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The Weekly Call

The Weekly Call

By: Amer Abu Shakra Austin Trudeau and John Morgan III
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The Weekly Call is a conversational podcast hosted by three young business owners. Amer, Austin, and John provide insight into guiding philosophies and perspectives, and how they directly relate to the operation of a business.Amer Abu Shakra, Austin Trudeau, and John Morgan III Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Ep 326 | Baby Came Early, Appendix Left Late
    Aug 4 2025

    Informal catch-up between Austin, John, and Amer, primarily focused on Austin sharing the dramatic story of his son's premature birth and his wife's medical complications.

    • Austin's wife Miranda experienced a harrowing medical ordeal, including appendicitis and septic shock, leading to an emergency C-section at 32 weeks
    • Their son Henry was born prematurely but is doing well in the NICU
    • The experience gave Austin a new perspective on life, work, and relationships
    • John and Amer discussed strategies for time management, decision-making, and personal growth
    • Miranda experienced severe pain, initially misdiagnosed
    • Appendix burst during surgery, leading to complications
    • Miranda went into septic shock at 32 weeks pregnant
    • Emergency C-section performed to save both mother and baby
    • Henry born prematurely but healthy, currently in NICU
    • Miranda recovering from multiple surgeries and infections
    • Newfound appreciation for universal healthcare
    • Gratitude for support from family, friends, and colleagues
    • Shift in perspective on what constitutes "real problems" in life
    • Strengthened bond and admiration between Austin and Miranda
    • Enjoying bonding time with his newborn son
    • Finding a new layer of meaning and purpose in life
    • Balancing work and family responsibilities
    • John's approach to ranking activities based on return on time invested
    • Applying investment portfolio strategies to life decisions
    • Balancing emotional drivers with quantitative analysis
    • Importance of focused action over constant change
    • Questioning popular health trends and their actual impact
    • Balancing exercise, work, and personal time
    • Importance of stress reduction and overall life satisfaction
    • Austin to continue supporting Miranda's recovery and visiting Henry in the NICU
    • John to further develop his time management and decision-making framework
    • Amer to reflect on intentional time allocation and personal growth strategies
    • Group to reconvene for regular catch-ups and updates on their respective journeys


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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Ep 325 | Reinvest in your Business or Stock Market?
    Jul 28 2025
    2 hrs and 30 mins
  • Ep 324 | Most Stats Don't Matter
    Jul 21 2025
    2 hrs and 31 mins
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