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This podcast is all about conversations. Conversations with my teenage son John Anthony. An opportunity for me to understand things from his perspective. Together we discuss a range of topics...such as his passion for art, piano, violin, and music compo

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    • Apr 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 96 EPISODES


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    Reactions to Kirk Franklin in Jamaica. Leaves. Branches. Roots. + Marriage, Divorce and Love.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 54:00


    I share a thread from Sahil Bloom (on friendships), Kiara Perkins (on divorce), and then discuss reactions to Kirk Franklin's IG post from his concert in Kingston, Jamaica. This is was meant to be 3 individual episodes. Ended up mashing them up into one. The Kirk Franklin bit begins around the 15 minute ish mark. Enjoy!

    Letting go. Loving Again. The case *against * remarrying.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 30:14


    Thoughts on marriage after divorce, self rediscovery, and transitioning to parenting adult children. Also, Hans Zimmer.

    Tokyo. Trashcans. Cabbage. Living now. Later may never come. Quebec/Montreal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 23:38


    It has been a while…so, THANK YOU, for being here. This episode is a bit of a rambling recap of where I've been the past several months. Currently on a Sabbatical..and plan on using this time to bring life back into this podcast.

    The silent ‘pandemics' ruining your life ..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 17:45


    Yes, phone addiction is one of them. What

    Gratitude + Self Love + Acceptance. Fill your cup daily.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 11:25


    Sharing a profound message from the brilliant author Brianna Wiest. She is INCREDIBLE.

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Part 6. (reaction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 28:39


    John just finished watching JoJo's Bizarre Adventure part 6. He shares his thoughts and reactions about that ending. * Spoilers

    Three questions on career, burnout, meaning, and finances.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 17:36


    James Clear's question(s) for the day really hit home for me.

    Who belongs in your inner circle? Can you reach out to one of them right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 8:06


    Sharing from Jame Clear on being bigger than your problems, personal responsibility, and inner circle friendships

    The Hedgehog Concept + The Scorpion and the Frog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 17:48


    The Hedgehog Concept, introduced in the book "Good to Great" by Jim Collins, is a guiding principle that helps individuals and organizations focus on their core strengths and passions to achieve long-term success.

    The Approval Paradox + Placing Value on Every YES and NO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 22:22


    Time is non renewable resource. Spend it wisely. Also sharing a mental model from Alex Brogan's Newsletter.

    Managing stress to our benefit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 21:15


    Sharing from Sahil Bloom's Curiosity Chronicle.

    Tim Ferris— and an incredible thread.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 14:27


    Tim Ferris is a legend. No lengthy description required here. Listen and be inspired.

    Habits & difficult conversations. Wisdom from James Clear and Jillian Turecki.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 20:42


    In this episode of our bookmarked series, fantastic tidbits from the brilliant James Clear, and Jillian Turecki. Enjoy!

    Parenting— acknowledging the highs, stress and intense lows.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 22:54


    Really fascinating thread by Jay Acunzo. And did I say ‘bookedmarked' ?? Welp. Too late to edit.

    The Spotlight effect- no one really cares. Really.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 14:58


    Reading from Alex Brogan's Newsletter, Faster Than Normal. You can find him on Twitter (X?

    “If, then” algorithms for self-care.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 13:56


    ‘You are allowed to NOT have your attention monetized'. Whew. Yet another insightful thread from Ben Meer.

    Marcus Aurelius — so much wisdom. So little time.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 11:45


    Read to you from Ryan Holiday‘s Daily Stoic.

    Ben Meer - Quiet Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 9:36


    ‘Pretend everyone was sent to teach you something' , ‘Own your flaws, Be Magnetic'

    What is an Open Loop? *Do/Drop/Delegate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 10:48


    Concept shared by Stephen Timoney. What is your open loop list?

    Adam Grant's best of 2022.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 24:30


    Kicking it off with thoughts from Adam Grant—-organizational psychologist and bestselling author. He will definitely feature in this series often.

    Curtis Institute of Music, Developing Thick Skin & Protecting your mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 20:11


    This is a two part episode. The first 5 minutes, about Curtis Institute of Music, was recorded a few weeks ago. The rest is from today 7/27.. John was having a bad day. So we talked about it, and what it means to develop thick skin.

    Melodic Structure, Dissonance, Consonance, and Harmony.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 19:44


    Brief discussion about a few music theory concepts John has been reading about.

    No one cares…

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 14:59


    Reacting to a video we just watched about fear, overthinking, and worrying about other's' opinions of us.

    Balancing passion, pursuing dreams, and responsibility's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 49:24


    John is a Junior ..so naturally the ‘what happens after high school?' question is louder than ever. In this episode, we discuss what it means to pursue one's passion…fiercely, (and realistically). John is passionate about animation, concept art, music composition, AND Political Science! Soo yea. To be continued!

    Practicing Japanese….

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 23:53


    John spent all summer learning Japanese. He shares some thoughts on the progress he has made so far. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Moving to Japan one day. In the meantime, let's talk Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 23:22


    In this episode, we chat about John's fascination with Japanese culture, and desire to move there one day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    School lunches, integrity, capitalism, and John running for office one day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 51:49


    Are things really bad in America? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Subscription fatigue. CNN+ only managed 10,000 or so subscribers? Really? Really. Wow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 40:43


    Just found out today (from John), that CNN+ is no more. Ouch. We discuss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tribes, kingdoms, and languages.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 19:09


    In this episode..we go over some basic words in Luganda and a brief discussion about the Baganda tribe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2D vs. 3D. A random mini debate.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 37:56


    John makes the case for 2D. He does not appreciate the fact that people often disrespect it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Will Smith, the power of emotion, and finding value in thick skin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 12:48


    Everyone is talking about it today. It was hard to watch. And sad. And…and..and.

    Friends, road trips, music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 48:51


    John and his High School Orchestra spent a week at Disney World. In this episode, I ask him all about it..in the ‘mom-est' way possible.

    Choral music, holding notes, making dinner, and string instruments.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 25:46


    John argues that holding a note via string instruments is probably harder than voice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Human beings are complex. Lower your expectations. Be happy. Friendships in High School and beyond.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 29:11


    We all have a story about ‘friendships'. John shares some of his. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Chicken breast smoothies, Gratitude, and Fearlessness.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 19:20


    My love and hate relationship with the ever bland chicken breast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ‘When Tennis Became a Stage for Right and Wrong During a Pandemic' Damien Cave. My Novak rant ends.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 18:17


    The New York Times article, ‘When Tennis Became a Stage for Right and Wrong During a Pandemic' by Damien Cave, posted on 1/14/2022— is a fitting end to my Novak Djokovic rant. 4 episodes later.

    Djokovic booted out of Australia. The cost of personal choices. I am not gloating.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 43:54


    Australia got it right. Now it is time for some wonderful Tennis come Monday!

    Novak Djokovic. The entitled pest that refuses to go away.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 30:45


    Novak's visa has been cancelled. Again. Of course he is trying to appeal the decision. AGAIN. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Novak Djokovic. I LOVE tennis. I do not like him. At all.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 33:55


    Novak always finds himself in the news for the all the wrong reasons. My take on his latest stunt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ‘The Great Resignation' and Audie Cornish leaving NPR. :(

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 11:18


    I just learned that Audie Cornish, one of my favorite NPR hosts, has decided to join ‘The Great Resignation' train. I am sad..but I have to say, GOOD FOR HER!And good for anyone who courageously stepped forward (in spite of the unknowns), to pursue their goals! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Capitalism, Greed, and Elizabeth Holmes's guilty verdict.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 25:47


    I still cannot get over the fact that Theranos survived as long as it did. AND that Elizabeth and company, managed to raise over $900M. End rant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Memento Mori, Fireworks, Illness, and Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 14:27


    Slowly recovering my voice, and my health. Stopped by just to wish you a Happy New Year! Meanwhile my neighbor's dog, and fireworks are happening outside!

    Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Happy Weekend.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 8:43


    Wishing you peace, love, and joy this Christmas, holiday, or weekend..whatever you celebrate. It is such a special time of year that I shall ignore the fact that my mic picked up sounds from my dryer, and neighbor's car. No editing necessary.

    christmas wishing happy weekend happy holidays merry christmas
    HBO's ‘Succession' and that Theme Song.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 13:32


    Quick chat about what makes this theme song wonderfully complex and memorable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Alpinist. Courage. Pursuing one's passion. Living fully without fear.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 17:58


    We just watched The Alpinist, on Netflix. A resounding celebration, and reminder of what it means to live fully, and accepting others' dreams even when said dreams do not make sense to us. A lesson in knowing that all of our individual goals, passions, and desires—-matter. I hope this episode, AND especially the documentary, inspires you to live fully! Find your ‘project possible!' ❤️

    Happy Thanksgiving… Tick Tick BOOM!, Come to your senses, and living in the moment.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 22:00


    I have yet another song obsession..this time from the soundtrack of the new Netflix film, Tick Tick Boom! It tells the story of the late Jonathan Larson, the genius composer, and creator of the smash musical RENT. Of course I asked John to try and play the intro on the fly!

    Cutting cable, Sports Fans, and the agony of YouTube TV.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 33:10


    John and I debate once again…this time about whether or not sports fans can ‘survive' life without cable. And of course it doesn't help that YouTube TV just lost ESPN and other Disney channels.

    YouTube and the DISLIKE button..

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 52:29


    When it comes to YouTube's decision to (sort of) remove the dislike button… John has some thoughts (and a cold)! Well I have some thoughts, too —but it appears that I'm in the minority here?

    Adele's easy on me, Holiday Tree Lighting, and hymns.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 45:24


    In this episode I ask John to play/learn some of my favorite hymns in real time, and of course I had to add some Adele in there. We also share some highlights from an eventful afternoon at a tree lighting event. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Fighting well. Everyone can win. Jealousy is blinding. And some thoughts on Aminata Diallo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 25:55


    Arguments and fights are part of life. They can also be learning opportunities. Opportunities to communicate, understand, and love each other, more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Happy Birthday to me…

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 5:06


    The beauty of life..is that as long as one is alive, there is always a chance to start all over again. Meanwhile John is busy practicing

    happy birthday meanwhile john

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