Episode 83: How a Janitor at Frito Lay Invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Marriage Lawsuit in Virginia, Weight Loss and Muscle Building, Tim's First Writing Gig, Daily Happiness, and the Definition of a Professional

Show Description:

In today's current events, we discuss a couple in Virginia suing the state for requiring them to report their race on their birth certificate. We also get into an inspirational story about how a janitor at Frito Lay came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Lastly, we analyze an article about weight loss and muscle building and the correct way to achieve these two things.

In real life experience, Tim talks about how he was able to land his first professional writing gig with the help of his passion and hard work. Slager brings an important question to the table about where your daily happiness should come from.

In book talk, we each finished our books "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield and "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson. We dive into the most important takeaways involving the concept of a true professional, lightening up, and listening to your inner feelings.

Show Highlights:

3:15-11:15: We get into our weekend recap, our thoughts on scary movies, and Slager's interesting Costco experience.
11:15-19:45: A couple in Virginia is suing the state for requiring them to report their race on their marriage certificate. We give our thoughts on this lawsuit and the nature of this state law.
19:45-28:45: We dive into an inspirational story about how a janitor at Frito Lay invented the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos and rose to the top of company leadership.
28:45-38:00: We analyze an article about "eating 1200 calories per day and working out for at least 90 minutes per day." This leads to a deeper discussion about the proper way to lose weight and build muscle simultaneously.
38:00-48:15: Tim talks about how he landed his first professional writing gig and going in on his passion. We then discuss using your interest to create value for others and overcoming your hesitance to share your gifts with the world.
48:15-57:15: We answer the questions "what are our happiest moments of the day" and why everybody should be honest with themselves on this self-inquiry.
57:15-1:02:45: Tim analyzes "The War of Art" by Stephen Pressfield, which leads into a conversation about the definition of a true professional and what his/her creative goals should be.
1:02:45-1:08:15: Slager reflects on a few sections from "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff" involving lightening up and listening to your feelings.