Learn For 2.0 with Brandon DeVere

My daughter just graduated college at 19. And while we were getting ready for the ceremony, going through old photos and videos, I found this one picture.

Me holding her hand, her holding Minnie Mouse. We recreated it on graduation day. Same pose, completely different moment. And it hit me that the last time she actually held my hand was for that photo. I don't remember the last time before that.

That's what this episode is about. Not the big dramatic milestones, but the quiet shift in what your kids need from you over time. From diapers and soccer rides to career questions and job advice. It doesn't stop. It just changes.

I also talk about my son Camden, 13, who asked to just be dropped off at football camp rather than walked in. Same idea, different kid.

And I get into something I've been thinking about for a while: the two of them grew up in the same family, but not really the same childhood. My daughter's early years looked a lot different from my son's. Same parents. Different seasons of those parents.

If you've ever felt like your kids are growing out of needing you, this one's for you.

Learn for 2.0 is a show about ordinary observations and what they turn into when you pay attention.

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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - The pull quote

0:19 - Welcome to Learn for 2.0

1:02 - Mikayla's graduation

1:28 - The photo, then and now

2:13 - The last time she held my hand

2:30 - The date night at the Wynn

2:59 - What kids need as they grow

3:50 - The Semi-Retired Realist book

4:51 - Mikayla's film job

5:48 - Camden and Bishop Gorman

6:26 - Two kids, different seasons

7:37 - Seven people in a two-bedroom apartment

9:04 - "Just drop me off"

10:08 - The closing observation

A few weeks ago, I was sitting at a Costco gas station when I watched a woman pull into the wrong pump and stretch the hose around the back of her van.My immediate thought?"How entitled."A friend I was talking to on the phone saw it differently.He said maybe she was having a rough day. Maybe she had just finished school drop-off. Maybe she was running errands, forgot about gas, and wasn't even driving her own vehicle.Then he said something that stuck with me:"She probably needs a hug."That simple sentence changed how I saw the moment.In this episode, I talk about the stories we invent about people we've never met, why we default to judgment, and what we miss when we do. From a Costco parking lot to graduation ceremonies to conversations with teacher friends in Las Vegas, this episode is about perspective, grace, and the things people carry that we can't see.Thanks for spending a few minutes with me.Brandon

About five or six years ago, I built a show called Learn For 2. The idea was simple: learn something every day, then share it with someone else. I did it five days a week for over a year. 270+ audio episodes. And then life happened, and it stopped.But I never stopped thinking about it.This is episode one of the reboot, Learn For 2.0. In this episode, I talk about where the original show came from, what it taught me about awareness, why I'm bringing it back in a different form, and what's changed about how I want to approach it.The biggest shift: I'm no longer trying to teach. I'm trying to observe. There's a difference, and it matters.Going forward, this show will cover what I'm noticing in everyday life: family moments, health stuff I've been going through, youth sports, things that happen at Costco. Ordinary life, looked at closely. The hope is less lecture, more conversation.If something resonates, I'd love to hear about it. If you disagree with something, I'd love to hear that too.Thanks for being here.- Brandon

After over a year hiatus, I learned that I love to continue sharing my knowledge with others.

So I decided to reboot the podcast and keep it simple while adding a couple of items to the show, including video and transcription.

I will likely update the intro and possibly the cover art.

But the mission will stay the same.

I will continue to learn with the intent to teach to others. I am just adding more ways to do so.

Looking forward to having you on this journey with me.

I was sitting here working in my office this morning and Wayne Purser calls.

He says, "start recording this conversation".

I said, "Uh... ok".

When we were rolling  he started in on an interview I was not prepared for.

A Tip of the hat to you Wayne.

We go in to depth with Brad Bannister to discuss his 50K race accomplishment and what it takes, both mentally and physically to be able to perform at that level.

Fighting through injuries, fatigue, and sometimes limted training sessions Brad still overcame these obstacles to put him in positon to accomplish this 2 year-long goal.

Grab yourself a pint and join us as we discuss Brad's journey.

What Can We Learn From From Sports

What can an unconventional double play in last night's Braves/Dodgers game can teach us about life and business?

I will be honest, I am not as much of a baseball fan as I used to be, the Mariners have kind of ruined for me.

If it weren't for living in Las Vegas and having the chance to bet on it, I'm not sure I'd still be watching.

But last's game was incredible and one play stood out to me that, in my opinion, is the epitome of teamwork, and the importance of aligning with the right individuals that make up your team.

A team that is ALL-IN when pursuing a collective goal.

A team that relies on the individual strengths of each other.

This one play was made up of 4 distinct criteria that I believe to be critical to function as one, instead of just a collection of individuals operating on their own terms and agendas.

These criteria are as follows and happened in this order on that play:

The Plan

The Execution

The Communication

The Trust

So let's break it down...

The Play - There were runners on second and third after the ball was hit, the runner on third got caught in a rundown (pickle).

The Plan - Just we were taught in Little League the catcher started chasing the runner back to 3rd base getting it to the 3rd basemen just in time to get the runner to start running in the opposite direction.

The Execution - With the ball in the 3rd basemen's glove he was able to dive forward toward home plate and tag the runner out. (Out #1)

The Communication - As the 3rd baseman (Turner) hits the ground, he instantly pops up, spins around to fire a dart to the shortstop (Seager) who was standing on 3rd base that happened to be at Turner's 6 O'clock. Basically directly behind him, away from where he was diving.

Turner could not see behind him. In all likelihood, Seager was yelling something like "3! 3! 3!" directing him where to throw it.

The Trust - Turner popped up, spun around, and fired the ball to 3rd base without hesitation where Seager applied the tag. (Out #2)

It started off with the PLAN they have in place for this type of situation, then they EXECUTED it perfectly by getting the first out.

this was followed by the COMMUNICATION, with Seager being the eyes for Turner as he's diving away from him, facing the opposite way.

The cherry on top was the TRUST by Turner that Seager was where he said he'd be, and also the trust of Seager that Turner could make that throw in the moment without it ending up in left field.

This single play has now gotten me back into enjoying baseball and how important it is when I'm building my real estate organization.

I don't want just ANY players.

I want the one the ones that are ALL-IN when it comes to the vision of the PLAN, are ready to EXECUTE and COMMUNICATE, and most importantly the ones that are willing to build the foundation on TRUST.

Many times we want to criticize athletes and be upset about the amount of money they make to play "just a game".

But, if we look close enough, we can find some incredible lessons being taught that can be applied to many facets of our lives.

The excitement I felt from this play had me thinking...

What Can We Learn From From Sports?

Sitting down with Michael, owner of Maidpro Henderson, we get the opportunity to understand how he went from an employee to an owner and what the transition was like. Sharing why DONE is better than PERFECT when first getting started in opening your own business.

He also shares how his background in hospitality has been a driver in his success and has created a competitive edge.

We go into leadership and his WHY as he continues to grow his business, take care of his employees, and continue to give top-level service.

How he and his company has adapted to the COVID World

Contact Michael or Maidpro Henderson at:

(702) 534-6701

[email protected]

https://www.maidpro.com/henderson-nv/

"I Couldn’t Get Caught Up In Everything That I Wasn't”

This is what Tanner Swanson, Catching Coach of the New York Yankees told me about  his success.

Realizing that there were some “boxes" he knew he would never be able to check, regardless of how much effort he put into them.

Understanding this, he decided to focus on his strengths and become the best version of himself at every level.

This attitude led him directly to a seat at “The Show”, where he walks the clubhouse and smells the fresh cut grass on game day getting to watch some of the best athletes in the game.

He realizes he’s not only living his dreams but the dreams of others, and that is definitely not lost on him.

Not only has he earned his seat with the big boys he’s making quite a name for himself by challenging the traditions of Major League Baseball.

A sport that takes great pride in it’s stats and history, making the traditionalists not very eager to accept or even listen to ideas of change.

But when Tanner identified a flaw in the way catchers have been playing the game for decades, he couldn’t be ignored.

With the style and strategies being implemented by Tanner, the game, as far as catchers are concerned, has changed.

Last year there was only one catcher in the MLB that was using this new strategy, and that catcher reached out to Tanner directly to help fix his game.

Fast forward to today and almost half of the catchers in the league have adopted this style.

Although Tanner lacked experience on the field as a Major League player that was actually a benefit for him.

He didn’t carry any preconceptions or biases that could have come along with that experience.

This gave him a clean slate and the ability to look at the position with an open mind and ask himself, “maybe this could work”.

By not leaning on, “this is how we’ve always done it” and challenging tradition he has been able change the way the catcher position is being played at the highest level, and who knows, maybe the way it will be played forever.

What struck me most about this conversation with Tanner about him following his dreams, his quest for being the best at whatever it is he was doing at the time, and battling decades old traditions, was the humility, passion and pride that he possesses.

You can see it in his smile when he tells you that he coaches for the New York Yankees.

Once again, just by putting myself and my story out there, someone has shared an interest in what I'm doing.

2 days ago I had someone reach out to me on Linkedin to take a look at a service they were offering.

It turns out it has some similarities to what I was doing with my new podcast.

While this was technically a sales call, it didn't feel like it. It felt like a collaboration.

And by the end of the call, we were brainstorming how we could benefit each other.

I could have easily said, "no thanks, I don't have time".

But because I didn't, now a possibility that a new opportunity to present itself is possible.

If you are looking to grow, sometimes you need to just take the call.