The Discussion with Kevin Gregg

In this episode of “The Discussion with Kevin Gregg”, Kevin recounts to Jeremy his experience of not using his smartphone for a few days while he was out of town earlier this year. Copyright: stockasso / 123RF Stock Photo In this episode you will learn how to set yourself for success while your smartphone is off dealing with the withdrawals of not picking up the phone and unplugging from screen time the benefits that come once you put the smartphone down   http://kevingregg.net/thediscussion/season2/S2E5Survive_Without_A_Smartphone.mp3 References in this episode: Previous article How I Survived the Weekend Without My Smartphone How to set yourself up for a successful night’s sleep http://www.earlytorise.com/10-3-2-1-0-formula-to-get-more-done/ Deep Work by Cal Newport The idea of subtracting yourself from social media Creativity comes through restriction, limitation and simplification Jeremey tells an awesome story of get down to bare bones of something with drumming with                     Peter Erskine Enjoy the show and PLEASE help us spread the word. Rate and review us on Itunes and Stitcher.  

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” C.S. Lewis Hope… it’s essential to keep us moving forward. In this episode of “The Discussion” Kevin and Jeremy talk about hope and that future that lies ahead. Hope Image Copyright convisum / 123RF Stock Photo In this episode: I share a hopeful story about a friend who is a musician  Jeremy makes a strong case for how action can lead us to discovering this feeling. Jeremy shares advice that Tim Ferriss received from a 6 year old. Enjoy the show and PLEASE help us spread the word. Rate and review us on Itunes and Stitcher.

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” C.S. Lewis Hope… it’s essential to keep us moving forward. In this episode of “The Discussion” Kevin and Jeremy talk about hope and that future that lies ahead. Hope Image Copyright convisum / 123RF Stock Photo In this episode: I share a hopeful story about a friend who is a musician  Jeremy makes a strong case for how action can lead us to discovering this feeling. Jeremy shares advice that Tim Ferriss received from a 6 year old. Enjoy the show and PLEASE help us spread the word. Rate and review us on Itunes and Stitcher.

In this episode of “The Discussion” Kevin and Jeremy talk about a very powerful feeling that may be holding you back: envy.   Envy Copyright: 72soul / 123RF Stock Photo Whether it’s feeling envious of people at work, in your social circles or even on Facebook, Kevin and Jeremy explore this negative emotion that may be holding you back. In this episode: We identify why you may be feeling this way Explore what “Facebook Envy” is We talk about 3 things you can do to combat this feeling (as well as two extra tips that can change your attitude right away) Other mentions: What it means to love another person (Bishop Rober Barron, Word on Fire podcast) Learn what “phubbing” means in terms of ignoring another person We also talk about a suggestion Derek Sivers makes that should help what you’re seeing on Facebook. Enjoy the show and PLEASE help us spread the word. Rate and review us on Itunes and Stitcher.  

What if we told you that a bachelor’s or masters degree wasn’t important for breaking through to the next level? What if we told you that you already have skills and education,that with a little fine tuning, you could make significant progress in your career? Jeremy Van Cleave hijacks The Discussion this week and takes the lead as both he and Kevin talk about some intriguing ideas inspired by Michael Ellsberg that will challenge what you think you need to do to get to the next level of your life. Highlights of this episode include: What recruiters are really looking at when they see a bachelors or masters degree on your resume and how this doesn’t apply for 80% of the job market. If you were forced to do an 8 minute TED Talk this second, what would you be an authority on Working a step by step plan over several months that would have you as a thought leader in a given topic Enjoy the show and PLEASE help us spread the word. Rate and review us on Itunes and Stitcher.

Life and work can throw curve balls you’re way and at times you may feel overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to go through it by yourself. Heart icon made by Freepik at www.freepik.com In this episode of The Discussion, Kevin and Jeremy talk about support systems with other people that can make the journey a little easier. Tips in this episode include: The strange thought that if you need something, give something of yours away. Who are the people that you are hanging out with and are can they be a part of your support Taking a look at where the lack in your heart is and using that as a guide for what type of support you need Guidelines for what you can look for in a good support system. If you enjoy the show, please leave a positive review for us at iTunes or Stitcher and help us spread the word.    

Have you been in a funk lately and not sure how to get out of it? Hand icon made by www.freepik.com On this episode of The Discussion, Kevin and Jeremy talk about those seasons of sadness we all go through and what you can do to pull yourself out of the muck! Let us know what you do to help get yourself out of the blues and back on track. Thanks for listening and do us a favor and rate the show on iTunes so more people can find out about it!

Our words and commitments are very powerful. Sometimes we can unintentionally over extend ourselves. In this episode Kevin and Jeremy explore how we can keep our word select those commitments that we know we can finish.

Smartphones are an incredible technological advancement. They’ve increased access to information and communication. But they’ve also become addictive. Are smartphones affecting our face to face conversations, our productivity and even our sleep patterns? Kevin and Jeremy jump in and talk about the addictive qualities of smartphones and how you can make this great tool work for you in a positive and healthy way.

We all have moments where we feel bad. It’s only human. But what happens when you’re stuck in a cycle of negative thinking? broken stick image from https://openclipart.org/detail/196360/black-and-white-broken-wooden-stick How do you get out of it? Kevin and Jeremy talk about techniques you can use to break the cycle of stinking thinking so you can breakthrough to the next level of your life.