Episode 105: How to Maximize Small Talk, Walmart vs. Amazon, Trump Impeachment, Instagram Censoring, Under the Weather Meal Plan, Winning Your Next Party, and Becoming a Better Listener

Show Description:

In today's current events, Tim talks about the various strategies you can use to maximize small talk, as well as Walmart's latest strategies to compete with Amazon. Slager dives into the Trump impeachment and how Instagram is now censoring its users, including someone who supports the carnivore diet.

For real life experience, Tim discusses how he stepped outside of his comfort and learned some valuable skills through planning a holiday event for work. Slager is also dealing with a sickness right now, so he gives a perfect meal plan for when you are feeling under the weather.

In the book talk section of today's episode, Tim talks about an effective way to approach your next party or social gathering by analyzing Travis Bradberry's "Emotional Intelligence 2.0." Slager discusses being a better listener, choosing your battles wisely, and understanding separate realities by reflecting on "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff."

Show Highlights:

3:30-11:00: We get into our weekend recap, Slager's gas station debacle and getting over his sickness, Tim's productive apartment cleaning weekend, and the impact that cleaning can have on your mental health.
11:00-19:30: Tim talks about 6 different strategies you can implement to maximize the value of small talk with anyone.
19:30-26:45: Walmart is making some serious changes to compete with Amazon by bringing value quicker to the customer. We evaluate these strategies and discuss the future of shopping.
26:45-35:15: Trump was impeached last week, so we evaluate what this might mean for the future political landscape, and we discuss how you can research both sides of the issue.
35:15-40:45: Instagram is starting to censor users, including someone who promotes a carnivore diet. We discuss this event and talk about the dangerous future implications.
40:45-46:00: Tim discusses how planning an event at work allowed him to step outside his comfort zone and develop new skills.
46:00-51:45: While Slager endures his latest sickness, he provides a valuable meal plan for anybody going through a tough time under weather.
51:45-55:45: Tim analyzes a section of "Emotional Intelligence 2.0" by Travis Bradberry, and discusses a new and exciting way to approach your next party or social gathering.
55:45: Slager, reflecting on "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," dives into how to become a better listener, choosing your battles wisely, and understanding separate realities.