The Right Place The Right Place

Your Right Place Is So Close - Reflections on 2024

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John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach reflect on their journey through the podcasting year, highlighting the lessons learned, the importance of collaboration, and the impact of their guests.

They explore the concept of finding one's 'right place' in life and how their experiences have shaped their understanding of personal growth and networking. The conversation emphasizes the value of meaningful interactions and the preparation required to make the most of opportunities. They reflect further on the evolution of their podcast, the plans for 2025 personal growth, the impact of AI on communication, and the significance of in-person connections.

Connect with John and Rudolf here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/
Chapters
  • 00:00 Preview and reflections
  • 02:36 Lessons learned from guests
  • 05:44 The consistency of just doing it
  • 06:46 You have no idea who is watching
  • 10:29 Perception that you know what you're doing
  • 12:54 You're at an intersection of 3 areas
  • 16:38 The right place should be a state of mind
  • 19:40 It's hard to understand the impact of the pod
  • 23:20 Guest highlights and surprises
  • 27:13 The art of prepared conversations
  • 30:48 John's motivation and working in padel
  • 34:00 Rudolf is scaling at the right pace
  • 38:37 Looking ahead to 2025
  • 43:51 Reflections and gratitude
9 Dec 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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