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We’ve always heard that couples should share some things in common for a relationship to work. This is something we are keen to look for when finding a partner or while dating. Some people go as far as thinking that having more things in common means happier times. But what if I told you that NOT having some things in common will actually make the relationship better. That’s right… In this episode...

As people get older, they are likely to dismiss some things and think they belong to the younger generations. This point of view can be very limiting as it might get you to a place where your ideas of the world no longer apply. It may even affect your quality of life when you are left behind. Eddie and I believe it’s important to keep up with the latest happenings and innovations in technology and...

Over the last two years, it has felt like we have rolled from one problem to another. There is always something bad happening, making the world seem like a bad place to be in right now. But are things as bad as they seem? If you’ve been a regular listener of the PUSH podcast, you must have heard us talk about perspective numerous times. If you look at it as a whole, this is the best time to be ali...

In this episode, we talk about the different relationships you need to experience that prepares you for the relationship that will matter the most. We also talk about how to prepare your children for relationships as they become young adults. This episode was inspired by conversations we were having with our daughters around the topic of dating. They are at an age where they are getting into relat...

It’s summertime, and for most people, it means a time to rest, recover and rejuvenate. The weather is great, kids are out of school, less traffic on the roads, which means more time to take some time off and recharge. But how exactly do you rest to get the most out of this time? In this episode, Eddie and I go through the 8Rs of proper rest so that you can show up the best version of yourself. Lea...

We’ve all met that person who is always negatively talking about themselves and downplaying everything about them. That person might even be you. You might be doing it to hide insecurities you are dealing with or from a lack of self-esteem.   This disparaging thought pattern is not just simple talk, though. It affects us in a very profound way. When we do it long enough, it becomes our belief syst...

Hard times are a common part of life. Some of us have gone through them, are going through them right now, or will go through them in the future. Eddie recently saw a homeless man holding a sign reading Hard Times Stole MY Pension and Car. This got us thinking…. When we look at all the hard times we have been through, you’ve heard us talk about them here on this podcast, things like losing jobs an...

Losing STINKS. Nobody wants to experience the emotions that come after a tough loss. But sometimes, losing is better than winning because we can take many great lessons that can ignite our drive in other areas of life. When we get used to winning, we can become complacent and limit our potential. Losing challenges us to evaluate what happened and what we can do differently next time. These are imp...

In this episode, we chat with Eric Bigger about how starring on the Bachelorette transformed him. And helped him experience LOVE for the first time. Eric takes us through his experience of growing up in a rough neighborhood in Baltimore City, finding his way to LA, and then to the Bachelorette Show. You’ll hear Eric talks about his growth and transformation through the process of filming the Show...

We are ALL guilty of overthinking something, especially when we are about to make a big move. But some people tend to get stuck and let the overthinking paralyze their decision-making. Most of the time, overthinking is not positive. We are mainly obsessed with all the bad things that could happen. In this episode, we discuss the paralyzing effects of overthinking and perfectionism. We give you 8 s...

There’s always something about you to improve; it doesn’t matter who you are or where you currently are. The most successful human beings are those who constantly seek out growth opportunities in different facets of life. In this episode, Eddie and I outline the 12 skills you should always be improving. These skills aim to make you a better person all around. We got the inspiration for these skill...

Money is at the ROOT of all problems in a relationship….right? Going by the statistics, money issues are the leading cause of divorce. Your relationship/marriage is likely to suffer if there are tensions around money. This goes to show how important this topic is and why we should all cultivate a culture of transparency around money in committed relationships. But it is not always easy. Most of ou...

Mother's Day is around the corner…. But to some mothers, this day might SUCK. Seriously, even with all the good intentions that surround this day, do we ever pause to think about what mothers truly want on this day? But before that, let's take a step back and trace where it all began and what it's all about. Mother's Day was conceived by Anna Jarvis in the 1900s to honor mothers for the sacrifices...

You are doing money WRONG! If you wanna play the game of life and money, you have to know the rules. If you don’t understand the game, you can’t play successfully. We are all players in this game, and we need to know what to do in order to win. You have to be curious and proactive to learn. (They will never teach this in school) Unfortunately, many people don’t know the rules, and neither are they...

In this episode, we want to reintroduce ourselves and break down some of the topics that we discuss, and announce the upcoming Financial workshop. A 90-minute live workshop designed to help you develop a money mindset.  Our goal is to help you break through some of the money traps many of us find ourselves stuck in.  Our goal is to help you break through some of the money traps many of us find our...

We've all been there; someone who had some sought of authority said something to us, which at the time sounded like good advice but later turned out to actually be bad advice. The thing is that we only get to find out that it was terrible advice later on after we have learned and unlearned new things. Sometimes the advice is so bad that it's ridiculous. This person could be a parent, relative, fri...

Last week, we shared the new thing we have going on in the PUSHER Society. We are setting personal goals every month and accomplishing them for the rest of the year. We are calling it how to accomplish anything in 30 days challenge.  Every month, Eddie and I will be spearheading one goal we want to accomplish for the month.  For April, we want to lose 20 pounds, 10 each. This is quite a challenge,...

Coming to the end of March, a quarter of the year is already gone 😲. Hopefully, you’re on track to accomplish what you set for yourself, and if not, you have the opportunity to get back on track for the rest of the year.  For the PUSHER Society and us, we’re trying out a new thing.  Every month for the rest of the year, Eddie and I will be spearheading one goal we want to accomplish for the month...

A lot has been happening in the Copeland household over the last few days, and we thought we should give you guys, our listeners, some update and, as always, some of the lessons we can draw from all the chaos. For starters, we have a special little toddler staying with us. It is our nephew Adonis, and boy, is he keeping us all on our toes. It’s been a long time since we had toddlers in our house. ...

Do you always hang out with people who share the same beliefs as you?  It is tempting to always surround yourself with people who have the same personality type as you on issues, but for the sake of growth, you sometimes need people with who you conflict.  To interact with people different than you, you need to understand the personality types to meet them where they are at.  In this episode, we d...

Life is full of challenges; sometimes, things don’t go our way no matter how hard we try. Therapy and counseling are healthy and effective ways to deal with such situations. Ignoring, hiding, feeling shame, and guilt are unhealthy ways that lead us to emotional and mental breakdowns.  In this episode, we have invited Julia Kristina, a professional therapist and author to share with us the power of...

We recently watched Kanye West's Netflix documentary, Jeen-Yuhs, and decided to do a podcast episode on it due to all the learnings we can take from it.  While we may not all be his fans, there is no doubt that we can apply some of these lessons in our life.  If you know anything about Kanye West, then you'll know that the man is not short of confidence. His extreme confidence and self-belief are...

For a relationship to be successful, there are certain conversations that people should hold. These conversations ensure that you are on the same page regarding major issues and expectations are clearly communicated.  These conversations are uncomfortable and require both parties to open up and be vulnerable but ultimately, they strengthen the relationship. You have a better shot at having a fulfi...

If you are like Eddie and I, you are always working on improving yourself to be a better person, run your business better and have better relationships.  To do so, you have to be brave enough to invest in yourself. This can be through free resources, courses, masterminds, etc. The key is to take the risk and bet on yourself to achieve greatness.  Anytime you make an investment in yourself, whether...

What is your reaction when you experience something terrible?  Are you one of those people who totally lose their shit and overreact to bad things that happen in life?  We'll inevitably experience bad situations/inconveniences in life. But how we react and the meaning we give to such situations sets the tone for how we deal with them.  As you've probably heard hundreds of times in the intro to the...