Are Calendars Busy?...or Full?...in the Empty Nest E150
Busy, or full? Rick and Clancy started using that second word on purpose this episode, and it changes how the whole conversation flows.
Rick names a trap he's been stuck in for years: believing that once you get through the next big thing, life will finally calm down. It never does. He's not convinced he'll fix that either, because he knows who he is.
Clancy comes up with a different word for the whole thing. Full still has room in it, she says.
In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about:
- The book launch celebration
- The last-minute decision to go to Austin
- Protecting time for just the two of them
- Learning to say no as empty nesters
- The pull between constant activity and real stillness
- The difference between becoming happy and being happy
"It's full, but there's still room." - Rick๐
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Rethinking The "I'm Busy" Reflex
00:54 Book Launch Party Recap
04:20 The Trap Of "Once We're Through This"
05:17 A Last-Minute Trip To Austin
08:16 Forgetting To Prioritize Time Alone
11:42 Learning To Say No
12:48 Errands, Pedicures, And Still Not Stopping
14:25 Overstimulation And The Value Of Quiet
19:43 No Downtime, Even On A Getaway
22:36 Choosing Activities Freely At This Age
24:47 Being Happy Vs. Trying To Become Happy
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