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On My Drive Home
by Jason Pecor
Join your host, Jason Pecor, as he shares thoughts on a variety of topics from his personal day-to-day experiences running a business, trying to stay healthy, fully engaging his serial hobby jumper lifestyle, and living as a husband and father in the Upper Midwest.
Episodes
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The Painting
Back in March, I visited art exhibition highlighting the works of local artist Tiit Raid. I have always enjoyed visiting art galleries. However, for the first time in my life on that night in March, I experienced an unexpected, profound, and repeatable emotional response to one particular…
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On Saying "No" to Pickleball
Pickleball is one of the the most popular and fastest growing sports, and it seems I can't go a single day without meeting someone else I know that is now playing pickleball. Okay, that last part is hyperbole, but I know A LOT of people who are seriously into the sport. Many invitations have been...
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Fairy Tale Part 1: Revisiting King's Fantasy Work
When was the last time you bought a hardcover novel from an actual book store? If you had asked me that question a month ago, I would not have been able to answer. It's been a long, long time. But that has changed, and I'm now the proud owner of a brand new hardcover work of fiction: "Fairy Tale"...
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I Skipped Church to Watch Soccer
In an unprecedented event last weekend, I rearranged my Sunday morning schedule to stay home and watch the World Cup Final between Argentina and France. I recap my thoughts about the game and share some personal introspection about my recent and unexpected experiences watching and thoroughly...
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Tesla Video #3 and World Cup Soccer Thoughts
In this episode I primarily talk about my newfound interest in soccer as I have been watching and enjoying the World Cup over the last month. But before I jump in to soccer thoughts, I share quick udpate on my recent experiences testing Tesla's FSD Beta with my friend John. We got out for a drive...
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Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Me: A Retrospective
I had a fun experience recently when I got to drive (or more accurately, "be driven by") my good friend John's Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving. John has a YouTube channel focused on electric vehicles and invests a lot of time and energy into testing and reviewing Tesla's Full Self-Driving...
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My Apologies, L.J., Wherever You Are
Nearly 30 years ago, I had the opportunity to demonstrate great sales and marketing skills at a concert for one of my favorite musicians at the time, but my chops had not yet been developed. So, instead, I inadvertently offered a less than enthusiastic commentary about his most recent album...
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Notion - You Need to Check Out This App!
I have recently (re)discovered a fantastic note-taking app called Notion. To be fair, saying it's just for notes is something of an understatement. I'm testing it out as a replacement for Evernote which I have been using for years and like a lot. However, Notion just offers more interesting...
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The Time I Thought I Still Had "It"
About ten years ago, I was on a business trip in the Silicon Valley, and for about 15 seconds, I thought I still had "it". I didn't. Curious? Listen on for a fun and lightly self-deprecating story.
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Let's Stop Watering Our Lawns
I guess this is the closest thing to environmental activism I have ever done. That is, recording my thoughts about what I consider to be one of the most wasteful uses of fresh water. But it is something that I find unnerving. Oh, and I include a driving PSA, as well. Enjoy!
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I Can't Relate to "Autumn Anxiety"
Earlier this week, I saw an article on Medium.com titled: Do You Have Autumn Anxiety? What Causes Fall Freakouts and How to Manage Them. by Jennifer A. King This caught my attention as I love autumn, and I cannot identify whatsoever with the fall season creating anxiety. For me, autumn does the...
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Will You (and I) Hunker Down or Captain the Ship?
I was both convicted and inspired by something that Ray Edwards said in a recent episode of his podcast. Intersted in learning more? Listen on, my friend! Ray Edwards Show Link: "This Is Your Time to Become a Millionaire Entrepreneur"
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Please Look at Me! (Thoughts on customer service at the coffee shop.)
When I walk through the doors of a local coffee shop - or any retail store, for that matter - I do not expect immediate service. I get it, people are busy, and it's hard to find a busier atmosphere than a coffee shop from 7:00am - 9:00am. However, I've noticed a recurring phenomenon where I feel...
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Temporary Shoplifter
For a brief period of time last week, I was a shoplifter on the run. To be fair, it was an accident, and as soon as I realized what I had done, I fixed the situation. This is my story.
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Reading Inspires Me
I realized a while back that I often get inspired to record podcast episodes after starting a new book. I was reminded of this after listening to episode 67 of Jon Acuff's "All It Takes Is A Goal" podcast: "How to read 100 books in a year". And so, after more than three months of inactivity, I'm...
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Thank You, Mr. Bolden
I was very fortunate to have a number of excellent and caring educators as a child and in my college years. I don't know what brought him to mind, but I was recently thinking about one of my third grade teachers, Mr. Bolden. In this episode, I share a couple of short stories about him that I am...
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This Jay's No DJ
I only had a short window to capture this episode, so I thought I'd use it to share a brief update on my DJing hobby exploration. As you may have already gleaned from the title, I decided to hang-up the jog wheels for now. It was a fun diversion, but I don't think it's really a fit for me. I have…
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Hobby Jumping Engaged: My DJ Journey (LFC)
My inner serial hobby jumper has been somewhat dormant recently, but I think I have found the next thing I want to investigate: learning how to DJ. The world of professional DJing is flush with all kinds of new learning opportunities related to gear, software, technique, music curation,...
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Lofty Pursuits
In this episode, I share my recently-found enthusiasm for a YouTube channel and podcast produced by the owner of Lofty Pursuits and Public Displays of Confection, a candy store and much more in Florida. Greg, the owner and host, creates fun and interesting videos on their YouTube channel, and I...
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"Cool Shoes, Man!"
I was publicly and enthusiastically complimented on my shoes by two different young gents this week. In both cases, the accolades came as somewhat of a surprise given the source and situational conditions. However, it was enough to inspire this episode where I share just a bit about my...well…
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Girl You Know It's True! (I Know Milli Vanilli Lyrics)
Why did I decide to turn my Spotify dial to Milli Vanilli? Great question. But I did. And I remembered all of the lyrics! That took me by surprise. This experience and a few other thoughts during this very short On My Drive Home episode. Happy October!
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A More Relaxing Read
I unexpectedly rediscovered reading magazines this summer thanks to the subscription that accompanied my new Experimental Aircraft Association membership. I really enjoy it! As a result, I've (mostly) leaned into magazines and a book as the go-to sources for my morning reading over breakfast, and…
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Immediately Liking Songs
There have been a handful of memorable times in my music listening history when I heard a song for the very first time and *IMMEDIATELY* liked it. When I say "immediately", I mean within the first few bars of the song. It is a rare experience, and I have to ask: Why? What is it that catches me...
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Alternative Cuss Words
My father rarely swore. But when he did, it was passed through the language cleansing translator in his brain and delivered as a common, benign word that still communicated the intensity of his emotions. In short, he used Alternative Cuss Words. In this episode, I introduce the concept of...
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For the Love of Local Hardware Stores
I'm a huge fan of small, local hardware stores. And for most of the last 20 years, I have had the great fortune of living within a few minutes of a small neighborhood hardware shop. In this episode, I share why I think they are so great and tell a short story (that I spontaneously recalled) about...
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Duluth Airshow Experience
I took a solo trip to Duluth, MN on Sunday, June 27, to check out the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo. It was a great show, and I wanted to share my thoughts and enthusiasm with you. Oh, and I also share a short rant about people leaving early. Duluth Air and Aviation Expo: https://duluthairshow.com/
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Finding That Which Inspires
I'm currently on my second pass through the book "Soundtracks" by Jon Acuff. I remixed one of his soundtracks, "Writers Write", to "Podcasters Podcast" and that became the catalyst to fire up my recorder and capture a new episode. Jon's books are fantastic, and I highly recommend grabbing a copy…
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B-Sides: Discovering the Non-Hits on 45 RPM Records
I heard a Billy Joel song last month called "Laura" on Sirius XM that I had not heard in decades. It was never a hit, and few people would likely have ever even heard of it. But I knew it because it was the B-Side of the 45 single "Pressure" released by Billy Joel from his "Nylon Curtain" album.…
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Angry, but Not Rude: A Lesson I Learned from My Friend Rich
Years ago, I learned a great technique for managing my anger when dealing with very frustrating situations - especially when it requires interacting with other people. I learned this valuable lesson somewhat by accident as I listened to how my good friend Rich handled a thorny travel situation as...
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Turning A Thrift Store Jacket Into A Custom Bike Bag
Over the holidays, I decided to try my hand at making a custom frame bag for my fat bike. It was a fun project and great way to spend a day between Christmas and New Years. Rather than purchasing new fabric, zippers, and all the other bobbles necessary to construct the bag, I decided to repurpose...
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A Wrench in the Quick Eats System
In an effort to be somewhat environmentally conscious and serve my desire for drive and eat convenience, I once tried asking for something out of the ordinary at a local fast food chain and threw a wrench into the whole system. Not long after that experience, I tried it again at a different...
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Missing the Point in Customer Service
A few years ago, I tried calling an upstart organic foods company to give them a compliment. Apparently, sharing positive feedback via phone call was not accepted by this company.
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The Mobile Home We Did Not Buy
We bought a mobile home back in 1995. But before we bought that one, we did not buy another one. This is the story of the other one. You'll understand why. Oh, I also mentioned the Meta Minute concept again not realizing that I already released my first Meta Minute episode in December. Ha! Oh…
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Meta Minute: WordPress, Libsyn Publisher, and the Divi Theme
With this episode, I'd like to introduce a new podcast segment I call the "Meta Minute" where I share some behind-the-scenes stories about the process of producing these episodes. With this first Meta Minute release, I talk about my mild frustration with the episode release tasks and share my...
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I Finally Bought A Fat Bike!
Big news on the fitness front: I finally bought a fat bike! I have wanted a fat bike so I could start winter mountain biking for at least five years. But every year, I have seemed to find other ways to prioritize my spending or just couldn't convince myself it made sense. But last weekend, the...
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A New Apple Watch? I'll Pass.
I decided to pass on the Apple Watch Series 6 this week. Care to hear my rationale? Listen on!
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28 - It's almost Nordic Ski Season! Revisiting an oldie, but a goodie.
In this episode, I revisit a podcast I recorded several years ago about my newfound love for Nordic skiing, a.k.a. skate skiing. I change things up a bit this time by doing some recording from my studio as well as integrating the original audio from back when I recorded my skiing thoughts. Also,...
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27 - Virtual Conference Fatigue
Are you feeling the fatigue of all these "virtual conferences"? I know that I am. I understand the shift to all online delivery, and I've been playing along. But I confess I am growing weary of this new pattern. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on why I am feeling Virtual Conference...
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26 - A Basket for My Money?
Here's a simple idea that would get me spending more money when I walk into your retail store. At least sometimes it would.
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No 3D Printing for Me, I Guess
I thought I really wanted to get into 3D printing...until someone gave me one. As it turns out, I just don't really have enough interest to engage this particular hobby. And as a registered serial hobby jumper, this surprised me. In this episode, I talk a little bit about why I love being a…
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24 - Reigniting Creativity
After the better part of 5 months, I am finally releasing another episode of On My Drive Home. And the funny thing is, I actually recorded this one in early June, so it still took me 2+ months to release it. Join me in this episode as I talk about reigniting creativity and what it might take to...
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23 - Cuff Rolling Is Back!
Great news everyone! Our style is back! Yes, rolling the cuffs of your denim jeans is once again cool. And I have seen it in the wild by native 20-somethings. I can't help talking about this fun blast from the fashion past.
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22 - Finding Your Friends (in the 80s)
In this episode I fondly recall the now seemingly arduous process us teenagers of the 80s had to employ just to find our friends in the pre-GPS cell phone era.
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21 - That's NOT What I Said!!
In the fall of 1995, an entire room full of college students may have left class that day surprised, confused and a bit creeped out by what someone said about me and, by association, my family. Unfortunately, I don't think that the young woman was listening very carefully after all, because......
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20 - Flavored Seltzer Water? Meh...
In this episode, my son Cole and I have a brief discussion about our shared feelings regarding flavored seltzer water. Originally recorded, December 23rd, 2019.
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19 - The New Podcast is LIVE!!
The new "On My Drive Home" podcast is LIVE!! This is a copy of an episode I released on my old Getting Started Podcast feed to let listeners know that the podcast is moving here. So, if you are already subscribed to On MY Drive Home, you are already in the know!
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18 - Name Change
It's time for this On The Drive Home experiment to grow-up and move to it's own place on the web. However, there is already another podcast out there with the same name. DOH!!! So, I'm changing the name of this podcast from On The Drive Home to On MY Drive Home. Small change, but it all works…
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17 - The RadioPublic Podcast App!
Finally! A podcast player that will allow me to create HearMarks – clips, bookmarks, notes, whatever you want to call them. In this On the Drive Home episode, I talk about my new fondness for RadioPublic podcast player app. For quite some time, I have been frustrated by the fact that the Apple...
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16 - Create Before You Consume - Revisiting Inspired Thoughts from Creative Calling
This is the first episode in a short series I want to do revisiting some of the concepts that inspired me from Chase Jarvis' book "Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life" This episode focuses specifically on suggestion to create...
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15 - The Creative Gap - More Inspiration from "Creative Calling"
In this episode, I talk about the "Creative Gap" – a concept that Chase Jarvis briefly mentions in his new book "Creative Calling". In addition, I try out a different microphone setup which does a decent job, but I think I'll stick with my prior methods going forward. Also mentioned in this...
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Join your host, Jason Pecor, as he shares thoughts on a variety of topics from his personal day-to-day experiences running a business, trying to stay healthy, fully engaging his serial hobby jumper lifestyle, and living as a husband and father in the Upper Midwest.
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