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Katie Nagle, March 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 Katie Nagle! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special limited edition print created by Jason, along with a …

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The Most Important Thing to Do Today

How many Froot Loops can you stack on top of one another before they topple over? How tall would someone's tower have to be for you to find yourself impressed? We often relish the opportunity to declare how many activities we're balancing. Like a status symbol, our busyness signals our importance. We could pretend the pink ones are work responsibilities, the yellow ones are family and household chores, maybe the orange ones are volunteer commitments, and the green ones are hobbies...All hail the one with the highest stack of Froot Loops! I am always in awe of people who seem to …

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Shamrocks & Shenanigans | Escape Adulthood LIVE #106

On this month's show, we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and will teach you how to add more fun to your busy life by becoming a professional shenanigator! 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 each month that’s sure to keep Adultitis at bay! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every month: https://www.escapeadulthood.me🚨Get …

- - - | written by Jason on 3/12/2023 | - - -

The Opposite of the Right Way Isn’t Always Wrong

Rules that don't exist could be regarded as lies, because sometimes they are. Thou shalt hate Monday.Thou shalt wait thirty minutes to swim after eating.Thou shalt not celebrate without thine calendar's permission. Lies, all lies. In the art world there is a rule that states, "Thou shalt stick to one style." In order to find success as an artist, the thinking goes, you should stick to one identifiable visual style. That's because you can get more traction, more quickly, if it's easier for people to remember you and recognize your work. As a rule, it's true. But just because a …

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How to Win at the Game of Life

It's that magical time of the year. Pitchers and catchers have reported and spring training has officially begun. March Madness is almost upon us; faces will be painted and brackets will be broken faster than an over-caffeinated cheetah. I am a competitive person. But more times than I'd care to admit, too much of my self-worth gets wrapped up in what my team does on game day. I'm embarrassed to say that I've thrown things across the room and have had whole days ruined by a tough loss. I've shown more emotion in celebrating a big win than I did for any of the births of my three kids. (On …

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Can I Interest You in Some Free Happiness?

We were at the dinner table, eating spaghetti and meatballs. As I raised my fork, I paused and made a declaration. "We need some Vitamin Sea. Let's go to Florida." No convincing was needed. Everyone dropped their silverware and pushed themselves back from the table. We hastily packed a few bags and loaded into the car, leaving our dirty dishes behind. We were off! Ok...that's not exactly how it went when Kim and I decided our family needed a break and chose Destin as our destination. Spaghetti wasn't involved, there were about two weeks between the decision and the …

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Gary Halm, February 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 Gary Halm! As Gary passed away in January, this is the first time we've bestowed this award posthumously. In recognition of their efforts, we typically ask …

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Hallelujah Chorus

What makes life worth living? When we look back on a given year, it's easy to identify the massive oak trees and tall pines that stand as signposts: the weddings and the funerals, the epic vacations, and the major accomplishments. But we often overlook the small blessings – the birds within the trees, if you will. Our minds can only hold so much information, and in my experience, our hard drive space seems to dwindle with each passing year. The brain prioritizes the stuff it determines is important, discarding the rest. Those giant oaks and majestic pines take precedence. I've …

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Happiness Hidden in Plain Sight | Escape Adulthood LIVE #105

On this month's show, we’re talking about birds, blessings, and a ridiculously simple way to invite more happiness into your 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 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.🔗 …

- - - | written by Jason on 2/5/2023 | - - -

The Art of Letting Go

He floats through the air with the greatest of easeThe daring young man on the flying trapeze The greatest of ease, my foot. Before daring trapeze artists can float through the air, they have to master an important skill: letting go. It may look easy from the ground, but it's anything but. When it comes to flying from one trapeze to another, it turns out the letting go part is mandatory. It requires a leap of faith – in which for a brief moment the person is not connected to anything or anyone – before they can move through their routine and delight the audience. In the circus …