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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 …

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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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