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Linda Wheeler, September 2022 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. This month's worthy recipient of this prestigious honor is Linda Wheeler! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special mini-canvas hand-painted by Jason, along with a …

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What The Best Leaders Do

His name was Joel, but I called him Mr. Dawson. He was one of the best leaders I’ve ever known.On the surface, Mr. Dawson was just a regular guy who coached youth baseball. But he was kind, humble, and strong, albeit not in the "benchpress dump trucks" sort of way. A rare autoimmune disease took several fingers on one hand. But he was able to balance a baseball with it while holding a bat with his other hand. During practice, he'd carefully toss the ball upwards and whack it with the bat in the direction of a fielder.When I played Little League, he managed an opposing team, but his vote helped …

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What The Best Leaders Do | Escape Adulthood LIVE #101

On this month's show, we're talking about epic banana splits, trapper keepers, and one crucial thing all the best leaders do. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every month: https://www.escapeadulthood.me🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 LINKS …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/11/2022 | - - -

Follow the Arrows

In January of 2020, I was thisclose to giving up on my twenty-year dream of living in a lake home. Then the pandemic hit, making the decision all but irrelevant, considering the fact I calculated that if we didn't figure out an alternative revenue stream to speaking, we'd be bankrupt by November. Instead, that became the month we signed a contract to buy our dream house on Lake Michigan. How did we do that? Well, my faith gives all the credit to God, who opened doors and led us every step of the way. All we did was follow arrows. The concept of following arrows comes from a book I …

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Escape Adulthood Summit 2022 Recap

Our ninth Escape Adulthood Summit was historic in that it was the first to be held outside the state of Wisconsin. We traveled west to the mountains of Utah, just outside Park City. Nestled into the Uinta foothills on the beautiful High Star Ranch, the DeJoria Center's combination of rustic charm and modern elegance make it one of the finest event centers in all of Utah. Attendees were surrounded by some of the most amazing vistas nature has to offer. This Summit was also our biggest yet, with veterans and newcomers from over fifteen states! We were proud to send out more …

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Always Stop at the Lemonade Stand

I grabbed my keys and slammed the door as hard as I could. I got in the car and headed out of our neighborhood. I may or may not have screamed some choice obscenities as loud as I could, hoping it might exorcise the anger that was overflowing within me. What drove me into this state of rage?Just the realization that I'd forgotten to buy one of the main ingredients for that evening's dinner.A small thing in the grand scheme, and I am normally as mild-mannered as they come, but this tipping point was the latest in a long line of assaults from Adultitis. I'd had a terrible, horrible, no good, …

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Nick Wesson, August 2022 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. This month's worthy recipient of this prestigious honor is Nick Wesson! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special mini-canvas hand-painted by Jason, along with a certificate …

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Whimsy is the Way

Do you ever feel lost?It seems like an absurd question when we all have smartphones offering turn-by-turn directions to anywhere we want to go. But having access to all the paths isn't the same as knowing which one to take. What happens when none of the paths you've tried have led to where you want to go? What do you do when you know where you are now isn't where you want to be, but none of the roads before you seem quite right? What then?Perhaps the best place to begin is with those little bits of colored whimsy people sprinkle on ice cream sundaes. Indeed, it's as good a starting place …

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Whimsy Is The Way | Escape Adulthood LIVE #100

On this month's show, we're talking about alpacas, sprinkles, and how to have a fancy dinner for two for under $10. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every month: https://www.escapeadulthood.me🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 LINKS FROM THIS …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/31/2022 | - - -

Based on True Events

Sometimes you'll see a message at the beginning of a movie letting you know it was "based on true events." There's something dramatic about it because it's exhilarating to watch an amazing story that wasn't just imagined, but really happened. At least part of it. You see, I'm always skeptical of that claim because I feel they're being intentionally vague. It makes me wonder, what parts are the true parts? How much of it is factual? Half? Thirty-three percent? One percent? Did they leave out important details? Or exaggerate stuff for the sake of a better story? Did they shorten the …