Chris Deals With It
On Chris Deals With It, I talk about the frameworks & methods I use to clear personal, creative, and professional roadblocks. My goal is to help others bridge the gaps between where they’re at now and what they want to achieve.
Episodes
Friday Nov 10, 2023
EP 48 - Suburban Savages
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
We’re facing a crisis of civility in our civilization. From my perspective in the suburbs of New York City, I’m struck by the carelessness with which some suburbanites treat others. Suburbs are meant to provide more space, quiet, and ideally a community of neighbors you can actually get to know. On this episode, I’ll attempt to unpack my feelings towards these Suburban Savages and some of the root causes that permit them to thrive.
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Monday Oct 23, 2023
EP 47 - Figment’s Five
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
I recently returned from a family trip to Disney World. While I enjoyed the trip, it was overshadowed by the tragedies in Israel. I struggled with the juxtaposition between human joy and the knowledge that others elsewhere were suffering horrible atrocities.
These issues were on my mind while waiting in line at the Imaginarium at Epcot. While I waited to introduce the kids to Figment, there was a sign off to the side that struck me. The sign reiterated the core messages of Figment: That we should all Explore, Create, Dream, Imagine, and Inspire.
It’s a challenge to feel creative, to find joy and purpose during difficult times. And these five reminders from Figment struck me as vital ideals. By living them, despite our circumstances and surroundings, we can help create a better world. It’s a message I hope my children never get too jaded to forget.
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
EP 46 - Managing Minutes Like Meeples
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Over the summer, I had a conversation with a close friend & fellow creative mind. He also happens to be a board gamer & designer, who was providing a kind ear for your host. I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of stuff on my plate. My time was being stretched too thin, often by forces out of my control.
This friend made a comment about my life resembling a worker placement game, which resonated and stuck with me long after our conversation. This model of thought was interesting and helpful enough that I want to share it with the audience today.
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
EP 45 - Principle #13 - Make wrong things right
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
This is part 13, the last in our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #13 - Make wrong things right
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts and actions of our lives.
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Saturday Sep 09, 2023
EP 44 - Principle #12 - Success is found in the effort
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
This is part 12 of our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #12 - Success is found in the effort
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts and actions of our lives.
For more info and to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023
EP 43 - Principle #11 - Create beneficial things with passion
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
This is part 11 of our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #11 - Create beneficial things with passion
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts and actions of our lives.
For more info and to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI
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Sunday Aug 27, 2023
EP 42 - Principle #10 - Live minimized and organized
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
This is part 10 of our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #10 - Live minimized and organized
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts & actions of our lives.
For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI
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Sunday Aug 20, 2023
EP 41 - Principle #9 - Thoughtful opinions held loosely
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
This is part 9 of our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #9 - Thoughtful opinions held loosely
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts & actions of our lives.
For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
EP 40 - Principle #8 - Make this self your best self
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
This is part 8 of our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #8 - Make this self your best self
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts & actions of our lives.
For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI
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Sunday Aug 06, 2023
EP 39 - Principle #7 - Own your words and actions
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
This is part 7 of our summer PRINCIPLES series. It can be listened to by itself, but for greater context refer back to the intro Episode #32.
Principle #7 - Own your words and actions
Note that the principles in this series are what work for me. They allow me to thrive and live my values as best as I can. I’m not advocating the adoption of my specific set of principles. Rather I’m attempting to showcase the power of principles by providing more context on how they can be defined, codified, and embedded into the thoughts & actions of our lives.
For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI
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About The Host
Chris Kreuter is a science fiction author with five novels, one novella, and several short stories. He holds a degree in Ocean Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, then has spent over fifteen years in the public transit industry, with a focus on bus & rail vehicles.
You can learn more about him & his work at www.ChrisKreuter.com