Podcasts about Big Five

La ville italienne, célèbre pour son lac et ses villas prisées des stars, vibre au rythme de la Serie A. Racheté en 2019 par des milliardaires indonésiens, le club s'est structuré autour de Cesc Fabregas, garant d'un football offensif et séduisant. Fort d'un effectif jeune et cosmopolite, Côme rivalise avec les cadors italiens et se met à rêver d'Europe. Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Mélisande Gomez et Pierre-Alexandre Conte. Enregistrement : Léa Leostic.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hoe moet het verder met de formatie nu VVD en GroenLinks/PvdA er samen niet uitkomen? Wordt links wéér naar de bank gestuurd, of loopt de VVD risico een keer overgeslagen te worden? Ik bespreek het zo met VVD-coryfee Annemarie Jorritsma.

De VVD blokkeert een coalitie met GroenLinks-PvdA. Dreigt de formatie daarmee in een impasse te belanden? Of weet D66-leider Rob Jetten met zijn aanzet voor een regeerakkoord een uitweg te vinden uit deze patstelling? Te gast is BNR's politiek verslaggever Floor Doppen in BNR's Big Five van de nieuwe politieke fase Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de nieuwe politieke fase -Floor Doppen, BNR's politiek verslaggever -Annemarie Jorritsma, voormalig politica en VVD-prominent -Sarah de Lange, hoogleraar Nederlandse politiek aan de Universiteit Leiden -Kim Putters, voorzitter van de Sociaal Economische Raad (SER) -René Cuperus, cultuurhistoricus, Europa-expert en co-auteur van de Atlas van Afgehaakt NederlandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were thrilled to welcome back acclaimed psychological thriller author and Richard & Judy Bestseller, Lizzy Barber, to the show. Lizzy is the author of several gripping novels, including Be Mine, and has a knack for cutting right through the polished facade of the author life to reveal the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious reality.As The Writing Community Chat Show, recently ranked among the top 10 writing podcasts in the UK, we've interviewed over 360 authors, from NYT best-sellers to indie superstars. Few, however, have been as candid as Lizzy about the sheer struggle of creative output when life throws everything at you.This conversation is essential listening for anyone who feels they are running out of time, energy, or hope while chasing their writing dreams.1. The Real Cost of ‘The Slow Draft.'Lizzy shared that her current novel, her fifth, has been the slowest to write, a process she describes as being “on ice.” This wasn't due to a lack of ideas but due to life: the birth of her daughter, dealing with family loss, and major personal hardships.The interview kicked off with a major truth bomb about managing expectations. Lizzy, who is working on this novel while juggling motherhood and dealing with family issues, admitted she has learned to accept a 500-word-a-day target.“I have worked out that for me that has meant 500 words a day. And I'm comfortable with that. And some days I will write a thousand and think, ‘what a great day.' And then the next day I might write two.”She argues against the perceived hierarchy in the writing community that values speed and high word counts. While some authors happily “splurge 4,000 words a day,” Lizzy opts for quality, slow progress, where her 500 words are likely to be “500 really good words that won't get cut up or replaced.”This is a powerful reminder: the goal is the finished product, not the speed of the first draft.2. Navigating Publishing: Big Five vs. Indie.Lizzy has the unique experience of having worked with both ‘Big Five' publishing houses and an indie publisher (Dura). She offered a rare, side-by-side comparison of the two models:3. The Uncomfortable Question: Imposter Syndrome.Perhaps the most resonant part of the conversation for aspiring and established writers alike was Lizzy's raw honesty about self-doubt.When discussing the draft she just completed after two years, she was upfront about her inner turmoil: “There is a part of me that thinks that this might not actually work as a book and that I might junk it.”This is imposter syndrome at its highest level - the doubt that creeps in after hundreds of hours of work. For Lizzy, this feeling is exacerbated by an “uneven publishing experience” and the anxiety of never finding a constant publisher “home.”“The worst thought is this kind of awareness of never being published again—that you're kind of you're done... That's the kind of constant fear that you kind of live on the highwire of as an author.”Her advice for surviving this? Focus solely on the writing, because that is the only thing you can control. Don't chase trends, and don't let external noise or sales charts dictate your self-worth.4. The Author Brand: Be Yourself. (Even If You're ADHD)Lizzy, who recently started to explore the possibility that she has undiagnosed ADHD, spoke about how she manages her time and how her personality informs her public persona.She admits she is good at jumping into pockets of time but “can't write around the chaos.” She needs to compartmentalize her writing time, a vital lesson for any busy creative.On building an author brand, her advice is simple: Be authentic.If you are an introvert who hates reels and being on camera, don't force it, it won't feel fun or look genuine. But if you, like Lizzy, are comfortable debating, answering difficult questions, and being visible:“I love being on camera. I trained as an actress... I like the sound of my own voice. I don't mind being silly. I don't mind being filmed. I say [to my publisher] use me for that. I'm very comfortable to kind of debate and be asked hard questions.”Find your niche, whether it's through newsletters, blogs, or public appearances, and commit to it. But whatever you do, avoid the pressure to join the “5 a.m. writer's club” just because it sounds productive. Prioritize your sleep and your process.Watch the Full Interview.Lizzy's interview is full of crucial, honest advice for writers at every stage of their career. We cover everything from the psychological complexities of her thrillers to the magic of the Harrogate Crime Writers Festival.Watch the full episode below (or listen to the podcast audio):Connect with Lizzy Barber:* Instagram: @byLizzyBarber* Buy Her Books: Available on Amazon, the Dura website, and all good bookstores.Join our brand new community on our Stanstore! After conducting 360 plus interviews, we have compiled digital products to help your writing. Plus, community members get access to our live writing sprints where we write with you, keep you accountable, and give you free access to our 1-on-1 video coaching. There are forum like tabs in our community group where you can post work and receive advice, plus, much more. Join here: https://stan.store/TheWCCSSupport Our Non-Profit CIC.As many of you know, The Writing Community Chat Show is now officially a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). Our mission is to support authors and creatives through interviews, workshops, competitions, and community projects.Running the show takes time, effort, and resources — from live streaming and editing, to event hosting and outreach. If you enjoy what we do and want to help us continue providing a platform for authors, please consider donating directly to our PayPal. Every contribution goes right back into growing the show and supporting the writing community.Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheWCCSEven the price of a coffee makes a difference in helping us keep the lights on, the mics live, and the conversations flowing.Featured on these blog posts as one of the best writing podcasts:Number 7 in the top 11 writing podcasts of 2025 by Million Podcasts. com https://millionpodcasts.com/author-interview-podcasts/…Number 3 in the top 10 best writing UK podcasts of 2025.https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_writing_podcasts/The 10 best writing podcasts of 2024, No1 The Writing Community Chat Show - 10 Best UK Writing Podcasts You Must Follow in 2024 (feedspot.com) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewccs.substack.com/subscribeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

In this installment of the Big Five Project, the guys discuss and highlight the significance of WrestleMania XII as a turning point in wrestling history. So many aspects of this card, at the moment that the Monday Night Wars were heating up, really set the stage for much bigger events and moments. It was a night that saw the return of the Ultimate Warrior in one of the most infamous squashes in WWE history. In this episode, the guys also discuss several other key moments from WrestleMania XII, including the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin, a solid opening six-man tag match, the Hollywood Backlot Brawl (and the tremendous psychological implications inherent in that match, and what may have been the best match of the night, the war between Undertaker and Diesel. And, of course, there is an extended discussion of the Iron Man match between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart for the WWF Championship, the strategic planning behind it, and the evolution of Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart's wrestling styles. The discussion also touches on the controversial finish of the Iron Man match and the legacy of the handshake that followed, highlighting the complexities of wrestling storytelling and rivalries.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

Hoe bewaak je het belang van kinderen bij complexe scheidingen, huiselijk geweld en jeugdstrafzaken? Te gast is kinderrechter Susanne Tempel in BNR's Big Five van de rechters. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de rechters -Julia Mendlik, president van de rechtbank Rotterdam -Dineke de Groot, president van de Hoge Raad -Peter Björn Martens, strafrechter bij rechtbank Amsterdam en voorzitter van de Amsterdamse Grote Wrakingskamer -Yuri Marijs, voorzitter van de Militaire Kamer bij de rechtbank Gelderland in Arnhem -Susanne Tempel, kinderrechter en persrechter bij de rechtbank Zeeland-West-BrabantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heute genau vor einem Jahr erschien das letzte Interview für den Big Five for Life Podcast. Dazwischen ist viel passiert, Neues entstanden und haben sich Strukturen geordnet. Eins hat sich nicht geändert – der Wunsch von unseren Hörern und Hörerinnen nach inspirierenden Geschichten von Menschen, die ihre Big Five for Life leben. Und so freue ich mich wieder auf „Sendung" zu gehen. Mit der wundervollen Marion Zdesar starte ich die neue Staffel nun aus dem „Podcast aus dem Museum des Lebens". Marion Zdesar kennt das Spannungsfeld zwischen Sicherheit und Aufbruch sehr gut. In ihr sprechen zwei innere Stimmen: das mutige „Tough", das groß denkt und losgeht, und die vorsichtige „Memme", die Zweifel anmeldet und Sicherheit will. Dieser innere Dialog hat ihren Weg geprägt – bis sie beschlossen hat, beruflich so zu leben, wie sie ist. In dieser Episode sprechen Marion und ich darüber, Wie ihr 40. Geburtstag, ein Vorurteil über London und ein Buch im Handgepäck zu einem Wendepunkt wurden. Warum es sich lohnt, das eigene innere Team ernst zu nehmen statt es zu bekämpfen. Wie aus dem Wunsch „Ich bin im Big Five for Life Team" über Umwege eine Zusammenarbeit entstanden ist. Weshalb Persönlichkeitsentwicklung kein Projekt ist, das man „mal eben" erledigt, sondern eine Haltung. Wie Marion ihr Umfeld bewusst auswählt, um gut wirken zu können. Und warum ihr Zweck der Existenz sie manchmal selbst ins Mark trifft. Du erfährst außerdem in dieser Folge: Warum es hilfreich ist, Big Five, Werte und ZDE nicht als Etikett zu sehen, sondern als inneren Kompass Und wieso der Big Five for Life Podcast einen Neustart erlebt und wie es mit Retreats und Seminaren weitergeht. Mehr über Marion erfährst Du hier: https://marketingkomplizin.at Wenn Du Dich mit ihr vernetzen möchtest, geht es hier entlang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marion-zdesar/ Wir wünschen Dir ganz viel Freude bei diesem Gespräch und einen schönen Museumstag! Wenn Dich die Erfahrungsberichte unserer Podcastteilnehmer ermutigen, Dich auf Deinen Weg zu den Big Five for Life – Deinen Herzenswünschen - zu begeben, dann laden wir Dich herzlich ein, unsere Seminare zu besuchen.    

Joueur d'équipe par excellence et attaquant aux multiples facettes, Julian Alvarez est devenu l'homme fort de l'Atlético Madrid. Si son état d'esprit correspond parfaitement aux valeurs des Colchoneros, peut-il réellement s'épanouir sous les ordres de Diego Simeone en Liga ? L'Argentin est-il assez bien entouré pour étoffer son palmarès fantastique à l'Atlético Madrid ? Réponses dans «Big five». Un podcast présenté par Marie-Amélie Motte, avec Antoine Simoneau et Thymoté Pinon. Réalisation : Léa Leostic.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Defensie is bezig met een groeispurt. Heeft de militaire rechtbank het daardoor drukker? En wat hebben die militairen dan doorgaans uitgespookt? Te gast is Yuri Marijs, politierechter en voorzitter bij de Militaire Kamer. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de rechters -Julia Mendlik, president van de rechtbank Rotterdam -Dineke de Groot, president van de Hoge Raad -Peter Björn Martens, strafrechter bij rechtbank Amsterdam en voorzitter van de Amsterdamse Grote Wrakingskamer -Yuri Marijs, voorzitter van de Militaire Kamer bij de rechtbank Gelderland in Arnhem -Susanne Tempel, kinderrechter en persrechter bij de rechtbank Zeeland-West-BrabantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore neuroticism, the fourth of the Big Five personality traits we've discussed, following our previous episodes on openness, extraversion, and agreeableness. Neuroticism represents sensitivity to negative emotions—those higher on the scale experience more worry, frustration, and stress, whilst those lower feel fewer negative emotions overall. We acknowledge the loaded nature of the word "neurotic" in everyday language and challenge the assumption that low neuroticism is inherently better. Through personal examples, we discuss how being very low on neuroticism brings advantages—less worry, more equanimity—but also risks: missing important signals, underestimating threats, and needing to work harder at empathy for others' negative experiences. We examine how neuroticism affects relationships and leadership, sharing how partners with different levels can create friction when one feels compelled to "do the worrying for both." In leadership contexts, we explore how those high on neuroticism can use their emotional sensitivity as valuable data for reading rooms and anticipating problems, provided they learn to process and release those emotions rather than let them become contagious. We discuss whether personality can change over time, noting significant personal shifts in both neuroticism and conscientiousness across decades. We conclude by encouraging listeners to complete the Big Five assessment online, develop awareness of where they sit on the spectrum, and consider how their level of neuroticism serves or limits their effectiveness—remembering that neuroticism, like all personality traits, exists for good evolutionary reasons.

Het strafrecht is misschien wel het meest spraakmakende onderdeel van het recht, terwijl de publieke opinie niet altijd alle context in acht neemt. Wat doet het met het strafrecht nu iedereen zijn ongezouten mening via social media uit kan storten? En binnen de advocatuur is het Marengo-proces uitvoerig besproken door de dood van Derk Wiersum en Peter R. de Vries, maar wat heeft het beruchte proces betekent voor de rechter? En onder de zwarte toga zijn strafrechters ook nog mensen. Hoe snel groeit het bewustzijn dat zij ook zichzelf mee naar hun werk nemen? Te gast is Peter-Björn Martens, strafrechter in Amsterdam en voorzitter van de Amsterdamse Grote Wrakingskamer Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de rechters -Julia Mendlik, president van de rechtbank Rotterdam -Dineke de Groot, president van de Hoge Raad -Peter Björn Martens, strafrechter bij rechtbank Amsterdam en voorzitter van de Amsterdamse Grote Wrakingskamer -Yuri Marijs, voorzitter van de Militaire Kamer in Arnhem -Susanne Tempel, kinderrechter en persrechter bij de rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Melissa T. Shultz — Writer, Editor, and Award-Winning AuthorAuthor | Melissa T. ShultzIn this uplifting episode, Dr. Lino Martinez speaks with celebrated writer and editor Melissa T. Shultz, whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, Parade, and more. She is the author of From Mom to Me Again and editor-at-large for Jim Donovan Literary, with over 40 edited nonfiction books published by Big Five publishers.Her newest children's book, What Will I Do If I Miss You?, was named one of the Best Kids' Books on Mental Health of 2025 by the Child Mind Institute.What We ExploreHow adults can rediscover curiosity, creativity, and a sense of playWhy connecting with our inner child supports mental health and healthy agingWays children naturally inspire mindfulness, joy, and emotional resilienceThe importance of storytelling and meaningful books for familiesMelissa's journey as a writer, editor, and creator of heart-centered storiesThis Episode Is Perfect ForListeners interested in personal growth, emotional wellness, childhood development, creativity, aging with purpose, and inspiring author interviews. #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #KidsBooks #ChildrensBookAuthor #ParentingTips #ParentingSupport #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #SeparationAnxiety #AnxietyInChildren #EmotionalWellness #MindfulParenting #KidsEmotions  #NewBookRelease #KidsBookRecommendations #ReadAloud  #AuthorInterview #PodcastInterview #InspiringConversations #PersonalGrowthPodcast #ALittleLessFearPodcast #DrLinoMartinez This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

We kick things off with their origin story in Las Vegas before diving into how they built a channel that's equal parts inspiration and problem-solving. If you've ever tried to choose between eight near-identical resorts or wondered whether a river cruise beats an ocean ship, this conversation delivers real answers. Meet Victor and MJ! Victor takes the lead on nature and specs, MJ brings luxury taste and practical comfort, and together they explain how two strong creative visions learned to collaborate without losing what makes each voice distinct.Check them out at: victorandmj.comand some of their other adventures here:https://www.facebook.com/share/16f9DEfDak/https://youtu.be/JHdqGGpjpzE?si=S2JeXUdY_uCE-CXCThe heart of the episode beats in the bush. Their Zimbabwe tales include mobile camping under lion calls, walking safaris with expert guides, and the moment they stumbled upon a pangolin—the elusive, highly trafficked mammal few safari veterans ever see. It's the kind of surprise that reframes why we leave home: to be humbled, awed, and changed. From there, we look ahead to South Africa: Cape Town's winelands, Boulders Beach penguins, and the Garden Route—less hyped than the Big Five, but overflowing with scenery, food, and culture worth your time.Along the way, they unpack ocean vs river cruises, the value of first-hand hotel comparisons, and why travel agents should actually travel. You'll also hear how MJ left corporate life, how Victor traded the repair shop for a camera, and how they're building a smart, pet-friendly campervan with Starlink so they can research the U.S. with the same care they bring abroad. Ready to plan smarter and roam braver? Follow Victor and MJ on YouTube, then subscribe to the show, share this episode with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more travelers find their next great story.Please support our show by shopping through Eagle Creek: https://alnk.to/gVNDI6N and/or feel free to donate to:http://paypal.me/TheROAMies And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast. Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

Van Urgenda-arrest tot Toeslagenaffaire: de Hoge Raad beslist in zaken die Nederland veranderen. Hoe gaat de president van die Hoge Raad, Dineke de Groot, om met de groeiende druk op de rechtspraak? Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de rechters -Julia Mendlik, president van de rechtbank Rotterdam -Dineke de Groot, president van de Hoge Raad -Peter Björn Martens, strafrechter bij rechtbank Amsterdam en voorzitter van de Amsterdamse Grote Wrakingskamer -Yuri Marijs, voorzitter van de Militaire Kamer in Arnhem -Susanne Tempel, kinderrechter en persrechter bij de rechtbank Zeeland-West-BrabantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het vertrouwen in de rechtspraak staat onder druk en rechters treden vaker naar buiten om hun werk uit te leggen. Maar hoever kunnen zij gaan in die openbaarheid zonder dat het hun onafhankelijkheid of veiligheid raakt? Te gast is Julia Mendlik, president van de rechtbank in Rotterdam, in BNR's Big Five van de rechters Gasten in BNR's Big Five van de rechters -Julia Mendlik, president van de rechtbank Rotterdam -Dineke de Groot, president van de Hoge Raad -Peter Björn Martens, strafrechter bij rechtbank Amsterdam en voorzitter van de Amsterdamse Grote Wrakingskamer -Yuri Marijs, voorzitter van de Militaire Kamer in Arnhem -Susanne Tempel, kinderrechter en persrechter bij de rechtbank Zeeland-West-BrabantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 01:58:45 - Riches heures de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Los Angeles - par : Christian Merlin - A force de s'en tenir aux « Big Five » sur la côte Est, on en oublierait la prospérité de la vie orchestrale californienne : la glorieuse histoire du Los Angeles Philharmonic a pourtant vu passer Klemperer, Mehta, Giulini, Salonen, Dudamel, mêlant exigence et innovation, savant et populaire. - réalisé par : Marie Grout Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

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We kunnen ons afval scheiden wat we willen, wereldwijd wordt de totale afvalberg alleen maar groter. Ondertussen overspoelen goedkope Chinese spullen onze markten. Hoe is deze trend om te draaien? Kunnen we ons uit deze afvalberg recyclen, of moeten we fundamenteler kijken naar ons koopgedrag? Te gast is Marko Hekkert, directeur van het Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval: -Tom van Aken, ceo van biobased kunststofontwikkelaar Avantium -Ankie van Wersch, directeur-bestuurder van MVO Nederland -Thierry Aartsen, demissionair staatssecretaris van Openbaar Vervoer en Milieu -Charles Graft, directeur van kledinginzamelbedrijf Sympany -Marko Hekkert, directeur van het Planbureau voor de LeefomgevingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:28:44 - Riches heures de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Los Angeles (4/4) : De Salonen à Dudamel - par : Christian Merlin - A force de s'en tenir aux « Big Five » sur la côte Est, on en oublierait la prospérité de la vie orchestrale californienne : la glorieuse histoire du Los Angeles Philharmonic a pourtant vu passer Klemperer, Mehta, Giulini, Salonen, Dudamel, mêlant exigence et innovation, savant et populaire. - réalisé par : Marie Grout Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Een paar jaar geleden werden onze kledingafdankertjes nog uit de textielbakken getrokken omdat de vraag zo groot was. Nu valt er geen droge boterham meer mee te verdienen. Waarom ligt de recycling van textiel zo op z'n gat? En wat is er nodig om van al dat kledingafval af te komen? Zometeen is Charles Graft, directeur van textiel-inzamelaar Sympany, te gast in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval Gasten in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval: -Tom van Aken, ceo van biobased kunststofontwikkelaar Avantium -Ankie van Wersch, directeur-bestuurder van MVO Nederland -Thierry Aartsen, demissionair staatssecretaris van Openbaar Vervoer en Milieu -Charles Graft, directeur van kledinginzamelbedrijf Sympany -Marko Hekkert, directeur van het Planbureau voor de LeefomgevingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fewer than five of charity: water's donors wrote a check during a 75,000-piece direct mail test, yet direct mail STILL lifted revenue by 1.5-2%!Behavioral science expert and DonorVoice founder Kevin Schulman is here to talk about why traditional direct mail metrics fall short, why your “non-check-writers” may be your biggest missed opportunity, and how personality-based messaging can transform donor engagement.You'll hear the inside story of a charity: water experiment that tested postcards vs. full letters, QR codes on the outer envelope, and personality trait targeting based on the Big Five framework. Kevin and I also dig into measuring donor commitment, what predicts retention, and how some nonprofits are increasing their first-year monthly donor retention by 6-9 percentage points simply by adjusting their communication volume. If you're rethinking how direct mail fits into your world, this episode will reshape how you design, segment, and evaluate your campaigns.Resources & LinksConnect with Kevin on LinkedIn and learn more about DonorVoice on their website.Check out the book I'm currently reading, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect, by Will Guidara.This show is brought to you by GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012 with a simple idea: a day to do good. This year, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, join the conversation: share your favorite nonprofit's campaign, volunteer for a cause you care about, share an act of kindness, or encourage your audience to do the same. Use #GivingTuesday, tag @GivingTuesday, and visit GivingTuesday.org/Participate to get involved and inspire others! Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good. Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

durée : 00:28:47 - Riches heures de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Los Angeles (3/4) : De Giulini à Previn - par : Christian Merlin - A force de s'en tenir aux « Big Five » sur la côte Est, on en oublierait la prospérité de la vie orchestrale californienne : la glorieuse histoire du Los Angeles Philharmonic a pourtant vu passer Klemperer, Mehta, Giulini, Salonen, Dudamel, mêlant exigence et innovation, savant et populaire. - réalisé par : Marie Grout Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Nederland moet in 2050 helemaal circulair zijn — niets meer verspillen, alles hergebruiken – en dus moeten we tempo maken. Maar hoe maken we die grootse plannen waar met een demissionair kabinet? Te gast is Thierry Aartsen, demissionair staatssecretaris van Openbaar Vervoer & Milieu in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval Gasten in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval: -Tom van Aken, ceo van biobased kunststofontwikkelaar Avantium -Ankie van Wersch, directeur-bestuurder van MVO Nederland. -Thierry Aartsen, demissionair staatssecretaris van Openbaar Vervoer en Milieu. -Charles Graft, directeur van kledinginzamelbedrijf Sympany. -Marko Hekkert, directeur van het Planbureau voor de LeefomgevingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:28:49 - Riches heures de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Los Angeles (2/4) : De Mehta à Giulini - par : Christian Merlin - A force de s'en tenir aux « Big Five » sur la côte Est, on en oublierait la prospérité de la vie orchestrale californienne : la glorieuse histoire du Los Angeles Philharmonic a pourtant vu passer Klemperer, Mehta, Giulini, Salonen, Dudamel, mêlant exigence et innovation, savant et populaire. - réalisé par : Marie Grout Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the extraordinary story of Imre Hirschl, the Hungarian who revolutionised South American football. In this second part, we look into Hirschl's impact on Uruguay's historic 1950 World Cup victory and his innovative tactics at Club Atlético Peñarol and River Plate. Discover how Hirschl's genius and controversial methods shaped football history, transforming teams and leaving a lasting legacy on the footballing world. 00:45 The Tactical Mastermind Behind Uruguay's Success01:55 Controversial Matches and Referee Decisions05:20 The Dominance of the Big Five in Argentinian Football08:37 Hirschl's move to River Plate 11:59 Tactical Evolution and Direct Play16:55 Hircshl's Downfall and Match-Fixing Allegations21:06 Return to Coaching and Success in Uruguay28:22 Strict Discipline and Unique Methods29:09 Young Players and Team Dynamics31:14 Campaign for National Coach31:59 Political Disputes and Appointments33:22 World Cup Preparations and Chaos35:43 Uruguay's Tactical Genius37:11 The Shocking World Cup Final43:48 Aftermath and Legacy44:58 Hirschl's Influence and Final Years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoe bouw je aan een circulaire economie waarin afval niet meer bestaat? En hoe helpt MVO Nederland bedrijven de overstap naar circulair produceren te zetten? Te gast is Ankie van Wersch, directeur-bestuurder van MVO Nederland. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval: -Tom van Aken, ceo van biobased kunststofontwikkelaar Avantium -Ankie van Wersch, directeur-bestuurder van MVO Nederland. -Thierry Aartsen, demissionair staatssecretaris van Openbaar Vervoer en Milieu. -Charles Graft, directeur van kledinginzamelbedrijf Sympany. -Marko Hekkert, directeur van het Planbureau voor de LeefomgevingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:28:41 - Riches heures de l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Los Angeles (1/4) - par : Christian Merlin - A force de s'en tenir aux « Big Five » sur la côte Est, on en oublierait la prospérité de la vie orchestrale californienne : la glorieuse histoire du Los Angeles Philharmonic a pourtant vu passer Klemperer, Mehta, Giulini, Salonen, Dudamel, mêlant exigence et innovation, savant et populaire. - réalisé par : Marie Grout Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Tom van Aken, CEO van Avantium, pioniert met bioplastics in een wereld die nog voor een groot deel draait op fossiel. Hoe laveert hij tussen doorbraken, financiële hobbels en zijn missie om de plastic afvalberg te verkleinen? Gasten in BNR's Big Five van een wereld zonder afval: -Tom van Aken, ceo van biobased kunststofontwikkelaar Avantium -Ankie van Wersch, directeur-bestuurder van MVO Nederland. -Thierry Aartsen, demissionair staatssecretaris van Openbaar Vervoer en Milieu. -Charles Graft, directeur van kledinginzamelbedrijf Sympany. -Marko Hekkert, directeur van het Planbureau voor de LeefomgevingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oorlog in Oekraïne, oplopende spanningen in het Midden-Oosten én een wankele relatie met de VS. Hoe behoudt Europa grip op vrede in een wereld vol dreiging? Te gast is VVD-Kamerlid Eric van der Burg. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van Werken aan Vrede: -Bernard Hammelburg, BNR's buitenlandcommentator -Gwenda Nielen, desinformatie-expert, verbonden aan onderzoeksinstituut TNO, en oud-luitenant-kolonel bij de landmacht -Martijn Eickhoff, directeur van het NIOD Instituut voor Oorlogs-, Holocaust- en Genocidestudies -Ron Keller, oud-topdiplomaat -Eric van der Burg, Tweede Kamerlid namens de VVD met portefeuille buitenlandse zakenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De manier waarop we oorlogen herinneren, kan vrede bevorderen of juist in de weg staan. Hoe belangrijk is het verhaal dat verteld wordt, en wat kunnen we daarvan leren voor de conflicten van nu? Te gast is Ron Keller, oud-diplomaat. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van Werken aan Vrede: -Bernard Hammelburg, BNR's buitenlandcommentator -Gwenda Nielen, desinformatie-expert, verbonden aan onderzoeksinstituut TNO, en oud-luitenant-kolonel bij de landmacht -Martijn Eickhoff, directeur van het NIOD Instituut voor Oorlogs-, Holocaust- en Genocidestudies -Ron Keller, oud-topdiplomaat -Eric van der Burg, Tweede Kamerlid namens de VVD met portefeuille buitenlandse zakenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I just went on an INCREDIBLE trip to South Africa … so naturally, I have to tell you about it! Earlier this year, a past client invited me to speak at her first retreat in Cape Town, which to me was an enormous opportunity to visit a continent I'd never been to before.  So my husband and I made an adventure of it. We stopped in Istanbul on the way, visited friends, saw the most majestic and dangerous animals on the planet, and witnessed economic divides that I can't stop thinking about. I don't always share about my travels on this podcast, but this excursion was special, with moments that moved me to tears (feeding baby elephants), moments where I feared for my life (getting bitten by a poisonous spider), and moments that inspired huge perspective shifts about the kind of privilege so many of us are born into. It's so cool to see where the world takes you when you go all-out on your purpose – because this trip would not have been possible if it weren't for my entrepreneurial calling! I hope this episode offers a little inspiration to step outside your comfort zone and go on an adventure yourself.    IN THIS EPISODE: The electrifying reality of a South African safari: up-close encounters with the Big Five, charging rhinos, lion sightings, and the spiritual sign that moved me to tears What it's like getting bitten by a mystery African spider while going to the bathroom and facing the most deadly snake in the world on a casual walk Eye-opening lessons from post-apartheid South Africa, and how understanding privilege, opportunity and the birth lottery can change your perspective forever How following your entrepreneurial vision and purpose can unlock experiences you never dreamed of   LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED If you know you're meant to help other people change their relationship with alcohol and achieve deep healing (along with their bigger dreams), be sure to get on the waitlist for the Empowered AF 5X Coach Certification Program – and get 5x certified as a world class alcohol-free empowerment coach, mindset coach, success coach, NLP practitioner, and hypnosis practitioner when applications open. Check out Euphoric the Club, the premier club for successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them) where you can get access to all my alcohol-free programs and methodology, coaching, and trainings for only $62.  Awarded the most empowering book in the sober curious genre, be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review. Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram. And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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Magnetic Memory Setting up outrageous vivid imagery. SpanishMy Spanish JourneyWelcome back to The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour! I'm your host, Grandpa Bill. Now, for the last three years, you've known me as a student of the Magnetic Memory Method—a memory system that's a true holistic health practice for the mind. Well, I've decided to tackle another item on my bucket list: learning to speak Spanish, and I'm doing it with one of my newest MMM workbooks!The Technique: The MMM emphasizes creating Magnetic Imagery—images that are huge, brightly colored, sensually rich, and often humorous or even shocking—to represent the foreign word's sound and meaning. For the Spanish word 'perro' (dog), I might imagine a pirate (perr-o) with a wooden leg dancing on the kitchen table of my Memory Palace.The Connection: This over-the-top visualization creates emotional buy-in for the Motivational Engager ('Why'). The sheer absurdity and personal creation of the image answer the internal question: Why will I remember this? Because the image is so uniquely mine and so emotionally engaging, my brain registers it as immediately important and worthy of retention.The 'How' Learner needs to know the process and the scientific justification—the mechanism of action.The Technique: My MMM workbook teaches Elaborative Encoding, which means linking the new Spanish word's sound and meaning to existing knowledge in a step-by-step, functional process. It's not magic; it's a specific cognitive process of association. It also involves Active Recall and Recall Rehearsal—systematic, planned mental walks through the Memory Palace.The Connection: This appeals directly to the Systematic Explorer ('How'). The 'How' learner is satisfied knowing how the memory works: I encode (link the image), and I retrieve (walk the Memory Palace route). The structured, repeatable nature of the rehearsal method provides the functional blueprint they crave for confidence.The 'What to Do' Learner requires concrete, executable tasks—a checklist for success.The Technique: The MMM includes The Big Five of Language Learning: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Memorization (using the Memory Palace). My workbook tells me to start by writing out the first 10 words, then speaking them out loud, then listening to their pronunciation, and finally memorizing them.The Connection: This multi-sensory, step-by-step list is the Pragmatic Implementer's ('What to Do') dream. They are not waiting for the perfect moment; they have an immediate, simple sequence of tasks to execute. This is their quick-start guide to getting the ball rolling right now.My journey into Spanish is more than just language learning; it's a commitment to personal mental wellness and proving that the brain is capable of massive growth at any age. By understanding and catering to the 'What,' 'Why,' 'How,' and 'What to Do' impulses—both in the MMM and in any holistic health pursuit—you give yourself the best possible chance for lasting success.Find your impulse, and then apply the right technique. That is how your healing begins with understanding.#MagneticMemoryMethod,#GrandpaBill,#LearningSpanish,#MemoryPalace,#ElaborativeEncoding,#BucketList,#LanguageLearning,#SeniorWellness,#CognitiveHealth,#HolisticLearning,You can check out this video if you want to see an example of applying these memory techniques to language learning: Memory Palace Foreign Language Hacks.1. The Deep Dive: The 'What' Learner and the Memory Palace

De manier waarop we oorlogen herinneren, kan vrede bevorderen of juist in de weg staan. Hoe belangrijk is het verhaal dat verteld wordt, en wat kunnen we daarvan leren voor de conflicten van nu? Te gast is Martijn Eickhoff, directeur van het NIOD, in BNR's Big Five van werken aan vrede. Te gast in BNR's Big Five van Werken aan Vrede -Bernard Hammelburg, BNR's buitenlandcommentator -Gwenda Nielen, desinformatie-expert, verbonden aan onderzoeksinstituut TNO, en oud-luitenant-kolonel bij de landmacht -Martijn Eickhoff, directeur van het NIOD Instituut voor Oorlogs-, Holocaust- en Genocidestudies -Ron Keller, oud-diplomaat -Eric van der Burg, Tweede Kamerlid namens de VVD met portefeuille buitenlandse zakenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlock the secrets to high-performing teams with our practical, actionable guide to the Big Five Teamwork Theory—a framework of 8 critical teamwork behaviors and attitudes that can transform how your team works together. In this episode, we break down Backup Behavior, Mutual Performance Monitoring, Adaptability, Mutual Trust, Team Leadership, Team Orientation, Closed-Loop Communication, and Shared Mental Models, showing how each element impacts team effectiveness. Unlike traditional models like Tuckman's stages of team development or Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team, this approach gives leaders clear, actionable strategies to diagnose team performance gaps and coach teams for measurable improvement. Plus, we've created a free teamwork quiz so you can see exactly how your team stacks up and identify opportunities for growth: https://utech-fydrq1dd.scoreapp.com/ . Whether you're a team leader, manager, HR professional, or aspiring collaborator, this episode will help you build stronger, more cohesive, and adaptable teams that consistently perform at their best.

Desinformatie beïnvloedt verkiezingen, schaadt vertrouwen in overheid én democratie, en kan onze veiligheid in gevaar brengen. Hoe draagt de strijd tegen nepnieuws bij aan het bewerkstelligen van vrede? Te gast is Gwenda Nielen, desinformatie-expert bij TNO, en oud-luitenant-kolonel in BNR's Big Five van werken aan vrede Te gast in BNR's Big Five van Werken aan Vrede -Bernard Hammelburg, BNR's buitenlandcommentator -Gwenda Nielen, desinformatie-expert, verbonden aan onderzoeksinstituut TNO, en oud-luitenant-kolonel bij de landmacht -Martijn Eickhoff, directeur van het NIOD Instituut voor Oorlogs-, Holocaust- en Genocidestudies -Ron Keller, oud-diplomaat -Eric van der Burg, Tweede Kamerlid namens de VVD met portefeuille buitenlandse zakenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is personality? Can it change over time? How does our personality influence the ways we find meaning in our lives? DR RALPH PIEDMONT has spent decades answering these questions; training under the original developers of the Big Five personality model, and focusing also on the spiritual and transcendent dimensions that give life deeper meaning. This week Andrew and Dr Piedmont discuss: The Big Five personality model How understanding our own personality can help us create deeper, more authentic relationships.  How spirituality fits into our understanding of personality. Dr. Piedmont received his Ph.D. in Personality Psychology from Boston University. He was a full professor in the Department of Pastoral Counseling at Loyola University Maryland and is now the Managing Director of the Center for Professional Studies. His current research interests focus on the measurement of Spiritual Transcendence, a construct that represents a broad, nondenominational, motivational measure of spirituality. Dr Piedmont is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA).  If You're Looking for More…. You can subscribe to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts) and hear a bonus mini-episode every week. Or you can join our Supporters Club on Patreon to also access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests  and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50 This week supporters will hear: Hope: What it is, why we need it, and how to find it in dark times.  Three Things Ralph Piedmont knows to be true.  AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Attend Andrew's men's retreat near Berlin in April 2026: details here  Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things  Visit the website of the Center for Professional Studies, where Dr Piedmont is Managing Director  Read Dr Piedmont's book, Understanding the Psychological Soul of Spirituality: A Guidebook for Research and Practice Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall   

Welcome to Episode 246 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we're reading the New Testament book of 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I'm smoking the 5 Vegas Big Five Toro 6x60.Charles Spurgeon Study Bible: https://csbspurgeonstudybible.csbible.com/5 Vegas Big Five Toro 6x60: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/5-vegas-big-five/2010193/Listen and subscribe at: https://www.theburningbushpodcast.comYouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xuUIvnTwNsmlHN2fxlidI6Zhgt-GPB7&si=t0IqlNyWtCYOiSwHRumble: https://rumble.com/user/SteveMcHenryEmail: steve@theburningbushpodcast.com#TheBurningBush #Podcast #Scripture #Theology #Jesus #Bible #Christian #GroundworksMinistries #Cigars #BOTL #SOTL #HolySmokes #LogosBibleSoftware #TreatsNTruth #CharlesSpurgeon #SpurgeonStyle #5VegasCigarsSUPPORT THE SHOW & OUR PARTNERSCash App - http://cash.app/$StevenJMcHenryVenmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/Steve-McHenry-3Paypal - http://paypal.me/SteveMcHenrySend me a Text MessageGroundworks MinistriesPromoting the "chapter-a-day" reading of God's Word.Treats-N-Truth MinistryHelping those in need through the love & grace of God.The Burning Bush Merchandise StoreGet your Burning Bush Podcast swag here!Logos Bible SoftwareA digital library and Bible study platform for in-depth study, sermon prep, and academic research.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comCory is a behavioral scientist, the executive director of the Adversarial Collaboration Project at Penn, a visiting scholar at Penn, and an associate professor of psychology at New College of Florida. She's also been Director of Academic Engagement for Heterodox Academy and an assistant professor of behavioral science at Durham University. We talk sex differences and the recent essay, “The Great Feminization,” by Helen Andrews.For two clips of our convo — on the female dominance in education, and the growing power of HR — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up in a big Catholic family in Ohio; her mom a gym teacher and dad a school psychologist; the culture shock of higher ed; the different evolutionary challenges of men and women; “warriors vs worriers”; the Big Five personality traits; neuroticism and risk-aversion; the male sex drive and propensity for violence; the gendered reaction to controversial ideas; safe spaces; The Coddling of the American Mind; extended adolescence; grade inflation; anonymous reporting systems; the boom of the mental health industry; the rise of the parenting industry; women in the military; mediocre men replaced by competent women in the workforce; MeToo; the decline of yelling in newsrooms; Puritanism; aggressive nuns; Prohibition; the Larry Summers row over women in science; the hostility toward men in higher ed; young men becoming reactionary; fairness in sports and locker rooms; the DEI industry; Harris and Walz; and Trump as a crude parody of an idiot male.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Fiona Hill on Putin's war, Mark Halperin on US politics, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Shadi Hamid on US power abroad, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

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.

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...

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. 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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.

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.