Quit Happens

Many of us have passions in several different areas, but the traditional 40-hour workweeks keep us from having time to pursue more than one calling. And for certain professions, like surgeons, the typical week doesn't stop at 40 hours, so starting a side project is nearly impossible. But this week's guest, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Amit Patel, used a very strategic quit to ensure he had time to pursue multiple passions. His story is a testament to the importance of exploring all possibilities when carving out a career path. Audio by Bensound.com  

Have you spent years working toward goals that society put in place for you? Have you ever stopped and asked yourself WHY you want to achieve those goals? In today's episode, Eugene Kim, co-leader of November Project San Diego, tells us how examining his goals led him from the life of an unhappy asshole (his words!) to being as his happiest point yet. He takes us through his realization that his goals were no longer aligned with his passions, and the adjustments he made that have led to greater sense of purpose and fulfillment and wholeness. For more on November Project, go to november-project.com. Audio by bensound.com Headshot by Hale Production Studios

Have you ever felt your worth was based on whether you were in a relationship? Have the men out there felt their worth was based on how adept they were at maintaining an active sex life? Then this episode is precisely for you. Today's guest is Nathan Young, a storytelling consultant and creator of the New Narrative, a live, interactive storytelling event in San Diego, CA. In our chat, he addresses that voice in our head (which often echoes throughout society) that tells us we're nobody 'til somebody loves us. He takes us through his self-development journey and speaks directly to the prevalent tendency for men to base their self-worth on external factors relating to women, and how he learned to tame that voice. Audio by bensound.com