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What turns a good referral relationship into a lifelong partnership? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes back Dr. Vic Martel to dive deep into the art of building loyalty with referring doctors. They explore why simply doing great clinical work is not enough and how personal touches, like remembering birthdays, anniversaries, kids' graduations, or even a favorite sports team, can set your practice apart. Dr. Martel shares how tracking these details, personalizing gifts, and even attending the same courses as your referrals can build trust and strengthen loyalty. He also explains why a dedicated referral relationship manager can transform your ability to gather meaningful information, customize communication, and consistently show appreciation. You will leave this conversation inspired and equipped to create relationships so strong that your practice becomes the natural first choice!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming back Dr. Vic Martel to discuss strengthening referral relationships.Dr. Martel's insights on why great clinical work alone is not enough to stand out.Why you shouldn't just reach out during major holidays, like Christmas and Easter.The importance of personal touches: birthdays, anniversaries, kids' milestones.An example of how a car salesman's birthday cards inspired years of loyalty.Why a referral relationship manager is key for gathering and acting on details.Attending the same courses as your referring doctors to show support and build trust.Tips for tracking and customizing gifts to create emotional connection and loyalty.How one doctor built a booming implant practice by sending flowers on behalf of referrals.Gathering referral info through lunches, surveys, and friendly welcome emails.The power of consistency: small gestures that keep you top of mind all year.Turning referrals into loyal, lifelong partnerships.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Vic Martel on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martel-dmd-91431922/Dr. Vic Martel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/drvicmartel/Dr. Vic Martel Email — martelvic@gmail.comMartel Academy — https://www.martelacademy.com/ Giftology — https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332 Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

“Our Teacher” is a collection of essays written by students of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). This series is comprised of their personal experiences with the practice and their interactions with Dafa's founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, when the practice was first taught to the public. The writings were originally published on the Minghui […]

In this episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan share their recent experiences attending the 2025 US National Bonsai Exhibition and share their tips that will help you navigate and get the most out of attending this or other similar bonsai conventions.The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are coming soon.See you in the next episode!Sponsor Info:This episode is sponsored by (me!) In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA. Find me in person, online offerings at ⁠⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠, or go to ⁠⁠⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠ ⁠⁠to see upcoming events, educational materials, and more.Mailbag submissions/Community:⁠NEW BT DISCORD Chat⁠⁠BT Facebook Group⁠Support the Pod:Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends, you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc.Podcast Info:The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly! Find us on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠, and our email BonsaiTimePodcast@gmail.com.Submit questions or pictures for future Bonsai Brainstorm episodes to our email, social media DMs, or ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them on ⁠⁠SoundCloud⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠BandCamp⁠⁠.Host info:⁠⁠Ryan⁠⁠ is a former bonsai apprentice of Elandan Gardens and current operator of In Vivo Bonsai nursery and educational operation in Columbus, OH. ⁠⁠Kevin ⁠⁠is a bonsai student and local leader of many years now moving to Maryland. ⁠⁠Kelly⁠⁠ is a newer bonsai artist volunteering and studying especially in the Los Angeles area.More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:Read more about bonsai on his blog and learn more about his educational services ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Find Ryan's online-available bonsai products, seeds, tools, etc. ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.Find Ryan on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.Also, check out some of my video editing work for the ⁠⁠Puget Sound Bonsai Association⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Columbus Bonsai Society⁠⁠'s demonstration archives.

For any industry trade show, it's important to prepare and plan your visit so you get the most out of your time at the event and leave feeling inspired. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear five quick tips for navigating the upcoming Equipment, Automation and Technology (EATS) show for Food & Beverage in Chicago, slated for Oct. 28-30. Sarah Hatcher, Group Show Director for EATS breaks down some must-see aspects of the show, from live demos to innovative solutions spanning 200+ product categories. Plan your visit and learn more about EATS here.

Mets announcer Gary Cohen not thrilled with Cubs player Matt Shaw that missed the game on Sunday to attend Charlie Kirk service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu: Dr. Caroline Fleck on Validation, Boundaries, and Dealing with Toxic People - Part 1 Get ready for a truly transformative episode of “Women of Impact” as Lisa Bilyeu welcomes Dr. Caroline Fleck, Stanford-trained clinical psychologist and author, for an unfiltered conversation about facing the most challenging personalities in our lives. Dr. Fleck, renowned for her expertise working with individuals with severe personality disorders, unpacks her research-based, eight-step method for validation, communication, and boundary-setting. In Part 1, Lisa and Dr. Fleck lay the groundwork for understanding validation as a powerful tool in navigating toxic dynamics. Dr. Fleck reveals the core ingredients of her ACCEPTED framework, discusses the critical skill of “attending” and “copying” during conflict, and shares science-backed tactics for de-escalating the impossible. Learn why setting boundaries is a true act of compassion, how “extinction bursts” show up in arguments, and why even narcissists feel safer when boundaries are clear.  SHOWNOTES The truth about validation—what it means and how it cuts through toxicityStep 1: Attending—active listening with purposeStep 2: Copying—mirroring as a tool to build rapport and calm conflictStep 3: Contextualizing—making sense of behavior through historyStep 4: Equalizing—seeing the situation through the other's eyesStep 5: Proposing—“mind reading” and how Oprah does itStep 6: Taking Action—when and how to intervene to support, not enableStep 7: Emote—using shared emotion to deepen connection, or when to simply witnessStep 8: Disclose—using personal stories to break shame and isolation FOLLOW DR. CAROLINE FLECK:Website: https://www.drcarolinefleck.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinefleckphd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcarolinefleck Check out our sponsors:  SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Macy's: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mets announcer SLAMS Cubs Matt Shaw for attending Charlie Kirk Memorial instead of playing game!

Soccer correspondent, Tony O'Donohue discusses the Football Association of Ireland's appearance before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport this afternoon.

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The government is shutting down. I guess I don't know for sure, because it hasn't happened yet, but… it's happening. The clearest sign came early: Trump said he's not meeting with the Democrats. That officially pulls the plug on the last off-ramp. And while I can't say it's definite until it's on the books, every indicator points in that direction.Leadership on the Democratic side isn't exactly riding high right now. Hakeem Jeffries is under pressure from both his left and his center — the progressives want more progressive action, and the moderates are feeling the heat from MAGA-friendlier districts. It's not a great time for him to be vulnerable, especially with redistricting battles looming. Chuck Schumer, meanwhile, still has the earliest months of this Trump administration burned into his memory, failing to shut the government down back then that got him absolutely roasted by his own side. He knows what time it is. If he doesn't want to lose his job, he needs to be seen doing something. That something is this shutdown.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Democrats usually enjoy the shutdown game — when Republicans are the ones pulling the trigger. It lets them run the “they hate government” narrative. But now they're the ones doing it, and that's unfamiliar ground. It's not their comfort zone — and it comes with a risk. They tried every angle. They talked to Johnson. They talked to Thune. And then, in what was probably more performance than real strategy, they tried Trump. Trump publicly laughed it off. So now, what are they left with?The clean CR that already passed the House is still sitting there. That's funding at Biden levels — not exactly a win for Republicans. But because the Democrats need to do something, they've started trying to wrap ACA subsidy extensions and Medicaid cut reversals into the mix. The strategy is a little muddled: are they playing offense or just avoiding looking weak? Either way, without Trump at the table, they've got no play left except one. And that's how we get to where we're at.Here's the question that's not being asked enough — how does it end? Democrats aren't built for long-term shutdowns. Their base doesn't rally around it the same way. The longer it goes, the more Trump gets to talk, and he will talk. If it drags out past a month, Democrats lose. So that means the shutdown won't last past a month. And if they're going to vote for the clean CR in the end anyway, what's the point of all of this? We'll see. But from where I'm sitting, there's no chance the government doesn't shut down.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:07:13 - Gov Shutdown00:16:47 - Update00:18:00 - Kimmel00:26:26 - Tylenol00:34:25 - TPUSA00:38:22 - Interview with Claire Meynial01:23:40 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. They discuss coloring their quilt patterns, using the correct stitch length for different projects, quilt batting, long arm quilting pricing, share advice for attending a quilt show for the first time and more! Be sure to check the YouTube channel this Friday September 26th for a first look at Sherri and Chelsi's new fabric collection coming out in 2026!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32244Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglifePodast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.comStay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccdPumpkin Patch (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3EN4F2lMaple Sky Remix (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/465hhxRWinline Bamboo Batting: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/winline-100bamboo-s/145.htmDelightfully Yours Precuts: https://tidd.ly/4dtE5dSNOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the showSupport the show

Jessica shares how a life of striving and “worshipping rules” left her empty — until a campus prayer group and a radical encounter with God led her to surrender, hear His voice, and receive grace. A powerful testimony of spiritual warfare and learning to live by Jesus' authority and daily dependence on Him.Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with JessicaBlog ⇨ www.ponderedthought.comInstagram ⇨  https://www.instagram.com/ponderedthought/Facebook ⇨  https://www.facebook.com/ponderedthoughtTestimony Book ⇨ https://www.amazon.com/God-Princeton-Pondered-Thoughts-Encounter/dp/B08DSNCSNSCredits:Testimony by Jessica StephensDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric Villatoro Edited By Darvin RamirezAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in Nashville, TennesseeDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Chapters00:00 Introduction00:21 My Earliest Memories Growing Up In The Church 02:25 Intrusive Thoughts Concerning My Body 03:37 Growing Up In a Home That Feared The Lord 05:33 My Works Based Mindset 07:01 Worshipping The Idea of Right and Wrong 10:48 My Battle With Lust 13:28 Getting Accepted Into Princeton University 16:15 The Lord Gives Me a Sign 17:57 Obeying The Lord Despite My Own Desires20:33 Tired of The Way I Was Living 21:55 A Divine Appointment23:39 Attending a Prayer Meeting at Princeton25:55 Finding The Peace I Had Been Searching For 27:25 The Holy Spirit Begins To Convict Me 29:23 The Sanctification Process And Leaning On His Love 32:09 Learning About The Authority I Have In Christ 34:06 My Life in The Last 15 Years 36:06 For Those Who Don't Believe They Have a Testimony 39:18 Who is Jesus to You?40:49 Prayer 43:33 Final WordsI Worshipped Rules Until JESUS Showed Me THIS...

Utahns in a new poll are now saying they do not feel safe attending political events in the U.S...following the murder of Charlie Kirk. Greg and Holly discuss the poll results.

Elected officials question safety amid rise in political violence Erika Kirk says she forgives man accused of killing husband Charlie Kirk  Utah lawmakers tasked with redrawing Utah's congressional maps hold first meeting President Trump expected to make announcement surrounding Autism and Tylenol The Pentagon's new media rules Inside Charlie Kirk's Memorial with Representative Celeste Maloy Is Utah's classroom phone ban working? What parents have to say Utah’s shift to electronic signatures in elections 17 year old stabbed at a homecoming dance in Spanish Fork Zebra Cows & Laughable Labs: Exploring the Ig Nobel Prizes First day of fall: Vibrant views in Utah, shorter days and spooky movies on the rise

Virtual Course: November 6-8, 2025 (Course #2503269) Learn more and register at https://www.aaos.org/education/courses/2503269-3345/ Course Directors: J. Mark Melhorn MD FAAOS, Marilyn L. Yodlowski MD PhD FAAOS, and Barry Gelinas MD DC FIAIME Supplemental articles: Review article “A Comprehensive Review of Injury Causation Analysis Methodology for the Assessment of Workers' Compensation and Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries” from the March 1, 2025 issue JAAOS Global Research article “Workers' Compensation: The Burden on Healthcare Resource Utilization After Foot and Ankle Surgery” from the December, 2023 issue Research article “The Influence of Workers' Compensation Status on Patient-Reported Outcomes after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty at an Ambulatory Surgical Center” from the September 1, 2023 issue AAOS Now article “Why Workers' Compensation Expertise Still Matters for Orthopaedic Surgeons” 17:16-2023. AAOS Now article “Workers' Compensation Cases: Learn the Differences between ‘Medically Necessary,' ‘Reasonable,' and ‘Appropriate'" 15:28-29, 2021. The JAAOS Journal Club podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly. The opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of AAOS. The opinions, information, and discussions presented in the podcast are for general informational and educational purposes only.  The podcast is not intended to provide legal advice as each case and jurisdiction will vary.  Medical professionals should consult with their own attorney or an attorney involved in the claims process to address questions or concerns about any legal aspects associated with the patient evaluation.

Ericka Newman is the Executive Director of Team Survivor Northwest, a non-profit organization "Empowering all women who have had a cancer diagnosis to THRIVE through fitness, education, and community." For 30 years, they have been doing this work, perpetuating a formula that supports women through what can be one of the toughest diagnoses one might ever endure. Their support services can be found online, and many are free, with scholarships available for some of the events with a fee. October 4 is a special event, the 30th Anniversary Gala at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Attending is supporting a great organization.www.teamsurvivornw.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3-2-1: A Call to Prayer, 3 of 4 from September 21, 2025“Jesus sends us as His body and maturing in Him means caring for our companions.”Ephesians 4:4-16 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores the concept of the church as the body of Christ, emphasizing unity, spiritual maturity, and the importance of mutual care among believers. Pastor Michael discusses how Jesus sees the church as a unified entity despite apparent divisions, and how spiritual growth is a process that requires patience, prayer, and active participation in the body of Christ. The sermon encourages believers to pray for both spiritual wanderers and companions, highlighting the significance of each member in the body of Christ regardless of their current level of spiritual maturity.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Instability in Judea before the fall? Validating non-Catholic baptisms? Attending my nephew's same sex wedding? Join Fr. Mitch on today's Open Line Wednesday.

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On today's episode of the Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley Podcast we find out what happens when you try to enter Aussie with no passport and some people just shouldn't be put in charge... Using Ai in job interviews SLP - What's your ideal party? Hosting or Attending? Supermarket upgrades Top 6 - Signs your peaches are from Aus Early morning temptations September break ups Emmy's recap What happened when you were in charge? Flat - Guest - Cost - O - Metre When did you get an allergic reaction at the worst time? Fact of the day Who did Hayley see on a dating app Did Hayley's friend make it back to Aus with no passport? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary The meeting was day three of a launch week focused on complications in surgery, presented by a surgeon who is also an author, podcast host, and certified coach. The presenter emphasized that complications are inevitable in surgical practice and provided guidance on how to manage them effectively. The presenter began by outlining the main topics to be covered: understanding what a complication is, perfectionist thinking, asking for help, the prolonged stress cycle, self-compassion, managing negative emotions, shame resilience, confidence and self-confidence, and peer review assessment. The presenter defined a complication as a failure to achieve a stated outcome, specifically a perfect procedure where nothing goes wrong. They addressed perfectionist thinking as a double-edged sword - while striving for perfection is admirable, it can lead to fear, overwork, and burnout. The presenter recommended shifting perspective from focusing on the gap between achievement and perfection to celebrating the best effort given with available knowledge and resources. The prolonged stress cycle was discussed as a significant issue for surgeons, where continuous stress without recovery leads to cognitive impairment, decreased empathy, irritability, anxiety, depression, and potentially self-harm. The presenter offered strategies to interrupt this cycle, including deep breathing, music, exercise, mindset work, and community support. For managing complications during surgery, the presenter advised checking one's pulse, taking deep breaths, stepping back to think, asking for help, and considering the next best step. They emphasized the importance of clear communication with partners about expectations when asking for help. After a complication, the presenter stressed the importance of naming emotions, practicing self-compassion, and using shame resilience strategies: reaching out to trusted sources, talking kindly to oneself, and owning the story to control the narrative. They highlighted that patients primarily want to know what happened, that the surgeon did their best, that they won't be abandoned, and that learning occurred from the experience. The presenter also discussed peer review processes, advising surgeons to control the narrative in medical charts, respond non-defensively to inquiries, and seek legal counsel if necessary. They emphasized the importance of measuring outcomes and knowing one's numbers to build confidence. The session concluded with advice on debriefing with teams and communicating with patients' families after complications, emphasizing the need to address emotional concerns before providing technical details. Chapters Introduction to Complications in Surgery ‎ 00:00:00 The presenter welcomed attendees to day three of launch week, focusing on complications in surgery. They acknowledged that while complications may seem like a heavy topic, it's important because all surgeons will experience them. The presenter introduced themselves as a surgeon, author, podcast host, and certified coach, emphasizing that complications are "near and dear to their heart." They outlined the main topics to be covered: what a complication is, perfectionist thinking, asking for help, the prolonged stress cycle, self-compassion, managing negative emotions, shame resilience, confidence and self-confidence, and peer review assessment. Understanding Complications and Perfectionist Thinking ‎ 00:01:46 The presenter began by addressing two common statements about surgical complications: "The only surgeon who doesn't have complications is the one who doesn't operate" and "Every surgeon carries within himself a small cemetery where from time to time he goes to pray." They defined a complication as a failure to achieve a stated outcome - specifically, a perfect procedure. The presenter discussed perfectionist thinking as a double-edged sword, explaining that while striving for perfection seems admirable, it can lead to fear, overwork, and burnout. They recommended shifting perspective from focusing on the gap between achievement and perfection (e.g., achieving 95% vs. 100%) to celebrating the best effort given with available knowledge and resources. The Prolonged Stress Cycle ‎ 00:07:17 The presenter explained how surgeons often experience prolonged stress cycles without recovery, especially when dealing with complications, hostile work environments, or difficult patients. They emphasized that surgical jobs are inherently difficult, stating "Our jobs are hard. Not everyone can do it." When stress continues without relief, it can lead to rumination, hypervigilance, isolation, impaired cognitive function, decreased empathy, irritability, anxiety, depression, and potentially self-harm. The presenter recommended strategies to interrupt this cycle, including deep breathing (especially exhaling), music, exercise, mindset work through neuroplasticity, and community support. Managing Complications During Surgery ‎ 00:11:25 For handling complications during surgery, the presenter advised: checking one's pulse first, taking deep breaths to interrupt the stress cycle, stepping back to think about what you know, asking for help, and considering the next best step. They used the analogy of viewing a maze from above versus being inside it to illustrate the importance of perspective. The presenter emphasized that how a surgeon responds during a complication influences everyone in the operating room, as they are all experiencing stress and looking to the surgeon for leadership. Asking for Help and Managing Expectations ‎ 00:13:51 The presenter discussed the importance of clear communication when asking for help, emphasizing understanding both your expectations and your partner's expectations. They shared examples of misunderstandings, such as a junior surgeon expecting a senior partner to scrub in during a complication while the senior partner was hesitant to appear to be taking over. The presenter advised explicitly stating what you need: "If you're the person in the operation and you want them to scrub in, just say, 'Hey, I really need you, can you scrub in?'" They also addressed "want mismatches" where partners have different expectations and recommended finding alternative sources of help if necessary. After the Complication: Managing Emotions ‎ 00:18:51 The presenter emphasized the importance of naming emotions after a complication occurs, describing it as learning a new language of emotional intelligence. They discussed "emotional alchemy" - the ability to transform one emotion into another, particularly distinguishing between guilt ("I feel bad that this event happened") and shame ("I feel bad because there's something wrong with me"). The presenter introduced Brené Brown's shame resilience framework: reaching out to trusted sources, talking kindly to oneself (self-compassion), and owning the story to control the ending. They explained self-compassion as "feeling a negative emotion and wrapping it up in love and respect for yourself." Communicating with Patients After Complications ‎ 00:24:51 The presenter shared insights about what patients want after complications: to know what happened while they were asleep, to know the surgeon did their best, to feel they won't be abandoned, and to know the surgeon learned from the experience. They emphasized the importance of giving complications purpose and using them as learning opportunities. The presenter advised being present with patients, acknowledging the reality of what happened, and providing certainty and stability during a confusing time. Peer Review and Professional Consequences ‎ 00:27:12 The presenter discussed peer review processes, acknowledging that surgeons have reason to be concerned but emphasizing that the goal should be quality improvement and patient safety. They advised controlling the narrative in medical charts by clearly documenting decision-making processes. The presenter outlined possible peer review outcomes: no action (sometimes even congratulations for handling difficult situations well), education/questioning, remediation requirements, or more serious consequences like privilege restrictions or National Data Bank reporting. They advised not signing anything without careful consideration and possibly consulting a lawyer if serious concerns arise. Building Confidence Despite Complications ‎ 00:33:48 The presenter distinguished between confidence ("I know I can do it because I've already done it") and self-confidence (the ability to take chances, stretch oneself, and manage failure). They recommended breaking down complex procedures into components, recognizing that surgeons typically know 95% of what they need to do, with only 5% requiring special focus. The presenter emphasized the importance of measuring outcomes and knowing one's numbers (complication rates, case volumes, etc.) to build confidence and counter drama with facts: "Information is the best solution when you have drama. Math always settles down drama." Debriefing with Teams and Families ‎ 00:41:54 In response to audience questions, the presenter discussed the importance of debriefing with both teams and patients' families after complications. For families, they advised leading with emotional reassurance before providing technical details: "First, I know things took a little longer, but everything is okay." For team debriefs, they recommended acknowledging everyone's efforts, discussing what went well and what could have gone better, and identifying next steps. The presenter also endorsed proactively reporting complications to administrators rather than waiting to be discovered: "Don't give into that kind of suffering... You're going to decrease the amount of suffering that you're going to have by doing that." Action Items The presenter recommended shifting perspective from focusing on the gap between achievement and perfection to celebrating the best effort given with available knowledge and resources. ‎ 00:05:54 The presenter advised interrupting the stress cycle through deep breathing (especially exhaling), music, exercise, mindset work, and community support. ‎ 00:09:51 The presenter suggested discussing expectations with partners before complications occur to establish when and how to call for help. ‎ 00:14:47 The presenter recommended explicitly stating needs when asking for help: "If you're the person in the operation and you want them to scrub in, just say, 'Hey, I really need you, can you scrub in?'" ‎ 00:15:59 The presenter advised practicing shame resilience by reaching out to trusted sources, talking kindly to oneself, and owning the story to control the ending. ‎ 00:21:54 The presenter suggested controlling the narrative in medical charts by clearly documenting decision-making processes. ‎ 00:28:01 The presenter recommended not signing anything without careful consideration and possibly consulting a lawyer if serious concerns arise during peer review. ‎ 00:32:14 The presenter advised measuring personal outcomes and knowing one's numbers (complication rates, case volumes, etc.) to build confidence. ‎ 00:36:37 The presenter suggested debriefing with teams after complications using a simple assessment: three things that went well, three things that could have gone better, and next steps. ‎ 00:45:24 The presenter recommended proactively reporting complications to administrators rather than waiting to be discovered. ‎ 00:48:38

We begin the show today by talking to Chris Preston, a local man who along with his wife, attended a vigil in North Tonawanda in remembrance of slain political commentator and activist Charlie Kirk. Preston describes the impact Kirk had on him, as well as the the experience at the vigil.

Finally realizng another dream has been realized! Attending new York fashion week was great. The bright lights, models, being on the road. I loved it all

“Our Teacher” is a collection of essays written by students of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). This series is comprised of their personal experiences with the practice and their interactions with Dafa's founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, when the practice was first taught to the public. The writings were originally published on the Minghui […]

The President received cheers and boos while marking 9/11 by attending a baseball game in New York. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Canadians who've never before heard of the Davis Cup, a men's team tennis tournament, grew outraged when they discovered Canada was hosting Israel in a match on Sept. 12 and 13. Anti-Israel activists demanded a ban on the Israeli athletes over their country's war in Gaza; pro-Israel advocates insisted the sport remain free of political interference. In the end, nobody won: Tennis Canada announced they would not permit any fans to enter the venue this weekend, refunding anyone who bought a ticket. What will likely ensue is a relatively uneventful match between two lower-seeded tennis teams, accompanied by some everyday protests outside. But while Tennis Canada cited security concerns for their decision, our sports podcasters ask: is that really the reason? The venue holds 5,000 people, and only 1,500 people were expected to attend. Of that, a small handful of anti-Israel protesters—in the realm of a dozen people—said they bought tickets with the explicit intention of disrupting the event. Team Israel has significant security resources, and has said nothing that indicates they were worried for their players' safety. So was this really a security concern, or is Tennis Canada more concerned with a clean product for television and to encourage the opportunity of hosting international events in the future? Was this a political move, or simply a bureaucratic one? The hosts dig into all this, plus what happened with Israeli teams in European cycling and soccer. Credits Hosts: James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver Producer: Michael Fraiman Music: Coby Lipovitch (intro), chēēZ π (main theme, "Organ Grinder Swing") Support The CJN Follow the podcast on Twitter @menschwarmers Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to Menschwarmers (Not sure how? Click here)

(00:00) Journey to Becoming a Doctor(14:24) Path to Medical School Planning(26:16) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Medical School(37:31) Late-Blooming Medical Student SuccessGrowing up amidst financial instability and her father's substance abuse, Danielle found herself navigating a challenging childhood marked by health issues. Yet, it was the compassionate care of her family physician that inspired a dream she might have thought unreachable: becoming a doctor. As life veered off course, Danielle took an unexpected turn, joining the military to escape her circumstances. This decision would later become the foundation of her medical career, as she trained as a medic and continued her service in the National Guard, paving the way for her acceptance into medical school.Transitioning from a military medic to a pre-med student is no easy feat, but Danielle's story is one of meticulous planning and unyielding dedication. Discover how backward planning became her secret weapon to manage the rigorous timelines of medical school applications, the MCAT, and the challenges of holding a full-time job. It wasn't just a solitary journey, though. With indispensable guidance from advisors and robust support from her military chain of command, Danielle shows how perseverance and organization can help overcome even the most daunting obstacles, including a rocky academic start.Imposter syndrome can be a persistent shadow, especially for those blazing new trails in their families. Danielle opens up about her emotional journey through the medical school application process, sharing how the support of mentors and friends helped her persevere. Attending medical school in her late twenties, Danielle discovered the unique advantages and challenges of being an older student in a sea of younger classmates. Her story underscores the power of life experience and the importance of authenticity and resilience. For those who might consider themselves late bloomers, Danielle's story is a testament to the rewards of dedication and self-belief.

Trysta Krick and Attending The US Open full 1180 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:28:45 +0000 uXXRqxCN8RgTXjZlSEN1CWvsn244xQxL sports Schopp and Bulldog sports Trysta Krick and Attending The US Open Sports talk should be entertaining and informative, which is why Schopp and the Bulldog control the WGR 550 airwaves every weekday from 3-7 p.m. Chris "The Bulldog" Parker bleeds Buffalo and is as passionate about the Sabres and Bills as any listener to our radio station. Mike Schopp keeps the callers in line while dishing out his unique perspective and opinions, and creating on-air fantasy drafts of anything from favorite candy and meats, to actors, presidents and bands. Bills reporter Sal Capaccio appears daily on the show covering every move the team makes like nobody else!The top-notch weekly guests include:Mondays (DURING FOOTBALL SEASON) at 4 p.m. - Buffalo Bill, Eric WoodSabres general manager Kevyn Adams (DURING HOCKEY SEASON) - 5:30 p.m.Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. - Sports betting media specialist Evan Abrams from The Action NetworkTogether for 10 years, Schopp and the Bulldog are the No. 1 most listened to talk show in all of Western New York.On Demand Audio is presented by Northwest Bank. For What's Next. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https

Attending the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials has been a bucket list event for us, so when an opportunity came up we took it. Now you might think Bonneville is all about speed, and for the most part it is, but what was most amazing was the community (or the salt family as we came to learn). You'll find everything from 50cc antique bikes to 3000cc fully shrouded custom built streamliners, and everything in between. We talked with some of the racers, like Chris Rivas who pilots the Bub 7 Streamliner, and James Hammond on his BMW S1000R that is also his street bike. We also talked to the legend Denis Manning, who built the Bub 7, specifically about the 3000cc 4 cylinder V-twin motor that he designed and built himself. We talked to volunteers Edwin, Larry, Sergio and Alan, and learn more about the scrutineering process, as well as how all of the bikes are categorized. We also recorded some of the sounds of Bonneville, like the rider's meeting, announcements, and bike inspections so that you could get a sense of what it's like to be there yourself. Listen and enjoy! https://bonnevillemst.com/ www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com motorcyclesandmisfits@gmail.com www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ adifferentagenda.com/products/the-lost-tribe-25 motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

AABP Executive Director joins you from Omaha, Neb. to welcome everyone to the 58th AABP Annual Conference and provide some tips for your planning.Arrivals at the Omaha airport can take ride share (Uber/Lyft) or taxis from the airport to the hotel area. The airport, as well as areas around the hotels, are under construction and ride share pickups are in the lower ground level of the parking garage at the airport. The airport is a 10-minute ride from the hotel area.  Preconference seminar attendees should go directly to their seminar room to get their registration packs and name badges and do not need to go to the registration desk. The lameness seminar is in the convention center and all other seminars are on the second floor of the Hilton hotel. Clinical forum breakfasts and committee meetings on Thursday morning will also be on the second floor of the Hilton hotel. All remaining sessions are in the convention center which is called the CHI Health Center. All other attendees should visit the registration desk on the ground floor of the convention center on arrival. Wednesday evening will be the opening dinner reception and scholarship presentations sponsored by Merck Animal Health in the Grand Ballroom on the second floor of the convention center. Thursday morning is the Zoetis Breakfast and presentation from Dr. Mike Overton on using data for decision making. Friday evening is the Zoetis Dinner, Scholarship Presentations, and live auction benefiting the AABP Foundation and Amstutz Scholarship Fund. To build a consortium and bid on an item as a group go to this link. A list of auction items can be found here.  Make sure to visit the great trade show to network with vendor representatives and learn about their companies to take advantage of any show specials. We also have lounges and an entertainment area in the exhibit hall, as well as our Bovine Bucks lunches. If you purchased a lunch ticket, it will be in your name badge. To help you navigate the conference, utilize the printed program guide available at the registration desk or the online schedule to add items to your calendar. Attendees should also download the conference app on their mobile device. Search for Yapp in your device's store and then click on the plus sign to add a Yapp and enter code AABP2025. The app is sponsored by Beef Quality Assurance and has all conference schedules, descriptions and events. There is also a conference survey on the app that we encourage all attendees to take after the conference and provide needed feedback to AABP. To ask questions and participate in polls, download the Slido app and enter event code AABP2025. Thank you to the program committee, our sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, speakers and each of you, our attendees and members, for coming to the conference! We are here to help you have a great experience and advance your education on all things cattle!    

This week, Eric reminded us that the journey of following Jesus is both impossible and essential. Our church's Growth Path—Endearing, Attending, Belonging, and Growing—describes the part we can do, while trusting God to do what only He can. We shine light in our community, create a church unchurched people love to attend, engage in meaningful community, and embrace lifelong transformation. Ultimately, the call is to become like Jesus, for others. It's a path marked by trust, repentance, and dependence on God's Spirit, who alone transforms us into Christ's image.

Are you just attending church or actually being the church? In this sermon, Pastor George Lockhart shares how Christians can live devoted lives that multiply God's kingdom. From studying Scripture to serving others, the call is to move from comfort to commitment. If you're ready to grow deeper in faith and be part of God's mission, this message is for you.

Debrefing the Salem Witchfest one of my favorite magickal events of the year! I talk about my favorite class of the seminar, the screening and panel of Practical Magick, and more! Book an Astrology reading with me: https://www.angelicacresci.com/bookings Instagram @angelicascresci Join my Patreon @angelicacresci Listen to the Video Episodes on my Youtube Channel @AngelicaCresci

In hour 4, the WIP Midday Show are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks for the hour! ESP breaks down the Eagles outlook of the 2025 season, the banner ceremony debate, and a caller comparing Jalen Hurts to a future Hall of Fame QB!

She wants to know if she is the a-hole for not attending her sister's wedding. Is she wrong for not wanting to attend? This one runs a little deep... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She wants to know if she is the a-hole for not attending her sister's wedding. Is she wrong for not wanting to attend? This one runs a little deep...

This is Sarah Holmes and her story.  Sarah was booked and ready to attend our course in Manchester in April 2025 and then, she became ill. She was gutted but still determined to fly two months later. So, what was she to do?!  This is what she did and what you can learn from too. Lovefly Courses  FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

There's criticism of the decision of former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark to attend China's Victory Day parade in Beijing. Canterbury University China specialist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is defending her decision to go to China's largest military parade in Beijing. Clark spoke to Corin Dann.

Jessie Dillon is a Massachusetts-based beauty salon owner turned real estate investor and mentor. Since starting in 2021, she has built a portfolio of over 50 units, primarily long-term rentals, while also managing short- and mid-term rentals. Jessie specializes in partnerships, scaling through collaboration after quickly realizing the limitations of investing solo.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Jessie transitioned from solo investor to partnerships after running out of capital. Attending conferences like BP Con shifted her mindset and opened doors to strategic relationships. She uses a clear, intentional process for identifying and attracting capital partners. Building a portfolio requires patience—sometimes long stretches of “no deals” precede major breakthroughs. Aligning partnerships and balancing equity-building with cash flow are key to long-term success.     Topics From Beauty Salon Owner to Real Estate Investor Began investing in 2021 with three small multifamily properties. Quickly tapped out of capital and realized the need for partnerships. Overcoming Resistance to Partnerships Initially hesitant due to her solo entrepreneurial background. A breakthrough at BP Con 2022 reframed partnerships as essential for scaling. Building Partnerships Intentionally Created an avatar of her ideal partner and listed 50 potential connections. Sent messages asking for referrals, which led to her first successful capital partner. Replicated this process to form additional partnerships. Deal Criteria and Strategy Focused on value-add multifamily between 8–15 units, ~$80K per door. Looks for proforma rents at least 1.5% of purchase price. Now pivoting toward more cash-flow-heavy assets like self-storage and short-term rentals. The Role of Mentorship and Community Found mentors through BiggerPockets and Women Invest in Real Estate (WIIRE). Attends retreats and conferences to stay surrounded by action-takers. Emphasizes balancing education with taking action.    

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss attending your first big high power rocket launch, what to bring, what to do, what not to do, and things to expect! Above all else, it's important to remember to have fun! There are, however, some things that will help you with that goal. iFixit Mako Screwdriver kit:https://amzn.to/45r3HXFSupport the showFollow Braden Here:https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogshttps://www.instagram.com/bigb1011https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6Follow Taylor here:https://www.youtube.com/@the_rocketchannelFollow Shane (or as you may know him, Postart) here:https://www.youtube.com/@PostartPropulsionshttps://www.instagram.com/shaneharrisphoto

How do you define “growing up”? Does it mean achieving certain cultural benchmarks—a steady income, paying taxes, marriage, and children? Or does it mean leaving behind the expectations of others and growing into the person you were meant to be? When we find ourselves in a career, place, relationship, or crisis we never foresaw, or that seems at odds with our beliefs about who we are, it often means our soul is calling on us to reexamine our path.Today, with Jungian Psychoanalyst, therapist, and bestselling author James HollisWe'll explore the practice of listening to that call.The call that invites us to step into a more purposeful life. As we navigate what James calls the collision between our “False Self,” created from the expectations of others, and our instinctive “True Self.”During our conversation James draw upon his life's work, his 20+ books, and his experiences with hundreds of clients, as he offers up: A map for traversing the frontier we call our inner life, The steps (as he sees them) that we must take on our road to true maturity, meaning, and fulfillment,And how we ultimately can find the courage to step into the depth, dignity, and dangers of this journey.For more on James Hollis, his books, and other work please visit jameshollis.netEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On Honoring the Soul (pt. 1) | Parker J. PalmerOn Choosing Love | Mark NepoThanks for listening!Support the show

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Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!Podcast Episode: Building Virtual Teams for StartupsWelcome to another episode of Business Conversations With PI, where we answer the most pressing questions for new entrepreneurs and startup founders. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of virtual teams, remote work, and actionable strategies for building a successful business in the digital age.Key Topics & Timestamps[0:00] IntroductionMeet your hosts and learn about the mission of Business Conversations With PI.Why AI-powered advice is a game-changer for entrepreneurs.[1:30] The Value of Remote Work for StartupsHow remote teams reduce overhead costs and increase flexibility.Accessing a global talent pool and fostering innovation.[2:10] Top Benefits of Virtual TeamsReduced overhead costs.Increased flexibility and productivity.Wider talent pool.Improved collaboration and communication.Enhanced innovation through diversity.[3:07] How to Find and Recruit Virtual Team MembersUsing job boards (Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn).Leveraging social media for recruitment.Attending virtual networking events.Asking for referrals and using freelancer platforms (Upwork, Fiverr).[4:03] Hiring on a BudgetOffering equity as compensation.Hiring interns and recent graduates.Bartering services and seeking volunteers.Implementing performance-based compensation models.[5:07] Tips for Hiring InternsPartnering with universities and using student-focused job boards.Promoting opportunities on social media.Creating valuable, growth-oriented internship experiences.Offering stipends or travel expenses to attract top candidates.[6:13] Recommended Books for Building Virtual TeamsExpert book recommendations to help you master remote team management and startup leadership.Mentioned BooksVirtual Teams: People Working Across Boundaries with Technology by Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey StampsRemote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier HanssonThe Culture Code: The esbootcamp.wearejonesinfor.com Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram..... instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.com Skoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook Community Find out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!If you would like to be coached on your entrepreneurial adventure please email me at for a 2 hour free discovery call! This is a $700 free gift to my Skoobelievers!! Contact me Now!! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

"There's no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences." That's a quote by former GE CEO, Jack Welch. This week's episode is about finding balance in our lives.    You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN   Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin The Time-Based Productivity Course Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page   Script | 382 Hello, and welcome to episode 382 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  It's always fascinated me how so many people see the attainment of a “work-life balance” as their goal in life. Yet, that balance is easily achieved if you know what is important to you, are clear about your core work activities, and take control of your calendar.  I'm reading Dominic Sandbrook's brilliant book State of Emergency: The Way We Were, Britain 1970 to 1974.  In Britain in the early 1970s, the economy was in dire straits. The labour unions were fighting the employers and the government, inflation was rising uncontrollably and unemployment was becoming a serious problem. Nothing the government tried worked and often made things worse.  Yet, despite all these travails, people got on with their lives. They went to work, came home had dinner with their families or dropped into the pub to meet up with friends. At weekends kids went out to the cinema, or hung out on the high street with their friends. Parents would potter around their gardens or attempt DIY projects at home.  Balance was a given. Work happened at work. Home life happened at home. There were clear boundaries.  Today, it's easy to find people being nostalgic for those halcyon days, yet they weren't all great. There were frequent power cuts (power outages), droughts, and the incessant strikes meant often people couldn't get to work, or their workplace was closed because of the strikes.  Having a work life balance shouldn't be a goal. It should be the way you life your life. There's a time for work, and a time for your hobbies and family. Not in a strict sense, but in a flexible way.  This week's question is about ho to achieve that with the minimal amount of effort and fuss.  So, to get into the how, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question. This week's question comes from Isabelle. Isabelle asks, Hi Carl, I'm having a lot of trouble trying to balance my professional and personal life. I never seem to have time to meet my friends, and often skip going to the gym because I have to finish my work late in the evenings. What do you recommend someone do to regain some work/life balance?  Hi Isabelle. Thank you for your question. One of the most effective ways to start this is to create what I call a “perfect” week calendar. This is where you create a new blank calendar and sketch out what you would like time for each week. Begin with your personal life. How many times do you want to go to the gym, how much sleep do you want each night, and how much time you want to spend with family and friends?  Add these to your calendar. Then sketch out how you would like to divide up your work time. How many meetings per week, how much time can you spend on admin and communications each day and time for doing deeper, focused work.  Once you have done this, you will get to see if what you want time for each week is realistic. I've found most people who do this exercise discover that they are trying to do the impossible.  You only have 168 hours a week. And you do not have to do everything you want to do in those 168 hours.  Before coming to Korea, I used to go to watch Leeds Rhinos Rugby League team every home game. In those days, those games were usually held on a Friday night.  This meant, every other Friday, I'd make sure I left work on time, got home, changed, had a quick dinner, then went to pick up my friends and off we went.  After the game we'd call into the local pub for a few beers before going home.  During the season, we made it a non-negotiable event. It would have been unheard of for any of us to miss a Friday night game.  If I had urgent work to finish, I would rather go back into the office on Saturday morning to finish it off than miss a game.  That was the mindset. Those games and meeting up with friends were non-negotiable.  And that is the first lesson here. If there is something you want to do, then make it non-negotiable.  Of all the productivity and time management tools available, the only one that will tell you if you have time to do something is your calendar.  Task managers and notes apps can collect a lot of stuff. Ideas, things to do, future projects, meeting notes. The list is infinite. Yet, the time you have is not infinite. It's limited. Each day has 24 hours, each week has 168 hours.  Part of the reason many feel there is no balance in their lives is they've allowed task managers to become their primary time management tool.  If you look at your task manager, it's just a list of things you either have to do or would like to do. There's no time frame. Some of the things on there will be important and time sensitive. However, a lot won't be. And when you scroll through the list, all you see are things to do.  It numbs the mind and makes you feel you have no time to rest. The difference between today and the 1970s is what we are prioritising.  Because in the 1970s the only productivity or time management tools we had were desk or pocket diaries and notebooks, the only tool we looked at when asked to do something was our diaries.  This meant we would instantly see a conflict and would be able to say “No, sorry I cannot do that on that day”.  Today, when we are asked to do something we add to our task manager-after all, it's easier to add it there than to open up our calendar app, and look at what we are committed to.  If you have on your calendar a regular aerobics class on a Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. And you're asked to attend a meeting at 4:30 p.m. You'd more likely say you cannot attend that meeting if all you had is your calendar to look at.  Today, we don't do that. We say “yes, okay” then later realise we''ll struggle to get to our class.  I remember when I was at university, my finish time at work was 5:30 p.m. and my lectures began at 6:00 p.m. There was no way I would accept a meeting request on a Tuesday or Thursday after 3:30 p.m.  It took me twenty minutes to get to my university from the office.  Attending university was a non-negotiable for me. Meetings with colleagues could be arranged either earlier in the day or the next.  This is why you cannot afford to leave things to chance if you want to bring balance into your life. If something is important to you, you need to be intentional about it.  But there's another important consideration and that is flexibility. Balance is about being flexible.  Most nights, I finish my coaching calls around 11:00 p.m. Now it would be very tempting for me to quit and flop down in front of the TV and mindlessly watch something. Yet, reading real books is something I get a great deal of pleasure from. So, before I consider turning on the TV, I grab my book, go through to the living room and read for twenty minutes or so.  It's wonderfully relaxing—much more so than trying to find something to watch TV.  Yet, if there is something I do want to watch on TV, I'll skip the book and watch the TV show.  There are sometimes when for one reason or another, I have not cleared my actionable email. If all I have is the hour after my calls finish to do it, then I'll spend thirty minutes or so clearing as many emails as I can.  Doing my email late is far better than having to try and find additional time the next day.  On Wednesday this week, my wife asked me if I would go with her and her parents on a little trip to the mountains that afternoon.  I had not planned for it, but said if I could have the morning to record my YouTube videos and get my Learning Note out, I would love to go.  I knew I would have to edit the videos when I got back that evening, but spending time with my family was important. So, that's what I did.  We had a lovely afternoon in the mountains and I got my videos edited.  As I sat down to read my book on Wednesday night, I had a little smile on my face because the day had been fantastic, and all my important work had been done.  Creating balance in life is not about adding more and more stuff to do in a task manager. It's about how you are allocating your time each day.  What is important to you? That's what goes on your calendar. There's a time when you can sit down at your desk and do work. But there's also time when you need to stop, relax and spend time with the people you care about, or do your exercise, play with your kids or walk your dog.  Everything you want to do requires time. Yet, time is the one thing in your life that is limited.  You can accept thousands of tasks, and have hundreds of ideas to do things but none of those will happen if you do not have the time to do them.  That's why I advocate managing your work by when you will do it, rather than managing endless lists of tasks. When you focus more on your available time to do stuff, you begin eliminating more of the low-value stuff and begin to appreciate your time more.  There are thousands of things you could do, perhaps would like to do someday. None of that matters today. What matters today is you get the important things done. And choosing those are is entirely within your power.  Yes, you can go to the gym, you can also have a movie night with your friends or family. They are important (think family and relationships and health and fitness areas of focus).  Yet, if you have an important interview tomorrow and feel a couple of hours this evening spent preparing would be a better use of your time, then ask if you can postpone the movie night to tomorrow.  Tonight is not zero hour. You can move things around to better fit with your priorities for today.  And that neatly brings us back to the daily and weekly planning.  Weekly planning is about the big picture. The big things you want to get accomplished. If you decide that you will go to the gym three times this week, schedule it.  If you see that a good use of your time would be to work on that big project where the deadline is approaching, schedule time for working on it.  The daily planning is about making the necessary adjustments to deal with the things that you were unaware of when you did the weekly planning. The client with a crisis, your disorganised boss that forgot to tell you about her impending deadline, or your son coming down with a heavy cold.  It all starts and ends with your calendar. That worked perfectly well for hundreds of years, it still works today.  Task managers and notes apps support you. Your calendar is where you get to see what you're committed to and tells you if you have time to take on more, or whether taking a few days break would be more beneficial for you.  I hope that helps, Isabelle. Thank you again for sending in your question.  And thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.   

In this episode, Ben and Spence discuss the ongoing preseason, sharing their experiences from recent games and practices. They delve into player performances, including the excitement surrounding DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers, while also expressing concerns about the run game and quarterback play. The conversation touches on special teams dynamics, innovations in game technology, and the challenges faced by undrafted players. Additionally, they announce the Footbahlin cookbook volume 2.