Dirty Thirty Episode— Unpopular Opinions

Ep. 30----- On this 30th episode I bring you a few, okay maybe like 17 unpopular opinions from my mind. You might not agree with these or you might be like hell yeah… I feel the same way.. I just know sometimes I have these thoughts and ideas and where better to share them, than with you. I felt like unpopular opinons feel dirty, hence the theme. Enjoy! xo, Mad

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Ep. 30 Dirty Thirty— Unpopular opinions from the Mind of Madison



Welcome back WITHOUT A DOUBT, the podcast where we celebrate living life authentically and organically as ourselves. We are the ones who believe in creating our own paths and living our truths out loud. Join in on honest and open conversation about self-discovery and growth.

Im ya girl Mad, your host, im a freelance entrepreneur, a thirty something year old human that has never exactly done what was expected of me. Im a sprinkle of reality, glimmer of sunshine, & as unfiltered as they come. Im here to remind you that its okay to do life different . That you don’t have to be what is expected of you.. and that your happiness matters.    

For this episode which is number 30 holy crap. I can be honest and say I really had no idea what I was planning on doing. Im literally recording this Tuesday the day before I drop this episode. Like im recording this less then 12 hours from launch time, and no im not an under pressure kinda gal. So nah. Dont say youre probably better under pressure. I like to be prepared.

On this 30th episode I bring you a few, okay maybe like 17 unpopular opinions from my mind. You might not agree with these or you might be like hell yeah… I feel the same way.. I just know sometimes I have these thoughts and ideas and where better to share them, than with you. 

I also need to remind you, im on YouTube, and its crickets over there so if you wanna see what I look like, the actual video to this show, its all there. And hook ya girl up with a review, hopefully 5 stars even if youre not on board with all my unpopular opinions, afterall they are unpopular./ opinions..

Unpopular opinions:

1-Its okay to let friendships fizzle. Do you feel that your always the one who sets and confirms plans? yeah. if youre listening to this and youre the person always making the plans, prepare for some burnout. For me, I know im a lot of the times creating trips and plans and coffee dates. The ones used to often have fizzled because I was the orchestrator. Now I have a better group of coffee friends who reach out to make the plans, which makes me feel like they actually want to meet up. And yes I also do this too, but I won’t always be the one to do it first anymore.

2-Meeting people where they are at. I think a lot of people are lacking emotional intelligence and assume the world revolves around them. But as ive said in past episodes your life is your life. Your crisis will be your crisis. Noone but you know how much your world is on fire. You can only do so much for the next person. This isn’t all situations but you’ll learn fast who to meet where.

3- Constantly feeling like you need to know something. I know I made an episode about ignorance is bliss, but this is right on. Not everything going on is meant for our ears, minds, soul. Dont be upset If you didn’t find out or you weren’t invited. Its not your conversation or table to be apart of.

4- Happy people are the prettiest. Sunshine will always radiate though. Happiness is like sunshine. I love when people tell me I look happy, but this is also a reminder that some of the happiest people are still battling some of the biggest wars. Sure having all the things and being the prettiest outwardly might get you further, but happy people dont usually need much. Happiness stems from embracing the simplicities but finding gratitude in the normal.

5- its also okay to cut people off. Recently someone told me I was great at this, and I was thinking, ive only gotten great at this because so many people have crossed me, hurt me, broken boundaries or trust. Cutting someone off is harder than keeping them around. A friend recently reminded me of this and I thought, damn, you are so right. And knowing this reminded me of my own self worth. I can do hard things. Ive had to do so many hard things.

6-Quitting isn’t failure, I have a whole podcast episode on whether or not to quit. Being a quitter doesnt mean you suck. It might mean you know totally who you are and what you actually want for your path in life. The fact that you tried something mean you are brave enough to start something! You go!

7-Weddings are a waste of money. Dont get me wrong I love a good wedding, ill even invite myself to yours.. but I think its such a waste. Elope, travel, invest in your future. I also think its shitty to assume you deserve $$ as a gift to cover a plate of dinner. Most wedding food is meh anyway, id rather get fast food on the way home. If you want to have a wedding, lets dance, drink, and have fun. I dont want to sit at table with strangers making small talk. PLUS a blur of a day for you, and if youre a bridesmaid its basically work and you have to pay to be there. We can go on and on and on on this opinion I have.

8- eating out is also a waste of money. Food prices are like 100% + inflated. Service usually sucks. And its usually all fried crap anyway. I dont like to eat out, I dont like to spend my money at restaurants and I find that home cooked food taste better and is better. Especially if you know how to cook. I was a server for over 6 years so also my service standards are MY STANDARDS. I shouldn’t have to ask for a refill if youre working for a tip.

9-Moms who talk about drinking wine really irk me. Your kids shouldn’t make you need to drink. You need a drink because you can’t tolerate your children. Dont blame your kids for being kids… Maybe you just rely on wine to take edge of? Or maybe you need to learn a better coping strategy when your children are being children.

10- Holidays are overrated, unless we are talking like a European holiday meaning vacations. The idea we are forced to have a dinner because its thanksgiving, easter, Christmas, is bull. How about a Sunday night dinner on a regular day. These are more meaningful to me. Fuck the holiday dinners ive been opting out a most, sorry grandma.

11-Going to college doesnt make someone smarter than anyone else. It also doesnt mean youre going to get further than the next person. A degree is a just a piece of paper. I once did career day at an elementary school, it was so cool, I rolled in my cotton candy cart, gave out cotton candy, and talked to Kids about being a business owner. This day I told kids that college isn’t the end goal, but a tool to use to help you build knowledge to gain power and find success. The teacher thanked me. I am that 2008 hs graduate that went to college and doesnt use my degree now. Anyone else?

12. Being a nice person and kind person are two different things. I say im kind, but Im not always nice. I can be mean, but my heart is kind. I am nice generally, but Iif you cross me that can change real fast. Being nice is being polite and treating people well. Being kind is when you care about people and show you care. Sometimes you can be kind to someone even though you aren't nice to them and you can certainly be nice to someone but also be unkind. Nice people dont usually like to speak up or rock the boat, where as someone who is kind will speak up advocate when they feel something isn’t right.

13-“ I have to go home to let me dog out. “ is a legit excuse. If someone with kids said they had to go home because they have a babysitter, same, except I dont have a babysitter and my dog needs to shit.

14. That people change. Evolution is legit. And those people who say people never change, yes yes they can. My brother is a great example of this. From troubled teen with anger issues to a working adult who contributes to society and is a kind human who cares about people and animals. Yo go Andrew. Proud of you, he’s also my brother who calls me fatison and says my podcast is shit, but thats siblings for you.. guess those things dont change?

15. Buying new things just to buy them is consumerism at its best. You dont need a new shirt every time you go to tjmaxx or the mall. Or better yet you dont need new clothes for your vacation. The world is literally withering away and warming from the core yet we keep tearing down trees, digging up earth, and using all of our resources on a new sparkly shirt you’ll only wear one time.
16. Waiting until youre old to do things. Saying when I retire ill travel. A little reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised and you might never get to to travel when youre older. It also gets harder to do things when youre not 20 or even 30 anymore.
17. Waking up early is how you become successful. Okay, I get the early morning grind and using time that others would be sleeping to accomplish some shit, but you can do this anytime of the day. you get to utilize your hours whatever way works for you. I learned this most when I stepped away from fitness coaching and into freelance work. Success happens when you believe and put the work in you need and equation actually works. success isn’t usually by chance and if it is, thats why its called by chance.

Happy Wednesday & I hope felt like a little travel though my mind. Maybe you have similar thoughts and these arent as unpopular as I feel. Did you know when you listen to this on Spotify you can share thoughts about the episode with me? Yeah there’s a box.. so im curious what you thought!
Or go watch on YouTube, instagram, or send me a message.

Im also leaving you with this reminder as usual,
You are without a doubt a badass, dont you forget it.
Ill see you next Wednesday with a new fresh hot episode with more from the mind of mad. Xoxo