I've got a new favorite word. Unadulterated. I used it in a post recently and it struck me that "adult" is smack dab in the middle of the word. (Call me slow to catch on.) Of course, I always knew that "adult" was in the word "unadulterated," but I never took the time to consider the connection between that little fact and the actual definition of the word. …
Archives for April 2008
Do Re Me
The second Kim & Jason Escape Event was held this past Sunday and all Club K&J members were invited to participate. The challenge was "Do Re Me – do something childlike today that is music related in some way, shape, or form." Kim and I decided to mix music with food. Here's what we came up with: …
Tip of the Week: Prison Break
This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is #18: Prison Break: Get out of your element. Go somewhere you’ve never been before. Last week we were in Atlanta for a speaking program. After the event the host asked us where we were heading for dinner. We excitedly shared that we were going to get some traditional southern cooking at the infamous famous Mary Mac's Tea Room. Known for their southern fried chicken and pot likker with cracklin' bread, we knew we'd get a real taste of the south. The host and her colleague sheepishly admitted that even though they have lived in …
EA #30: Living Life on Sesame Street
In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Bob from Sesame Street. We ask him about how he became one of the original cast members and what it was like working with Bird Bird and Oscar the Grouch. We also talk about the effects of stress on children, an awesome retro tote bag, and dressing up like characters from the Wizard of Oz. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …
Questioning the Shoulds
How's your job? A thrilling and exhilarating adventure, or little more than an increasingly boring way to bring home the bacon? Passion Catalyst Curt Rosengren is an awesome chap and a generous contributor to our latest issue of Kim & Jason magazine (on its way to Club K&J members as we speak...or as I write?) I have been reading his book, 101 Ways to Get Wild About Work, in small bites on airplanes as Kim and I have criss-crossed the country flying to speaking engagements. There are so many self-help books out there that it can sometimes be hard to tell the difference between them, …
Tip of the Week: Future Forecast
This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is #19: Future Forecast: Spend 10 minutes visioning yourself 10 years from now as having accomplished one of your biggest dreams. Be as detailed as possible; imagine in all five senses. Every time Jason and I end up at a mall he makes a joke about the "Ice Cream of the Future"... you know, Dippin' Dots. This frozen treat company has been claiming this title for over 20 years. When is the future, anyway? And speaking of the future, when is our transportation system going to mirror that of The Jetsons? Speaking around the …
Chocolate Milk Made Easy
Consider another one of those age-old problems solved. That's what we do here. …
Interview On Entrepreneurship
Akemi writes a blog about life purpose, passion, and entrepreneurship. She recently posted an interview she conducted with me and Kim about our journey as entrepreneurs. Here's a taste: What were the three biggest challenges when you were starting off as a new entrepreneur? Kim: 1. Funding. Jason and I were straight out of college with empty pockets and big dreams. There were a lot of upfront expenses, but not a lot of income at the beginning. We grew slow and steady, though, which enabled us to stay afloat. 2. Patience. We had grand visions, but weren’t exactly sure which steps to take …
Next Escape Event Announced
The first Kim & Jason Escape Event was such a hit, we're doing it again. But this time, we're adding even more secrecy. Official top secret details have been transmitted to all current Club K&J members via the U.S. Postal Service. Check your mailbox and join us in the fun! …
Tip of the Week: Instant Karma
This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is #20: Instant Karma: Right an old wrong. In 2005 karma was given a primetime slot, starring as the central plot point on My Name is Earl. Whether you call it karma or not, most people believe that "what goes around comes around." Another way to look at it is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. When you're a kid and you have a fight with a friend those two simple words can turn everything around- I'm sorry. Sometime your mom makes you say them, and sometimes you just know you need to, but …