#148: Could you move from a Beach Town in New Jersey to a very small rural town in South Dakota? Encore Presentation
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English - August 07, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 80 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsEntrepreneurship Business Society & Culture Personal Journals agewave inspiration neverretire babyboomers bold kickassboomers nevertoolate purpose Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Connect with Richard Skorupski
Kickass Boomer of the Day is Richard Skorupski, a 21-year veteran from the US Navy and the author of “The Flyover County” book series. The series depicts life in rural America and offers an alternative perspective about living away from the city as inspired by Richard’s life-changing decision to move into a small rural town in South Dakota.
He also got involved in the marine parts business as his second career, proving that Boomers have so much life ahead of them after retirement. He drops by in our podcast to tell his story and share some of his secrets in becoming a successful author.
Join me in this episode and learn why Richard is a Kickass Boomer!
[00:01 – 03:46] Opening Segment
I introduce and welcome Richard Skorupski How New Jersey drove Richard away from New Jersey[03:47 – 13:30] Finding The House You Feel That’s For You
Richard shares his experience in the recreational boating industry What he found out in a random surfing in the Internet Buying a neighborhood and a community What does Richard mean by this?[13:31 – 28:43] Becoming a Successful Author
Moving from the city to a rural town How do you know your neighbors? 2 things to do according to Richard Richard’s secrets to becoming a great author[28:44 – 38:13] Dealing with Moments of Culture Shock
Richard shares his approach in writing “letters to home” and not war stories He gives an interesting thought about our minds A story about “culture shock” that you should not miss[38:14 – 48:10] Writing a Happy Ending
Self-publishing vs. Looking for a publisher Writing a book for the first time? This is the ONLY thing you should do Why Richard always writes a happy ending[48:11 – 54:57] Making Your Readers Escape Reality For a Moment
Richard shares one of the best one-lined reviews he received What he enjoys about living in a rural town A culture that’s easy on the heart Living your own life and giving it the dedication it deserves[54:58 – 57:48] Closing Segment
How can the Boomer Nation connect with you? Links below Final announcementsEmail [email protected] to connect with Richard or follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Check out his personal website to learn more about his work.
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