The Long and The Short Of It

Jen and Pete are both writing books, and in this episode they talk about their routines and practices that they're using in order to achieve their literary goals.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is the framing of writing a book as a practice so important?What different approaches might there be to get started on a writing practice?What is Jen's writing routine? ...and Pete's?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/).

Jen and Pete noodle on the question: How do we create art that doesn't need context?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is giving context important?In what situations might it be tempting to give too much context?How might given context shape the viewing of a piece of art?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/).

Building off their interview with Seth Godin, Pete and Jen thrash about the nature and cycles of freelancing.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the similarities and differences between freelancing and entrepreneurship? How might freelancers cycle through their work?What do you, listeners, want Jen and Pete to unpack about freelancing? (Email your questions to hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com)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/).

Pete thrashes about a book he just finished reading, and he and Jen noodle on the importance of who you know.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might it be important to always be expanding your network?What are the differences and similarities between a network and a community?How might putting someone on a pedestal interfere with forming a relationship with that person?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/).

This week, Pete and Jen dissect and discuss their favorite moments of last week's interview with Seth Godin.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What content was really sticky for Pete and Jen from last week's episode?How might we listen to and learn from changemakers and leaders we admire?What lessons and learnings might be gained from reconvening after an experience to further discuss what happened?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/).

In an exciting expansion for The Long and The Short of It, Pete and Jen host their first-ever guest, Seth Godin, and noodle with him on his new book, The Practice.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete and Seth talk about:In what ways do practices show up in Seth's life?What are the differences between freelancers and entrepreneurs?How do integrity and authenticity differ from each other?What practices might one adopt to get their creative work seen?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/).

Jen and Pete discuss their processes for reflecting on the previous year, and looking to the year ahead. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some different ways of reflecting on 2020?Is looking at 2020 even a worthwhile endeavor? What words and mantras are Pete and Jen going in to 2021 with?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/).

In this special bonus episode, Jen and Pete dive in to the exciting special offerings and workshops that are coming up with each of them in 2021.To view further workshop details:Box O' Goodies/Learning Labs: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.comBig Ideas Lab: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/bigideaslabThe Reveal Lab: https://humanperiscope.com/revealJWS Online: https://courses.jenwaldman.com/classesJWS Small Group Classes: https://jenwaldman.com/small-group-classesTo 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/).

A whole year in the making, Jen and Pete ping-pong their aha moments of the decade that was 2020. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between suggested reality and actual reality?How might innovation and community be linked?What is the importance of introducing calm to one's daily routine?Are all skills transferrable?Bonus question: What is the past tense of "strive"?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/).

Jen and Pete discuss the importance of environment, both in the real and digital worlds.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might physical and digital environments be important?How might one shape a physical and digital environment? What are the possible benefits for creating a productive environment for yourself?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/).