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When His Daughter Asked to Climb Mount St. Helens for Her 10th Birthday, What Did Michael Do · Geek at Sea

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Michael Parenteau. the Pursuit of Happyness

My guest today is my friend Michael Parentau, a dad of a teenage daughter and a rad human being. Michael is many things. He is an artist, a product designer, a developer, and a creative. In this episode we will talk about raising a child, while paying your bills on a salary of a starving artist. We will take a look at different paths one could take to…

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  1. Did Michael Parenteau's Family Encourage Him to Become an Artist? at 0:49

    Hit or miss, Michael Parenteau says on Geek at Sea. Some relatives were encouraging about him becoming an artist, and others were not. Full answer

  2. What Did Success Mean in Michael Parenteau's Family? at 2:02

    On Geek at Sea, Michael Parenteau says his grandmother's picture of success was practical. Full answer

  3. What Advice Did Michael Parenteau's Uncle Give Him About Becoming an Artist? at 3:59

    On Geek at Sea, Michael Parenteau says he asked his uncle, a builder, whether he should go to architecture school. Full answer

  4. What Does Parenting vs. Being Parented Look Like at 8:51

    As a parent, often times we can see why our parents made particular decisions and we relive our childhoods through our children. Full answer

  5. When His Daughter Asked to Climb Mount St. Helens for Her 10th Birthday, What Did Michael Do at 22:04

    He didn't want to discourage her and say no. Full answer

  6. What Does Michael Parenteau Hope for His Daughter at 38:20

    He hopes that she will have an opportunity or experience similar to his experience during his last few years of high school when he spent 4.5 hours a day in… Full answer

  7. Is It Important for Adults to Know What They Want to Do in Life at 44:12

    Michael notes that it's ok to want to be somewhere else. While painting, he is often asking himself "Is this where I want to be?" Full answer

  8. How Does Michael Parenteau Say You Find Out Where You Want to Be? at 48:05

    On Geek at Sea, artist Michael Parenteau compares it to painting. You make something and try it. If you like it, you try it again. Full answer

  9. What Is It Like to Be a Starving Artist With a Child and What Advice Does He Have for Others in the Same Shoes at 55:01

    Michael had a close friend who was also an artist that told him to not stop making art because he wouldn't have as much time to create with the arrival of a… Full answer

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