Episode 102
Morning 6-Pack - The Top 6 Decisions That Should Be a No-Brainer!
Yo, we’re diving into some seriously funny territory today with the top life decisions that stress us out the most! Spoiler alert: money woes are the big bad wolf here, with choices like taking a new job and whether to quit your current gig ruling the roost. But don't fret, we’ll lighten the mood with our list of six life decisions that should totally be no-brainers—like getting blackout drunk at the company Christmas party (wink, wink). We got all the giggles and head-scratchers covered, plus some wild stories that’ll have you laughing and thinking, “Did they really just say that?” So grab your coffee, kick back, and let’s tackle these decisions together—after all, what’s life without a little fun and a whole lotta laughs? Morning 6-Pack - Stressful Decisions Unpacked: Who Knew Adulting Could Be So Hard?! 🤔🤷♂️ Oh boy, do we dive deep into the stress soup today! Haystack kicks off the show by chatting about a mind-blowing study that asked folks about their most stressful life decisions. Spoiler alert: it’s all about that sweet, sweet risk! The top three life decisions keeping people up at night? Drumroll, please... it’s all about jobs and money, baby! Should I take this new gig? Should I quit without a safety net? And should I invest my cash or just shove it under the mattress? Who knew adulting could feel like walking a tightrope over a pit of snapping alligators? 🐊 But wait, there’s more! Haystack shares some personal stories that’ll have your sides splitting, like that time he tried to brave an icy Arkansas storm only to end up crying on the phone to mom! Classic! Plus, we get a real kick out of the other life dilemmas that made the list, like getting married (yikes!) or whether to drive after a few too many. And let’s not forget the absolute no-brainers that shouldn’t stress you out—like getting blackout drunk at the office holiday party. You know, just casual life advice from your favorite morning buddy! Buckle up, folks—this six-pack is packed with laughs and “oh no he didn’t” moments!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's Haystack.
Speaker A:And there's a study that asked people about their toughest, their most stressful life decisions.
Speaker A:And this large scale study finds that most people's toughest life decisions have a consistent theme.
Speaker A:And that theme is perceived risk.
Speaker A:So here are the top 10.
Speaker A:And the top three all have to do with money.
Speaker A:They number one, whether or not to take a new job.
Speaker A:Number two, whether or not to quit your current job without already having another job.
Speaker A:Number three, whether to invest money.
Speaker A:There's one more I'm surprised was not in the top three.
Speaker A:We'll get to that in just a second.
Speaker A:Number four, whether to drive a car.
Speaker A:And when I say whether, I'm talking about whether you're too tired or you've had a couple of drinks and you're buzzed and you maybe know you should not, or if there's bad weather.
Speaker A:One time I left to go to northeast Arkansas to see my family on Christmas Day.
Speaker A:No, wait.
Speaker A:Yeah, it was Christmas.
Speaker A:And I said, oh, I can make it.
Speaker A:I'm in a truck.
Speaker A:We'll be fine.
Speaker A:And it was one of those icy Arkansas storms.
Speaker A:And I got to Alpena Pass, which is normally about an hour away, and it had taken me three and a half hours to get there.
Speaker A:And I called my mom in tears and I said, I'm sorry I can't be home for Christmas.
Speaker A:And I turned around and come back to Fayetteville.
Speaker A:Let's see here.
Speaker A:Sorry.
Speaker A:Number five, whether to become self employed.
Speaker A:Number six, whether to buy a house.
Speaker A:Number seven, whether to get surgery.
Speaker A:These are the top 10 most stressful decisions people make.
Speaker A:Number eight, whether to get married.
Speaker A:I really thought that would be higher up the list.
Speaker A:Number nine, whether to get vaccinated.
Speaker A:That, of course, thanks to the last decade or so, I don't think that would have been in the top 25 a decade ago.
Speaker A:And number 10, whether or not to move to another country.
Speaker A:Others in the top 25 include whether or not to have children, to get an education or training to meet certain people, whether or not to get insurance, whether or not to leave the house at all.
Speaker A:That one's super relatable.
Speaker A:It's not surprising there is a wide range of responses.
Speaker A:But there are those decisions that take no time at all because they're, they're just common sense.
Speaker A:Like anything from this list of the top six life decisions that shouldn't be stressful because the answer is obviously yes.
Speaker A:Best way to start your day.
Speaker A:These six jokes.
Speaker A:He's about to say, listen up for old Haystack crack open the morning.
Speaker A:Yeah.
Speaker A:We are taking a look at the top six life decisions.
Speaker A:That should be an obvious yes so they should not stress you out.
Speaker A:Number six, should I get blackout drunk at my company Christmas party?
Speaker A:Obviously, yes.
Speaker A:Number Number five, should I try to outrun this cop trying to pull me over?
Speaker A:Obviously, yes.
Speaker A:Do you see the theme here?
Speaker A: I get an Arkansas Razorbacks: Speaker A:Obviously, yes.
Speaker A:Oh, where are we at?
Speaker A:Number three, don't hate me.
Speaker A:Should I ignore the expiration date on this sushi?
Speaker A:Number two, should I get all my financial advice from a cryptocurrency influencer named Xander?
Speaker A:What could go wrong?
Speaker A:And the number one life decision, that should not stress you out because it obviously a yes.
Speaker A:Should I leave my wife for an exotic dancer who really gets Mercedes.
