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The Long and The Short Of It

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

Creativity Self Help Society Personal Development Education Business Coaching Performing Arts Culture Self-Improvement Leadership Self Improvement Growth Arts Learning Management
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
18 minutes
Episodes
366
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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362. Running 2025

362. Running 2025

In their annual tradition, Jen talks to Pete about ways in which running (or not running) has taught her about life.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • How might we decide whether o…
00:18:03  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
361. Making Friends

361. Making Friends

This week, Jen and Pete dive into a topic that seems to get harder as we get older: making new friends.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • What might be some tactics for making new …
00:20:21  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
360. Lower Back Pain

360. Lower Back Pain

For the first time in three years, Pete is free of lower back pain, and he shares with Jen his journey and learnings on his way to healing.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • Why mi…
00:17:22  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
359. Building Skills

359. Building Skills

This week, Pete and Jen return to basics, and ask the questions: How is it that we build skills?

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • Are there finite and infinite skills?
  • How might we…
00:20:25  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
358. Caramelized Onions

358. Caramelized Onions

This week, Jen shares an aha moment with Pete that she learned during the intensive process of caramelizing onions.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • Why might efficiency not alway…
00:15:36  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
357. Overappreciation

357. Overappreciation

This week, Jen and Pete focus on appreciation being an added bonus, and not an intention, in creating a project or developing an idea.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • How might w…
00:18:53  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
356. Back on Track

356. Back on Track

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of habits, and why some might be easier to reignite than others.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • What happens when we let a habit get…
00:18:59  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
355. What the FOOC?

355. What the FOOC?

In exploring the relationship between goal setting and practicality, Jen and Pete noodle on all things related to opportunity cost and rule development.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk…

00:21:27  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
354. Land Snorkeling

354. Land Snorkeling

This week, Jen tells Pete all about her new hobby, and together they dive in to the positive aspects of snorkeling on land.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • What lessons from snor…
00:17:55  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
353. Q&As

353. Q&As

This week, Pete and Jen noodle on the practice of question and answer sessions, including their importance and the possible fears surrounding the unknown.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete ta…

00:17:50  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
352. Geniuses Are Humans

352. Geniuses Are Humans

This week, Jen and Pete reflect on how grateful they are for their clients, and what they can do when a genius is standing in front of them, ready to be coached.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and …

00:17:17  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
351. Enough

351. Enough

This week, Pete and Jen explore the idea of what is "enough", and how we might think about who that enough is for.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • How does the definition of what…
00:19:16  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
350. Less Is More

350. Less Is More

Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk a…

00:20:24  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
349. Turn the Tassel

349. Turn the Tassel

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassel on habits that are ready to be let go.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • How might we think about the way our habit…
00:18:15  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
348. Six Strokes

348. Six Strokes

In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.

Specifically, in this episod…

00:17:40  |   Tue 27 May 2025
347. Industry Standard

347. Industry Standard

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of industry standards, and if / when they should be followed.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • What is an example of an industry standar…
00:18:08  |   Tue 20 May 2025
346. Uncertainty

346. Uncertainty

This week, Jen and Pete noodle (with some uncertainty) on the relationship between leadership and uncertainty.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • Why is context important, when thin…
00:18:03  |   Tue 13 May 2025
345. Am I Ready?

345. Am I Ready?

This week, Jen and Pete dive in to the topic of readiness, and how the definition of being ready may change depending on context.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

  • What may get in …
00:18:21  |   Tue 06 May 2025
344. Humans and AI

344. Humans and AI

This week, Pete brings a raw noodle to the table, in order to talk to Jen about the similarities between coaching people and creating inputs for AI.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk abo…

00:17:20  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
343. Dance Like Somebody's Watching

343. Dance Like Somebody's Watching

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!)

Specifically, in this ep…

00:16:49  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
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