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In this episode of Team Anywhere, host Mitch Simon speaks with father and son duo, David and Colton Chorpenning, about their book “What the F is Next: The No BS Guide to Getting What You Really Want.” The Chorpennings share their research-based, step-by-step process designed to help individuals identify their passions, set intentions, and achieve success in their personal and professional lives. With a focus on appreciative inquiry and intentionality, they illustrate how their process has helped individuals find clarity in their desired paths.
Inspiration Behind Writing the Book
David Chorpenning’s 20 years of experience in professional development led him to create the book “What the F is Next?: The NO-BS Guide to Getting What You Really Want” with his son, Colton. After finding that his intention of learning to surf and travel the world was fulfilled, Colton realized the power of the process. This inspired them to modernize and rewrite the book, providing a dual perspective on living life to the fullest. The father-son pair’s unique experiences and collaboration set the stage for the book’s creation.
Philosophy of the Book
The book focuses on addressing one area of life and making a change within the next 30 to 60 days. Instead of aiming to find life’s purpose, the goal is to identify a specific part of life that needs improvement. By appreciating what’s already working, the process allows individuals to discover a core intention, reducing conflicting desires and helping them take actionable steps. Through stories of individuals finding new careers or realizing aspirations, the book shows how the process can help inspire significant life changes.
A Special Offer
As an exclusive offer to the listeners, David and Colton are introducing a 30-day course to accompany the book. This course aims to guide participants through the “What’s Next” process, helping them create intentions that lead to meaningful progress. By purchasing the book and signing up for the course at thefisnext.com, listeners can uncover their core intentions and start making impactful changes in their lives as they transition into the new year.
Who are David & Colton Chorpenning?
David and Colton Chorpenning are a remarkable duo of father-son authors whose literary works have captivated readers with their unique blend of storytelling, wisdom, and heartfelt emotion.
David Chorpenning, a seasoned writer with a wealth of experience, has been honing his craft for several decades. He was captivated by the power of intention with simple skills that can give you a truly fulfilled, positive life. With an insatiable curiosity, he embarked on a lifelong journey of exploration and discovery, channeling his experiences into his writing. David’s works reflect his diverse interests and extensive knowledge.
Colton Chorpenning, following in his father’s footsteps, emerged as a talented writer in his own right. Inspired by his father’s passion, he began penning his own stories early, honing his skills and finding his unique voice. As a result, Colton’s writing exhibits a fresh perspective and youthful energy. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for capturing authentic human experiences, he infuses his narratives with a sense of immediacy and relatability.
David and Colton’s collaborative efforts have resulted in their book, What The F*ck Is Next?, seamlessly blending their distinct styles and perspectives. Their collaboration is a testament to the power of shared creativity and the strength of their bond as father and son. Their book explores many themes, from love and loss to resilience and the search for meaning. Each page is infused with their passion for storytelling, leaving readers eagerly turning to the next page.
Beyond their literary pursuits, David and Colton Chorpenning advocate for the outdoors and a life of adventure. They actively seek time in the mountains, channeling some of their favorite hobbies in mother nature. Their commitment to fostering a love for experience in yourself is a testament to their belief in the power of exploring.
- Website: https://www.thefisnext.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chorpenning-5abb356/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-chorpenning/
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Intention Quotes
So many processes out there take more of a holistic approach, and they say, you know, this is gonna help you find your life purpose. This is gonna help you change your entire life. I personally think that’s kind of BS. I think that there’s a lot more to it to find your life’s purpose than reading any one book. — Colton Chorpenning 
A major thing that we have in this modern society is there’s so many things that distract us from getting what we really want. And I think one of them is that we have conflicting intentions. — Colton Chorpenning 
The F word is an important, empowering word. When you use it, you get a little bit more serious. When you do use the F word, it increases your pain tolerance. And as we know, doing any sort of inspective work, it’s not easy. Sometimes it hurts. You gotta go, you gotta write, fill this thing out, and think about it. And that can be a little painful. — Colton Chorpenning 
The thing that we have found with so many folks is that they go, I love the book. I get it. I’m gonna do it. But they don’t do it. So we’re gonna add our active involvement with helping people through a 30-day process so that they will create the intention to make it happen. — David Chorpenning 
I think people need to take a minute. You need to just take a minute and reflect on their life. It’s helpful to start there. — David Chorpenning 
It’s not like, don’t consider this process that you have to change yourself a lot. You just have to get refocused. You just need to get grounded in what’s most important. And we did that recently ourselves. — David Chorpenning
