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However wise and discerning you are, there will be things that the Lord hides from you. Pastor Colin talks about why this is.
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How do you know whether the brave move is to go for it or plant your feet? CMOs are making that call with short runways, incomplete information, and teams being asked to adapt fast. Comfort can delay the hard decision. Pressure can push leaders toward false certainty or speed for speed's sake. Brave leadership is more measured, and it gets stronger with practice. In this episode, Drew talks with Todd Henry, author of The Brave Habit, about building that practice into leadership. Todd shows how clarity and agency help teams move when the path ahead is still taking shape. The superhero cape can stay home. This is bravery with judgment, habit, and a much better read on what makes your team tick. Three Ways Leaders Get Bravery Wrong: Trying to manufacture certainty in an uncertain moment Equating bravery with action Motivating the team through the leader's own lens What You'll Learn: How to turn brave leadership into a weekly habit Why separating true risk from perceived risk matters Why AI works best when it amplifies expert thinking Listen in for how CMOs can build bravery into their leadership, lead with clarity through uncertainty, and give their teams the agency to move. For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegademarketing.com/podcasts/ To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/
If you devote yourself fully to following Jesus, what kind of life can you expect to have? Pastor Colin talks about the Shunammite woman.
As the season begins to show signs of turning its next page, Cultivating Place host Ben Futa heads to Vermont! This week he's in conversation with David Jacques, also known by the internet persona "Davey Wavey". David is the owner of Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast, a retreat for men in southern Vermont. For nearly 20 years, David has been pursuing his passion for gardening while serving an audience (online and in person) of primarily gay men. In their conversation this week, they explore childhoods spent in the soil, how David's career led to an East Coast homecoming, and a newfound connection with wild, beautiful spaces intended for healing, safety, comfort, joy, and belonging when David became the new owner and steward of Frog Meadow. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and see many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.
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Feeling stuck in your career, relationship or life and have no idea what to do next? This episode is for you.Eight months ago, I felt completely stuck. Motherkind had slowed down, opportunities weren't coming in, and I couldn't work out what direction to take next. I was scared, confused and overthinking absolutely everything.Looking back, I can see that feeling stuck wasn't the end. It was the beginning of a breakthrough.In this solo episode, I'm sharing the five things that helped me move from feeling lost and full of self-doubt to clearer, more confident and more fired up than I have in years.We'll explore how to stop overthinking, change the thoughts keeping you stuck, take small actions when you can't see the bigger picture, and use a simple future-self exercise to get clearer on what you actually want.
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In today's episode, Kyle Grieve and Shawn O'Malley revisit Comfort Systems USA, a business Shawn originally passed on at $320 that has since appreciated fivefold due to explosive data center spending. The company shattered original projections, with accelerating organic growth, expanding margins, and exceptional capital efficiency. Despite acknowledging the business quality, the hosts discussed whether the original decision reflected a flawed investment process or was the natural outcome of applying a strict investment framework. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:16) How AI data center spending transformed a boring contractor into a multi-bagger (00:22:43) How to use the backlog to be directionally correct about the company's future (00:27:59) About the tailwinds behind their organic growth (00:41:13) Why surety bonding capacity creates a widening competitive advantage (00:49:39) About how the return on incremental invested capital has improved (01:02:20) About their exceptional incentive plan (01:05:06) Why are we uncertain about Comfort's high growth metrics 5-10 years from now (01:09:11) Valuation discussion of Comfort Systems (01:12:21) Whether Kyle & Shawn will add Comfort Systems to the Intrinsic Value Portfolio Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive The Intrinsic Value Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Learn more about how to join us in NYC for our Intrinsic Value Conference. Portfolio Review Submit Tool. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: Constellation Software, Dell, Alphabet, Constellation Software Spinoffs. Follow Kyle on X and LinkedIn. Follow Shawn on X and LinkedIn. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Fiscal.AI References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
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Was Erica missing her privilege in a previous episode? Some listeners thought so and wrote in to tell us. After we deal with that, we look at the University of Michigan's new grading system for freshmen! No Failing! Pass or No Credit is the only option now. We can't say you failed. The stated purpose is to “curb the mental health crisis.” But does this work? Are we helping students or hurting them? What's the cost of this policy to the student's long-term mental health? And what about the fact that I am on the record in many places saying that I think grades are a made-up construct? Join us for a wild episode where we deal with these issues and look at the history of how removing grades has helped people. Episode 359 is live.
Anika sat down with Holland Martini and Maria Vorovich to explore how Good Ques transformed the traditionally rigid world of market research by embracing creativity, humor, and psychological safety. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: to get to real human insights, you cannot ask robotic questions; you have to shift the perspective and design an experience that makes people comfortable telling the absolute truth. Holland and Maria's unique journey—from working side by side at Grey in New York and navigating the unexpected hurdles of launching a business right before a global pandemic to earning recognition from Inc. Magazine and working with giants like P&G, PepsiCo, Adobe, TikTok, and Meta—offered a practical look at how two co-founders with contrasting working styles ("waffle brain" and "spaghetti brain") built an anti-research research company on mutual respect, clear communication, and purposeful creativity. In This Episode The Waffle and the Spaghetti: How balancing statistical rigor with big-picture creative strategy builds an indestructible co-founder partnership. The Spark in the Cream: Turning a New Year's Eve conversation about stale corporate jargon into a mission to reinvent consumer insights. Surviving the Pivot: How an early client backing out right before COVID unexpectedly forced them into the research boom. The TikTok Validation: Landing early major enterprise accounts by showing up with a genuinely different point of view. Rewiring the Factory: Why using AI to innovate the ultimate output rather than just speeding up the assembly line matters. The Power of Memes in Healthcare: How a viral internet joke helped a healthcare client accurately double their anticipated market size. The Empathy Deficit: Why modern brands get lost in best-practice perfection and forget to design human experiences for respondents. Co-Founder Dynamics: The importance of clear role separation, shared values, and leaving ego at the door. Timestamps 00:00 Intro: The anti-research research company 02:05 Waffle brain vs. spaghetti brain 03:54 The origin story at Grey 06:20 Taking off corporate guardrails 09:30 Carving a distinct agency path 11:42 Good Ques: Asking better questions 13:35 The 2020 pandemic pivot and TikTok 15:58 AI integration and industry innovation 20:53 Pitching enterprise clients 23:55 Creative research tweaks 25:10 The condom meme case study 29:26 Comfort with creative boundaries 31:32 Co-founder rules and motherhood 37:35 Remote culture and global teams 43:07 The respondent experience 46:26 What's next for Good Ques 47:24 Advice for new founders 49:32 Favorite quotes and business mantras Key Insights & Takeaways Insight 1: Invisibility Isn't a Content Problem—It's a Strategy Problem Traditional market research is bogged down by rigid, robotic phrasing that invites equally robotic, surface-level responses. When researchers focus entirely on extraction rather than the respondent's experience, they miss the underlying truth. Asking better questions requires designing an environment of psychological safety where people feel comfortable revealing their real behaviors. Insight 2: Creativity Belongs in Methodology, Not Just Execution Many corporate brands assume creativity only applies to advertising copy or visual design. True innovation happens when creativity is applied to the research methodology itself—using tools like creative drawing, changing the frame of reference to bypass social desirability bias, or even incorporating internet culture like memes to capture authentic consumer sentiment. Insight 3: AI Should Innovate the Output, Not Just the Assembly Line While many companies use generative AI simply to streamline traditional processes and speed up data collection, true market leaders use it to reimagine the final product. Technology should be leveraged to push beyond industry averages and discover entirely new frontiers of understanding rather than just producing faster mediocrity. Insight 4: Counterbalance Is the Anchor of a Strong Co-Founder Partnership A successful co-founder relationship relies on having complementary skill sets rather than duplicate visions. Pairing a structured, analytical mindset with a fluid, big-picture creative approach creates a resilient leadership team, provided there is absolute clarity in roles, deep mutual respect, and zero ego. Insight 5: Embrace Discomfort as a Metric for Growth Building a disruptive company requires a constant willingness to step outside the boundaries of convention. Whether it is pitching unconventional methodologies to skeptical executives, riding a bicycle across a bridge in freezing weather during a crisis, or pivoting business models overnight, treating discomfort as a sign of progress is essential for long-term survival. Resources & Links Mentioned GoodQues.com Good Ques LinkedIn Columbia University (guest lecturing) About Holland Martini & Maria Vorovich Holland Martini and Maria Vorovich are the co-founders of Good Ques, widely known as the anti-research research company. Having met while working in strategy and data at Grey New York, they bonded over a shared frustration with stale industry jargon and rigid methodologies. Together, they built an award-winning agency recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., delivering breakthrough consumer insights for global brands like Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Adobe, TikTok, and Meta. Holland serves as Chief Insights Officer, bringing statistical rigor and data precision, while Maria serves as Chief Strategy Officer, driving creative vision and disruptive positioning. 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Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build a 38-year career, lead a company through 20 years of growth and adversity, and stand up for the things you believe in—even when doing so isn't easy?In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down with Philip “Phil” Brilliant, founder and owner of Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC, a full-service environmental consulting firm celebrating 20 years in business.Phil has dedicated more than 38 years to environmental science, helping protect the water people drink, the air they breathe, and the communities where they live. During his career, he helped grow an environmental company from four employees and $400,000 in annual revenue to 68 employees, four offices, and more than $9 million in revenue.His leadership extends far beyond his business. Phil is a longtime community advocate, frequent lecturer on environmental remediation, original member of the New Jersey Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board, and host of the Simply Brilliant Podcast. He continues to speak up, step forward, and stand behind the issues he believes matter—even when doing so makes him a target.But to understand the leader Phil became, you also have to understand where he came from.Raised by a single mother with limited resources, Phil learned about sacrifice, perseverance, and generosity at an early age. His mother raised two children, later returned to school, and earned her college degree at 50.When Phil was eight or nine years old, he tried to help her pay the bills. He found what he believed were postage stamps, licked them, and carefully placed them on the envelopes. He soon discovered that they were actually the family's food stamps for the week.His mother also taught him the power of making people feel seen. She kept gifts in the trunk of her car because she believed you should never arrive at someone's home empty-handed. She would even give a gift to a stranger celebrating a birthday in a restaurant. Today, Phil honors her legacy through a scholarship that helps high school seniors continue their education.Phil also speaks candidly about one of the most difficult chapters of his professional journey. After discovering his company was losing money on every job, he faced approximately $700,000 in bills with only about $100,000 coming in. He reduced his staff from 45 employees to 10 and ultimately filed for bankruptcy.Through honesty, resilience, and the willingness to ask for help, Phil rebuilt his business without losing a client or vendor. His advice to entrepreneurs is something every leader needs to hear: You may know something, but you do not know everything. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you in the areas where you need support.This is a conversation about business success, leadership, family, community advocacy, bankruptcy, rebuilding, and having the courage to use your voice.Stories like Phil's are at the heart of my book, LIVE IT! From the Edge of Comfort to the Center of Impact. Through real and deeply personal stories, the authors share how they moved beyond judgment, uncertainty, fear, and challenge to create lives of greater purpose and impact. The book is available in paperback and Kindle wherever books are sold.Listen to the full episode, subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, and please like and share this conversation so more people can hear Phil's story.Follow @TodayIsTheDayLiveIt on Facebook and Instagram for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and people creating meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.Would your company or organization benefit from reaching an audience of leaders, business owners, nonprofit professionals, and changemakers? Customized podcast sponsorship opportunities are available, providing meaningful visibility while supporting the real stories and conversations that inspire people to take action.Visit todayisthedayliveit.com or contact Jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com to learn more about the podcast, Leadership & Business Growth Strategy services, purchase LIVE IT!, or explore sponsorship, and partnership opportunities.#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Resilience #StandUpForWhatYouBelieveIn #LeadershipLessons #EnvironmentalLeadership #SmallBusiness #CommunityLeadership #OvercomingAdversity #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Changemakers #Podcast #TodayIsTheDayChangemakers #LiveItSupport the show
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We spend a great deal of time evaluating the risks associated with making a change, but rarely consider the risks of staying exactly where we are. In this solo episode of Business, Finance and Soul, Shaun explores the hidden cost of indecision. Whether it involves a career, business, investment, employee, relationship, or personal goal, choosing not to act does not stop time or preserve the status quo. Inaction is still a choice, and it often comes with consequences that are difficult to see until months or years have passed. Shaun discusses why people often remain in familiar situations even when they know something is not working, how comfort can quietly become expensive, and why waiting for perfect information can prevent meaningful progress. This episode is not about making impulsive decisions or recklessly changing your life. It is about honestly evaluating both sides of a decision: the potential cost of acting and the potential cost of doing nothing. In This Episode Why indecision is still a decision The difference between patience and avoidance Why familiar situations can feel safer than they really are The invisible cost of keeping an underperforming employee How staying too long in the wrong career can limit growth Why holding cash is still an investment decision The compounding cost of comfort and procrastination Why perfect information is rarely available How to make progress without making a dramatic leap A simple five-year exercise for evaluating difficult decisions Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Indecision is still a decision 01:18 – Why we focus on the risks of change 02:47 – The question we often forget to ask 04:05 – The illusion of safety and certainty 05:47 – Patience versus avoidance 07:04 – The hidden cost of keeping the wrong employee 09:09 – How inaction affects teams and businesses 10:29 – Staying too long in an unfulfilling career 12:04 – Why not investing is still an investment decision 13:32 – Comfort has a price 15:02 – Waiting for perfect information 16:18 – Ask: "What happens if I don't?" 17:15 – The five-year test 18:16 – Progress does not require a dramatic leap 19:01 – Final challenge and closing thoughts Key Takeaway We often believe that avoiding a decision protects us from risk. But doing nothing does not eliminate risk—it simply creates a different kind of risk. Before delaying an important decision, ask yourself: What will this cost me if nothing changes for the next five years? Sometimes the greatest risk is not making the wrong move. It is remaining exactly where you are. www.CallTSG.com www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com
Sometimes the event that feels like the end of your career becomes the beginning of something much bigger.A forced change can expose how dependent you were on a version of security you never truly controlled.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why getting fired, laid off, or unexpectedly pushed out of a job can become the catalyst that finally forces you to bet on yourself.Comfort makes delay easy.A steady paycheck can keep you talking about the business you want to build without ever taking the first real step.Then suddenly, the safety net disappears.And action becomes unavoidable.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why comfort can keep talented people trapped in indecision• How relying on a single income source can create hidden financial risk• Why a forced career pivot can create urgency and momentum• How learning to generate your own revenue can build lasting confidence and self-relianceThe truth is simple:Some doors have to close before you finally move.Take the shock.Use the urgency.Turn the setback into fuel.Then focus that energy on building skills, creating revenue, and developing an asset you control.The worst day of your career does not have to define your future.It can become the day you finally start building it.Take the hit.Launch the vision.Keep moving forward.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
Send us Fan MailDescription: An immersive reading of A Cup of Chai by Grace Ro with reflection on food, artificial nutrition, voice, and proxy decision makers. Website:https://anauscultation.wordpress.comWork:Poem: https://ars-medica.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/2705/546 References:Ro, G. (2026). A Cup of Chai. Ars Medica, 20(1), 2 pp. Retrieved from https://ars-medica.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/2705Doximity profile: https://www.doximity.com/profiles/41f2b871-6817-4978-be66-72fe5825ccb4/viewLinkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/gracer128
Tonight's episode was called "Who I am: Whose I am."I titled it this because we use this phrase all the time and really don't know who or whose we are. I gave multiple scriptures to help you understand your character, purpose, gifts as well as who God is as our Creator, Our Father, A Merciful and Gracious God and how nothing is too hard for him. "Who I Am" - is my identity - Who God created me to be, the character, purpose, gifts and calling He has placed within me. (What does God say about me?)"Whose I am" - is my belonging - knowing that I belong to God, that I am His child, and that my identity, value, and purpose are ultimately rooted in Him. (Who do I belong to?)Scriptures from tonight:Who I Am: John 1:12-13 NLT - RebirthRomans 8: 14-17 NKJV/NLT - Adoption/HeirGalatians 4:6-7 NLT - Everything He has Belongs to You.Whose I Am:Genesis 1 - Creator Exodus 34:6 NLT - Merciful & GraciousIsaiah 43:1-7 NLT - We are HisJeremiah 32:27 NLT - Nothing is too hard for HimWays to Sow into Abundantly Anchored Ministries:Givelify & Tithely: Abundantly Anchored Ministries Venmo: AbundantlyAnchoredCash App: AbundantlyAnchoredSee you next Monday at 8 PM CST.Stay Anchored!
Stylist, interior designer, style expert, and author @bethaniejeanofficial shares her unique journey through the beauty and design industries, exploring how personal style, creativity, and individuality shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Bethanie dives into the philosophy of self-expression, breaking traditional fashion and hair rules, and finding confidence in your own unique aesthetic. She also shares insights on creativity, client relationships, social media, and the importance of balancing style with real life. This Week's Topics • Bethanie Jean's Journey from Hairstylist to Interior Designer, Style Expert, and Author • The Philosophy of Personal Style as a Form of Self-Expression • Breaking Traditional Fashion and Hair Rules • Building Confidence Through Individual Style Choices • The Importance of Creativity and Individuality in Hair Artistry • Collaborating With Clients to Create a Style That Feels Authentic to Them • The Impact of Social Media on Beauty Standards and Personal Style • Balancing Aesthetics, Comfort, and Lifestyle • Building Strong Client Relationships Through Trust and Communication • Embracing Your Uniqueness in the Beauty and Fashion Industries Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US @thehairgamepodcast @salonrepublic @loveerictaylor FOLLOW BETHANIE @bethaniejeanofficial
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Stylist, interior designer, style expert, and author @bethaniejeanofficial shares her unique journey through the beauty and design industries, exploring how personal style, creativity, and individuality shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Bethanie dives into the philosophy of self-expression, breaking traditional fashion and hair rules, and finding confidence in your own unique aesthetic. She also shares insights on creativity, client relationships, social media, and the importance of balancing style with real life. This Week's Topics • Bethanie Jean's Journey from Hairstylist to Interior Designer, Style Expert, and Author • The Philosophy of Personal Style as a Form of Self-Expression • Breaking Traditional Fashion and Hair Rules • Building Confidence Through Individual Style Choices • The Importance of Creativity and Individuality in Hair Artistry • Collaborating With Clients to Create a Style That Feels Authentic to Them • The Impact of Social Media on Beauty Standards and Personal Style • Balancing Aesthetics, Comfort, and Lifestyle • Building Strong Client Relationships Through Trust and Communication • Embracing Your Uniqueness in the Beauty and Fashion Industries Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)! Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US @thehairgamepodcast @salonrepublic @loveerictaylor FOLLOW BETHANIE @bethaniejeanofficial
Why do we keep repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns—even when we know better?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with transformation coach Mike Wood, founder of Learn To Love Being You, to explore how subconscious beliefs formed in childhood continue to shape our identity, relationships, confidence, and decisions as adults.Mike shares his remarkable journey from a successful yet deeply unhappy construction executive to discovering how to rewrite over 200 limiting core beliefs that had been running his life on autopilot.What We DiscussTogether, they explore why traditional "self-help" often fails and how deep identity shifts create permanent freedom:Awareness vs. Transformation: Why simply knowing your issues isn't enough to actually change them.Childhood Echoes: How early environment and experiences dictate your adult relationship dynamics.The High Cost of People Pleasing: Overcoming self-abandonment to establish healthy, empowering boundaries.Behavior vs. Identity: Moving beyond surface-level habit changes to rewire your foundational identity.The Comfort of Chaos: Understanding why subconscious programming keeps repeating familiar, unhealthy patterns.Embracing Authentic Self-Worth: Why stepping into true authenticity feels uncomfortable before it feels liberating.If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting the same situations or struggle to maintain lasting personal change, this conversation will give you a completely new perspective.Exclusive Free Resource for ListenersFree Mindset Masterclass: Master Your Core Beliefs — Step-by-step guidance to uncover and shift subconscious programming.Connect with Mike WoodOfficial Website: Learn To Love Being YouLinkedIn: Connect with Mike Wood on LinkedInYouTube: @lovebeingyou1Instagram: @learntolovebeingyou1Facebook: Learn To Love Being You CommunityTikTok: @mikeslovebeingyouMusic Attribution & LicensingMusic Track: Licensed through SoundstripeLicense Code: SSXRSDWNWB9BRYQI"True transformation doesn't come from forcing new behaviors on an old identity. It comes from rewriting the core subconscious beliefs that dictate who you believe you are."Send us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show
We're back on our apocalyptic kick with Allan Boesak's Comfort and protest : reflections on the Apocalypse of John of Patmos. In the episode, we talk about Boesak's life, South African apartheid, Christianity and the state, and the specicifity of revelation to oppressed communities.Order our bookhttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/pre-order-now-enough-is-enough-degrowth-capitalism-and-liberation-theology/Get our Winstanley Zinehttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/zines/Join our patreonhttp://patreon.com/themagnificastMusic by Amaryah Armstrong and theillalogicalspoon
Pick up my new book The American Nightmare! => Click Here! In Today's Episode Every single hard thing you dodge, every easy path you take, and every duty you tell yourself can wait is the exact reason you feel anxious and unsettled. Deep down, you always know when you are avoiding what must be done. I am here to tell you that comfort today is just a loan, and life will always collect that debt with heavy, unavoidable interest. This week, we are confronting the cost of the avoidant man and learning why the superior man chooses his suffering before life forces it upon him. We must stop avoiding things, step into our truth spiritually, physically, and financially, and protect our families. Here is how we are breaking down our battle plan this week: Monday and Tuesday we focus on strategy and look at feelings versus standards. Wednesday we break down the tactical framework of the Protector's Code. Thursday we put boots on the ground with daily execution. Friday we wrap it all up and get our shit together Many of these topics may feel repetitive, but we have to repeat these truths over and over until they get deeply ingrained in your subconscious mind and become an unconscious activity. Stop taking the easy way out and paying interest on your comfort Warriors Rise! Other Resources! > Set Up Your Consultation with our Indexed Universal Life Insurance Team = > https://freedominsurancellc.com/consultation > Track your entire crypto portfolio, build exit strategies and receive real-time sell alerts, all in one simple dashboard. Do all of this with our Crypto Tracking App Merlin! Get 30 Days of Merlin Free => https://www.merlincrypto.com/ > Learn about how to join our 3T Warrior Academy https://sale.3twarrioracademy.com/home?utm_source=linktree&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CJV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every day, you're making decisions that reveal your allegiance. The question isn't simply, “What am I being tested with?” It's: “Who am I serving?” Money can't be your god. Business can't be your god. Success can't be your god. Comfort can't be your god. Your desires can't be your god. Even in the wilderness, Jesus demonstrated wisdom, judgment, self-control, and dominion. He refused to surrender His authority to temptation. That's the standard. If God has placed something in your heart, your calling isn't to chase it through your own strength. It's to walk with God, become who He's called you to become, and bring what He's given you into the physical world through faithful obedience. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. To see more, be sure to subscribe to the podcast at
Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 3, lesson 10 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “First and Second Corinthians”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Authentic Christian Ministry”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: 2 Cor. 3:1–9, 2 Cor. 4:7–18, 2 Cor. 5:11–15, Col. 1:19–23, Eph. 2:13–16, 2 Cor. 6:11–7:1, 2 Corinthians 7. Memory Text: “For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you” (2 Corinthians 2:4, NKJV). August 30 - September 04 Sunday, Ryan Johnson – Fruits of an Authentic MinistryMonday, John Lomacang – Suffering and GloryTuesday, Jill Morikone – Christ-focused Ministry of ReconciliationWednesday, James Rafferty – Call to HolinessThursday, Shelley Quinn – Comfort and Joy Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html
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In today's episode, Kyle Grieve and Shawn O'Malley revisit Comfort Systems USA, a business Shawn originally passed on at $320 that has since appreciated fivefold due to explosive data center spending. The company shattered original projections, with accelerating organic growth, expanding margins, and exceptional capital efficiency. Despite acknowledging the business quality, the hosts discussed whether the original decision reflected a flawed investment process or was the natural outcome of applying a strict investment framework. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:09:16) About the tailwinds behind their organic growth (00:13:05) How AI data center spending transformed a boring contractor into a multi-bagger (00:21:45) How to use the backlog to be directionally correct about the company's future (00:44:53) Why surety bonding capacity creates a widening competitive advantage (00:49:32) About how the return on Incremental invested capital has improved (01:02:28) About their exceptional incentive plan (01:08:58) Why are we uncertain about Comfort's high growth metrics 5-10 years from now Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive The Intrinsic Value Mastermind Community. Track The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. Learn more about how to join us in NYC for our Intrinsic Value Conference. Portfolio Review Submit Tool. Follow Kyle on X and LinkedIn. Follow Shawn on X and LinkedIn. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Scribe Plus500 Netsuite Plaud References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Comfort Slowly Presents Itself Before It Quickly Destroys Everything
This week, we are revisiting a favorite episode. We hope you enjoy going back with us.Matthew 11:28“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.At the request of a friend, I recently sent my email list the song “All Who Are Weary." A while back, I recorded a project called Comfort-19 and included this song along with some thoughts on Matthew 11:28-30. I will share these thoughts and songs with you. I slipped in an additional song at the end, but I will leave it as a surprise. It just seemed fitting.If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time gift, thank you!https://www.sherriyoungward.com/supportTo find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at www.sherriyoungward.com
NEW! Little Big Affirmations Deck for Kids: Check it out. Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order! Today's Power Affirmation: I honor my creative process no matter what forces interlude. I finish what I start. Today's Oracle of Motivation: Do you always finish what you are working toward? Do you launch your creations? It's easy to stop production when Mr. and Mrs. Comfort drop a treasure chest of attractive distractions in your lap. Sometimes, resistance gremlins show up looking super sexy in an attempt to flatter your weakness! Deny those sneaky little gremlins, flip the rage create switch, and keep hustling! These comforts are a desperate surge from resistance in disguise! They are splits in the track to see if you can be derailed. Rage on! Overcome the weenies in disguise! Nobody ever won freedom by taking the bait. Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us every Monday and Thursday for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world! For more musings, visit RageCreate.com Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!
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Choosing comfort over growth keeps you trapped in the same place while expecting a different life. Staying safe might feel comfortable, but God's best blessings always lie just beyond your comfort zone. When you step into the uncomfortable with faith, holding God's hand, your courage expands and your world gets bigger. #FULLTANKwithBroBo #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026 #StopChoosingComfortOverGrowth #Matthew16 #GetBehindMeSatan #StepOutOfYourComfortZone #FaithInAction #SpiritualMaturity #TrulyRichMindset #FaithOverFear #Grace--- PS. Do you want to help spread God's love too? You can support my mission through Fulltank, the Prayer Room, and other ministries by giving at BuyMeACoffee.com/BrotherBoSanchez. Together, we can reach more hearts for God!To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez
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The Seven Weeks Of Comfort, Countdown To Rosh Hashanah Part 6: The Return Of Messiah, A Time Of Gloom, Or A Time Of Joy? - English only. What do the Scriptures tell us about the time of Yeshua's return? Is it a time for believers to fear, or a time for us to look forward to? This is a digitally remastered recording of a previously unpublished sermon originally recorded on Rosh Hashanah, September 11, 1999. This year, 2026, we will celebrate Rosh Hashanah on September 12, 2026.
Doing nothing can feel safe.But staying in the same place also carries a cost.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why avoiding risk can quietly limit your income, your opportunities, and your long-term potential.Most people only calculate what they could lose by taking action.They rarely calculate what they could lose by waiting.Years of delayed decisions can compound just as powerfully as years of execution.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why inaction is still a decision with financial consequences• How staying comfortable can create long-term opportunity costs• Why calculated risk should be compared against the risk of never trying• How taking action builds confidence, experience, and greater control over your incomeThe truth is simple:Waiting has a price.Fear has a price.Comfort has a price.At some point, you have to decide whether the certainty of staying where you are is worth sacrificing what you could potentially build.Run the numbers.Take calculated risks.Execute the idea.The only way to discover what you are capable of creating is to finally start.Stop paying the debt of inaction.Start collecting the returns of execution.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
You wonder why when the minister comes to call on you, dear friend, he says, "let us pray". Do you think that's just a formality? You think that's the only thing he knows what to do? No, it's far more than that. The essence of comfort is found in God.Thank you for listening to Walk With The King Weekend Edition! To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menu.To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.
Join Pastor Derek as he shares the key heart attitudes that are necessary to be blessed by God through filled with His Spirit (Ephesians 5:18), and so be transformed by His power. These are described by the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), which help us cultivate the attitudes that open our heart for the Holy Spirit (God's Presence) to fill and empower our souls. Learn the importance of true repentance, which is the basis for receiving the comfort of His Spirit (Matthew 5:4).
The Nick Hiter Show — Why You Freeze When It Counts (And How to Fix It)In this one, I take you inside a high stakes call and break down what it actually takes to perform when the pressure is real. Comfort isn't a personality trait, it's a skill, and I walk through how I build it: eliminate the environment, lock in on the purpose of the meeting, and prepare until the moment can't shake you. I share the story of my first pro game, when I was so nervous I could barely throw the ball back to the pitcher, and what that taught me about how much the environment matters. From there we get into time management and the truth that we all get the same 24 hours, the Arnold Schwarzenegger "sleep faster" story, why anything holding you back is knowledge based, and how proximity, including the six to eight hours a day you give your screen, is quietly shaping your beliefs.Key Takeaways:If you're prepared, you're comfortable. Comfort is a skill you build, not a feeling you wait for.Eliminate the environment. Strip every meeting down to its purpose and the outcome it has to produce.If you've earned the right to be in the room, you'll stay in the room long enough to get another shot.When you pray for something, you don't get it. You get the opportunity to do it.Most of us are prepared for the work. The environment is what we've never felt before.We all get the same 24 hours. Some people build empires with them, some build nothing.The heavier the lift, the more intentional and consistent your time investment has to be.What it takes is what it takes. You just get to choose whether you're willing to pay it.Anything holding you back is knowledge based. If you want to change your beliefs, get new information.Proximity is everything you consume, including your screen. Remove the temptation and only give yourself options that serve you.Follow and contact:Instagram: @nickhiterNickhiter.comSubscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter
When suffering unsettles life, Christians need the unchanging truth of God's Word. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins considers Psalm 119:50 and Romans 15:4, explaining how Scripture provides comfort, clarity, endurance, and hope by reminding believers of God's promises and pointing them back to Christ. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/
Dr. John Kleinig of Australian Lutheran Seminary From Shame to Glory The Lord’s Supper: A Guide to the Heavenly Feast Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body The Concordia Commentary: Hebrews Grace Upon Grace The Concordia Commentary: LeviticusThe post Christian Comfort for Shame, Part 2 – Dr. John Kleinig, 8/27/26 (2391) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
“My lens around style doesn't have anything to do with style anymore — it's about physicality,” says stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London. “What do I want to be able to do? How do I keep myself strong?” Stacy's message has resonated for many women, and for this episode, she joins Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, host of TED Health, at TED2025 for a special live conversation about why women are so embarrassed to talk about aging. For Stacy, aging became a chance to reassess her relationship to her body, and her experience with menopause and spinal surgery shifted her focus to health and wellbeing. Her best advice on what you can do to feel good in your skin? Throw away the most painful pair of shoes you own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Free time can feel like recovery.But if every evening disappears into entertainment, your future never gets built.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why aspiring entrepreneurs need to rethink how they use their evenings and weekends if they want to create real financial freedom.Escaping a job you dislike requires more than frustration.It requires using your available time to build skills, systems, and income streams that can eventually replace the paycheck.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why constant entertainment can become a form of avoidance• How short-term comfort can delay long-term freedom• Why evenings and weekends can become valuable building time• How delayed gratification can help you create assets that buy back your calendarThe truth is simple:You cannot build a different life while repeating the same routine every night.Turn off the distractions.Use your free time with intention.Learn the skill.Build the asset.Execute the plan.Sacrificing some comfort today can help create far more control over your time tomorrow.Comfort feels good.Freedom is better.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
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In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May talks with David Johnson, founder of Vervent and author of Figure It the F Out, about leadership, business ownership, decision-making, crisis response, and what it really means to own the outcome. David's story is not typical. He dropped out of high school at 16, worked construction and mechanic jobs, then rebuilt his path through community college, Berkeley, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, entrepreneurship, acquisitions, and eventually leadership at Vervent. The heart of the conversation is David's belief that leaders must face reality. He explains that it is easy to build a story around the numbers you want to believe, but real leadership requires data that "punches you in the face" so you can see what is actually happening. Curtis and David also discuss why businesses and households need more than optimism. They need liquidity, capacity, optionality, and the ability to perform when conditions change. David compares this to how Vervent prepares for crisis situations by building capability and capacity before the problem arrives. Key Topics David Johnson's story from high-school dropout to CEO Why entrepreneurship can feel like a "life sentence" The Full Throttle Outcomes model Facing reality before reality forces you to Why most management advice is overcomplicated How to build a business that can handle crisis Comfort with discomfort Strategic optionality Why organizations fail before they fail financially Culture as an early warning system Private credit and the changing financial system Why leadership requires ownership, not blame Main Takeaway Real leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about facing reality, building capacity, staying flexible, and owning the outcome when things get difficult. If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, advisor, executive, or someone trying to build a more resilient life and business, this episode will challenge you to stop avoiding reality and start building the capacity to handle it. Learn more about Practical Wealth: https://practicalwealth.net/FreedomSession Connect with David Johnson: https://www.vervent.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjohnson9/
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In this week's Wednesday Wisdom, Karissa reflects on loneliness and the relief that can come from accepting a difficult season rather than fighting against it. A comforting reminder that deeper connection can begin with learning to meet yourself with more understanding and care. For the full meditation inspired by this reflection, search “Finding Comfort In Solitude - Sleep Wave”. Join Sleep Wave Premium ✨ in just two taps! Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free and show your support to Karissa. Upgrade via our show page on Apple, or via this link for all other players ➡️ https://sleepwave.supercast.com/ Love the Sleep Wave Podcast? Please hit follow & leave a review ⭐️ How are we doing with Sleep Wave? Click here to let us know
Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Notice the comfort already surrounding you as your body settles more deeply into bed. This 3 hour sleep meditation encourages physical relaxation, eases mental tension, and gently guides you into uninterrupted sleep. Perfect for insomnia relief, cozy bedtime routines, stress reduction, and deep rest. Love,