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Life advice from a dad who knows some stuff! Each episode Bill Adams brings you the life skills, mindset, and motivation to live life on YOUR terms.
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08-12-2023
How To Ask And Get A Raise During The Holidays
Listener Lisa from MN asked if it's bad timing to ask for a raise during the busy holiday season. No! I'll tell you why and how to go about it in this one. ~ Bill
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08-12-2023
How To Ask And Get A Raise During The Holidays
Listener Lisa from MN asked if it's bad timing to ask for a raise during the busy holiday season. No! I'll tell you why and how to go about it in this one. ~ Bill
01-12-2023
It's A Trap! How NOT To Get Fired At The Company Christmas Party
Here come the company holiday parties! The pitfall of many employees. Avoid these 10 mistakes and you should be just fine and able to show your face in the office the next day!
17-11-2023
Thanksgiving Special: How Gratitude Can Get You Special Treatment
Not that you show gratitude to get free stuff, but who are we to turn down special treatment?!
10-11-2023
How To Say No To Holiday Overscheduling!
No wonder why we're so worn out during the holidays - we're tired! Overscheduled. overspent and overtired and over-committed because we're too afraid to put ourselves first. How do you say no without looking like the Grinch? I tell you how in this one.
27-10-2023
Fear Of Meeting New People: How To Get Over It
The new list of America's top fears and phobias suddenly has 'fear of meeting new people' at number 2! There's a reason why this is happening. but there's also a way to overcome it - it's all about your self-messaging. I'll tell you how in this one.
20-10-2023
Would You Hire You? Don't Let Your Social Media Ruin Your Career
Scary thought: anything you've ever posted online can be seen - and hiring managers do look for it. This is why you need this mental filter to use before posting, sharing, commenting, or sending anything.
13-10-2023
Talking About Terrorism Without Fear
Talking to your loved ones about terrorism without making them even more scared is a challenge. You can do it if you follow this process.
06-10-2023
How To Deliver The Perfect Comeback
Nothing is more satisfying in conversation than coming back with a perfect response to somebody trying to zing ya.! Here's how to deliver the perfect slapback, comeback, burn...
29-09-2023
How To Use Stupid Questions To Look Really Smart!
There are no stupid questions. True. But do you know how to use them to look like a genius? I'll show you how in this episode!
15-09-2023
How To Survive A Crying Baby Flight
Nobody likes being trapped with a screaming kid on a packed flight...but this Cool Dad Rule mindset technique can get you through it ;)
08-09-2023
Harvard Named Worst For Free Speech - Fight The Tyrants
To nobody's surprise , Harvard is in the news for being named the worst censorship school in America. What may surprise you is how to fight it.
25-08-2023
'Quiet Quitting' Is A Really Stupid Idea
Quiet quitting means staying at your job, but essentially becoming useless on purpose. It's obviously terrible for your coworkers, but it's even worse for yourself. I'll tell you how to avoid it here ;)
11-08-2023
Free Kevin Brown! How To Use Leverage At Work
Kevin Brown was suspended - then unsuspended - for doing absolutely nothing wrong as a baseball announcer. His story is a great lesson on how to win even when you're unfairly punished.
04-08-2023
Can't Take A Joke! How To Deal With Over-Sensitive People
It's true - there are a lot of hyper sensitive people these days, but we didn't write the rules. How do you deal with the sensitive folks while still keeping your sense of humor? I'll tell ya in this one!
21-07-2023
Tik Toker Says She Has 'Time Blindness" And No That's Not A Real Thing
'Time Blindness' is the new made up affliction social media has created. It's dumb but it's also a good reminder that not being late will put you ahead of the competition every time.
14-07-2023
The Crazy Cat People Story! How To Deal Witoony Neighbors
The viral video of the unhinged guy calling his neighbor a 'cat pervert' gives us a great chance to talk about people next door....the crazy kind and how to deal with them :)
07-07-2023
Forced Tipping? How To Say No To The Automatic Digital Gratuity
Ever been forced to tip with the little electronic gratuity machine? You're not alone, tipping fatigue is real and here's what you should tell yourself about it.
30-06-2023
Celebrating independence (And Independent People)!
While we're celebrating Independence, let's talk about why you always want to be around independent minded peope, and be one yourself.
23-06-2023
Small Talk Is Huge: How To Look Like A Genius In An Awkward Social Situation
You may not like making small talk, but it's a key people skill. And doing it right can help you get what you want in any situation. Here's how ;) Bill
16-06-2023
Father's Day Special: How To Understand Dad Speak!
We say things that make perfect sense to us, but may take you a little while to understand. Here are some of the top 'Dadisms' and what they really mean! Happy Father's Day!