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2 Be Better EP.05
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1:34:19
Published: Sun Jan 15 2023
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Reading some emails and catching up. Check out our patreon. www.patreon.com/2bebetter

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"The Number Two" podcast encourages listeners to anonymously submit their stories, questions, and feedback to improve the show's content.
00:00 - 01:17 (01:17)
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Podcast
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"The Number Two" podcast encourages listeners to anonymously submit their stories, questions, and feedback to improve the show's content. The hosts discuss relationship issues and personal experiences and sometimes provide constructive criticism.

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The speaker discloses personal expenses for business-related activities and talks about exclusive content on Patreon.
01:17 - 04:05 (02:47)
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Business
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The speaker discloses personal expenses for business-related activities and talks about exclusive content on Patreon.

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The podcast discusses the benefits of having an intern and an apprentice and how their presence can help in making a business successful.
04:07 - 08:45 (04:38)
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Internship, Apprenticeship
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The podcast discusses the benefits of having an intern and an apprentice and how their presence can help in making a business successful.

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It's important to have small victories throughout the day to boost productivity and overall happiness, rather than getting bogged down by daily stresses and responsibilities.
08:45 - 14:18 (05:33)
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Self-improvement
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It's important to have small victories throughout the day to boost productivity and overall happiness, rather than getting bogged down by daily stresses and responsibilities.

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A conversation about the challenges of parenting, particularly when a child has special needs, and the importance of communication between partners.
14:18 - 19:38 (05:19)
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Parenting
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A conversation about the challenges of parenting, particularly when a child has special needs, and the importance of communication between partners.

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The routine is critical for children with autism, and disruptions can cause emotional conflicts in the child.
19:38 - 22:49 (03:11)
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Autism
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The routine is critical for children with autism, and disruptions can cause emotional conflicts in the child. The absence of parental presence and engagement in the child's life can worsen its effect.

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A man describes how he balances playing video games with spending time with his family and partner, and discusses the importance of communication in making those decisions.
22:49 - 26:32 (03:43)
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Prioritization
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A man describes how he balances playing video games with spending time with his family and partner, and discusses the importance of communication in making those decisions.

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The speaker suggests that when trying to encourage a partner to change certain habits, it's important to give them the opportunity to correct things on their own rather than trying to dictate their life.
26:32 - 29:44 (03:11)
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Relationship
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The speaker suggests that when trying to encourage a partner to change certain habits, it's important to give them the opportunity to correct things on their own rather than trying to dictate their life. For instance, instead of telling them to stop playing video games every night, you can ask to spend more time with them and let them decide how to adjust their gaming habits.

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The speaker shares how managing emotional reactions is essential in making sound business decisions and maintaining healthy relationships.
29:44 - 32:54 (03:10)
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Emotional Intelligence
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The speaker shares how managing emotional reactions is essential in making sound business decisions and maintaining healthy relationships.

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The speaker emphasizes their appreciation for the energies and small details present in the universe, such as the difference between the blue of the sky and the blue of lights in the background.
32:54 - 37:51 (04:57)
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Mindfulness
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The speaker emphasizes their appreciation for the energies and small details present in the universe, such as the difference between the blue of the sky and the blue of lights in the background.

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The speaker discusses their preference for low glycemic index carbohydrates and how their exercise regimen allows them to have a thicker stomach, enabling them to go hours without eating.
37:51 - 41:28 (03:37)
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Health
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The speaker discusses their preference for low glycemic index carbohydrates and how their exercise regimen allows them to have a thicker stomach, enabling them to go hours without eating.

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The speaker shares their experience with cooking high-fat recipes for the keto diet and how it has helped maintain weight.
41:28 - 43:09 (01:40)
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keto
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The speaker shares their experience with cooking high-fat recipes for the keto diet and how it has helped maintain weight.

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The hosts discuss the potential for utilizing sponsorships to support podcast equipment and travel expenses, as well as the possibility of doing podcast pop-ups as the show grows.
43:09 - 46:19 (03:10)
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Podcast Production
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The hosts discuss the potential for utilizing sponsorships to support podcast equipment and travel expenses, as well as the possibility of doing podcast pop-ups as the show grows.

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In this podcast episode, the speaker explains how buying lottery tickets is not a viable way to increase your wealth and emphasizes the importance of making enough money to pay off credit card debt.
46:19 - 50:07 (03:48)
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finance
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In this podcast episode, the speaker explains how buying lottery tickets is not a viable way to increase your wealth and emphasizes the importance of making enough money to pay off credit card debt. They also touch upon the topic of revolving debt for business owners.

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The hosts discuss the importance of communication and appreciation in a relationship where both partners are experiencing stress and anxiety.
50:07 - 53:24 (03:16)
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relationships
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The hosts discuss the importance of communication and appreciation in a relationship where both partners are experiencing stress and anxiety.

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The guest debates whether postpartum depression can last for two years or more and discusses the challenges of trying to convey the impact of motherhood to those who haven't experienced it.
53:24 - 58:48 (05:24)
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Postpartum Depression
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The guest debates whether postpartum depression can last for two years or more and discusses the challenges of trying to convey the impact of motherhood to those who haven't experienced it.

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The speaker highlights the significance of having expectations and self-worth in oneself to avoid being in an unsustainable relationship with no intimacy.
58:49 - 1:02:54 (04:04)
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Relationship
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The speaker highlights the significance of having expectations and self-worth in oneself to avoid being in an unsustainable relationship with no intimacy.

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The speaker talks about buying a Loop Deck for $140 which can be used to simplify audio editing for podcasters, but admits there wasn't much information provided.
1:02:54 - 1:06:07 (03:13)
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Podcasting tools
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The speaker talks about buying a Loop Deck for $140 which can be used to simplify audio editing for podcasters, but admits there wasn't much information provided.

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The speaker ponders if moving in together could result in a common law marriage, and talks about the importance of recognizing one's partner's contributions.
1:06:07 - 1:12:16 (06:08)
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Common Law Marriage
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The speaker ponders if moving in together could result in a common law marriage, and talks about the importance of recognizing one's partner's contributions. They also mention getting married at a young age.

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The pressure of making promises on a loved one's deathbed can be overwhelming and cause unnecessary stress.
1:12:16 - 1:15:07 (02:51)
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Coping with loss
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The pressure of making promises on a loved one's deathbed can be overwhelming and cause unnecessary stress. It's important to take the grieving process one day at a time and not feel pressure to move on too quickly.

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The speaker acknowledges that his friend had an incredible life and is it is likely that his ideal romance would be with someone he meets organically rather than through superficial means.
1:15:07 - 1:18:09 (03:02)
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Romance
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The speaker acknowledges that his friend had an incredible life and is it is likely that his ideal romance would be with someone he meets organically rather than through superficial means.

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In this episode, the speaker talks about treating dates like job interviews, and wanting to hear qualities like humor, fatherhood, and potential for marriage rather than just wealth or status.
1:18:09 - 1:23:52 (05:42)
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Dating
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In this episode, the speaker talks about treating dates like job interviews, and wanting to hear qualities like humor, fatherhood, and potential for marriage rather than just wealth or status.

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A man talks about how difficult it is to find a quality partner who is in their 40s or 50s after his loved one's dying wish was for him to continue dating.
1:23:53 - 1:26:31 (02:38)
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Dating
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A man talks about how difficult it is to find a quality partner who is in their 40s or 50s after his loved one's dying wish was for him to continue dating.

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Legal documents need to be written, addressed, and signed in the presence of lawyers in order to protect assets for unmarried couples, as they are not guaranteed the same protection as married couples in the case of separation.
1:26:31 - 1:29:14 (02:42)
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Legal Issues
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Legal documents need to be written, addressed, and signed in the presence of lawyers in order to protect assets for unmarried couples, as they are not guaranteed the same protection as married couples in the case of separation.

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A man struggling to move on after the loss of his wife receives the advice to prioritize working through his grief before dating again to avoid compromising his emotional well-being and future relationships.
1:29:15 - 1:31:48 (02:32)
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Relationship Advice
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A man struggling to move on after the loss of his wife receives the advice to prioritize working through his grief before dating again to avoid compromising his emotional well-being and future relationships.

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The speaker expresses admiration and desire to learn from someone who has spent their entire life committed to one person, as they themselves do not have many individuals they truly respect.
1:31:48 - 1:34:17 (02:29)
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Relationships
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The speaker expresses admiration and desire to learn from someone who has spent their entire life committed to one person, as they themselves do not have many individuals they truly respect.

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