How To Life Podcast

Season 2 of How To Life is finally here and it couldn’t come at a better time. Summer break is over and it’s time to fill your minds with another year of school. Jason, Ryan and Marika (!!!!!) are excited to share their thoughts and experience about their time within the confines of a classroom.  In this episode we’ll talk about: Re-Introducing Marika! (Flashback to Marika’s Moments” School is Back; well for most. For others who’ve graduated; what did you take out of it and what did you “un-learn” You never stop learning, but did the education system teach us enough to succeed.  Remember to share your feedback and questions at www.howtolife.ca. Find us on  @how2lifepodcast and Facebook, and listen to us on iTunes, Podbean & Stitcher. Life can be beautiful…let’s learn how!

Taking that final leap forward is the hardest step, but understanding how you got here may be the most important. As Coach Dwayne Casey says…”Trust the Process”.  In this episode we’ll talk about: Trusting The Process Remove hope and replace it with absolute certainty Where are you putting your trust? Where you have all the control! Remember to share your feedback and questions at www.howtolife.ca. Find us on  @how2lifepodcast and Facebook, and listen to us on iTunes, Podbean & Stitcher. Life can be beautiful…let’s learn how!

We feel like “Confidence” is at an all time low, especially for us millennials. Ryan and Jason tackle this topic head on and discuss the many issues that come with finding our confidence level. In this episode we’ll talk about: Finding out what Confidence really means  How to make Confidence stick after regaining it Being confident and happy with your body. Your body is everything; take care of it! Understanding that confidence is abundant, all you need to do is tap into it.  Remember to share your feedback and questions at www.howtolife.ca. Find us on @how2lifepodcast and Facebook, and listen to us on iTunes, Podbean & Stitcher. Life can be beautiful…let’s learn how!

“Sacrifice” can be a very intimidating word, which is why Jason and Ryan tackle it head on in Episode 9 of #HowToLife. It is always difficult to decipher what we are suppose to, or what we should be sacrificing in order to gain in the long run. Let’s hope this episode clears up what we know about Sacrificing.  In this episode we’ll talk about, What it mean for us to “Sacrifice” in order to gain? Sacrifice and letting things go are two different things, how can we tell them apart? Sacrifice can lead to success, but how do we know what to sacrifice? Is sacrificing time with your friends and family a good thing? Remember to share your feedback or question on twitter @How2LifePodcast or Facebook, and you can always find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and of course www.howtolife.ca  Life can be beautiful…let’s learn how!

Doesn’t it feel like there isn’t enough time in the day, that time seems to fly by without notice? It can get overwhelming and managing your time seem more and more confusing. Ryan and Jason understand the frustration and are here to discuss the topic of Time Management.  Topics: - How to have a better relationship with Time - Understanding the value in finding time for yourself and for others - Scheduling can be detrimental  - Not taking time for granted - How “Wasting” your time is non existing For the first episode of the new year, Time Management cannot be a more relatable topic. Hopefully by the end of this episode, you feel more confident with your relationship with time.  Remember to share your feedback or question on twitter @How2LifePodcast or Facebook, and you can always find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and of course www.howtolife.ca  Keep on How To Life’in

Talking about Money can be a little awkward, That’s why Ryan and Jason tackle the subject of Money head on in their latest episode. In episode 7 of How To Life, we discuss topics like: Finding the value within yourself without being overshadowed by Money How to be ok with talking about Money with your peers instead of just your parents Understanding that the value of Money has changed from generations on Hopefully you are now more comfortable talking about Money with your family, peers and co-workers without making it seem awkward or weird.  Don’t forget to leave your comments on our Facebook page, tweet us at @how2lifepodcast, or visit us at our webpage at www.howtolife.ca  You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.  Thanks for joining us!

Talking about Money can be a little awkward, That’s why Ryan and Jason tackle the subject of money head one in their latest episode. In episode 7 of How To Life, we discuss tops like: How to be ok with talking about Money with your peers instead of just your parents Finding the true value in yourself without shadowing your views from the values of Money Understanding that the value of Money has changed from generations on Hopefully this can help make it more comfortable for you to talk to your family, peers and co-workers about Money without making seem awkward. Don’t forget to leave your comments on our Facebook page, tweet us at @how2lifepodcast, or visit us at our webpage at www.howtolife.ca  You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.  Thanks for joining us!

About to graduate? If so, this How To Life 2-part episode is dedicated to you. We know just how daunting it can be to enter into the ‘real-world’ and we wanted to give you some insight and advice to help you along the way. In part 2 of this episode 6, Ryan and Jason discuss: Tapping into to that feeling of excitement after graduating Using your experiences as a tool  Allowing yourself to be inspired and how to build value through your inspirations   By the end we’re sure you’ll be much more confident to take on the the challenging transition and start things off on the right foot! You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.  Don’t forget to leave your comments on our Facebook page or tweet us at @how2lifepodcast! Thanks for joining us!

About to graduate? If so, this How To Life 2-part episode is dedicated to you. We know just how daunting it can be to enter into the ‘real-world’ and we wanted to give you some insight and advice to help you along the way. In part 1 of this episode 6, Ryan and Jason discuss: - Our subconscious “List” - Choosing your own path after Graduating - Competing with yourself and others - What are grades actually teaching us?  By the end we’re sure you’ll be much more confident to take on the the challenging transition and start things off on the right foot! You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.  Don’t forget to leave your comments on our Facebook page or tweet us at @how2lifepodcast! Thanks for joining us!

In the second instalment of Marika’s Moments, Marika takes on what was discussed on Episode 2 of the How To Life Podcast in which Ryan and Jason discuss how the past can be affecting your present and your future. Here rare a few resources that may be of interest to you when dealing with the past. Links mentioned: How Your Memory ReWrites The Past We Become The Story We Tell Ourselves Three Ways to ReWrite Your Story and Embrace the Future Music by Greg Pierracos - The Traveling Guitarist

In this episode of How To Life, Jason and Ryan talk about Networking - one of the hottest topics right now for Millennials.  Throughout the show you will learn: - What networking should really be called - The 2 elements every relationship is based upon - What the most important thing to do before networking is - A recipe you can follow to become an all-star networker  We guarantee you’ll leave this episode excited to meet other people and build solid, meaningful relationships.  Don’t forget to leave your comments on our Facebook page or tweet us at @how2lifepodcast! Enjoy!

In this very special episode of How To Life, Ryan and Jason sit down to discuss some questions that were submitted to us by YOU, the listener. Thank you to all who openly shared their life challenges and we hope you enjoy the insight, guidance and advice that is provided in this episode.  Throughout the conversation you’ll learn, - Making difficult choices - Trusting your intuition without being tricked by your emotions - Overcoming the fear of judgement - Being happy with the progress you are making no matter what - Removing the barrier of fear - Trusting your excitement Don’t forget to let us know if you have any life challenges you want us to discuss and provide insight on. At the end of the day, this podcast was intentionally created to support YOU. You can tweet us at @how2lifepodcast or message us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/how2lifepodcast Enjoy!

In the first of Marika’s Moments, Marika takes what’s discussed in Episode 1 of the How To Life Podcast and searches the world wide web for blog posts, articles, videos that may provide more insight or the grounds for exploration. Explored Links: Tiny Buddha: How To Overcome Self Doubt - 8 Tips Overcoming Self-Doubt: How to Get Your Mind to Shut Up Jane Chin (via quora) 4 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt by Jacqueline Witmore    Hit Record: Episode 1 

In this episode, Jason and Ryan discuss the topic of criticism. They help you understand why it happens and how to deal with it effectively.  While others may have their opinion, the truth is - you don’t have to let it define you. Once you understand what prompts others to criticize you and your work you gain back the power to deal with it in a effective and classy way. Throughout this conversation you will learn: Why people criticize What causes criticism to get under you skin How criticism can act as a gift to your life The best way to use criticism to move forward The importance of developing self-confidence Plus much more! So take some time to listen in and learn how you can improve your personal growth. Enjoy! You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. BTW do you have a life challenge that’s stressing you out? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter @how2lifepodcast and we’ll be sure to address it during a future episode. We got yo back!

In Episode 3 of the ‘How To Life’ Personal Development Podcast, Ryan and Jason discuss the common problem of overthinking - what causes it and how to handle it. Throughout the conversation you will learn: Why we overthink things, especially when it comes to making choices What you need to do to stop overthinking Tips to keep your thoughts organized and succinct How to make better choices How to train your mind to always look for the good in everything plus much more! You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Pssstt - Have a life issue you’re struggling with? Don’t forget to let us know by commenting below, tweeting us @how2lifepodcast, or on Facebook with the hashtag #AskRyan. We’ll be sure to discuss it in a future episode. Thanks for listening!

In Episode 2 of How To Life we discuss the past, what it is, how it it influences us, and how to change it so we can create a new future. By the end of this podcast you will learn: What the past is How you can change your past Why changing your past will change your future  What will try and stop you from changing your past Why the power of choice has a powerful effect on your life You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Enjoy and don’t forget to comment below, tweet us @how2lifepodcast, or share with us on Facebook what challenges you’d like us to discuss on future episodes. Episode 2 Breakdown 1:45 Thanking everyone for how well Episode 1 was received 2:00 Social Media Details @How2LifePodcast, or Facebook 3:50 What Jason is learning from this Podcast 5:30 The inspiration for the How To Life intro music 7:40 Tweet This: Don’t forget that something that comes easily to you could be offered as a service to others. 9:00 How not to let thinking about the past affect our future 10:17 What is the past? Tweet this: The past is a mental process 11:30 It’s all about perspective 12:50 Why do memories give us certain emotions? 13:15 Redefining the past vs. letting go of the past, Example of Ryan having been bullied 17:40 Convincing our ourselves of the truth we want to choose 18:30 What if you can’t “get over it”? 19:10 Tweet this: “Do or do not. There is no try” - Yoda 19:45 Tweet this: “Trying is what’s killing you” - Ryan 20:40 Conditioning your mind to see a new perspective 22:40 Jason’s basketball memory 26:15:00 Ryan coaches Jason on redefining his basketball memory 31:55:00 Tweet this: It takes mental discipline to ask ourselves “Why AM I good?” Tweet this: You need to make a conscious effort to change subconscious beliefs 38:00:00 Living as a Millenial is like placing an order at McDonald’s 40:20:00 How to think of memories in terms of learning experiences Tweet this: “Energy flows where focus goes.” - Anthony Robins Tweet this: “You always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Michael Jordan 45:30:00 How do I know if I’m right in choosing X perspective? 49:00:00 On clashing perspectives 53:00:00 Relationships: The importance of talking about our past to others 55:55:00 A perspective-shifting activity that Ryan does with coaching clients that you can do RIGHT NOW

It’s with great pleasure and honour that Ryan and Jason bring to you the first episode of How To Life, a podcast series dedicated to helping you learn about life and what makes it work. In this episode we discuss the idea itself, what lead to its creation, and most importantly provide guidance to help you get started on your ideas. Throughout the conversation we talk about: Where ideas originate What holds us back from starting How to stay motivated once you start The power of perspective and how it affects your idea What motivation is and how to leverage it The more you choose excitement and happiness the more you draw towards you You can also listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Enjoy and don’t forget to comment below, tweet us @how2lifepodcast, or share with us on Facebook what challenges you’d like us to discuss on future episodes. Episode 1 Breakdown 0:32 Welcome + Backstory 4:00 About Jason and Ryan 7:15 About Millenials 8:28 #HowtoLife: What’s the purpose of this podcast 12:25 Invitation to #AskRyan 12:40 On Turning Ideas into Reality 13:35 Our inner script “The simple answer is ‘Just do it’. But why don’t we ‘Just do it’? We’ve come up with so many limitations of why we can’t.” 14:12 “We find evidence to reinforce our excuses” Tweet this: Change I can’t do it for this reason to I CAN do it for this reason 14:50 The Power of Perspective 15:59 Tweet this: Proving one perspective as true, doesn’t negate another perspective as being true for someone else 16:10 Social Media, Comparison and Competition 17:50 Intimidated by successful people 19:30 Tweet this: Perspective is the only thing in the way between where you are and what you want 20:00 Do it NOW not later 21:12 Defining Motivation Tweet this: Motivation is the pursuit of perceived pleasure and avoidance of perceived pain 24:10:00 Working with what you already have 25:50:00 The “Disease” of Perfectionism “Perfect is so subjective” 27:48:00 Always keep the idea fresh and exciting: example of Ryan at the PanAm Games Tweet this: Take the focus off of “success” and place it on growing from the experience. #HowtoLife 30:00:00 The Growth Aspect Tweet this: “Nobody can alter your perspective without your permission” 33:30:00 On Belonging and Thinking for Yourself 35:30:00 Tapping into self-confidence Tweet this: The beauty of self-confidence, is that it always leads to more self-confidence 36:16:00 Finding the Lochness Monster 37:50:00 Finding your passion 41:33:00 Follow your Joy: “Go with what feels exciting right now” 43:00:00 The stories we tell ourselves Tweet this: “The feelings you put out attract the feelings you get back. 49:00:00 On skeptics and mentors 53:10:00 Flexing your positive perspective muscles 56:10:00 Tweet this: “When you have passion, you don’t need proof” Jason L