Episode 213: The Art of Content Scheduling, Wellness Tips for Rib Injuries, How to Establish Strong Habits, and Applying Stoic Philosophy

Show Description:
In this episode of the podcast, we connect on various aspects of life, from personal anecdotes and important life lessons to professional development and wellness tips. We provide some recent life updates , including Slager's unexpected lessons from a short-term water outage and Tim's bachelor party recap. You'll hear about Tim's exciting work with the LEAP Program, and how he's integrating journaling into his daily routine. Slager reveals his recent podcast experience discussing male emotions and spirituality, and his tactical approach to content scheduling. Lastly, we share valuable nuggets on becoming a self-reliant learner at work, dealing with rib injuries, and taking inspiration from stoic philosophy and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Tune in for an episode filled with humor, valuable lessons, and a fresh perspective on personal growth.

Show Notes:
Introduction - 3:00 - 21:45: We start by catching up on recent happenings in our lives. Slager shares a critical lesson he learned about gratitude and perspective after a brief period without running water. We also recap a bit of Tim's bachelor party, including golf and a memorable tour of the Woodford Distillery.
Life and Business Updates - 21:45 - 32:00: We dive into Tim's latest life and business updates. Tim talks about his imminent wedding, recent golf and pickleball ventures, and a rewarding workshop he conducted with the LEAP Program for ReSource, a Vermont Non-Profit. He shares how the experience sharpened his public speaking skills and how he tailored his career development tips to resonate with a younger audience.
Slager's Podcast Experience - 32:00 - 42:00: Slager recounts his recent appearance on the Cup of Joy podcast, where he discussed controlling emotions and expressing spirituality from a man's perspective. He highlights the importance of men expressing their emotions and seeking help.
Becoming a Learning Machine - 42:00 - 50:00: We discuss practical strategies to enhance learning in the workplace, especially when your manager may not know how to train you. From initiating discussions with your manager, utilizing internal resources, to leveraging external knowledge resources, we discuss numerous tactics to foster self-growth.
Slager's Business Update - 50:00 - 55:00: Slager provides a business update, focusing on his efforts in scheduling content. He shares how structuring content for different days and platforms forces a methodical approach to content creation.
Wellness Tip - 55:00 - 57:00: Slager shares some minimal yet effective strategies for managing rib injuries, drawn from his personal experience with Jiu-Jitsu.
Tim's Book Talk - 57:00 - 1:05:00: Tim discusses stoic philosophy, highlighting an impactful quote from Marcus Aurelius about where to invest your energy and time. He provides insight into how to apply these principles in both personal and professional contexts.
Slager's Book Talk - 1:05:00 - End: Slager shares valuable insights from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. He breaks down the "habit loop," discusses ways to break bad habits and create good ones, offering a compelling close to our conversation.