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PODCAST

The Long and The Short Of It

Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

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Bonus Episode - Big Ideas Lab

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2020/09/18

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:

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103. New Routines

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2020/09/15

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

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00:15:50

102. Changemakers

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2020/09/08

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

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00:18:10

101. Raise the Bar

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2020/09/01

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

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00:21:19

100. Episode 100

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2020/08/25

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,

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00:16:04

99. Milestones

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2020/08/18

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

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00:16:39

98. Unscripted

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2020/08/11

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

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00:19:45

97. Process

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2020/08/04

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:

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00:16:36

96. New Dreams

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2020/07/28

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

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00:18:53

95. Inspiration

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2020/07/21

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:

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00:18:05

94. Learning Fatigue

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2020/07/14

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:

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00:17:40

93. Possibility

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2020/07/07

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

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00:15:11

92. Principles

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2020/06/30

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:

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00:17:42

91. Future Self

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2020/06/23

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

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00:16:30

90. The Gift of Feedback

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2020/06/16

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

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00:19:16

89. Decide

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2020/06/09

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:

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00:16:12

88. Champions

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2020/06/02

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

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87. Legacy

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2020/05/26

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:

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00:20:06

86. Zoom Life

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2020/05/19

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

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00:20:42

85. Pivot with Purpose

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2020/05/12

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:

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