Tuesdays are for the chats! We’re talking about Canada, beards, blood work, and superposition police officers. So you know, a typical conversation with John!

"If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." - Jim Rohn

Don’t let the title of the episode fool you, we’re talking about the power of friendship today! Oh yeah that’s what the title says but it’s not what you think, trust me!

"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value." - Albert Einstein

At long last I have followed through with my promise for part two for Tales From FBLA State Competition, a promise I made way way back on January 17th. Oh, how time flies!

Driving is a unique activity because it’s one of the few that shows the best and the worst of what society has to offer. That may seem like a stretch but, that is why I put philosophy in the title because all philosophy is overthinking something super basic and attempting to relate it to something profound. So I would say I’m right on the money!

"Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out." - John Wooden

School and I have been together for a while now but things have been getting sour for years. But with a little bit of counseling and a few apologies, we’ll be alright. Of course, that is until I inevitably graduate from this relationship, and this time I’m not taking her back!

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston S. Churchill

It’s the series crossover that no one has been asking for! Well, this is more like a part two to yesterday's episode but the title makes sense even as a semi-joke.

"The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well." - John D. Rockefeller Jr.

How to go viral:

1. Do something people will like

2. Post it

3. ???

4. Profit

"Life is trying things to see if they work." - Ray Bradbury

Also, this is episode 69 😏

Ladies and gentlemen, we are experiencing a slight delay as there seems to be something blocking the tracks therefore not allowing this train of thought to reach its’ destination. We are working diligently to solve this issue and we will get back on our way as soon as possible. In the meantime please enjoy some refreshments complimentary of Brain Waves Train Lines! Thank you for your patience.

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss

We’re talking about the application of the absolutely wonderful philosophy of choosing your battles! You know, in hindsight this would make a good modern philosophy episode…. Yeah, I’m definitely repurposing these notes.

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth

Today we go back to an ancient time, a time when Heeley’s were cool and everyone wanted a pair, a time when Miley Cyrus was still having the best of both worlds as Hannah Montana, t'was the best of times.

"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." - Ralph Waldo Emerson