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Rich Conversations

Rich Hebron

Rich Hebron explores self-development, society & culture, art & science

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05:30

068. Survival Lessons from Life of Pi

Rich Conversations ·

2020/12/10

There's a tiger in each of us. After reading "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, Rich reflects on what he can apply to his own life in a time of survival and intensity. What is most important?

06:24

067. Green Bay Packers and the Standard of Excellence

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2020/12/02

Instead of being held accountable by a billionaire owner, the Green Bay Packers strive for a standard of excellence set by themselves and the fanbase. A team of self-motivated high character players with good habits can compete against anyone. Why not do that in our own lives? What would happen if we also held ourselves to a standard of excellence?

57:42

066. Learning about Mexico with Felipe Hernandez

Rich Conversations ·

2020/11/19

Felipe Hernandez shares his experience living Mexico and moving to the United States, music influences, and how life can become happier through effort. (9:42) Felipe discusses authentic Mexican food and the difference between Mexico City and area surrounding it. (18:03) Felipe and Rich talk about work ethic. (23:37) Felipe shares his favorite music: punk, metal, and The Beatles. (31:50) The impact of Mexican cartels and corrupt governments. (39:00) Felipe shares what he's learning from life through

05:17

065. Communication Makes the World Go Round

Rich Conversations ·

2020/11/12

Communication can be as big as the world or as small as yourself. It's not a tangible skill but if get good at it, it can strengthen your relationships with your family, neighbors, and community. All these lead to a better life and who doesn't want a better life?

04:37

064. Playing Moneyball to Win at Life

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2020/11/11

"Moneyball" by Michael Lewis can be applied to own own lives. Society defines what success looks like. Most people chase that. But by defining what winning looks like to us, we can combine unique data and our skills to win big.

09:14

063. Unplugging to see the Light

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2020/11/05

Rich and his creative partner, Ken Ferguson, unplugged Tuesday morning and don't know the results of election. It would be interesting to see how long it'd take for the news to reach them. Rich reflects on a morning conversation with Ken about the importance of purpose after reading "The Death of Ivan Ilych" by Leo Tolstoy. Unplugging allowed for more intentional use of time. On an evening walk, Rich wonders if we'll ever be able to vividly see the Big Dipper again standing in Chicago. You can also

09:29

062. The Spiritual Leadership of Phil Jackson

Rich Conversations ·

2020/11/05

Phil Jackson brought spirituality to the NBA. He challenged the status quo and won 11 NBA titles coaching the Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers. He combined his personality, philosophy and beliefs, and background to coach his own way. He introduced mindfulness and meditation to basketball. Phil Jackson wrote Sacred Hoops in 1995. Rich read all his books, but this is where to start. Phil guides you through his leadership and coaching philosophy. His background as a Zen Christian and influence of the Lakota

55:17

061. Exploring Montana with Steph Burda

Rich Conversations ·

2020/11/03

Steph Burda shares her experience growing up and moving back to Montana after living in Chicago. Embracing technology with remote capability. (5:13) What she loves most about Montana. (10:15) The difference of cultures among regional cities. The allure of Montana's space, solitude, and conservation to young Americans. (13:15) The sportsmen culture within the state. The variety of outdoor activities, including hunting. What it was like for Steph to grow up in a family of hunters. (21:11) What makes

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060. Medley of Thoughts

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2020/10/29

Inspired by the Abbey Road Medley, Rich shares a medley of thoughts that have been on his mind the last week. Vote from Trump or Biden? Coronavirus cases are up in Chicago. Are leaders making decisions based on political pressure or scientific evidence? Would we slow the spread of COVID-19 in the city if we initiated a "work from home" tax? We could then distribute aid to our neighbors who don't have the privilege of working a job from home. Also, Mom is right and NFL Commercials.

01:08:04

059. Chicago Music Scene and Experience with...

Rich Conversations ·

2020/10/27

Matt Bones of the experimental pop group, Bonelang, joins the show and talks about his experience living and playing music in Chicago. (3:00) Matt describes Albany Park and his joy for completing life admin tasks. (11:00) Chicago music scene. The pride of being a Chicago musician and the weight it carries across the country, especially in LA. (17:35) His favorite restaurant and hidden gem in the city. The distinct sound of the L. (31.20) What his work schedule and routine are like. How Bonelang

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058. How Geography Shapes Our Culture and Worldview

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2020/10/22

After looking at the location breakdown of podcast listeners, Rich reflects on how geography shapes our culture and worldview. While traveling to Paris in January, he noticed an absence of Latin American culture but a heavier presence of Middle Eastern and African culture. With people from different places and cultures than us, we can always find common ground. With digital technology, we can connect even easier than years past. With these two factors of finding similarities and digital

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057. NASA's Kat Kennedy: Exploring Space and Using...

Rich Conversations ·

2020/10/20

NASA Systems Analyst, Kat Kennedy, joins the show to discuss exploring outer space and the importance of science within society. (3:33) Kat talks about running simulations to prep for launch and worst case scenarios. (5:10) Space walks and maintenance procedures. (7:00) Kat explains her path to NASA after watching the film "Interstellar" while living and going to school in New York City. She became more certain of her path after meeting astronaut Chris Hadfield. (10:00) Her favorite books about

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056. Using Eastern Storytelling to Create a Better...

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2020/10/15

Does 2020 have you stressed out? Maybe it's because you're trying to do too much. Maybe you're trying to solve every problem in the world in your head. That only leads to frustration. In this episode, Rich shares a lesson learned from his creative partner about the difference between Western and Eastern storytelling. By understanding the difference, you can decide which way to tell your life story.

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055. Studying Psychology and Understanding its Value...

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2020/10/13

Paul LeCrone returns to the show to discuss the study of psychology and the important role it can play in our lives. He covers some writings of Carl Jung and Nietzsche and delivers Jung quotes for Rich to chew on. Paul and Rich discuss the value of play as work and thinking about the inner world to explore and interact with the outer. How each can impact each other.

06:39

054: Thinking about the Present as the Past: The...

Rich Conversations ·

2020/10/08

After our last podcast guest, Joe Anhalt, mentioned the book "But What if We're Wrong?" Rich decided to perform a quick exercise of thinking about the present as if it were the past. He imagines what people 125 years into the future (2145) will say about society in the early 21st Century. The main story is the implementation of digital technology.

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053. Becoming a New Yorker and Exploring Culture with...

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2020/10/06

Joe stops by Rich's new apartment to discuss New York, culture, and life. He talks about reaching the point in his life where he jumped headfirst into his dream of moving to New York. (17:56) What New York has been like during COVID and how its energy remains strong. (24:04) Joe and Rich exchange ideas of what culture is and what value it has to people and society. (30:18) The idea of being a generalist interacting with the world and how it makes someone more empathetic and understanding. (31:18)

07:00

052. A Hard Lesson in Greek Philosophy

Rich Conversations ·

2020/09/30

Our Greek hero, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Milwaukee Bucks won't be playing in this year's NBA Finals. What lessons can we learn from it? American society pressures us to take the easy route - to sacrifice the meaning of our journey to arrive at our destination as quickly as possible. But when our situation becomes tough, what if we can get better by focusing on our mental toughness like Miami's Jimmy Butler?

09:26

051. How to Live Free

Rich Conversations ·

2020/09/22

After a remark made by a friend, Rich explores the idea of how to live a life of freedom. Where do we start? How are we supposed to think? It all comes down to asking yourself one question. Find the answer to it.

14:19

050. Life Transitions and New Chapters

Rich Conversations ·

2020/09/15

Rich discusses his recent life transition of moving from the neighborhood of North Center, where he spent the last seven years and his twenties, to Uptown. He reflects on the idea of life chapters and the feeling of having a blank slate. The individual choices you make in each chapter determine what it will look like. Make it beautiful.

01:08:50

049: Paleontologist Tim James and Life in the...

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2020/08/20

Paleontologist Tim James joins the show. Rich wonders what daily life is like for a Cenozoic paleontologist in the American West. Every day is different at the World Fossil Finder Museum in Hot Springs, South Dakota. (9:52) The path that led Tim to his work today. His roots in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the importance of science education for kids. (18:03) How we benefit from the work of paleontologists. (27:22) The advancement of science and technology in the 21st century and how it allows us to

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