Max and Andrew have been undergoing a lot change, and with that comes a lot of hard work. Also Andrew grills Max this episode to find a chink in his armor of confidence (spoiler, he didn't find any).

Max and Andrew explore if it's even possible to do the dishes without listening to a podcast or some music, and how Andrew now self identifies as "the podcast guy" and his experience trying to get away from any and all identities.

A bit of a continuation of last episode, Max and Andrew start off on another A.I. tangent and how it can replace personal trainers. They also figure out how leaving empty space to have open conversations with coworkers can lead to big innovation.

What happens when you wash your dishes or go for a walk WITHOUT your favorite podcast in the background? Will it be boring or revolutionary? Andrew talks about climbing out of his hole of depression during college while Max learns to meditate by becoming a human metronome. Dive deep with us on this introspective episode of So Essentially.

Wow! Max and Andrew cover a totally original topic this week. Don't forget to Google everything we say because we are very unqualified and love to talk out of our asses. This episode we tackle questions like: "Will I my job be safe with AI looming over the horizon?" The short answer is no, so get used to using Chat GPT! Don't worry though, as your tech gurus we'll help you keep your job.

Max and Andrew come face to face with the question of why hard work matters. Are some sacrifices worth making for the long run? What is the tipping point of your own mental health versus what you will reap in the future for yourself? How do you balance burnout with discipline?

Max and Andrew wax philisophical on the topic of how much stress is enough stress. Does getting your ass kicked have to hurt all the time? Or can it sometimes lead to good things?