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Today Mike shares how his family has to move homes in a short period of time and the process involved in deciding on a new home.  Sharing how decision fatigue will stop everyone in their tracks and the impact quick decision making will have on your life. 

Mike shares the ups and downs he has experienced over the past year in business.  Between the success and struggles, Mike reflects on which changes rocked the boat and the value of gaining clarity.  How a story he was telling himself affected his view of worth and the uncertainty we all often feel.  Mentioned: The Kate & Mike Show Episode 25: Worth It with Amanda Steinberg

In today’s episode, Mike discusses the ups and downs we all experience.  How it’s important to process it quickly, spend zero time dwelling, reflect, recover and move on.  As well as, how we react to and handle these situations shows who we truly are as human beings. Mentioned: Ask GaryVee Podcast and The Kate & Mike Show Episode 28: Raising Mike Watts 

Approach everything in your life as a marathon, not a sprint.  Mike shares his views on how life will push you to sprint, but it’s important to be smart, not let your ego take over, do what feels good and appreciate the experience.  

Today Mike discusses the importance of understanding your financial picture.  Knowing where your money is, what you’re doing with it and having clarity on your financial path.  If you haven’t done so yet, sit down and get comfortable with your finances - it’s worth it. 

After listening to a Russell Brunson podcast, Mike shares how learning to sell can change your life.  Not only when it comes to business, but how the selling process starts with us and the stories we tell ourselves on a daily basis.  Listen in for insight on creating a new story and making the choice to change.  Mentioned: Marketing In Your Car (Russell Brunson Podcast) and GaryVee 

Mike shares how he started an activity group for men called ‘Do Man Shit.’ If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner or predominantly hang around with women, you too could probably benefit from cultivating and creating your own community.  

In Part 4, Mike shares how he views network marketing as a great space to begin a transformation.  How it provides skills, confidence and strength in future business endeavours.  As well as, what it has allowed him and Kate to accomplish in their own careers, relationships and overall health. Mentioned: Project Life Episodes 030 - 032, TheFreedomFamily.net and Usana Health Sciences

In Part 3, Mike presents the concept of conscious network marketing.  There is no need to aggressively sell, take advantage of people or view this business as a race. Listen in to hear how taking a more conscious approach means being kind, honest and nurturing towards potential customers. Mentioned: TheFreedomFamily.net and Usana Health Sciences

In Part 2, Mike discusses the business model and process around network marketing.  How it’s unique in that you get to choose the company you work with and how it’s important you enjoy the product or service you are promoting.  Mentioned: TheFreedomFamily.net and Usana Health Sciences

In Part 1 of Mike’s discussion surrounding network marketing, he shares how he and Kate hit one million dollars in commission with Usana. His clarity around reaching this milestone and how your goals always seem to work themselves out. Mentioned: Project Life Episode 016 (One Million Dollars in the Bank)

Following yesterday's episode regarding handling crisis, Mike discusses the concept of personal responsibility.  How our current president, Donald Trump, doesn’t seem to take responsibility for his own actions in the face of crisis and the chaos that surrounds him.  And as always, Mike relates this situation to our own lives - how taking responsibility for our own actions and decisions will make us happier people and better leaders. Mentioned: The Ezra Klein Show

As mentioned on an episode of the Ezra Klein Show, the success of presidencies isn’t determined by what they do or do not accomplish but on how they handle a crisis. Mike asks - how do we handle crisis in our own lives? When facing major life obstacles, how do we come out on the other side and how do we make others feel in the process? Chat with Mike on Twitter, Instagram or email mike@mikejwatts.com - and let him know your thoughts on this topic!

Stop apologizing for traveling with your child! Today Mike discusses the process of traveling with kids and how to make it less stressful. As well as, sharing his tips to make it easier, including new toys, a collapsable stroller and snacks, lots of snacks. Mentioned: Article from thepointsguy.com and Project Life's 'Travel Points' Episode 19

In this episode, Mike discusses the GOP Health Care Bill for the second time.  The lack of leadership and chaos it is surrounded by, along with Trump’s ego and desire to win.  Concluding with the idea that the decision to do something different is all up to you, don’t wait for anyone else and the time to step into your role of leadership is now. Mentioned: Project Life Episode 019: The GOP Health Care Bill 

After interviewing his parents for the Kate & Mike Show, Mike shares his experience hearing them express what it was like to raise him. Reflecting on the good times, the challenging times, what he had to overcome and the similar patterns we share with our parents. Bringing it around to the question, what is relevant at this moment in time?

For his wife’s birthday, Mike shares 3 ways Kate brings joy to his life and makes him a better person. Listen in to hear Mike bring light to Kate’s truthfulness, drive and intuition. 

What are you grateful for? After attending a remarkable wedding, Mike shares his thoughts on what it takes to have a successful relationship.  How it takes a community to build and maintain a relationship, along with acknowledging the challenges and triumphs in love.   

What is the advantage of not doing everything yourself? Mike discusses the value of having people on your team, setting expectations and empowering them to make their own decisions.  And how this investment in your business opens the gates for growth and a stronger organization.  Mentioned in this episode: Slack for team messaging 

Whether it be mental or physical, how much can we do on a daily basis to push ourselves to consistently move forward? Mike discusses how he recently took up crossfit after resisting for years, pushed himself to excel to another level and the growth as a result.