Ep 18 - Comic Books for Life and Beyond

Ep 20 - Disciplinary Action

Mike shares a story that shocked the entire family and explores disciplinary action as a parent. --- Questions Worth Asking: * When/if you become a parent, how would you approach disciplinary action?  * Do you think spanking your child helps? * What disciplinary action methods have you found effective (based on personal experience or observation)? * How do you measure success when it comes to disciplinary action? To see photos of the family's mastermind criminal, you can check out the instagram account here [https://www.instagram.com/we_luv_momo]. Music: "Throughout History" by Wicked Cinema; "Love and Circumstance" by Shimmer; and "Echo Mountain" by Shimmer Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

Ep 19 - Best Days of My Life (Yet)

After nearly a year, Mike returns to share an update on what's happening in his life – career, passions, milestones, learnings, and what's in store for the future. --- Questions Worth Asking: * Do you avoid or embrace change? * How do you know if you are focusing your time, energy, and resources on the right career? Have you ever reconsidered doing something else? * Are you investing in the things that make you happy? * Where (or who) do you go to – to seek inspiration? For more details about Mike's career and my "butt hurt" story, check out www.mklouie.com [https://www.mklouie.com]  To see Mike's latest art, please visit his instagram page, username: @Mewiekai [https://www.instagram.com/mewiekai/]. Thank you! Music: "Colors and Auras" by Salon Dijon; "You and Me" by LNDO; "Transference" by Empyreal Glow; and "Hope Endures" by Third Age Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

Ep 18 - Comic Books for Life and Beyond

Questions Worth Asking: * Is there a fictitious work out there you are interested in? Is there a marketplace to support that subject matter? If so, you may have a new hobby to explore. * If you are passionate about that fictitious content, do you think physical copies or objects that are affiliated with that content can be valuable over time?  * Let's say you are collecting physical items. How are you ensuring they remain in pristine condition? Are there services out there that can help you keep your investments safe? * If you plan to sell, when would be a good time to sell? What factors or events are you depending on to have some foresight of a good time to sell and make a profit? In regards to the 2nd reason to collect comic books, here is my drawing attempt [https://photos.app.goo.gl/AkqUkwVVxMrdXgaCA] to emulate the amazing Jim Lee. Original reference here [https://photos.app.goo.gl/37Sm1jT7YPWrX9GE8]. And here is a photo of my first CGC graded comic book purchase [https://photos.app.goo.gl/1LLFgyVe7AWabWrs7], which was also signed by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. I also bought Todd McFarlane's awesome tribute to Jim Lee's cover [https://photos.app.goo.gl/5d8tjT4RXcLYWHCA9]. I plan to mount both of them on my wall. Music: "Inspire" by Shimmer; "Star Waves" by Soulplusmind; "Transference" by Empyreal Glow; "A New Perspective" by Ryan Smart; and "Fallen Leaves" by Reveille Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

Ep 17 - Key Learnings from LOTR

Questions Worth Asking: * What nuggets of wisdom did you learn or start inquiring about after watching / reading the LOTR trilogy? * When bad things happen, do you believe that is part of some master plan? Whether you do or not, how do you make sense of what to do going forward? * Think about a journey or mission you are thinking of starting or maybe one that you recently completed. Do you expect to change from such experiences? What are you hoping will happen? Music: "Forgotten Road" by Moments; "Revenant" by Clark Walker; and "Dreaming of Unity" by Cody Martin. Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

Ep 16 - Run for Your Life

Questions Worth Asking: * What is something that you don't enjoy doing but you know it's very beneficial for you? * What if you had the best resources, the time and flexibility, and the best support network to to run a marathon? Would you consider trying it out? * What areas in your life do you think can focus on to enhance your health mentally and physically?  Music: "Days Gone By" by Alsever Lake; "4am" by OHSNAPITSBWAY; and "Far Away" by Lunareh Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya