Notes From the Window Seat
Life is full of extraordinary moments hiding inside ordinary days—if we're willing to slow down and notice them.
Join photographer, traveler, author, and storyteller Marty Pearson for conversations that explore travel, photography, pets, and the stories that change the way we see the world. From quiet beaches before sunrise and coffee shops filled with new friends to adventures in Antarctica, Africa, and beyond, every episode is an invitation to look a little closer and discover what's been there all along.
Along the way, you'll uncover unexpected lessons about creativity, relationships, resilience, business, and living a more intentional life—because every journey has something to teach us if we're willing to pay attention.
Some episodes will inspire your next adventure. Others will challenge the way you think. Many will simply remind you that the most meaningful experiences often happen when we slow down, stay curious, and notice what others might miss.
Whether you're a traveler, photographer, pet lover, business owner, or simply someone who believes there's always more to the story, pull up a chair by the window.
Because the best views aren't just outside the window—they're the ones that change the way we see the world.
Notes From the Window Seat
The Stories You're Telling Yourself...
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Every business owner has stories they tell themselves.
"No one wants to pay my prices." "I can't find good employees." "Marketing doesn't work." "I'm too small to compete."
But what if those aren't facts? What if they're simply stories that have been repeated so often, they've become accepted as truth?
In this episode we explore how our assumptions shape the decisions we make—and introduces the concept of confirmation bias, the psychological tendency to seek evidence that supports what we already believe while ignoring evidence that challenges it.
You'll learn how questioning your own assumptions can unlock better leadership, stronger decision-making, and new opportunities for growth.
Sometimes changing your business starts by changing your perspective.
In This Episode You'll Learn
- Why many business problems begin with assumptions—not reality
- How confirmation bias quietly influences leadership decisions
- Four common stories that hold businesses back
- Why curiosity is one of a leader's greatest competitive advantages
- Practical questions to help challenge limiting beliefs
- How changing your perspective can change your business
Reflection Questions:
What story have I accepted as fact without questioning it? What evidence supports that belief? What evidence might I be ignoring? If the opposite were true, what would I expect to see? What would change if I approached this challenge with curiosity instead of certainty?
The stories you believe become the decisions you make. Change the story, and you may change the future of your business.
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