Episode 58: Salesforce Acquires Tableau, Husband/Wife eCommerce Success Story, Political Corruption in Arkansas and Oklahoma, Discovering the Meaning of Life, and Finding the Truth Behind Criticism
June 11th, 2019
1 hr 30 secs
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Show Description:
In today's current events, we talk about a couple who started its own ecommerce business after making the risky jump from a stable work environment, Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, and a double homicide involving two former senators who are connected to corrupt information within the Arkansas and Oklahoma state governments.
In real life experience, Slager reflects on a valuable conversation he had with a patient regarding self-improvement, and Tim explains a small life change he made that has enhanced the way he looks at fitness and cardio.
In the book talk section, Slager talks about seeing the truth behind your partner's criticisms, influenced by "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix. Tim ends the show highlighting the three ways we discover life, analyzing Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning."
Show Highlights:
4:00-7:15: We each give our weekend recap, featuring Slager's experience seeing Joe Rogan.
7:15-11:15: A couple quit their stable and financially secure jobs to start their own successful ecommerce business, and we discuss the deeper lessons within this inspiring story.
11:15-21:30: Two former senators were found dead inside their homes, stemming behind corruption in the state courts, and we discuss the implications that this has on the public's trust in government.
21:30-29:00: Salesforce acquires the interactive data visualization software company Tableau. The impact of this on the cloud industry, the rivalries with Microsoft and Google, and the Salesforce stock.
29:00-36:00: Slager highlights a conversation he had with a patient involving what it means to grow yourself everyday.
36:00-42:00: Tim's gift from his dad's storage unit has revitalized his cardio regimen. He explains why.
42:00-49:30: Drawing from "Getting The Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix, Slager explains what it means to see the truth behind your partner's criticisms.
49:30-59:00: Inspired by Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning," Tim discusses the three ways we as humans discover the meaning to life.