In this special season 1 finale of Maxim EQ, we turn the conversation outward by inviting a listener to join the show.

From the beginning, Maxim EQ was created with the hope that the ideas we explored wouldn’t just be interesting — but would also spark reflection and invite listeners to relate them to their own lives. Well, that’s exactly what happened.

In this episode, our guest Phil Bergren shares how several Season 1 topics resonated deeply with him and ultimately inspired him to step into the conversation. Phil offers thoughtful perspectives on some of our favorite episodes — including Depth Over Frequency, Empathy Is Mutually Beneficial, Welcome the Noise — It Might Carry the Signal, and Perfect Is a Fault, and Fault Lines Change. His reflections didn’t just respond to those ideas — they expanded them, prompting fresh insights and new angles from both Sam and me.

This isn’t a recap. It’s a continuation. It’s proof that meaningful dialogue doesn’t end when the microphones turn off. It carries forward — in how we interpret ideas, challenge assumptions, and apply what resonates to our own experiences.

As we close out the season, this episode captures what Maxim EQ is all about: thoughtful exchange, personal reflection, and the belief that growth happens when ideas move from conversation into real life.

Thanks for listening. We’ll see you next season.

Mike

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