Thinking Out Loud With Jesse

Thinking Out Loud With Jesse

In this podcast, I will cover a range of topics, from sales and entrepreneurship, to lifestyle and mental well being. My goal is to pass on the lessons I've learned and to pontificate with you.

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August 23, 2025 31 mins

Today I'll be discussing the idea of the pendulum in societal trends. That the current state of affairs and dominating majority often give way every decade or so, only to shift back in a similar amount of time. Linked with this is Polanyi's Double Movement theory, and I introduce the parallel with a staircase. Ultimately, zooming out allows us to see these trends.

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Today I am continuing where we left off last week from the Hedonic Treadmill, except this time we look at another side of the coin; The Comparison Trap. what happens when you're stuck comparing yourself to others, and how to break that cycle.

We'll start with a wonderful clip from David Whyte, an Irish poet.

What makes you special, different, unique- is often a result of going a different route, or staying true to yourself. Followin...

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Today I'll be discussing something I've been playing around with for some time; the idea of capitalism and how it hijacks our natural instincts, why capitalism leaves you unfulfilled, and searching for purpose. Many folks are caught up in a system that knows our natural instincts all too well. In this episode I'll be tackling ways to break free.

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Today I'll be discussing the Hedonic Treadmill; what it means and my strategies to step off of it, so you can be more present, grateful, and enjoy your life.

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Today I'll Be Sharing One of my guiding principles: Adaptability

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In this episode I discuss my experiences with Office Life vs Working from Home, and I'll explore some of the larger arguments behind each side.

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This Episode is an opinion piece on the idea of being self made, I'll break down what I think about it, and share my own thoughts: that self made is a myth in today's world

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A deeper dive into the changing landscape of AI

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In this episode I'll cover 5 tips to get better at entry level sales

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