245: Wildly Improbable Goals with Carol El Hawary

09/12/21 • 40 min

Finish this sentence: “You know what I’d really love to do? If I could, I’d...”

Then, what likely follows are your fears and excuses. You know, all the *rational* reasons why you’re not living out your dream.

But what if I suddenly empowered you to be your own fairy godmother. Only instead of a magic wand that goes poof, I handed you an equally effective, universal recipe to apply. (And yes, the ingredients are the same regardless of the dream you’re trying to create.)

Get clear on what you want.
Create a plan on how to get it.
Take consistent action.
Lean on others for support when you need it.
Get creative when surprises are thrown your way.
Celebrate your big and small successes.

This week, I’m here to tell you that dreams don’t come true, they’re created. And I’ve brought a very special guest to prove it.

It’s my pleasure to welcome Carol El Hawary to recount the remarkable story about how she achieved wildly improbable goals. Carol will describe ways she overcame imposter syndrome to combine her lifelong passions of travel and reading into her new tour guide business.

A holiday to the Middle East led Carol to leave everything behind in the UK and take a chance on (what else?) love. She shares how she went from a girl in Scotland, cutting pictures out of a brochure about Egypt, to bravely opening Literary Tours during perhaps the worst time in history for travel.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

Crisis management as a superpower
Tools to conquer imposter syndrome & fear
Realizing that everything in your life has led you to this
Maximizing permanently transferable skills & talents
Ways to cope on the hard days

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Hello. It is 7:00 am in New York, 1:00 pm in Johannesburg, and 6:00 pm in Bangkok. Welcome to the Expat Happy Hour. This is Sundae Schneider-Bean from www.sundaebean.com. I am a solution-orientated coach and intercultural strategist for individuals and organizations. I am on a mission to help you adapt and succeed when living abroad and get you through any life transition.

“Dreams come true.” When you hear that, what is your reflex?

Part of you wants to believe it. Part of you thinks it is bull – ah em – baloney.

That is the controversial question that we are bringing up in today’s episode.

I have a very clear opinion on this having stood by the side of women for years – supporting them in transforming their lives. My take on it might not be what you expect. Or maybe it is. Let’s see.

Today I have invited Carol El Hawary to be a guest on Expat Happy Hour, because she is someone who, in her own words, is “living her dream,” – the road to get there was winding, slow at first, then all at once.

Let me tell you a little bit about Carol before she joi...

Finish this sentence: “You know what I’d really love to do? If I could, I’d...”

Then, what likely follows are your fears and excuses. You know, all the *rational* reasons why you’re not living out your dream.

Get clear on what you want.
Create a plan on how to get it.
Take consistent action.
Lean on others for support when you need it.
Get creative when surprises are thrown your way.
Celebrate your big and small successes.

This week, I’m here to tell you that dreams don’t come true, they’re created. And I’ve brought a very special guest to prove it.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

Crisis management as a superpower
Tools to conquer imposter syndrome & fear
Realizing that everything in your life has led you to this
Maximizing permanently transferable skills & talents
Ways to cope on the hard days

Listen to the Full Episode

Featured on the Show:

Join the Purpose Challenge
Join the Expats on Fire right here
Join Year of Transformation
Sundae’s Facebook Business Page – Sundae Schneider-Bean LLC
Sundae’s Facebook Group – Expats on Purpose
Literary Tours in Egypt

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We’re delighted by our nomination to the global Top 25 Expat Podcasts!

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“Dreams come true.” When you hear that, what is your reflex?

Part of you wants to believe it. Part of you thinks it is bull – ah em – baloney.

That is the controversial question that we are bringing up in today’s episode.

Let me tell you a little bit about Carol before she joi...

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244: The Winning Formula for Long-Haul Success

Do you remember those dolls you had to wind up? They had a metal butterfly-like key permanently sticking out that you’d twist and twist until it couldn’t turn anymore. Then, music or joyful sounds would play, and the toy would move jubilantly for a while until it had expended all its energy and sulked to a stop.

That’s how we humans operate too. Our go-go-go depends on several known forces meant to wind us up and send us off to shake it out. Scrimp on one (or many), and you’ll notice faster energy depletion.

And the principle is the same whether you need a complete life detox or just to make a few fundamental changes that put you on the road to better health. You know what you should be doing, but if it was so easy, you would’ve done it already.

So then, how do you identify and establish your ideal conditions for enduring success?

Connecting to our ongoing focus about purpose, this week, I’ll discuss the scientifically proven health benefits of living with less fear and more intention. I’ll share a test to help you determine if self-sabotage is hindering your progress. Then, regardless of your goal, I’ll load you up with pro tips to get you on the right track and reveal the winning formula for long-haul success.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

Slaying the gremlins inside your head
Why we hesitate to pursue a more meaningful life
Reaching the global community in a more profound way
Signs from your body that you’re doing the right thing
Celebrating the imagination phase

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Pop quiz.

What has been proven to add years to your life, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, chop your risk of Alzheimer’s by half, help you sleep better at night, increase your good cholesterol, improve your relationships and your sex life?

Any ideas?

You’re probably scanning your brain to recall if you’ve seen any miracle drugs announced on TV recently.

But it’s not that at all. It’s not a drug. It is Purpose.

I’m not kidding. Purpose has this impact on our lives, on our bodies, on our wellbeing, at the very core. You might recall my ...

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246: The Compound Interest Effect

“I’m strong to the finish ’cause I eats me spinach.” Said Popeye who took the easy way out. He’d grab a can of spinach and bam, instant brawn and strength galore.

Don’t get me wrong, spinach is ultra-healthy, and opting to eat it over French fries is a good move. However, it’s a “simple interest” win. In reality, building muscle mass is anything but immediate.

Each time you lift weights, you strain the tissue impacted by the extra load. Your body responds with repairs and gets to work replacing damaged muscle fibers. At the cellular level, this fusing action forms new protein strands that increase in thickness over time to create muscle growth. A “compound interest” win.

As we continue our special focus on purpose, I must talk about how it connects with money, but not in the way that you probably think.

Sure, we can wrap our minds around simple versus compound interest when it comes to tangible investments. But why don’t we look at other things of value in our life — like our energy, health, progress, and relationships — through the same lens?

This week, I’ll explain how we often misunderstand the real cost of our other precious resources. Then, using various examples of relatable situations, I’ll show you how to trade shallow (simple interest) victories for savvy (compound interest) long-term gains.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

How results add up over time
Relationship Rx for better date nights
Solutions for difficult coworkers & work stress
Switching off from operating on default
Take the good, accelerate the impact

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I’m going to talk about something. I never ever thought I would talk about it in an episode. Hang in there because it is directly connected to our month-long focus on purpose, but you won’t expect it.

Let’s talk about simple versus compound interest now. I am absolutely no ...