What Could Go Right?

What Could Go Right?

Hosted by: Erik Orton + Emily Orton

With little experience and even less money, we moved aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean with our five kids. We spent the next year sailing it back to our home in Manhattan. That changed everything. We wrote all about...

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Ep 25 - How to Play the "I Like" Game

In This Episode: Erik and Emily play a speed-round of the "I Like" game to show you how it works. "I Like" is one of the world's easiest games. Emily invented the "I Like" game when our kids were little. We've...
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Ep 24 - Why to Not Read Someone's Mind

When you think you know what someone else is thinking – that's mindreading. Learn how it can be helpful or harmful in your marriage and other settings depending on what you do with it. Lots of great communication tips...
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Ep 23 - When You And Your Spouse Don't Share the Same Dream

In This Episode: "My wife won't let me." "My spouse isn't adventurous." Sad but common comments we hear. What if you and your spouse don't have the same dream? There are so many ways to be your partner's biggest...
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Ep 22 - The Scary Stories We Tell Ourselves

In This Halloween Episode:   As parents, we know the scariest stories are the ones we tell ourselves. Have you ever been shut down by the Three-Headed Resource Monster telling you that you don't have the time, money,...
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Ep 21 - 3 Questions to Discover What You Really Want

In This Episode: Explore the transformative power of asking "Blue Sky Questions." You'll discover the invaluable insight of challenging societal expectations, paving the way for your authentic self to shine through....
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Ep 20 - How to Ruin a Marriage

In This Episode: Nobody wants to ruin a marriage but we all know how to do it. Using a design strategy trusted in many industries you can reverse engineer how to make your marriage flourish. Erik and Emily pull back...
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Ep 19 - Our Favorite Quote on Parenting

In This Episode: Adulting is getting a bad name but it shouldn't be that way. One of the most important parts of parenting is your ongoing self-education. This is great news because it aligns your personal goals and...
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Ep 18 - The 100 Year Grid

In This Episode: More than 25% of all young adults are estranged from their families. No wonder parents fear losing connection with their adult kids. We’ve talked with hundreds of newly launched adults and they have...
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Ep 17 - What is Life Design?

In This Episode: What are the dangers of living by default? Resentment, escapism, addiction, broken relationships, and worse. What are the benefits of living by design? More confidence, more happiness, better health,...
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Ep 16 - Family Lessons Being Robbed in Rome - Dan + Natalie Reeves

In This Episode: If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to sell your house and travel Europe as a family, you’ll find honest unglamorous answers in this revealing interview. Dan and Natalie have been on the...
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Ep 15 - How Pursuing Your Dreams Helps Your Kids

In This Episode: "I don't just want to give my kids a better life, I want to show them how you live a life that's meaningful." One thing they'll see is what is involved in the journey (it's not always fun) and that...
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Ep 14 - Why Your Kids Should Be in 2nd Place

In This Episode: Why does Dad always get the biggest piece of cake? Because of this advice we got from a couple who was happily married for nearly 60 years! If you're willing to do this, it will make your marriage...
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