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Formal schooling does a terrible job of preparing you to thrive as an adult. The Shit You Don't Learn in School podcast exists to make up for this societal failure. In this show, Calvin Rosser and Steph Smith share stories, insights, and resources designed to help you improve the quality of your personal and professional life. If all works out, you'll be at least 1% better at navigating the waters.
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1Technology has enabled more people than ever to support their lives via online side projects. Steph is one of the people who understands this world well, having created multiple six-figure projects over the last few years. In this episode, Cal interviews Steph about her perspective on bringing an idea to life, managing your psychology, maintaining a reputation, how to price projects, and doing all of this while working a full-time job. Check out Internet Pipes: https://internetpipes.com/Disco...
You probably spend more time at home than anywhere else. And how you feel about that time is heavily influenced by the design and functionality of your space. But how do you create a space that you truly enjoy? Unless you're an interior designer or have the resources to hire one, you may not know where to start and default to keeping things the way they are. That's okay, but what if you could make a few simple, affordable changes to enhance your experience at home? In this episode, C...
You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t say their health is paramount, yet you'll be just as hard-pressed to find someone who knows what to do to "get there". While every person’s health journey is going to be unique, in this episode Cal and Steph share their experimentation across many of the major categories – from sleep to supplements and beyond. Of course, this podcast is for information purposes only and is not health or medical advice. Always consult a healthcare profes...
Everybody warns you that your body slows down with age, but that deterioration so sneaky, we continue to convince ourselves that we’re doing just fine. At least, that’s what happened to Steph over the past decade, going from an athlete in her youth to waking up one day without the fitness she once remembered. This episode is a walk through that story, but more importantly, how she got back on track and just ran her first half-marathon. This year, she’ll surpass over 500 miles and next year, t...
In part 2 of our series in Japan, we dive into the how behind planning a trip there, from what is worth seeing, how to navigate the epic train system, their unintuitive review system, and more. After traveling to 40+ countries each, we’ve found Japan to be a unique beast, and hope this helps you navigate one of the best countries in the world. If you missed part 1, start there! Resources discussed: Full list of Japan recommendations (in different cities) 📌Pico Iyer’s Beginner’s Guide to Ja...
We’re back with a whole new season. In our first episode back, we discuss everything from the wonderful to the wacky of Japan. You'll hear about an epic art island, specialty coffee and konbini (AKA convenience store food), 100+ year-old businesses, the philosophical ideas that make Japan such a distinct place, and much more. In our next episode, we get tactical and break down exactly how we would plan a future trip to Japan, in case that's something you've got on the horizon. Resources dis...
This is the 10th episode back for SYDLIS, so if you want us to continue creating new episodes for the podcast, let us know by leaving a review at ratethispodcast.com/learn. In this episode, Steph and Cal bring a medley of half-baked business ideas to the table. They introduce the origin story of each idea, rate it on a scale of A-F, discuss modifications that would make it better, and most importantly, roast each other when the idea is a little too half-baked. This episode is a part o...
There is something out there that can make one person more productive and kind, while another inharmonious -- even resentful. That thing is identity. And while we passively adopt parts of identity, we often forget that much of our identity is left up to us. In this episode, Cal and Steph explore the depths of identity and how being intentional around what parts of your identity you adopt, shed, or embrace can lead to a more fulfilled life.
Writing is one of the most powerful tools on Earth. But few have mastered the craft. Perhaps because success in writing often actually veers you off course, leading you to a life of talking instead of living -- the very thing that drove the quality of your writing in the first place. One man -- (who has written several novels, thousands of poems, and hundreds of short stories) has some merciless takes on the art of writing. And although merciless, many ring true. In this episode, Cal...
Few waves have hit the world quite like remote work; a wave impacting billions of people overnight due to a worldwide pandemic. But in reality, this wave was brewing for decades and thousands of nomads had long been proving there was a different and viable way to work. Calvin and Steph were two of those people, starting in 2016. Now that the world has caught up, they decided to reflect back on what was so special about that period and what, in retrospect, they might've seen then that much o...
Few people inspire us more than Yayoi Kusama. Cal recently discovered this 94-year old's work while at the Guggenheim in Bilbao. Like many others, he was immediately gripped by her art – enough to be the only artist he looked up after his visit. Little did he know she was one of the world's most successful living artists, had been creating thousands of pieces across nearly a century, and has quite the storied past. In this episode, you'll learn about this incredible artist, from her long-ti...
Many people waddle through life without asking themselves a simple, but important question: What do I want? In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss how to figure out what you want and avoid some common traps that take you down unhelpful detours. The episode is based on two of Cal's recent articles, which you can read here: What Do You Want?Calvinball: The Only Game Worth PlayingThis episode is not affiliated with Steph's work at a16z and is for informational purposes only; should NOT b...
Some people argue for tipping. Some people argue against. But the one thing that unites most people with an opinion on the topic is a lack of understanding of where the practice came from in the first place. In this episode, Cal and Steph walk through the history of tip culture, how that led to vastly different norms around the world, and the confusing place we're left in today – especially in an era of Square terminals and where tipping seems to be infiltrating the unexpected. Has tip cult...
The Master Somm test is widely recognized as one of, if not the hardest test in the world. Only 273 people have passed it since it was incepted in 1969, also making it one of the rarest distinctions out there (<0.00001% of the world!) In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss some of the hardest human feats, from athletics to intelligence to, and whether a healthy ambition can lie behind them. They also discuss where they've taken things the furthest, and where they're still driven to do mo...
After years of being nomadic, we embarked on an experiment of living in Encinitas. That experiment lasted 3 years, but provided us with a clearer view of what we wanted next. But could we get past the multi-year stand-off around location and find a place that fit both of our needs? Listen in to find out. This episode is not affiliated with Steph's work at a16z and is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate an...
ChatGPT broke records in adoption, hitting 100m monthly active users in a matter of months... faster than any other web platform prior. Even faster than TikTok! But with fast adoption comes equally swift resistance, surfacing questions around how this technology is changing the wider world. Should AI models be allowed in schools? How about the courtroom? Do stock image photographers have a fighting chance? In this episode, Cal and Steph step into the shoes of many people tackling thes...
One of the most important decisions in life is who you choose to spend your life with, yet it's also one of the hardest things to get right. Inspired by a recent conversation with a friend that may have unrealistic expectations, Cal and Steph discuss the data behind dating, but also their own very different approaches to it... and if they ever ended up back on the market, how they might do things differently in an era dominated by apps.
Have you ever looked around your home and thought, "Where did all this stuff come from?!" Cal and Steph are currently going through this exercise, as they go through their first move in years. It turns out they're not alone in this feeling of overwhelm and is shared by many others who used to be nomads. The need for *things* is universal, but so is the slippery slope to acquiring too many. In this episode, Cal and Steph explore why weight of stuff – both physically and mentally – and how ...
Each January, Steph and Cal sit down to reflect on the prior year and this one is no different. You'll find out their... Best New IdeaBest New Life HackBest New ExperienceBest/Worst PurchaseBest/Worst TrendBest Personal Win/Accomplishment#1 Goal for Next YearPrediction for the New YearJumpstart 2023 by doubling down on the best activities and avoiding the worst. It's going to be an awesome year. PS: If you liked the sound effects in this episode, we found them here. PPS: Since Steph now wor...
A few weeks ago, Steph and Cal had a locksmith come in. It cost $185 and was shockingly quick... just 10 minutes! Little did they know it would also be the fodder for one of Steph's most popular tweets of all time. Perhaps it shouldn't be surprising – people love learning about new opportunities. That's why they decided to record this (hopefully) recurring segment where they share various opportunities they've found in everyday things and how they're crafted a curious lens with time. In thi...
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Very informative podcast. I like the fact that they dive deep into different topics to help with life in general.
Those were some great answers to those questions. Personally, if I knew I would die within a year, I would focus on what I would leave behind. Just recently, a well known YouTuber, Technoblade, passed away from cancer and that shooked a lot of us. What got my attention is what he said before he died, "If I had 100 lives, I would be Technoblade single time because those were the best days of my life." What I learned from that is to enjoy life to the fullest and do good for the community because you will never know when you would leave this world.
I think this is very useful for me. It explains that at the end of the day you still have to be yourself regardless of what everyone else is doing. People will be doing things that you want and do not want to do, but you just need to surround yourself with people successful people. If you do that, then you will end up being successful.
At first, I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I listened to this podcast. However, after listening to "Special Episode: Finding Meaning in Sudden Death," I feel as if this podcast episode has greatly resonated with me. Similar to Calvin, I lost one of my parents, that being my father. Overall, this traumatic experience has allowed me to live life to the fullest because you will never know when your time will come. I managed to utilize my grief to further improve my well-being despite the many adversities I must overcome. This podcast episode provided me with an insight where I must live up to my late father's expectations to honor his legacy.
Great Podcast! I will be sure to go consider the advice as I pursue my life goals.
Great podcast!!! I will be sure to live by those life lessons.
That was an interesting podcast. As a physics major who plans on becoming a theoretical physicist, I see this sort of thing all the time. I know people who are really into science and every time I see them wanna be an engineer for no reason, I ask myself, "why not be a scientist"? "Why not be an astrophysicist, cosmologist, or neurochemist"? They don't ever talk about higher level jobs like that in schools.
I already had some predictions on what would happen in the future, but there were a lot of things in the podcast that caught my attention. One example is that 300 years ago it was completely different, just imagine what it would be like 300 years later from now. With the technology we are currently working on, I can tell there are going to be some things that will completely change even 50 years from now.
Love this podcast. Really informative..
That was very informal. Thank you for sharing with us that this imposter syndrome is not an uncommon feeling and the advice on how to deal with it. I will be sure to consider it in the future.
Very introspective and relaxing to listen to. It is nice as a young person to listen to know that other people have the same thoughts and anxieties about life and the world as you do. I've heard that it is especially hard to make friends as an adult and that is something I worry about, even though I am not yet 18 XD.
Really love this podcast! I love when you talk about how to reduce anxiety since I have anxiety and it helped me calm down and made it stress-free. Keep up the good work!
Absolutely love this podcast! Teaches us valuable lessons that school professionals do not discuss. I particularly liked the podcast about staying in touch with friends in adulthood. This was particularly interesting to me as I often switch friend groups and lose touch with my old friends. I don't have any childhood friends which saddens me. I appreciated the suggestions provided to deal with this issue.
Love this podcast.
good material that is helpful
This podcast has interesting material. It is true that we don't learn this in school.
This podcast is really helpful and I really enjoying listening! Great podcast.
This podcast is really helpful! It tells you things that you need to know in life that a lot of people can't learn anywhere else.
I really enjoy hearing how to reduce anxiety because It actually helped me calm me down. Without this, I couldn't be feeling stress-free. Thanks!
I agree that it seems almost odd to for people to meet in person for a date. Things are so artificial online and it creates a unrealistic standard for everyone.