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Creator | Coach | Leader | Podcaster | #FrontRowDad
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Reflecting on 2 Years of Podcasting
I just passed my two year anniversary of podcasting. It’s been a journey. Here are some key reflections from being on the mic – 1. Creative Outlet First and foremost,…
Jafarian Adventure: Europe (2023)
The latest Jafarian adventure was 3 weeks in Europe. We visited 4 countries over a 23 day span including Norway, Germany, Italy and Greece. It was a full adventure with…
2022 Retrospect
2022 was a year of adventure! The Jafarian family chose adventure as our word for the year and we certainly honored that. With the pandemic out of the way, we…
Latest Thoughts
My latest writing, inspired by creating space in our life.
Leaning Into Life Transitions
Major life transitions can be scary… This includes things like big moves, relationship changes and career transitions. Where we live, who we commit to, and what we do for work are three of the biggest decisions we’ll make in our…
Leading From the Back
Leadership is an honor and a responsibility. It’s something the world will always need. The act of leading is how we create momentum around ideas, initiatives and progression. It’s a choice and a privilege to lead others. Leadership is also…
Truly Disconnecting from Work
How often do you disconnect from your work? I’m not talking about simple rules around your working hours or no nights and weekends. Those are great and healthy, but I’m talking about truly disconnecting here. The “I’m not available for…
Honoring Time with No Demands
How often do you give yourself time with no demands? I recently learned about this phrase “time with no demands” from John Wineland, a men’s group facilitator, speaker, teacher and author. He does powerful work. John wrote about time with…
Creating Space for Retreats
I’ve spent the last 5 years retreating for myself. What does that mean exactly? A few things: I’ve physically retreated away from my family, home and normal environment. I’ve mentally retreated away from daily desires, demands and distractions. I’ve emotionally…
The Ego's Core Functions
Our ego is a powerful part of our psyche. It’s heavily involved in how we think and make decisions. There are many ways to interpret and describe the ego, which I won’t expand upon in this post. Instead, I’ll focus…
Growth in Linear vs Circular Journeys
We often look at journeys in our life as a means of growth or learning. However, we often overlook the way we approach the journey. Here’s the idea – There are two ways we could approach journeys in our life….
Choosing Mental Clarity
Do you have mental clarity? Are you in control of your thoughts most of the time? I recently asked my wife why she watches the news. Her answer was, “To get a sense of what’s going on in the world.”…
Cultivating a Courageous Life
What does it mean to live a courageous life? It doesn’t mean you have to be brave and courageous all the time. It doesn’t mean you have to take crazy risks. It certainly doesn’t mean you have to be a…