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Don't Retire, Refire Podcast

Apr 24, 2020

This episode explores why people have a desire to become an entrepreneur later in life and what some of the steps might be to get started on exploring that path.

Rick's story is surprisingly similar to mine, in that he comes out of college (university), didn't really know what he wanted to do and ended up in...


Dec 2, 2019

In this episode, Paul shares how he grew his Dingo Software company from a small consulting firm to substantial business using his entrepreneurial skills. However, along this path, he found that he was spending more and more of his time in managerial functions, which was not why he got into business in the first place....


Oct 27, 2019

Having been diagnosed as a dyslexic at a young age, Tim found learning hard.  However, he had the good fortune to do a carpenter apprenticeship with a 65-year-old mentor who encouraged him to think in pictures.  This was a turning point in Tim's life. In fact, this skill of picturing has been proven to dramatically...


Oct 20, 2019

Alf first learned about ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) from a neighbor of his, who was part of the SOG (special operations group - police). They are the equivalent of military SAS/commando unit, but in the civilian jurisdiction. They are deployed into dangers environments often associated with Bicki gangs,...


Oct 4, 2019

 In this episode Wes outlines his experience as an executive in a public company.  Alf has known clients in similar positions who describe a culture of peer competition and combatants. Climbing the corporate ladder is more about not making mistakes, not taking risks, looking good, agreeing with leadership and taking...