1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, I’m joined by Jacob Aldridge, an international business advisor and keynote speaker who’s calling in from Malaysia - where he can literally see Singapore from his window! Jacob and his family recently made a massive “Yes, And” decision: they packed up their life, became full-time travelers, and now “worldschool” their daughter while Jacob coaches businesses remotely. We talk about what it means to design your life (and business) on purpose, why uncertainty is often the very thing that makes you valuable, and how to stop waiting for perfect clarity before taking action. Jacob also shares a practical lens for navigating economic uncertainty (without spiraling into fear)and the mindset behind his message: Don’t Waste a Good Recession. Key Takeaways Don’t wait for certainty - uncertainty is often where you create the most value. Big change becomes doable when you apply: Permission → Listen → Choose. Instead of trying to eliminate volatility, build an anti-fragile approach: change should make you stronger. Recessions/downturns can be a strategic advantage window, if you’re willing to adapt. Watch lead indicators (signals of what’s coming) instead of only reacting to lagging results. A simple “Yes, And” principle: act in small steps toward a bold direction, and adjust as you learn. Want more agency? Consider Jacob’s provocative starting point: turn off the news and listen inward more. Relevant Links Jacob’s custom listener page mentioned in the episode: https://jacobaldridge.com/avish/ Jacob Aldridge’s main website: https://jacobaldridge.com/ Jacob’s keynote speaker page / topics https://jacobaldridge.com/speaker/ Jacob aldridge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobaldridge Avish's Yes, And site and website: https://avishparashar.com/ Yes, And! With Avish Parashar https://sites.libsyn.com/546427 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40122785/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40122785