EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 20 MIN
Episode 97 – Dead Time & Friendship: Knowing the Difference Between Depth and Utility
from The Uneducated PT · host Karl O Rourke
In this solo episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, I dive into a real and often overlooked part of modern relationships — especially in the online business and coaching space. We explore the concept of "dead time" in friendship — those unstructured, agenda-free moments that build real connection — and contrast that with the transactional nature of productivity-based relationships. Is every friendship meant to be deep? Is it wrong to have people in your life just for collaboration? And how do you know when a connection is actually rooted in shared values — not just mutual benefit? Expect raw thoughts on:Why dead time is a litmus test for real friendshipThe difference between value-based and transactional connectionsWhy it's okay to have both — and how to know what you're inLessons from the online coaching world where friendships often come with a sales funnelIf you're building a business and trying to stay human, this one's for you.
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In this solo episode of The Uneducated PT Podcast, I dive into a real and often overlooked part of modern relationships — especially in the online business and coaching space. We explore the concept of "dead time" in friendship — those unstructured, agenda-free moments that build real connection — and contrast that with the transactional nature of productivity-based relationships. Is every friendship meant to be deep? Is it wrong to have people in your life just for collaboration? And how do you know when a connection is actually rooted in shared values — not just mutual benefit? Expect raw thoughts on:Why dead time is a litmus test for real friendshipThe difference between value-based and transactional connectionsWhy it's okay to have both — and how to know what you're inLessons from the online coaching world where friendships often come with a sales funnelIf you're building a business and trying to stay human, this one's for you.
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