode reminded us that we all are struggling hitting our best life. There is so much to do and so much we need to get done. Putting our goals first is a big priority. However, we still missed them and did not get all done that we needed or wanted to. Good reminder on smart goals, and real life example of how it worked or didn't.
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On this one we play family Feud about adulting and what we can do better. What we need to do better! This one was a fun chance to grow, win and .... someone won... someone lost! But we had fun. We also included some tips and tricks and advice!!
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We cover VIP dinners, how to send a compliment how to take one and what do do about it! Why it is important to give complements, get compliments and say Thank you! This was a fun way to spend an evening as you will hear from the bloopers section. We are exited about were this is going and what we are doing!
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Ashton, Gideon and I talk about What were you thinking! Ashton shaves his beard, Gideon does level 20 gymnastics but not at level 25. Dad keeps asking the kids what were you thinking! Good episode to think back on your life and determine what were you thinking. And how you can think about your new desired outcomes. We only hold a few of the indicators, such as how fast can I run. Then you will know what you were thinking!
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A few things to keep in mind as you are developing relationship and what matters. We discuss Gideon going on a Hike with his buddy, we discuss transactional relationships and maybe don't call just for help.
And actually I think you started off by saying, well, there's all different types of relationships. There's a very transactional relationship. There's a deeper bonded relationship. There's family relationships, there's friendships. I would, I would challenge you and the listener to think about these relationships and how important they are and be able to classify them accordingly, because I think the last parting thought on it is make sure that you celebrate these big milestones with people.
And that looks different for everybody. It might be birthdays, might be anniversaries. It might be them graduating from college, them getting married, you know, whatever. Spend the time to, to celebrate their milestones and celebrate with them so that you have a stronger relationship. Any other thoughts on relationships?
I think something important to remember is also to not just forgive, but when you're the one to mess up, to say sorry, because I like that. I'm currently going through a course, it's digital marketing and analytics. So we talk a lot about. Keeping relationships with companies and one of the biggest things to grow like trust with company, which is huge in the marketing industry is when you have a problem to solve it quickly and efficiently and make the other party happier.
And from that, it there builds a stronger relationship than was there before. And I think that works with friendships or any other type of relationship too, is to say sorry when you're wrong and figure out the way, the right way to fix it, as
powerful thanks Gideon, that was very powerful.
I think something that tags along
on, well, wow, excuse me, something that tags along really well with that. It's something we used to say in a group I was a part of where one of our most important traits that we needed to have in order to be a valuable member of the group is vulnerability. So you need to allow yourself to be vulnerable so that we can all learn and grow at the same pace.
And so, like for me, like with relationships, it takes a certain level of vulnerability to take someone who is something you know, to someone you're in a relationship with, whether that be a, a friend, you know, colleague, you take some level of vulnerability to meet someone. So I think, I think vulnerability
is important.
I like that. And as we've done, or doing more studies, Brene Brown is on vulnerability and, and that I think as a society we're understanding the, how critical that is and how important being vulnerable in that situation and allowing that to open up. To develop into a bigger relationship because if you're not vulnerable what happens you end up with a lot of transactional relationships Versus saying, Oh yeah, Hey, I really need your help.
And that's okay. Great. Thanks. Thanks. Great points, gentlemen. So listen, or go out there, celebrate the differences, be vulnerable. As for forgiveness, make it right. When you do something wrong, set your boundaries. And celebrate the victims and yep, and showing some support every once in a while. Go for that hike.
Just so you guys know he's crying right now. So just we need to give
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In this episode we talk about were the safe in the house, what items to keep. What items might now be lost. How to find them and were to store them. This should help you think of items you need to take with you or keep safe for your children.
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In this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted, Ashton takes an Adulting quiz to see if he qualifies as a real adult. From laundry, to cars and credit scores. We think you will like this episode!
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We answer some questions we have got through reddit, fakebook and friends. Please keep asking those if you want our opinions. Best part, Gid take on working, Ashton love of messy home made noodles and dad don't tip for that.
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We talk Salsa, Habits and Cereal and how to improve using 3 items from atomic habit. This is the one that Dad makes a mistake and tells everyone he likes weird food at night. And the British Bicycle team determine to improve 1% a day. Atomic Habits by James Clear 3 key points..
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Make a Highlight real! You are not Tom Brady, or Tiger Woods be grateful. You are you, start each morning with reviewing these or any time the negative thoughts become to much!
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So today we're gonna cover some financial side of a as well as a mental health, social help and it's kind of interesting because as we're recording Ashton is feeling a little under the weather.
That's correct. Not that you'd probably go to the doctor for this normally anyways. It's a cold but it's something to be, something to think of and we might wonder why is health insurance a financial conversation? Any thoughts on that before we go too far? Because you gotta pay for it. Yeah. Hospital's expensive.
There you go, it's expensive right so it's a financial just like our car insurance that we talked about before Car insurance is very much a financial conversation. You say, oh, what's my deductible? What's this and that? Well, a lot of people get nervous around car insurance. They also get nervous around health insurance So we we need to ask the right questions and sometimes we don't know all the answers I overheard Ashton ask the lady the other day a very great question when he was talking to her and said, okay Pretend like I don't know anything pretty much.
Do you know do you remember exactly how you worded that question? Well, I basically because for those who
don't know The marketplace for health insurance is basically a place where you go, put in all your information, and then from what I understand, they try and pair you up with insurance that is best for your financial bracket, essentially.
And they... If you don't make enough money, you get put up for Medicaid or chip.
And so
those words, marketplace, Medicaid, chip, all that. I had no idea what they were. I just knew I was being told by my parents that I had to get it figured out. And so when I called the lady I said, okay, well, I'm here at the step where it says I have to, I'm waiting to see if I qualify for Medicaid or whatever, can you just explain to me what I'm looking at?
I don't need like all the details. But I just need to understand, what we're talking about here. At that point it was just words that didn't have any definitions.
Love it.
Basically I was just asking for definitions
at that point. Perfect. So Ashton touched on a little bit of what we're going to talk about today.
We're going to talk about employer sponsored healthcare, health insurance, i. e. the marketplace, which Ashton talked about, healthcare. gov. Then it will kick over to a little bit about state based marketplaces Medicaid and what Medicaid is versus what Medicare is, what COBRA is, and then obviously private health insurance, which are all options.
So the reason why this is so timely and relevant is because Ashton and I just spent some time doing that, both of us just at different levels. I found out that my insurance was going to come end. In the middle of the month, I thought it would go to the end of the month, but so I had to figure out real quick where, where I was going to get health insurance and how that was going to work out.
So we've all been kind of scrambling a little bit. The reason why it's a financial decision is because to twofold getting you hit on it first hospitals are expensive, doctor bills can add up. Yes. The other one is what they call deductibles, and that's how much the insurance companies are willing to pay or that you have to pay before they're willing to take over.
So there's a lot of things to consider. Some things aren't covered by deductible, like if actually, if you've got this cold and you go and buy yourself some over the counter antibiotics, will that they're not antibiotics, over the counter just cold meds, cold meds, will that count towards a deductible?
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. Is the home an asset or a liability? Meaning, does it make you money or cost you money? We've had a liability asset conversation before, haven't we? You guys comfortable enough with that to answer the question? Yeah, I have an answer. Yeah. I think, well, I'm fairly certain a home is an asset.
Interesting. Because it makes money. Okay. Gideon, I think it's a liability. You know, you're, you're both right. No, how is that possible? Well, most people misunderstand that it is just an asset. However, there's a lot of liability tied to owning a home that people don't think about. And so what we're going to do today is we're going to go through some financial consideration.
Buying a home, the length you plan on staying in a home, market conditions, as well as your lifestyle and flexibility of owning a home. I want to start by letting the listener know I'm kind of biased. I have a home, working on a second home right now. So that just is a place to come from as I'm a homeowner by nature, but don't know for sure that it's for me long term.
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I remember when you guys were little, I'd say something that I would get myself in trouble for often. I'd say, Hey, being an adult just means I'm better at Googling or tubing how to fix something. You guys remember me saying that? I think so. So what I wanna talk about today is there's a few different things.
When we, when we talk about, , really the theme I want to get across is Google has all the answers, but not all the answers are always right. So think about this as we get started on this story, , when I was on this trip that with mom, I hurt my arm. I don't know, did you know about this?
So Gideon knew about this. I did not. When I got there, my elbow, my, like, I had a hard time straightening up my arm. I couldn't remember when I heard it. I thought maybe it was when I grabbed some luggage out of, out of the overhead. I wasn't quite sure, but my left arm just hurt really bad.
And for an example, it kind of looked like a torn muscle.
The only problem is it was like two inches up from your elbow. Like the crook in your elbow is about two inches up when a torn bicep would be. Like right in between the middle of that section of your arm, not right near the bottom. So it was really
confusing. Yeah. And there's really two types of torn biceps, which is all I found out from Dr.
Google. Right. I don't know how many times I've spent time on Dr. Google trying to figure it out. Did Web indeed tell you you were dying? Yeah. Happening. Yeah. Something. Well, nobody could really tell me. But that's, we, we'll talk more about that later. So it could have been a torn bicep, a broken elbow, arthritis stretch marks, you know, Google's coming up with every, sometimes it's the quality of the question that's being asked.
Right. That's it's probably because of your pregnancy. Yeah, probably. , and then today, , as mom was getting in the truck, or earlier this week, mom was getting in the truck and the lights come on says the charging system's bad. So of course, I. Google mechanic. Mm-hmm. . It could be an alternator, it could be a wire that's broken.
It could be, you know, you start looking at everybody else's symptoms and you start trying to diagnose.
I need to interject. I hate Google Mechanic. It's so challenging. It's so frustrated. It's so hard. It's like the worst game of match, like, you know, you know the game where you show all the pictures and then you flip it over and then you have to say that one and that one match and Yeah.
Memory. Yeah. Google Mechanic is the same. It's so hard
because of how many ads and. Pay to be the top spot. It's like I am asking for the best type of Cheeto. I don't need to see this like wonder drug that's up here.
Like for other problems that you don't have at 15. Yeah, it's like four 16, so, so number one, Google.
Google has all the answers, but not all the answers are right. There's knowledge, which we're gonna talk about. Experience, wisdom, and then I'm gonna leave a c. That you guys are gonna be super excited about. Sure. So how much data are we creating every day? How much content? We're obviously creating content right now.
Yeah. But have you ever, , ha have you guys heard, do you know how much content we create? Doesn't. As a world, not just, not just adulting, decrypted less than we should. About an hour
today. , no, I, I remember hearing somewhere it was something ridiculous like on YouTube alone, that there was like a year's worth of videos every day or something.
Yeah.
YouTube. I've heard the statistics for YouTube too. It's crazy.
1.5 Quin trillion bytes of data created each. This was in 2018. They estimated that 90% of the world data has been created in the last two years. So, well, yeah, ,
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In this episode we talk about the mental and physical aspects of keeping a clean area. Some tricks on how to keep the home clean, the car clean and even the toothbrush clean.
When is the last time you cleaned something? Are you like Ashton do you love one chore and find it rewarding? Share with us what it is.
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This week the Adulting Decrypted crew dives deep into figuring out how to give and receive feedback. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
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Welcome to Season 6 of Adulting Decrypted!
This week Roscoe, Ashton, and Gideon talk about, starting, developing, and maintaining relationships. With focus on things like conflict resolution, and when certain mindsets are valuable for some relationships, while others may be detrimental.
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Let us know what you want to talk about in Season 6 by emailing us at: adultingdecrypted@gmail.com
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In this week's episode we sit down with Nick King. Not only is Nick as stellar human being but he is also a fan of the show! So this week we not only get the opportunity to get to know him better but we also get an opportunity to discuss how things he has learned from adulting decrypted has helped him in his life. So not only do we get a look into the human experience but we also get to see certain tips and tricks in action! So if you want a refresher of things like an emergency funds and appreciating yourself as an individual this episode is for you!
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In this week's episode, EksAyn Anderson Takes us through the reality that understanding gravity and how we can use it to our advantage will lead us to success. Ok...maybe not gravity specifically, but it's the principle that counts. If that doesn't make sense to you don't worry, we will make ourselves clear by the end of the episode. So if you have been looking for a way to fast track your success without taking shortcuts or having unrealistic expectations, this episode will give you the main strategy and mindset behind that success.
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Welcome to Adulting Decrypted, Where we prepare young adults to become independent powerhouses for life. Today is a special episode where we are going to break down two epsiodes from seasons past down to the bare bones and answer the question - how do I find and realize my passion. We will hear excerpts from both Clint Pulver and Dale Majors from full episodes of theirs that we have had on the show. Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car asking yourself the same question? How do I do more than just exist? How do I seek out happiness? How do I make my passion a reality? If you have, today’s episode has been made especially for you, so that you can find and realize your passion, while allowing yourself to be mediocre. If that sounds backwards, don’t worry, it will all become clear shortly…
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This week, professional speaker, Eric Aroca, takes us through what it means to become something. Have you ever found yourself lost or feeling unable to chase your passion? Eric has, and the whole crew of Adulting Decrypted knows what it's like to be there. Some would even admit to being there now. In this episode, Eric takes us through the three core principles of becoming something. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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Hey Everyone! Welcome to this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted. This week, we wanted to bring to light a previous episode that we felt is worth repeating repeating. In this episode which was originally released in Season 2 we spoke with Jarom Ball a liscensed marriage and family therapist about stratagies to love ourselves. Because we felt it needed to be repeated, we edited it down into some of the best parts and wanted to offer it to you all today. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode where we dive deep into using the strategies of self-affirmation and meditation.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by persuading someone else to make a purchase… Guess what the other 8 are as well!! Today, Dad walks us through what it means for us to all be in sales. And no, we aren't the sleazy cartoon car salesman. Every interaction we have is some form of sale and transfer of goods and or knowledge. Today we are going to talk about what that means and how we might be able to present ourselves better. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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This week Gideon takes us through the Pro's and Con's of understanding Dopamine and teaches us what a dopamine detox is. If you have ever wanted to take control of your daily habits, understanding these principles can have a great effect on your success. We hope you enjoy todays episode!
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In this weeks episode Ashton takes us through the Cookie Jar principle. A principle that can help us tackle life's most difficult challenges that was created by David Goggins to assist him in Ultra Running. Ashton wanted to share this because he has been going through some things that has required him to pull into his own cookie jar. We hope this helps you in your day to day life.
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Dad was so scared a week before he was about to launch on to a crazy adventure. He almost backed out and the night before was ready to pull the plug. He had been talking about this and thinking on it for over 3 years. The once in a lifetime family vacation. We drove 6218 miles, 22 states and a different country, we took 23 days. Have you ever wanted to take a vacation, trip or see something exotic. If you have you have probably found that you were afraid to take the time or spend the money on something that was so substantial. Today's episode is here to help you, our valuable listener, overcome the obstacles that stand in the face of valuable adult vacation time. We hope it helps and we hope that you enjoy this weeks episode of adulting decrypted!
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We were going to write a description here but put it off... Just kidding, here is Gideon explaining on where this episode came from: "This episode idea actually came from me as a sort of cry for help. I have been really dealing with procrastination. I have a load of things I want to get done that require a lot of self control to get started. I haven't ended up getting much done so far. And what I have gotten done has been from pure desperation and not through good planning." - Gideon Allen.How does he talk about it? He breaks it into four main points:
- 2 types of procrastination (deadline and no deadline)
- What are you frustrated your not doing
- Identify Leaks(screen time usage) Limit Distraction
- Checklists
We hope this helps you and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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Today Dad walks us through his top 4 steps to have a conversation where we are able to successfully communicate our needs to others. While we focus on the ability to specifically have these conversations over the phone this can apply to every area of our lives. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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Gideon has always asked himself whether or not he wants to do college. All of us have wondered whether or not we will be able to find something that we love to do. This week we talk about the specific steps we can follow to begin to explore and discover what we want to do with our lives. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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Yes. Yes it is. Today Ashton walks us through how to approach things that cause us fear and anxiety. Have you ever dealt with the feeling of being unable to complete a task because it scares you are you feel anxious about the result of the task? Well today we talk about why that happens and we can overcome it. Stick around for the techniques and tricks that have worked for us and a ton of stories about experiences that we have had. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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Today Dad takes us through some very helpful money management tips by using his personal life experience and tips. He also talks about when money doesn't matter and how from a young age he was conflicted about the difference. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of adulting decrypted.
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In today's episode Gideon walks us through the R.A.M. so that we can learn about building healthy relationships. Have you asked yourself what they 5 keys are to defining a healthy relationship? If you have, this show is for you. If you haven't even better. Today we walk through how to ditch the Hollywood perspective to have happier and healthier relationships.
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Did you know that February 17th is Random acts of kindness day? In light of this incredible knowledge Dad wanted to talk with us about what it means to be kind and how to approach kindness in our day to day lives. Join us on the adulting journey of learning what three key attributes fit into being kind and who the most important people to be kind too are. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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Welcome to the very first episode of our brand new adulting decrypted. We are so excited to share with you today what we think it takes to become an independent powerhouse. We believe that as we focus on the important fields of social, emotional, financial, and practical independence we can become an independent adult that is capable of succeeding and helping others along the journey. We hope you enjoy this weeks entry into adulting decrypted.
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This week, Dad takes us through what it means to control our inputs. New season of Adulting Decrypted coming February 2nd. We are super excited to share what we have had in the works!
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In this weeks episode and Season Finale, we talk with Tyson. He is a cancer survivor and the happiest person you'll meet. Join us today as we deep dive into his philosophy. This will also be the last episode for the next two years where we will be hearing from Gene! He is going on a service mission where he will go serve communities in Louisiana. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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This week Gideon teaches us about grit.(He knows a lot he wrote an English paper.) We talk about the different points that lead one to have "True Grit" and how it can help us with our Adulting activities. We also talked about how this applied to Victor Frankl(Holocaust Survivor.) We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Gene's Insight
01:08 Intro
01:48 Gideon Starts t
04:23 The definition of Grit both the dictionary and our own
06:13 Step 1: Pursue your interests
11:58 Step 2: Practice, Practice, Practice
13:38 Step 3: Connect with a higher purpose(define your why)
20:15 Step 4: Cultivate Hope/Get your Cookie Jar
24:35 Step 5: Surround yourself with Gritty People
34:40 Wrap up
35:15 Outro
36:45 Song/Conversation about Cucumbers
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This week we talk with Tad Tidwell about all the wonders of being a business owner. Most importantly, how does a dollar work? Get the in depth look of how a popular local franchise is run and how it is able to turn a profit. Also, you won't believe the amount of eggs his stores in a week!(we promise it truly is unbelievable.) We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of adulting decrypted.
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This week Ashton takes us through 'proper' meal etiquette. Not only that but then the crew talks about the normal real world applications that we will encounter as we become adults. How do we act when going out for a meal with a boss or networking? What if I go to a fancy gala? What if I host? Where do the forks go?(Hint: to the L-E-F-T). This episode has got all the answers for you! Also the Dad shares his biggest pet peeves! We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Applying what we learn to the more common side of adult life
00:40 Main Intro. Welcome to Adulting!
01:20 Welcome to todays episode. “The not so round table.”
03:05 Today we are talking about meal etiquette
04:00 Ashton’s first real exposure to ‘proper’ etiquette
04:35 Always RSVP
07:00 Where do I sit?! When?
09:35 Setting the silverware
11:00 The long list of typical etiquette.
11:50 Forearms on the table? Yes or no…
13:15 Don’t lick your fingers or blow on your food!
14:25 Are you allowed to look at your phone at the table?
15:00 Ashton takes some sass about his dinner roll
15:55 When should you start eating your food?
16:35 Don’t be the last one eating.
18:10 Applying what we learn to the more common eating of adult life
20:00 Follow your host’s lead
21:25 Dress appropiately
24:25 If your are going to drink adult beverages be aware of the situation and what the proper limits are.
26:10 Keep the conversation light and be aware the purpose of the meal.
28:10 Dad’s biggest pet peeve.
30:40 Conclusion
31:06 Thanks for listening
32:35 This weeks song!
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This week we talk about understanding incentives! What are they? Where do they come from? Why do they matter to us? We hope you learn from this like we did and that it starts a fun conversation for you, your family, and friends!
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This week Gene takes us through the color wheel of our personalities. Did you know your personality has a color and it could help you learn a bit more about yourself? Well that was this weeks goal! We hope you enjoy this episode of Adulting Decrypted!
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This week Gideon talks to us about the importance of duty vs. work, happy vs. content, and more! We talk about the origins of the various words and what they mean to us. Did these help you start your own conversation?
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This week, Ashton did some research and we talk about what offense means, where it comes from, and what we can do when we experience it in our life. How do you handle offense? We would love to hear your thoughts!
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Offence is complicated
01:00 Into
01:35 It begins! Welcome back to the woodshed
03:26 Everyone shares their feelings on what being offended means
06:25 Some reasearch on what the feeling of, “offence” is.
09:44 Why we feel offence.
14:10 The foreseeability expectation
21:30 Ashton’s awkward story & Dad’s first job story
25:20 The Equity Expectation
31:35 The Reciprocity Ecpectation
33:00 Anxiety can lead to being more easily offended
35:10 Guilt can lead to being more easily offended
37:10 Expecting the world to be nice can lead to being more easily offended.
41:45 Having parents who struggle can lead to children who struggle with taking offence.
46:30 Gene’s Final thoughts.
47:10 Dad’s Final thoughts.
48:20 A wrap up and a question
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This week we talk about the worst case scenario. How many worst case scenarios have you thought about in your life? In this episode we get personal about our worst case scenarios and how we handle them. The Dad gives us a lot of advice on how best to approach these sorts of scenarios. We hope this starts a dinner table conversation for you, your family, and/or your friends to talk about and that it helps you with this crazy thing we call adulting. Thank you for listening and reading this far. You are an amazing person! We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Dad’s podcast worst case scenario.
01:00 Intro
01:40 What’s the worst that could happen?
02:25 How to win friends and influence people
03:00 Gideon tells a Cabin Story
06:45 What are the big desicions/things we are thinking about?
10:00 Thinking about what the worst thing is that could happen with the Podcast.
14:55 Bart Merrell’s experience
18:00 “Don’t judge yourself based off of your art.”
21:40 You make a choice. Now, how do you prevent the worst from happening?
26:25 Does scarcity exist?
33:30 Does the feeling content exist?
37:45 Wrapping it all up
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In this weeks episode we talking about being prepared for any emergency. Gene tells us all the different and important things to think about that we may not normally think about. How is your emergency preparedness?
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We have brought to light yet another great language debate where we talk about words like: Bemused, MSRP(yes we know its not truly a word but we just wanted to fit it in), growth and more! In this episode filled with philosophy and jokes we dissect the true meaning behind some common words in our life to try and help us get a greater grasp on adulting. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted!
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Gene's new word (preview)
01:00 - Intro
01:45 - Welcome to the Show! The second time in a row we are not at the woodshed!
03:20 - The first word of the Day: Bemused
04:05 - Gene’s new word
05:40 - MSRP; The word Gene requested.
07:10 - Dad deep dives the meaning behind MSRP
11:05 - The final lonely word: Paradox. What does it mean?
15:00 - Paradigm vs. Pattern
19:15 - Dad’s financial paradigm
22:55 - Ashton shares his paradigm and pattern connection
25:15 - Permisson vs. Acceptance
26:40 - Dad talks on the slippery slope of acceptance equaling permission
28:45 - Ashton shares his thoughts about implied permission
31:50 - What is growth? The final word of the day.
40:00 - The power of intent and being kind and honest with yourself.
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In this weeks episode coming to you specially from the family cabin. Dad takes us through the value of unplugging from everyday life. What does it mean to sharpen your saw? What is your favorite way to recharge your 'batteries?' We would love to know! Let us know on any of our social media pages! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 - Cold Open
01:00 - Intro
01:40 - What are we talking about today?
02:40 - How do we all recharge our batteries?
04:55 - The three ‘batteries’ to recharge.
08:10 - The pressures of ‘Adulting’
08:55 - Sharpening the Saw
16:05 - Playing Football as a family
17:15 - Do Something else of value
17:55 - What do we do for our mental and emotional ‘batteries’
19:40 - Ashton’s musical recharge
21:30 - Gene talks about his mental recharge
22:50 - A burger tangent. Don’t worry, it applies.
25:15 - Are the things you are doing actually helping you recharge?
28:00 - What is a spiritual recharge?
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This week Mike talks to us about what "Adulting" really is, how we can face it, and how we can get better at it each and every day. Through his great philosophy and ability to tell his stories he shares with us some of the most powerful advice we have yet to have so far. Check out the bonus episode on our Patreon!
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This week we talk with the hilarious Mandy Atkinson about the do's and do nots of hair care. Let us just say she educated us beyond more than we could have even imagined. We know that you will have something to gain from this episode just as we did. Let us know your thoughts! We love to start conversation.
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00:00 - Cold Open
00:40 - Intro/Mandy Introduction
01:35 - HI!(Meeting Mandy)
02:30 - Crazy Haircut Stories
05:25 - When/how did Mandy get into hair?
08:05 - The value of learning a trade/starting you buisness
08:50 - Mandy wanted to start a corporation
09:40 - How often should someone get a haircut?
11:00 - Can you control how much your hair grows?
12:10 - Can you damage your hair by cutting it yourself?
14:50 - Families can save money by knowing how to cut hair.
15:40 - What products are best for which type of hair?
18:25 - Dandruff vs Flaky Skin. Whats the difference?
22:00 - 2 in 1. Is it good?
25:30 - What is a common hair mistake people make?
28:40 - Mandy’s cost effective product reccomendations
33:10 - Old Spice?
33:55 - Vitamins? Can they give hair body or make it healthier?
34:05 - Nutella Tangent
35:25 - Back to vitamins
36:35 - Frayed Hair. Does your hair stop growing when its frayed?
39:25 - Oil in the hair comes from the scalp. Brush your hair.
43:14 - Thanks Mandy!
43:20 - Outro
44:55 - Silly Song
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As per a listener request, today we are talking about getting along with a boss. More specifically, how do you get along with someone who can tell you what to do, namely, teachers, bosses, and Dad's joke, spouses. We have a great conversation with each other about our experiences and Ashton shares his real world experience of not doing so well at resolving conflict at his Walmart position. The Dad also shares his perspective having been an employer and a boss himself and an employee. It allows for some pretty cool conversations and we think you will enjoy this one.
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SHOW NOTES:
00:00 - Cold Open(Gideon wants to hide in the woods.)
01:00 - Intro Sequence
01:35 - What is todays topic?(Ashton made Gideon wait…)
02:35 - Maintianing Good relationships with those who can tell us what to do.
03:35 - How does the crew feel about teachers and bosses.
05:25 - You can tell how someone feels about a class, subject, or a person.
06:15 - They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
07:05 - Who is your boss? Is it Steve Carrell? Micheal Scott? Are they better or worse?
08:55 - There are abusive bosses. Get out, report to HR, or find another solution.
10:00- If your relationship with your boss just needs a bit of help, these are the tips we can give.
10:15 - No one cares more about that realationship than yourself.
12:45 - Link for research: balancedcarreers.com
13:30 - Consider your Boss, their feelings, perspective, and desires.
13:45 - Ashton’s Walmart Story.
16:05 - The callenge with approaching work conflict is your Boss is paid to tell you what to do. So how do you approach that conflict?
16:45 - Gene and Gideon talk about their teacher relationships.
21:00 - Dad talks about being a Boss
22:15 - Ashton cannot fly an Airplane
23:30 - Dad talks about trust as a boss.
25:30 - The difference between job trust and character trust.
27:45 - REQUEST TOPICS! WE WILL TALK ABOUT IT!
28:45 - When as an employee do you need to humble yourself to let the tower make the call.
29:45 - Ashton’s Walmart story. Part 2!
31:10 - How does a manager get to the point where their employess can trust them to say, “I don’t have to explain myself, just do it.”
33:45 - Dad tells a story about his Mom.
35:30 - Gospel by Roscoe 101: Stroke of the Pen change is easy. The Hard part is changing the culture and mentality.
37:20 - At the end of the day everyone wants to feel like they add value.
38:15 - You don’t hate history, you just hate how its being taught.
40:10 - If you are complaining about something and you don’t have a solution or you don’t want to come up with a solution that hasn’t already been stated. Might as well just drop it.
41:45: - If you are complaining you really do care.
43:25 - Help you understand what your goal is.
44:10 - Do Not Drop These Mics. Gene hits us with Star Wars
45:45 - Do your very best to not be passive agressive when dealing with problems.
48:30 - Be okay with forgiving your boss.
49:45 - Find a way to connect with your boss if you can. If you can’t just try to learn more about them.
51:45 - Wrap Up.
52:13 - Outro and Silly Song.
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In this weeks episode Leta Greene takes us through how to properly date people. What are the things you should look for? How should you work on yourself? Where does this learning experience come from? If you have ever wanted to get better at dating and want to find someone that is actually right for you Leta has some of the best advice we have ever heard! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro : Leta Greene is the author of, “How to Embrace Your Inner Hotness,” and “Love Me Too.”She talks about her journey and how she became hot and embraced herself as an awkward teenager who was missing her front three teeth due to a biking accident. She shares her strategy for loving yourself and how that applies to us in the dating relm. Honestly, there probably isn’t anything more exciting then hearing some boys getting made uncomfortable by a confident woman!
2:30 - Saying Hello to Leta: Her bike crash, start of her career both as a makeup artist and motivational speaker and author. She talks about having to deal with sexual abuse and how she learned to value herself and the dating process.
4:20 - What is Gene’s dating age?
5:40 - Ashton is struggling with dating. Is it because of self-confidence? Expectations? Or perhaps is it both?
7:25 - The most successful dating you can be doing right now is getting to know how you interact with others and how they interact with you. Service projects are a great tool for getting to know people.
9:00 - The brain doesn’t finish forming until around 24-25 due to cellphones.
12:10 - Knowing how to talk to someone rather than just distract each other with a good time. Talking is much more valuable for lasting relationships.
13:50 - We have to be like the person we want to find.
15:20 - Character is far more important than looks.
16:00 - Leta Pro tip: Asses how your potential suitors treat all other people.
17:45 - Ashton Asks when Leta started thinking of all these amazing tips.
19:30 - Why Adulting Decrypted wanted to talk about dating.(basically Dad forced us into it but it was worth it.)
21:40 - The Objectification of Women, what is it all for and where did it start?
23:10 - Gideon’s Interjection leads to a discussion about flirting and interracting with the opposite sex.
25:35 - Leta’s 5 year; 3 year rule.
28:00 - Sticking to the rule and not being willing to bend on your personal standards.
30:40 - 10.5 vs. 11. Why is it important? And what does that mean in relationships.
33:30 - Leta went on a mission(what she calls entering the mormon nunnery) and how that played into her finding her husband.
35:00 - Character Traits vs. Physical Traits
38:30 - You won’t be happy in marriage if you don’t like you.
40:35 - The T&T effect
43:00 - Kids just need the psychological reason why to not have a girlfriend, and why it is more benifical to use their time to learn about people. Finances are a good convincing point.
45:00 - Every Statistic are people who once loved eachother.
47:00 - Wrap up and Where to Find Leta’s content.
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In this episode Gideon takes us through his top tips of saving money. Whether it be collecting coins, setting a rainy day savings account, or studying your purchases, Gideon has got those tips for you along with more. In this conversation filled with film references we discuss how one can hold on to that extra coinage. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this weeks episode we speak with the incredibly charismatic and revolutionarialy help Greg and Beth Langston of College Flight Plan. College Flight Plan is a program that they started when they realized that there was a need for High-School Students to learn who they wanted to be. They created their comprehensive course for helping someone learn exactly what they enjoy and how to reach their inner self to help them become the most successful individual they can be. Enjoy as they share their wisdom and friendship with us.
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We just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Gene and share an announcement with you all!
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This weeks episode is a reuplaod of our livestream coming from Florida! We loved having this show. Don't forget to enter in to the giveaway before Sunday June 6 at 11:59pm for your choice of our merch!
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This week special guest Clint shares with us his amazing life story and how he left what he calls the 80% statistic. He then shares with us the power of building your own E.T. If you have any desire to be something more than your presently are or have a dream you want to chase, this is the episode for you! Also, check out Clint's new book, "I Love it Here," to learn how to fall in love with your work or get into the work you love!
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In this weeks episode, Dad leads us through the different power of sleeping habits. Good or Bad. We talk about our different ideas for sleeping through the night, falling asleep, and when to go to bed at a certain time. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
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This week we talk with Mike Daniels about the power of listening to both sides of the story. He shares his techniques that he has used to lower tensions and raise camaraderie and profits. We hope you enjoy this amazing conversation as much as we did!
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This week we have special guest Bart Merrell on the show. He talks with us about his book/podcast/philosophy about monetizing our mindset. He gives us ways we can make money on anything we think of quite literally. We really enjoyed this conversation and we hope you will as well!
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Today Gideon takes us through how we get motivated. We have a great conversation around getting motivation. But also around what motivation actually is. Is it just a spark? Or is it the driving force behind all we do? Either way we loved having this conversation and we hope you will enjoy it as well!
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Today we talk with entrepreneur, Dale Majors, about being okay with being bad at things. We also talk about how to chase our goals and our desires. We also talk about how he started out as an entrepreneur and how we ourselves can also accomplish our personal goals.
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Today Gene leads us through an episode where he talks through the 5 C's of Credit. There is some awesome background information in here if you have ever wondered about getting a loan or what the behind the scenes of getting a loan are!
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Zach was Ashton's elementary school teacher and a bright light in his school life. Obviously it was important to him then and Zach's influence is ever present now. If you ever wondered how to stay realistically positive this podcast is for you. Life isn't just rainbows and sunshine, it never has been and never will be. Positivity can still prevail without being toxic. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode as much as we did.
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Have you ever wondered how best to take care of your pet? What food really is best for them? Is chocolate bad for dogs? Waterbuffalo are pretty exciting too and in this episode you can find out why! We loved this conversation and we hope you will too.
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This weeks episode Gene brings back our Adulting segment and asks us all what we have done recently to adult. We share some funny helpful, and insightful stories. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode led by Ashton we talk about the difference between Intuition and Reasoning. We talk about how those feed into our own personal decision making process. We also talk about some advice given by UMASS and some other great resources. We really hope that you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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Today, Dad takes us through what taxes are and how we do them. They seem complicated but once you know what they are and what they mean it can simplify the whole process. We hope you enjoy this weeks guide into taxes and installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode Gideon leads us through the 5 Languages of love. We all took the quiz and it led us onto some self discovery but more importantly it led us to learn more about how we are expressing love towards each other. How do you express/feel love? If you want to take the quiz go to 5lovelanguages.com. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode hosted by Gene we talk about the 5 stages of grief. It comes at a time for us when the wounds of loss are still fresh after losing an aunt and a friend. This conversation was helpful for us to get some thoughts out of heads and into space where we feel allowed to be vulnerable. We hope you gain just as much as we did from this episode and we hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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Welcome to this weeks episode hosted by Ashton! This week we talk about the traits needed to start conversation, and also some special strategies we can use to get over the hump of actually starting it. We hope these pro tips can help you with your future conversations!
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It todays episode Dad starts off quick and on the races. We talk about what we remember from the common core and whether or not it is worth completing? What do you think? Let us know your thoughts. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of adulting decrypted!
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This comes from our season finale livestream that took place on Wednesday December 30th 2020. We reflected on the podcast and the things we learned and the theme slowly ended up becoming how we learned it is better to be present than it is to be perfect. A great message ending such a controversial year. We hope you can take something away from this and we look forward to joining you again with adulthood on Season 3!
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Today we visit with licensed marriage and family therapist Jarom Ball about developing self love and compassion. Lets just say it was eye opening. We talked about how its okay to be uncomfortable with self-affirmations, what it means to meditate, and even how he became a therapist. This is so full of amazing information so we hope you can enjoy it just as much as we do!
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This week we visit with Junior High Counsler and Administrator Scott Bell about managing stress and how he himself manages his stress and how he helps the students he works with also manage their stress. We hope you enjoy this entertains and
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In this episode we spoke with Johnny Hulse about finding Passion. Johnny is a high school counselor for our local high-school, and seeing his insight in defining passion is very helpful for all ages. We hope that you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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How have you felt about this year? Has Covid got you down? Have you ever identified a promise you made to yourself? How do you make a promise to yourself and what does that mean? This refreshing perspective from Jason Hewlett will be like a breath of fresh air that we hope will impact you as much as it did us. It is wonderful content and we hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In todays episode we thought that we would take it back a notch and talk with our grandpa and learn from him and hear his life stories. We hope you find it as entertaining as we did as well intriguing to hear how our world has changed in such a short period of time. We hope you enjoy this weeks entailment of Adulting Decrypted. Happy Thanksgiving!!
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This week we talk all about how to deal with crucial conversation. All from the amazing perspective of Jesse B. Good a customer service expert. We definitely learned a lot this week. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted!
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In today's episode. We talking about how to start putting together your resume. We have some pro tips, some funny stories, and even a podcast challenge. We look forward to all the fun you will have listening to this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this weeks episode suggested by a listener we talk about wether or not we should fix things ourselves or pay to get it fixed. There are some fun stories about how paying for things to get fixed pays off and how at times learning a new skills isn't half bad. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted!
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In this weeks episode we were privileged to meet with the legend Johan Versteegh. Johan is a Social Media addiction expert. His story about it started is very cool and may be familiar to some. We know that being able to avoid the hazards of social media addiction is a hard task but Johan was able to break it down so well that we have already started our process of recovery. We know that you will enjoy and learn so much from this episode because it is just full rich of info! We hope you enjoy this weeks beefy installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In todays episode we talk simply about what American politics are. What are the different parties? Are we a Democracy or a republic? What does voting actually look like. All this and more on this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode we talk about something that is important for every person to know before they get to far into their next venture. And that is their why. We talk about our why for starting the podcast and the things that knowing our why has helped us accomplish. Knowing your why can change the literal person that you are. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of, "Adulting Decrypted."
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In todays episodes it starts off spicy and does not lack any personal exciting stories. If you have ever wondered what some of your dash lights means and what exactly some of the most common car buzz words means this episode is going to answer those questions. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted!
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In this episode requested by a fan we talk about what credit cards are, how they work and basic banking knowledge. Getting something like a credit card is a big step and its pretty important to know what they are and what they do. We hope to help explain this topic in an easy way that makes something that really is simple sound simple. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode we visit with Doctor Sammons, Ashtons college instructor. He shares with us the value of understand intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations. We also talk about how not to worry about worry about worrying about potentially being worried about something. We had a lot of fun with this conversation and we look forward to hearing what you learned. Enjoy the show!
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In this episode full of deep story and funny reality we talk with James(our close family and close friend) about a pivotal moment in his life where assertiveness would shape his future and overall outlook on relationships. Tune in to learn the 5 keys to being assertive so as to benefit you and all of those around you. Enjoy the show!
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Last season we debated some words we commonly use and tried decide which is best and how we should use them. This debate is no different! Except this time around we debate the words, Easy vs. Simple, Hear vs. Listen, and more. Hopefully you can use this to help you think about what you are saying much like how it has taught us!
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Welcome back to Adulting Decrypted! We are kicking off this season with an episode all about learning new things. With the new school season upon us we feel it is very valuable to talk about how to learn new things, and if you are not one of the adults that are in school, we talk about changing habits and recognizing patterns in our day to day life. We hope you enjoy this weeks installment of Adulting Decrypted!
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The title of this episode really says it all. Today we talk about what we have learned through starting the Adulting Decrypted Podcast and also some of our earliest adulting moments. If you ever wanted to know what struck us the most this season and why, as well as why we find what we talk about so valuable please join us for this episode! Enjoy this weeks addition and be prepared for next season starting September 2nd!
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In this episode, the original goal was to explain some helpful cooking tips for those who may never have had cooked on their own. And while we did do that, this episode is filled to the brim with funny stories and things we did wrong. All the way from a fried chicken story that would make the Colonel sad, to a booming sandwich shop mishap, we have got some crazy stories! Join us this week for the ride!
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Today we meet with Fashion Guru Eric Aroca and talk about what we can do about our look and what it means to approach our day to day look with elegance and distinction. Hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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In this episode, led by Ashton, we talk about how to work better with people we live with and spend lots of time with. He tells us funny stories of living in Australia for two years as well as some fun input from Roscoe(the Dad). Hope you enjoy this weeks episode of "Adulting Decrypted."
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In this episode we talk about creating a budget towing a buggy and what it means to blow the budget.(we don't think any explosions were involved) We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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This time we talk about how to find a job and some more job shininagins. Hope you enjoy :D
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In this episode we discuss Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in this day and age. We talk about how social media can feign connection when in reality we need in person connection and we talk through the steps of the QPR program. We talk about the proper language to use when speaking on suicide, the signs that appear, and how to best help someone who may be struggling. For more resources please visit our facebook page, "Adulting Decrypted" to see a document with some valuable resources for Suicide Prevention.
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Currently, Gideon is working on a large project to help him gain a prestigious award. We thought we might talk about how to make something like that happen. Join with us this week as we talk about large project management. Also, be sure to check out Follow the Flag on Facebook or Instagram! They do great things. Enjoy!
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In this episode we talk about how to best prepare for trips and how to remember everything you may need. We also go over the best way to make sure you don't lose your luggage on a flight and what to do if you do. This is a fun one, so enjoy!
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This is second episode in our insurance series. This is very interesting for anyone looking to understand the basics of insurance and hear some funny stories. In this episode we cover new cars and GAP insurance and to buy it from the agent not the dealership. Someone totaled our car but we made money... say what? Car insurance is fantastic when used correctly! It was so important to understand state deductible why you want to have more than state minimum. What is renters insurance, why do we car? Legal gambling what is it, why do it? WOW paying for bills and protecting your assets all about insurance.
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Welcome to the first Adulting Decrypted episode where we spoke with a professional about a very typical "adulting" topic. We learned a lot from this episode, so much so that we had to split it into two! We hope you enjoy learning with us this week on Adulting Decrypted.
In this episode Gene leads us in the discussion about how to make and safely enjoy fire. Enjoy a funny story about an annoying stump and how an aerosol can stumped some teens. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode and look forward to another week of Adulting!
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In today's episode Gideon leads us in a discussion about work, life, and balance. We also get to hear a crazy story about a brand new plasma tv vs. a family favorite video game and some great book recommendations! We hope you enjoy! Link to the Focus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4AyIGp0zGE
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In today’s episode we hold our very first adulting decrypted debate! Listen and learn as we go word vs. word of: Ask vs. Answer, Talent vs. Knowledge, and Should vs. Need. Some great listening and some eye-opening conversations about words that we use that need to stop using! Adulting is all about knowing what you are saying so you can be understood by others and understand yourself! Enjoy this fun and educating debate between words.
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In this episode, we talk about the do's, don'ts, and some unknowns about laundry. When to buy a washer or dryer, what those funny symbols mean on the tags of our clothes and Ashton's crazy conspiracy on what happens to socks in the dryer(with Roscoe's very real solution). We hope you enjoy this weeks installation of, Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode, Roscoe, Ashton, Gene and Gideon, venture the common adult question of how to talk to people. In this episode we learn about, the conversation stacker, mood matching, naked conversations, and Dad's dating habits!? Yes it gets exciting. Enjoy the show!
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In this episode Gideon introduces the conversation about making and setting goals. We talk about what it means to have "10X" goals, the benefit of making your bed, and a crazy story about a dream car's unfortunate accident and eventual revival. With all of this in mind there is definitely something to learn for all in this weeks episode of Adulting Decrypted.
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In this episode your hosts, Roscoe, Ashton, Gene, and Gideon, venture to answer the question of how to actually go shopping. What are the stores like? How do I make a good shopping budget and list? The stores can do what with our phone number!? What not to put in Mac and Cheese, and so much more...
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Welcome, to Adulting Decrypted the show where we break down the complex code of common conundrums into logical living in effort to decrypt the code we call ADULTING!
We are your hosts, Roscoe the Dad, Gene, Gideon, and Ashton. You are listening to the only podcast on the internet that has been created by a Dad and his three sons entirely geared towards the helping us adult! Isn’t that awesome! In this show we will cover a range of topics from: Shopping for yourself the first time, Creating A Budget, Planning High School and College Classes, all the way to things like changing a flat tire. Anything you hope to learn we hope to cover so that we can all overcome the scary obstacle of Adulting. You can participate on any of our social media pages. Simply type Adulting Decrypted to find and follow us and share your Adulting stories. We are so excited to have you along for this journey of funny fails, and motivational moments. New episodes every wednesday on any site where you enjoy your podcasts. You can also watch our podcasts on youtube as well as vlogs of our topics in action every Saturday. Now, without further ado. Good luck becoming an adult with us and we hope you enjoy the Show!
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