Episode 21: In this episode, Mick & Britt discuss all things CREATIVITY; including:
understanding what it actually is, it's importance in all aspects of life, practical tools to
spark it in business and personal life, how it changes with age, and how to inspire it in
others.
They dig into the following questions & topics:
(time-ordered)
• Creativity Beyond the Arts
o Applicability, Importance, Universality
• Pixar's Definition: Creativity = Problem-Solving
• Creativity vs. Innovation
• "The Creative Act" - Book by Rick Rubin
• Britt's Growing/Changing Interest in the Topic of Creativity
• Mick & Britt's Tools for Inciting Creativity
o Business - Process, Training, Execution - Continuous Improvement Process
o Personal - Running & Relaxation - Driving
• Balancing Consumption with Creation
• Contrarian Thinking
• Books & Writing as the Best Medium for Creativity
• Creativity with Aging - "Connecting the Dots"
• Creativity with Youth - Preconceived Notions
• Creative Spark of Travel
• Power of Thinking Bigger
• "Chief Vision Officer"
• "Brain Trust Meeting"
• Inspiring Creativity in Others

Episode 20: In this episode, Mick & Britt dig deep into the generational super powers of employees and how to successfully tap into them to optimize employee quality of life and overall success of the business. They discuss how the learning and working environment has changed, how it is evolving, adaptations required to keep up with the evolution, and the challenges and benefits that evolution presents.

They dig into the following questions & topics:
(time-ordered)

• Establishing an "Emerging Thought Leader Group"
o Employer Benefit
o Employee Benefit
• Superpowers of the "Younger Generation" in the Workplace
o How to Leverage those Superpowers
• Generational Variations in Learning
• New Challenges in Hiring: Difficulty of Measuring Aptitude
• Trade School vs. Formal Education
• Benefit of Working for a Startup
Experiential Learning (Working) vs. Academia
• Younger Employees use of Tech to Improve Company Productivity
• Proprietary Company Information
• Loom Video Messaging
• How the Workplace is Becoming a Level Playing Field for all
• Advantages of Working in the Trades - Supply & Demand
• Best Ways for Employers to Learn/Adopt Newest Technology
• Younger Generation's Ability to add Value with Little Proprietary/Industry Knowledge
• "Squirrel Syndrome"
• Long-Tenured, Loyal Vets vs. High-Producing New Employees
• Keeping "The Mission" of the Organization as the Priority at all Costs

Episode 19: Mick & Britt celebrate their 2nd Wedding Anniversary!
In this episode they re-live their Nashville wedding experience and share in-depth insight about the
inner workings of their marriage.
They explore what they have learned, changed their minds on, and improved over the past (2) years; as
well as give their personal suggestions, tips, and secrets applicable to both newlyweds and long-wedded
couples.

Episode 18: Mick & Britt explore specialization, generalization, and differentiation as it relates
to success in our business careers and personal lives.
They dig into the following questions & topics:
(time-ordered)
• Specialization in sport
• Role of Specialization in Britt's soccer & Mick's golf careers
• Specialization v. Generalization in Business
o Industry-Specific (construction, manufacturing, etc.)
o Role-Specific (sales, ops, etc.)
• Are Specialists at risk of limiting themselves?
• Do Generalists have the ability to be more entrepreneurial in nature?
• Business Strategy: Internal Specialists v. Partnering with External Specialists
• Are Generalists more prone to Imposter Syndrome?
• Getting Comfortable with Imposter Syndrome
• Differentiation - the key to Generalist Success
o Britt's unique business advantages
o Differentiation through content creation
• Rise of the new class, "The Aggregator"
• Value proposition of the Aggregator
• The common thread- "there's no "right" way"
• Removing friction, the key to feasibility & consistency

Episode 17: Triggered by a youtube video comment on their channel, fueled by gender-based bias and
discrimination, Mick & Britt start with a rant and end in deep exploration of masculinity and femininity.
They discuss how both masculine and feminine energies, traits,and syles can be adopted and interwoven
into each of our lives, individually, for ultimate business and personal success.

They dig into the following questions & topics:
• What causes gender-based bias and discrimination?
• What are the gender-based stereotypes and why are they so slow to change?
• The damage stereotypes cause in the workplace
• Emergence of the new, successful "feminine" leader: nurturing, empathetic, sensitive, maternal
• Females with masculine energy
• Males with feminine energy
• Interweaving and adopting both masculine and feminine qualities for ultimate success
• Confidently leaning into our natural energy and leadership styles
• The "gender has no place in our work" debate

Episode 16: Mick & Britt discuss HAPPINESS.
Full List of Episode 16 Topics Below:
(Time Ordered)
• Junior Achievement
• Britt's heavy day
• Balancing "giving back" & running a business - Proper allocation of limited resources
• Root(s) of happiness - Purpose, meaning, mission, learning
• Can we be happy alone?
• Shared experience & it's role in happiness
• Strength of relationships correlation to happiness
• Challenges, struggles, failures-requirement for happiness?
• Importance of hard conversations
• Benevolent dictatorship
• Power of perspective & choice in achieving happiness
• Positivity
• Expression of happiness - the variations
• Sustained happiness - methods of attaining it
• Happiness evolution as we age - Self-navigation, awareness, acceptance, adaptability
• Deliberate & intentional investment in our happiness
• Fleeting pleasure v. sustained happiness - Social media
• Mood-boosting tools & strategies

Episode 15: Mick & Britt discuss ALL THINGS MONEY.

Full List of Episode 15 Topics Below:
(Time Ordered)
• Mick & Britt spend the day with (4) female entrepreneurs from Africa
• Generational thought differences around money
• Money anxiety
• Childhood affect on money mindset
• Scarcity vs Abundance
• Money mindset evolution
• Mick & Britt's relationship with money
• Stockpiling - stuff vs experience
• Pre-tax dollars
• Inheritance vs Earning
• Agility/Freedom vs. Lavish Things
• Fear around money
• Money Freedom- how to get it
• Money Prioritization & Intention - the importance
• Opportunity costs
• Time evaluation as it relates to money
• Mentor, protege, interns - above the value line?
• "Eat what you kill" mentality
• "Rising tides raise all boats" mindset
• Defining the Value Line

Episode 14: Mick & Britt discuss six (6) specific and easy strategies & approaches that anyone (from CEO
to administrative level) can immediately implement in the work day to become a more effective, productive, and valuable asset to their company. The core principles of these strategies are: Communication, Attitude, Organization, and Preparation.

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Episode 13: Mick & Britt explore the Mundanity of Excellence Model. If you are even remotely interested in finding true excellence in your work, this is a must listen. While it's not "sexy" and probably not exactly what you want to hear, years of research and anecdotal data conclude, this is the truest path to excellence.

Full List of Episode 13 Topics Below:
1. Mundanity of Excellence Model
a. Optimistic v. Pessimistic Views
b. Explanation of the Model
c. Mick’s Real-Life Experience with this Model
2. Is this Model the Key to Excellence?
3. Grit and Excellence
4. “Mystery” of Excellence
5. Commitment:
a. The Best, Untraditional Definition
b. How to Gauge our Commitment Level
6. Success v. Excellence
7. Sustainable, Long-Term Career Excellence
a. Is Passion Required?
b. Is Talent Required?
8. Can Passion be Developed?
9. “Jump Ship” Mentality
10. Long-term Perseverance & Sustainability
a. How to Achieve it Without Burnout
b. Optimizing Business while “Taking a Break”
11. Polarization & Opposition– Work v. Life
12. How Every Employee can Find Passion & Purpose in their Job
13. Becoming the Best:
a. Long-term, Deliberate Practice
b. Reaching the “Deepening Phase”
14. Zero Sum Game “Debate”
15. Leaning into Authenticity

Episode 12: In what Mick & Britt feel is their most valuable episode to date, they discuss and debate the recent trend that appears to position hard work as the enemy. Is it valid, complete BS, or somewhere in between?

Full List of Episode 12 Topics Below:
1. Workaholism- a Dirty Word?
2. All Business vs. Work/Life Balance
3. Views on Hard Work - Global Disparities
4. Negative Connotations Around Hard Work
5. Pressure to Live a "Good Life" Defined by Others
6. The Polarization of Hard Work
7. Respecting Employees Boundaries as a Demanding Employer
8. Creating a"High-Quality of Life" Office Culture to Redefine "Balance"
9. The Inescapable Reality of Hard, Long, Intentional Work
10. Creative Ways to Avoid Burnout & Create Long-Term Sustainability
11. Ruts vs Burnout
12. Demonization of Hard Work by Under-Achievers
13. Elimination of "Distraction Goals" to Achieve "Priority Goals"
14. Finding Contentment, Joy & Peace as a Hard-Charging Achiever
15. Moving Goal Posts
16. "Chip on the Shoulder" Mentality
17. Power of Gratitude in Achieving Goals