Life Reflections Episodes

Delve into reflective conversations on life's challenges, wisdom from personal experiences, and lessons learned over time.
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Jan. 18, 2023

Antartica

On this weeks episode we talk about our recent trip to Antartica. We took Quark's Ocean Adventure and the staff was maginificent in so many ways. We talk about the long slog down over days and multiple countries, the memories made with the penguins and people while on the other side of the globe. We are no longer whale virgins. Come join us on our discussion about the last untouched part of the world!
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Dec. 6, 2022

Customers Business & Family

Who are they? In business they are those that you build relationships with through offering services and or product that allows them to create an added efficiency to work. We address times that my father has been a party crasher but also how he has remained sincere and honest throughout his professional relationships with customers. Similar to partners, it is about curating a trustworthy relationships that is symbiotic and not just one sided so that it can stand the tests of time.
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Nov. 29, 2022

What it Means to Grow

On this weeks episode we talk about epiphanies that have helped my father define hia paths in life. His personal epiphanies were often tripped over and helped him discover what it was that he wanted to do vocationally but also socially. We explore what it means to self-actualize and how difficult it can be, but at the same time being a reader of regular day to day events helps with understanding the talents of ourselves. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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Nov. 22, 2022

Coming and Going

On this weeks episode we talk about letting go and what my Dad would tell himself when he was twenty five when he was forty five. We also talk about what the future means and the model of risk taking. It will get better, moving from making parents proud to making yourself proud. Letting go is the hardest facet of the human experience and yet we should not turn away from it because that is what makes us grow.
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Nov. 14, 2022

Leadership

Key characteristics seen in a leader. Insights on what makes a leader. Cornerstones of respect.
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Nov. 8, 2022

Fear

In this episode we discuss various levels of fear. The post 9-11 dark stairwell building walk up. The loss of air while scuba diving in a tunnel. A glowing Leon Russell in the new house.
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Oct. 31, 2022

Partnership-Competition

What does partner mean to you? How you know it’s a fit Trust Integrity Knowledge Nice guy Reciprocation of ideas and actions Making the team Does anyone ever fail? Epiphany- how weak is the competition Competitive edge Know your strengths Beer policies Business relationships
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Oct. 25, 2022

The Boy, the Man and the Company Part II

Early childhood experiences and thoughts on parent teachings. Losing a pet (what you learn) The importance of making your family a team. "I never met a liar that was reliable". "If you plant corn in the woods and its not going to grow" Developing good habits for kids. Learning good habits from your kid. Rules on donations.
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Oct. 18, 2022

The Boy, the Man and the Companies Part I

Part I: Early childhood decisions on whether to work or play. Certain lessons learned from friends on family. First sabbatical/retirement. Third start up ends in failure
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Oct. 11, 2022

Tactics and strategies : Work ethic

On this weeks episode we discuss... Dependability Punctuality Sales Techniques? Setting goals publicly (Family) Incremental steps to success: Short positive steps everyday And stories that will help guide the creative process
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Oct. 4, 2022

Retirement for an Entrepreneur

On this weeks episode we explore what goes into retirement such as lifestyle, death and change.
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Sept. 30, 2022

First Job

On this weeks episode we talk about how first jobs lead to learning lessons. We also discuss hardship, retribution and success.
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Sept. 27, 2022

Why......are we recording a podcast

On the first episode of "A Record of my Father" we discuss the importance of why we are doing a podcast. We define what we hope to accomplish and how others may use the information