38: A Year Into this Thing?

One year, from concept and first action - that went fast – this a retrospective. We talk about what has transpired, what we think about it, what we’ve learned, and what comes next for us. Key Questions: Q. What have you learned about yourself thought he podcast? Q. What’s the perspective about how the podcast fit into your life? Mental habit / action / tool examples: - Always look for ways you can learn new things from seemingly mundane actions. - Try not to reach too far for what seems appropriate for an audience – rather do it for something that resonates within you. - Always lean into what’s uncomfortable – what is hard for you. - Sharpen an awareness which allows you to observe current actions, especially those which are not working toward your intentions. - Giving ourselves in a meaningful way can serve as an example (to ourselves and others) of how we aspire to be. - See the lens of what you do but realize that that lens is not who you are. - Sometimes the things which drain us are not of our making. Keep a vigilant eye. Related points: - Peter loves podcasting, and he never thought it would be as rich as an experience when we began. - Portal, the term can be scary - ask Peter. Magic happens there. - Launching a podcast from an iPhone 6, is a path potentially fraught with danger. - WWPD – What would Peter do? - If you have a podcast (or similar platform), people may be more likely to engage and join a conversation, than just a coffee chat or random call. - Text exchanges with Todd can drive you mad with a blast of fragmented responses. Quotes / quips: - “It’s a very difficult thing to be always aligned with the person you wish you were.” - “Remember why you started.” - “If I verbalize that I’m going to do something, I am more likely to do it.” - “I don’t want my students to be done being my students when the day or semester ends, I want to be their teacher for life.” - “It’s like a pen pal, but fast forward.” Rando Mentions: - The Pete Driscoll Vlog - Pen Pals - ASB – Associated Student Body Contact us: [email protected] https://aka.ms/SchoolingStruggle/Feedback