Episodes

  • 355. What the FOOC?
    Jul 15 2025

    In exploring the relationship between goal setting and practicality, Jen and Pete noodle on all things related to opportunity cost and rule development.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is opportunity cost, and what might the fears be that surround that?
    • How might we set a minimum engagement fee for ourselves?
    • What are some strategies we can use to be more practical, when deciding on our goals?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    21 mins
  • 354. Land Snorkeling
    Jul 8 2025

    This week, Jen tells Pete all about her new hobby, and together they dive in to the positive aspects of snorkeling on land.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What lessons from snorkeling in the sea can be brought to land?
    • What are some areas we may take for granted in our lives?
    • How might we renew our curiosity and observance of our surroundings?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 353. Q&As
    Jul 1 2025

    This week, Pete and Jen noodle on the practice of question and answer sessions, including their importance and the possible fears surrounding the unknown.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What are some tactics and tips to host a successful question and answer session?
    • How might we answer a question that we may not know the answer to?
    • How might hearing questions from your audience allow you to gauge what is most important to address?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 352. Geniuses Are Humans
    Jun 24 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete reflect on how grateful they are for their clients, and what they can do when a genius is standing in front of them, ready to be coached.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might a person who is excellent at their craft crave further guidance from a coach?
    • What are some tactics and strategies for coaching a genius?
    • How might ego stand in the way of coaching or leading?

    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 that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
  • 351. Enough
    Jun 17 2025

    This week, Pete and Jen explore the idea of what is "enough", and how we might think about who that enough is for.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How does the definition of what is enough change based on context?
    • Why might there be societal pressure to do more than enough?
    • How might we allow ourselves to examine what is enough, at bare minimum?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 mins
  • 350. Less Is More
    Jun 10 2025

    Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might it be better to give two options to someone, as opposed to seven?
    • Why is clarity so important?
    • What is a "to don't" list?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    20 mins
  • 349. Turn the Tassel
    Jun 3 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassel on habits that are ready to be let go.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might we think about the way our habits have served us?
    • Why is it important to offer alternative to current habits we would like to let go of?
    • How can we get more comfortable with the practice of examining and changing our habits?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 348. Six Strokes
    May 27 2025

    In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work?
    • What tactics might we use to become more efficient?
    • How might we let go of an old process or mental model, to make room for a new one?

    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 that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins