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Come fishing with your rod and reel. Let's self reflect on our emotional intelligence, build our leadership skills, grow and become who God created us to be. Join Marlin and Jaerica on Mondays for some one-on-one time, motivation and encouragement.
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Rest/Recharge (opens the original)
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Fall Break Reset: Why Vacation Time Makes You a Better Worker | Fishing for Answers In this episode of Fishing for Answers, we talk about fall break as a timely reminder to reset, recharge, and actually use vacation days, arguing that time off benefits both employees and companies by reducing burnout and anxiety. They discuss how some workplaces track time off, require employees to take a day if they haven’t in months, or cap carryover so unused days are lost, pushing back on the “badge of honor
Confidence (opens the original)
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Confidence vs. Arrogance: Build Real Confidence with the Competence-Confidence Loop | Fishing for AnswersOn location for another episode of Fishing for Answers, Marlin and Jaerica explore the importance of confidence and how it differs from arrogance. They discuss how confidence is often built through practice, competence, and support from others, highlighting Dr. Chris Fuzie’s competence-confidence loop and the role of attunement in growing alongside a team. They use examples like an NFL kickin
What is People Pleasing (opens the original)
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What is People Pleasing?On-location, Marlin and Jaerica discuss “people pleasing,” clarifying the difference between kindness/generosity and fear-driven overcommitment. They explore common patterns like automatically saying yes when already overloaded, chronic apologizing, and mirroring opinions to fit in, tying some behavior to the trauma-related “fawn response” (agreeableness to avoid conflict and disapproval). They emphasize building healthy boundaries, valuing yourself, and recognizing that
Can Need Will (opens the original)
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I Can. I Need. I Will. I Must. Jaerica and Marlin welcome listeners back to Fishing for Answers by sharing motivation sparked during Marlin’s return to the gym, where four phrases kept coming to mind: “I can,” “I need,” “I will,” and “I must.” They connect these words to starting new things like the podcast, building momentum over perfection, and taking small steps even when fear or excuses feel overwhelming. The conversation highlights commitment, self-awareness, and finding your personal “must
The Best Medicine (opens the original)
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Laughter Is the Best Medicine| Fishing for AnswersIn this episode, the Marlin and Jaerica discuss the power of laughter as “free medicine,” sharing personal stories of on-air/podcast mishaps, family moments, and uncontrollable giggle fits while emphasizing laughter’s role in relieving stress and boosting mood. They reference Mayo Clinic points about laughter stimulating organs, activating and cooling the stress response, soothing tension through circulation and muscle relaxation, supporting the
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