3 chapters across the catalog
Quincy Jones discusses the launch of *Vibe* magazine with Time Warner, emphasizing the "synergy" between music and print media. He explains how he convinced sponsors that rappers like Will Smith were "not dangerous." The hosts discuss the cultural impact of *Vibe* and how it helped mainstream hip-hop culture for a wider audience.
Subordinating Feelings to Principles for Emotional Steadiness
A final clip from Stephen Covey explains that being proactive allows a person to subordinate their impulses and moods to their principles. Mo Facts adds his own recommendation to turn off the television and avoid social media to maintain emotional steadiness. He argues that the world is currently geared to trigger human emotions 24/7 to keep people disempowered and reactive.
Mo Facts plays a clip of Stephen Covey discussing "Synergy" (Habit 6) as a metaphorical "booster shot" for the mind. Covey explains that synergy is the fruit of seeking first to understand, creating "third alternatives" rather than adversarial win-lose outcomes. The hosts present this as the true solution to the social divisions discussed throughout the episode.
