Path to Warren Podcast

In this episode, I share about a recent lunch with a guy who wanted to meet me. He reminded me too much of Kirby that I had hired before and the issues I had from those days. So glad I have red flags today and know when to keep my guard up.

In this episode, I share how Meagan’s business received the PPP loan today and the steps we plan to take to make sure it is forgivable. Twenty thousand dollars just landed in our account.

In this episode, I share about going to Lori’s office and not leaving until I had the check that they owed us. It was great to speak my peace. Also, I share about going to the airport on Saturday and meeting my new flying friend Allen Folger and seeing his plane.

In this episode, I share about an experience yesterday where I was able to show up and get a check from an attorney that I believe was trying to screw us over. She batter her eyes and tried to seduce me, but I wasn’t having it. I showed up sober and solvent. I spoke up for my feelings and my wife. Ultimately, it ended very well. She and I had a long talk and I was able to get my point across.

In this episode, I share how we are in deep with an attorney who owes us money from her trust account that is for Medpay from the insurance company after Meagan’s first wreck. She says she mailed the check, but we have not received it in nearly two months.

In this QUICK-TIP episode, I share about a smart rule of thumb for residential real estate investments. He said if the house costs $100,000, then he needs to rent it for $1,000. If he can do that, then the numbers work every time.

In this episode, I share about a recent quote that I heard about how parenting is more like gardening, than carpentry. I share about two scenarios recently where I empowered our daughter, instead of hovering over our daughter.

In this episode, I share about the productive Monday is has been so far. I catch up on all the great things we did this weekend. I also share about where I am with the pilot training.

In this episode, I share about eating lunch yesterday with my mother. Seeing someone who thinks they are terminally unique is hard to watch. I remember how I felt when I came into recovery and I felt the same way. Feeling like we are terminally unique will keep us out of recovery and out of the healing process.

In this episode, I share about the excitement of laying out my homework from my PRG and what I’m learning. I also discuss getting my Commercial Pilots License.

In this episode, share about the “shovel to hole ratio.” When I first came into Debtors Anonymous, I had a huge hole of debt and a very small shovel. It is very important to focus on the shovel size and bringing my Higher Power into the equation is critical. Not only do I need to stop making the hole deeper, just for today,I need to focus on increasing my shovel size.

In this episode, I share about a quote that I hear recently about when I bite an apple, I don’t let go. That describes me pretty well. I need to use that as a character asset but know that if I am attached to something toxic, I must let it go and stop biting.

In this episode, I share about my Pressure Relief Group meeting that I had yesterday. It was incredible. I never knew Higher Power could be so involved in my finances. Also, happy 3 years of sobriety today!

In this episode, I share about the 2017 audit being closed. The IRS auditor decided to close the file because of my honesty and change of course. I gave all of the credit to my higher power, the fellows in debtors anonymous and the hard work that has gone into following the process.

In this episode, I share how easy it is to justify not making sales calls. It is super easy to get bogged down in emails, database clean up projects and every other kind of marketing but months can go by without making calls. Make the calls first. Swallow the frog first. It taste the same at the beginning of the day as at the end of the day.

In this episode, I share about acceptance being the key to all my problems. Learning to accept things that I cannot change. Accepting behaviors of coworkers. Accepting doesn’t mean that I have to agree with it though. What I can change is trying to establish boundaries and do all that I can with those things that I CAN change.

In this episode, I share where I’m at currently with getting my Spending Plan in order. Capturing receipts has been a struggle for groceries and trips to places like Target where multiple categories of items are purchased.

In this episode, I share about my excitement about getting my Private Pilot’s License. Listening to two podcast about flying has gotten be stolen and I’m glad to be able to share about it. Hopefully this might inspire others to get their license.

In this episode, I share about a recent conversation with mom about overeating and codependent behaviors. The solution is working a 12 step program, not just watching a random YouTube video or listening to a random book on tape. It is a spiritual program that has a spiritual solution.

In this episode, I share about how to properly trim back border grasses, knockout roses, drift roses, camellias, and shaping a knot garden. This was a successful gardening day and I wanted to share a few important tips. Make sure to not snip, cut or nip the new growth on the liriope. Make sure to check for the new growth shoots and cut the old growth back before it gets too tall. This is crucial t...

In this episode, I share a new term that I heard this week in a DA meeting and I loved it so much. Waking up in a fog, not knowing where the day went was just a regular day before I started using the time tracking tool. I share how I give myself credit for self care and family activities. I talk about rounding to the closest 15 minutes. Balance between family, work, recovery, sleep, self care, and...

In this episode, I share about my experience yesterday speaking up to an attorney about a hidden fee in his contract of 2%. He wanted a third of the recovery Meagan and I receive, plus an additional 2% of the winnings to cover miscellaneous office expenses and supplies. I stuck up for ourselves and I didn’t underearn.

In this episode, I share about helping a friend figure out how to find out about his 401K and the need to stick to the steps. Following the path of baby steps while not debting, just for today, we can all achieve financing freedom. The need to acquire 3-6 months of prudent reserves is vital for not needing to debt anymore. We put away $1500 more dollars today toward our goal of $30,000.

In this episode, I give an update from the accountant on my 2017 tax audit. I’m so grateful that I’m in recovery and not doing my old ways of accounting anymore. I share my thoughts on how to move forward with this audit.

In this episode, I share how Valentine’s Day 2021 was a success! A dozen pink rose bouquet delivered, a card with 28 things that I love about her, an OCCO one hour massage and a full day in Charleston with our daughter. We had sex twice yesterday and I’m so grateful for my life today.