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In today's episode of the Atheist Experience, JMike and Secular Rarity tackle fallacies, logic, and questions of ontology!Sura in India believes that because religion exists with stories, there must be supernatural things such as beings. Would these supernatural beings exist without religions? Once you wiggle the terms of supernatural beings with wiggle room, the more meaningless these wiggly terms become.Arec in Norway is questioning if it is fair to criticize people who use faith rather than reason when there is no other answer. Why do you think it is important that people play by the same rules when having these conversations? We like to have reliable ways to get to conclusions, and that does not include the use of faith. Keep investigating this and call us back with what you find. Rajin in NY wants some science based reasoning for the lack of god's existence. Logic and science are terms that should be used separately. Why is it that in all possible worlds, god has to exist? If god has to exist from all points of view, what is the point of talking about it? What does “something from nothing” even mean? The Motte-and-bailey fallacy describes the method many theists use when trying to prove god. Why should we accept “nothing” as a possibility?Rostaman in Mexico describes how none of us have access to ontology because it belongs with metaphysics. Categorizing beliefs can make us feel like there is substance, but why use labels and terms if the meaning can be explained?JMike has to bail so Scott Dickie takes over for him to talk with Dave in India who believes that science has not been fully discovered and therefore we don't know what that means for our soul and body. How does the lack of our understanding or ability to prove things through science prove that magic happens? Is god causing the things we don't understand or are these things themselves god?Tom in MS has some thoughts about the Catholic Church and how things have historically not changed when having different popes. If god can do everything, wouldn't he be able to choose the next pope? The actions over the millenia are a good indication of what will change with each pope. Dee in IA has some questions about a logic problem that is apparently not solvable. Some of these logic problems are weird and reading up on them by diving head first can be super cool. Unfortunately, we don't have access to the physical foundations of the universe. Sometimes we need to look in the direction Occam's Razor points to. Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.
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Send us a MessageIn this solo episode of Culture Change RX, Sue Tetzlaff discusses the importance of effective leadership in healthcare organizations. She emphasizes the need for leaders to focus on proactive leadership activities. By categorizing their time into three buckets—whirlwind, management, and leadership—leaders can better allocate their efforts to achieve meaningful results. The episode concludes with a call to narrow focus and leverage time for greater impact in leadership roles. Healthcare leaders often feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day chaos.Categorizing activities into “the three buckets” helps prioritize focus.Proactive leadership leads to better outcomes.Less is more when it comes to goals and improvement priorities.Narrowing focus can lead to greater organizational success.The chaos of work and any perceptions of underachieving affects personal life and well-being.Need help improving the culture, performance, and results of your healthcare organization? If so, let's talk: https://www.capstoneleadership.net/contact-usAre we connected yet on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/in/suetetzlaff/13th Annual Healthcare Executive Forum - June 18 (afternoon) and June 19 (morning)High Reliability, Just Culture & Psychological Safety Made Simple focuses on breaking down these critical concepts into practical, actionable strategies tailored for senior leaders in small and rural healthcare settings.
Praise and Gratitude Expressing gratitude for the ability to breathe as a reason to praise God: "Let everything that hath breath praise you, the Lord." Acknowledging the unique experience of encountering the Holy Ghost. Affirming that one doesn't need education to connect with the Holy Ghost. The Power of "All" Focusing on the word "all" in 1 Timothy 2. Exhortation to offer prayers and thanks for all men, including those marginalized or different. "Old junkies, old alcoholics, preachers, deacons...Baptists, Pentecostals, Church of God." Extending prayers to those in authority for a peaceful life. God's desire for all men to come to the knowledge of truth. Categorizing everyone as sinners: "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Christ Jesus came to save sinners. The Universality of Sin and God's Love Emphasizing that no one is inherently good or righteous. "There's nothing good. No, not one. All her righteousness is filthy." Acknowledging that everyone sins, regardless of their background or actions. Highlighting the need to actively bring people to Jesus, even those living in the "highway" or "sports." All mankind was created for the glory of God. The Ministry of Reconciliation Highlighting 2 Corinthians 5:18, stating that God has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Urging listeners to share their faith outside the church. Questioning whether individuals are truly saved or merely "saved." Emphasizing that genuine salvation results in a changed life: "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature." Stating that those who are saved should exhibit a changed behavior and share their faith with others. Encouraging listeners not to judge others but to show them the love of Christ. The body is a temple of the Holy Ghost and not our own. Living for God Questioning whether individuals are truly living for God. If you were blind, and now you see, go tell it. If you are not telling others about Jesus, you are backslidden. If all you do is come to church, what are you doing about Jesus? Sharing a personal testimony of being a "snotty-nosed little brat" who went through foster homes. Criticizing those who foster children for financial gain rather than love. Emphasizing God's unconditional love for individuals, regardless of their past. Highlighting the deceitfulness and wickedness of man's heart. "Man's heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. Who can know it?" God gives a new heart and a new spirit. God demonstrated His love while we were sinners. "But God commuted his love toward us in England." Warning against mocking God and trying to live in both the world and in Christ. If you are a child of God, there will be a separation. Questioning whether individuals are truly living for God outside of church. Overcoming Adversity and the Power of Prayer Encouraging listeners not to condemn others but to show them the love of Christ. Acknowledging that Christians can be "overtaken" or stumble. Describing oneself as a "fighting Christian" who will defend his family. Sharing a personal experience of being incarcerated and facing adversity. Highlighting the importance of loving others unconditionally, without enabling their destructive behaviors. Emphasizing the power in the name of Jesus. Encouraging listeners not to give up on those who seem lost or hopeless. Sharing a personal testimony of being a drug addict and facing a 99-year prison sentence. Highlighting the transformative power of meeting Jesus. Emphasizing that God had a plan to send the right person to share the Gospel. Encouraging listeners to share their testimonies and not to give up on others. Sharing a personal experience of being involved in drugs and taking prison guards hostage.
Categorizing things is central to science. And there are dozens of systems scientists have created to name everything from the trenches on the sea bed to the stars in the sky.But names have consequences. What's in a name is a series exploring naming in science and how names impact the world. We look at whether the system of naming species remains in step with society, how the names of diseases can create stigma, and how the names chosen by scientists can help, or hinder, communication with the public.In episode three, we're looking at how the names chosen for concepts in physics can inadvertently send researchers down very specific research avenues while distracting them from others. In this podcast we hear five stories about the importance of names and how much can be lost in translation when physicists try and label the unknown.For a list of sources and music used, please visit the podcast show notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Beckett discusses the 2025 Baseball Card Hall of Fame ballot, sponsored by Ray from Philly. sharing his thoughts on the 40 candidate cards, offers his voting criteria, and comments on the treatment of vintage vs. modern cards. He emphasizes the importance of balancing cards from different eras and provides detailed reasons for his choices. Beck also outlines potential improvements, such as emulating the Baseball Hall of Fame's selection method. 00:31 Voting Process and Encouragement 01:27 Challenges in Hall of Fame Selection 03:58 Categorizing the Cards 06:06 Dr. Beckett's Ballot and Selections
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It's a Mailbag Special on Morning Footy! The crew digs into your questions from around the world of soccer. Is Arsenal still living rent-free in Nico Cantor's no bueno tier, or have they earned a promotion? Can Real Madrid cook up another magical Champions League comeback at the Bernabéu? And will Harry Kane make amends and lead Bayern Munich to victory at the San Siro? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/sportsbooks/ And sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/promos/ For betting on soccer: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/soccer/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Highlights * Categorizing leads by readiness supports targeted outreach. * Neighborhood engagement builds off-market opportunity pipelines. * Active listening improves client trust and sales results. * Storytelling on social platforms increases audience interaction. * Setting specific goals paired with mentorship accelerates progress.
How to make sure you don't lose your podcast without warning! New updated character count on podcast descriptions in Apple Podcasts, Edison Research launches Edison Download Metrics, MacWhisper 12 is so good! Pocket Casts has a web player, launching seasons out of order? Tips for keeping it clear, be part of the Podcast Marketing Trends Report And download stats, this time geographic and user agents! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe! We'd love to hear from you!
How to make sure you don't lose your podcast without warning! New updated character count on podcast descriptions in Apple Podcasts, Edison Research launches Edison Download Metrics, MacWhisper 12 is so good! Pocket Casts has a web player, launching seasons out of order? Tips for keeping it clear, be part of the Podcast Marketing Trends Report And download stats, this time geographic and user agents! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email thefeed@libsyn.com, call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe! We'd love to hear from you!
Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski along with guests Apoorv Khanuja and Amanda Webb as they discuss recommendations and more for naming and categorizing energy efficiency measures (EEMs). In the first recommendation? Clearly describe what's being done.
The Russian intelligence system is comprised of a vast and interconnected network of agents. Each of these pawns plays a different role in supporting the "king" back in Moscow.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-reach-categorizing-intelligence-agents
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the natural human tendency to simplify complex issues through narratives, categorization, and stereotypes.
What gets measured gets improved. But without a process, how do we know what to improve? In this brand-new episode, Trace Blackmore, the host of Scaling UP! H2O Podcast and the CEO and Founder of Blackmore Enterprises, dives deep into the power of processes in industrial water treatment. Learn why creating and documenting processes is essential for consistency, collaboration, and success. Hear Trace's personal journey of process discovery, practical steps for implementation, and how processes can make your work more efficient and fun. Plus, a new "Water You Know" segment by James McDonald challenges your water treatment knowledge. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with actionable takeaways! Trace Blackmore introduces the value of processes, sharing his love for procedures and why they are vital for the industrial water treatment community. From his early experiences at McDonald's to his current role, Trace illustrates how processes drive consistency and success. The Power of Processes in Water Treatment Discover how processes are the backbone of efficiency in the water treatment industry, guiding consistency and measurable improvements across daily tasks and large-scale operations. A Practical Framework for Success Learn actionable steps to create, document, and refine processes that save time, enhance accuracy, and drive collaboration within your team or solo operations. Lessons from Episode 397: Categorizing for Clarity Explore Trace's approach to categorizing and establishing testing procedures, from Episode 397, and see how small tweaks can yield significant efficiency gains. From McDonald's to Water Treatment: The Art of Rigor Trace shares personal anecdotes from his first job at McDonald's, revealing how the company's focus on procedural rigor inspired his passion for creating and following efficient workflows. Behind the Scenes of Scaling Up H2O Get a rare glimpse into the processes that power the Scaling Up H2O podcast. From pre-recording preparation to publishing episodes, see how structured workflows ensure quality and consistency. Why Everyone Needs Procedures—Even Solo Professionals Trace busts the myth that procedures are only for teams. Learn how structured processes can help solo professionals work smarter, not harder, and achieve consistent results every time. Trace emphasizes that processes are the backbone of success in water treatment and other industries. He encourages listeners to take actionable steps in documenting one procedure this week and to celebrate improvements. Processes transform chaos into clarity. By embracing structured methods, you not only improve operations but also create opportunities for growth and collaboration. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Timestamps 04:37 -The power of sharing ideas at water industry events. 08:13 - Water You Know with James McDonald 10:51 - Trace's love for procedures and his McDonald's experience. 16:49 - The importance of measuring processes for improvement. 28:28 - Steps to create and document a process. 46:27 - Closing thoughts: Processes bring fun and efficiency to the workplace. Quotes “Because of my love of procedures, I've been able to create things and enlist the help of others to work collaboratively, ensuring we're all on the same page” - Trace Blackmore Connect with Scaling UP! H2O Submit a show idea: Submit a Show Idea LinkedIn: in/traceblackmore/ YouTube: @ScalingUpH2O Click HERE to Download Episode's Discussion Guide Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned AWT (Association of Water Technologies) Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind 398 Water Treatment Project Success: Essential Steps for New Facilities and Expansions 397 Pinks and Blues: How to look at your tests Water You Know with James McDonald Question: At atmospheric pressure, a pound or kilogram of water that is converted to steam will expand by approximately how many times? 2025 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.
In this episode, Scott Becker explores the natural human tendency to simplify complex issues through narratives, categorization, and stereotypes.
In episode 2 of 'What's in a name' we look how choosing names can help, or hinder, attempts to communicate important messages.Categorizing things is central to science. And there are dozens of systems scientists have created to name everything from the trenches on the sea bed to the stars in the sky.But names have consequences. In our series What's in a name we explore naming in science and how names impact the world — whether the system of naming species remains in step with society, how the names of diseases can create stigma, or even how the names of scientific concepts can drive the direction of research itself.In episode two, we're looking at how the names chosen by scientists help, or hinder, communication with the public.Well chosen names can quickly convey scientific concepts or health messages — in emergency situations they can even save lives. We'll hear how the systems of naming tropical storms and Covid-19 variants came to be, and how they took different approaches to achieve the same outcome.We'll also consider the language used to talk about climate change, and how the ways of describing it have been used to deliberately introduce uncertainty and confusion.Listen to the first episode Should offensive species names be changed? The organisms that honour dictators, racists and criminalsFor a list of sources please visithttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-04200-9Music creditsPremiumaudio/Pond5Richard Smithson/Triple Scoop Music/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Kirsten Flory discusses how to navigate the overwhelm that often accompanies the start of a new year by focusing on intentionality. She guides listeners through a series of exercises aimed at identifying personal goals, understanding the motivations behind them, and determing the best ways to share these goals with others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, categorizing goals, and being mindful of who to trust with personal aspirations. Kirsten encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards their goals and to embrace the journey of personal growth. Key Takeaways: The start of a New Year is a great time for reflection Doing a brain dump can help organize overwhelming thoughts Categorizing goals can provide clarity and focus Identifying the "why" behind goals is cruicial for motivation Not everyone is the right person to share your goals with Your goals should align with your true desires, not external pressures Intentionality in goal setting leads to greater success Taking small, actionable steps can lead to significant progress Self-reflection is key to understaning personal aspirations Being intentional about who you surround yourself with can impact your growth Kirsten Flory is the President & CEO of Foundations Commercial Real Estate and host of The Small Business Mindset podcast. www.kirstenflory.com
Ready to turn your passion for plants into profits? In this episode, host Brogan Williams chats with Jarid Buck of Rare Plant Daddy, a seasoned plant entrepreneur and marketing pro. Jarid shares invaluable insights into scaling a successful plant business — from understanding market trends and optimizing operations to building a resilient mindset. Learn why focusing on operations over aesthetics, starting small, and educating customers are keys to early success. Jarid also discusses mastering Facebook ads, diversifying your marketing strategy, and the importance of hiring the right team to grow your business. Whether you're new to selling houseplants or a seasoned green thumb, this episode is packed with actionable advice on scaling, marketing, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship! What we discuss with Jarid: + Market trends and customer demand + Categorizing plants by environment + Starting small with limited inventory + Educating customers through live sales + Resilience in entrepreneurship + Scaling with Facebook ads + Diversifying ad platforms + Streamlining operations with SOPs + Hiring for order fulfillment + Learning SEO and content creation Thank you, Jarid! Check out Rare Plant Daddy at RarePlantsforSale.com or Whatnot. Follow Jarid on Facebook and TikTok. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you know the one thing that could make your life much easier?It took me decades to figure it out, but once I did, everything changed. Here's the deal: there are only two kinds of problems in this world, and if you can sort them out, life gets much simpler.I'm tackling a simple yet profound concept: understanding the difference between 'your problems' and 'not your problems.'You'll learn how to stop carrying other people's problems around like they're your own and why prioritizing the right way can make you more productive and less overwhelmed.Click play now - it's worth every second!Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00) Understanding two kinds of problems (00:36)Applying the problem distinction in daily life (01:08)Categorizing problems based on urgency (02:53)Living by the problem matrix (04:02)Additional Resources- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit 2025: http://opsummit2025.com/- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
I have used the terms over methylator and undermethylation in the past to help categorize people to streamline their supplement start with MTHFR or other methylation imbalance, but the terms themselves can be confusing and misleading because they imply a biochemical state that isn't actually there. Logically, it makes sense that an undermethylator would be globally undermethylating things, but that doesn't bear out in reality, and part of that is because these terms (over- and under-methylator) were coined well before we had as much knowledge about the actual biochemistry and genetics linked to it as we do now. Categorizing people in this way does still have some uesful aspects because many of the traits we see in people with methylation imbalance that are used to determine over and under-methylators, still point to some predictable medication reactions, supplement guidelines and other useful information. So how do we keep the good without keeping the names? Tune in next episode because we'll be talking about a new way of looking at this. Methylation Archetypes. GENETIC ROCKSTARS (an MTHFR community): https://community.tohealthwiththat.com FREE COURSE: MTHFR Basics: https://to-health-with-that.teachable.com/p/mthfr-basics GROUP COACHING: https://www.tohealthwiththat.com/group-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://tohealthwiththat.com/ AFFILIATE LINKS: I appreciate you using these links to purchase products you would buy anyway, because they allow me to keep putting information out there. Thank you! SEEKING HEALTH (metylation and histamine support supplements - these ship internationally): https://bit.ly/3afXYH4 STRATEGENE REPORT (detailed genetics using 23andme or ancestry raw data): https://bit.ly/3retbm5 FULLSCRIPT (professional grade supplements): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/thwt QUEEN OF THE THRONE (castor oil and castor oil packs): https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/amy-tohealthwiththat use code AMY_TOHEALTHWITHTHAT10 for 10% off of any order of $59 or more
Categorizing hurricanes seems like a straightforward, objective measure. Right? Well, maybe not. In this episode of Created to Reign, Dr. David Legates discusses Hurricane Michael and what it can teach us about the alarmism movement. Visit our podcast resource page: https://cornwallalliance.org/listen%20to%20our%20podcast%20created%20to%20reign/Our work is entirely supported by donations from people like you. If you benefit from our work and would like to partner with us, please visit www.cornwallalliance.org/donate.
Categorizing things is central to science. And there are dozens of systems scientists have created to name everything from the trenches on the sea bed to the stars in the sky.But names have consequences — unintended or otherwise. In our new series What's in a name we'll explore naming in science and how names impact the world — whether that's how the names of storms impact public safety, how the names of diseases impact patient care, or even how the names of scientific concepts can drive the direction of research itself.In this first episode we're looking at species names. The modern system of species naming began in the 1700s and has played a vital role in standardizing academic communication, ensuring that scientists are on the same page when they talk about an organism. However, this system is not without its issues. For example, there has been much debate around whether species with names considered offensive — such as those named after historical racists — should be changed, and what rule changes need to be made to allow this to happen.We speak to researchers about the history of this naming system, how it's applied and how it might evolve in the face of growing pressures.SourcesFor a full list of sources, please visit https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-04200-9Music creditsPremiumaudio/Pond5Alon Marcus/Pond5Groove Committee/Pond5Opcono/Pond5Erik Mcnerny/Pond5Earless Pierre/Pond5Richard Smithson/Triple Scoop Music/Getty ImagesDouglas Romayne/Triple Scoop Music/Getty ImagesSound effects via Pond5Thick-billed Longspur/Andrew Spencer via CC BY-NC-ND 2.5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to our latest episode, where Dave and Will are joined by Jess Lea, Director of Operations at The 5 Star Co-Host, to discuss the nuances of maintaining short-term rental properties effectively. With her extensive experience in managing operations and consulting, Jess offers invaluable insights into categorizing maintenance issues, optimizing team responses, and streamlining operations to enhance guest experiences while reducing costs. In this episode, Jess delves into how to identify and prioritize maintenance needs based on urgency and guest impact, providing actionable advice for both self-managing hosts and professional co-hosts. She shares her strategies for creating efficient systems to track, respond to, and resolve issues without unnecessary expenses or disruptions. Dave and Will add their perspectives on leveraging these systems to manage properties at scale while maintaining high guest satisfaction. Whether you're managing one property or an entire portfolio, this episode offers a practical guide to staying proactive and delivering hassle-free rental experiences. Tune in now to learn how to refine your property management processes, empower your team, and ensure your guests have memorable stays, every time! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 – Life and business updates 05:00 – Guest intro: Jess Lea 06:30 – Scaling property management operations with effective systems 10:00 – Categorizing maintenance issues: Low, high, and urgent 13:45 – Tracking maintenance and optimizing team workflows 18:00 – Balancing guest satisfaction with operational efficiency 22:30 – Insights for scaling hassle-free operations Connect with the Guest: Website: https://5strcohost.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesslea/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_jesslea/ #STRMaintenance #PropertyManagementTips #HassleFreeRentals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hasslefreere/support
In this episode, Ellen de Werd discusses how to create a dream schedule Key Points: Understanding prime times for class scheduling Categorizing different modalities into buckets Importance of complementary formats Why cultivating a robust team of instructors matters Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show! Check out the WARRIOR formats: https://warriorinstructors.com/
Mike Simmons explores the art of effective meetings using a "Jobs to Be Done" framework. As a leadership coach and expert in organizational dynamics, Mike breaks down common meeting challenges, offers actionable strategies, and introduces practical tools for fostering clarity, engagement, and collaboration. Three Key Quotes from Mike Simmons "Clarity is key—if you don't have a specific objective for the meeting, you're setting everyone up for frustration." "Stop combining decision-making, information-sharing, and collaboration into one meeting—it wastes time and energy." "Leverage the collective intelligence of your team to solve problems and design solutions collaboratively." Mike dissects meeting inefficiencies and introduces an approach that leverages a "Jobs to Be Done" framework to improve the effectiveness of your meetings. Categorizing meetings into decision-making, information-sharing, and collaborative types. By avoiding multitasking and fostering clarity, leaders can eliminate wasted time, enhance engagement, and drive meaningful outcomes. Tools like guided whiteboard sessions and clear next steps improve team alignment and accountability. Five Key Takeaways Define Meeting Objectives Clearly Meetings without objectives lead to confusion and wasted time. Use tools like a call plan to set the purpose and desired outcomes. Align the team on specific goals before starting. Different Types of Meetings Serve Different Purposes Decision-making: Share criteria and ensure alignment in advance. Information-sharing: Prepare pre-read materials and anticipate Q&A. Collaboration: Solve problems, design solutions, or align strategies as a group. Avoid Combining Meeting Types Multitasking meetings dilute focus and reduce effectiveness. Assess each meeting's purpose and categorize accordingly. Create specialized agendas for each meeting type to enhance efficiency. Clarify and Assign Next Steps Use tools like color-coded notes or whiteboards to document decisions. Specify “who will do what by when” to ensure accountability. Publicly document agreements to eliminate misunderstandings. Harness the Power of Collaboration Guided whiteboard sessions enhance problem-solving and team cohesion. External facilitators can neutralize biases and encourage fresh perspectives. Leverage team diversity to innovate and tackle complex challenges effectively.
“Your test kit is your tool, and you are the master of that tool. “- Trace Blackmore In this insightful episode of Scaling Up! H2O Podcast, host Trace Blackmore delves into the critical topic of understanding and optimizing water treatment tests. This episode is designed to equip water treatment professionals with practical knowledge to enhance their test-taking techniques and interpretation skills. The Concept of Pinks and Blues Trace shares the origins of the term “pinks and blues,” coined by his father, and explains its significance in water testing. He stresses the importance of understanding that tests are tools to confirm or disprove hypotheses about system conditions, not tasks that generate revenue. This foundational mindset shift sets the stage for improving both the efficiency and effectiveness of test execution. Strategic Testing Approaches Trace provides a comprehensive breakdown of running tests in the most efficient order, starting with the longest tests and multitasking with shorter ones while waiting. This strategic approach helps water professionals maximize time on-site. He also discusses the value of running tests based on hypothesis-driven objectives, such as walking through the site and engaging with clients before taking samples. Categorizing and Interpreting Your Tests Listeners will gain insight into organizing test types into meaningful categories: Base water Concentrated water Product contributions System signs Trace illustrates how to establish true concentration levels and interpret results to identify potential issues like scaling, precipitation, and system corrosion. The importance of using non-scaling ions, like silica, for accurate concentration analysis is also explained. Analyzing Interpretative Skills Trace walks through examples that highlight how to use test results for informed decision-making, whether it's confirming system status or taking corrective action. He advises on how to integrate polymer tests and other contributing product measurements into your routine for a fuller picture of system health. This deep dive into interpretation emphasizes a detective-like approach to problem-solving in water treatment. Final Thoughts and Essential Tips The episode concludes with Trace's encouragement to prioritize understanding your test procedures and knowing the interferences that can affect results. He underscores the importance of planning tests efficiently and being prepared with all necessary tools before visiting client sites. By mastering these practices, listeners can transform their testing routine into a powerful tool for maintaining system integrity and customer relationships. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Timestamps 00:50 - Trace Blackmore explains what Pinks and Blues means sharing how his father influenced his understanding of water tests 02:09 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 05:34 - Explanation of "Pinks and Blues" and the importance of interpreting test results for water treatment. 43:21- Drop by Drop with James McDonald Connect with Scaling UP! H2O Submit a show idea: Submit a Show Idea LinkedIn: in/traceblackmore/ YouTube: @ScalingUpH2O Quotes “The equipment knows, but it cannot talk. We've got to do all this investigation work to figure out what the equipment knows that won't give up that information. We've got to figure out ways to make it talk now.” Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned AWT (Association of Water Technologies) The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea Hach Water Analysis Handbook 046 The One About Phosphate Testing Drop By Drop with James In today's episode, let's picture in your mind a boiler that is open for inspection. As you stand in front of it, you may see the handholes and manholes opened. The room may be much quieter than normal because the burners and air blowers aren't running. It may be a firetube or water tube boiler. The inspection will be different between the two, with several commonalities as well. Before you start your inspection, what should you do? Have you spoken to the operators in the area? Have you followed proper safety protocols for confined space entry, lockout/tagout, etc.? Do you feel safe entering the boiler? Do you know the history of the boiler before going in? Does this history of water treatment and boiler performance allow you to predict what you will see inside the boiler? How will you document what you find? How will you collect any samples, if necessary? How dirty will you get? Do you know the equipment you will see inside the boiler, such as steam-water separators, baffle plates, downcomers, feedwater piping, etc.? What do you expect the water line to look like? Where will oxygen pitting or hard water scaling first show up in the boiler if there was a problem? Will you be inspecting the deaerator as well? How long will it take you to get the boiler inspection report to your client? Doing a proper boiler inspection takes time, experience, knowledge, attention to detail, and often agility. Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.
This episode features an interview with Susanne Rodriguez, CMO at Auvik, a cloud-based IT management platform that reduces friction and increases agility.In this episode, Susanne talks about how they think about growing market share by getting customers to switch to Auvik and their big investments in community. She also discusses the future of paid search and why they are focused on authentic forums like Reddit. Key Takeaways:Despite the “paid search is dying” narrative, paid search remains a high ROI channel. Continue leveraging search but prepare for shifts by building a presence in other forums like Reddit and focusing on authentic community building.Campaigns focused on switching customers over from competitors can be part of a strategy to gain market share. Categorizing potential customers into "easy switchers," "difficult switchers," and "non-switchers” can help target campaigns.Auvik saw success with their rapid response campaigns, partially because they so specifically catered the reward to their target customer, which attracted qualified prospects and encouraged meaningful product engagement.Quote: “ I mentioned Reddit as part of a, one of our three paid channels that are uncuttable, but we also have a really large effort to build awareness and conversation and community in Reddit more organically. And that's just because, as we talk about the future of search and search disappearing, if we think about where Google could potentially drive people, it's to these forums like Reddit. And so we're working hard to build our presence there organically, too. Reddit's tricky, though. You have to be authentic on Reddit in a way that you don't have to be on any other platform. They will call you up.”Episode Timestamps: *(02:26) The Trust Tree: Getting customers to switch from competitors *(10:14) The Playbook: Paid search and authentic forums *(27:34) The Dust Up: Get aligned and come armed with data *(29:38) Quick Hits: Susanne's quick hits Sponsor:Pipeline Visionaries is brought to you by Qualified.com. Qualified helps you turn your website into a pipeline generation machine with PipelineAI. Engage and convert your most valuable website visitors with live chat, chatbots, meeting scheduling, intent data, and Piper, your AI SDR. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.Links:Connect with Ian on LinkedInConnect with Susanne on LinkedInLearn more about AuvikLearn more about Caspian Studios
Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy
Amy dives into 'Understanding Opportunity Over Obligation' in the latest episode of the Purge Journaling Series. Use journaling to move from fear to freedom. Discover how to view busy personal schedules as opportunities rather than obligations and manage stress through efficient planning. Amy shares insightful techniques for prioritizing tasks and emphasizes the need for self-care and mindfulness. Learn practical approaches like the "body double" system and mindset shifts that make your day more manageable and fulfilling. 1. Introduction to the Purge Journalling Series Brief explanation of "The Purge System," aiming to move from fear to freedom Importance of journaling for personal growth and mental well-being 2. The "U" in "Purge" – Understanding Opportunity over Obligation Definition and importance of understanding opportunities in daily life Differences between viewing tasks as opportunities versus obligations 3. Calendar Management Techniques Strategies for managing a busy personal schedule Viewing calendar entries as opportunities Planning activities in advance to reduce stress 4. Stress and Scheduling Amy's personal experiences with stress due to overwhelming schedules Techniques to manage and mitigate stress Importance of planning and preparation 5. Prioritization Techniques Methods for prioritizing tasks efficiently Categorizing tasks into buckets (health, family, writing) Identifying essential tasks for the day to focus on 6. Mindfulness and Self-Care Importance of self-care in daily life Turning obligations into opportunities Eliminating unnecessary stress from daily routines 7. Practical Techniques for Tackling Challenging Tasks Introduction to the "body double" system to complete difficult tasks How collaborating with a friend can make tasks like phone calls easier 8. Mindset Shift Strategies Encouragement to reframe tasks as opportunities rather than obligations Not taking oneself too seriously Appreciating one's ability to complete tasks 9. Gratitude and Closing Remarks Expression of gratitude to the listeners for their time Encouragement to take what is useful from the discussion and apply it in their lives 10. Amy's Journey of Transformation Themes of recovery, spirituality, and personal growth Deconstruction of faith, motherhood, and living with ADHD The balance of humor and seriousness in discussions Inspirational messages of resilience and authenticity Ready to start journaling> Consider getting a copy of Amy's “Write Like No One's Reading” Journal to start your PURGE journaling journey! LINK: https://a.co/d/3n8LarW Hosted by Amy Liz-Harrison: http://amylizharrison.com/ Buy Amy's Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi
In this episode, Brittany Elliott discusses the three essential parts of motherhood: relationship, role, and responsibility. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the mental load that comes with motherhood, which includes the emotional and cognitive labor involved in managing a household and caring for children. Brittany provides insights on how to manage this mental load effectively, the significance of communication with partners, and the need for self-care to reclaim joy in motherhood. Takeaways Motherhood consists of three parts: relationship, role, and responsibility. The relationship aspect is often not where mothers struggle. The mental load includes emotional and cognitive labor. Burnout is closely linked to the mental load mothers carry. Understanding your mental load is crucial for managing it. Categorizing tasks in your mental load helps prioritize them. Communication with your partner is essential to share the mental load. Mothers often prioritize relationships over household tasks. Letting go of control can help in sharing responsibilities. Using tools like the mental load audit can improve communication. Resources backtoyouin5.ck.page/load --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support
Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Is it possible to lead a congregation without being consumed by anxiety and stress? How can we as ministry leaders manage the pressures and expectations we carry while maintaining a sense of peace and lightness?In this episode, Alan Fadling, author of A Non-Anxious Life, unpacks how ministry leaders can navigate anxiety by creating a supportive network of friends and mentors, understanding God's joyful nature, and how these realities can transform our personal life and pastoral leadership.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Alan Fadling advises not bringing personal anxiety into a congregation but sharing it with friends, mentors, therapists, and spiritual directors. Alan Fadling highlights that his experience with managing anxiety has been supported by people outside his immediate church community. Referencing Lewis Smedes' Shame and Grace, Markus Watson illustrates how acceptance from others can help people feel less anxious and more acceptable. Discussing his book about anxiety with a church small group, Alan Fadling emphasizes the value of having outside perspectives to reassure one's concerns. Understanding God's joyful nature can lead to personal transformation and fuller acceptance of grace. Markus Watson relates a story about providing comfort rather than judgment, illustrating how fear and anxiety are addressed in a supportive manner. Categorizing anxiety as a sin is unhelpful, Fadling emphasizes, especially from a pastoral perspective. Referencing Eugene Peterson's interpretation from Philippians 4, Alan Fadling focuses on replacing anxiety with peace through prayer. We should recognize God's presence in anxious moments through prayer and reflection rather than avoid anxiety. Inspired by Dallas Willard, Fadling shares a personal practice of using scripture to find peace amidst anxiety. Psalms of Lament can help engage with and express anxiety while relying on God's support. Journaling with honesty, as practiced by Alan Fadling, serves as a personal dialogue with God and reinforces that God cares and one is not alone. Fadling's early ministry concerns included whether congregants liked him, stemming from personal insecurity. Discussing a "recognition deficit," Alan Fadling notes the mistake of seeking validation from congregations instead of from God.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Alan Fadling:Unhurriedliving.comUnhurried Living PodcastBooks mentioned:A Non-Anxious Life, by Alan FadlingThe Wounded Healer, by Henri NouwenShame and Grace, by Lewis SmedesEmotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Lewis SmedesRelated Episodes:The Healing Power of Pilgrimage, with Jon HuckinsSaudade, Leadership, and Nurturing the Inner Life, with Jeff CrosbyDid you know Spiritual Life and Leadership has been named the #1 Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Feedspot Podcasters Database? Check it out HERE!
I'm excited to dive into a topic that I know all too well - dealing with bad reviews. As a 29-time Airbnb super host who has welcomed over 5,000 guests to our properties, I've had my fair share of negative feedback, and I'm here to share my experiences and the strategies I've used to overcome them. Now, I know getting a bad review can feel like a punch to the gut, but trust me, it's a normal part of the short-term rental game. In this episode, I'm going to walk you through my first-hand experience with a bad review, how I initially reacted, and the lessons I learned along the way. I'll also break down the Airbnb review process, so you understand how it all works, and share some tips on how to respond to those dreaded negative reviews in a professional and effective manner. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, I guarantee you'll pick up some valuable insights that you can apply to your own Airbnb business. So sit back, grab a pen and paper, and get ready to learn from someone who's been there, done that, and come out the other side stronger than ever. Let's dive in!" Things we discussed in this episode: Jason Muth's first experience with a bad Airbnb review due to a forgotten changeover day. The initial reaction to try and get the bad review removed, rather than focusing on learning from the experience. The impact of a single bad review on Jason's super host status. Understanding the Airbnb review process, including the 14-day window for guests and hosts to review each other. The importance of responding to all reviews, both positive and negative, to demonstrate responsiveness. Categorizing guest feedback into immediate action, feedback to address later, and ridiculous feedback. Using guest feedback to enhance the property and communication, such as adding larger mixing bowls. Responding to negative reviews professionally, by apologizing, addressing the issue, and mentioning any improvements. The inevitability of multiple bad reviews, even for well-managed properties, and the importance of not taking them personally. Encouraging hosts to use bad reviews as opportunities for growth and not let them sink their Airbnb business. Get in touch with Jason: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jasonmuth Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmuth/ Website - https://www.smartstayshow.com/ https://www.straightforwardstrs.com/ https://prideawaystays.com/ #realestatepodcast #realestate #realestateinvestor #SmartStayShow #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #AirbnbHostTips #BadReviewsManagement #GuestFeedbackImprovement #AirbnbReviewProcess #HostResponseStrategy #ShortTermRentalGrowth #AirbnbSuperHostStatus #GuestExpectationManagement #AirbnbPropertyEnhancement #HostResilience Follow Us! Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the next episode of SmartStay Show! Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide. SmartStay Show Website and on Instagram and YouTube Prideaway Stays Website and on Facebook and LinkedIn Straightforward Short-Term Rentals Website and on Instagram Attorney Rory Gill on LinkedIn Jason Muth on LinkedIn Hospitality.FM SmartStay Show is part of Hospitality.FM, a podcast network dedicated to bringing the best hospitality-focused podcasts to those in and around the industry, from Food + Beverage, Guest Experience, Diversity & Inclusion, Tech, Operations, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Law, and so much more!
In this episode of the Independent Stylist podcast, host Jennifer Kenny discusses the importance of understanding profitability for business owners in the beauty industry. She emphasizes the need for financial literacy and outlines the three key profit margins: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Operating Profit Margin Net Profit Margin Jennifer also highlights the benefits of using QuickBooks to track these metrics and make informed decisions about pricing and services. To Book A PROFIT POWER VIP Service - CLICK HERE Takeaways Profitability is crucial for running a successful business. Understanding your numbers is essential before making pricing changes. COGS represents the total cost of products used in services. Aim for a COGS profit margin of at least 80%. Operating profit margin is what's left after business expenses. QuickBooks can provide real-time insights into your profit margins. Net profit margin is your take-home pay after all expenses and taxes. Set aside 20-30% of income for taxes to avoid surprises. Categorizing services in QuickBooks helps identify profitable offerings. Focus on services that maximize your time and profit.
My guest today is Ted Seides. Ted is the host of the Capital Allocators podcast and an investment industry expert. It'd been seven years since Ted and I last talked on the record, as he was one of my very first guests on Invest Like the Best. Now that Ted has a full-time focus on all things Capital Allocators and has stepped away from traditional investing roles, he shares with us the wisdom he has gained from being a neutral third party with in conversations with countless industry experts. We discuss the evolution of the LP and GP relationship, the scale of institutional investing, and the nuance of asset allocation, and much more. Please enjoy my conversation with Ted Seides. I'm excited to announce that we are hiring an Editor in Chief at Colossus. This will be a critical and central role in our growing media platform and in our quest to find and showcase the best people, businesses, and ideas in the world. This person will work on existing shows like Invest Like the Best and Founders, our soon-to-be-announced print publication, and more. We aim to be the dominant media company exploring business and investing frontiers, so this person needs to be obsessed with these topics and bring serious operational chops. I firmly believe this role can help define someone's career. Go to joincolossus.com/eic to apply. Subscribe to Glue Guys! For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. — This episode is brought to you by Alphasense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. AlphaSense provides access to over 300 million premium documents, including company filings, earnings reports, press releases, and more from public and private companies. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegas help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:08:21) Innovative Approaches in Portfolio Management (00:10:29) Challenges in the LP-GP Relationship (00:16:58) Categorizing and Understanding LPs (00:21:12) Pros and Cons of Different Capital Pools (00:28:44) Trends and Future of Asset Management (00:35:14) The Sensational Economy (00:37:37) Competitive Frontiers in Private Equity (00:39:44) The Yellowstone Club Deal (00:42:19) The Burger King Success Story (00:46:49) Collaborative Deals in Private Equity (00:51:27) The Importance of Communication (00:56:14) Capital Allocator Summits (01:00:31) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Done For Ted
John Simmerman — Founder of Active Towns — is in good traffic to talk the push for more active towns across the U.S. John travels the world's cities via active mobility, and creates stellar content to summarize the trips. By trade, he's an exercise scientist that believes in the power of the built environment as an avenue for solving some of our most pertinent health challenges (obesity, isolation, etc...). We discuss: 00:00 The active towns concept. 02:03 John's background and career. 05:37 Transportation challenges in Honolulu. 17:41 Empathy and behavior change. 21:59 Mobility choice and infrastructure. 36:54 Evaluating active communities. 39:27 Categorizing active towns. 41:35 Emerging active towns. 42:47 Latent active towns and their transformation. 44:19 Success stories: Oklahoma City and Austin. 56:10 Wide and inclusive infrastructure. 01:00:26 Impact of active commutes. 01:02:39 Reframing mobility and the commuting. 01:05:30 Wrapping up. For context: activetowns.org The YouTube. Connect with John: On YouTube. On Instagram. On LinkedIn. On Patreon.
Have you ever watched the Netflix show The Home Edit? Whether you're a fan or not, I promise this episode will be fun and valuable as we dive into how you can apply their organizing principles to your referral process. Similar to the KonMari method, we will use The Home Edit's four-step process: Edit, Categorize, Contain, and Maintain to create a more efficient and effective referral strategy for your business. Resources and links mentioned in this episode can be found on the show notes page at http://www.staceybrownrandall.com/328
In this episode, Katie Crane dives into the topic of pelvic floor health for women in menopause and post-menopause. She highlights the importance of recognizing the unique physical changes women experience as they age and how these changes impact pelvic floor health. Katie explains the role of hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen, which can cause pelvic floor atrophy and symptoms like vaginal dryness, discomfort during intercourse, and urinary issues. She stresses the value of Pilates professionals categorizing women based on age and hormonal stages to offer appropriate support. Additionally, Katie touches on the significance of nutrition, specifically the role of protein, in preserving muscle strength during menopause. Key Takeaways Recognizing bodily changes: It's vital for Pilates professionals to understand the specific physical changes that women face during menopause and post-menopause, particularly how these affect pelvic floor health. Hormonal impact: A decrease in estrogen can result in pelvic floor atrophy, which may lead to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary complications. Age and hormonal categorization: Categorizing clients based on their age and hormonal state allows Pilates professionals to tailor their support to improve pelvic floor health. Nutrition's role: Protein intake becomes increasingly important during menopause, as it helps maintain muscle strength. Women may need to boost their protein consumption to meet these needs. Pilates exercises for pelvic health: Exercises focusing on breath work, dynamic core engagement, and working against gravity can effectively strengthen the pelvic floor and improve overall pelvic health. Take Advantage of our Special Offers! Claim it now here: https://www.thepilatesprofessional.com.au/free-gift-workshop Unlock Your Pilates Potential! Take This FREE 60-second Quiz To Find Out ”What's your Pilates Personality? https://go2.bucketquizzes.com/sf/75440977 Subscribe to our biweekly Pilates Muse newsletter for exclusive updates. https://www.thepilatesprofessional.com.au/the-pilates-muse-publication
Are you a business owner who is always busy with operations, finances, sales, emails, and social media, all in the hope of generating leads? This relentless grind may be preventing you from experiencing the fulfilling and enjoyable life you desire and deserve as an entrepreneur. In today's episode, Dr. Terri Levine discusses the importance of having a structured and focused plan for your business. Without a plan, you risk losing control and wasting valuable resources like time, money, and energy. She introduces her effective 4-D formula (Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete), a practical tool designed to help you manage your time and tasks more effectively. This formula helps you categorize your responsibilities efficiently, allowing you to maximize your limited time and stay focused on what truly matters. The episode also features a fascinating case study of a successful client who implemented the 4-D formula. Tune in to discover how this formula can help you achieve greater success and live your best life as an entrepreneur. Key Highlights From The Episode: [00:34] Episode introduction [02:05] What's at stake when you don't follow a structured and focused plan for your business [03:59] The 4-D Formula [04:40] Case study of a successful client [07:39] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentorTerriLevine Golden Nuggets: • Without a structured and focused plan for your business, you risk losing control and wasting time, money, and energy. [02:04] • Categorizing your tasks using the 4-D Formula helps you manage your limited time more effectively and stay focused on what truly matters. [04:08] Let me help you grow your coaching business: Grab this free training and see my revolutionary process in action! Join me and my Inner Circle Students for a behind-the-scenes Live Group Coaching Call: www.6figsin6months.com If you'd like to join a member of my team on a complimentary coaching call please go to: https://calendly.com/michelle-31qw/30min?month=2024-06 Oh yeah, feel free to join our free Facebook community here: heartrepreneurs.com Want More!? Listen to the podcast version of this content on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts Watch all the episodes and more to gain more insight on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachterri/videos. Please connect with me on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentorterri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartrepreneurTerriLevine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilevine/
Andy and Anthony talk about randomness in Magic, and specifically just how much randomness there is in a Cube draft. They talk about where randomness comes from and how different mechanics use the library or other sets of cards as a random source to make them work. They also go into their own preferences and how they thing about randomness in their Cube designs. View all cards mentioned in this episode Discussed in this episode: Bloomburrow and Bloomburrow Commander Surveys “Names of Large Numbers” on Wikipedia Episode 210: Raggadragga's Lucky Paper Debut Crystalline Giant keyword tracking website The Oldest School Cube Jay's Feature Match Moment Anthony on the Uber Cube podcast Blocked Party Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and why you should cut your opponent's deck 5:03 - Why randomness is maybe the most fundamental aspect of Magic: the Gathering 7:08 - Andy says some really big numbers to convince you Magic is really random 19:22 - Using your library as a random number generator 26:57 - Categorizing different types of ‘random' cards 49:09 - Andy and Anthony's approach to randomness as Cube designers, in summary 55:41 - Andy and Anthony's favorite ‘random' moments from games they've played Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube If want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube submit it on our website. You can find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co or our p.o. box: Lucky Paper PO Box 4855 Baltimore, MD 21211 If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty.
In today's episode, Shannon dives into the insights she garnered from the book "10x is Easier Than 2x" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy. Shannon experienced a game-changing revelation about optimizing her calendar, which she simply had to share. She discovered the transformative power of categorizing her days into focus days, buffer days, and free days. By minimizing context switching and being intentional with her scheduling, Shannon was able to enhance her productivity and reduce stress. Tune in to hear Shannon's key takeaways and practical tips on how you can apply these strategies to your own entrepreneurial journey. What you'll hear in this episode: 03:21 Scheduled meetings strategically to enhance productivity. 06:38 Categorizing days leads to increased productivity. If you like this episode, check out: What a Tanning Salon Taught Me About Customer Experience The Little Things That Unlocked Growth in My Business and Life Creating an Outstanding Customer Service Experience Want to learn more so you can earn more? Join Gusto today and get a $100 Visa Gift Card Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/ The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.
This episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. In this episode of "A Life Well Lived: A Physician's Guide to Wealth," James Nutter emphasizes the importance of time and how it is the most valuable resource we have. He shares an exercise he does every year to audit his time and evaluate how he spent it. By categorizing things to leave behind, people to leave behind, things to bring forward, and the best moments and people of the previous year, he is able to prioritize joy and fulfillment in his life. Nutter encourages listeners to schedule time to do this exercise and experience the rewards of intentional time management. Time is the most valuable asset we have, and unlike money, it cannot be replenished once it's gone. An annual time audit can significantly enhance awareness of how time is spent and assist in making intentional decisions for future joy and productivity. Categorizing experiences into areas to continue or discontinue can lead to progressively more fulfilling years. The exercise includes a review of photos, calendars, and even financial statements to evaluate past activities and expenditures. Scheduling time and space to conduct such an audit is essential for gaining the most from the exercise. Click here to access your free financial wellness 101 playbook Register for our upcoming physician homebuying masterclass here Resources PSLF Hacks Checklist Follow James Nutter Book a free financial wellness diagnostic with James here Instagram Follow IM Wealth www.imwealth.com Youtube Meaningful Journeys Scholarship Advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, a Registered Investment Adviser.
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In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson talks to Oscar Subirats, sales expert and author of "Closing Intelligence," about how to improve sales and get more people to say "yes."===================================Best Moments:(03:07) The importance of having a sales structure and scripting in place(06:45) Using an "intent statement" to set the tone for a sales conversation(07:40) Asking the right discovery questions to uncover the customer's needs(10:09) Getting customers engaged by having them talk and share information(11:10) Believing that everyone can be a salesperson with the right training(15:13) The importance of reacting quickly to leads and follow-up opportunities(16:12) Categorizing leads and assigning them to the right salespeople(18:31) How to follow Oscar Subirats and get his book "Closing Intelligence"===================================Guest Bio:Oscar Subirats is the founder and president of Closing Intelligence, and the author of the Amazon top ten bestseller book "Closing Intelligence: How to Get Others to Say Yes in Life and Business." With over two decades of experience in various sales situations, Oscar has become an expert in teaching people how to structure their sales process and ask the right questions to get more yes's from customers.===================================Try Thryv For $1?!?Click HERE to get this $1 offer for 1 month using Thryv's Business Center!
Today, we are excited to bring you the first half of our conversation with Evy Pompouras, a former Secret Service agent, author, and expert in resilience and communication. In this episode, Evy shares crucial insights into mental resilience, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and taking ownership of your life. Drawing from her experience in security planning for the President of the United States, Evy discusses how to effectively manage control and vulnerability. She provides actionable strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries, understanding different levels of trust, and determining who deserves a place in your inner circle. Our host, Lisa Bilyeu, delves deep into these topics with Evy, exploring how to avoid a victim mentality, the power of language, and the importance of mental adaptability. From managing your inner critic to shifting from a problem-centric mindset to a solution-oriented approach, this first part is filled with valuable lessons that you can apply to both your personal and professional life. Get ready to be inspired and empowered as we begin this journey with Evy Pompouras. Let's dive in! SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Challenging dad's authority leads to self-discovery. 12:21 Categorizing people based on their relationship impact. 27:25 Inner critic voice distracts and limits energy. 32:57 Mindful choice of words for effective communication. 45:42 Taking responsibility for personal safety and choices. 59:19 Strategic, thoughtful responses lead to safe outcomes. 01:11:47 Be mindful of language, adjust to audience. 01:18:19 Betrayal causes lasting pain, triggers red flags. FOLLOW LISA: Lisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Women of Impact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenofimpact/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en ORDER YOUR COPY OF LISA'S BOOK "RADICAL CONFIDENCE" (NOW IN PAPERBACK & WITH A NEW CHAPTER!) & GET YOUR FREE BADASS BONUSES: https://bit.ly/radcon SPONSORS: Go over right now and sign up for just one dollar a month with your trial period at https://Shopify.com/lisa Go to https://cleanmymac.com/ and use the promo code WOMANOFIMPACT to save 20% on your annual license. Go to https://butcherbox.com/NYBBS and use coupon code NYBBS and you can enjoy the choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloin or salmon for absolutely free in every single box for an entire year plus you get $20 off. Go to https://www.heytabu.com/discount/LISA15 use code LISA15 to save 15% off your order Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase your first purchase by going to https://drinkAG1.com/lisa. Go to https://tryviome.com/LISA and use code LISA to get 20% off your first 3 months, and take control of your gut health today! ***CALLING ALL BADASSES!*** If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be! *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, and so much more!* Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bassmaster Open EQ angler, Beau Browning, joins BTL to talk about working his way through high school and college platforms to the Open EQs. The guys also talk about the different type of scopers that are starting to emerge in professional bass fishing.
On today's episode of the Dr. Tyna Show, I candidly share my recent journey through how I herniated a disc in my back and bounced back quickly. From excruciating pain to significant relief within days, I'll walk you through the personal and medical insights gained during this experience. I'm sharing practical advice on managing and treating disc herniation, dispelling common fears, and exploring crucial steps—from the initial injury to recovery milestones. Whether you're navigating your own spinal health challenges or seeking prevention strategies, this episode offers invaluable wisdom and actionable tips to reclaim your well-being. On This Episode I Cover: 01:10 - My medical history 06:33 - Degenerative disc disease 07:10 - Recent transition in my spinal health 09:57 - The risks of loaded flexion 11:09 - How to get up after injuring your back 12:49 - Categorizing the injury 16:31 - Creating a treatment plan 19:07 - The physiology of herniating a disk 24:27 - Conditioning during a back injury 31:17 - Rest and nutrition 32:43 - The importance of strength training & prevention 37:40 - Who's at risk for disc herniation 41:27 - Traction exercises 45:13 - Controlled Extension & Mckenzie Protocol 46:31 - Feeling the disc go back into place 48:45 - Final tips for healing a herniated disc 52:21 - Surgery and motor loss Sponsored By: Qualia Senolytic Go to Neurohacker.com/DRTYNA for $100 off and use code: DRTYNA at checkout for an additional 15% off Alitura Use Code DRTYNA for 20% off alituranaturals.com Cured Nutrition Go to www.curednutrition/drtyna with DRTYNA Momentous Go to livemomentous.com and use code DRTYNA to get 15% off all my favorite products BIOptimizers Go to bioptimizers.com/drtyna and use code DRTYNA to save 10% and get a free gift with purchase Sponsored By: Qualia Senolytic Go to Neurohacker.com/DRTYNA for $100 off and use code: DRTYNA at checkout for an additional 15% off Alitura Use Code DRTYNA for 20% off alituranaturals.com Cured Nutrition Go to www.curednutrition/drtyna with DRTYNA Momentous Go to livemomentous.com and use code DRTYNA to get 15% off all my favorite products BIOptimizers Go to bioptimizers.com/drtyna and use code DRTYNA to save 10% and get a free gift with purchase Show Links: My Favorite Peptides: Integrative Peptides (discount applied) nuBioAge (use code DRTYNA to save 10%) If you're a practitioner, create an account HERE. My Amazon Storefront: Staying Mobile Find my favorite book and items mentioned in this episode that I use to stay mobile when back pain strikes. Squat University Video: The Big 3 Further Listening: EP. 139: Algae 101 | Catherine Arnston of Energy Bits Ozempic Uncovered Podcast Series: EP 106: Ozempic Done Right Part 1 | Solo Episode EP 107: Ozempic Done Right Part 2 | Solo Episode EP. 109: Ozempic Done Right Part 3 | Solo Episode EP. 129: Ozempic Done Right Part 4: Sustained Weight Loss | Solo Episode EP. 132: Ozempic Done Right Part 5: Osteoarthritis + GLP1 Agonists | Solo Episode
What is the concept of othering? The process of othering can be divided into two steps: Categorizing a group of people according to perceived differences, such as ethnicity, skin colour, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Identifying that group as inferior and using an “us vs. them” mentality to alienate the group. Othering is a way of thinking about relationships and human connections that involves emphasizing differences between people and using them to justify boundaries. It can be a conscious or unconscious process that involves assuming someone from one group is less valuable than another. For example, someone might other someone else based on their country of origin, profession, sports team preference, behavior or political affiliation.
Nora, Austin, and Diante come together to categorize all 32 NFL head coaches based on their coaching styles and what they contribute to their teams. They sort them into categories such as control freaks, chief morale officers, scheme lords, and more! Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Austin Gayle, and Diante Lee Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys open the show celebrating the anniversary of a very good movie being release, before talking about the full reveal of the NCAA Football 25 video game. Grant also admits that he's already bought the game (2:20). The guys continue their evaluation of the OU roster. This week we are putting the offensive linemen into 1 of 6 categories (18:10). We finish up the show by going to the WoE Facebook page. There's a comment/question about OU's opening Friday night game. Plus what should be our standard for OU's defense in year 3 of Brent Venables? Lee throws out a best case scenario comp team to what OU could be this fall, and Grant talks about brutal college football schedules (54:40). | Like the show on Facebook: @westofeverest | Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBenson25 | Follow Lee on Twitter: @LeeBensonTweets
Hot off the press: Gatorade could be banned in multiple states if its recipe isn't changed! Hold the phone! But isn't gatorade what you give your kid after a game because you know they'll drink it? It's way more fun than water and it has electrolytes! Right? Ok maybe you kinda knew that something was up with it and anything that color is kinda SUS. And sometimes it's easier to look the other way and just live, without worrying about every darn thing. In this episode, we talk about Gatorade and a number of other products on the shelf at your grocery store that have additives and preservatives that are dangerous to consume and linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and DNA mutations. Other countries have banned these substances. Why haven't we? No need to panic. Awareness is the key here. In this episode Kelsea and Rachael list the offenders and how to spot them. ADDITIVES, PRESERVATIVES TO LOOK OUT FOR: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1, Red 40, Red 3, Propylparaben, Brominated vegetable oil (BVO), Potassium Bromate WHERE TO LOOK: Snacks: Doritos, Ruffles, Cheetos, trail mix Dips: Tostitos queso, Doritos Dip Drinks: Gatorade, Pedialyte, Colored Drinks, Citrus Drinks Cereal: Lucky Charms, Trix, Fruit Loops Baked Goods: Oreos, cupcakes, muffins, Duncan Hines 'Perfectly Moist' cake mix and icing, Pillsbury 'Funfetti' cake mix, bread, cookies, tortillas Candy: Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, M&Ms, Peeps Links: Yuka app OEHHA Report Linking Hyperactivity FDAs Explanation of GRAS NYs Legislation Consumer Report Overview Toxicology of Food Dyes (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:03) Foods with potentially dangerous ingredients, including Gatorade (00:03:16) Gatorade marketing (00:08:15) Gatorade and nostalgia (00:10:18) Riding the line between awareness of ingredients and too much anxiety about them (00:12:30) The Skittles “ban” (00:14:00) These bans are about chemicals and food additives, not the foods that contain them (00:15:35) Red dye number 3 (00:18:07) Four food additives that have been removed in other countries (00:23:19) The effects of Red 40 (00:27:37) Categorizing a food as bad if it contains a known carcinogen. (00:30:09) Why individual states are banning harmful food ingredients instead of the FDA (00:36:28) The FDA's honor system for food additives (00:40:07) Food dyes can be found in foods that aren't a natural color (00:41:13) Not all food dyes are harmful, but some are (00:41:45) Yuka, the app that lets you scan products and receive a score (00:43:50) How scores are calculated and what they mean (00:49:23) Using the app to get recommendations for products with a better score CVG Links: The CVG Nation app, for iPhone The CVG Nation app, for Android Our Fitness FB Group. Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs Constantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
My guest today is Alex Telford. Alex is the founder of Convoke, a software platform to help streamline drug development and commercialization. He also has been writing frequent blog posts on the biotech industry since 2019, keeping a pulse on the direction of innovation. He joined me today to talk about the history of the pharmaceutical industry and what's becoming possible in medicine in the coming years. Alex helped break down the complexities of investing in new drug development, breakthroughs in gene therapy on the horizon, and the dance between timely progress and restrictive regulation. This industry has a lot to unpack, and he thoughtfully lays out the landscape. Please enjoy my conversation with Alex Telford. Listen to Founders Podcast For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus, the modern research platform for leading investors. Stretch your research budget with flexible expert calls you can trust. At a fraction of the cost of traditional expert networks, Tegus customers pay only what an expert charges – with zero markups and no confusing call credits – netting an average 70% savings. Don't want to conduct a full hour call? Tegus offers the ability to schedule 30-minutes, an offer you won't find anywhere else. And they don't stop there. With white-glove custom sourcing for every project and robust compliance measures, including a dedicated 50+ analyst team that vets every call transcript, Tegus ensures your privacy and protection. As the industry innovator for qualitative insights, Tegus helps you find the right experts you need at a quality and speed that can't be matched. For a limited time, as a listener, you can trial Tegus for free by visiting tegus.co/patrick. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:04:01) First question - Exploring public perceptions of Big Pharma (00:04:56) Providing an overview of the drug discovery process (00:07:22) Assessing the efficiency of the pharmaceutical industry (00:12:13) Anticipating the future direction of drug development (00:16:46) Categorizing different types of pharmaceutical drugs (00:21:19) Strategies to reduce the time from discovery to implementation (00:25:55) Gaining insights from cross-disciplinary research (00:31:13) The emerging role of AI in pharmaceuticals (00:34:32) Analyzing potential regulatory shifts in the industry (00:39:13) Discussing the importance of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) (00:43:29) Examining the impact of blockbuster drugs (00:47:47) Deliberating on the complexities of drug pricing (00:54:09) Highlighting exciting developments and concerns in pharma (00:59:55) The kindest thing anyone has ever done for him