Podcast appearances and mentions of james clear

Getting kids out the door is a banana circus. That's what I told my daughter in the driveway the other morning, after somebody forgot a lunch and we had to turn around and come back. It's going to be a circus no matter what I do, because children bring chaos and no amount of systems fixes that. The only reason we're never late to school is that I just start the circus earlier than other people do. So this episode is about being on time when you have kids, and underneath that it's really about how you adopt a new identity without beating yourself up to get there. I tell you where my own on-time thing came from (a vow I made in my heart as a little girl, which was woundedness), what it looked like to heal that and still genuinely like being on time, and then the actual mechanics: five minutes per kid, the five more minutes nobody budgets for between the front door and driving away, and accounting for the traffic and the train. If you're chronically late, hear me say first that this is not a salvation issue and there is nothing wrong with you. And then if you want this, here's how. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Where a "person who is never late" identity can come from, and the vow I made in my heart as a kid that I later had to go back and heal with Jesus Healing the wound without losing the habit, because being late doesn't have to mean anything about my character or about what I'm communicating to the host The five minutes per kid rule, plus the five minutes almost nobody budgets for between walking out the front door and actually pulling away Why I start telling everyone it's time to go a full 20 minutes before I want to be driving Why I help them find the shoes instead of waiting on them, since being on time matters to me and it doesn't matter to any of them Living with a husband whose identity has nothing to do with being on time (except for mass), when to prime him about parking, and then letting it go How you actually adopt a new identity: decide clearly, ask what a person like this would do, then practice it until your brain says okay, this is who we are Growing from peace instead of from "I'm so terrible," because you're perfectly lovable right now and you can still calmly decide you'd like something different Predictable chaos, the train you can get stuck behind for eight minutes, and bringing order to the parts you actually control EPISODE TIMELINE: [00:00] – Growing up with a single mom, the tunnel traffic, and the vow I made about never being late [05:00] – Adding a baby to the timeline, then a three-year-old who can't find shoes, and adjusting for every kid [10:00] – Seeing the on-time thing as woundedness, healing it, and deciding that late doesn't mean anything about me [15:00] – A husband who doesn't care about being on time (except for mass), priming him, and then letting it go [20:00] – How identity actually works, 21 days versus 250 days, and deciding who you want to be [25:00] – The banana circus in the driveway, starting it earlier, the Sandpoint train, and a million roses for Mary LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED: One Million Rosaries Challenge (join any time, the rosaries you pray after you sign up still count toward the total): https://onemillionrosaries.com Catholic Mom Calm (where I teach you how to go back to a memory with Jesus and heal it): https://catholicmomcalm.com Restore the Glory podcast with Bob Schuchts, the series on wounds and vows: https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/ Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/4hEzeew CONNECT WITH STERLING JAQUITH: Website: https://catholicmomcalm.com Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicmomcalm

James Clear has helped millions of people rethink how meaningful change happens—not through dramatic transformations, but through small choices, better systems, and habits that compound over time. In this Columbus Metropolitan Club conversation, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits and creator of the popular 3-2-1 newsletter explores decision-making, continuous improvement, and practical behavior change. Listen to hear one of the world's most influential voices on habits discuss how small changes can add up to remarkable results. Featuring: James Clear, Writer, Speaker, and Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits and the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. Your host is Sophia Fifner, President & CEO, The Columbus Metropolitan Club. This forum was sponsored by Porter Wright Morris & Arthur. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. CMC's theme music was composed by Jeffrey Ciampa. If you would like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, and you've already finished reading Atomic Habits, our fantastic partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend also checking out Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change, by Nicole Vignola. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on September 30, 2026.

Dana last appeared on the podcast in Episode 263 in March 2025, where she shared her IF story. She started IF on September 5, 2023, after learning about it on a podcast focusing on Alzheimer's and dementia prevention and mitigation—a topic close to her heart after losing both of her parents-in-law to the disease. At 5'2" and 55 years old, Dana spent most of her adult life weighing between 128 and 140 pounds, but now comfortably maintains between 113 and 116 pounds. Within just one week of starting IF, she remembers saying out loud to her husband, “I feel fantastic. I don't think I'll ever want to stop doing this.” She never looked back and has been thrilled that the journey continues to bring her so many non-scale victories (NSVs) that she can't imagine ever not fasting daily. It has truly become part of her identity, and she is deeply grateful. Even through the hardest times, fasting is the one thing that gives her a positive sense of control over her health and happiness. Although she still struggles with emotional eating at times—and occasionally too much sugar—she holds fast to the 80/20 rule and feels confident she can maintain this lifestyle forever. She completely flipped the script on her diet: she used to eat sugar and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) 80% of the time and nutritious foods only 20% of the time, but now that ratio is fully reversed! Her mental health is better, her motivation is higher, her nutrition is improved, her sleep is better, and her mood is brighter... the benefits don't stop there! So many positive changes have happened simply because she gave her digestive system the rest it needs.Dana attributes much of her progress to staying active and informed. She relies on the ZOE app to select healthier foods with confidence and ease, and draws daily inspiration from James Clear's Atomic Habits. Her routine includes lifting weights 3 to 4 times a week, fitting in two HIIT workouts, prioritising rest days, and walking after meals or hopping on her vibration plate. A retired English teacher, current theatre director, wedding officiant, and part-time nanny, she keeps active and on her feet three days a week nannying in a large house.Dana is super grateful for fasting mentors like Graeme, Gin, and Dr Fung—all of whom she listens to regularly and is inspired by. She encourages anyone and everyone to try fasting and loves talking about it. Given her deep passion for its health benefits, she is even considering pursuing a coaching certification to help guide others on their own journeys!Graeme's Links to connect with me directly. Come and Join Our Patreon Community At the Link Belowwww.patreon.com/thefastinghighway.Come for a month or stay for a year, check it out, and get all the content. Your first step to excellent support and accountability is available in our Patreon community, and I highly encourage you to join.

Feeling overwhelmed and inconsistent at home? Learn how to build good habits as a Christian mom by applying Atomic Habits to real homemaking life.In this episode of the Simply Convivial Podcast, Mystie Winckler shows how James Clear's Atomic Habits actually works for mothers and homemakers. Homemaking takes serious executive function — with no boss, no schedule, and no external accountability — so willpower alone isn't enough. You'll learn small, practical shifts that help you grow in cheerful competence without perfectionism.In this video, you'll learn:   Why homemaking drains executive function and how to build it bit by bit   How to start seed habits: the tiny, under-5-minute version that makes starting easy   How to remove friction for good habits — including Mystie's "island of sanity" in the kitchen   Why 1% gains compound into lasting change for overwhelmed moms   What to do when you fall off track: recover promptly instead of scrapping your whole system for a new planIf you want peaceful, purposeful homemaking habits rooted in faithfulness, not perfection, this conversation will encourage you.Mystie Winckler is the host of the Simply Convivial Podcast, helping overwhelmed Christian mothers organize their attitudes and their homes with cheerful competence. Learn more about Humble Habits and the Convivial Circle community below.LINKS:Humble Habits: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/5-habits-moms/Join the Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.comMore from Simply Convivial: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/4yX5i38Subscribe for weekly Christian homemaking encouragement on routines, decluttering, productivity, homeschooling, and biblical family life.#AtomicHabits #ChristianHomemaking #Homemaking

Every organization develops cracks. People change, expectations shift, new technology is introduced, and the pressure to perform never goes away. The question is whether we keep patching the cracks or strengthen the foundation underneath them. Building a healthy culture requires leaders to continually come back to who we are, what we stand for, and what we expect from our people. In this Winning Strategies session, Scott Anderle breaks down the difference between a smart organization and a healthy organization and shows why credit unions need both. Using lessons from Ted Lasso, Scott provides a practical framework to establish clear standards, communicate them consistently, equip people to succeed, and reinforce the behaviors that turn your mission into your culture.  In this episode we talk about and answer these questions:  What does it mean to “underpin” your culture instead of simply patching the cracks?  What is the difference between a smart organization and a healthy organization?  How do cohesion, clarity, communication, and reinforcement strengthen your culture?  Why is establishing clear standards only the first step in creating consistent behaviors?  How can leaders train, coach, and catch people doing it right to reinforce the culture they want?  When should leaders redirect behavior, and when is it time to enforce the standard?  Click Here to Submit Your Questions  Links from show:  Six Steps to Build the Culture Advantage PDF  Watch Part 1 – Service is the Price of Entry  Winning Strategies webinars  Coaching for Performance  Becoming a Sales Champion  Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni  Atomic Habits by James Clear  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie  ServiStar impact stories  ServiStar case study  Book a call  Subscribe to ServiStar Leadership Podcast on your favorite streaming service 

In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, hosts Dr. Angela Kingdon and Matt Lowry, LPP take on the self-help mega-hit Atomic Habits by James Clear—exploring why its behaviourist strategies fail for autistic people, and what actually works when it comes to productivity in Autistic Culture.

In this episode, Wayne Pollock (Founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains the single (and vital!) thought leadership lesson attorneys can learn from Simon Sinek, Mel Robbins, James Clear, and Brené Brown. === Learn more about Wayne Pollock at https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynepollock Learn more about the Law Firm Editorial Service at https://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.com Learn more about Copo Strategies at https://www.copostrategies.com === Bridge your thought leadership gaps!  Check out the Law Firm Editorial Service Opportunity Finder. Answer 3 questions, see how many publishing opportunities you left on the table last year, and get 5 article ideas tailored to your practice area.  https://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.com/opportunity-finder/  === Do you want to elevate your thought leadership, distinguish yourself from your competitors, and never again be your target clients' second choice? Our Legal Thought Leadership Accelerator is a FREE five-day educational email course, in which you will learn five advanced principles for conceptualizing and crafting revenue-generating legal thought leadership that positions you to be your target clients' top choice over your competitors (and the one the media regularly calls and conference organizers regularly put on stage). Learn more: www.LTLAccelerator.com

Ten years. 740 episodes. And for now, it's time to put the podcast on pause. In this episode, I want to take you back through the journey that brought me here. From leaving corporate America and buying an ice cream shop just before the 2008 crash, to discovering how many small business owners were making decisions without understanding their numbers, to launching the Local Small Business Coach podcast in 2016. Over the years, the podcast evolved. We became Badass Business Owners. We talked about sales, pricing, customers, employees, business mistakes and, more than anything, how to build a more profitable business. Along the way, my own life and businesses evolved too. I've reached a point where I need to create some space to figure out what's next. I want to get back to creating more tools, training and videos that can actually show you how to understand your Profit & Loss, use your business numbers and make better decisions. So this isn't really goodbye. The podcast is going on hold, but the mission isn't. I still want to help small business owners understand their numbers, grow their profits and build businesses that support the lives they want to live. Thank you for listening, watching, reaching out, becoming clients, sharing your stories and letting me be part of your journey over these past ten years. Go kick some serious ass. And remember: it's not just about the top line. It's what happens at the bottom line that matters. I'll see you again. Tammy -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, I sit down with Katelyn Bourgoin to unpack what it really takes to become unignorable in today's crowded content landscape. We explore how marketers, creators, consultants, and founders can own an idea, build compound authority, and turn strategic content distribution into long-term brand equity. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. What It Means to Be UNIGNORABLE - Katelyn explains why great content alone is no longer enough in a saturated market. - The real advantage comes from owning a clear, memorable idea in the minds of your audience. - We break down how repetition, positioning, and trust help brands stand out over time. 2. How to Own an Idea in Your Market - The conversation highlights examples like Cody Sanchez, James Clear, Simon Sinek, and Seth Godin to show how ownable ideas spread. - Katelyn shares the difference between catchy language and the deeper argument underneath it. - Learn why the strongest personal brands are built on revelatory ideas that change how people think. 3. A Practical Framework for Thought Leadership - Katelyn outlines a five-part framework for shaping an ownable idea: aspiration, problem, lens, revelation, and directive. - She emphasizes aligning your message with what your buyers need to hear, not just what you want to say. - This section is especially useful for digital marketers and business owners looking for a repeatable content strategy. 4. AI, Content Creation, and Better Judgment - AI can speed up drafting and ideation support, but it should not replace real learning or strategic thinking. - The key takeaway: use AI to amplify your process, not to shortcut the development of judgment and expertise. 5. Building Authority Through Experience and Consistency - Katelyn shares why credibility matters and why doing the reps often comes before becoming a thought leader.  - We discuss the "messenger effect" and why who says something can matter as much as what is being said. - The episode reinforces a strategic truth: consistent publishing compounds slowly, then pays off in a big way. 6. Entrepreneurship, Resilience, and Finding Your Path - Katelyn opens up about startups, bankruptcy, burnout, and the lessons that shaped her current business model. - She explains why founders need to get honest about what they actually want instead of chasing someone else's version of success. - This part of the conversation offers encouraging guidance for anyone navigating uncertainty, reinvention, or early-stage growth. Resources & Tools:

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你是否也曾為了省幾百塊而比價三小時，或是面對人生重大轉折時猶豫不決、不敢跨出第一步？本集《姐妹悄悄話》深入探討現代人在各個階段面臨的抉擇困境。節目引述《原子習慣》作者詹姆斯・克利爾（James Clear）專訪時提出的思考框架，教你如何區分「帽子、剪髮與刺青」三種決策等級，擺脫「決策疲勞」，並建立屬於你的人生自我校正機制！

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One of the "boring" things that you need to do as a program is to keep fresh gear in the hands of your players and fans; they want to show off the program, and it's an easy way for you to sell the program! In this episode, we talk about ordering procedures, what not to do, how you take responsibilities off of your plate, and taking care of your staff and their famillies. In addition, we've got a great quote from James Clear and a discussion on one of the forgotten great coaches of the game, Ralph Miller!

ข้อความโพสต์จาก James Clear ได้เขียนข้อความไว้ว่า "บางช่วงจังหวะของชีวิต คุณค่าคือการปลดแอกในการเริ่มต้น เพียงแค่ 5 นาทีของการออกกำลังกาย หรือการเดินแค่ชั่วครู่ มันสามารถที่จะปรับสมดุลของร่างกายได้อย่างมหัศจรรย์ ในช่วงจังหวะอื่นของชีวิต คุณค่ามันจะปลดล็อกโดยการที่คุณไปถึงเส้นชัย แต่มันไม่ดีถ้าคุณทำมันแค่ครึ่ง ๆ กลาง ๆ คุณจำเป็นจะต้องสร้างแบบแผนให้สมบูรณ์ก่อน คุณจำเป็นจะต้องเริ่ม หรือกำหนดเส้นชัย ที่จะสร้างหุ่นของคุณเองหรือสร้างสะพานเชื่อมไปยังเส้นชัยนั้น" - เริ่มต้นทำบางสิ่ง และกำหนดเส้นชัยไว้ด้วย มันเหมือนสร้างสะพานเชื่อมไปยังอนาคต - อนาคตกำหนดจากวันนี้ และวันนี้ก็มาจากอดีตอันไกลโพ้นของเรา ไม่ใช่ว่าเราเลือกอนาคตจากอนาคต - มันจึงเป็นเหตุผลที่ว่า ทำไมเราถึงควรทำหน้าที่ของตัวเราให้ดีที่สุดก่อน แล้วเราจึงจะไปทำอะไรให้คนอื่นได้ - อะไรก็ตามที่เราจำเป็นต้องทำก็ต้องทำ ไม่มีเหตุผลอื่นใดที่เราจะบ่ายเบี่ยงจากการกระทำครั้งนั้นเลย - ชีวิตมาบอกกับเราว่าให้เรารู้จักตัวเองให้มาก แล้วเราจะรู้จักคนอื่นทั้งโลก จงน้อมนำมาที่จิตใจของตนเอง

Welcome to Perimenopausal Conversations for Busy Women, where we help busy women navigate perimenopause, hormone balance, and everyday stress using essential oils and practical holistic tools. In this episode, Meg and Heather talk about why, especially during the years of perimenopause, consistency matters so much more than motivation. Meg quotes James Clear's Atomic Habits about falling to the level of your systems. Meg and Heather decided that "rhythms" was a great word for reframing the word "systems." Rhythms are goals with fluidity and grace. Meg also talked about Cassy Joy Garcia's new cookbook with high protein recipes that are easy to meal prep, her group Balance in the Messy Middle, and also the concept of don't miss more than one day at a time of any of your rhythms. For more about the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.perimenopausalconversations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To join a community of like minded women who meet bimonthly to question and get challenged, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://balanceredeemed.myflodesk.com/bimm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about Heather Skold, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Juggling Simplicity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about Meg Fittsgill, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.balanceredeemed.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Meg Fittsgill and Heather SkoldProduction Team: Meg Fittsgill and Heather SkoldEditor: Heather SkoldShow Notes and Content: Meg Fittsgill and Michelle MiddletonDisclaimer: Donald FittsgillThis podcast may contain affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

THE ART OF SHOWING UP! The most successful people in the world have mastered the art discipline and habits. Powerful Motivational Speeches from Motiversity, featuring speeches from James Clear, Ryan Holiday, Andrew Huberman, Chase Hughes and more.SpeakerAshley Cainhttps://www.instagram.com/mrashleycain/Ryan Holiday‪@DailyStoic‬ ‪@RyanHolidayOfficial‬ Marcus “Elevation” TaylorYouTube: https://bit.ly/MarcusATaylorChannelInstagram: http://bit.ly/3aLfu3PFacebook: http://bit.ly/2TB9uoiTwitter: https://bit.ly/3xXlFCPWebsite: https://bit.ly/MarcusTaylorWebsiteBook Marcus to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookMarcusATaylorCoach PainYouTube: http://bit.ly/2LmRyeaInstagram: http://bit.ly/2XLcLW5Website: http://bit.ly/2YTgWvqBook Coach Pain to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookCoachPainWilliam "King" HollisYouTube: http://bit.ly/WillHollisYouTubeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamkinghollis/Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LNZtgAWebsite: https://williamhollismotivation.com/mike.‪@itsjustmikenow‬ James Clear / jamesclear https://jamesclear.com/Jimmy Fallon / jimmyfallon Dwayne Wade / dwyanewade Noah Kagan / @noahkagan Eric ThomasYouTube: http://bit.ly/2ua2os4Twitter: http://bit.ly/2XxzLnvInstagram: http://bit.ly/2Tpp5ICFacebook: http://bit.ly/2UiUp91http://etinspires.com/Zig ZiglarWebsite: https://www.Ziglar.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZigZiglarYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZiglarLifeSpeech licensed from: https://mindsetdrm.com/Les Brown @lesbrownspeakshttps://lesbrown.com/Get Les Brown's free 30-day challenge at https://lesbrown.com/Kevin Harthttps://www.instagram.com/kevinhart4real/Alex HowellJoe Dispenza‪@drjoedispenza‬ Will Hollis‪@williamkinghollis‬ Ryan Holidayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmBIKsrzIjdHRuqs2I8nHAChase Hugheshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBj_5pwQZaoXfBrEQQbADwJames Clearhttps://jamesclear.com/Dr. Andrew Hubermanhttps://www.hubermanlab.com/Lewis Howeshttps://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=enDr. Mike IsraetelRyan HolidayBedros KeuilianDavid Gogginshttps://davidgoggins.com/Jocko Willinkhttps://www.instagram.com/jockowillink/?hl=enDr. Craig KoniverShawn StevensonGabrielle LyonMusic:Really Slow Motion - Chasing The DreamBuy their music:iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ee3l8KSpotify: http://bit.ly/1r3lPvNBandcamp: http://bit.ly/1DqtZSoSecessions Studios https://www.youtube.com/user/thesecessionEpidemic Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Berryhill is a former US Army infantry sergeant and law enforcement officer turned real estate entrepreneur, broker, and multifamily investor. He has built multiple seven and eight figure businesses, three real estate brokerages, and a team of over 50 agents. Today he specializes in multifamily investing, real estate growth, leadership, wealth building, discipline, and entrepreneurship. Jonathan grew up dirt poor in a broken home, served in the Army, worked narcotics in law enforcement, and walked on to play linebacker at the University of North Alabama at 25. He moved into medical sales, became a chief operations officer, then launched and sold his own medical device company. He and his wife now live on their farm in North Alabama with six children and four grandsons, and he leads America's Outdoor Realty and Elite Properties of the South across Alabama and Tennessee. His first book, Warrior to Wealth, is releasing this fall. In this episode, Jonathan Berryhill breaks down how he rebuilt his marriage, his identity, and his finances after filing for divorce at 25 with no money and no plan. He explains why alignment at home comes before growth in business, how he wrote down the man he wanted to become and started acting like him, and what separates people who commit from people who try. Jonathan also shares the failure that redirected his real estate career and previews his upcoming book, Warrior to Wealth.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Define your why clearly enough that it survives setbacks Fix your home life before trying to scale a business Act like the person you want to become, starting now Pay for mentorship through books, podcasts, and lunches Surround yourself with people operating a level above you Know what you are bad at and move toward what you do well     Topics From a Mobile Home Floor to a Vision Jonathan grew up dirt poor with plywood covering holes in the floor of his father's mobile home He could visualize a businessman version of himself and refused to repeat what he grew up in The Turning Point at 25 His marriage was in shambles and he and his wife had filed for divorce He called her in Hawaii and promised a life she could only dream of, with no idea how He left law enforcement and walked on to play linebacker at the University of North Alabama Building the Entrepreneurial Track Record Jonathan moved into medical sales and became a chief operations officer He launched his own medical device company and sold it a few years later He and his wife started buying land 14 years ago, which led him into land sales Pick Your Hard Fear of returning to poverty drove him for the first decade of his career He let it go after realizing that being poor is hard and building wealth is hard, so you choose which Alignment Comes First Jonathan frames every area of life as either in line or out of line, starting with home His wife has been his biggest supporter since they reconciled Comfort kills progress in relationships, business, and fitness Motivation vs. Discipline He runs a self-audit: do my daily actions match the goal I say I want Discipline means doing the work on the days you do not feel like it Mentorship and Finding Your Tribe Most people will not spend on a book, a podcast, or a lunch that could change their trajectory Jonathan still seeks mentors at 49 and joins a weekly entrepreneur networking call Weak relationship building is what stalls most people at the next level Forge the Identity, Then Do the Work He wrote down who he wanted to become and started doing what that man would do His advice to an aspiring CEO: study who that CEO knows and what he does daily, then copy it You become the athlete before the recruitment, not after Warrior to Wealth The book is built on three statements: find your mission, forge your identity, build your legacy Jonathan writes openly about his biggest failure, being unfaithful in his marriage He aims to give readers belief that his path is repeatable It Happens Because of You Trying something for 30 to 90 days is not a commitment Jonathan rejects "I have done all I could do" as an escape route Success, a strong marriage, and results all happen because of you Serving Veterans on the Farm Jonathan hosts fishing, hunting, and rodeo events for veterans on his family farm Ruck and Rawhide, supported by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, raises awareness for veteran suicide      

This week's Summer Series concludes with a two-fer on habits. There may be no better way to improve the investment process than to understand what it takes to improve ourselves.  We've got two of the best – James Clear and Katy Milkman, experts and authors of wildly bestselling books Atomic Habits and How to Change. Please enjoy my conversations with James Clear and Katy Milkman, both from 2021. We hope you've enjoyed this summer exploration in improving the investment process with some of the best conversations over the last nine years. Learn more about Capital Allocators University. Try ALEX by Admired Leadership. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

This week's Summer Series concludes with a two-fer on habits. There may be no better way to improve the investment process than to understand what it takes to improve ourselves.  We've got two of the best – James Clear and Katy Milkman, experts and authors of wildly bestselling books Atomic Habits and How to Change. Please enjoy my conversations with James Clear and Katy Milkman, both from 2021. We hope you've enjoyed this summer exploration in improving the investment process with some of the best conversations over the last nine years. Learn more about Capital Allocators University. Try ALEX by Admired Leadership. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

In Episode 295 of the Moonshots Podcast, Mike and Mark dive into Peak by Anders Ericsson, one of the most important books on mastery, expertise, and human performance.What does it really take to become great at something?The answer is not overnight success. It is not raw talent. And it is not simply repeating the same thing for 10,000 hours.Ericsson's research shows that extraordinary performance is built through deliberate practice, purposeful learning, feedback loops, and a commitment to getting better — especially when the work becomes uncomfortable.In this episode, Mike and Mark explore how expertise is available to all of us when we are willing to train with intention, seek feedback, and push beyond our usual limits. They connect Ericsson's ideas to classic Moonshots themes including Carol Dweck's growth mindset, Cal Newport's deep work, James Clear's habit building, David Goggins' discomfort mindset, and even the modern opportunity of learning faster with AI tools.Along the way, they unpack the difference between naive practice, purposeful practice, and deliberate practice — and why true mastery requires more than just showing up. It requires discomfort, accountability, coaching, goals, and a clear mental map of where you are trying to go.Mike also shares his own reflections on marathon training, coding, and the deep satisfaction that comes from setting an audacious goal, doing the work, and crossing the finish line.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why there is no such thing as an overnight expert• How deliberate practice helps you break through your current ceiling• Why feedback and coaching are essential for mastery• How discomfort becomes the pathway to growth• Why mental representations help you map the road to expertise• How AI can accelerate learning when combined with discipline and practice• Why setting clear goals, dates, and milestones makes performance easier to sustainThis is a classic Moonshots episode for anyone who wants to get better — at work, creativity, sport, learning, leadership, or life.Because peak performance is not reserved for the naturally gifted.It is built.One focused practice at a time.Listen now and start building your path to mastery.Buy the book: Peak by Anders EricssonJoin the Moonshots community: https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsVisit Moonshots: https://www.moonshots.io/

Text your thoughts and questions!Have you ever downloaded a habit tracker, set an alarm for a new morning routine, or told yourself "this time it's going to stick," only to find yourself back where you started two weeks later? Lisa knows the feeling—and she knows you're not alone. Habits are one of the most talked-about topics in productivity and self-improvement, and also one of the most frustrating to actually live out. That's exactly why Lisa keeps coming back to this topic on the podcast.In this episode, Lisa isn't introducing new material—she's connecting the dots. She rounds up seven of the show's top habit-related episodes, giving you a flavor of each one so you can decide which to revisit in full. It's a look at how the conversation around habits has grown on the podcast, from the foundational framework in episode 15 all the way through the personality-based approach in episode 268.Lisa walks through where it all began in episode 15, leaning on Charles Duhigg and James Clear to explain what habits are and how the brain uses "chunking" to make decisions easier. From there, she revisits her strategy call with Katie Henson in episode 164, applying habit theory to a real morning routine and real life clutter. She covers episode 210's exploration of gratitude as a protective, habit-forming practice, and episode 225's four tips for rebuilding a habit after life disrupts it. She then connects episode 227's approach to habit stacking and keystone habits, episode 249's five energizing habits for sustainable productivity, and closes with episode 268's personality-based approach using the Big Five (OCEAN) traits. Throughout, Lisa ties it all back to self-awareness—the same foundation she introduced all the way back in episode 1.Habits, Lisa reminds us, aren't about willpower or discipline alone. They're about understanding how your brain works, designing your environment and expectations to support you, and building routines that flex with your actual life instead of demanding a version of you that doesn't exist on your hardest days.Key Takeaways:Discover the foundational framework from episode 15 for understanding how habits form and how the brain uses "chunking."Learn how episode 164 applied personality, environment, and timers to build a real, sustainable morning routine.Explore why gratitude (episode 210) functions as a protective factor and a tool for habit reversal training.Understand the concept of "friction" from episode 225 and four tips for rebuilding a habit after life gets in the way.Learn how habit stacking and anchoring (episode 227) help you link new habits to ones you already do automatically.Discover the five keystone habits from episode 249 that support energy management and sustainable productivity.Explore how the Big Five (OCEAN) personality traits from episode 268 help you design habits that fit who you actually are.Understand why self-awareness, first introduced in episode 1, is the real foundation of effective habit building.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 15: How to Harness the Power of HabitsEpisode 164: Decluttering and Habit Management for Multi-Passionate Creatives with Katie HensonEpisode 210: Gratitude: One of the Simplest Habits to Improve Mental WellbeingEpisode 225: How to Rebuild a Lost Habit or Create a Better OneEpisode 227: Combining and Stacking Habits for Better ResultsEpisode 249: Five Energizing Habits to Make You More ProductiveEpisode 268: Build Strong Habits Based On Your PersonalityEpisode 1: The #1 Tool to Achieve ProductivityHabits PlaylistPositively Productive Resources LibraryBook a Clarity CallAsync CoachingProductivity Toolkit(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

Every choice you make today is quietly voting for the person you're turning into. In this episode, I get personal about the moment I stopped doubting my own psychic abilities and finally called myself a medium, after much practice, second-guessing, and pushing through fear. I'll also get real about the habits that reveal exactly who we're becoming when nobody's watching. This isn't about high productivity culture or judgment. It's about awareness. Hit play if you're ready to look at your choices differently.This episode is inspired by the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.Book a free coaching or psychic consultation with Juan here.Sign up here for his newsletter, and follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

THE ART OF SHOWING UP! The most successful people in the world have mastered the art discipline and habits.Powerful Motivational Speeches from Motiversity, featuring speeches from James Clear, Ryan Holiday, Andrew Huberman, Chase Hughes and more.This episode explores the core principles of discipline, defining it as the prioritization of your future self's needs over your present desires. It provides actionable advice on building discipline through three foundational pillars. You will learn that discipline is a "muscle" that can be strengthened.Instagram- Daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorgSupport us PayPal

Quick recap if you're new here: last episode I told you about our nine-day trip to Florida — the first real vacation, not built around a tournament, in three and a half years — and the habits that let me actually step away from my firm.A few days after I got back from that trip, I pulled Atomic Habits off my shelf. I read it about five years ago. This time, it hit differently — because five years ago I read it looking for a hack, and this time I read it as someone who'd actually built the habits it describes.In this episode I break down what habit stacking actually is, why it survives stress when willpower-based habits don't, and how I'm applying it beyond my own health — to how I run my firm and manage my team. This one is a direct follow-up to last week's episode on the trip. If you haven't heard that one yet, it's worth a listen first.In this episode:What habit stacking is and why James Clear's formula works when other habit advice doesn'tThe identity-based habits shift that hit different on a reread at 49 than it did the first timeThe habit I built by accident on last week's Florida trip — and the framework behind why it heldHow I'm using habit stacking to run team check-ins at my firm, not just my morningsThe one discipline nobody tells you about: not stacking too much, too fast, onto one anchorIf you're rereading a book you first picked up years ago and getting something completely different out of it this time — you're not alone. Share this one with someone who's trying to build a habit that actually sticks.

One of the most critical points of any game night is your postgame routine and how you both react to the events of the game, but also how you analyze and prepare for your next interaction with your team. In today's pod, we discuss what to do in your post game, ideas for sprucing it up, what not to do and how to communicate with your team the next day. In addition, we've got a great quote from James Clear, and a study of the guy who is most responsible for UConn becoming a blue blood in men's college basketball!

Send us Fan MailA people performance partner who is passionate about effective HR teams – that's our guest today, the best-selling author, Tom Emery in his own words. Founder and CEO of HEX, and a strategic partner to CEOs, CPOs, and other c-suite leaders, Tom is the Amazon bestselling author of ‘People People: Reach Your Full Potential as a CHRO', which has been shortlisted for the 2026 Business Book Awards. Having spent several years on the C-suite as a Chief People Officer in both UK PLC and a PE backed businesses, Tom brings in a detailed knowledge of what it looks like when executive teams are firing on all cylinders, and when they're not. He brings these insights to his work today, partnering with CEOs to build, align, and strengthen the leadership teams and wider organisations around them. He helps CEOs make sense of their roles, have the conversations that others avoid, and close the gap between how they behave and what their businesses actually need from them. Hit play for the lowdown on his journey.  [4:38s] Tom's origin story – journey into HR [08:28s] Top evolutionary shifts in HR [16:51s] On his book ‘People People', the ‘four-leaf clover' framework for CHROs and more[26:41s] Content versus context, AI versus NI (natural intelligence) [34:44s] Top challenges HR leaders facing today [46:35s] RWL READ: ‘Atomic Habits'by James Clear; books by Adam Grant; ‘Dare to Lead' by Brené Brown; ‘Luck Factor' by Dr. Richard Wiseman    More on Tom's work at www.hex-development.com Connect with Tom on LinkedInConnect with Vinay on LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.comSubscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.  This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together'. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook 

In this episode, Professor AG talks about the power of slowing down, giving yourself more grace, and creating routines that actually support the season of life you're in. She shares how she shifted away from the “all-or-nothing” mindset and learned that real transformation comes from small, consistent changes instead of constantly pushing herself harder. From nervous system regulation and the importance of repetition to the idea of getting 1% better every day, she shares how tiny shifts can create big changes over time. She reminds you that you don't have to do everything at once. You can choose what matters most in this season and build a life that feels more aligned, grounded, and supportive.Links from this episode-Atomic Habits by James Clear-Facial brush-Sea Moss Gel -Bone broth-Cocoa-The Brick for iPhone-Clinique black honey mascara -If you're interested in hiring a virtual assistant, click the link HERE to book a call with the recruiting company. AGU NexuspointMY APP IS HERE!!Daily somatic classes to regulate your nervous system.  Start your FREE trial today.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and podcast overview01:49 Anna Grace's personal health journey and somatic work04:13 Morning routines and self-care practices09:01 Seasonal adjustments to routines and habits11:09 The 1% rule and its application in life13:53 The importance of routine for nervous system health18:04 Reevaluating priorities and seasons of life23:51 The power of small, consistent habits27:11 Practicing safety and regulation in the nervous system30:01 Tools and strategies for reducing digital distraction33:48 Embracing struggle and obstacles as growth opportunities38:05 Creativity, repackage, and persistence in life and business40:51 Personal favorites: snacks, beauty, and comfort showsKeywords: nervous system, routines, self-care, James Clear, 1% rule, somatic healing, autoimmunity, habits, self-compassion, life balanceWhat is AGU? After launching an energy work practice rooted in the Akashic Records, AG uncovered so much information that she needs the world to hear! It's her duty and personal mission to help people get in touch with their intuition and energetic gifts, and ultimately become the brightest and boldest version of themselves! This is your official acceptance letter: WELCOME TO AG UNIVERSITY! Daily somatic classes to regulate your nervous system.  Start your FREE trial today.AG's Energetic Protection CoursesAG's Book Club How To Read The Akashic Records CourseSign up for the newsletter if you are interested in doing a reading with Anna Grace, or learning more about her energy work practice. Sessions will ONLY become available here - her booking link will never be shared on any other platforms: Sign up hereIf you aren't already - you can connect with AG on Instagram and TikTok: @annagracenewell and @aguniversityapp 

Why does a weekly to-do list feel so overwhelming on a Sunday night? Jake and Damian argue it's not because of your workload, it's because your capacity . Sleep, energy, confidence, clarity, control: when any of these drop, the same list of tasks stops looking like separate, manageable jobs and starts looking like one overwhelming message — everything, now.In this episode, Jake and Damian hear from:Steve Peters on the "chimp" that hijacks you in traffic, and why recognising it isn't you is the first step to managing it.Ash Dykes on preparing for the worst before it happens, so it arrives as something expected rather than something that ambushes you.Shane Parrish on why you don't need the confidence to reach the destination — just the confidence to take the next step.Ali Abdaal on the five-minute rule, and the three-quid hourglass that got him moving on the days motivation didn't show up.James Clear on the two-minute rule, and the heaviest weight in the gym: the front door.Jameela Jamil on the power of small, unglamorous no's.Alistair Brownlee on breaking an impossible-feeling task down into the next five-minute reason to keep going.By the end, Jake and Damian give you a ten-minute reset for the next time life all feels like too much because the goal was never to shame yourself into trying harder. It's to rebalance the equation.Thanks to our partners:AG1

Starting over opens a window of time where we get to begin again in a new place, with new people, and share new experiences. But within this window, we also get to decide what of our story gets carried forward and what gets dropped.James Clear's Atomic Habits invites readers to think of habit building like casting a vote for the kind of person you want to be. I've always loved that analogy, and it's helping me be more intentional about the version of myself that gets shared in this "new start" environment.I'm using my style choices to say something about myself. I'm being more discerning about what I share of my story. I'm allowing others to share new things with me. It's all my chance to cast a vote for the kind of person I am, and who I want to be.This week's intuitive message for the collective asks us how to stay in anticipation of the things that are coming toward us without losing sight of who we are right now. We are being invited to become grounded in who we are. Tune in and harness a self-practice to support ourselves and who we are becoming!To learn more about my work as an intuitive stylist and home editor, check me out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Influenced by a James Clear (Atomic Habits) interview. What matters most is not what you want to achieve, but the work you commit to along the way.

✏️ Your Profit & Loss is the report card for your business. If you're making decisions based only on your bank balance, you're missing one of the most powerful tools available to you. Learn what a P&L is, why it matters, and how it can help you build a more profitable business.

Welcome to Episode 163 of Praestabilis: Excellence in Marketing Welcome to Episode #163 of “Praestabilis: Excellence in Marketing” In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of connecting with like-minded people, as well as people from all over the world that you may benefit from knowing. The online world is an excellent place to connect with people and it is also where I have have been earning a full-time income since 2006. No matter what your experience has been up until now, there are many ways for you to serve others with an online business of your own. Let’s connect and see if I will be the one to help you become a successful online entrepreneur. I am sharing a live session of my “Really Simple Authority Blogging” ongoing training course with you and know you will benefit from the marketing strategies I am sharing and teaching here. Be sure to connect with me at https://ConnieRagenGreen.com or on X at https://x.com/ConnieGreen so I may serve you in the areas where my help could make a huge difference in your results. I’m going to share with you how much fun I’m having with creating simple courses using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in about 30 minutes. I know you can do the same thing. Keep it simple, and add the short course you create to a page on your existing website/blog. In this episode I’m discussing how to use keywords and search engine optimization (SEO) to grow your business. Your prospects and future clients, customers, and colleagues are waiting to connect with you, but if they can’t find you online it will never happen. Make it simple for your target audience to find you by using the keywords and phrases they are most likely to be searching for on Google, Bing, and the other search engines. The Power and Gift of Change”- We are all changing throughout each day, and I think we must embrace this change in order to grow and move forward. Changing can take many forms, and if you look back through your life you will come to understand that you are not the same person you were even a year ago. Here is a quote about this you may resonate with… “Growth lives outside the comfort zone. If it feels uncomfortable, you’re probably doing it right.” ~ Marie Forleo I believe that our businesses are based on the concept of serving others. When you start on online (or even a brick and mortar) business, your goal is to serve others with what you know and to benefit in multiple ways, including by earning an excellent income. I’m sharing several examples in this podcast about my own and experiences with clients over the years. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This morning I was reading the message written by outgoing Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. In it, he stated that his “parting prescription” for the American people is to cultivate a strong sense of community to help themselves and others. He added, “Relationships, service, and purpose are the time-tested triad of fulfillment that stands in contrast to wealth, fame, and power which define the modern-day triad of success.” Here are some other questions I want you to ask yourself: What is your commitment to yourself and to others close to you? Why are you focused on the things that are taking up your time? When will you begin to focus on goals that will allow you to create and leave a legacy? Whom do you trust to get you there? Perhaps my “Monthly Mentoring Program” is right for you. Motivation and Inspiration: What It Takes to Get Your Spark Back” During 2024 I went through a period where I wasn’t as motivated as I had been accustomed to being for many years. This gave me time to explore why I was feeling this way and to hopefully learn something that would help others. My inspiration to do all of the things I love in my business, including writing, creating, marketing, and mentoring was waning and I wasn’t sure why. Within a couple of months I was back on track and this is what I learned… Life isn’t easy, but then it isn’t supposed to be. Being challenged in so many ways on a regular basis makes us stronger and perhaps more appreciative and grateful for what we already have and what we know we can achieve if we believe in ourselves and have even one other person who knows we are special and tells us that as often as possible. Marie Forleo wrote a book titled “Everything Is Figureoutable” – https://ConnieLoves.me/FigureOutAble – Her precept is that if you’re having trouble solving a problem or reaching a dream, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you haven’t yet installed the one belief that changes everything. I’m at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com and want to hear from you on this topic, or on anything else. “Merging Your Life with Your Business” as a strategy. We aren’t creating a business we need a vacation from. Instead, we’re creating a “lifestyle by design” where we have the time and financial freedom to live in a way that few people are able to, and with choices around everything we do. If you’ve met me in person, heard me on my podcast, or read any of my books, you know that I am a very positive person. No matter what situation or circumstances arises, I truly believe there will always be a positive outcome on the horizon, and sooner rather than later. But I wasn’t always this way. This is a journey that continues… My first year online was 2006, and very quickly I connected with people I’m still part of a Mastermind with in Austin, Texas. I was invited to speak at an event there a couple of years later. It was hosted by Joe Vitale and Mendhi Audlin was also there. She shared a concept she had come up with that she calls “What If… UP!” The premise is that there is truly a silver lining in everything negative that occurs. I liken this to Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. My precept and general rule for life is that we can achieve anything we want and feel that we deserve. Others want to help us to achieve our goals, but many times we get in their way by telling ourselves stories that aren’t true. Mendhi’s precept aligns with mine, and a year or so after I first met her she published a book on this… “What If It All Goes Right?: Creating a New World of Peace, Prosperity & Possibility” by Mendhi Audlin reveals the secret to turning possibilities into a tangible reality. It works! https://ConnieLoves.me/WhatIfUp I’m discussing the importance of being willing to “Better Your Best” during this new year, as well as recommending that this be the year you finally embrace AI – Artificial Intelligence – for your business. I have been a student of and someone who uses AI almost daily since February of 2022, and I’m learning from experts Andy O”Bryan and Denise Wakeman in their ongoing AI Success Club. Asking “How Are You Defining Success?” Creating a business as an entrepreneur allows you to live a lifestyle by design, with both time freedom and financial freedom. Think about how you want to live each day and then take action to make it happen. Over the years I’ve changed many things, while others have remained the same. Instead of making changes just for the sake of change, think about what you could change up and what makes sense to remain at least mostly the same. Years ago, I used to put together my blog posts on a single topic, like copywriting or list building or creation digital products into a simple document that I referred to as a ‘Focus Guide’ and gave them away to my list and to my prospects. Each of these documents contained resources and an ‘About the Author’ page that helped me to build my credibility, visibility, and profitability. For the first time ever, I am recommending that you write a book about yourself, your niche topic, and how you serve others. I first did this in 2009 and now I have written and published twenty-eight full-length, non-fiction books on the topics of entrepreneurship, personal, development, and authorship. Life can be messy. Are their ways you can keep moving forward when your personal life is turning upside down? Yes! Finding joy in helping and serving others, as well as compartmentalizing what is currently going on in your life are just two of the ways to deal with change and situations outside of your control. I recommend that you choose two social media platforms to use for the sole purpose of helping your prospects find and connect with you online. My favorite is X – formerly known as Twitter, and I also use LinkedIn and YouTube as my favorite social media sites to grow my business. Please connect with me on these sites and let me know how I may best serve you as you build and grow your profitable business. Is your list of what you are willing to do longer than your list of what you don’t want to do? I recommend a mile-long “to-do” list and a daily schedule of no more than four things that you will work on each day in your business. Find a mentor who believes in you and get started with creating a lifestyle by design that you want and deserve. I’m recommending James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” – https://ConnieLoves.me/AtomicHabits – as a book to help you alleviate your fears. We all have hopes, dreams, goals, and fears regarding our life experiences. I have found that if we build up our confidence and have faith that everything will turn out in a way that will be beneficial to all, we can continue to move forward without negative effects. Having an online business requires confidence. These are some questions to ask yourself: Who will you serve? What are your prospects pain points? What’s your idea? How will it be created, and then delivered? How will you sell it online? Creating a simple product or online course is the beginning of living a lifestyle by design. Reach out to me any time at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you’d like to know more about getting started as an online entrepreneur. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ My first online course back in 2006 was a simple one with three audio trainings and a workbook. Then, I began creating more sophisticated, but not more complicated courses. I’ve used the “Really Simple” branding for many courses at least 25 times, as well as using other terms and phrases based on the keywords I am optimizing for with each new course. Having your own online course on a topic you want to become known for will give you leverage to grow your business exponentially over time. It’s interesting to me that we as humans sometimes take things for granted that later on we know we should have appreciated in the moment. What I’m referring to here is having an online business you can run from home, or from anywhere in the world. There’s a window of opportunity that isn’t always open, and right now this window is wide open to everyone. A lot of it depends upon economic factors. I almost went back to graduate school two years ago to study economics, but decided against it because of the film and television writing I’m pursuing, but that’s a story for another time. Someone I work closely with had posted this quote from Richard Branson the other day: “Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” This does NOT apply to online business, but instead refers to starting a physical, brick and mortar business. I know several people in both of my cities who borrowed against their homes, cashed out retirement savings, and sold family heirlooms to start businesses in the community, only to go bankrupt a couple of years later. What I’m saying here is that this is the time to get your online business off the ground and up and running profitably. It’s so inexpensive in comparison, and the biggest expense I incur is what I pay mentors to guide me in the right direction. Yes, I still have a mentor and recommend you do as well. This isn’t coaching, but instead a personal relationship you’ll build over time that could lead to strategic alliance partnerships and lifelong friendships. I’m at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you want to know more about mentoring with me. The four widely accepted learning modalities (or modes) are known by the acronym VARK: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic. They are sometimes inaccurately referred to as “learning styles” which implies that each learner has a “style” of learning that should be maximized in all learning situations. Focusing on consistency, productivity, and creativity makes sense for all online entrepreneurs in 2024. I’m also sharing some effective and time-proven strategies with you here that will make a difference in your business, as well as in your personal life experience. Each day I focus on writing, creating, marketing, and teaching/learning/mentoring. My writing began as short and simple blog posts and blossomed into more than twenty-five full-length books. My writing is my oeuvre, my body of work that is my legacy to family, friends, colleagues, and those who follow me. During 2023 I wrote and published more than 400 thousand words. This breaks down to one full-length book, Self-Directed: Inspire, Motivate, and Empower Yourself to the Greatness That Lies Within; the current book on marketing that is more than halfway written; 8 short reports on topics of interest to the people I work with online; one hundred thirty-eight blog posts on three different blogs I maintain; and 382 email messages to my online community. These are  practical strategies for effective time management, emphasizing the importance of creating a balance between work and personal life. Achieving work-life harmony requires effective time management strategies that allow you to balance professional and personal responsibilities. Here are some strategies to help you manage your time more efficiently: 1. Set Clear Priorities: Identify your most important tasks and priorities for both work and personal life. Focus on what truly matters and allocate time accordingly. 2. Use a Time Management System: Choose a time management system that works for you, whether it’s a digital tool like Todoist or Trello, or a physical planner. Organize tasks, set deadlines, and track your progress. Schedules vs To-Do Lists 3. Prioritize Tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix: Categorize tasks into four quadrants: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important. Prioritize tasks based on these categories. 4. Batch Similar Tasks: Group similar tasks together and tackle them during specific time blocks. This reduces the mental load of switching between different types of activities. 5. Time Blocking: Allocate specific blocks of time to different activities. This includes work tasks, personal commitments, and breaks. Stick to the schedule as much as possible. 6. Learn to Say No: Be selective about taking on new commitments. Saying no when necessary helps you avoid over-committing and allows you to focus on your existing priorities. 7. Delegate When Possible: Delegate tasks that others can handle. This applies to both professional and personal responsibilities. It’s okay to ask for help. 8. Practice the Two-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. This prevents small tasks from piling up and becoming overwhelming. 9. Limit Multitasking: Focus on one task at a time. Multitasking can reduce efficiency and increase stress. Complete one task before moving on to the next. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ You’re starting a conversation with your emails, and building a relationship with your prospects, customers, and clients over time. I’ve been online as an entrepreneur, marketer, and writer since 2006, and while much has changed, I believe that more has remained the same. Here, I’m discussing how we marketed in those early days, and why email marketing still remains top of mind. Most recently, I’ve co-hosted an Advanced Email Marketing Conference with Ellen Finkelstein. In April of 2023, I hosted my latest live marketing event in Los Angeles, and more recently I’ve hosted my Santa Barbara Retreat for those I mentor and teach. But like everyone else, I began by attending live events, and eventually virtual events in order to find my voice, connect with other like-minded people, and learn more about building and growing my online business. Guerilla marketing is a way to drive publicity and, as a result, brand awareness by promoting using unconventional methods designed to evoke surprise, wonder, or shock. Guerrilla marketing is the creating use of novel or unconventional methods in order to boost sales or attract interest in a brand or business. These methods are often low- or no-cost and involve the widespread use of more personal interactions or through viral social media messaging. This marketing method has increased in popularity with the rise of ubiquitous mobile and connected technologies that can amplify messaging and focus on target groups of consumers. Some consumers may be more attracted by guerrilla marketing campaigns as they may be more interesting and daring, while others may be turned off because of the perceived “disruptive” aspects of this style of marketing. Please subscribe and leave me a review. And connect with me at https://ConnieRagenGreen.com. Find out more about me HERE. Becoming an online entrepreneur was the best decision I ever made. I’ve been online since 2006 and now help others all over the world to do the same or something similar. We all have times where we are feeling a little down, lost, or confused. Life isn’t easy, and no one makes it out alive! These are my recommendations for how to get back on track and feeling more happy and optimistic about your future… Write! Whether you’re already a writer or are just beginning to think about sharing your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with others, writing makes sense. I write every single day and publish much of my writing as blog posts, short reports, and full-length books. Writing opens your mind to what you want in the future, by allowing you to explore the past through your memories. You can also retell and reframe your stories in a way that will serve you going forward. Start a new project! I usually create products and courses as new projects, but this can also manifest as something you build or create with your hands. I have family members on two continents that love to put together complex jigsaw puzzles. They look forward to these as a new project on a regular basis. Volunteer! Before I started my online business, I promised myself I would volunteer my time and donate money to charitable causes… as soon as I had the time and the money to do so. Once I had my own business, I realized that I had some time and a little money to do this all along. Spend time with new people! As a part of the volunteering I now do regularly, I’ve spent time with very young children, veterans, women starting over after being in a domestic violence situation, and more. This work continues to make a difference in my life. As you can see, there are many ways to get back to your “Why?” and I hope this has been helpful to you. What’s the best niche topic to cover in your blog? I know you don’t what to hear me say “It depends.” so I won’t. Lean in, and I’ll share the very best niche for you, and it’s one that is also the most profitable, will feel more like you’re just having fun, will never go out of style, and will be the one that has absolutely zero competition. Which niche topic and target audience could it possibly be? I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. I learned when I began online 17 years ago that the best niche for anyone is the one that makes your heart sing and is probably a topic you take for granted. I had been teaching school for twenty years and my students were mostly Spanish and Tagalog native speakers. I told them if they wrote just a few sentences every single day – weekends, holidays, and school breaks included – their writing would improve. Those who followed my advice excelled, while those who didn’t floundered. During all those years, I seldom wrote anything unless it was required for my work as a teacher or for my part-time work in real estate. Fast forward to 2006, and I realized not only that I needed to write in order to succeed online, but also that what I’d done with my students would apply here as well. My niche for the next eighteen months was around helping others to write, publish, market, and sell eBooks. I wrote one on real estate farming – choosing and area close to home to connect with people who may need your services – as an example and sold it on my website. Back then, you had to sell eBooks on your own websites, as Amazon had not yet entered the world of self-publishing. My niche and website became “eBook writing and marketing secrets” and this topic took me to six figures. I was learning right along with the people who were learning and buying from me. I then moved that site over to https://ConnieRagenGreen.com to make a name for myself and to branch out to other topics. The bottom line is that you must begin by sharing what you already know something about and love. Blogging is the direct path to the visibility, credibility, and profitability you wish to have in your business. In my business, every idea begins as a blog post. This is where I think and research and brainstorm what’s on my mind in the very beginning. The blog post is ground zero for what could, and many times does become a product, course or program. Blog posts, while based on your idea, can be created with original content, private label (PLR) rights content, guest content, or curated content. While I immediately share my published posts on social media as “micro content” you’ll want to wait at least 24 hours before syndicating your content on Medium. I also teach this syndication strategy in my popular and ongoing Syndication Optimization training program. Next up in your content creation and content marketing strategy is a short report, which you may sell online or give away as a lead magnet. I teach all of this in my Really Simple Short Reports training. This is what we refer to as “cornerstone” content that is extremely valuable. The final step is creating “authority content” by publishing your writing as a Kindle or paperback book to increase your visibility and build your reputation as an expert on your topic. I typically discuss time management and productivity in regards to entrepreneurs, marketers, and authors, and I’ve even co-authored a bestselling book on this topic, entitled “Time Management Strategies for Entrepreneurs: How to Manage Your Time to Increase Your Bottom Line” where we outline in great details the steps you may take to reach a level of optimal productivity and time management as an entrepreneur. But what about everyone else? Doesn’t every person deserve to live the lifestyle they want and deserve, where they enjoy financial freedom and the time to enjoy every moment to the fullest? Of course they do, and that’s what I’m sharing during this podcast. When I began online as a new entrepreneur in 2006, I realized immediately I would need help with technology and graphics, as these were the areas where I had no experience or talent. I bartered for these services for the first year or so, and then began to put together a team of people to support me so my business could grow. When I look back over my lifetime, I see that I have always had a team supporting me, whether it was while I worked as a classroom teacher, or in real estate as a broker and residential appraiser. Even while I was growing up, I was surrounded by people who supported me, from family, friends and neighbors to teachers, clergy, and people in the community. Put together your team and watch your business grow exponentially! When it comes to your visibility as an entrepreneur, where may we find you to see what you’re doing? This expert status comes from your writing, videos and audios, and your social media presence on the most active platforms for your target audience. My three popular and active blogs are at ConnieRagenGreen.com, HugeProfitsTinyList.com, and at MondayMorningMellow.com. Credibility is about what you already know and what you are learning. We all started our online businesses as adults, so we brought our knowledge and experiences with us. It made sense for me to help people write, market, and publish eBooks in the beginning, because I had worked as a classroom teacher for twenty years prior to coming online, and was learning about marketing and self-publishing. Profitability means that you must ask “What’s for sale?” every day in your business. Create your own simple products and courses, recommend others with affiliate marketing, and look into buying the resale rights to sell other people’s products as your own like I continue to do in my own business. The final part of this information on your expert status as an entrepreneur includes productivity, consistency, and attention to detail. Get everything in place as quickly as possible, and your online business is sure to grow exponentially! During my first couple of years online, beginning in 2007 I connected with mentors Alex Mandossian and Raymond Aaron. When I inquired as to what they were doing together as strategic alliance partners, they gave me a brief explanation and told me that I was not yet ready to move up to this level. Over the next two years they helped me to grow and elevate my business and my mindset as an online entrepreneur so that I could connect with others in this way. Seek out the people and groups you wish to be involved with and show them that you have moved past tactics and on to strategies. It will make all the difference and as you uplevel everything you’re doing online in your business, your free time and disposable income will increase exponentially! When I work with people in my Incubator Mastermind Mentoring program, the goal is to move them into position to become a strategic alliance partner with me and others to share their message in a bigger way. WHY did you choose the career you started your working life with? WHY did you get married, have children, and move into your first home? WHY did you make the conscious decision to leave your career at some point and start your business? WHY do you want to be an author or entrepreneur, or coach? WHY do you get up every single day and do the work required to become more successful on an ongoing basis? Everyone must have a WHY and there are no right or wrong answers here. But if you find yourself unmotivated to work or if you find yourself procrastinating on projects, then it's time to re-examine the main reason for your business. Name Your Reason – or Your WHY – for Starting a Business Focusing on your WHY can help motivate you, so write down your reason for starting a business on a regular basis. Did you want to fill your free time? Did you want to earn some play money or contribute to the family finances? Did you want to pay the medical bills of an aging parent or a sick child? Did you want to pay for your child's higher education or private school tuition? In my case, my answer to “what's your why?” was always around having enough income to live life on my terms. Over time, I came to the realization that every choice I was making, and each time I could not do something that had meaning for me, was all related to me needing to earn a paycheck or a commission from the classroom teaching and real estate work I was involved with each day. I missed just about every family event, vacation, and other activities because I was working 60 or more hours a week in order to cover my bills and other expenses. I wasn't angry or resentful because I believed that I didn't deserve to have a better life during those decades. This all changed in 2005 when I began reading books and attending events based on self improvement and personal development principles. Writing these reasons down – no matter what they are because every person's WHY will be different – should help motivate you to work hard. You should feel driven to make your business a success. You should be willing to tackle things outside your comfort zone because you know the end result will help your business. If you're not feeling motivated, then you need to dig deeper. I worked closely with a woman who was struggling to make her online business become profitable, and she continued to tell me that she had no problems or struggles in her life, currently or during her younger years. Then, one day she told me about her granddaughter who had passed away at age twelve and the floodgates opened. We got to the bottom of things, she discovered her why, and her business grew by leaps and bounds, almost overnight! Be Open and Willing to Examine Your Inner Feelings Life is fluid and ever-changing so it stands to reason that your WHY would change over time as well. Even if you started your business because you didn't know what to do once your kids were in full day school, you can change that WHY to something more meaningful now. A mentor once shared with me that she started a service business because she was a single mom and needed to earn money to survive. She was responsible for lodging, food, and clothing for herself and her child. She didn't have anyone to rely on except herself. THIS is enough to make you cry and to hustle for work, knowing that if she wasn't working, she wasn't eating. What are you passionate about that will get you hustling? Are you passionate about a cause or charity that can benefit from your financial assistance? Do you need to pull yourself up out of financial despair? Don't be afraid to own that reason and fight for your business. This is how you will continue to get closer to understanding and recognizing the answer to “what's your why?” Don't be Afraid to Switch Business Gears to Discover Your “Why” One of my mentees admitted to me early on that even though she has been in a service business for over ten years, that she hadn't been motivated to create any classes or products as a source of passive income. She blamed her indecision on a lack of new ideas and a feeling and belief that everything she knew had already been said and done, but I questioned if it was because she didn't feel attached to her particular niche of online marketing. After some more discussion, she agreed and has since modified her services that align better with what she enjoys. I still suggested that she explore a deeper WHY but this is a step in the right direction. Plenty of businesses add or subtract products or services or modify their mission statement. If something about your business doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to make changes. I'm bestselling author and online entrepreneur Connie Ragen Green, and now I can confidently answer the question “What's your why?” with enthusiasm and conviction. My “why” is around the concept of helping others to achieve their goals and dreams with writing and having a profitable online business so they may follow their dreams and passions without having to do work that doesn't make their heart sing or worry about meeting all of their financial obligations with grace and ease. You can double your productivity and be success with a business, or with anything you choose to accomplish in your life, if you are willing to implement what you learn and take decisive action on a consistent basis. Many people come to me to learn how to successful and profitable as an online entrepreneur. But some of them end up saying “I already know that” and moving on to something else. I know that I am able to do more than I ever thought would be possible in my life because I am willing to learn, implement, course correct, ask questions, take massive action and keep moving forward with consistency. Others may be smarter or more knowledgeable, but if they hesitate to take action they will not achieve the results they are hoping for in their business or with anything else. As long as you are specific and intentional with what you want to achieve, you can do it all as an entrepreneur, just not all at once. And we must throw perfection out the window. I have a new saying… The more perfecter your goal, the less purfeckt your results. “Everything we do in our lives is preparing us for something that will arise in the future, even though we don’t yet know what that will be.” ~ Connie Ragen Green Our stories are the fabric of our life. A story sets you apart from everyone else, makes you unique and memorable, and is all you have when it's all said and done. When I was a young child a neighbor girl, seven or eight years old at the time, interrupted my mother in the middle of a story she was telling to ask, “Why do you have so many stories?” My mother hardly skipped a beat, informing the girl that “You'll have stories too, when you get older.” On that evening a part of me became a storyteller in training. Sure enough, it wasn't long before I was telling stories about everything from what I did in school that day to what happened in the neighborhood. I wore my storyteller's hat with pride and now I see that this one aspect of my life was preparing me for what I now do in my business and derive great joy from every single day. The word “praestabilis” is from the Latin and means outstanding, excellent, and extraordinary and this is the goal for you as you make your way in the online world. It took me until age 50 to step into the light and live an empowered life. I achieved this by leaving a job – classroom teaching – and a career as a real estate broker and appraiser to come online as an entrepreneur. I have no regrets about waiting so long, as everything unfolds once we are open to receiving it. There are three top strategies to help you move closer to an empowered life and they include… Writing – Every day, I want you to write! This includes blog posts, outlines, emails to your prospects, clients, and potential joint venture partners. Also, write short reports and white papers to show others who you are and what you know. Finally, write a book to solidify your expertise in your niche, and follow that up with additional books over time. Writing is crucial to our process of standing out from the crowd by sharing what we know and believe. Reach out to me if you’re interested in coming aboard for my “10 Week Author” program. Recent posts on my three blogs are at: “Broken Compass Stories We Tell Ourselves” – https://mondaymorningmellow.com/broken-compass-story/ “The eBook That Changed My Life” – https://hugeprofitstinylist.com/ebook-that-changed-my-life/ “Marketing Secrets from Creative Sources” – https://connieragengreen.com/marketing-secrets-from-creative-sources/ Speaking – I was the reluctant speaker, but once I got past my fears and insecurities you can’t get the microphone away from me. Speak about yourself and your topic to anyone who will listen. I began by speaking at my Rotary Club and I continue to recommend service organizations as a way to break in to speaking. Now I speak all over the world, in person and virtually on a variety of topics. Masterminding – Connecting with others for the sole purpose of reaching your full potential is crucial to life success. Find a Mastermind group to join, or start your own by inviting thought leaders to connect with you in this way. I have a group called the Incubator Mastermind that may be of interest to you. Hopefully, you can see that what I’m sharing with on each podcast will make a difference for you as you build and grow your business as an entrepreneur, author, and marketer. Make sure to think of marketing as a priority and get into the habit of sharing your best ideas and resources with the people who are on their way to becoming your raving fans! I’m always just an email away at conniegreenhouse at yahoo dot com if you’d like to connect with me. I promise to help you keep it simple while you grow your online business. Get started with your own eBook empire by learning how to write an eBook from the person who continues to guide me along this lucrative journey. Take a look at How to Write and Publish Your Own eBook…in as Little as 7 Days from expert and author Jim Edwards. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you as I share my beliefs, perceptions, and experiences as an author, online entrepreneur, and marketing strategist with you. Marketing has become the joy of my life as I continue to learn, grow, and share concepts with others. I'm bestselling author, marketing strategist, and online entrepreneur Connie Ragen Green and I would love to connect further with you to help you to achieve your goals. If you are interested in learning how to optimize the syndication of your content, please take a look at my popular Syndication Optimization training course and consider coming aboard to increase your visibility, credibility, and profitability. The post Praestabilis – Excellence in Marketing – 163 appeared first on Connie Ragen Green Podcast.

Can being too kind to yourself hold you back from achieving your goals? In this episode of Sari Swears, Sari de la Motte dismantles the toxic myth that trial lawyers must rely on self-criticism, fear, and burnout to succeed. Grounded in the behavioral science behind James Clear's Atomic Habits, Sari explains why the human brain is wired to respond to joy, desire, and rewards—not self-punishment. In this episode, you'll learn: The Motivation Myth: Why self-flagellation is the exact opposite of what creates sustainable personal growth. The Science of Habit Formation: How cues, cravings, and rewards drive real change far more effectively than force. Self-Love in High-Stakes Law: How shifting from fear to self-acceptance allows you to build a successful trial practice without sacrificing your well-being. Resources & Links: 

When James Clear last spoke on the Craft & Commerce stage, Atomic Habits hadn't even been released. Now, it's sold over 30 million copies worldwide. I was delighted to welcome James back to the same stage 8 years later to unpack what he's learned from creating one of the bestselling books of the last decade. In this conversation, James shares his insights on how to create a timeless product, how he built an email list of over 4 million subscribers, and the revolutionary publishing model he's building with Author's Equity. James also answers burning questions from the audience on simplifying complex ideas, building lasting entrepreneurial friendships, protecting your identity as a creator in public, and James's personal mission in life. If you've ever wondered what goes into creating a bestselling book, I think you'll get a lot out of this episode.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:07 Expectations for Atomic Habits' success02:54 Selling 30M+ copies04:48 Timeless marketing principles07:18 Positioning for long-term book sales09:39 Building the world's largest single-author newsletter12:44 Current effective growth tactics14:01 Cross-pollinating platforms for growth16:51 The vision behind Author's Equity20:51 The Atomic Habits tipping point23:09 Why books are an underrated business model24:48 Simplifying complex ideas27:54 Cultivating lasting entrepreneur friendships31:33 Protecting your identity as a public creator35:30 Why choose traditional publishing over self-publishing?39:17 Mining for stories and metaphors43:24 What makes Author's Equity different?48:50 Daily habits for rebuilding momentum51:50 James's life mission54:24 Author's Equity: working with self-published authors58:05 James's parting thoughts: 10-year and 1-hour timeframesIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow James:Website: https://jamesclear.comNewsletter: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1X: https://twitter.com/jamesclearLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesclearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclearFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comAtomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsAuthor's Equity: https://www.authorsequity.comHighlights:02:10 - James's initial expectations for Atomic Habits09:39 - How James built the world's largest single-author newsletter23:09 - Why books are an underrated business model48:50 - James's daily habits for rebuilding momentum51:50 - James's life mission

Send us Fan MailProject Weight Loss, LLC  ·  @fina.projectweightloss  ·  projectweightloss.org Ever finish dinner, close the kitchen, and somehow still end up back at the fridge an hour later? In this episode, we get honest about night eating — starting with a surprisingly personal family story about where this habit actually began, before digging into five gentle, research-backed strategies (pulled from real peer-reviewed studies, not influencer hacks) to help you feel steady in your evenings, no shame required. Plus, a little fun on the side: the new hobby keeping this host moving on busy weeks — teaching herself line dancing. Quote of the week: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear, Atomic HabitsLeidy, H.J. et al. Higher-protein breakfast reduces appetite and evening cravings in breakfast-skipping teens. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition / Obesity. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652305462XImpact of breakfast skipping compared with dinner skipping on energy balance and metabolic risk. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522049085Unfavorable mealtime and meal skipping linked to circadian syndrome, NHANES 2005–2016. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11173982/An updated review of night eating syndrome, including irregular daytime eating as a contributing pattern. Current Obesity Reports. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9713091/Randomized trial of planning tools to reduce unhealthy snacking. PLOS ONE. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0209863Randomized controlled trial of implementation intentions for changing snacking behavior and BMI. Appetite. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666325003629Vujović, N. et al. (2022). Late eating increases hunger and lowers the fullness hormone leptin. Cell Metabolism. https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(22)00397-7Newman, E., O'Connor, D.B. & Conner, M. Cortisol reactivity and distress-induced emotional eating. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22999262/Between- and within-person effects of stress on emotional eating in women: a 49-day longitudinal study. Psychological Medicine. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/between-and-withinperson-effects-of-stress-on-emotional-eating-in-women-a-longitudinal-study-over-49-days/209D0BC668D45472D4612838FF68D706Perceived stress and sleep quality associated with emotional eating in university students. Nutrients (2024). https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/15/2434The time-stamped effects of screen exposure on food intake in adults: a meta-analysis. Appetite (2024). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666324006500Eating while distracted: a systematic review and meta-analysis of concurrent and later energy intake. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41999952/Eating while watching TV linked to higher intake of ultra-processed food in adolescents: a longitudinal study. Frontiers in Public Health (2024). https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1423383/fullTwo decades of mindfulness-based interventions for binge eating: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34399197/Sala, M. et al. (2020). Mindfulness and eating disorder psychopathology: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Eating Disorders. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/eat.23247Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

Everyone wants the shortcut. Better results, less effort, faster success. But what happens when the shortcut fails? The Enhanced Games promised superhuman athletic performances through performance-enhancing drugs. Instead, the results offered a surprising lesson for parents and kids. Justin and Kylie unpack our obsession with hacks, optimisation and instant success, and explain why real achievement is usually built through something far less exciting: repetition, mistakes, patience and showing up again. KEY POINTS Why the Enhanced Games became a lesson in the limits of shortcuts The growing culture of hacks, optimisation and instant results What elite athletes understand about boredom, repetition and mastery Why failure is part of becoming genuinely good at something How online influencers sell boys shortcuts to looks, wealth and status Why doing the work matters as much as reaching the goal What parents can teach kids about consistency when progress feels slow QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “It’s not actually about getting there, it’s about who you become while you’re getting there.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear How to Live by Derek Sivers The Enhanced Games Michael Jordan’s reflections on failure and success ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Praise practice, persistence and improvement rather than quick wins. Let your child struggle with something long enough to learn from their mistakes. Talk about the shortcuts and “hacks” they see online and what those promises leave out. Help kids see repetition as part of mastery, not proof that they lack talent. When they make a mistake, ask what they know now that they didn’t know before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems - James ClearIn this powerful motivational video, The Discipline Expert, James Clear, shares the brain trick that creates INSTANT discipline! Welcome to the Art of Systems, a way to live your life so you fulfill your dreams, goals, and your everyday expectations.• Speaker: James ClearJames Clear is the author of Atomic Habits, Creator of Habits Academy, and is a global photographer in over 30 countries.Instagram- Daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorgSupport us PayPal

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In this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly talk about the concept of having a system for leading yourself versus just winging life. John talks about what a difference it made in his life in his 50s when he had a system for leading himself versus it is 30s and 40s when he was just winging life. When he was in his 50s he had a system that figured out the right actions to take. He had a system for being able to take those right actions consistently. He also had a system for being a conduit of learning. What a durable competitive advantage that is. At the end of the day, success is pretty simple. It comes down to knowing the right actions to take and then taking them consistently.In this episode John and Kelly talk about the great quote from James Clear who wrote atomic habits. You don't rise to the level of your goals you sink to the level of your systems. So for the audience that is just considering this 12 minute a day methodology, the logic of intelligently and purposefully leading yourself with the system should be quite obvious. And for the audience that is already doing the methodology, John and Kelly talk about something important. Use the quality control checklist to make sure what you're feeding yourself is of substantial quality.Buy John's book, THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it here.About the Hosts:John MitchellJohn's story is pretty amazing. After spending 20 years as an entrepreneur, John was 50 years old but wasn't as successful as he thought he should be. To rectify that, he decided to find the “top book in the world” on SUCCESS and apply that book literally Word for Word to his life. That Book is Think & Grow Rich. The book says there's a SECRET for success, but the author only gives you half the secret. John figured out the full secret and a 12 minute a day technique to apply it.When John applied his 12 minute a day technique to his life, he saw his yearly income go to over $5 million a year, after 20 years of $200k - 300k per year. The 25 times increase happened because John LEVERAGED himself by applying science to his life.His daily technique works because it focuses you ONLY on what moves the needle, triples your discipline, and consistently generates new business ideas every week. This happens because of 3 key aspects of the leveraging process.John's technique was profiled on the cover of Time Magazine. He teaches it at the University of Texas' McCombs School of Business, which is one the TOP 5 business schools in the country. He is also the “mental coach” for the head athletic coaches at the University of Texas as well.Reach out to John at john@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mitchell-76483654/Kelly HatfieldKelly Hatfield is an entrepreneur at heart. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of the ripple effect and has built several successful companies aimed at helping others make a greater impact in their businesses and lives.She has been in the recruiting, HR, and leadership development space for over 25 years and loves serving others. Kelly, along with her amazing business partners and teams, has built four successful businesses aimed at matching exceptional talent with top organizations and developing their leadership. Her work coaching and consulting with companies to develop their leadership teams, design recruiting and retention strategies, AND her work as host of Absolute Advantage podcast (where she talks with successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders across a variety of industries), give her a unique perspective covering the hiring experience and leadership from all angles.As a Partner in her most recent venture, Think It Be It, Kelly has made the natural transition into the success and human achievement field, helping entrepreneurs break through to the next level in their businesses. Further expanding the impact she's making in this world. Truly living into the power of the ripple effect.Reach out to Kelly at kelly@thinkitbeit.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hatfield-2a2610a/Learn more about Think It Be It at https://thinkitbeit.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-it-be-it-llcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkitbeitcompanyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd Dexheimer sits down with Juan Munoz to discuss his decision to leave a highly successful professional career and make the leap into real estate. Juan shares the mindset that made the transition possible, including why failure was never an option, how a servant-leader attitude helped drive his success, and the meaning behind his “Grocery Cart Returner” philosophy. They also discuss Juan's advice for anyone considering a career change, aspiring to become a top salesperson, or building a successful business—including the importance of staying in your lane of expertise and focusing on what you do best. Favorite Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear & How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Buy and Sell 2. Index Funds 3. Health is Wealth Juan Munoz is a former NASA engineer who left a successful career in aerospace to pursue real estate full-time. Today, he is a successful real estate entrepreneur and team leader known for his servant-leader approach and commitment to his clients. With a 5.0-star rating and more than 130 reviews, Juan has built a reputation for exceptional communication, expertise, and going above and beyond for the people he serves. If you would like to connect with Juan, visit his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanmunozrealestate/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...

In this episode of The Localist, Carrie Rollwagen sits down with Austin Senseman and Robert Hill, the co-founders of Caravan. Caravan is a Birmingham-based AI training company that teaches business owners and their teams how to actually use tools like Claude Code and Claude Cowork. Austin is also co-founder of Birmingham AI, the 501(c)(3) that puts on free monthly AI events at Innovation Depot, and is a Claude Ambassador for Birmingham. Infomedia hired Caravan for a full team training earlier this year, and Infomedia also sells the class to clients. Austin and Robert talk about how Caravan started with a listening tour of 20 Birmingham businesses at the end of last year, and how the answer they kept hearing was not build me a product, it was teach me how to use these tools. They get into why they think Claude Code was the moment agentic AI became real for non-technical professionals, why every AI class is also a little bit of therapy, and why they update the curriculum every single week to keep up with what the tools can do. The second half is where the conversation goes deeper. Carrie, Austin and Robert all get honest about the ethics of AI, the anxiety it creates, and the reality of being a writer or a small business owner trying to navigate this moment. They talk about why anger is a common emotional home for people right now, why disengaging from AI often means leaving the conversation to bad actors, and why Robert thinks 2027 is going to get weird. They also talk about James Clear's identity framework, why buying local-ish beats buying local perfectly, and why Austin's favorite AI story is a Birmingham pastor who uses AI to save four hours a week on sermons so he can visit more people in hospice. If you are grappling with AI in your own work, this is a rare honest conversation. Watch on YouTube _______________________________________   Mentioned in This Episode    •       Caravan •       Birmingham AI •       Infomedia •       Claude •       Claude Code •       Anthropic •       Innovation Depot •       Hardware Park •       Sloss Tech Thanks to Our Sponsor, Infomedia The Localist is sponsored by Infomedia. They are a Birmingham-based web and digital marketing company. They help small businesses grow online. •       Contact Infomedia    Join Us at Localist Lab Localist Lab is a free event series for small business owners. It meets on the third Thursday of most months at Saturn in Avondale. Free tacos and coffee too. •       See upcoming events and register   Subscribe to Carrie's Newsletter Want more small business tips from Carrie? Sign up for her newsletter. •       Sign up here

You'll fill your car's gas tank before it hits E. Would you do the same for yourself? Rachel shares what her vehicle taught her about the warning signs she'd been ignoring — and what changed when she stopped waiting for low gas warning light.Atomic Habits by James Clear

Time isn't your biggest problem. The way you're using it is. Learn how theme days and Financial Fridays can help you stop reacting and start building a more profitable business.

What if every day you could see — in real time — whether you're drifting or chasing?In this solo episode, Patrick unpacks the rebuilt ChaseTracker app and the foundational framework behind it: drifting is the slow, often unseen move toward convenience, comfort, and conformity, while chasing is the daily decision to organize your time, energy, attention, and money toward what truly matters.Learn how six key areas of life and four time horizons — daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly — give you a system to catch drift before it costs you months. Plus: why James Clear is right that you're not changing your habits as much as you're changing your identity.

If you've ever white-knuckled your way through a habit only to watch it fall apart the second life got hard, this episode is your reset. We're revisiting one of the most requested conversations on the show: why relying on willpower sets you up to fail, and why identity, not motivation, is what actually makes a habit stick.We break down why "trying harder" was never the real problem, referencing James Clear's identity-based habit framework from Atomic Habits, and walks through what it actually looks like to become the kind of woman who shows up for herself without needing to white-knuckle it.THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF...You've ever said "I just need more willpower" and felt like the problem was youYou start strong and lose steam, and you're tired of blaming yourself for itYou've read Atomic Habits and want the identity piece applied specifically to your body, food, and fitnessYou're ready to stop white-knuckling your way through consistencyIf this episode hit home and you're ready to stop relying on willpower and start building the identity of a woman who shows up for herself, that's exactly what Fit + Fueled is built for. Where ever you're at in your journey, we have a next step for you. Get started: thestrongherway.com/work-with-us

What if one of the best reminders about entrepreneurship came from someone who hasn't even graduated college yet? In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, I sit down with McKinlee Suitors, founder of Lead Getter and one of the interns in HighLevel's entrepreneurial internship program. While she may be early in her business journey, her perspective on work ethic, learning, resilience, and building valuable skills is something entrepreneurs at every stage can benefit from. McKinlee shares how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped her mindset, why starting a YouTube channel at just 10 years old sparked her love for marketing, and how she's evolved from running a videography business into building marketing systems that help other businesses grow. We also dive into lessons from mentors like Alex Hormozi, James Clear, and the incredible community she's found through the HighLevel internship. If you've ever wondered whether you're moving fast enough, chasing the right goals, or building skills that will pay off for years to come, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that success isn't about shortcuts. It's about showing up consistently, doing the work, and enjoying the journey. What You'll Learn Why developing valuable skills is more important than chasing quick money How entrepreneurship can start much earlier than you think The business lessons McKinlee learned from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs Why mistakes often become your greatest competitive advantage How building systems creates better results than simply selling services The importance of learning the work before outsourcing it How surrounding yourself with ambitious people accelerates your own growth Why generosity and collaboration create more opportunities in business The mindset shift that helps entrepreneurs stay patient while building something meaningful Chapters 00:00 Welcome to BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio 01:07 Discovering entrepreneurship through YouTube at age 10 03:08 Growing up in a family of business owners 05:11 The work ethic lessons learned from CrossFit 07:17 Finding the HighLevel internship opportunity 09:29 Early business mistakes that became valuable lessons 11:39 Evolving Lead Getter from videography to marketing systems 13:00 Should entrepreneurs choose a niche early? 14:16 Books and mentors shaping McKinlee's mindset 15:17 Goals for the remainder of the internship 16:21 Why community matters in entrepreneurship 18:07 Lessons from Alex Hormozi and learning by doing 21:04 Work to learn before you work to earn 22:02 Why every stage of the journey matters 23:02 Learning from industry leaders and mentors 24:31 Generosity, abundance, and building meaningful relationships 27:12 Personal goals and final thoughts

Jake and Damian tackle the question underneath almost every High Performance conversation: what do the best actually do differently, day to day?Not the big moments. The small, repeatable ones. Because across hundreds of conversations on this show, the pattern is rarely talent or luck. It's that high performers have built a handful of habits they hold onto when nobody is watching, and they keep doing them long after most of us would have forgotten about them.In this episode, Jake and Damian hear from:Jamie Peacock on why a life of hard decisions becomes an easier life, and the moment on a training pitch in Australia when Damian was on the receiving end of one.James Clear on why grit is really about fit, and the question to ask before you commit to any new habit.Emily Maitlis on the five minutes of golden time she takes before every interview, including the one at Buckingham Palace.Mel Robbins on why she still needs the five second rule to get out of bed, thirteen years after inventing it.Dan Carter on earning your weekend, and why drifting through the week is the opposite of high performance.If there's a habit you keep meaning to start, pick one of these five and begin there.Thanks to our partners: Revolut Business

Hey Clutterbugs! If you've been decluttering for weeks and your house STILL looks like a mess, let me be the first to tell you you're doing everything right. If you're putting in the work without seeing results, you're not failing. You're in the Valley of Disappointment, and it's exactly where you're supposed to be. After 17 years as a professional organizer, I've learned that progress isn't linear. You can work for days, weeks, even months without seeing visible change—and then suddenly, like magic, everything clicks. But most people quit right before they reach that breakthrough moment. In this episode, I'm breaking down the Valley of Disappointment (a concept from Atomic Habits by James Clear) and showing you what it looks like for each organizing style. Because understanding WHERE you are in the process is the difference between giving up and pushing through to that transformational moment. The Valley of Disappointment is temporary. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. Don't quit now—you're closer than you think. Go work on a space that feels stalled while you listen. Make it 1% better. That's all you need to do today. Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #adhd #decluttering #valleyofdisappointment #atomichabits #stuck #selfimprovement #melrobbinspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

✏️ Short Description Profit and cash flow are not the same thing. Learn why your business can be profitable on paper but still have no money in the bank, and what you can do to fix it.