Is 75 hard worth it? The popular mental toughness & fitness challenge, which really grew a large cult following post-COVID, is intense. It requires lots of commitment, no excuses, and grit. We’re gonna talk about what this challenge entails, our experiences in trying, and if we thought it was worth it.

00:00

Introduction to 75 Hard Challenge

01:45

Origins and Philosophy of 75 Hard

04:43

Components of the 75 Hard Challenge

05:56

Personal Experiences and Accountability

09:27

Challenges Faced During the Program

11:38

Dietary & Food Modifications

13:22

No alcohol or cheat meals

16:35

Two 45-Minute Workouts

16:52

Workout Routines and Consistency

21:47

Finding Structure in Chaos

22:16

The Challenge of Hydration: Drinking One Gallon of Water

26:50

Reading Preferences and Challenges

32:39

Documenting Progress: The Picture Dilemma

34:50

Was 75 Hard Worth It?

35:04

Reflections on the 75 Hard Experience

38:29

Tips for Getting Through 75 Hard

Joined by my co-host James! Talking about hot takes and unpopular opinions:

00:00

Intro to Hot Takes & Unpopular Opinions

08:13

I want to replace all driving and cars with autonomous vehicles

14:49

We are too connected as a society

20:00

We don't need to teach kids to share

26:04

Your feelings don't matter

32:00

People give corporations too much flak

36:00

Recently learning about surveillance pricing

keywords (and suchwhatnot): hot takes, unpopular opinions, autonomous vehicles, mental health, technology, sharing, corporate responsibility, travel experiences, apartment management

Back at it - with a fun lil reading episode. I have officially surpassed my 2025 reading goal with 3 months left in the year (yippee 🎉) I'm sharing quick tips and action steps for how I did this!

chapters (or thereabouts)

00:40

Setting my reading goal for 2025

02:44

Strategies for Achieving Reading Goals

04:34

Front-load reading toward the beginning of the year

05:19

Default to Reading (especially during small pockets of time)

06:11

Invite friends to read with you!

07:10

Switch up genres depending on your mood (don't be afraid of change)

08:33

Exploring New Authors and Genres

09:01

Read more indie/self-published authors

10:34

What will my 2026 goal be?

keywords and such

reading goals, book recommendations, reading strategies, personal development, indie authors, reading habits, self-improvement, book genres, Kindle, reading challenge

More about my recent endeavors. Namely, running, dancing, playing violin, small business consulting, and more! A few takeaways per Spotify AI:

• Going into the office energizes me.
• Documenting my life through this podcast is therapeutic.
• Moving has prompted me to reassess my priorities and goals.
• Crafting playlists helps me focus and stay motivated.
• I want to embrace new hobbies without the pressure of perfection.
• Exploring small business consulting

• Trying new things is essential for personal growth.

Key Topics: podcast, personal growth, hobbies, entrepreneurship, music, mindfulness, life changes, playlists, self-improvement, routines

My mantra this week was done is better than perfect - enjoy ☺️

I chatted with my friend Nisha from TheDailyRayy on Instagram about how she has been working behind the scenes to increase her social media presence online. We also discussed how we find inputs and outputs for our creativity. Enjoy!

00:00

Introduction and Creative Outlets

02:12

Building a Social Media Presence

03:57

Content Creation Strategies

06:03

Balancing Work and Creativity

10:54

Exploring New Interests and Experiences

14:20

Creativity outside of social media

15:09

Public Speaking with Toastmasters

20:17

Playing instruments

22:17

Reading

27:26

Drawing

28:14

Challenge your brain

30:15

Scrapbooking night

33:48

Thrifting & Zero-Waste Lifestyle

39:02

Fashion and personal style

40:16

Sewing

43:30

Tattoos & piercings

Back again with the man, the myth, the legend - James 🎉 We are talking about how to get out of a rut. What even is a rut? For me it's a nagging, numbing, or overwhelming feeling. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, or under pressure, or have a general mood of disconnect. Basically, the math is not mathing.

We're putting pause on that today. James and I are chatting in this minisode about how to get back into a rhythm and flow of a life you enjoy living. Timestamps below and enjoy!

07:41

1. Get back to the basics of self care

08:54

2. Take a shower

13:37

3. Set a 20 minute cleaning timer

16:02

4. Work on a spreadsheet

18:21

5. Do a fridge audit

20:53

6. Start small to get momentum

21:53

7. Turn your phone off (physically power it down)

23:27

8. Write, read, or ponder

24:43

10. Try visualization

25:55

11. Make the algorithm work in your favor

27:35

12. Have a fluid schedule

29:42

13. Know your tendencies (before & after a rut)

30:44

14. Set reminders/wallpapers to motivate you

32:22

15. Tell someone

Alongside my best friend and pretty neat gal, Meredith, we chat about the qualities, attributes, and actions that can help you stand out in your job.

This is not a how-to guide on landing a job nor is it a roadmap for finding your dream job. This will be our Gen Z take on standing out in the career you have and becoming invaluable as an employee. Enjoy!

00:00

Navigating Technical Difficulties

01:55

How we got started in the corporate world

05:09

Match the Job to Your Priorities

08:19

Have a Sense of Urgency

09:57

Tell People How You Operate

12:34

Ask Others How to Improve

16:38

Modify Your Work Environment & Habits

19:32

Close the Loop & Follow Through

21:24

Be Solution-Oriented

22:39

Use Behavioral Psychology & Bring Positive Vibes

25:55

Be Curious (Seek to Understand)

28:13

Change Your Posture & Tone

31:40

Your Actions Should Have Business or Network Impact

36:22

Practical Tips for Workplace Efficiency

36:50

Inbox Zero & Keyword Searches

37:01

Use Templates on Outlook Email

37:36

Block Time for Lunch & End of Day Planning

39:05

To-Do List on Outlook

40:29

Message Yourself on Teams

41:11

Respond to Yourself on Email

42:07

Have a fidget item for meetings

42:17

Effective Meeting Strategies

43:15

Go into Meetings with an Agenda

43:42

Have a Good Note-Taking System

45:56

Try Digital Tools like OneNote or Notion

48:03

Follow Up with Short Emails and Specific Action Items

49:08

Be Tech Savvy

51:05

Starting Grad School (MBA Program)

Apartment hunting in Dallas - so many options and so little time. In this episode, I dive in to my apartment scorecard and spreadsheet as well as the factors that led us to move in the first place. Enjoy!

00:00

Why I am doing a solo episode

07:42

Factors Influencing the Move

16:45

Guy got kicked out of our apartment complex

17:33

Do people actually use amenities?

18:24

Traffic in Dallas and Garbage Commute Times

20:10

Comparing Driving Between States (Colorado, Wyoming, California, Texas)

23:15

Living near growing businesses

25:25

Will our application get accepted?

25:52

Why we are renting instead of buying

Co-host: Ekta (So Far So Good podcast)

00:00

Showing up authentically

04:44

Tip 1: Know whose opinion matters

13:23

Tip #2: Be able to logically regulate your emotions

17:50

Tip #3: Be open-minded and intellectually honest

21:22

Side-tangent: Justifying behavior & over-optimizing our lives

23:35

Tip #3: Things are only what adjective we assign to them

26:17

Tip #4: Put a cap on ruminating & over-analyzing

29:12

Tip #5: Put the moment into perspective

32:20

Tip #6: Prioritize your well-being thru action

33:56

Side-tangent: Feelings are fleeting

38:17

Side-tangent: Take advice with a grain of salt

40:02

Tip #7: Trust in yourself

41:40

Check out the YouTube Channel @hellolucyv

42:30

Check out the So Far, So Good podcast!

Co-host: Bradley (loving husband, engineer, cutie)

Bradley and I discuss various aspects of pop culture, focusing on recent music releases, particularly the new song 'The Contract' by Twenty One Pilots and the upcoming album 'Man's Best Friend' by Sabrina Carpenter. We share thoughts on the evolution of these artists, our concert experiences, and the impact of music.

Timestamps ⬇️

02:29 Exploring Recent Music Releases

03:28 Analyzing Twenty One Pilots 'The Contract'

16:45 Sabrina Carpenter's Upcoming Album 'Man's Best Friend'

18:51 Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' Album & Tour

26:40 Love Sings Might Be Unrelatable (for us)

28:37 Anticipation for Upcoming Albums & Music Releases

31:54 Artists We Want to More Music From (NF, Ariana Grande, & more)

36:47 Concert Experiences (IVE, Twenty One Pilots, Mariah Carey, & more)

44:40 Wrap Up & Future Pop Culture Segments