Secrets for an Awesome Life
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsHave you ever seen someone completely enjoying life? Living to their fullest, not brought down by anyone or anything, totally having their stuff together? It's almost like they know secrets you don't.
This show is about those secrets.
Don't worry. Not very many people know these secrets. Or if they do, they don't apply them. These secrets are skills and mindsets not taught in any college or high school course. We may have heard of them, but no one taught us how to actually apply them to our lives. Which is a shame, because when you apply them, your life becomes more awesome.
That's why I created this podcast, for teens who are looking to up the awesome level in their lives.
I am Joey Mascio and I’m a Teen & Young Adult Life Coach. I was certified at the Life Coach School where I was trained by Master Life Coach Brooke Castillo. I've also gone through Jody Moore's Advanced Certification. I take the strategies and tools I’ve learned from these two powerful women, and lots of my own, and adapt them for teenagers and young adults. I am also a middle school teacher and counselor, a proud father of three, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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The Perfectionism Trap
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBPerfectionism is tricky. It doesn't push you towards greatness but holds you back. Today, I talk to teen perfectionists about the signs of perfectionism, how it's often tied into our self-worth, and practical tips on how to overcome the perfectionism trap. Plus, I share my struggle with it and how I overcame it. -- April's theme in Sidekick to hero is "I OBJECT! Disagreements & Emotions" where I'll be teaching teens how to disagree better, manage emotions, speak up, and accept rea...
Teen Independence: Striking the Balance with Parental Support
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBTeens, join me in this week's episode as we dive into becoming more independent. Yay! From the thrill of newfound freedom to the times when we could use a little parental guidance, I've got your back every step of the way. I uncover practical tips for finding that sweet spot between spreading our wings and knowing when to lean on our awesome parents. Whether you're in middle school or high school, this episode is packed with relatable stories and helpful advice to help you navigate ...
Navigating Friendship Dynamics in a Digital Age
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBWhat effect is the digital age having on teen friendships? Most teens are used to communicating via emojis and shorthand text language! Sure, it's a lot easier than talking in person, but not the most effective way to communicate. Today I talk with teens about how this increase in online communication may be affecting their real life relationships and how to stop it. -- Register for the Raising a Healthy and Happy Teen Summit today! It's free! -- My new gamified mindset training...
Transforming Negativity into Positivity
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBNegative thoughts can really stop a teen from reaching their full potential. These thoughts can be changed into positive ones, though! If you know how. Throwing out a positive thought to a teen who really believes their negative one will just come off as cliche and cheesy. But, if you know how to do it right, you can totally turn that frown upside-down. Today's secret for an awesome life is the Ladder of Positivity! -- All March I'll be going over positive thinking in my gamified ...
Seizing Rare Moments
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBTeens who learn how to seize the moment will be the ones who seize those rare moments that only come around every so often. Like Leap Day! This special Leap Day episode motivates teens to cultivate a life of seizing opportunities, of saying yes, of taking action on the things they want and know will improve their lives. When they make seizing the moment a habit, they'll be the ones who seize those rare moments that can change their life for the better. -- My new gamified mindset tr...
Help! My Siblings Are Annoying
February 22, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MBTweens and teens often find their siblings annoying! It causes fights and ruins the harmony in the home. But, teens can do something to lessen the power that their siblings have over them. You don't need your siblings to change! But, most of the time they do change when you realize why they might be being annoying in the first place and change your response. Plus, I start the episode with an awesome anime-style showdown between Broku and Siblingsoka! -- My new gamified mindset tra...
Speaking Up About Your Abuse with Ben Pugh
February 15, 2024 16:44 - 24 minutes - 20.1 MBNo one likes to talk about physical or sexual abuse, which can lead to victims of this kind of abuse to not want to talk about it either. I bring on Ben Pugh, my friend and a fellow life coach, to talk about his experience of being a victim of sexual & physical abuse as well as his experience helping victims as a principal and foster parent. We approach this very serious topic in a way that’s not too heavy for listeners. I hope all parents and teens find our conversation helpful, wh...
Cocky vs Confident
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBA teen's fear of being seen as "cocky" often stops them from truly being confident. Why can't we admit our talents and achievements?? There is totally a way to be confident without being cocky. You just also have to be able to admit your flaws, as well. In this episode, I talk to teens about how not to cross that line into arrogance and how being able to claim your wins will lead to more of them. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now...
Labeling Yourself
February 01, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to Season 5! I start this season by talking to tweens and teens about how we label ourselves. Some labels limit us and some help us grow. But all labels are self-given. If teens can work on removing the limiting labels and believing more in the helpful labels, they'll create a healthier and happier mindset. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to sign up. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagra...
Feeling Down During Christmas
December 15, 2023 17:15 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBFINAL EPISODE OF SEASON FOUR. Christmas isn't the "most wonderful time of the year" for some teens. Right now, instead of feeling merry and bright, some teens feel alone, left out, or not valuable. But, there is something teens can do to change their Christmas experience this season and I talk about it in this episode. I'll be back in January with more episodes as we kick off a new year and a new season of Secrets for an Awesome Life!! -- My new gamified mindset training app for t...
Talk to More People
December 07, 2023 23:06 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBIf talking to people is tough it may be because you don't talk to enough people. Practice makes perfect and in this episode I talk to teens about exactly what they should be practicing when they are talking to MORE people. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available on desktop now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to sign up now. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero
Don't Let Age Stop You
November 30, 2023 20:38 - 11 minutes - 9.55 MBAge is a big deal for teens. I get it. I'm turning 40 tomorrow. Age is a big deal for me, too! But, does it have to be? How might you be limiting yourself because of a number? I know the government and other organizations put age limits on things, but is your brain also limiting you? "I'm only 13, I can't be a leader of a club." Remove all self-imposed limitations and you'll be able to do a lot more than you think. Just not drive. You totally have to be 16 for that. -- I made a vide...
Living a Thankful Life
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.18 MBLiving a thankful life is the best gift you can give to YOURSELF. As teens focus on being thankful, your own life improves. You start living in a beautiful world where you have so many blessings. Even middle school can be enjoyable! I'll go over three ways you can practice living a thankful life. -- BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - 30% OFF FOR LIFE Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to get 30% off any subscription to my Sidekick to Hero teen mindset training platform. Sale ends Monday, November 2...
Being Left Out
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBSometimes teens feel left out of their friend group. Maybe they are younger than their friends, have a different religion, race, economic situation, GPA, whatever! However, most times it is not our friends leaving us out. It is our own mind. In this episode, I share a clip of one of my Sidekick to Hero livestreams where a teen gets some coaching on this exact thing. -- 30% OFF BLACK FRIDAY DEAL on my new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, from November 20th ...
Axing Anxiety Starter Pack (BONUS)
November 07, 2023 17:17 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBI give teens three steps on how to chop anxiety, stress, and overwhelm down to size! This episode is the audio version of the video training. If you want access to the video AND downloadable PDF, then go to www.joeymascio.com/anxiety and sign up. This will also trigger the BONUS Villain to Mentor parent workshop if you sign your teen up for a two-week free trial to Sidekick to Hero. If you've already signed up for the Axing Anxiety Starter Pack and you're ready to get your teen mor...
Let Go of What's Holding You Back
November 02, 2023 19:19 - 14 minutes - 12 MBTeens want to do so much! It's awesome!! Your life is laid out in front of you to do awesome things! But in order to do these awesome things, we have to LET GO of the things that are holding us back. The things that are keeping us tied down to being comfortable. It could be video games or social media, it could be a boyfriend or girlfriend, or it could be pornography or junk food. Whatever it is that we are holding on to, we need to let go of if we ever want to truly live our lives ...
Creating Self-Motivation
October 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBMotivation is the fuel that drives us. Like gasoline. What if teens could create self-motivation at will. Then they would be a force to be reckoned with! They would never find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere without the fuel to get to where they want to go. You can't create gas out of thin air but you can create motivation. I'll teach you how in today's episode. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available on desktop now! Go to www....
The Key to Confidence
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.2 MBThe key to confidence is knowing that your flaws and failures won't stop you from reaching your goals and dreams. Too many teens think confidence is absence of flaws and failures, so they put all their energy to getting rid of flaws and avoiding failures. Where they should be putting their energy is believing that they are awesome even with their flaws. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available on desktop now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com on...
Fitting In (Encore)
October 12, 2023 20:54 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBTeens are always concerned about "fitting in" but that can be hard when you feel you are so different. How can you still be you yet adapt to the situation? You become, what I call, authentically adaptable. It's helped me navigate social scenarios pretty much my whole life. I've been sick this week, so this is an encore of one of my favorite past episodes! Enjoy! -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available on desktop now! Go to www.sidekicktoh...
Benefits of Being Bullyproof
October 05, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBOctober is National Bullying Prevention month and I do it a little bit differently. Most schools and organizations try to prevent bullying amongst teens by changing the bully or inspiring a bystander. However, I think there is a third, more effective method to preventing bullying: strengthen the target. I talk about the benefits of becoming bullyproof and how it's the only guaranteed way to end bullying in a teen's life. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick t...
Growing with ADHD Coach Michael McLeod
September 28, 2023 09:06 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBBeing a middle or high school student with ADHD can be tough. The growth you experience can seem soooo slow. But what if you had a new formula to follow? A new approach to create growth? That's what my guest, ADHD Coach Michael McLeod, has to offer. I interview him about his new approach to helping teens with ADHD and the powerful change it can make in their lives. -- Visit Michael's website at https://www.grownowadhd.com/ Follow Michael at https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/ -- ...
Ignition!
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBIn the past few episodes, I've talked about what it takes for teens to create talent, to get better at anything. According to Daniel Coyle's "The Talent Code," we just need to develop thicker myelin around our neural pathways. To do that, we just need to engage in "deep practice." But... how do you keep doing that? Deep practice is hard. According to Coyle, and I agree, you need ignition. In this episode, I break down the three ingredients teens need to create ignition in their live...
Deep Practice
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBLast week, we talked about how talent can be created by strengthening the myelin in your brain. This week, I go more into detail about what Deep Practice, according to Daniel Coyle, author of the Talent Code, looks like for teens. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available on desktop now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com on a laptop or computer to sign up now (it’s not live on mobile yet) -- I have a YouTube channel now! Subscribe for shorter, v...
Creating Talent
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBYou don't have to be born with talent. You can create it. I summarize some key concepts from Daniel Coyle's book, The Talent Code, and talk about how teens can use "science and faith" to develop habits of deep practice to increase their talent in any area of their life. -- Get my FREE Live Your Own Life Challenge, a short, high-energy video designed to motivate teens to put down their screens and get into the real world. www.joeymascio.com/challenge -- My new gamified mindset traini...
The Superman Elixir (Encore Episode)
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBThis was one of my favorite episodes from a few years ago. The idea that there is an elixir, or formula, that teens can use to become a type of "Super" man has always fascinated me. About 100 years ago someone figured out what it was. Spoiler alert: it's owning your own mind. If a teen can do that, then they will be unstoppable, a Super Man or Woman. -- Want affordable, private coaching for your teen? Then check out my new coaching format, Drop-In Coaching. Teens get casual, quick c...
Using AI to Terminate Homework
August 24, 2023 14:56 - 23 minutes - 19 MBTeens can use artificial intelligence to help them rock their homework. AI shouldn't be something parents and teachers are afraid of, and I have a great conversation with Transformative Principal Jethro Jones on how teens to can use AI to TERMINATE their homework! And by terminate, I mean complete it. Obviously. -- See what Jethro is up to at www.jethrojones.com -- Register for my new Drop-In Coaching offer for this fall semester by going to www.joeymascio.com/drop-in-coaching -- ...
Executive Functioning with Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBI have a special guest on today, so the episode is longer than usual. But it's all so good! Starting with a great story about a teen who is nervous about a big speech coming up. Then, Dr. Dudek-Brannan and I talk about what executive functioning is and tools you can use to perform better in your life. -- Adults and educators! Listen to Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan's podcast, De Facto Leaders https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/blog Get her free Executive Functioning Implementation guide here...
Freedom & Responsibility
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBSummer is coming to an end and teens across the country are all mourning the loss of their "free time." But, teens might have said goodbye to their freedom long ago if they were missing responsibility. Free time isn't freedom FROM responsibility, it's actually freedom BECAUSE OF responsibility. I talk about two type of responsibility that teens need to have in order to truly be free. Without them, you're just in a different kind of prison. -- Check out my free Live Your Own Live Cha...
The Infinite Game and How to Play It
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBIf you don't know what type of game you're playing, you can get discouraged and lose your faith and focus in your goals. But the truth is, most everything we want in life is part of an infinite game. A game that never ends. You don't just win the trophy for being happy. Or cross the finish line of confidence. Congrats, you've made it! The game of success, relationships, achievements, just doesn't end. So learn how to enjoy the game. -- My Live Your Own Life Challenge is next week! T...
When Things Suck
July 27, 2023 13:02 - 13 minutes - 19 MBSometimes things just suck. No amount of changing your thoughts is going to help it not to suck. So, what do you do? You suck it up! No, I'm not saying to "get over it," that's not helpful. I'm saying to suck up the suck, or in other words, choose an empowering attitude toward your unavoidable sufferings that will allow you to choose who this trials makes you become. -- I'll pay teens $25 to attend and complete my upcoming Live Your Own Life Challenge! For registration and details, ...
Connecting with Important People
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBWant to connect with important people? We all do! That's why we spend time following social media influencers, watching YouTube stars, and playing video games where the main character is the most important person in the story. But there is just one problem... we're connecting with the wrong people!! The real important people are the real life people right around us. Family, friends, peers, and others who need us to notice them. Let's stop spending so much time building fake connecti...
Doing Something Worthwhile
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBDoing something worthwhile is key to living a happy, successful, and fulfilled life. But teens often spend their time doing something worth-less. Something that wastes time. Wasting time isn't always bad, but when done too much it can lead teens to feeling down, disconnected, and always looking for distractions. Doing something worthwhile first can help avoid that. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com on...
When People Poop on Your Purpose
July 06, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MBFinding meaning in our lives is awesome! It helps us avoid loneliness, depression, lack of motivation, procrastination, and more. It gives us purpose. But, what do we do when someone poops on our purpose? It can ruin everything!! But it doesn't have to. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com on a desktop computer to sign up now (it’s not live on mobile yet) -- I have a YouTube channel now! Subscribe for ...
Order Out of Chaos with ADD Coach Leslie Josel
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MBI have a conversation with Leslie Josel who coaches families of children and teens with ADD and we talk about how to create some order out of the chaos that ADD/ADHD brings. Check out Leslie's company at https://www.orderoochaos.com/ -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to app.sidekicktohero.com on a desktop computer to sign up now (it’s not live on mobile yet) -- I have a YouTube channel now! Subscribe for shorter, video versi...
Helping Your Teen Succeed, Interview with Heather Frazier
June 22, 2023 16:17 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBA cross-posting of a guest appearance I did on Pivot Parenting with Heather Frazier. "In today's episode, I chat with teen coach, Joey Mascio about how we can help our teens succeed. We talk about apathy, encouraging our kids, and heros vs. villains when it comes to our parental approach. Joey shares the four distinct arenas that our kids can conquer in their lives, headspace, emotions, relationships, objectives, and how we can best support them while they do it." -- Heather is an ...
Feeling Empty
June 15, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBSometimes we feel empty. We're not motivated or excited for things. When this happens, there is nothing wrong with us. We have just entered a vacuum where we can't answer the question, "What is the point?" There's three things you can do to get yourself out of that vacuum of emptiness. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to app.sidekicktohero.com on a desktop computer to sign up now (it’s not live on mobile yet) -- I have a Yo...
Meaning, Purpose, and Reason
June 08, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBWhy do we do what we do?? Sometimes it's for pleasure, sometimes it's for power, but the best times are when it's for something meaningful. Knowing this allows us to choose to find meaningful meaning and purpose and reason in the things that we do. It helps us get motivated, get through tough times, and enjoy life more. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and updates at www.sid...
Handling Rejection
June 02, 2023 21:12 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBGetting rejected is a part of life. But it really sucks sometimes and it would be awesome if everyone knew how to handle it better. In today's episode, I help teens understand why rejection hurts so bad and how to make it hurt a little less. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and updates at www.sidekicktohero.com -- I have a YouTube channel now! Subscribe for shorter, video v...
Body Image and Social Media with Stephanie Valdez
May 25, 2023 07:06 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBSocial media is a circus. Teens are expected to jump through hoops and look a certain way to get the applaus and admiration from others. That's crap! In this episode Stephanie Valdez from Empowerful Girls and I talk about how influencers and brands are making us jump through hoops so they can make money and how that needs to stop. And it can stop with you. Listen to Stephanie's podcast Ten for Teens & Tweens https://empowerfulgirls.com/blog/ Check out her website for more from her...
Interview with Teen Entrepreneur Evan Paventy
May 18, 2023 10:41 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBThis month I am talking about how teens can make money. I've mentioned how you can make money as a teen entrepreneur so I figured I might as well bring one on the show to talk about how he did it and how you can do it, too. Evan Paventy joins me on this episode to talk about how he started his own business as a teen. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and updates at www.sideki...
There is Money Out There For You
May 11, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBTeens, there is PLENTY of money out there for you to get. You just have to believe it's there for you to find. This is called having an abundant mindset. Most teens have a scarcity mindset, which is the opposite. Money is hard. It's not easy to get. That mindset will keep you from finding the stacks of cash that are out there for you to earn. -- My app for teens is coming out soon! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to get on the interest list today for announcements and a special dis...
Being a Teen Entrepreneur
May 04, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MBTeen Entrepreneurs make more money than teen employees. That's a fact. Why? Because entrepreneur's get a bigger slice of the pie! Creating your own business is totally doable as a teen, it's also more fun and builds resilience and experience that will help you run your own business one day as an adult. -- Check out my new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero! It's launching to the public soon. Get on the interest list for discounts and announcements at www.s...
Procrastination
April 27, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBProcrastination is the WORST! And don't give me that "I work better under pressure" nonsense, I use that excuse to avoid doing stuff, too. Once teens understand WHY you procrastinate, you can take counter measurements to help you stop. -- Check out my new YouTube channel with my Message 4 Monday, series. It's a useful message four teens in four minutes or less! It covers all the same topics I cover in this podcast, including confidence, anxiety, social skills, mindset, and more!...
Get More Sleep!
April 20, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBYou do NOT get enough sleep. You know it. I know it. Everbody knows it!! That's why you're tired all the time! Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep EVERY NIGHT. In this episode, I go over three things you can do to get more sleep. -- New new app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is being released to the public soon! It's a web-based app, so teens do not need a smart phone to access it. Get on my interest list now to be notified when it's ready and to get a special deal at launch only for s...
The Dark Doesn't Last Forever
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBWe all experience dark times. The worst thing to do when that happens is to let our brain assume it's going to last forever. It won't. Trust me. The light always comes, that's the natural flow of things. Plus, there are thing you can do to make the sun rise a little early.
Bullies Be Gone with Nate Webb
April 06, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBSometimes bullies attack all at once in a coordinate effort to tear you down. What do you do then? Today's guest is someone who has been through that exact thing, Nate Webb. He shares some powerful advice to help any teen going through intense bullying. For more from Nate, follow him on Instragram @bulliesbe.gone Get him to speak at your school, church, or youth event by emaling him at [email protected] -- My new Sidekick to Hero app will be launching to the public s...
Tame Your Emotions (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 3)
March 30, 2023 16:19 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBThe third and final tool every hero needs is the reins. The reins represent taming your emotions! Every hero experiences pleasant and unpleasant emotions, so learning how to tame them is crucial. -- Get on the interest list to get a special discount for my new gamified mindset training app for teens releasing soon! Sign up at www.sidekicktohero.com
Write Your Story (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 2)
March 23, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBTo be the hero of your story, teens need to take up the pen and start writing their narrative purposefully. In this episode, I talk to teens about how to do that and what happens when we don't. Get on the interest list for my new gamified mindset training app for teens launching soon at www.sidekicktohero.com Also, check out the BE Podcast Network of shows at www.bepodcast.network
Own Your Results (Three Tools Every Hero Needs Part 1)
March 16, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MBEvery hero needs three important tools. Today, I talk about the first one: the Flag (Own Your Results). The flag is what teens can use to stake a claim over their own results. Whether it's crappy or happy, if we take responsibility for it then we are more in control. -- Make sure you check out my new app, Sidekick to Hero! It's gamified mindset training for teens and it's about to launch soon. Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to get on the interest list.
Ups and Downs and Happiness
December 07, 2022 21:29 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBSometimes it feels that life achieving happiness is an endless trek up a down escalator. But never fear! That's actually true. And that's a good thing, if you know how to use it.