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Once told by a Chiropractor that he was ”too tall” to die anything but young — Sean Connolly is a stand-up comic, writer, & conversationalist who loves to learn about people, markets, and happiness. Sean is a door-guy at Comedy Works in Denver & tries to embody the mission of the small business he grew up immersed in, an expedition vehicle company called ’EarthRoamer,’ simply — ”Live Your Dream” InTALLerable has unintentionally become an applied continuation of Sean’s undergraduate research dissertation exploring ’Happiness Economics’ — Young people are desperate for community, purpose, and belonging. Sean will utilize his insatiable curiosity to explore culture & meaning. He talks to new guests about their passions, fears, and life’s adventures. Our host cuts through the noise to ”Height” guests, who are given their spiritual stature — their ”Heart-Height” — after a long-form conversation. Recorded in Top Shelf Studios - Based in Denver, Colorado.
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Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
I headed all the way down to beautiful Austin, Texas to do some stand-up comedy, but more importantly to interview my guest today, my Uncle, Steve Smith — for a generational crossover episode full of wisdom ready to be plucked and applied.
Steve was the first in his family to attend college, so naturally MIT seemed like a reasonable place for a smart kid from Bettendorf Iowa (yes, that MIT). He studied Mechanical Engineering after realizing that his math might not be “good enough” to lead him to the promised land in Physics, his original major. A summer job working in the textiles department at MIT eventually led him to completing a double Masters in Mechanical Engineering & Textiles Technology. After working for a few years, he returned to MIT to finish an ScD in Mechanical Engineering & a project in textiles, obtaining a patent for a new way to coat the inside of soda cans.
My uncle told the story of meeting his wife at MIT. “A brilliant woman who is extremely focused” in Steve’s words — it’s clear his love for her is unrivaled, she consumes his heart. When I hear Steve talk about meeting the love of his life way back in sophomore year at MIT in the fraternity house, how they “didn’t vibe” only to reconnect two short years later with a love so clandestine they were engaged 3 months into dating. They both wanted to get married and start a family — no time to waste!!
A real Dunder Mifflin abroad story, we hear all about Steve’s time living & working in Brazil from ‘83-’88. He was a division manager in charge of multiple paper plants, mills, and the harvesting operation required to make the paper. I learn about fluid dynamics, the complications of making paper for different printing processes, and the challenges of running production, especially when a significant portion of your team lacks literacy. We talk about differences in Brazilian topsoil versus Iowa topsoil and the differences across our generations — all while diligently prying for answers to the secrets of happiness and life!
Thank you Steve for your time, generosity, and for being someone I look up to in my life.
FO & BW
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