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🎨 The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 🌟
Humans seek freedom in their work, but often feel paralyzed. This stems from the interplay between control and integrity.
💡 Control: The Power to Influence
Stability & Predictability Efficiency & Flexibility
🔍 Integrity: Honesty & Authenticity
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Finding balance can be challenging, as these forces sometimes clash. Embrace both control and integrity on your creative journey.
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🎨 The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 🌟
Humans seek freedom in their work, but often feel paralyzed. This stems from the interplay between control and integrity.
💡 Control: The Power to Influence
Stability & Predictability Efficiency & Flexibility
🔍 Integrity: Honesty & Authenticity
Authenticity & Connection Longevity & Meaning
Finding balance can be challenging, as these forces sometimes clash. Embrace both control and integrity on your creative journey.
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We’ve all been there—stuck in the tension between what we want to do and what we feel we should do. It’s the creative struggle. It’s the entrepreneur’s dilemma. It’s the weight of our own expectations. And at its worst, it keeps us trapped in what Alex Ford from The Measurable Genius call’s The Pit of Despair —that place where we start believing there’s no point and nothing will change. This episode is about learning to choose our hard. Because let’s be real: Life isn’t free from struggle. But not all struggles are created equal. There’s the hard work that leads to something meaningful, and then there’s the exhausting grind that keeps us stuck. The challenge is knowing the difference. In this conversation, we unpack: 🔥 The myths about success, creativity, and discipline that hold us back 🎭 The inner critic’s favorite tricks—why it makes us doubt our own voice and value ⚡ How to distinguish the work that matters from the struggle that doesn’t 🔄 The recalibration process—honoring commitments, redefining success, and staying creative If this resonates, let’s go deeper: 🚀 Coaching to reframe your creative process 🎨 Transform your space with art that inspires 📅 Planning for a future you actually want 🖌️ Roll up your sleeves and pickup a paintbrush to unlock your creative flow…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode David and Maya of Bear and Unicorn Creative unpack their creative partnership and how they're transitioning from supporting other's visions to creating their own. They explore the challenges of focusing on a single creative direction; the crux of every human who has embraced their creativity. They also reveal behind the curtains the lessons they're learning from a business development perspective, the personal aspirations driving their work. The fears, triumphs and determination to shape their future as life partners and creative duo. For more about what we're up to pick a link! https://bearandunicorn.ca/ https://mayacorona.com/ https://davidschmeikal.com/…
1 133 - Embracing the Power of Being Multi-Disciplinary 9:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe often feel pressure to specialize, to fit into neat boxes that others can easily understand. But some of us are wired differently. We move fluidly between disciplines, evolving and expanding our skills in ways that don’t replace what came before but augment it. This piece explores the unique strength of being multi-disciplinary, the challenge of communicating that value, and the importance of creating our own paradigms, rather than squeezing into outdated ones. Hi David here, It's been a while since I recorded something So here's my update! I'll try and keep it short. For those who might be listening for the first time and don't know me or my wife maya, we run a company called The Bear and Unicorn Creative. We've been working in brand, design and marketing, coaching our clients how to communicate their value, tell their story and market their services for 15 years. And we've worn all the hats to make that work. It's been an interesting year of digging into creativity and defining and refining my body of work more deeply. I still find myself jumping around, trying my best to herd all my precious ideas and projects to move in the same direction. At the end of 2023 Maya and I made some choices to try our best to streamline our efforts and stop doing so many things. We decided to work more intimately together and align our efforts towards a single focus, leaning into our talents more intentionally. Using our creative energy to build something for ourselves. And just when we thought we were done "adding more" Painting murals became a big focus of ours this year. And while it might seem like a radical step in an unrelated direction, it's actually quite aligned with who we are and what we seek to do more of on many levels. I definitely plan to talk more about the exercise of painting murals and why we decided to do this work in the future. But in this conversation I want to talk about being multi-disciplinary. I am going spend a little to pull apart what it means, the struggle it can be to communicate that complexity to others, the internal conflict that occurs, and what we can do to break free from the conventional ideas that keep us from truly embracing who we know ourselves to be. -- Being a multi-disciplinary myself, I have done and continue to do a lot of different things. It's been a natural way to live, like breathing. But for most of my career, I've struggled to communicate my value in a way that honors that depth and resonates with those I seek to support and co-create with. I've heard others say that from the outside, it looks like I’m constantly shifting focus. It might feel like I can't or won't commit, always replacing one discipline with another in a convoluted game of hot potato. There's been conversations with others and with myself where after I've caught myself believing something was wrong with me for being this way, spiraling into self-doubt and self-sabotage. This impulsive reaction at the well intentioned feedback of others really did a number on any momentum I had created. But this is also mine to own. I've been banging the drum of embracing creativity and I often talk about just how multi-faceted we humans really are. Even those who've settled into a specialty engage in many other things. No one is ever doing the exact same thing all the time. This is our creativity in action and its a fundamental aspect to being human. And there are some of us who have embraced our tendency to be multi-disciplinary as our specialty. As our way to be compensated and sustain our lives. What we forget is that our diverse skills don’t operate well in the isolated echo chambers like that of our specialists’. No, our collection of talents are woven together into a unique pattern, one that only we are responsible for understanding and making sense of. Others can provide guidance and direction, but the real work can only be done by you, because only you see the world like you do. And it's on you to learn how to communicate that value to the world. As I embrace this ideology, and commit more time to understanding how this special way of operating works for me, the better my skills come together. Like a well-oiled machine, the jacks and jills of many trades are fundamental contributors to society and the marketplace in surprising and unexpected ways. But we need to be intimately aware of each gear and learn to switch between them at the right time. And the only way to really know this is to build and create and put it out there for others to interact with. So consider this: you’re not confused, you're just not committing. And you don’t have commitment issues, you just can't do everything at once. So decide, right now, who you will be moving forward. Own the fact that you see the world differently. And moving in and out of disciplines doesn't cancel each other out. You’re not replacing skills; you’re evolving and augmenting them to achieve outcomes even you might not fully comprehend yet. You just need to spend time to better understand how each skill, each gear is best optimized for use. When I look at all the things I do, I don’t see them in isolation but as part of a full spectrum of parts that represents my value in it's entirety. Every element contributes to the whole. Of course if you're an entrepreneur like me, the challenge comes in how to market and sell "what we do" to others. This is where we often fall into the trap of trying to trim down or fit our value into a neat little box to look like a specialist in a specific field. But we’re not specialists. And everytime we try and cut off parts of ourselves in an attempt to "focus", we prevent our true selves from being seen and contributing. If this is you, take a breath and recognize the magnificence of all that you’re capable of. The real work lies in understanding how to articulate the depth of your experience and the value it brings to others. And that understanding only comes when you’re willing to put it out into the world and see how others interact with it. But this exercise is only meant to achieve one thing, to help you see the gaps, and where you need to simplify and declutter how you present your ideas as it relates to the work you love doing the most. The work you have a natural disposition for, the work your diverse talent thrives in. This isn’t about squeezing your value into current industry paradigms, but about you standing out. It’s about realizing how your unique contributions are creating new paradigms that complement industry—and even create new markets. In a world that rewards specialization, it can feel overwhelming to show up with a diverse set of skills and experiences. But we are not here to fit into the boxes others create for us. We’re here to create something entirely new—to weave our unique collection of abilities into something that brings value in unexpected ways. Your journey may look different from others, and that’s your strength. By embracing the full spectrum of who you are, you’re creating a new way of being, a new way of contributing. So... Take a moment today to reflect on all the skills, experiences, and passions that make up your life. Write them down. Look at how they connect. Start to see the bigger picture. How can you bring these together in a way that adds value to the world around you? You’re ready to start sharing that value—whether through projects, collaborations, or new ventures—put it out there. Don’t wait for the perfect time. Don’t wait for the industry to understand you. Be the one who creates new paradigms, new opportunities, and new ways of working. It's a journey that you must do for yourself, but that you don't need to do alone. So reach out to me on social or through my website if this resonates with you, or if you’re ready to explore how we can collaborate and bring your unique vision into the world. Connect with me…
How do we navigate the complexities of our lives with resilience and purpose in a world filled with uncertainty and constant change? --- Today I take a short journey (11 minutes) into the depths of personal responsibility, societal challenges and the delicate balance between self-care and helping others. --- Have you ever found yourself grappling with the ever-changing landscape of life, feeling overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility and the desire to make a difference? In this episode, we explore the raw emotions and universal truths that shape our experiences, offering insights into how we can navigate the chaos with grace and intentionality. We must begin by first acknowledging the harsh realities of our world. There are systemic challenges and personal struggles we all face. Positivity alone cannot resolve the depth of our collective pain. The opportunity lies in recognizing that true change begins not in the service of others but from within. We need to embrace the complexities of our emotions and take ownership of our decisions. As we journey deeper into the heart of the human condition, we will confront our inherent flaws and the unsettling reality of the manipulation and power dynamics of the world. However, our power of our self-awareness and our courage to challenge the status quo lives amidst the chaos. --- Life is uncertain, and when we recognize that we will stumble and fall, we can free ourselves to appreciate that is progress. This is self-care and selflessness. Our stories of personal growth and resilience become the practical strategies that help us navigate life's challenges. I encourage you to reflect on your own experiences and consider how you can embrace the chaos of life with courage and conviction. Take time to prioritize your well-being. Seek alignment with those who uplift and support you Remember true growth often arises from the depths of uncertainty. Looking for support on this journey? I offer what's called a creative recalibration. It's a program that helps you change your relationship to time. We process, make sense and sort through your experience so you can see the possibilities, and pursue what's important to you. This work is about pushing boundaries, nurturing creativity and being seen for who you are, not just what you do. Join me!…
1 131 - Retired and Finding Yourself Unexcited by Life's Work? 9:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI've been running this podcast now since 2017. It's been a fundamental catalyst in my own journey of self-expression and clarity of purpose. I did not know it was going to happen, I just started because it felt right and because deep down I knew I needed to do something to get what was in my head out. The original premise of the show was about uncovering what it takes to live your best life on your terms and how important it is to get your shit together to make that happen. The trap though is thinking that having your shit together is all that it takes. You can just as easily find meaning and purpose missing, despite doing all the right things in your life. You can also make amazing things happen even if you don't have it all together. As I head into the 7th anniversary of the podcast, I am appreciating that it's less about the solo journey of getting your shit together and more about getting together and making cool shit happen. And while it's fundamental to do the necessary self work, the real meaningful work happens when you're ready to co-create with others in bigger ways. This episode is for those who are in a moment of reflection on the passage of time of a lived lived and are finding themselves eager to dig in more deeply but unsure of what to do next. Perhaps it's been a couple years now since you officially retired or you're about to close the final page of a long chapter in your book of life. It's an exciting moment, or at least it should be. You have fulfilled on your obligations to society and to the industry you've invested at least a quarter century into. 60 hour work weeks where the soul focus of you and your peers was getting shit done has been replaced with a new domain to master. A new book is ready to be written as of today. Your own. ------ It's time to create a new set of rules to play life by. https://www.davidschmeikal.com/recalibration…
The Journey of Men is a lonely one, even if we find ourselves surrounded by those we love. We are expected to carry the weight of life on our shoulders and be the rock everyone around us can lean on. I embrace that role whole heartedly. I strive to be the best man I can be for my son, for my daughter and for my wife. But embracing that role comes with a dark side if we're not careful. I provide strength, direction and assertiveness when needed I also need to balance that with connection, vulnerability and compassion. But it is not easy. This last week I met a number of inspiring men through new connections online and in person. I appreciated how easy it was for the ones I did connect with to be able to stand confidently in who we know ourselves to be. How easy it was to feel an ease in exploring the areas we typically reserve for much later in a relationship, if ever at all. There was no posturing and no pressure, just presence. In the past I've had many tell me they could not handle how I show up, that it was uncomfortable to explore deeper conversations with me and why couldn't I just keep it simple. I've had a few tell me there was a time when they outright didn't like me because of it and I've had others tell me they tried to avoid me all together. A part of me knew A part of me ignored A part of me had no clue There are those that stuck around and there are those who left. While I share frequently over social media, I am still more assertive than I am vulnerable, still more calculated in my sharing than I am fully expressed. I keep the really deep concerns, stories and struggles to myself for fear of the judgement and the perception it might create of me. I justify those emotions as unnecessary, insignificant and just unworthy of sharing. Deep down I know it is not true , but this is always how it went and so would always be how it goes. However all of that changes very quickly when I am around other men who step into their true self. The moment another brother bravely shares their journey, their struggle, their doubts and their celebrations, the flame of my own aspirations are doused with the fuel of creativity. The problem is that fuel doesn't last very long. And the moment I find myself on my own, I begin to calculate my exit plan. The vulnerabilities arise once again as I put on the armor I've counted on to protect me from those I don't know since I was a young boy. This is the very same armor we put on when we decide to stop the pursuit of anything outside of our realm of the familiar. It does not matter what it is. The moment we sense that we're in a unfamiliar place, we activate this armor. Because we've told ourselves a story that we've adopted as gospel. It never fails us. But it has failed us, we just fail to see the obviousness of it all. That we've outgrown our suit of armor. And that we must spend the time to craft a new suit that is versatile and adaptable to a fast changing environment. A suit that will serve us in our future role as a man in this world. That's the thing about being a man... Struggle never goes away. Struggle is our biggest source of fuel. Our lives are meant to be lived in the pursuit of something bigger than ourselves. But If we're not careful our titles, roles and positions will forever trap us in a way of being that does not serve our true objective and likely has not for a long time. Leaving ourselves resigned to believe that we might never realize our ideas to their fullest potential. Here's something you already know.... Having your shit together does not mean you're living the life you want. And you're only as effective as the men who stand in your corner. The simple truth is this.... The journey that got you here is the one you needed to take, but it will not get you to where you say you want to go. And only when you're ready to let go of who you are not, can you then embrace the hero you know yourself to be. The hero tasked to take up the challenge bestowed upon you; to live a life to the fullest potential of your ability. The work to do is write how you want that story to go. Surrender to curiosity…
1 129 - After Decades of Dedicated Service, It's Time to Fill the Void 5:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou've invested 10,20,30 years into your profession and now you're standing there with an open calendar and a decision to make. There is a feeling of anticipation. The excitement for what's possible. The weight of previous responsibilities have lifted from your shoulders and this new found space to move and roam leaves you with a new focus. The search for what's next. In these early days of exploration, every moment feels pregnant with potential. Yet as weeks slip into months, the initial thrill gives way to a growing restlessness. The need to do something to fill the void left by decades of dedicated service, becomes a relentless whisper in the back of your mind. But the idea of diving headlong into something entirely new feels somehow inadequately inappropriate, as if missing the mark entirely. Even now as the calendar stretches out before you like an open road the anticipation of what lies ahead palpable with the thrill of possibility, you can't help but pause on the peculiar mix of trepidation and uncertainty. There's this gnawing sense that what you seek has always been there waiting, to finally be recognized and acknowledged, waiting to be embraced. But the pull of the hustle and bustle of this new chapter makes it all to easy to fall into old habits. The urgent and the pressing crowds out the important as the days slip by in a blur of activity, little room being left for introspection or meaningful action. How much longer are you going to let the stuff that gets in your way keep getting in the way? If you were really honest with yourself, a part of you would agree that this pattern has plagued you your entire life. It did not matter what demands of life or job, the things that truly mattered have always taken a back seat to the immediate concerns. It is in this moment of transition, where you are given a rare chance to break free from old habits, to chart a new course laid out by your inner guide. It's daunting to be sure, and you know this one is different. As you stand on the threshold of this new chapter Resolve to confront the things that have long held you back Commit to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead Forge a path guided by passion, purpose and possibility. Stop waiting to arrive, you are here. It's a simple truth that often gets lost in the shuffle of daily life. The decision to make is now, in this moment, with the resources and experiences you've accumulated. There is no need to wait for the perfect conditions. Now is that time. You have accumulated a wealth of experiences and lessons along the way. Each challenge, each triumph has shaped you into the person you are today And now in this moment, understand that you are uniquely positioned to share those lessons with others. It's a daunting and humbling prospect to be sure. Stepping into the role of mentor and guide requires vulnerability and a willingness to embrace creativity. But you know this is where you're meant to be. And the truth is you've already built strong foundations. You've honed your skills, navigated through adversity and emerged stronger than you ever thought possible. Now is the time to offer a guiding light to those seeking clarity and direction. You know the path forward may not always be clear, but you know something others do not. With courage and conviction you will step forward into the unknown, ready to share your wisdom, to inspire change and leave your legacy on the world around you. This is not something you need to do alone either I'm on a mission to remind you that not anyone can do what you can do, not everyone see's the world like you see. In fact, your point of view is needed more than you know and the time to be unleashed into the world, to build the body of work you're meant to create is now. It's time to create a new set of rules to play life by. You are more than what you've done and the subject matter expertise you've acquired. You have a body of work; a world of ideas, lessons, and experiences that we could all benefit from. The game to play now is to sort out how you plan to show up and share. https://www.davidschmeikal.com/recalibration…
If you find yourself at a cross roads of your life, whether its exploring retirement or transitioning into a new career or life focus, this message is for you. I never thought this idea of planning for retirement was a thing I needed to think about with any measure of intensity. But as I reflect on the last 15 years of my life, I am present to just how quickly time goes and how quickly we can find ourselves having to make choices that need to fit within a new life paradigm. One that's new, unfamiliar and obscure. One thing is certain. An old life has to be left behind. And with this, you might be experiencing feelings of loss of what was, mixed with anxiety isolation and uncertainty for what's to come. And as much as you might have been looking forward to it, this is one of life's milestones not to be taken lightly, and definitely should be pursued with a healthy balance of excitement, commitment and curious exploration. You are at the beginning of a new book. Chapter one of what's next is waiting to be written. And despite the mixed bag of emotions, your energy and attention is quite eager to be channeled in new directions. What happens next will set your focus and hold your attention for the foreseeable future. Your first new job as CEO of Your Dream Life is to develop and refine your creative process. The guide rails that will direct your efforts. This is less about following a pre-designed purpose than it is a practice of leaning into a way of living that honors serendipitous coincidence. You're at a unique point in your life. You're able to do something most of us say we want to do but are just not ready for yet. And that is to free yourself of all obligations, attachments and expectations that have typically influenced the directions our life needed to go in and instead decisively venture forth in a direction of your choosing because you said so and because you're ready for the trip. A large majority of us have bought into this idea that we had to follow a specific path. And if we followed that path, hit those objectives, those things we said we needed to, meaning and purpose would show up on the end of that journey. The hidden treasure. We did not veer off that path, believing that would risk it all, compromising the end result. You know this to be untrue. Because here you are, at the end of said path only to discover that it was not the end at all. Only a new beginning. Now is the time to double down on who you really are and embrace your inner collector and creator. You are a creative and a collector, have always been. You have created many experiences, produced or participated in producing the tangible and the intangible. You have collections of a life of ideas, beliefs, ways of doing, ways of being to prove it. This time of your life is about re-engaging with those small moments, spending time with them and adding meaning to them. What happened? What have I done? What is important to me? Why does it matter? What will be my new focus? This new clarity, this spark, will light your candle of creativity. And it will show you the way and reveal your creative process. Nurturing creativity is like giving structure and organization for chaos to roam freely. you know this. It's intentionally making space for the unpredictable to just do it's thing, but within parameters. If there are no parameters, the creative process becomes too much, goes too far, spreads out too thin. It becomes impossible for us to really grab hold of. Your creative process is the place where what's next will incubate. And it needs to be a familiar space. One that you can explore and understand intimately it's nuance and subtleties so that you can effectively guide, direct and capture the insights of this introspective evaluating and contemplating of possibility to design your new life. This is far from the end, this is the beginning and the first step to recalibrating what life looks like for you. Embrace it. Write about it. Share those thoughts with others. Seek out those who relish in these discussions. Go deeper than you ever have and experience a level of clarity like you've never experienced. join me and surrender to your curiosity https://davidschmeikal.eo.page/cr…
Last week I came across a fantastically contagious individual I didn't know I needed to hear, until I did. Truth be told, that while I was hopeful that the masterclass would reveal some unknowns to me as it relates to the world of speaking on stage, I wasn't expecting much. The inner critic was busy being critical. And thankfully the inner creative was also busy getting ready to be inspired. Which, after day 1, I definitely was. At the time of this recording, Chantelle Adams is hosting her free 5-day Speaking Extravaganza and she did not disappoint. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpeakingExtravaganza If I could only share one thing with you that really left an impact it would be this... Your voice is an instrument and carries with it a message.…
1 126 - In The Battle for Creativity, Creativity Becomes the Battle 5:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLast year I had an interesting journey with my professional career and with my relationship to creativity. In some ways I really felt lost, a bit defeated and unsure of myself or my abilities to make decisions. It had me start to question why I even bother pursuing this idea of living a creative life. Wondering often, what that even means. I needed a win, a reminder, a recalibration. Which I got. A book I was reading about creativity, along with a video I watched about taking an artistic approach to work, prompted a deep dive into answering a simple, yet profoundly complex question for myself... What's true for me? In an attempt to answer that question, I ended up deciding to produce a short film about my journey with creativity, because, apparently, that's what needed to happen. And why not? Seems doable, even though I've never done anything like that before. In full disclosure, I proudly identify as what you would call a 'Jack of all Trades'. I have no formal education in film, other than having been in the creative industry assuming various roles from design, production, communications, strategy and management. Let's just say I know enough about a few things to be dangerous and can easily find myself in way over my head, which I was. The Fog of War in the Battle for Creativity The fog of war is a metaphor that's been used as far back as the 1800's. It meant to capture the uncertainty of any outcome, like that of a war. In today's world it refers to the difficulty of making decisions in the midst of (insert conflict here). If you would indulge me on a tangent... This connected me to one of the biggest reasons why I love to play certain video games, the irony that comes from how I tend to feel about that same struggle in the real world and a shift of perspective this experience is unraveling for me. I've played video games for well over 35 years or so. I love playing video games, so much so, there is a space on my calendar dedicated to that activity alone. In the virtual world there is also a fog of war It's actually a primary mechanic in many games. It reveals what I've discovered on my journey and what i have yet to uncover. With every new discovery, comes a boost of confidence and courage to continue to venture forward into the unknown. And I do so, eagerly and with a virtual pep in my step. EXCITED by the prospect of what new thing I might discover along the way. Sometimes I'm ready for what's next, basking in the glory of a well deserved victory, other times I'm back at home base licking my wounds and preparing for the arduous journey to retrieve my stuff from a place I'm clearly not ready for. Yet... With this new clarity and perspective, I can return with a level of readiness and preparation that simply didn't exist up until that moment where the fog of war lifted and I was face to face with an unexpected adversary. I produced a short film. Now what? This is what I asked myself and again I am in way over my head. A few conversations with some inspiring people here in town how has me hosting a screening of my film at the end of this month. One of my characters ( I talk about that in a previous podcast ), can't help but shake his head in disbelief as he comments on me "doing it again". But here's the thing I am realizing... I have an interesting relationship with the growth and grind of leveling up in the virtual world, and by association to certain games I play in the real world too. I always enjoyed the game... Regardless of the grind, when it was the game I CHOSE to play. And even though there are some IRL games that I wished I didn't have to play, the simple truth is that fog of war that has been forever revealed is a good thing! It will always be a variable I must navigate, but there will be ways for me to go around because I know it exists. The Lesson? You might now know what you'll uncover in the creative game you're playing, but you can ALWAYS choose which game you WANT to play. So if you don't like the game you're currently playing, pick a different one. Just remember, with every new game comes a new fog of war. --- Every month I share a personal perspective about the challenges and discoveries we/I face as human beings on our journey to live a creative life. The process we go through to uncover, distill and be recognized for the original value and point of view we bring. Join my newsletter here…
In this episode, I share my journey of navigating the delicate balance between creativity and practicality. Writing down my realizations and discoveries has been a game-changer, helping me connect the dots in unexpected ways. Today's conversation is all about harmonizing creativity with the need to follow through. It's a challenge many of us face, but I'll share insights on defining your ideal client, testing assumptions, and the importance of reviewing and refining. Persona work is a topic I'll explore too. We'll discuss how to define an ideal customer persona and why it's crucial, while also being aware of its limitations. It's a hypothesis that needs proactive reflection and validation. My decade-long experience has taught me the importance of understanding who I thought my ideal client was versus the reality of who they are. Stress-testing these assumptions and evaluating the variables are part of the game. We're unique in that we can keep the elements we enjoy and discard the rest. Now, let me introduce you to the "Magic Colour Maker." This persona embodies the best attributes of an entrepreneur, visionary leader, and difference maker. They create not solely for profit but for personal fulfillment. They are specialists with a generalist mindset, big-picture thinkers, and fearless boundary-pushers. This is the new truth for me right now, and if it resonates with you, you might be a perfect fit to work one-on-one work with me. Test out this hypothesis and see if it aligns with your path: https://www.davidschmeikal.com/…
Welcome! I have a new curiosity I am exploring, for the next little while I will be speaking about the often misunderstood world of rituals. This came about when I sat down and had a conversation with Tanya from Body Art Motion and Jai from Zephrym about the upcoming art and performance showcase they're hosting called Ritual Arts. It's a little ironic that I will be using my own ritual of exploration to explore the practice of rituals. There is a lens of which I've viewed that term, like all of us. Mine comes from how I was raised and the religious context I observed the world growing up. There were rituals that were deemed right and those definitively wrong. Regardless of where you find yourself, the world of rituals is a fantastically huge realm to explore. A worthwhile pursuit to decode the way in which our global collection of cultures describe, honor and display their deepest values and beliefs. These have been a cornerstone to our evolution and will continue to influence how we honor our individuality while attempting to coordinate with aligned purpose as a collective.…
What happens when good intentions lead us down unpredictable paths? In today’s episode, a loss of a beloved 🐾 feline friend and a surprise adoption 🐱❤️ highlights the powerful connection between logic and passion.
1 122 - The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 10:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked🎨 The Balancing Act: Control & Integrity 🌟 Humans seek freedom in their work, but often feel paralyzed. This stems from the interplay between control and integrity. 💡 Control: The Power to Influence Stability & Predictability Efficiency & Flexibility 🔍 Integrity: Honesty & Authenticity Authenticity & Connection Longevity & Meaning Finding balance can be challenging, as these forces sometimes clash. Embrace both control and integrity on your creative journey.…
Picture this, you’re having a stroke The left side of your brain is turning off You’re leaving the linear external world Your identity is gone Your ability to communicate is gone All your past memories and your future aspirations, 3/4 of what defines you as a human being poof! And for 8 years you navigate pure bliss, free of morality, judgement and the need to adapt to our environment Let’s explore that for a moment Sources: My Stroke of Insight https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight?language=en Whole Brain Living by Jill Taylor Bolte https://amzn.to/462la69…
Some say we're spending about 82hrs per week consuming and collecting information. That's a staggering 69% of our waking hours. So many great ideas, yet so much missed meaning. So many really impactful moments I promised myself I would hold onto to be able to look back on, only to have it slip through my fingers. Not because it was no longer relevant but because I just can’t recall what it was or where I stored it. I desire to make sense of the world around me and find myself almost drowning it the magnitude of this venture. Let’s explore the practice of sense making and personal knowledge management.…
If the objective is to live your life by your design, then you should consider asking yourself this question: Who do you want to be known as, and who do you know yourself to be?
As an artist, I think the biggest opportunity for you and for me is to learn how to tell our story. To reveal who we really are The experiences we've gone through The struggles that have defined us and the awareness, or confusion that's brought. The seeds of doubt that have settled in The influences that directed our focus, the deeper restlessness that continues to go unresolved And the parallels between what's true and what's been manufactured. This is far from easy work though.…
You say you're open, but you're really not. You're excited to share, but won't dare get caught. You've made discoveries, but stick with the familiar. what's true for you is not always aligned with your actions. As creatives, the opportunity for you is to lean in and put yourselves, your thoughts and your work out there for more people to interact with. This is the second mapping the mindstream. Today I want to talk about truth and having your ideas challenged.…
To live a finite life in an infinite world... Defining who we are, what we do and the contribution we seek to provide in a constantly shifting world is a hard question to get absolutely clarity on because we ourselves are constantly evolving and changing. New discoveries, new priorities and new curiosities leave yesterday’s clarifying moment a distant memory. That is the game of life. Just new levels to unlock.…
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1 115 - How to Rise Above the Noise - Matt Halloran 50:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTo Matt Haloran, we are 99.99% alike, we are all more than friends and acquaintances, we are family. Having come from humble beginnings, Matt has been everyone, from a therapist, to a life coach, to a successful entrepreneur yet, what makes him the most successful it is his ability to listen deeply and discover what is so unique about you; in order for you to rise above the noise. Join me in this episode, as we dive through Matt’s history, vision and passion for his team and company to discover what makes him such an admirable person. Key Takeaways: To listen deeply, we must want to have the desire to listen. We Failure it’s part of being human, and because of it we can be even more efficient. Culture it’s the soil that cultivates the fruits of your company.…
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1 114 - Do You Actually Relate to People? | Over Drinks with Evan Woolley 51:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow can the right leadership navigate the recent, and history repeated, events in order to continue moving forward? There really is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ leadership; just misled leaders. Leading and navigating with your team is a process that grows with the amount of obstacles you face and overcome. Trust in an organization and in the public, as we’ll hear in this episode, is an essential element that sprouts from experiences, struggles and the ability as a leader to relate with his people. It can feel like a hamonic dance yet a constant battle of dealing with problems and discovering solutions. In a big organization like the government, which is built to go slow and careful, can create a sense of disconnect and unrelatedness to the common people as the world moves faster and faster. Join me today as the youngest councillor for the city of Calgary, Evan Woolley, shares his insights and knowledge from a curtain many of us are not familiar with. Key Takeaways: have the audacity to challenge what was said to be “absolute” to say ‘no’ when it was always a yes. Do natural born leaders really have a better chance at being great leaders than those who learn the skills through experience and failure? What is the secret sauce to be heard? Is being trusting and authentic enough?…
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The future. We all have one. The big difference lives between those who spend the time to create one to work towards instead of being at the effect of other people's ideas of how the future should go. A vision gives us passion, drive and direction. Living in anticipation of a compelling future is a life worth living, as everything we do supports us in moving forward. They inform our priorities, they expand our horizons and harness our strengths. In 2017 a motley crew came together with a notion to bring more intentional effort to the creative process of creating a possible vision for the future of humans doing business.…
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1 112 - Be A Conduit For What's Next For Others | Over Drinks with Brian Kroeker 31:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow can leaders make a bigger difference in their employees lives? Should leaders be quiet in the shadows and notice what is going on in order to empower whom they are leading? As Leaders, we need to lead by example. If your employees don’t see you living, breathing and acting on your vision; it is not effective, and it’s not empowering. It all revolves around building trust, and trust lives in the actions that you take. Join me today, as Brian Kroeker, President of Little Rock Printing, shares his insights on being relentless with expectations, the work needed to get where you need to go and his vision for providing the right opportunities for growth for his employees. Key Takeaways: How can we help our employees move up in their careers even if it’s not with us? The contrasting experiences of losing and winning shapes our trajectory Step back and let others find the way things work best for them. Follow Brian Kroeker on Linkedin Follow Little Rock Printing…
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Who Do You Need To Be To Build Resilience For The Future Maya and I talk about the last quarter. The projects we were working on and the lessons they presented. The gapple with trying to get it right, the power of just going with the flow and the benefit of implementing custom systems and structures that supports (not constraints) creativity. I know it all sounds like a big contradiction. WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE. Each of you listening has the ability and the freedom to create a possible future. When we’re able to flex the muscles of adaptability, resilience and intuition at a moment’s notice, your ability to navigate the unpredictable seasons of the future improves. New opportunities present themselves. It’s just whether we’re paying attention and willing to embrace and implement the systems of support to build, pivot or keep going. There’s work to be done to define, understand and articulate who you are, what you stand for. You’re here to be of service and make a difference. You’re here to bring value. You’re here to push boundaries and create new possibilities. To explore new positions, new areas of focus and new directions to take. I believe all of us are visionary and that it's time for you to create what’s next, leading yourself and others into the emerging future. The question is...what are you waiting for?…
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1 110-Entrepreneurship, Fast Cars & Fat Bank Accounts | Overdrinks with Marty Park 35:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe game of entrepreneurship keeps you driven and hungry. Busy building and doing, and rarely with a clear plan. At the beginning that's a good thing! What better environment to figure things out but rolling up your sleeves and digging in. While there is always a part of us that wished we would have had MORE support, insight, awareness, mentorship. Would it have really made the difference? Would you have lost interest too soon? Do you think you would have committed as much to doing the necessary work? Being a leader and building anything is a practice and an evolution. There is a moving towards and when the time is ready, the desire for a more clearly defined picture of the future (your vision) will emerge. Join me, as Entrepreneur Advisor, Trainer, Coach & Bestselling Author, Marty Park, shares his insight on VISION, CULTURE and BRAND. Key episode takeaways The influences of our parental figures with their passions. Advantages of public speaking at a young age. The dream of fast cars and fat bank accounts, the turning point. Getting to the point of being ready to think bigger, slowing down and taking the time to define what it was they wanted to create (What inspired and motivated them) You can only ever start small to go big. Create the critical touch points to keep the dream alive so you’re ready for the next opportunity. When you’re ready to build, collaborate with others to make it happen. Providing the opportunity to shape society and the future of business. Action comes before motivation, purpose from creation Culture exists, but who’s banging the drum? Stop the checking off or trying to fit in the box Follow Marty Park MartyPark.Com Linkedin Twitter Instagram Book: Tiger By The Tail…
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1 110 - Leading the way to equity in our communities and organizations | Over Drinks with Joanne Kinya Baker 55:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAre you actually making progress in the area of building real equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace? A great, simple measure to use in your own organization's progress is to ask a simple question: Are you comfortable or not? If you’re not stretching or expanding to address this within your company Then it's likely you’re not making enough progress. And that’s ok. We might feel we should just stick to our lane And in doing so maintain our status quo and our predictable habits On this episode of The Gyst Life I speak with Joanne Kinya Baker from Shades of Humanity We navigate through tough, uncomfortable and necessary topics around racism, equity and the hidden attributes and legacies beliefs originating from white supremacy that continue to influence us without our knowing or approval. These are challenging things to speak about, but they don’t have to be. It is the bravery of those like Joanne that we must rally behind and intently listen to, with empathy and with a commitment to seek clarity and understanding first and foremost… So we can take action with confidence and with certainty as the leaders we are in this emerging future. FOLLOW JOANNE https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkbaker7/ TEST YOUR BIASeS https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html COCO: WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE IN ORGANIZATIONS https://coco-net.org/white-supremacy-culture-in-organizations/ SHADES OF HUMANITY http://www.shadesofhumanity.org/…
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1 109 - How to Succeed in a Highly Commoditized Industry | Over Drinks with Erik Hytonen 25:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat do you do to keep going? How do you avoid the trap of quick money and the long term cost of taking shortcuts now? How do you keep your people happy and your business profitable as you grind away while at the same time work to create something meaningful for everyone involved? Join me as I speak with Erik Hytonen as he shares his journey. Like all of us, there are unique lessons and experiences Erik’s acquired over time, and he shares what’s worked and what hasn’t. What’s kept him going and what he had to get out of his way if he was to succeed as a leader in this changing environment and highly commoditized industry. Follow Erik Hytonen on Linkedin Mobile Eco Detailing Specialists…
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I have a cat in heat for a second time (back to back with a very short, 2 week buffer). If you’ve experienced this before, you will understand. If you haven’t, you’ve been warned. And be ready to accept responsibility for how it’s going to go. How aware are you of those nagging voices that are constantly crying out? Constantly demanding attention, not knowing why they are demanding your attention yet continuing to demand your attention. Do you ever have those voices, those thoughts that pull on you in multiple directions at once? How many times do we abdicate that control over to those “powers that be?. ____ We have our ideal picture of how our days or our life, or our conversations should go. We love it when it goes the way we intended. It feels good. We feel fulfilled. And we look forward to the next time that happens. ____ But what about those moments when they do not go the way you pictured. Like not even close to it? At all. What then? Who are we in that space? What do we do, how do we carry ourselves in those moments and what do we make it all mean? Remember this (if you want): You are more than your reactions in that moment. Give yourself space to just be. Get a different perspective. Create yourself newly while still being with those chaotic thoughts and being ok with it all. It is possible. You are a human being who is aware of “it”. You understand that you impact not just yourself but everyone around you. And that you have a responsibility to steward yourself. Because you are not a cat.…
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1 107-More Financial Advising, Less Selling | Over Drinks with Spencer from Sagium 32:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFinancial Advisors... They have a direct impact on the livelihoods, future life experiences, and overall emotional wellbeing of their clients. Unfortunately, the financial industry as a whole has taken some big hits in the trust space. And it’s brought a level of caution with how we proceed going forward. Never mind bringing people together around an aligned cause and purpose in any arena that typically has only the best interests of the few at heart. This takes something. But people like Spencer and organizations like Sagium are doing the hard work of making things right and ensuring their client's best interests are served, not the shareholders of the industry. On this episode Spencer shares his journey; those actions he took that got him to where he is now and what the leadership team at Sagium has been doing to keep growing strong and succeeding as an organization during uncertain times.…
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1 106 - Keeping Small Business Viable Through Space Activation and Place Making | Over Drinks with Adrian at The BLOX 35:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat do you do with an empty concrete canvas that has 12 decades of history weaved through it? How do keep small businesses viable in the shadow of corporate giants? How do you break down years of status quo as you re-create and reconnect a community back to its electric roots at the same time embracing what's next? Adrian Urlacher, Amanda Weightman from The Beltline BIA and Geoff Hughes from Park Digital talk about what it takes to nurture and strengthen the human to human experience in business and the future of space activation and placemaking in Calgary. We want community, yet struggle to create it around ourselves. They fill our tank and give meaning to our lives, and the connection gap is widening. It really does take something to build community in today’s world. And all it takes is one energetic visionary with the courage to step forward with an idea to become a catalyst. The Beltline BIA (formerly known as) is a new BIA blazing a new trail, and building a brand that will take everyone within their community walls into the future and having a lot of fun doing it. Episode takeaways: A jack of all trades is a master of none? The power of being part of community The tragic reality of what it takes What does a clear vision of the future open up? The best time to start? Who do you have in your corner? alignment of values and people Say yes and how and not no and why Uncommon sizzle that's electric? Yes please! The Beltline online: https://www.thebeltline.ca/ Don't forget to subscribe to The Gyst Life http://tgyst.co/google http://tgyst.co/Podbean https://tgyst.co/spotify http://tgyst.co/itunes…
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1 105 - Good Mentorship Makes All The Difference | Over Drinks with Jayson Lowe at Ascendant Financial 24:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMy guest today has a unique lens to the world of being human and doing business. His name is Jayson Lowe, CEO of Ascendant Financial. He will be the first to admit that it is because of the mentorship and leadership of others that has gotten him to where he’s at in his life. And while he could never articulate the gratitude that’s necessary to honour them. He is passing on the lessons he’s learned and continues to uncover to those who are ready and listening. We all need good mentors in our life and it’s been an honour to be able to know him. Follow Jayson Lowe Curious about becoming your own banker? Listen to the Wealth Without Bay Street Podcast…
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A friend shared something really personal last week. She did a great job of leading the charge on how to embrace your vulnerable human side powerfully. She got real and raw and it was needed. Not just for her to do but for the reminder that it provided us. Namely how important it is to have a community of people around you, holding you up when you need it. And it’s not easy in this COVID world. Where before my calendars were filled with meetings and I certainly got better at having them be meaningful and not stuck up at the surface. It wasn’t enough. Isn’t enough to truly build community. And now we’re zooming everywhere. Responding to the “how are you’s” with “good” and “fine” which we all know is a load of crock, but we all got shit to do and it’s that much easier to miss or ignore. Welcome to the new normal, you think you were lonely and disconnected before… Ok...now how are our young people handling all of this? How do you even find out? They’re literally living inside of a different reality. One we have a little context for or experience in. Not to say there is zero relatedness, but like your parents and your parents, parents It’s a new version of an old problem. Therein lives the opportunity...nay the responsibility. We must re-calibrate our families, and not from the typical top-down dictation but in collaboration with our young people. To do the deeper work... To have everyone contributing and co-creating the necessary alignment so we can all keep working towards what makes the difference for us as a family. And remove the assumptions that everyone agrees with what you’re doing.…
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Today on E3 we share about: My last speaking gig at i4 and some of the elevated self-awareness that showed up. Zoom calls! Talking heads is now the new normal and how do we ensure we don’t get too comfortable in it. Multitasking vs focused effort. The building blocks that are helping us set stronger foundations for our businesses and our family The new relationship to finances and the process of taking back control of our money. Homeschooling! And our journey of going back to school, again! And the opportunity we’re seeing it’s creating to deepen our relationship with our kids in other areas, like SEX. Fuck me……
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In today's episode we talk about: Physical wellbeing The practice of doing nothing The process of going from good to great (and being ok with sucking during the process) When ego shows up as you work towards your aspirational goals for the future Doing what you love doing, and having it become a viable business Finding your tribe ___________ Maya and David have been in business together for as long as they’ve been married. They are into their 13th year, have been through 6 iterations of their businesses to date, are proud parents of twin 9-year-olds (which they’ve now homeschooling in our “new normal”). They share what it’s taken to keep their relationship just as much a priority as their family and business ventures. The strategies they’ve crafted and curated to manage the stress, the inevitable conflict, differences of opinions and facing their fears together...…
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Maya and David have been in business together for as long as they’ve been married. They are into their 13th year, have been through 6 iterations of their businesses to date, are proud parents of twin 9 year olds (which they’ve now homeschooling in our “new normal”). They share what it’s taken to keep their relationship just as much a priority as their family and business ventures. The strategies they’ve crafted and curated to manage the stress,the inevitable conflict, differences of opinions and facing their fears together.... Join them on E1 of So I Married an Entrepreneur…
What a shit show. Your life as you remember it is no longer as it was. And likely never will be. What are you doing to be ready for the next chapter of your story? How prepared are you? What are you doing to grow and expand yourself? How are you taking on the inner critic that is there, right on queue to tell you how much you suck, that what you’re doing won’t work, so why bother? Who do you want to be known as and know yourself to be? Therein lies the opportunity. Are you ready to meet the stranger that lives within? Are you ready to meet the strangers out there as you venture forth on your new path? It’s a process and it sure is fulfilling when I’m listening to understand myself.…
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On today's episode, Alison Masniuk, a Calgary based digital content strategist and I have dig into where she's at with her career. What's working and what's not. Your life is a game. The game is to become better than you of yesterday. In the beginning, you will not be extraordinary, and that is ok. Excellence, mastery, confidence, certainty are all by-products of playing the game The challenges you face are your biggest opportunities for growth, and doubt and uncertainty is inevitable. There is no shortcut, only focused committed attention to your craft.…
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1 98 -The Law Of Attraction: What Does That Actually Mean? 1:12:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou have a choice. Every day you encounter a myriad of choices, some that you are aware of, others that you are not. All of which take you down an inevitably predictable path. The actions you take outline the past, define your present, and determine your future. Everywhere you look you'll find exactly what you are looking for. Read that one more time. If you want to see the negativity and disaster in the world you can look and you WILL find it. But equally so if you want to experience a positive, happy, rewarding life you have to look for the opportunities around you to uncover those things. You get to make the decision. You have the power to take the actions. What kind of life do you want? Get more out of life by joining the GYST Life Community! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegyst/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegystlife/ Check out more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofp...…
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1 97 - Overcoming Adversity: Building A Callus On Life 1:10:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSometimes life gets hard. Bad things happen to good people. We all have our own version of something terrible that has happened to us or around us and whether we like it or not it shapes who we are. Overcoming the trials and tribulations in life isn't just something that happens, it's something that we need to drive us forward and push us to greater heights. You can look at the roadblocks and speed bumps along the way as something to be a victim of OR you can choose to see them as opportunities to build a callus on the pain of having do endure life itself. You get to decide to live life on your own terms! Get more out of life by joining the GYST Life Community! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegyst/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegystlife/ Check out more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofp...…
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Just like everything else on this beautiful planet we call earth, Racism has undergone an evolution of sorts. There is a lot to be said about the leaps and bounds we have taken as a collective species. Most of our spiritual enlightenment has occurred in the last 100 years so we are still young in the grand scheme of things. It's important to bear in mind the idea of encountering the world with a sense of wonder rather than coming from a place of judgment and persecution. We all just want to do the right thing in the end. But whose idea is the closest to right is another debate altogether. Remembering that each of our lenses we view the world through are slightly different shades will help you navigate the uncertainty of what our future holds. Get more out of life by joining the GYST Life Community! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegyst/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegystlife/ Check out more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofp... Thanks for watching!…
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1 95. A Higher Level Of Consciousness: Elevating Your Perspective 44:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever felt like you didn't see something that other people could? We know what we know, and we know what we don't know. But how do you know what you don't know? There is more to life than meets the eye and being present to it can focus your self-development. Acknowledging that there is more out there than you can comprehend means you have a chance to learn and grow from experiences rather than sitting back judging life and making excuses for why you'll never achieve what you hope to. The gentlemen at the GYST life podcast talk about psychedelics and other drugs, expanding your mind by questioning everything, and opening a new paradigm to create a life worth living. Get more out of life by joining the GYST Life Community! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegyst/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegystlife/ Check out more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofp...…
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1 94-In The Creative Industry? Stop Dressing the Pig and Start Solving Problems | Over Drinks with Erik Karj at Smash Lab 1:05:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRunning a creative agency or studio? You may be full of crap. ----more---- Still with me? Great! You might be ready for real change then. Here’s the thing... Most of us are really frightened to say when things aren’t working. And this goes for any business owner. As creatives, we fool ourselves into thinking we just need to do a little more and create something new. Put that fresh coat of paint on, update that website, draw attention to those awards you won… Or maybe we’ll focus internally depending on our size. Upgrade our spaces tweaking the environment to give off just enough "we’ve got our shit together" so "you should be work with us" vibe without being pretentious. we're not saying don’t do that either, just pointing to the timing of when and why you do. I get that for most of us in the creative industries, this is not meant to be malicious. It usually comes from good intentions. We want to ensure that the impression perceived by others is one of being capable of supporting our clients (new and existing). But we’re not actually addressing the issues deep down, we’ve just given the pig some lipstick. Industry veterans will agree, there’s more to the successful agency or studio than meets the eye. You’re in an industry that’s riddled with superfluous fronts, unrealistic outcomes, exaggerated claims and more bullshit than you will have ever bargained for. But fear not fellow creatives. Your future can be bright and filled with everything you hoped for if you pay attention to the lessons of those who’ve come before you. ___________________________________________________ Chances are you might’ve forgotten why you got into this business in the first place. And that was to be creative. Perhaps now is the time to get reconnected to the roots of where you came from, to be honest with why got into this line of work. Get clear how you really should be presenting yourself with that in mind and skip all the bullshit... like RFP’s and well-crafted pitches. It’s just a bunch of well-crafted lies to wow a prospective client and win business. BE YOURSELF Keep it simple. Stop looking externally and focus internally. No one cares about all the hype. Elegantly solve problems again. Be with another human being and support them. This is your superpower after all. Follow What Eric is up to http://www.erickarjaluoto.com/me/ https://www.smashlab.com/ Some of the projects they built https://www.telgard.com/ https://campnab.com/ https://pixaver.com/ https://www.emetti.com/ Sponsor for today's episode Summer Love Vodka! https://www.summerlovevodka.com/…
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1 93-Live Stream E2: How are you managing your chaos? 55:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis weekends episode touches on 2 things 1. Your inaction in what you want in life 2. The chaos that is the COVID-19 and just how deeply it's impacting everyone and what the opportunity might actually be if you're open to it hearing.
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1 92-Live Stream E1: You're Never Ready 1:19:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow many times have you said to yourself, once I have "x" I'll be ready and you've either not done the work to get "x" or you have "x" and now your reason for not taking the action you said you wanted to take is because now you need "y"? Ya...been there. Many times. Like us talking about live streaming for about 1 year now... This is us taking the leap. It was a great session. Special thank-you to: Matt Biggar Alison Masniuk My beautiful wife Maya And all the rest of you amazing people who hung out with us on our live stream for about 45min. It was awesome. And yes we are doing it again. If I were to coles-notes this episode: We talk about how you're never really ready As in past episodes, we dig into the programming, the inner dialogue and the external environment that influences us The reality that you bring is a valuable and unique contribution And that the only thing stopping you is your belief in yourself I get that sounds cliche, but then so is your life and all the things you said you were going to do and haven't done yet. Just sayin' Enjoy the episode Yours truly, David Schmeikal…
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1 91-Happiness in Hospitality is Not Something You Chase | Over Drinks with Jeff Jamieson 1:11:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHappiness is not something to chase, It just comes If you’re willing to play. It’s a long game that requires patience and a whole lot of commitment. Nothing is certain despite our best efforts to guide and direct it and happiness and living your life your way, while available to everyone is not something we’ll all achieve because we get caught up in the story of how it was supposed to go. Over drinks Jeff and I dig into his wandering journey inside the hospitality industry, one he’s been in since his mid 20’s. Despite the fickle nature of the industry, there was something genuine about it that kept him curiously exploring and never settling on “the thing”. We speak about the traps that are in place by our industries, cultures and upbringings that can keep you in a place of feeling frustrated, unfulfilled with a sense of something missing. You couldn’t have a better dude on a podcast called Over Drinks. As always Jeff Jamieson brings his beverage ‘A’ game. Today’s episode is sponsored by 2 new Calgary Breweries Cabin and 88 Brewing. 88 is a nod to everything that was great about the 80’s in Calgary. Shout out to Mark Rimmer and Bamf studio design, the graphic designer behind the 88 Olympics style design. 88 and Proof are doing a collaboration together. A barrel aged sour, cocktail style beer. Be sure to follow them as that product matures and becomes ready to wet our palettes. And if you’ve never been to Proof on 4th, you’re missing out on some great cocktails and a great ambience. I love what they’re doing there. https://www.proofyyc.com/ https://www.eightyeightbrewing.ca/ We start off the episode with Cabin’s pale ale. https://www.cabinbrewing.ca/…
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1 90. Personal Responsibility & Entitlement - The New Currency 1:04:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Likeden·ti·tled “believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.” Ever get that feeling that we should have a thing just because? Despite having done little to no work that would begin the process of having it show up? Thinking that we are, in some capacity owed that which we do not have yet? And we spend a shit ton of time wondering why. That opens the lens inside of personal responsibility. 're·spon·si·bi·i·tee “The state of fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power,control or management. Your personal responsibility has you, allows you, affords you to the opportunity to be entitled to something because you’ve put in the work to have it show up. The work invested is congruent or aligned with the output, and so entitlement to the desired outcome just works. This is not the truth, but simply a perspective. Let’s dig in. Follow David Schmeikal on instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Devon Jones on Instagram https://tgyst.co/2Og62fZ Following Patrick Schmeikal on Instagram http://bit.ly/2rig97T Tell Al Ah to get on instagram (wtf) The Gyst on FB http://tgyst.co/fb…
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1 89-From Corporate Tech Head To Social Philanthropist for The Greater Good | Over Drinks with Jay Baydala at Good Pin 47:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat’s the formula for living your best life on your terms? There’s no tried and true method. And it’s different for everyone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn from hearing how others are navigating that process. And that’s what this podcast series is about. Over drinks Jay and I have a chat about his journey of human being in this world. Shout out to The National, Village and Dandy brewery for being an indirect sponsor of the very first episode of this series. Don’t know who Jay is? Watch his 2010 ted talk here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLN5qY3XSW4 Connect with him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybaydala/ Check out Good.pn: https://www.good.pn/…
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1 88 - Social Programming: The Hangover of our upbringing 51:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday we get into a topic as pervasive as the very air we breathe - social programming. We do the best we can with the resources we have available to us. What is easy to forget is that we’re all connected. You, your kids, your parents, grandparents and great grandparents. And we’re all working through and dealing with a hangover of their upbringing. Their programming becomes our programming. How do you break the pattern? Sadly most of us think we have even though we’re still running the same program we wanted to avoid. Vern and Devon take a deep dive into what’s actually controlling you, taking you out of your life, what systems may be at the deep root of our unhappiness, and what there is to do to create peace. Follow Vern McCarty on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Follow Devon Jones on Instagram https://tgyst.co/2Og62fZ The Gyst on Instagram http://tgyst.co/insta The Gyst on FB http://tgyst.co/fb…
Who controls the flow of money in your life? What do you know about commercial banking vs private banking? Yes, that’s a thing. When it comes to managing money, we are always taught to go to someone else. You want to invest, go see a stockbroker or mutual fund advisor, you need money? Go borrow from a Bank. One of my mentors, R. Nelson Nash says that if you don’t understand the problem, the solution just won’t matter. Most people, including financial advisors, do not understand the problem we’re facing today. The problem is BANKING and the solution is also BANKING. More specifically, the solution is changing who controls the banking function in your life. Register to an upcoming Be Your Own Banker Seminar https://tgyst.co/2sZy4VJ Follow Vern McCarty on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty The Gyst on Instagram http://tgyst.co/insta The Gyst on FB http://tgyst.co/fb…
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1 86-A Day on Purpose E9 - Shelley Rathie and David Schmeikal - Your Words Create or Destroy Worlds 37:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs children, the world was full of possibilities and magic. Anything was possible. We were told we were unique and special. As we get older, the negative & pragmatic experiences or feedback of those around us accompanied by the unrealistic expectations set by society begin to chisel away at the marble, creating you in their likeness. Your choice was removed and you didn’t even know it. Isn't it interesting that everyone who knows us really well tend to start with you should, and lead with what they think is best? We are all guilty of it. It’s a byproduct of everyone trying to put everyone else in boxes all the time. It’s unfortunate, but that’s what we’ve been taught. There must be a silver lining though, ya? Well, we all have a guide. It’s been with us from day one, it’s just not been given much air time anymore but it shows up time and again in the form of how you’re feeling. Are you paying attention to it? It can define you if you embrace that which you’ve dismissed or diminished for most of your life. ________ EVENT DETAILS: A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 85-A Day on Purpose E9 - Laurie Mackay - Take the Meandering Path. 25:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYou know you’re on your path to purpose if you’re enjoying it. If you’re not, keep opening different doors. This path to purpose is one that Laurie has been on for a long time and when she asks herself if she’s found her purpose yet, she is reminded of the fact that for her she really enjoys taking the meandering path of getting somewhere. Whether it’s traveling or studying for her it’s been about the journey But for some of us it’s a real challenge to work that practice into our lives. We’ve been told at one point or another of all this potential we have and so faced with this pressure of getting to the end faster for fear of wasting this untapped precious resource. Yet still lacking the clarity of what IT is for us. Laurie shares some really great perspectives on how to handle those that mean well along the way to purpose. For Laurie It took getting a degree in economics under her belt to see there were other doors that still needed, wanted to be opened. Keep going! You’re well on your way. ________ EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th, A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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Perspective. What’s yours and how do you share it? Sometimes that’s all it takes for another person to see something they’ve never seen before and completely changes how we view the world and our place in it. The funny thing about that perspective is that it was always there, the only thing that changed was your ability to see it. Everyone has a backstory, some of us in a leadership role have lost touch with that story. Our focus is likely in the day or in the future out of the necessity of the role we’ve assumed. What happens over time is we lose connection to our purpose. We find ourselves asking why we’re doing this and what’s the point? Jenn and Richard dig in on episode 8 of a special series on purpose on #TheGystLife ________ EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th, A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 84-A Day on Purpose E7 - Candy Event Consulting - Who Are You? 25:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWho are you? Understanding who you are is not a one and done event. Who you were 5, 10 even 20 years ago is not who you will continue to be for the next 30. Human beings are always in a constant state of change and growth. How you lean in and embrace those changes makes all the difference. As is finding the right people who are aligned with what you’re looking to achieve. So who’s around you on the journey? Who we are and who shows up around us will contribute significantly to the direction you go in. Today we talk with Lisa and Jen from Candy Event Consulting. Their purpose is helping others express theirs through the events they plan with their clients. They are the organization helping us to create an amazing experience for A Day on Purpose. ________ EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th, A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 83-A Day on Purpose E6: Evan Weselake - Be Ok With You. 28:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBe ok with you. Some of the coolest people you’ll ever meet are figuring it out. What’s cool is that they’re all in and trying to figure it out and what you’ll realize if you don’t yet already is that discovery is really cool. Whether it’s your PhD or an extreme sport It’s not about what you’re doing but why you’re doing it. What do you LOVE about what you’re involved in? The performance is a very fleeting thing, but the experience of why you’re in it and what you’ve been called to experience and the adversity of the journey, THAT is it. You cannot add up the numbers like you would a goal. Your purpose does not have numbers attached to it. It has values, contributions, experience but It is not a quantified measure. EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th, the first ever “Day on Purpose Conference” will be happening here in Calgary. A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. You are brave enough to start the journey and we’d love for you to join us. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 82-A Day on Purpose E5 - Laura Wikant - You Likely Already Know Your Purpose. 23:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLife tends to go this way… You do one thing, it then opens the doors to something else and you either choose to pursue that or not. We pick the next “logical” thing as we move through and take advantage of the options presented to us along the way. But how often have you looked back at the choices you’ve taken, and how they were all connected? You might be surprised by what you find. Laura Wikant shares more about her journey to discovering what was already there the whole time for her and what gets in our way as we venture forward to discover our purpose. EVENT DETAILS UPDATE: On June 20th, the first-ever “Day on Purpose Conference” will be happening here in Calgary. A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. You are brave enough to start the journey and we’d love for you to join us. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 81-A Day on Purpose E4: Teresa Valero - Change your definition of success. Be Happy. 18:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat is your definition of success? How are you setting up our next generation's definition of success? It’s not about goals or about achieving those goals. It’s got everything to do with HOW you work on getting that future. You have the power to define success and in that, you have the power to be successful. You’ll really enjoy listening to episode 4 of our special series on purpose and to our guest, Teresa Velero. EVENT DETAILS: In January the first ever “Day on Purpose Conference” will be happening here in Calgary. A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. You are brave enough to start the journey and we’d love for you to join us. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 80 - A Day on Purpose E3: Ravin Moorthy - What are we really here for? 19:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnd it’s not about just pulling hydrocarbons out of the ground. Ravin Moorthy is our third guest on the special series on purpose. Ravin, like most of us who have descended on this city at the base of the mountains in Alberta, has experienced the impact of the current state of our economy. But that was not the only thing that impacted his life and pushed him to realize that this isn’t the only thing he’s here to do. And so if that’s not the only thing, then what else is there? What are the difference-makers about him? A great conversation many of us will relate to. EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th, the first-ever “Day on Purpose Conference” will be happening here in Calgary. A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. You are brave enough to start the journey and we’d love for you to join us. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
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1 79 - A Day on Purpose E2: Crystal Phillips - Top of a different game 14:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhat would you do if you were the top individual in your field only to have that kicked out from under you in about 3 days? How would you move forward? This podcast reveals a little into Crystal Phillip's story of being one of the top athletes in her game to being paralyzed only to rise to the top again but in a different way. EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th, the first ever “Day on Purpose Conference” will be happening here in Calgary. A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. You are brave enough to start the journey and we’d love for you to join us. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP Follow Crystal Phillips: https://www.instagram.com/crystalpatches https://twitter.com/crystalpatches?lang=en…
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1 78 - A Day on Purpose E1: Holly Kelly talks about the power of the heart 27:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe have forgotten our place. We know this, we experience this daily and It’s time to stop ignoring it. Humans are but one thread in the web of life, we didn't create the web, and we can’t control the web. Are you listening? Like really listening? It is the difference-maker. There is a richness to the story that’s being told between the lines, through our bodies, and from the land. If we would only stop and listen. New science is expanding our understanding of just how powerful our hearts are at transmitting waves into the world. 5,000 times more powerful than our brains in fact. How do we then connect to our hearts and our inherent wildness? Holly speaks more about this on the podcast. EVENT DETAILS *UPDATE*: On June 20th the first ever “Day on Purpose Conference” will be happening here in Calgary. A Day on Purpose is bringing together a fantastic community of speakers and presenters. People like you and me, at various stages of uncovering their own purpose. It will be a day of stories and discovery that will work to make a very high level and at times hard to understand topic relatable and uncomplicated. You are brave enough to start the journey and we’d love for you to join us. Conference details can be found here: https://tgyst.co/ADOP…
What’s up! David here and this is episode 76! Sorry for the long delay between episodes. There’s a lot of planning going on with a bunch of new dudes joining the team. You’ll be hearing from all of them over the coming episodes. I always enjoy a good story and when my brother’s around he’s always got a good story to tell. So we’ve got a long juicy episode that we hope will make up for our tardiness. We talk about just how crazy the world’s become since the dawn of the internet. How much we have access to in a simple click and the ripples, hell the waves of the impact it has on each and every one of us (whether you’re present to it or not). Some more than others depending on how long you can tolerate standing in the wake of the next craze. Be it the cancel culture society or the ability to live stream pretty much anything and create a following around it, it’s truly awe-inspiring and scary. The internet has blown it all wide open and everything is up for grabs. We talk about Patrick’s trip to Thailand and almost being eaten by an elephant, his trip to Southern India performing stunts for 60 days and his experience of semi-celebrity status, riding camels and hanging with cows and being gifted peoples naked babies. Follow Patrick https://tgyst.co/2KLBX6c Follow Optimo Movement on Youtube https://tgyst.co/2D7HsYu Get some IT work done! https://tgyst.co/2ODzcot…
We are excited to welcome Connie Jakab for episode 75, a local entrepreneur, an agent of change for a healthy culture and mental health. Our society is sick, our young people are defining themselves by their anxieties and depressions rather than strengths and passions. Where did this come from and what can we do to change it, as a family, as a community and as a society? You’ll find out on today’s show. You’ll also get connected to an abundance of resources to support in creating thriving children and relationships. Enjoy the episode.…
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David Andrew Weibe joins us for episode 74 of The GYST Life Podcast. We discuss the events of life that shape who we become both consciously and unconsciously. David shares some compelling stories about his upbringing. David grew up in Japan from a young age and he is still fluent in the language. We discuss the impact of losing a parent and the interpretations that follow. David experienced being misunderstood as he moved back to Canada and tried to acclimate himself to the culture. As a result, not uncommonly, David was bullied and made fun of. Fortunately for David he found his self-expression and a release through music and writing lyrics. We dive deep into all that and more so enjoy the show. P.S. We would really appreciate a rating and or review of our podcast on your preferred platform. Thanks in advance...…
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Most of us men do not talk about our mortality. I know I sure don’t. I literally get weak in the knees when I do. It’s fucked. I understand that does not serve me and here we are. Today’s episode we are joined by Craig Tervit an Estate Planner based here in Calgary. Craig shares his journey of immigrating here from South Africa and the struggle and challenge of fitting in. We explore the rich experience that is the father and son relationship, and what happens when you lose a parent. The ups and downs, the valuable lessons learned that we take away with us and the ones we choose to pass on to our sons and daughters. So what happens when opportunity and preparation come together? Do you get that you will inevitably get to where you’re going? We are all on a journey, we are all learning new things along the way and if you’re aware you will continue to bring a richness to your world everyday. Connect with Craig Tervit https://tgyst.co/2mmUtsj Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
Hello and welcome to episode 72 of The GYST Life podcast. We are joined by Michael Dargie, from DropBear and Panda. tgyst.co/RiverRock This is for you introverts for you out there as Michael shares how he found his way through discomfort to fully expressing himself in many creative ways. We talk about the Fight for truth and the search for self-expression while navigating ‘REAL LIFE’. Michael shares how he has failed gracefully by allowing things to flow rather than fight and try to control everything. We also bust up our stories about being average in a world that holds on tight to their ideals of what success looks like. Today’s episode dives in to all this and more, enjoy the show. tgyst.co/RiverRock…
Hello and welcome to The GYST Life Podcast episode 71. Today we talk about fighting the drift versus embracing it. www.tgyst.co/YaNo Second guessing yourself after making a choice and moving forward with it. Overthinking what we know about what people are going through based on our first impressions. Assuming we know how something is going to go without having any context. We talk about being in communication with the people in our lives who hold us higher than you sometimes hold yourself. Being a great leader and to make a difference in the world sometimes means you have to follow. And we have a request for our listeners. If you like what you hear from The GYST Life podcast, we would really appreciate a five star review and comment on iTunes or your preferred platform. We want to reach more people and we need your help. Feel free to have some fun with this and keep it light. Thanks for your contribution. Add a review here: https://tgyst.co/2Li0MWV This is a jam-packed show so enjoy the episode. www.tgyst.co/YaNo…
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Welcome to episode 70 of the GYST Life Podcast. On today’s episode we talk about discipline as a pathway to freedom! Guess what, you’re flaky and unreliable as are most of the people in your life, here’s the kicker, most of you don’t even realize it. Are you grappling with success and wondering why you’re not getting the results you want? Try on, you have fears of success or at least a fear of the person you’d constantly have to be to get the success you’re after. So what do you do about it? Ask yourself, who’s your gandalf, who are those people in your life that will challenge and encourage you to do the things necessary because the reality is, you don’t know what you’re capable of. You ever notice, you’ve been living life for 30, 40 or 50 years and still some days you have no clue what the fuck you’re doing. That’s how developing a podcast feels 70 episodes in, inevitable roadblocks show up to test your commitment and contribute to your learning. We point to how the pleasure and pain of your journey are necessary for you to understand what you’re capable of and what you really want. The podcast has been a catalyst that's helped us to figure things out, to explore, pull apart and unravel what it is that has us step up to the next level in life. What do you have in place that will stretch yourself to take on the things that you don’t even realize are possible? Because it’s totally possible and you’re totally capable! You need the right people in your life to achieve those milestones, they are out there and they will embrace you. They’re waiting for you! So get after it!…
Today we talk about, getting what you deserve, what you think you deserve versus what you actually deserve. Accepting where you are, because you suck! And here’s why. You’re not focused. You’re not mindful of the choices you make. You try to take on too much and your end goals are not big enough. We dig into this on the episode. Enjoy. Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
We all are provided opportunities to stand for what’s right in this world. Our tendency is different from everyone. You either step in, step up or step back and deep down we know when something needs to be said or done. These opportunities are subtle and easily dismissed for many reasons. The biggest one being the potential negative situation you are put in if you do decide to stand for what’s right. In today’s episode Vern and I talk about a situation that unfolded with me and another person at a party. There was some inappropriate behaviour going down that I just wasn’t willing to tolerate. I went into the situation knowing full well what’s likely going to happen if I do stand for what I know needed to be said. This story invariably leads us down the rabbit hole of how we directly or indirectly engage in topics around race, sexuality and inclusivity, exploring similar stories and what we experienced in those moments. Not just the bad ones, but the good ones too! It’s not an easy conversation to have at the best of times, and we must be willing to deal with these stresses in our lives as they appear. When we are willing to step into those awkward moments, to share, acknowledge, confront; We create a new context for what we know is right that creates a new context for what will predictably come next and familiar tools to help find the solution. In today’s world it is a fundamental necessity in our day to day lives. Enjoy the show Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
Have you ever fantasized about your dream job? What if you could create the job or business of your dreams? On Episode 67 Matt and Carla share their story of how they are literally living the dream and how they created it. Have you ever had an idea you really wanted to take action on, then came up with all the perfect reasons not to do it? Then what? You kick yourself and wish you would have done it. Our guests share how they organically created an amazing opportunity and by virtue of continuing to move toward the vision, they opened up doors to make it happen. I know what you’re thinking; sounds nice but… Or Yeah but they must have gotten lucky… Or insert new excuse to let yourself off the hook. Listen in and you’ll hear what is possible when you follow your passion and you’re willing to get uncomfortable and risk it not working out. Matt tells us how an idea, inspired action and persistence lead to a once in a lifetime road trip that has forever transformed his and Carla’s lives. On this episode, Matt and Carla share some of the lessons, mistakes, and afterthoughts from their amazing travel stories. Buckle your seat belts, we’re about to go on a Kick-Ass road trip you’re not going to want to miss this. Don’t worry our tour guides are savvy travel veterans from Must Do Canada. Listen and enjoy! Follow Must Do Canada: on Youtube https://tgyst.co/2YQu9oM Instagram https://tgyst.co/2LSXStE Facebook https://tgyst.co/32rDc1p Follow Matt Baily on instagram https://tgyst.co/2NGdcMu Follow Karla Sosa-Baily on instagram https://tgyst.co/2XyHDUD Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
Welcome to episode 66 of The GYST Life Podcast. We’re joined by Judith Vergara, a lifestyle entrepreneur who grew up in the Philippines and now resides here in Calgary. Today we talk about growing up with housekeepers, coming out of retirement in your mid-twenties, and humanity plus business models. Judith shares about the pros and cons of living in the Philippines with privilege and an opportunity to take over the family business versus moving to Canada, starting from scratch and being exposed to opportunities that she had no reason to look for in the Philippines. Now that Judith has found success in her chosen field, she is now innovating on those structures and supporting others to increase their odds of success in a lifestyle business. Judith is out to even the playing field in the internet business space. Listen in and enjoy as our guest shares what's possible when you put people first and you share your knowledge and resources to support others. Connect with Judith Vergara https://tgyst.co/2Xoz56X Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
Welcome back to The GYST Life Podcast for episode 65. We start by discussing routine and effectiveness. David chats about structures he is practicing to ensure he is fitting in what matters most into his day. You get to say how your time is spent and if you are not fitting in things you say are important, consider there is nothing wrong, you’re just not taking responsibility and you’re not making the thing important enough. What becomes available when you have a routine, focus and passion? You get to have it all, not be consumed by all that has to get done and you get to work on things you actually want to do. Your internal critic is crafty though, you can find yourself spending most of your time preparing and analyzing that which has to get done rather than getting after it. Your day can be the most planned and organized and you’ve not done anything. STOP that shit! You are wherever you are because of the actions you took or didn’t take in the past. Anything you’re dealing with can be transformed. How do we know? Because you created it and if you can recreate it differently. So own your shit, recreate your future, and take actions consistent with that new future. Oh, and don’t forget to enjoy the ride Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
Episode 64 is a casual episode, a check-in, and some storytelling. David and Vern allow the conversation to flow with a good mix of tangent, meaningful conversation and funny riffs. One consistent delivery here at the GYST is a gritty, real and uncensored conversation about the shit we are all dealing with in life. We share some fun stories about assessments we make out in the world. Owning 30 Lamborghinis and renting private planes. We shift gears throughout the podcast as we talk about mental health, vulnerability, and leadership. How many of us are dealing with the same internal dialogue, yet we pretend that we are alone in the world with what we have going on in our lives. We talk about how our identity figures out ways to keep us from our full potential while still LOOKING GOOD. So let’s get into it. Enjoy the show. www.tgyst.co/wtf/ Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
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Welcome to episode 63 of The GYST Life podcast where we are joined by Ryan Gill. Ryan shares his deep passion for gratitude, contributing to others and the importance of selfishness. We were floored by Ryan’s stories of grit, resourcefulness and a relentless commitment to delivering value. What do you do when you get ‘bad news’ at the eleventh hour? Most of us would throw our hands up and say some variation for ‘why me’. On today’s episode, you will see what is possible when you stay committed to your promise and you honor your word. What’s running the show in your mind, are you concerned about what you’re going to get, what’s in it for you or the quick win? When you are committed to something bigger than just looking good, you’ll start taking actions consistent with what you’re out to create rather than focusing on trivial shit in the day-to-day. Ryan shares some great insights he has picked up over his twenty plus years in business which are directly transferable to life. What becomes available when you stay true to your values? Ryan has lived by gratitude, generosity, grit, selfishness (self-love) and being straight with people and this episode proves it’s working out well for him. The sky's the limit for Ryan, the rest of us are no different so listen in to get inspired by what you can create when you get out of your own way. Follow Ryan Gill on Instagram https://tgyst.co/2Hq0hZU Follow Ryan Gill on Facebook https://tgyst.co/2WUJBza Checkout Communo https://tgyst.co/2EhV8Br Heather Spurrell: The Relationship Coach https://tgyst.co/2Hzhz5U Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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1 62. The Compound Effect: Building Knowledge and Wealth 47:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGuest episode today with Richard Canfield out of Edmonton. Our first time doing a remote guest on the show. We covered the gamut today. Richard shares his journey of going through the process of working harder to working smarter. Richard grew up in rural Alberta and was heir to the throne of the families portable toilet kingdom. He shares his discoveries and learning along the way. The lessons he was taught but didn’t quite understand and the catalyst-change events (Those moments when you begin to recognize things differently) that occurred and what expanded when he began on to put for time, energy and attention to those places. We talk about what it really means to be of service and what you can do to discover what that is for you. The common thread in the podcast was inside of the context of Compound Interest. What happens when you create an environment for your knowledge and your finances to more effectively leverage this underutilized tool and what happens when you do. This will most definitely challenge some of your assumptions for the better. The Private Wealth System https://tgyst.co/RichardCanfield Follow Richard Canfield on FB https://tgyst.co/CanfieldFB Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
Hello and welcome to episode 61 of the GYST Life Podcast. Today David and Vern, sit down and have a real conversation about what they are dealing with in life. This episode is the embodiment for what the GYST Life is all about, greedy, real and uncensored as David shares from a disempowered state. We actually work through the disempowerment and get real with each other. We discuss how a ‘real’ friend supports a friend in times of need. Have you ever been stopped in supporting someone because you didn’t know how to support them? What if having to know what to do is actually a problem. What if supporting someone was about empowering them to be the person you know them to be rather than having to have a solution or fixing shit. So what would it look like if you knew yourself to be someone who took the actions you know to take to get out of life what you really want? Listen in as Vern and David move from a low vibration and a disempowered state to a place of power and excitement. You get to see what becomes available when you are willing to share what you are dealing with rather than trying to look good and have it all handled. Don’t forget to write in because you have valuable feedback and you have stories people want to hear so sayhi@thegyst.life Enjoy. Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
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We are excited to welcome you to episode 60 of the GYST Life podcast. We are joined by Sunjeev from ‘The Street Gentlemen’ who shares his passion for showing men how to dress, not just to impress but also to show up as the authentic version and the best version of themselves. What are the important things in life that contribute to what really matters? What contributes to you building the ultimate version of yourself? Sunjeev shares what drives him in life and in business as we talk about family values, commitment and balance. We talk about the difference in the blind hustle vs what it takes to be intentional with your hustle. There is a fundamental difference between being efficient vs effective, we have all had days when we have been very busy and efficiently did nothing. Some may think, if you this guy is supporting men to dress well, he’s all about looking good. Those who assume are usually wrong, they would be wrong in this case as well. Listen in as Sunjeev shares how dress can impact far more than just looking good. He goes deep and gets vulnerable with his clients, and his work has a profound impact on people. Enjoy and don’t forget to sayhi@thegyst.life . Follow Sunjeev https://tgyst.co/StreetGentlemenINSTA https://tgyst.co/StreetGentlemenFB https://tgyst.co/SunjeevPrasad Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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I get to jam on the mic solo today, well almost. Like a trooper, Aaron is there and ready. I really appreciate you man. Really. Thank-you. Last month was a crazy month, how quickly time flies. Yes, cliche. And the clocks keeps ticking doesn’t it? So what are you doing with it? We really do believe we have more time and why not? We wake up and there’s another day, waiting for us! It’s remarkable. It happens without question. I am searching for something right now, I won’t give it away here. I want you to listen to the podcast. Because I suspect you’re searching for something too. Heck we might even be searching for the same thing. But our actions are not in-sync with it and it will leave permanent damage if you keep ignoring it. Fear not, there is hope. But it lies dormant for the most part, and it’s the key to unlock all that you wish to come true. Really. Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
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Welcome to Episode 58 of The GYST Life Podcast. Have you ever wondered what it means to create a life of significance? Barry Anderson is here to share his journey and perspective on what significance really looks like. Here’s a hint. it’s about contribution and making a difference. As you listen to Barry’s story, think of what a life of significance would look like for you and the difference that would that have on you and your communities. Barry generously shares what growing up in Calgary looked like, how he got here and how that shaped his life and legacy. We go deep into a conversation about what is happening under the surface in Calgary, and what a possible new future could look like. This episode captures what is possible when a few ripple makers drew a line in the sand and decided to create something that really matters... something of significance, deeper than just the surface. So sit back, relax and enjoy the magic. Thanks for listening. Contact Barry Anderson from the Creative Intelligence Agency https://tgyst.co/CIA Connect with Barry on Linkedin https://tgyst.co/BarryAnderson Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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My name is David Schmeikal and I’m an entrepreneur. I've fallen off the wagon and It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve been around the community of people that lift and build me up. It was really good to get back on the mic, have the banter and conversation with people I respect, love and admire and are willing to play the game together. That is magical, there isn’t enough of that out there… Today’s episode was a check-in. 3 weeks away from the mic for various reasons. And I shared some of the struggles and wins going on between the Critic and the Strongman. The character yelling from the sidelines and the human in the ring, playing the game. It’s a powerful episode for me as I check-in. Vern and I talk about kissing my wife, creating community, and we distinguish the act of Seeking vs Looking. ______ Read these books! 3 Feet from Gold https://tgyst.co/3FeetfromGold Eyes Wide Open https://tgyst.co/EyesWideOpen Check out this event! https://tgyst.co/IndieyycMar20 ______ Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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Welcome to The GYST Life Podcast for episode 56, solo hosted this week by Vern with Aaron in support. Hosting a solo podcast was a great experience and completely out of my comfort zone. Thankfully Aaron was there to have my back. This podcast has a bit of everything including the story of how we actually got started. My intention was to have a real conversation with our listeners about some vulnerabilities in my life. The interesting thing is, we all have vulnerabilities even if we pretend we don’t and even when we are not aware we do. I find men, in particular, are not trained to deal with emotions and vulnerabilities in a powerful way. Most of my life any emotions quickly turned to anger as my default. Although I am certain women deal with emotions, vulnerabilities, and loneliness, I can’t speak from a woman's perspective. I think that is the real breakdown in communication between people in our hypersensitive culture with polarizing social issues that get taken way out of context. We point fingers at each other rather than work toward understanding and support. We are all walking around misunderstood, lonely, not heard, seeking connection and belonging and we tell no one. We are well trained to take life on by ourselves and if we need help then that means something is wrong. The way we create power and freedom in our lives is to share what we are dealing with and what we care about. Have you ever noticed when you create real conversations with people you share common interests and struggles? I have seen people nearly die rather than simply asking for help because they were afraid to be thought of weak. We are committed to putting these conversations on the table and creating access for people to make a difference for each other. We managed to have a great conversation about real shit and had a fun time doing it. So sit back get comfortable and embrace the discomfort. Enjoy the episode and we request you like and subscribe or leave a comment. Want to share something in private or have a comment read on the podcast? Write to us at sayhi@thegyst.life Sam Crowley https://tgyst.co/SamCrowley John Assaraf https://tgyst.co/JohnAssaraf Go Fund Me for Mike https://tgyst.co/SendMikeyHome _____ Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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1 55. FInd Your Voice, FInd Your Will to Thrive 1:08:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWelcome back to the GYST Life Podcast for episode 55. We are fascinated with people and their stories. Caran Magaw and her dog piper join us this week with a story about victory. What would be available for you if you started to explore and play in life NOW before you hit the proverbial ROCK BOTTOM? What if you were just cool with what is going on right now in the moment rather than always being in control. Emotions are not absolute, they are not to be controlled, they are to be discovered, explored and experienced. We’ve all had moments where life occurs like you’re losing your shit. Caran has literally been there and back. Dealing with our mental wellness can be a lonely journey and the reality is we all need mental health and most of us don’t deal with it very well. Caran shares how lack of purpose in life had her completely lose her identity and the will to function, literally paralyzed on the couch for almost 2 years. Most of us are not aware of how subtle and persuasive the mind can be. The bottom line is if you don’t deal with your mind, your mind will deal with you. Ok so how do you deal with it? Ask questions like the following about yourself. - What are you passionate about? - What do you want to explore? - Do you make yourself a priority? Caran shares how she is flourishing as a result of exploring and developing a relationship with herself. Listen to how she shifted her context as she took responsibility for how she spoke with herself and allowed space to explore her curiosities. It is very unlikely you’ve not experienced significant discomfort before having a breakthrough in your life. Embrace the discomfort of new experiences and see what is possible.. Enjoy the episode and we request you like and subscribe or leave a comment. Want to share something in private or have a comment read on the podcast? Write to us at sayhi@thegyst.life Follow Caran Magaw on facebook https://tgyst.co/magaw Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
Vern couldn’t make our Saturday podcast and so Wakefield and I will be jamming with you this morning. Wake shares some of what he’s experiencing in his psych class he’s is taking for his RMT program. In particular an exercise he was grappling with. It was an exercise where the outcome was to narrow down the values that define you to the top 5. This was something Wake had thought he had figured out already but quickly began to realize just how much work there was still to be done if he was willing to dig in and take a deeper dive. Wake saw an opportunity, he saw why this was so necessary (for him). He understands that it’s not just physical therapy he’s helping people to resolve, but the emotional tweaks, sprang, and cramps as well. This exercise began to challenge his notions and beliefs about himself. We dig deeper into a brilliant conversation about our belief systems, the power of the mind and how to be more gentle with yourself. Whether you’ve been working on developing yourself and your mind for years or you’ve just started walking, it’s clear that the human being gets all tangled up in the how...let go of trying to figure out how and just take action. “ Realizing that our actions, feelings, and behavior are the results of our own images and beliefs gives us the level that psychology has always needed for changing personality. “ - Maxwell Maltz The game is to elevate how you see yourself and the belief systems you have in place. To spend more time defining what’s important to you, with words. To dig deep and wrestle with and get pig muddy with those words. Disclaimer: As humans, we have a tendency to want to “get through it” “to win” and say “yup I did that work, I’m done”. Take your time with this, notice when you find yourself trying to get it right and just say what you mean. So... What do you value? What is necessary for you? What makes a difference for you? Take some time and explore to exhaustion and then begin the journey of narrowing them down to your top 5. Why do this? We’ll ask you something…Why the fuck not? ______ Read the Maxwell Maltz’s Book Pyscho Cybernetics https://tgyst.co/maltz Wim Hoff Interview on Impact Theory https://tgyst.co/immune2illness Wim Hoff (aka The IceMan) Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/wimhoff Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow Wakefield on Facebook https://tgyst.co/dalyricalpitbull Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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1 53. Strip Down What's There, Reveal What Matters 45:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedYAY…! David is back… Welcome to Episode 53 of The GYST Life podcast. It’s a new year, a new beginning and the perfect time to start living your best life on your terms. Our GYST Life community believes this is possible for anyone who is willing to choose it and willing to look in the dark corners of your life and deal with what isn’t working. We are on a journey to design and create a vibrant, thriving, connected community that fuels dreams. This is a selfish interest with a covert passion to realize our mission, have you living your best life on your terms. If you are going to live your best life, sometimes you’ll have to get out of your own way. Sometimes there is nothing to be done except be and trust that the next step you take will get you closer to where you want to be. Doug Bouey, today’s guest did just that and discovered the pilgrimage to santiago de compostela which he’s now walked three times. What can we learn about ourselves when we stripe away our work title, money, our homes or anything that your identity is tied to? What really matters is the only thing left and it cannot be discovered by the conscious mind. People today have no idea what it’s like to discover because everything moves at the speed of light. Our heads are clouded with technology, always something to do, the race against time. We are always stuck in the conscious mind with no time to reflect or create. The presence of being in the present moment is a common denominator on the GYST. The truth is we usually have everything we need in the present moment, we cannot change yesterday and we have no idea what tomorrow will bring. Listen along while Doug shares the simple pleasures of a walk in nature and the benefits of slowing down. Send us a message at Sayhi@TheGyst.Life ______ Connect with Doug Buey https://tgyst.co/bouey Subscribe to Camino Channel on Youtube https://tgyst.co/camino Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
When is the last time you felt… ALIVE? Notice, your answer is likely not about an expensive gift, the end of a trip or even a big promotion. Nah, all of those things are valuable and exciting. We say it is the experience and build up leading to the thing you think you want that made you feel alive. We play to experience the game not the result. John Orian joins us for episode 52 with an inspiring message for humanity and particularly, The BOOMERS. John discovered on his journey as he transitioned from retirement back into creating something sustainable that what we really want is a life of meaning. That was what was missing for most people when provided that opportunity through his workshop series. Society or #thethey has a way of infiltrating our thoughts and making us think, a new car, bigger house, a promotion, and more money brings happiness and fulfillment. Is that what you really want? The superficial stuff will no doubt provide resources to contribute to your experience. However, strip all of your worldly goods away, all your titles… What are you left with? Is there love, relationships, community, passion, impact? Or are you left feeling empty and alone? Don’t ignore your intuition, lean in and start creating and playing with your life because it’s all just a game. Now the question is, what game are you winning at right now? What game do you really want to play? Listen, enjoy and play along. Connect with John Orian on Linkedin http://tgyst.co/JohnO Follow The GYST on facebook http://tgyst.co/fb Follow The Gyst on instagram http://tgyst.co/insta Follow David on Instagram https://tgyst.co/schmeikal Follow Vern on Instagram https://tgyst.co/mccarty Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://tgyst.co/youtube…
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Today I slapped my brother on the podcast. It was fun, awkward and part of our journey find our greatness. We talk about his trip overseas and the experiences he encountered that pushed him in all sorts of ways. We often don’t realize it but most of the time our default operating system is running the show. The trick is to realize that the real opportunities for growth lay beneath the surface of our tendencies and habits. The ability to push yourself requires you to reveal what’s underneath that thing we do. To look at that thing, habit, action from a new perspective. The new perspective lives inside of creating situations that push your comfort zones and open you up to new and unexpected possibilities for adventure, fulfillment and growth. That is where the notion of being motivated gets generated from. Motivation is a byproduct of pushing yourself and expanding your boundaries. It cannot exist on its own for very long. So what are you curious about? What are you interested in and want to learn? Be open and understand that it’s about the process of going from point a to b to c. That it will not always go the way you expect it to go and that the less than positive experience you encountered is quite likely the necessary step you need to take to move towards what you really want. Send us a message at Sayhi@TheGyst.Life ______ Follow Patrick on instagram http://bit.ly/2rig97T Follow Optimo movement on facebook http://bit.ly/2DS36Sp Follow The GYST on facebook at http://bit.ly/2u2gM7C Follow David on Instagram http://bit.ly/2ueUyi1 Follow Vern on Instagram http://bit.ly/2KWCRe5 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/2KFG45T Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
We were excited about episode 50 and we wanted to do something special and in typical fashion, when we stop trying to think of a great idea, one showed. Being the ripple makers that we are @TheGYSTLife we shifted our format completely for this occasion. We invited a very close friend to host this episode, the talented and beautiful Heather Spurrell joins us as she facilitates a live couple coaching session right on the podcast. The guards were up in the beginning but it didn’t take long for our brave couple to relax and get raw and real. Listen in as Heather uses her profound skills to hold a space for a deep and meaningful conversation to occur. Hear this young couple learn, grow and understand side by side as they grapple with the realities of life, love, and long-term commitments. While you listen, put down your assessments and judgments and insert your current, past or ideal future relationship into the conversation. Just stay present and open. You get to benefit from this brave couple’s sharing as they lay it all on the line in public fashion. You’re lucky enough to be in the comfort and privacy of your own thoughts while you listen to this vulnerable experience. And hey, if you are one of those brave couples who think our guests are the lucky ones, hang in there, you may just get your chance to meet Heather and join us on the podcast for your own couples session. Stay tuned on that. Wow, sit back relax and take this in. It’s a wide ride so buckles fuckers.…
Sometimes in life, things seem to be going very well. You have a good job, decent income, friends, status and your annual vacation. These important things in life form our identity, but is that who we are? One day suddenly it’s all taken away, what are you left with. We say you are left with an opportunity to look at what is possible for your life by not being shackled to your current reality. That is exactly what happened to today’s guests. They have a moving story that will inspire you to look at what could be possible in your life. This is a conversation you will not want to miss, it is filled with excitement and danger. Tony & Marcy share stories from their journey including a gunpoint hold up in Mexico, businesses falling apart, battling addiction, leaving the corporate world to blaze their trail and more. The descriptions might sound intense but the reality is that we all have intense situations we’ve dealt with in life and we are quick to dismiss it like “no big deal”. Wakefield is back with us again to drop another outstanding and timely piece as we discuss PTSD, defining moments and numbers. Tony & Marcy point to some empowering contexts that will support you in living your best life, on your terms. We invite you to listen Enjoy. SHOWNOTES: Follow Tony on instagram http://bit.ly/2So360m and linkedin http://bit.ly/2DULtkP Follow Marcy on instagram http://bit.ly/2U3z0Rp and linkedin http://bit.ly/2U3y53p See Amanada Lindhout’s story: http://bit.ly/2AHKu4p Follow The GYST on Facebook at http://bit.ly/2u2gM7C Follow David on Instagram http://bit.ly/2ueUyi1 Follow Vern on Instagram http://bit.ly/2KWCRe5 Follow Wakefield Brewster on instagram Follow Wakefield Brewster on Facebook Subscribe to our Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/2KFG45T Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
What is possible when you decide to step outside of the pack and distinguish yourself in a unique way? Well we’re not really sure, but taking that journey is part of the beauty and fun. In this particular case, a unique approach to a LinkedIn introduction leads to Derek Manns joining us for episode 48. You’ll have to tune in for details on that. Derek is a man on a mission and as per usual here at The GYST Life, his mission is heart-centered and about something bigger than himself. A few thoughts we want to leave with you to think about as you listen… You’ve likely gone to a live show and witnessed some amazing performances only to never see or hear from that artist again. Frustrating right? Or perhaps you, yourself are a performer who wants more opportunities to be paid for your art. Impossible yeah? Join us as Derek, CEO of Stagehand shares his inspiring story that bridges the gap between Artists and those who appreciate talent and passion. Derek has helped over 700 artists earn paid gigs. Stagehand is a startup, so there will be plenty of lessons in this episode that will help you get your shit together. Looking for a cool venue to check out some of Calgary’s talent? Half Hitch in Cochrane http://bit.ly/2KeTxhC Gravity Expresso & Wine Bar http://bit.ly/2FpJwzm Send us a message at Sayhi@TheGyst.Life ______ Stagehand’s website http://bit.ly/2Q2BCzN Follow Stagehand on Instagram at http://bit.ly/2FsJPJE Follow Stagehand on facebook at http://bit.ly/2BcwSzi Follow The GYST on facebook at http://bit.ly/2u2gM7C Follow David on Instagram http://bit.ly/2ueUyi1 Follow Vern on Instagram http://bit.ly/2KWCRe5 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/2KFG45T Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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Welcome to episode 47 of the GYST Life Podcast, We thought we’d formally welcome you considering we sort of skipped that part this week. We don’t want to make excuses or let ourselves off the hook but let’s just say some new laws in Canada may have played a factor, wink-wink. This week is all about reflection, vulnerability, and gratitude. This podcast is an as lived passion project that has significantly evolved since we started. There have been many people who have contributed along the way but this week Vern was compelled to acknowledge David for his contribution and willingness to push his boundaries and the boundaries of those around him. David and Vern help each other level up because they love each other enough to call each other out on their shit and challenge each other. As you listen to this episode think about who helps you level up in your life. Think about one thing you’ve always wanted to do and you’ve always had the perfect excuse not to do it. Then go tell those people who believe in you about your thing. Everything we do adds to the richness of our experience and it adds value to our story. If you don’t have a clear vision for what you want to try or how you want your life to look, we’re giving you permission to play and discover. This one gets real and emotional but we have a lot of fun so sit back relax, smoke a legal joint and enjoy two dudes with an opinion. Send us a message at Sayhi@TheGyst.Life ______ Follow The GYST on facebook at http://bit.ly/2u2gM7C Follow David on Instagram http://bit.ly/2ueUyi1 Follow Vern on Instagram http://bit.ly/2KWCRe5 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel http://bit.ly/2KFG45T Weekly. Unscripted and Real…
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