Summary: The host introduces the theme “Why Having It All Figured Out Isn’t Helpful” and interviews Chip Schultz, author of Every Dog Has Its Day: Reflections of Life, Love and the Lathe, an executive coach, speaker, and woodturner. Schultz, married 42 years and a stepfather to three daughters, argues nobody has it all figured out and that embracing being wrong enables flexibility (“semper gumby”) and curiosity over judgment.
He describes how a Stroke at 55 shifted him from performance and overwork to authenticity, Health, and usefulness, alongside renewed creativity through woodturning and writing. He explains woodturning and how round forms can relax the mind, and shares how StoryWorth revived his writing, leading to multiple books.
Discussing “memento mori,” early parental deaths, and Grief, he emphasizes using limited time kindly, remembering hardships, and viewing “going through things” as the journey. His tips include staying curious, caring for one’s body, and prioritizing Sleep.
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—⏱️Timestamps⏱️—
00:00 Welcome and Big Idea
00:21 Meet Chip Schultz
02:08 Useful Over Important
02:32 Always Flexible Mindset
03:39 Curiosity Not Judgment
05:22 Life as a Girl Dad
06:55 Coach Author Maker
08:01 Stroke and Creative Reboot
10:19 Woodturning Explained
12:45 Book Title Meaning
14:12 Memento Mori Bonus Time
15:48 Mother In Law and Usefulness
17:54 Stop Rushing the Hard Stuff
20:05 Making Meaning From Pain
22:08 Three Tips for Midlife
23:34 Closing Thanks and Takeaways
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