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3 Secrets for Leaving a Legendary Legacy – EA Show #35

Is there some secret that the legendary world changers know, some trait that they all have in common? We found the answer during a recent trip to Arizona. On this week's show, we stand at the edge of the Grand Canyon and share 3 Secrets for Leaving a Legendary Legacy. Share Your Thoughts... What do you think about this week's prescription? We'd love to hear from you -- and might even feature you in an upcoming show (we've even been known to give out prizes as well!) Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to eashow@kimandjason.com | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (74 MB) Linkety Links Watch the episode in which we sculpt each other out of ice cream. Watch the episode featuring our tour of the Wienermobile. Buy your very own Condiment Gun! …

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The Opposite of Success is Not What You Think

Pop quiz: What is the opposite of success? I'm no psychic, but I'm gonna go ahead and guess that you'd probably say that the opposite of success is failure. That would be wrong. The opposite of success, as Joe Malarkey (the Worst Motivational Speaker in America) recently reminded me, is doing nothing. Failure is actually an integral part of success. Joe points out that all successful people have failed. They just didn't stay there very long. We hate failing. We really hate losing. Most of us go to great lengths to avoid experiencing either. Everyone who's ever learned to ride a bike failed. At least a few times. Sometimes so much so that you may have felt like filing a restraining order against the sidewalk. But time and time again, you got back up, slapped a Hello Kitty Band-aid on your knee (just me?), and got back on your bike. With a little coaching, and a little persistence, you found it: success. Failing isn't fun. But it's awfully hard to learn how to ride a bike …

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9 Easy Ways to Make Yard Work Fun

Does anyone really enjoy yard work? Typically, it's a dreaded part of adulthood. Not everyone has the budget to hire it out, so inevitably you're left spending Saturday afternoon with your John Deere. The major challenge of living an Adultitis-free life is to tackle your dreaded tasks head on by infusing them with a whole lotta fun. I like to ask myself, "How would a kid handle this?" I should get a bracelet... WWKD (What would kids do?). Most likely, they would find a way to laugh and enjoy the situation. Fun, after-all, is the ultimate stress reliever. So, in an effort to improve your Saturday afternoons, here are 9 easy ways to make your yard work more fun... 1. Upside Down Frown There are countless scientific studies out there proving that the simple act of smiling will lift your spirits. Somehow your heart gets convinced by your body that yes, indeed, you are happy. So, even if you feel like Grumpy Bear, smile and you'll soon feel better. …

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Top 10 Ways to Jazz Up Movie Nights

Whether you have a 19-inch TV or a big flatscreen, movie nights should be a blast. They are an inexpensive way to relax and enjoy the evening with those you love. Here are 10 simple ways to jazz up the movie nights in your household. 1. Light it up. Set the mood with candles, or hang a string of Christmas lights. If you have a fireplace, get it going. No matter what, make sure the lights are low. 2. Get comfy. Blow up the air mattress, set up the pull-out couch, or simply cover the carpet with piles and piles of blankets and pillows. The goal is to be so comfortable you don't even make it to your bed after the movie, you simply sleep where you are. …

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How To Take Water Balloon Warfare to the Next Level – EA Show #34

Summertime brings the heat. One of the best -- and most childlike -- ways to cool off on a hot day is via the humble water balloon. On this week's show, we give you an idea for taking your water balloon warfare to the next level. Share Your Thoughts... Are you childlike enough to try this week's prescription? We'd love to hear from you -- and might even feature you in an upcoming show (we've even been known to give out prizes as well!) Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to eashow@kimandjason.com | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (48 MB) Linkety Links Check out our new line of t-shirts. Buy 2 and get one free! Everything you need to know about water balloons. …

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The Weird Thing About the Grass on the Other Side

Sometimes I long for the days B.L. Before Lucy. Lucy is my seven-month-old daughter and first child. As an entrepreneur, I mistakenly thought my life resembled a roller coaster before this adventure into fatherhood. I realize now that I was only riding the wimpy kiddie coaster — the one without the big drops, corkscrews, and urges to vomit. Looking back, I enjoyed a lot more freedom then. I had way more time to myself, and I could come and go as I pleased. My wife Kim and I could watch more than one hour of a movie before slipping into comas. I didn’t have to deal with dirty diapers, some of which I’ve dubbed “Evil Mash.” (You know the ones I’m talking about.) Traveling was a lot easier. Taking naps or going to the bookstore when I felt like it was, too. And I didn’t have to concern myself with trying to figure out (and prevent) all 8,745 ways an infant can hurt herself... (Read the rest of this article over at Dad-O-Matic, a cool site for Dads, by Dads.) …

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10 Simple Ways to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

Are you overwhelmed? It's actually one of the worst symptoms of Adultitis. Feeling overwhelmed stinks and let's be honest, adulthood sure invites this daily, with the bills and responsibilities and all. It's suffocating. I wish I would've known when I was five just how good I had it. Being overwhelmed can leave you feeling like you're submerged in quicksand and you're watching yourself sink deeper and deeper. Yikes!  It clouds your mind, leaving you with little more than a zombie existence, until you're able to snap out it. But how do you do that? You must prescribe for yourself one (or more) of the following nine treatment plans. Good luck! 1. Nap Attack Sleep! Everyone loves it. Life is always better after you've gotten some Z's. I am fond of the 20-minute recharge, myself. I look at power naps as if you're restarting your computer. Start over with a fresher mind. 2. Scribble Scrabble Many times overwhelm is the result of a very long to-do list existing only in your head. …

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What Are You The King Of?

Kim and I recently hosted some good friends for lunch. Among the troupe of visitors was a five-year-old boy with blonde hair named Elroy. He approached the door with a pointy yellow crown stationed on his head. It was crudely bejeweled with markers of varying color. "What's with the crown?" I asked. He didn't skip a beat. "I'm the King of Pretending," he exclaimed. I was honored; it was the first time we were able to welcome royalty into our home. As I observed him throughout the day, playing with cars and creating things out of Play-Doh, it became very clear that this monarch was the real deal. He really WAS the King of Pretending. What are YOU the king (or queen) of? What is your greatest gift, your natural talent? (Everyone has at least one, you know.) …

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Sweet Lemondrop Against Sour Adultitis

Another blog is joining the crusade to help folks Escape Adulthood. Lemondrop is helping spread the word about Adultitis with their interview of Kim & Jason. Here's an excerpt: Obviously, the pair's not advocating skipping out on your duties. But they think that we all might be a bit happier fulfilling them if we can recapture some of the wonder we had about life as children. And there's a difference, the couple says, between approaching life in a childlike way versus a childish way. "Now, if we are to take a childlike look at the current state of the economy, instead of dwelling on the fear and loathing, we should open our eyes to the opportunities," Jason said. "Perhaps a door has closed in your life. Not fun. But are you missing the windows that are opening up in front of you because you're too preoccupied looking back at what you lost?" Read the entire interview here. Thanks for the sweet post Lauren! …

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How To Turn Your Ice Cream Sundae Into Edible Art – EA Show #33

It's hard to argue that eating ice cream is a pretty great way to escape adulthood, but we wondered if it was possible to take things to a whole new level. On this week's show, we engage in a friendly competition to show you a way to turn your ice cream sundae into an edible work of art. Share Your Thoughts... Are you childlike enough to try this week's prescription? We'd love to hear from you -- and might even feature you in an upcoming show (we've even been known to give out prizes as well!) Leave a comment below or in the video itself by clicking the little plus sign in the player. Got photos or videos? Send 'em to eashow@kimandjason.com | Subscribe with iTunes | Download (73 MB) What Say You? Linkety Links Read Jason's Wienermobile article. Check out our new line of t-shirts. Buy 2 and get one free! Learn more about National Ice Cream Month …

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