Stuff I Learned Yesterday

As I mentioned at the beginning, I enjoy planning and organizing. Whether it’s at home, at work, or for vacation – I simply like making lists of things I need to do and crossing things off my list. As a “task oriented” individual, this gives me a great sense of accomplishment. I feel as if I’m in control and I have my act together. Wow – I did something! We like that feeling don’t we – admit it. We do. We like it. It feels good. Read more...

I know you may be thinking, “Okay, is Mike going to talk about feng shui or some home decorating tips because that’s not really what I signed up for.” No, I promise that’s not it. Plus, I am incredibly unqualified to offer anyone advice in that arena. In fact, the literal rearranging the furniture that inspired me to come up with this episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday was an idea my wife had that I was completely skeptical about start to finish. Read more... The post 389- Rearranging the Furniture appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In June of 1984 a brown topaz colored Toyota Celica GT rolled off an assembly line in Japan. It was the 54,269th Celica made that year, and it now sits in my garage. From Japan it traveled by boat to the United States, eventually taking it to a Toyota dealer in California. The dealership manager liked the car so much he purchased it and added it to his personal collection. He held on to the car for over 15 years, eventually selling it to a man stationed at a nearby Air Force base. That man was eventually transferred to Tinker Air Force base here in Oklahoma City, where he kept the car in his garage protected by a car cover most of the time. Read More... The post 388- Time Machine Tutor appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today is the Friday Forum!! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I share a contribution from Bonita. Bonita shares the importance of encouraging others and reminding them of how much they mean to us. You can participate in the Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More... The post 387- Friday Forum appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Let me tell you about a Swedish woman named Lena Paulsson, who knows all about what’s possible in the face of impossibility. She lost her wedding ring while working in the kitchen in 1995. Sixteen years later, the ring was found in her vegetable garden wrapped around the base of a freshly-harvested carrot. And if you Google “lost wedding ring stories” there are several more just like that one. There’s another remarkable tale that takes place in the UK where Brenda Caunter was missing her wedding band for 41 years before a local treasure hunter found it in her garden where she originally lost it. Read more... The post 386- Letting Go Isn’t Giving Up appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

I’m worried folks. I’m worried that the true spirit of teamwork is being lost. I’m concerned that if we don’t learn to play a part we are going to suffer. I’m concerned because I see these things rising up in me as well. Read more… The post 385- Learn To Play A Part appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

I live in Phoenix, Arizona where we have 8 months of great weather, and I like being outdoors. (I’m not trying to rub that in for those of you still getting over winter – well – maybe not!). I’m fortunate to have a pool in my backyard, and I also enjoying sitting outside reading and spending time growing fruits, vegetables and herbs. So having lots of useable space is important to me.  Read more ...

What do you fear most? In today's episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I share an unscripted episode where I talk about how being a workaholic is the thing that scares me most. What kind of legacy am I leaving behind? What am I teaching my kids? What type of relationship am I building with my wife? Even more importantly, what am I doing to work less and live more? Read More... The post 383- The Thing that Scares Me Most appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today is the Friday Forum! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday! Susan, Scott, and Justina share an update on the goals they set for 2015, and changes in store in the new year. You can participate in the Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More... The post 382- Friday Forum appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Barb Rankin, I’m honored to be bringing you the final Stuff I Learned Yesterday episode of 2015, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I take a look back at my 2015 goal of lending a Helping Hand to another caregiver and talk about how things didn’t turn out the way I expected.  Read more... The post 381- Lending a Helping Hand appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The end of the year means that I’m wrapping up my financial records, making plans to pay taxes, get new health insurance, and make any last-minute tax deductible purchases that need to be made. Those same thoughts put me in planning mode. How do I need to prepare for the greater amount of taxes I’ll be paying this year? What is the best course of action since my health insurance premium more than doubled over the price of last year? What purchases are going to meet my needs for my 2016 plans? Read More... The post 380- Reaching the Summit appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today is the Friday Forum! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday! Faith shares an update on the goals she set for herself in 2015. You can participate in the Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More... The post 379- Friday Forum appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today's episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday is guest hosted by the Scarlet Cougar herself, Karen Lindsay! You may know Karen from our Supergirl, Sleepy Hollow, or Gotham podcasts. Over the last several weeks we've been telling you a bit about the challenges Karen and her husband, Sean, have faced this year, and we've asked you to help lend them a hand. The response from many of you has given more than just financial help to the Lindsay's. In today's episode, Karen shares from her heart all that you have done to give her hope and restore her faith in humanity. Read More... The post 378- How Karen Got Her Groove Back appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

As we wrap up this calendar year, it’s a great time to review and reflect. If you’re a long time listener to this podcast then you know that I like to make lists, set goals, keep track of accomplishments, and make periodic checks of how things are going in my life. One of the best times of year to do that is the time of year that says goodbye to one year and ushers in the next. So as a reminder for all of us, here are the goals I set for 2015: Read More... The post 377- What’s My Motivation appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today is the Friday Forum! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday! George shares an update on how he is in a better place now than he was at the beginning of the year, despite failing on many of his goals, and Zachary chimes in the upcoming format change for Stuff I Learned Yesterday. You can participate in the Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More... The post 376- Friday Forum appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

On July 14 of this year I was let go from my job of the last four years by people that I still count as friends. I have been in the credit union space for more than 25 years and have just as much passion for the movement today as ever. Being displaced is one of the toughest things that I have ever dealt with and as of this past Monday it has been over five months and I am still not in a new position anywhere. I have had two major paths that I have been pursuing over several months come to a very quick end so I am cleaning the slate and pursuing new and all types of things. There are things like health insurance, unemployment payments, upcoming medical bills, the emotional stability of my family, as well as me, and so many other things to think about and juggle. I have been living with hearing voices of condemnation in my head and heart and have felt utterly hopeless at times. And I am thankful for it all. Read More... The post 375- It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year appeared first on Golden Spiral

Exactly 12 days ago I climbed inside a car along side my wife, and headed south toward Dallas, TX. It’s not often that we get time away together. In fact, since we had kids 13 years ago, I can probably count the number of times we’ve gone away together on one hand. Don’t feel bad; it’s mostly due to the fact that we’re both very content staying at home and hanging out. Having said that, we were both really excited to be heading to Dallas. You see, we had a very specific reason for our trip south of the Red River. We were headed out to see one of our favorite rock bands, Muse. I first discovered Muse about 6 years ago while doing The Fringe Podcast. Jason, one of my co-hosts suggested that we play a part of their song “Uprising” at the end of one of our episodes. Read More... The post 374- Calculating New Route appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today is the Friday Forum! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday! Geoff shares an update on how far he's come at reaching the goals he set for 2015. You can participate in the Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More... The post 373- Friday Forum appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Mark Des Cotes, This is my last episode of SILY and I believe if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I say goodbye. Read More... The post 372- Parting Words of Wisdom appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Today I will once again be talking about change, but not the kind that you can carry around in your pocket. I’ve spoken about change a few times on this podcast, and I expect that it will be a topic that will continue to be a point of discussion with some regularity. Why? Because change is inevitable. It affects all of us in various ways at various times, and it continues to be a relevant topic. Today’s focus will be this very podcast. That’s right, Stuff I Learned Yesterday is just as susceptible to change as anything else is. Read More... The post 371- Preparing for the Inevitable appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.