Alex Ivy and Jordan Criss on Taking the Leap into the Unknown
“You can’t wait till you’re ready.
You’ll never be ready or never think you’re ready.
You just have to do it. ”
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Today on the podcast. I am joined by two of my returning guests and closest friends. Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy. And the reason I have them on the podcast today was pretty special to me. Jordan and Alex, at the time of this recording, are now living in LA. And this conversation took place roughly three weeks ago. As they were packing up to leave and we covered that.
But the whole point was I'm assuming many of you just had a wait, what, why would you leave right now? And that's the whole point. Because in the pandemic, the idea of moving sounds insane. But. The idea of moving at any point in your life, making a big drastic change. Be it a job. Be it a relationship, be it moving to a new place. Why now? Is always the question.
And the answer to that should be, why not?
If you've done all the research you can, it just feels like the right move, and you can make it happen. Then make it happen. And that's why the title is podcast is on taking the leap. I think this is so important.
With that, everyone. I really enjoyed this conversation with Jordan and Alex, and I hope you do too. They're some of the most amazing people I've ever met, and I cannot wait to visit them in LA. And with that, everyone, please enjoy this conversation with Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy.
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Show Notes
[00:04:01] A Home Studio Dream
[00:04:56] Leaving for California
[00:06:21] Leading up to the move
[00:11:22] Why Alex wants to go to LA
[00:12:05] Why mural paintings?
A List of Painted Walls and Murals in Los Angeles
[00:14:40] Why did acrylic painting catch her attention?
[00:16:26] Acrylic Dip
Abstract using spray paints and water dipping
[00:18:12] How did Alex adjust to the quarantine?
[00:19:33] The pandemic is a blessing
[00:24:25] Decision Fatigue
How Willpower Works: Decision Fatigue and How to Avoid Bad Choices
[00:27:00] Social Battery
The Misconception of Introvert (and Extrovert)
[00:29:24] Introversion and Extroversion are a spectrum
[00:31:59] Trying new foods
[00:36:00] Diets and eating consciously
Mindful Eating 101 — A Beginner's Guide
[00:39:22] The experience of eating out
[00:41:48] Anxiety around moving
Chaos Under Control: Dealing With Anxiety About Moving
[00:45:50] Finding the good in the bad
[00:47:24] Too much focus on the negatives
[00:50:52] Quality of conversation on Facebook
[00:54:08] Growing pains for a world culture
[00:56:16] Why move now?
[00:57:42] Closing
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