Cathy and Todd discuss how to recognize when we are showing up authentically rather than performing. They also discuss how to deal with a child who seems consistently disappointed, and why taking responsibility for our own behavior is key. Todd shares a clip about investing from Freakonomics, Cathy discusses the joy of Funko characters, and they offer some wisdom from Tommy Boy.

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:58 Cathy finds a new way of explaining something old

3:35 Tommy Boy talk

4:00 Quick take on investing- passive and active investing- played a clip from Freakonomics- The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money

11:25 Tommy Boy clip

12:36 Discussion on Funko

16:00 Jonathan Fields lesson of less show, more soul

25:34 Question from listener- My 7 year old is having hard time with disappointment from high expectations

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Stephanie Gray

04/11/2018 at 12:18 am

You kept mentioning Byron Katie, but it takes me several days to listen to an episode during my commute and I can’t remember which book you said you’re reading. I was hoping it would be in the notes but I don’t see it. Can you remind me please?

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04/11/2018 at 12:32 am

It’s called “Loving What Is” Keep truckin’!
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Stephanie Gray
04/11/2018 at 12:18 am

You kept mentioning Byron Katie, but it takes me several days to listen to an episode during my commute and I can’t remember which book you said you’re reading. I was hoping it would be in the notes but I don’t see it. Can you remind me please?

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