{"podcast":{"title":"Be Better Tribe","slug":"be-better-tribe-7651760","podcast_index_feed_id":7651760,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/6z9QZ1rZ.rss","website_url":"Bebettertribe.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/bc60b955-0e62-4130-9498-8b24025bfb43/logos/96b98d55-113d-499a-9984-638dccd45f98.jpeg","author":"Julian Alvarez","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to the Be Better Tribe Podcast! I've always wanted to start a podcast. After a health scare that forced me to pause take a hard look at my life and rethink what actually matters. I don’t have all the answers but I do believe in the power of reflection and honest conversations. This podcast will be centered around moments of inspiration, impactful connections, and a focus on being better. Each episode will consist of something that caught my attention recently, an interview or impactful topic, and engagement with listeners (call and text in). No gurus. No perfection. Just honest stories lessons learned the hard way and reminders to enjoy the ride while we’re on it. Hit subscribe drop a comment and let’s get better together #BeBetterTribe","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T02:19:47.744520+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-better-tribe-7651760"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 35 - Instant Gratification","slug":"ep-35-instant-gratification","published_at":"2026-09-02T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-better-tribe-7651760/ep-35-instant-gratification","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-better-tribe-7651760","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d8c8ed2ac43f4ba761436ffd80fdd9430583bc5fabb616b694dcd3de9c8cba0c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzOTIxOTM0Yi1mOWJkLTQ1YWMtYWQ2Ni1mNDY4YWMzMDQ0MDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzYwYjk1NS0wZTYyLTQxMzAtOTQ5OC04YjI0MDI1YmZiNDMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NjA0OGFkZmNlYTE3MTYzZjI3ZTI3M2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5NzhiYWVlYmZhZWRkZGZlYmMyNDJkL2p1bGlhbi1hbHZhcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tRVo0ak4tY29tcG9zZXIubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d8c8ed2ac43f4ba761436ffd80fdd9430583bc5fabb616b694dcd3de9c8cba0c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzOTIxOTM0Yi1mOWJkLTQ1YWMtYWQ2Ni1mNDY4YWMzMDQ0MDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJiYzYwYjk1NS0wZTYyLTQxMzAtOTQ5OC04YjI0MDI1YmZiNDMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NjA0OGFkZmNlYTE3MTYzZjI3ZTI3M2EiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5NzhiYWVlYmZhZWRkZGZlYmMyNDJkL2p1bGlhbi1hbHZhcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tRVo0ak4tY29tcG9zZXIubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Be Better Tribe, I explore the idea of living in a “microwave society,” a world where we’ve become conditioned to expect results almost instantly. Inspired by a concept shared by Q Myers on the Locked On Raiders podcast, I reflect on how instant gratification can impact our careers, health, goals, and willingness to stick with something when progress feels slow. Through personal stories from my soccer career, marathon training, and leadership journey, I share why some of the most meaningful accomplishments require patience, consistency, and a willingness to embrace the process. Key Takeaways: Extend the timeline: If the goal truly matters, be willing to give yourself more time to achieve it. Measure the reps before the results: Celebrate the workouts, habits, conversations, and small wins that eventually create the outcome. Create a no-quit window: Commit to giving something your best effort for a defined period of time, and don’t make the decision to quit during your hardest moment. Remember: your present self wants comfort, but your future self wants the results that come from today’s discomfort. Success can happen quickly, but we shouldn’t expect everything worthwhile to come easily. Focus less on how fast you’re getting there and more on whether you’re continuing to move forward. Show up. Stay consistent. And always remember to be better.","meta_description":"In this episode of Be Better Tribe, I explore the idea of living in a “microwave society,” a world where we’ve become conditioned to expect results almost…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":806,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/be-better-tribe-7651760/episodes/ep-35-instant-gratification/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-better-tribe-7651760/ep-35-instant-gratification.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}