Conversations with Kimen

Purpose

Episode 26: 
Discovering Purpose
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of 'Conversation with Kimen,' the speaker reflects on their early awareness of their life purpose and the journey of overcoming significant personal struggles—including abuse, depression, and addiction—to fulfill it. Through anecdotes, such as racing down the street as a child to help someone in distress and learning empathy through life's hardships, the speaker emphasizes that purpose is about who you are and the impact you have on others. Drawing connections to athletes and other inspirational figures, the episode explores how fulfilling one's purpose brings sustainable joy and an enduring sense of meaning. 00:00 Discovering Purpose from a Young Age 01:53 The Journey of Helping Others 02:55 Overcoming Personal Struggles 05:07 Inspiration Through Sports 07:20 Lessons and Inspirations 10:17 Living a Life on Purpose 13:32 The Impact of Purpose 19:16 Finding Joy in Purpose 31:28 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Patience

One of the hardest things I have achieved in my life and one of the most important things we can develop to help us make it through the tough times.

Change the Way You Look at Things

This episode dives into the power of perspective. Kimen explores how changing your mindset can dramatically alter your reality. Through personal anecdotes and discussions on beliefs, listening, and the impact of looking at things differently, the episode encourages listeners to shift their perspectives for a more fulfilling life.
00:00 Introduction01:15 Creating Possibilities03:20 Economic Downturn Story08:35 Healing Through Perspective12:59 Listening Differently18:05 Beliefs and Their Impact20:01 Changing Limiting Beliefs24:15 Reflecting on Parental Influence30:03 Conclusion32:07 Closing Remarks

Do You Want To Be Right or Do You Want To Be Happy?

In this episode, Kimen delves into the crucial question posed by his wife Patricia: 'Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?' Through personal anecdotes, Kimen explores the impact of stubbornness and holding onto limiting beliefs. He reflects on the power of language and self-perception, sharing how childhood decisions shaped his introversion and self-reliance.
Kimen also discusses overcoming learning disabilities and advocates for setting ambitious goals. He encourages listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and continually strive for personal growth.
The episode concludes with the powerful idea that life's tough times can propel us forward, transforming hardships into empathy and compassion. Kimen urges listeners to lean into happiness and growth, reminding them that changing the way we look at things can change our reality.00:00 Choosing Happiness Over Being Right01:24 The Limitations of Needing to Be Right02:49 The Power of Words and Self-Perception05:10 Overcoming Personal Limitations and Embracing Growth15:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Letting Go20:21 Embracing Challenges and Learning from Mistakes25:04 Finding Strength in Vulnerability and Generosity27:29 Conclusion: The Path to True Happiness

From Darkness into Light

Content Warning: Child sexual abuse and suicidal ideations. 
I believe that the greatest, most compassionate and caring people have been through incredibly difficult things and they become who they are because of how they have survived the hardships.
This is my story. In this episode, I share the one big thing that shaped me, the reason I care so much, and why I cannot stand by when someone is suffering.

Strategies to Deal with Toxic Work Environments

Content Warning: Talk about toxic work environments, violence, and narcissistic behaviours.
Many people have found themselves in toxic work environments, in this episode I talk about some of the strategies I use when I have to deal with issues like these.

Isn't it Ironic

Isn't it Ironic how, sometimes fighting something just keeps the thing you are fighting in place and how the things you know to be true about yourself limit you...

Resilience

I never thought I was Resilient until I realized that  feeling stress, fear and anxiety had really nothing to do with Resilience.... Resilience means you feel what you feel and you keep doing what you need to do anyway and every time you do this you build more Resilience.

Are your feet on the ground

In this episode I talk about strategies I have used to combat stress, anxiety and a negative internal dialog

Our marriage - The Ups and Downs, Conflicts, Repairs and LOVE.

In this episode, Patricia and I share how we met and the challenges we have encountered in our 18-year relationship. We talk about the importance of doing our own healing work so we can show up for each other and not repeat our parents' unhealthy marriages. We also share the non-negotiables in our marriage. 
Give up everything you think you know about relationships, and listen to your partner.
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