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Keeping Everything Simple

by Michael Klucas

Breaking down the world of leadership and business to support aspiring leaders and lifelong learners to live their best life and create their ideal careers, by keeping everything simple. There is a lot of confusion and uncertainty as we go through our lives and careers, and I want to learn alongside you all and do my best to distill my best lessons and biggest mishaps as we go. Let's keep everything simple, and go further together.

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Episodes

  1. I'm Taking the Daily Stoic Challenge to Become MORE RELIABLE!

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Challenging myself to become reliable. To engage with a stoic challenge and grow with intention in 2025. Are you up for the challenge too?…

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  2. Embrace the Unknown in 2025, How Simple Intentions Will Make This Year Fantastic

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Set better goals in 2025. This year get comfortable with the unknown. The journey of self-improvement and self-discovery. Set your intentions and...

  3. Was Setting Goals in 2024 Worth It? New Year's Resolution Review, What Worked for Me and What Failed

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu Daily Review Journal: https://amzn.to/3Dupkum - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Setting New Year's resolutions can feel like a big miss. Because goal setting is an active practice....

  4. Three Mindset Shifts That Changed My 20s and My Life | The Power of a Growth Mindset | Mindset Shifts for Gen Z

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What you think of the world is important to your success. Because when you are able to change your mindsets you can change reality. #episode85…

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  5. Finding Your Identity in Your 20s: Why the Quarter Life Crisis Matters Today | Dear Gen Z It's Okay to Change

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You have endless people to compare yourself to. To wonder if what you're doing, who you're becoming is really right for you. And that question is...

  6. Is Starting a Side Hustle Easy? Maybe. | Side Hustle Advice for Gen Z | How To Build a Side Hustle

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Having a side hustle sounds great right? Stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. However, a lot goes into this adventure. That's why it's...

  7. How to Prioritize Your Life Goals

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You have many priorities in your life. However we can't trick ourselves by not being honest about what's really important. #episode82…

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  8. Should You Side Hustle Your Hobbies? Balancing Hobbies and Relaxation over Profit and Sid

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You need hobbies in your life. However, this doesn't mean you should monetize them all. Everything you do doesn't need to be a side hustle. It can...

  9. As Gen Z Overtakes Boomers in the Workforce, Lets Look At the Changing Connection to Jobs

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gen Z have passed Baby Boomers in the workplace. However, companies and teams might not be ready for the transition. Here's how to prepare....

  10. Feeling Anxious From the US Election? You Aren’t Alone. How We Can Choose Hope & Push Forward.

    Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 Trevor Project Lifeline: Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: 678-678 Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu…

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  11. 5 Simple Finance Habits for Young Adults to Create Financial Freedom

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get your financial life on track with these five quick habits. For young adults and Gen Z we can start saving and still live our best lives....

  12. Nothing Changes if You Don't Change Too, Finding Your Joy With True Change

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You should embrace the ability to change your life. Not because someone told you to, but because you want to. Let's dive into how create change and...

  13. Why Being Bored Is a Good Thing | The Surprising Value of Slowing Down in 2024 | A Gen Z take on boredom

    Join our Newsletter: https://newsletter.michaelklucas.com Check out the Daily Review-Journal: https://amzn.to/3ZGeTNu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Being bored can have surprising benefits for your life. It's moving beyond an insult to becoming a life goal. How do you understand your own brand…

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  14. 25 Lessons From 25 Years in 25 Minutes | Life Advice for Your 20s | The Gen Z Approach to Building an Intentional Life

    I recently turned 25, so after a quarter century on this planet, here are 25 life lessons I've learned so far. And ones I hope help you too. #Episode75 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - 25 Life Lessons 00:40 - Your passions will only grow if you feed them. 01:26 - If you can’t get...

  15. Is Gen Z Quitting the 9-5 Lifestyle?

    If you want to quit your job, you need to consider if that is really the best thing to do right NOW. For Gen Z we want to work, but want it to matter, so how can we find balance with our hopes and reality? #Episode74 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Is it worth it to quit your…

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  16. I Woke Up at 5AM for 1,460 Days... Lessons from a 5AM Morning Routine & Why 5AM isn't for Everyone

    Four life lessons I've learned waking up at 5am. How this decision isn't for everyone, but in the world of self-improvement it has its place. #Episode73 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Not Everyone Benefits from 5AMs 01:35 - Are You a Morning Person? 02:54 - One Size Fits All is…

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  17. “Gen Z Is the Laziest” Not Really...

    Gen Z is NOT the laziest generation ever. Work, technology, and a negative news cycle push this narrative instead. That's why we must check out the truth for ourselves. #Episode72 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Is Gen Z Lazy? 01:53 - The Do It Yourself Generation 03:53 - Desire...

  18. How to Embrace Discomfort for a Better Life

    Push past your comfort zones into something new. Gen Z can level up your life by taking on uncomfortable challenges. So don't let fear hold you back from stepping into your life. #Episode71 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Why We Face Growing Pains in Life 02:12 - How to Get Past...

  19. Why You Need Hobbies in 2024 and Beyond | Finding Your Hobbies and Going Deep with Them | Gen Z Needs Hobbies

    Hobbies are important to your life and happiness. You might feel like you don't have any but that's wrong. You're niche interest and areas of passion are what form your hobbies. And you MUST dive into them. #Episode70 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Hobbies are Important to Your...

  20. Work Life Balance is Overrated | Why Work-Life Balance isn't Key but Harmony is | Gen Z and the Work-Life Balance Debate

    Work-life balance is important in 2024. However, it might be the wrong goal for Gen Z. Your work and life shouldn't be opposing forces. Instead, they should be two sides of the same coin that bring more into your life. #Episode69 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Is Work-Life...

  21. How to Level up, Why You Can Improve Your Life Right Now

    Changing your life can be difficult. This doesn't mean impossible. You can change who you are, and level up TODAY if you're willing to give yourself the shot. #Episode68 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:00 - You're the Main Character 02:00 - The Tutorial Phase 02:56 - Getting the…

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  22. Gen Z and the Quarter Life Crisis | How Young Adulthood is Changing | How to Navigate Your 20s in an Online World

    We're told our 20s are the best years of our lives. But the quarter-life crisis sets in, when you struggling to make sense of everything. It doesn't have to be that way. #Episode67 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Timestamps: 1:10 - Struggling with Young Adulthood 3:31 - What are Life Milestones?...

  23. How to Manage Your Finances for the First Time | The Basics of How to Budget | Financial Advice for Gen Z | Improving Your Financial Literacy

    Money and finances can always be a sensitive topic, but this doesn't mean you should take control of your financial future. Learn about not only how to manage your money but to simplify your payday. #Episode66 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - product links are affiliate links which means if you…

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  24. What Happens After You Finish University? How to Transition from College to the Workplace

    What do you do after graduation, and after leaving university or college? You prepare to transition from the classroom to the meeting room! #Episode65 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.…

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  25. How to Change Your Life, the Simple Edition | Explore Creating Your Ideal Lifestyle with Long-Term and Short-Term Goals | My Take on Cal Newport's Deep Life Stack

    How to create your ideal lifestyle TODAY, by working backward, setting both long-term and short-term goals, and building new habits. #Episode64 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.…

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  26. A New Season of Life | How You're Meant to Grow and Develop in your 20's and Beyond | Lessons From a Season of Life

    When your life starts a new season, you have to be ready to direct it. #Episode63 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple Podcast" 🎤…

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  27. What I Learned Getting Married in My 20s and What I Hope to Learn Going Forward

    Three lessons I've learned on the road to getting married in my 20s #Episode62 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple Podcast" 🎤…

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  28. Your Ideal Routine Is a Problem for You | When Rigid Routines Become the Limiting Factor to Your Personal Success

    No routine is perfect, but our daily rituals that are meant to help us can actually sometimes hurt even more. #Episode61 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything...

  29. The Weight of Emotions

    How to practice emotional support in your relationships and life. #episode60 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple Podcast" 🎤…

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  30. Want to Change Your Life?

    You can change everything about our lives, but only if you truly want it. #Episode59 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple Podcast" 🎤…

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  31. Why Changing Directions Matters in Your Life

    We need to review our progress to know if we're heading in the right direction, and reviews are one way we can do that. #Episode58 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping...

  32. Why Asking For Advice Matters

    You won't have all the answers, and getting advice can often be the key to moving forward. #Episode57 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple Podcast" 🎤…

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  33. When to Do the Bare Minimum

    Sometimes doing the bare minimum is the right choice to create the most impact. #Episode56 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple Podcast" 🎤…

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  34. How to Get More Focus in Your Life

    If you want to focus, then keep it simple. Finding the how and the why behind one action can lead to great change. #Episode55 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping...

  35. Picking Your Priorities

    Your priorities will change in different seasons and you should embrace that. Here's how I will! #Episode54 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping Everything Simple…

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  36. Discovering Your True Confidence in 2024

    Confidence can be hard to find. However, once you figure out what it means to you, you can be unstoppable. #Episode53 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chapters: 00:39 - The Paradox of Self-Confidence 00:52 - Why Does This Matter? 03:18 - My Story of Over-Confidence 09:14 - The Importance of…

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  37. Navigating Side Hustles, The Struggle Startup of Gen Z

    A little extra money never hurt. But getting that extra money to come in can be a rough time. #Episode52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Read Mark Mason's article here! https://markmanson.net/paradoxes-that-are-true - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book…

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  38. Climbing the Corporate Ladder Gen Z Addition

    The dream of the corporate ladder has changed. And how Gen Z can benefit from that has changed as well. #Episode51 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Read Mark Mason's article here! https://markmanson.net/paradoxes-that-are-true - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚…

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  39. Mastering the Art of Letting Go

    Sometimes letting go can be harder than holding on. If you are able to master the art of letting go, you will open yourself to many new opportunities in life. #Episode50 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Read Mark Mason's article here! https://markmanson.net/paradoxes-that-are-true…

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  40. Gen Z Career Hopes and Goals for the Future

    What Gen Z is working towards isn't different than generations before us, so we need to discuss why there's so much confusion around our hopes and goals. #Episode49 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop…

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  41. How to Thrive in a Traditional Work Environment, Advice for Gen Z

    Gen Z has the ability to really thrive and grow in the workplace. We just need to remember the foundational skills that will lead to our success. #Episode48 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  42. How to Combat Overwhelm for Gen Z | the Paradox of Choice

    You aren't alone in feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, we'll dive into the overwhelm caused by decision fatigue and decision paralysis. #Episode47 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop…

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  43. Improve Your Forgotten Social Skills, Gen Z Advice Corner

    When social skills decline it's up to you to get them back. In this video learn about simple ways you can reclaim your social skills today! #Episode46 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop…

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  44. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Career, as a Gen Z Employee

    5 lessons I learned as I started my career. And ones I wish I had been told about earlier as a Gen Z employee and student. #Episod45 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping...

  45. Three Tips to Help Gen Z Thrive in Your Work and Life #44

    You deserve to thrive as you create a work-life balance. In this video, we'll discuss complications that make this difficult, and three tips to help you thrive that much faster. #Episode44 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop…

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  46. Gen Z Feels Lost in Our 20s... But This Helped Me Me Level up My Life #43

    Being in our 20's can be exciting, overwhelming, and feel completely out of our control. It also, can the be foundation for the rest of our life to thrive. #Episode43 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop…

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  47. You Don’t Have to Quiet Quit as a Gen Z Employee to Improve Your Work Life Balance #42

    Quiet Quitting isn't the only way to improve your work-life balance, however, it can be the path of least resistance. Let's explore other ways of changing how we live and work. #Episode42 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop…

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  48. Why You Are Told Gen Z Is Lazy, Entitled, and Unprepared for Work #41

    The narrative about who you can be written by people who don't quite get it. We're gonna break down the narrative surrounding Gen Z and "laziness". #Episode41 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  49. Gen Z Will SUCCEED in the Work Place IF We Level up Our Mental Game #40

    Gen Z will pass Boomers in the workplace, which means we all need to be ready for the changes to come. #40 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Register for Career and Vocation Workshop: https://ecww.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-qtpjgpGtefscXTjfxpcd703T5lUYoP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check…

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  50. What I Want to Do in the First Three Months of 2024 #39

    In Quarter One of 2024, I want to dive into questions about mindset and how Gen Z will benefit and impact everything. #Episode39 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out our book recommendation! 📚 My Book List: michaelklucas.com/shop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to the "Keeping...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Breaking down the world of leadership and business to support aspiring leaders and lifelong learners to live their best life and create their ideal careers, by keeping everything simple. There is a lot of confusion and uncertainty as we go through our lives and careers, and I want to learn alongside you all and do my best to distill my best lessons and biggest mishaps as we go. Let's keep everything simple, and go further together.

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