We have arrived at the final topic of season 4, and the production team has expressed their gratitude. We are talking about a very buzzy term in this one - and thanks to 80,000hours.org - we are able to reflect on some research regarding how one can create the highest impact throughout their career. For the purpose of this podcast, we extend these ideas beyond careers.  Wave a goodbye to our guests Ren, Chase, and Sam. They have stuck with us through the entirety of the season, on a quest to improve accountability and thought surrounding overall quality of life. We have absolutely loved growing with them, and we are now convinced that accountability groups are the secret sauce to growing strong friendships. For anyone interested in learning more about breaking into filmmaking, investing, or basketball technique/coaching, email us at [email protected]. We will be happy to respond to you with the most helpful advice we can offer after years of practice and experience. For anybody looking to break into the field of law, email Ren at [email protected] (she is happy to answer questions about the basics of law and law school) Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=Hsa4KUM_R2uDUvtP8u6Qyw

What do Bells, Brains, and Owl VR have in common? They all have curves. Today we are talking about curves of growth. As the human brain enters a more mature state, it begins to learn differently. So listen up and put on your LT (long-term) memory hats on folks. Our guests Ren, Chase, and Sam were all challenged to break down a particular time of learning in their lives - and we were surprised by how differently they each prefer to learn new skills.  Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=WwKfdT_dQyug7A9BueXvxA

As we round third base on the season, hear from our guests about their experience with partnered accountability over the past 3 months.  Apologies for any background noise. We thought Ren was training to be a lawyer but it turns out she must be some kind of construction project manager. She's great at multitasking.  Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=1bc7qenPSIO_YlMdkz8Z6Q

Welcome to the Court of Strictly Business. In this court, we take time to argue about really stupid inside debates that happen within our dynamic - and because we always fail to settle these debates- we decided to involve our Season 4 guests as the jury to put these controversies to rest.  Stealing? Sunscreen? Coaches Sons?  All Rise.  Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=yseQIzncRbCE-W1JBXPEfg

Welcome to the final installment of our weekly accountability meetings, where we review our goals from last week, and set them for the next. We hope that this short series has helped our listeners to feel empowered to start an accountability group of their own, as we provide tips for success along the way.  We have our own way of doing things, but please feel free to get creative while designing an accountability group structure that works for you and your peers.  If you enjoy the content, please consider subscribing to the show, rating, reviewing, or sharing it with a friend. One of these simple actions is hugely impactful for us.  Send us an email: [email protected] Join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=BqJ420aqTJid4EwJjGlvUg

Startups.. terrorists.. That's right, some guy conducted a study using these two groups as subjects where he observed the outcomes of their successes and their failures. News flash bucko - failure is important. But more interesting than that is what our guests had to say about their personal experiences with failure. Lucky for you, none of them talked about startups or terrorists.  There's a surprise offer at the end of this episode. Send us an email requesting it, and we will get you hooked up.  Send us an email: [email protected] Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Follow our Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=HgQafHNmRw2c_VOPKVC6FQ

Many of us are familiar with the idea that our willpower is a limited resource. Turns out, after a bit of research, we really don't know as much about it as we once thought. This is a discussion about how science is a liar sometimes, and how it has ruthlessly deceived us all.  Make sure to listen for our guests Chase, Ren, and Sam throughout the episode as they share their thoughts and experiences related to the topic.  Please consider taking a moment to rate, review, subscribe, download, or share this podcast if you find it enjoyable. Even picking just one of these is greatly beneficial to us! Send us an email: [email protected] Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=wWqHiPrlSNqtrlThZAxoxQ

What's up, and welcome to our 5th weekly accountability meeting. We're just three friends who set and track goals together once a week. A simple formula for personal success and deepened friendship. Oh - and we each happen to have our own accountability partners outside of the podcast, who we feature and track each week. Our Guests: Sam: He had his first week of well-defined goal setting and seems to be warming up to the rhythm of it all. Frick ya Chase: He fucked around and ate McDonalds for breakfast. He failed his goals for the week but is optimistic for next week. Ren: She had a high-performance week given her circumstances, and is on the road to achieving her long-term goals for the year.  Please rate, review, subscribe, or share this show if you enjoy what we do. For real - thanks in advance - it will help us keep up and running for seasons to come.  Send us an email: [email protected] Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Follow our Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=YSY5T2vITNu2KtIc9pMAFQ

Adversity is an inevitable and recurring event in our lives. Often times - as soon as we feel we can conquer anything - an unexpected struggle sets us back. How can we move through these difficult times with grace, while becoming stronger as individuals? It turns out it mostly has to do with how you *think* about what you're going through. In this episode, we break down this thinking process into three categories: control, commitment, and challenge.  Keeping up with our guests: Sam, Chase, and Ren From being misunderstood or a self-titled black sheep, to breakups - listen in as our guests recount periods of extended adversity, and reflect on their experiences and thought processes as they navigated their way through it.  If you have enjoyed this show, please consider rating, reviewing, subscribing, or sharing the show with your friends. Bonus points if you do it all. Seriously - hit us up with proof and find out what we have in store for you. Thanks Grinder. Send us an email: [email protected] Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Follow our Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=5ojIEGUOSL22bHhIBD3p0w

This is week four of Strictly Business the Podcast's weekly accountability meetings. We hope that these episodes provide you inspiration to create an accountability group of your own. Whether you set weekly goals or not, there is immense benefit in meeting consistently with a group and talking things through with them.  Keeping up with our guests for Season 4: 1. Sam is starting to hit a rhythm and tune into what he actually wants to accomplish. He is highly motivated to find success in his weekly goals, and is just figuring out how. 2. Chase crushed his week of goals and is dead-set on going 5/5 again next week. Anyone want to challenge him to a game of Super Smash Bros? 3. Ren transitioned from her parents home in Spokane back to school in Hawaii and she's pretty dang stressed. Fingers crossed that she'll lock down her new apartment and escape her EVIL roommates. Listen, enjoy, and let us know if you have an accountability group of your own! We'd love to feature you on the show. Send us an email: [email protected] Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyBusinessPod Follow us on Instagram: @strictlybusinesspod Intro and end music by The Rhetorician: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AMZup7bCBE6kW6cEtmMNf?si=5CPgQHBCSSuzu6B8DAnEow