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Embrace Solo Living! A Fresh Perspective on Singlehood in Midlife with Dr. Peter McGraw
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Do you have fear of being single or dare I say it alone? Maybe you are single and feeling the societal pressures from friends to partner up or you feel a NEED to do so for financial reasons.
Well…this week my guest and I will flip the stigma around living life as a solo life.
And if you haven’t noticed, more and more people are choosing this path!
Tune into my lively chat with Dr. Peter McGraw, a bachelor, behavior economist, and business school professor at UC Boulder and host of the podcast Solo-The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life. Peter’s insights into living a fulfilling single life and solo lifestyle are enlightening and deeply empowering for anyone single or not. a
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Peter’s “ahh moment' and how that led to his Solo movement.
- What it means to be solo. And no, it’s nothing to be ashamed of.
- The 3 defining traits of living solo and how to reinvent yourself from single to solo.
- Challenging societal norms about traditional relationships and happiness can lead to a more fulfilling life.
- Peter’s personal growth in embracing solo life and how it led to his happiness, offers a powerful example of self-realization.
- The components of Peter’s foundation flourish model.
- How to go from single to solo without becoming isolated. (Hint: you don’t have to give up anything you don’t want to.)
- His best tips on how to manage everyday aspects of solo living.
- And wait for his confession at the end. It’s the most valuable tip of our conversation!
Grab those earbuds because it doesn’t matter if you are in a relationship, single, or somewhere in between, there's something in this conversation that can help you live more authentically and joyfully.
Fly Free Freebirds,
Laurie
These guides will help you take the next step in life.
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Connect with Peter:
Website: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermcgraw/
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