The OD (Observe Dangerously) Podcast

Why are people scared of perfection?

As human beings, we understand and accept that we are not perfect and will fall short in some ways throughout our lives. Has this fact of life caused us to have an unhealthy relationship with the concept of perfection? Should the fact that we cannot obtain perfection stop us from pursuing it? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on pursuing perfection.

Stewardship Part 2 (Blackout Clip #4)

If stewardship, effectively managing over things that are not yours, is how we obtain more resources, why don't people want to steward? In the second of 3 Blackout Clips on Stewardship, the rewards, as well as the requests, of stewardship are examined. Recorded 9-29-2021

When does potential give way to production?

In a perfect world, we would all like to tangibly see the subsequent consequences of our decisions before we set a plan in motion. Are there times where something or someone's potential is enough for us to decide to invest our resources in them? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on what characteristics of potential are needed if production is limited and/or non-existent.

What can drafting NFL Quarterbacks teach us about decision making?

With the NFL Combine recently occurring, many franchises have tough decisions to make regarding who they are going to select. Can we take something from their decision making process, especially the apparent flaws, and use it to improve the decisions we make in life?

Stewardship Part 1 (Blackout Clip #3)

As human beings, it is innate to desire more resources. Is our ability, or shall I say inability, to manage what we already have holding us back from success? Part 1 of Stewardship, the concept of managing what is not yours, is discussed in this week's Blackout Clip. Recorded 8-11-2021.

What does it mean to Observe Dangerously?

We call ourselves the Observe Dangerously podcast, but what does it really mean to observe the world dangerously? Also, is there value in Observing Dangerously? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on what it means to OD. 

Why Black Culture is trash (Part 2)

JC and B-Mic Roc continue their discussion on whether or not African-American culture is trash

3 Evils of Black Culture (Blackout Clip #2)

In this installment of "Blackout Clips", the 3 most negative characteristics, or evils, of African-American Culture are expounded upon in connection to Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic disqualification and last place finish at the Prefontaine Classic (Recorded on 8-25-2021).

Why Black culture is trash (Part 1)

JC and B-Mic Roc analyze Black culture in America and determine if it is trash or not.

Is there an objective definition of ”trash”?

When people call something "trash", they are mostly speaking in hyperbole. JC and B-Mic Roc discuss if there is an objective definition of the term "trash".