Schooling Struggle

Both Todd and Pete have recently engaged in endeavors that have surprised and challenged them. In this episode they share the detailed nuances of their specific experiences by digging into what they have learned as a result. Congrats to Todd for the safe and healthy delivery of his new grandchild!

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Adam Justice joins the show to discuss navigating childhood trauma, focusing on what is most important in life, connecting with others, and accepting the fact that consistently persevering over the course of the long haul is critical to overcoming obstacles and experiencing a lifetime of purpose and fulfillment. Adam's wisdom is infectious!

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INPUTS: An investment in our physical, emotional, or cognitive well-being. We first learned of this term a number of years ago from Mat Fraser, 5 time fittest man on earth. In this solo episode, Pete shares his thoughts and perspectives regarding how he navigates the inputs in his life.

Pete comes to the realization that in order to maintain a healthy mindset he needs to make a few lifestyle changes - namely finding ways to chill out a bit. He discusses his plans and strategies on how he thinks he might accomplish this in an effort to yield a more sustainable mental approach to his day and his life.

Doug Anton makes his monthly visit to the show to discuss a topic he deeply enjoys digging into... Unconventional Wisdom. Among the topics discussed in this episode are recent lessons both Doug & Pete have learned regarding "once thought to be true" perspectives that have evolved with updated evidence. They cover health, financial credit, nutrition, sleep, and sound relationship advice!

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The guys discuss the impact of blood sugar levels and why humans feel like crap after consuming large amounts of glucose (sugar), specifically Pete's daughter. The conversation includes strategies we can use to mitigate against elevated blood sugar for both the long and short term. This is how we avoid the "pancake effect."

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The guys dig into a viral audio clip from the women's basketball team at Duke University. Head coach Kara Lawson urges her charges to "Do Hard Better" during an impromptu speech at one of her team's practices. These words of motivation and inspiration can be taken and applied in many facets of life. Coach Lawson declares that doing Hard Better is integral for pursuing any meaningful purpose in life.

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Doug Anton (officially now a regular contributor to the show) drops some knowledge on all that he has learned about the circumstances that dictate human decisions. On this episode he shares his perspective on the many aspects of "free will" that fascinate him. This content was both new and quite intriguing for Pete to explore in his conversation with Doug. Also…Listen and learn about how Doug used a lollipop to avoid the wrath of fast food!

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This episode brings yet another 5X5 format: 5 Questions with 5(ish) minutes spent exploring answers. The guys dive into their irrational fears, recent screw-ups, hopes, skills they want to acquire, and new information they have recently learned.

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Pete dives into what he learned in 2023 regarding the 5 Pillars of Health: Mindset, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, & Connections. He shares tactical strategies from each of these buckets that he is currently using to improve various aspects of his lifestyle.