Stuff I Learned Yesterday
About Stuff I Learned Yesterday
Stuff I Learned Yesterday is a podcast that aims to encourage, inspire, challenge, motivate, and improve the lives of those who listen to it. Stuff I Learned Yesterday is released each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each episode ranges from 5-15 minutes long and contain short stories based on real events and lessons learned by the hosts. Friday episodes are called the Friday Forum and are filled with inspirational and motivational thoughts submitted by Stuff I Learned Yesterday listeners. Submit your story for a Friday Forum episode by calling 304-837-2278, visiting our feedback page, or click on the Send a Voice Message button on the left hand side of this page.
129- Learning the Hard Way
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I’m somewhere in the middle, but I think my son might fall more on the experiencer end of the spectrum. Watching him repeat a familiar mistake, for a costly outcome can be painful for both of us.
Just like many of you, we recently celebrated Labor Day weekend. We had family in town, and hadn’t made any major plans, settling on a low-key three-day-weekend. This was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of every day life, as we recently moved into a new home, have kids at a brand new school with new sports and new schedules. We really relished the idea of taking a break, and planned to take the kids out on the town for some good-old-outdoor family time! Read More…
128- The Work You Didn’t Do
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The other day I came across one of those pictures with large font text across it on the internet somewhere. One of those motivational pictures that I like to call throw away life philosophies. I usually read them quickly and move on. But this one caught my attention. Listen to this episode and read more…
127- Finishing Strong
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On February 17, 2004 my wife and I were sitting in a nice restaurant getting ready to enjoy a steak dinner to celebrate my birthday. Shortly after we sat down she handed me a card. I opened up the card and read all the nice stuff that they put inside those things. I then read the nice words that Kari wrote about me…and then I noticed that she had written in an instruction for me to turn the card over for a surprise.
Surprise was an understatement. What do you think it was? If you guessed that it was her telling me that she was pregnant, you’re right. We had already had our daughter and we were perfectly content with her. We weren’t even trying to have another kid, so it was truly a surprise. Read More…
126- For Times and Seasons
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Last week I received a text message that is of the kind that you never want to get. It was letting me know that a friend of mine had succomed to cancer. She was 68. Let me tell you about her.
Her name was Bochy Gray and she was one of the kindest people I ever met. She loved to serve others, she loved her family, she was amazingly loyal, and she had a great smile.
You may recall in episode 42 of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I told you about a vocal quartet I was in when I was in my early 20’s and I was the only member under 50. Bochy was also in that group. I first met Bochy when I started attending church with one of my friends. Bochy and her husband, Bob, were very talented singers and musicians. When they asked me to start singing with them it was an easy decision. Read More…
125- Friday Forum
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Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I eat bananas by opening up the bottom end of the peel, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I’m pleased to bring you another installment of the Friday Forum.
Friday Forum
Today is the Friday Forum!! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I share contributions from Jason and Justina. You can participate in Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More…
124- Through the Looking Glass
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About two months ago, my husband, Clint, and I were invited over to ur good friends Darrell and Kari Darnell’s home to discuss podcasting and Golden Sprial Media. The purpose of this meeting was not out of the ordianary for our families. As many of the long-time listeners know, Clint and Darrell started GSM with The Fringe podcast during the show’s time on Fox network. I went to the meeting excited for Darrell and Kari, as their family had recently began pursuing Golden Spiral Media full-time.
I attended the meeting casually, and viewed it as an opportunity to catch up with great friends and to be included in the next round of shows that their family and mine would most likely soon be immersed in – for podcasting purposes. As we sat down to dinner, the conversation drifted from catching up, to business. I listened intently as Darrell began discussing THIS podcast, Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My interest was peaked at this point, because I really enjoy this podcast from a casual listener’s perspective, and feel lie I’m having a conversation with Darrell every time I get a chance to listen to an episode. I believe I told him how much I enjoyed his recount of his engagement story to Kari and told him how I have always admired his natural ease with storytelling and drawing deep insight from seemingly mundane everyday occurrences. Read More…
123- Decision Filter
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Previously on SILY. Haha, I just wanted to hear myself say that.
But for real, on yesterday’s episode, episode 122, Darrell asked two great questions that I’m going to reply to.
Well okay, one statement that I’ll reply to and one question that I’ll answer.
Statement: Just because an opportunity is a good one doesn’t make it the right one.
Question: What are you doing that is keeping you from reaching your goals? Listen to this episode and read more…
122- Overloaded By Opportunity
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I know I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating over and over again. It is tremendously important to surround yourself with the right people. I have a group of people that I can go to any time I need valuable insight, I’m trying to make an important business decision, or need to be held accountable for something. I’m a part of two mastermind groups and many of these trusted friends are part of those masterminds.
One of those people is Derek. I met Derek for the first time just over a year ago and since that time he’s become a very trusted friend. I first met his wife Carrie when I started looking for hosts to fill out the roster for TV Talk. Carrie and Derek both hosted several shows, and even hosted one show together. Carrie’s first TV Talk show was The Walking Dead that she hosted with Tim Arthur. By the way, Tim is now one of the hosts of our upcoming Gotham podcast.
We’ve had quite a few requests for us to host a podcast for The Walking Dead, so I approached Derek and Carrie to see if they’d be interested in hosting it. Derek and Carrie obviously know what we’re all about here at Golden Spiral Media. Derek obviously hosts this podcast on Wednesdays and I knew they’d be a good fit for Golden Spiral Media. Read More…
121- Row, Row, Row Your Boat
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That’s right, I studied a boat oar. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that I must have the most boring life ever if I spend time studying boat oars. Well, here’s the story.
A few years ago my pastor began kayaking. Not me. I went with him once. I had a good time and would love to go again, but I don’t really have a desire to do it regularly. However, he’s really in to it. One of the cool things we have here in Oklahoma City is a world class boating facility. A few years ago we voted to dam up the Oklahoma River that runs through the downtown Oklahoma City area and create what we now call the boathouse district.
We have rowing competitions here and even have Olympians from all around the world come here to train. We’re currently adding a white water rapids course and some other improvements. As you can imagine, more and more people in our area are discovering the fun that can be had in various types of row boats. Read More…
120- Friday Flashback
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Today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday is a Friday Flashback. Friday Flashback episodes will feature some of the most popular episodes of Stuff I Learned Yesterday. Today we hear the episode that started it all, Stuff I Learned Yesterday Episode 01-The Contagious Smile of the Garbage Whistler. Read More…