“I mean I don't see a halo on you, even though I see a couple of horns. See that little angel and that little devil on the side? Yeah. You're you.”
-Serafin Jose Saavedra
This story, the Story of Me, probably won’t have a proper ending, like the kind that is comforting and reminds you that all is well in the world. It shouldn’t. Because that’s false and I’m not dead yet.
More than a month ago, the first part of this prologue aired with the intent of framing up this larger podcast project: a show about stories and the foolish pursuit of life, clarity and context. Family members, peers, friends and foes, from high school days to those that I work with were all interviewed.
Rather, this prologue wraps up with the outside perspective. What do strangers think of me? If you’re six-years-old and reading this, don’t try this at home. You shouldn’t be talking to strangers.
And then, the context. Was this project, a selfie in podcast form (possible Upworthy headline?), insightful? Did it provide any context about who I am?
Granted, it’s just the prologue, but it’s Some Noise.
Show Notes:
“That’s just part of your mask—we all have a mask...”
-Josh Quittner
About:
Your work experience ultimately comes down to one thing—how you sell yourself. Which, is a lie (or like a half-truth). Achievements and accomplishments are important, but what about everything else?
For part three of this prologue—the Story of Me—I’ve reached out to co-workers, old and new and asked them for a performance review.
Leave your feedback by endorsing me on LinkedIn, seriously, be creative.
Show Notes:
Quote:
“I felt like there was a dark piece of you that was under there.”
-Rachel Crowe
About:
For Part II of this four-part podcast prologue, we return to the school years. It’s a life experience most people can relate to—good or bad—in large part because of the amount of time spent.
If you’re in your mid-20s and graduated from a four-year college or university, there’s a fair chance that you’ve spent almost one-third of your life waiting for some sort of bell to ring.
(You can do the math—[(# of semesters attended *~70 days per college semester)+(# of years spent in primary education*~180 days per primary school year) / [(# of years on Earth * 365 days of the year)]])*
So for this episode, I went back to school. I’ve interviewed long-time friends and folks that I haven’t spoken to in a long-time. I reached out to professors, classmates and foes. And a high-school coach who once taught Ralph Macchio—the Karate Kid.
How much have I changed? What did people think of me? Do people even remember who I am?
*P.S. You should know I’m bad at math, so if the above formula is suspect, please tweet it out. And then share the episode with everyone you know.
Notes:
6a. ^^^ This was the song I listened to before I broke my five-minute mile
7a. Coach Finn was Mr. Macchio’s health teacher at one point
18a. ^^^FYI, this is a Nazi propaganda song