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In this last episode of Season 2, I look at “The Six Mistakes of Man”.

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC) was a Roman statesman and scholar whose work was admired by ancient scholars and is also admired by modern scholars today. It appears we have wrestled with these six mistakes for thousands of years.

Here they are:

1)The illusion that personal gain is made up of crushing others.
2)The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected.
3)Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it.
4)Refusing to set aside trivial preferences.
5)Neglecting development and refinement of the mind, and not acquiring the habit of reading and study.
6)Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do.

If you were looking for a discussion about how to do an end of year review let me invite you to check out episode 23 from Season 1, “How to Do an End of Year Review”. Below is a link to that episode.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/16261345

Happy New Year friends! 

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The holiday season has begun - it’s fast paced, chaotic, overwhelming and sometimes the demands feel oppressive. Whether it is the holiday season or our current political climate being patient seems to be increasingly more difficult.

Patience is a skill it can be developed. In this episode I talk about how to develop patience. Here are four reasons why you should develop your patience.

1)Your commitment is clear
2)Great things take time.
3)The world does not revolve around you.
4)You make better decisions.

At the end of the episode, I give you five simple steps to help you develop your patience.

1)Choose the longer line.
2)Wait a week between episodes.
3)Skip the fastest delivery option.
4)Teach someone a new game.
5)Make a meal from scratch.

Be Patient. Hold on. You can succeed, despite the limits!

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I release the podcast on the last Friday of each month, which means this episode went public on Halloween. Since so much of the season seems to be centered on scary stories and creepy decorations in the neighborhoods it seemed like a good time to talk about fear.

Fear seems to be everywhere these days and it is an interesting paradox. Fear often keeps is from trying the very things we need to do to succeed which in turn guarantees our fears become reality.

However, we can reframe how we view the things that scare us and train our minds and bodies to react differently.

Early in the episode I talk about the 2013 movie, After Earth” and share a quote from the character played by Will Smith where he says fear is a choice.  Here is a link to a YouTube clip with the scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV8jbzudYJ8 

I also talk about a Simon Sinek talk about being nervous versus being excited. If you want to hear his talk directly, here is a link to that YouTube clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SUTInEaQ3Q 

Happy Halloween and let’s go face our fears!

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If you are struggling with some difficult times or a significant challenge then this is the episode for you.  “Embrace the Suck” is my simple grunt way of describing the Stockdale Paradox. In this episode I talk about the Stockdale Paradox and how we can employ it to do more than survive in our difficult times but maybe even thrive.

I recommend the book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. It is a leadership classic and in it, Collins recounts a conversation with Medal of Honor Recipient retired Navy Admiral James Stockdale who, during his time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam observed that those who were optimistic without acknowledging their present circumstances rarely survived.  

If you want to read more about the Stockdale Paradox but don’t want to read a whole book here is a link to an article from Big Think published October 23, 2022. This article, Stockdale Paradox: Why confronting reality is vital to success provides a good snapshot and is worth ten minutes of your time.

https://bigthink.com/health/stockdale-paradox-confronting-reality-vital-success/ 

Here is a link to a YouTube clip of Sylvester Stallone playing Rocky Balboa talking to his son. I quote a line from this speech but the l like the whole scene so you can see it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEk

Remember, often times it is what it is so, “Embrace the Suck!”

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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I --- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” These penned by Robert Frost were first published in 1915. Today more than a 100 years later I think they still ring true.  

In this episode I reflect of a few of the hikes I have taken with my wife Cathy this summer and the life lessons we have taken from them.

•Be willing to hike the extra mile and follow the trail to its end.

•You don’t know what you don’t know – that shouldn’t stop you from moving forward.

•Disappointment is the same as regret. You can be disappointed in a detail and still happy with the overall decision.

•Take the side quest

I would love to hear what you think about this episode.

Until next time friends

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“Where you sit, determines where you stand.” This a phrase I did not really understand when I first heard it as a young staff officer. In this episode, I talk about how our backgrounds shape our perspectives. 

I also spend some time talking about the importance of seeking the perspective of multiple people, perhaps most importantly the perspectives of people with whom we disagree. 

I recommend you get your hands on Sebastian Junger’s book, “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.” His observations about where we are as a nation are eye opening.

Finally, if you want to review my thoughts on seeking the ideas of others, especially those who disagree with you check out Episode 9 of Season 2, “Understanding the Experts”. 

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/17229853

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June marks the halfway point in this second season of “Despite the Limits.” The main concept of this episode came to mind while I was serving as the chief of the Land Navigation committee at a JROTC camp. True heroes are really just ordinary people like you and me. 

Here are some links to things I mention in this episode.

Episode 11 of season 1, “Failure is not your Enemy” is where you can hear more about my tendency to fail land navigation regularly in my early military career. You can catch it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15235295

SGM Mike Vining is one of the original members of Delta Force. This is a  YouTube short  him called “Did you know that your uncle was an Absolute killing machine?” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z5g-bnGAqrM

“Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight” by Travis Langley is a really interesting read.  You can find it on Amazon.

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In this ninth episode of season two, I talk about what makes an expert and what you should look for when listening to the plethora of “experts” in media today.

This is the first episode since deciding to shift to a once-a-month production schedule. So now look for the podcast to drop on the last Friday of each month

Here are some links to things I mention in this episode.

Episode 8 of season 2, “There is no such thing as bad news” where I talk about the shift in production timelines and why I made that decision. You can catch it here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/17045866

Here is a link to Preston Sprinkle’s Podcast Theology in the Raw episode where he interviews Dr. Swoboda about learning from experts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SotLgtM5INg 

Here is a link to a YouTube clip from Jurassic Park where Ian Malcom gives his monologue about the abuse of easy knowledge.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oNgyUAEv0Q 

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In this episode, I reflect on my father telling me, “Bad news is not like fine wine. It doesn’t improve with age.” Since and did not and do not drink wine, the metaphor is lost on me. Later in life I learned that there really is no such thing as bad news, rather there is only accurate and timely news.

I also discuss my decision to reduce the frequency in which I produce and release podcast episodes from twice a month to once a month. I believe this will allow me to produce a better podcast for you.

I mention episode 8 of season 1, “Don’t Yell at Your Team”. Here is a link to it if you want to catch it.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/14951174

Here is a link to the Tracer Burnout Podcast Website so you can check them out too.  https://tracerburnout.com/

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In preparing for this episode, I was involved in a rear end collision. So, rather than forging ahead with my plan I thought I would share the experience with you.

My initial reaction was poor to say the least. I have spent some time evaluating my reaction and a cup of spilled coffee taught me a lot about why I may have reacted so poorly.

I mention episode 6 of season 2, “Everybody Needs a Mentor, a Peer, and a Student” toward the end of this episode. Here is a link to it if you want to catch it.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/16873731

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