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Episode 121 Hard times survival
October 21, 2020 04:01 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MBSubjects of todays discussion: Make 45K live like 25K Practice frugality Gain skills Get out and Stay out of debt Create more time Be you and believe in yourself. Mindset is everything. Hard times could be coming. Are you prepared? Even if they don’t. Could your life improve regardless ? I say yes. You need to say yes to yourself. Start today. The possibilities are endless. Unfuck your self right now. Stop pretending and just be happy and confident here...
Episode 120 Becoming free and independent
October 20, 2020 02:17 - 33 minutes - 62.5 MBDiscussions: -We are constantly distracted. -Spin farm work model and how it pertains to real time life living. -Run your life like a business -As the businesses run you. -Let’s go through what the wheel is. -Money -Budgeting -Play and practice run budgeting -Lowering your overhead -Start something you love -Now a good view of retirement is possible Thank you for being here today. If you like this sort of thing check us out on Facebook https://www.faceb...
Episode 119 Gardening problems and solutions
September 29, 2020 02:19 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBSo I’ve been combing over some gardening forums and listening to the struggles. There are a lot of similarities. This show is an introduction a little more in detail involved for my biodegradable container gardening systems. A comparison of my way vs traditional. My agenda is to solve difficulties such as : -Soil problems -Time and effort -Pests -Watering -Weeding -Microclimates -Nutrients and nutrition Thank you for being here today. If you like this ...
Episode 119 my opinion on gardening For serious food production
September 21, 2020 18:16 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MBToday I talk about a lot of gardening problems that I see most people experiencing. This is an introduction a little more in detail involved for my biodegradable container gardening systems. My agenda is to solve problems such as -Soil problems -Time and effort -Pests -Watering -Weeding -Microclimates -Nutrients and nutrition I started out thinking this would be short and sweet. Looks like we will have to do a part 2 Thank you for being here today. If ...
Episode 118 Opportunities and gardening on land you don’t own
September 17, 2020 18:39 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBThink that you’re limited? On not just gardening but life? I’m here today to share my alternatives and how opportunities are everywhere right now. How do I know this? Because I’m actually doing it. I am getting flooded with opportunities to garden on land I don’t even own. People are actually begging me. I am also faced with professional chefs asking me to grow food for them now. I want you guys to know that anything is possible and I’m here to share why that is so. ...
Episode 117 Why this show is not for the majority
August 26, 2020 22:40 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBTodays a rant: -Most people will never get anywhere and why. Are you part of the 90%? -The goals that have been part of this show -How perspectives and mindset are the most powerful advantages -Why we might close the show Let me know how you feel about the show and its content. [email protected] Thank you for being here today. If you like this sort of thing check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/565360640644752/ Instagram https://www.in...
Episode 116-Unf@$k yourself
August 20, 2020 13:32 - 25 minutes - 47 MBWe are only limited by the limits we hold in our minds. You are the operator. Don’t like something? Let’s work on changing that. Today’s topics: -California’s Proposition 65-not everything will give you cancer -Atoms at the core -light and energy -Stop the need for support -Tiko up-esthetics vs functionality -The dirt on gold in the Great Depression -My take on the eternal final collapse theory’s -Pivoting-it’s like an athletic exercise training. You get b...
Episode 115-Essentialism
August 10, 2020 04:14 - 47 minutes - 88.8 MBThere are alternatives to the way we live our lives. So many practices. If there was ever a time to see the cracks and failures of our current systems, it is right here right now. Lets take a look at a new topic for the show today. Topics discussed today: -Minimalism vs Essentialism vs everything else Do we need to name everything? -Examples if a few things -Money Versatility with lifestyle design Mountain man money mentality -Friends and family -Time wit...
Episode-114-Significance of biodegradable container gardening
August 04, 2020 05:32 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MBTopics discussed today include: -Peace with MOST pests Rabbits, squirrels, moles, gophers, mice, rats, snails, slugs, earwigs, ants... -Air borne insects and birds and how to contend -Weeds -Soil ph and ph adjustments -Soil nutrients -Soil testing -Biodegradable container overview Galvanized steel baskets Burlap aka jute Hanging system -Soil tractor without a tractor -Time savings -Perfect one size capacity to grow almost anything -Ease of measuri...
Episode113-Step 2-gardening the biodegradable container way
July 27, 2020 13:36 - 47 minutes - 88.3 MBDiscussed toady: -How this ties into Alternative lifestyle design -Homeschool trend and how gardening can help -It’s an investment like printing money -Importance of these gardening steps -How much mulch? -A word on Weeding and watering time consumption -How to set up an automated watering system -How and things to consider avoiding as far as toxicity -Structured water Johann Grander Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bcgardeningguy/ Facebook links https:...
Episode112-Step 1-gardening the biodegradable container way
July 20, 2020 13:23 - 24 minutes - 46 MBWhat do I think everyone should start doing in the midst of this pandemic? The same thing you should do if there wasn’t. Start growing your own organic Healthy Nutritious food. One of the few things we do have control over. In my opinion, the first line of defense is your immune system. When big businesses do the work for us, we are left with low nutrient products do to competition in price and quantity over quality. It’s time we take the power back into our own hands...
Episode-111-The biology of belief
July 08, 2020 03:06 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBToday I ask you the question of reality. Can beliefs determine your experience? Do we contain such things as “Oppositional desire resist” capabilities? As much as we want things we are sometimes equally opposed to them. A little twilight zoney but it’s legitimate. How does this tie in with alternative lifestyle design? Are you willing to confront your inability to create and pursue the life you really want? Want some simple exercises to help you to understand and gain more ...
#110-Problems and solutions-an introduction
June 30, 2020 01:39 - 50 minutes - 94.3 MBIn Permaculture a common saying is “The problem is the solution” Today I give my opinions on what and how this philosophy can impact ones life. I want to do a series of these shows labeled as the above. I’d like to hear what what problems you have that you might want some answers to. I’m going to go into a short segment today of the possible Coming food shortage. I cover: -why you should Start a garden I answer questions such as: -I don’t know how -It’s to expensiv...
Episode109-Mini retirementISH 2020
June 19, 2020 02:34 - 29 minutes - 55.1 MBI’m back after a much needed break. Today I speak a little on how I make these events happen. Start and finish occupations is key. Simple lifestyle should not be overlooked. A little on the philosophy of lifestyle design. Why I’m not embarking on a road trip this year. The taste and cost of freedom. Is it worth it? Tune in today for some positivity and some story of how life doesn’t have to suck. Thank you for being here today. If you like this sort of thing che...
Episode108-Diversity and opportunistic thinking
May 26, 2020 02:36 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBToday I give a little insight on my biodegradable container gardening business. I wanted to emphasize how this new business is so diverse. How, this one business, can branch off into many different opportunities. It is in my opinion in this day and age that we should all take on this sort of mindset regardless of whether we are self employed or are employed. I’m hoping that this whole COVID-19 thing has opened all of our eyes as to how fast things can change. We have had and wi...
Episode 107-Possibilities and positivity
May 14, 2020 03:20 - 12 minutes - 23.9 MBA simple rant today. Doing good for myself and the world. Feeling extra creative and positive. I wanted to spread good vibrations as I hope I always do. Like they say in Hawaii, “Talk Story” Im always thinking of something. Always pondering things. My imagination storms constantly. I call it the magic of mind. I hope to inspire you guys with every episode to know that you are not alone. You have limitless possibilities. If you get anything from my show I hope ...
Episode 106-Lessons from Covid-Business survival
May 13, 2020 02:21 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBSo many lessons can be learned. I for one never thought of emergency funds for my business. I’ve always kept working capital every year but never thought of it as emergency funds until now. I speak of this lesson and ask you to think not only in business terms but also simultaneously in your personal life. This type of thing goes hand in hand. If one can get the philosophy or gist of these things, they can apply it to all forms life. Less stress Clear head to think Mor...
Episode-105-How to alternative lifestyle design
May 11, 2020 03:18 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBToday I talk about the things that work for me and that help to streamline my life. How, sometimes there are sequences of events that need to happen in order to really make something happen. Focusing on the big picture and noticing things such as energy and time vampires. How thinking outside of the box has always got me ahead. Thank you for being here today. If you like this sort of thing check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/565360640644752/ Instag...
Human up
May 08, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBBecause it feels good. It’s the right thing to do. Own your word. Do what you say and say what you do. It’s how I sell. It’s how I’m able to sleep at night. Im making this a shirt one day. Things will come your way. Self respect and the respect from others is imminent. Try it. It’s free. Thank you for being here today. If you like this sort of thing check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/565360640644752/ Instagram https://www.i...
Focusing on the right things
May 07, 2020 03:41 - 11 minutes - 20.5 MBYou have everything you need to be successful in life. Stop focusing on the wrong things. You don’t need anything or any one to tell you what you need. Not even me. I can show, tell, speak and articulate to the best of my abilities. But in the end, it will always come back on you as an individual. Be inspired by your own abilities. Be you. Stand long enough for what you believe in and people will swear at you. Stand long enough people will swear by you. Fuck! ...
April 2020 alternative lifestyle design update
May 05, 2020 03:54 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBEvery now and then I like to fill you guys in on how an alternative lifestyle design looks like. What the experiences are. It’s fun to document and I hope you guys get to know me a little better. I really hope that this inspires some of you to know that there are different ways of living out there. That we are not stuck and constricted to the confines of the rat race. I know there’s a lot of fake stuff out there. I also know there’s a lot of glamour. This show has none of...
Basic Food production tips
May 04, 2020 03:57 - 20 minutes - 38.8 MBToday I lightly skim over the many different ways that we can produce our own food. I give examples for just about anybody in any living condition. when it comes down to it, especially under the present circumstances with the COVID-19 lockdown, it is in my opinion that the things I speak up today are just as important as learning science and mathematics. It is something that all of us should be practicing no matter what is going on in our world. It’s good for your health, planet and your...
Utilizing the systems for greater good
April 30, 2020 02:51 - 25 minutes - 48.6 MBToday is a special day. Because I’m pretty sure this is my one hundredth episode. It’s also a special day because I’m gonna go out on a limb, and tell you to do something that I’ll bet might be disturbing to most. As the title implies, I’m talking about actually utilizing such horrible things as plastic and non-recyclables to a certain extent. You see I talk a lot about how we didn’t get here overnight and we sure as hell are not going to get out of here overnight. One of m...
My journey to financial stability How to save money
April 28, 2020 02:25 - 23 minutes - 44 MBToday is a continuation of my journey to financial stability series. Specifically on how I’ve saved money. And how you can utilize five tools that I share today and do the same for yourself. When I really think about it, it is really about mindset. I think a lot of it has to do with the hard work and dedication that gets involved. This could seem daunting. But I’m here to tell you today that you can kind of make it fun. Seriously, if you want to get ahead in life it is ...
My journey to financial stability Making The Money
April 23, 2020 03:08 - 40 minutes - 75.1 MBA handful of my most useful tricks, tips and methods. From how I got clients to creating products to sell. Thinking outside of the box. I really feel these tips I give you guys today are useful in almost any occupation. I know a lot of people right now are probably trying to figure out what it is that they can do. I have high hopes that these examples I give you guys today, will help you paint a picture of what’s possible. Thank you for being here today. If you like this...
My journey to financial stability
April 21, 2020 03:19 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MBToday I share with you guys a little documentation and history of where I came from and what I did to gain the freedom that I have now. I think a lot of people like to show off what they have but they don’t show you what they had to go through to get there. It seems we never quite ever get to hear the entire story. My agenda in this particular episode is to inform you guys on a little bit of what it looks, tastes and feels like to work towards an alternative lifestyle design. Nobo...
Strategies while on lock down covid19
April 17, 2020 22:51 - 1 hour - 133 MBToday’s show is about what we can do right now. The importance of organizing and running your life like a business. What we can do to stream line our lives to make things less stressful, gain time to plan and think. Strategize. Our world is changing and we need to pivot with it. Regardless if things stay the same or get even worse. Ask yourself the questions. What can I do to better my life? Are there alternatives? You bet your ass there are. I am living proof. ...
Useful uselessness
April 16, 2020 04:11 - 39 minutes - 74.4 MBPerspective and mindset are a big part of the philosophy here on the show. I think a lot of things in our worlds are perceived in the wrong way at times. Perhaps we are all so busy on the treadmill of society, that we don’t have the time or the capacity to understand or comprehend the problems that surround us. To change our views and turn adversities into solutions. There are always alternatives. Always a way out. One must pull out from the micro and hover within the macro. ...
How to full time stationary RV part 3
April 15, 2020 04:02 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBJoin me today as I finalize this series to discuss the things you should know before you get into living full time in a stationary RV. This is not the normal travel topic. It’s all about cutting expenses and surviving these crazy times by living in an RV park full time. I originally wanted to capture this thing in one show. Didn’t realize how much there is to point out. So I had to break it up into sections. Check out the Facebook group site for extras “up and in it” I...
How to full time stationary RV part 2
April 11, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin me today as I begin this series to discuss the things you should know before you get into living full time in a stationary RV. I originally wanted to capture this thing in one show. Didn’t realize how much there is to point out. I think many of you will find my years of experience very helpful. I wish I had this information before I started for sure. I got cut short today so keep an eye out for part three coming soon Topics include: Tiny house vs RV: Price Weig...
Reasons for stationary RV lifestyle design
April 10, 2020 06:23 - 32 minutes - 60.6 MBTune in today to hear about why you should consider an RV lifestyle. In these uncertain times I don’t think that a lot of us have very many options. I don’t think that a lot of us even know where to start. I’m here today to share my why. I have over 3 years experience of living in a stationary RV. It is the quickest cheapest and easiest way to ease up the financial burden that life can throw at you. It’s something you can easily and very cost effectively get into or out of. ...
A better life with or without (Corona) CoVid virus
March 25, 2020 23:10 - 50 minutes - 94.3 MBToday I share how my minimally affected lifestyle design is working during these unique times. I feel very strongly to record these podcasts has a public service. There are always so many unforeseen circumstances lurking around. Some of mine have been having a special needs child, divorce, crash of 08...now this. Hope and change from this is what should come out here in the end. I want to convey the message that it’s all about performance not esthetics. About being treated ...
Lifestyle design maintenance
March 02, 2020 04:51 - 18 minutes - 33.2 MBThis show is intended to be an opening for discussions. An exploration of suggestive ideas and observations. Ive recently experienced how many individuals feel under attack when ideas and thoughts are shared. Remember this as the show goes on. Join me today to hear about how our lives could be wasting away with out proper maintenance. Are the things you own owning you? Are we missing very important maintenance areas in our lives? -Health -Wealth -Happiness ...
I wish I knew then what I know now
February 24, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBHow many times have you heard yourself or others say this phrase out loud? Could it be that we never really screw up? Could it be that we can see into the future by observing those who came before us? Is there a possibility that one will learn far more from their failures than any of their successes? Dealing with shitty people can actually be an asset to your business and your life? How to balance the past, present and the future? Are we loosing our freedom, creativity and are ...
Clutter, disorganization, chaos and how to manage it
February 21, 2020 02:52 - 16 minutes - 31 MBToday I speak of all of these things and how they can actually ruin your day, if not your life. I’m guilty of saying I’ll just do it tomorrow. Rob Peter to pay Paul sound familiar? We put things off, and basically, sweep things under the carpet like little children. I wonder why we get stressed out? When is it that we finally decide to say enough is enough? I’m not sure what your lifestyle entails, but in mine, I find if I run my life like a business and stay organized and ...
You mean to tell me Mondays 2/17/20
February 17, 2020 12:30 - 14 minutes - 27.5 MBjoin me today as ask these questions. You mean to tell me: 1That we are equipped with intuition and few of us use it? 2 That certain things that were considered drugs in the past are now enhancing cognitive abilities and healing people? What else do we have wrong right now? 3 We are more preoccupied with funding technology and learning about other planets rather than repairing our own? 4 We are too busy with bills, making money, staying afloat instead of one of the immediate famil...
Friday’s Philosophy of Unfuckisism 2/14/20
February 15, 2020 04:46 - 11 minutes - 22.1 MBOpening with Albert Einstein and his thought experiments. How this pertains to lifestyle design. Todays Friday and I’m putting together this new Friday tradition to see how it goes. Your feed back Is much appreciated. Unfuckisism topics for today include how an unfuckasists: -Knows the true value of time and how it allows for freedom design -Would choose what’s good for the people over Republican or Democrat. Unfuck the people I say! -Knows that most health conditions are due ...
Deconstructing The manual of life
February 12, 2020 06:02 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBToday I discuss my own opinions on a cartoon that I had seen a few years ago with a title some what of a description to the definition of “Do you believe in cults bob”? I ask the questions and define, in my own ways, the conceptuality of the idea that there might possibly be a cult of perceptions. Are people brain washed? Public school, parenting, religion and societies pressures. Are we to accept and just follow the herd? Protecting your sustenance and a story on the origins of...
Equilibrium in lifestyle design
February 11, 2020 03:29 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBToday I roll off the cuff of the possibilities in lifestyle design. It’s always heartfelt, and eye-opening to speak to young children who are still innocent and still have the magic of wonder. A lot of inspirations for the show notes that I get are from my speaking engagements with my children and people who I encounter. It is the love that I have for both my kids, and also, for those around me. The fascination. The wonderment. The thoughts of how life could be so much better...
The makings of a simple life
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 92 MBToday I give you guys a brief history of where I’ve been and what I’m doing in context to living simple. I talk about traveling and exploring new areas. Living through the crash of 2008. Have a family of three living in an RV of 29 feet. How I got out of debt. How we are perceived and treated different than regular folks. How we are not suffering and have all the modern conveniences that most people do in the United States. How I got ahead in life and what it feels like t...
You mean to tell me part 1
February 04, 2020 05:18 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBI’m really enjoying getting into this one. It’s a new show idea I came up with. I have a bunch of these thoughts and questions. Please let me know what your questions and concerns are. There is so much that just does not make sense. Tune in today to hear my opinions on: -Public education on debt, mortgage, money management -The difference on a 30-15 year loan -Donations to churches -Organic foods and preservatives -Drinking plastic water bottles that lasts for t...
Systems thinking for individual freedom
January 29, 2020 05:34 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBToday I dive into understanding how systems of all sorts are actually a necessity in our day-to-day lives. I think they always have been since the beginning of time. A lot of us get angry at the so-called defined present system. I think we can look at this all in a different way though. Can we design our lives to function in a more acute and relevant way? Is it possible to bend the systems into a more favorable, catered method to our own satisfactions and needs? I speak a lo...
This ain’t no rehearsal
January 28, 2020 06:56 - 28 minutes - 52.1 MBIs there really a way to live with out giving up conveniences? Is there really a way to live with out suffering the consequences of the inconveniences that follow closely behind convenience? Are there alternatives to the daily grind? Who and what we are may make or break us in the end. Are you willing to unbutton the hidden presence of potentiality? Can you and/or should you look further than the norm? Are we to follow and live by the words and patterns that we are sold? I’v...
The power of perspective
January 24, 2020 03:48 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBConverting negative energy into positivity. Why should we suffer? Especially by our own hands. Can we change this horrible motion of mind? I think we can do better. Are you hungry for change? Are you tired of being sick and tired? Im here today to convince you that you already are equipped with the most powerful tool on the planet. Don’t short yourself. Stop drop and roll. Realize there is no there to go to. We are already actualized. In the words of The Wiza...
Unfuckisism
January 23, 2020 05:11 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBThis might be the new philosophy and premise of the show. Make your way out of doom and gloom. Make your life your life. Don’t follow the dark pitted ones. The downward spirals of nothingnesses. We have total opportunities riding right under our noses. Today, I give you my ideas and thoughts on what I’m doing to combat negativity and the so called impossibilities of the unwritten laws of existence. I wish to empower you to believe in yourself and crack the codes of orderly cond...
The rat race rant
January 21, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 41.5 MBToday I give a motivational speech. Hopefully helping you guys to see the real picture of what’s going on in the rat race world. I am very concerned as another neighbor of mine is being evicted. I live a very simple life. I live in an RV park. The overhead is super low. And yet, I see people on a regular still struggling. I’m very concerned for all of you out there. I want you guys to sincerely know, that there is definitely a different side to living life than what is pr...
Alternative lifestyle design January update 2020
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MB-Kids learning financial responsibility -Special needs children and chores -ROI on juicing raw vegetables -Pre payed yearly expenses -Human up experience -Back to complete clutter -Spin farm almost here -Dealing with difficult clients Thank you for being here today. If you like this sort of thing check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/565360640644752/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upandinit/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Un f*ck yourself
January 20, 2020 04:32 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBToday I talk about one of the most powerful perspectives I believe, that an individual should consider. How they got here. Why things are the way they are. Does it have to be? What can you do about it? Most of us think that life is out of control. Certain aspects, in my opinion definitely are, but the majority are completely manipulable. Each life is a blank canvas. Words are like spells. Beliefs are remarkably influential. Thank you for being here today. If you l...
Is an alternative lifestyle design worth it?
January 14, 2020 15:14 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBDid you know that there are alternatives to the way we do everything? Just because majority rules doesn’t mean it rules you. Freedom, independence, magic of mind. There is an entire new world to discover. Join me as I share ideas and what the journey looks like... -A race against time -Perspectives and life situation overview -Two week vs three months vacation -Desensitization (the food has no flavor) -Utilization of the paper towel method Thank you for b...
Is the struggle real?
January 13, 2020 13:46 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBToday I explore an observation of how the struggle can be caused by things that we over look. Could it be all the little things that add up to a mass of fatigue and distress? Can we learn from those who came before us? What is really going on and is there a way to change our day to day lives? Tune in to hear my perspectives on: -Why older people give up -Siting on the fence -Reasons for homelessness -Mortgage definition (death grip) -Could the answer be a marriage of tec...