Megan Norton is celebrating a lot these days. Her book Belonging without Borders is celebrating its 1st anniversary. It was her birthday a couple days ago .. and it's Christmas today. Be sure to get yourself a signed copy before the end of the year! https://www.amazon.com/Belonging-Beyond-Borders-Culture-Cultivate-ebook/dp/B0BNLRZYL2?ref_=ast_author_mpb Megan and Mike talk about social media's impact on TCK's and the struggle to juggle sincerity in what we do (2:00). Mike comes clean about what he thinks is his ultimate purpose in this life (5:00). Megan explains FOMO to Gen Z and JOMO to all of us. Then of course the chameleon emerges from the bag of skittles (8:00), one of the best phrases Mike has ever heard to describe moments of paralysis in his life. Chapter 9 in Megan's book, really resonates with Mike and he talks about his journey to figure out his identity piece (10:25). Megan then has the chance to elaborate on the self reflection component of her book, which in Mike's opinion, makes it what a book should be, something we can continually go back to for reference. Curiousity, humility, and empathy .. a high bar Megan sets in her book while suggesting these don't break us or force us to change who we are (16:45). Mike, who is writing his book 'Building Bridges: Can We Love & Relate in a Polarized World?', is excited to hear how much they overlap in their messages. Megan fills out the last part of her book with a larger purpose ATCK's can fulfill by being 'bridge builders' in a world often filled with inequity and a lack of diversity (19:35/22:00). Finally, they discuss how Megan weaves an invitation to the spiritual component of belonging in the book, an integral part of the human experience. Megan's website is here: https://adultthirdculturekid.com/ Mike's website is here: https://sullyworks.com/

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