The Long and The Short Of It

Jen interviews Pete about a recent milestone that he's reached: one hundred days of swimming in the ocean.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What was the hardest part of Pete's one hundred day journey?How does the dip come in to play when on the way to accomplishing a milestone, and how might one get through that dip?Will the swimming continue?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Peter dive into the meaning of five words that start with the letter "P", and their possible hierarchies: purpose, plan, projects, priorities, and passion.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are Jen and Pete's order of hierarchy for the five P-words?Is part of a plan that you need to have a purpose, a passion, a project, and a priority?Why might people become discouraged when plans don't work out, and how might that disappointment be prevented?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

As the end of the year approaches, Pete and Jen noodle on gratitude and how one might approach the relationship between gratitude and self worth.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a possible definition for "self gratitude"?How might accepting a compliment be an act of gratitude?Can gratitude be activated? If so, how?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Peter and Jen build off of last week's topic of trust, to talk about what happens when trust is broken, and how one might begin to rebuild trust after losing it. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the elements that make up a good apology?What steps can might be taken in order to avoid a breach in trust?When have Jen and Pete come up against this kind of situation in their own lives, and what happened as a result?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete noodle on and thrash about a word that they've thrown around a lot in previous episodes: trust. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might trust be built?In what ways does trust improve the efficiency of a team or collaboration?How does Jen begin to build and sustain trust with someone? And PeteTo hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this meta episode, Jen and Pete noodle on their own collaborations, in thinking about the relationship between collaboration and confrontation.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does "collaboration" even mean?Why is it so important to have different perspectives within a team?What are some of the benefits of specific feedback?Jen and Pete seem to agree on most things, most of the time. But what happens when they don't?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen noodle on their own "superpowers", what might be the opposite to that superpower, and how those two ends of the spectrum may work together. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are Jen and Pete's superpowers?How might those superpowers show up in day to day life?Why might it be important to think about the opposite of every superpower?How might one think about and land on one's own superpower?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete unpack their favorite things since quarantine began. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favorite:Fiction book.Non-fiction book.Binge.Documentary.Question.Podcast episode.Unnecessary purchase.Video.To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete tells Jen a story from grade two, and the two unpack the possibilities of a story told with empathy, with the goal of enrolling someone in change. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might a story be a powerful way to create change?In what ways might one create agency and enrollment through storytelling?How might empathy be used to build a bridge from real to ideal?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete noodle on the meaning and pitfalls of the popular phrase: "Just cross that bridge when you get to it." Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does "cross that bridge when you get to it" even mean?Might this phrase be used to in order to hide, or avoid emotional labor?How might one prepare for a bridge (or obstacle) before coming to it? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete dive into a topic that they were both surprised has never been the sole focus of an episode: shipping.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does it mean to ship a project?Does the fear of shipping actually indicate a fear of other people's opinions?How might one gauge how many projects to work on/ship at once?What does FOPOOMO (an acronym Pete created while recording this episode) stand for?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the different forms that time capsules can take, and what their purpose might be.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What even is a time capsule?For what purpose might a time capsule be used?How might a time capsule be an important source of reflection, history, and growth?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete noodle on what they call FOPS: Fear Of Public Speaking.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might someone fear public speaking?What are some processes and practices to help work through that fear?Why is the first moment of a speech or keynote so important?How might one stop fearing other people's opinions of themselves?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this special bonus episode, Jen and Pete walk through their upcoming Big Ideas Lab, answering the usual questions of who it's for, why it exists, and how it works.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the Big Ideas Lab, and who is it for?For previous participants, what was the Big Ideas Lab like?What possible outcomes might result for having participated in the Big Ideas Lab?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

A recent aha moment from Jen inspires this week's topic of what routines might look like and what purpose they might serve in the new normal of the COVID world.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might one do if a routine is no longer working for them?How might switching things up from normal routine be useful?What is the difference between a practice and a routine?What purpose do routines serve in a world where everything seems to be routine?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen noodle on their listeners, and the obstacles that may stand in their way in this episode about changemakers.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one hone a skill set in order to effectively create change?How might imposter syndrome affect making change?Is creating change a skill that can be taught?What might a changemaker need in order to share their changemaking idea with the world?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Following their hundredth episode, Jen and Pete discuss how they might raise the bar moving forward (and what that even means).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might it mean to raise the bar?Is there a difference between raising the bar and leveling up?What does raise the bar mean for Jen and Pete right now?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Celebrating their 100th episode, Jen and Pete answer questions presented to them by the listeners of this podcast.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is social media a field of possibilities, or a wretched hive of villainy?Are the four tendencies based around a fixed mindset?What's the difference between stealing like an artist and actually stealing?Does reaching a major milestone hinder or encourage additional work into the future?If Jen and Pete had one hundred people in a room, what topic would they want to address?What do Jen and Pete want?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

With next week's 100th episode in mind, Jen and Pete noodle on milestones, and the significance of celebrating them.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might constitute a milestone, and why?How might one celebrate a milestone?What is the significance of recognizing a milestone and then moving forward?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Keeping in mind last week's theme of process, Jen and Pete dive in to their own process for this podcast, and noodle on the unscripted nature of their recorded conversations. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between unscripted conversation and improv?How might one approach more tasks with an open, unscripted mindset?Why and how did Jen and Pete come to choose the constraint of being unscripted for this podcast?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete thrash on a topic that has been mentioned in many previous episodes of this podcast: process.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might having a repeatable process be similar to having discipline?What might it mean to be able to share your process with others?What are some examples of processes that Jen and Pete often utilize?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

How might dreams change over time, and what might it be like to let old dreams go? Jen and Pete noodle on these questions in this week's episode.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between sunk costs and old dreams?Why might it be difficult to move on from a past goal or dream?How might the the circumstance of a global pandemic cause dreams to change?Once a new dream is embraced, how might that feel?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete talk all things inspiration, and ask the question: is inspiration really necessary to do creative work?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does the word "inspiration" really mean?Why might inspiration be so tricky to come by?Once inspiration strikes, what are some ways one might utilize that?How might one develop a creative practice that does not depend on inspiration?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Peter and Jen examine how learning curves can cause learning fatigue, and discuss possible practices for interacting with it, when that fatigue comes along.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might cause learning fatigue?What are some possible responses to that fatigue?How might one have learning thrust upon them?In what ways might stopping and just taking a breath help with learning?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete unpack a topic that they have both recently given workshops on: possibility. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might possibility be like a muscle that needs to be exercised?In what ways might one tactically lean into possibility?What is the opposite of possibility?What is the relationship between possibility and reality?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen thrash about having a list of principles, and what it means to make decisions with more intention.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might having a list of principles help with decision-making?What are the steps of decision-making?How is accepting reality a part of applying principles?How might one create a set of rules for what to say yes to and what to say no to?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete noodle on the future self, and how thinking about both the future and past self might be beneficial for the present.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How does the future self relate to the present self?What are some exercises one might do to think about the future and past self?How might thinking about the future self help with the dip?Why might it be important to envision the future in the present moment?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen noodle on the ways one might receive feedback, whether asked for or not. Specifically, in this episode, Jen and Pete talk about:In what scenarios might feedback be asked for and/or required?What kinds of feedback might be the most helpful towards progress?In what ways might feedback be categorized? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete take on the idea of deciding, and noodle on the processes one might take if they are stuck in the process of making a decision. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is there an importance to naming a decision?What is the looming change that you are willfully ignoring?How might (or might not) a decision affect an outcome?What might be some processes to approach making a decision? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. This week's Box O' Goodies: https://mailchi.mp/thelongandtheshortpodcast/box-o-goodies-decide1 To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen noodle on the similarities and differences between mentors, coaches, and champions.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How does connection make a difference between a mentor and a champion?Can someone be a mentor, a coach, and a champion for someone else?What might a mentor-mentor, or champion-champion relationship look like?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Inspired by an interview with Derek Sivers, Pete and Jen thrash about what it means to leave a legacy, and how certain actions might affect what we leave behind.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How is a legacy shaped?In what ways might one bring their personality to everything they do?What are some exercises for better getting to know oneself?How might one intentionally create their legacy?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen Waldman and Pete "Breakout" Shepherd noodle on the ways to create and facilitate effective Zoom calls.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some ideal structures through which to facilitate a Zoom call?In what ways do the number of participants on a Zoom call affect its structure?What is the role of the facilitator in a Zoom meeting?How might one create the culture they are looking to cultivate for their community on Zoom?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete noodle on a word that has been thrown around a lot during the pandemic: pivot.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one apply their skills in new areas during times of immense change?What do we want our values to look like in this new world?How does leadership play a part in pivoting?What might it look like to pivot with purpose?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Still noodling from last week's pre-pandemic episode, Pete and Jen thrash about how their views on constraints might have changed due to the global epidemic.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:In a global pandemic, in what ways might constraints change?How does the story we tell ourselves about constraints affect our mindset?How might creativity be sparked through constraints?How might one address constraints at the beginning of a creative process?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this pre-pandemic episode, Peter riffs on working remotely as he and Jen noodle on the power of constraints.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:In what ways might constraints be useful?What if constraints are assets?Is there freedom within constraints?How might one use a constraint in order to get something done?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete play a game of virtual ping-pong, noodling on what they’ve learned thus far in the quarantine.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What do we actually need?How is the judgement of others, and oneself, particularly evident during this time?What is comparative suffering, and how does it manifest itself?Is most hierarchy bullshit?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete discuss different ways one might show up, during the time of this pandemic, and beyond.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How is the way one might show up related to their specific skill set?In what ways do consistency and discipline correlate with showing up?What does integrity have to do with showing up?As a leader, how might one help others to show up? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Pete and Jen discuss the pitfalls of, and how one might interact with the classic saying: "You've just got to get a thicker skin." Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might someone actually mean when they suggest to someone to get a thicker skin?How might one categorize different pieces of feedback?What are some productive ways of handling and using feedback?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen discuss how the path to optimism is through realism, and urge listeners to accept the new normal and adapt their businesses to address new problems. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one adapt their business to adjust to the new normal?What are the traps in moving an in-person business online?Where is a good place to start, in moving to a new online platform/system?What are some of the different possibilities opened up by this new normal?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Pete and Jen discuss the processes of learning and organizing information, and also introduce a brand new program for The Long and The Short Of It community.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one take what they learn and turn it in to action?Why is intentional consumption so important?How might routines and/or constraints help with implementing action after learning?When is the first ever The Long and The Short Of It Learning Lab, and how can you sign up?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Pete and Jen discuss the uncertainty in today's world, and how to choose optimism instead of fear.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How does having a specific "why" help in times of existential flexibility?Who else might you be able to serve with your specific skill set?What does leadership look like in times of crises?What is the first step in choosing optimism?How can positive innovation happen in times of immense change?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Pete asks Jen about her recent social media usage, and the two discuss having a specific ethos in the world of social media.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can social media be used for good?What is the relationship between social media and marketing?How is having a specific ethos useful in terms of using social media?In what way can social media be used with empathy and service in mind?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss three magic words: change requires skill.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How and why does change require skill?What are some ways in which to develop the skills required to make change?Is it possible for a skill to become a habit?How can skills be developed as postures and attitudes?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss the difference between being proactive and being reactive, and give real-life examples of both behaviors.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between proactive and reactive?Are there specific times to fluctuate between proactivity and reactivity?How can proactivity and reactivity be measured by behavior and action?What does being proactive and being reactive even mean?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Pete and Jen dig in to both sides of sending and receiving a thank you note.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is specificity important in a thank you note?How can thank you notes help us learn about ourselves?Why might sending a thank you note be disempowering?How can we send a thank you note while both being empowered and sharing gratitude?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete explore the contrasts between eulogy virtues versus resume virtues.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between resume and eulogy virtues?Why is the way that we describe ourselves so important?What does it look like to rely on eulogy virtues?How is virtue similar to legacy?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Pete and Jen go back and forth discussing the idea of working for free.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is it even possible to work for free?Who decides what payment is, when it's not monetary?What does working for free mean in relation to building community?Does progress move at the speed of trust?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete have many lightbulb moments while discussing the topic of regret. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How is regret a choice?What is counterfactual thinking?How is the word "should" linked to regret?In what way can we use regret to fuel future-forward thinking?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss the traits of strong communities, and possible steps to take in order to build them. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between a network and a community?Is there an importance in co-creating a communal safe space?How can communities be built around similar beliefs?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Jen and Pete discuss the pros and cons of social media, and make an invitation to join their online network.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some strategies for being intentional with social media?How can social media help to build a community?What will The Long and The Short Of It Facebook group look like?And how can you join?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: [email protected] more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).