Electronic Walkabout

There are few things in life that bring people together worldwide, music is at the top of this list.  It shapes us in so many different ways and is always with us in our times of need.  It is not uncommon to go to a  sporting event and hear Metallica's “Enter Sandman” or Queen’s “We are the Champions”.  It helps us to enjoy our relationships together. Every couple will have that wedding song to be shared with family and friends etching a special memory into stone for life.Music helps us to find solace, happiness and joy in our lives.  Inadvertently our very own soundtrack is created. We challenge you, as you listen to this episode, to define yours.Enjoy this trek as we explore:Our earliest memory of music?How did it evolve from there?When did it become personal,What concerts come to mind.How does it shape us? What songs trigger memories for you?  Calls-to-action:When reflecting about your soundtrack select five songs that mean the most to you and we invite you to send them to [email protected] .    More about E-Walkabout:To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca,or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles   or   Scott Wilkins.Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!Songs mentioned during podcast:Tragically Hip - Locked in the Trunk of a Car https://youtu.be/9-WBZMRFFkU Eric Carmen - All by myself  https://youtu.be/iN9CjAfo5n0 Doobie Brothers- The Doctor  https://youtu.be/XQEwiWboKlg The Beatles - Hey Jude  https://youtu.be/8moxANphYNk The Beatles - In My Life  https://youtu.be/ZqpysaAo4BQ Billy joel - Piano Man  https://youtu.be/gxEPV4kolz0 Kenny Chesney - I go Back  https://youtu.be/MdeSLxz5TTE Don McClean - American Pie  https://youtu.be/RciM7P9K3FA Steve Miller Band - The Joker  https://youtu.be/dV3AziKTBUo Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son  https://youtu.be/P5ZJui3aPoQ The Eagles - Take it Easy  https://youtu.be/rY4je0mPN3M  2021 Remaster "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood  https://youtu.be/dWRCooFKk3c The Headpins - Don’t it make you feel like dancing  https://youtu.be/jjC50QRAXfI  Tim McGraw - Standing Room Only  https://youtu.be/uWbDXZy_ZXI   Bryan Adams - The Summer of 69  https://youtu.be/eFjjO_lhf9c   Eric Clapton - Layla  https://youtu.be/pKwQlm-wldA   The Cars - My Best Friend’s Girl  https://youtu.be/RyFo6p6LGkA   Brad Paisley - Anything Like Me  https://youtu.be/ZazrQYirYLs   Luke Comb - Even though I am Leaving  https://youtu.be/P7kqqmr2HWI   The Eagles - Sad Cafe  https://youtu.be/Br9mavEoLRs   Bob Seger - Turn the Page  https://youtu.be/g9-20Ex-1fM 

Even with the best of intentions work can sneak up and consume us leaving no balance at all.  Knowing how to manage this balance can reduce stress in our lives and set us up to live the life we were destined to. During this episode Wilkie & TC go searching for the meaning of Life - Work Balance.  Join them as they share their own struggles trying to reach some form of balance.  Find Your own Life - Work Balance:Challenge yourself on a daily basis to find and maintain your own Life - Work balance.  During your challenge remember to know your limits, don’t be afraid to say “no”, don’t get consumed with your work, doing just a little more will set the stage for success, and ……Retirement means putting every job aside and focusing on what is important, spending time making memories with friends and family...“We work to live, not live to work.” Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

Episode summary introduction:During this episode enjoy our casual chat about e-walkabout to give our listeners a better understanding of what our podcast is all about, how it came to life & what to expect in each episode. You will learn more about your hosts, TC & Wilkie, and the range of topics to look forward to. Topics discussed in this episode:Enjoy this episode as we share with you the format of each episode, including:A good news story, because we don’t hear enough;Why we call it E-Walkabout;The value for you to tune in;What you may learn from each episode;More about your hosts, who they are and where they live (We do it because we care);Where you can listen to E-Walkabout.More about E-Walkabout:To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at   www.ewalkabout.ca,or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles   or   Scott Wilkins. Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!

During this walk we invite Edgar Nelson along the way to share how he overcame adversity to see his dreams become realities.  From his humble beginnings in Nicaragua to his challenges immigrating to Canada.  He talks about his very own walkabout  leaving one more dream on his horizon.At the early age of six Edgar had a dream to travel around the world and set himself on that path with a simple two page letter. This letter opened the door for Edgar to work in the Cruise industry and like a rocket he has never looked back.   This episode is for those that have no fear in chasing their dreams at all costs.Walkabout Takeaways:Like Edgar, anyone can see their dreams come true by following his sage advice:If you have a dream, don’t let anything stop you from seeing it come to life;Be a “Study-Holic”;Be prepared to sacrifice for what you want in life;Always enjoy your day;Every disappointment is a blessing;Money will never make you happy, and Make others happy along the way.  Dreams are always there for the taking, take yours today!!Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode we talk about one of life’s greatest illusions, the fear of the unknown.  We talk about how this fear enters into our lives and how it can prevent us from meeting success in both our professional & personal life. During our journey we speak about the reasons we experience this fear and share steps we can take to minimize it.  Through story and understanding you will be better equipped to embrace this fear to allow you to be the best you can be.The fear of the unknown affects everyone in different ways and times in life.  Anyone who wants to be better prepared to deal with this fear will benefit from this episode. Walkabout Takeaways:Fear of the unknown can prevent us from being the best we can be.  We all need to learn to manage it. With a clear plan and practice you will become a pro at managing it.  Take the time to learn how the fear affects you and identify action steps to manage it;Accept that change is a part of life and become a master at dealing with it;After any situation know reinforce that you made it through it and build on this for future unknown environments;Approach the fear as a challenge with the goal of overcoming it; Finally If this fear is interfering with your day to day life seek professional help.Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode is for those to understand that life is to be greeted with open arms so we can learn to appreciate the great things it has to offer.   Listen as we share our positive, “I never thought it would happen to me “ stories.  Each story lends to valuable lessons, yours for the taking.  When we spend so much time searching for the forest we miss the trees.   The trees will always be the key in making our most important memories.When we learn to live for today, tomorrows are always better. Walkabout takeaways:We are here for a short time, not a long time, Carpe diem "seize the day;Life is meant to make memories;Opportunities have a shelf life, know they won’t knock twice; finallyTake advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you. Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles or Scott Wilkins.Take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you & remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

During this walkabout TC & Wilkie explore sarcasm, what it is and where it comes to life. It can be both funny or a weapon of self destruction. Listeners will appreciate why it is used and receive pointers on how to manage it.  Join our walk as we discuss sarcasm in the work environment & with our friends and family.  We discuss our own experience with sarcasm either receiving it or sharing it with others.Sarcasm is here to stay, keep the following in mind:●  Be honest with people, if it bothers you let them know;●  When using it, know your audience and the damage it can cause;●   It is a double edged sword, truly cutting remarks can cut deep, please handle with care. Even with the best of intentions sarcasm can easily turn from witty banter to witless banter leaving no winners in the end. Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChroniclesRemember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode is for anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills.  During this episode Wilkie and TC take you on a walk to share the importance of being effective communicators in both personal and business relationships.  Through story and laughter we explore the natural challenges of communication and how to overcome them.   Join us as we talk about the 10% Factor (Listening to Respond), choosing the right words at the right time, recognizing how emotion affects communication and how through simple steps we can take stress away from difficult conversations. Learn more about Electronic Walkabout at www.ewalkabout.ca  or follow us on Twitter @MikeChronicles Remember, we were never meant to walk alone!

This episode we talk about mentors and how they play an important part in our lives.  During this walk we share our own mentors to show how in the toughest times, in the happy times and in between how they help us live life the way it is meant to.