Everyday Insights is a video podcast where we discover life lessons from the stories of our friends. Veteran researcher Ian McClellan leads a series of interviews that delve into the common struggles we all face in life…dealing with change, defining personal success, handling loss, the stages of our career, raising our kids, etc.  Watch each episode to see and hear a friendly long-form conversation that teaches you a new bit of wisdom you can use in your daily life.  If you like the show, consider Supporting me on Spotify!

In Episode 1: 

Chris is a charismatic market research moderator who has found a path to success even while dealing with extraordinary chronic diseases.  Watch to learn how he:

• Had to drop out of college because he was throwing up too much
• Learned to cope with debilitating Ehlers-Danlos and POTS
• Used skill with empathy to navigate life
• Built success through setting attainable goals
• Had drama with the Best BBQ in Texas

Resources

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life - a book by Mark Manson that teaches how to focus on what is truly important in life. 

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• [00:00:00] Introduction
• [00:00:48] Background on Chris 
• [00:05:21] Importance of Soft Skills 
• [00:09:30] Metrics for Personal Success 
• [00:17:14] Succeeding through POTS and Ehlers-Danlos 
• [00:22:37] Ice baths and tools to cope 
• [00:30:55] Empathy is a gift 
• [00:39:17] Learning to raise kids 
• [00:45:30] Maintaining relationships with a partner 
• [00:51:34] Setting self-reliant, achievable goals 
• [00:57:55] Brisket and Texas BBQ 
• [01:00:59] Positivity about failure 
• [01:08:22] Utilizing AI Responsibly 
• [01:13:24] Entrepreneurship and Risk 
• [01:15:56] Extro

#success #chronicillness #softskills #goalsetting #empathy #parentingtips #grief #careerdevelopment #successmetrics #bbq #icebaths

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• F is for Fan - an activity and learning book for kids who love ceiling fans, windmills, and all spinning objects
• Ship It - Fast-paced block stacking VR fun in a playful factory setting. Pack a box with colorful shapes, then ship it to earn your wage.
• Everyday-Insights.com - learn more about the podcast and join the community
• ThinkOnLabs.com - my house for game development, market insights, marketing strategy, and other creative endeavors