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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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00:21:10

75. Skill

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2020/03/03

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

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00:19:31

74. Proactive/Reactive

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2020/02/25

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

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00:18:28

73. Thank You Notes

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2020/02/18

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:

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00:19:27

72. Virtues

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2020/02/11

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

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00:20:24

71. Working for Free

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2020/02/04

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’

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00:21:50

70. Regrets

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2020/01/28

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

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00:22:02

69. Community

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2020/01/21

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

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00:19:55

68. Groups

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2020/01/14

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

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00:22:59

67. 2020

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2020/01/07

In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss their different approaches to the start of the new year. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can reflecting on the previous year help move you in to the next?What does it mean to have a word or action as a theme for the new year?What are some strategies for planning for the next twelve months?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to

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00:22:30

66. Aha Moments

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2019/12/31

In this episode, Jen and Pete recall their favorite aha moments of 2019.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What makes for a great aha moment?Can aha moments be uncomfortable?How can an aha moment change how you show up in your life?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

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00:26:42

65. Live Q&A Part 2

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/12/24

In Part 2 of the Live Q&A, Jen and Pete tackle topics ranging from the story of money to preparing for a marathon (metaphorically).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some tactics to move through a large task?How can we unattach ourselves from an outcome?Why is money a story?What is the difference between being the best and being the preferred choice?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:20:53

64. Live Q&A Part 1

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/12/17

In this episode, Jen and Pete field questions in front of a live audience, and range from topics of goal setting to dealing with fear. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the best way to begin the journey towards reaching a goal?Are you inventing work to avoid the important?When is the best time to develop strategies for the Dip?What elements make up a successful reach out?What are some ways to dance with fear?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long

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00:18:11

63. Leadership

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/12/10

In this episode, Jen and Pete draw inspiration from Jen's daughter, and discuss what leadership is, and what it takes in order to lead. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What skills are needed in order to lead?Why are some that lead by example so successful?How is a leader able to influence groups of people?What are the best ways to lead?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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00:20:08

62. Gratitude

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/12/03

In this episode, Jen and Pete break down what's at the core of Thanksgiving: gratitude.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does practicing gratitude look like?How does gratitude change when we make it communal?What is the relationship between gratitude and contribution?How can gratitude be multiplied?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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00:18:25

61. Nudge Forward

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/11/26

Pete brings up a new idea of nudging something forward, and he and Jen discuss the important effects of taking small steps towards a goal. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What could be the result of getting 1% better at something every day?How can we use the idea of compound interest to improve our life over time?Does change happen slowly?Why is practicing so important?What are the different forms of nudging?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The

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00:14:36

60. Out Of Your Head

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/11/19

Jen and Pete noodle on the phrase "Get out of your head", and suggest some more helpful alternatives. Specifically in this episode, Jen and Pete talk about:What do people mean when they say, "Get out of your head"?What are the four stages of learning?How can a person think in a more actionable, how-based way?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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00:19:31

59. Coaching and Teaching

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/11/12

In this episode, Jen and Pete dive in to the differences between coaching and teaching, and the different uses for both. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How do coaching and teaching relate to one another?Are coaching and teaching postures always independent of the other?What are the responsibilities of the person being taught or coached?Why is it important to be able to say, "I don't know"?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It

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00:17:43

58. Tension

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/11/05

In this episode, Pete and Jen investigate ways of creating generous tension, both for ourselves and for others. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some strategies for navigating tension?How can we create tension for ourselves and others?Are there benefits to journeying through tension?How can silence be powerful?Why is tension so important, anyways?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:17:46

57. Unstuck

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/10/29

In this episode, Pete and Jen thrash about the state of "being stuck", and you might find their final conclusions surprising. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Are there specific tools to help shake things up, when feeling stuck?Who might it be helpful to turn to when feeling stuck?What happens in the state of "unstuck"?Is feeling stuck a choice?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You

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00:16:42

56. Brainstorming

The Long and The Short Of It ·

2019/10/22

In this episode, Pete and Jen (in the same room) dive in to the processes of successful brainstorming strategies. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can a group be successfully led through a brainstorming session?What are some questions to ask while brainstorming?What happens when you allow silence into a time of brainstorming?Does discussing the negative actually help to bring about change? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It

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