Tough To Say

Topics include the corporate boomerang, distributing information as a young professional, email woes, creative automation, assistant ai & software, challenging norms, social media strain, and the lil lady dance on IG. 

50-odd minutes of unfettered spew. Graham and Barry chat through a cornucopia of topics including (but not limited to) Sacred Saturdays, the hierarchy of corporate communication, productivity and technology fetishization, and notification over-stimulation. 

Structure for the Week: Barry & Graham discuss TTS analytics, vaccine passports, and how NOT to let external forces halt personal progress (1:52-32:57) —> interview with Joe Salzer on his new company, Arena Consulting, his come up and mentality (35:29-1:19:59) —> second half of Barry and Graham’s spew including the dissection of the corporate buzz phrase, “figure it out” (1:21:40-1:42:56). 

Interviews are back. Graham and Barry start the episode with a spew about clearing your head, morning routines, leading the charge, being stressed tf out, and more (don't miss the epic rant about recruiters) (0:00-36:21). Then, the crew welcomes Parker Bryant to the table to discuss "COVID university", finding clarity through fitness, and switching industries when you're young (36:28-1:02:11). 

New format alert (trying something a little different). To better structure long spew sessions, Barry and Graham seek to provide the most thought starters in a battle of wits. The person who brings up the most topics of conversation wins. Loser commits tax fraud. This week's spew includes: corporate lunch, handling judgement/criticism, keeping a chip on your shoulder, goal-setting in adulthood, alter egos, tech scares, and much much more. 

Graham and Barry keep the summer rolling with more chaotic discussions around the following topics: when to move in with your significant other, moves to major cities, classic NY apartment woes, how the body craves contact, preparing for winter, when to splurge vs. when to save, people watching, airport etiquette, measuring & managing time, empowering others to grow, upcoming interviews, general pet peeves, and some light sports talk. 

Barry and Graham continue the summer series with a lengthy spew on the following topics: patience as the My Monthly Mindset, Beelon's honey, past TTS interviews, long weekends in corporate America, seeking inspiration, the Delta Variant, and much more. 

From the library & the ATL, Graham and Barry discuss: the cautionary tale of putting your side hustle on pause, consistently creating content, finding your voice, income tax, organizational skills, the infamous fear at Chelsea Piers, managing rage, My Monthly Mindset brainstorm, and much more. 

Working from home vs. returning to the office, being away from your boss, the value of in person interactions, The Swamp revival, general nostalgia, and more. 

Barry begins his first week of full time work, the guys chat about one of life's most challenging transitions, and Graham turns 25.