{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"048 - Say \u201cYes, And!\u201d to Taking Agency in Your Life and Business with Jacob Aldridge","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m joined by Jacob Aldridge, an international business advisor and keynote speaker who\u2019s calling in from Malaysia - where he can literally see Singapore from his window! Jacob and his family recently made a massive \u201cYes, And\u201d decision: they packed up their life, became full-time travelers, and now \u201cworldschool\u201d 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\u2019t Waste a Good Recession. Key Takeaways   Don\u2019t wait for certainty - uncertainty is often where you create the most value.    Big change becomes doable when you apply: Permission \u2192 Listen \u2192 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\u2019re willing to adapt.    Watch lead indicators (signals of what\u2019s coming) instead of only reacting to lagging results.    A simple \u201cYes, And\u201d principle: act in small steps toward a bold direction, and adjust as you learn.    Want more agency? Consider Jacob\u2019s provocative starting point: turn off the news and listen inward more.    Relevant Links   Jacob\u2019s custom listener page mentioned in the episode: https:\/\/jacobaldridge.com\/avish\/     Jacob Aldridge\u2019s main website: https:\/\/jacobaldridge.com\/   Jacob\u2019s 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\/  ","author_name":"Yes, And! With Avish Parashar","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/546427","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40122785"}