The Collective

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...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Carlos for a discussion on the Social aspect of media. We talked about whether or not social media is on the uptick or on the downslope. We talked about our views of the world based on the differences between our generations and how we have been shaped through our upbringing. The key point we developed was that the ability for critical thought...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance conducted an AAR after 3 months of daily Collectives. We talked about some points that we would like to sustain within the show such as the level of communication with guests, viewers, and amongst the collective itself! We also discussed some points to improve such as how to engage with collective more effectively. We are always looking to get better so if t...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Travis and Glenn for a discussion on the concept of Laconic Communication. We talked about understanding how to balance nuanced and laconic styles of communication. Our definition of Laconic communication was developed from just saying less into being active and present in the conversation. Good communication is a developed skill so lets get o...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Seb once again! We discussed whether or not arrogance is increasing or accountability is decreasing within society at large. We talked about insecurity masquerading as arrogance and/or lacking accountability by those you surround yourself with. The best way to engage with your own insecurity is to critically analyze the difference between the...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discuss the past and its colouring of our reputation. We talked about how our feelings of past issues will affect our memory of that issue directly, which can lead to behavioral shifts not in or best interests Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance discussed a story from chances past and some lessons learned from it. We talk about the cost of being laser focused on a target with blinders versus finding an optimal speed while still being able to maintain peripheral vision. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance had an early morning discussion on the 4 F's (I refer to it as the 3 F's). Find - Seek out and find the issue. Fix - Engage with the issue and fix it in place. Flank - Get around the issue and engage it from another angle. Finish - conquer the issue! This like all processes is just a starting point and will be adjusted for each of us as we develop an...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance Discussed the first day's prompt from his daily stoic journal. We talked about the use of reason rather than emotion and how at times we abandon reason for laziness. We had a special guest, Seerat, who joined us halfway through. He had just completed their first day of Brazilian Jiu- jitsu and shared his thoughts! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylo...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance answered some questions sent in from the interwebs! We discussed some of our hard earned lessons and the need to see failure and recovery throughout your life. Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #infantry #airborne #pathf...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Nicky, Jon and Sean for an opportunity to ask Shaun (the Coach) some direct questions about some difficulties they have experienced and get actionable answers! Real problems, Real Solutions, and real conversation! Find us on Instagram Shaun - @shauntaylors1 Chance - @mcplburles #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubiqu...

On today's episode Shaun and Chance were joined by Seb and James for a discussion on finding adversity, whether it be with the 7X Project by skydiving, running a marathon, and swimming on 7 continents in 7 days or everyday with changing you lifestyle. The Idea of seeking out adversity allows us to experience what we are capable of as humans and then utilize that experience as we Learn Build an...