What Is Humans?

Every year we run to the stores to get the newest gift, or something we think someone else will like. This can be stressful on everyone. 

In a material world, truly the only thing worth investing in is one another. Invest in your relationships and the future of those relationships. 

Clothes, technology, and gift cards get used and thrown out, memories and relationships last a lifetime. Think about how you are investing this holiday season. 

 Physically it’s easy to see things changing around us this time of year, weather, decorations, and the amount of sunny hours in the day. 

Think of the ways that we are reflecting during this time and what stops us from pushing forward during this holiday season. 

As seasonal depression can creep in during this time of drastic change listen to the ways we can take a step back, reflect and ultimately instill hope into every day.

All over the world, the holiday season exists in every culture. Gifts are exchanged, food is eaten, and bread is broken.

It’s easy to get caught up during this time of year or look at our lives through rose colored glasses. As this season approaches, don’t forget about the small things all year long. 

Small battles, journeys and missions have been attempted and fought all year long every day. Take the time to recognize your daily work, not just now at the end of the year, but the small wins throughout.  

 Jealousy in today’s modern digital world is more common than ever. We constantly are flashed highlight reels of peers  flaunting their happiest of moments.

While we have been told by society and even on this podcast to ignore comparison, and be thankful for our own journeys we can’t ignore the feelings inside ourselves. 

Think of the ways jealousy can point us in the direction towards things or goals that we may want. Purpose is often hard to come across, but the way we find it looks different for everyone.

Mirrors are an underutilized tool that create stronger recognition, acceptance, love of oneself if used correctly.

By exploring experiences with reflection and questions around identity, habits can be created with and without the mirror for self love.

Listen today as Dennis and Shane explore how they use their reflection to see themselves and create a stronger relationship with themselves.

Sleep, it takes up a third of our lives, however we barely think about it. A seemingly effortless task that seems hard to truly master. 

A critical action to living longer and becoming your best self lies in deep sleep. Think about how you can make this forgotten habit a powerhouse to fuel your days.

Listen in today as Shane and Dennis explore ways on how to improve their sleep and why it is foundational to improving their life.

As social beings we are constantly seeking acceptance and approval as we navigate the win/loss competitive nature of everyday life.  Learning from successful team leaders can help.

To be the best leader or choosing who to follow is not about extroversion, public speaking, and specialized, but truly more about service abilities of effort, communication, and team focus. 

Listen, today as Shane and Dennis discuss what makes up a successful team in the various forms of teams in everyday life. 

Every person has a limit physically, mentally and spiritually. The way you go about pushing that limit is entirely up to the individual.  

To be your best, you must know yourself and your body. Think about the ways you build your health, both mental and physical to be the best that you can be. 

Listen, today as Shane and Dennis dissect two world class human beings and the way they navigate the mental and physical hurdles of high pressure situations. 

There are 24 hours in a day, ideally 8 of them are for sleeping and 8 are how you make a living, but what about the other 8 hours. 

Think about your time and how you protect it. Are you always scrambling constantly looking for a life jacket? Do you give yourself time to be free to express yourself and pursue your passions?

Dream big, and live a full life. Don’t let disorganization stop you from becoming your best self outside and inside of work.

Our ability to listen, feel and respond dwindles as we cut ourselves off from differing opinions and ideas. 

Opinions are judgement without fact. Confirmation bias can leave us entrenched in what we think we already know. Push yourself to seek to understand the opinions and ideas of others to strengthen your own. 

In today's society we find ourselves more divided, overloaded with information, and struggling with Identity. Dennis & Shane reflect on their lives and identify some tools to help with this.