How To Live Fully And Not In Quiet Desperation (Rebroadcast)

How To Live Fully And Not In Quiet Desperation (Rebroadcast)

In this episode, we explore how to break free from a "quiet life of desperation" and truly sing your life song. It's all about being unapologetically yourself, pursuing what makes you come alive, having a big vision of what you want your life to be, and thriving! This episode is based on the quote 'Most men lead lives of quiet desperation, and die with their song still in them' and is aimed at helping you to not be like most people. Here are big steps you can move toward to make sure you live fully Surround yourself with people who are authentically themselves - in community Hang out in environments that pressure you into doing the positive actions you're wanting to take, particularly those you're scared of Take inventory of activities that energize you and schedule them Doing exercises [https://designingyour.life/worksheets-and-discussion-questions/] in the Designing Your Life book by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Doing the exercises in the book Pivot [https://www.pivotmethod.com/about-the-book] by Jenny Blake Some reminders from the episode * Channel your inner Rudy Ruttiger (pretending you're the main character in a movie) * Get out of your shell and dance (metaphorically) * Important questions to ask yourself, like 'wouldn't it be wild if I ______?' * Interacting with new people, because most want to connect! * Not engaging in activities that are a time suck on your life * Having the mindset of engaging in little adventures frequently The meme [https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18086425435675108/] I mentioned in the episode Kick The Ladder [https://linktr.ee/kicktheladder?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacLmwkA2Nz0YBOmYVF915y1qujn5y-X0D10CdzxfIaHY4pt4C9vFTlUDgD0pA_aem_Ysn0i6JndQsoZ_WZCsyQWg]- The Atlanta Film Community My creative projects page [https://www.kimyungkimlive.com/creative-projects]- with some videos I made from Kick The Ladder collaborations Please contact me if you have anything to communicate Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yourwonlifepodcast/] Email [yourwonlifepodcast@gmail.com] If you're enjoying the show and haven't left a review yet, please do! Your review may be read aloud on the next episode.

The Gratitude Practices That Will Change Your Life! (Rebroadcast)

In this episode, we go into a deep dive into the power of gratitude. The conversation focuses in on the importance of expressing gratitude to others while they are still here with us. I also talk about how a recent gratitude exercise has impacted myself greatly, and share some additional gratitude practices that you can implement to make your life better and show appreciation to others. These practices are simple, but impactful. The beauty of life is there are practical actions we can engage in to improve our own lives and the lives of others, through gratitude. Here is my 3 part series on the book Nonviolent Communication by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg * Part 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonviolent-communication-a-synopsis-part-1-marshall/id1726476978?i=1000659587641] * Part 2 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonviolent-communication-a-synopsis-part-2-marshall/id1726476978?i=1000660293815] * Part 3 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonviolent-communication-a-synopsis-part-3-marshall/id1726476978?i=1000661100283] Here is the Soul Pancake video on the impact of gratitude on the individual Soul Pancake: Gratitude [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg&pp=ygUWc291bCBwYW5jYWtlIGdyYXRpdHVkZdIHCQmwCQGHKiGM7w%3D%3D] Here are the recommended service providers that I'm grateful for in Atlanta. James Ree at Friend's Auto [https://g.co/kgs/zpoSKWH] Jay at APNA Garage [https://g.co/kgs/n6Cx5cw] Larry Towner, A master level Handyman [https://www.hssgi.com/about-us] Justin Jang, Tintastic- Car Window Tint [https://g.co/kgs/adWjfqf] https://g.co/kgs/adWjfqf(Disclaimer, Justin is my cousin) Let's connect! Here is my email [yourwonlifepodcast@gmail.com] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yourwonlifepodcast/]

How To Handle Uncertainty

In this episode, I explores how to live, grow, and thrive in the middle of life's uncertainty instead of being paralyzed by it, blending expert insights and practical tools from mental health professionals to help you build your 'uncertainty muscle,' manage anxiety, and turn scary unknowns into opportunities for growth. Some key ideas in this episode include: * Why uncertainty is unavoidable and how it affects your brain, body, and emotions, but also is necessary to a good life. * How adopting a growth mindset, seeking healthy challenges, and "failing forward" over time builds real confidence and uncertainty tolerance. * The role of self-care: sleep, nutrition, social connection, etc. being a foundation for handling stress and coping with the unknown. * Ways to interrupt unhelpful worry and catastrophic "what if" spirals and how to avoid them in the first place * Healthy strategies like positive distraction, fun activities, and helping others to reset your mood and access more resilience when you feel overwhelmed. * Other practices to help you manage your feelings associated with uncertainty * Focusing on what you can control, how to practice productive worrying and let go of what you truly cannot change. * Reframing uncertainty through perspective by seeing difficulties as temporary, as opportunities for growth, and remembering past situations you've already overcome. * The importance of reaching out for support (friends, mentors, therapists) when you're very stressed If you'd like to connect online, here is my: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yourwonlifepodcast/] Website [https://www.kimyungkimlive.com/podcast]

The Gift Of Life - A Message of Hope and Empowerment (Rebroadcast)

In 2025, I met two individuals that shifted my perspective in the most positive way and forced me to reflect on the beauty of life. The end result of our interactions was this message of hope and empowerment, to help you cherish your life and live more fully alive!

Steve Dalton- Author of 'The 2 Hour Job Search' (Rebroadcast)

I had an amazing conversation with Steve Dalton, author of The 2-Hour Job Search. In this episode, Steve shares his efficient job-hunting method that focuses on strategic networking and targeted outreach. Instead of applying to endless job postings, Steve teaches how to streamline your job search to maximize your chances of landing a job faster. Steve is also the author of the book, 'The Job Closer' He has taught his efficient and effective method at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business where he was a program director and senior career consultant for 17 years. He recently branched out as the founder and CEO of Contact 2 Colleague and has taken his message to people all around the country, to help them land jobs that they're excited about. Work smarter, not harder and land something great with Steve Dalton's amazing job search method! Connect with Steve on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daltonsteve/] 2 Hour Job Search LinkedIn Group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4930157/]