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Is AI the problem or the solution moving forward? Can it be both?

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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In the song "Mayberry", Rascal Flatts opens by saying that sometimes the world feels like it's spinning faster than it did in the old days. While the earth itself might not be spinning faster literally, it does feel like society has jumped into the express lane, hurtling toward some unknown destination like we have to get there first. But why? Do we really need to increase efficiency at every turn?

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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Why are we here? Is there some bigger meaning, or is the meaning of life something that is different for each of us?

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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As a society, we seem to think that work is only "real" work if you're hating every minute of it. If people see you enjoying what you're doing they will jump up and say you're not really working. Now, we all know the truth is that they're jealous because you're happy and they're not, but it's still a bit annoying to hear.

If you enjoy what you do, celebrate and flaunt it! There's nothing wrong with loving what you do, and we should all strive to be happier at work.

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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They say, "do something you love, and you'll never work a day in your life", then they turn right around and say you aren't working a "real" job if you are doing something you love. So, which is it? The truth is, we've gotten too wrapped up in this idea that the only way to make a living is to rely on companies to hire and pay us, as if any other form of income is somehow lower than getting a paycheck.

Turning your hobbies and talents into a solid income isn't a bad thing, and it doesn't take away from how enjoyable those things are!

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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Customer service has always been a point on contention, with customers getting hot headed when things don't go as they expect and employees treating customers like they don't matter. In recent years, especially since Covid, the subject has grabbed even more attention as employees have started to push for better wages and working conditions while companies automate, and customers complain that they can't get service like they used to. So, what's the solution to the problem with customer service?

In my opinion, the fix is super simple. Show each other some respect.

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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As a special treat this Halloween season, I'm sharing with you a story I've yet to release anywhere else! This story comes straight out of one of my works in progress, the follow up to Legends and Tales, titled "Even More Legends and Tales".

I hope you enjoy this sneak peek at a future release, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the story!

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart

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Halloween was one of my favorite holidays as a kid, but it was less about the candy and more about the ghost hunting for me. Mom would pile us in the car, along with one of her friends and their kids, and we would drive around for hours in search of ghosts. We never found any, but there were times where the chill in the air was actually warmer than the chill down our spines. My mom would have probably been the star of one of those urban exploration channels on YouTube if she'd been born a few years later, but she would also have probably wound up in jail a time or two as well!

Welcome to The Long Way Home, the podcast where we dive into the changes the world has gone through over the past 4 decades! Join host Josh "Bearheart" Hawk as he meanders along this windy road, recounting stories from his childhood in Ohio and reliving the late 80s', 90s' and even the turning of the clock into the new millennium.

We all know the saying, "you can't go home again", and that's more about the passage of time than anything else. Home, at least the way we all knew it as kids, doesn't exist. The world changes, people move on and life morphs into something we barely recognize as we work to raise our kids, pay our bills and try to find some semblance of normalcy.

My website: https://www.joshbearheartlegendsandtales.com/

Buy my books on Amazon or on the website!
The Journal - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMX81G5
Legends and Tales - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHL3RCD3
GPS Signal Lost - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY7TGMM2

You can find me over on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusive benefits and be the first to hear about upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/joshbearheart