Ordinary To Extraordinary

In this episode, Ben checks in and lets us know what he's been up to for the past 6 months or so. The banter returns and we talk about a few issues and topics with current affairs.

On this episode, I discuss how we have stopped accepting nuance in situations and how there is a tendency to conflate complex issues down to their simplest form which creates issues down the road.

On this episode, I shared the reason for the short pause in new episodes and talk about the podcast moving forward. This episode is also about unpacking a few doubts I had been having about the validity of the podcast and my opinions in general. Video Episode Available On - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMzYUGn1x8 Rumble: https://rumble.com/vuy4ad-ordinary-to-extraordinary-episode-152-update-from-florida-and-the-plan-movi.html

On this episode, Rachel Rowley comes back to give an update on what she's been up to and gets introduced to Kaylynne Wilbur who is considering competing in a body-building competition. Rachel gives advice and both ladies share some of their vulnerabilities. As always there is solid conversation and plenty of tangents.

On this episode, Stephen chats with Phil Silcher. Phil is a workers comp lawyer and all-around good guy. Topics include the law, BLM, Defund the Police, COVID-19, and a few other tangents.

On this episode, Stephen visits common etiquette at a few different places and how it translates to life and aiming to leave people, places, and things better than you found them.

On this episode, Brian Scott chats about what he thinks Extraordinary is and how it can be different for everyone.

On this episode, Jonathan Bingle comes back to chat. Jonathan is the newest member of the Spokane City Council. We discuss the campaign, some of the policies Jonathan ran on, and how to address some of the issues facing Spokane.

On this episode, Stephen discusses ethics and ends up down the rabbit hole of discussing non-profit organizations.

On this episode, Stephen shares some of the different jobs he's had and the major takeaways from each, including lessons learned and applicable experience.

On this episode, Stephen discusses the comforts of modern life and how in our pursuit of comfort we sometimes become softer, weaker, or less sharp. This creates a need for us to create controlled hardship and discomfort to better ourselves and continue to grow.

In this episode, Stephen discusses why he craves nonlinear results and seeks out ways to create lasting, residual effects and income streams.

On this episode, Stephen has Emma Cameron as a guest host to discuss expectations and standards. The guest appearance was the result of a conversation they had off-air. There will be more guest hosts.

On this episode, Stephen describes the benefits of being well-rounded in different parts of life. CHeck it out and interact on social media with your opinions.

On this episode, Ben isn't here. It's the first post-Ben episode with just Stephen. Stephen talks about the concept of extraordinary and what it means to do more than others will.

On this episode, Ben signs off by doing something we should've done before now. We answered questions that had emailed about life, work, business, etc. This was a fun way to get different perspectives on real-life issues.

In this episode, Stephen & Ben go to the genesis of the podcast and discuss the concept of accountability. It's a good look at how far things have come in the almost 3 years since the first episode.

On this episode, Stephen & Ben discuss risk and the misconceptions about risk versus just making decisions. Aversion versus risk mitigation is a consistent theme and a few good conversations are had around what people perceive as risk.

On this episode, Ben & Stephen discuss overused and misunderstood buzz words. The discussion centers around the perception and the reality of the buzz words and phrases that are so prevalent in our lives, especially on social media.

On this episode, Ben & Stephen discuss masculinity. The conversation focuses on how some positive masculine behaviors may have been mislabeled as toxic or negative behaviors. They also share their views on traditional relationships and the positive effect of good male role models.

On this episode, Ben and Stephen discuss timing. The conversation has a few tangents like always but the importance of timing in life and in our actions is highlighted with some anecdotes and personal experiences being shared.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss everything about time. From how important time is to tips for saving time. Other talking points range from making time for what's important and the importance of respecting other people's time.

On today's episode, Stephen and Ben interview Kunal Chopra. Kunal is CEO of Kaspien, a publicly traded company that provides a software and tech-enabled services platform for retail marketplaces. Kunal is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, Technology & Innovation Advisor to the U.S. House of Representatives, and Advisory Board Member at the Whitworth University School of Business. This is a fun interview with great insight into running an enterprise-level company.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben talk about having difficult conversations professionally and in personal situations. The conversation leads to both sharing examples from the past and insight into appropriately handling difficult situations that need to be discussed.

In this episode, Ben & Stephen discuss Self, doubt, confidence, attitude, and self-talk. All of those lead to some fun conversations about successful mindsets and how to thrive.

In this episode, Ben and Stephen get a little philosophical. As usual, both approach the question from different standpoints and find some common ground while also having a healthy discussion around their differences.

In this episode, Ben & Stephen discuss embracing change and the transition points we face in life. The intersections we face often involve risk and calculation of our success.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss the circle of control we all have. What inputs can you control to create the best outputs? What have the guys learned about controlling the controllable?

In this episode, Stephen & Ben interview Retired Lt. Colonel Brian Scott of the United States Air Force. Brian is Stephen's friend and in fact, Stephen refers to the Scott's as his American Family. Brian shares insight into military leadership and how that transfers to civilian life as well as some other fun stories.

In this episode, Stephen & Ben chat to Ben's colleague Jake Timm about building centers of influence in the business world. Jake has built a successful business in the wealth management industry and works almost entirely on referral now.

In this episode, Stephen & Ben discuss self-belief and how/why people believe in their ability to complete tasks or to achieve their goals or not. Self-belief is essential to a growth mindset and success.

In this episode, Ben and Stephen discuss hobbies, interests, and how to either use them to become a career pursuit or to understand that not all hobbies can be careers that provide what you need. The importance of having outside interests has been a recurring theme on O2E and this is a dive into that.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben get into what may be their most heated discussion since the podcast started. The discussion on intellectual honesty starts heated and develops to a point of mutual agreement and respect.

On this episode, Mike Genova Joins Ben & Stephen. Mike is the founder and owner of Leisure Concepts and Moto Concepts. Mike shares his story of growing successful businesses through good and bad times as well as some unique perspectives on how to treat the people within his companies.

In this episode, Ben & Stephen discuss whose opinions truly matter as well as how to deal with feedback from people who may not be qualified to provide feedback to your situation. How does social media and opinions there influence your behaviors?

In this episode, Cassidy Bones joins Ben and Stephen to discuss how she operates 3.5 businesses. Cassidy is passionate about helping other doctors focus on the business side of running a practice. This is a fun conversation with some of the usual tangents.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss the different cycles we experience in life. firends, Relationships, careers, education, and others. Stephen also reveals some exciting plans for the upcoming year.

In this episode, Tabitha Kraack joins Ben and Stephen to discuss all things North Idaho and so much more. Tabitha shares her experience of building out a sprinter van to travel the country and the important work she does for the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation. Tabitha is a delight and an asset to the community.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss the Compartmentalization of our life, friends, work, beliefs, etc. This is an interesting look at how we silo our lives and how we might co-mingle different parts of our life.

In this episode, Ben and Stephen talk about what time you are doing to keep yourself in a good mind space. 2020 was a reminder to us all how we need to go look after our mental and physical health.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss the idea of putting yourself close to people, things, and places that can help you do what you are passionate about. This is something Tyler Lafferty talks about in his book and the guys expand on the concept.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben interview a couple that Ben has known since he was very young. Kristin & Shayne are owners and operators of three car dealerships incorporating three different brands. Ben gets to geek out on business and cars and the conversation flows to some fun places.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss the good and bad of emotion. Ben shares the 10 basic emotions and Stephen talks about a ted talk pointing out the ways to avoid reciprocating other people’s prickly emotions. This is a deep dive into what we feel and how we feel. Jessica Woods Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_woods_how_to_avoid_catching_prickly_emotions_from_other_people?language=en Links Ben got from “The Google”: https://quizlet.com/177680102/the-10-basic-emotions-flash-cards/ https://www.google.com/search?q=emotion&oq=emotion&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l2.2480j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

In this episode, Ben & Stephen talk with Dr. Rachae Bell about her chiropractic practice and the adventure of owning a business. Rachae shares why chiropractic care is important and how it can help with many lifelong ailments. Check out the practice: https://clearchirospokane.com/

On this episode, Ben and Stephen bring back Tyler Lafferty to chat about his new book, his new podcast, and what's developed in the past two years. Highlights include using Linkedin effectively, pitching people vs. connecting with people, the local and regional business community, and even some BLM and the path forward for that movement. Tylers book Be More Like You: https://www.bemorelikeyou.com/ Tylers Companies: seven2 - http://www.seven2.com/ 14four - http://www.14four.com/ Strategy Labs - https://www.strategylabs.us/

2020 had a lot of us in a funk at different times. In today's episode, Stephen and Ben discuss ways to avoid a funk and ways to snap out of a funk.

In this episode, Ben & Stephen discuss friendship. Positive, negative, toxic, empowering, and some other characteristics of friendships. What are your criteria for friendship? There are also a few fun tangents like always.

In this episode, Ben and Stephen talk about self-worth and value. The conversation centers around how important it is to build self-worth and how this provides us with a platform for success.

In this episode, Stephen and Ben discuss how to build and maintain a reputation and also how to rehabilitate a reputation that may not be stellar. As usual, there are a few tangents with another list of ways to maintain a good reputation.

It's 2021. We all have goals, some are big and some are small. Stephen and Ben dive into the process of achieving goals after they are set. How do you hold yourself accountable, change course, adjust expectations, and fall in love with the process?

Welcome to 2021 and good riddance to 2020. In this episode, Stephen and Ben share some plans for the podcast and O2E as a brand. As well as discussing goals and plans for the new year, they share some takeaways from 2020.