Are you hungry?  Do you balance a need for growth with a satisfaction with your life? Most of us tend to either be driven or settled into a groove of contentment.  In this episode we talk about how to get into the butter zone of just hungry enough to pursue your passion and yet stay connected to the things that are already great.

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Episidoe 63: Ambitiously Dissatisfied

Why is the great mystery of our time.  Why do we do something? Why would we want to do something?  Does our "why" impact our motivation?  Have you ever wondered "why" you just can't get motivated to work on something you really think you want?  In this episode Paula and Kirby discuss the importance of having more than one "why" to keep you working towards your goals.  Our wine comes from Summer Crush Winery in Fort Pierce, Florida

Episode 62: Do You Know Why?

Paula and I are often asked what we are reading or what great books are out there.  In response to listeners request we take this episode to share a few of our favorites and why!  Whether you are a reader or not you will enjoy listening to us talk about our take aways from these go to reads off our shelf.  You can find a complete list of all of our books on our Episode Page by Clicking Here.

Episode 61: A Few of Our Favorite Reads

Are you moving forward or backward?  Whether in your business or in your relationships we all have seasons of forward progress versus standing still.  In this episode Paula and Kirby talk about what it is like to intentionally enter into a period of growth, no matter how uncomfortable it might be, in order to achieve our dreams. Our wine is from Sugar Creek Winery in Carmel, Indiana

Episode 60: Growth Mode

Do you put a barrier on yourself and growth?  Too many people dig their heals in and take an absolute "I won't do that!" on behaviors that can only enhance their personal and professional growth.  In this episode Paula and Kirby discuss some of the common "I won't"'s they have heard.  Our wine is a supermarket wine called Gold Rush. Quite the interesting experience.

Episode 59: What Happens When You Won't

Sometimes, just sometimes, our kids make choices that we would not make for them.  Sometimes these are life altering decisions that make us struggle emotionally and sometimes they are just different decisions.  Regardless, part of parenting is dealing with these changes in expectations.  In this episode Paula and Kirby talk about how to deal with these situations.  Our wine is from Tennessee Mountain View Winery in Sevierville, TN. 

Episode 58: When Our Kids Make Different Choices

Are you a workaholic? Do you rest easy?  What systems do you have in place to make sure you take the necessary time to recoup your energies?  In this episode Paula and Kirby talk about the concept of a regularly scheduled Sabbath.  Whether from a biblical standpoint or just as a way to survive today's stresses practicing a sabbath can make sure you keep your emotional strength up.  Our wine is a gift from a listener and quite the surprise.

Episode 57: Rest is Not a Reward

Is it possible to have a list of problems "every" couple faces?  In this episode Paula and Kirby discuss a Huffington Post Article that makes that claim.  If it is that easy why can't we just solve the problems before they happen?  Our wine is a very unique Apple wine from Apple Barn Winery in Pigeon Forge, TN

Episode 56: Problems "Every" Couple Will Face

Whether you have kids or are planning on having kids this is a great episode to start the discussion of age appropriate responsibilities.  Paula and Kirby talk about all of the reasons and ways to incorporate your kids into the process of learning responsibility though household participation.  Our episode is sponsored by First Miracle Winery in Fredericksburg Indiana.

Episode 55: What Age Should Your Kids Get Chores

Thanks to Easley Winery in Indianapolis Indiana we are proud to bring you Part 2 of our conversation on Race.  This powerful conversation highlights the similarities, difference, and shared desire to create civil discourse on the issues that are dividing us.  Join Paula and Kirby for this powerful conversation.

Episode 54: A Black Man Talks With a White Couple About Race Part 2

It is impossible to ignore the conversation about Race in the United States, nor should we.  In part one of this powerful conversation Paula and Kirby sit down with a black man to talk about living life in America.  This no limits conversation asks the hard questions between people with very different opinions and is a model for how to have a healthy conversation.  We are so thankful that EASLEY WINERY in Indianapolis has sponsored this special episode.  Check them out at www.EasleyWinery.com

Episode 53: A Black Man Talks With a White Couple About Race Part 1

Are you in a rut?  Do you not feel challenged?  Has your relationship become stagnant?  Then get out of your comfort zone!!! In this episode Paula and Kirby talk about the importance of couples taking on challenges together.  Our wine comes from Talon Winery in Lexington, Kentucky.

Episode 52: Do Something Different

It's not my fault!!!  That is always a comforting feeling when you can transfer blame for a bad outcome to some external situation or person.  However, it is very counterproductive to growing a successful business or building strong relationships.  In this episode Paula and Kirby talk about principles from the best selling book Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.  Our wine is from Villa Antonio Winery in Hillsboro, MO

Episode 51: Extreme Ownership

Do you struggle with having consistent positive habits and breaking negative patterns?  In this episode Paula and Kirby talk about the BTF360 Foundational Principle of Discipline and how it works in concert with consistency to increase your success.  This episode is sponsored by First Miracle Winery in Fredericksburg, Indiana.

Episode 50: Discipline as a Foundational Principle

Some people are beach people and some people are mountain people.  Which are you and why?  In this episode Paula and Kirby find themselves on the road in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  They share with you lessons they have learned about how to enjoy where they are, even if it isn't their preferred vacation destination.  Our wine is from Hillside Winery in Sevierville, TN.

Episode 49: Know What You Like and Communicate

Join Paula and Kirby for a glass of wine as they laugh, cry, and share wisdom from twenty-six years of marriage and parenting!

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