Shows
The OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDo people conflate virtue and nobility?To celebrate the 100th episode of OD, we will go back to one of the fundamental juxtapositions, the one between virtue and nobility. How related are these two concepts? Is what is virtuous always noble? JC and B-Mic roc OD on the conflation between virtue and nobility.
2022-10-1011 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre Black People losing their political weight?As we enter to midterm election season, African-Americans' voter participation projects to be a determining factor on which party emerges with more power in November. Is this the last election where the African-American vote will have this level of importance? Has Black Americans' overwhelming allegiance to the Democratic party resulted in a loss of political sway? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if Black People are losing their political weight.
2022-10-0711 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDecelerate Occasionally (Blackout Clip #31)In this week's Blackout clip, we end the "Do's and Don'ts of Divine Dreams" series by decelerating occasionally. Sometimes, we must slow down the pace of our lives and take breaks to truly distinguish which opportunities will move us toward our Divine dreams and which are fool's gold.
2022-10-0609 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs the customer always right?It's a rule of thumb in most business, especially in all service-oriented ones, that the customer is always right. Is this true? Can producers dictate - or even unlock- what customers really want? If so, is the customer ever right? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if the customer is always right.
2022-10-0308 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Rhetoric the ultimate goal of communication?We don't hear the word "Rhetoric" used very much these days in the same manner that it is classically defined, which is the art of persuasion. Is this the ultimate goal of all communication? Is the only reason we converse one of persuasion? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if Rhetoric is the ultimate form of communication.
2022-09-2718 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastStereotypes Vs. ArchetypesStereotypes and archetypes are commonly used as mental short-cuts for identifying and orienting oneself with the other members of society. Why are stereotypes seen as negative and archetypes seen as positive? Is there even a distinction between a stereotype and an archetype? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the difference, if one exists, between stereotypes and archetypes.
2022-09-2418 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDevotion Ossified (Blackout Clip #30)In this week's Blackout clip, we return to the Do's and DOn'ts of Divine Dreams series to examine how to counteract the disruptions that come form the obstacles to our dreams.
2022-09-2106 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre Skills Technologies?STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) seems to be the areas that a majority of people are attempting to get educated in. While these are all technical fields, are we missing the concept of any skill, regardless of type, can be considered a technology and thus every field can be considered STEM? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether skills can be considered technologies.
2022-09-1919 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDoes passivity breed mental illness?Mental illnesses have come to the forefront in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. What is really causing these illnesses? Does the Western world's propensity for passivity, leisure time or otherwise, provide the fertilization grounds for mental illnesses to ensue? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether passivity breeds mental illness.
2022-09-1607 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Trap of Motivation (BlackOut Clip # 29)Most people feel unmotivated to take action towards their goals, so they wait for motivation to confirm the direction in which they should go. Is this a critical mistake on the pathway to success? In this week's BlackOut Clip, the Trap of Motivation is examined.
2022-09-1416 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs gratitude the antidote to fear?With the apparent rise in anxiety/fear disorders and the waning trust in Big Pharma, people are looking for ways to mitigate their fears and anxieties. Is gratitude the solution? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether or not gratitude is the antidote to fear.
2022-09-1220 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastHas Passive Investing gone too far?Passive investing, primarily through index funds, might go down as one of the seminal innovations for economic mobility in the 21st century. But has its ubiquity become a detriment to corporate development? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether passive investing has gone too far.
2022-09-0913 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Misconception of Mortality (BlackOut Clip # 28)We all know that life is short, but what does this really mean? Does the brevity of life give it infinite and exponential importance? In this week's BlackOut Clip, the misconception of mortality is examined.
2022-09-0721 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs competence the way out of danger?In multiple dimensions, the world has gotten more dangerous, even though we have a level of abundance the world has historically never seen before. Although we have relative physical and physiological safety, people are under more duress and "danger" than one might expect. How do we get out of this new era of danger? Is the only way out by increasing our competence? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the utility of competence in escaping danger.
2022-09-0519 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastEmbracing mortality vs. Pursuing ImmortalityAs humans, we are all at some point going to reach the end of our lives on this Earth. Since it is inevitable, should we embrace our mortality or pursue accomplishing something that will have a lasting effect even after our deaths, making us, to some degree, immortal? Are these two things actually the same thing? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on embracing mortality and pursuing immortality.
2022-09-0214 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastJoe Biden Forgives Portions of Student LoansThe President, via executive order, has decided to forgive $10,000 in student loans and $20,000 of Pell grants to individuals making less than $125,000 and households making less than $250,000. Has a dangerous precedent been set? Who really pays for this act? What is the future cost? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the efficacy of this policy.
2022-08-3120 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre women attracted to chaos?In the famous Taoist concept of yin and yang, yin is known to represent chaos as well as femininity. Can we apply this concept to women? Are they naturally attracted to the chaotic? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether or not women are attracted to chaos?
2022-08-2918 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Life purely about perspective?Can life itself can be reduced to one's perspective? Is this the sole reason for individual differences among us? What is the meaning of life if it is only about perspective? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if life is solely about perspective.
2022-08-2612 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastLimits (BlackOut Clip #27)What is the importance of limits? Could the absence of limits be the thing stopping you from your Divine Assignment? In this week's Blackout clip, Limits, more specifically the strategic deployment of said limits, are examined. Recorded 2-23-2022.
2022-08-2416 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs becoming a polymath the only way to the top?We live in a world of specialization; we are praised and rewarded for mastery of only one area or subject matter. Yet those at the top seem to have a mastery of multiple things. Is this an overlooked key to success? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether or not becoming a polymath, mastering multiple areas, is a separator of success.
2022-08-2209 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastTime vs. ChoiceWe've been led to believe that time is the ultimate equalizer, that everyone has the same amount of time in a given day, and thus time management is the separator of success and failure. What if it is actually choice? How much can one choice change your life? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on time vs. choice.
2022-08-1913 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Second Most Important Day (Blackout Clip #26)Why don't we celebrate the second most important day of our lives? How many of us know what the second most important day of our lives is? What if by understanding and embracing the second most important day of our lives, we can make our lives, and everyone else's life around us, exponentially better? In this week's Blackout clip, the second most important day of our lives is examined. Recorded 2-18-2022.
2022-08-1717 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastHow necessary are cults?We exist in a world of dogmatic ideologies that could be considered cults. Cults have long had a negative history and connotation, but have we been underestimating the necessity of cults? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the necessity of cults.
2022-08-1510 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs social desirability more important than individual identity?In the most individualistic society on Earth, the United States has adopted a clique-like behavior, focusing more on group identity than individual identity. What is the cause for this? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether social desirability is more important than individual identity.
2022-08-1209 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre Your Problems Bigger or Harder? (Blackout Clip #25)We've all operated under the guise that as one advances up the success ladder, he or she will encounter more difficult, imposing obstacles to maintaining or improving one's success. What if the problems you face are only bigger in size and not harder in difficulty? In this week's Blackout Clip, it is discussed whether or not your problems are bigger or harder.
2022-08-1008 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre high quality lives based on intention or attitude?We've heard that one must set their intention on a desired outcome, and this is the foundation of an abundant life. What good is intention if the appropriate attitude is not also present? Which is more crucial? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether intention or attitude is the foundation for a high quality life.
2022-08-0808 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre there benefits to coming in second?We constantly praise those who win, and we strive to be winners in life. Is there a certain advantage to coming in second? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the benefits to coming in second.
2022-08-0520 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Language of Poverty (Blackout Clip #24)Can the words we use in our everyday speech affect our income and wealth? In this week's Blackout Clip, the language of poverty is examined. Recorded 5-14-2022.
2022-08-0312 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Control the Ultimate Delusion?Many people desire autonomy in their lives, and despise the idea of someone else controlling them. What does one actually control in their own life? Are we fooling ourselves in overestimating how much of our lives is really in our control? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if control is life's ultimate delusion.
2022-08-0117 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastHow much of inspiration comes from within?We often look to external muses to serve as our sources of inspiration to create our own masterpieces. What is it about these external objects that we do not have within ourselves? Do these objects actually provide us with inspiration or do they unlock an already existing inspiration? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on how much of inspiration comes from within.
2022-07-2911 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Excellence of Infection (Blackout Clip #23)For the last two plus years, we've been hearing non-stop about people getting infected with diseases, either COVID or the new Monkeypox. What can we learn from infections that we can apply to excellence? In this week's Blackout clip, the concept of the Excellence of Infection is examined. Recorded 5-14-2022.
2022-07-2712 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Humanitarianism purely idealistic?Once we have determined the proper ratio of idealism to realism, where does humanitarianism fit in? Are a majority of these organizations with grand visions for the improvement of the planet and its inhabitants purely idealistic? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the realism of humanitarianism.
2022-07-2505 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIdealism to Realism ratioHow does one balance being idealistic, looking towards the future, with maintaining a sense of realism? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the optimal ratio of idealism to realism
2022-07-2210 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDo you have a Do problem or a Did problem? (Blackout Clip #22)What if the reason you aren't achieving your goals isn't because of what you do, but because of what other people did? In this week's Blackout Clip, the concept of having a "did" problem instead of a "do" problem is examined.
2022-07-2006 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs it ever positive to plateau?We assume that the best of the best are striving for constant improvement; the top of one mountain is the bottom of the next mountain. What happens when we plateau? How can this be a positive outcome? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether it is ever a positive thing to plateau.
2022-07-1809 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Privacy the only Luxury?We live in the most prosperous time in human history, yet it seems that the people of the past, especially the great artists and writers, had something we now have less and less of: privacy. Is privacy the only luxury? Is the end goal of all the hard work and sacrificing to be able to live a secluded life? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if privacy is the only luxury.
2022-07-1512 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastChange your altitude to change your attitude (Blackout Clip #21)How do we not get Distracted by Others on the way to our Divine Dreams? This week's Blackout Clip examines the idea of changing altitude to change your attitude. Recorded 5-14-2022.
2022-07-1307 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs irrelevance the highest form of equality?People have claimed inequality to be the defining problem of modern day Western Civilization. If integration and assimilation allegedly aren't acceptable solutions, what bout irrelevance? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if irrelevance is the highest form of equality?
2022-07-1112 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat should we do about gun violence in America?With the recent mass shootings, the most recent being the Highland Park shooting on July 4, there has been outrage about the prevalence of, and ease of obtaining, guns in America. However, proponents of guns will say that these incidents represent only the small, yet loud minority of gun owners. How much influence should the loud minority have over the majority, especially in a Democratic society? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the influence of the loud minority, as well as what we should do about gun violence in America.
2022-07-0833 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDon’t get Distracted by OthersIn part 2 of the series The Do's and Don'ts of Divine Dreams, the first "don't" is discussed: Don't get Distracted by Others.
2022-07-0606 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs culture an oppressive structure?Oppression is a common topic amongst minorities who feel as though the majority, or even the "powerful" use their influence and impact to impose an unfair burden upon them. Could the same cultures that minorities subscribe to be contributing to this perceived burden? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether or not cultures can be oppressive structures?
2022-07-0418 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDoes a diverse culture work?Diversity is seen as a way to promote equal representation and to cultivate more perspectives that lead to world-changing ideas. How much diversity is too much diversity? Are there different diversity limits for the different types of diversity? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the effectiveness of a diverse culture.
2022-07-0115 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Do’s and Don’ts of Divine Dreams (Blackout clip # 19)Why don't people accomplish their intended goals? Maybe the answer is far simpler than we would like to believe. In this series on how to accomplish Divine Dreams, we must begin by examining and defining the three very simple reasons why people don't accomplish what they intend to. Recorded 5-14-2022
2022-06-2909 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastPower vs. ImportanceIs there a distinction between power and importance? Is something or someone automatically important simply because they have attained some sort of power? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the connection, or distinction, between power and importance.
2022-06-2720 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs social media real life?We commonly hold the presupposition that activity on social media is not representative of what happens in the “real world”? Is this a true statement? What if social media activity isn’t indicative of real-life actions, but is indicative of humans themselves? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the reality of social media.
2022-06-2413 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDreams are futile (Blackout Clip #18)Is dreaming a bad thing? We've been told to "follow our dreams" or "don't stop dreaming", but is there a detriment to dreaming? In this week's Blackout Clip, the futility of dreams is examined. Recorded 10-29-2021.
2022-06-2205 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre equality and representation related concepts?As we observe Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, one of the seminal questions of this century inevitably arises: what does it truly mean to be free? Another, perhaps more important question, typically comes up as well: over 150 years after slavery, are Black people treated equally as their White counterparts? Many people tend to conjoin the concept of equality with representation in the board rooms, and even the Supreme Court. JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if representation and equality have any relation to each other.
2022-06-2009 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs power absolute?There are power dynamics that exist at all levels of society. Is power a transferrable commodity? Is there a position or positions that have a level of power that transcends the environment? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if power is absolute.
2022-06-1708 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastConscious Exponential Growth (Blackout Clip # 17)What good is growth, even if it's exponential, if we are unable to sustain it? Even worse, what if we don't know it's happening? In this week's Blackout Clip, the concept of Conscious Exponential Growth is examined to explain why most people don't need, nor deserve, any massive handouts in life, more specifically reparations in terms of monetary payouts. Recorded 6-25-2021.
2022-06-1515 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDoes Philosophy influence Psychology?How does one start the transformation process? Must you change your perspective or your personal code of conduct? Which one comes first? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on which influences which: philosophy or psychology.
2022-06-1308 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat is the importance of validation?The act of somebody of stature “co-signing” or validating one’s accomplishments or character has long stood as a rite of passage in Western society. Is it actually important to have your work validated by someone of higher stature? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the importance of validation.
2022-06-1013 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Rule of Substitution (Blackout Clip #16)In math, more specifically algebra, once we figured out what the unknown variable was equal to, we could substitute the known for the unknown to make subsequent equations easier to solve. Can we do the same with words? In this week's Blackout Clip, replacing one of the most common words we use with another word could make all the difference in one's life. Recorded 12-3-2021.
2022-06-0819 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhy do we struggle with acknowledging standards?If success, or even the “good life” is based on the individual, what is the incentive to acknowledge, or live up to, external standards? Is the primary issue with humanity their inability to acknowledge these external standards? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the importance of standards.
2022-06-0609 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDo you have to be crazy to do something powerful?What is the link between sanity and power? In order to do something considered powerful, we know that you can’t be normal, but do you have to be crazy? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if you have to be crazy to do something powerful.
2022-06-0307 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWork is Worship (Blackout Clip #15)Is worship solely through song? In this week's Blackout Clip, the concept of one's work being an act of worship is examined. Recorded 10-15-2021.
2022-06-0121 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastPursuing Ignorance vs. Pursuing HappinessWe have all heard the term “ignorance is bliss”, but could this hint that ignorance is an ingredient in happiness? If so, should we pursue ignorance instead of pursuing happiness? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether we should pursue happiness or ignorance.
2022-05-3018 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat makes a great man?Terms like “good” and “great” are known to be subjective describers, but they become especially subjective when it comes to describing people. The phrase “great man” is a common colloquialism, but what does it mean? What really makes a man great? JC and B-Mic OD on the defining characteristics of a great man.
2022-05-2709 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastFind your Iron (Blackout Clip #14)Deep within our essence exist talents and abilities that have the same characteristics as iron, meaning they cannot be destroyed or broken. However, we tend to not use them and we become rusty at the same abilities and skills that are there for our success. In this week's Blackout Clip, the concept of Finding your Iron is examined. Recorded 11-10-2021.
2022-05-2521 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat does it mean to be normal?As we begin to adjust to the post-pandemic “new normal”, what does it truly mean to be normal? If we are all unique, must we give up some of our uniqueness for the sake of normalcy? Or have we been thinking about normal all wrong? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on how to define normal.
2022-05-2329 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs complacency a natural human trait?After a success, we’ve been told that its natural for one’s hunger for success to lower, making it harder to repeat said success. Is this true? Has modern society made complacency a natural human trait? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on why so many people get complacent after a success.
2022-05-2007 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastShow up on the scouting report (Blackout Clip #13)Many people make the excuse of "life is happening to me" when something goes awry. What an arrogant thing to say when these same people aren't doing enough for life to truly be bothered with them. In this Blackout Clip, "Showing up on the scouting report" is discussed. Recorded 10-13-2021
2022-05-1829 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Data a Superpower or an Amplifier?Modern day society, especially the business world, is gradually becoming more reliant on data and data analysis. While no one would argue the importance of the “Big Data Revolution”, it seems that the same people succeeding before are succeeding now. Does the prevalence of data only make the rich richer? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether data is a superpower or an amplifier.
2022-05-1608 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Attention the greatest asset?Most of the success separators are skills or assets that are widely available that very few of us use optimally. Is the ability to sustain attention chief among them? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the value of attention.
2022-05-1314 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Predicament of Perfection (Blackout Clip #12)With the news of Ben Simmons' recent back surgery, the Brooklyn Nets seem to be in flux going into the offseason. In this Blackout Clip, the Brooklyn Nets will serve as a cautionary tale of what could happen when one attempts to pursue perfection, coined "the Predicament of Perfection". Recorded 5-6-2022
2022-05-1114 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDoes the world need more geniuses or tycoons?So much emphasis has been put on the negative aspects of the society we live in and the need for change. Who are the best equipped to facilitate said change: geniuses or tycoons? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on which classification of people the world needs more.
2022-05-0922 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhen does the present take priority over the future?We live in an age where people strive to "live for the moment", sometimes even at the expense of future consequences. Is this a virtuous philosophy? Are there times where the next generations' problems are better off left to the next generation? JC and B-mic Roc OD on when the present takes priority over the future.
2022-05-0618 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastConversational Comprehension (Blackout Clip #11)About a year ago, Rachel Nichols, former ESPN reporter, was removed of her position as lead anchor of the NBA finals due to a leaked recording involving now former ESPN host Maria Taylor. In this Blackout Clip, the concept of conversational comprehension is examined to uncover the real substance of the situation involving Nichols and Taylor. Recorded 7-7-2021
2022-05-0416 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs having options a detriment to growth?We've held the presupposition that those who have more options are better off. Is that always the case? Can having options deter us from growing? JC and B-Mic OD on how many options is too many options when it comes to personal growth.
2022-05-0214 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhen is someone a lost cause?Are there scenarios where a person is beyond saving? Can a person be so stuck in their patterns that they are incapable of change? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether or not a person can ever be a lost cause.
2022-04-2911 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Software Different (Blackout Clip #10)In the era of Women's Empowerment, should Women really be treated the same as men? Is this week's Blackout Clip, the "Software", or internal wiring, of men and women are examined. Recorded 9-15-2021
2022-04-2744 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastRational vs. RadicalDoes the world reward those who think rationally or those who think radically? Are these two ideals more related than common knowledge would tell us? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the pros and cons of thinking rationally and radically.
2022-04-2509 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Higher Education a depreciating asset?We've heard many times that the value of a college degree has gone down over the last couple of decades. Is this true? Maybe it's not the college, but the college graduate's value that has diminished. JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the current value of Higher Education.
2022-04-2214 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastExecution over Excellence (Blackout Clip #9)A common colloquialism is to pursue excellence at everything we do. What if there is a higher level? In this week's Blackout Clip, the idea that execution is greater than excellence is discussed. Recorded 1-28-2022
2022-04-2013 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat is the appropriate penalty for ignorance?There is usually a pass given for not knowing something. Should ignorance be considered a social crime? If so, what should be the appropriate penalty for being ignorant? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on ignorance.
2022-04-1806 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastCan you dissociate teaching and learning?We have always viewed teaching and learning as interdependent concepts, one not existing without the other. Have we had a flawed presupposition for centuries? Just because something cannot be taught, does it mean that it also cannot be learned? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the association, or dissociation, of teaching and learning.
2022-04-1510 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastStriders are Sent (Blackout Clip #8)In the third and final part of the talk about Stride Velocity, we get to one of the most vital benefits and reasons why we should stride instead of grinding and hustling outside of finding our direction: you stride because you will be either sent to your destination or other people will send for you.
2022-04-1309 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs the concept of ”edutainment” a fallacy?A popular idea in how to improve the Education system in America is the concept of "edutainment", content that is simultaneously educational and entertaining. Is this even possible? What are the components of making content that can serve both purposes at the same time? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on this subject
2022-04-1106 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWas Will Smith’s apology sincere? (Moral Righteousness vs. Moral Resilience)After the infamous slap of Chris Rock by Will Smith, Smith has apologized publicly to both the Academy and to Rock himself. It seems to contradict his Oscar acceptance speech where he mentions his, and Richard Williams' need to "protect his family". Is it more virtuous to be morally righteous, adjusting your moral code as situations arise, or to be morally resilient, standing by your moral code even in the face of what other people may deem "wrong"? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the Oscar's slap.
2022-04-0822 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastStride Velocity Part 2 (Blackout Clip #7)After understanding that striding is more efficient and sustainable than grinding, how do we effectively stride? In this Blackout Clip, the concept of Stride Velocity is further examined.
2022-04-0637 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat is the allure of ”Hookup Culture”?Hookup culture is very prevalent in modern society in multiple ways, yet it seems to consistently cause more harm than good. Why do we hold "Hookup Culture" in such high esteem? JC and B-Mic Roc discuss the downsides, as possible benefits, of hookup culture.
2022-04-0415 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs collaboration better than competition?If you can't beat them, should you really join them? Competition has its tremendous pros along with dangerous cons, which has many people leaning towards collaborating instead of competing. JC and B-Mic Roc discuss if collaboration is better overall than competition.
2022-04-0110 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastStride Velocity (Blackout Clip #6)In a society that applauds "hustle culture", it seems that the most successful people make it look easy and the metaphorical rich get richer. In this Blackout clip, the concept of Stride Velocity, the idea that you don't have to grind to the point of burnout as long as you have a defined direction, is discussed.
2022-03-3036 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Passion for LosersWe've always been told to pursue our passions. What if having passion alone isn't enough to fully go after one's goals? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether or not passion is for losers.
2022-03-2809 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre there benefits to being solely comparative?We currently inhabit a world that is more focused on comparison than competition. It has been a long standing belief that competition brings the best out of people, but it can also unleash the dark side of humanity. JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if being comparative instead of competitive can bring out the best of humanity while shielding us from the dark side.
2022-03-2511 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastDo the Free Stuff (Blackout Clip #5)How do we properly steward and what is the "signal" for the Universe to provide us with more resources? In the third Blackout Clip on Stewardship, doing the "free" stuff, things that do not cost us any resources and are available to everyone, is examined as the aforementioned "signal" of Stewardship. Recorded 10-6-2021
2022-03-2323 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastShould we pursue happiness or perfection?At first glance, asking whether we should pursue happiness or perfection sounds moronic; only one of these pursuits has a chance of success. JC and B-Mic Roc OD on not just which one we should pursue, but also whether or not these dual pursuits are actually related.
2022-03-2109 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhy are people scared of perfection?As human beings, we understand and accept that we are not perfect and will fall short in some ways throughout our lives. Has this fact of life caused us to have an unhealthy relationship with the concept of perfection? Should the fact that we cannot obtain perfection stop us from pursuing it? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on pursuing perfection.
2022-03-1807 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastStewardship Part 2 (Blackout Clip #4)If stewardship, effectively managing over things that are not yours, is how we obtain more resources, why don't people want to steward? In the second of 3 Blackout Clips on Stewardship, the rewards, as well as the requests, of stewardship are examined. Recorded 9-29-2021
2022-03-1628 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhen does potential give way to production?In a perfect world, we would all like to tangibly see the subsequent consequences of our decisions before we set a plan in motion. Are there times where something or someone's potential is enough for us to decide to invest our resources in them? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on what characteristics of potential are needed if production is limited and/or non-existent.
2022-03-1425 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat can drafting NFL Quarterbacks teach us about decision making?With the NFL Combine recently occurring, many franchises have tough decisions to make regarding who they are going to select. Can we take something from their decision making process, especially the apparent flaws, and use it to improve the decisions we make in life?
2022-03-1130 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastStewardship Part 1 (Blackout Clip #3)As human beings, it is innate to desire more resources. Is our ability, or shall I say inability, to manage what we already have holding us back from success? Part 1 of Stewardship, the concept of managing what is not yours, is discussed in this week's Blackout Clip. Recorded 8-11-2021.
2022-03-1036 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhat does it mean to Observe Dangerously?We call ourselves the Observe Dangerously podcast, but what does it really mean to observe the world dangerously? Also, is there value in Observing Dangerously? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on what it means to OD.
2022-03-0716 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhy Black Culture is trash (Part 2)JC and B-Mic Roc continue their discussion on whether or not African-American culture is trash
2022-03-0413 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) Podcast3 Evils of Black Culture (Blackout Clip #2)In this installment of "Blackout Clips", the 3 most negative characteristics, or evils, of African-American Culture are expounded upon in connection to Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic disqualification and last place finish at the Prefontaine Classic (Recorded on 8-25-2021).
2022-03-0235 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs there an objective definition of ”trash”?When people call something "trash", they are mostly speaking in hyperbole. JC and B-Mic Roc discuss if there is an objective definition of the term "trash".
2022-02-2806 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastWhy Black culture is trash (Part 1)JC and B-Mic Roc analyze Black culture in America and determine if it is trash or not.
2022-02-2813 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastAre there benefits to making horizontal moves in life? We are always told to pursue upward mobility in life. JC and B-Mic Roc examine if situations exist where a lateral move in life can be beneficial to one's overall growth and development.
2022-02-2509 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastThe Temptation Template (Blackout Clip #1)In the first installment of "Blackout Clips", the Temptation Template, a spiritual concept that traces back thousands of years, is explained and applied to the modern day obstacles we experience.
2022-02-2420 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastIs Freedom without Responsibility slavery?Is slavery inevitable when we give people freedom without responsibility? JC and B-Mic Roc discuss if slavery is an intractable part of the human condition.
2022-02-2129 minThe OD (Observe Dangerously) PodcastOD Podcast TrailerWelcome to the OD podcast, where we Observe the world, and the tangible and intangible forces that drive it, dangerously, with the intention of discovering how to optimize our lives in all areas. First episode releases on 2/21/2022.
2022-02-0700 min