Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast

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The "Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast" was created to assist you with your personal, professional and career development. The Co-Hosts: Podcast will be co-hosted by: Dr. Joe Hamlett who specializes in personal development and Dr. Dave Peltz who specializes in career development. The main reason for launching this Podcast is to share our experiences on a variety of topics that you want to hear. In other words, we want to provide our listeners and viewers with tools and helpful hints to assist them in their Personal Growth & Career Development!

  1. 20h ago

    Season 5 Episode 240 - Finding Value In Incremental Wins

    Big accomplishments rarely happen all at once.   A degree is earned one class at a time.   A career advances one experience, project, relationship, or opportunity at a time. A skill improves one practice sessionat a time.   And a major goal is often achieved through dozens—or even hundreds—of smaller accomplishments along the way.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Dave and Dr. Joe discuss how to find value in incremental wins and why recognizing smaller accomplishments can help you maintain momentum toward much larger personal and professional goals.   For mid-career professionals, it's easy to focus so heavily on the destination that we overlook the progress we're already making.   The promotion. The degree. The certification. The new career. The business. The leadership position.   Those may be the big goals—but what about everything you have to accomplish before you get there? Those smaller accomplishments matter.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why focusing only on the finish line can become overwhelming • How breaking large goals into smaller steps creates momentum • Why incremental wins matter in education and careerdevelopment • How small accomplishments accumulate into majorachievements • Why even big wins can become stepping stones towardsomething greater • The importance of having a clearly defined goal • How to reverse engineer a goal into manageable actions • Why research and reflection matter • How to establish ambitious but realistic expectations • Why your journey doesn't have to look like someoneelse's • How small wins can help you recognize your progress• Why you should intentionally celebrate meaningfulaccomplishments   Weekly Challenge: Write down three minor achievementsfrom this past week and spend at least five minutes reflecting on how each one builds toward your larger goal.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  2. Sep 21

    Season 5 Episode 239 - Filtering Out The External Noise

    Everyone has an opinion about what you should do. Family, Friends, Coworkers, Supervisors, Social media,The internet, and Technology.   Sometimes that advice is exactly what you need to hear. Other times, it can distract you from the direction you've intentionally chosen for yourself.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So OrdinaryPeople (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave discuss Filtering Out The External Noise and how outside opinions, expectations, distractions, and unsolicited advice can influence the decisions we make about our careers and our lives.   The challenge isn't simply learning how to ignorepeople.   It's learning how to filter what you hear.   For mid-career professionals, this can become particularly important. By this stage of your career, you've accumulatedexperience, developed goals, established priorities, and probably have some idea of where you want your next chapter to take you.   But other people may have a completely differentvision for your future.   So how do you decide what to keep and what todiscard?   Weekly Challenge: Identify one piece of unsolicited feedbackcurrently influencing your path and decide whether to adopt it or discard it.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • What external noise looks like in everyday life• The difference between external and internal noise• How outside opinions can influence your decisions• Why good intentions don't automatically make advice right for you• When unsolicited feedback should be taken seriously• How supervisors and others can unintentionally influence your career direction• Why advice should be evaluated against your own goals• How constructive feedback can sometimes change your path for the better• How information overload can create distraction• Why too much advice can lead to analysis paralysis• The importance of critical thinking when evaluating feedback• Why you don't have to accept or reject someone's advice completely JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  3. Sep 14

    Season 5 Episode 238 Guest 56 - Staying Human In A World Of AI with Dr. Chris Hamstra

    Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, communicate,learn, create, and connect—but as technology becomes more powerful, how do we make sure we don't lose what makes us human? In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary PeoplePodcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett, Dr. Dave Peltz, and returning guest Dr. Chris Hamstra explore Staying Human in a World of AI and the increasingly important role of human connection, storytelling, critical thinking, and lived experience. The conversation begins with a simple but important reminder: AI isn't always right. The hosts share personal experiences where AI provided incorrect information and discuss why we must continue to fact-check, challenge information, and use our own judgment rather than automatically accepting whattechnology tells us.   But the conversation goes much deeper than whether AI isaccurate.   The group explores what happens when we replace humaninteraction with efficiency. Stories allow us to connect our experiences with the experiences of others. They help us relate, empathize, learn, and discover ideas we may never have considered on our own.   They also discuss why Staying Human in a World of AI requiresmore than simply knowing how to use technology. It requires us to continue thinking critically, listening carefully, having meaningful conversations, sharing stories, building relationships, and experiencing life for ourselves.   AI can provide information. But information isn't the same asexperience.   As the conversation emphasizes, sometimes you have to bethere—to see it, hear it, smell it, touch it, and experience it—to truly understand it.   And perhaps one of the most powerful examples comes from Joe and Dave themselves. After years of hosting the podcast virtually, meeting face-to-face transformed their relationship. What had been a virtual professional relationship became something much deeper—friendship, trust, and ultimately family.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: ·        Why AI-generated information should befact-checked ·        Why human stories create connections thattechnology can't easily duplicate ·        The difference between information and livedexperience ·        Why efficiency isn't always the best measure ofsuccess ·        How AI can affect critical thinking ·        Why face-to-face conversations still matter ·        How storytelling strengthens relationships ·        Why listening is just as important as tellingyour story ·        How human connection can deepen professionaland personal relationships ·        Why we should use AI as a tool without allowingit to replace our humanity   🎯 This Week's Challenge: Meet with someone in person and share a personal or professional story.   Dr. Chris Hamstra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishamstraphd/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Their-Steps-Disciples-Leadership-Transformational/dp/1959685392   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner ofPeltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠   Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, AllRights Reserved

  4. Sep 7

    Season 5 Episode 237 - Success Does Not Happen Overnight

    What does success really look like—and how long should ittake to achieve it?   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary PeoplePodcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz challenge the misconception that Success Does Not Happen Overnight. What we often see is the finished product, but we don't see the setbacks, long hours, failures, sacrifices, repetition,and consistent effort that made that success possible.   Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave explore why comparing your journey tosomeone else's can create unrealistic expectations and why you must learn to define success for yourself. They discuss the importance of having a plan, developing consistent habits, managing your time, and continuing to improve as you move from one level of success to the next.   The conversation also explores an important truth: success isnot a one-and-done achievement. Your goals, priorities, interests, and definition of success can change as you move through different seasons of life. Your journey continues, and you may need to redefine what success means along the way.   Success Does Not Happen Overnight—but that doesn't mean you aren't making progress. Sometimes the work you're doing today is building the skills, discipline, confidence, and experience you'll need for tomorrow's success.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why success often looks easier from the outside Why comparing yourself to others can be misleading How planning and consistency contribute to success Why you need to define success on your own terms How repetition and practice build proficiency Why success should be viewed as a continuous journey How to redefine success when your goals change Why difficult experiences can become some of your proudestaccomplishments How to identify what it will take to reach your next level   Weekly Challenge: Define what success is to you and thendefine what it will take to get there.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  5. Aug 31

    Season 5 Episode 236 - Real Results Come From Consistency

    In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary PeoplePodcast, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz explore why consistency—not occasional effort—is what ultimately produces meaningful results in your career, personal life, health, relationships, and goals.   It's easy to get excited about a new goal and take action fora few days or weeks. The real challenge is continuing when the excitement fades. Real Results Come From Consistency because repeated, deliberate actions eventually become behaviors, habits, and second nature.   Joe and Dave explore several dimensions of consistency,including goal achievement, preventative maintenance, recovery, professional development, personal growth, and behavioral change. They also share personal stories,including Joe's experience with preventive maintenance and a memorable basketball game—to demonstrate how preparation and repetition can position you for success when the moment arrives.   In This Episode, You'll Discover: ·        Why occasional effort isn't enough to create lasting results ·        How consistency creates behaviors that become second nature ·        The difference between active, preventative, and recovery consistency ·        Why preparation today can prevent problems tomorrow ·        How repetition builds confidence and muscle memory ·        Why consistency matters even when you don't immediately see results ·        How small, deliberate actions create momentum ·        Why discipline and follow-through are essential to achievement ·        How consistency applies to both professional and personal growth   Weekly Challenge: Using the dedicated time you haveidentified to work on your plan, create a schedule to track your activities and progress.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  6. Aug 24

    Season 5 Episode 235 - Managing Time For Your Success

    You have a plan. You've identified the actions you need to take. Now comes another important question: Have you actually made time to do it? In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People (JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Dave and Dr. Joe discuss managing time for your success and why achieving your personal and professional goals requires more than creating a plan—you have to intentionally dedicate time to executing it. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Between work, family, personal responsibilities, health, education, hobbies, and everything else competing for our attention, the challenge isn't simply finding more time. It's deciding how you're going to use the time you already have. For mid-career professionals, that could mean dedicating 30 minutes a day to developing a new skill, researching your next career move, pursuing an education or certification, building a business, expanding your professional network, or working toward another important goal. Without dedicated time, tomorrow can easily become next week—and next week can become next month. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why goals and plans need timelines• How dedicated time creates consistency• The difference between managing time and actually utilizing it• Why procrastination can derail even a great plan• How small amounts of focused time can create meaningful progress• Why consistency matters more than doing something once• How discipline eventually turns intentional actions into habits• Balancing work, family, personal goals, education, health, and rest• What to do when you become more efficient and create extra time• Why getting something done faster doesn't mean you should stop progressing• How effective time utilization can create new opportunities• Why intentional time management matters for mid-career growth One of the most important lessons in managing time for your success is recognizing that putting something on your calendar isn't the same as doing it. If you dedicate five hours to studying but spend four of those hours doing something else, you didn't study for five hours. You studied for one. The same principle applies to your career, business, education, fitness, relationships, and personal development. Allocate the time. Protect the time. Use the time. And as you become more efficient, ask yourself: What can I do with the time I've gained? Can you improve your skills? Start another project? Help your team? Spend more time with your family? Work on your health? Rest and recharge? Efficiency isn't simply about getting more done. It's about becoming more intentional with one of your most limited resources—your time. Weekly Challenge: Set aside a dedicated amount of time to work on your plan.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys OfNot So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  7. Aug 17

    Season 5 Episode 234 - A Plan Without Action Is Just A Plan

    You can have a great idea. You can create the perfect plan. You can identify every step necessary to reach your goal.   But eventually, you have to act.   In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Joe and Dr. Dave discuss why A plan without action is just a plan and what it takes to move from thinking and planning to intentional execution.   This conversation builds on our discussion about why having aplan is necessary. Once the plan exists, the next question becomes:   What are you actually doing with it?   Many of us have goals we've been thinking about for months—or even years. We may know what we want to accomplish and even have the steps mapped out, but something keeps us from moving forward.   Fear. Insecurity. Lack of resources. Uncertainty. Overthinking. Waiting for the perfect moment.   Or sometimes, we're simply staying busy without taking theactions that actually move us toward our goal.   For mid-career professionals, this distinction can be especially important. Whether you're pursuing career advancement, developing a new skill, earning a certification, continuing your education, starting a project, or preparing for your next professional chapter, progress requires more than intention.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • Why a great plan doesn't automatically produce results • The difference between planning and execution • Why accountability partners can help you follow through • How fear and insecurity can prevent action • The importance of identifying what's really holding you back • Why critical self-reflection matters • How small actionscan create momentum • The difference between being busy and making progress • How mentors, colleagues, friends, and experts can help • Why overcoming analysis paralysis starts with one small step • How intentional action turns goals into measurable progress A plan without action is just a plan.   The objective isn't to take random actions so you can sayyou're busy. It's to identify the actions that actually move you closer towhere you want to go.   Weekly Challenge: Select one of yourproject plans and take two actions towards its progress.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

  8. Aug 10

    Season 5 Episode 233 - Why Having A Plan Is Necessary

    Having a goal is important—but having a plan gives you a pathfor getting there. In this episode of the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People(JONSOP) Podcast, Dr. Dave and Dr. Joe discuss Why Having A Plan Is Necessary and how planning can help mid-career professionals turn ideas, career goals, projects, and personal objectives into intentional action. Using relatable examples ranging from road trips andeducation to career advancement, military planning, maintenance, and business, we explore why simply knowing where you want to go isn't enough. You also need to understand the steps, resources, timelines, costs, potential obstacles, and contingency plans that can help you reach your destination.   For mid-career professionals, planning can become especiallyimportant when you're considering your next move. Do you need another certification? Additional education? New skills? More experience? A career change? Or a completely different direction?   You may already have the beginnings of a plan—you justhaven't formalized it yet.   In this episode, you'll discover:   • Why having a destination isn't the same as having a plan • How breaking large goals into smaller steps can makeprogress more manageable • Why contingency planning matters when circumstances change • How resources, costs, logistics, and timelines affect yourplan • Why mid-career professionals should intentionally plantheir next career move • How writing down your plan can improve focus andaccountability • Why flexibility doesn't mean abandoning your destination • How mentors, coaches, colleagues, and your professionalnetwork can help when you don't know the next step   Why Having A Plan Is Necessary isn't about trying to predicteverything that will happen. It's about giving yourself enough direction to move forward while remaining flexible enough to adjust when circumstances change.   Weekly Challenge: Identify a project that interests you. Thencreate a simple plan that shows all the NECESSARY steps needed to complete it.   JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com   Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

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The "Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People Podcast" was created to assist you with your personal, professional and career development. The Co-Hosts: Podcast will be co-hosted by: Dr. Joe Hamlett who specializes in personal development and Dr. Dave Peltz who specializes in career development. The main reason for launching this Podcast is to share our experiences on a variety of topics that you want to hear. In other words, we want to provide our listeners and viewers with tools and helpful hints to assist them in their Personal Growth & Career Development!

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