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Every growing leader eventually faces this tension. You know the standard needs to rise. You see the gaps in accountability. You know the team is capable of more. But the moment you think about tightening expectations, a fear creeps in. Will people think I've changed? Will morale drop? Will they stop liking me? In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, we tackle one of the most common leadership fears: how to raise standards without becoming the bad guy. Because the truth is simple. Raising standards doesn't damage culture. Avoiding them eventually does. Episode Breakdown [00:00] The Leadership Tension As teams grow, expectations must grow with them. The challenge is doing it in a way that protects trust while elevating performance. [01:00] The Real Risk Leaders Miss Low or drifting standards slowly erode culture. High performers feel it first. They start asking themselves: Why am I pushing so hard if others are coasting? Over time, resentment builds and excellence becomes optional. The problem isn't raising the bar. The problem is letting it drift. [01:50] Five Ways to Raise Standards Without Becoming the Bad Guy 1. Anchor Standards to Vision If higher expectations feel personal, people will take them personally. But when standards are clearly tied to the vision you've cast, they become purpose-driven. You are not raising the bar because you are frustrated. You are raising it because of what you are building. 2. Apply Standards Universally Nothing destroys morale faster than inconsistent enforcement. If some people get a pass because they are senior, likable, or high producing while others are held accountable, resentment builds quickly. Transparency protects you here. Clear expectations. Clear metrics. Clear behaviors. 3. Communicate Before You Enforce One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is waiting until frustration forces the conversation. Instead, communicate changes proactively. Explain what is changing and why. Give the team a runway to adjust. When people understand what is coming, they are far more likely to embrace it. 4. Pair Higher Standards With Higher Support If expectations rise but support stays the same, it feels like pressure. But when expectations rise alongside coaching, systems, and clarity, it feels like leadership. Support might include: More structured coaching Better playbooks Stronger onboarding Clearer systems The message becomes: I am not just asking more of you. I am equipping you to succeed. 5. Check Your Leadership Identity If your identity is built around being liked, raising standards will always feel uncomfortable. But if your identity is built around helping people grow and protecting the vision, standards become an act of care. Discipline and clarity are not the opposite of kindness. They are expressions of it. Key Takeaways Drifting Standards Slowly Kill Culture – High performers notice it first Vision Justifies Accountability – Standards make sense when tied to purpose Consistency Protects Trust – Uneven enforcement creates resentment Support Must Rise With Expectations – Leadership equips people to succeed Growth Requires Courage – Leadership is not about comfort, it is about progress Here is the reality most leaders eventually discover. When you raise standards, some people will resist. That does not mean you are the bad guy. It means you are revealing alignment. And the people who truly care about excellence, growth, and building something meaningful will respect you for it. Need Help Resetting Standards on Your Team? If you are in a season where you need to raise expectations, realign performance, or reset culture, it can be helpful to talk it through with someone who has helped leaders navigate it before. You can book time directly on Richard's calendar to discuss: How to raise accountability without damaging trust How to communicate new standards clearly How to protect morale while protecting culture How to recruit and retain people who thrive under higher expectations Visit bookrichardnow.com and schedule a time that works for you. Leadership is not about making everyone comfortable. It is about building something meaningful. And sometimes that starts by raising the bar.

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Busy days can feel productive while still pulling life away from what matters most. Default living often shows up through reactivity, thin progress, loose boundaries, and energy that gets spent on everything except real priorities. Clearer awareness and a few deliberate design choices can help health, peace, and long term goals move back into daily life. That shift turns full days into meaningful ones. BOOK A CALL WITH PERRY: http://talktoperry.com TEXT ME: (208) 400-5095 JOIN MY FREE COMMUNITY: http://upsidedownfit.com The Legacy Continues with Syona and Tony Horton: https://sharesyona.co/?url=perrytinsley RESOURCES Best Probiotic for Gut Health: https://bit.ly/probyo Best Focus & Memory Product: https://bit.ly/dryvefocus Daily Success Habits (Free Download): morningsuccesshabits.com Best Home Workouts – Power Nation: https://sharesyona.co/?url=perrytinsley WOW! You made it all the way down here. I'm seriously impressed! Most people stop scrolling way earlier. You officially rock, my friend.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The legal tampering period of NFL Free Agency is officially underway and Day 2 saw the Commanders agree to terms with former Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal... Logan and Grant breakdown how the Commanders moves thus far impact the 7th pick, the Maxx Crosby trade falls apart, and more! 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

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The legal tampering period of NFL Free Agency is officially underway and Day 2 saw the Commanders agree to terms with former Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal... Logan and Grant breakdown how the Commanders moves thus far impact the 7th pick, the Maxx Crosby trade falls apart, and more! 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

Welcome to the FIRST epsiode of Clearer, not Louder with Beatrice Kamau (formerly known as the Self Love Fix Podcast)! In this episode we chat: The difference between presence and performance—and why leaning into presence can cause effortlessly shift your ability to connect to others in everyday conversation and in relationship EASILY and in a RELAXED manner. Think dropping the act of APPEARING a certain way and being HYPERVIGILANT to how others are perceiving you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How God slowed me down and showed me the power of presence-- inadvertently-- through two hobbies I picked up during my year-long hiatus: baking and gardening. The difference between how people experience you and how you experience others depending on whether you are oriented in presence or performance How presence vs. performance shows up in everyday life (in ways you might not even notice or think about!) Practical- and easy- steps to start cultivating presence in your life IG: @clearernotlouder

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In this episode, Erica shares the story of how bringing a new puppy home became a lesson in rebuilding self-trust, quieting decision fatigue, and learning how to recognize the right decision without forcing it. What starts as a puppy story turns into a deeper conversation about inner guidance, emotional clarity, and the difference between chasing an answer versus calmly knowing what's true.You'll Learn: Self-trust is rebuilt by listening to your own signals. Erica walks through what it looked like to stop overriding herself and start paying attention to what felt calm, clear, and aligned.Decision fatigue is a sign to pause, not push harder. When a choice starts to feel muddy, frantic, or overcomplicated, that can be the cue to step back and go general again.The right decision often feels calm, not chaotic. Erica describes how the path toward Maize felt easy, safe, and flowing once she stopped forcing outcomes that didn't fit.Inner guidance becomes clearer when your nervous system is regulated. You can't hear your truth clearly when everything feels urgent. Regulation creates the space to discern what's fear and what's real.You have to line yourself up with the decisions you need to make. Clarity doesn't always come from thinking harder. Sometimes it comes from creating the internal alignment to recognize what is actually right for you.We Talk About: 00:05 — Meet Maize01:43 — When Decision Fatigue Hits04:05 — Knowing There Was No Capacity06:24 — Getting Clear on What Matters08:16 — The Holding Pattern Ends10:42 — Wrong Turns and Red Flags13:05 — When the Signs Got Loud15:17 — The Secret, the Deposit, the Momentum17:37 — Why Trusting Yourself Feels So Hard20:03 — The Difference Between Forcing and Knowing22:30 — Manifesting Through Your Guidance System24:54 — Rebuilding With Focus and TrustLinks Mentioned in the ShowThe New You Blueprint - Coming March 25th!Divorce doesn't just end a relationship. It can blur your identity. The New You Blueprint is here to help you come back to yourself so you can move forward with clarity, intention, and self-trust.The Club Divorce MembershipTransform your greatest heartbreak into your biggest comeback.Wild WomanA guided, monthly ritual to clear the noise, stop second-guessing, and feel deeply rooted in who you are, so you can build a life that actually feels like yours.Did you love this episode?If this episode spoke to you, let us know! Ratings and Reviews, along with sharing this show with others, help new listeners find there way here. Contact Erica & The Crazy Ex-Wives Clubhttps://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.comInstagramFacebookYouTube

Welcome to Motherkind's biggest chapter yet! New brand. New studio. Bigger conversations. Clearer ambition. And a powerful commitment to supporting the woman behind the mother. Motherhood changes everything. Your identity. Your ambition. Your relationships. Your time. And somewhere in the middle of holding everyone else together, it can feel like you're losing pieces of yourself. You don't need more pressure.You don't need another “should.” You need space.You need tools that work in real life.You need conversations that make you feel seen - never judged. That's what this new era of Motherkind is about. Launching Thursday, 5th March.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Tony Marinaro to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks, Kirby Dach, what moves the Habs should make before the trade deadline and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a long period of uncertainty, the fog has lifted, and while private equity rebounded in 2025, the clearer visibility has also revealed a more complex and demanding landscape. In this episode, the authors of our 2026 Global Private Markets Report unpack the structural shifts reshaping the industry—from elevated multiples and longer hold periods to the growing importance of scale, specialization, and alternative capital. They also explore how artificial intelligence is emerging as a core driver of competitive advantage, with early adopters embedding AI into pricing, productivity, and portfolio strategy to create structural alpha. As private equity continues to mature, dispersion between leaders and laggards is set to widen. The question for dealmakers, operators, fundraisers, and LPs alike: who is equipped to best navigate this new terrain? Related insights Global Private Markets Report 2026 Private equity: Clearer view, tougher terrainSupport the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

You don't have a marketing problem. You have a branding problem. I know that might sound bold, but after dozens of strategy calls with short-term rental owners and boutique hotel founders, I can tell you this with confidence: most marketing issues are actually brand clarity issues. As we head into peak season, so many of you are thinking about ads, influencers, social posts, email campaigns, SEO. And yes, marketing matters. But if the foundation underneath it isn't solid, none of it will convert the way you want it to. In this episode, I break down the real relationship between branding and marketing and why you cannot have one without the other. Branding is not your logo. It's not your color palette. It's not a Canva mood board. Branding is the emotional connection. It's the lifestyle you're selling. It's the reason someone chooses you instead of another property in the same market. It's where trust is built. It's where loyalty is formed. Marketing, on the other hand, is the action. It's how you distribute that brand into the world. It's social media, email, Pinterest, YouTube, OTAs, paid ads. But without brand clarity, marketing becomes posting and praying. It becomes throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks. And that's where so many owners get stuck. In this conversation, I walk you through exactly how we approach brand strategy inside our agency. From developing deeply specific audience avatars to crafting mission, vision, core values, positioning, tagline, differentiators, guest experience design, and even the first ten minutes of a stay. Because when branding is dialed in, marketing gets easier. Clearer. More consistent. More profitable. We also talk about the rise of AI in hospitality and why human-centered storytelling matters now more than ever. Hospitality is built on emotion. If your brand doesn't make people feel something, your marketing will struggle to convert. The biggest takeaway? Everything in branding informs marketing. Every email. Every caption. Every touchpoint. Every piece of signage on your property. If you're frustrated that your direct bookings aren't growing the way you hoped, this episode will help you diagnose whether the issue is truly marketing… or if it's time to strengthen the brand foundation underneath it. And if you're ready to build a brand that actually fuels your marketing, you'll want to listen all the way through. Let's get into it. Connect with Steph: @theweberco Apply to work with us: theweberco.com

VR burnout isn't about caring too little. It's about caring so much… while buried in documentation. In this episode of Manager Minute, VR counselor Stephanie Nelson shares how she built VocRehabTools.com — a free collection of smart, practical tools (both AI-powered and non-AI) designed to give counselors their time back.

Remember when Reels were all dancing, pointing, lip-syncing — and going viral meant you "made it"?   It worked. But there was zero substance.   In this episode of the Authority season, we're unpacking the difference between visibility and authority — and why optimising for attention instead of trust is exhausting, unsustainable, and quietly eroding your positioning.   Because here's the truth: Getting seen and getting trusted are two very different things.   If you're constantly performing for the algorithm, chasing trends, or feeling deflated when "good content" doesn't hit — you're building around noise, not leadership.   Authority-led visibility is built differently. It's slower. Clearer. Repetitive. Intentional. And it compounds.   Inside this episode, Tori breaks down how to move from attention-seeking marketing to authority-building positioning — and why the question isn't "How do I grow faster?" but "What do I want to be known for?"  

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Guest: Tyler ForbesIn this episode, Tyler Forbes shares how taking a massive leap of faith last year changed everything. By stepping away from what no longer served him, he found mental clarity, spent more meaningful time with his family, and discovered a level of happiness that money simply can't buy. That clear headspace carried into scouting season, where a focused offseason plan led him to target and ultimately harvest an incredible buck. It's a powerful conversation about betting on yourself, trusting your instincts, and realizing that the biggest risks often bring the greatest rewards. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy. Stealth Outdoors (BD10) https://www.stealthoutdoors.com

Radiology teams don't need more dashboards. They need clearer signals about capacity, and better image quality. This conversation looks at how small, practical changes, powered by AI, make a real difference.In this video, Lily Belcak, Customer Success Leader at GE Healthcare, explains how analyzing DICOM data directly from imaging devices helps health systems better understand how long exams actually take and where schedules can be adjusted. The result is more accurate appointment planning and improved access without adding staff or equipment.You'll also hear from Laura Hernandez, Chief Marketing Officer for Women's Health and X-ray at GE Healthcare, on how Pristina Recon DL focuses on image clarity and reading efficiency. Clearer images support faster reads for radiologists and reduce the need for repeat scans, especially in breast imaging where precision matters.

At SocialPacific 2025 in North Vancouver, Warren Thompson, Co-Founder and Director at Olo Metrics, sits down with guest host Rachel Thexton to demystify marketing data.Warren explains why most teams don't have a data problem, they have a clarity problem. Instead of obsessing over every metric in the funnel, he shares how focusing on a few “North Star” KPIs can simplify decision-making and drive real growth.From performance marketing and SEO to AI's impact on emerging marketers, this conversation explores how technical skill, strategic thinking, and creative craft must now work together, not in silos.Clearer metrics. Smarter decisions. Stronger teams.Recorded live at SocialPacific 2025 in North Vancouver. Produced by TAKT.

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Arsenal Fixture Drama, Champions League Opponent Becomes Clearer, More Referee ControversyArsenal face fresh fixture drama, their potential Champions League opponent is becoming clearer, and more referee controversy has sparked debate among fans.In today's episode of The Gooner Talk, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton breaks down the latest fixture developments, what changes could mean for Arsenal's schedule, and how it may impact performance and squad rotation. We also analyse the emerging Champions League picture, possible opponents, and what Arsenal fans should expect heading into the next stage of the competition.Plus, there's a discussion on the latest refereeing controversy — the key decisions, reaction, and wider implications for Arsenal and the Premier League.

Your agency is working.But the way you're making decisions may no longer match where you actually want to go.From the outside, everything looks steady but inside, something feels heavier than it should.That heaviness often shows up when the business keeps operating in a way that made sense in the past, even though your perspective has started to shift. You see your work differently now, and the way the agency runs hasn't fully caught up.Maybe you're clearer about the clients who energize you.Clearer about the work that strengthens the business instead of just sustaining it.Clearer about what feels aligned and what quietly drains you.But clarity doesn't automatically reshape a business.There's often a stretch where your thinking evolves, but the business is still running on old patterns.Most owners move through this alone, feeling the friction but not yet knowing what to adjust.This episode continues the Small But Mighty series by exploring that in-between space—the gap between insight and intentional redesign. Inside, we explore: Why your agency can feel heavy even when it's successfulThe hidden gap between knowing what you want and running the business that wayHow old decision patterns keep you operating from an earlier version of your agencyWhat actually shifts when you start choosing work that aligns with the direction you want to growIf your agency looks successful but feels heavier to lead than it once did, this episode will help you understand the source of that heaviness and what's actually ready to shift.Want More Context?This episode is part of a series exploring what happens when your agency grows but the way you build it needs to evolve.Part 1 (Podcast): Two $1M Agencies. Very Different RealitiesPart 2 (Blog): Why the Agency Growth Model Worked And Why It Doesn't NowPart 3 (Podcast): Some Agencies Make Growth Feel Easier. Here's WhyPart 4 (Blog): You Outgrew Your BusinessHey thanks for hanging out with me at the Small But Mighty Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to me if you hit the follow or subscribe button in your podcast app and share it with a friend. And I'll see you on the next one. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast/ep147Podcast Edits by Lindsay Curtis

This episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at a live call inside the Mindset & Alignment Collective—and it's about something so many women are still carrying without realizing it. Over-explaining.Softening your truth.Apologizing for your needs, your voice, your success, your evolution. On this live call, we talk about:Why apologizing has become a survival pattern for so many womenHow self-abandonment disguises itself as being “nice” or “understanding”What actually shifts when you stop shrinking and start standing rooted in who you areHow alignment begins the moment you stop asking for permissionThis isn't about becoming louder or harder.It's about becoming cleaner.Clearer.More grounded in your truth.✨ If this conversation hits home and you're ready to stop doing this work alone, you're invited inside.

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People believe research matters. What they don't always see is how it shows up in their lives.In this episode of Pulse Check: The Reputation Rethink, host Dayana Kibilds digs into one of the clearest findings from Ologie's national study: across politics, geography, and education level, the public overwhelmingly agrees that research — especially in STEM and medicine — is higher education's most important contribution beyond teaching.And yet, only about two-thirds of people believe colleges and universities are actually making an impact through research.So what closes that gap? Clearer storytelling.Day is joined by two higher ed communications leaders who have built national campaigns around that exact idea:Marina Cooper, Senior Associate Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Brand at Johns Hopkins University, behind the Research Saves Lives campaignKamrhan Farwell, Senior Vice President of University Relations at Boston University, behind the You Are Why campaignTogether, they unpack how research storytelling can:Make complex work feel real and relevantBuild public trust without politicizing the messageMobilize partners across campus, government, and advancementEnergize internal communities as much as external audiences - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the hottest topics in college athletics turns out to be about nonprofits. This episode unpacks how nonprofit colleges and third-party NIL collectives support individual student athletes, the governance and tax questions that follow, and what the recent NCAA settlement means for oversight and compliance. We also look ahead to emerging federal regulation and how nonprofits might engage in shaping what comes next.   Attorneys for this Episode ·      Tim Mooney ·      Victor Rivera   Why NIL Is a Nonprofit Issue  ·       Define NIL: athlete rights to monetize their brand (name, image, likeness). ·       Distinguish third-party deals vs. institution-linked compensation ·       Why nonprofits are in the mix: NIL collectives, booster organizations, independent sponsorscirculating capital in the ecosystem. College athletics live inside nonprofit institutions — universities and colleges are almost all 501(c)(3)s. Enter third-party NIL collectives — many of which are also nonprofits, often organized as 501(c)(3)s or seeking that status. When nonprofits move money, governance and tax law always follow — NIL is no exception. In October 2025, a settlement in House v. NCAA settlement centralized review mechanisms (the College Sports Commission – or CSC) now oversee deal approvals & compliance. Ongoing federal intervention: the proposed SCORE Act is NCAA-backed and would stop athletes from being considered employees and shield the NCAA from the kinds of class action lawsuits that got us to the current NIL landscape   How Nonprofits End Up Supporting Individual College Athletes Nonprofits can and do financially benefit specific individuals (scholarships, disaster relief, housing aid, fellowships). NIL collectives operate on a similar theory: Supporting athletes through appearances, community engagement, or promotional activity Often tied (explicitly or implicitly) to institutional athletic programs The tension: Supporting individuals is allowed But private benefit, inurement, and mission drift are still red lines Issue with compensating individuals using their "fair market value" Key question for nonprofits: Are we advancing a charitable purpose (legal) or just subsidizing compensation (questionable)? Governance Questions Nonprofits Can't Ignore Board-level responsibilities Mission alignment How does athlete support further the stated charitable purpose? Is this education, community engagement, economic equity or something else? "Amateur athletics" does a lot of heavy lifting here, but sometimes the collectives compensate the athletes for promoting charitable events/causes. Board oversight Who approves NIL strategy? How are conflicts of interest handled (especially boosters, alumni, donors)? Controls and accountability Criteria for selecting athletes Documentation of services provided Fair market value analysis Transparency What are donors told? What is disclosed publicly vs. internally? Regulation on the Horizon After the NCAA Settlement The NCAA settlement signals: More centralized oversight More formal review of NIL arrangements Less tolerance for "wink-and-nod" structures Likely regulatory pressure points: Standardized deal review Clearer definitions of permissible activity Increased scrutiny of nonprofit status and operations Should Nonprofits Weigh In on What Comes Next? The NCAA settlement last fall quieted things down by creating reporting structures, arguably with some teeth. But as things evolve, there's more space for nonprofits in particular to notice. Will the College Sports Commission (CSC) continue to have conference support so it can enforce the NIL rules? The agreement hasn't been fully adopted yet, but the CSC is already knocking down some NIL deals. Federal legislation (SCORE Act or SAFE Act) Recent controversies surrounding eligibility of former pro-basketball players (Amari Bailey, Charles Bediako) may force Congress to act NCAA-adjacent rulemaking State-level NIL frameworks particularly regarding their institutions Other structures could allow potential pathways for unionization for student-athletes 501(c)(5)s like AFL-CIO have come out against SCORE Act Previous attempts have failed by student-athletes in Northwestern and in other universities and the SCORE Act has a provision that bans college athletes from being considered employees Resources NIL Compliance Tightens: What the NCAA's New Rules Mean for Institutions and Sponsors – Steptoe and Johnson College Sports Watchdog Will Enforce Rules Without Legal Backing – Front Office Sports NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress – Spectrum News Letter Opposing Legislation That Would Be A Bad Deal for College Athletes – AFL-CIO

Send a textWe are closing a cycle.The Year of the Snake asked us to shed. To see clearly. To confront illusions. To feel what was hidden beneath the surface. The snake energy is introspective, transformative, and deeply karmic. It reveals what must die so something truer can live.Now we move into the Year of the Power Horse.The Horse does not crawl. It runs.It does not hide. It moves forward.It carries strength, momentum, freedom, leadership, and unstoppable life force.In this live global meditation, I will guide you through a powerful energetic shedding process to consciously release what no longer belongs in your body, your nervous system, your identity, or your future.We will:• Clear old timelines and outdated identities• Release emotional residue from the previous cycle• Regulate the nervous system to prepare for expansion• Activate courage, clarity, and forward momentum• Align your energy with the frequency of strength and sovereign movementThis is not passive meditation. This is energetic transition.You will leave lighter. Clearer. More decisive.Ready to run.The Year of the Power Horse rewards those who move with conviction.Tap in deeper with Elisabeth - Her group coaching program is taking applicants now! - https://form.jotform.com/260264049685463Learn more about our tours to Bhutan and the Himalayas with Lama Tashi Norbu and Elisabeth Carson - https://www.elisabethunlimited.com/himalayas-tourhttps://www.elisabethunlimited.com/bhutan-tourSupport the show

Do people ask you to repeat yourself in English? The problem probably isn't your accent. It's clarity. In this episode, you'll learn 10 powerful pronunciation fixes that will instantly make your English clearer, smoother, and easier to understand — without trying to sound American or British. You'll practice: • Linking sounds in connected speech • The American flap T sound (why "what are you" sounds like "whaddaya") • Soft final T pronunciation • Natural contractions like should've, would've, they'll, and I'd like to • Professional vs casual pronunciation differences • Tongue twisters for articulation • Word stress in advanced vocabulary like phenomenal and unprecedented • Common native phrases used in everyday conversation This episode is perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to improve spoken English, sound more natural, and build confidence in real conversations. Press play, repeat out loud, and train your mouth to move like a native speaker. Clarity builds confidence. Confidence builds fluency. Let's practice.      

In this solo episode, Chad opens up about his experience with TKO and hormone optimization. He walks through why he started looking into peptides and TRT, what he was feeling before, and what's different now. More energy. Better recovery. Clearer thinking. A renewed drive in the gym and in everyday life. This isn't a sales pitch. It's Chad talking through the process. From the hesitation, the learning curve, and what he's discovered along the way. He connects it back to discipline, aging with intention, and refusing to accept “just getting older” as an excuse to coast. If you've ever wondered what hormone optimization really looks like from someone living it day to day, this one goes there. This episode is proudly presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and brought to you by TKO Vitality, Almost Heaven Saunas, Oakley Sunglasses, Corning Ford, Jack Link's, and Demerbox.

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Going Long Podcast Episode 602: Stronger Bodies, Clearer Minds and More Connected Lives - Kristen Olson  ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 02:23] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Kristen Olson. [02:23 - 10:20] Billy asks Kristen to share more about herself in her own words. [10:20 - 15:14] Kristen shares insights into the highs and lows of working out identity, and the process of it. [15:14 - 21:48] Billy asks Kristen to describe and explain the period where she was considering making the move towards starting something new. [21:48 - 26:17] Kristen describes how experience with team sports helps in other areas of life and work. [26:17 - 30:55] Billy asks Kristen how she sees the world of sales and in what way sales is part of her world. [30:55 - 35:06] Kristen describes the experience of intentionality in her life. [35:06 - 38:48] Billy asks Kristen to tell us all about her own Podcast and website, 'Turmeric and Tequila'. [38:48 - 43:48] Kristen shares the message she would like to hear from herself three years from now. [43:48 - 46:31] Billy sums up all we've learned from Kristen today and asks her to share the best ways we can get in contact with her and find her online. [46:31 - 47:11] Billy wraps up the show   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Kristen Olson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turmerictequila/?hl=en    Website: https://turmericandtequila.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolson23/    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Bible Study Your calling becomes clearer when you understand whether it is ministry, good works, or business, since God usually gives each person one primary calling. Ministry equips believers and is supported by generous giving, good works meet public needs through donor support, and business creates value through profitable exchange—each is equally noble and God-honoring. Confusion and ineffectiveness come from mixing these categories, but clarity and fruitfulness come from embracing the specific role God has given you. __________ Ephesians 4:11–14 NLT, Matthew 10:5–8 NLT, Numbers 18:8–10 NLT, Numbers 18:21 NLT, 1 Corinthians 9:13–14 NLT, Luke 8:1–3 NLT, 2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT, Proverbs 11:26 NLT, 2 Kings 4:7 NIV, 2 Chronicles 26:16–21 NLT, 1 Chronicles 28:2–3 NLT, Leviticus 19:19 NLT, 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 NLT, 1 Corinthians 14:33 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________      

Life is full of adversity, but what if hardship is not meant to crush us, but to clarify us? In Job 42, we see how God uses suffering to give us a clearer picture of who He is and who we are. Through Job's response to God, this message reminds us that adversity reveals our dependence, deepens our understanding of God's character, and calls us to trust Him fully. God still rewards those who faithfully seek Him, even in the hardest seasons of life.

Clearer mixes don't come from buying more plugins, they come from making better decisions. In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews sits down with returning guest Tim Benson (Aisle9) to show beginner and intermediate producers how to get clearer mixes using arrangement, sound selection, and simple processing choices that actually translate.This episode is for independent producers struggling with muddy, crowded mixes that fall apart on headphones, Bluetooth speakers, or in the car. Marc and Tim explain why clarity starts at the source, writing interlocking drum and bass parts, choosing sounds that live in different frequency ranges, and being ruthless about what truly earns a place in the arrangement before reaching for EQ.From there, they break down practical mix decisions that deliver immediate results: why gentle high-pass filtering and small cuts around 200–400 Hz often outperform aggressive boosts, how thinning stacked hats and shakers reduces ear fatigue, and when adding “air” helps—or hurts—your mix. Compression gets a reality check too, with clear guidance on attack and release settings that protect groove, where firm control matters (vocals, bass, snare), and when colour is more useful than gain reduction.You'll also learn simple systems you can repeat in every mix: sidechaining kick and bass for headroom, panning colliding parts apart, automating short dips for vocals, and using the one-mute test to identify what's adding music or mud instantly.TL;DR: Clear mixes aren't about plugins—they're about arrangement, sound choice, and small, intentional mix decisions that reduce mud and improve translation.If this episode helped your mixes, follow the show and share it with one producer who's fighting muddiness in their tracks.Links mentioned in this episode:Listen to PhosphorescentSend me a message Support the showWays to connect with Marc: If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips Follow Marc's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!! Try Riverside for FREE

Let's end the week with some fun English tongue twisters!In this fluency practice episode, you'll:• Train your mouth and rhythm• Practice common English phrases• Improve clarity and confidence while speakingMessing up is part of learning—especially in English

In The EA Campus Ep87, we're talking about something that sits at the heart of the EA–Executive relationship. Decision-making, and knowing when to act without constantly checking in.As Executive Assistants, we're expected to move work forward, protect priorities, and reduce pressure on our executive. In The EA Campus Ep87, Nicky Christmas explores how judgement, problem-solving, and clear processes help EAs build trust through everyday decisions.This conversation is grounded in real EA work. Inbox management. Calendar decisions. Priorities. Access. The moments where you pause and wonder whether to decide or check in.You'll hear why over-checking often creeps in, even for experienced EAs, and how executives actually experience repeated confirmation requests. In The EA Campus Ep87, we look at how trust is built through consistency rather than big moments.Nicky shares practical ways to strengthen your decision-making using context, past experience, and an understanding of what genuinely moves work forward. This includes what to do when a decision doesn't land as expected, and how to recover without retreating into over-checking.One of the key themes in the episode is what changes once your Executive fully trusts how you think and work. Autonomy increases. Your role becomes clearer. You're managing work end-to-end rather than relaying decisions.We also explore how this level of trust affects influence. You're involved earlier. Your recommendations carry more weight. Others begin to see your role differently because of how consistently you operate.Beyond the relationship itself, The EA Campus Ep87 looks at how confident decision-making shapes your day-to-day work. Fewer check-ins. Clearer ownership. Less second-guessing. More focus on solving problems that matter.If you're an EA who wants to feel more confident making decisions, especially in fast-moving or high-pressure environments, The EA Campus Ep87 will feel very familiar.We also reference current EA Campus training throughout the episode, including our Virtual Summit on 27 January and upcoming AI masterclasses in January and February, all designed to support better decision-making in real EA workflows. The EA Campus

Everything you need to know about why sobriety alone isn’t enough – and what real recovery actually looks like. Listen, I see this pattern ALL the time with the people I work with. They quit drinking, they think they’ve done the hard part, and then a few weeks or months in… they’re confused. They’re disappointed. They’re thinking, “Is THIS what the rest of my life is going to be like?” And the answer is: only if you stop here. Sobriety is quitting. Recovery is healing. And the only way to stay sober – the only way to actually build a life you love – is to do the healing work Most people quit drinking hoping sobriety won't be too inconvenient. They want the same life.The same relationships.The same routines.Just… without alcohol. And at first, it works. You feel better. Clearer. Less foggy. But then — weeks or months in — the feelings come back. Anxiety.Overwhelm.Anger.Fear. All the things alcohol was quietly managing for you? They're still there. And now they're loud because you aren’t numbing them anymore. That doesn't mean sobriety is failing.It means your nervous system is healing. Today, I’m sitting down with Michael Z, who has 30 years of sobriety. And let me tell you, this conversation is GOLD. Michael is old-school AA, incredibly honest, and he shares exactly what it was really like in early sobriety and what it takes to build a life you actually want to live long-term. Because recovery isn't a destination — it's a practice. If you’re newly sober and struggling – if you’re thinking “why is this so hard?” or “I thought things would be better by now” – you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just in the gap. The gap between sobriety and recovery. Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and let’s talk about what it really takes to stay sober. Trust me, this conversation is going to give you the clarity and the roadmap you need to move forward. If you're done white-knuckling, overthinking, or feeling stuck in that miserable middle — and you want real support to build a solid recovery foundation — I can help.

Hey Friend Many times, natural and conventional approaches work best together and my personal journey has just led me to ask more questions about how to support the body earlier, figure out the root cause, and heal at the cellular level. Recently, I had another thermography scan done. If you're not familiar, thermography doesn't diagnose disease. It looks at heat patterns and inflammation in the body. I like it because it gives information without labels or fear. Here's what stood out to me: Overall, my scan looked better than my last one however, three new areas showed up as moderately and highly suspisious. And honestly? That didn't alarm me. It actually made sense. Healing isn't linear. Improvement doesn't mean the body stops communicating. What I saw was a body that's regulating better overall while still asking for deeper support in a few specific places. It confirms to me that cooking from scratch, eliminating seed oils & toxins from what I put in my body to on my body is helping along with lifestyle changes. To me, that felt like wisdom. Those results didn't make me want to do more things. They made me want to do deeper things. I've learned over the years that the body is incredibly intelligent. It's constantly adapting and communicating. And that's what led me to explore more natural, non-invasive support, especially at the cellular level. I've only recently started using PEMF and Terahertz technology myself. I'm not speaking from years of personal experience yet. I'm speaking from education, professional background, observation, and early personal use. And I think that honesty matters because I never want to overstate where I am in the journey. PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, and Terahertz frequencies are forms of energy the body already recognizes. They're non-invasive. They're gentle. And they're designed to work with the body, not force it. Instead of overriding the body, they support things like: Cellular communication Circulation and oxygen delivery Nervous system regulation Energy production at the cellular level I often think of it as helping the body remember what it already knows how to do especially when stress, inflammation, or time has disrupted those signals. Seeing improvement on my scan told me, “What you're doing is helping.” Seeing new areas told me, “Don't stop listening.” And that's where cellular-level support made sense to me not out of fear, but out of stewardship. Out of long-term thinking. Out of respect for the body's design. No promises here. No guarantees. But what I consistently hear from people using PEMF and Terahertz support is that changes often start quietly: Better sleep and the 2nd night I slept better than I have in several years. More stable energy and I noticed this almost immediately as I get more fatigued in the winter which probably has alot to do with little sun. Less inflammation - I was able to go without shoes on my hardwood floors which I haven't been able to do for over a year. Clearer thinking A calmer nervous system. And sometimes the most meaningful thing people say is simply, “I feel more like myself again.” I believe our bodies were created with incredible intelligence. Scripture says we are fearfully and wonderfully made and I take that seriously. For me, supporting the body naturally isn't about rejecting medicine. It's about stewardship. Listening. Responding. And caring for what we've been entrusted with. Just to say it again: This is not medical advice. It doesn't replace medical care. It doesn't diagnose or treat disease. It's education and personal experience only. Always listen to your body. Always partner with trusted medical professionals when needed. If any part of this sparked curiosity for you, I invite you to join me on instagram where I share more of this story. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply paying closer attention to your body and asking better questions. And if you ever want to learn more or explore natural ways to support your body alongside conventional care, I'm always happy to have that conversation.   Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Website -> https://stan.store/ClaimingSimplicity/ Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com   God Bless! Monica

How food tastes has surprisingly little to do with the food itself. The lighting in the room, the weight of your fork, and even the color of your plate can all change how much you enjoy a meal — without you realizing it. This episode begins with how easily your senses can be influenced. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/12/31/370397449/food-psychology-how-to-trick-your-palate-into-a-tastier-meal# When you recognize someone, it usually happens instantly — but what exactly are you recognizing? How much of a face do you need to see? Why are some people incredibly good at recognizing faces while others struggle or are completely face blind? And how does facial recognition software compare to the human brain? Sharrona Pearl joins me to explore why face recognition varies so dramatically between people. She is associate professor of medical ethics and history at Drexel University and author of Do I Know You?: From Face Blindness to Super Recognition (https://amzn.to/3TWc0VX). We like to believe we think clearly and rationally — but much of the time our brains are running on autopilot. That's when bad decisions, faulty reasoning, and unnecessary mistakes creep in. Shane Parrish explains how to slow down your thinking, avoid mental traps, and make better decisions in everyday moments. Shane is an entrepreneur whose work is used by Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams, host of The Knowledge Project podcast, and author of Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results (https://amzn.to/3Hl0FHj). And finally, some people insist they can drink coffee right before bed and sleep just fine. Is that really possible — or are they fooling themselves? We wrap up with what sleep science actually says about caffeine and nighttime rest. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shift-worker-alert-curb-t_b_386058 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd, Jessi, and AJ talk about how they feel they Wild's positional needs come down to the center position more than anything else, which players the team could target, Jessi shares her thoughts on the Hughes Bowl loss, plus her conversation with Jack Hughes after Monday's game!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Jessi, and AJ talk about how they feel they Wild's positional needs come down to the center position more than anything else, which players the team could target, Jessi shares her thoughts on the Hughes Bowl loss, plus her conversation with Jack Hughes after Monday's game!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are your fitness goals realistic for the life of a busy sales professional? "I find that a lot of sales leaders I work with are operating at about 110% capacity. So when we're talking about tackling health and fitness, we have to really understand what is going to be the few habits that are really easy to do and have the biggest bang for buck." That's Josh Hulsebosch, a fitness coach who specializes in working with sales professionals, speaking on the Sales Gravy podcast. His observation cuts straight to the real reason most January fitness resolutions fail: they're trying to add more to an already overflowing plate. The typical sales professional is already drowning in competing priorities while operating at maximum capacity. When New Year's hits, the instinct is to overhaul everything at once. New diet. New workout plan. New morning routine. That approach might work for people with open calendars and low pressure. For salespeople pushing through Q1 kickoffs, territory planning, and quota pressure, it is a fast track to burnout. The All-or-Nothing Trap Meet Steve. He's an individual contributor who decided January 1st would mark his transformation. No more coffee. Five-mile runs every morning. Intermittent fasting. Four hours of cold calling daily because he just finished reading Fanatical Prospecting. Ten days in, Steve slept through his alarm, missed his workout, and ordered a triple-shot latte on the way to work. That emotional crash bled into his work. His prospecting activity dropped. His confidence dipped. His motivation evaporated under the weight of his own perfectionism. Steve's mistake wasn't lack of commitment. He turned ambitious goals into self-sabotage by refusing to acknowledge a simple truth: sustainable change requires starting where you are, not where you wish you were. Most sales professionals approach fitness goals like they approach pipeline building—more activity equals better results. But health doesn't work like prospecting. You can't brute force your way into better sleep or lower stress. The body requires a different strategy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ilLRFM78Mw The 110% Capacity Problem Sales is a cognitively demanding profession. You're the quarterback of the business. Every day requires strategic thinking, relationship management, objection handling, and staying mentally sharp through rejection. When you're already operating at 110% capacity, adding extreme fitness commitments creates another obligation you can't meet, another source of stress, another thing to feel guilty about when you inevitably miss a workout or eat fast food between calls. The sales professionals who successfully improve their health identify which habits will support their performance, then build them into their existing routine. They do not chase trends. They focus on fundamentals. The Four Pillars of Health for Sales Professionals Fitness and health goals for sales professionals need to be realistic for people working at maximum capacity. You can't afford to waste energy on complicated protocols or fitness fads. You need the fundamentals: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. When these four pillars are strong, everything else becomes easier. Pillar One: Exercise The fitness industry wants you to believe you need intense workouts, complicated programs, and hours at the gym. For sales professionals, the single most effective exercise habit is walking 8,000 steps daily. This number is achievable for most people regardless of fitness level. It builds momentum without requiring a complete schedule overhaul. When you consistently hit 8,000 steps, you prove to yourself that you can follow through on a commitment without sacrificing your work performance. Movement improves cognitive function, reduces stress hormones, and helps with sleep quality—all critical for sales performance. Make it automatic. Take calls while walking. Park farther away from the office. Walk to get coffee instead of ordering delivery. Use a standing desk and pace during internal meetings. Build movement into what you are already doing rather than treating it as another task. Once 8,000 steps become effortless, you can layer in strength training or other activities. But walking is the foundation. It's the one exercise habit that compounds without breaking you. Pillar Two: Nutrition Sales professionals tend to fall into two nutrition traps. The first is eating like garbage because they're too busy to care. The second is attempting some extreme diet overhaul that lasts nine days before they're back to their old patterns. The solution isn't meal plans or macro tracking or cutting entire food groups. It's having a system that works when you're slammed. Start here: don't skip meals. When you're running between meetings and surviving on coffee, your blood sugar crashes. That kills your cognitive performance and drives you toward quick fixes that leave you feeling worse an hour later. Keep protein-rich foods accessible. Greek yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, protein bars that aren't candy in disguise, rotisserie chicken, nuts. These don't require cooking or planning. They stabilize your energy and keep you sharp during long stretches between meals. Meal prep doesn't need to be complicated. Pick one day, cook a large batch of something simple—grilled chicken, ground turkey, rice, roasted vegetables—and portion it out. Now you have real food available when your schedule gets chaotic. Hydration matters more than most people realize. Dehydration mimics fatigue. Keep water at your desk. Drink it between calls. If you're consuming coffee all day, match it with water. You'll notice the difference in your afternoon energy levels. Pillar Three: Sleep Sleep deprivation destroys sales performance. You get paid to think. When you run on five or six hours of sleep, decision-making suffers. Decision-making suffers. Emotional regulation weakens. Your ability to read prospects and handle objections declines. You can't always control how many hours you sleep, especially during high-pressure periods. But you can improve sleep quality. Start with a simple nighttime routine that signals to your body it's time to wind down. Turn off screens thirty minutes before bed. Keep your bedroom cool. If your mind races when you lie down, acknowledge the thoughts without engaging with them. Notice they're there, then redirect your focus to your breathing. If you wake up in the middle of the night with work thoughts, write them down or set a reminder for the next day. This closes the mental loop and allows your brain to let go. Pillar Four: Stress Management Sales is a pressure environment. Constant decision-making. Emotional labor. Rejection. Urgency. You move from call to meeting to fire drill to another call with almost no downtime. Over time, your nervous system stays stuck in high alert. That chronic stress does not just affect your mood. It impacts your sleep, your focus, your patience with prospects, and your ability to think clearly in complex conversations. If you do not manage it, it will manage you. Controlled breathing is one of the fastest ways to regulate your nervous system. Inhale for four seconds. Hold for four. Exhale for four. Hold for four. This is box breathing. You can do it between calls. Before a tough conversation. While waiting for a prospect to answer. It does not draw attention. It just brings your system back into balance. When stress is regulated, sleep improves. When sleep improves, thinking becomes clearer. Clearer thinking leads to better sales performance. It is a small habit. The impact compounds. Building Fitness Goals That Actually Stick If you're surviving on five hours of sleep, start there. If you're skipping meals and running on caffeine, fix your nutrition first. If you haven't moved your body in weeks, commit to 8,000 steps. Don't try to overhaul all four pillars simultaneously. That's the all-or-nothing trap that killed Steve's momentum in ten days. When you take care of your physical and mental health, you show up sharper for your prospects, your team, and your numbers. Your body is the vehicle for your career. You can't hit quota consistently if you're running on empty. Start with one pillar. Build one habit. Give it time to take root before you add the next one. That's how you win in Q1 and beyond. If you are serious about building fitness habits that actually fit the realities of sales, go deeper with Josh Hulsebosch's performance-focused courses on Sales Gravy University. His programs are built specifically for sales professionals who are operating at full capacity and still want to win on health, energy, and longevity.

Are your fitness goals realistic for the life of a busy sales professional? "I find that a lot of sales leaders I work with are operating at about 110% capacity. So when we're talking about tackling health and fitness, we have to really understand what is going to be the few habits that are really easy to do and have the biggest bang for buck." That's Josh Hulsebosch, a fitness coach who specializes in working with sales professionals, speaking on the Sales Gravy podcast. His observation cuts straight to the real reason most January fitness resolutions fail: they're trying to add more to an already overflowing plate. The typical sales professional is already drowning in competing priorities while operating at maximum capacity. When New Year's hits, the instinct is to overhaul everything at once. New diet. New workout plan. New morning routine. That approach might work for people with open calendars and low pressure. For salespeople pushing through Q1 kickoffs, territory planning, and quota pressure, it is a fast track to burnout. The All-or-Nothing Trap Meet Steve. He's an individual contributor who decided January 1st would mark his transformation. No more coffee. Five-mile runs every morning. Intermittent fasting. Four hours of cold calling daily because he just finished reading Fanatical Prospecting. Ten days in, Steve slept through his alarm, missed his workout, and ordered a triple-shot latte on the way to work. That emotional crash bled into his work. His prospecting activity dropped. His confidence dipped. His motivation evaporated under the weight of his own perfectionism. Steve's mistake wasn't lack of commitment. He turned ambitious goals into self-sabotage by refusing to acknowledge a simple truth: sustainable change requires starting where you are, not where you wish you were. Most sales professionals approach fitness goals like they approach pipeline building—more activity equals better results. But health doesn't work like prospecting. You can't brute force your way into better sleep or lower stress. The body requires a different strategy. The 110% Capacity Problem Sales is a cognitively demanding profession. You're the quarterback of the business. Every day requires strategic thinking, relationship management, objection handling, and staying mentally sharp through rejection. When you're already operating at 110% capacity, adding extreme fitness commitments creates another obligation you can't meet, another source of stress, another thing to feel guilty about when you inevitably miss a workout or eat fast food between calls. The sales professionals who successfully improve their health identify which habits will support their performance, then build them into their existing routine. They do not chase trends. They focus on fundamentals. The Four Pillars of Health for Sales Professionals Fitness and health goals for sales professionals need to be realistic for people working at maximum capacity. You can't afford to waste energy on complicated protocols or fitness fads. You need the fundamentals: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. When these four pillars are strong, everything else becomes easier. Pillar One: Exercise The fitness industry wants you to believe you need intense workouts, complicated programs, and hours at the gym. For sales professionals, the single most effective exercise habit is walking 8,000 steps daily. This number is achievable for most people regardless of fitness level. It builds momentum without requiring a complete schedule overhaul. When you consistently hit 8,000 steps, you prove to yourself that you can follow through on a commitment without sacrificing your work performance. Movement improves cognitive function, reduces stress hormones, and helps with sleep quality—all critical for sales performance. Make it automatic. Take calls while walking. Park farther away from the office. Walk to get coffee instead of ordering delivery. Use a standing desk and pace during internal meetings. Build movement into what you are already doing rather than treating it as another task. Once 8,000 steps become effortless, you can layer in strength training or other activities. But walking is the foundation. It's the one exercise habit that compounds without breaking you. Pillar Two: Nutrition Sales professionals tend to fall into two nutrition traps. The first is eating like garbage because they're too busy to care. The second is attempting some extreme diet overhaul that lasts nine days before they're back to their old patterns. The solution isn't meal plans or macro tracking or cutting entire food groups. It's having a system that works when you're slammed. Start here: don't skip meals. When you're running between meetings and surviving on coffee, your blood sugar crashes. That kills your cognitive performance and drives you toward quick fixes that leave you feeling worse an hour later. Keep protein-rich foods accessible. Greek yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, protein bars that aren't candy in disguise, rotisserie chicken, nuts. These don't require cooking or planning. They stabilize your energy and keep you sharp during long stretches between meals. Meal prep doesn't need to be complicated. Pick one day, cook a large batch of something simple—grilled chicken, ground turkey, rice, roasted vegetables—and portion it out. Now you have real food available when your schedule gets chaotic. Hydration matters more than most people realize. Dehydration mimics fatigue. Keep water at your desk. Drink it between calls. If you're consuming coffee all day, match it with water. You'll notice the difference in your afternoon energy levels. Pillar Three: Sleep Sleep deprivation destroys sales performance. You get paid to think. When you run on five or six hours of sleep, decision-making suffers. Decision-making suffers. Emotional regulation weakens. Your ability to read prospects and handle objections declines. You can't always control how many hours you sleep, especially during high-pressure periods. But you can improve sleep quality. Start with a simple nighttime routine that signals to your body it's time to wind down. Turn off screens thirty minutes before bed. Keep your bedroom cool. If your mind races when you lie down, acknowledge the thoughts without engaging with them. Notice they're there, then redirect your focus to your breathing. If you wake up in the middle of the night with work thoughts, write them down or set a reminder for the next day. This closes the mental loop and allows your brain to let go. Pillar Four: Stress Management Sales is a pressure environment. Constant decision-making. Emotional labor. Rejection. Urgency. You move from call to meeting to fire drill to another call with almost no downtime. Over time, your nervous system stays stuck in high alert. That chronic stress does not just affect your mood. It impacts your sleep, your focus, your patience with prospects, and your ability to think clearly in complex conversations. If you do not manage it, it will manage you. Controlled breathing is one of the fastest ways to regulate your nervous system. Inhale for four seconds. Hold for four. Exhale for four. Hold for four. This is box breathing. You can do it between calls. Before a tough conversation. While waiting for a prospect to answer. It does not draw attention. It just brings your system back into balance. When stress is regulated, sleep improves. When sleep improves, thinking becomes clearer. Clearer thinking leads to better sales performance. It is a small habit. The impact compounds. Building Fitness Goals That Actually Stick If you're surviving on five hours of sleep, start there. If you're skipping meals and running on caffeine, fix your nutrition first. If you haven't moved your body in weeks, commit to 8,000 steps. Don't try to overhaul all four pillars simultaneously. That's the all-or-nothing trap that killed Steve's momentum in ten days. When you take care of your physical and mental health, you show up sharper for your prospects, your team, and your numbers. Your body is the vehicle for your career. You can't hit quota consistently if you're running on empty. Start with one pillar. Build one habit. Give it time to take root before you add the next one. That's how you win in Q1 and beyond. If you are serious about building fitness habits that actually fit the realities of sales, go deeper with Josh Hulsebosch's performance-focused courses on Sales Gravy University. His programs are built specifically for sales professionals who are operating at full capacity and still want to win on health, energy, and longevity.

What a profound conversation this was—a real unpacking of principles, where the philosophical meets the deeply practical.   The core of this whole thing, as we dug into with Ann Cecil-Sterman, revolves around the true action of herbs, which—from the Taoist lineage we follow—comes down to pure taste, not just some chemical breakdown. It's that deeper "flavor sensing in the stomach." My journey with Superfeast has been about living the great Yin-Yang puzzle: holding the intense contrast between deep Taoist tradition and the necessary reductionist language for Western practitioners. That dance is what yields the "pearls of reciprocity"—the philosophical gifts you get from the endeavor itself.   On a much deeper, personal layer, we dove into the conversation of living one's true blueprint—that invisible path that keeps calling you—and the absolute non-negotiable commitment to staying engaged with your purpose, no matter what external role the world tries to pin on you (like "CEO").   Finally, we hit the essential travel principles. Ann gave a brilliant reminder about how much flying is a test of our fluids. To counter the hyper-dry, sterile air of planes, the trick isn't just plain water (which is a clearer that goes straight through), but what we call slow fluids or wet food (think congees, soups, stews) to ensure that constant, deep hydration. It also requires the mental discipline of non-busyness: cultivating stillness and focusing on your main job rather than jumping into "tourist mode." It's about being a "Fremen flyer" and absorbing the wisdom of a place by simply being still. If you're ready for a reminder to stay engaged with your deepest purpose and learn essential travel health principles, this episode is for you.   Takeaways: [00:00:28] Herbal Action is Taste-Governed: In Classical Chinese Medicine, herbs act mainly through taste and the stomach's "flavor sensing," not chemical constituents alone. [00:03:46] The Yin-Yang Puzzle in Business: Balancing Taoist tradition with Western chemical language creates "pearls of reciprocity"—unexpected philosophical rewards. [00:04:21] Living Your True Blueprint: Stay aligned with your personal purpose and express it in any role, even as a CEO. [00:10:30] Travel's Primary Rule: Hydration: Air travel severely depletes fluids due to dry cabin air, making deep, constant hydration essential. [00:11:02] Mindful Travel: Cultivate Stillness: Avoid over-scheduling; cultivate stillness, meditate, and stay focused on your core purpose while traveling. [00:12:04] Classical Medicine's 30-Year Plan: Three stages—10 years of practice, 10 years of writing, and 10 years of mentoring new teachers. [00:17:11] Water is a "Clearer," Not a "Hydrator": Plain water flushes waste quickly but does not provide deep, lasting hydration. [00:17:55] The Power of Wet Food (Slow Fluids): Soups, congees, and stews support deep hydration through slow digestive absorption.   Practical Engagement: Prioritize Slow Fluids: Especially before and during travel, replace plain water with "slow fluids" or wet foods like congees, porridges, soups, or stews to ensure deep, sustained hydration. Practice Mindful Travel: When you travel, limit your scheduled activities (e.g., "one museum" rule) to cultivate stillness, meditate, and focus on your core purpose rather than jumping into "tourist mode." Sip, Don't Gulp: If drinking plain water on a plane, keep it coming in small sips continuously throughout the flight, not in large, isolated glasses. Cover Your Skin: Treat flying like being a "Fremen flyer." Wear covering clothes to protect your skin and minimize moisture loss in the dry cabin air.   Resources Classical Medicine Academy: anncecilsterman.com Instagram: Follow @anncecilsterman on instagram for updates.  

Send us a textWhat if clearer thinking, steadier balance, and deeper sleep start in your inner ear?In this episode, I sit down with Sheila Thelen, coach and founder, to unpack how vestibular training—originally refined with elite figure skaters—now helps veterans improve sleep, athletes recover from concussions, kids with ADHD sharpen focus, and older adults reduce fall risk.Sheila explains the powerful overlap between rehabilitation and performance, breaking down four areas where people see results quickly: balance, cognitive processing, spatial awareness, and sleep. We explore why “spin sports” train the brain differently than linear movement, how short, precise vestibular drills can calm the nervous system, and why sleep loss can quietly push people toward crisis.Along the way, Sheila shares real-world stories of recovery, resilience, and purpose—and why she chose impact overstaying in her “lane.” The science is deep, the tools are non-invasive, and the path forward is practical.If you've dealt with brain fog, balance issues, spatial confusion, or restless nights, this conversation offers a grounded, hopeful way forward.Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. And as always — I'm praying for you all. God bless.Support the show Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com Email: mario@stillservinginc.com

The Boys are back today breaking down all the betting action in the sports world. To start the guys break down the entire weekend of football both NFL and CFB. After they go through Week 16 of NFL Games as well as all of CFB they pick tonights MNF game. As always they give their best bets for the day as well.