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  Last time we spoke about China's preparations for War. In December 1936, the tension in China reached a boiling point as Nationalist General Chiang Kai-shek was captured by his own commanders, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng. Disillusioned by Chiang's focus on fighting communists instead of the encroaching Japanese forces, the generals sought a unified response to Japanese aggression. After being held in Xi'an, Chiang reluctantly agreed to collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party, marking a significant shift in strategy against Japan. Amidst the rising chaos, Chiang's government reviewed historical military strategies and prepared for a prolonged conflict. However, they faced challenges, including inadequate supplies and a lack of modern equipment compared to the Japanese. By 1937, China was ill-prepared for war, with Chiang later expressing regret about their military readiness. Despite these setbacks, the alliance formed with the communists laid a foundation for a united Chinese front against the brutalities of the Sino-Japanese War that would follow.   #153 Japan Prepares for War Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. So in the last episode we talked about how China was preparing itself for war, now its time for Japan. Since Japan's invasion of North China, Japanese field armies had promoted a series of autonomous zones in northern China. Officers from the Kwantung Army, skeptical of China's capacity to modernize, believed that the vast region would inevitably fragment into regional factions. This policy effectively maintained a weak and divided China, which served Japan's to defend Manchukuo. However many Japanese military leaders frequently pointed to the threat posed by the KMT's five-year plan, initiated in 1933 with assistance from German military advisors, aimed at modernizing and expanding the national army. To counter what they perceived as a Chinese threat, the field armies advocated for a preemptive war to dismantle Chiang Kai-shek's regime. Any attempt by Tokyo to alter the military's China policy faced vigorous opposition from the Kwantung Army, which, in February 1937, pushed for intensified covert actions to expel the KMT from northern China and supported a preemptive war to secure strategic areas for future operations against the Soviet Union. At a March meeting in Tokyo, staff officers from the China Garrison and Kwantung armies insisted that any concessions to China would be a grave mistake and would likely yield only temporary outcomes. In early spring 1937, Prince Konoe Fumimaro inherited a China policy fraught with competing views, however, there was consensus that China must not distract the empire from its preparations against the USSR. The end goal was clear, but the means to achieve it remained uncertain. The cabinet's approval of the "Fundamentals of National Policy" in August 1936 indicated a need for stability as the army and navy reconfigured Japan's war machine. The challenge lay in aligning long-term strategic goals with practical short-term interests in northern China without upsetting the existing balance of power. Expanding demands propelled the army's contingency planning, which had traditionally focused on safeguarding Japanese interests and the approximately 13,000 Japanese citizens residing in the region. Tokyo typically responded to serious incidents by deploying troops from homeland garrisons to address localized emergencies and then withdrawing them. However, by the mid-1930s, the growing Soviet threat to Manchukuo rendered this doctrine obsolete. Incidents in northern China gained strategic importance as they diverted resources from the Kwantung Army's preparations against the Soviet Union. Disruptions in northern China hindered access to essential raw materials necessary for army modernization and rearmament, while hostile Chinese forces threatened the Kwantung Army's strategic left flank in the event of war with the Soviets. With these considerations in mind, the army revised its operational war plans, assuming that northern China would serve as Japan's strategic rear area for operations against the USSR. In 1911 Japan's plan for general war mandated thirteen divisions to occupy southern Manchuria, capture Beijing, and subsequently occupy Zhejiang and Fujian. Limited contingency operations in northern China required two divisions to secure rail communications from Beijing to the coast. In the weeks following the 1931 Manchurian Incident, the General Staff in Tokyo drafted plans to counter a Sino-Soviet alliance, anticipating a 2 month campaign involving 15-16 divisions, with the majority engaged against the Soviet Red Army. 2 divisions were designated to secure northern China, while smaller units would monitor the Inner Mongolian front to protect Japan's western flank in Manchuria. After further refinement, the General Staff identified three contingencies for China in early 1932: maintaining the traditional mission of safeguarding Japanese interests and citizens with a standard two-division force; ensuring a secure line of communication between the Chinese capital and the sea with the China Garrison Army, which consisted of approximately 1,700 officers and men, reinforced by one division; and, in a worst-case scenario of all-out war, deploying three divisions to reinforce the Kwantung Army, along with 7 additional divisions and 3 cavalry brigades to suppress resistance in northern China and the Shandong Peninsula, while two additional divisions secured key areas in central China. Between 1932-1936, China received less attention as the General Staff focused on the Soviet military buildup in the Far East. Anxiety, stemming from the Soviet buildup in the Far East, was a pervasive concern reflected in the draft rearmament plan submitted to the throne on May 21, 1936, as part of the national budget formulation process. The army proposed countering the Soviet threat by enhancing Japanese strategic mobility in Manchukuo through the renovation and expansion of airfields, ports, roads, and rail infrastructure, and by constructing army air force arsenals, storage depots, and medical facilities. The positioning of Japanese divisions in eastern Manchuria suggested their wartime objectives, with the Kwantung Army relying on a mobile independent mixed brigade composed of armored car and mounted cavalry units stationed in Gongzhuling, central Manchuria, as its immediate response force for contingencies in northern China. Major units were not concentrated in western Manchuria, where they would be expected to deploy before any planned invasion of northern China. Nevertheless, General Staff planners remained vigilant regarding developments in China, where the resurgence of nationalism, Communist movements advancing north of the Yellow River in February 1936, and the spread of anti-Japanese sentiments across northern China raised the specter of limited military operations escalating into full-scale warfare. China's improving military capabilities would likely hinder Japanese forces from accomplishing their objectives. For example, around Shanghai, Chinese defenses were bolstered by extensive, in-depth, and permanent fortifications. In mid-September 1936, the General Staff in Tokyo issued orders to preempt significant outbreaks in northern China by repositioning a division in Manchukuo closer to the boundary. If hostilities broke out, the China Garrison Army, supported by Kwantung Army units, would launch punitive operations against Chinese forces as necessary. Higher headquarters expected local commanders to act swiftly and decisively, employing rapid maneuvers and shock tactics to address outbreaks with minimal force. Given that no alternative responses were considered, Japanese operational planning for northern China relied on an all-or-nothing approach to force deployment, even for minor incidents. Yet, the senior leadership of the army remained deeply divided over its China policy. Influenced by Ishiwara, the General Staff wanted to avoid military actions that could lead to a full-scale war with China, focusing instead on advancing the army's extensive rearmament and modernization program. In contrast, a majority of high-ranking officers in the Army Ministry and General Staff, particularly within the 2nd Operations Section and the Kwantung Army, favored forceful action against China, believing it necessary to quell rising anti-Japanese sentiments. Drawing from past experiences, these officers anticipated that the Chinese would quickly capitulate once hostilities commenced. This lack of a unified military strategy reflected broader disagreements among the army's leadership regarding operations in China. While operational planning called for the permanent occupation of large regions in northern and central China, the General Staff aimed to contain outbreaks to maintain focus on Soviet threats. There was a clear absence of long-term operational planning; instead, the army concentrated on initial battles while relegating planning for prolonged combat operations to contingent circumstances. In summary, the Japanese army preferred to avoid military force to address Chinese issues whenever feasible but was equally unwilling to concede to Chinese demands. Since 1914, Tosui Koryo or “Principles of Command” had served as the foundational doctrine for senior Japanese army commanders and staff officers engaged in combined arms warfare at the corps and army levels. The advent of new weapons, tactics, and organizational changes during World War I compelled all major military forces to reassess their existing military doctrines across strategic, operational, and tactical dimensions. In response, Japan modified the Principles of Command to blend its traditional post-Russo-Japanese War focus on the intangible factors in battle with the newest concepts of modern total war. A revision in 1918 recognized the significance of “recent great advances in materiel” for total warfare, yet it maintained that ultimate victory in battle relied on dedication, patriotism, and selfless service. In the 1920s, the General Staff's Operations Section, led by Major General Araki Sadao, who would become the leader of the Kodoha faction, had produced the most significant and impactful revision of the Principles. A staunch anti-communist and ideologue who valued the intangible elements of combat, Araki appointed Lieutenant Colonel Obata Toshishiro and Captain Suzuki Yorimichi as the principal authors of the manual's rewrite. Obata, a Soviet expert, was strongly influenced by German General Count Alfred von Schlieffen's classic theories of a “war of annihilation,” while Suzuki, the top graduate of the thirtieth Staff College class, shared Araki's focus on “spiritual” or intangible advantages in warfare. Both men were brilliant yet arrogant, working in secrecy to create a doctrine based on what Leonard Humphreys describes as “intense spiritual training” and bayonet-led assaults to counter the opponent's material superiority.  The latest version of the Principles of Command preserved the operational concept of rapid Japanese mobile offensive operations, aiming to induce a decisive battle or “kaisen” early in the campaign. It reaffirmed the sokusen sokketsu or “rapid victory' principle of rapid warfare. Attaining these goals relied exclusively on offensive action, with the army expecting commanders at all levels to press forward, defeat enemy units, and capture key territories. The troops were indoctrinated with a spirit of aggression and trained to anticipate certain victory. The emphasis on offensive action was so pronounced that Araki eliminated terms like surrender, retreat, and defense from the manual, believing they negatively affected troop morale. This aggressive mindset also infused the Sento Koryo or “Principles of Operations”, first published in 1929 as a handbook for combined arms warfare tailored for division and regimental commanders. The manual emphasized hand-to-hand combat as the culminating stage of battle, a principle regarded as unchanging in Japanese military doctrine since 1910. Senior commanders were expected to demonstrate initiative in skillfully maneuvering their units to encircle the enemy, setting the stage for climactic assaults with cold steel. Infantry was deemed the primary maneuver force, supported by artillery. To complement rapid infantry advances, the army developed light and mobile artillery. Operationally, encirclement and night attacks were vital components of victory, and even outnumbered units were expected to aggressively envelop enemy flanks. In assaults against fortified positions, units would advance under the cover of darkness, avoiding enemy artillery fire and positioning themselves for dawn attacks that combined firepower with shock action to overwhelm enemy defenses. In encounters with opposing forces, commanders would maneuver to flank the enemy, surround their units, and destroy them. If forced onto the defensive, commanders were expected to seize opportunities for decisive counterattacks to regain the initiative. These high-level operational doctrines were distilled into tactical guidelines in the January 1928 edition of the Infantry Manual or “Hohei Soten”, which saw a provisional revision in May 1937 . Both editions opened with identical introductions emphasizing the necessity for a rapid victory through the overpowering and destruction of enemy forces. Infantry was identified as the primary arm in combined arms warfare, and soldiers were taught to rely on cold steel as fundamental to their attacking spirit. The 1928 Infantry Manual underscored the commander's role in instilling a faith in certain victory or “hissho shinnen”, drawing from the glorious traditions of Japanese military history. The 1928 infantry tactics employed an extended skirmish line with four paces between soldiers. Individual initiative in combat was generally discouraged, except under exceptional circumstances, as success relied on concentrating firepower and manpower on narrow frontages to overwhelm defenders. An infantry company would create a skirmish line featuring two light machine gun squads and four rifle squads, preparing for a bayonet-driven breakthrough of enemy defenses. For the final assault, the infantry company would line up along a 150-yard front, likely facing casualties of up to 50% while breaching the enemy's main defensive line. Historical analysis reveals the shortcomings of these tactics. During World War I, armies constructed extensive, multi-layered defenses, trenches, pillboxes, and strong points, each independent yet all covered by artillery. If assaulting infantry suffered heavy losses breaching the first line, how could they successfully prosecute their assault against multiple defense lines? The 1937 revision elaborated on new tactics to overcome entrenched Soviet defenses, drafted in anticipation of arms and equipment that were either in development or production but not yet available for deployment. This became official doctrine in 1940, but as early as summer 1937, units from the China Garrison Army were field-testing these new tactics. The provisional manual adopted combat team tactics, forming an umbrella-like skirmish formation. This involved a light machine gun team at the forefront with two ammunition bearers flanking it to the rear. Behind the machine gun team were riflemen arranged in a column formation, maintaining six paces between each. The light machine gun provided cover fire as the formation closed in on the enemy for hand-to-hand combat. Increased firepower expanded the assault front to 200 yards. The combination of wider dispersion and night movement aimed to reduce losses from enemy artillery fire while the infantry advanced through successive lines of resistance. Commanders at the platoon level were responsible for leading the final assault into enemy lines, with increased tactical responsibility shifting from platoon to squad leaders, allowing for greater initiative from junior officers and non-commissioned officers. This emphasis on broader dispersal and fluidity on the battlefield required frontline infantry to exhibit aggressiveness and initiative. Contrary to popular belief, the Japanese military did not solely rely on the bayonet or an offensive spirit during engagements with Chinese forces. They effectively employed superior firepower and modern equipment within their combined arms framework, using heavy weapons and artillery to soften enemy positions before launching infantry attacks. Without such firepower, unsupported infantry attacks would have struggled to achieve their objectives. In January 1937, the Imperial Japanese Army consisted of approximately 247,000 officers and men, organized in a structure comprising seventeen standing infantry divisions, four tank regiments, and fifty-four air squadrons equipped with a total of 549 aircraft. The China Garrison Army and the Taiwan Garrison Army each included two infantry regiments, while a separate independent mixed brigade was stationed in Manchuria. Two divisions were permanently based in Korea, with four more assigned on a rotating basis to the Kwantung Army in Manchukuo. The remainder of the forces were stationed in the Japanese home islands. A substantial pool of reservists and partially trained replacements was available to mobilize, enabling the expansion of peacetime units to their wartime strength as needed. Conscription provided the primary source of enlisted manpower for the army, though a handful of young men volunteered for active duty. For conscription purposes, Japan was divided into divisional areas, which were further subdivided into regimental districts responsible for conscription, mobilization, individual activations, and veteran affairs within their jurisdictions. Typically, conscripts served with the regiment associated with their region or prefecture. However, the Imperial Guards regiments in Tokyo selected conscripts from across the nation, as did the Seventh Infantry Division, which recruited from the sparsely populated Hokkaido area and from regular army units stationed in Korea, China, and Taiwan. Draftees from Okinawa Prefecture usually served with Kyushu-based regiments. All males reaching the age of 20 underwent an army-administered pre-induction physical examination conducted between December 1 and January 30 of the following year. This evaluation classified potential conscripts into three categories: A “suitable for active duty”, B1, and B2, while others were deemed unfit for the demands of military life. In 1935, 29.7% of those examined received A classifications, while 41.2% were graded as B1 or B2. Among the 742,422 individuals eligible for conscription in 1937, approximately 170,000 were drafted, amounting to 22.9% of the cohort; this figure had remained relatively consistent since the post-Russo-Japanese War years. Within the conscripted group, 153,000 men were classified as A and an additional 17,000 as B. Conscripts served for two years of active duty, with variations based on their military specialty and any prior civilian military training. After their discharge, they were subject to a lengthy reserve obligation. In total, 470,635 individuals fell into the B category, being otherwise fit for service but excess to the army's active personnel needs. These men were assigned to the First Replacement Pool, where they underwent around 120 days of basic military training, primarily focused on small arms usage and fundamental tactics. Regular officers and NCOs led the training in their respective regimental districts. Following their initial training, the army called these replacements and reservists to active duty annually for several days of refresher training. Army leaders regarded discipline as the cornerstone of military effectiveness. Basic training emphasized the necessity of unquestioning obedience to orders at all levels. Subsequent training focused on fieldcraft, such as utilizing terrain strategically to surprise or encircle the enemy. However, training exercises often lacked diversity due to the limited maneuver areas available in Japan, leading to predictable solutions to field problems. The training regimen was rigorous, merging strict formal discipline and regulated corporal punishment with harsh informal sanctions and unregulated violence from leaders to instill unwavering compliance to orders. As an undergrad taking a course specifically on the Pacific War, it was this variable my professor argued contributed the most to the atrocities performed by the Japanese during WW2. He often described it as a giant pecking order of abuse. The most senior commanders abused, often physically their subordinates, who abused theirs, going through the ranks to the common grunts who had no one else but civilians and the enemy to peck at so to speak. Of course there were a large number of other variables at play, but to understand that you outta join my Patreon Account over at the www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel , where I made a fan favorite episode on “why the Japanese army performed so many atrocities”. In there I basically hit a big 10 reason list, well in depth, I highly recommend it! As the concept of the “Imperial Army” and the cult of the emperor gained prominence, appeals to imperial symbols and authority bolstered this unquestioning obedience to superiors, who were seen as the conduits of the emperor's will. It was during this period that the term kogun or “imperial army” gained favor over kokugun or “national army”, reflecting a deliberate effort by military authorities to forge a direct connection between the military and the imperial throne. The 1937 Japanese infantry division was structured as a square formation, with a peacetime strength established at approximately 12,000 officers and men organized into two brigades, each comprising about 4,000 personnel, formed from two infantry regiments, about 2,000 men each. The division included a field artillery regiment, an engineer regiment, and a transport battalion as organic units. Each infantry regiment was composed of three battalions, approximately 600 men each, which contained three rifle companies, 160 men each and a weapons platoon. A rifle company consisted of three rifle platoons and one light machine gun platoon. Regiments also included infantry assault gun platoons, and battalions contained a heavy machine gun company. Upon mobilization, a fourth infantry company augmented each battalion, along with reserve fillers, nearly 5,000 personnel assigned as transport and service troops, raising the authorized wartime strength of an infantry division to over 25,000 officers and men.  Reforms implemented in 1922 reduced personnel numbers in favor of new and improved weapons and equipment. Among these advancements, the 75 mm Type 90 field artillery piece, which boasted increased range and accuracy, was integrated into the forces in 1930, along with the 105 mm Type 10 howitzer and 75 mm pack mountain artillery which could be disassembled for transport using pack animals. These became standard artillery components for divisions. The emphasis on light, mobile, and smaller-caliber field artillery enabled swift deployment during fast-moving engagements. By minimizing the size of the baggage train, infantry and artillery units could quickly set up off the march formation and maneuver around enemy flanks. Army leaders further streamlined road march formations by eliminating the fourth artillery battery from each regiment, thus sacrificing some firepower for enhanced speed and mobility. Heavier artillery pieces were still used in set-piece battles where mobility was less critical. In a typical 1936 division, the field artillery regiment, equipped with Type 90 field artillery or lighter Type 94 mountain artillery, had thirty-six guns. Training focused on quality rather than quantity, reflecting the conservative doctrine of “one-round-one-hit”. Live-fire training was infrequent due to the scarcity of artillery firing ranges in Japan. Ammunition stockpiles were inadequate for anticipated operational needs; government arsenals produced over 111,000 artillery shells in 1936, which was fewer than one-tenth of the quantities specified in wartime consumption tables. Similar industrial shortcomings also hampered advancements in motorization and armor. Motorization proved costly and relied on foreign supply, presenting challenges given the inferior road networks in Manchuria, northern China, and the Soviet Far East. Military estimates suggested a need for 250,000 trucks to fully motorize the army, a goal beyond the capabilities of the nascent Japanese automotive industry, which produced fewer than 1,000 cars annually until 1933. Japanese tanks, described as “handcrafted, beautifully polished, and hoarded” by Alvin Coox, suffered from shortages similar to heavy artillery and ammunition. The army prioritized light weighing ten tons or less and medium tanks sixteen tons or less due to the necessity of deploying armor overseas, size and weight were crucial for loading and unloading from transport ships. Smaller tanks were also more suitable for the terrains of northern China and Manchuria, as they could traverse unbridged rivers using pontoons or ferries. The Japanese industrial base, however, struggled to mass-produce tanks; by 1939, factories were producing an average of only twenty-eight tanks of all models per month. Consequently, in 1937, foot soldiers remained as reliant on animal transport for mobility as their ancestors had been during the Russo-Japanese War. Despite enjoying technological and material superiority over disorganized Chinese forces, these deficiencies in heavy artillery, armor, and vehicles would prove catastrophic against more formidable opponents. Another significant factor constraining Japanese industry's capacity to produce tanks, trucks, and artillery was the 1936 decision to expand the army's air wing and homeland air defense network. This policy diverted resources, capital, and technology away from the army's ground forces. The nascent Japanese Army Air Force or “JAAF” aimed to support ground operations through reconnaissance, bombing enemy bases, and achieving air superiority. However, direct support for ground operations was limited, and Japanese military planners did not anticipate that aerial bombardment could supplement or replace artillery bombardments. The expanded air arm's strategic mission centered on executing preemptive air strikes against Soviet air bases in the Far East to thwart potential air attacks on Japan. By the mid-1930s, the army had approximately 650 aircraft, roughly 450 of which were operational. The JAAF emphasized rigorous training that prioritized quality over quantity, producing only about 750 pilots annually up until December 1941. Basic flight skills were developed through this training, while specialized tactical instruction was deferred to newly established pilot units. According to logistics doctrine, Japanese maneuver units typically operated within a 120 to 180-mile radius of a railhead to facilitate resupply and reinforcement. A field train transport unit was responsible for moving supplies daily from the railhead to a division control point for distribution. The division established a field depot to manage the transfer of supplies from field transport to company and lower-echelon units. At the depot, transport troops would hand over supplies to a combat train that ferried ammunition, rations, and equipment directly to frontline units. Horse-drawn wagons and pack animals were the primary means of transportation. Each wartime division included a transport battalion, which varied in size from approximately 2,200 to 3,700 personnel, depending on the type of division supported. The division typically carried enough supplies for one day. Upon mobilization, the logistical framework was reinforced with the addition of an ordnance unit, a field hospital, a sanitation unit, and additional field and combat trains. The size of the transport regiment grew from around 1,500 officers and men with over 300 horses to nearly 3,500 troops and more than 2,600 animals. In the battalion, one company generally transported small-arms ammunition while two companies handled artillery shells and two others carried rations; this arrangement was flexible based on operational needs. Pack horses and dray horses were assigned to each company to carry or tow infantry assault artillery, mortars, artillery ammunition, and rations. Infantry soldiers carried minimal rations, approximately two and a half pounds, primarily rice, along with tinned condiments and salt. Consequently, the field train included a field kitchen stocked with fresh vegetables, rice or bread, soy sauce, and pickles. Each evening, a forward echelon train distributed supplies received from the field transport unit to the combat unit's bivouac area. When combat seemed imminent, a section of the transport battalion would move forward to deliver essential combat supplies, ordnance, equipment, medical supplies, directly to frontline units. These units would also handle resupply, medical evacuation, and repair of ordnance and equipment once fighting commenced.  On the evening of September 18, 1936, the fifth anniversary of the Manchurian Incident, Chinese troops from the Twenty-Ninth Army clashed with Japanese soldiers from the Seventh Company's rear-guard medical unit at Fengtai. When a Japanese officer arrived on horseback, a Chinese soldier struck his horse, prompting the Chinese troops to retreat to their barracks. Major Ichiki Kiyonao, the battalion commander, ordered an emergency assembly, surrounded the Chinese encampment, and demanded that Chinese authorities surrender the aggressors immediately. To defuse the situation, Major General Kawabe Masakazu, the brigade commander and Ichiki's superior, instructed Regimental Commander Mutaguchi to resolve the incident swiftly. Mutaguchi negotiated an agreement that required the Chinese to apologize, punish those responsible, withdraw from the vicinity of the Japanese barracks, and maintain a distance of two miles. Although Mutaguchi and Ichiki wanted to disarm the Chinese forces, they ultimately complied with Kawabe's wishes and allowed the Chinese to retain their weapons “in the spirit of Bushido.” Later, the Chinese claimed the Japanese had refrained from disarming them due to their fear of the strength and influence of the 29th Army. This insult infuriated Mutaguchi, who vowed not to make any further concessions and promised to eliminate the anti-Japanese provocateurs decisively if another incident occurred. He warned his officers against allowing an “overly tolerant attitude toward the Chinese” to undermine the prestige of the imperial army and emphasized the need for swift, decisive action to prevent such incidents in the future. Tensions were further exacerbated by large-scale Japanese field exercises conducted from late October to early November. These maneuvers, the largest ever executed by Japanese forces in China, mobilized about 6,700 active-duty and reserve troops for a series of complex battle drills, night maneuvers, and tactical field problems. During these exercises, Japanese troops were quartered in Chinese homes. Although local residents were compensated for any damage caused, the exercises nonetheless heightened tensions between the two sides. The fallout from the Suiyuan Fiasco in December 1936, coupled with a tumultuous summer and fall, led to rising anti-Japanese sentiment and prompted Tokyo to caution the Kawabe brigade against actions that might escalate the already precarious situation. In March 1937, during the annual personnel assignments, Ishiwara was promoted to major general and appointed chief of the 1st Department Operations of the General Staff. However, Army Vice Minister Umezu, a hardliner regarding China and a rival of Ishiwara, successfully maneuvered the Hayashi cabinet into approving the command choices for army and navy ministers, overriding Ishiwara's proposals. General Sugiyama Hajime, another hawk on China, replaced the terminally ill General Nakamura Kotaro as army minister shortly after Nakamura's appointment and remained in that position until June 1938. Lieutenant General Imai Kiyoshi, army vice chief of staff and an Ishiwara supporter, was also battling a terminal illness that rendered him largely ineffective during his short five-month tenure from March to August 1937. Imai was expected to play a crucial role in high command because the army chief of staff, Prince Kan'in, had been appointed in 1931 as a figurehead due to internal factions preventing agreement on a candidate. Ishiwara further complicated his conciliatory approach by selecting Colonel Muto Akira, a known hardliner who believed force was the only means to resolve the Japan-China conflict, for the vital position of chief of Operations Section within the General Staff. From Kwantung Army headquarters, Commanding General Ueda Kenkichi and his chief of staff, Lieutenant General Tojo Hideki, advocated for a preemptive war against China to serve the Kwantung Army's interests. In contrast, the China Garrison Army, under Lieutenant General Tashiro and his chief of staff, adopted a more moderate stance, aligning with central headquarters' policy of restraint. The China Garrison Army estimated the 29th Army to consist of 15,000–16,000 troops, with its main strength centered around Peking and an additional 10,000 troops in the surrounding area. Starting in spring 1937, Japanese units began observing tactical indicators suggesting that the Chinese were preparing for war. These indicators included increased guard presence at Peking's gates in June, bolstering units near the Marco Polo Bridge to over two battalions, preparing new fighting positions, digging trenches and constructing concrete pillboxes near the Marco Polo Bridge, infiltrating agents into Japanese maneuver areas for intelligence on night tactical exercises, and heightened strictness among Chinese railroad guards evident since late June. Nevertheless, the Japanese commanders did not view China as a formidable opponent. They believed that Chinese armies would quickly disintegrate due to what they perceived as a lack of fighting spirit and ineffective leadership. By 1937, Japan's national policy was shifting away from the persistent and aggressive efforts of field armies to undermine Chinese political authority in northern China toward a more conciliatory stance. This shift resulted in increased tensions between field armies and the General Staff in Tokyo, leading to substantial fractures among senior officers regarding the “solution” to their so-called China problem. Those tensions broke the camels back that year.  I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Japanese grossly underestimated their enemy and their own logistical capabilities. There was to say “too many cooks in the kitchen” of the Japanese military and competing visions ultimately were leading Japan and China into an official full blown war. Japan assumed they could bully China until it was so fragmented it would be a simple matter of grabbing the pieces it liked, that was not to be the case at all.   

The Rebbe advises that spiritual progress occurs step by step, beginning with attainable levels of love and awe of God, as taught in Tanya. He emphasizes that repentance and consistent effort in study and practice are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving higher spiritual states. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5459

Not sure what Minimal Disease Activity or MDA is and how it relates to psoriatic arthritis and your joints? Listen as rheumatologist Dr. Arthur Mandelin explains what MDA means. Join hosts Jeff Brown and LB Herbert as they discuss minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis with nationally recognized rheumatologist Dr. Arthur Mandelin who identifies what it is, factors that influence achieving MDA, how long it takes to reach, and the impact on selection of treatments. Dr. Mandelin also addresses fatigue associated with inflammation, and what the future holds for minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis. Whether you have psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, this episode offers information to help you understand management goals set by your doctor and the importance of attaining minimal disease activity. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro to Psound Bytes & guest welcome rheumatologist Dr. Arthur Mandelin (02:23) What is minimal disease activity (MDA) (04:32) MDA in comparison to ACR response criteria (07:36) Criteria for reaching MDA (09:20) Positive and negative factors of MDA (11:25) Importance of reaching MDA within a specific time frame (17:34) Length of time to reach MDA (18:48) Selection of treatment options and psoriatic arthritis domains (23:51) Inflammation and fatigue (26:59) A look at the future of minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis: Reaching ACR 90 (29:09) Advancements in psoriatic arthritis: Finding disease markers (33:40 ) If you have psoriasis, be aware of your risk for psoriatic arthritis 4 Key Takeaways: There are various ways to measure minimal disease activity in psoriatic arthritis to assess how the disease impacts quality of life.   Attaining and keeping minimal disease activity low through use of different therapy options offers a chance for better bone and joint outcomes. Advancements in psoriatic arthritis include attaining ACR90 and the potential for identifying key markers that make treatment selection more targeted and individualized. Those who have psoriasis need to realize bone and joint pain, and swelling in the joints may be related to their psoriatic skin disease and seek appropriate help.  Guest Bio: Dr. Arthur Mandelin is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Mandelin launched Northwestern University's first training program in musculoskeletal ultrasonography for rheumatology fellows. He is an active participant in the REASON Group which is a multi-center research collaboration devoted to using ultrasound guidance to obtain minimally invasive synovial tissue biopsies. Dr. Mandelin is a past member of the National Psoriasis Foundation's Medical Board where he served on consensus panels for the development of a variety of practice guidelines.  Resources Mentioned: National Psoriasis Foundation: https://www.psoriasis.org PEST Screener: https://www.psoriasis.org/psoriatic-arthritis-screening-test/ PsA Action Month 2025: https://www.psoriasis.org/psa-action-month/ NSAIDS  for Psoriatic Disease: https://www.psoriasis.org/advance/nsaids-for-psoriatic-disease-psa/ AMP (Accelerated Medicines Partnership): https://www.psoriasis.org/advance/progress-and-success- through-collaboration/  Tags: psoriasis, skin, psoriatic arthritis, minimal disease activity, ACR20, ACR50, ACR70, tender joints, bone erosion, joint swelling, enthesitis, inflammation, pain, fatigue, axial disease, spinal involvement, treatment, NSAIDS, biologics, personalized medicine, dermatology, National Psoriasis Foundation, AMP, Psound Bytes podcast, Soundbites podcast

On this episode I have someone who has never been on a podcast before but who you all should follow in Mat Moura whom I got recommended by Jin the Ninja, a well known guest on the channel. Jin introduced me to Mat and his work on transcendental kaabalah from the order of melkitzedek and I knew when watching his content and looking at the work he is doing I had to get him on.Mat is young, studious and knows what he's talking about. It was a great time having him on and his studies on the Kabbalah are ones to keep an eye on!Podcast recorded with Riverside Studios:https://www.riverside.fm/?via=stijnfawkesWhere to find Mat:https://x.com/matmoura19https://www.kaabalah.com/Visit our sponsor ShopReclaimRepurpose:Hnefetafl/Viking chessSponsored by Dubby Energy ⚡.Use code STIJNFAWKES10 for 10% off or go toEnergy without jitters or crashCannabis seltzer from GETGOODFEELS offers a new era of refreshment.Crafted with high-quality, natural ingredients, these beverages provide a consistent,enjoyable, uplifting experience, perfect for any occasion.Enjoy an exclusive discount with my promo code GREYHORN!THC SeltzerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518/support.

(0:00) Intro(1:26) Gala 20 saal se kyun kharab mehsoos hota hai?(1:47) Mufti sahab ka paighaam sehat ke liye(4:37) Aaj kal log shadi dair se ya bilkul kyun nahi karte?(6:25) 40–50 saal ke baad apna khayal kaise rakhein?(7:28) Nabi ﷺ ka farman sehat aur zimmedari par(7:43) Mufti sahab ke walid ki death high BP se hui(9:59) Bouzurgon (50+) ka khayal kaise rakhein?(10:35) Achha insan kaun? Jo fit bhi ho aur roohani tor par motadil bhi(14:51) Zehan tez kaise banayein? Mufti sahab ka tariqa(16:53) Char shadiyon walay ka zehan tez hone ki wajah?(21:33) Sama TV par Mufti sahab ka genius mind(22:16) Ulama ka zehan old age mein bhi active kyun hota hai?(23:17) Neend na aaye to Mufti sahab kya karte hain?(23:46) Jalali vs Jamali ausaaf: Musa A.S. aur Nabi ﷺ ki shakhsiyat(24:23) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed sahab (D.B.) ka jalali mizaj(25:15) Mufti Taqi Usmani sahab ki shakhsiyat(26:17) Hakeem Akhtar sahab (D.B.) ki roohaniyat(26:28) Ek naujawan jo sab kuch sun ke depressed tha – Naseehat(28:13) KPK ke ulama aur aam log – farq kya hai?(28:50) Seekhna hai to expert scholar se seekho(30:36) Muslim tareekh ka shandar maazi aur aaj ka zawal(35:19) Ghar ki tarah state ki bhi riyasat hoti hai(38:03) Hakim ke khilaaf baghawat: Imam Hussain (R.A.) ka maqam(39:59) State ke khilaaf bolne ka anjaam(45:12) Inquilab lana hai to sharai tareeqa kya hai?(46:45) Gaza mein jihad ka sahi tareeqa kya hai?(48:16) Nabi ﷺ ki leadership se kya seekhein?(48:53) Mufti sahab ka jawanon ko paighaam(49:49) Turkey ka haal – na Khuda mila, na visal-e-sanam(53:15) Roohani balance kaise develop ho?(54:27) Mohabbat mein a'tedaal kaise layein?(57:09) Attaining the beloved – asliyat kya hai?(57:32) Capetown South Africa mein Mufti Taqi Usmani sahab ka phool ka waqia(58:33) FB aur TikTok pe ‘setting' karne walon ke liye ibrat(1:02:56) Beghairat TikToker ke liye Mufti sahab ki bad-dua(1:03:33) Bad nazri ke nuqsanat(1:05:12) Bad nazri se bachne ka asaan tareeqa(1:05:49) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed sahab ki pak nazar(1:06:11) Mohabbat mein a'tedaal kaise laayen?(Namaz aur qurbani ke bakray se bhi mohabbat ka maqam)(1:08:44) Mohabbat mushkil kaam asaan kar deti hai(1:10:00) Bad-zauq log kaun hote hain?(1:11:05) Mufti Taqi Usmani sahab ki BMW – logon ke aitraaz ka jawab(1:12:13) Buzurgi ka ghalat tasawwur(1:12:32) Mufti sahab ka ba-zauq mizaj(1:13:12) Apne aap se sochiye – kya aap waqai aise banna chahte hain?(1:13:54) Sab se afzal mohabbat: Allah se mohabbat(1:15:33) Nabi ﷺ ka farman mohabbat ke bare mein(1:15:57) Mohabbat mein balance kaise layein?(1:16:33) Dua(1:16:39) Mufti sahab nikah parhate hue(1:21:16) Masjid/Madrasa mein ijtemai qurbani – sharai hukm(1:38:53) Maali imandari aur trust ka masla(1:44:55) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed sahab ne Mufti Abdul Raheem sahab ko khalifa kis buniyad pe banaya?(1:48:16) Aaj kal ke trusts mein kya ho raha hai?(1:49:21) Sadqay ka irada karne se sadqa wajib hota hai?(1:49:47) Mufti sahab ko restaurant opening ka offer(1:50:58) Ulama se bughz ka anjaam(1:51:25) Ahl-e-Hadees aalim ka dars sunna chahiye?(1:52:48) Ijtemai qurbani mein business ka masla(1:53:35) Barelvi imam ke peechay namaz ka hukum(1:55:05) Pepsi boycott ka sharai pehlu(1:56:46) Ijtemai qurbani ka faisla(1:57:15) Atheist ke clip se uthne wale 2 sawalat(2:00:08) Kaainat ki management – phool ka waqia complete(2:00:34) Allah zulm kyun hone deta hai? 70 maaon se zyada mohabbat k baawajood(2:04:05) Africa ka tajurba(2:04:54) Nizam-e-Kaainat ki asal haqeeqat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode came to be because of a short discussion with Logan Kenoras (AKA Queen of Blades) on what makes a God, a real God?Is it the time, energy and thought put into creating one like in videogames and books?Is it only the Gods that have established followers in the real world?Where do we draw the line between a "made-up" God and a "real" God?Well to help us answer this question I have asked our deepest thinker and most scatterbrained wizard Benjamin on the show!The conclusion we came to is that it is much more complicated and nuanced than you might think.Topics discussed:what makes a God?what makes a hero?is being worshiped equal to being a God?and much more of course!So join myself and Ben on this long deepdive into the rabbit hole that is Divinity!DUBBY is a clean energy drink that is made to give you focus with no crash, jitters, orangst like other energy drinks. We also have no maltodextrin fillers and don't useartificial dyes. DUBBY contains vitamins, amino acids, a nootropic, and 150mg caffeine.Enjoy an exclusive discount with my promo code STIJNFAWKES10 atDubby EnergyShimmerwood's award-winning CBD seltzers combine Full-Spectrum CBDwith natural fruit shrubs, delivering a refreshing, stress-relieving drink that eases tensionand promotes relaxation.Enjoy an exclusive discount with my promo code GREYHORN at Shimmerwood BeveragesExperience ultimate comfort and durability with the Bear Knuckles patented design craftedfor the natural curve of your fingers. Perfect fit, superior protection.Enjoy an exclusive discount with my promo code at Buy Bear KnucklesDiscover Afuera Coffee's vibrant flavors from certified Rainforest Alliance farms inCentral and South America. Enjoy rich, smooth, and aromatic brews while supportingsustainability. Taste excellence with every sip. Use my promo code GREYHORN for an exclusivediscount!Afuera CoffeeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518/support.

An aspiring Eagle Scout, Quentin Bloome leads a community project to help parents safeguard their children. He's creating safety packets filled with essential details like fingerprints and birthmarks, vital for swift action in case a child goes missing. The initiative aims to streamline police investigations by providing crucial information quickly. Available for children up to 18 years old, the project fulfills part of Quentin's Eagle Scout requirements and is also a personal mission to raise awareness about child safety. Quentin urges parents to seek assistance, even beyond his Scout duties. Quentin intends to use his 10 years in the Boy Scouts when he enlists with the Marines after he graduates from Kewanee High School. Attaining the Eagle Scout rank will allow Quentin to be an E-3 after basic training. Quentin has until April 23, 2025, to complete his project. Listen to Quentin Bloome on air on Tuesday, April 15th, during the 8:25 AM interview segment on 102.1 FM and 1450 AM. You can call Quentin at 309-714-3420 or find him on Facebook to fill out a missing child packet.

This message was taught at God's Tabernacle C.F.C Seshego Campus during 2025 Celebration on the 05 of April 2025.

Gil Carrillo is the legendary homicide detective that played a key role in taking down one of America's most notorious serial killers, Richard Ramirez, aka "The Night Stalker."Gil shares memories and details of investigating the Ramirez murders, the detective work involved, and his partnership with Frank Salerno. We discuss LA's infamous crime waves– including Charles Manson, The Hillside Stranglers, and The Toolbox Killers. Gil reflects back on Ramirez's capture, bizarre courtroom controversies, Satanic cult connections, and how the case deeply impacted Gil's life.Details of crime scenes, critical breakthroughs, media leaks, and jurisdictional beef, Ramirez's strange life in prison, groupies at trial, and the Netflix documentary aftermath that catapulted Gil into newfound fame.—Subscribe: youtube.com/@TalksFromTheCryptFollow On Social Media:Talks From The Crypt – https://instagram.com/talksfromthecrypt / https://talksfromthecrypt.com Gil Carrillo – https://www.instagram.com/realgilcarrillo—00:00:00 – Intro, Drinks, Vegas vs. LA00:03:22 – Gil's Netflix Fame and Hanging with George Lopez00:08:24 – Troubled Youth, Vietnam, Crime Psychology and Criminal Investigation Classes in College, Getting Into Law Enforcement00:19:10 –LA's Dark History: Manson, Hillside Strangler, The Sunset Strip Killers, The Toolbox Killers. Working with Frank Salerno and the Night Stalker Movie "Manhunt"00:24:49 – Gil's First Night Stalker Crime Scene and Investigation Methods: Dayle Okazaki, Maria Hernandez, Tsai-Lian Yu, and Jennie Vincow00:29:20 – Chaos Intensifies: The Zazzara's, Doi's, Patty Elaine Higgins, & Mary Cannon. Finding the Avia Footprint and Jurisdictional Conflicts00:33:29 – Attempted Break-In at a Fellow Cop's House: Deputy John Rodriguez, Whitney Bennet, Mable Bell & Nettie Lang – Richard Ramirez's Inconsistencies and Gil's "One-Man Theory"00:38:35 – Ramirez Nearly Caught, Dental Evidence, and Connecting Unsolved Murders00:43:47 – Gil's Family, Emotional Netflix Moment, and Awesome Shirt00:57:52 – Media Informants, Leaked Evidence, and the Pan Murders01:08:03 – Starting the Task Force: The Petersen's and Abowath's - Gil's Family Leaving In Fear, Thinking Night Stalker Was In His House01:16:12 – Adjusting to the Violence, Attending Autopsies by Policy, Pressure to Solve the Case, Attaining the Picture of Richard Ramirez That Led to His Capture, San Francisco Murders, and Seizing Victims' Stolen Property01:24:51 – Catching the Night Stalker, Informant Dies, Hubbard Street, Speaking With Richard Ramirez, "Don't Judge A Book By His Cover"01:38:52 – Evidence Thrown Out, Bunk Informants, The Trial Circus, Jury Member Who Had Heart Eyes for Richard, Night Stalker Fan Girls, Anton LaVey and Satanists In Court01:42:46 – What Richard Ramirez Was Like In San Quentin, Befriending the Toolbox Killer01:45:57 – Trial Controversies, Tainted Line-Up, Guilty: Sentenced to Death, OJ Simpson01:55:47 – Netflix & Peacock's Documentaries, The Aftermath, Having a Morose Sense of Humor02:02:18 – Gil's Social Media, Responding to Fans, and Hate Mail02:04:06 – Outro–Copyright Disclaimer:Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

With Opening Day now in our rearview and the season underway, lots of controversy has risen early-on in the MLB. Following some teams off to a slow start and some off to a phenomenal one following the addition of the new torpedo bats the league has approved, lot's of chatter has rose on what exactly may be going on in the MLB. Former pro baseball outfielder and manager Clint Hurdle joins Sean and Dan discussing what he's seen thus far from teams around the league leading to Opening Day. Attaining the great name the "Phenom" in the process of his career and sharing a few historic stories, Clint also shares a bit of his take on what the league is now and how things are currently in comparison to the time he played and managed players along with where he sees the league going in the coming years. 

Attaining millionaire status may be less illusive now than in years past. Some who aspire to that level of wealth believe there may be secrets to reaching that financial position. Today, John Walker, Regional Vice President, Mercer Advisors, is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional Jason O'Meara, Wealth Advisor and Sr. Director, Mercer Advisors. They discuss the findings of a recent Northwestern Mutual study on the characteristics and habits of today's millionaires. Listening Time: 21 minutes Mercer-Cordasco Disclosure Information Visit Our Website Join Our Email List Additional Mercer Advisors Disclosure Cordasco Financial Network is a tradename. All services provided by Cordasco Financial Network investment professionals are provided in their individual capacities as investment adviser representatives of Mercer Global Advisors Inc. (“Mercer Advisors”), an SEC-registered investment adviser principally located in Denver, Colorado, with various branch offices throughout the United States doing business under different tradenames, including Cordasco Financial Network. Mercer Advisors is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice to clients. All estate planning document preparation and other legal advice are provided through Advanced Services Law Group, Inc.

Why does having a  Kingdom mindset important? What does it benefits do you gain from having the mindset of a Kingdom citizen? Join us as we address these questions and more by Apostle Kingsley

#95: This is a special LIVE podcast recording coming live from Wellth House... Han's first wellness event.She partnered with JIV Athletics to host an event that invited her community in San Diego to experience a day dedicated to unapologetically attaining wellth.The day included: a mat pilates class, lunch, a breath work session, wellness activations like sauna/cold plunge, lymphatic massages, and assisted stretching, and, a LIVE panel on the pillars of WELLTH: career, physical, emotional, and functional.PANELISTS:NIKA CLEAVER (career wellth): Co Founder of JIV ATHLETICS (listen to her full story on Spotify here and on Apple Podcasts here)REMY KAM (physical wellth): Certified personal trainer and founder of KORE by Remy (listen to her full story on Spotify here and on Apple Podcasts here)MASHA KAY (emotional wellth): Certified nervous system regulation coach and breath-work practitioner (listen to her full story on Spotify here and on Apple Podcasts here)GRACE GROCCIA (functional wellth): certified functional nutritionist and founder of Be Well by GraceThe girls get into what it looks like to unapologetically attain wellth, aligning with our true authenticity, doing "the work", regulating our nervous system, letting go of fear, acting on self awareness, what it means to truly be alive, healing in community, committing to our healing journey, overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and more!CONNECT BELOW:follow JIV Athletics hereshop JIV Athletics herefollow Remy Kam herefollow Masha Kay herefollow Grace Groccia hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han on Instagram herefollow How I See it the pod herefollow Han's TIK TOK herecheck out the blog hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/how-i-see-it/donations

Senior Pastor Israel Soto brings an encouraging message from the Word of God. The post Attaining The Fullness of Christ (Part 3) appeared first on Rock of Ages AOG.

Senior Pastor Israel Soto brings an encouraging message from the Word of God. The post Attaining The Fullness of Christ (Part 2) appeared first on Rock of Ages AOG.

Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter & Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.

We've just finished a series of studies called The Bible Explained. While we hope the explanations proved useful, it's just the starting point in realizing the full power of Scripture. In our study today, Josh Moody will challenge us to take our appetite and dependence on the Word of God to a higher level. Ephesians 4:1-16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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With spring games coursing on over the weekend, the Astros took on the Cardinals Friday followed with the Yankees and the Nationals throughout the weekend. Winning against the Cardinals on Friday but falling short Saturday and yesterday, the Astros finish the weekend 1-2 rolling into another fresh week of spring games. Noting some changes around the field with Altuve in left-field now followed by Paredes plugged in at third and rotating prospects around the infield, the Astros look to be stringing things along in determining spots before the start of the season. With the infield looking pretty solid lots of attention has now turned to the outfield, not in regards to their production on defense but rather their production on offense. Attaining his first hits this spring training followed with two RBI's yesterday, Jake Meyers had himself a day with many raising question if this can be sustained in the long run. With Altuve the leadoff hitter moving from the infield and Yordan now mostly the Astros DH, should there be a concern with the offensive production in the outfield roughly pertaining to the backend of the lineup?

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In the journey to improving our health, diet and exercise are considered the paramount activities that lead to transformation. While focusing on those two areas is important, we also need to prioritize spiritual growth.  In order to experience physical transformation, we have to transform spiritually and mentally first. That's why I developed a program with 6 pillars, and took a more holistic approach that tends to your entire being. Everyone wants to be healthier, but implementing lasting change is easier said than done.  When we bring God into the process, and stop striving in our own power, it gets easier. God is able to give us strength when it gets hard, and that spiritual aspect actually cascades into all the other aspects of improving ourselves.  How do you set yourself up for lasting success when it comes to health? How do you build solid habits that can withstand disruptions in your routine?  In this episode, I'm joined by one of my clients, Harsha Jayatunge. He shares his experience in the TLC 6 Pillar program, lessons he learned and what he's done to implement long term change and transformation.  Things You'll Learn In This Episode  -The piece that ties it all together  Committing to lifestyle changes can be challenging if we don't bring God into the process. We can't do it on our own strength. How does the spiritual aspect of the 6 pillars make it easier for us to achieve our health goals? -How to make good habits stick How do we bake our habits in so that when our lives or routines are disrupted, it's easier to get back on the wagon?  -Setting yourself up for lasting success Attaining better health isn't just about taking the right medications and eating the right types/amounts of food. Why does mindset play such a huge role in the process? Guest Bio Harsha Jayatunge is the Executive Head of Financial Markets Solutions, Corporate & Investment Banking Group, Treasury Sales at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. He has 25 years Financial Markets and Global Markets experience in the Middle East and North Africa both in Corporate and Financial Institution segments. Connect with him on LinkedIn.    About Your Host Hosted by Dr. Deepa Grandon, MD MBA, triple board-certified physician with over 23 years of experience working as a Physician Consultant for influential organizations worldwide. Dr. Grandon is the founder of Transformational Life Consulting (TLC) and an outspoken faith-based leader in evidenced-based lifestyle medicine.   Resources Feeling stuck and want guidance on how to transform your spiritual, mental and physical well being? Get access to Dr Deepa's 6 Pillars of Health video! Visit drdeepa-tlc.org to subscribe and watch the video for free. ‌ Work with Me Ready to explore a personalized wellness journey with Dr. Deepa? Visit drdeepa-tlc.org and click on “Work with Me” to schedule a free intake call. Together, we'll see if this exclusive program aligns with your needs!  Want to receive a devotional every week From Dr. Deepa? Devotionals are dedicated to providing you with a moment of reflection, inspiration, and spiritual growth each week, delivered right to your inbox. Visit https://www.drdeepa-tlc.org/devotional-opt-in to subscribe for free. Ready to deepen your understanding of trauma and kick start your healing journey? Explore a range of online and onsite courses designed to equip you with practical and affordable tools. From counselors, ministry leaders, and educators to couples, parents and individuals seeking help for themselves, there's a powerful course for everyone. Browse all the courses now to start your journey.   ​​TLC is presenting this podcast as a form of information sharing only. It is not medical advice or intended to replace the judgment of a licensed physician. TLC is not responsible for any claims related to procedures, professionals, products, or methods discussed in the podcast, and it does not approve or endorse any products, professionals, services, or methods that might be referenced. Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!

This podcast episode explores the themes of tolerance and inner peace, illustrating how accepting life's discomforts, like crying infants on airplanes, can lead to true Menucha. Through the teachings of Yesachar, we learn that enduring challenges is essential for achieving serenity in an often chaotic world. • Exploring the discomfort of crying infants on airplanes • Introducing the concept of Menucha and its importance • Tolerance as a key to inner peace • Yesachar's example of bearing burdens • The metaphor of the donkey as a symbol of endurance • The active choice of tolerance over avoidance • Strategies for coping with daily irritants • Reflection on the journey towards personal tranquility • Emphasis on the opportunity for growth through challenges • Call for listeners to embrace discomfort for peaceSupport the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

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Unleash your physical freedom. Reclaim your body and mind from bad habits, restrictive and narrow goals, and unrealistic expectations. Physical Freedom: Financial Freedom as an Analogy The concept of financial freedom - no longer stressing about finances and not having to trade your time for things you do not wish to do - helps derive useful lessons for health and fitness. Attaining financial freedom requires discipline. One must define and follow through with hard decisions over a long period of time. This, though, is the path to freedom. Don't look for shortcuts. And, even if you somehow find yourself with a sudden pile of money, you will only use that money well if you have developed the habits ahead of time. Physical Freedom: Bash Bad Habits The first and most obvious steps you must take is to remove bad habits. You have trouble saying no to highly processed sugary foods. You overeat. Do you feel free when you make these decisions that do not align with your stated goals? Of course not! Freedom requires some discipline to build virtues (e.g. the virtue of temperance so you can willingly say no to the donuts). Physical Freedom: Remove Restrictive Goals Many of our coaches and clients have followed overly restrictive goals that they bought into. For example, you follow the dictum that physical strength is the most important thing in life. When you follow this, you will sacrifice your health and get fat to pursue this goal. You will avoid activities you enjoy, such as skiing, swimming, hiking, because this will remove weight on the bar in your next session. Unless you have a hyper-specific goal or truly believe such a restrictive goal is true, ditch this counterproductive dogma. Physical Freedom: Own Your Choices Here is another example. You are so concerned with leanness, that your plan (even if you have not said this explicitly) requires you to never eat your grandma's pie again. Is this really sustainable? Can you avoid every holiday food for every meal forever? Are you really going to eat chicken breast and broccoli every meal. When you have physical freedom, you can choose in indulge when appropriate, knowing you will not go off the rails and that you can make another choice to get leaner after a vacation or holiday period. PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE.  Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com

Without spiritual strength, we can't maintain niṣṭha or steadiness in practice. So to this end two points about practice. One is it's really hard to make it up at the last minute. Sometimes people become serious about Kṛṣṇa consciousness, but they're, of course, Khaṭvāṅga Mahārāja is an example. Even at the last minute, you can, you should try, and you can do it. But generally, if you try to pass a test at the last minute by studying the night before, it's very difficult, because it takes time to develop momentum, to have spiritual strength or acumen in any particular subject. So don't try to make it up at the last minute, because we've seen people near death, and then they say, I'd like to do it, but I don't have the yoga-balena, I don't have the spiritual strength. So remember that your practice is giving you the spiritual strength now so that you'll be prepared especially for death. Because you have to be able to be strong when you leave this body in order to attain the destination that requires niṣṭha, steadiness in the practice. And we get that through sāṅkhya-pūrvaka, which means numerical strength. So you have to be consistent and keep a certain number every day, can't fluctuate. So even if you start small, then keep that number and don't go below. And then gradually, when you feel spiritual strength, you climb the ladder, take the next steps, and take a higher number according to your qualification at that point. And then keep it. And if you stay there, and you keep that practice going, and arrange everything around that then you come to the stage of niṣṭha. And It's important also to remember that taste comes later, because oftentimes people say, I don't have any taste for this, but don't worry about that. Now worry about niṣṭha or steadiness. Now let your taste be in niṣṭha or steadiness, not in yugāyitaṁ nimeṣeṇa, that I'm feeling one moment to be like 12 years or more, where the tears are flowing from my eyes. That comes of its own accord, that comes as a descending process from Kṛṣṇa. He awards that to those who have attained niṣṭha. So have a taste for steadiness, and that comes from having a sense of duty. There's there is taste in doing one's duty that I'm doing this for a higher cause. You can get a taste from that. So get your taste in niṣṭha and duty. Don't worry about crying and rolling on the ground, or feeling like you're devastated because you're chanting the holy name that comes by Kṛṣṇa grace. Our part is to practice. We may be in the beginning, last point, we may be in the beginning feeling that I'm nowhere. I don't have any adhikārī whatsoever, but everyone can grab on somewhere (excerpt from the talk 13:45) ------------------------------------------------------------ More videos to revitalize your Japa: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkKtsBboQFvxPojUUp8O3Rc40FAtqIo0b To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ (USA only) https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark #chantharekrishnaandbehappy #makejapagreatagain #kttvg #mantrameditation

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On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp alongside Dr. Nas Al Jafari, the founder of DNA Health and Wellness.Tune in to uncover the secrets to hacking your health, why the Gen Z's are more concerned about their health and just how chronic diseases can be cured!00:00 Introduction00:20 Dr. Nas' Background and DNA Health Clinic01:49 Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Optimisation03:50 Health Trends and Public Awareness05:58 Challenges in Traditional Healthcare Systems13:39 Importance of Sleep and Stress Management16:13 Gender Differences in Health18:30 Human Function and Longevity37:32 Emerging Health Trends and Technologies43:44 Attaining a Healthier Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to head into 2025 with the best financial game plan ever? Can you use your HSA for botox? Is there such a thing as good debt? Join us as Amber sits down with Old-Money-acclaimed financial planner Emily Stead, to answer all that and share actionable tips to build your wealth. From capitalizing on your 401(k) to creating long-term goals, you'll learn how to start a financial plan that's fulfilling and healthy. Emily Stead is a Financial Planner with the mission of demystifying personal finance. With nearly a decade of working with individuals and families towards their financial goals, Emily believes everyone deserves to feel confident in their financial future, and strives to reduce the barriers of entry people may feel when they seek out professional guidance.----------------------------In today's episode, we cover the following:Intro (0:31)Wedding planning (1:44)How to manage your money (5:17)How to kick off 2025 on a financial good foot (11:48)Why money can be both constructive and destructive (16:59)Good debt vs bad debt (19:50)Car payments (22:45)Creating a debt pay-off plan (25:20)Taking advantage of your employer funded retirement savings plan (27:27)Attaining a financial advisor/planner (30:25)Risk tolerance and capacity (34:13)How to manage your own diversified portfolio (38:29)How to utilize health savings accounts (42:23)Making an extra 1% change (45:46)How Emily became a financial planner (48:10)Growing up with a healthy relationship to money (52:02)Rapid-fire rich girl questions (55:10----------------------------GUEST INFO:You can learn more about Emily and her financial strategies by following her on Instagram @Emily_ByMethod and visit her website at EPWealth.com/Blog----------------------------Connect with the Old Money Podcast:Web: OldMoneyPodcast.comEmail: OldMoneyPodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @OldMoneyPodcastTikTok: @OldMoneyPodcast----------------------------Copyright (c) Old Money 2024. The content presented in this podcast is intended to entertain, educate, inspire and support listeners in their personal and professional development and does not constitute business, financial, or legal advice. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services for which individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services related to the episode.

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Fear is not a positive virtue, especially when we think of fearing God. So what does the Bible mean when it exhorts us to fear God? To find out, we look at the end of Ecclesiastes for the final goal of wisdom. Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Social networking through the internet—Facebook, Twitter—the question is raised whether all this interaction is actually improving our relationships. Friendship is a wonderful gift—it's one of the richest experiences of life, and it has spiritual benefits, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Gardner is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth, which redirects the flow of capital to protect and restore nature at scale, He was a guest on this podcast in 2021, and that show is available here.  He has recently written a book with the title FR££DOM, which advocates three money moves to transform your finances. EARN IT, KEEP IT, GROW IT. This is just one part of his career-long mission to further financial literacy, education and investing for a world worth living in.  This podcast is mainly focused on the book FR££DOM, which is designed as a toolkit for young people to enjoy financial freedom.  We talk about the different attitudes to money and different needs as well as the shifting priorities of generations – e.g. the current young generation seeking to own less and experience more.  On the topic of saving, we discuss how most people are not wired to save and the rise of credit – such as Buy Now Pay Later Schemes. We move then to discuss previous economic crises/property market crashes and what they teach us in terms of fiscal discipline and then discuss the two chapters in the book dedicated to digital assets and crypto currencies. This podcast is kindly supported by GCM Grosvenor. GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management firm with a longstanding commitment to supporting small, emerging, and diverse investment managers. For over 30 years, the firm has developed expertise in funding and guiding these managers as part of its broader activity across alternative investments.  With over $20 billion in AUM dedicated to small and emerging managers and $16 billion in AUM dedicated to diverse managers, GCM Grosvenor leverages its experienced team, broad network, and proprietary sourcing capabilities to support their success. Through the Small, Emerging, and Diverse Manager Program, the firm creates opportunities for investors to access a wide range of talent while seeking to drive strong returns and impact. For more information, visit www.gcmgrosvenor.com.

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There's only one thing harder than living alone—learning to live with another person! Marriage is like juggling—it looks easy until you try it! All jokes aside, the church family includes all of those who love Jesus, including those who are single. This teaching is for everyone. Proverbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does the statement “It is what it is” bother Pastor Rick so much? Listen in as we dive into the Apostle Paul's appeal to change a resigned mindset and reach for more. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will be a living sacrifice for Jesus. This week, I will look to align my life with God's will and not resist His grace. I will answer the call to participate in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

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We will never achieve much nor make life work until we master our fears. The only way to do that is to fear and reverence our Master. The Lord is good and loving, and his perfect love casts out all fear. Proverbs 1:1-7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anyone looking for inspiration to go after an ambitious goal—and folks looking to get over post-achievement blues—will love this episode. Recorded at AMR's Lake Placid retreat, hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin talk with four goal-chasers, who discuss:  -how to step up to longer triathlons;  -thoughts + emotions of closing in on 50-state marathon goal;  -pushing a disabled daughter in a wheelchair in a marathon; and, -rebounding to regular workout-life after a lengthy run-streak.    In the intro, Amanda reminisces about doing the inaugural Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon. The first guest joins at 8:37.   When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   See for yourself: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR2024 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When do you know you've become a master of a skill? How do masters bounce back from mistakes? Today, we're thrilled to welcome back Rod, an Air Force veteran, test engineering manager, and owner of the Leadership AF leadership development course. Join us as we dive into mastering technical skills, bouncing back from mistakes, and the power of leadership-enabled mentoring in both professional and personal growth.Learn more tips about Rod's best leadership practices and leadership development courses on LinkedIn and TikTok at: Leadership AFFollow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.Twitter- @cxmxpodcastDid you know we have a comic series? Check it out on the Tapas app or visit us at: https://tapas.io/series/CXMXcomicsVisit our website and check out our merch at www.cancelledformaintenance.com. Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a line at our contact us section of our website!Looking for the best lightweight, comfortable, and noise-cancelling headset? Visit: dalcommtech.com and use code "canxrules" to save 15% off their products or special orders!Check out Rockwell Time for awesome outdoor merch and apparel. Use code-CX4MX and save 10%!Tell us how we are doing, leave us a review if you listen to us on Apple, Stitcher, Podchaser, or IHeart Radio!Follow us on Goodpods and Podchaser!https://goodpods.app.link/1Ss1v4ODHlbThanks to our monthly supporters, with special shout outs to:Dylan K.Nordia K.Mike S.Eric S.Kiel K.Maxx1700Chris H.Dan S.Ryan F.Jennie D.Erica L.Carm M. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You are on a dream journey from the Self to the Self. The journey is undertaken by the Self, through the valley of forgetfulness and apparent imperfection and suffering, in order to transform experience into wisdom and the power to awaken. That journey enables you to joyously regain the awesome splendor of the Infinite Light and Blissful Intelligence of the Self as the product of your own work of art.

How often do you take time off simply to rest? Do you carve out moments to recharge and find stillness before the daily whirlwind begins? If you're a successful entrepreneur who doesn't prioritize rest, you may be heading toward burnout. Today's featured guest is an entrepreneur who's created several noted frameworks for business owners, empowering countless individuals to elevate their businesses. Gino Wickman is an entrepreneur, content creator, and most notably the founder of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Through the years he's noticed highly accomplished entrepreneurs tend to feel unfulfilled in what should be the highest point of their success. This happens when they forget the fundamental purpose behind building a successful business: to create a fulfilling life. In this episode, you will gain insights into achieving success while maintaining fulfillment in both your professional and personal life. Gino has created many business frameworks but EOS is what he's best known for and is used by hundreds of thousands of companies around the world. In his new book, "Shine," Gino explores the idea of achieving success while maintaining balance and fulfillment in life. This is something many entrepreneurs often struggle with and may not even realize it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why business success isn't enough. Breaking work cycles. 3 discoveries to free your true self. The ten disciplines. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Check out Gino Wickman on the 2 disciplines every agency owner needs. The Missing Piece: Why Isn't Business Success Enough? With a track record of thirty years working with entrepreneurs, Gino realized that, even though he has been helping them create thriving businesses, many of his clients continued to feel unfulfilled. This is something Gino himself can relate to and what led to him to creating his latest framework centered on helping entrepreneurs master both their inner and outer worlds. Many people achieve remarkable success but continue to feel unfulfilled or unbalanced, even if they have more money than they know what to do with. Attaining external success and continuing to struggle with finding purpose and feeling empty on the inside is common for business owners. This underscores the need to nurture our inner selves in addition to focusing on external achievements. In our fast-paced and achievement-oriented society, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of external success and validation. However, without a strong foundation of inner fulfillment, external achievements can feel hollow and unsatisfying. That's why prioritizing self-reflection, self-care, and personal growth is essential to cultivating a sense of inner peace and fulfillment. Breaking the Work-Hard and Hustle Cycle After selling EOS Worldwide, Gino found himself in a remarkable position, engaging in work that he genuinely loved. This newfound contentment revealed to him he had been operating under a belief system based on non-stop work since age fifteen. Back then he committed to work hard and build an empire around what he thought would make him happy. Now, years later, it finally hit him that he had been enduring the unhappiness created by his work obsession and the feeling of safe and contentment after the sale is what helped reveal this pattern. He realized it was time to work on his inner struggles and find true fulfillment. Just like Navy SEALs commonly experience trauma once they are safe at home, entrepreneurs often find that their inner demons come to the surface when they are not focused on a task or goal. These moments of stillness and introspection present an opportunity to confront our fears, insecurities, and past traumas, and ultimately free ourselves from the burdens that have been holding us back. To deal with this, Gino recommends meditation, which many people reject fearing that the moments of quiet will evoke past trauma. Nonetheless, Gino believes there is a need to let this stuff come up, to shed the layers of armor you've built up, and to free yourself. Achieving this freedom is what will allow individuals to make a real impact on the world and become much more creative. 3 Discoveries to Free Your True Self Some people think that growing and selling your business brings freedom. However, Gino presents a different perspective, advocating for three transformative insights that can help you unlock your authentic self while enhancing your energy, impact, and inner peace. Recognize and accept that being driven is part of an entrepreneur's DNA and wiring. Acknowledging this helps you navigate the ups and downs of that drive and recognize the impact it has on your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. All decisions are made out of love or fear. Understanding the motivations behind your actions will help you make more conscious choices that align with your true self rather than your ego. This awareness can help entrepreneurs break free from patterns of fear-based decision-making and move towards a place of love and authenticity. Know it is possible to be BOTH driven and have peace. This may seem contradictory at first, as many driven individuals equate drive with a constant state of hustle and striving. However, finding peace does not mean losing drive; in fact, it can enhance it. At this stage of his life, Gino has everything he'll ever need; nonetheless, he's more motivated than ever. By letting go of the need to constantly be in motion and finding a sense of inner calm, driven entrepreneurs can tap into a deeper source of motivation and creativity. The Ten Disciplines The next step after embracing these discoveries is how to implement them into your life. In this sense, Gino emphasizes the transformative power of shedding everything that isn't the real you. He encourages entrepreneurs to let go of societal expectations, comparisons to others, and unnecessary tasks or responsibilities that do not resonate with their core values and passions. The 10 disciplines outlined by Gino provide a roadmap for achieving this state of authenticity and include: Tenure thinking Taking time off Knowing oneself Being still Knowing one's 100% Saying no often Avoiding low-value tasks Preparing nightly Organizing one's life Practicing humility   Following these disciplines, anyone can begin to strip away the layers of conditioning, false beliefs, and distractions that prevent them from living in alignment with their true selves. For instance, knowing your 100% is a step that will help you pinpoint the perfect amount of effort you'll need to create something amazing as an entrepreneur. Also known as the work container, this measure should answer how many weeks of the year and hours per week you can work to reach your maximum output without going over or under that measure. One extra hour over that measure may lead to burnout while one hour less might mean you'll start to get bored. The key to finding this magic number is to start experimenting with how you manage your time. Instead of deciding you'll only work three days of the week as of tomorrow, start reducing your working hours little by little and see how you feel, how your energy levels change, and whether or not you're still able to handle your workload. The perfect balance will allow you to manage your energy while making as big of an impact as possible.  Learning to Sit Still Without Guilt Do you find it challenging to sit still? If so, you may struggle because your mind is preoccupied with tasks and responsibilities that are piling up, making it difficult to take a moment to reset and recharge. What does ‘stillness' mean in this scenario? It means four things: meditation, prayer, contemplation, or journaling. The idea behind this daily exercise is to set aside time to just stop and let your soul catch up to be present and aware. For his part, Gino recommends dedicating thirty minutes each day to simply sit in silence. As simple as that sounds, it's hard for driven entrepreneurs. If this is your case, just try starting with 10 minutes every day and slowly work your way up to 30 minutes. Being constant with this practice will allow you to feel more present, aware, energized, and creative, which will benefit every aspect of your life, not just your performance as an entrepreneur. Why 130 Days Off Could Boost Your Business Just like sitting still can be a challenge for entrepreneurs, taking time off can be even harder. However, Gino recommends business owners take at least 130 days off a year, which may seem like a lot if you're used to working long hours and prioritizing productivity above all else. Personally, Gino has taken the month of August off for the last twenty-five years and is a big believer in the power of a sabbatical. He insists these days off must be days when you do not think about work at all. 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Have you ever wondered how a simple fairy tale could unlock the secrets to financial freedom? In this episode, the financial coaches dive deep into the beloved story of Jack and the Beanstalk to uncover valuable lessons on wealth-building and overcoming obstacles. Jack's journey mirrors the path many of us take when pursuing financial independence, from recognizing a golden opportunity to facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. The financial coaches explore how the magical elements of this tale can inspire us to see the bigger picture and pursue financial goals with purpose and clarity. Tune in to discover how the story's hidden wisdom can guide you toward financial success.Top three things you will learn:-Spotting your life's magic beans-Overcoming distractions to financial freedom-Attaining and maintaining financial freedomWealth Without Wall Street New Book:https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/newbookFree IBCA or Financial Freedom Discovery Calls:https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freecallIBC Webinar:https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcJoin Our Next Inner Circle Live Event:https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/inner-circle-livePromo Code: PODCASTTurn Active Income Into Passive Income:https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/piosFind Out How Close You Are to Financial Freedom: https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/quizJoin the Wealth Without Wall Street Community: https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/communityDiscover Your Path to Financial Freedom: https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/pathJoin the Passive Income MasterMind: https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/club200The Land Geek:https://thelandgeek.com/Invest With Your Friends and Family:https://tribevest.com/partners/wwwsKnow Your Investor DNA:https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/investordnaThe Infinite Banking Concept Explained by a CFP:https://youtube.com/watch?v=sVuexMv6Kf4Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:

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