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Is it possible to be completely selfless or otherwise known as to perform a selfnull act? If not, what can we do to decrease our level of selfishness? This episode uncovers the concept of being selfless and the two actions we can all take to be more selfless each and every day. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What's the most selfless act you've ever performed? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode Is there such thing as a selfless act? The Pursuit of Selflessness by Joshua Becker 11 Steps To Becoming Selfless by Addam Corre 6 ways to save your marriage with selflessness by FamilyShare Selfelessness Quotes Surrounding yourself with the right individuals Video of kid not being able to cross the street Show Notes The story of the conversation with a former boss about the idea that it is impossible to do anything completely selfless [01:58] There is no act that we do that does not have ulterior motives behind the act [03:21]

We have become inundated with information from various sources tugging on our attention hoping to break through the noise. There is such a constant barrage that often times we cannot even take the simple step to respond to correspondences we receive. This episode examines why who choose not to respond and what we can do to be better communicators. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What is your rule for responding to messages you receive? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode Gmail Priority Inbox Filter 6 Ways to Become a Better Communicator by Refinery29 5 simple habits that will make you a better communicator by Caren Merrick 5 Super Effective Ways to Become a Great Communicator by Peter Economy A memory like an elephant Self Awareness Tim Ferriss Contact Page Tim Ferriss's one day of mail Show Notes We've become so saturated with information that we cannot take the time to respond anymore [01:50] The social experiment of

As products of our environment, we're all in control of who we choose to surround ourselves with. While early on in our lives, we may not have much of a choice, the power is in our hands to create a #squad that enables us to be the best that we can possibly be. This episode explores the concept of a #squad and how we can ensure we're always progressing no matter what your interests are or how many times they change. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What does your #squad look like right now? What do you want it to look like? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode The #Squad Movement 5 of the Most Successful Hashtags of All Time to Inspire Your Campaign by Vedarth Deshpande Why I hate the phrase "Fake It 'Til You Make It"... and a few alternatives by Casey Erin Clark  Brands, Learn How to Market From These Musicians by Elenda Nguyen If You're Lazy and You Know It Clap Your Hands  Entourage Sinfield Curb You Enthusiasm Jesse's Lin

We're not born lazy or with a work ethic -- Instead we're net neutral allowing us to go one way or another. We're all products of our environment which helps instill those habits that we carry on throughout life. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your work ethic or decrease your laziness. This episode help examine the reason you might have a habit of being lazy and the three things we can do to change our habits. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What type of family did you come from, blue collar or white collar? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode How Lazy Bosses Avoid Doing Their Jobs by Jeff Haden 5 Ways to Deal with Lazy Coworkers by Laura Chetcuti Exposed: Lazy Employees Are Good For You! by Colin Shaw Gary Vaynerchuk becoming an overnight success Our Table and their farming practices Why Donald Trump experiences resentment Malia Obama's decision to go to Harvard The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Gary V's priorities

  Listening is an art form, yet all of us suck at it. Some people suck less than others, but we all suck at it because we simply don't care or give a damn. We're either too consumed with ourselves or don't want to put in the necessary effort to be a good active listener for each and every interaction we have over the course of a day. This episode examines why we're all so terrible at listening and what two things we can do to improve. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your listening skills? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode Visit us on Facebook 7 Steps to Prove That You Are Listening by Fred Kofman 7 Reasons People Aren’t Listening to You by Deepak Chopra How to Be a Chief Listening Officer by John Ryan Previous episode about Self Awareness The Art of Listening by Erich Fromm Ladies Talk Too Much by Chris Rock Getting carpel tunnel, or text claw, from texting What is Forward Head P

Self Awareness... Some people have more of it than others, but what are the real driving factors that inhibit or allow for having self awareness? This episode examines examples of driving and common courtesies to help determine your level of self awareness. By going through the self awareness discovery exercise it will allow you to have a better understanding of who you are, what you're about and how that can be attributed to helping yourself and others. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What is your Top 10 things to know about you? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode Subscribe to Pause. Think. Consider. on iTunes Various definitions of awareness LinkedIn Profile Summary -- Jesse's Top 10 things that someone should know about him Jesse's Out of Office Video as posted on Instagram Show Notes The definition of informal awareness [03:22] What is social awareness  [03:53] How group-structural awareness is defined [04:15] What wo

It's finally here... What's been a blur of a two-week period time has culminated with the launch and now first episode of the podcast project Pause. Think. Consider. Roughly the first 30 minutes of this episode is about the inspirations for the project and how it got started and the final 30 minutes is about the concept of the Pendulum Effect. QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments. Scroll below for links and show notes… Selected Links from the Episode The Weekly Portland Podcast by Gregory Day Lemonade Days Chip's Vlog Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss The Tim Ferriss Show Gary Vanynerchuk ICON 2016 Keynote by Gary Vanynerchuk BeachBody Coach Summit Keynote 2016 by Gary Vanyerchuk Peanut Butter Builder Girl by Jean Dahlquist The Pendulum Effect definition by Dictonary.com Instacart Blue Apron Schwans How Much Uber Drivers Make by CNBC Salt & Straw Claim Jumper Winco Our Table Show Notes