That Time the Feds Crashed our Homesteading Group Chat
The Feds crashed our Homesteading group chat and calls. It did not go well. Plus – The Life and Death of a Mutual Assistance Group.
Adversity
Ep. 173 – Searching for Community with Andy Hickman
Andy Hickman (shagbark_hick on X/Twitter) has gone viral in recent months as he has tried to form community in Northern New York. He shares about the tension between loving a place and watching it die.
Ep. 169 – It is Time to Rethink Your Community
We all need community. But divisions are destroying friendships and fracturing communities across America. Many people now refuse to associate with those who hold different views — avoiding them at farmer’s markets, skipping social gatherings, even ending decades-long friendships. But there’s another path forward: a framework to navigate forgiveness, set appropriate limits, and create space for people in your outer circles without compromising your values.
Ep. 168 – You Need to be Bloomscrolling, Not Doomscrolling
You need to post your wins and surround yourself with positive people.
Ep. 167 – Why Gen Z Doesn’t Care About your Traditional Career Path
Gen Z has a very different view of job, career, and money than older people (even Gen X). I interview my Gen Z friend, not to poke fun, but to understand them.
Ep. 166 – Feeling Overwhelmed by World Events? Focus on What You Can Actually Change.
Tips for dealing with adversity. Focus on your Circle of Influence and Circle of Concern.
Ep. 153 – It’s Never Been Easier to Reinvent Yourself – with John McCoy
Believe it or not, it’s never been a better time to Reinvent yourself than it is now.
Sure, the job market looks bleak.
But you can add skills to your toolbox, often for Free.
Ep. 151 – How to Find a Job in This Tough Economy
A former colleague of mine posted a Remote job that got 500 applicants.
I will share some tips with you on How to Find a Job in This Tough Economy.
Tradition – Can you have Tradition without Religion?
Can you have Tradition without Religion? Can you really go back?
Ep. 147 – Jason Snyder on Weathering Hurricane Helene
Jason Snyder of Doomer Optimism shares stories of how his family in NC weathered Hurricane Helene and what he is doing to regeneratively recover from the aftermath.