People I Know Show

PJ Sutlief is now principal of Browerville High School in rural central Minnesota. Some years ago he was a teacher, and the person I consider to be my favorite teacher from high school. We reconnect to talk about the class that brought us together, Browerville high school sports, Tom Brady's ties to Browerville, and the small town lifestyle, plus some of the challenges of the public school system and more.

"Kids will define you by a moment...two or three memories will define your classroom." -PJ Sutlief

"Kids are the same [as they've always been]. Kids are kids. They want to be popular. They want to be liked. They want to be accepted... However, they have infinite access to information..." -PJ Sutlief

Watch the WDAY news story which features PJ Sutlief talking about Tom Brady's connection to Browerville.

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YouTube content producer and fellow side hustler Jackknife Finnegan (AKA Ron) joins Curt for a live recording about the side hustle, producing content, travel and more.

Amazon Flex, Door Dash, Uber, Lyft, Shipped and other apps allow people relatively easy access to side hustles. Which ones do we suggest?

"What's the difference between a goal and a dream? A timeline." -Jackknife Finnegan

Watch this episode on the Jackknife Finnegan YouTube channel.

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Natalia Cortes is from the South American country of Colombia and has been living and touring many countries in the last decade. We talk about some of her most shocking learning experiences as well as her passion for social innovation and human rights. And in the "Being Wrong" segment Natalia shares why some battles aren't worth fighting.

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Seeing each other for the first time in over a decade, Curt and Matt recant memories from their days with the Alexandria Beetles of the Northwoods League and other memories in baseball and lessons in life. In the "Being Wrong" segment, Matt explains why he was wrong about change.

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John Hadden rejoins "People I Know Show" to discuss a variety of topics with Curt. The conversation touches on some of the challenges of personal finance, student loans, debt, millennial burnout, having multiple jobs, traveling and more. Plus John explains why he was wrong about the Oscars.

The conversation begins with John recapping some of what he learned from "Utopia for Realists", a book by Rutger Bregman, that John has just finished reading, and other recent newsworthy topics involving the author.

See the video involving Rutger Bregman and Tucker Carlson that Fox News didn't air.

Here's an edited video of Rutger Bregman at Davos. Watch the full version here.

Watch the TED Talk about paper vs. plastic.

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Curt's former St. Cloud State University classmate Terry Lee joins to discuss his recent efforts running for political office in Wisconsin.

Do you have to be somewhat of a narcissist to run for office? Do you become a Packers fan by living in Green Bay? Those are two of the questions we attempt to answer, plus find out why Terry was wrong about money.

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Steph MacPhail is a former TV meteorologist, current teacher, and mother of two young sons and brings great perspective on the challenges facing many families, the human race, and herself as someone juggling several roles in life.

In the conversation we discuss some of the memorable events of our friendship, Steph's past and current career, science topics, anxiety and how Steph was wrong about trying to be perfect.

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Curt's big sister Michelle Carstensen joins to discuss the biggest challenges life has thrown at her such as major kidney problems, a phobia, and many years as a single mother. Michelle then asks Curt some tough questions regarding future parenthood and career goals.

Reach out to Michelle via email or find the Carstensen Real Estate Team - Re/Max Results online and on Facebook.

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This is one of the conversations recorded with Josh Torgeson in the weeks prior to his passing. We discuss a wide range of topics and it's an account of his brilliance and the wonderful, kind, and considerate person he was.

"Find love and beauty wherever you can...it's all around us...it really can change your life." - Josh Torgeson (1976-2018)

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Gene Leppala discusses his recent liver transplant and the role alcohol played in his life for many years. Curt and Gene talk about the recent loss of their mutual friend Josh Torgeson and the impact he had on their lives. Plus, a closer look at "Intellectual Humility" and, in the "Being Wrong" segment, the powerful realization Gene had leading up to his liver transplant.

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