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- - - | written by Jason on 10/10/2021 | - - -

Don’t Let Your Kids Grow Up to Be Dillholes

I know a guy who claims that his family is the most important thing in his life. He also brags about spending 300 days a year on the road as a speaker.I don’t know how many hours one needs to spend with one’s loved ones to register as "enough," but by my calculations, the math here doesn’t add up.Why is the person who works 60-hour weeks, spends 200 days on the road, and sits on three charitable boards applauded when they say that family is the most important thing, but another person who quits the rat race to stay home and spend more time with their family is seen as an underachiever not …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/6/2021 | - - -

Don’t Let Your Kids Grow Up to Be Dillholes | Escape Adulthood LIVE #69

On this week’s show, we’re talking about sandcastles, showing off our new calendar, and urging you not to let your kids grow up to be dillholes. 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 Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/3/2021 | - - -

Rest at the Lookouts & Savor the Victories

As the final in a series of reflections on the lessons learned from my family's hike up the Lanikai Pillbox trail, this might be the one I needed the most. When we began the hike, the summit was the agreed-upon destination. Anything less would have been a disappointment. We wanted to see the best view.But it's been said that life is the journey, not the destination, and for good reason. There are a lot of cool things to see on the way, and if you keep your head down, you're liable to miss them. Take the pandemic as an example. We haven't yet reached the destination, but perhaps you …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/29/2021 | - - -

What Happens in Vegas | Escape Adulthood LIVE #68

On this week’s show, we’re talking about enjoying the view and chatting with professional emcee, juggler, and Las Vegas headliner, Jeff Civillico. 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 Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/27/2021 | - - -

Melissa LeFever, September 2021 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 Melissa LeFever! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special mini-canvas hand-painted by Jason, along with a …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/26/2021 | - - -

Baby Steps Count

Over the last few weeks, I've been reflecting on a family trip to Hawaii and the lessons we learned on our Lanikai Pillbox hike. The journey up the ridge overlooking "The Mokes" was not a reckless one, but some of the stretches were somewhat treacherous for the five- and seven-year-old. During those times, each step was meticulously planned out. I'd help the kids look for, plan, and take the obvious next step."Grab my hand and step over there.""Put your hand there and step onto that rock.""Get down on your butt and schooch to that one."Of course, my layman climbing terms aside, …

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- - - | written by Jason on 9/22/2021 | - - -

Are You Ready to Rock? | Escape Adulthood LIVE #67

On this week’s show, we’re talking about taking baby steps and developing a rock star mindset in changing times with speaker, author, and drummer Mark Schulman. 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 Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/19/2021 | - - -

Step Right Up: You are the Leader We’ve Been Waiting For

Going alone is usually faster. But it's rarely better.Last week, I talked about my family's trek up the Lanikai Pillbox Trail and the pep talk I gave them beforehand. I mentioned how I initially took a solo scouting mission to make sure it wouldn't be more than our littlest ones could handle.It was faster, but probably too fast. The problem is, I rushed it. I wanted to reach the summit as quickly as possible in order to attain the information I craved. So instead of taking the clear path, I looked for shortcuts. I kept a brisk pace, pushing myself to make record time. I knew what I …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/15/2021 | - - -

Who’s In Charge Here? | Escape Adulthood LIVE #66

On this week’s show, we’re talking about weird trophies, Rice Krispie Treats, and why you’re the leader we’ve been waiting for. 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 Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/12/2021 | - - -

You Can Do Hard Things

In September of 2019, I was booked to speak at a nurses conference in Hawaii and we decided to make it a family trip. The gig was in Honolulu, but we spent the first week on the windward side of Oahu, in the shadow of the ridge overlooking Lanikai and Enchanted Lakes, suburbs of Kailua. On that ridge snakes the Lanikai Pillbox trail, boasting one of the best views in Hawaii. There are pillboxes throughout the Hawaiian islands, typically built to be military observation stations. Although this particular one was built after the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II, it is …