48. 3 Tips For Making the Most of Your Time While Working Remote
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
Release Date: 01/04/2024
74. Learn How to Say No and Protect Your Peace
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
In this episode of The Chasing a Greater Vision Podcast, Rickey dives into the art of saying "no" and setting boundaries to create a peaceful, balanced life. With a world full of obligations and constant demands, Rickey shares personal insights and practical tips on reclaiming control over your time, energy, and focus. Episode Highlights: Assess Your Current Commitments: Take a hard look at what you've already said yes to, and decide if it's still worth your time. Discover how letting go of unnecessary commitments can free you up for what truly matters. Practice Saying No to Smaller...
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73. How to Delegate Your Side Hustle While Working a 9-5
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In this episode Rickey dives into one of the most challenging aspects of running a side hustle or business: effective delegation. Many of us juggle full-time jobs alongside our passions, and Rickey shares valuable insights on how to lighten your workload and stay on track by delegating strategically. Rickey breaks down four core steps to successful delegation: Identify Tasks to Delegate – Know your strengths, and let go of what you don’t excel at. Build Trust and Adjust Expectations – Recognize that team members bring unique skills and may approach things differently....
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72. How to be Resilient Under Pressure
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In this episode, Ricky delves into the essential qualities of resilience and how to cultivate it amid life’s demands. From career challenges to relationship pressures, Ricky explains how to use adversity as a tool for growth rather than a source of stress. With actionable tips like setting challenging fitness goals, practicing mindfulness, and taking micro-breaks, Ricky shows us how to develop the resilience “muscle” through intentional, small steps. He also emphasizes the power of reflecting on past successes to fuel future confidence, making resilience less about bouncing back...
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71. How to Balance Ambition and Burn Out
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In this episode of The Chasing a Greater Vision Podcast, Rickey dives deep into a topic that resonates with many ambitious individuals: balancing drive and avoiding burnout. Rickey shares his personal journey of managing high ambitions while trying to prevent exhaustion. He provides practical strategies that help him stay focused, maintain energy, and recover effectively, all while continuing to pursue his goals. Rickey outlines four essential tips to achieve this balance: Time-boxing and Recovering: Learn how to structure your day with scheduled breaks to avoid burnout. Exercising...
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70. 5 Ways to Finish The Year Strong
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
Welcome back to Chasing a Greater Vision! In this episode, Ricky dives into five powerful steps you can take to finish the second half of the year on a high note. We all start the year with ambitious goals, but somewhere between spring and summer, things tend to fall off track. If you're ready to recalibrate and get back in touch with your purpose and passions, this episode is for you. Ricky shares personal stories of his journey in fitness, content creation, and life coaching, revealing the strategies he uses to stay focused and finish strong. Whether it’s getting present in the moment,...
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69. 4 Reasons You Need Running and Functional Training
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
In this episode, Rickey makes a compelling case for adding running and functional training to your routine at least four days a week. Rickey shares how these two fitness practices have transformed his life by strengthening his "I'll do it" muscle, reducing stress, boosting confidence, and increasing energy. Whether you're new to fitness or seeking validation for your current routine, this episode will motivate you to push past comfort and embrace the challenges that lead to growth—both physically and mentally. Key takeaways: Strengthen your "I'll do it" muscle. Reduce stress through...
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68. How to Have Peace While Navigating Major Life Transitions
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In this episode of The Chasing a Greater Vision Podcast, Rickey dives into the topic of bold changes and transitions. Whether it’s a shift in career, relationships, lifestyle, or even a geographic move, life often requires us to navigate significant changes—sometimes by choice and sometimes by necessity. Rickey shares his personal experiences with major life changes, from moving across the country to building new ventures, and reflects on the lessons learned along the way. He outlines four essential strategies for embracing these bold transitions with more peace and confidence: ...
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67. How to Be Less Jealous of Others Achievements
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In today's episode, we're diving deep into a feeling we've all experienced—jealousy. While it's a natural emotion, it can lead us to make decisions we may regret. But with the right mindset, you can transform jealousy into personal growth. In this episode, I share practical tips on how to manage jealousy: See if there’s a win: Learn from others and focus on the process, not just the outcome. Take your time & carve your own path: Stay true to yourself and your journey. Disconnect: Sometimes, stepping away from the noise is the best way to find clarity. Have an attitude of...
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66. How to Make Hard Choices Despite Your Feelings
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In this episode of The Chasing a Greater Vision Podcast, Rickey delves into the significance of making tough decisions regardless of emotional comfort. As a remote IT professional, Rickey understands the allure of convenience and the ease of succumbing to laziness. He shares personal anecdotes and insights on overcoming the temptation to take the easy route in life. Rickey emphasizes three crucial tips for making better choices: Get Clear on Your True Wants: Understand what you genuinely desire, free from external influences. Consider Long-term Consequences: Reflect on how your...
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65. How to Build Back Up When You've Lost it All
Chasing A Greater Vision Podcast with Rickey Jasper II
SUMMARY: In this episode of The Chasing a Greater Vision Podcast, Rickey dives deep into the process of rebuilding your life after significant setbacks. Whether you've lost a piece of your identity, a beloved relationship, or your financial stability, Rickey shares his personal journey of recovery and growth. Through candid storytelling and thoughtful analysis, Rickey outlines a three-step approach to reclaiming your life: Assessing What You've Lost - Understand and evaluate the true impact of your loss, recognizing that not every loss is detrimental. Determining What You Want to Regain...
info_outlineWelcome to the latest episode of the Chasing a Greater Vision podcast with your host, Rickey Jasper II. Today’s topic delves deep into the art of maximizing time and steering clear of unproductive pursuits. In a world where productivity often veers off into non-essential directions, Rickey breaks down three essential tips to recalibrate focus and reclaim your valuable time.
Rickey urges listeners to zero in on what truly matters: identifying the core values and meaningful elements in life. Whether it's quality time with family or personal fitness, understanding these priorities sets the stage for distinguishing productive pursuits from mere distractions. He recounts personal experiences, shedding light on moments when seemingly worthy endeavors ended up draining time and pulling focus away from what truly mattered. Through this lens, he emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with what genuinely holds significance.
Rickey passionately advocates for living by your calendar during working hours. Drawing from his extensive experience in remote work, he emphasizes the need for meticulous time management. In a remote setting devoid of external checks and balances, he underscores the significance of time boxing and task-focused dedication. The crux lies in safeguarding work hours for actual productivity, creating space for activities outside the professional sphere. By showcasing how structured workdays liberate personal time and creative pursuits, Rickey champions discipline as a gateway to freedom.
Finally, the podcast reaches its zenith with the invaluable advice to learn the art of saying no. Rickey delves into the challenges of being a high achiever and the often-complicated relationship with declining opportunities. His candid reflections on personal struggles with people-pleasing and overcommitment strike a chord with the audience. Encouraging listeners to embrace the power of 'no,' he highlights its transformative ability to unlock doors to more fulfilling endeavors.
Join Rickey Jasper II on this compelling episode of "Chasing a Greater Vision," and embark on a transformative journey towards reclaiming your time and aligning actions with your true purpose.
Minute by Minute:
0:00 Introduction
2:28 Identify what’s meaningful to you
6:09 Live and die by your calendar
9:23 Learn to say no
12:08 Recap