The Parable

Stephen Olmstead
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This is the Parable: musings on Design, Faith, and Life with Stephen Olmstead.

Episodes

  1. 05/27/2021

    Three Years Later

    Hello? Is this thing still on? Three years after publishing the previous episode, Stephen revisits the podcast and gives an update on what the past 3 years have brought in his life personally, professionally, and spiritually. He talks about his growing desire to make investing locally in people a priority, while also striking and maintaining a healthy, digitally engaged life.

  2. 05/21/2018

    Saying No, to Say Yes

    Saying 'no' to someone should be easy right? How can saying a simple, two-letter word cause so much angst in individuals. In this episode Stephen talks about how habitual 'yes-giving' can be a recipe for disaster when applied to your priorities.

  3. 05/14/2018

    Patterns for Longterm Career Building

    What exactly makes someone good at building a respected, successful career over the long haul? We’re talking careers that span 20, 30, 40-years long. In this episode Stephen discusses four patterns and traits of successful long-term career builders: 1) They’re not afraid to embrace the role of sidekick. 2) They seek sustained balance over short-term extremes. 3) They pursue simplicity in systems and processes. 4) They temper all of their endeavors with optimistic realism.

  4. 05/07/2018

    Being Vulnerable in Groups

    Being vulnerable with others can be a difficult thing to do, especially when its in a group setting. Stephen shares his experience of learning how to be vulnerable in a group setting at an event like Epicurrence and tips for those looking to open up when trust doesn't come easy.

  5. 04/30/2018

    Using a Trailer as a Home Office

    Stephen talks about his experience with using a trailer as his daily home office. Can a setup like that actually work out long-term? What are the benefits? How do you pick one? What do you need to know before you take the plunge on a setup like this?

  6. 04/23/2018

    Discipline Begets Discipline

    Diligently cultivating healthy discipline in any area of life is time well spent. The hardest part is getting started, but once you do, a treasure trove of stacking benefits begins to occur as one successful habit encourages and begets another.

  • 6 Episodes

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About

This is the Parable: musings on Design, Faith, and Life with Stephen Olmstead.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephen Olmstead
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Olmstead
  • Show Website
    The Parable