Genuine Curiosity

By Genuine Curiosity

Ever wonder what happens offstage in life or profession?

Come hangout and see where curiosity leads.... more

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March 30, 2023Machining Process – Telescopes – Perfection (Lost Files)
What is the Machining Process
Talking about the frustrations involved with the machining process, managing the pressure of perfection, and how to let go of a mistake.
When broken or missing parts could make a project more efficient.
Unexpected saboteurs when assembling a telescope.
Practical limits of machining pieces from computer drawings.
Emotions involved when striving for perfection.
Accounting for how materials react to the environment.
Difficulties when tolerances are fractions of a hair width.
Knowing when to take a break to prevent mistakes.
Understanding the machine you are using in order to be consistent.
Staying focused during the final stages of a part.
Mentioned in Episode
Terrasoff Telescope
Sleaford Observatory
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March 24, 2023Trucking Industry – Regulations – Peace of Mind
Trucking Industry
Talking about the lifestyle, regulations, and getting a job in the trucking industry when experience is required.
The deal he made to get his first job, when all jobs required experience.
First time driving mountain highways, in extreme weather.
Understanding and adapting to road conditions.
Three ways you get paid as a trucker.
Difference between owner operator and company driver.
Ways technology has improved and hindered trucking.
How freight transport is vital to the function of our country.
Trucking Industry Terms
Less Than Truckload (LTL)
Parcels from many different shippers on truck.
Cost is split among all shippers.
Truck will make stops at distribution centers to drop, pick up, or consolidate.
Takes more time to deliver.
Full Truckload (FTL)
Truck carries product from one shipper.
Arrives at destination with no stops to drop or pick up.
Quicker ship time.
More economical only if the truck is full.
Axle Weight
Maximum weight each axle can be.
9100kg for primary highway.
8100kg for secondary or municipal highway.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Used to reduce emission from diesel exhaust.
Freezes at -11°C (12°F)
Mentioned in Episode
British Columbia Highway 5
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March 20, 2023Drag Racing – Trust – Community
Drag Racing
Talking about the preparation involved with drag racing, the safety equipment, and witnessing an extreme vehicle crash.
If your car breaks, there are many other teams ready to come help you.
Effectiveness of the safety equipment.
What happens the day of a race.
Mind games that can be played during a race.
How you can lose at the start line.
Understanding how your vehicle responds.
Conditions that affect a vehicle's performance.
When hitting the brakes can make a situation worse.
When a routine helps manage anxiety and improve focus.
Adapting when parts malfunction.
The moment he decided to start racing.
A tire pressure trick that helps when staging.
Drag Racing Terms
Christmas Tree
Column of 7 vertical lights used to indicate when race starts.
Lights in order from top to bottom.
Pre-staged yellow light.
Staged yellow light.
Amber flashes for .500 Seconds.
Amber flashes for .500 seconds.
Amber flashes for .500 seconds.
Green lights up.
Red light flashes if cross line before green lights up.
Used for bracket racing.
Pro-Tree
Same light pattern as Christmas tree with different light time.
All three amber lights flash simultaneously for .500.
Green on.
Used in non bracket racing.
Bracket Racing
Allows vehicles of varying elapsed time to compete against each other.
Makes the race more about reaction time, shifting ability, and driver skill.
Each vehicle writes their predicted 1/4 mile time on top corner of windshield
Pre-Staged
Race car is about 7 inches behind start line.
Top yellow on tree lights up
Staged
Front wheel on the starting line.
Second yellow lights up.
Race can start at anytime now.
Red-Light
Bottom red will light up anytime a racer cross start line before green light.
Racer disqualified.
Tree (this guy)
Once green lights up.
Crossing the start line faster than opponent.
Breakout
Used in bracket racing.
When a driver goes faster than his written best time.
On the Trailer
Race car is put on a trailer after losing or being eliminate from the race.
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March 14, 2023Hockey Strategy – Tactics vs. Skill – Leadership
Hockey Strategy
Discussing a hockey strategy to avoid when you are less skilled, importance of leading by example, and and how to develop a team atmosphere.
How hockey experience can change your view of the game.
Difficulty executing a strategy as a team.
Importance of team decisions compared to individual.
How a less skilled team can defeat a more skilled team using teamwork.
Executing a strategy properly to give you the largest advantage.
Importance of a coach leading by example.
Developing a team atmosphere.
Trading skilled players who aren't onboard with the team.
Focusing on all aspects of the game.
Realizing one of your team mates developed a venous thromboembolism during a team building exercise.
Requiring a deep understanding of the game to play properly.
Drilling to the point where it becomes automatic.
Moving away from home at 13 to pursue hockey.
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March 06, 2023Common Hazards in the Home – Trade School – Magic
Common Hazards in the Home
Discussing the most common hazards in the home, what plumbers, and electricians have to take into account on site.
What happened after his instructor suggested he just quit.
Emphasizing how invisible electricity is.
Greatest electrical fire risk in the home.
How dangerous plumbing is.
One of the worst commercial plumbing tasks.
How a little plumbing knowledge saved his condo building from flooding.
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March 04, 2023Neurodevelopmental Assessment – Societal Norms – Growth Mindset
Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Discussing the role of a neurodevelopmental assessment for the educator, lessons learned from your students, and modeling healthy behavior.
How an accurate term has evolved to be derogatory.
A diagnosis is one aspect of a person.
Building a relationship can improve the teaching process.
What the role of paperwork is.
Taking care of yourself to better care for others.
The benefits of meditation in being present and setting you up for the day.
Holding yourself accountable in all situations.
Modeling healthy behavior.
Challenging your view of the world.
Instilling confidence in your students.
Accepting a compliment.
Mentioned in Episode
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March 01, 2023Target Archery – Ironman Triathlon – Surgery
What is Target Archery?
Discussing what is involved in target archery.
Archery equipment
Target distances and size.
What brought him to quit archery.
What is an Ironman Triathlon?
Triathlon distances.
Ironman race.
Triathlon race training.
How he got through a panic attack mid swim during his first ironman race.
Painful year before major surgery.
Target Archery Equipment
Compound Bow
A bow using cams and pulleys to grant the user a mechanical advantage.
Disadvantage more moving parts and heavier.
Recurve Bow
A bow where the limbs are curved away when unstrung.
Advantage - Faster follow up shots, simple design, and lighter.
Disadvantage - Require more force to maintain draw.
Compound Bow Sights
Single Pin Bow Sight
A sight with a single pin.
Sight must be adjusted for proper distance.
Multi Pin Bow Sight
A sight with up to 7 pins for varying distances
Sights can be fixed or adjustable.
Archery Distances and Target Size
Indoor Compound Bow
Target distance: 18m
Target size: 10cm diameter
Center ring: 4cm diameter.
10x ring: 2cm diameter (used for tie breakers).
Some competitions hitting an arrow does not count, all arrows must touch the target.
Triathlon Race
A triathlon race is where a competitor swims, bicycles, and runs.
Triathlon Distances
Olympic Triathlon
1500m swim.
40k bicycle.
10km run.
Triathlon 70.3
1.9km swim.
90km bicycle.
21.1km run.
Professional Triathlete Organization (PTO)
2km swim.
80km bicycle.
18km run.
Ironman Triathlon
3.9km swim.
181km bicycle.
42.2km run.
Triathlon Training
80/20 Training
80% of training done at low intensity.
20% of training done at high intensity.
Mentioned in Episode
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March 01, 2023Real Estate – Integrity – AA
Real Estate Lessons
Discussing lessons learned in real estate, when working less led to more success, and how far the support of your spouse can take you.
What the real estate education teaches you.
Lessons learned once you start.
Endless ceiling in real estate.
Demands of the job, and criteria to be successful.
Being fully responsible to your business.
Qualities of a good mentor.
Trusting and relying on your intuition.
When saying "no" is best for both parties.
Constant variables of the job.
Transitioning from working 24/7 to a more balanced schedule.
Prioritizing relationships and life outside of work.
Making the job work for you.
Realizing what you were missing out on in life.
Accepting and understanding failure is part of the process.
How far the support of your spouse can take you.
Small things that make a big difference in your interactions.
Being honest with yourself.
Sharing your vulnerabilities with others to help and heal together.
How a side job can grow to be your primary job.
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March 01, 2023Addiction Resources – Recovery – Relapse
Addiction Resources
Talking to Kale Minnema, addictions counselor, about addiction resources, recovery, and drugs with potentially fatal withdrawal.
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March 01, 2023Rules of Writing – Character Development – Story Structure
Rules of Writing
Discussing the primary rules for writing, how characters are likeable even with undesirable traits, and the structure of a story.
Catherine Witzaney @catherinewitzaney is currently working on a young adult fantasy novel while her debut book "Wingless" will be released April 2024.
Episode Notes
Reading an excerpt from "Wingless".
Ways to set a scene.
How to encourage a new writer.
Importance of using active vs. passive voice.
What to include when trimming down your writing.
Elements in most stories.
The power of a story.
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FAQs about Genuine Curiosity:

How many episodes does Genuine Curiosity have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.