Chop Wood, Carry Water
This week we’re discussing the book “Chop Wood, Carry Water” by Joshua Metcalf, which teaches valuable lessons about finding joy in the journey and embracing the process of achieving one’s goals. We’ll cover key themes in the book including the importance of patience, discipline, and focusing on the present moment. We also discuss the significance…
Read MoreBear Hunt
Brad Moeckley, a farmer from Iowa, shares his life-changing experience of going on a bear hunt in Alaska. Despite being a non-hunter, Brad challenged himself to reconnect with God, facing physical challenges and forming a close bond with his guide, Ralph. After days of searching, Brad finally had the opportunity to shoot a bear,. The…
Read MoreThankful
‘Tis the season for being reminded that oftentimes our dissatisfaction can come from forgetting how grateful we should be for the things around us. What are you thankful for?
Read MoreIndependence
Josh Nielsen, the creator of Zencastr, shares his journey of building a successful publishing company for podcasters. Looking to create both financial and geographical independence for his family, he initially started the company to solve the problem of remote recording for podcasters, but as the podcasting industry grew, Zencastr expanded its services to include hosting,…
Read MoreAfter the Interview: Brittany Overton
In this bonus discussion, we discuss our episode 177 interview with Brittany Overton. To listen to the original interview, check out https://uncommonwealth.com/podcast/positive-emissions/
Read MoreNaysayers
Welcome to the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, where we explore the stories of individuals who have chosen to live an uncommon life. In this episode, we delve into the topic of discouragement and the reasons why people may try to dissuade you from pursuing your dreams. We will examine the fear of failure, jealousy or envy,…
Read MorePositive Emissions
Brittany Overton, founder of Positive Emissions, joins us to discuss her unique approach to preserving family memories through life documentaries. Brittany shares her personal journey, from being a radiation therapist to pursuing her passion for storytelling. She explains how her own experiences with illness and the loss of loved ones inspired her to start documenting…
Read MoreSimple Step: Ask Uncommon Questions
In this episode’s simple step, we’re talking about the power and perhaps even intrigue of asking really good questions, especially when trying to build relationships. There are a million really good questions out there, of course, but a great one to start with is: If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do? Take…
Read MoreAfter the Interview: Actual Tech Media
Ok, so we need a mulligan on this one. Although we believe the actual interview with Scott Lowe and James Green will perhaps surface eventually, we seem to have misplaced it. However, we do still have our discussion after that interview, which is an enlightening enough taste of the actual interview that it’s still worth…
Read MoreSimple Step: Ask Uncommon Questions
In this episode’s simple step, we’re talking about the power and perhaps even intrigue of asking really good questions, especially when trying to build relationships. There are a million really good questions out there, of course, but a great one to start with is: If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do? Take…
Read MoreSelling A Business
James Green and Scott Lowe, former partners at Actual Tech Media, discuss their journey of building and selling their successful business. They highlight the importance of having a strong team and the support of their spouses throughout the process. They also share the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned along the way. The…
Read MoreRetirement Burnout
In this episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, Phillip and Arron discuss the challenges of transitions in life, such as retirement or selling a business, and the potential for burnout and identity issues that can arise during these times. They emphasize the importance of finding purpose and diversifying interests to maintain a sense of identity…
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