In this S&R the guys take a step away from breaking down an individual book. Instead, they talk about the future of the podcast, changes coming in 2023, and their favorite types of reading material. Of course, they also test and review some adult beverages.

In this Core Topic, Justin and Josh talk through the idea that each person should be a capable and formidable force. This idea is presented by Dr. Jordan Peterson, become a monster, and has been somewhat controversial. The guys talk through the nuances of it all and how it might be valuable to implement this idea in everyday life.

Welcome to another S&R! In this episode the guys talk about the 6 key lessons taken from The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. The Compound Effect is the principle of reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices.” This idea behind The Compound Effect is that small consistent action over a long period of time has greater pay offs than intensely large but short changes. Of course, they try some beverages and give them a rating. Listen and Enjoy!

In this episode the guys talks about belief sets. What is a belief set? Are they formed through Nature or Nurture? Justin and Josh also talk through ten steps you can take to build an unbreakable belief set in yourself.

In this episode Justin & Josh talk about a work of fiction titled The Midnight Library. Matt Haig's unique novel ponders the infinite possibilities of life. It is about a young woman named Nora Seed, who lives a monotonous, ordinary life and feels unwanted and unaccomplished. One night, her despair reaches a peak and she commits suicide. All the while the guys sip on some sour mash whiskey and nooners.

In this episode Justin and Josh talk through the paradox of you. Who are you, who am I, who are we? Why do we change who we are in group settings or during different events of our life. Which of those masks that we wear are the real us? Can we ever truly know ourselves?

In this episode Justin and Josh bring you another Sip & Read. They talk about Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek. Having both been leaders in the past and current leaders in multiple roles the guys talk through the good, the bad, and ugly of their experiences. Of course, they also review a beer and finish with a beautiful whiskey.

In this episode, the guys talk about Josh’s experience competing in the Jiu Jitsu World League Tournament. This is Josh’s first competition and the lessons discussed are transferrable to all aspects of life

In this episode Justin and Josh chat with Jay Laforge, a Tim Burrill BJJ Brown Belt. They talk through Jays jiu-jitsu journey up to this point, successes, failures, time away from the mat, etc. They also discuss how the lessons learned from grappling translate to life away from the gym. Enjoy and Live Uncomfortably.