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During this, the 50th Episode of Chasing Quality, RJ and Jake discuss the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, RJ and Jake discuss poseur (aka poser) culture: why people do it and the harm it does.
In this episode, RJ and Jake discuss the evolution of technology and whether or not we're better off for it. Does technology make us happier, or does it just make everything more complex and stressful?
During this episode, RJ and Jake discuss innovation and how to sell a vision to those who are resistant to change. They discuss how dependencies and externalities affect willingness to change as well as the idea that supply sometimes creates demand.
In this episode RJ and Jake discuss the idea of learning, specifically just-in-time learning vs. just-in-case learning. They touch a little bit on college vs. autodidacticism as well as the wealth of nearly-free learning that is available these days. There is also a brief discussion about the theory of overpopulation, but decide to put a pin in the topic for a future episode.
During this episode, RJ and Jake discuss tinkering with new projects and obsessions: how do we choose them, what are the opportunity costs, and what is the end goal?
During this episode, RJ and Jake discuss a variety of things mainly focusing on RJ's househunt, and Quality in living space, touching a bit on home owners associations (HOAs) and maximizing the potential of our time and space.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, RJ and Jake talk about how society categorizes people, especially those with disabilities.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, RJ and Jake catch up after their holiday break, discussing movies, games, hobbies, and optimism for 2021.
In this, the 40th episode of the Chasing Quality Podcast, RJ and Jake watch and review the "Chasing Quality: The Only Moment We Have Is Now" documentary short film.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, RJ and Jake discuss the idea of assuming noble intent vs assuming malicious intent. It seems that some people are quick to attribute certain outcomes to malice...is that healthy?
During this episode, RJ and Jake talking about criticizing the work of others. How do we make it constructive? Why is it that some people are so hypercritical?
During this episode, RJ and Jake discuss being thankful for and content with those things you've got while still Chasing Quality in personal growth.
During this episode, RJ and Jake talk about the need to get away from it all to be alone from time to time and how it has actually be more challenging during the COVID pandemic.
In this episode, RJ and Jake go deep on the idea of conformity vs. individualism vs. belonging.
In this episode, RJ and Jake discuss a few thoughts regarding the idea of watching the world as an observer through a lens versus being in the picture.
During this episode, RJ and Jake discuss expectations and how poorly managed expectations can lead to tension.
During this episode, RJ (yes, RJ is back!) and Jake talk about minimalism, materialism, and finding identity.
During this episode, Jake brings on a special guest, Mr. Antonio Tahhan, to fill in for RJ. Antonio is a passionate food culture researcher; he and Jake discuss food culture and the impact of modern food practices on society.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, Jake invites a special guest to the show, Mr. Scott Ewart. Scott is the author of ScottE's Blog, a local news/blog site in Howard County, Maryland. Jake and Scott discuss various issues in local political discourse.
In this episode, Jake brings on a very special guest to fill in for RJ during an emergency absence. The guest, Christina, is an avid hobby farmer and an elementary school teacher who is going to discuss how she chases quality in those two areas.
In this episode, RJ and Jake explore the idea of depth of knowledge vs breadth of knowledge, considering balance between them and the benefits in light of the opportunity costs of one over the other.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, RJ & Jake talk about creativity, and how logic and skill play an important role in success in creative pursuits. They also dive into societal, cultural, and political factors which may destroy or promote creative thinking.
In this, the 25th episode of Chasing Quality, Jake and RJ discuss their thoughts on getting even, revenge, and road rage. Is it a result of fight or flight? How do we overcome these toxic tendencies?
In this episode, Jake monopolizes the air time to answer RJ's question from episode 23 about whether or not the world can accommodate everyone as entrepreneurs and initiative-takers.
In this episode, RJ and Jake continue a discussion they had started in Episode 21 regarding coaching, mentoring, and leading.
Jake and RJ discuss the idea of truth, truth vs. perception, and whether or not truth even matters.
In this episode, RJ and Jake discuss whether or not it's possible to teach someone an important lesson simply through a didactic method, or if some lessons simply require the learner to experience it.
Jake and RJ chase quality in impact and influence on episode 20.
In this episode of Chasing Quality, RJ and Jake discuss some random thoughts, to include communication challenges in online meetings, searching for backpacks, and DIY mechanical work.
During this episode, RJ and Jake continue the series on chasing quality in health by discussing physical fitness and sleep hygiene.
In Episode 17, Jake and RJ discuss their thoughts on Chasing Quality in do-it-yourself work.
During this episode, RJ and Jake continue the idea of chasing quality in education, part 2 of 2. Are student loans debts worth the cost? What are the alternatives to college?
This is the first of two episodes in which RJ & Jake discuss chasing quality in education.
During this episode, RJ and Jake take a plunge into the murky waters of mental health.
In this episode, RJ & Jake discuss whole-person health and nutrition as a facet of that whole-person health.
In this episode, RJ & Jake discuss how they chase quality in relationships.
Jake & RJ discuss how they chase quality in storytelling through movies and books.
In Episode 10, RJ and Jake discuss how social acceptance of various things has evolved and consider the reasons why it evolves. They also discuss trends in social media where people highlight satisfaction and annoyance.
In Episode 9, Jake and RJ talk about how they chase quality in what they buy and where they shop.
RJ and Jake discuss what they've learned so far in their podcasting adventure.
In Episode 7, RJ and Jake discuss quality in communication and the challenges they face.
In this episode, RJ and Jake attempt to discuss how they pursue quality in food, acknowledging some health complications toward that end.
In Episode 5, Jake interviews RJ the leader.
In this episode, RJ and Jake discuss when chasing quality goes a bit too far.
Today we're discussing how we chase quality in leisure pursuits and what brings us joy in those activities.
In today's episode, we discuss what it means to chase quality in presence and focus when engaging in life.
An introduction to the pursuit of quality.
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