The 2019 Escape Adulthood Summit – our seventh! – was another sold-out affair. More than seventy people, from 14 different states and Canadian provinces gathered in the Middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin, for a chance to take a break from the daily grind, connect with other Adultitis Fighters, and take their lives to a new level. This year's theme was inspired by the Henry David Thoreau quote, "All good things are wild and free." That being said, we wanted to set the tone in a wild and memorable way. As guests arrived with their Golden Tickets, they were greeted by snakes, alligators, lizards, and turtles presented by the Madison Herpetological Society. While some folks admired them from a distance, others were eager to get up close and personal with the unconventional ambassadors.A wild start indeed. Once the doors opened, we greeted each guest one by one, excited to share with them all that the team had spent many months …
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Revealing the Winner of the “A Chance of Awesome” Framed Canvas!
Everyone who pre-ordered my book, “A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything” was entered to win this stunning framed canvas reproduction of the cover painting. So, who won? Tune in and find out! Learn more about the book at https://aChanceOfAwesome.com …
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What’s Your Must Be Nice?
It’s a natural human tendency to compare ourselves to others, especially to people who are in the same field we’re in. Comparison isn’t necessarily a bad thing if it leads us to discover areas where we can improve. But when it shifts into envy or jealousy, that’s a problem. I often attend the annual convention for the National Speakers Association. I always have to brace myself for the “must be nice” game. In the speaker world, it goes like this: Of course he gets booked all the time, he’s a former NBA player. Must be nice. She’s got so many connections from working all those years in the corporate world. Must be nice. I wish I could juggle fire and do backflips like that. Must be nice. I spend so much time noticing all the things I’m not that I miss the things I am. One theme that drove itself home for me during a convention years ago was my talent as an artist. It’s something I’m good at, and it’s a skill that very few speakers possess. And yet …
Studio Sneak Peek #78: Summit Surprises & Bird Habitats
A candid look behind the scenes of Jason’s studio, through the eyes of his biggest fan... …
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Keep Casting
You can spend all day fishing and catch nothing: 2,375 casts; 2,375 failures. But. The next cast could be the one that changes everything. Since I started my company in 1999, I’ve encountered many dead ends. We’ve had a lot of projects we were excited about, initiatives we were certain would deliver the breakthrough beyond our wildest dreams, that failed—hard. We’ve lost money, time, and pride. Sometimes, it’s taken a long time to recover. After you’ve been hit by a car so many times, you start to wonder if maybe you should stop standing in the middle of the highway. But one thing that kept me going was a quote by Thomas Edison, who said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” I guess I was more afraid of being a failure than I was of failing. And there’s a difference. Dead ends happen. But hitting one doesn’t necessarily mean you’re dead or at the …
Studio Sneak Peek #77: Quiet Friday
A candid look behind the scenes of Jason’s studio, through the eyes of his biggest fan... …
How to Reawaken Your Wild Heart
In this light-hearted and vulnerable talk delivered at the 2019 Escape Adulthood Summit, Kim shares her experience with the "joyful haul" of motherhood. She recounts her hunt for wonder, what she found, and how you too can rediscover your wild heart in order to bring more peace, fullness and joy into your life. After you watch the talk, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway. Feel free to share it in the comments! …
Messes Make the Best Memories
"The Peach." 12"x12" oil on canvas. Buy this print. Eating a peach, in season, perfectly ripe, is pure magic. But also messy. Oh, sure, you can eat peaches before they’re ripe and they might drip less, but they’re not nearly as good. The best peaches are always messy. Now I’ll admit it: I prefer tidy. I like the structure of a good plan. I feel good when the dishes are done and the counter is cleared. I’m easily disturbed when piles stay piles for too long. Is that an Adultitis-fueled trait? Perhaps. But I do find that I am more present, relaxed, and creative when clutter and chaos are minimized. In general, I don’t think it’s a terrible trait to have. And I don’t believe that an Adultitis-free life is one that disregards any sense of order. But I still remember the day we let our oldest daughter take control of her own ice cream cone for the first time. It was a beautiful Madison summer afternoonand we were hanging out at the Memorial Union, overlooking picturesque …
Studio Sneak Peek #76: Wild & Free
A candid look behind the scenes of Jason’s studio, through the eyes of his biggest fan... …
Bronwyn Roberts, July 2019 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. Jason had the opportunity to meet Bronwyn Roberts a few years ago at a conference for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Bron had traveled VERY far from home to be a part of the event (Victoria, Australia!). One quick word to summarize Bron is…YES. She is living life so eagerly that the yes’ just make sense. Here’s a quick example she shared recently in the Escape Adulthood League: While attending a festival, she decided she would join the parade and ended up high-fiving over 4,000 people, as a simple way to connect with the people there. Initially, she only intended on high-fiving a few but …
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Jason's new book, "A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything" is now available, and it will help you to see opportunities you’ve been missing and provide the inspiration to grab them.