The Accountability Call

The Accountability Call


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The Accountability Call #76: Saying Yes and Opening Day
March 29, 2019

In the immortal words of Curtis Armstrong from the movie Risky Business, sometimes you gotta say, “Yes.” Well, okay, he says it in a more forceful manner, but the message is pretty much the same: Say yes! We spent a day and a half together in beautiful...

The Accountability Call #75: Fasting, Commitment, and Getting to vs. Having to
March 17, 2019

We start things off in our 75th episode by recapping Chris’ five-day fasting mimicking diet. After reading the book The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo,  Chris and his wife decided to try the recommended program through Prolon.

The Accountability Call #74: Not Dead Yet, Balance, and Lice
March 10, 2019

We wrap up our infatuation with Phil Collins as Jon finally finished “Not Dead Yet,” Collins’ memoir. How do we find a work-life balance? Should’t it be called a life-work balance? Why are we running around like crazy?

The Accountability Call #73: The First Videocast and Biggest Waste of Time Regrets
March 04, 2019

Change is in the air as we record the podcast in video format as well as audio! Check it out: We discuss a thought-provoking piece about the biggest wastes of time we regret when we’re older. The list includes staying in toxic relationships,

The Accountability Call #72: ASU, Ten Years of Marriage, and Personal Mission Statements
February 27, 2019

After sharing the latest of what we’ve learned through reading Phil Collins’ memoir, Jon shares the story of touring Arizona State University with his college-bound son. I share some details of the 10-year anniversary celebration my wife and I had rece...

The Accountability Call #71: Benefits of Being Sick, College Tours, and Anniversaries
February 13, 2019

After singing some Sting and Phil Collins, Jon and I reminisce about how times have changed. We talk about how wives are superior to husbands in the taking-care-of-the-sick department. Jon and his family are taking a tour of our Alma mater,

The Accountability Call #70: Phil Collins, Job Interviews, and Super Bowls
February 01, 2019

We start off with some thoughts on Phil Collins’ memoir, Not Dead Yet. Jon very thoughtfully sent me a copy and we’re having fun comparing our impressions of the book so far. If you’re a fan of Collins or Genesis, it’s definitely an entertaining read.

The Accountability Call #69: Saturday Love and the Magic of The Universe
January 25, 2019

This week we talk about the power of intentions. When we have them and we share them with The Universe, magical things can happen, as we've both experienced numerous times.

The Accountability Call #68: Sans Social Media and Making Lists
January 21, 2019

Jon and I talk Phil Collins, living without social media, creating productivity lists, and more!

The Accountability Call #67: Weekday Spending, Annual Check-Ups, and Dad Advice
January 13, 2019

Jon shares some thoughts on A Star is Born, making me realize that my list of movies-to-see is now in the thousands. We check in on the practice of spending money on the weekends only, and talk about the importance of doing an annual check-up to see wh...