We’re back with another episode of Why Are We Still Doing That? This week, we’re flipping the script to ask: Why are we still not recycling the things that actually work for us?

For a culture obsessed with constant reinvention, there’s a strange, collective pressure to always move on to the next thing, as if new is always better. We're conditioned to believe that you don't get credit for consistency and that true success lies in the next big innovation.

The truth is, when a habit, routine, or approach delivers, it deserves another round. It deserves to be recycled and repeated with purpose. That's not boring—that’s how you build momentum, free up mental space, and create the stable foundation needed to support all the exciting changes you do want to make.

In this episode, we unpack the social pressure to constantly reinvent and make the case for proudly leaning into what works.

You’ll hear:

Kent's "mind share" on the vital and necessary conversation around no-contact relationships, especially as the holidays approach, and why you shouldn't confuse real needs with immature behavior.
Why "recycling" what works – like your fitness routine, core diet, or schedule – is the secret weapon that frees up the mental space for innovation.
The funny paradox of being "The Change Guys" who also crave a deliberate, fulfilling core routine and how that balance fuels our life.
The social commodity problem: Why there's no social currency in consistency and how social media performance encourages you to constantly chase the next big thing.
A funny travel story about why we finally leaned into "basic" popular destinations (like Italy and Hawaii) and discovered that they are popular for a reason.
How this mindset applies to everything from your daily schedule to large-scale infrastructure.
Our simple, actionable tip for identifying and leaning into the routines that "fill you up and free you up."

If you’re feeling the pressure to blow up the good things in your life just to "shake things up," this episode is your permission to proudly stick with what delivers.

Onward + Inward,