It didn’t happen overnight, but by taking one step at a time and being content with slow progress, I’ve now reached 100 episodes of the Output Habit podcast. They haven’t been perfect or polished, but I’ve learned a lot about myself, about communication, and building brand. Time to take a look back and see how far we’ve come in the past two years.

Earlier this year, I had the honor and privilege of being a guest on the Ontentional Podcast with Nathan Finet and his friend & cohost, Scott. They were interested in asking me about everything I have going on (creating content, running a business, leading a ministry, raising a family, and competing as an OCR athlete), why I do it, and how I pull it off.

I really appreciated the questions they asked and the conversation that was sparked. So, I thought it would be worth sharing (with permission) in this episode of the Output Habit podcast. Hope you enjoy.

To follow Nathan and see how he is applying principles of personal growth and content creation in his own life, give the Ontentional podcast a listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r4cblul0GglqpI4iGQxDt?si=tR10V4nBRh2ba3YhIXo3og

Or subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@Ontentional?si=JduiBlk7lbu5yU2P

Or follow him on Instagram: @nathan_finet

At some point, most of us realize we need to make a change. Perhaps it’s a small change, perhaps it revolutionary. It could involve our health, our job, a relationship. Whatever the case, all change involves sacrifice: giving up something familiar now, for something more valuable later. But even when we admit a problem with the status quo or identify a better way of doing things, making the switch is rarely easy. It requires patience with the process and perspective that I hope to provide in this episode of The Output Habit Podcast.

On the 4th of July, many of us in the United States are thinking about and celebrating freedom. But there is some disagreement today about what it means to be a “free country”. What exactly should we be free to do? What should we not be allowed to do? What sort of freedom were our forefathers fighting for?

In this episode, we weigh into this discussion of freedom and distinguish between liberty and license. One of these is true freedom, but the other is a counterfeit.

I recently heard comedian, Michael Jr., say that if you only focus on questions like “What do you want to do when you grow up?” then the alarm clock will always be waking you up in the morning. But if you can answer the question, “Who do you want to serve?” then you’ll be waking up the alarm clock! What we do has much more purpose and meaning when we identify how we’re going to make a difference in the lives of other people.

In this episode of the Output Habit Podcast, we welcome Gabe Seymour of Pest Patrol PDX back on to the show to talk about what it means to "assume the center".

According to Gabe, if you are not assuming the center in your industry, then someone else is. Join us as we talk about why this is so important, not only to how we build our brands and conduct ourselves in business, but in every aspect of our lives.

To see more of what Gabe is doing to revolutionize the pest control industry, check him out on LinkedIn (as "Gabe Seymour"), on Youtube (@pestpatrol6499), and on Instagram (@pestpatrolpdx).

In this special, post-race episode, I recap my first appearance in the Frontline OCR. As I drove home and reflected on the event, I had to come to grips with some disappointment while also acknowledging that I still had a lot to be proud of. I realized that few things in life are all good or all bad; they’re usually a mixed bag. The important thing is to remember to celebrate the positives and learn from the negatives.

On my way to the Frontline OCR, I recorded an episode about “hype”. Have I played up this event too much in my content? In my own mind? Tune in to hear the verdict.

Not everyone is a good fit for the product you’re trying to sell or the position you’re trying to fill. The sooner salespeople and recruiters start recognizing that fact, start treating people like individuals, and start using discernment to evaluate where their solution is a fit (and where it isn’t!), the better it will be for their business and their brand. Trying to pound square pegs into round holes is a huge waste of time & energy and it doesn’t love your neighbor because you’re only focused on what you want rather than what is best for others.

If we really put ourselves out there (if we say what we really think, highlight what we’re good at, get honest about our shortcomings, etc.) some people will love us and some people will hate us. We don’t need to be intentionally abrasive or confrontational. Simply articulating who we are and what we stand for is enough to draw both friends and enemies.

Many of us hold back because we don’t want to be hated. But in the process, we miss out on the opportunity to connect with those who would have loved us for who we really are.