Weekly Live Show Recap - Ep. 18 - We Only Get What We Can Handle - Ft. Liam Kurkus

Introduction:

We all go through life’s situations and circumstances - it’s just life. Some of these situations and circumstances are harder and tougher than others.  

In this discussion, we are exploring everything to do with coping. How do we assure ourselves that we do not fall into a victim mentality and how do we find meaning and purpose in every situation? Viktor Frankl in his book “A Man’s Search For Meaning” talks about how if a person is able to find meaning and purpose in any given circumstance or situation, that will help him or her overcome that challenge.  

 
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Wednesday Evening Live Show 

Thursday Night Clubhouse Discussion

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Who is Liam Kurkus? - Smile Often Do More 

• Liam was always smiling even from a very young age and she was known for it. 
• Given advice at a young age of “no matter what you go through don’t let the hard experiences change your positive attitude
• Interning in Israel at a sourdough bakery, she was nicknamed banana because it looks like a smile. 
• “Don’t just bowl over a bad experience. Sit in it. Feel it. And then move on”
• If happiness is part of your life you’re able to accomplish more and do more. 

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How Liam Met Yermi:

• Grew up in a family with a very strong work ethic - put all of yourself into everything you do. 
• Be the best you can be in whatever you do - even if you’re the janitor. 
• Identify your strengths, know your weaknesses, and push into your strengths. 
• In Israel worked at a vegan cafe and was able to have conversations with many people from many walks of life. - be willing to learn from everyone. 
• Took a walk one day and asked herself “there must be more to life”
• “Last minute conversation turned into a lifetime of partnership”
• Sometimes the things we are most meant to have been right in front of us and we just have to open our eyes and acknowledge it.  

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Yermi’s Story: 

• It’s okay to stop and take a step back even when things are going well and you’re achieving success. 
• We have to step up and be willing to show up for what G-d has called of you. 
• G-d will let things work out when they are meant to. Oftentimes things get in the way to build up suspense and value/appreciation
• Learn to walk by faith. 

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Situations and Circumstances: 

• It’s not always the MASSIVE situations and circumstances that trip us up. Often times it can be small things like “Is this what I’m meant to do? Is there more?” A simple question. 
• In the mundane, everyday life is when we have to realize that G-d will not ask more of us than we can accomplish. 
• Remember that there is a specific reason why all the small things are happening and why you are experiencing whatever it is that you are experiencing at that moment. 
• Often times big challenges come with support from family and friends. But small challenges don’t necessarily have anyone there to support us. 
• Plan for the best possible scenario. Not just the worst case scenario. 
• Talk more about what the most ideal situation looks like. 
• We are programmed to believe that everything in life needs to be a big story - and we need to craft our story and life in a certain way. In reality, we have to acknowledge OUR story and live it and acknowledge it for what it is. 

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How To Overcome:

• There are experiences we have that are the foundation stones of our lives. 
• Our “crises” can often be the things that deepen our well so we have what to pull from for the future. 
• Our movements of greatest frustration and challenge can be the source of our greatest lessons. 
• Value what you’ve experienced and what you have and don’t take it for granted. In the big things and in the small everyday moments. 
• Work-Life Synergy
• If G-d has given you a journey and path to go on it means He has set the reward at the end. 

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Giveaway: 

Since this episode is such an important one, we are giving away 3 prizes. Here are the details: 

Prize 1: A signed and dedicated copy of our upcoming book “For The Love of Success” - a story of how Yermi has attracted his “impossible dream”. 

Prize 2 and 3: A free Audible Audiobook title of your choice (just provide us with the title name and your email address). 

How to enter the giveaway: 

1. Go back to the recap of the Live Show and comment on the show (2 entries)
2. Tag someone on this article on LinkedIn, if that person comments (2 extra entries)
3. Email us at [email protected] (1 extra entry)

Total entry options = 5 

The raffle giveaway will be held on Wednesday, June 8th 2022 at 7:00pm EST

The Bottom Line: 

The 3 main takeaway points were: 

• Life will throw at you curve balls - it’s up to you to know what to do with those pitches
• Step out of G-d’s way and enter in His path
• You can have an awesome life if you choose to focus on the positive. 

Contributors to this article include:

Liam Kurkus - Liam, the wearer of many hats, mom, realtor, and volunteer coordinator. She loves to smile often and do more.

You can learn more about Liam and connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook 

Boruch DuBrow - Boruch is an Exceptional Development Coach with over 13 years of experience as an educator. Boruch has helped hundreds of people feeling lost in life to discover their path and reach their potential. Today, Boruch educates and empowers individuals and organizations to discover their path, define their purpose, and create an “Exceptional” future for themselves, their families, and their organizations.

To learn more about Boruch DuBrow feel free to follow him on LinkedIn, or Instagram, You can also reach Boruch by emailing him at [email protected]

Yermi Kurkus - Yermi has spent most of his career helping people at their lowest find meaning and purpose through proven methods that are built from psychology, philosophy, and mystical teachings. Yermi's approach is pragmatic and down to earth, thus coining the term Practical Mindfulness. 

Today, Yermi partners up with business owners, professionals, and individuals that want to become more "irresistible" in their personal and professional lives, as well as helping founders build "irresistible" systems in their businesses.

To learn more about Yermi Kurkus feel free to follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. You can also reach Yermi by emailing him at [email protected]