This episode is about how our experiences in the military over the last few years really taught us some great life lessons. A lot of our experiences have shaped the structure of our business and how we do things.

This episode does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement, these are our opinions only.

1. Be on time
2. Embrace the suck
3. Nobody cares about you more than you
4. Checklists & procedures
5. Some lessons must be forced on you
6. Stretch limited resources
7. Know who your boss is
8. Culture in an organization
9. Relating your needs to others'
10. If everything is important, nothing is

This episode is about how forcing yourself to do everything right alllll the time may not be the best solution! Sometimes you need to regularly schedule yourself a small "cheat day" so that you don't go overboard with a BIG irresponsible decision.

Action Steps:

1. Incorporate a 'cheat day' into your schedule somehow
2. 'Earn' your misbehavior with a few productive tasks

This episode is about how we as humans learn best through storytelling. We talk about what makes up a good story and how to utilize good storytelling skills in everyday life.

Action Steps:

1. Research the steps to telling a good story
2. Practice your story telling

References mentioned in the show:

1. Storynomics - Robert McKee

In this episode we talk with our friend, Jared Whitmyre of Woodworking Pelican, about why we should live life to the fullest. The answer? Because we won't be on this earth forever! We only get one go at this thing called life, so value your time and set big goals worth achieving.

Action Steps:

1. Talk to somebody you respect
2. Google peoples' top 5 regrets and avoid them

How to find Jared:

Instagram: @woodworkingpelican

This episode is about how sometimes you're trying a little too hard and you need to just take it easy. We discuss just about everything in this one...literally...

Action Steps:

1. Research less, execute more
2. Be in the moment

This episode is about how you can't take care of others until you take care of yourself! Helping other people is great - even encouraged. However, if you don't take the time to show up for yourself, you'll stop showing up for other people every time.

Action Steps:

1. Identify your priorities in life. What matters most to you?
2. Write down your life values - make actions in accordance with those.
3. Identify something you've been putting off because you feel like you're not allowed to have it or do it.

Check us out at www.jennieanddavis.com!

References mentioned in the show:

1. Making Time - Bob Clagett

This episode is about how certain tasks take up more time than you want them to and cause more problems in life than you realize. Some of these tasks can be broken down into such small steps, you barely realize you're doing them!

Action Steps:

1. Identify something in your life that keeps 'slipping through the cracks' and try these methods
2. Start using timers to see how long tasks take you
3. Use the 2-minute rule. If you can do it in under 2 minutes, you don't need to schedule it anymore, just do it when you see it.

References mentioned in the show:

1. Marble Machine YouTube Channel
2. Getting Things Done - David Allen

This episode is about how genuinely asking for help requires some work on your end! It requires a balance of asking the right questions, doing your own research, and respecting the other person's time. Sometimes we ask for help, but don't actually want the answer - and that helps NO ONE!

Action Steps:

1. SEARCH YOUR QUESTION ON GOOGLE BEFORE BOTHERING SOMEBODY
2. Before asking someone, ask yourself what you expect them to say.
3. Ask yourself: are this person's ideas and suggestions actually going to change my plan?
4. If you're dealing with this kind of person, ask them these questions
5. If you're dealing with this kind of person, don't expect anything in return

This episode is about how life doesn’t always give you all the information you want before it’s time to make a decision. Sometimes you just need to keep trying things until you figure out what works - even if that means you make a couple mistakes.

Action Steps:

1. This week, only allow yourself a set amount of time for researching/consuming/preparing on your new project. 
2. Then try your ideas even though you’re not prepared.

This episode is about how to properly talk about yourself to others without sounding too prideful. A lot of times people can learn from your experiences, but you may feel like you’re not socially allowed to talk about yourself! As odd as it may sound...you may be hurting the others around you by being too humble and NOT talking about yourself!

Action Steps:

1. Take inventory of where you’re skilled/experienced
2. Listen to last week’s podcast about how to communicate your lessons (025 Quit ignoring your wins)