Without Boxes
The Without Boxes Podcast: Featuring ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Life is hard. However, that doesn't mean you don't deserve a happy life.
We are each placed in our own unique life with access to a different set of skills, desires, and resources – and often times, it feels like we got the short end of the stick compared to others. At Without Boxes, we go out of our way to find and share stories that help you learn to think in different ways, so you can do the things you care most about. Help others get perspective and ideas by sharing your own stories, and read to learn from others. In the end, we're all in this together.
08/07/2019
25/06/2019
Have you ever considered building your career using intuition instead of formulas? You just might now. Have a listen at https://wibox.es/ep19
05/06/2019
We are SO EXCITED for Season 3 of the Without Boxes Podcast! Gen Pintel kicks the season off with a great episode on looking past first impressions.
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Finding and Balancing Opportunities – Renegade Radio S1E4
“Try almost everything you can. Even now, I don’t really have to work, but I do because I’m not the type of person to sit at home. Last month, I had four jobs, because I tend to try everything and find out what fits. I was offered four totally different opportunities, and I said yes to everything. They kind of weeded themselves out, and now I work a few days a week for a few hours. We’ve had several failures of course, and if it doesn’t feel right, walk away. But until it doesn’t feel right, give it a shot.”
– Lane
“There’s always an excuse. There’s always a reason you can find not to take that first step. It’s scary! We finally realized we’re gonna just do this, we’re gonna leave. And we committed to six months knowing we were gonna hate living in the van. But we committed to six months to get the experience. There’s never a right time. You’re never going to have all the boxes checked. There’s lots of growth, and opportunities for experience. Take the step.”
– Ryan
withoutboxes.com Are you living in the blasé middle ground? Lane and Ryan challenge the status quo every day by hustling through odd jobs, nomadic lifestyles, and property and business ownership. As Lane says, “I hate the word ‘should’, if you are shackled by this idea of how you should be and you can never explore…
Taking Action in a Complex World - Without Boxes
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“I find a lot of times that when you do move forward, you find people. You can engage with them. You realize, we have the same passions and same goals, and support each other. When you find out that you’re not the only one, it makes it a lot easier. That’s how things get done, when they realize ‘Oh, I’m not alone. I have many people to help me.'”
– Thelio Sewell
withoutboxes.com Kat interviews Thelio Sewell about her experiences and insights on taking action in a complex world. Our biggest takeaway? Strive to live your own truth.
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/renegade-radio/id1257425556?mt=2
This last episode, we covered Chance Encounters. What's a chance encounter you experienced in the last few years?
Meanwhile: Stay tuned for Monday! We'll be interviewing Kati Prather, who joins us to discuss finding meaning in chaos.
Chance Encounters – Renegade Radio S1E1 - Without Boxes
Our first episode of Renegade Radio is now available! Listen in to "Chance Encounters"
Chance encounters are those little moments in life that you could never predict, but end up changing the course of your future forever. In this episode of Renegade Radio, Kat Franchino sits down to ask Anne Dorko about her take on chance encounters and how we can get more out of life by seeking them out. Are these moments truly coincidental, forged by destiny alone?
"These types of things are a practice. It doesn’t just happen to you. There are opportunities everywhere, there are a million and one moments happening at any given point. You’re wading through a sea of opportunities, it’s a practice and a skill to look and see what those are and choosing whether or not to take them." – Anne Dorko
withoutboxes.com Chance encounters are those moments in life that you can't predict, but change the course of your future. Are these moments coincidental, forged by destiny?
Have a great weekend, and get your earholes ready for Monday: Renegade Radio is launching Episode 1, where we discuss Chance Encounters! Don't forget to refer a friend. 😉
Coming soon to headphones near you: the launch of Renegade Radio's first season!
In the podcast, we feature stories from people from all walks of life – and talk to them about how they manage to break the status quo in even the craziest of situations. Stay tuned for more!
How to Create a Work-Life Balance for Improved Well-Being
A simple, practical approach to work-life balance. How do you manage yours?
blogs.psychcentral.com “Even if you win the rat race, you’re still a rat.” – Lily Tomlin A great deal of emphasis is placed on being productive through frenzied activity. // Because of this, when it comes to…
Catching the Details of Our Days
The details of our days. How do you capture yours?
blogs.psychcentral.com Creativity lives in the details. In a scent. In a petal. In an intimate moment. In a passing smile between strangers. In a reflection. In a few sounds of a symphony. In a few words. In a question. In…
Our New Inspirational Podcast Is in the Works - Without Boxes
What is one chance encounter you could never have predicted would change your life the way it did?
withoutboxes.com Kat is working on launching Renegade Radio (working title), our new podcast to feature people breaking the status quo – therefore becoming renegades from society’s seemingly endless boxes. In this show, we are diving in to understand exactly what helps people make the decision to start living withou...
Stay up to date with our progress at Without Boxes - Without Boxes
Since so much of our work has been behind the scenes lately, we're launching a news feed!
(Our first news article? To announce the news feed. Yep.)
withoutboxes.com Without Boxes is a positive media project to help you challenge the status quo. Believe it or not, Kat and I have been working on clarifying its message and goals since 2014. (I originally launched it as a personal site to share my own stories back in 2012.) Finally, over the last six months, we’ve…
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You’re More Resilient Than You Give Yourself Credit For
You are more resilient than you give yourself credit for.
hbr.org So don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
What Really Might Be Behind Your Procrastination
The real reason behind your procrastination might be that you simply don't care enough. If that's the case, it's time you figured out your "Why" for doing whatever it is.
livewritethrive.com Since I’m focusing this year on productivity, and we’ve been looking at outlining, I want to meet at the intersection and look at a problem that seems to be plaguing a lot of writers. Many who took…
How to Leave Everything Behind and Start Over in a New Life
Starting over is a practice in introspection. You will be forced to re-evaluate your beliefs, actions, and behaviors. Who are you when you are stripped bare of your usual environment? How do you behave when left to your own devices when no one you know is watching you?
withoutboxes.com There’s no one right way to leave everything you know behind and start over fresh. But by taking a few steps, you can tackle anything that comes your way.
Productivity as a Way of Being
Productivity, as a way of being. Remember: you've got to get out of your own way.
livewritethrive.com We’ve been discussing productivity on Mondays this year. Since so many writers struggle with being productive—and often for good reason (and yes, there are bad reasons for struggling)—and hav…
10 Travel Ted Talks That Will Inspire You to Hit the Road | Frugal Travel Guy
Have you listened to any of these? What is the most powerful thing you've learned about travel?
frugaltravelguy.com Listening and watching TED and TEDx (independently produced) talks can be some of the best free entertainment out there. If the talks also happen to be about travel-related topics, that’s even…
How to Find a Career Path Using the Theory of Multiple Intelligences
How to choose your career path using the theory of multiple intelligences. Where do you see yourself?
blogs.psychcentral.com One of favorite quotations is, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” People still maintain the…
Spending 10 Minutes a Day on Mindfulness Subtly Changes the Way You React to Everything
Mindfulness is something I'd like to spend more time practicing. What are your mindfulness tips?
hbr.org Put it on your calendar.
How to Keep Showing Up Even After You Fail
To succeed, you’ll need to push through the temptation of quitting, and simply keep showing up.
leavingworkbehind.com 10Failure is a scary word. It’s easy to be optimistic upfront, telling ourselves that whatever we're doing is a great learning opportunity. However, once f
Eight tips to help you get over Imposter Syndrome right now - Republic of Freedom
Eight tips to help you get over Imposter Syndrome right now. Get out there. Do whatever it is you think you can't.
republicoffreedom.com Feeling like you don't belong or that you don't have a right to show up in your work? I have 8 tips to help you get over Imposter Syndrome Right Now.
How to Become a WordPress Professional in Your Free Time
Another profitable skill: WordPress. Here's how to become a pro in your free time.
premium.wpmudev.org Getting established as a WordPress pro isn’t easy. If you want to freelance or set up a WordPress business, you’ll need to build up a list of clients and establish a reputation for yourself. And if…
Even the Most Motivated People Will Fail Without This Personality Trait
Without discipline, motivation is unsustainable and only randomly successful at best. But discipline isn't all about following a strict set of rules – there's more to it (and it's kind of freeing, actually).
blog.hubspot.com Discover the connection between motivation and discipline, and get actionable tips on boosting these drives.
Harvard is putting a 13 module photography course online for free - DIY Photography
Looking to learn a new marketable skill without breaking the bank? Harvard is making a 13 module photography course available online for free.
diyphotography.net Four months ago, it was Stanford who made their photography course for free, and now comes Harvard’s turns. Harvard has an online learning platform – Alison – and their photography course has been…
This couple travels the world apart - but their photos bring them together - DIY Photography
This is really neat – a couple travels the world apart, but combines their travel photos. Does this inspire you for any photo projects of your own?
diyphotography.net We recently shared a story about a couple of photographers who travel the world together with their home being wherever they are. But another couple has their photos inspired by traveling, only they…
Create a Treasure Map to Follow Your Dreams (They Know the Way)
How to create your own treasure map and take off on a life voyage.
withoutboxes.com A dream is only a dream until you put a plan and action behind it. No one is just going to hand it to you. Creating a treasure map is the key to finding it.
Working Within Limitations: Your 9-5 Shouldn't Prevent Your Goals
Six steps to overcoming the limitations of a 9-5 job when you have seriously big dreams outside of work.
withoutboxes.com Each of us has a big goal, but might face limitations that prevent us from reaching that goal. Rather than give up, look for small opportunities to seize!
How to Find Your Life’s Passion (Life Always Goes On)
On finding your life's passion, even when you get it wrong on the first try.
withoutboxes.com Do you know your passion? We are constantly given chances to learn and change. There are many ways to direct your passion somewhere it can grow!
Working Within Limitations: Your 9-5 Shouldn't Prevent Your Goals
Don't let a 9-5 office job limit your life goals. What can you start doing right now to build momentum towards your dream lifestyle?
withoutboxes.com Each of us has a big goal, but might face limitations that prevent us from reaching that goal. Rather than give up, look for small opportunities to seize!
Workation: How to Get Work Done When You're on Vacation?
Life is but a dream when you can work and vacation at the same time! But, it can be a real challenge to balance them together. Here are a few tips to help you make it happen.
Where would you go if you could vacation without losing work days?
globalnomadcoaching.com With a love for travel and cultures and with so many sights in the cities you visit as a working nomad, how do you manage to get any work done?
Become a Digital Nomad: How to Live, Work, and Travel Anywhere
The digital nomad lifestyle isn't for everyone... but have you ever considered it?
withoutboxes.com “How do I become a digital nomad?” Well, the lifestyle isn't for everyone. There's a lot to learn about how it works. Today, you'll learn what it takes.