061 - Matthew Goes To Japan, Momentum Returns, And Life Keeps Expanding
In this episode, Stephanie and I invite you to join us on a beautiful morning walk in Hebron, Kentucky. It just so happened to be episode 61, recorded on a 61-degree morning in the middle of June, which felt like the perfect way to begin.
We start by talking about the rhythm of this monthly show and how I am continuing to refine my ideal workweek. One of the big shifts I am making is setting aside Wednesday afternoons for podcast production, specifically for Podcast Answer Man and The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. Of course, as soon as I make that decision, real life immediately gives me a chance to test whether the ideal calendar can hold up.
The heart of this episode is our conversation about Matthew leaving for Japan. Stephanie and I reflect on his path from Western Kentucky University, to working at DHL, to becoming a bus driver, to returning to school at Northern Kentucky University with a focus on mathematics, education, and Japanese. We talk about the courage, initiative, and leadership he has shown, especially as he helped coordinate travel plans with the other students in his study abroad group.
There is something deeply moving about watching one of your adult children step into a larger vision for their life. Matthew is not just thinking about a single trip to Japan. He is thinking about possibilities, teaching, language, culture, student teaching abroad, and a future that has far more options than he once imagined. As his parents, we are both incredibly proud and deeply aware of how much we have enjoyed having him with us in this season.
We also talk about our renewed commitment to walking together, how these daily walks are helping us stay connected, and how some of our best conversations happen when we are moving. I share how I have been using my Plaud Note Pro to capture these conversations, reflections, action items, and ideas that might otherwise be forgotten once the normal rhythm of the day begins.
Toward the end of the episode, I share about the launch of Next Level Mastermind: Momentum, a new 90-day mastermind experience for people who are ready for clarity, consistency, accountability, and forward movement, but who may not yet be ready for the full established entrepreneur mastermind experience. This new offer has created a lot of fresh energy and clarity for me as I continue refining the way I serve people in this season.
We close by celebrating all three of our children and the significant transitions happening in their lives. Megan and Jacob are looking for their first home. McKenna is preparing for her next chapter in Texas. Matthew is beginning a month-long adventure in Japan. And through it all, Stephanie and I are noticing just how aligned life feels right now as we continue building our life and business together.
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