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 Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the Media Bias Chart (see link below for visual) and how we can all use it to be aware of the bias and fact reporting nature of the sources we get information from. We talk about the methods used to create this chart, and how this visual can help us check our own biases so that we don't end up in the proverbial echo chamber.
Media Bias Chart 7.0: https://www.adfontesmedia.com/gallery/
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the fascinating new world of digital collectibles on blockchains and how they're traded through the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). We talk about what an NFT is in the blockchain world (also often called a Nifty) and the various ways Dapps (decentralized applications) are allowing users to buy and sell digital art, sports cards and more. Will the future of collectibles be digital and decentralized? Tune in to learn more!
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the F.I.R.E. method to answer the question: is the goal to retire as early as possible? Tune in to find out our thoughts and learn about how others are able to become financially independent before they're in their 40's.
LOOTB Website: http://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the benefits that can come from seeking discomfort and attempt to answer the question: Do we really learn the most when we're uncomfortable?
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the US Dollar (USD)—how it's created and managed by the US Government. What is the Fiat and are you losing money by keeping it in a US savings account? Those were the questions that got us digging for the answers—and we were surprised by what we found. Tune in, this is one you don't want to miss.
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
In today's episode, we discuss the concept of delayed gratification in detail and the benefits that come along with it. We also offer suggestions for how you can improve your own delayed gratification mindset so that you can reap the long term benefits that come with it as well!
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Saturday Feb 20, 2021
Today we talk about a very important topic that everyone should be taking seriously ASAP (if you aren't already)—increasing your own security and protecting your privacy online. We discuss some best practices and practical tips that you can use to improve your online security and privacy today.
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Vaccine trial update Round 3! In today's episode, we discuss what happened during our latest appointments of the Johnson & Johnson Jensen vaccine trial (Ensemble 2), including our appointment on Wednesday where we got our second booster shot.
These past four weeks since getting our first shot were very insightful, and brought forth some interesting and positive updates that you won't want to miss. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest about the one-shot vaccine coming your way (hopefully) soon.
Learn more about the J&J vaccine trial: https://www.jnj.com/coronavirus/about-phase-3-study-of-our-covid-19-vaccine-candidate
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
"Keep inventing, and don’t despair when at first the idea looks crazy. Remember to wander. Let curiosity be your compass. It remains Day 1." - Jeff Bezos
Today we discuss the email Jeff Bezos wrote to his employees informing them that he's stepping down as CEO of Amazon. It's a brief but powerful letter with some serious gems of wisdom from the guy who spent 27 years of his life growing a business from scratch into one of the largest companies in the world today.
Full Letter: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/email-from-jeff-bezos-to-employees
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
We're trying something new on today's episode—recorded live from the BEACH! We discuss the origin story of where the name Life Out of the Box came from and what it's evolved into becoming to this day. Is it a philosophy, a lifestyle, a mentality, or all three? Tune in to find out and learn how you can live your Life Out of the Box a little bit each day.
P.S. Today's episode might sound a bit different (new mics, outside, etc.), so we'd really like to hear your thoughts on how you think it went! Shoot us an email at lifeoutthebox@gmail.com or reach out via social :)
LOOTB Website: https://lifeoutofthebox.com/
Button Ph.D. Website: https://buttonphd.com/