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Miles and Dave chatted on Monday, July 6, 2026, about an hour before the USA v. Belgium World Cup match. They discussed events of the last month, the world cup, and the pathway of acceptance using the Overton Window.

Listen to episode 75 of our podcast, "The 2 Guys That Don't Know Everything Podcast" hosted by Miles McGrath and David "Dave" Makar.

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"Miles and David recorded their 75th podcast episode after a one-month hiatus, discussing recent events including the US Women's World Cup match against Belgium and David's recent completion of an MFA program after 26 years of delays. David shared details about his fiction writing project set in 1940s Ukraine, explaining his challenges with finishing the book and potential publication options ranging from self-publishing to traditional publishing routes. The conversation extensively explored the concept of the "Overton window" - how societal acceptance of various issues shifts from unthinkable to radical to acceptable over time, using examples like marijuana legalization, LGBTQ+ rights, and lead paint removal to illustrate how cultural norms evolve. They discussed what might drive these shifts in societal acceptance, considering factors like social media algorithms, influential individuals, and changing public discourse, while also reflecting on their own thoughts about currently unthinkable ideas and what might become more acceptable in the future."

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On Thursday, June 4, Miles and Dave discussed the Mindset Toolbox, a concept Miles developed and has been presenting to business and service organizations.

Listen to episode 74 of our podcast, "The 2 Guys That Don't Know Everything Podcast" hosted by Miles McGrath and David "Dave" Makar.

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"Miles and David discussed building a personal "mindset toolbox" for handling stress and challenges, sharing personal experiences about managing difficult situations. Miles shared his recent experience of surrendering to stress during a medical appointment, drawing a parallel to the movie "Office Space" where the main character finds relief through hypnosis. They explored several key tools for managing stress and business challenges, including journaling, using a "mirror" for perspective shifts, measuring current progress, and maintaining a sense of humor. David shared his vision board from 2010 that came true, emphasizing the importance of being specific about goals and focusing on a clear "why" rather than trying to serve everyone. They discussed the principle of focusing on a small, specific audience rather than trying to reach everyone, and concluded with plans to attend the Dryden Dairy Day Parade where David will promote his fiber optic business."

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Last night, May 26, 2026 Miles and Dave discussed service, serving other people, service organizations, and Go Givers. They also discussed AI.

Listen to episode 73 of our podcast, "The 2 Guys That Don't Know Everything Podcast" hosted by Miles McGrath and David "Dave" Makar.

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"Miles and David discussed service organizations and community service projects in episode 73 of their podcast. Miles shared that he was invited to join the Port St. Lucie Rotary Club six months ago and has been asked to become interim president, while David mentioned his involvement with the Lions Club and their various fundraising activities including golf tournaments and a partnership with Doug's Fish Fry. They explored different service projects, with Miles describing his work with Care Bag, which provides hygiene products to homeless individuals through mobile shower units, and David discussing his experience with microloans through a credit union foundation. The conversation covered successful fundraising ideas like dog bowling events, RAM (Remote Area Medical) clinics providing free healthcare services, and back-to-school events offering haircuts and backpacks to children in need. They also discussed the importance of preventative care, particularly dental services and vision care for underserved communities, and shared insights about the growing need for such services as housing costs and homelessness increase in their areas."

1. How Ikea turned AI 'Failures' into €1.3B: https://fluentsupport.com/how-ikea-turned-ai-failures-into-1-billion-in-revenue/

2. How I Built This interview with Jensen Huang of Nvidia, including a story about AI and radiology: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nvidia-jensen-huang-from-near-collapse-to-becoming/id1150510297?i=1000766861065

3. Bob Burg: https://burg.com/

4. The Go Giver: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Little-Story-Powerful-Business/dp/1591842530

5. Ithaca Lions Club: http://www.ithacalions.com/

6. Port St. Lucie Rotary Club: https://www.pslrotary.org/

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