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Pete the Planner is back! The world is trying to recover from coronavirus. How are your personal finances looking? Should you be trying to pay down debt? And why does Pete think the next couple months could be really tough? Balance that checkbook and check out the latest episode of Second Shot! Learn more at petetheplanner.com

The coronavirus lockdown has a lot of us on edge. Some of us are even pushed the break the law. One salon owner has learned that sticking to your guns, even if it means getting locked up, can bring a lot of good. But should we applaud that? Also, is he lazy or just well-deserving of a break? One high profile couple has us asking if it's really all that bad to take some time off and hang out on the farm. Kick back on the porch, pour some sweet tea, and enjoy this latest episode of Second Shot!

Some people have been through it all. One woman is the living embodiment of all that, and she's proof that if you keeping looking forward to something, the bad times aren't so bad. Also, even our best intentions can have negative consequences. Someone cleaning up a library thought to themself, "There's just something not right about these books." But maybe the organizing should be left to the librarians in this case. Keep staying safe and keep listening to this latest episode of Second Shot!

The NFL draft is in full swing - virtually! An all-online draft has us asking questions about what's possible. What are things we never thought we could do? And what are the things others thought we couldn't do? Just because someone sees us as a fourth-round pick doesn't mean we can perform like the number 1 overall. Also, our special guest Sarah T from Redeux Kidz is here to tell us how we can stay crafty during the lockdown and turn some of that old junk lying around into something special! It's a little bit of everything on this new episode of Second Shot! Learn more by following Sarah on social media @RedeuxKidz You can find photos of the projects we discussed here: https://imgur.com/a/twhuVGL

It can only take one person to ruin everything - say, one person who pretended to have COVID-19 and shut down their whole office because of it. However, what's the silver lining to having to be locked in your home for several weeks at a time? Also, our special guest Matt Martin from First Choice Loan Services tells us what to believe (and not believe) when it comes to all the bold claims surround mortgages during the coronavirus crisis. Is it time to refinance? Can you put off paying your mortgage? Is anything really free? He answers all our questions on this new episode of Second Shot! Learn more about Matt and First Choice Loan Service at fcloans.com

We hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe from the coronavirus, and we thought we'd bring in an expert to help us alter our daily habits to keep healthy. Dr. James Pinckney is the founder and CEO of Diamond Physicians and has first-hand knowledge of the threat of COVID-19. We also want to highlight some of the ways the Second Shot Facebook group is helping us cope, learn, and laugh our way through the lockdown. We might be social distancing, but we're not social media distancing! Put on a mask, some gloves, and your headphones and enjoy this latest episode of Second Shot!

The whole Second Shot crew is under lockdown this week, so it's a special Podcast-from-Home Edition! How many of you have a business that's been affected by coronavirus? One realtor sued so they could keep their "essential" business going, but was that the best way forward? Are there more creative ways to live by the law and still be successful? Also, special guest Beth Reeder Johnson joins to help us navigate the choppy waters of being trapped in a house with your loved ones for days on end. Tensions can get high when you can't leave, so how do you keep things calm with your spouse or children? You're sheltering in place, why not enjoy it with this new episode of Second Shot! Learn more about Beth Reeder Johnson at erjcounseling.com

The threat of coronavirus has upended our daily lives - many cities have asked people to shelter at home, travel has shut down, and the economy has taken a serious hit. With a record rise in unemployment and investments looking as grim as they have in a long time, we wanted to bring you a little sage advice that might help you navigate these troubled waters. For that, we turned to Peter Dunn, aka "Pete the Planner"! What should you do if you're suddenly unemployed? What if you're nearing retirement? Should you save or spend the stimulus funds, if you're getting them? And... how do you prioritize which bills you'll pay and which ones you can defer? Pete the Planner gives some wonderful advice for all those questions, and we talk a little bit about what your neighborhood might look like when this whole thing is over. To learn more about Pete, go to petetheplanner.com Second Shot Sit-Downs is an in-depth look at the people who inspire us, from your friends at Second Shot! This interview series is meant to

"Everything I've changed about my life has been one step at a time." Looking at Marzia Prince and her Plant Chics brand now, it's hard to imagine a time when she wasn't living a healthy lifestyle. But an atmosphere of negativity in childhood followed by several years of unhealthy living made Marzia long for a change. What steps did she take? And can she convince a notorious picky eater that even he can live a plant-based lifestyle? Learn more about Marzia at PlantChics.com Second Shot Sit-Downs is an in-depth look at the people who inspire us, from your friends at Second Shot! This interview series is meant to highlight the types of people we talk about on the show: the people who really embody that idea of taking a Second Shot at business, at relationships, at life.

"Sometimes, when you think about yourself as a number two, you're really a number one." Often when it comes to change, there has to be someone willing to ask the question "Why are we doing things this way?" That was the case when Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell looked at the salon business, and rather than stop at asking that question, they did something about it. They are the cofounders of ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. ShearShare is the first Texas startup to win Google Demo Day, L’Oreal’s Women in Digital NEXT Generation Award, and Tech. Co’s Startup of the Year. The Caldwells’ work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Modern Salon, and Salon Today. They are alums of YC Fellowship and 500 Startups, two world-renowned programs for creating top-end entrepreneurs. But all the accolades couldn't have come without one big leap away from a comfortable lifestyle and putting it all on the line for an idea

The world is in the grip of coronavirus, but one man is not letting it keep him from getting his steps in. If you were under quarantine in your house, how much could you get done? We bet a marathon isn't on that list. Also, we have advice on how to raise your kids! But really, it's advice that any of us could take to heart. How many of these are you doing in your daily life? One thing that both kids and parents can agree on is that you should enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

The city of Dallas has a new icon, completely by mistake. Dubbed "The Leaning Tower of Dallas," a failed implosion stands a lesson about knowing the whole story before you start to speak. And we've all heard about how corrupting a little bit of power can be, and that corruption can act like a snowball without the proper checks in place. How would you make sure to not end up in court one day because you didn't have enough people around you to say "no" every once in a while? Or maybe you need more people to say "YES" to this new episode fo Second Shot!

There's a new game in town, and it's a lesson in going back to the drawing board. Nearly two decades ago, the XFL couldn't quite score a touchdown with their unique brand of off-season football. But now? It looks like they used the time away to reinvent themselves. It's never too late to start over. And are you a food cheater? A lot of us are, and what does that really say about our desire to hide our food shame from our significant other. You definitely don't need to be ashamed to share this new episode of Second Shot!

Some things just seem like they'll be around forever. But the numbers are in, and it looks like the Oscars can teach us a lesson about resting on your laurels. Even good numbers can be bad when you're not planning for the future. And one couple is here to teach us the meaning of true love when a judge literally sentences them to live with each other. There are no easy fixes to marital problems, and that's certainly true when you're considering a prison sentence as a viable alternative. Happy Valentine's Day, and share with your loved one this new episode of Second Shot!

Put your goals in the universe and see what it gives back. For a couple big participants in The Big Game, their wishes came true in perhaps the most literal way possible. What could it mean for your dreams? And there are even more lessons to be learned from the Super Bowl, such as the importance of selling. Would you take a big job for free if it meant exposure to millions of people? We'll be happy if you share with just one other person how much love this new episode of Second Shot!

The world was shocked by the death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, and it's a stark reminder that our time on earth is not guaranteed. Are you making sure to check in on your loved ones? And who is more emotional work: men or women? A new study might have you questioning your assumption about who is and isn't calm in the office. Settle down and enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

Have you ever seen something so obvious and think, "Why did it take so long to get here?" Out with the crackers and cheese, and in with the fried potatoes! These new snack trays are a reminder that there's no need to overthink things. Also, sometimes it's less about what you're saying than how you're saying it. One company found that a potentially good product can easily be overshadowed by a very creepy commercial. Grab your favorite french fries and enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

When is a loophole a negative? When it's used against you, of course! One famous football coach found himself on the receiving end of some dirty tricks...stolen from his own playbook. They do say "What goes around, comes around." And what was once an excruciatingly embarrassing moment for one woman becomes the motivation for making a real life change. Thrill-seeking leads to the search for smaller clothing. Perhaps any positive growth should start with listening to this new episode of Second Shot!

"It's not about the food..." Michael Hays had the same realization a lot of us probably have had: social media is really all that "social." Despite having tons of friends, he rarely interacted with them. So Michael set a goal for 2019: have lunch with a different friend every week of the year without fail. If that sounds hard, it's because it is. What were his challenges? How did people respond? And most importantly, what did Michael learn along the way? Second Shot Sit-Downs is an in-depth look at the people who inspire us, from your friends at Second Shot! This interview series is meant to highlight the types of people we talk about on the show: the people who really embody that idea of taking a Second Shot at business, at relationships, at life.

Businesses are always looking for ways to maximize productivity. How do you get the most out of your resources? When one company thought that employees were using their time in the restroom to relax rather than relieve, they arrived upon a solution that might be a little too on the nose. And life can throw a lot of things at you - surprise medical bills, home repairs, catfish. One woman found out the hard way that even natural predators can overestimate their abilities. What's that smell? It's a fresh episode of Second Shot!