Shit You Don't Learn in School

A few weeks ago, Steph and Cal had a locksmith come in. It cost $185 and was shockingly quick... just 10 minutes! Little did they know it would also be the fodder for one of Steph's most popular tweets of all time.Perhaps it shouldn't be surprising – people love learning about new opportunities. That's why they decided to record this (hopefully) recurring segment where they share various opportunities they've found in everyday things and how they're crafted a curious lens with time.In this episode, they discuss 6 business ideas:niche sports like freedivingsecond-hand LEGO marketsthe AI education opportunitylupini beans: the next healthy snack?the story behind the musicusing the full agave plantLet us know if you liked this episode on Twitter. If there's enough demand, we'll continue to run it monthly.

Cheating scandals are everywhere—from chess to fishing. With staggering stats revealing that up to 98% of college students have cheated, the hosts unpack the slippery slope of dishonesty. They share personal stories of guilt and the emotional weight of betrayal in competitions and relationships. The discussion delves into the moral dilemma of resume lies and the growth that can stem from ethical missteps. Ultimately, they stress the importance of integrity and open communication in all aspects of life.

For years, people thought that artificial intelligence would wipe out repetitive tasks, but leave the creatives untouched. But recent developments have left many people surprised and taken the creative world by storm. Tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion gave anyone with a keyboard and a wifi connection the ability to spin up images from text prompts, far earlier and higher quality than many imagined. So what comes next for the artists... the writers... the musicians...? No one knows for sure, but in this episode Cal and Steph discuss the exciting new world of generative AI. They discuss what it is (and isn't), the tools they've played with, how culture and trust are shifting, who "wins" in this new world, and what they think might be on the horizon. Check out Steph's new AI-generated avatarCheck out Calvin's new AI-generated avatarLexica prompt databaseNat Eliason's articleMarie Dolle articleProfile Pic AIAvatarAI

It's human nature to worry about the things that can go wrong.But often overlooked is the mentality of attraction instead of detraction, or in other words focusing on what you can bring to the table instead of what you can prevent from happening.While so many companies signal they want entrepreneurial candidates yet don't allow side projects, want out of the box thinkers yet expect them to work in a box (office), and vow they only hire top talent yet pay below market rate... there's power in thinking through whether you're truly focusing on attracting the right people or just trying to prevent wrong behavior.In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss the mentality of being a magnet instead of a jail, originally inspired by this tweet of Steph's.

Money is a leading cause of problems in relationships. It’s not just not having money, it’s conflict around money, lack of alignment, and the downstream effects of that.Money is complicated because it’s influenced by your direct circumstances, but also by your childhood, psychology, and trajectory. It's also complicated because so few people talk openly and honestly about money.In this episode, Steph and Cal open up the kimono and explore how they deal with and think about money in their relationship. They share their current working philosophy on money and stories about the things they struggle with and are still working on.

In part 3 of our 3-part series, Steph and Cal discuss how they planned a wedding in 10 days, what they did (including traditions kept and scrapped), and the pros and cons of taking a less conventional approach to marriage.

In part 2 of this 3-part series, we decided to re-air part of our most popular episode, #35: Does Marriage, Retirement, or the 40-Hour Work Week Still Make Sense?In this segment, we share:How humans are actually not wired for monogamyWhat animals within the animal kingdom are monogamousThe history of marriage and when marriage started to be associated with loveExplore the concept of love and whether the 37% rule could be applied to itUnderstand the key difference between animals and humansThe importance of travel and exposure to different ways of livingHow narratives drive the adoption of technology

In part 1 of our 3-part series, we're joined be Amanda Natividad and Marissa Goldberg – two friends of the podcast – to discuss the traditions that surround love.After getting engaged last year, Steph found herself in a place she didn't expect and with emotions that she didn't feel entitled to have. That led her down a deep rabbit hole of questions, ultimately ending up in a bunch of societal narratives.She discusses them here with Amanda and Marissa, as they share how they navigated the narratives that underpin love, from engagement to name changes to family involvement and more. Without giving too much away, all three women have found their own unique way forward.Resources:The Gottman Institute (for fantastic research-based marriage advice) Harvard grad speech on committing A name change service that Marissa recommendsA before marriage list of questions Post-engagement anxiety article 1Post-engagement anxiety article 2Getting engaged made me feel miserableAmanda's "declaration of interdependence"Marissa's elopement video Thank you Amanda and Marissa for joining us! You can find them at...Amanda's personal siteAmanda's TwitterMarissa's personal siteMarissa's Twitter

In this special episode, Cal and Steph answer audience questions across a wide range of topics including writing, relationships, finances, and even death. Listen in to find out.Next StepsEssay about the nuance of privilegeIf you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe and leave a review. To receive the latest updates, follow The Sh*t You Don't Learn in School on Twitter.

Steph has some exciting news to share in today's episode! Listen in to find out.In this episode, Cal and Steph also cover the rise of the creator economy -- both its promise and pitfalls.They breakdown why the heightened attention toward creators, whether we can expect a creator "middle class" anytime soon, the importance of IP, and even explore what it truly means to be a "creator"...Is it the things they build?Is it the audience they have?Is it the money the make?They also cover upcoming trends that they expect to hit this growing "creator economy" including the rise of digital influencers, content automation, crypto, and gaming.If you'd like to ask Cal or Steph a question for an upcoming AMA episode, we encourage you to submit your questions here!