CRUSHING THROUGH LIFE

Today's Quote: “We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.” Sheryl Sandberg. Sheryl is an American business executive, billionaire, and philanthropist. She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer Facebook. In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's Board of Directors, becoming the first woman to serve on its board. Prior to joining Facebook, Sandberg was Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, and was involved in its philanthropic arm Google.org. Before that, Sandberg served as Chief of Staff for United States Secretary of the Treasury, Lawrence Summers. In 2012, she was named in the Time 100, an annual list of the most influential people in the world.

Synopsis: Getting slammed with a car repair bill, a spiritual journey with Tom Green, celebrating the Italian win during the Euros, and an unorthodox B&E while on vacation. Will we ever go back to concerts? 

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Recorded on: July 13th, 2021

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Today's Quote: “You're always working to improve, and you're always being critiqued on your next performance. It's not about what you've done. There's always room to grow.” - Misty Copeland who is a professional American ballet dancer for ABT, one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the US. On June 30, 2015, Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT’s 75-year history. In addition to her dance career, Copeland has become a public speaker, celebrity spokesperson, and stage performer.

Synopsis: Today we catch up with none other than our dear friend Nicholas Capobianco whom we've known since high school and our band days. Enjoy!

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Recorded on: July 6th, 2021 (definitely not the 26th) 

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Today's Quote: “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook -- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all have fun!” - Julia Child,  was an American cooking teacher, author, and television personality. She is recognized for bringing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.

Synopsis: At work, Rob starts gearing up for an important presentation with his superiors which makes him reflect on the importance of a Director's position. The boys had a great time at one of their friend's family golf tournaments. After golf, they celebrated finally being together after such a long time with some drinks in Hess village.  Rob continues to get his car ready for sale to tackle his debt. Congrats to our friend Mike who ALMOST made the very first 'Crusher of the Week' title :). 

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Recorded on: June 29th, 2021

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Today's Quote: “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” - C.S. Lewis. He is a British author. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Space Trilogy. Lewis and fellow novelist J. R. R. Tolkien were close friends.

Synopsis: In this episode, we discuss some of our movie watchlists. With more and more security events that are happening throughout the Corporate world, there is more stress on Rob to educate himself further on cybersecurity. He is has completed his 3rd course so far and starts to gear up his studying to write the exams. Rob is happy to see something happen that was pretty special to him on Father's Day. Have you ever helped your friends move? If so, you should be awarded appropriately. How you may ask? Listen to find out! Jim talks about his day at his inlaw's boat club, visiting his Dad for Father's Day, and the best way to get out of a bad mood.

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Recorded on: June 22nd, 2021

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Today's Quote: “You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you have to overcome to reach your goals.” - Booker T. Washington. An American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. He was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants.

Synopsis: In this episode, after such a long period of time, Rob gets a chance to visit both of his Nonnas who are actually very close neighbours. Soon after the wonderful visit, he was inspired to try baking bread for the very first time. Rob reflects on the relaxing joys of flying a kite with his son (after an unfortunate incident during the first attempt). Jim enjoys his friend's rooftop view and gives an update on his family vaccination status. Which provides him a new outlook for his motivation towards his health, routine, food intake, and working out.

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Recorded on: June 17th, 2021

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