April 25, 2022

TEDx Speaker on Betting on Yourself, Seeking Discomfort, and Taking C…

I love listening to stories that require someone to take a chance and today’s episode is packed with those. You’ll hear from my friend, Ahmad Jabbir. He exhibits and embodies the phrase “bet on yourself.” One of my favorite stories …

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April 11, 2022

How to Have Fun as an Adult by Channeling Your Inner Child | E60 Tyso…

My childhood was filled with a constant need for play. I remember playing a lot of backyard sports and fictional quest games that we made-up on the fly. I always had a sense of adventure. As I got older, I …

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March 28, 2022

Using Your Money to Make a Life Instead of Using Your Life to Make Mo…

I feel today’s episode is a perfect follow-up to my recent conversation with Jeremy Schneider. In that episode, we discussed how to easily invest your money in order to predictively grow your wealth. Today I want to extend that conversation. …

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March 21, 2022

Ultramarathon Mentality and Finding Your Future | E58 Mason Stevens a…

For some of us, running to the kitchen to grab a snack is quite the workout. So what does it feel like to run 62 miles for twelve hours straight? In today’s episode, Justin and Mason discuss what it felt …

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March 14, 2022

How to Get Started Investing, the Cost of Actively Managed Funds, and…

Investing is complicated…but does it need to be? Starting your investing journey can be super overwhelming especially in this age of information overload: stocks, crypto, FAANG, options, bonds. This brings up the obvious question: what should I inv...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Building a Legendary Marriage with Tactical Empathy, Generative Quest…

I have a really fun episode for you today. I’ve been following today’s guest for a few years now and I finally got the courage to pitch him to come on the show. I’m really excited that he said yes …

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Feb. 14, 2022

How to Talk Politics and Religion Without Killing Each Other | E55 Co…

I’ve dreaded some recent get-togethers knowing argumentative political conversations are going to be on the agenda and for quite some time, I’ve taken the approach that it is better to avoid these conversations by staying quiet and giving a friendly …

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Jan. 31, 2022

Mental Health Counselor on How to Stop Criticizing Your Body and Heal…

Our teenage years present many challenges. One universal obstacle I saw few of us avoid was the trap of comparing ourselves to others, particularly our physical bodies. Someone was always thinner, more muscular, prettier, taller, or had better skin. ...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Creator of Blind Dating Show on Dealing with Criticism, Law of Attrac…

Do you know what’s worse than being set up on a blind date? Going on that date in front of a live audience. Oh, and when I say blind date, I mean literary blind-folded. That’s the concept for the New …

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Jan. 3, 2022

15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Shares How He is Fighting Back Against Confo…

Imagine you’re 9-year-old and you want the new, hottest toy, what would you do? Would you ask your parents for the money, or maybe spend your birthday money to buy it? My guess is very few of our 9-year-old selves …

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Dec. 20, 2021

Podcast Producer on Using Sides Projects to Develop New Skills, Meet …

With New Year’s quickly approaching, I’m guessing you will be thinking about how you want to spend more of your free time in 2022. Friends, family, and your health are all great choices but I want to dangle one more …

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Dec. 6, 2021

Student Loan Forbearance is Ending Soon...Here is How to Decide on a …

For many of us, student loans are a huge financial burden throughout our 20s and well into our 30s. Student loans can be hard to keep up with because payments can be the same amount as mortgages. But unlike mortgages, …

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Nov. 22, 2021

The Damaging Consequences of Loneliness and What You Can Do About It …

In this extraordinary era of pandemic isolation, it makes sense that people are feeling more alone than ever. Although stay-at-home orders and social distancing exacerbated loneliness, this trend started way before Corona took on a whole new meaning....

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Nov. 8, 2021

How I Compare a New Job Opportunity Against My Current | E48 Justin P…

With the demand for help, and lack of candidates, many employers have turned to outbound recruiting. Many of my friends tell me they have been contacted by recruiters, former employers, and even a random encounter. Some don’t budge. Others have …

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Oct. 25, 2021

Financial Therapist on Attachment Theory, Salary Differences, and Cre…

Nothing kills the mood like discussing money issues but as much as we don’t want it to be a reality, money is a significant aspect of relationships. If a couple isn’t on the same page financially, you can almost guarantee …

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Oct. 11, 2021

Networking Online and the Give Give Get Archetype | E46 J. Kelly Hoey

Today’s guest is the spunky J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World. Along with being an author, Kelly is a sought out speaker for her networking insights. She also has some …

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Oct. 10, 2021

How to Ask for More One-On-One Time and Make It Easy for Your Manager…

Surprise episode! My little brother, Kyle Peters, joins me on the podcast to discuss his favorite takeaway from E44: one-on-one meetings. We discussed why one-on-one meetings could serve you at work. We’ll outline our one-on-one meeting structure. ...

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Sept. 26, 2021

How to Gain Leadership Experience as a Junior Employee, Being Liked v…

Ben Brearley has been leading people for over 15 years. He saw the struggle managers had with the balancing act of leadership. Ben started writing articles to serve those who aspired to be an attentive and considerate manager. At the …

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Sept. 13, 2021

First Date Tips, Feeling Complete on Your Own, and Exploring Sobriety…

After college, Cara Hays found herself battling with two identities. Her future self that prioritized her values and her past self that continued to distract with bad habits. One day Cara decided it was time to look forward without looking …

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Aug. 30, 2021

Master Trainer on How to Overcome Your Gym Anxiety and Start Your Fit…

Many of us go through quite the physical transformation in our 20’s. Our metabolism slows down and we can no longer eat junk food for every meal. When we get older, we have to be more intentional about our fitness …

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Aug. 16, 2021

Former Inmate on Believing in Yourself, Creating Your Comeback, and P…

Joining me on today’s podcast is Nate Dukes. Nate is an author, speaker, property investor, leader at his church, and serves on the board of a non-profit for underprivileged youth. Already an impressive resume for someone in ...

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Aug. 1, 2021

Why You Should Consider Having a Health Savings Account (HSA) | E40 S…

In our last episode, we covered so much material about tax including terminology, the US tax system, and retirement accounts. One topic that came up but we didn’t get to discuss extensively was Health Savings Accounts or HSA. I was …

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July 19, 2021

What You Need to Know About Taxes in Your 20s | E39 Sean Mullaney

A month ago, I went to Instagram and asked what money topics you’d like to learn more about. To my utter surprise, taxes had the most votes. I figured side hustles, investing, even budgeting would attract more attention but maybe …

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July 5, 2021

How to Negotiate Your Next Lease From a Landlord and Real Estate Expe…

At one point or another, you’ll probably have to deal with apartment hunting. For some, online searching and taking tours is exciting. For myself, it’s exhausting. You find the perfect place: the floor plan works for you and your roommates, …

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