Repossible

100 episodes and I just found heaven. Where’s your heaven?

But it doesn’t hurt to ask. Well, it doesn’t hurt much.

I had the hardest time asking: asking for help, asking what I wanted with my life. It turns out, the answer isn’t necessarily the hardest part. The hardest part can be asking the question in the first place. Let me ask you a question: bradleycharbonneau.com/asking/. If you’d like to see the video version from the “Thursday Thunder” (weekly videos for all of 2020), they’re all here (free, just might need to register). [ https://repossible.teachable.com/p/tt ]

You know those moments in the movies, usually accompanied by dramatic music, when lightning strikes or the guy hangs on to the cliff by his pinky toe and then miraculously saves himself (and probably the rest of the planet) and goes on to cure cancer and star in the remake of The Shawshank Redemption? Yeah, well, it didn’t happen like that for me.

I’m all about creating. But it’s not the only way.

We create our future selves. Ready to get started?

It’s not a drug. Well, kinda not a drug.

They’re different dreams for different types of people. Who are you?

An Invitation to Come Out of Hiding and Embrace Your Super Natural Self After 5 years, the book is finally out. It’s Adwynna’s story, it’s my story, it’s possibly your story. It starts way back when. It starts with open. From a book review: “From the very beginning I was pulled in and I gobbled it up. The story Adwynna tells of her journey into her true spiritual connection is told with heartfelt honesty. Her experience is relatable even if our own paths are different. The insight she shares and advice is something all of us can use to help understand our own experiences and help us open to the magical possibilities of being connected to source energy.” You too can start with opening her book at Amazon. Carefree It Starts With Open: An Invitation to Come Out of Hiding and Embrace Your Super Natural Self

She dares, she asks, she dares to ask. Just right for Repossible. Want more of MK Williams? 1mkwilliams.com

She dares, she asks, she dares to ask. Just right for Repossible. Want more of MK Williams? 1mkwilliams.com

There’s a leaf blower. A dog. There’s also sun, blue sky, a plane ticket. It’s Thursday. There’s thunder. It’s in my heart. Here goes 2020.

(Meta) working on the foreword for book #4 in the Repossible series: Dare. Leah Dines has some people in her world who don’t dare do. How can we help them how they help us. And how can we get this foreword written? By the way, how am I going to write the upcoming 7 books in the Repossible series? HINT: I’m not. You’re going to be a part of it. #bettertogether

Lightning might be the flash of inspiration, but thunder is what you do with it. Thunder is what tremors in your heart, what growls in your throat as the words want to escape, it's what rumbles in your gut and tells you what you should be doing. Lightning is overrated. Thunder is where it happens. Every week in 2020. 1 video. Under 10 minutes. 1 topic. Done. Join me? Watch: https://youtu.be/qhkv87C3qtY

Lightning might be the flash of inspiration, but thunder is what you do with it. Thunder is what tremors in your heart, what growls in your throat as the words want to escape, it’s what rumbles in your gut and tells you what you should be doing. Lightning is overrated. Thunder is where it happens. Every week in 2020. 1 video. Under 10 minutes. 1 topic. Done. Join me? Watch: https://youtu.be/qhkv87C3qtY

You’re wise? Great. But are you curious? There are certain people who can send me a link and I’ll, you know, actually click it and watch the video. Here’s my video version of this podcast episode. Here’s Chip Conley’s TEDx talk called, “Becoming a Modern Elder.” In Related News… All the lonely people: Why more of us will feel disconnected than ever before Despite popular belief, baby boomers between 55 and 75 aren’t more lonely than prior generations, according to two new studies published Tuesday by the American Psychological Association. — CNNHow to Stop Feeling Lonely and Find Community Find yourself feeling lonely now more than ever before? You’re not alone. Here are a few tips to help you find community and STOP feeling lonely. — Under 30Stitch Community, activities, companionship & more for anyone over 50 — Stitch

Make sure you download her "Seven easy ways to add more play into your life." I call it "enlightenment" and Louise calls is play. We're both right. But I think her way is easier to understand, achieve, and...spell. Louise is onto something with her drive to get back to our inner child. From the description of "The Recess Life:" The Recess Life is the podcast that gets you back in touch with your inner child. Host Louise Wo will remind you that being an adult doesn't mean that you stop playing. On The Recess Life she interviews entrepreneurs, entertainers, thought leaders and artists to help you connect with your creative spirit again (we promise it's still in there somewhere!). "The Recess Life," connecting with your inner creative, and playing with Louise Wo

Make sure you download her “Seven easy ways to add more play into your life.“ I call it “enlightenment” and Louise calls is play. We’re both right. But I think her way is easier to understand, achieve, and…spell. Louise is onto something with her drive to get back to our inner child. From the description of “The Recess Life:” The Recess Life is the podcast that gets you back in touch with your inner child. Host Louise Wo will remind you that being an adult doesn’t mean that you stop playing. On The Recess Life she interviews entrepreneurs, entertainers, thought leaders and artists to help you connect with your creative spirit again (we promise it’s still in there somewhere!). “The Recess Life,” connecting with your inner creative, and playing with Louise Wo

It matters. Sure, there are factors like talent, time (and timing), patience, perseverance, and they’re all good and all important. But how much do you want it?

“Hey, why doesn’t somebody do this?” Oh, OK. I will. Just back from 20Booksto50K® writer’s conference and I think there’s a need for a nonfiction course/podcast/platform. Even if there isn’t such a need, I have a need. Since I believe in “Teach What You Want to Learn,” I should build it.

7 years later and we’re both patient, perseverant, and authors John Muldoon and Bradley Charbonneau inspired an author to keep going 7 years ago. He’s still going. Check out author MP MacDougall on Amazon.

Do you know where you’re going?

Paradise is not a place. But I know how to get there. The audiobooks is available right now from, among others, Chirp.

Lightning is overrated. The good stuff comes after the flash.

First, she wrote a book. Now she’s narrated it. Here’s an excerpt from her latest and greatest work: Drama: Solving teenage problems with meditation.

I had a coach. A mentor. An accountability partner. Crazy part is? He didn’t even know it. This week’s episode is sponsored by Spark Campfire where you can write a book in a month together with a young person and change your relationship forever. The secret? It’s a lot easier with someone leading the way. That someone, in case you’re looking, is me. Our guest next week is the Intermittent Fasting rockstar who might help you lose weight, achieve mental clarity, and benefit from a whole host of awesome sauce we hadn’t even imagined.

Having just set free two dreams in the books of my nieces 3 days ago, it’s time to ask the question. What dreams are still hiding in you? Here’s chapter three from Spark titled, “Message in a Bottle.” Enjoy.

My niece (the one writing the book called “Drama: Solving teenage problems with meditation”) has a book coming out next week. I’m sorry, did we all catch that? She’s 17. She has a book coming out next week. I’ve been helping her. It’s been fun, it’s been real, and it’s been really, really fun. But it’s been more than that. I’m going to read the foreword to her book (that I wrote) here. Enjoy. You can buy Madeline’s book on Amazon: Drama.

Here’s a little secret: not feeling proud of what you do? How about you help someone else do something and you can be proud of them. Oddly, you become even more proud yourself. In this week’s episode, I offer you the foreword to Taylor Dines’ upcoming book, “Escaping the Light.” I am so proud of her. I’m proud of us we’re almost there. We’re almost done. But as a writer, long-distance runner, or “successful” person knows, that first step is the hardest. We’ve taken the first step and part of it is in this episode. Taylor Dines is writing about how a 10-minute nap (with the aid of an eye mask) can boost your productivity, rejuvenate your energy, and is better than a 3-hour snooze. If you take her advice and start today, you could improve your health, deepen your sleep, and, who knows, live longer. — excerpt from “Escaping the Light” Escaping the Light

If you’re no longer at “an earlier age,” can you help someone who is? I posted in a (closed and private), 30,000+ member-strong Facebook group for writers about my experience with my nieces and writing their books. I was overwhelmed with the heartfelt responses. Here are a few snippets: This is wonderful. I helped my granddaughter who is 10 write her first story and posted it on my blog. She was so proud, and so was I. Congratulations! — Linda P. That is all kinds of awesome. — Tracey B. Wow. Congratulations. And might I say, both the ideas seem to be very proactive in general. I love that they have recognised problems of their age group or in general and want to help by putting forward a reasonable solution. Kids are much better human beings than adults. Thank you for this story. It tells us we still have hope for a better world. — Rubina K. I love this SO MUCH!! A brilliant gift & wonderful way to bridge the geographical & generational gap. Please do update us on their success! What an accomplishment & inspiration. — Loreen M. OK, this is a total win in my book! I’ve always said, the best gifts are experiences. They allow for memories to be created, and the bonds of love for family to grow stronger. — Rose C. That’s awesome. My friend’s 12yo wants to write a book and publish and I’m waiting for him to send me his work so I can help. This seems like an awesome way to hear the voices of our next generation. — Sheryl R. Waaa, I’m crying! — Corinna G. Awesome! My five-year-old daughter wants to publish this summer when she’s off school. She wants to write about her love for ? cats/kittens then my husband chimes in to make it like wonky donkey! Kitty Witty is so pretty… love what you did with your nieces! — Susan R. But one that hit me hard made me think back to when I was younger, a hungry young writer who knew he wanted to write but didn’t quite know what to do about it–and thus didn’t do “enough.” The full quote was: Kids always amaze me. People can have an idealized image of how children are, their intelligence, what they care about, but spend time with them and you’ll see they are aware and so bright.I wish I’d had someone to guide me through publishing at an earlier age, I’d probably be a lot further along than I am. — Sheila G. That one hit home. Kinda hard. At least I can help bring forth youth who might be where I was when I was searching way back when.

I got my nieces to record a few lines from their upcoming books. Drama. Teenagers. Meditation. Books coming out June 17. Is this fun or what? Escaping the Light Drama Escaping the Light Drama

Speaking to a group of older folks about how to live a long, joyful, and meaningful life. It’s not medicate but …

Stressed out in high school? Maddie Dines knows all about it–and how to tame the beast I thought high school was just football games on Friday nights, lettermen’s jackets, and milkshakes. Stress, drama, and teen challenges seem to be the new normal. What tools do we have to deal with them? Maddie Dines’s new book tells all.

I’m finally recording the audiobook for Spark. Here’s Chapter 1. At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.? — Albert Schweitzer

Travel, write. That’s about it. That’s my “worldly advice.” Oh, and make the decisions that are right for you. Need help with those decisions? Travel. Write. That will help. I swear. Now I need to head off into the sand dunes of the Sahara in the eastern part of Morocco. #willsharephotos

While driving, I figured out what the “real, no, real real” secret sauce of Spark Campfire was. It’s you. It’s me. It’s us. Spark Campfire is a month-long, hands-on, let’s-get-this-done-together workshop to write a book together with a younger person. [ https://repossible.teachable.com/p/spark ]

It’s not so much Now or Never as Now or Later. Now is nice. Here’s the video version: https://youtu.be/RRxq8HXIxIU

“Repossible” for me means to make something possible again. I probably hold him up in some kind of distant light start, up on a pedestal where he can do (and has done) no wrong, but Tony is one of my heroes. For my “Spark Campfire” course, I did a video the day before my friend Tony passed away. I recorded it to inspire anyone who might have thought they were too old to begin a project. Maybe for those who didn’t think they had any “daily creativity” in them. Or for those who think the best is behind them. He created daily. Whether art or drawing or sculpture or architecture. He was happy, funny, joyous, and full of admiration, curiosity, and grace. Here’s the audio from the video and here’s access to the (free preview) from the video from the course. I hope he brings a little bit of Repossible-style inspiration your way.

I have 2 secrets. I’ll tell you one of them.

I wasn’t planning on reversing the rotation of the planet. I really just wanted a croissant. I have a speech on Saturday. I’ve been working on it all week. The more I work on it, the better it gets. Funny how that happens. Here’s two stories of Unexpected Magic–and how you can turn a bad situation into a potentially good one.

I’m letting it all go in this episode. We cover quite a few topics and although I seem to skim through some, there’s some deep goodness in here. Is there always a silver lining? How meditation can increase your productivity, add jet fuel to your creativity, and save you hours per day. The plan for 2019: books, audio, video, talks, speeches, all media, one topic, Better Together, and it starts now. How much do dogs stress? What can we learn from it?

I’m ASKing for your feedback, insight, experience, desire, or opinion. Got one? Let’s talk. Outdoors for this one, morning in the forest, not the best audio. Hopefully, the clarity of thoughts cover over clearly through the wind in the trees.

I’m researching for my upcoming book “Ask.” I have Adwynna MacKenzie on the line and she’s saying we learn to no longer ask. We “grow up” and we’re supposed to know–or at least we think we’re supposed to know. Yet, the power of asking is the power beyond knowledge. Sure, you’ll probably get an answer, but the act of asking, in my humble opinion, leapfrogs you beyond just knowing. It’s learning, it’s sinking in, it’s admitting you don’t know, asking to know, knowing, and now it’s more than knowing. Adwynna says it better than I’m trying to summarize here. Listen to our conversation and ask me a question you’re (usually) afraid to ask in the comments. Some Snippets All of our upbringing is created to teach us to be independent. You bring in a bunch of independent people … group dynamics … disbands … independent people have a difficult time learning how to be interdependent. No one wants to admit that they don’t understand what they just got taught. They go into hiding, they don’t reach out for help because they think everyone else knows. Oh wow, it just didn’t land for me. I didn’t understand what she meant when she said … The earlier you reach out for help, the faster your completed project will happen. Let me see if I understand what you just said. Intro music by Charlie Lewis, “Never Going Home.”

More hidden benefits of Spark Campfire: accomplishment. When you’re a part of Spark Campfire, we’re going to get a book done. In a month. Together. Listen in to hear what my niece said about one of the things she’s looking forward to.

Erin is a master at building your body, calibrating your mind, and taking things you say and saying them back to you more succinctly and so that even you understand it better. She’s hosting a free interview series, but you have to sign up to get access. You can do so here: repossible.com/go/chicks. Power Chick Erin Attwood

This is what happens when I record in the morning. I’m clear, I’m energized, and I’m pretty much unstoppable.

We could just keep doing the stupid stuff that frustrates us every day. Or we could fix it and stop doing it. And free up that frustrated, annoyed, mad, sad, teary energy with something more along the lines of light, fluffy, hey-is-that-a-sesame-bagel morning stuff that’s going to start your day off so much better.

Running out of time today. Or is it this week? Is it Thursday already? I know I’ve done a lot, but I’m not sure what that is.

OK, fine. But what do you do about it? AvoidRunHesitateDo it anywayDo it because you’re scared I’m faced with a few things I’m scared of at the moment. Some you might be really scared of. Others less so. So what are you going to do with that scares you?

I don’t mean victims of a car jacking.