In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett and Joe provide a guide to productivity that challenges the notion of productivity itself. Drawing from personal anecdotes and experience, they explore:

• The distinction between working hard and working meaningfully.
• How dopamine and cultural norms fuel a false sense of accomplishment.
• Practical methods for aligning productivity with personal purpose and enjoyment.
• The role of reflection, rest, and pacing in sustainable achievement.

Join Brett and Joe as they illuminate the often-overlooked forest amidst the trees of modern productivity culture, providing tools to reclaim joy and efficiency in your work and life.

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Why do some teams thrive in harmony while others crumble under pressure? How can leaders align aspirations with action, transforming their workplaces—and themselves—into engines of meaningful success?  

Brett and Joe recorded a special episode of the podcast in front of a live audience to discuss the impact of workplace culture on decision-making, organizational growth, and personal fulfillment. The conversation dives deep into:

- The challenges of fostering connection, accountability, and trust

- What matters to people in organizations

- The fundamental components of culture

- The interplay between leadership and a team

And much more. 

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Purpose is not defined by what we do, but by how we show up to life’s callings—whether in moments of fear, effort, or surrender. In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Joe and Brett lead us on a journey to uncover what it means to live with purpose. Not as something to be found, but as something to be recognized. Together, they unpack the myths surrounding purpose, challenging the notion that it is an external destination and reframing it as an inherent part of how we live.

They examine:

• The search for purpose
• How purpose emerges in the moment
• Balancing the fear and challenge of stepping into purpose
• Discovering purpose as a deeply personal truth
• How facing discomfort and friction often reveals the path to deeper meaning

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In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett and Joe take us on a poignant journey through the inevitability of death and the profound ways it shapes the experience of life. At the center of their conversation is Brett’s brother, facing a terminal diagnosis, and the extraordinary lessons his life—and the process of his dying—have imparted.

Through anecdotes of BASE jumping, near-death experiences, and profound loss, Brett and Joe explore the paradox of mortality: the closer you are to death, the more vividly you taste life.

Brett and Joe examine:

• The power of mortality: How facing the truth of our impermanence can compress life into moments of unparalleled sweetness.
• The freedom in letting go: Why the stories we tell ourselves about success, identity, and purpose often crumble in the face of death.
• A life well lived: Brett reflects on his brother’s choice to "dive into his family" and redefine what it means to truly live.
• Lessons from the edge: Stories of BASE jumping and near-death experiences that reveal the peace and clarity often found in moments of extreme vulnerability.
• The opportunity of goodbye: How acknowledging the fleeting nature of life can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.

As the conversation unfolds, a clear and steady message emerges: death, far from being an endpoint, is a profound teacher. It forces us to confront what matters most, stripping away the trivial and leaving only the raw truth of our existence.

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“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future,” is a common expression that suggests who you surround yourself with will determine who you become and how you operate. Evidence suggests that there’s some truth to this.

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment podcast, Brett and Joe explore the makings of effective support networks. Through the lens of BASE jumping, self-discovery work, business, and parenting, they discuss:

• The importance of shared purpose
• Accountability
• The benefit of diversity
• Practical steps to create your own support structures
• The necessity of vulnerability and visibility

Tune in for a stimulating conversation about how support systems are a vital part of the transformative power of community.

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There’s an elephant in the room! Everyone KNOWS there’s an elephant in the room, and they keep glancing at it—except for one person who is highly committed to ignoring the elephant. The elephant is making a mess. It’s taking up all the air and space in the room, and it’s already crushed poor Bob. Yet instead of talking about the elephant in the room, people are afraid to mention that there’s an elephant. Some people get so uncomfortable that they leave the room, but still say nothing. Everyone is hoping that the person who is ignoring the elephant will finally acknowledge it, so they can do something about it, but they aren’t sure how to go about it.

In this episode, Brett and Joe unpack the phenomenon of the elephant in the room. They explore:

• The dynamics that create this situation
• How looking directly at these issues can lead to healing and growth
• The importance of addressing difficult topics in both personal and professional settings
• How to create a culture where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings
• The need for leaders to model this behavior
• The significance of conflict in fostering trust and connection

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Most people never consider that fighting can be a useful and healthy practice for our relationships — and that “fighting well” is a skill that can be learned. We resist conflict until it builds up and we reach a breaking point, and then BAM! Our trauma runs the show and we risk re-traumatizing ourselves and others. 

In this episode, Joe and Brett talk about how to fight well. They explore how: 

• Healthy fighting can actually lead to healing, growth, and deeper connection

• The importance of speaking your truth

• What to NOT do during fights

• The empowerment of a good fight

• When to walk away (and how)

• When a fight is no longer worth fighting

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Relationships and Fighting

03:00 - The Journey of Fighting Well

05:51 - Understanding Healthy Conflict

09:02 - Navigating Trauma in Relationships

12:03 - The Role of Window of Tolerance

14:57 - The Dynamics of Emotional and Logical Partners

17:53 - The Importance of Speaking Your Truth

20:54 - Recognizing Apathy in Relationships

24:01 - The Gift of Conflict in Relationships

27:02 - The Nature of Truth in Perspectives

29:52 - Final Thoughts on Fighting and Love

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What’s all this fuss about experiments? What’s so great about them, and how does one even go about it? Join Joe and Brett for a deep dive on experiments! Hear about Joe’s early experiences that led him to place experimentation at the core of his self-exploration work and what makes them so important to the work we do at AOA.

• The characteristics of effective experiments
• Why it’s more effective to approach them from a playful perspective
• How to iterate effectively
• Pitfalls to watch out for

Plus, learn about some experiments that Brett and Joe are running right before your eyes! Come along for a fun chat about how to, ultimately, have more fun in life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Experiments in Life 

03:00 The Philosophy of Experimentation 

06:00 The Role of Experiments in Self-Discovery 

09:04 Characteristics of Effective Experiments 

12:14 Mindset for Running Experiments 

15:05 Identifying Areas for Experimentation 

18:01 Iterating and Evolving Experiments 

20:53 Trusting the Process of Experimentation 

23:55 Real-Life Applications of Experiments

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Joe’s favorite definition of pleasure is the noticing of sensations moving in the body—not just the good ones, but all of them. This week, Joe and Brett talk about pleasure and the role it plays in our lives. They discuss:

• The misconception that pleasure is separate from other emotions
• How allowing all emotions to be felt can lead to greater pleasure
• How embracing intensity plays an important role in pleasure
• How societal norms and conditioning can affect our relationship with pleasure
• The pitfalls of seeking pleasure as a means of avoidance

Tune in for a conversation about the power of pleasure in transforming our lives, and how exploring pleasure can change your world.

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Whether we put authority figures on a pedestal or want to stick it to them, authority issues abound in our society. Joe and guest host Alexa Kistler connect over their shared history with authority issues. Together, they breakdown what the impacts can be for both the authority and the person with authority issues:

• How it distorts your world
• How it affects business
• The pitfalls of being an authority
• Ways to approach handling authority issues

NOTE: This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.

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