No. 033 — Bradley Riggs (un)COMMON PEOPLE
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With this episode of (un)COMMON I’ve been reminded once again of how much I enjoy conversation for conversation’s sake. To enjoy the privilege of simply sitting down with another human being and talking, deeply and intentionally, without ulterior motive, but merely to share thoughts and ideas, to exchange perspective, what a joy this is. I had interacted with Bradley a good bit before sitting down for this recording, and still had little to no idea what we would discuss. And I’m genuinely glad that it happened that way. Going into a recording without expectation allowed me to speak freely, off the cuff, and forget worries about covering specific topics or manufacturing conversation around things I’d already decided I wanted to address.
If you’re like me, you may have a habit of rehearsing conversations in your head before (or after) actually having them. I do this all the time, and have to put effort into pulling myself back to reality. Every time I talk with another person I am reminded how one-sided these inner monologues are, and am inspired to really listen to others, to ask questions, and pay attention to the responses I receive. This conversation with Bradley was a refreshing moment of reality.
I hope that you listen to this podcast. Not merely because it will benefit me in some way, but because I believe it’s important to learn to listen to others, and not only listen, but interact, to share time and experiences with people, to invite them into our lives, to let them get close enough that they might offend us. I hope that this podcast inspires you to get to know someone else, and that you realize how truly uncommon the people around you are.
For photos and more info visit my website: joeltimothy.co
Original URL: joeltimothy.co/uncommon/033
Music created and provided by Maarten Schellekens
Intro: Sunday Morning (Mallet Play with Violin and Piano)
Outro: Mallet Play
With this episode of (un)COMMON I’ve been reminded once again of how much I enjoy conversation for conversation’s sake. To enjoy the privilege of simply sitting down with another human being and talking, deeply and intentionally, without ulterior motive, but merely to share thoughts and ideas, to exchange perspective, what a joy this is. I had interacted with Bradley a good bit before sitting down for this recording, and still had little to no idea what we would discuss. And I’m genuinely glad that it happened that way. Going into a recording without expectation allowed me to speak freely, off the cuff, and forget worries about covering specific topics or manufacturing conversation around things I’d already decided I wanted to address.
If you’re like me, you may have a habit of rehearsing conversations in your head before (or after) actually having them. I do this all the time, and have to put effort into pulling myself back to reality. Every time I talk with another person I am reminded how one-sided these inner monologues are, and am inspired to really listen to others, to ask questions, and pay attention to the responses I receive. This conversation with Bradley was a refreshing moment of reality.
I hope that you listen to this podcast. Not merely because it will benefit me in some way, but because I believe it’s important to learn to listen to others, and not only listen, but interact, to share time and experiences with people, to invite them into our lives, to let them get close enough that they might offend us. I hope that this podcast inspires you to get to know someone else, and that you realize how truly uncommon the people around you are.
For photos and more info visit my website: joeltimothy.co
Original URL: joeltimothy.co/uncommon/033
Music created and provided by Maarten Schellekens
Intro: Sunday Morning (Mallet Play with Violin and Piano)
Outro: Mallet Play