

The Long and The Short Of It
Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman
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.
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Dec 14, 2021 • 18min
168. Measurement
This week, Jen and Pete noodle on this question: What does it look like to get intentional about the way we measure things?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might success be measured?What are processes by which to experiment with measurement, to find out what works?How might measurement differ for a person within different scenarios?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Dec 7, 2021 • 16min
167. Emotional Muscle Memory
Jen made a surprising discovery upon her return to teaching in-person classes, and she shares with Pete the unexpected change she has witnessed in many of her clients.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might people be different coming out of the pandemic, and how might that difference manifest itself?What are ways in which we can release the habits and the stories we tell ourselves that no longer serve us?How can one create positive emotional muscle memory?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 30, 2021 • 16min
166. In Plain Sight
Pete has had a problem with his foot, and shares with Jen that the solution he found was more obvious than he had imagined, which leads them both to wonder, what else might be hiding in plain sight?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we more quickly realize the solution to our problem?What is first principle thinking, and how might we implement it?Why is a gratitude practice and also asking for feedback so important?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 23, 2021 • 17min
165. Pay Attention
Jen remembers her former mentor, Martin Charnin, and tells Pete about what she learned from Martin about the art of paying attention.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are strategies one can use to pay attention in a more full way?What is the difference between soft focus and sharp focus?How might a person leave room for serendipity?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 16, 2021 • 16min
164. Share the Stoke
Pete brings Jen a new phrase this week, and they noodle together on the concept of what it means to share the stoke.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might it be important to share the things you are excited by with someone else?How might we share excitement with other people, about what they are doing?Is happiness only real when shared?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 9, 2021 • 14min
163. So Much To Do
With their workloads ramping up over the past few weeks, Jen and Pete noodle on what to do and what questions to ask when there is so much to do.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one manage their to-do lists?What questions can you ask yourself to realize and manage your priorities?What will the consequences be if something on the to-do list doesn't get done?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Nov 2, 2021 • 17min
162. Imperfection
Pete and Jen noodle on the idea that it is our imperfections that connect us, and how sharing those imperfections may be an empathy tool.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why (and when) is it important to share your imperfections?How might sharing an imperfection move a conversation forward, or create connection?Why is perfectionism hard to relate to, and imperfection easier to understand?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Oct 26, 2021 • 13min
161. Competition
Jen and Pete noodle on the difference between competition and competitiveness, opening up a discussion around how to be competitive without bringing other people down. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can you be competitive without being an asshole?What steps might you take to improve your work within your industry?Why is important to separate work and/or process from outcomes?Is your work competitive? (And who might you be able to ask for feedback on that question?)To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Oct 19, 2021 • 17min
160. Billionaires and Abs
Pete's been noodling on a quote from Derek Sivers, and asks for Jen's help with unpacking it: "If more information was the answer, we'd all be billionaires with perfect abs."Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What can you learn by revisiting books that you found meaningful in the past?Why is it important to take what you read and listen to, and turn that in to action?What might happen if you take more risks?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Oct 12, 2021 • 17min
159. FOTU
After having made big decisions in her life recently, Jen noodles on a subject that Pete then creates a helpful acronym for: fear of the unknown.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might someone approach making a big decision? What questions could they ask themselves or others?Why might it be scary to take risks? And how might you take risks, despite that fear?What can happen when you ask questions and hold space for someone?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).