Live it Well with Richard Dedor

Sometimes the speed goes up, or goes down.  Sometimes the incline goes up, and sometimes it goes down.  But through it all, you stay on. You find a way to keep going. This is a reminder to sometimes slow down; and sometimes speed up.  Follow Richard: http://richarddedor.com Follow the Podcast: http://instagram.com/liveitwellpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

So excited to welcome Christina to this week's episode ... she was a bookworm like me growing up and that took her to the far-reaches of the world as a reporter where she covered stories on gangs and peace deals. In the end, she has always followed her passion and has now written two novels and gives her time to various groups to inspire writing among those who often get left behind.  Follow Christina: https://www.christinahoag.com/ Sponsor: Ride to End Alzheimer's. Donate Today: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2021/TheLongestDay?team_id=657032&pg=team&fr_id=14244 Follow Richard: http://richarddedor.com Follow the Podcast: http://instagram.com/liveitwellpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

I recently closed a chapter of my life: my first real business closed for good. It was bittersweet and I have no regrets (outside of it not working out!). I'm proud of the work we did and what I learned along the way. But it doesn't make it any easier. :)  Check out the podcast with Adam, my former business partner: https://www.richarddedor.com/live-it-well-podcast/adam-viet-hard-work-outside-the-spotlight Follow Richard: http://richarddedor.com Follow the Podcast: http://instagram.com/liveitwellpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

A true explorer, Julie Laurin, joined me to talk about the incredible journey we are one: one of personal exploration and discovery. She tried going to college seven times, became famous on Twitch, and even through a medical mystery, kept being curious about the world. Enjoy this conversation with Julie and keep your curiosity alive! Sponsor: Bruck and Co. Check them out! And use the code, LIVEITWELL for 10% off! http://www.bruckandco.com Find Julie:  https://coffeewithjulie.net/ https://yippeekiyay.net/ https://planetb612.fm/ http://atinyworld.org/ Follow Richard: http://richarddedor.com Follow the Podcast: http://instagram.com/liveitwellpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

Never forget to say thank you. That's all.  Related Episode: Get Yourself a Board of Directors Learn More About Richard: http://www.richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

You're going to love this episode! I welcome a Twitter-turned-real-life-friend, Sam Taggart! He joins us from Egypt where he is currently living and working. We worked together in a startup in New York City and he joined the show to talk about how he decided to ditch "standard" living and begin to live wherever the winds take him.  Find Out More About Sam: Instagram: http://instagram.com/gosam Ads: Alzheimer's Longest Day: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2021/TheLongestDay?team_id=657032&pg=team&fr_id=14244 Follow Richard: http://richarddedor.com Follow the Podcast: http://instagram.com/liveitwellpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

After a shift in plans this week, I was reminded that sometimes you have to embrace the moment you've been given and just say, "F it, I'm going to get going." It was true for me this week, and it should be true for us all every day.  Learn More About Richard: http://www.richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

Lifting others up and creating awesome events has long been Anne's M.O. We met about six years ago when she was interviewing for a job. It was a great hire and it's been fun growing as people and professionals together. We talk COVID, her interview, and how she ensures she puts people first. Find Out More About Anne:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-lawrie-1522b520/ Email: anne@ragbrai.com Ads: Alzheimer's Longest Day: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2021/TheLongestDay?team_id=657032&pg=team&fr_id=14244 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

After years of hearing about stress management techniques, last week it finally hit me how wrong that approach is. Instead of stress management, we all need to focus on managing the stressors, not the stress itself. Take a listen ...  Learn More About Richard: http://www.richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

I met Adam 15 years ago when I wrote a profile on him as a young reporter and a young member of the UNI Panthers Men's Basketball team. We were business partners and now friends. We talk about how he learned about hard work, his life as an athlete, and what's up next in the personal training world.  Find Out More About Adam:  http://twitter.com/adamvietdsm https://twitter.com/Be_Forged Ads:  Alzheimer's Longest Day: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2021/TheLongestDay?team_id=657032&pg=team&fr_id=14244 Bruck & Co. (code: LIVEITWELL for 10% off): http://bruckandco.com  Learn More About Richard: http://richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

Lately, I've been letting myself by bothered by cosmetic issues. In trying to understand them, I was reminded of a scene in the West Wing about this very issue. Bam! Problem solved! Don't waste time on cosmetic issues.  Learn More: http://richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

What do you get when you put together an emotional story, a families love, and a creator with a unique skill to tell a story? You get "Can I Have a Mask?" from my friend Sahan Jayawardena. The short is the winner of the Best Animated Short (Venice Shorts Fest), Best Animated Short - Gold Award (Independent Short Awards), Outstanding Achievement in Animation (Indie Shorts Fest), and the Best Animation - Honorable Mention (Top Short Awards).  In our conversation we talk about how he got into film, how his siblings paved the way and no one stopped him in the pursuit of his dreams, and what he is focused on today.  Support Richard's Ride to End Alzheimer's: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2021/TheLongestDay?team_id=657032&pg=team&fr_id=14244 Follow Sahan & Learn About the Award-Winning Short:  https://twitter.com/sahan_solo https://instagram.com/sahan_solo Watch the Short: https://vimeo.com/473503813 Learn More: http://richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

Here we are: 2021. Do with the year as you wish and we start Season 5 with a quote from the great Ernest Hemingway about how to do what you can with what you have. It's not about aiming low, it's about aiming smart.  Learn More:  http://richarddedor.com http://twitter.com/richarddedor http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://facebook.com/richard.m.dedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

It's not only the final episode of 2020 (WE MADE IT!), but also the final episode of Season 4. I reflect on the things I've learned an dhow to best prepare for a better 2021. It starts with you focusing on ... well ... YOU!  http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

That's right. They are the crew who will keep you focused on your goals, notice and call out your weaknesses, and stand with you when things get tough. Make this a part of your 2021 plan.  http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

2020 was ... different. But we've mostly gotten out of it without too many broken bones.  My family had one trip to the ER (non-COVID), a few sunburns, but a lot of laughs. And through it all, I've learned to embrace the unknown and sometimes even, hit the pause button.  http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

A recent Timehop memory reminded me of a Thanksgiving I spent away from my family about a decade ago. I stayed in NYC and hung out with my friend Vikash and we went to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and had a non-traditional lunch. It is one of my favorite memories. And it was all uncertain when the day began.  http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

One of my recent videos has received a fair number of thumbs ups, and it got me thinking ... we control our own destiny. You just have to actually make the choice to control it. Living, and living it well, is a choice. Which do you choose?  Sponsor: Bruck & Co. Clothing -- 10% Off Your Entire Purchase at Bruckandco.com (Code: LIVEITWELL) http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your families are healthy and safe. Even in a crazy year, we have a lot to be thankful for. <3 I'm thankful for you!  http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message

It has become more and more apparent to me that organizations that profess to have a collaborative culture oftentimes struggle to have a real collaborative culture. Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts!  Sponsor: Bruck & Co. Clothing -- 10% Off Your Entire Purchase at Bruckandco.com (Code: LIVEITWELL) http://richarddedor.com http://instagram.com/richarddedor http://twitter.com/richarddedor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liveitwellpodcast/message