The Little Things

We had great conversations with teachers around the state of South Dakota at the SD Mentor Conference. After the conference teachers were asked what they learned about themselves in the last year and a half and one thing they took for granted before the pandemic. Two weeks later we had a discussion with teachers at the Watertown Academy. A great episode with great educators! Thank you for all your...

What a great way to start Season 4! The judgement of others often gets in our way on the pursuit of happiness. In this episode we dive into what that means and how to overcome the negativity in our lives. We are looking forward to connecting with you and let us know your takeaways! thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com Enjoy!

We just had the opportunity to speak to a group at the TIE convention a few weeks ago. We had a great conversation about social media in society and how it impacts education. We also discussed how technology has impacted and changed the way we learn. Enjoy!

An absolute gem. VJ Smith is a great guy that has a ton of insight on relationships and how to steer through negativity. A majority of the questions asked had a negative light shed on them and he found a way to turn them positive. This concludes season 3 and we can’t wait to get started with season 4. Enjoy!

These quick hits have been a good addition to our podcast. It is great to get on and talk about things that impact us on a daily basis. This episode we discuss things that we struggled to leave behind, but when we did leave them behind, how impactful it was. A relative topic for all! Enjoy.

These episodes are fun because we get to shed some light on untold stories of the project. After revealing these confessions, conversations followed. Another special challenge for our listeners  –  Give us a shout out where you are from! We would love to get an idea where all of our listeners are from. We will discuss in a future episode! Shoot us a message on Facebook or at our email thelit...

We love hearing from our listeners. It has been a great journey and we couldn’t have done it without your support. We enjoyed the variety of questions we received from you for this episode. Please reach out to us with any questions that arise while listening.

Why do we struggle to commit to what our gut tells us? When we are faced with a decision a solution instantly comes to our mind. However we struggle to move forward with that solution. We constantly are questioning ourselves along the way and second guess the decisions we’ve made. Why do we do that? Is it our past experiences? Is it society? Lets dive in! Thank you!

It is common for us to get our hopes up, yet be let down. When we dwell on our failures, we struggle to find the good in our lives. Find ways to appreciate who and what you have and let those people know. It takes a village! Enjoy

We do a lot of talking on this podcast but some of you may not know our back story! We decided to dive into our past and reminisce about how we came to be. As always we had a chance to throw in a few friendly shots. Let us know how you came to know either of us! We’d love to interact and reconnect with those of you we haven’t talked with in some time. Send us a message on our Facebook...

Asking for help is one of the hardest things a person can do, and society doesn’t help us at all. We jumped around and took a different angle at many of the topics that have come up throughout our podcast. At the end of the day, we need good people in our corner that will help us when we fall. Enjoy!

A closer look into a past comment made in Season 2. Don’t sweat the small stuff! Appreciate those around you and keep your frustration at a minimum! Send us your thoughts at thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com. As always, thank you for listening!

This is a tough concept to wrap our heads around. We pride ourselves in the quality of people we hang out with and enjoy their company. Without the friends in our lives we would not be where we are at today. In this episode we jump into the mindset of making new friends. We go through questions we should answer about the type of people we spend time with. At the end of the day, don’t stress...

We’re throwing out a curve ball! We have some extra topics that we wanted to discuss. We have enjoyed the feedback and questions we have received and want to create some shorter, more condensed episodes for you to enjoy. Our first topic is quarantine. A word used only in movies and in nuclear plants until 2020. We dive into our experiences with quarantine and what we learned throughout the p...

If we had a dollar for every time this thought went through our head. How we handle our situations after this initial thought can give us a perspective into who we are. It shows how strong we are and our ability to deal with the hills and valleys of life. Continue to push yourself and if you fall – get back up and learn. Strive to live your best life and be the best version of yourself. You...

Forgiveness is one of the tougher things we battle with on a day to day basis. To forgive means to trust, and trust is something that is not easily obtained or rebuilt. Who needs forgiveness? Why should you let go? How many chances do you give? Here is something common for all of us: we expect people to forgive us for the wrong we have done, but to forgive someone else is much tougher. We need to...

We strive to make the people around us happy each and every day. At what cost? Do we need to focus on us? Is it important to care about what others think of us? Have you ever reached the point where anything you do is not enough? It is time to take back control of this situation. Put the feelings of everyone else aside and win the day FOR YOU. We dive into why we reach out and risk everything for...

Each episode in Season 3 is going to pull on your heart strings. We all have given up on things in our lives but when we start talking about giving up on significant figures, such as a parent, it begins to shape our character and what we believe in as we grow. We had a great conversation about how our fathers have played huge roles in our development and how others can learn from their parent&#821...

Season 3 started with a bang. The first negative question that was asked to the students of Waverly South Shore School. Join us for a different view of giving up, what it means to give up, and how giving up is not necessarily a bad thing. We share some stories, some laughs, but most of all get down to business on another little thing that plays a big role in success and happiness. Enjoy!

Dana Dykhouse was an absolute pleasure to have on The Little Things. His insight and perspective are commendable and it is understanding why he is where he is today. The best part of Dana is despite his accomplishments and status, he lives life to the fullest and appreciates the little things in life. He was great to talk to and a great representation of what South Dakota is all about. Please take...

We really enjoy these episodes! The Ask Me Anything’s are conversations where we get to see what questions are being brought forward from you the listeners. In this episode we cover COVID-19 adjustments, Jake’s book release, what we’ve taken for granted, and trying to answer why when things don’t go our way. Keep your feedback and comments coming! You make these conversatio...

Throughout this conversation, we have realized that every person has a different definition of what makes a meaningful life. That definition is what drives their happiness, their goals, and their emotions. There is no wrong answer to this question, but the answer to that question tells the story of a person and where they want to go. Join us on an in-depth conversation on the different meanings of...

We had fun with this one! Regrets are something that play a role in how in our development. They also impact the decisions we make based on the experiences we’ve had. Those that dwell on regrets are those that struggle to experience true growth. Here is a tip for you… Let them go! If you can’t let them go, utilize them as fuel to help propel you towards success. The past is the p...

Faith is a word that is used often in our language. We need it to be successful, but what happens if it is not there? Throughout this episode, we discuss various situations in our lives in which our faith has been challenged. We talk about those situations and how to persevere through them to come out a better person. Faith is something you need to work on, don’t just turn to it when you are...

The problems that we have in our lives and the ability to overcome them is what gives us meaning. This student couldn’t be more accurate. When we are able to overcome problems, it gives us a sense of confidence and identity. When we overcome those mountains, we have the confidence to take on bigger ones. Keep fighting… Don’t give up….. and darn it if you need some help don&...