Hello show notes readers!

This week, Sean and Dan look into the rhythms of the oil and gas world — how things speed up, slow down, and sometimes just stop. They talk about layoffs making headlines, how organizations expand and contract like they’re breathing, and what it feels like to be on the inside when that happens. Sean explains why fewer rigs don’t always mean less oil, and why the people most affected aren’t always the ones you’d think.

They get into how managers try (sometimes awkwardly) to protect and coach people, what it’s like to get blindsided, and why being chased by a metaphorical predator might not be all bad — at least for keeping you sharp. The converstion takes a detour into parenting, classrooms, and whether pulling your kid out of tough situations helps or hurts in the long run.

Plus: what homeschooling has in common with org charts, why messy code and stuck loops are part of building anything, and a few thoughts on agency, grace, and figuring out when to hold on or let go.

• Prometheus Rising – Robert Anton Wilson; explores consciousness, reality tunnels, and mindset shifts.
• Factfulness – Hans Rosling; emphasizes how the world is improving despite negative perceptions.
• The Fifth Risk – Michael Lewis; highlights essential but overlooked government jobs and inefficiencies.

• Neville Goddard: https://youtu.be/zXsZnDakDVA

00:00 - Weather and Cyclicality

01:07 - Oil Layoffs & Market Trends

02:55 - Why the U.S. Exports Oil

06:38 - Fracking & Efficiency Gains

07:34 - The Workplace "Breathes"

12:47 - The Role of Fear & Agency

16:52 - Education & Homeschooling Trends

28:38 - AI, Coding, and Debugging Frustrations

40:57 - AI Slack Bots for Work Productivity

50:43 - Prometheus Rising & Reality Tunnels

55:15 - Telepathy Tapes & The Tower of Babel

1:02:00 - Manifestation & The Power of Thought

1:06:02 - Government Jobs & Bureaucracy Debates

1:17:05 - Wrapping Up: Big Topics & Future Thoughts