On The Fly

On The Fly

By Patrick BallEducationSelf-Improvement
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On The Fly episodes

  • One Giant Leap

    One Giant Leap: 55 Years Later. “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." - Neil Armstrong. It's hard to believe that today marks the 55th anniversary of one of humanity's most outstanding achievements: the first moon landing.

    6 min
  • Shopping Smarter: The Costco Advantage

    This episode examines Costco as a case study for business-savvy listeners. Costco is more than just a place to buy in bulk—it's a cultural phenomenon, a haven for bargain hunters, and a place where strong, loyal communities thrive.

    7 min
  • Firetrucks & Donut Holes

    Dateline: July 4th, 2024. In this episode, Fire Trucks & Donut Holes: California Summit Celebrates Independence Day! Today, we're celebrating the spirit of community with a recap of this year’s fantastic California Summit Neighborhood 4th of July parade!

    5 min
  • Keep Smilin' Alex

    This week, The Cenergy Team wants to recognize the dedication, steady hand, and contributions of our Senior Accountant, Alex Shoushtari.

    6 min
  • More Than Just Stats

    The passing of Willie Mays on June 18, 2024, has deeply saddened baseball fans everywhere. However, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. To honor him . . .

    8 min
  • Mindset Magic

    Welcome back to On the Fly! Today, we're exploring something that impacts all of us: Attitude. It serves as our internal compass, guiding how we perceive and engage with the world.

    8 min
  • The Hard-Boiled Detective

    Welcome back to On the Fly, your dose of literary lightning! Just for fun, let’s continue our study of fictional detectives. Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of crime fiction and the man who practically invented a whole new subgenre: Dashiell Hammett.

    6 min
  • Decoding Doyle & Deduction

    This week, fiction fans, we explore the story of the world's most famous detective – Sherlock Holmes! But to understand Holmes fully, we need to crack the code of his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

    8 min
  • Happy Accidents

    Have you ever had one of those moments where you stumbled upon something incredible, completely by chance? Maybe you found a hidden gem of a restaurant while getting lost or ran into an old friend you haven't seen in years. That, my friends, is the magic of serendipity.

    6 min
  • Power For the People

    People often ask me, "You work for a solar company; don’t you have solar on your home?”

    Nope!

    “With an astonished look, they exclaim, “Why not?”

    Here’s the short answer. "I monitor our yearly electricity consumption totals approximately 2,500 kWh per year.”

    7 min

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A smidgen of history, a dash of culture - a minute dedicated to making you smile.