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What if the only thing standing between your dreams and your destiny was the story you keep telling yourself?In this deeply motivational and inspirational, Reginald D sits down with Dr. Albert Bramante — a talent agent, psychologist, and certified hypnotist — to uncover how to break mental barriers, defeat self-sabotage, and step boldly into your purpose.Discover how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnosis, and understanding your personality blueprint can transform your mindset from fear to focus and from limitation to limitless growth.This motivational speech–style conversation blends psychology, spirituality, and real-world success habits — giving listeners the power to rise above the script that once defined them. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, leader, or dreamer, this episode will inspire you to reprogram your mind for unstoppable motivation, inner peace, and success.Break Free from Self-Sabotage: Learn how subconscious scripts and limiting beliefs shape your reality—and how to rewrite them for success.Master Confidence and Calm: Discover daily psychological and visualization exercises that help you perform under pressure with unshakable confidence.Unlock Your Motivational Blueprint: Understand your “Big Five” personality traits to maximize productivity, creativity, and purpose in your personal and professional life.Press play now to hear this inspirational and motivational conversation with Reginald D and Dr. Albert Bramante—and start reprogramming your mind for success today!Dr. Albert Bramante's Contact Info:Website: https://albertbramante.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralbramanteLinktree: https://linktr.ee/albertbramanteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/albert.bramantemotivational and inspirational, motivational, inspirational, motivational speech, motivational podcast, inspirational podcast, mindset transformation, overcome self-sabotage, reprogram your mind, NLP, hypnosis, motivational mindset, inspirational story, motivational speaker, psychology motivation, motivational interview, inspirational interview, personal growth, mental strength, faith-based motivation, confidence building, success mindset, motivational talkSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

In this episode, Ben, Cameron, and Dan are joined by Ted Cadsby, former executive at CIBC, author of The Power of Index Funds, Closing the Mind Gap, and Hard to Be Human. Ted brings a rare combination of experience in both finance and cognitive psychology, having helped introduce index investing to Canada before turning his attention to how human thinking itself often misleads us. Ted shares inside stories from his time at CIBC—how he tried to make the bank an indexing leader in the late 1990s, the pushback he faced, and why he still believes so deeply in indexing today. Then, the conversation turns to human cognition: why our brains evolved for simplicity, certainty, and emotion, and how those traits can sabotage both our portfolios and our peace of mind. From "greedy reductionism" and "certainty addiction" to emotional overreaction and competing selves, Ted unpacks the five cognitive design flaws that make it hard to be human—and how metacognition and mindfulness can help us overcome them. Key Points From This Episode:   (0:04) Introduction to the Rational Reminder Podcast and hosts. (0:18) Cameron's story about rediscovering The Power of Index Funds and reconnecting with Ted Cadsby. (2:21) How Ted brought index investing to CIBC and tried to make the bank a leader in indexing. (5:58) Why assessing active managers taught Ted about randomness, noise, and the illusion of skill. (8:42) The moment Ted "saw the light" on indexing—and why randomness, not market efficiency, is the real obstacle for active managers. (12:54) How Ted tried to implement index investing at CIBC and the cultural resistance he faced. (15:05) The goals of The Power of Index Funds (1999) and how he tied indexing to human behavior. (18:49) How his indexing push created internal conflict at CIBC and ultimately led to his departure. (23:23) The influence of John Bogle and Vanguard on Ted's mission to bring indexing to Canada. (26:59) Why he's still passionate about indexing, and what worries him about private equity. (31:44) How human cognition and philosophy led him from finance to exploring how we think. (34:46) The "Big Five" cognitive design flaws that shape human decision-making:  1. Greedy reductionism – our urge to oversimplify complex systems.  2. Certainty addiction – craving the feeling of knowing, even when we're wrong.  3. Emotional hostage-taking – overreacting and ruminating.  4. Competing selves – inner conflicts between present and future selves.  5. Misguided search for meaning – overextending our need for purpose. (44:11) Why modern life amplifies these flaws and how System 1 (automatic) and System 2 (deliberate) thinking play into it. (48:00) The human superpower: metacognition—our ability to think about thinking. (49:57) How mindfulness and a "meditative stance" help us use metacognition daily. (53:57) Why knowing your biases isn't enough—emotional regulation is the real challenge. (56:27) How to recognize triggers for deeper reflection and System 2 thinking. (1:00:34) How systems thinking and better questions can combat our reductionist tendencies. (1:05:57) Why our addiction to certainty fuels overconfidence and poor decisions. (1:08:43) How humility, probabilistic thinking, and skepticism can make us wiser investors and humans. (1:11:39) When to listen to emotions—and when to treat them as cognitive red flags. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemindRational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dan Bortolotti — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310 Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

S'il n'a pas remporté le moindre titre de champion depuis une décennie, José Mourinho reste un entraîneur au prestige inégalé au Portugal. De retour au Benfica Lisbonne, le technicien de 62 ans cherche toujours à gagner sans forcément briller. Son équipe est invaincue en Championnat mais en grande difficulté en C1 : que valent aujourd'hui les méthodes de l'ancien Special One ? Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Bruno Cravo et Régis Dupont.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Een stikstofcrisis, een oorlog op het Europese continent en over en weer vliegende importtarieven zorgen voor de nodige kopzorgen in de bestuurskamer van menig beursgenoteerd bedrijf. Hoe gaat het veevoerbedrijf ForFarmers om met het continu veranderende speelveld? Te gast is Pieter Wolleswinkel, topman van ForFarmers. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de boardroom in roerige tijden: -Michiel Muller, ceo van online supermarkt Picnic -Georgette Fijneman, directievoorzitter van zorgverzekeraar Zilveren Kruis -Bas van der Veldt, ceo van softwarebedrijf AFAS -Pieter Wolleswinkel, ceo van veevoederproducent ForFarmers -Manon van Beek, ceo van netbeheerder Tennet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Een stikstofcrisis, een oorlog op het Europese continent en over en weer vliegende importtarieven zorgen voor de nodige kopzorgen in de bestuurskamer van menig beursgenoteerd bedrijf. Hoe gaat het veevoerbedrijf ForFarmers om met het continu veranderende speelveld? Te gast is Pieter Wolleswinkel, topman van ForFarmers.

Regeldruk, hoge belastingen, netcongestie... menig CEO schreeuwt moord en brand over het vestigingsklimaat in Nederland. Maar AFAS is juist blij met regels vanuit Brussel. Hoezo? Te gast is Bas van der Veldt, ceo van softwarebedrijf AFAS Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de boardroom in roerige tijden: -Michiel Muller, ceo van online supermarkt Picnic -Georgette Fijneman, directievoorzitter van zorgverzekeraar Zilveren Kruis -Bas van der Veldt, ceo van softwarebedrijf AFAS -Pieter Wolleswinkel, ceo van veevoederproducent ForFarmers -Manon van Beek, ceo van netbeheerder Tennet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the real world actually shaped for social interaction!?In Episode #499 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: 2 x books of Susan Cain's 'Quiet' alongside Paul McKenna's 'Instant Influence & Charisma', the quiet revolution of introverts rising up, what the book gets right (high reactivity, Big Five personality traits, pseudo‑extroversion), whether energy is the true differentiator, why environments like open‑plan offices and classrooms may suit the loud but don't always produce the best work or learning, Juan's immense distaste of charisma hacks (power poses, havening), how confidence can be generated from practice rather than posture & how culture shapes what “good” interaction looks like.Huge thanks to Petar for the support, greatly appreciated!Stan Link: https://stan.store/meremortalsTimeline:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:04) Two Books: Quiet by Susan Cain and Instant Influence & Charisma by Paul McKenna(00:05:03) What would a mostly introverted world look like?(00:06:10) Key claims: IQ parity, persistence, and high reactivity(00:08:45) Biology tidbits: lemon test, Big Five, and old pseudoscience(00:10:56) How many introverts? Pseudoextroverts and the energy question(00:13:38) Definitions matter: the books late caveat on introvert/extrovert(00:17:46) Workplaces: open plan offices, productivity and culture(00:23:43) Matching space to work: dev focus vs relationship roles(00:26:27) Homes and schools: nooks, group work, and when quiet helps(00:29:38) Socialisation as a skill independent of introversion(00:32:59) Group dynamics: one on one comfort and smallgroup awkwardness(00:36:36) Boostagram Lounge(00:40:56) Would we thrive in an introvert ideal culture? Asia chat(00:41:21) Paul McKennas charisma: influence recap and power poses(00:46:43) Do power poses work? State vs posture, confidence from within(00:51:27) Baselines, triggers and practical state management(00:54:11) Skills, reps and mini goals beat quick fixes(00:58:38) Trophies vs generators: focus on process over outcomes(01:01:11) Milestones, episode counts and wrapup Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains sits down with Rachel J. Edwards, founder of INSPIRI and creator of the Strategic Personality Blueprint (SPB). Rachel shares her journey from coaching to building a personality assessment tool that provides a holistic, multi-dimensional view of human behavior, bridging the gaps between popular frameworks like Disc, Enneagram, Big Five, and incorporating proprietary strengths and values modules. She discusses the challenges of bringing innovation to market as a non-technical founder, balancing product vision with scaling constraints, and the profound impact of customized personality insights for hiring, team harmony, and organizational success.Rachel's insights illuminate how understanding individual and team dynamics with evolving, experience-based assessments can turbo-charge leadership, hiring, and even applications beyond business—spanning education and criminal justice. Authenticity, privacy, and values-driven decision-making are at the heart of her product, pushing organizations to move beyond static labels to real, actionable understanding.Key Takeaways00:00 Holistic Coaching System Needed06:16 Dynamic Evolving Personal Assessment09:26 Beyond Labels to True Understanding12:08 "Team Analysis for Effective Leadership"15:40 "Validating Market Fit First"19:51 Streamlining for Scalability and Efficiency23:32 Building Trust in Employee Assessments26:41 Optimizing Team Dynamics Strategically29:36 Balanced Approach to Personality Insights32:18 Personalized Rehabilitation for Better Outcomes35:54 Tailoring Investor Communication Strategies40:28 "AI's Impact on Jobs"Tweetable QuotesViral Topic: One Assessment to Rule Them All: "And came up with one single assessment where it will capture five different assessments in one, though you're only taking one assessment, so like you said, you're not going to have to take the disc or Enneagram or any of the other assessments. It's all in one." — Rachel J. Edwards Quote: "how does somebody's motivations or their values impact the behavior that they see? And really being able to understand that point allows a coach or a leader or an organization to better lead and guide their people." — Rachel J. Edwards Viral Topic: The Truth Behind Personality Labels: "I like to say is we bridge the gaps between the labels because life and growth happen behind the labels." — Rachel J. Edwards Proving Market Fit Before Building: "So instead of going, like you said, to get go and building something from tech and then saying we have this, we're almost kind of flipping it and showing that there's a market fit, people want this and we're using it now." — Rachel J. Edwards Quote: "I think any one of those single things misses so much because there's just so much that people have to offer. People are a lot of depth in who they are and how they perform." — Jeff Mains Avoiding Startup Pitfalls: "some founders will make the mistake of we want to automate everything, get that out there, and it's all technology. And so they end up having to redo a bunch of stuff because they take all of the learning happens after they've already built it and like, oh, we should have done that differently." — Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership LessonsBridge the Gaps Between Labels: Avoid oversimplifying people by single assessments; embrace layered approaches for deeper understanding.Champion Privacy to Build Trust: Protect individual assessment results—privacy encourages honesty and leads to more actionable insights.Start Manual, Learn Deep: Begin with hands-on delivery to...

D66, CDA en de VVD willen alle drie bezuinigen op de zorg. Welke impact heeft dat op onze zorgpremie? En hoe navigeer je als zorgverzekeraar door die constant veranderende politieke wateren? Te gast is Georgette Fijneman, directievoorzitter van Zilveren Kruis. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de boardroom in roerige tijden: -Michiel Muller, ceo van online supermarkt Picnic -Georgette Fijneman, directievoorzitter van zorgverzekeraar Zilveren Kruis -Bas van der Veldt, ceo van softwarebedrijf AFAS -Pieter Wolleswinkel, ceo van veevoederproducent ForFarmers -Manon van Beek, ceo van netbeheerder TennetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online supermarkt Picnic investeert als een dolle in nieuwe technologie, maar is nog steeds niet winstgevend. Hoeveel ruimte heeft het bedrijf om te blijven investeren in innovatie? Te gast is Michiel Muller, ceo van Picnic, in BNR's Big Five van de boardroom in roerige tijden. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van de boardroom in roerige tijden -Michiel Muller, ceo van online supermarkt Picnic -Georgette Fijneman, directievoorzitter van zorgverzekeraar Zilveren Kruis -Bas van der Veldt, ceo van softwarebedrijf AFAS -Pieter Wolleswinkel, ceo van veevoederproducent ForFarmers -Manon van Beek, ceo van netbeheerder TennetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le syndrome de la pédanterie grammaticale est un trouble du comportement linguistique, à la frontière entre la psychologie et la sociolinguistique. Il ne s'agit pas d'une pathologie reconnue dans les manuels médicaux comme le DSM-5, mais d'un phénomène comportemental observé chez certaines personnes ayant un besoin compulsif de corriger les fautes de langage ou d'orthographe des autres — souvent de manière inappropriée ou insistante.Une obsession linguistiqueLes personnes atteintes de ce syndrome éprouvent une irritation disproportionnée face aux erreurs grammaticales ou syntaxiques. Qu'il s'agisse d'une faute d'accord, d'un accent oublié ou d'un anglicisme, elles ressentent le besoin irrépressible de corriger. Cette réaction peut survenir aussi bien dans une conversation écrite que parlée, et dépasse souvent le simple réflexe de précision linguistique : elle devient un mécanisme de contrôle et d'anxiété.Une forme de rigidité cognitiveSur le plan psychologique, la pédanterie grammaticale s'apparente à une forme de perfectionnisme rigide. Certaines études ont suggéré que les personnes qui en souffrent présentent parfois des traits obsessionnels-compulsifs légers : besoin d'ordre, de structure, et faible tolérance à l'ambiguïté. Corriger les fautes leur procure un sentiment de maîtrise et de soulagement temporaire, comparable à celui ressenti par une personne maniaque après avoir rangé un objet déplacé.L'origine du termeLe terme “Grammar Pedantry Syndrome” est popularisé par un article humoristique du BBC Magazine en 2013, avant d'être repris dans divers blogs de linguistes. Le phénomène a toutefois une base cognitive réelle : une étude de l'Université du Michigan publiée dans PLOS ONE (2016) a montré que les personnes les plus sensibles aux fautes grammaticales dans les e-mails étaient souvent moins ouvertes et plus consciencieuses, selon les cinq grands traits de personnalité (Big Five).Une question de tolérance linguistiqueLe syndrome pose aussi un enjeu social : la correction permanente peut être perçue comme une forme de snobisme intellectuel ou d'agressivité passive. Les linguistes rappellent qu'une langue est vivante et que ses “fautes” sont souvent le moteur de son évolution. En d'autres termes, corriger n'est pas toujours enseigner : cela peut aussi briser la communication.En somme, la pédanterie grammaticale n'est pas une maladie, mais une manière anxieuse et rigide de gérer le désordre linguistique. Elle interroge notre rapport à la norme, à la culture, et à l'identité : vouloir préserver la langue, oui ; mais au risque d'oublier qu'elle appartient d'abord à ceux qui la parlent. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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If your pipeline feels stuck, this playbook shows how honest answers and self-service tools can unlock demand fast.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Marcus Sheridan, World-Renowned Communication expert, Author, and Keynote speaker, famed for turning a struggling pool company into a category leader through radical transparency. Marcus shares the “Big Five” topics buyers obsess over, why publishing pricing and comparisons builds trust, and how AI-driven, zero-click search makes being the definitive answer more important than SEO alone. He breaks down practical self-service tactics (like pricing estimators), free tools for topic ideation and AI readiness, and the communication habits that help small teams outperform giants.   Key Takeaways: → They Ask, You Answer 2.0: Obsess over buyer questions and address them openly in text and video → The Big Five: Cost, problems, comparisons, reviews, and “best” content reliably drives traffic, trust, and sales → Publish Pricing (Smartly): Teach ranges and cost drivers—humans, search engines, and AI reward clarity → Be the Answer in AI: As zero-click search grows, optimize to be cited by AI systems, not just ranked by Google → Self-Service Wins: Interactive tools (e.g., pricing estimators) give control to buyers and lift conversions   As a world-renowned communication expert, author, and keynote speaker, Marcus Sheridan helps brands, sales teams, and leaders build deeper human connections and establish more trust with their audiences. With over 13 years of experience in the speaking industry and 23 years as an entrepreneur, Marcus has honed his craft as a master communicator, helping individuals and organizations transform the way they connect, engage, and influence. His expertise has been tactfully applied across a diverse range of subjects including Sales, Leadership, Marketing, AI, personal development, and trust.   Connect With Marcus Sheridan: Website: https://marcussheridan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcussheridanspeaks/ X: https://x.com/thesaleslion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey all, Jess here. Sarina and I both love these episodes where we, two certified nerds, get to hang out with likeminded individuals and dish. This week, we are going to talk about one of Jess' most niggling worries: what does it mean to a publisher and an author to “earn out” a book advance and what does it mean to both if that never happens?Transcript available below, but making good ones isn't free—help support the Podcast below!Your subscription = good podcast karma.KJ Dell'AntoniaHey listeners. Did you know that we review first pages sent in by supporters every month on the pod? It's just one more reason you should be supporting Hashtag AmWriting, which is always free for listeners—and ad free, too. Please note that we will never pitch you the latest in writer supplements or comfy clothes for lap-topping. The good news is we're open for First Page submissions right now! If you've got a work-in-progress and you'd like to submit the First Page for consideration for a Booklab: First Pages episode, just hit the support button in the show note, and you'll get an email telling you all the details. Want to hear a Booklab episode? Current ones are for supporters only but roll your pod player back to September 2024 and there they'll be!Multiple SpeakersIs it recording? Now it's recording—yay. Go ahead. This is the part where I stare blankly at the microphone. I don't remember what I'm supposed to be doing. All right, let's start over. Awkward pause. I'm going to rustle some papers. Okay, now—one, two, three.Jess LaheyHey—welcome to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast! This is a podcast about writing all the things—this is the podcast about writing short things, long things, you know. And specifically, where we're going to focus these days is on a little episode we're calling The Publishing Nerd Corner with Jess and Sarina. I'm Jess Lahey. I'm the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, and you can find my work at The Atlantic, at The New York Times, at The Washington Post, and at jesslahey.substack.com.Sarina BowenAnd I'm Sarina Bowen, the author of many contemporary novels. My new one is called Thrown for a Loop, and it drops on November 4th , and I am so excited. And today's topic actually pertains to what happens when you have a book that's publishing and everybody has all these big expectations. We're going to cover one of them, which is earning out your advance—or not—and how to frame your thinking around this.Jess LaheyYeah, first. I mean, the way this Nerd Corner works is because Sarina tends to have more of the business acumen and the nerd acumen. I let her do a lot of teaching me. But one thing I would like to state at the very beginning of this—and apologies, I didn't look up the stats; Sarina might know them—the number of books that actually earn out their advance if it's nonfiction. For example, my book that we're going to talk about today is nonfiction, and so I got a big advance based on a—and we're going to talk about that. We're going to talk numbers. It makes authors really nervous, but I think it's important. The number of authors that actually earn out is really, really low—like, much lower than you expect. . So “earning out” can mean a couple of different things, and we're going to talk about that today. But to set the scene, we're going to use my book The Gift of Failure as the example for earning out. as the example for earning out. So I've sold a lot of books—like, this book was a success by any measure. It was on The New York Times bestseller list. I had Kristen Bell go on Instagram and say, “Buy this book, it's so great,” and it sold out across the country. I am not complaining here; I am just saying that it makes me extremely nervous that technically I have not earned out my advance on The Gift of Failure. Again, to set the scene, The Gift of Failure was based originally—it came out of an article that went viral at The Atlantic on why parents need to let their children fail. There was a big auction for this book that lasted three whole days. It was very exciting, and the number kept going up and up and up. And I was freaking out, because now you've got huge expectations. I mean, I'm thrilled, but the expectations keep getting bigger and bigger. So where we ended up was Harper Books came back with the highest bid, and it was also for the editor that I was most excited to work with, Gail Winston, and it came in at $400,000, so that was wonderful. That was great. It was based on—I got five payments over five, essentially, five years, and I have not earned back that advance for my publisher. So, Sarina, what would you say to me—a writer who is stressed out because that means, you know, when they're looking at purchasing other books like The Addiction Inoculation, I was able to sell to them, even though it's a tough niche, that little—it's a tough corner, that addiction corner—and they knew that this book was not going to sell as well. But on the strength of my sales of the addiction…excuse me, of The Gift of Failure, I was able to sell that book, but I hadn't earned out. So why are they going to pay me to write another book if I hadn't earned out?Sarina BowenIt's such a great question. So the thing—the punch line of this episode—is we just want you to know that if you don't earn out, you're not a failure. And we don't mean it in a nice way, like everybody gets a ribbon. We mean, like, you might not be a financial failure for the publisher, even though on your statement it says you still haven't earned back your advance. And that's because the advance that you're paid is part of a profit-and-loss estimate that the publisher makes before they offer on a book. And just in case anybody is squishy about this—like, an advance means those royalty amounts in your contract, you're getting paid an upfront amount, and then you have to, like, earn it back with those royalty amounts in your contract.Jess LaheyAnd for those who actually are not familiar with this at all, I don't have to pay back the money if I don't earn out. That's not a thing.Sarina BowenRight. So the publisher said, “We like this book so much we are going to pay you $400,000, and we think that you will sell enough copies that we will be in the black on our P&L statement.” But they never show us the P&L statement. So let's just say that they had a P&L statement that shows that they're profitable on this book even if you only sell 70,000 copies—but you've sold over twice that amount. So when I worked on Wall Street, I was given a bonus every year, and the bonus made everybody feel like, “This is the amount of money that you're worth.” But what it really was is “This is the amount of money we have to pay you so you won't quit and go work for somebody else.” And an advance is exactly the same thing—it's how much do we have to pay you to win, but also in a way that looks okay on our profit-and-loss estimate of what this book can do. And of course, you mentioned that we don't have good data about how many books earn back their advances. And the truth is, even if you and I had done a deep dive prior to sitting down here today, we still wouldn't know, because nobody publishes these numbers. And the only time that you get a glimpse of them is when some publishing executive is on the stand in a court case about, say, whether two Big Five publishers can merge.Jess LaheyGotcha.Sarina BowenAnd then, yeah. And then they tend to say various things—like, they'll give a statistic, and then everybody in publishing will be, like, nailed to the transcript of this court case to see, like, how is everybody doing in there? Because, you know, nobody—nobody tells you. Nobody is obligated, even in a publicly traded company, to give these precise statistics about how often people earn out.So earning out has some pros and cons. Like, so you said that writing this book—because you sold it on proposal, and then you had to write it, and you had this big amount of money that you had to recoup—and that is so intimidating. And I've been in this same situation. I sold The Five Year Lie to HarperCollins two years before that book was published, and I still had to write the book, because that book was actually also sold on proposal.Jess LaheyWhich doesn't happen very often, dear listener. Do—Sarina BowenThat's rightJess Lahey—not think that you can sell your first fiction on proposal. That's not how it works.Sarina BowenRight—that will never happen. But, um, this was my, like, 50th novel, and then you can sell on proposal. But anyway, I also had to write something in a new genre with my own expectations built in, and that's scary. But the reason we need this fear—the value of this fear—is that both of our publishers were invested in our success. If I had been offered a low advance and I had taken this deal, then, um, sure, I would be less stressed out about the success of the book—but so would my publisher. The more skin they have in the game, the better they're going to see your project through.Jess LaheyRight.Sarina BowenAnd that is valuable. So a little bit of our fear—or, okay, fine, a lot of it—is actually doing things for this calculation that we need, that we require.Jess LaheyAnd to decode that—what that can often mean is marketing budget. So The Gift of Failure had, you know, the amount that they're willing to invest, including the number of hours my publicist at Harper is willing to invest in publicizing this book, comes down to how invested they are in the book. And given the number that I got, they're pretty invested in this book. And, you know, I was pretty happy with some of the publicity stuff. And also, on top of that, you know, I requested bookmarks and postcards and all that sort of stuff, and I requested to have as many as they could afford in my marketing budget shipped to me. And honestly, for The Gift of Failure I'm just now finally running out of postcards, and I use a lot of those postcards still in my marketing. And they also have been in communication since then—been really appreciative of how much I invest in the publicity. But I will say, I knew—I knew when I was old news and that they were no longer really going to invest in my publicity—when the next big thing, the next big book that was coming out from Harper with this publicist, when I started accidentally getting that author's emails about, you know—it was a total mistake, and it was very funny—but I'm like, oh, yeah, I see, I'm done now. This is—they're on to the next book. Which was fine. But again—and we've said this a million times—no one can market you better than you can market you. So that was fine with me, and I also knew that that would be a big role for me with this book. But, yeah, the marketing budget is very much factored in when you look at how much they're willing to spend on you.Sarina BowenYeah. So we should say a couple more things about [unintelligible]. One is, everybody's first statement from the publisher—whether that comes quarterly, semi-annually, or annually—is always a little bit rattling, because they're hard to read. They just are. Like, I don't know any publisher who has, you know, beautiful, easy-to-read statements. And so the befuddlement one can have on there is, you know, not to be underweighted. But also, if you—so, we have this double-edged sword. Like, we want a big advance because it reduces our risk, and it increases the publisher's risk, so they're going to invest in it. But, as you said before, then if you don't perform—like, if you dramatically underperform your advance—and this happens in publishing all the time—it will be maybe a little bit harder for you to sell the next book, and maybe you have to switch publishers, because maybe idea number two is really fantastic and more saleable. Then you have to find somebody with a clean slate—like, that they see the value of your new idea. They're not intimidated by the fact that your first book didn't sell a kajillion copies. And, you know, that editor doesn't have, like, a wound from having, you know, failed the first time. So these things happen.Jess LaheyBecause—keeping in mind that that editor has to go, you know—any editor that wants to acquire your book has to go before, you know, their peers, their colleagues, and say, “I really want to buy this book, and here's how much I think it's worth, and there's going to be an auction.” And then, you know, I could imagine that an editor might feel like a bit of a doofus if their book doesn't perform the way they've predicted in front of that room of their colleagues.Sarina BowenBecause they would. You know, it's just not fair for them to come back and say, “Yeah, we'll give you the same schlubby advance on the second one.” So, so there's emotions on either side of this. And one thing about earning out that can happen is that sometimes, if you have a two-book deal, you will have a clause in your contract that calls for joint accounting between those two books. And this is a clause that I always ask to be taken out, because that means if you didn't earn out—if you earned out the first book but not the second one—then they're going to hold on to your royalties until you've earned out enough money to cover both advances. And that's obviously unfavorable to the author.Jess LaheyYeah, you also reminded me that there were some things that happened with The Gift of Failure, where, for example, I narrated my audiobook. And I think—I think that my flat fee for narrating that audiobook went against my advance.Sarina BowenAdvance. Mmhmm.Jess LaheyYeah, I didn't get a check, like a flat-out check for that. It went against my advance. And I think the same for my Spanish edition. I think that because the Spanish edition was also part of Harper—it's Harper Español—that that went against my advance as well, as opposed to, you know, “Here's another chunk of money for the Spanish edition.”Sarina BowenWell, that was actually a really unusual scenario for you, because you sold North American rights generally on this book, right?Jess LaheyYeah. Mmhmm.Sarina BowenIn English. You sold English only? Or World English? That would mean that…Jess LaheyActually, I didn't sell World English. It was just North American, because there's the different North American short books, and there's—Sarina BowenRight. Okay.Jess Lahey—the British version.Sarina BowenSo North American rights means that your advance really only covers those books that sell in the U.S. and Canada and territories of the U.S.—and sometimes the Philippines, for reasons that nobody has ever explained to me. But if you'd sold world rights instead, you would have the entire world to help you pay down that advance and then start earning royalties. And I did have a moment last year where I asked my agent, like, “Why didn't we sell world rights on this book?” Because now we're scrambling to place the book with a U.K. editor. And she said—and it made so much sense—she said, “Because if the U.K. branch of your publisher is not fired up about the book and is not motivated, then we won't get the placement you want anyway.”Jess LaheyGot it!Sarina BowenLike, it won't work. And of course, that made lots of sense—like, they're busy acquiring titles that they feel they can sell in the U.K. to their audience, and they know best about that. So I needed to be reminded why that is. But, yeah—so lots of things can go against our advances. And the point of today's discussion was to make sure that you understand that there's an emotional load for the way that we do these things. And your publisher might be very happy with you even if you didn't earn out your advance.Jess LaheyI can tell you, though, where The Gift of Failure is concerned—I have earned out in one spot, and that is China. In China, I have earned—not only did I earn out, they decided to renew my contract early because they were so pleased with sales there. So that's good. I do get small royalty checks for my Chinese version, so yay!Sarina Bowen(Laughing)Jess LaheyGiddy up.Sarina BowenGiddy up.Jess LaheyAll right, have we covered everything we want to cover on this topic?Sarina BowenWe have, and we hope that our listeners are out there getting the best advances they can and then not worrying about them too much.Jess LaheyExcellent. I like that answer. And until next time, everyone, keep your butt in the chair and your head in the game.NarratorThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Het is nog spannend of D66 of PVV de grootste wordt. Maar is die vraag eigenlijk nog relevant? Te gast is Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud Universiteit. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van de Verkiezingen van 2025 -Bas Erlings, voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg -Julia Wouters, voormalig politiek adviseur Lodewijk Asscher en speechschrijver -Josse de Voogd, electoraal geograaf -Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever van BNR -Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud UniversiteitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het is nog spannend of D66 of PVV de grootste wordt. Maar is die vraag eigenlijk nog relevant? Te gast is Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud Universiteit.

In this episode, Becky interviews debut fantasy author Ang T. Dalton, who shares how her lowest moments became the foundation and inspiration for her first book, The Scars Within. From 80+ rejections to landing a Big Five audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Ang opens up about mental health, resilience, and redefining success on her own terms. This conversation shines a light on what's possible when you bet on yourself as a writer.During the episode, you'll learn: About Ang and her book, The Scars Within. Where Ang is on the journey of writing the other two books in her Twisted Thorn trilogy. How Ang balances the priorities of writing a new book, marketing the first one, working a full-time job, and making time for her family.Some of the hardships Ang faced as a debut author.Ang's timeline from writing The Scars Within to securing an audiobook deal. About the various book cover designs Ang created and the intention behind them. How it felt for Ang to be rejected by literary agents, make the pivot to self-publishing, and then finally get the Big Five audiobook deal she dreamed of.How Ang's own personal experiences and mental health struggles were transformed into the emotional core of her novel. How writing The Scars Within created a powerful space for Ang's healing. About BookTok and Ang's complicated relationship with the platform. How Ang's best friends have supported her dream of sharing her books with the world. How being embedded in BookTok culture shaped Ang's view of what makes a book marketable.The activity surrounding Ang's book that caught the attention of a traditional publisher.Ang's plans for the launch of book two, The Darkness Within. What “popping off” as an author means to Ang.Don't forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter to connect with Becky Robinson and gain access to ongoing learning and conversation.

From safaris and scuba diving to vineyards and vibrant art scenes, South Africa offers a variety of experiences for travelers and adventure seekers. Seeing the Big Five might be the most well-known reason to visit, but the country's spectacular beauty goes far beyond the bush.Traveling with AAA host Angie Orth chats with Alexandra Owens, a seasoned travel journalist who focuses on outdoor adventures, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. Her work highlights how conservation and tourism intersect across South Africa as well as how travelers can explore responsibly while immersing themselves in nature, food, and culture.In this episode, Alexandra shares practical advice for first-time travelers to South Africa—from visas and vaccines to packing for multiple climates—and paints a vivid picture of what it's like to experience the country's vast natural landscape. You'll also hear about South Africa's rich wine history, the rise of female safari guides, and the growing trend of sustainable “bush-to-table” dining.What You'll Learn:01:35 What to know before your first trip to South Africa03:18 Experiencing the magic of a safari 07:01 How “guilt-free” safaris are reshaping sustainable tourism 16:22 The story behind South Africa's wine revival 19:18 Scuba diving, marine safaris, and penguin encountersConnect with Alexandra Owens:Website: https://www.alexandraowens.com/What do you want to see most in South Africa? Tell us in the comments!Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

C'est l'un des meilleurs milieux du 21e siècle et il a décidé de poursuivre sa carrière au plus haut niveau. À 40 ans, Luka Modric rayonne toujours à l'AC Milan, où il est devenu le relais indispensable de son entraîneur Massimiliano Allegri. L'international croate participe au renouveau des Rossoneri, avec dans le viseur une 4e Coupe du monde l'été prochain. Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Valentin Pauluzzi (au téléphone depuis Milan) et Thymoté Pinon. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Een dag na de verkiezingen liggen de kaarten op tafel. De richting van Nederland wordt langzaam duidelijk. Maar wat betekent dit voor de toekomst? Te gast is Leendert Beekman, politiek-verslaggever van BNR. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van de Verkiezingen van 2025 -Bas Erlings, voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg -Julia Wouters, voormalig politiek adviseur Lodewijk Asscher en speechschrijver -Josse de Voogd, electoraal geograaf -Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever van BNR -Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud UniversiteitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad's Mortgage Agent JourneyBrad, a licensed mortgage agent in the GTA, shared his background, including being born in England and moving to Canada at age 4. He grew up in Scarborough and Markham, attended the University of Western Ontario, lived in Las Vegas for five years, and worked at a Big Five bank for 18 years before branching out on his own. Brad discussed his experience in the banking system and noted that the early years in any business are crucial for learning and making mistakes.Mortgage Market Challenges and OpportunitiesBrad discussed the current mortgage market, noting that while purchase and new construction activity has softened, there is significant demand for refinancing and renewal options due to rising interest rates. He highlighted that two-thirds of Canadians have mortgages coming up for renewal between 2025 and 2026, creating opportunities for brokers despite market challenges. Paul emphasized the importance of problem-solving skills and adaptability in the mortgage industry, sharing an example of requesting a 7-day condition period to expedite complex deals, which he noted is still met with resistance despite the evolving market conditions.Real Estate Transaction Timeline ManagementBrad and Paul discussed the challenges of managing real estate transactions in a buyer's market, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic timelines for condition assessments. Brad shared an example of requesting a 10-day period for a refinancing deal, highlighting the benefits of overestimating rather than underestimating the time needed. Paul agreed, stressing the need to avoid last-minute requests for extensions, as it causes unnecessary stress for sellers. Both agreed on the importance of clear communication and preparation to ensure smooth transactions.Real Estate Pre-Approval StrategiesBrad and Paul discussed the importance of pre-approval and early introductions of parties involved in real estate transactions to ensure a smoother process. They also talked about the current and future state of mortgage financing, including the potential impact of AI and blockchain technology, with Brad expressing optimism about the human element remaining crucial in their industry. Paul shared his vision for keeping conversations human through his podcast, and they agreed to promote the podcast and follow up on potential collaborations.

Electoraal geograaf Josse de Voogd kan aan iemands voortuin zien wat hij of zij stemt. Wat zegt dat over de bolwerken van politieke partijen? En hoe zijn die door de jaren heen verschoven? Josse de Voogd is te gast in BNR’s Big Five van de Verkiezingen. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van de Verkiezingen van 2025-Bas Erlings, voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg -Julia Wouters, voormalig politiek adviseur Lodewijk Asscher en speechschrijver -Josse de Voogd, electoraal geograaf -Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever van BNR -Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud UniversiteitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textNote: If you are interested in a video version, please view it on YouTube.We road-trip the Big Five in eight days, moving from Canyonlands and Arches to Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion with honest notes on crowds, shuttles, permits, and weather. Expect practical routes, favorite hikes, and small tips that unlock big views, plus where to find the best pie.• Canyonlands Island in the Sky highlights and overlooks• Camping near Moab and permit basics• Arches access, Windows area, Double Arch logistics• Off-season timing and crowd strategies• Capitol Reef history, Fruita orchards, Cathedral Valley• Bryce Canyon hoodoos, key trails, elevation realities• Zion shuttles, closures, parking, and water advisories• Narrows approach, Emerald Pools, and missed Canyon Overlook• Lodging mix across towns, cabins, and camps• Upcoming individual hike videos and Q&AGive this video a thumbs up, share it with your friends, and consider subscribing so you don't miss the hike videos. Let me know if you have any questions or comments; I'd love to answer them for you.Support the show

Morgen mogen we voor de 3e keer in 5 jaar weer naar de stembus voor de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. De campagne bereikt daarmee zijn climax of -zoals de insiders het noemen- de heetste fase. De grootse partijen staan dicht bij elkaar. Kan een van de partijen nog een eindsprint maken? En hoe houdt GL-PvdA leider Frans Timmermans zich deze campagne? Te gast is Julia Wouters, politicoloog en voormalig politiek adviseur van Lodewijk Asscher>Te gast in BNR's Big Five van de Verkiezingen van 2025-Bas Erlings, voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg-Julia Wouters, voormalig politiek adviseur Lodewijk Asscher en speechschrijver-Josse de Voogd, electoraal geograaf-Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever van BNR-Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud UniversiteitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twee dagen voor de verkiezingen lijken de grote partijen naar elkaar toe te kruipen. Hoe moeten we die verschuivingen lezen? Is het VVD-leider Yeşilgöz gelukt om zich te herpakken na de valse start in de campagne? En weten politici inmiddels wel hoe ze met populistische collega's om moeten gaan? Te gast is voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg Bas Erlings. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van de Verkiezingen van 2025-Bas Erlings, voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg-Julia Wouters, voormalig politiek adviseur Lodewijk Asscher en speechschrijver-Josse de Voogd, electoraal geograaf-Leendert Beekman, politiek verslaggever van BNR-Carla van Baalen, emeritushoogleraar Parlementaire geschiedenis aan de Radboud UniversiteitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twee dagen voor de verkiezingen lijken de grote partijen naar elkaar toe te kruipen. Hoe moeten we die verschuivingen lezen? Is het VVD-leider Yeşilgöz gelukt om zich te herpakken na de valse start in de campagne? En weten politici inmiddels wel hoe ze met populistische collega's om moeten gaan? Te gast is voormalig VVD-campagnestrateeg Bas Erlings.

When Testament finished touring behind their debut album The Legacy, they had zero songs written for a follow-up. The label didn't care—they demanded another record immediately. Scrambling to fulfill their contract's 40-minute minimum, the Bay Area thrash band wrote The New Order in the studio, added an Aerosmith cover, tossed in some classical-influenced instrumentals, and somehow delivered one of 1988's most essential thrash metal albums.In this episode of Dig Me Out 80s Metal, hosts Jason Ziak, Tim Minneci, and Chip Midnight explore how Testament turned deadline panic into precision thrash. They break down Alex Skolnick's astonishing guitar work (recorded when he was just 19 years old), Chuck Billy's evolving vocal style, the power grooves that made Testament stand apart from their thrash peers, and why this album should've earned them a spot in the “Big Five” of thrash metal alongside Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax.If you love Metallica, Anthrax, Overkill, or Bay Area thrash metal, this episode unpacks why The New Order remains a thrash clinic 37 years later.Episode Highlights:0:00 – Introduction to 80s Metal poll results and Testament's victory over Motörhead, Anthrax, and Blackfoot1:03 – Band history: Testament's origins as Legacy, their Bay Area roots, and the contract crisis that shaped The New Order3:47 – What works: Alex Skolnick's classical-influenced precision playing at age 19, the power grooves, and the locked-in rhythm section8:12 – “Into the Pit” – Why Testament's most-played live song became a thrash anthem (even though it's not about moshing)12:20 – “Disciples of the Watch” – Breaking down one of the album's heaviest tracks and Skolnick's sweeping guitar mastery15:04 – The Aerosmith cover: How “Nobody's Fault” became an unexpected highlight and showcased Testament's versatility18:29 – The instrumentals: “Hypnosis” and “The Dirge” as atmospheric breathers that elevate the album's pacing21:44 – “Trial by Fire” – The single that featured on MTV's Headbangers Ball and showcased Testament's unique arrangements24:03 – What doesn't work: Chuck Billy's Metallica-influenced vocals and missed melodic opportunities29:59 – Original vs. remastered versions: Why the remaster brings the bass and drums forward for a fuller sound34:47 – Worthy Album ratings across the board and why this is Testament's quintessential record40:05 – Testament's evolution from The New Order to their heavier modern sound on 2025's ParabellumSubscribe to Dig Me Out for weekly deep dives into 70s rock, 80s metal, 90s alternative, and 2000s rock. Join the Metal Union at digmeoutpodcast.com to vote on future albums, access bonus episodes, and connect with fellow rock fans in our private Discord community. Keep the podcast ad-free and support the next episode at dmounion.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe

S'ils ont renoué avec la victoire en battant Francfort en C1 (5-1, le 22 octobre), les Reds ne sont plus aussi dominateurs que l'an passé. Difficultés dans le jeu, Mo Salah transparent, recrues décevantes : « Big five » décrypte la méforme des champions d'Angleterre. Comment l'entraîneur Arne Slot peut-il inverser la tendance ? Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Damien Degorre et Pierre-Etienne Minonzio. Enregistrement : Léa Leostic. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week I interview journalist and author Olga Khazan about her new book on personality change, Me, But Better. We talk about the Big Five traits—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion/introversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—and how they play out in ordinary life rather than in personality quizzes. Olga explains what research actually shows about how much you can change, how anxiety and depression tie into neuroticism, and why introversion can quietly turn into isolation. We also discuss everyone's favorite personality expert, Carl Jung, the politics of “openness,” what's happened to our social lives since the pandemic, and how the culture of “self-care” has blurred into hiding from the world. Other threads include:     • The science behind gradual, behavioral change instead of “life hacks”     • How “fake it till you make it” can work without faking yourself entirely     • Gender differences in agreeableness and the social cost of being direct     • Why liberals often score higher on neuroticism—and what that might really mean     • The relationship between personality, motherhood, and the urge to optimize everything Guest Bio: Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author, previously, of Weird. She is a two-time recipient of journalism fellowships from the International Reporting Project and the winner of the 2017 National Headliner Award for Magazine Online Writing.

In this strategy packed episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with Alison McCune Davis, author of 60 Is a Good Start and creator of the Reignite 60-Day Dare Planner. Alison shares her journey from television producer to homeschooling mom of five, and how turning 60 inspired her to embrace longevity-focused lifestyle habits and design a framework that empowers women to thrive at midlife and beyond. Listeners will learn how to build energy, strengthen their bodies, reset their minds, and find meaningful purpose through small, sustainable steps. This conversation reframes aging as an exciting new beginning rather than a slow decline—and offers a roadmap for living younger, longer, and more joyfully. Alison McCune Davis is an author, traditional naturopath, entrepreneur, and mother of five who has spent over 14 years helping women embrace natural health and longevity. With a background in television production and homeschooling, Alison combines her organizational skills and passion for wellness to guide women toward consistent, sustainable habits. Her book 60 Is a Good Start and the companion Reignite 60-Day Dare Planner provide a clear framework for developing the daily routines that build a powerful body, purposeful mind, and vibrant life at any age.    Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and Introduction Gillian introduces the podcast and the topic of reframing aging as opportunity rather than decline, welcoming Alison McCune Davis.  04:47 – Alison's Journey to Natural Health Alison shares her path from TV producer to homeschooling mom, her discovery of natural healing, and her decision to study and teach natural health.  10:20 – The Midlife Reset at 60 She describes her “restless” feeling at 60, how she embraced change, and how the idea for her book and 60-Day Dare Planner was born.  13:48 – Baby Steps Toward Longevity Habits Gillian and Alison discuss simple foundational steps—reducing alcohol and sugar, improving sleep—and why small wins build momentum.  16:45 – The Self-Perpetuating Circle of Purpose Alison explains her framework: three pillars (Bodywork, Brainwork, Worldwork) and the “Big Five” foundational habits that support longevity.  21:05 – Breathing, Sleep, and Brainwork Alison emphasizes breathing, deep sleep, focused reading, and journaling as core tools for mental clarity and resilience.  28:17 – Decluttering, Detoxing, and Creating Space They discuss the impact of decluttering and reducing toxins in the home to support mental health and energy.  31:16 – Building Community and Connection Alison describes the “Worldwork” pillar—dreaming, engaging, gathering, and volunteering to find purpose and combat loneliness.  35:41 – Key Takeaways and Encouragement She shares her mantra: “Your future is hidden in your daily routine,” and how environment shapes behavior and habits.  37:14 – Where to Connect with Alison Gillian shares how to access Alison's book, planner, and free guide to immune-boosting supplements and practices.  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch Email: askdrgill@gmail.com Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Share this episode with friends  Connect with Allison McCune Davis https://www.instagram.com/allison.mccune.davis/ https://www.facebook.com/allisonmccunedavis/ https://www.youtube.com/@allisonmdavis  

Le Bayern Munich est la seule équipe du Big 5 encore invaincue cette saison. Avec Harry Kane au sommet de son art, Luis Diaz parfaitement intégré et Michael Olise toujours aussi précieux, rien ne semble pouvoir arrêter les Munichois en Bundesliga. Mais ont-ils les armes pour aller loin en Ligue des champions ? Sont-ils les seuls capables de concurrencer le PSG, qu'ils affronteront le 4 novembre ? Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Cédric Chapuis et Christophe Kuchly. Réalisation : Léa Leostic.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Have you ever lived/traveled to a place where you got the feels that something wasn't quite right? Have you ever landed somewhere and felt "Oh my god, this feels like a home I've never lived in before!"That's because your nervous system has a geography! It's not woo-woo, it's fact.There's some science to this! And it's based on your personality traits. Literally, there are aspects to your personality that can/do determine where you should be traveling. In this episode we talk about:

Every entrepreneur wants more customers. Few are willing to do what it really takes to earn their trust. In this episode, marketing and sales expert Marcus Sheridan joins John and Rich to share the communication playbook that helped him turn a struggling pool company into a multi-million dollar brand.Marcus reveals the "Big Five" questions every buyer is thinking about but most businesses avoid: cost, problems, comparisons, reviews, and best-of lists. He explains why answering these questions honestly is the fastest way to build authority and close more deals.You will also learn Marcus's storytelling framework, his question-only sales technique, and a powerful tool for handling objections called the pushback pivot. Whether you are leading a team, creating content, or closing deals, these strategies will help you connect faster, sell more effectively, and stand out in your market.This episode is not about gimmicks. It is about mastering communication that builds trust and drives long-term growth.Listen now and get practical tools you can start using today.

South Africa based contributor Dorine Reinstein has written often about conservation efforts and tackled overcrowding on safari tours. A video this summer that appeared to show safari trucks crowding and blocking the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti raised new questions for us about guest expectations; guide pressure points and the power balance between guests and guides; and how the travel trade can get involved. Joining us on this episode is Louise De Waal, a director and campaign manager at Blood Lions, and Anton Letegan, the managing director of EcoTraining. It’s an important, thoughtful discussion, and I want to add that both Louise and Anton urged me to emphasize that we’re looking to educate and create a dialogue on sustainability on the savanna – not to point fingers. This episode was recorded Sept. 23 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Europe Express https://www.europexpress.com Related links Dorine Reinstein's coverage for Travel Weekly: https://www.travelweekly.com/dorine-reinstein Safaris that go beyond the Big Five are catching on https://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-East-Africa-Travel/Safaris-that-go-beyond-the-Big-Five-are-catching-on The elephant in the room: Overturism in Africa https://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-East-Africa-Travel/Overtourism-in-Africa EcoTraining https://www.ecotraining.co.za/ Blood Lions: https://bloodlions.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Advocate Ulrich Roux, founder and managing director of Ulrich Roux & Associates, following public outrage after the Gauteng High Court granted R400 000 bail to Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe. Molefe is accused of masterminding multiple murders, including the assassination of DJ Sumbody and his bodyguards. He is already out on R100 000 bail for a separate case — the killing of engineer Armand Swart, who was shot 23 times outside his workplace. KZN police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi previously told parliament Molefe is allegedly linked to the Big Five criminal cartel. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode of our series on personality dynamics, we explore how Stress Quotient—also known as Emotional Stability or Neuroticism—influences your work and personal relationships. Join hosts Stephen Utech and Ryan Gracyalny as they unpack what it means to have high or low emotional reactivity, and how tendencies like worrying, self-doubt, or calm resilience affect communication, trust, and teamwork. You'll learn how understanding your own Stress Quotient—and the emotional patterns of those around you—can improve conflict resolution, decision-making under pressure, and relationship satisfaction both at work and at home. If you've ever wondered why some people stay cool under stress while others spiral into anxiety, this episode gives you the insight to turn emotional awareness into relational strength. Listen now to discover how emotional stability impacts connection, collaboration, and confidence.

If you're on the path to the airlines, there's a good chance you'll face an assessment test along the way. These tests aren't just about checking your flying ability—they're designed to measure traits like decision-making, teamwork, and stress tolerance. In today's solo episode, Nik dives into what pilots need to know before sitting down for one of these crucial assessments. What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why major airlines use assessment tests and what they're really looking for The different types of assessments at United, Delta, American, and Frontier The Hogan Personality Inventory (United) and its “Big Five” traits Delta's mix of AON (cut-E) gamified tests and the MMPI deep-dive personality inventory American Airlines' skill and personality assessments Frontier's OutMatch assessment and cognitive testing Practical tips to prepare: practice strategies, environment setup, and mindset What to avoid when answering personality-based questions (like extremes or blind obedience) Free (and paid) resources for practice and prep Pro Tips from Nik: Practice using free resources like Pilotest.com Take your assessment in a quiet, stable internet environment Use a laptop and mouse instead of a tablet Dress professionally if video monitoring is required—set yourself apart Be honest, consistent, and professional in personality tests—don't try to “game” them At the end of the day, whether you're headed to a regional or shooting straight for a major, these tests aren't just boxes to check—they're your chance to show the airlines you're the pilot they want on their team.  CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P2025” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order. #Aviation #AviationCareers #aviationcrew #AviationJobs #AviationLeadership #AviationEducation #AviationOpportunities #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #AirlineJobs #AirlineInterviewPrep #flying #flyingtips #PilotDevelopment #PilotFinance #pilotcareer #pilottips #pilotcareertips #PilotExperience #pilotcaptain #PilotTraining #PilotSuccess #pilotpodcast #PilotPreparation #Pilotrecruitment #flightschool #aviationschool #pilotcareer #pilotlife #pilot

Invaincue dans le jeu depuis un an et demi, l'Espagne s'avance en grande favorite vers la Coupe du monde. Si Luis de la Fuente, son sélectionneur, est plébiscité pour ses résultats, il suscite quelques critiques à cause de sa gestion des joueurs, Lamine Yamal en tête. « Big five » prend le pouls de la Roja, à l'occasion des matches de qualifications contre la Géorgie et la Bulgarie. Présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Romain Lafont et Tracy Rodrigo. Réalisé par Léa Leostic.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this reflection, I explore wellness as relating to neuroticism (in how the Big Five treats neuroticism).    

Today, The Garden Mixer is highjacked by two jetlagged women drinking way too much coffee and trying to pull themselves together to adequately describe the many sights, tastes, and eureka moments of nine days visiting gardens in Cornwall and the Southwest of England. From new naturalism and earthworks at Wildside, to the breathtaking views across Tresco Island, to extraordinary fairy tale hotels, the girls discuss special moments and numerous takeaways — both for their gardens at home, and for future visits to this very special area of the UK, often under-visited by American garden-trippers looking for “The Big Five.” (Though which gardens constitute “The Big Five” is still up for debate.)For the WHOLE story, this is an episode you'll particularly appreciate by following up on The Garden Mixer Youtube channel, where the video version is #jamfirst packed with photos and snark. (Even if Marianne insists it should be #creamfirst.)What the heck is she talking about? By the end of this episode, you'll not only know what clotted cream is, but you'll be well versed in the right way to layer it on a scone.At least according to Marianne.Plus, microscopes, dahlias, & unbelievably, Beavis and Butthead. All on this week's Garden Mixer.___________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the mess [your garden] out there.Full Show Notes at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Garden Mixer Podcast's Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________________Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegardenmixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indulge us on TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.garden.mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spar with us on X⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gardenmixerpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW

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What if we could measure adaptive capacity with the same precision we apply to engineering rocket systems?Dr. Irena Chaushevska Danilovska reveals how neuroscience capabilities integrate with distributed innovation ecosystems to create a mission assurance architecture for organizations seeking resilience in dynamic environments.After building startup ecosystems across Silicon Valley, the US, and Europe, Dr. Danilovska recognized a critical pattern: investment systems deployed billions based on networks rather than capability under pressure. Her research validates what becomes possible when we engineer resilient infrastructure AND resilient minds as one integrated system.Paradigm Shifts:→ The 71% Solution: Six validated dimensions of "Adaptive Capacity Under Uncertainty" predict entrepreneurial success with 71% accuracy (vs. Big Five's 10%)—transforming human performance from soft variable to quantifiable mission assurance metric→ Distributed Redundancy Architecture: Regional innovation hubs co-located with NASA centers create parallel supplier networks—eliminating six-month wait times and single-point failures threatening national security→ Complementarity Engineering: Mission-specific team profiles optimize for collective adaptive capacity, not individual perfection (commanders: resilience + leadership; specialists: curiosity + innovativeness; directors: decision-making + opportunism)The Innovation: Space Coast Valley Earth Port pioneers integrated infrastructure development and human potential assessment as one co-evolutionary system. No hardware milestone without a matching ecosystem + human milestone. No subjective selection without evidence-based assessment.Key Finding: Only 3-5% of aspiring entrepreneurs possess the necessary baseline adaptive capacity. Corporate CEOs demonstrate strength in resilience/leadership but exhibit weakness in curiosity and value creation. Successful founders score high across all dimensions—and these traits are trainable through neurofeedback protocols.Strategic Reframe: "How do we architect both resilient infrastructure and optimized human teams as integrated elements? How do we design adaptive capacity—human and organizational—into systems from inception rather than hoping for it?"The next decade will return humanity to the Moon and push toward Mars. The systems we build now—both technological and human—determine whether we thrive beyond Earth.Guest: Dr. Irena Chaushevska Danilovska, Founder & CEO, Space Coast Valley Earth PortHost: Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata Desai AdvisorsSeries Hosts:Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research CenterDyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksEcosystemic Futures is a systems foresight series provided by Shoshin Works, evolved from our collaboration with NASA's Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project.

The Big Five Project returns and, with it, we begin to draw ever closer to the birth of the Attitude Era. Things start to take shape here at the 1996 edition of the Royal Rumble. On this January night in Fresno, CA, we saw Goldust emerge as a force to be reckoned with as he dethroned Razor Ramon for the Intercontinental Championship. The Smoking Guns overcame the distraction of Sunny to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship. The Rumble match itself would see the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels, become only the second man to win back-to-back Rumbles, overcoming 29 other men, including his best friend Diesel, to punch his ticket to the Main Event of WrestleMania XII. He would end up facing Bret "The Hitman" Hart there, as the WWF Championship match between The Hitman and The Undertaker ended in a no-contest. All in all, it is a good, but not great, event. Despite that, the event also saw someone who would turn into a stone-cold giant in the industry make his Big Five debut. All the tumblers were slowly falling into place, and we have all the details for you here on another epic installment of the Big Five Project!About the Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find!MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)THURSDAY - POD is WARFRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports PodcastCHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)http://TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & FriendsPatrick O'Dowd's 5X5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are talking to Dr. Mariza Snyder about her book,  The Perimenopause Revolution (Hay House, October 2025)  She is breaking the silence around one of the biggest, yet least understood, transitions in a woman's life: perimenopause and its impact on relationships. PLUS Dr. Wendy is covering the Big Five and Compatability. It's all on KFIAM-640!

From Myers-Briggs to the Big Five, almost all of us at some stage have done a personality test. Whether it labelled you an introvert or extrovert, a big thinker or a small details individual, it's easy to get swept up in the idea that these tests can tell us all we need to know about our personality and identity. But are they legit, and what is the science behind them? In today's episode, we break down: The scientific basis for personality tests The interesting, feminist history behind personality tests Reliability vs. validity vs. relatability Why we end up believing what we read How to actually use personality tests to your advantage Listen now! ORDER MY BOOK Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read the full transcript here. What changes when psychology stops naming traits and starts naming parts - can “entities and rules” turn fuzzy labels into testable mechanisms? If the mind is a web of governors with set points, what exactly is being controlled - and how do error signals become feelings? Are hunger, fear, and status-seeking all negative-feedback problems, and where do outliers like anger or awe fit? What would count as disconfirming evidence for a cybernetic view - useful constraint or unfalsifiable epicycle? Could a “parliament of drives” explain why identical situations yield different choices? And how would we measure the votes? Do abstractions like the Big Five help, or do they hide the machine under the hood? How many rules do we need before prediction beats metaphor? And could a new paradigm help make psychology a more mature and cumulative science?SLIME MOLD TIME MOLD is a mad science hive mind with a blog. If you believe the rumors, it's run by 20 rats in a trenchcoat. You can reach them at slimemoldtimemold@gmail.com, follow them on twitter at @mold_time, and read their blog at slimemoldtimemold.comLinks:The Mind in the WheelObesity and Lithium StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host + DirectorJosh Castle — Producer + Technical LeadRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsIgor Scaldini — Marketing ConsultantMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

The 2025 All Out, also promoted as All Out: Toronto, is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It will be the seventh annual All Out and will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.All Out is an annual professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event held in September by All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since 2019. It is one of AEW's "Big Five" PPVs, which also includes All In, Double or Nothing, Full Gear, and Revolution, their five biggest annual shows produced throughout the year.Pre-Show MatchesEight-woman Tornado Tailgate BrawlHarley Cameron, Mina Shirakawa, Queen Aminata, and Willow Nightingale vs. Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford, and Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart and Skye Blue)One-on-OneDaniel Garcia vs. Katsuyori ShibataTag Team MatchThe Opps (Samoa Joe and Powerhouse Hobbs) vs. The WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry and JD Drake)ALL OUT CARDOpening Match: Tag Team MatchAdam Copeland and Christian Cage vs. FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) (with Stokely)Trios MatchThe Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP) vs. Ricochet and GOA (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona)TBS ChampionshipMercedes Moné (c) vs. RihoCoffin MatchDarby Allin vs. Jon MoxleyTables 'n' Thumbtacks matchMark Briscoe vs. MJFAEW Women's World Championship Four-way match "Timeless" Toni Storm (c) vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. TheklaAEW World ChampionshipHangman" Adam Page (c) vs. Kyle Fletcher*If any member of the Don Callis Family interfere, Fletcher will be disqualified and stripped of his AEW TNT Championship.AEW Unified Championship Three Way DanceKazuchika Okada (c) vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. Máscara DoradaOne-on-OneBig Bill vs. Eddie KingstonFour-way Ladder match for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipBrodido (Brody King and Bandido) (c) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) vs. JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey) vs. Don Callis Family (Hechicero and Josh Alexander)Make sure to follow us everywhere!Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/PerchedOnTheTopRopeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerchedOnTheTopRopeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PerchedOnTheTopRopeApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perched-on-the-top-rope/id1562935713Pro Wrestling Tees (BUY A SHIRT): https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/related/perchedonthetoprope.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/perchedonthetopropepodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/PerchedTopRopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Turns out the fastest way to win trust isn't a hack at all. It's radical transparency, smart self-service, and meeting people where they already are. In this chat, Jay Schwedelson digs in with Marcus Sheridan on the four pillars that make brands truly known and trusted, why YouTube might matter more than your website, and how pricing estimators and honest comparisons become AI-era trust signals.ㅤConnect with Marcus on LinkedIn, check out marcussheridan.com, grab his book at endlesscustomers.com or on Amazon, and reach out if you want him to speak or train your team.ㅤBest Moments:(02:00) Becoming the Wikipedia of pools saved a failing business by obsessively answering every buyer question.(04:06) The four pillars of a known and trusted brand: say, show, sell, be more human.(07:00) The Big Five topics that always move the needle: cost, problems, comparisons, reviews, best.(10:13) Use Marcus's custom GPT to spin up Big Five content titles tailored to your business.(11:38) Your YouTube channel is quickly becoming more important than your website for discovery.(16:19) Pricing estimators drive 3x to 5x more leads and set better sales conversations from the start.(18:26) AI won't recommend brands that hide pricing or shy away from negatives; transparency is a ranking signal.ㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma