The Collective

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Seb for a discussion on his initiative to hold a mental health walk every 2 weeks. We talked about how its evolved and developed into what it is now after 30+ walks. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb -  @slavccmdr  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #too...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss Kuzushi, which is a Japanese term for unbalancing an opponent. It consists of pulling or pushing an opponent to destabilize him/her and can also be achieved by breaking the opponent's rhythm, fake attacks, strikes, changes of body position or grip. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshel...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Seb for a discussion on speaking. We talked about our experience in learning how to speak in public as well as how we continue to learn, grow and build our speaking skills through review and reflection. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb -  @slavccmdr  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss his entrance into coffee. We talk about Chance's first couple days into making coffee with the V60 technique and some interesting developments into a possible "Collective Coffee" Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #to...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Meaghen for a discussion on the benefits of training martial arts. We discussed some of the issues faced by women in the sport as well as some thoughts on how to get more people training! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Meaghen - @ninjagirlmma #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss coffee and books. We talk about Chance's foray into making good coffee with his new grinder in place. The discussion delved in to reading and learning and the interconnections between both. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #t...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Gerard for a discussion on letting go. We talked about some thoughts to help let go and some allegories to skydiving at Op Pegasus Jump. Letting go can be really challenging and sometimes really easy but it always must be done with intention! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Gerard - @gerardmoores #veteran #vete...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Seb, Brian, Jackie, and Lyn for a discussion on TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injuries). We talked about some of the causal factors of TBIs, what the differences are between major/minor TBIs, as well as some the symptomatology of each. We also discussed the research project being run through McMaster University to find a pathway to betterment for thos...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Sach for a discussion on Chance's dietary choices. We dove into Chance's habits and his nutritional failings both past and present. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Sach - @sach.in.motion #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #infantry...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance are joined by Glenn and Seb for a discussion on balance. We talked about how at times we get in our own way when seeking balance and make macro adjustments rather than micro adjustments and vice-versa. Seeking balance at times requires many adjustments but always requires self awareness. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Seb -...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss some questions on evaluations and evaluating. We talked about how the systems that are built to be about merit can be utilized in a skewed manner for those that do the minimum standard. Each of us can set our own standard, and if we lead by example, than our standard will be our best! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss the development of Chances foray into nutrition and answered a question on conviction. We talked about Chance's conviction ebbs and flows during his time in service and the development of his understanding of the disconnect between what has been to what is now. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvo...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Jon for a discussion on "Me Time". We talked about doing things truly for ourselves throughout the day, everyday rather than only doing it once or twice a year. Its our life, and we need to see our daily lives as our time rather than waiting for a "special occasion" Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcpl...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Chad and Jason for a discussion on how our perception can change the way in which we engage an issue. We talked about how we can build up the trails in our lives into massive mountains to find out they are actually molehills as well as how we may see a molehill and get humbled by the mountain it is. The key being how we view the task vs what t...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Tanya, Seb and Andrew for a discussion on the different types of intelligence. We drifted from emotional intelligence into the concept of empathy and external perception. When we interact with the world we have to be careful not to develop snap judgements and assign traits that are figments of our interpretation. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Urij and Dre for a discussion on the delta between theory vs experience. We talked about how its not actually a "versus" question, both are required and at different times in different amounts. Experience must be gained to understand the theory and the theory must be developed to engage a better experience. Find us on Instagram Shaun...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Seb for a discussion on seeking change. We talked about the idea that if you desire external change than it is internal change that's required. This was brought forth through the example of our friend Jon from Wired Differently and his path towards personal excellence. Check out his awesome jacket here at his website : https://wireddiffere...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Alan and Dave for a discussion on putting your best people at the schoolhouse. We talked about prioritizing the teaching of the next generation and the development of a plan forward rather than chasing ones tail. This concept is easily applied to our everyday lives when we take into account that we are always being watched and that our example...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Zak and Wade for a conversation on Mantras. We discussed how powerful the phrases we use can be, both positively and negatively! The words we use in our everyday life are important and have meaning, use them accordingly. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Wade - @wadewick Zak -  @CanadianPodcast  #veteran #veteran...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Sach for a discussion on the excuse of external proxy. We talked about the double bad of "helping" those around you while not working on your own issues. Personal experience doesn't qualify us to give advice in and of itself. Time, experience, thought and reflection are all required to understand an issue and only through underst...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discussed Chance's personal nutrition and the direction in which his life is changing through the conversations we've had here on the Collective. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #infantry #airborne #pathfinder...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Seb, Travis, and Julie for a discussion on Mortality. We talked about how we view our own mortality and our understanding of seeking to live our lives rather than just experiencing life pass by. Achieving immortality through being the example for others to follow. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles Travis - @bader...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discussed nutrition. We talked about how easy it is to make lazy choices versus making smart choices. The ability to empower yourself to make the choices you want for the benefit of your future. Making choices in your nutrition start by understanding your body and what it requires and that requires you track what your eating. Once you track what your eating...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discussed levels to the game. We dove into some depth about coffee and the process of getting the perfect cup. We talked about the how the depth of any venture is determined by our desire to dig deeper and we can always dig deeper! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ub...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Sayeh and Kate for a discussion of how to do things that are hard, possibly detrimental and highly dangerous. We talked about how to manage risk and to look for those that have experience in that arena for direction. We can push the envelope in our life regularly and develop our understanding of what we are capable of. Find us on Instagram Sha...