Episode 7 of the We Should Be Working Podcast. Zach updates us on his job search and Jeff talks about his awakening experience in 2013 that changed his life. They discuss depression, habit change, morning routines, meditation, and the decision to leave his old life behind.
Episode Summary
Zach and Jeff go over personal work updates including Zach’s frustrations with his job search and his unique skill set in marketing and training. Jeff shares his own job search experiences and the difficulties he encounters in finding the right opportunity.
They discuss the importance of being persistent and the boundaries of professional communication. The conversation also touches on managing stress and anxiety, as well as the different approaches Zach and Jeff take in dealing with their racing thoughts.
Finally, Jeff reflects on his journey and the decision to leave Go Media. Jeff’s talks about his experience with feeling overwhelmed and depressed, the impact of work and personal life on his mental health, finding support and coping mechanisms, and the inspiration he has found in books and other content for personal growth. Thrash on!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of March Madness
10:29 Jeff’s Creative Accomplishments and Financial Insecurity
29:41 Living in the Present Moment and Seeking Support
37:18 Overcoming Overwhelm and Apathy
46:16 Biting Off More Than You Can Chew
53:01 The Power of Meditation and Morning Routines
59:48 Inspirations of the Week
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- Jeff’s BOXOMYLK music on Bandcamp
- Jeff’s Apparel book
- Tim Ferris
- Nathan Berry – Authority and Convert Kit
- Passive Income Podcast
- Sean Webb of I AM Spirituality Podcast (my first intro to Spirituality)
- Sean Webb’s book – How Emotions Work in Humans and Computers
- Jeff’s Book – Wake Up: The Morning Routine That Will Change Your Life
- The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
- Zen Habits
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
- Jack Conte (CEO Patreon) – Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity on the Web
- Oppenheimer
- Shogun
- Project Hail Mary (by Andy Weir)
- The Martian
Find Us:
🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com
🖥️ Jeff’s website: https://jefffinley.org
📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley
🔗 Zach’s website: TBA
