Mystery Chowder

Would you consider yourself a perfectionist? Can the pursuit of excellence turn into an unhealthy lifestyle of perfection? Join us for this episode of Mystery Chowder, as we talk about what it's like to deal with the weight of wanting to be perfect in every area of our lives. And stick around, as we'll share some strategies for re-balancing your expectations of yourself, friends and family.

Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What are two things you wouldn't say at a business meeting but wish you could?

Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What futuristic technology are you looking forward to the most?

In this episode, Corey and Rick discuss the presumption of leadership and the gall it takes to assert one's will over the will of others. Unleash your pitchforks at every controversial and downright appauling thing they say, and be sure to like us on Facebook and subscribe!

We're trying a fun spin on your favorite parboiled chowder today. Join us for Microwave Chowder: the same goodness from Rick & Corey, only shorter. We've got 10 minutes to answer 1 question and discuss it, with no prep beforehand. It's wild, it's unpredictable, and it's spicy. Buckle up. Microwave Chowder #1: What's the Manliest Thing You Can Think Of? Go.

In this episode, we talk about the barriers to building lasting habits along "The Habit Loop" formation process. Some have trouble getting started, while some have trouble sticking to it. What motivates us and what are our barriers along the way? Join us as we explore it together. And in typical Mystery Chowder fashion, we've got some special detours in store for you; hint: we hope you remember Ge...

Running a podcast is running a business. Aspects of product development, marketing strategy, and financial stewardship are all part of the gig. After about 10 months of recording, we reflect on the journey of podcasting. What have we learned and what challenges have we had to overcome? Join us in this episode as you get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run Mystery Chowder.

To persevere, or continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success–what does that really mean? What are some hard moments in your life that you've had to work through? What rewards have you seen through perseverance? Join us this episode as we share stories of having to push through a challenge, from running every day to training our children. W...

"If you spend your life sparing people's feelings and feeding their vanity, you get so you can't distinguish what should be respected in them." -F. Scott Fitzgerald How do we solicit valuable feedback from those around us and use it to hone our personal brand, add increased value to others, and live without the bad habbits that are holding us back. How do we set meaningful goals and then self-asse...

Have you ever found yourself counting the number of times a buzzword is used in a conversation? What makes a buzzword so "buzzy?" For some, they help to both communicate complex ideas and blend in with the culture around us. For others, they allow us to hide behind a truth that we don't want to or can't say.

In this episode, Rick turns into a curmudgeon and tells the world to get off his lawn. Corey reels him back in as they discuss the importance of moderating content for their families, the value of freedom of speech, and the ill effects of generational stereotypes.

How important is maintaining a daily routine for yourself? What are your personal or family rituals and how do they help you to organize your own life? In this episode, we interview each other about our routines, family upbringing, chronotypes, daily must do's, and things we wish we could do better or more consistently.

In this episode, we look at our own personal triggers for stress and the emotions we experience in response to it. As we discover, it's often fear that motivates us towards or away from stressful situations. We attempt to discern stress through sharing real-life stories, and map out a healthy process for dealing with it.

How much time do you spend planning something before executing? In this episode, Rick and Corey discuss the value of planning as part of the process of "doing." They share their personal approaches to planning, when they get stuck, and how they get unblocked.

In this tantalizing, controversial episode about the selling of prophecy for money, Rick and Corey ponder, pontificate, opine, and other big thought words about a basic question: should prophetic words be sold for profit? Join us as we try to dissect this one and sort out our own opinions to come to a conclusion.

On this episode we share our top bucket list destinations. We explore what interests us about them, and unpack some of our personal motivations and character along the way.

As a child, what did you hope to be when you grew up? How do your childhood interests go on to shape who you become, and how can you pursue your goals from the desires of your heart? Join the guys this episode as they discuss the answers to these questions, and share their own stories along the way.

What keeps us from moving towards our goals? Whether it's perfection or fear, often we can move forward only by first breaking down a problem into more manageable parts. Listen in as the guys kick things off with a totally unrelated tangent about Rick's glass of wine, before they opine (you see what we did there).

Join us on this episode to hear about Rick's foot pain, building relationships, your go to market strategy, the wisdom of seniority, and other random ingredients.