Blackjack Wade’s Midlife
An objective view of the stresses and strains of midlife from a common sense perspective. I explore the challenges of this unanticipated phase of life, ask logical questions, and hopefully provide a perspective to help others feel less alone and confused. Listenership feedback is welcomed and together we come up with ways to address all the challenges associated with family, friends, work, and society…all the things.
Episodes
46 episodes
Talking Mortgages!
Here we go…driving down the road, rain noise in the background…talking about one of the most important things we do in life…buying and financing a home. Not all mortgage guys are the same, here’s my conversation with Pinnacle Funding Grou...
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Episode 43
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38:45
Blackjack Brief - AI is Changing Everything!
Another AI update…things are moving very fast! Let’s talk about how the business world is handling it.
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Episode 42
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20:38
In Plain English
We dive head first into the NY trial, in non-legal terms. What needs to be heard and what you need to take away from the whole event. NOTE: a couple of accidental misstatements - did not mean to say “dancer” and at the very end, I m...
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Episode 41
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31:24
It’s Not About October
My most intense and straight-forward episode EVER. This subject has haunted me for weeks…gloves off. Here we go!
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Episode 40
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36:23
Money for Something
Let’s jump into the lessons I’ve learned in my 50+ years about generosity and how helping others even in the smallest ways can have the biggest impacts!
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Episode 39
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36:07
The AI Arms Race
The world of AI is changing so fast…new questions to answer. Where do you stand?
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Episode 38
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30:41
Threat to Democracy?
What the F does that mean anyway? Let’s jump in and examine to overused, under-defined, vague phrase…and how many times will it be used in the next 8 months? God only knows.
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Episode 37
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18:10
Kick in the Pants - Blackjack Brief
Been away for a while. Update on several items and preview of episodes to come. We’re ahead of the curve gang, plan to stay there!
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Episode 36
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19:11
Information
As promised, I drop the gloves. Explicit language used for effect. This episode is about this ever changing phenomenon in our crazy world. Where did this insane notion come form and when are people going to say “NO MORE!”????
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Episode 35
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37:12
Getting Closer
The second video episode! I am getting ready to drop the gloves…and it made for a wild ride. Listen here or watch here https://youtu.be/bAakS-0yqNM?si=yzdlX0dJ_4dWZDym<...
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Episode 34
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47:52
Blackjack Brief - Tailspin
The first EVER video episode of Blackjack Wade’s Midlife. Audio available on all podcast platforms (as usual) in addition to video version on the new YouTube Channel. View at
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Episode 33
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13:41
Doing All I Can Do
Some MAJOR reflection and clarity following the heart-breaking realization of the previous episode “Dream Another Dream”. It took me a while to get back behind the microphone…struggle bus! But now, with renewed energy comes renewed ...
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Episode 32
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40:36
Dream Another Dream
More interesting and confusing obstacles over the past few weeks! And I have to come clean about a lifelong dream that is no more…and the PLAN moving forward.
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Episode 31
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42:29
What’s the Recovery Plan?
We jump back into the ever-evolving subject of the financial strains we all deal with. Life is increasingly more and more expensive. I explain some recent indicators I’ve seen and what could be next.
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Episode 30
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41:14
Along the Way
Back to some practical action items I have learned “along the way” during this self-discovery phase of life. I share some very helpful ways to kickstart/restart your positive vibe and KEEP it throughout the day. Enjoy!
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Episode 29
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44:00
Leaving a Legacy
I was so excited to record this episode…I “left it all on the field” as they say. One of my main goals in life is to pass down as much as I can to future generations. In this episode, I discuss how I plan to do so and what I have le...
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Episode 28
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46:15
We’re Better Than That
Sharing some insight into how our communication with one another has changed and some thoughts on how to stay connected with those who are special to us.
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Episode 27
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38:11
Working on Me
This process of personal growth is getting more interesting by the day. I am learning and discovering at a fevered pace! In this episode, I share and summarize some teachings of others as well as some very interesting discoveries of...
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Episode 26
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38:41
The Time is RIGHT!
This entire podcast journey is starting to become clear. It’s a story of having to go through several things to get to where you are supposed to be. In this episode, I explain how our path has lead us to this point. And let’s ...
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Episode 25
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39:09
Beyond Affirmations
Here we go…one week after recommitting to daily affirmations, it’s already obvious that they are just the starting place. More commitment to daily habits to improve our lives…let’s discuss!
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Episode 24
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38:04
The Great (Life) Reset
It’s time! The next opportunity is upon us and there’s no time to waste. Join me as I discuss the cal-alt-del of my life and what’s next!
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Episode 23
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45:58
Transparent
Gut check episode…recap the latest struggles and what I have rediscovered to be VERY helpful! Enjoy and send feedback to host@blackjackwade.com
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Episode 22
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38:37
Reflections on the KI
This episode stems from some powerful feedback from friends and guests in last week’s golf event…had to be shared!
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Episode 21
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40:12