At the end of your day, are you frustrated by your lack of progress? Do you feel overwhelmed by constant distractions? Listen in and discover how you can make real and lasting change through the simple act of paying attention.

Meet my guest Paul Angone:

Paul Angone is a trusted voice for young professionals, individuals navigating change and transitions, and those seeking to live a more intentional life. Paul, a best-selling author, has written "101 Secrets for Your Twenties," "101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties," "25 Lies 20-Somethings Need to Stop Believing," and his latest work, "Listen to Your Day: The Life-Changing Practice of Paying Attention." In addition, he is the creator of Allgroanup.com and the All Groan Up Podcast. Paul's passion for helping others find focus and intentionality in their lives stems from his own challenges and personal growth, making him an engaging and relatable guide.

Some highlights from our conversation:

- The Problem with Smartphones,
Paul Angone discusses how smartphones have become an increasing distraction in our lives. He highlights some practical tips on how to reduce screen time.

-  Philippians 4:8,
Jodie and Paul discuss the meditation verse from Philippians 4:8 and how paying attention to what is good and right in our lives can change our entire outlook on things.

- Embracing Awkwardness and Boredom,
Paul discusses why it’s important to embrace awkward, boring, and quiet spaces instead of constantly seeking to escape them.

- Not-So-Chance Encounters,
Paul discusses the "providential moments" of life. And how sometimes these moments can lead to huge changes - if we’re paying attention.

- The Productivity of Silence,
Paul shares why he schedules a 45-minute walk into his workday and how this time away from distraction has become one of the most fruitful and productive times of his day.

- The Entrepreneurial Mindset,
Paul and Jodie discuss the mindset model of entrepreneurs and how they view problems as opportunities to be solved instead of roadblocks.

- The Monk Mindset,
Jodie and Paul discuss the importance of silence, reflection, and contemplation in our lives.

- The Importance of Community,
As a last word of encouragement, Paul reminds us that we are not meant to go on this journey alone and invites us to consider processing new ways of paying attention to our days in a community.

You can connect with Paul at: https://allgroanup.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulangone

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulangone/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulAngone

Order Listen to Your Day here: https://allgroanup.com/books-2/

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