This week!: being in a state of 'flow', the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, success tax, reflections on some troubling pop-culture news, the challenge of holding two conflicting viewpoints, consequentialism and the long haul, and the importance of taking care of yourself. Thanks for listening!

055 Success Tax

After a brief hiatus, we're back - this time with a chat about big bro's new job, the pros and cons of post-secondary education, enjoying the process, the fun of not knowing what comes next and the dangerous temptation of security. Thanks for listening!

054 Security is Overrated

On a foggy 53rd installment, we assess the value of cultivating a public persona, the paradox of doing so while resisting the unproductive drain of ego, and some clear lessons learned in failure. Thanks for listening!

053 To Be Or To Do

This week: phone scams, planting a flag, 'workaholism', the power of community and more! Thanks, as always, for listening!

052 Crossbar Hotel

Only 50 episodes after she was first name-dropped on the show, our sister Mimi shows up to talk teaching, childhood and only *some* of her quirks. Quirks and all, we think she's pretty cool. About time she cleared up her schedule enough to make it on air for a chat. Enjoy!

051 The Sister w/ Myriam Bara

This 50th (!!!) episode has it all: an earthquake, discussion about the current state of media, updates on Big & Lil's stories, reflections on pressure and the comfort of its absence, and maybe even some other stuff too. Thanks for listening!

050 Minor Disaster

This week: J's thoughts on the NBA playoffs (we're a sports podcast now?), the conclusion to big bro's job search, the trouble with conditional employment, financial independence, the tradeoff between time and money, the value of investing in perspective and the matter of squandering privilege.

049 Paying for Perspective

This week: learning from mistakes, the interpretive nature of failure, legacy, absolutes in human fulfillment and 'consequentialism'. Thanks for listening!

048 All Roads

Tensions run high in the early stages of this one, as a disgruntled authority figure issues a threatening ultimatum. After that, discussion of a great blog post by friend of the show Mike A (no wait, that's too obvious... M Arnold), broader thoughts on the school system, an update on Big Bro's job search, and a chat about the not-so-glamorous psychological experiment that is entrepreneurship.

047 Contract Talks

As Jamal stresses over what to wear to Coachella and we engage in some good old-fashioned oneupsmanship, we eventually settle into a conversation that touches on: competitive fitness, the psychological impact of financial strain, the good fortune of a fruitful job search, paying it forward vs looking out for #1 and, again, Jamal's Coachella outfit. Thanks for listening! Drop us a line! questions@whatupworldpod.com

046 Pay It Forward

This week, a rebellious bird joins us in challenging the status quo: the structure of a typical workweek, the significance of scholastic achievement, and more. Plus, the importance of the company you keep, the two kinds of 'networking' and the joys of doing stuff. Thanks for listening! PS. When do we tell Jamal that's it's not "Silicone" Valley?

045 Bird's the Word

On the eve of a certain 6-year-old's birthday, Big Bro compares the experiences of a job search - then and now. We talk about an intentional approach to employment, the utility of money as a tool, internalizing a true sense of urgency, and explore the idea that - in a sense - everyone is self-employed, from the self-made mogul to the pizza-delivery driver.

044 Boss Mentality

Who's shameless? Pretty much everyone featured on this week's episode: university students, Super Nintendo Jamal, an overzealous interviewer - even a San Franciscan bird making its presence felt throughout. Finally, Yacine turns a corner and starts to feel good about the beginnings of his new direction... upbeat and - in a word - unashamed. Thanks for listening!

043 Shameless

This week, Lil' Bro appreciates no longer being a car salesman and Big Bro reflects on last week's unpleasant milestone, pondering what comes next. Thanks, as always, for listening.

042 Crossroads

As Jamal's story rounds into the fun zone, Yacine's does the opposite. How do you wax poetic about the depths of struggle, while you're still in them? Maybe you don't. No doubt the obstacles will look different in hindsight. For now... enjoy?

041 Stress Testing

This was a good one. Candid, reflective and productive. We both learned something along the way, talking through issues of pressure, doubt, self-worth and a long exploration of the importance of adversity. Hope you enjoy.

040 Finding Adversity

Jamal's recent experiences in Cuba and Yacine's growing recognition of things he hadn't previously considered provide two good examples of what the essayist TS Eliot was getting at when he wrote: "We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time."

039 Know the Place

With Jamal on hiatus in Cuba, friend of the show Mike Arnold joins Yacine as co-host for this week's installment. Mercifully, we only spent a few minutes talking about the utility of math before moving on to other things including shared experiences from the mental battlefield of entrepreneurship, the Buddhist mantra of detachment, the nature of ambition and just what to do about ego... Enjoy! PS. To vote Jamal off the show permanently, leave a 5-star rating in your podcast app.

038 Ego is the Enemy? w/ Mike Arnold

On this episode: David Letterman, the nuance of character, pro sports, self awareness/acceptance and personal development in the face of real-world constraints. Thanks for listening! If you rate/review/subscribe/tell a friend, an angel will get its wings. And if it already his wings, those wings will get racing stripes.

037 Cuba Libre

Returning to separate time zones, reflection on an upcoming milestone for Jamal leads us into a discussion on the benefits of hindsight, intention as an evolving process, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation and personal growth from youth into adulthood. Mentioned: https://thelostconnections.com/ Don't forget to rate/review/subscribe! Thanks for listening!

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