The 2022 Life Update Show

Ep157: The 2022 Life Update ShowAs Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so today I simply want to say hello, reconnect and bring you up to speed on what I’ve been up to and what I have planned for 2022.Episode Summary:Hello and welcome to episode 157: The 2022 Life Update Show. It’s been a minute since I published an episode and I simply wanted to touch base and provide a quick life and business update. So, let’s go.Life Updates 2022:In early January of 2022, I had to move out of my little old beach cottage that I have been happily renting for over 11 years because it was sold (big bummer)I lost my full-time job of 3+ years at Simplecast/SiriusXM on the exact same day (also a bummer because of the bad timing)The good news is I found an awesome place for rent right across the alley from my old cottage and I love the new digs/studio.The other good news is that I can focus on Mike Murphy Co and making a living as a tutorial maker and content creator (which is my North Star)Quote: “Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.”    - Eckhart Tolle Life Updates 2021:The pandemic life was not fun, but Florida ignored it and my day-to-day routines did not change all that muchI  remained healthy throughout and never tested positive, but who knowsThe podcasting industry blew up during the pandemic which was a good thing, but I also started to burn out a littleI took a 7-week leave of absence in August of 2021  to recharge my mind and bodyTrip of A LifetimeI walked from St. Jean Pied de Port, France (starting on Aug 26, 2021)I walked 15-20 miles per day for 40+ days over the Pyrenees and across all of SpainI ended up in Muxia, Spain  in early October and walked a total of 650 milesThe Camino life was simple and incredible The mantra I lived by was 'One thing to do and all day to do it (walk from Village A to Village B)'The to-do list was Walk, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Repeat.Resources Mentioned in Episode:Movie: The Way starring Martin SheenIf you have any thoughts about going, do it! It's beyond words how amazing the experience was.  Book: The Courage To Be Disliked  by Ichiro KishimiIt's a book about how to find happiness and I really enjoyed it. It was recommended by a great YouTuber named Ali Abdaal.  Mike Murphy Co in 2022:My main focus is on growing the Mike Murphy Co YouTube channel  and increasing revenue streamsWeekly LivestreamsCreating a digital product (class)Writing on MediumFreelance & Consulting Gigs (helping people figure things out)Mike Murphy Unplugged Podcast:No set schedule or pressure on me to publish, but there will be new episodesI see it evolving into more of a personal audio journal to connect with you and the communityThe podcast will be my outlet to share life and business updates.Amazon Associates Disclosure:Mike Murphy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.comEpisode Notes: https://mikemurphy.co/ep157Support the showSubscribe To Weekly Newsletter:AI Unplugged