Mike & Ben

The Happiness Hustle

Business EN ↓ 203 episodes

Mike & Ben explore work-life balance, entrepreneurship, productivity, and more as they try to suss out the secrets to finding happiness amidst the daily grind.

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Mike & Ben

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HH27: Do you have S.M.A.R.T. goals? 21.07.2021 35:26

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben break down the idea of setting goals and the best methods to ensure goals are completed.

HH26: The hustle multiplied 15.07.2021 36:35

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben discuss the ups and downs of being a full time hustler and having far too much on your plate.

HH25: The dreaded job experience conundrum 08.07.2021 42:56

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben exchange ideas on the age-old puzzle of experience needed to gain experience and offer the Happiness Hustle methods to taking care of business.

HH24: Is credit for the team the same as credit for me? 01.07.2021 41:01

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben debate the topic of credit and ownership of credit in the professional environment, whether it's important for you to claim it for yourself or better to allow the team to claim it together.

HH23: Is the future of the working environment at home? 24.06.2021 43:50

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben evaluate the new working conditions brought by the pandemic for its pros and cons as the world enters a new digital age.

HH22: Reality in the workplace vs. the mind of the developer 22.06.2021 46:26

Send us Fan Mail Mike probes Ben's thoughts on the developer mindset and they discuss whether formal training methods match what the workplace actually requires.

HH21: The Happiness Hustle response to workplace bullies 10.06.2021 42:28

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben bring a very important announcement to all workplace bullies and the leaders who are supposed to protect us. Are you blind to workplace bullying?

HH20: Touching Base with the Happiness Hustle, Part II 03.06.2021 42:30

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben reiterate the purpose of the Happiness Hustle as a reminder of the benefits the brand brings to their audience.

HH19: Do your companies respect your job title as much as you do? 27.05.2021 37:59

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben exchange thoughts on job titles and the importance placed upon them by the employee, the company and the industry.

HH18: Why do seasoned professionals experience doubt? 20.05.2021 33:15

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben dissect the role imposter syndrome plays in our careers and how working harder may not resolve the complex feelings associated.

HH17: Vacation when you need it or vacation when you want it? 13.05.2021 31:33

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben explore the statistics and associated effects of balancing work and vacation.

HH16: Early retirement: a double-edged sword? 06.05.2021 34:43

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben chat about early retirement and explore whether it is as grand of a goal as we make it out to be.

HH15: The reality of salary transparency in the workplace 30.04.2021 42:18

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben balance the pros and cons of salary transparency and review options to handle this tricky topic.

HH14: Burning bridges—is it all that bad? 22.04.2021 40:34

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben discuss the concept of building and burning bridges in the modern workplace. When is it a smart decision to build a bridge? Are there moments where it is a good idea to burn one?

HH13: Clients say the darndest things! 15.04.2021 47:52

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben reminisce about the complex relationship between clients and consultants by breaking down uncomfortable client scenarios and their methods of navigating them.

HH12: Why should you care about energy management? 08.04.2021 45:43

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben discuss their firsthand experiences with energy management (or lack thereof) and discover its valuable applications within the happiness hustle.

HH11: The Happiness Hustle means confrontations 01.04.2021 44:30

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben dissect the Happiness Hustle from the perspective of confrontations and explore it layer by layer.

HH10: Touching Base with the Happiness Hustle 25.03.2021 30:53

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben reflect upon recent events in their own happiness hustles.

HH9: Leadership, Part 2 18.03.2021 29:07

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben talk about the military versus the business world, servant leadership, and Tinder profiles.

HH8: Leadership, Part 1 11.03.2021 47:31

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben discuss skunk mating season, their past experiences with leadership, and what makes a good leader.

HH7: What does it mean to hustle? 04.03.2021 24:55

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben break down what it means to "hustle" and share some personal anecdotes.

Bonus Episode: We're launching on Patreon! 01.03.2021 1:42

Send us Fan Mail We're building a community on Patreon! Join us to help support the show, get exclusive podcast episodes, and see behind the scenes. Check it out at http://happinesshustle.studio/patreon

HH6: Productivity tools 25.02.2021 40:35

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben get practical with tools, methodologies, and behaviors to keep you productive in your own happiness hustle.

HH5: What does it mean to be productive? 18.02.2021 1:00:49

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben discuss productivity, measuring employee performance, and the Hogwarts House Cup.

HH4: Finding value through work 11.02.2021 45:22

Send us Fan Mail Mike & Ben discuss finding value through work, giant rings of bread, and setting boundaries.