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 ..read more

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 linke ..read more

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 cove ..read more

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/lessonslearn ..read more

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, sub ..read more

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, subscr ..read more

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 sho ..read more

What did you want to be as a kid? A doctor, a firefighter, a pro athlete? So many people shy away from their dreams, childhood or otherwise. But why? Why not do what would make you happy? Randy took the long route but he finally came to realize one of his biggest childhood dreams and is now making it a reality. Its never too late to late to achieve your dreams and be the best you can be! 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 acc ..read more

We all have things we enjoy doing to let loose and de-stress. That thing could be video games, exercising, or an unlimited number of other activities and hobbies. But, what do you do when the things you once used to de-stress become something that's actually a stressor? In today's episode, the guys talk about ways this transition can happen and some of they things they have done to help "switch the flip."  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 subscr ..read more

Teamwork. Like it or not it's something we have to deal with on a daily basis. Good and bad. You might be wondering, "I'm not on a team, what does this have to do with me?" Teamwork can come into play in every aspect of your life. Your job, your relationship, and even friendships experience a degree of teamwork. In Talon's return to Lessons Learned, the boys talk about teamwork and the impact it can have on daily 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, conside ..read more