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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 366
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
85. Pivot with Purpose
In this episode, Jen and Pete noodle on a word that has been thrown around a lot during the pandemic: pivot.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How might one apply their skills in n…
84. Constraints 2.0
Still noodling from last week's pre-pandemic episode, Pete and Jen thrash about how their views on constraints might have changed due to the global epidemic.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete…
83. Constraints
In this pre-pandemic episode, Peter riffs on working remotely as he and Jen noodle on the power of constraints.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- In what ways might constraints be …
82. Lessons Learned
Jen and Pete play a game of virtual ping-pong, noodling on what they’ve learned thus far in the quarantine.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What do we actually need?
- How is the ju…
81. Showing Up
Jen and Pete discuss different ways one might show up, during the time of this pandemic, and beyond.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How is the way one might show up related to t…
80. Thick Skin
In this episode, Pete and Jen discuss the pitfalls of, and how one might interact with the classic saying: "You've just got to get a thicker skin."
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk abo…
79. Your Business & Our New Normal
Pete and Jen discuss how the path to optimism is through realism, and urge listeners to accept the new normal and adapt their businesses to address new problems.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and…
78. Learning
Pete and Jen discuss the processes of learning and organizing information, and also introduce a brand new program for The Long and The Short Of It community.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete…
77. Choosing Optimism
In this episode, Pete and Jen discuss the uncertainty in today's world, and how to choose optimism instead of fear.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How does having a specific "wh…
76. Social Media Revisited
In this episode, Pete asks Jen about her recent social media usage, and the two discuss having a specific ethos in the world of social media.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How …
75. Skill
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss three magic words: change requires skill.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How and why does change require skill?
- What are some ways in which …
74. Proactive/Reactive
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss the difference between being proactive and being reactive, and give real-life examples of both behaviors.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- Wh…
73. Thank You Notes
In this episode, Pete and Jen dig in to both sides of sending and receiving a thank you note.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- Why is specificity important in a thank you note?
- How…
72. Virtues
In this episode, Jen and Pete explore the contrasts between eulogy virtues versus resume virtues.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What is the difference between resume and eulogy…
71. Working for Free
In this episode, Pete and Jen go back and forth discussing the idea of working for free.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- Is it even possible to work for free?
- Who decides what pay…
70. Regrets
In this episode, Jen and Pete have many lightbulb moments while discussing the topic of regret.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How is regret a choice?
- What is counterfactual thi…
69. Community
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss the traits of strong communities, and possible steps to take in order to build them.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What is the differenc…
68. Groups
Jen and Pete discuss the pros and cons of social media, and make an invitation to join their online network.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What are some strategies for being i…
67. 2020
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss their different approaches to the start of the new year.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- How can reflecting on the previous year help move …
66. Aha Moments
In this episode, Jen and Pete recall their favorite aha moments of 2019.
Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:
- What makes for a great aha moment?
- Can aha moments be uncomfortable?
- How ca…