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More Important Things This Week
With the events that continue to unfold in our country and the spotlight on the racial divides that exist, we will not be posting any new articles or podcasts this week. We believe that all of us were created equal and will only post or share articles that help us...
Four Reasons Why You Don’t Have Work-Life Balance
A New York Times article from yesterday was the latest of a plethora of articles tying a lack of work-life balance to the CoronaVirus. Within the article, the author Charlie Warzel,cautions about the WFH Revolution (Work from Home) as “it will capitalize on the...
Finding Balance
Work-life balance. It is something that nearly everyone desires, but very few actually claim they have it.
If achieving balance is something that so many professionals desire, why has realizing it become so elusive?
The Attempt to Find Ourselves
When I think about our worth and our purpose, I think about all of the areas we try to find it; all of the ways we try in vain to prove that we are worthy. What I found in my own life is that all of them came up empty for me and simply left me with continual striving
Are You Sacrificial or Selfish?
Not long ago I read a LinkedIn post from a connection of mine who was detailing what he believed it takes to “succeed in business”. His post was short and to the point, but according to this one individual if you want to find business success, you better be willing...
What Will It Take?
There is no question that the global pandemic that has forced the majority of professionals to work from home while managing kids that are now schooling from home, alongside stay at home orders has caused mass disruption. Let us not be so quick to blame the lack of work-life balance on Covid-19.
Do You REALLY Want To Go “Back To Normal”?
As we continue to journey through this age of the CoronaVirus there continues to be talk about “when we get back to normal”. However, months into this adventure I think we are beginning to realize that there is no getting “back to normal” completely.
My Thoughts on Responding to CoronaVirus
Corona Virus…. Corona Virus is sweeping across the world without a care. It seems unstoppable. One minute I was traveling back from one of my Uganda trips and wondering why so many people were wearing masks in the Dubai airport, then within weeks I find...
The difference between hard work and hustle
I am the son of an immigrant. In 1960, at the age of 15, my father came to the US to flee the Castro regime that had taken over Cuba. I remember him telling me what his father, my grandfather, told him as he said goodbye to his son. He told him, “they can...
The Hope, Connection & Relief Podcast
Busy as a Status Symbol
We love to be busy and tell people just how busy we are. We do this because it makes us feel needed and important, but does it align with your values? This 7 minute Insights episode explores the obsession with being busy.
Episode 7: The Death of Superman, Finding Your “One Thing” & The PEAK Framework – A Conversation with Sangram Vajre
As driven professionals, we believe we can do it all, but the reality is we can't. In fact, Sangram Vajre believes that most of us are only really good at just one thing. Thee good news is, when we find what that one thing is, we are able to focus on doing that and truly thrive!
The Difference Between Hard Work & Hustle
In this under 7-minute Insights episode, Carlos & Susanne discuss what it was like when Carlos was in "hustle" mode, the difference between the hustle and hard work, and share insights on what you can do to ignite your creativity and mental clarity while shedding workaholism.
Episode 6: Life in A Duffle Bag – A Conversation with Ron & Carla Johnson
Carlos and Susanne talk with Ron & Carla Johnson about how they continue to thrive in their marriage, life with their kids and their careers.
Breaking Up With Your Phone
We are addicted to our phones. 50% of people state that they would have a great deal of anxiety if they were without service or left their phone in their car and had to be without it for a period of time.
This addiction to our phones is also impacting our relationships and the ability to build intimacy.
Episode 5: Triggers, Craving & Joy – A Conversation With Tricia Molloy
Carlos talks with author and mindset expert Tricia Molloy about abut establishing triggers, her teaching CRAVE, her personal mission statement, and living with joy.
Episode 4: State of Flow, The Second Time Around & Lessons Learned – A Conversation with Raviv Turner
In this episode of The Hope, Connection & Relief podcast, Carlos connects with Raviv Turner, a two-time start-up founder and Chief Product Officer for CaliberMind in Boulder, CO.
Episode 3: Building the Life We Want – A Conversation with Candyce Edelen
Are you building your life around your work or building your work around your life? In this episode, Carlos has conversation with Candyce Edelen, Founder & CEO of Propel Growth on Building the life you want and finding fulfillment.
Episode 2: The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Carlos Hidalgo
Many workaholics come to believe things that are not true. We do this to justify our obsession with work.
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