The COVID season forced the world to adapt to working from home, making phone calls, and taking online meetings.  This helped us to be more efficient, but at what cost?  Talon and Jared talk about our personal experience with this since we started recording the podcast using video calls, how it's affected our relationships, and how meeting in person can be much, much better for our health.As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#humanconnection  #onlinemeeting  #lessonslearned

What is more important than self confidence? There really isn't much. Our confidence in our own abilities plays a huge factor in what we are able to accomplish and achieve.  In this episode, the guys talk about ways they have built self confidence and how important a role it played in their successes and failures. As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#confidence #seldconfidence #motivation

You can't stop the aging process, this is a fact. But as they say, with age comes wisdom and this could not be more true. Though aging can be something we view as disappointing and scary, there are a lot of benefits that come with age as well. The boys will talk about all of that and more;  AND make sure to stay tuned the WHOLE episode for a special guest appearance! As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#gettingolder #aging #withagecomeswisdom

Making new friends can be a daunting task. Whether its because you moved somewhere new or just need a change, it's not easy for everyone to put themselves out there. But, it can be! In this episode the guys talk about some of the ways they have gone about making new friends and meeting new people in some pretty simple ways that anyone can do. As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#clinkthelink #newfriends #meetingpeople

Preconceived notion: New Jersey is a dump.FACT: Only SOME of New Jersey is a dump. I bet you didn’t know the Appalachian trail ran through New Jersey, or that there were even mountains in the state!This episode is all about preconceived notions and how other peoples opinions might affect how your own opinions are formed.Have you ever heard the phrase “Don’t complain DOWN, complain UP?” There is a good reason for this.You don’t want to soil the reputation of someone just because you may not get along with them that well.As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#preconcievednotions #themoreyouknow #lessonslearned

Together at last! Well, 60% of us anyway. It was a real treat getting to record this episode together, in person! I think that's something we often take for granted. The little things. Like being able to see your friends in person and interact. And that's what this week's episode is all about. Make sure you enjoy the little things and the less significant moments, they may prove to have more meaning than you think! As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#thesimplethings #simplicity #toghther 

Last episode we began the conversation on what to do after a breakup and how to move on. This week we continue that conversation in Part 2 of this two part episode. If you haven't already, make sure to go back and listen to Part 1!As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#movingon #gettingover #johnmayer

Welcome to... SEASON 4! And boy do we have an episode for you to kick it off! Breakups, been there done that. But what do you do in between? How do you move on in a healthy way, and when is the right time? We'll get into all of that and more in Part one of this two part episode. Make sure to tune in next week for Part 2!As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#movingon #gettingover #johnmayer

How can we can look at confrontation in a more positive light? Confrontation is mostly associated with causing a problem, however there are situations where confrontation can solve a problem as well. In the season 3 finale, the boys cite examples where confrontation actually helped them, or may have even saved a life!As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#Confrontation #ProblemSolving #Positive

I'm sure every one of us has had a job where you've had that overbearing boss who knit picks every little thing you do. Don't worry, if you haven't, you will! Micromanagement, in the eyes of the person doing it, is the way to maximize productivity. But is that the effect it really has? To hear the answer to this question and more, have a listen to the episode where the boys talk about the effect micromanagement really has. As always, feel free to reach out with any topics you'd like covered, and let us know if you can relate to any of our examples from this episode! If you enjoy the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon account linked below for extra content. Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/lessonslearnedmedia)Try Audible for 30 days: https://amzn.to/2QrCW18Social Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/nomadic_dougie/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9#micromanagement #workplace #productivity