

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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Oct 5, 2021 • 14min
158. Courage
Pete and Jen discuss a topic this week that they have never discussed with each other, but is very important to each of them: courage.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is courage a practice?Why might it take courage to do the things we want to do?How might one cultivate courage?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/).

Sep 28, 2021 • 32min
157. Jen Interviews Pete
In the reverse of last week’s episode, Jen interviews Pete and learns unexpected things about him that she never knew.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What was Pete’s childhood and family life like, and how has that shaped who he is today?What is the worst piece of advice that Pete has ever received?What will Pete want to be remembered by?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/).

Sep 21, 2021 • 40min
156. Pete Interviews Jen
Changing up the format for this week, Pete interviews Jen and discovers new things about her that he never knew, even after one hundred and fifty five episodes!Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Who are some important people in Jen's life, and what has she learned from them?How did the beginning of her career affect what Jen is doing now?What did Jen learn early on in life that continues to influence her today?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/).

Sep 14, 2021 • 17min
155. Think Week
Fresh off a Think Week, Pete debriefs Jen on his process, what he learned, and many more interesting noodles.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a Think Week?How might someone use five days to set themselves up for twelve months?How might we turn Think Week into Think Practice, which can be done more regularly?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/).

Sep 7, 2021 • 15min
154. Camp Syndrome
Jen has coined a new term and fills Pete (and all of you listeners) in on all things Camp Syndrome.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What happens when during a camp (or a pandemic) you learn and change and then come back to your original environment?How might one bring change with them into a space that may not be ready for that change?How might leaders usher in positive adjustments to their businesses? 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/).

Aug 31, 2021 • 15min
153. Innovation
Jen tells Pete about what she learned this week that made her feel like an elephant had stomped on her chest and knocked the wind out of her. (Hint: It has something to do with innovation.)Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between innovation and infrastructure?Why is it important to innovate?How might a person or organization create infrastructure to support innovation?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/).

Aug 24, 2021 • 15min
152. Pricing Your Gift
This week, Jen and Pete take on the idea of charging what you're worth, especially for the things you might consider easy.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might it be difficult to accurately price your inherent gifts?What story does underpricing tell?How might one change their mindset about pricing and charging money for what they have to offer?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/).

Aug 17, 2021 • 18min
151. Time Blocking
Picking up a topic mentioned in a previous episode, Jen dives deeper into the concept of time blocking, and Pete has plenty of questions. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the strategy of time blocking?Why is it important to schedule time that is just "white space"?What are a few different ways to implement time blocking into your weekly schedule?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/).

Aug 10, 2021 • 18min
150. Create
Instead of starting the day with a typical to-do list, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of beginning the morning routine with this question: What might I create today?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between creating and experimenting?Why is it important to create before you consume?How and why might this framework open up even more opportunities in the day than just a regular to-do list?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/).

Aug 3, 2021 • 19min
149. Distraction
This week, Jen's mind was blown and her life was changed by a single question, and of course she had to share it with Pete. The question: What is the opposite of distraction?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is distraction? And its opposite?What strategies can be used to fend off distractions?How might knowing the opposite of distraction help to lessen distraction itself?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/).