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Linda Todd, September 2023 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 Todd! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special limited edition print created by Jason, along with a …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/10/2023 | - - -

In the Company of Dragonflies: Finding Clarity in the Chaos

Recently, my backyard was ground zero for a swarm of supposedly migrating dragonflies. I say "supposedly" because they didn’t seem like they were doing anything remotely as organized as migrating. They zigged and zagged like a chaotic ballet of Red Bull-fueled teenagers at a rave pumping out music with a BPM of infinity. Despite their numbers, they seemed more silly than menacing. It's hard to fear something that appears so dumb and easily distracted. I can't help but compare them to geese, who are all business when it comes to migration. You can tell they're going someplace …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/9/2023 | - - -

Winning at the Game of Life | Escape Adulthood LIVE #112

On this month’s show, we’re showing off our team colors and sharing some valuable insight you will not want to miss about creating a game plan for defeating Adultitis and winning the game of life. 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 see and chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win epic prizes! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every month: https://www.escapeadulthood.me🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 LINKS …

- - - | written by Jason on 9/3/2023 | - - -

What You and Norman Rockwell Have in Common

I used to think art was art, and even though everyone had a different style, artists were all on the same team. It took art school to re-educate me. I discovered there were two main groups. One was the fine artists. The other group consisted of illustrators and graphic designers, of which I was a part. We were seen as second-class citizens, sellouts willing to take money to create whatever someone else wanted us to make. Many of the fine artists saw themselves as more artistically pure because they were creating art for art's sake, achieving self-fulfillment, and bringing about social …

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Amy Hoffman, August 2023 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 Amy Hoffman! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special limited edition print created by Jason, along with a …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/27/2023 | - - -

5 Favorite Words of Adultitis

I recently did a presentation on innovation. In preparation, I asked attendees to rate themselves on a scale of 1 to 10 on how creative or innovative they considered themselves. Then, for those who didn't rate themselves a 10 (there was only one who did), I asked them what obstacle was in their way. A number of people judged themselves to be too practical or admitted to getting hung up analyzing the practicality of an idea. Ah, practicality: The enemy of awesome ideas. Many a brainstorming session has come to a screeching halt when someone suggests an idea deemed …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/20/2023 | - - -

How to Go Undefeated in Everything

I guess I need to get used to having wisdom bombs dropped on me by my son because they keep happening. Especially through the game of baseball. The first came a few years ago when I was putting the kids to bed. I always ask for their favorite part of the day. Ben's was watching the Cubs game with me. It blew me away because I would have listed it as my lowlight. They lost a game in excruciating fashion, effectively ruining my day. Interestingly, I no longer remember if they blew the lead or came up short in a comeback — or even who they played — but I remember the lesson he taught me. …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/13/2023 | - - -

Is Your Job Getting More Emotionally Expensive?

"Inflation is real. And I'm broke." This was shared with me by a woman in an organization for which I was preparing to speak. Although many people have struggled to keep up with the rising cost of goods, she wasn't referring to money. Over the past few years, some of the most important jobs in our society have grown more emotionally expensive, thanks to the pandemic and other factors. They are harder to do and there are fewer people willing to do them, yet we need them more than ever. Let's consider nurses as one example. They are carrying unsustainable patient loads and burning out …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/11/2023 | - - -

Drafting a Dream Team to Fight Adultitis | Escape Adulthood LIVE #111

On this month's show, we’re experimenting with a new format (be part of our live studio audience!) and sharing some life-changing strategies for assembling a dream team of people to help you fight Adultitis (especially if some of the people closest to you are riddled with it). 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! So grab your favorite beverage, take a little break, and join us for an hour …

- - - | written by Jason on 8/6/2023 | - - -

Recharging Your Dead Battery

Have you ever experienced a time when the battery on your phone was dead? I mean stone-cold dead. Not only would it not turn on, but it was so depleted that even after you plugged it in, you still couldn't use it for several minutes, despite the fact it was directly connected to a power source. Life is like that sometimes. Kim and I recently took an anniversary trip to Mackinac Island in Michigan. I bought a new journal, expecting to have a bunch of time to fill it with brilliant brainstorms and insights. Alas, when we made the return trip on the ferry, only four pages were …