Join us on our exciting new journey through sound as we evolve Life Out of the Box into a new chapter—where this leads us, we don't quite know. But we want you right there next to us the whole way through. Listen to our daily conversations as we explore the most fascinating topics this wonderful world has to offer us and experiment to develop LOOTB into something that's, well, out of the box. Welcome friends, we're excited to take this auditory trip with you.
Episodes
Friday Nov 20, 2020
28. The Benefits of Being Alone
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Today's discussion dives into all of the great things that can come from being alone. We start by talking about the interesting findings from an academic article published last year (pre-COVID) that revealed rather counter intuitive insight about the human psychological need for friendship. This launches us into an interesting conversation about the profound benefits an individual can get from being alone and how to maximize your alone time to really reap the rewards. We conclude with the article's findings on what's actually needed to feel close with loved ones (hint: it's much simpler than you think!).
Resources from this episode
Conscious by Annaka Harris: https://annakaharris.com/conscious/
Sam Harris: https://samharris.org/
Waking Up Meditation App: https://wakingup.com/
Our Links
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Check us out: https://buttonphd.com/
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
27. SWOT Analysis
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
In today's episode, we explain an incredibly useful tool that we've used many times in business—the SWOT Analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. We take you step by step on how to use this analysis tool so that you too can reap the benefits that come out of this exercise.
We highly encourage you to do one of your own! Check out the links below for more info, and please email us at lifeoutthebox@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to share your SWOT grid with us.
Resources from this episode
SWOT Analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_05.htm
SWOT Analysis Print Out: https://www.mindtools.com/media/Diagrams/SWOT_Analysis_New_Figure_1.jpg
Our Links
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
26. Masters Degree: Is it Worth It?
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In today's episode, we share our Masters program experience at Oklahoma State University. We discuss the reasons why we selected this particular program and how the Masters of Entrepreneurship (MSE) showed us the true power of education. We also offer some tips for determining whether or not a masters program is right for you.
Note: Since recording this episode, we found out that OSU is no longer offering their Masters of Entrepreneurship program :(
Resources from this episode
OSU's Graduate Programs: https://business.okstate.edu/departments_programs/watson/
Our Links
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
25. Feeling Abroad in Your Local Area
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
The wanderlust is very strong again today friends! We are craving traveling abroad more than ever, so in today's episode we talk about the different ways we've tried to get out of our comfort zones and feel like we're abroad... without ever hopping on a plane. We hope this episode inspires you to look around your local area for new, unique and foreign places to shop that will take you away—even for just a brief moment—to another world of experiences and spices.
Resources from this episode
Amazon Explore: https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=19419898011
Our Links
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Monday Nov 16, 2020
24. Our Experience in an Incubator
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Today we talk about our experience of growing/scaling a business in an incubator and discuss why this environment was so profoundly beneficial to us both in the early stages. If you're interested in learn more, please reach out to us at lifeoutthebox@gmail.com!
Resources from the episode:
OSU Riata Center: https://business.okstate.edu/riata/
Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Check us out: https://buttonphd.com/
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
23. The Third Door
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Today we're discussing one of our favorite entrepreneurship books—The Third Door. We review the core concept of the Third Door, as well as our key takeaways that will certainly help anyone swinging for the fences in pursuit of their biggest dreams.
Book's website: https://thirddoorbook.com/
Learn more: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
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Saturday Nov 14, 2020
22. Why We Moved to Florida
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Today we explain the reasons we chose to move to Treasure Island, Florida (or "The Island of Treasure" as we like to call it) for a year. We also discuss the framework we've used several times to design our ideal life when it's been time for a change. In our experience, the first step is actively deciding to become your own "lifestyle architect". Are you feeling like it's time for a change in your life? Listen for more on how you can begin getting clarity on what YOU really want out of your short time here on this earth.
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Friday Nov 13, 2020
21. How to Ask for Help
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
The struggle can seem very real these days, but how do you know when it might be time to as someone for help? Although not always easy, we dive right into the heart of why it's important, discuss the benefits of asking for help, and offer suggestions for how to go about it in your own way. The only way we're going to get through these weird times is TOGETHER, so we hope that this episode encourages you to reach out to a friend or family member you haven't heard from in a while—you might just change their whole day.
Learn more: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
20. Four Things Jeff Bezos Knows
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
In this episode, we discuss the four things that Jeff Bezos (founder and CEO of Amazon) says he KNOWS and how they have guided him to develop Amazon into what it is today. Whether you're already working in a business, growing your own business or just starting a new venture—you'll want to hear this.
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Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
19. Our Love Story
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
In today's episode, we are telling you the hilarious story of how we fell in love—in romantic LAS VEGAS of all places—9 years ago today (11/11/11). No matter what your relationship status is currently, you'll get a kick out of this one.
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