Dr. Joshua Gans is one of the world's experts on economics and COVID-19. He has a newsletter, Plugging the Gap, where he discusses all things COVID-19 and economics, and has written two books on the pandemic DURING the pandemic. We had a wonderful chat, covering the following topics:  -Messaging fails and successes by experts -COVID as a pandemic vs. end-demic  -Lessons learned (or NOT learned) from the Spanish Flu -Making predictions with little to no facts -Can economics help you parent?  We covered a lifetime of pertinent, interesting information in less than thirty minutes! Please subscribe and let me know what you thought in the comments. Also, I am now accepting tips on my Anchor page. If you enjoyed the content and want continued fantastic guests, tech upgrades, etc, please feel free to contribute.  Dr. Joshua Gans can be found at www.joshuagans.com. I highly recommend his newsletter, Plugging the Gap.

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In honor of Da Bears saying what the eff and trading up to draft Justin Fields, here are three stories of when I have said what the eff. 

All three led to fantastic results and illustrate:  

1. You know less than you think 

2. It is ok to live life on the edge 

3. Go with your gut! Do some baseline thinking, but go with your gut  Too many people, ESPECIALLY NOW, are living life too close to the vest. Makes moves!  

I wrote about this topic, and you can find that here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sometimes-ya-gotta-say-what-eric-vernsten/?published=t  

If you enjoy this episode, you may enjoy my other podcast content found below, as well as my book - 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs Went Against The Grain, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble!  

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/verngoesatg  

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scientifically-Proven-Steve-Against-Grain-ebook/dp/B08X41J4WN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NDY5JNR0L9U2&dchild=1&keywords=10+scientifically+proven+ways+steve+jobs+went+against+the+grain&qid=1620203704&sprefix=10+scien%2Caps%2C620&sr=8-1  

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Here are three key takeaways from the founding of Coinbase and how their ideas go Against The Grain. I throw in a few stories from my crypto journey as well. Anyone wanting to thrive over the next ten to twenty years needs a baseline understanding of the space. Learn the fundamentals, start buying using a coinbase, and you'll be ready!

If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe! More excellent content is coming your way. You also may enjoy my book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against The Grain, available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Learn how three years straight of sipping coffee with Scott Adams has dramatically improved my life and can for yours too! Link to the article is below.

(26) Why A swill of coffee a day keeps the bankruptcy fairy away | LinkedIn

Disclaimer: This podcast is not sponsored by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense and the Army. We are trying to have fun here, folks. Life is short, then you did. Let's not take this too seriously. 

In 2019 Joshua M. Turk wrote a wonderful fiction novel, Another Outlaw in the West. Josh and I are friends, and I wanted to pick his brain about the writing and publishing process. We have known each other from high school, and the conversation was a blast. He remembered events that made us both laugh. 

If you ever wanted to write a book, this is the podcast for you! A link to Josh's book, as well as mine, is below. Most importantly - YOU CAN WRITE THAT BOOK TOO! A world of opportunity awaits once you realize the power is in your hands. If you write a book, I'll have you on the podcast. There you go! 

Josh's book: Another Outlaw in the West: Turk, Joshua M.: 9786977373897: Amazon.com: Books

Vern's book: 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs Went Against The Grain: A Comedy Book: Vernsten, Eric: 9798712399116: Amazon.com: Books

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Hello all,

This podcast is from an article I posted to LinkedIn. Bigger picture, the podcast is undergoing some re-branding. I LOVE laughing and learning, but I think that can be done under the umbrella of Against The Grain. My life can be described as a series of decisions going Against conventional wisdom, with varied outcomes. 

One has to be authentic with themselves, and this is who I am - I eat lettuce awkwardly in a living room and then discuss it five years later. 

If you enjoy, PLEASE subscribe, leave five star reviews, etc. The content will continue to come and only get better with time.

Disclaimer: this podcast is not endorsed or sponsored by any of my employers, including the Department of Defense. 

This is the SECOND preview of my upcoming book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against the Grain: A Comedy Book.   

Release date of 2.24.21 (my birthday and Jobs' bday, literally a coincidence). The full audiobook will be available on my podcast, Laugh & Learn with Vern.   This is a comedy book, and is meant to be read with the footnotes - Let me be your funny tour guide as you learn how all the crazy stuff Jobs did...was actually not crazy, and is backed by science. Prepare to have your mind blown, one hilarious story and joke at a time.

This is a preview of my upcoming book, 10 Scientifically Proven Ways Steve Jobs went Against the Grain: A Comedy Book.   Release date of 2.24.21 (my birthday and Jobs' bday, literally a coincidence). The full audiobook will be available on my podcast, Laugh & Learn with Vern.   This is a comedy book, and is meant to be read with the footnotes - Let me be your funny tour guide as you learn how all the crazy stuff Jobs did...was actually not crazy, and is backed by science. Prepare to have your mind blown, one hilarious story and joke at a time.

#Jobs, #SteveJobs, #Apple, #Pixar, #JoeRogan, #NikkiGlaser, #AllenCarr, #TimFerriss, #SelfHelp, #SelfReflection, #Sobriety, #Strength, #Comedy, #Standupcomedy, #improv, #Improvcomedy #podcasting, #Podcast, #audiobook, #ebook

Jordan and Vern take a deep dive through their favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl. What are some of the best values for Super Bowl MVP? How do they see the game going? And what was their respective best past Super Bowl bets? If you are interested in seeing the Super Bowl through a different lens, this is for you. What are your favorite Super Bowl bets or past wins?  For all things gambling, follow Jordan on Instagram at @_jballar  

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Note: Do not gamble if under 18 of if illegal in your jurisdiction. PointsBet does not sponsor this podcast. This podcast is also not sponsored by any of Vern's employers or the DoD.

#SuperBowl, #SuperBowlLV, #Brady , #Mahomes, #TompaBay, #Gronk, #GronkSpike, #Gambling, #Betting, #bestbets, #Propbets

If you believe in Bob Lazar or are anti-hedge fund, this podcast episode is for you...

Topics covered:

- MTG and conspiracy theories

-Her resemblance to another newer politician...

-Gamestop and the bi-partisan Populism resurgence

- AOC and Donald Trump Jr. on the same page?!?

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