Show note: https://themeaningmovement.com/next-version

If you've ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball, this one's for you.

I sat down with my good friend Raj to talk about the challenge and magic of transitions, embracing change, and betting on yourself.

I love this conversation. It's deep. And I laughed a lot. It's like peanut butter and chocolate: the best combo.

Here are a few things we cover:

 * Embracing Identity Shifts: How evolving your identity is a natural part of growth.
 * Betting on Yourself: The importance of investing in your dreams. PLUS practical steps to make your dreams a reality.
 * Strategy for Change: Actionable strategies for turning life's unexpected moments into opportunities.
 * The Power of Resilience: How to build resilience and find strength in the face of challenges.
 * Community as a Catalyst: The value of sharing your journey and connecting with others for inspiration and support.

We also are trialing a new format. I'd love to hear how it feels to you!

Plus: listen to the end, and you'll hear us talk about how we'd like you're involvement in the next phase of the Meaning Movement.

The Next Version of Yourself

Show notes: https://themeaningmovement.com/hard-things Raj's newsletter: https://rajlulla.com Pre-order the Caring House: https://amzn.to/3SGbr0k

Why Do We Do Hard Things? 🫣

Show notes: themeaningmovement.com/launching-a-dream-project

Raj's newsletter: rajlulla.com

Pre-order the Caring House: https://amzn.to/3SGbr0k

Launching a Dream Project

Show notes: https://themeaningmovement.com/raj-book-launch

Raj's newsletter: https://rajlulla.com

Pre-order the Caring House: https://amzn.to/3SGbr0k

Crafting a Creative Career with Raj Lulla

In this build-in-public style episode, Dan and Raj explore the upcoming changes to the show, Dan's struggles to embrace his limits, and what might be next for the Meaning Movement.

Embracing Limits, Endings, and the Unknown — the Season Finale

My friend Patrick has had a nonlinear career path.

I wanted to have him on the how and hear a little bit more about the pivot he took in his career to get to where he is today.

Today he's a copywriter and a writer.

In this conversation, we get to dig into all the twists and turns that his career has taken him, as well as geek out a little bit on creative work.

We talk about the discipline of getting in the chair and putting the time in to make creative work and how you have to be in the right place in order for the inspiration to strike, not the other way around. And so much more.

It's just a really fun conversation. You're in for a treat here today.

Show Notes: themeaningmovement.com/patrickmcnerthney

Becoming a Writer with Patrick McNerthney

It's always about money OR

is it that it's never about money?

My guest today is Joe Stephan. He is a financial advisor with a podcast by the name, it's Never about Money, which I love.

As a financial advisor I love that he leads with this question. He acknowledges that the work that he does is not just about money, but about helping his client understand what is meaningful and how to go about living a meaningful life.

I had the chance to connect with Joe on his podcast. It was such a fun experience and wanted to continue the conversation and have him over here on the show.

He is a financial advisor as part of a family firm. There are so many layers of complexity — understanding what he wants in the business, what his family wants, and navigating the overlap between between those two.

We just had a great conversation. We talk about goals, we talk about money, we talk about making a meaningful life.

Show notes:

themeaningmovement.com/joestephan

My interview on Joe's podcast: https://itsneveraboutmoney.com.au/2022/09/28/ep-39-dan-cumberland/

Money Stories, Setting Better Goals, and Navigating Family Business with Joe Stephan

John Cuomo is a former firefighter and now author of the book Leadership Refined by Fire. It's a great book that illustrates leadership principles through the lens of a long tenure as a firefighter.

I had a great time digging into some of these ideas, looking at how they apply to the lives of entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, self-funded entrepreneurs, and driven entrepreneurs — people like you and me. I think you're going to enjoy this one. Let's get to it.

Show Notes:

themeaningmovement.com/johncoumo

www.fdleadership.com [http://www.fdleadership.com]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-cuomo-59ab63a0/

https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Refined-Fire-Firefighters-Exceptional-ebook/dp/B09YZ1WX49?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Leadership Refined by Fire with John Cuomo

Daniel Hatke is an entrepreneur, deep thinker, and friend. I loved this conversation with him because I got to ask him all the questions that I don't usually have an excuse to ask him.

He has a very unique perspective on entrepreneurship because he's seen it from multiple sides. He's lived multiple lives, I guess you could say, even though he's still relatively young.

He has played the finance CTO Wall Street game as well as the mostly self funded entrepreneur game.

We got to, with that in mind, dig deep into the choices that he's made to pursue entrepreneurship, how he finds meaning and fulfillment in it, the contrast of his current risk portfolio and stress portfolio against that of his former life in the financial services world, and more!

It was just a great conversation. I'm so excited to bring it to you.

Show notes: themeaningmovement.com/danielhatke

Choosing Your Risk Portfolio and Finding Your Definition of Success with Daniel Hatke

There are two areas of life where we experience fulfillment and meaning. One is in our work and careers. If you listen to the Meaning Movement, if you listen to the show, I know you have wrestled with some of those ideas.

But then there's also the rest of life outside of your work and your career.  

Most of us realize that it's a both/and situation: there's some aspect of meaning and purpose to be found in our day-to-day work life, and there's some to be found outside of that. 

My in conversation with Paige NeJame, we get to dig right into these ideas directly. Paige is a volunteer with the Carbon Almanac network. I met her volunteering there as well. She's a writer. She is a long time entrepreneur, small business owner.

We get to dig into some of her work journey, some of her involvement in this amazing project, and the meaning that she's found along the way.

Embracing Seasons, Balancing Work, and Helping the Planet with Paige NeJame

Dan Cumberland is on a mission to push you into the places where meaning and
life intersect. Whether you call it personal development, purpose, passion,
calling, vocation, dream job, or your life's work, The Meaning Movement is here
to help you identify and pursue it. Through the stories of experts and people in
process, we're taking apart the myths of a single path and overnight success and
replacing it with tried and true strategies for the slow and steady pursuit of
meaning in your life and work. Whether you're ready to switch careers or
wondering how to get the most out of the time you have, this show will offer you
the inspiration, encouragement, and strategies you need. If you're ready to
level up your life, your career, and your income — this is for you. Let's go!

Dan

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