Today's Quote: “It’s harder to stay on top than it is to make the climb. Continue to seek new goals.” - Pat Summitt was an American women's college basketball head coach who accrued 1,098 career wins, the most in college basketball history at the time of her retirement. She served as the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team from 1974 to 2012. Summitt was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999 as a member of its inaugural class. She was named the Naismith Basketball Coach of the Century in 2000. In 2009, the Sporting News placed her at number 11 on its list of the 50 Greatest Coaches of All Time in all sports; she was the only woman on the list. In 2012, Summitt was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama and received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2012 ESPY Awards. In 2013, she was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame.

Synopsis: In this episode, we discuss the importance of bonding with your teammates at work. Rob's big work project as well as his son's Halloween and school experiences. Jim's gearing up for Vegas! 

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Recorded on: November 3rd, 2021

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Today's Quote: "The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on." - Barack Obama is an American politician, author, and retired attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004. Outside of politics, Obama has published three bestselling books; Dreams from My Father (1995), The Audacity of Hope (2006) and A Promised Land (2020).

Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about ways to get yourself out of a funk of feeling sad and the importance of reaching out to our friends. We also talk about how you can earn rewards with your steps! Check out Optimity. A fun, convenient health app that rewards your healthy daily activities. Track your steps, get health tips, and challenge friends to earn prizes. Getting exciting rewards for simply walking and more on Optimity. Tap this link https://link.myoptimity.com/invites/rober49913 or use invite code rober49913 at signup.

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Recorded on: October 20th, 2021

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Today's Quote: "A person should set their goals as early as they can and devote all their energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, they may achieve it. Or the person may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, they will know they have been alive." - Walt Disney,  was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Synopsis: In this episode, we reflect on each other's thanksgiving weekends with our family. 

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Recorded on: October 13th, 2021

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Today's Quote: “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs  I am sure we all know Steve Jobs, he is an American business magnate, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. He was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and co-founder of Apple Inc.; the chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar; a member of The Walt Disney Company's board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar; and the founder, chairman, and CEO of NeXT. Jobs is widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, along with his early business partner and fellow Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Synopsis: Rob cleans his office after eliminating 48% of his debt. Update on Niccolo's first findings of JK and his new favourite computer game: Skycrapper Sim! Jim gives us an update on his job and poker status along with some very special Thanksgiving news. 

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Recorded on: October 5th, 2021

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Today's Quote: "Don’t put off for tomorrow what can be done today." -Don Harrison 

Synopsis: In this episode, we honour Jim's late grandfather, Don Harrison. Jim's grandfather joined his partner and friend Bill Dunne to build William Dunne and Associates into Canada’s largest food brokerage. Once he was retired he couldn’t sit still and started volunteering at CHATS, Springboard, Youth Justice Committee just to name a few.  He was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal which is an award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to a community in Canada. Bearing his quote in mind, Rob & Jim look forward to working on their October challenges.

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Recorded on: September 20th, 2021

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Today's Quote: “You don’t learn to walk by following the rules. You learn by doing, and falling over.” - Sir Richard Branson, who is an English business magnate, investor, and author. In the 1970s, Richard dropped out of school at age 16 which ultimately led to the creation of Virgin Records. He later founded the Virgin Group, which today controls more than 400 companies in various fields. His entrepreneurial projects started in the music industry and expanded into other sectors, including the space-tourism venture Virgin Galactic, making him a billionaire. Branson is also known for his adventurous spirit and sporting achievements, including crossing oceans in a hot air balloon. In March 2000, Branson was knighted at Buckingham Palace for "services to entrepreneurship". For his work in retail, music and transport (with interests in land, air, sea, and space travel), his taste for adventure and for his humanitarian work, he has become a prominent global figure. In 2007, he was placed in the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World list. In July 2021, Forbes listed Branson's estimated net worth at US$5.7 billion.

Synopsis: Rob and Jim are both excited and pumped to celebrate a close friend's wedding tomorrow.

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Recorded on: August 27th, 2021

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Today's Quote: “We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” - Arianna Huffington. Arianna is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She is a co-founder of The Huffington Post,  the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and the author of fifteen books. She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. In 2011, AOL acquired The Huffington Post for US$315 million. On August 11, 2016, it was announced that she would step down from her role at The Huffington Post to devote her time to a new startup, Thrive Global, focused on health and wellness information.

Synopsis: Rob enjoys his vacation time with his family while using the Toronto CityPass and seeing the top 5 attractions the city has to offer. Jim shares with us his stories on seeing the Arkells live with friends and a Game of Thrones rewatch. 

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Recorded on: August 21st, 2021

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Today's Quote: “Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.” - Jack Ma. Jack is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of the Alibaba Group, which is a multinational, technology conglomerate. In addition, he co-founded Yunfeng Capital, a private equity firm. Mr. Ma is a strong proponent of an open and market-driven economy. As of April 2021, it is reported he has a net worth of $51.5 billion, making Jack the third-wealthiest person in China. His philanthropy work supports underprivileged communities in China, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East.

Synopsis: Rob gives updates on his customer service experiences, selling the car, and the lack of missing out on his workout consistency. Jim is looking forward to being back out to enjoy some public experiences with a Blue Jays game, golfing with his father, and an upcoming concert. He focuses on bettering his workout routine. 

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Today's Quote: “Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all -- in which case, you fail by default.” - J.K. Rowling who is a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history.

Synopsis: Rob is having fun getting back into some classic PC gaming with Quake Live. He also experiences some pretty poor customer service recently with a couple of businesses. Jim spends his weekend with family seeing Jess' grandparents, Aunt, and Uncle. They also have a great outing with Jim's Mom in Port Dalhousie, Ontario.

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Recorded on: July 29th, 2021

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Today's Quote: "If we have a goal and a plan, and are willing to take risks and mistakes and work as a team, we can choose to do the hard thing." -Scott Kelly. Scott is an American engineer, retired astronaut, and naval aviator. A holder of 17 medals of awards and medals and a veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station (ISS). In November 2012, Kelly was selected for a year-long mission to the ISS. His year in space began in March 2015 with the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. He remained on the station for Expeditions 43, 44, 45, and 46. The mission ended on March 1, 2016, with the departure of Soyuz from the station back to Earth.

Synopsis: With the billionaire's race to space we look at focusing on what's important in our lives. Most of which includes relaxing on a beach, taking an opportunity to enjoy a boat ride with the family, and purging what you've held on to. And of course. Making sure you have nice clean rugs. 

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Recorded on: July 20th, 2021

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