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What Grows Together Goes Together

Keith and Laura dive into the age-old saying “what grows together, goes together,” applying this gardening wisdom to the realm of relationships.

Our shared passion for learning and personal growth has been a cornerstone of our partnership. However, we must acknowledging the challenges that come with evolving together and the delicate balance of growing as individuals within a relationship. We cannot emphasize enough, the importance of communication, self-awareness, and a willingness to change and adapt.

We share personal strategies for dealing with uncomfortable growth, such as reflection, reframing, and clearly identifying goals. Laura introduces the idea of growing apart and the role of proximity in relationships. Keith notes that while physical closeness is important, modern technology has reshaped long-distance connections, opening up new possibilities for maintaining relationships across distances.

Laura’s approach to having difficult conversations, framing them as giving a “gift” of honesty and clarity to the other person is powerful for any relationship. Whether you’re in a romantic partnership, a close friendship, or simply on a journey of self-improvement, we’re here navigating the complexities of long-term relationships and personal development.

How do you handle growth and change in your relationships? What strategies have you found helpful? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

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**What Grows Together Goes Together** – Episode 45

Keith and Laura discuss relationships and personal growth.

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Navigating Work, Relationships and Personal Growth

Keith and Laura discuss viewing life holistically rather than as separate segments. They explore the idea of creating a “recipe” for a fulfilling life, with various aspects serving as ingredients; work, family, hobbies, relationships, etc.

Our conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, reframing perspectives, developing tools and leveling up skills to navigate life’s challenges. As we explore the idea of helping others find their own path to a fulfilling life, we acknowledge that we don’t have all the answers. But, we are determined to be curious as we keep moving forward to better understand our goals.

Morning routines, journaling, and other practices help Laura and Keith manage stress and stay focused. The importance of balancing personal time and shared experiences in their relationships is key, especially the challenges of managing work-life balance as parents.

Moving in between the components of life is the hard work. Work that is worth doing on our way to living a robust, fulfilling, and meaningful life. Keep exploring what

Navigating Work, Relationships and Personal Growth

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**Navigating Work, Relationships and Personal Growth** – Episode 44

Books, Podcasts, and TV Shows – A Mixed Tape Session 3

Laura and Keith dive into the world of storytelling and share their top entertainment picks. Laura reveals insights from her experience in a PhD-level storytelling class. Keith wants to lean into telling inspiring stories worth sharing.

Keith and Laura share recommendations for books, podcasts, and TV shows, while also touching on the importance of storytelling in content consumption and creation.

Whether you’re looking for your next binge-worthy show, a captivating book, or a new podcast to dive into, join Keith and Laura as they explore the interconnected world of media and share how they discover new content and stories through recommendations and personal connections.

Tune in for an entertaining discussion that will expand your media horizons and maybe even inspire you to tell your own stories more effectively.

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**Books, Podcasts, and TV Shows – A Mixed Tape – Session 3** – Episode 43

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Acknowledge and Celebrate Wins

Keith and Laura discuss slowing down so they can recognize, acknowledge and celebrate wins, both big and small.

Laura likes to celebrate. She wants to focus on pausing after a project is completed to acknowledge and recognize people’s work. Keith enjoys downtime and relaxation after a project is finished, but doesn’t find himself pulled towards celebrating–something for him to explore.

Celebrating accomplishments is important in both personal and professional relationships. Understanding people’s expectations and celebration styles will lead to better, more balance experiences , and success. Investing in supportive and reflective practices fosters relationships that thrive.

Laura and Keith have different styles and expectations for celebration. But, they can both agree on the importance of acknowledging accomplishments. Investing in communication, managing expectations and celebrating authentically is crucial in their relationship(s).

Keep making time and space for your team to celebrate.
Again, Slow down and recognize wins.

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**Acknowledge and Celebrate Wins – Episode 42**

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● Kindra Hall, The Story Edge: How Leaders Harness Power Stories to Win in Business

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Stacking the Deck

What actions can I take to increase the probability of an outcome? While, at the same time, being open to the possibility that an outcome may, or may not be ideal.

Is this Marketing, Serving and Selling?

Keith and Laura discuss the marketing insights in Seth Godin’s “This is Marketing” and Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Day Trading Attention.” We consider marketing, brand identity, and social media. The strategy and tactics from the books can be leveraged to grow a business, brand and audience.

Laura dove into Seth Godin’s “This is Marketing” and Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Day Trading Attention.” Both authors emphasize the importance of understanding your audience and have a similar core message. Identifying a specific audience and tailoring your message to resonate with them.

Social media is important for brand building, but brand reputation is built through all our actions and interactions, not just online presence. As Laura points out from “This is Marketing,” people will remember what you did. They won’t remember what you said.

Keith feels strongly that it’s about more than just getting attention; it’s about connecting with people and helping them get where they are seeking to go. Or, put another way, people will remember how you made them feel, not just what you said.

Marketing is storytelling. Let’s keep leaning in to learning and discovering how to communicate better, to serve others, and make the change we seek to make.

**Is this Marketing, Serving and Selling? – Episode 41**

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Pace and Pattern

Perfect pavement

Seth Godin’s amazingly beautiful daily blog.

“the texture and variability of what we create is part of the magic.”

It’s a delight to return to people’s work, like Seth Godin’s blog and find synchronicity.

I’ve been traveling on a paved road almost daily. It’s full of potholes and bumps from years of travel. I’ve learned where to veer right to avoid the divots and drift left to avoid other ruptures and wear. I almost don’t have to think about it, muscle memory kicks in. And, as the terrain deteriorates more I need to slow down, like I was driving through a rolling field of grass.

Many holes were patched the other morning. The crews must have been out filling and tamping. It’s a little smoother. But, I still find myself bobbing and weaving.

Is my pace good enough, or am I stuck in a pattern that isn’t working?

Do I need to go 35 mph jostling over patched potholes? If I’m not impeding anyone else on the road, can I drive at my own pace?

Can I trust my self to know when to push a little harder and when to coast, knowing when to shift gears?

I could choose a new path. But, sometimes that’s not an option. No roads may lead to where I want to go.

Maybe I choose a new vehicle to get me where I want to go.

Maybe, “where we’re going we don’t need roads.”

What’s the Plan? Maintain a Healthy Relationship

Keith and Laura’s conversation highlights the importance of awareness, communication, and planning in maintaining a healthy relationship.

We listened to a podcast conversation with Brené Brown and Tim Ferriss. Brené talked about the importance of checking in with her partner around their energy levels. They implement a plan when their combined energy is low, so they can keep moving.

Communication continues to come up. When navigating situations where one or more of us are feeling depleted, it’s crucial that we have a plan and focus on being open and vulnerable. Listening carefully to each other is as important as speaking up when we are feeling low energy.

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**What’s the Plan? – Episode 40**

How Do You Keep Moving? [Rerelease]

Overcome Setbacks and Move Forward with Creative Projects. What choice can you make to keep moving forward? This week we are rereleasing our 5th episode, How Do You Keep Moving?

When life presents unexpected obstacles or you feel like waving the white flag; how do you keep showing up and doing the best you can with the time you have? Choose action, find a streak, or commit to taking the nexts smallest step.

We talk about some of our practices that help us keep pushing forward, even when it gets hard. What resources or techniques do you find helpful when you are having trouble seeing a way forward?

Keith and Laura explore action and planning to find joy in the journey toward their goals. Overcome Setbacks and Move Forward with Creative Projects

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**How Do You Keep Moving? – Episode 39** (Originally Released 10/05/23)

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Sensitive, Independent Partners and Friends

Was our relationship forged in hardship? Keith and Laura are sensitive, independent partners and friends.

How did we make it this long in our relationship? We are both fairly sensitive. And, even though we both know that we love each other so much, and we never intentionally try to say the thing that’s going to be taken the wrong way, it happens.

We keep searching to better understand each other. Communication, curiosity and feedback are so important to us as we continue to learn better ways to support and show up for each other.

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**Sensitive, Independent Partners and Friends – Episode 38**

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