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PETER FRITZ | Office Anywhere
by Peter Fritz
This is the Office Anywhere podcast - a show that inspires you to create meaningful change for yourself and others. My name is Peter Fritz, and I'm a 50+ creative entrepreneur in Australia who helps mid-career professionals find their unique talents so they can climb the right mountain and start living on purpose. To check out previous episodes, go to peterfritz.co/podcast. Welcome, and thanks for tuning in!
Episodes
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What are the first steps to starting a side business? - EP 115
What does it really take to start a side business and use your existing skills to start making extra money? What are the 4 things you must have, and the 6 steps you should take to create something viable on the side? In this episode, I'll tell you, including a look at how it all began for me 44...
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The Purpose of Purpose - EP 114
How do you find the energy and commitment to stick with something long enough to have an impact? Goals and passion can give something to aim for, and the occasional boost of energy, but they can't sustain you forever. 'Purpose', though, will get you there.
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Matthew Kimberley - How to Get a F*cking Grip - EP 113
Matthew Kimberley is a sales training extraordinaire – sought by bigtime entrepreneurs, fortune-500s and those smart enough (and flush enough) to seek his counsel. He's taught French to rich kids in Kuala Lumpur, served Whisky in Brussels and given English lessons through the magic of theatre, in...
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How to make extra money at home as a remote worker - 112
The daily commute is no more. In its place, a delightful vacuum of available hours to indulge long-suppressed curiosities, desires, and human needs. This pandemic that’s torn across our planet has done incalculable damage, but it’s also produced something no one had before – free time. How should...
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Mary Rogers on midlife, failure, and changing your mind. EP 111
Listen in as I chat with one of the smartest and nicest midlifers I’ve ever met, in the longest podcast interview I've ever conducted - a whopping 2 hrs & 32 minutes! Mary's actually responsible for the most enjoyable podcast I’ve ever done - not as the host, but as a guest on her show, the...
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WFH was only the 1st phase of my new life - 110
I know I’m just a Quark on a dot in the inky blackness of space, but I’m getting better at living on purpose. Here's how I've created my new life, detailing the five phases that brought me here.
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How to Find Meaning in your Life - 109
Ten years ago, I went through a midlife crisis. I didn't buy a Harley or get a tattoo on my neck, but I did start a blog - midlifetribe.com. I knew my depression was rooted in a deep desire for meaning. It emanated from the question, "Why exactly am I doing this?" Once I found it (meaning), many…
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Michael Yardney - Methods, Mindset & Masterstrokes of a 40-Yr Investor. 108
Michael Yardney is a property investment icon in Australia, with more than 40 years of experience through multiple economic cycles. A best-selling author, educator and wealth advisor, Michael's clear-thinking, consistent insights are sought by experienced and emerging investors alike. In this...
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It's not too late to change your life - 5 reasons. 107
Just because you’re 45 or 65 doesn’t mean your ship has sailed. If anything, it’s been waiting for you to board. Your job is to swim out to it, hoist yourself aboard and set a course for the life you want. Being 45 or 65 or even 85 does not mean your ship has sailed. It's still there, waiting for...
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The job promotion you actually wanted all along - 106
For many, working from home for the first time has been a liberating experience. Like me, they can enjoy breakfast with their kids, they can work in comfortable clothes, and they're getting more done with fewer distractions. Perhaps you now find yourself with extra time on your hands. Maybe your...
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The best way to do remote podcast interviews! SquadCast founder, Zach, explains. 105
It seems everyone's starting a podcast these days, but as they soon discover, doing remote interviews is difficult, hampered by poor quality audio, latency, drop-outs and difficulty engaging with guests. In March this year, I discovered SquadCast, and overnight, it solved EVERYTHING. In fact…
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Mastering Instagram with Viv and Tash of Ace the Gram - 104
It's hard to master Instagram, but two girls from New Zealand have a refreshingly BS-free way to get you and your business in front of the right audience. Tash and Viv of Ace the Gram join us to explain why Instagram is so important today, and how you can profit from this billion-user juggernaut.
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This is the future, you have to go remote - Rob Rawson, CEO of TimeDoctor - 103
CEO of Time Doctor, Rob Rawson, did what truly successful people do - he learned how to work & live on his terms while creating wealth to serve others.
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Turn your Mess into your Message - Genecia Alluora, Soul Rich Woman - 102
I was thoroughly delighted the other day when I got the chance to chat with the gorgeous human dynamo that is Genecia Alluora. A previous Miss Singapore, co-founder of a successful cafe chain that later sold to a publicly listed company, and more recently, the creator of a hugely successful…
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Why voice messaging beats Slack & Zoom - with Yac CEO, Justin Mitchell - 101
The way businesses use Slack & Zoom is failing remote workers, destroying their #1 advantage - the ability to engage in deep work, free of distractions. Asynchronous voice messaging like Yac lets people do more in less time, with context, and today, we chat with its CEO, Justin Mitchell.
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Matt Barnett, and the best remote engagement tool in the world - Bonjoro 100
Papa Bear (Matt Barnett from Bonjoro) shares his expertise on building remote teams, injecting fun into business, & living/working on the terms humans need.
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How a pandemic is crushing old beliefs and our fears of a better life - 099
The Coronavirus is making everyone sit up and re-evaluate what they can do remotely, but when a cure is delivered, the old reasons will remain. Working remotely just makes everyone's life better.
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Working from home might save your life 098
The spread of the coronavirus lends a new perspective to the benefits of remote work, but working from home can save your life in many other ways.
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How working from home helped me connect with my kids - 097
If I'd have remained in a traditional corporate setting, I would not have connected with my kids the way I have. I'd have been like every other absent dad out there - always compensating for my lack of presence with trinkets and an all-too-brief annual holiday. Today, you can build a career…
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If you're unhappy don't quit your job. Change location. - 096
Most of us are stressed about work. You don’t need to quit your job to be happy, though. You might only need to change how and where you do it.
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Remote worker Jason Lengstorf - The Cult of Work you Never Meant to Join 095
If you work more than 40 hrs a week, sleep less than 6 hrs a night and feel guilty when you're away from work, you might have joined The Cult of Work.
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Becoming the ultimate parent - 094
I've had a bit of practice being a parent - almost 18 years, in fact. Plus, I've been a kid myself for about 50 years, so I think I can speak with authority on parenthood. Thanks to the example set by my folks and a reluctance to grow up, I've been able to distil this wisdom into three simple...
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10-year-old you is trying to tell you something 093
The older I get, the more I realise 10-year-old me knew what was best for me – at least fundamentally. In many ways, he was wiser, simpler, and happier.
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I need a kick up the ass - 092
Postponing something that’ll be good for you in a year’s time is easy to do, but we all know how fast a year goes. Sometimes we just need a kick up the ass.
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Cut the crap from your life and start living - 091
Finding your purpose and the work to go along with it can take years, or just a moment. The trouble is the daily crap we deal with blinds us most of the time. It’s this crap I want to help you hose away, because underneath it all, the path you seek awaits. Today, share some of the common culprits...
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Remote workers are good for business 090
The statistics are in & the proof is irrefutable; enabling remote workers is a game-changer for business, with positive impacts that are real & measurable.
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Create a business from what you already know 089
Social media and in-your-face advertising will have you believe that building an online business is quick and easy – especially if you buy whatever they’re selling – but it’s neither. It takes time, patience, and a willingness to learn, screw up, and learn some more. The best part, though, is you...
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Your values – the BS versus the truth 088
Like a lot of you, some of my big ‘life’ questions resurface towards the end of every year. Mine appear on my morning walk or when I’m out for a drive. Lately, there have been two questions vying for attention. In seeking to answer them, though, I noticed that both are something of a trap,...
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How to convince your boss to let you work remotely - 087
For many of us, working remotely - from home, an RV while travelling or a lakeside cabin - is the ultimate dream, but we're scared to ask our boss for permission to do it. In this week's episode, we discuss five steps to convince your boss to let you work remotely.
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Why copying your heroes doesn't work 086
There is only one ‘right way’ to create the life you want, and that’s your way – a path signposted by the beliefs, habits, ideals and dreams that sit well with you. Just you. We are all unique – with different priorities, different circumstances, different values and different ideals. Our…
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Why Employers Should Embrace Remote Work and Flextime - 085
Employers need to embrace flextime, telecommuting and remote workers. Otherwise, they'll find themselves competing with millennial-owned companies that do. All that's needed is an understanding of the needs of both parties, and an agreement that helps both get what they want.
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Your version of success is perfect 084
You don't have to kill yourself to be successful. You don't have to look, think or behave like anyone else. Your version of success is perfect - for you.
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It’s easier being told what to do - 083
Being told what to do is easier, but that's not what you want. You want to be a kid again - creating, failing and triumphing. You want to explore life on your terms.
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Stop Commuting and Start Chasing your Dreams 082
Time and energy are two of the most valuable and limited resources you have. Commuting kills both of them. When you stop commuting, you can finally start chasing your dreams.
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3 Habits Every Remote Worker Should Have - 81
If you work from home or another remote location, you know what a huge blessing it is. For me, few things are more valuable than my time, and the decision to work from home has added years to my life. Literally, years. The truth is, most of us waste hours every day; acting as though we have an...
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When you wake up feeling like crap - 080
When you wake up feeling like crap, there's no shortage of suitable culprits. Your job, finances, spouse, or boss. But what if it's none of those?
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The Meaning of Life – 9 Ideas on Meaning & Purpose - 079
Whether you’re a 16-year-old girl, a 39-year-old executive or a 62-year-old divorcee who’s fighting with the bottle, this is probably your most persistent question: What is the meaning of life? Like me, you’ve no doubt asked it at various low-points in your life, but your subconscious is asking…
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The life you want is two decisions & two actions away. - 78
The life you want comes down to two decisions and two actions. You can argue that it's thousands of decisions and actions, but it's not. It's two of each.
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Work from home but keep your day job - 077
If you can work from home but keep your day job, you get the best of both worlds - certainty with enough flexibility to live a bit more. A win-win.
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A 25 Year Old’s Dream Versus Today’s Reality - 076
In my early twenties, I did what millions of others did - I succumbed to the lure of easy money with an MLM company. Sadly, my dream of Mai Tais on a beach seven days a week died when I realised it wasn't nearly as easy as they made out. Fast-forward a few years, and the company went broke - so…
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Why it’s Pointless Comparing Yourself to Others - 075
Comparing yourself to others, especially when the variables are so complex and therefore impossible to replicate, only creates stress, anxiety and disruption to your own journey.
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5 Rules for Working from a Home Office - 074
Sick of leaving home each day for a place you don't like, to do work you don't enjoy? What if you could work from a home office? Here are 5 important rules.
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6 Steps to Working and Living on Your Terms - 073
Learn how to get from stressed-out, commute-hating, office-bound, corporate slave...to human again. Here are 6 steps to working and living on your terms.
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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Side Hustle - 072
There are plenty of reasons to develop a side-hustle, and only one of them is about money. This week I share another four that are just as important - one of them even more so. We're living in an amazing time in history. The opportunities we face today are greater than ever before, and as I've…
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Finding the time and energy for a side hustle - 071
This episode covers five things I've done to increase my available time and my energy levels so that I can pursue a few side hustles and diversify my income. Finding the time & energy for a side hustle is hard when you work full-time. If you have a family or you commute long distances to work…
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Worried about job security? Start freelancing. - 070
Businesses big and small are frequently dying or consolidating, meaning our jobs today are far from certain. Freelancing might be the answer you're looking for.
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With these tools, you can work from almost anywhere. - 069
Thanks to the Internet, cloud-based software & easy access to knowledge, we really can work from almost anywhere. Here are the tools & practices to help you do it.
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My Typical Day as a Remote Worker - 068
I value working from home more than money, prestige or a fancy job title. That’s because it’s given me something far more important – the freedom and control to live on my terms. But what kind of freedom am I talking about, and why is it so important to me? To explain, let me share a typical day...
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Earn the right to work from home - what it takes. 067
I once had a boss who was a dead ringer for Bill Lumberg from the movie, Office Space, except instead of the braces and tie, she wore a stiff grey power suit. I still remember the daily rounds where she'd sidle up to each desk with, "Whaaat's happening...?" I also remember the smell of synthetic...
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How to nail what you want out of life - 066
Figuring out what you want out of life can be hard. I know - I worked at it for decades. But now that I have most of the things I want (many of which aren't actually 'things'), I can honestly say I got them because of what I share in this episode and in this post. Most of the best lessons in life...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the Office Anywhere podcast - a show that inspires you to create meaningful change for yourself and others. My name is Peter Fritz, and I'm a 50+ creative entrepreneur in Australia who helps mid-career professionals find their unique talents so they can climb the right mountain and start living on purpose. To check out previous episodes, go to peterfritz.co/podcast. Welcome, and thanks for tuning in!
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