In their annual tradition, Jen and Pete list their very favo(u)rite things of 2025.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favo(u)rite:

• Fiction book.
• Non-fiction book.
• Podcast.
• TLATSOI episode.
• Thing they watched.
• Motto.
• Thing they discovered about themselves.

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Coining a new term, Jen introduces Pete to the idea of, while working on a project, considering the relative effort of both the creator and the receiver.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What is relative effort? What is relative risk?
• How might we ship things without the pressure of absolute perfection?
• Why might we think about the worst case scenario or fear, in order to move a project along?

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In Pete's version of an episode about running, he noodles with Jen about the idea of cadence, and how to break our routines projects into smaller steps.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What does "cadence" mean, and how might we apply the idea to our everyday lives?
• Why is it better to not rush to the finish line, either while running or working? 
• How might we return to the basics in our work and creative processes?

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Jen shares a framework with Pete for thinking about many different perspectives at once, as opposed to sticking with the first perspective you might think up.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How might you choose to believe in a perspective that is most beneficial to yourself?
• Why is considering many different perspectives a version of sonder?
• How might we broaden our idea of multiple perspectives in order to increase our level of empathy for others?

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After a small existential crisis, Pete asks Jen how he might tell the difference between being competent or complacent.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What is the relationship between boredom, competency, and complacency?
• How might the repetition of a workshop, keynote, or show create an illusion of complacency?
• Why is having a coach, mentor, or trusted friend important in the viewing of your own work?

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This week, Jen teaches Pete her framework of six points of focus, to help grow your career towards your goals.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about focus in relationship to:

• Artistry and Inspiration.
• Industry Knowledge.
• Marketing.
• Mindset.
• Network Building.
• Skill and Craft.

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After completing his first triathlon, Pete shares with Jen some learning that he found in training, and while swimming, biking, and running.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why is there power in acting as if?
• How might we more actively encourage and appreciate each other?
• What does it mean to taper?

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the question, what if every week was Shark Week (i.e. what if we stopped tying conventional constraints to enjoying the things we love or want to accomplish)?

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why might we link certain constraints to tasks we want to accomplish?
• How might we commit to our goals in non-traditional ways?
• What is Jen going to do more of, regardless of the time of year? And Pete?

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the negative aspects of being collegial, and how they might favor challenge instead.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How might teams align on their why and their goals?
• What tools might we utilize to introduce more coaching into our work environments?
• How might feedback be utilized as a way to challenge and brainstorm and fight against FOPO?

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the plateaus we might reach within certain skill sets, and how we might nudge ourselves forward.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What is the OK Plateau?
• How might we push ourselves into situations that might make us afraid or uncomfortable, in order to build skill?
• What are some tools or tactics that might provide incremental increases of improvement?

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