How has dating changed in the last ten years? And what are the most valuable lessons you’ve learned in dating that have shaped how you view relationships today? In today’s episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss dating and relationships, from their journeys with dating and relationships to the current dating scene. Whether you’re looking for love or settled into a relationship, this episode gives valuable insights to help you build and maintain healthy relationships.

Dating apps offer a new tool and a new obstacle to singles as the instant accessibility of apps leads to frequent “ghosting.” Jeremy and Doug discuss the motivations and effects of ghosting, and how dating apps enable instant gratification and the ability to cut anyone off at any time – for better or for worse.

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[0:00] Introduction

[3:47] Today’s conversation is about dating. Doug’s first relationship in high school taught him how to deal with heartbreak, and that things will not always work out as they initially seem they will.

[9:32] Jeremy found it easier to hide behind sports and his other interests in early relationships to avoid having to be vulnerable. He learned to take accountability and use mistakes to improve.

[14:47] The dating landscape has changed dramatically over the last ten years. It has become very difficult to date as any small perceived misstep in communication can be the difference between a date and a swipe left.

[18:08] The easy abandonment of dating apps can also leave you feeling very vulnerable very quickly, particularly if you have problems with rejection that you have not addressed.

[24:47] Boundaries and baggage go hand in hand. In a healthy relationship, you take accountability for your baggage and grow with your partner, whether that is by creating new boundaries or adhering to your partner’s boundaries.

[28:56] Society expects men to keep their personal lives private, which can make it very difficult to open up with someone new.

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How do people end up overqualified and underpaid for their work? And what counts as exploitation? Lots of people think that they deserve jobs because of a prestigious degree, but companies are increasingly putting experience first. In today’s episode of Never in Reverse, Doug and Jeremy discuss qualifications, compensation, and exploitation. Learn how to set yourself up for success by putting experience and hands-on skills first.

Doug and Jeremy begin by discussing the “overqualification trap” that they see more and more new workers falling into – and how to avoid it. Next, they move on to discussing compensation and how underpayment can be a matter of perspective. Finally, they discuss common misconceptions and myths on exploitation.

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[4:04] Today’s episode will focus on how people become overqualified and underpaid. Jeremy terms this problem the “overqualification trap,” and he says it has a lot to do with higher education paths people go down.

[7:14] Employers are growing tired of applicants presenting a degree as the key piece of evidence that they deserve a job. You have to work your way up, and work experience is becoming much more important as a result.

[9:33] Most people who get their higher education in a field do not go into a career in that field.

[13:33] When possible, Jeremy likes to test applicants on skills through hands-on skill testing. This allows him to look past resumes and learn who his candidates are.

[18:54] Fluent Conveyors is a very transparent organization. Jeremy shares his plans for the company’s future with his teams and looks for feedback from all of his employees.

[19:57] Barriers to entry, income limits, and hierarchies can be used to exploit salespeople. Some companies put their sales teams in a box by demanding an unnecessary level of control over them.

[27:26] Environments that do not push their teams do not allow their team members to grow. Organizations that recognize the talent they have hired push their staff to perform at their best.

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What did your kids learn today? In today’s episode of Never in Reverse, Doug and Jeremy discuss their experiences with public education. The cohosts are both fathers of children in schools – Doug’s children attend public school while Jeremy’s attend a private preschool, but previously attended a public program. Learn how public education is shifting to accommodate new technology, new curriculum, and new ideas – for better or for worse.

Doug and Jeremy begin by discussing their family’s experiences with public school, from Doug’s experiences with new curriculum to the reason Jeremy began investing in private education for his children. Next, they move into higher education and public education more generally, and where they see cultural shifts impacting the education system.

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[3:58] Today’s episode is about education in America, particularly as it reforms in the current political climate. Jeremy and Doug are fathers whose children go to school, and their perspectives are based on their experiences.

[7:00] Doug has seen changes both in curriculum and in the technology his children use at school.

[10:31] Jeremy has a four-year-old and a five-year-old, both of which go to a private school. Jeremy says that he now has to pay for the experience that public schools gave him as a child, because public schools can no longer provide it.

[16:59] For the most part, there is no reason to go to an Ivy League any more for a general degree. In the current job market, an English degree is not going to get you a career than will pay for your education.

[21:40] Student loans are a hot-buitton political issue. Jeremy says that while people have to take responsibility for their financial decisions, there is also an inherent difficulty in being held responsible for a financial decision you make as a teenager.

[29:10] Jeremy is seeing a massive shift in technology that he believes will revolutionize education, and may eventually make public education as we know it obsolete.

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Do you have a purpose? You probably have something that drives you to get out of the bed every morning, whether or not you consciously understand what it is. However, while you have motivation, you may not have found the right purpose to drive you yet. In today’s episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss finding a purpose, the difference between purposes and passions, and how to redefine success.

Doug and Jeremy start by discussing how their view of purpose has changed throughout their lives, and what motivated them now. They move into discussion purpose as it relates to passion, purpose at work, and purpose as fathers. Finally, Jeremy and Doug explain how redefining success could help you live a more fulfilling life.

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[2:39] Today’s episode is about finding your purpose. At a young age, Doug wanted to be in the army because his father was in the coastguard, and Jeremy wanted to be a sniper.

[5:04] Men in particular tend to lead with their careers, which can make us feel that our careers are our purpose. However, this often isn’t the most fulfilling purpose for us.

[7:49] Doug’s purpose is to be a provider and a father. While some of his personal fulfillments are sacrificed, he derives joy from raising his children.

[15:43] What is the difference between purpose and passion? Doug says that his purpose is like an engine to help him live, whereas his passions are the things he works for.

[21:17] Jeremy and Doug are in an exciting place with their business, and sometimes have to sacrifice their personal lives to keep up. However, they always work to make time for their families because they want to leave their children with valuable memories.

[25:08] One way to build a culture of purpose is to recognize the people around you for their achievements.

[29:59] Jeremy wants to get his team into a spot where they are extremely efficient while giving his team time to take care of their families and friends.

[33:50] Success is not just financial. If you only have financial success, you will be left feeling isolated.

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Who were your role models growing up, and who are they now? Many of us grow up looking up to famous people like our favorite athletes, but the types of role models we have change as we mature. You probably have role models in your life now, whether you consciously think of them as role models or not. In this episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss unconventional role models who helped them grow as men and fathers, and how you can find unconventional role models in your life.

Doug and Jeremy begin by discussing the role models that they had as children, from famous athletes to coaches to family friends. They move into discussing how the media shapes our role models, and how to pick healthier and more relevant people to draw inspiration from.

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[2:39] Today’s episode is about unconventional role models, specifically as they relate to becoming a man and a father. Doug says that he looked up to athletes growing up and gravitated toward coaches as he got older.

[4:46] Jeremy looked up to a close friend’s father growing up as he struggled to find calmness in his own home environment. In high school, Jeremy found role models in his coaches.

[11:42] Jeremy suggests that the role models we are encouraged to follow on TV aren’t as useful as real-life role models, particularly family men.

[14:33] Doug says that there are more influences on our children today than there were in his childhood in the age of social media.

[19:34] Jeremy says that the content-driven landscape we live in can present distorted images of our role models, and sometimes overexaggerates small missteps.

[24:42] Social media overexaggerates wealth, both in terms of its importance and the possibility that anyone can become wealthy. Doug is instilling a more realistic view of wealth in his children.

[27:29] Doug finds inspiration in people who have worked hard to master their craft. He values authenticity in his role models over perfection.

[32:21] Doug feels fortunate that he has a network of genuine and kindhearted people, both in his professional life and in his personal life.

[34:11] Jeremy suggests letting go of the types of role models we have as children, specifically in the form of famous athletes or celebrities. Instead, you can find inspiration in your friendships.

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How do you use music? You might just listen to music in your car on your drive to work or over the speakers in the stores you visit, but even these instances of music are more powerful than you may realize. Music has deep psychological capabilities, and the way you absorb it can have profound effects on your mood and productivity. In this episode, Jeremy and Doug discuss music and productivity, and give you tips on how to use music to work more efficiently.

While Doug and Jeremy both like to listen to music, they approach music somewhat differently, with Doug taking an interest in more common forms of music while Jeremy enjoys meditation music and even white noise to sleep along with other genres. Doug and Jeremy both use music to motivate themselves and to focus during the workday.

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[5:12] Today’s episode is about music and productivity, which Jeremy find difficult to talk about because he feels like music is constantly playing in his head. Doug reflects on concerts that he and his family have been to.

[7:59] Doug finds that music helps him get inspired and motivated, whether he is exercising or working.

[9:52] Jeremy sleeps to white noise to sleep, which Doug is not able to sleep to.

[18:27] Jeremy and Doug reflect on the role of music in sports, specifically in their college days playing football. They used music to energize themselves, and they still use music similar sometimes today.

[19:30] Jeremy cannot listen to very energetic music while he is working, and prefers to work to quiet music to avoid distraction.

[24:49] Jeremy is an open book when it comes to music genres. He has his preferences, but is always open to discovering new music, particularly live music.

[30:22] Doug loves going to concerts and taking his family to concerts. Jeremy reflects on some of his favorite concerts he’s seen.

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We all use ChatGPT to send a carefully-worded email from time to time, but is your business adopting AI? More importantly, is it doing so responsibly? Today’s episode of Never in Reverse is all about AI and other technological change, with a focus on the ethics of AI and data privacy. As the technological landscape changes, businesses must responsibly and intentionally adopt new technology or be left behind.

Doug and Jeremy begin by discussing AI in a business setting, from who has adopted it to how it is used, emphasizing that AI should not be used to replace human beings. They move into ethical considerations, particularly concerns around data privacy and security.

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[3:56] Today’s conversation is about AI, and in particular the ethics of AI. Never in Reverse is all about continuing to move forward as technology advances, so Doug and Jeremy want to explore how to use some of the most cutting-edge technology available.

[7:09] While AI is not going to replace humanity, it is a tool that businesses need to adapt to now or risk being left behind.

[14:29] The question is not whether or not society will adopt new technology like AI – it is whether you and your organization will embrace it before the rest of society does.

[17:36] Lots of organizations are concerned about digital privacy with AI. Jeremy notes that many of our privacy concerns, particularly around personal data, are already exploited by digital marketing.

[23:15] Doug has a friend who works at Google who has expressed ethical concerns about the pervasiveness of AI.

[28:43] While AI can do many tasks for us, it is still important for us to learn how to do skills that AI can assist us with and to pass on that knowledge to future generations.

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What makes a meaningful business relationship for you? In today’s episode, Doug and Jeremy discuss the importance of networking, from finding mentors to learn from to mentoring others. They reflect on the people they have learned from and give their strategies to build strategic and meaningful connections with other professionals.

Jeremy and Doug begin by discussing how they learned to network. Like all other aspects of business, networking is a skill that can be learned and improved upon. They move into discussing how to network authentically and specific mentors who have taught them valuable skills

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[3:56] The topic for today’s episode is networking. Referrals and relationships are extremely power in business and beyond.

[7:35] Early in his career, Jeremy wanted to build a network but did not understand how to do so in practice. His relationships were overly transactional.

[13:05] Building strong relationships is about understanding what you can do for the people you work with and getting to the root of what they want.

[17:30] The second half of the episode will focus on the importance of professional relationships and mentors. Doug’s father was an important mentor for him.

[20:44] Jeremy talks about a mentor he had at his first job. He taught Jeremy about sales and other important skills that he still uses today.

[25:00] Jeremy and Doug speak to the importance of authenticity and honesty in business relationships.

[33:10] Doug gravitates towards successful people. When he worked in telecommunications, Doug listened to a successful salesperson’s calls to learn about new sales strategies.

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