Podcasts about 'why

Adar read sixty-eight fantasy books last year alone. Fantasy is her escape from reality. But when the real-world issues of racism and sexism started creeping into her books, she realized she could no longer escape.Produced by Adar Abdi.

"'Why do we think we can go into another country that has a totally different history and culture, and give them this gift that we feel we have? I don't know what's worse, our naivety or, again, our extraordinary arrogance.' - Lynn while speaking on the US pulling out of Afghanistan."

** We're talking about abortion in this episode, and occasionally we mention sexual abuse and violence. Nothing graphic, we promise. But some listeners may find what follows distressing. Be safe. **We're weighing up the arguments of the Pro Choice and Pro Life movements. Perhaps we can convince you that the case against abortion - the pro-life case - isn't as dumb and mean as it's often portrayed to be, and nor does it depend on religious dogma.This episode is sponsored by Zondervan's new book The Global Church: The First Eight Centuries by Donald Fairbairn.LINKS Read Judith Jarvis Johnson's groundbreaking article about abortion, where she offered the violinist thought experiment as a way to illustrate bodily autonomy: A Defense of Abortion by Judith Jarvis Thomson, Philosophy and Public Affairs, Vol. 1, No. 1. (Autumn, 1971), pp 47-66.  Get to know our guest, Professor Margaret Somerville.Read Somerville's book that first introduced her to John, The Ethical Canary: Science, Society, and the Human Spirit Say hi to our guest, Dr Emma Wood. Here's some more info on Professor Michael Tooley, Emma mentions as we speak with her. He wrote a very influential book called Abortion and Infanticide in the 1980s, where he argues that an entity can't possess a right to life unless it has the capacity to desire its continued existence.  Here's the article called 'Reasons why women have induced abortions: a synthesis of findings from 14 countries', published in the journal, Contraception, in 2017. And here are the statistics on numbers of abortions worldwide, from the Guttmacher Institute Here's some more on Professor Peter Singer's argument in favour of abortion: "When a woman has an abortion, the fetus is alive, and it is undoubtedly human – in the sense that it is a member of the species homo sapiens. It isn't a dog or a chimpanzee ... But mere membership of our species doesn't settle the moral issue of whether it is wrong to end a life. As long as the abortion is carried out at less than 20 weeks of gestation – as almost all abortions are – the brain of the fetus has not developed to the point of making consciousness possible." He goes on: "Admittedly, birth is in some ways an arbitrary place to draw the line at which killing the developing human life ceases to be permissible, and instead becomes murder ... A prematurely born infant may be less developed than a late-term fetus. But the criminal law needs clear dividing lines and, in normal circumstances, birth is the best we have." Here's Don Marquis' article that we spend a lot of time on in the second half of this episode: "Why Abortion is Immoral", in the Journal of Philosophy vol.86, no.4 (April 1989), pages 183-202: "The claim that the primary wrong-making feature of a killing is the loss to the victim of the value of its future has obvious consequences for the ethics of abortion. The future of a standard fetus includes a set of experiences, projects, activities, and such which are identical with the futures of adult human beings and are identical with the futures of young children. Since the reason that is sufficient to explain why it is wrong to kill human beings after the time of birth is a reason that also applies to fetuses, it follows that abortion is prima facie seriously morally wrong." Here's a link to the full New York Times podcast 'The Argument' episode called 'Why the Anti-Abortion Side Will Lose, Even if it Wins' (if you don't have a NYT subscription, just look it up on your podcast app - it was published on April 14, 2021.  Watch Paxton Smith's speech from her Texas high school graduation here. Read this article in The Economist called 'Texas's new proposal shows why abortion law is a mess in America', re: the so-called Texan "heartbeat bill".  Here's more on the Mississippi case that will come before the Supreme Court and challenge Roe v Wade, from the New York Times. Producer Kaley found this article really interesting while researching this episode: The epic political battle over the legacy of the suffragettes, in The Atlantic which explores why both sides of the abortion debate see themselves as inheritors of the early women's movement.  Read the paper by economists Janet L Yellen and George Akerlof called 'An analysis of out-of-wedlock childbearing in the United States', Quarterly Journal of Economics, May 1996, which carried this quote (among lots of other interesting insights): “By making the birth of the child the physical choice of the mother, the sexual revolution has made marriage and child support a social choice of the father.”

'What did you think of the trainer' and 'How was the lunch?' These are two questions we won't be asking today, as we get stuck into effective learner surveys. Ross G and Owen are joined by Gent Ahmetaj, Head of Research at Mind Tools for Business, to discuss: the problem with traditional learner surveys the features of an academically robust survey issues with this approach and how to resolve them. Show notes For more details on our Insights team, and a delightful photo of Gent, see: https://emeraldworks.com/solutions/mindtoolsinsight In 'What I Learned This Week', Owen discussed The Oatmeal's 'Why the mantis shrimp is my new favorite animal' and 'Why it breaks your brain to take a compliment'. Gent discussed Veritasium's YouTube video on the '3x + 1' problem: youtube.com/watch?v=094y1Z2wpJg And Ross discussed the time that the Australian army went to war with the emus, and lost: blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-emu-war-in-which-some-large-flightless-birds-unwittingly-foiled-the-australian-army/  For more from us, including access to our back catalogue of podcasts, visit emeraldworks.com. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning performance support toolkit, our off-the-shelf e-learning, and our custom work. Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter: Ross Garner - @RossGarnerEW Owen Ferugson - @OwenFerguson Gent Ahmetaj - @GentAhmetaj

The U.S. may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, "The American War in Afghanistan." Despite efforts to build education, health care and infrastructure, the U.S. presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick Schifrin spoke with Malkasian about the mistakes U.S. officials made over the 20-year war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, "The American War in Afghanistan." Despite efforts to build education, health care and infrastructure, the U.S. presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick Schifrin spoke with Malkasian about the mistakes U.S. officials made over the 20-year war. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

'Waiting for your Best Yes' with our Guest: Rob Kowalski. Emotionally and mentally, things change, sex is a spiritual ritual. Energy and fluids are exchanged during sexual intercourse and when you get married, the marriage is confirmed with consummation. Only weak people are controlled by sex. Your self esteem should not be based on how many people you can bed. The book 'Why Waiting Works' Is available for free on Rob's website (pay for shipping only) so pick up your copy and read the story of the Stripper turned Christian and hear his reasoning for why waiting for the right person works from BOTH sides. Resources for City Fam and Rob's Book: https://www.whywaitingworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/waitingworks https://www.facebook.com/groups/cityfam https://linktr.ee/robbkowalski General Resources: How to support BLM: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter Therapy Sources: Primary Care Physician, Employee assistance programs and therapyforblackgirls.com Self defense: https://beyonddefense.net Black mental health resources: https://twitter.com/testtubeplush/status/1337231680679993344 Socials: Interact with us! Listen & Subscribe: https://wavve.link/igotproblems/episodes Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vxFpB8ofKwqqjUjtncPVg IG: igotproblemspod Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/igotproblems Production Notes: Produced by Dolapo of the "Terminal 234" podcast Edited by Host: Sandra [IG: coitraveler] Co-Host #1: Annabelle [IG: msjudy_1028]

This meditation is a simplified regression. The purpose of taking you to a past life is to bridge the "why". 'Why' is this happening? 'Why' am I experiencing this? 'Why' do I feel so connected to a person/place? Regression can bring a lot of clarity to our current lives when we can review a previous life. I have been performing Past Life Regression Therapy through hypnosis for approximately four years. Each regression is unique, however, nearly every person sees the same thing when they enter their sacred space. Trust the process. msha.ke/find_your_ki --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jill-pape-lemke/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jill-pape-lemke/support

Rosé wine sales have been climbing year over year worldwide, as wine lovers and others discover that it's delicious and versatile. Now rosé fans will have even more to sample as wine producers are introducing new styles of the pink wine. We are continuing our summer fun series by answering the age-old question, 'Why rosé all day?' Guest: Jonathon Alsop, founder and executive director of the Boston Wine School and author of “The Wine Lover's Devotional.”

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To finish our 'Why you need the church more than ever' series, we're going to talk about why Jesus tells us to take communion, what it means and what it doesn't, and what we are remembering. The gospel is the ultimate counter-culture message and it will shape every aspect of our lives if we keep it in the forefront of our minds.

Courtney & André try to process waking up at 4am for *that* USWNT performance. Before we get into it, we talk about how the real potential banger of the day – Brazil vs. Zambia – was marred by injuries and VAR deciding to insert itself for no good reason. Still, the overall story of the group stages is Barbra Banda and Zambia, who balled out and showed real resolve to keep it 1-0 for 80+ minutes versus Brazil. Then, well, we get into it. We ask many questions about that USWNT performance, such as 'Why?', and 'But why?', and also 'WHY?'. Pragmatism is one thing, Fred Flintstone'ing a Ferrari is another. We talk about what it means for the U.S. to be heading into the group stages without much confidence at all. We also ask, if their next match was at 4am, and after what happened today, would you get up for it? One of us would! Please listen, share, rate and review! Follow us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod

Are you leveraging OPP, other people's podcasts, to increase your reach? That's why episode 45 of the VIP Access Podcast is about How to pitch yourself to be on podcasts.Are you a service-based women business owner who's written a book?  If you're ready to leverage your book and implement a content marketing strategy that's uniquely you to attract and nurture your ideal clients, book your free 45-minute Sparkles & Strategy Call with Melanie at contentstrategycall.com today.In this episode of the VIP Access Podcast, I share how you can pitch podcast hosts effectively to increase your impact with the help of their audience.Some points I go over in this episode include:Where to locate podcasts to be onStep-by-step instructions on how to reach podcasts that will serve youHow to create your speaker ‘one sheet'Why you should be pitching yourself starting todayEffectively pitching yourself to podcasts with the steps I share in this episode will increase buzz around you, your book and your brand and can result in more guesting opportunities. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH MELANIE HERSCHORN:Schedule a Call with Melanie!Is your Content helping you land clients? Take the quiz to find out!Follow me InstagramJoin the Sparkles and Strategy Facebook group

Courtney & André try to process waking up at 4am for *that* USWNT performance. Before we get into it, we talk about how the real potential banger of the day – Brazil vs. Zambia – was marred by injuries and VAR deciding to insert itself for no good reason. Still, the overall story of the group stages is Barbra Banda and Zambia, who balled out and showed real resolve to keep it 1-0 for 80+ minutes versus Brazil. Then, well, we get into it. We ask many questions about that USWNT performance, such as 'Why?', and 'But why?', and also 'WHY?'. Pragmatism is one thing, Fred Flintstone'ing a Ferrari is another. We talk about what it means for the U.S. to be heading into the group stages without much confidence at all. We also ask, if their next match was at 4am, and after what happened today, would you get up for it? One of us would! Please listen, share, rate and review! Follow us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod

Why? Why are you successful at everything you do? Why did you purchase that expensive product? Why did you react to the situation like that? As Larry recaps his last episodes we take a look at the driving force behind all action and reaction. We understand the driving force of Bobby Lieb from episode 57 & the reason why he has experienced great success at everything he does. We uncover the science behind why you buy that product you don't really need through learning about advertising from Admanity in Episode 58. And hear about an upcoming guest who has reached success through the simplicity of never bringing preconceived notions into problem solving.

Fred answers the question 'Why do my roses look different this year?'

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, joined Kieran on the Hard Shoulder... he Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Join us as we discuss the Why' behind the things we are seeing happening around us today and how these things should be looked from biblical world view. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rayellis Ray Ellis books on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yd5uc9h7 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Overcast, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic. #behindthewhy #rayellispodcast

This is Ciaran's 4th coaching call with Edmund.Here they discussed:The negative things that happen when you as a man decide to just ‘go with the flow' with a girlHow girls treat guys who satisfy them sexually versus those who don't What happens when you treat girls like ‘good girls'Why a firm sexual foundation is needed with your relationship with a girl, even if you see her as girlfriend material How to create build sexual foundation into our relationship with a girlWhat girls think when about guys who man don't lead sexually Why she really wants you to try to sleep with her, even if she doesn't plan on letting you do itFollow Ciaran on IG Http://www.Instagram.com/ciarancallamJoin our Game Academy http://www.gameglobal.net/academy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We don't like to talk about disappointment in the creative field is. Creativity is a risk and risks, by their very nature, have a pretty high rate of failure. Those stories don't get told very much, for obvious reasons. But by not telling those stories, we reinforce this idea that unless you're hitting success after success, you're a total failure and should give up. Take a listen to Cress Williams from the 2020 STORY Stage. Cress is an actor, known for his roles on Black Lightning, Hart of Dixie, and Prison Break.

IN THIS WEEKS EPISODE WE SPOKE WITH ROJAL ABOUT HIS SHORT FILM THAT HIGHLIGHTED RACISM WITHIN THE UK. SOCIALS: @ROJAL_JEROME https://whythefilm.co

This week, Les chats with actor Jordane Christie. Jordane can be seen right now, starring in season two of the critically acclaimed, Paramount+ anthology series “Why Women Kill.” He shines as Vern, a World War II veteran and private detective, and in this interview we discuss his love of the arts, working on Netflix "Haunting of Hill House" and filming the short film "We Can't Breathe" during Covid restrictions. Why Women Kill has its season 2 finale July 29th on Paramount+. Check it out! 

Good morning everybody. Thank you for tuning in. Today we are talking about the 5 whys. We have to ask ourselves 'Why' five times. Start with a problem and ask why it is occurring. Make sure that your answer is grounded in fact, and then ask the question again. This allows you to drill down to the core problem – the root cause – at which point a course of corrective action should be apparent. The intention is to identify what is needed to prevent the problem from recurring, rather than just applying a quick fix. Hope you like this episode. Please give it a listen. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5   Have a great day, Dean   

Here in this video I talk to Hans Balans, 'the holistic tooth guy', how some people re-grow teeth in adulthood; how he started to research tooth healing; how often clients brings up issues that you're either working on yourself or have overcome; changing the DNA of the body vs 'Why you wanna change it?'; connection of tooth with various organs in the body; using kinesiology to determine the best tooth filling; root canal correlation with heart problems; dry mouth causing major problems for teeth in the long-run; problems with 'normal toothpaste; "for every product that you need to market it - it's something people don't want"; importance of flossing - he uses water-flossing; Dr. Price's pioneering teeth research from the 1930's; chemical/artificial sugar being one of the worst things for teeth - it stops the fluid circulating in the mouth; using kinesiology to ask the body what kind of food it wants; all healing being self-healing; posture affects teeth; his book 'Teeth Questions: What about our teeth?'; our beliefs that out teeth is separate from our body; problems with breathing through the mouth; diaphragm breathing being the most natural; natural toothpaste & relaxing in nature being helpful to your teeth. Hans Balans on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toothconnection His Website: www.Zelfbalans.nl His book: 'Teeth Questions: What about our teeth?' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQRD93J/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/rDAxmdBnglU

Stephen is an investor with a solid reason to do his best each day, and you should too. Listen now!

Over the next few shows, Campbell's Footballs will be bringing to you a Scottish Football Preview of the 2021-22 season. On this episode, and like all other shows in this series, we'll be chatting to contacts of each of the twelve top flight clubs in Scotland as well as bringing to you a bumper preview special of the Scottish Championship and Leagues One and Two with our friends from the talkingbaws Lower League Podcast. In Part 1 of our mini series, I am joined by Euan Rankine from the 'Official Talk Livi' Podcast and Stephen Reside, a vlogger of 'A Different View' on YouTube. Both Euan and Stephen will assess how Livingston and Motherwell faired last season in the 2020-21 campaign and discuss who to keep an eye on for the season ahead. We also discuss cup chances, new arrivals, the return of fans and much more. In association with music from Toby Johnson and Rory Hope. Intro: 'Rumour of a Good Life' - Toby Johnson Break in between Part 1 and Part 2 - 'Why' by Toby Johnson Closing Credits - 'Dangerous Night' by Rory Hope

Ben Fordham is encouraging NSW to move away from lockdowns as Sydney enters its fourth week of stay-at-home orders, with daily case numbers still above 100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham is encouraging NSW to move away from lockdowns as Sydney enters its fourth week of stay-at-home orders, with daily case numbers still above 100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Hitchens is the only voice I've found who takes a broader wider view on the surrender of freedom to governments around the world. He sees a long history, from at least 1914, of people preferring safety over freedom and voting for an ever-larger state that assumes the roles previously occupied by now hobbled institutions such as family and faith. This interview asks 'Why did this happen?' and is best viewed as a sequel to the 20min summary video where we asked 'What happened?' which you can view at: https://youtu.be/ebr27kk-4m4 We had no planned topics for this 'Why' interview and I was genuinely surprised to hear Peter quickly move us onto the footing of Christianity and its role in the success of Commonwealth countries. He educated and challenged me on concepts like 'the rule of law' which I thought I understood from my legal training. I did not understand. Watch this interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UhzM5nEsg-A --------------------------------------------------- Follow Peter Hitchens https://twitter.com/ClarkeMicah https://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk His books and audio books are available at: https://www.amazon.com.au/Peter-Hitchens/e/B00JOF9Y22 --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to the incredible Youtube Channel Unlocked who originally interviewed Peter Hitchens: https://youtu.be/7qy6ZG93aSw DISCERNABLE The Podcast: http://discernable.io/listen The Crew Mailing List: https://discernable.io/crew The Video Archive: https://www.youtube.com/discernable https://www.discernable.io/ --------------------------------------------------- Show notes with timestamps coming soon

A wise master once explained to me that the secret to a happy life was to trick your brain into letting go of all negative or limiting thoughts or emotions. If you can do that all you have to do is sit back and watch your good arrive. 'Why does it work, what is the foundation, what is the key?', I asked him. "The key is that there is already an underlying perfection. By letting go of all negative or limiting thoughts you get out of the way and allow that perfection to manifest unimpeded." Try it out yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A wise master once explained to me that the secret to a happy life was to trick your brain into letting go of all negative or limiting thoughts or emotions. If you can do that all you have to do is sit back and watch your good arrive. 'Why does it work, what is the foundation, what is the key?', I asked him. "The key is that there is already an underlying perfection. By letting go of all negative or limiting thoughts you get out of the way and allow that perfection to manifest unimpeded." Try it out yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A wise master once explained to me that the secret to a happy life was to trick your brain into letting go of all negative or limiting thoughts or emotions. If you can do that all you have to do is sit back and watch your good arrive. 'Why does it work, what is the foundation, what is the key?', I asked him. "The key is that there is already an underlying perfection. By letting go of all negative or limiting thoughts you get out of the way and allow that perfection to manifest unimpeded." Try it out yourself. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've likely heard one of the key symptoms of PCOS is weight gain. But what if you don't have weight gain with your PCOS? I'd be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every time someone with lean PCOS told me their doctor or specialist said they ‘don't look like they have PCOS' because they aren't overweight. The really frustrating thing is that PCOS really is viewed like a ‘fat girl syndrome' and the approach for Lean PCOS people usually goes something like this:You don't look like you have PCOS so don't worry. There's nothing you can really do differently since weight isn't an issue (so these symptoms are kinda just the way you are and you have to deal with them). Take the Pill, come back when you want to get pregnant. Not only is this not true (there are absolutely changes you can make for your symptoms regardless of weight) but it also really invalidates the symptoms you're dealing with - which is the whole reason you went to see your doctor in the first place! Being told your symptoms are just ‘the way you are' because weight gain isn't an issue and that there's nothing that can be done is a massive slap in the face. No one should feel like their symptoms aren't valid. Period.This was the case for today's guest, Rachel, who was having trouble with her symptoms but wasn't given any advice because she didn't fit the typical ‘overweight PCOS' mould that many doctors are used to seeing. If you have a ‘do-er' get sh*t done attitude like Rachel does, you can understand why she wasn't satisfied with this answer. But if you have lean PCOS like her, you'll also understand the struggle of not being able to find reputable information on how to manage lean PCOS because there is a lot of focus on weight. She struggled with not being able to understand why she was getting all of these symptoms because she didn't resonate with the weight gain that much of the information out there on PCOS focuses on. After understanding her root cause, Rachel got her first period back in months, had more energy, was sleeping better and felt much less bloated. It's been so amazing to see the shift in Rachel after helping her understand WHY she's getting these symptoms and what she could do about them - especially after feeling extremely lost after being diagnosed and not being given any direction.If you're struggling with lean PCOS and you feel like this is just the way you are - it isn't! Have a listen to Rachel's episode and I guarantee it'll change your whole perspective on lean PCOS.This episode is for you if:Weight gain isn't an issue for youYou're dealing with hangry attacks, sugar cravings and blood sugar crashesDoctors have told you that because you don't have weight gain, you don't fit the PCOS mould and there's nothing you can do for your symptomsYou have an irregular cycle or have been without a period for months or yearsLow energy, struggling to sleep and fatigue are big symptoms of yoursYou often feel bloatedResearching online about lean PCOS has gotten you nowhere and you struggle to find information about lean PCOSYou know you're insulin resistant or suspect you might beSome things we cover in this episode:How you can have lean PCOS and insulin resistanceFinding a community of women who ‘get it'Why your period is irregular, what that means and what to do about itThe information landscape for people with lean PCOSFatigue and energyNot getting help from your doctors because you're leanFeeling lost with your PCOS diagnosisResources and References:My Book: Getting Pregnant with PCOSLinks

Today I am interviewing Todd Cherches who is the CEO & Co-founder of Big Blue Gumball.   We dived into the power of visual thinking and communicating within leadership, and we looked at how to create a compelling vision and making sure that you are aware of 2 aspects of what people will be thinking (thought bubbles), one is 'Why should I care?' and the other is 'How will I benefit from this?'. Todd then shared numerous techniques of helping leaders communicate in an effective way through visual thinking, and making the abstract concrete (Watch the YouTube video if you want to see all the visual aids he used - very inspiring).   Watch the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxuL4iorjAY   Connect with Todd: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/ Website: http://www.toddcherches.com/ Email: todd.cherches@bigbluegumball.com   If you want support in helping your organisation thrive, do get in contact with me: https://www.julianrobertsconsulting.com

Vicki is a Principal Designer for Spotify Podcasts based in Stockholm. She is currently working on an illustrated book to make it easier to learn about cognitive bias. Previously, she was designing at Headspace, Lyft, and Google. She holds a degree in Behavioral Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. CONNECT WITH VICKI TAN:Follow Vicki Tan on TwitterConnect with Vicki Tan on LinkedInRead Vicki Tan's favorite book 'Why are we Yelling' to learn the art of productive disagreement.  LEVEL UP YOUR DESIGN CAREER (FREE EMAIL COURSE):Learn 7 proven strategies in 7 days to grow in your design career -https://levelup.designmba.show/

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native, Ronald Champagne, served as the interim president of Roger Williams University from 2010 to 2012 before taking the position at Elmira College.  Now, for our feature story: As a minister Mark Benson knows there are times when what is called for is perseverance toward a goal, even when it seems unattainable or the path strewn with obstacles. He says the story of the Joy Fellowship Church in Bradford, where he serves as pastor, is an example. About 14 years ago, shortly after Benson became a minister, he said he became convinced that his congregation belonged on Bowling Lane. The only trouble was the only church building on the street was the still active but fading Niantic Baptist Church. "We planted this 14 years ago, but this building wasn't available, but we always knew this is where we would be," Benson said in a recent interview while sitting in the sanctuary of what is now the Joy Fellowship at 17 Bowling Lane. From those days of uncertainty, the Joy Fellowship has grown to a congregation of about 125 and has more than doubled the physical size of its building. The building is open seven nights per week for music, prayer, and substance-abuse recovery activities, and the congregation recently moved its bustling food pantry to a new location a few doors down from the church. "We're growing like crazy. Everything has changed radically," Benson said. When Benson met with officials from the Niantic Baptist Church and American Baptist Church, he essentially asked them to make the same leap of faith that he was making. "I would tell them, 'We have no money but I believe I have word from God.' They were gracious," Benson said. According to Benson, his congregation came up with funds along the way and then unsolicited, perfectly timed donations arrived just as promised payments to American Baptist Church came due. Eventually, the Joy Fellowship completed the transaction and bought the building. Since acquiring its new home about nine years ago, Joy Fellowship has renovated and expanded the building from its original footprint of less than 3,000 square feet to its current 10,000 square feet.  In late 2020, the church opened a food pantry in its basement. The response and need has been so steady that the pantry was recently moved to the community center building at 70 Bowling Lane which the church was given by Origen Property Investment. Benson said the property investment company gave the building to the church when one of its officials witnessed efforts the church was making on the street. "He was perplexed with me and said, 'Why are you guys here?' I said because our vision was always to be part of the community. We don't want to be an organization where people come in every week on  Sunday. My vision is that this building will be open every night of the week, and it is now," For more information on all things Westerly, check out this story and more at thewesterlysun.com Are you interested in a new opportunity? You're in luck! Today's Job posting comes from the United States Postal Service in Rockville. They're looking for a full-time sales, services, and distribution associate. The job performs a variety of important functions. Pay starts at $18.49 per hour. If you're interested and think you'd be a good fit for the role you can apply using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/l-Westerly,-RI-jobs.html?vjk=b09cec8dcc0241b2 Today we're remembering the life of Nora Luther of Westerly who peacefully departed on June 25, 2021, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughters and her son, seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Luther served as the credit manager for the Westerly Sears Roebuck Co. store. She later became the assistant to the manager at the Waterford Crystal Mall Sears store. She was an active member of the St. Pius X parish in Westerly serving on many committees. Thank you for taking the time today to remember and celebrate Nora's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Improving Your Business Strategy With Jason Button   You might be wondering, how do you improve your business strategy? A few weeks ago, we spoke with Marty Lewis about how to prepare a business plan. If you've already got a business plan or you want to improve your business plan, this is going to be the episode for you. We've got Jason Button from JB Strategic, and he's going to be talking about improving your business plan.   Get more tips on how to improve your business strategy at dorksdelivered.com.au   What is meant by “business strategy”?   What does business strategy mean?   Jason: Let's sort of get into the nuts and bolts of it. If anyone hasn't listened in before, I really encourage anyone to jump in and listen to Marty Lewis's piece around preparing a business plan, which is used to start a business and direct operations. That's going to cover your “Who” and “What” within the business.   Jason: From the strategic side of things, a strategic plan will look at implementing and managing the strategic direction of your existing organisation or the business that you're in. Think of that as your “How” and “When”.   Know Your Why  There's this pretty cool book called Know Your Why about understanding why you're in business. It allows you to understand your “Why”, “What”, and “Who” to further build on your business strategies.   Jason: That's got to be the starting point every single time. You've got to start with the “Why”.   Jason: For anyone who owns or operates a business, it's really critical for you, as a business owner or operator, to understand what that “Why” proposition looks like to you. Looking at it from a customer's point of view, what is the “Why” for them? Starting with that is a really good grounding point for you to build out that “Who” and “What” of your business plan and then the “How” and “When” we get there from the strategic proposition.   Jason: The other things to take into consideration with your strategic plan is how to tie in things like your vision, mission, objectives and how you are going to achieve everything as well as the “Who” and “What” of the business plan.   Know Your Customers' “Why”   You brought up a good thing there: knowing your customers' “Why” as well as the business' “Why” and objectives. A lot of the times they don't line up. How do you make sure that from a business owner's perspective, your “Why” is solid but clear to your clients and you're not pulling any emotion into that?   Jason: The exercise that I'll generally go through with people in this position is you've got to turn off all the noise around you. Take the emotion away and then think of why you are in business. What do you want to ultimately achieve within that?   Jason: Once you've got that as a framework and then you start to look at it from a customer's point of view with whatever product or service offering that you've got, there has to be some sort of alignment. That's not to say that it's got to be exactly the same, but there's got to be some sort of an element that ties both of those things together for you to have a really strong value proposition, which you can live and breathe in your employees or contractors or whoever is working within your business or organisation.   Jason: From the customer's perspective, they start to understand what your value proposition is and how that ties into whatever the offering is and ticks that box for them.   Know Why People Choose You If you've already been in business for a little bit and maybe you had a napkin-type of business plan to start off with that you created when you're at the pub with a few mates, and now you've already got some clients, is it polite just to ask them, 'Why do you work with us?' or 'Why don't you work with someone else?' How do you pull in that data?    Jason: Generally, what we'd look at is getting feedback from your existing customer base and suppliers. Go and talk to your employees or contractors. You could go to friends and family just to get that sounding board and start to really shake that up.   Jason: If the feedback that you're receiving isn't lining up with your “Why”, there is something amiss at that point. There's got to be some realignment because the “Why” stitches everything together and where you want to head. If you can't get that alignment and what you're projecting out there, there's got to be some time and attention spent on that.   How Much Time to Spend on Improving Your Business Strategy  We read Know Your Why a few years ago, and then last year we revisited it and I looked deeper into why we are in business. It racked my brain, nearly turned me into turmoil. I didn't know what I was doing. I just dived straight into it and ended up coming back full circle on why we're in business. How much time is the right amount of time to be spending on this sort of stuff?   Jason: If you've genuinely got some concerns in your “Why”, I encourage anyone to take the time. When we're all stuck in the grind, Monday to Friday is not the time to do it. You need to get away from things and turn off those outside influences to really drill down on that.   Jason: Have some time on that and start to line it up starting with the feedback. There is absolutely no reason why you can't spend time on this during the different phases of your life. You've always got to get that alignment and revisit your “What” on a regular basis.   Revisit Your Why on a Regular Basis  Jason: You've also got to start to spend time looking at your “Why” on a regular basis. I work with clients and we re-evaluate our “Why” on an annual basis and then that starts to shape that strategic plan. We do it on a financial year basis, but that doesn't mean you can't do it on a calendar year basis or whatever suits you, whatever you're comfortable with. What's really important is to always bring that back to your “Why” while you can.   We have a boring book. I've got all my different business plans that I've written in this book, and every year, I review it and see where I'm at. It's also going back through and seeing what the idea and direction and vision of the business was for us in, say, 2007—when we started—and then how that changed in 2010. Who was our target client and who were our suppliers and why were we in business?   Having a look and going far out, we've changed. I just get this big hit of energy because I've actually done a lot. Sometimes you feel like you're just on the grind, you're spinning your wheels, and you think I'm not getting ahead as fast as I want to but reflecting and looking at that, you'll find that you've done a lot. Keeping the book is a very huge value-add for us.    What should be included in your business strategy? With a business strategy, should you be talking about how many staff or is that not important? Is it more important to talk about revenue or is it more important to reflect on the numbers or the emotion? How do you know that you're balancing things properly? What are the three basic business strategies that you should be having in a business plan?   The 4 Ps and Your Why  Jason: Whenever I'm looking at a strategic plan, I look at the 4 Ps: plans, people within the business (i.e. internal stakeholders), process (i.e. how we go about certain things), and the purchaser (i.e. customers). I love to just segregate the 4 Ps into four quadrants there, start with those areas and start to drill down. You might write your “Why”—the value proposition—right in the middle of that.    The People Jason: Start to look at what's the value of all your People. We start that with a survey to get some feedback and we might do a bit of an audit on the skills and experience. We look at career pathway mapping, the culture within the business, how engaged they are, what sort of capacity we've got. There are so many different things that we can look at with just our People.   The Plan Jason: When I say Plans, we also have to look at the timeframe. When do I want to achieve X, Y and Z? Taking it back to your book, I think it's really cool that you've got a reference point to go back to when you put your strategic hat on. Start to look at your plans at that snapshot in time. Then, look at any outside influence or any change to your “Why” and then update that to ensure that you're on the right track. That's sort of a lot of planning.   The Purchaser Jason: Jumping across to Purchaser, it's looking at your “Why” standpoint from your customer side of things. It's improving the experience and communicating the value proposition. You need to do some thinking on how you communicate that effectively to customers and making sure you've got the right customers.    The Process Jason: In terms of your Process, what are you doing in terms of capturing your training internally so that it can be replicated for new people coming into the business? I can come up to your “What” proposition really quickly and look at all documented actions.   Jason: I know you do a lot with business process automation so I'm keen to get your thoughts around that and what process you go through when you talk to a client.   I started the business off as a cowboy with no processes and everything was in my head. That story is pretty familiar to a lot of people. I was running a very profitable business, but it was just myself. I brought one extra person, and then if I shall use the term, he was the Robin to my Batman. He was fantastic, but he sadly had a stroke while we're working 80-hour weeks.   I thought I'd try to do my best to do the work that he was doing as well as the work that I was doing. There are only 168 hours in a week, so I don't have very much time to do the work he was doing and the work that I was doing. I ended up having to instigate the 80-20 rule, and get rid of a whole bunch of clients that we kind of didn't want to work with anyway.   It sounds terrible, but everyone has them. I now had a profitable business that I was able to manage myself. But the push came when I brought on the first employee after him. That was when I realised I really did have some better processes in place. It took me 6 months to have that person become profitable, so we started putting in fantastic processes internally to start off with and then we noticed a lot of businesses don't really have this sort of stuff.   What is automation? For us, what we call automation is a mix between software and delegation. It's about understanding the processes yourself that might be in your head, pulling them down onto pen and paper, and then looking at how things work to then make them work better.   If you're doing any level of repetition, we have a look at how long that takes and then we take that and look at how long it would take for us to automate that process. Then we make an assessment: is the squeeze worth the juice?   A good example would be I was learning about electronics when I was 12 years old. I wanted to automate my door—I could press a button on a remote control to open or unlock the door. I worked out how the pneumatics were going to work and thought this is going to be awesome. I showed my brother, who's 13 years older than me and an electronic engineer, and went through the whole thing.    He asked how long it's going to take to make. I said, probably 100 hours. He said, 'How many times could you have stood up out of your chair and just open up the door in 100 hours?' I said, 'That's fair. Many, many, many more times than I'll ever need to do it.' But it was the process to learn how to do it.   Don't automate something that doesn't need to be automated. Don't create a process or have a faceless process if there are people involved.   Profitability and Efficiency Jason: I really like that point and the early part resonated with me. This is going to seem a bit funny. Let's pretend that we're at a restaurant. If you watch MasterChef, there was this little trend called deconstructed everything. They deconstructed desserts and other food.    Jason: Everyone knows what a pavlova looks like, but then you get a deconstructed pavlova—may still taste nice, but you just haven't had the time to do it so you've done all the elements separately. That can often happen in business when we're talking about process. Just because we are making money, it doesn't mean it's the most efficient way to do it.   Jason: I'd like everyone to look at their business and what they're offering once it hits the purchaser or the customer. Am I serving up a whole pavlova dessert in its completion or is it a bit of a deconstructed base where I've got a lot of good little elements and they're still leaving you satisfied, but it's still not quite right?   That's a great way to look at it because a lot of businesses will have all the bits, but they might not be the best chef to put it together either. It's good to be engaging people like yourself to be able to gain visibility.   An Extra Pair of Eyes Helps I am the worst critic of our own business. In our head, we always know we shouldn't have done this or we should be doing that. A lot of the time, you can't see the forest for the trees and you need to have someone come in to help deconstruct some of the different processes to find out if there is a better way to do things.    You don't know what you don't know until you know it, you know? That resonates strongly with a lot of stuff that we do with businesses.    For instance, we went in and he said they've been doing something for years. I asked if they have any problems with it locking up and they do, but everyone just jumps out of the file and then they all—10 people—jump back. I asked how often it locks up, and he said, 'Twice a week.' He has to organise 10 people to jump out and then back in twice a week. He calls them up on the phone to make sure everyone jumps out of the file. It's 30 minutes that everyone's jumping out and waiting to use it twice a week; an hour for 10 people. That's ridiculous.   Jason: From an outsider's perspective, it's really difficult in the day-to-day grind to see some of this stuff. When it is pointed out to you as obvious as that, that's your profit margin. You might still be making money, but all that inefficiency could be either replaced by tightening up your training or introducing a technical solution is profit.    Jason: It's always good to zoom out of your business and spend some time looking at what your strategies for those areas are. Look at those 4 Ps—the people, the plan, the process and your purchasers—so you can get the most out of your business and yourself. You're a happier individual with it as well.   Step Out of Your Business to Work on Your Business I think stepping out of your business is one of the most intelligent things you can do in your business. We were talking about some of the different house renovations that I'm doing, and I made it very clear that I'm not a builder, but I find that your brain never turns off.    When you're sleeping, your brain is not turned off. You're always thinking about something—a business problem, a personal thing. Whatever happens, you're always thinking about it.    I think swapping skillsets sharpens your sword. It's not just diving into your emails and becoming monotonous and repetitious with what you're doing. Just by changing out to doing something else like a run in the morning, you'll find that thoughts just come to you.    Have a Record of Your Ideas Almost everyone experiences taking a shower and then the answer they've been looking for comes to them. Or you're asleep and then you write it down. There's actually a funny Jerry Seinfeld episode where he wrote down a funny joke when he was asleep and woke up the next morning didn't know what the hell he wrote.   I've got the Amazon Echo units. I'll think of something great and I'll say it, but I'll say it with such blubbery mess in the middle of the night. In the morning, I'd wonder what the hell I was talking about.   Jason: That's a really good point. If you have some way to capture these ideas, whether it is a notebook, a whiteboard or a Google sheet, and just go back and sort of reference it when you've got time. I'm hopeless when it comes to ideas and idea generation. It often happens when I'm driving all over the countryside in traffic. I use just an audio recorder, and I'll just talk out loud by myself in the car. I can sort of throw all sorts of crazy ideas out there and dedicate a couple of hours a week to working on the business, not working on the business operations.    Jason: I use that reference point, pull out that notepad or play that audio file. I go, 'The guy in the car that day made a really good point, and I could probably translate that into the business in some way, shape or form.' That's a little technique that I use, and it might help.   Thank you. That's fantastic because they don't always come at the best of times, but we have to be able to find these ideas usually when we're nearly running out of time.   What should NOT be in your business strategy? I want to just ask a couple more questions. People ask a lot: what is a good business strategy? I want to ask you, what are the things that you should avoid having in your business strategy? What is a bad business strategy? It helps to know what you shouldn't be spending too much time on or shouldn't be putting into it?   No Accountability Jason: A bad business strategy for me is one that is missing any sort of accountability.   Unrealistic Timeframe Jason: The other thing that springs to mind straightaway is timeframes that are unachievable. You've just got to understand and get a feel. Don't bite more than you can chew and make things too ambitious. Make it so that it is achievable and will push you out of your comfort zone. Let's just make sure that it's something tangible and achievable and we know the steps to get to the final point.    Jason: Don't get hung up on the design of your plan, the front cover and the pages, and the look of it. That's where we all sit and procrastinate. Rip the Band-Aid off and then you can come back tomorrow and start to put a bit of a sense to it. It's sometimes the best way to go about that.   I think you hit the nail on the head. Starting is always the hardest. At least, if you just put something on the paper, you can then start refining it and massaging it into something better. What I do is I look at the big audacious goal and then I do the timeline in reverse.    What is it you're looking to achieve? For instance, you want to earn $10 million in two months. What are the steps that you need to take before that gets to $10 million? If you're at $1 million now, then how are you going to get to $10 million?    Is it times 10 of your client base or are you going to change around the products that you're selling to clients? What is it you're doing to allow that process to come to fruition and then put steps on that? Is it going to be a marketing plan that needs to go towards promoting these new products and everything else? You can make it a more realistic timeframe.    Avoid saying what a lot of people starting off in business say: 'I can make triple of what the boss is paying me because he charges a triple of what he's paying me, so I can do all this and I'm going to be a millionaire and pay my house off in a year for getting all of the mechanics.'   Jason: I couldn't agree with you more on that point. Once we start to get the data down and write the figures down, such as insurances, you start to work out pretty quickly that the proposition with your boss wasn't looking too bad if everything's just about money. When you're earning just over $12 an hour, once you pay yourself, it might not be the best suit for you.   Jason: It's really important that you set your goals and then work backwards from that—what it's going to take, what the steps are, and then go back and look at those 4 Ps of how they're going to help you achieve that.   Suggested Read: Good to Great  What would you say is your favourite book or a book that covers business strategy and improving your business strategy?   Jason: My go-to is Good to Great by Jim Collins. I encourage everyone to go and have a look at any of Jim Collins' works, particularly Good to Great and Built to Last. I find them really inspiring. Every time I go back and look at it, I can go with a different context and framework, and I'll get something out of it every time.   Is that the type of book you can listen to as an audiobook?   Jason: Absolutely. It's quite long, but just try and break it down and get a really good understanding of the concept that they're promoting and then take that little bit of time, work it back within your business and then go on to the next one. A lot of great stuff there.    Jason: The reason why I love it so much is I'm a data guy. 'The numbers don't lie' is one of my favourite sayings. That book was created out of years and years of research by some of the best companies in America at the time and as far back as World War II and the trends they've got in common to make them great companies.   I actually haven't read it, so I'm going to check that on the side.    What is business freedom to you? The podcast is called Business Built Freedom. What is business freedom to you or what is freedom and why are you in business?   Jason: Freedom for me is always time. Time to be a better parent later and mentor to people. It affords me the freedom or the space to continue my learnings and absorb different concepts so that I can start to shape that in my own experiences and then share that with others to inspire them. That's why I do what I do.   Jason: I'm one of four children, and my father had a small business. He left before we got up and came home in the evening and we didn't get to spend a lot of time together. I appreciate the time, effort and energy that it takes to own and run a business. If I can come in and help a business, give them that bit of freedom back to be a better parent or a better individual while their business is sustainable and growing at the same time, happy days. Everyone wins.   If anyone wants to contact Jason from JB Strategic, jump across to his LinkedIn profile, check him out, and have a bit of a chat.    If anyone has any questions to put those up for the greater community, go to our Facebook group.    Jason: I'm more willing to share anything and speak out.    That's what it's all about. The world goes round on knowledge, and I think everyone should be sharing as much as possible and not holding their cards too close to their chests. We will grow and become better together.   If you have enjoyed this podcast, jump across to iTunes, leave us some love, give us some feedback. Stay good and stay healthy.   We specialise in improving processes to boost your businesses' profitability and efficiency. Call 07 3166 5465 to enquire!

Well, this episode was a lot of fun. Jon Yates is an expert in the fabric of society itself, and his latest work shows how division in society isn't just unpleasant but bad for our economy, social mobility, and even our health. The leaping off point for this conversation is his new book 'Fractured' which draws on all his experience as one of the most successful charity leaders in the UK.Today he's the Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund, a £200m fund focused on integrating young people into society. He got there through Oxford University, working in councils, McKinsey and as co-founder of a series of charities and initiatives including The Challenge and More in Common aimed at improving life chances and understanding. These programmes now reach 1 in 6 Britons in their lifetime. Not bad.This conversation is super important, and made James and I even more committed to the idea of community (though we also have a good old disagreement which is also fun).Jon's Book:'Fractured' by Jon Yates - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractured-societies-coming-apart-together/dp/0008463964The Lifefulness CommunityIf you like what we talk about here, then check out our community: https://www.lifefulness.io/lifefulness-membershipSocial MediaSanderson Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandersonjonesThe Lifefulness Project on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thelifefulnessproject/The Lifefulness Project on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thelifefulnessproject/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about… Who is the Clark Kent, When It Comes to Aaron Amuchastegui? [00:02:19] What Helped Him Through Rocky Times with His Spouse? [00:05:58] His Background and Journey through the World of Real Estate [00:11:50] How He Turned His Life Around After Going to Prison [00:18:21] If He Had to Start Over Again, Would He Still Start with Foreclosures? [00:37:18] Why Single Rental Units are Great Investments [00:44:06] Once Things Go Back to Pre-Pandemic Days, Will He Go Back in On Foreclosures? [00:46:55] One Thing He Wishes He Had Implemented Sooner to Accelerate His Journey? [00:48:26]   In This Episode You'll Learn: In this episode, Casanova and Aaron talk about how he reached the top, lost it all and now got back to the top. He shares the lessons he learnt through the ups and downs of life and in the real estate business.  Aaron starts by saying that social media is our highlight reel. It's everyone's highlight reel, and it is why we do the hard stuff. Everyone should be focusing on things that are good, instead of things that went wrong. Aaron is a family man, who goes by the motto from his dads group, ‘I'm a family man with the business', instead of ‘I'm a businessman with a family.' He recalls the struggles and rough patches that they went through in their marriage, but they pushed through that, now they have an amazing marriage and life. He likes to spend time with his family, and have different experiences, and make memories with his kids. Cass adds that a lot of the times, we don't put enough emphasis on the time and the memories that we have right now to create with our kids, and we only have a certain amount of time. Talking about what helped him keep his marriage together, Aaron says that the relationship advice he always gives to people when they're having trouble with their marriage is to just stay and keep trying and keep pushing forward. One of the things that they also struggle with after they started making a lot of money was that nobody taught us what it was like to have money. No one told us what to do with that, as they didn't come from money. Aaron adds that when they both started making money, instead of being a team, they started competing with each other. When they lost it all, and it was a combination of relationship and business stuff, and everything else. Growing up in a small town in Oregon, Aaron never had to learn how to be socially good in school. One of his problems, when he went to college, was that he had a really tough time socially. While studying at the University of Oregon, he became part of the wrong crowd.  Unfortunately for him, this led to him, at 21 years old, going to prison in Southern California. Those two years were amazingly transformative for him and who he became. He really started to think that he was not going to waste any more of his life. As soon as he got out, he got accepted to go to Cal Poly to study construction management. He worked harder than everybody else around him. He cared more about every class than everybody else around him. Things started looking up for them, but after the market crash of 2008, things went downhill. His wife was working nights, and he was working days. Aaron scrambled to start a business and started looking at courthouse steps for foreclosures.  They got really lucky on their first deal and found a great process and niche. After his second daughter was born six weeks early, Aaron finally decided to leave his job and pursue this full-time.  One thing he wished they would have done better at that time was to figure out what their ‘why' was going to be later because their ‘why' at the time was that they just wanted to be okay. From 2009 to 2012, they bought a ton of houses. His wife was one of the biggest brokers in Northern California at the time. When big companies started entering the market, they were put out of their business. Their relationship started to go into shambles. Our business went into shambles. He realized that they did the wrong things with their money. They learned many lessons, and then they were shut down for a couple of years after that. Somewhere in that three-to-six-month period, Aaron started to read some books and started being positive, getting a mindset again. He adds that it takes time before you can get your head on shoulder and the trauma has to go down a little bit before you can focus on what's next. After looking for opportunities, Aaron got a chance to redo that auction scenario. He bought three houses at auction, they flipped them in the next month and it was off to the races again. It was like 2009 all over again, but he learned all of those lessons along the way. Aarons adds that 2015 was the bottom for them, and since then, they've been on an upward trajectory, like the stock market. He recalls going to a Single-Family Rental Conference, where he found out that very few people owned over a thousand houses. He thought that if he would have just kept 50 of the houses he flipped, he would have been set for life. So that changed his mind set when I went back to auction. At that point, he wasn't a flipper anymore.  He'd buy 10 in a month, and he would flip one or two and then he would turn the others into rentals and refinance them. He has done it every month since 2015. Now, he also owns the foreclosure listing company in Texas. So, if he can't buy auction houses anymore, he'll at least be selling people for a subscription. Following COVID and foreclosure moratorium, Aaron started aggressively buying new construction for rentals. When you lock in a new construction, you don't get it delivered to you for five or six months. Which is great when there's an increasing market, as the house will be worth more when it is delivered.  Finding new construction is as simple as if you see a development getting built, you pull in there even before the sales office is up and you ask them who the builder is and they tell you, and you call that builder and say, I want to buy a house over there. He adds that the lower end ones make good rentals, the higher end ones don't. So, go see the ones that you think are going to be good cash flows. He continues that he loves the pace of foreclosures and the deal of foreclosures, but it's not going to be his only focus. A year and a half ago, it was the biggest part of his strategy, and now it'll be one of his strategies. Talking about things that could have accelerated his journey, he says that knowing your why, knowing your goal and keeping your eye on it and combined with that, finding mentors and people that have been there first would have been greatly helpful. Key Quotes: “Don't think about the stuff that went wrong last year. Think about the stuff that went right, think about how you made the most of it because the highlight reel is that special part of it…”—Aaron Amuchastegui.  “Maybe someday we'll get to say like, Aaron really prepared his kids where they could live with that, but they're choosing to hang out with them instead…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “If I didn't come from a loving father, that a loving father must come from me…” –Casanova Brooks. “One of the biggest secrets is both people wanting to do better and sticking through some wild, tough times…”—Aaron Amuchastegui.  “We were making so much money, but nobody taught us what it was like to have money…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “When you're struggling and you're barely making any money, you're a team, you and your spouse, you guys are a team…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “We're so inundated with the struggle of this part, but we don't really think about the overall picture, is that we're really building our roots going through these hard times…” –Casanova Brooks. “I was making bad decisions and did not realize that the impact of my bad decisions could be so significant…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “If we would have had a more set thing off, this is why I want to get successful. This is why I want to have money. And when I get money, this is what I'm going to do. We wouldn't have, we wouldn't have wasted it later…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “Beginning of 2012, 2013, we had over a million dollars in cash just sitting in a bank account and near the end of that year, we didn't have any anymore…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “It takes time before you can get your head on shoulder and the trauma, like the trauma, has to go down a little bit before you can focus on what's next…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “We got this mindset of memories over things, if we ever get another chance, it's memory over other things…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “Auction is a little risky in the fact that you got to do your homework. Not all of them are a good deal…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “The new mindset was instead of short cash, let's set for life…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “A man isn't a man, unless he has gone bankrupt a couple of times in his life…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “I think I've been to zero about three times. If you count the time in my twenties and hopefully now it's just creating legacy instead…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. “Really know your ‘whys' and your goals and where you want to be…”—Aaron Amuchastegui. Links/Resources: https://frontrowdads.com/  The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Real Estate Rockstars Podcast - https://hibandigital.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aaronamuchastegui  Real Estate Rockstars Podcast www.hibandigital.com Rebusuniversity.com 4closure.info prophawk.com leadpropeller.com Help us out? If you enjoy our podcast, please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a 5-star review. By doing so, you enable us to reach more people.

​Temptation. It's a daily battle between us and our flesh that can drain us, wear us down, and make us drift away from God. When we face temptation in our everyday lives, it can cause us to question God, asking Him, ''Why do you allow temptation to happen to me?'' or ''How do I overcome this temptation, Lord?" This week, as we continue our series ''Godliness Training Camp,'' we will be diving deep into the topic of temptation. We will talk about talking about what is, why it happens, how Jesus was also tempted here on earth, and how we can overcome temptation through the power of God. So grab your notebook and take some notes as we head into WEEK 3 of Godliness Training Camp. Click here to READ this devotional: https://meditatehope.weebly.com/blog/overcoming-temptation-godliness-training-camp Follow @meditatehope on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/meditatehope/

John Miller was born in 1958 in Ithaca, N.Y. His dad, Jimmy Miller, was the Cornell University wrestling coach and a small-town pastor. This is probably why John finds it so natural to coach and teach! At 18, John asked 16-year-old, Karen, to a movie and a few short years later they married in June 1980. Hired by Cargill off the Cornell U. campus to be a “grain trader,” John and Karen lived in three states in five years, finally settling in Minneapolis, MN. In early 1986, John began a new career providing leadership and sales management training to Twin Cities' corporations from all industries. This is how and when John created QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. Throughout a decade of selling and facilitating training for executives and managers, he discovered the incredible need for personal accountability. In 1995, he chose to become a keynote speaker, titling his sessions “Personal Accountability and the QBQ!”—even though some people told him that “personal accountability isn't a topic.” John's speaking career took off and he began writing books, gaining the new title of “author.” As physicians we are problem solvers, but sometimes, especially when it doesn't apply to patient care, we might not be asking the right questions, so he helps us reframe our questions to help us be better managers, bosses, and team leaders. This is all about personal accountability, so if this isn't your speed, switch back over to Tim Ferriss' podcast. We talk about personal accountability when it comes to managing our staff, managing our patients, and working in large institutions that don't love you back. Do you need real, unbiased answers to your questions to see if Locum Tennens could be a fit for you?  Go to locumstory.com OR doctorpodcastnetwork.com/locumstory and get the answers.

Today, Brodie talks to Emma Brockwell during a FaceBook live within the podcast patron FB group. Emma is a Women's Health Physiotherapist who specialises in post natal rehabilitation. She has written for Women's Running & Women's Health Magazine along with co-authoring research papers, authoring her book 'Why did no one tell me" and co-hosting the At your cervix podcast. We touch on the considerations a runner needs to be aware of during pregnancy, along with the physiological, hormonal and systematic changes. Emma talks about the changes to heart rate, respiratory rate, water retention, posture & ligament structure. Emma then talks about the importance of running and keeping active throughout the entire pregnancy process for the health of the expected mother & for her baby. We then shift gears to focus on menopause and Emma shares her knowledge around running, strength training during this phase of life. Apple users: Click 'Episode Website' for links.. Emma Brockwell links: Twitter, Instagram, At your cervix Podcast, website: https://www.physiomum.co.uk/ For menopause info: Charity https://www.themenopausecharity.org/menopause/  Become a patron! Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android  Podcast Facebook group Run Smarter Course with code 'PODCAST' for 3-day free trial.

No question, words have a lot of power and potential. Especially in a recovering, post-COVID world, how and what we communicate is more imperative than ever. Yet, as a renowned communications expert, Jill Schiefelbein, explains, knowing ‘what' is only the beginning; no matter what you're conveying or selling, your audience must understand the ‘why' behind your words. For instance, instead of speaking to drive results, speak to drive action with a message people can resonate with. Although calls to action have a place, they must also have importance. Accordingly, if you're going to communicate a need, own it first before expressing urgency through your influence.  However, you decide to communicate, remember to target outside your demographic and methodology. If possible, cater to those moved by logic, ethics, and people. Additionally, recognize your ego, set frameworks for context, and plant seeds in others before you try to persuade them. In this way, you can inspire an audience to make the world a better place. Resources: Website: https://www.thedynamiccommunicator.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dynamicjill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dynamicjill?lang=en Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

In this episode, you'll hear about the truth of 'Why do Koreans hate Japan?' and then you'll learn legit Korean expressions related to a bad blind date. They are, 소개팅 했어요 I went on a blind date. 탄산음료 마시는 거 진짜 깬다 Drinking soda is a turn-off. 인연이 아닌 것 같아요 I think we're not meant for each other. 잘 안 맞는 것 같아요 I think we don't get along well. Learn legit Korean expressions with me & make your own sentences! See you every Wednesday, 안녕! Where to Find Me: Sign up for my email newsletter on thelegitkorean.com. Join my Discord community. Send me your speaking/writing assignment to my Instagram. Background Reading: Anti-Korea section at a bookstore in Japan Drinking soda is a turn-off

If you're at the top of your game as the number one radio DJ in London, why on earth would you throw it all in and move to the other side of the world? That's what today's guest did. Christian O'Connell quit his job when he was 44, and moved his wife, two daughters and his dog to Melbourne, after he started having panic attacks and realised he needed to make some major changes to his life. He's now written a book about it called 'No One Listens To Your Dad's Show' and he joins us to chat about men and mental health, the challenges his family faced with the move and why it was the best thing they ever did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“To be completely honest, the first two or three days, I was shocked by classic symptoms of withdrawal. I found myself so desperate for a hit of dopamine – that good feeling you get when you get a notification – that I would check the weather app! That was one of many moments when the Lord would say, 'Why are you searching for something that doesn't satisfy?'” In this Java with Juli, Asheritah Ciuciu shares how fasting from social media helped her turn down the volume of the world and hear the voice of the Lord just a little bit better. Guest: Asheritah Ciuciu Find Asheritah at https://onethingalone.com For links to all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.authenticintimacy.com/resources/31894/367-exchange-online-distractions-for-real-life-intimacy Follow Authentic Intimacy on: Instagram: @authenticintimacy Facebook: @authenticintimacy Twitter: @DrJuliSlattery

Eleanor Tweddell founded Another Door when she was made redundant and had a feeling she wanted to do something other than corporate life. She has worked for organizations such as Costa Coffee, Virgin Atlantic, and Vodafone - but it felt like it was time to change. She got curious about what else was out there and what else she could be doing. She wrote a blog, started a podcast, and wrote a book 'Why losing your job could be the best thing to happen to you,' published by Penguin. Another Door is a club supporting people in the space between a door closing and the next door opening and takes people from shock to thriving. Another Door also works with businesses to handle redundancies reasonably and supports their employees with outplacement workshops. Eleanor believes that when a door closes in your life, it can be a good thing. With the right support, it can be an opportunity to rethink what you want, who you are, and to reimagine your future. Join Vishen Lakhiani and Eleanor Tweddell as they talk about ways to feel empowered, own your next chapter, reinvent yourself, and make the best things happen to you.   Eleanor is an entrepreneur and the founder of Another Door, etc communications consultancy, A Good Ramble, and Snuggle Truffle. Eleanor is also the creator of The Rambling Mind Method - a transformational coaching experience inspired by the power of walking and being outdoors. She is the author of "Why losing your job could be the best thing that ever happens to you," published by Penguin in 2020. After 23 years of corporate life, in senior roles with great brands such as Whitbread, Costa Coffee, RAC, Virgin Atlantic, and Vodafone, Eleanor decided to start her first business after being made redundant. She is now a writer, coach, and facilitator specializing in helping people reinvent themselves and create big change in their personal lives and businesses. She is the host of the Another Door podcast and a regular blogger. You will mostly find her in the fells of the Lake District, where she coaches people to embrace their rambling minds.    Listen out for: - 5 Steps to thrive after getting fired. - Live bonus Q&A session.   Bonus:                                                                  - Learn more about Eleanor Tweddell here

“To be completely honest, the first two or three days, I was shocked by classic symptoms of withdrawal. I found myself so desperate for a hit of dopamine – that good feeling you get when you get a notification – that I would check the weather app! That was one of many moments when the Lord would say, 'Why are you searching for something that doesn't satisfy?'” In this Java with Juli, Asheritah Ciuciu shares how fasting from social media helped her turn down the volume of the world and hear the voice of the Lord just a little bit better. Guest: Asheritah Ciuciu Find Asheritah at https://onethingalone.com For links to all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.authenticintimacy.com/resources/31894/367-exchange-online-distractions-for-real-life-intimacy Follow Authentic Intimacy on: Instagram: @authenticintimacy Facebook: @authenticintimacy Twitter: @DrJuliSlattery

Jase realizes at the very last minute that he was supposed to preach while Al was out of town. Al throws Jase under the bus while speaking at a church between a liquor store and cannabis shop, and Phil is focused on keeping the raccoons and cottonmouths in their place. Jase is fascinated by what people search for when they Google "God." Phil and Jase detail the horror of catching a gar — alive or dead. And Jase highlights the four words Romans 5 uses to describe human beings before we're saved. https://nrbconvention.org/register/ — Use code UNASHAMED for $25 off an expo-only pass to watch Unashamed LIVE in Grapevine, Texas, on Wed 6/23/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices