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The Struggles Podcast
by Ventures.fm Productions
The Struggles Podcast is where we talk about all the things we struggled with in our weekly lives. Real life, real talk, real struggles of real human beings delivered to you weekly. Mental health is paramount for a successful life. Supported and produced by Ventures.fm.*The Struggles Podcast is produced by Ventures FM.*
Episodes
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Simplifying Life: Removing Small Decisions (#060)
Welcome back to another episode of The Struggles with Sean Li and James Park! Ever caught yourself standing in front of your wardrobe for way longer than you'd like to admit, trying to decide what to wear? You're not alone. In this episode, we’ll share some unique hacks to simplify your daily...
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Shifting Perspectives and Personal Growth (#059)
Welcome back to another episode of The Struggles with Sean Li and James Park! After a month-long hiatus, we're excited to share our latest conversation with you all. This time, we dive into the reality of daily struggles and how embracing them can help us overcome life, business, and career...
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It's Been A Minute (#058)
Sean and James have been traveling for the last few weeks, and this episode is a quick recap of what's been happening. They talked a little bit about work (Let's congratulate James for hitting his quota for the first time!), vitamins and supplements (Do they really work?), and the struggles of...
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Living in Fear vs. Love (#057)
Sean recently finished the book, A Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to Love. And this is the center of today's episode. We deep dive into the idea of living in fear versus living in the state of love. How does someone live without fear? How do you live in a state of...
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Communication Struggles (#056)
Sean and James talk about communication and the importance of staying in touch with family, friends, and people who matter to you. But how do you determine who they are? If you struggle with being intentional about who you want to stay in touch with, tune in and enjoy the episode. Key Takeaways:...
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Gratitude, Patience, and Trust (#055)
Sean and James talk about gratitude and how they shape their worldviews. Sean shares about his first personal annual update to his close friends and how he turns some struggles as a parent into a practice of gratitude. They talk through their different points of view on patience and trust, and…
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Turning Discontentment to Contentment (#054)
No matter how far along you get in life or how many successes and failures you go through, there's always a reason to be discontent. How do we combat that? In this episode, James and Sean catch up on what happened last week and review how they did on their weekly goals. They discuss contentment…
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Struggle with the Paradox of Choice - (#053)
In this episode, Sean and James discuss the plague of trying to do too much and the paradox of choice. They talk about why this can be difficult and some ways to work around it like prioritizing. Taking all the essential stuff out, if you only had one hour of free time just for yourself, what…
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Struggle with Dissatisfaction (#052)
This episode is about life satisfaction. It's the beginning of the year, and maybe you’re already behind on your new year’s resolution and feeling dissatisfied. Listen to Sean and James talk about their own dissatisfactions and how they work with these feelings. Key Takeaways: Comparison can…
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Why We Don't Like New Year Resolutions (#051)
In the very first episode of this year, 2023, Sean and James talk about new year resolutions. Although they both don't like it, they agree it is a helpful tool. They talk about routines and how we can change the new resolutions to work for us and how to have more grace for ourselves. Key…
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Holiday Struggles (#050)
Why don't holidays feel as exciting once you are an adult? James and Sean discuss this question from one listener (thanks for asking!). They chat about some possible reasons and provide tips on bringing back the holiday feels that made it special as a child. P.S. from Sean and James This is our...
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Struggling with the Mundane (#049)
How can you find excitement and a sense of purpose with routines? Sean and James talk about how routines may seem mundane but are useful and needed in our daily lives. They discus how it's important to differentiate between maintenance and growth-oriented routines and why you can't always rely on...
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Adulting 101: Finding Your Tribe (#048)
In this episode, Sean and James discuss adulting struggles—the loss of friendships and social connections, and how to find ways to build a core community. Key Takeaways: The digital world is a double edged sword; it’s made it easy and difficult to stay connected. Having a tribe to socialize with...
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Act Out of Love Instead of Fear (#047)
Let's talk about fear. Fear of being a parent, friend, not being enough. Sean has been going through these this week, and he and James talk about what drives them and why we shouldn’t let it get the best of us. They discuss an exercise of writing down fears and anxieties to see them in a light of...
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Money Struggles: How Much Money Is Too Much Money? (#046)
This episode is all about money. Sean thinks that having too much is just going to make your life worse. James, on the other hand, thinks it can improve your life for the better, especially if you are smart about having it. Listen as the two debate what huge money can do to someone's life and...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome No Matter What Stage You Are In Your Life (#045)
In this episode, Sean and James dig into imposter syndrome and how it shows up in their lives. It's something we all have to deal with no matter what stage you're in. They talk about sports stars and businessmen who went through imposter syndrome and what they did to get out of it. Listen to this...
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Making New Memories (#044)
In this week's episode, Sean and James talk about how James' routine has changed and how Sean has been going through struggles as a parent. James has taken a break from writing, and falls into an old habit of watching tons of sports, which he thinks comes from his addiction to easy access to...
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Dealing with Tantrums - (#043)
In this episode, Sean and James talk about child tantrums and how they relate to them as adults. They get deeper into why kids, and even adults, throw tantrums, how they deal with them, and the reality that everything in life comes and goes. Key Takeaways: The biggest challenge as parents isn't...
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What's the Point? (#042)
Sean and James talk about feeling life has little meaning. Everything can feel seemingly against us. Is there a point to any of this? Let's find out what Sean and James have to say based on their own experiences. Key Takeaways: Building relationships and having a community is essential Purpose is...
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Is Guilt a Social Construct? (#041)
Sean and James think so! This week, they talked a lot about guilt and how to potentially live a more guilt-free life. Key Takeaways: It is not a natural instinct to feel guilty. Guilt is all internal. Nobody can make you feel guilty. A lot of guilt is also learning to be self-forgiving. Episode...
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There's Never A Good Time For Anything (#040)
In this episode, Sean and James talk about the concept of not having enough time (this comes up pretty often for all of us!) and how we have to say no to things because there just isn't enough time in the day. They give some personal examples of the things they've been saying no to and tell us…
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Breaking Down Big Projects Into Bite-Sized Tasks (#039)
This week, we talked a little bit about golf and related it back to our day-to-day struggles at work and in life. We also discuss the concept of a five-day workweek, and lessons from life to take small steps towards bigger goals. Key Takeaways: To get back on track after feeling burnt out, tackle...
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Getting in Touch With Your Circadian Rhythm (#038)
This week, James and Sean talked about being PM versus AM-shifted, being on autopilot in your routine, and having to check in occasionally and reevaluate how routine can actually be a double-edged sword. Key Takeaways: If you're trying to maximize your productivity, you should plan your day to…
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Save Your Energy on Things You Can Control (#037)
This episode is about living in the present and focusing your energy on what you can control. First, Sean and James talk about the new addition to Sean's family, a daughter, and the struggles he face now that he is a parent again. They talk a little bit about James and how he's prioritizing his...
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Forgive Yourself and Move On (#036)
It's been a while since the last episode, but Sean and James are back to talk about life struggles. James is pretty busy with his new job, and in this episode, he shared the struggles he is experiencing in his new sales role, trying to find the right work/life balance, including finding the best...
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Choosing How to React to Emotions (#035)
It's a pretty exciting week for James, who has finally started his new paid apprenticeship. He feels excited and nervous, and there's fear, but he's looking forward to it! Sean talks about his own fears, those he spent time sitting with, and how he realized that fear is not really bad and that...
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Life is a Challenge, Not a Struggle (#034)
In this episode, Sean and James talked a bit more about the book, Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love that Heals Fear and Shame by Tara Brach. Sean is finding ways to apply what he has learned in real life and shares why he thinks life struggles aren't necessarily a bad thing. James says it is...
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Redefining Wins — Big or Small (#033)
James is going back to the corporate world into a completely new industry and new position. Pretty exciting! We'll hear why he is joining the sales team and what led him into the energy industry. On the other hand, Sean had a small win with golf and got back on track with some housework. A little...
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Leveling Expectations with Constant Communication (#032)
Both hosts share new learnings and surprises after a week of time with their parents and family! Listen to James discuss the three steps to starting and finishing a new project. Keep your ears open as Sean shares about the new member of his and Mink's family. You heard it right! With a second…
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Embracing the Paradox of Acceptance and Change (#031)
No matter what you do and where you are in life, you’ll always encounter struggles. How do you learn to embrace all of these realities? This week, it’s all about the paradox of acceptance and change. James and Sean discuss chapter two of Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance. What has golf got to do…
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Staying True To Yourself and Living the Life You Want (#030)
This week, Sean and James start discussing Tara Brach’s Radical Acceptance. They zero in about how the feeling of unworthiness hinders us from enjoying the sacred pause. Our hosts discuss why we over and under compensate and why we judge ourselves. Key Takeaways: Our society is designed to...
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Struggling with Self-Worth? Start with Radical Acceptance! (#029)
In this week's episode, we start with our host’s startup stories. James and Sean talk about their college life at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University and how their working journey started. From Sean’s multi-million automotive accessory business to James’ taking a breather in...
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Struggles on Purpose, Happiness Value, and Success (#028)
Sean and James share a little backstory on their friendship and how this podcast was born. Then our hosts share their experiences of dealing with and managing depression. Sean discusses the changes in his life and the different perspectives on happiness and personal value. Listen to him and James...
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Reboot: What to Do When Your Priorities Changes (#027)
This week, our hosts talk about struggles with reintegrating into the workplace. As Sean's family dynamic changes, he realizes his definition of success has changed drastically. While priorities and lifestyle change, he struggles to understand how to pursue work without sacrificing his family…
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Going to the Next Level Within Your Personal Limits (#026)
In this week's episode, our hosts discuss the aspects that impact their limitations, whether they're building habits, testing new approaches, or realizing the things that drive them forward. Listen to Sean as he shares about his therapy, processing your thoughts externally, the two-week rule, and...
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Calibrating Your Purpose: Pause, Reset, and Redefine Your Path (#025)
The show celebrates its 25th episode this week. We have shared struggles and challenges with you for the past six months. Sean and James talk about re-evaluating their priorities and revisiting their purpose. Taking a medical leave allowed both hosts to focus on what is important. Listen to their...
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Struggles and Guilts: Why Taking a Break Can Be Difficult (#024)
In this week's episode, our hosts discuss both physical and emotional struggles. Having been recently diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, Sean discusses how he is adapting physically and emotionally to the condition. He and James discuss the guilt of not working, taking a break, and how hobbies can help...
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Struggles and Travels: Lessons from the 2-Week Break (#023)
After 6 months, Sean and James took a two-week break to travel to South America. They talk about their experiences and new things they discovered after not traveling outside the country for two years. Listen to how they navigated difficult conversations with their team. Key Takeaways: As they…
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Commitment and Passion: How to Overcome the Learning Curve (#022)
The show will mark its 6-month milestone in one week. Similar to the hosts' willingness to record every week, they share their stories of perseverance. James talks about signing up for the Ship 30 for 30 program, and Sean shares his journey on creating video content following the same format....
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Getting Out Of Procrastination And How To Pursue Productivity (#021)
Feeling overwhelmed with your startup? You’re not alone. In this episode, Sean and James talk about the challenges of running a business or pursuing goals— from having rough weeks to getting stuck in negative cycles of procrastination. They open up about how these stressors can make everything…
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The 5 Love Languages and How They Can Build Strong Friendships (#020)
In this episode, Sean and James examine the differing expectations that friends can hold for each other. James tells how his experiences in middle school and high school influenced his friendships. They take the 'Love Languages' test to find out which of the five love languages (words of...
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Startup Success: Finding Inspiration When There’s No Straight Path (#019)
Having been through a month of intense regular pitches for the accelerator program, Sean talks about adjusting and focusing on the future while keeping in touch with the present. When you meet with 30 to 40 mentors each week, it's hard to stay on top of things. Though he finds the program...
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Balancing Act: Prioritizing Your Current Business Needs or Working on Long-Term Plans (#018)
Sean and James face a dilemma this week. Starting a business requires constant balancing between meeting short-term demands and working towards our longer-term goals. When you’re faced with an option to work in the business or on the business, what do you prioritize? Is there even a difference...
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Why Self-Care Matters: Eat Right, Challenge Your Beliefs, and Do What You Love (#017)
On Startup Struggles this week, Sean and James talk about Korean food. The two reminisce about all the delicious dishes that James' mom makes. Their conversations focus on eating regularly and not skipping meals. The duo discusses what affects our brains’ creative and analytical processes and how...
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Go Beyond Worry: How “The Work” Helps You Deal with the Difficult Emotions (#016)
Sean and James have been exploring Byron Katie's book Loving What Is for the past four weeks. According to the book, suffering occurs when we believe our stressful thoughts. Through self-inquiry, the author describes how “The Work” can help us manage our difficult emotions. She suggests asking...
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Worry-Free: Why Inner Peace Depends on Not Making Things All About You (#015)
“Peace doesn't require two people; it requires only one. It has to be you. The problem begins and ends there.”― Byron Katie, Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life Byron Katie's book, Loving What Is, has been the focus of Sean and James' discussion in the past few weeks. The…
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How Things Become Different When You Make the Difference (#014)
With people catching up with deliverables leftover work from the holiday, following up on projects, and people getting sick left and right, it is hard not to feel overwhelmed with everything that needs to get done. It's impossible to avoid overthinking things when we're constantly bombarded by…
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Be in the Now: How to Struggle Less by Accepting Your Current Life Phase (#013)
Epictetus, the Greek philosopher, said that we are disturbed not by what happens to us but by what we think will happen in the future. We are often disturbed by the feeling that we should have handled things differently and what to do next. We tend to plan for the future too much. When you're...
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The Hard Work that Goes Behind Accepting Your Reality (#012)
Your level of satisfaction is closely linked to your acceptance of reality. In spite of tons of materials on accepting reality, most days, the mere concept is hard to comprehend. That's because accepting yourself is closely tied to accepting reality. What happens when we resist reality? How do we...
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Loving What Is and Letting Go: Facing Your Reality (#011)
Life is full of struggles. This is especially true for entrepreneurs who wake up thinking of new ways to solve the world's problems. What if the problems around you aren't your own? Those of us looking to effect change often focus our energy on how to change those around us—how they treat and…
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The Struggles Podcast is where we talk about all the things we struggled with in our weekly lives. Real life, real talk, real struggles of real human beings delivered to you weekly. Mental health is paramount for a successful life. Supported and produced by Ventures.fm.*The Struggles Podcast is produced by Ventures FM.*
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