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Daniel Ivan Redfern was born in the late 1980s in San Francisco, California. In 1993, after relocating to Northern Virginia, he frequently traveled between the two states. From a young age, Daniel harbored a deep passion for painting and crafting exquisite fine artworks.  Following his graduation from George Washington University, Daniel has worked for major technology firms in Northern Virginia. There, his love for unified branding and fine art shaped his artistic vision. Daniel regularly travels between San Francisco, Beverly Hills, and Northern Virginia to serve his prestigious clientele who seek his creative expertise.   In this episode, Karen and Daniel discuss: Success Story of Daniel  Commit to Get Leads Don't underestimate the power of word of mouth with those clients who love your work.  Consult to Sell Understand your clients and communicate clearly how you can solve their dilemma or fulfill their needs.  Connect to Build and Grow Respond to every email and be consistent on social media. Be consistent, share with others, and growth will come.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Maintain good relationships with those around you. There is space for everyone to succeed. Live with a mindset of plenty, not scarcity.  Sweet Spot of Success   "That's where the creative process has always been. It's about the transcending, taking what you see in your head and then translating that onto the canvas along with the passion and all the elements with it as well." - Daniel Redfern    Connect with Daniel Redfern: Website: https://www.danielredfern.net/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-r-7a8a97143/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielredfern_art  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danielredfern_art      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Looking to uplevel your success?  DM Karen to schedule a mini-session to see how Up Level Coaching can help you love the life you have as you create and co-create the life of your dreams! Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

There's three approaches when taking up on a service and the first is a service that's selfless, the second is transactional, and the third is noncommittal. Commit to selfless service in order to get the most benefit when it comes to the soul and spirit. God rewards the most from that heart posture. Serve Your Purpose!!Purpose Served Social Media:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/purpose_servedTwitter-https://twitter.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/purpose.serv...Become a Memberhttps://www.purposeserved.com/forumPurpose Served Website:https://www.purposeserved.comEmail:servedpurpose@gmail.comEmail UsSupport the show

Being a CEO dentist doesn't have to mean fewer patients. It means leading your business as intentionally as you are clinically. Kiera gives specific tips on how you, as a dental practice owner, can shift your mindset so you're operating like a CEO and your practice is humming. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today we're just gonna kind of like jump right into it. I hope it's an amazing day over there. And I hope, as you're listening, today this is going out to our dentist owners. and I think that a lot of dentists actually own a practice, but very few of them actually run it like a CEO. Is that fair? Would you agree? Would you not? what do you think? What do you think about that? Do you feel like that is   And the way you'll know if you're running it like a CEO or if you're just being owned by it is do you feel trapped in your business or do you feel in control of your business? And I think I want to just kick this off because there are times, and I will tell you, once you hit one or the other, that's not forever. That state is not a forever state. So just because you might be there today doesn't mean you'll forever be there. So if you're trapped, great news, you won't always be there. If you're if you're feeling in control, great, you're not always going to be there either. But   The goal is like being a CEO dentist doesn't mean that you're actually having to see fewer patients. It's about leading your business as intentionally as you are clinically. And being the leader of that, being the person who actually is setting the tone and being a CEO. And I think when I started my business, I didn't know what a CEO was. I did not know the difference between like owning a business and managing a business. Like I just thought you worked in it. but I think when I started looking at if I left tomorrow for two months, excluding your dentistry.   Could my team function? Could my practice continue to grow? Do I have systems? Do I have processes? Do I have things in place to where I could do that? If the answer is no, then great, you're still managing your practice. If it is yes, then great, you're sipping into that CEO role. Does your team have the playbooks? Do they have that? And so today I just kind of want to dig into like a CEO Dentist playbook of like, how can you lead a practice that grows without you? I will say this is tricky. Like you still need to be the CEO, you still need to have a vision, but I think it's a lot of pieces will be on mindset shifts that we're able to have.   what you can possibly do differently. And then like what are some habits that you can do to grow to have growth, profitability, and freedom. Now again, this is if you want to. You don't I also think some people get into this weird black and white. Like if it's this, it's that, or if I don't do this or I do do that. I hate when I say do do. Guys, you just heard it come through. but I hate when you don't have to have it just be black and white. All right. You don't have to have it where it's all or nothing. There can be an and   You can be a great clinician and be a CEO. You can be a CEO and you can still be in your practice. You can step out of your practice. We just want to make sure that you are not just being a clinician. And if you want to, that's fine. But just make sure we have a CEO of your business. So know thyself and be free, I think is where it is. and if you want to look and think and lead like a CEO, these might be some great tips for you of some mindset shifts and what we what we should go through to help.   The CEO Dentist focus on where your focus should be, what things you can prioritize. So even if today it feels impossible, at least you have a roadmap of how to get there. So number one, as a CEO, you own the vision, not every task. And I think that's a bold statement. Own the vision, not every task. Your job is not to do everything, your job is to create the direction. And this feels weird to me. This especially like dental assistant turned CEO. That's a weird shift. So you better believe I was the girl who did everything.   My job is to look 10 steps ahead of my doctor. I'm supposed to be on point. I'm supposed to be doing these pieces. To have now an assistant who I'm like, hey, I need you looking 10 steps ahead of me. Where am I at? Like what things are coming down the line? That's weird. It's a weird shift for me. and but just helping you see like your job as a CEO is to own the vision. And most of the time you walk out of meetings without tasks. Now, if you are having tasks, that's okay, but make sure that they're truly CEO tasks that only you can do. And usually they tie to vision.   Profit culture. That's pretty much, and sometimes it will be like leading edge of a new initiative. So if you're wanting to build out a surgery center in your business, you're probably gonna be doing that right alongside with it, with your with your office manager. So what it looks like when it's broken and you are not owning the vision, and every task is coming to you is team constantly asks you what to do. You priorities are changing weekly, doctors making every decision or a lot of the decisions, like what toys are we buying for the toy box?   when should we schedule lunch? When should we have this person in? That means like you're still doing a lot of this, you're still managing your business, you're not leading and guiding it. So, like what a CEO dentist would do is you set a clear vision. This is where we're headed, this is where we're going. You have the priorities, this is what's happening in the next three months, and then you communicate what success looks like. So you see how there's a shift. The daily tasks are still getting done. You can still oversee them. You still have a manager who you meet with.   But you're not the one doing this. You're not stamping off on that. And I will tell you, it's a really awkward, it's really weird, but it's very freeing. And ultimately what it does is it also like we're doing a mastermind talking about Dan Martell's buy back your time. And that one we've got to just make sure we figure it out. And we like when you buy back your time, I look at my tasks and I think if I can have anybody do this task for less than four X what my hourly rate is, I need to do it.   And I need to push myself into my own comfort zone. And I need to be working on things that I can't also like right now. The projects I'm working on, like I can I can do my own confirmation calls, I could book my own travel, like I could stamp off on where team members are going and PTO and like lots of people can do that. What people can't do in our company is figure out where the next level of Dental A Team is going. And I that's my job. That's what I'm paid to do. That is literally Kiera's job. I still podcast with you guys, I still hang out, like.   Other people can podcast, these are things that I really enjoy. But I've simplified it down. I only block this much time in my calendar. So I have much more of my time that's dedicated to building our company. No one else is doing that. I'm literally the only person that does it. So for you to go from solving daily problems to leading the quarterly planning, leading team priorities, having the team become proactive and less dependent on you. So that would be what success looks like. So that's building a leadership team. We love to do this. We help build leadership teams. We help you to run your quarterly meetings and   Set up those rocks and teach the team how they're able to drive and influence rather than being dependent on the doctor. You're still there. You still get to help them. You still get to influence them. You still get to mentor them. Those pieces are going to be great for you. So what happens here is teams actually need you to be the lighthouse. And my team told me this. They said, Kiera, I know you want to be in the weeds with us, but we actually need you to be the lighthouse of like where the heck are we going? Because none of us can see that. And without your guidance and your direction, we're all going to be lost. And like   I like shirk over here. To me, that sometimes doesn't feel as good because I can't check a check mark. And I know that sounds so ridiculous. And I think that sometimes this is why people do sit in the day-to-day manager rather than into the visionary CEO seat because the day-to-day tasks feel good. Having the like I'm just gonna call myself out. This is speaking to Kiera. I'm having an intervention with myself over here. This is where I am wanting to be important.   me stamping off on things makes me feel like I have control. Me telling a team what to do, there's so many people that report to me. That's a freaking ego. My team does not need that. Do you know how many great leaders and managers I have in my team? They do not need me. I do not need to be stamping off on everything. Now, do we have a maturing team right now? Absolutely. Do we have a lot of like I feel like we shook the snow globe based on where we're headed? Absolutely. But that doesn't mean it's a forever seat for me. It's a temporary, it's an interim, and I know that they know that. So it's sitting there just in the interim.   and so what I would do for this is help your team feel empowered, where we can we move you to what are the three goals for the practice? What are the quarterly plans? Who's responsible, not the dentist? And then questions that come to a doctor. I want you to truly start asking, like, is this something only I can do? And if so, solve it. And if not, start delegating and having empowering your team to do it. This will help you. This is going to have it. So   That's CEO shift number one. Number two, I would say know your numbers that drive your business. and this I've talked about, I've harped on, there's so many podcasts on this. I just want you to know your performance. So you've got to look at your numbers before things feel wrong. You need to know numbers beyond production, and you need to make decisions on those numbers always. You gotta be looking at your KPI scorecard, your overhead, your PL. And every single month minimum, you are looking at like be the CFO. Like,   A CEO works with a CFO, and until you're large enough, you need to know these numbers forward and backwards. Your office manager should be preparing them, you should be looking at them, but you have got to know the numbers of your business. I'm not saying you need to be the one who preps all the reports, but you have to know what's going on. So that way you're able to see, are we making money? Are we not making money? And I think so many dentists get into this hustle and bustle of like, I'm just gonna go produce, produce, produce. And I'm like, Do you realize that if you just spent a little bit of that production time on looking at your numbers, you would actually be able to know.   rather than guess. You would be able to work less and create more. And so I just really think for you to start shifting. So number one is you got to set the vision and the culture and you got to have your team do it. You set the priorities, you define that where we're going and you communicate what success looks like. You're not solving every decision. Next step is you're using your numbers to make every single decision and you're having a monthly meeting on numbers. Money monthly meeting there you go money monthly meeting and you know what it is.   You know your numbers today, forward and backward. You know what your overhead is. You know where we're spending more, you know where we're spending less. You know what your profit margins are, and you know what you need to produce to cover all your expenses, including paying yourself. You need to review that every single month at a minimum. Set it up with your CPA, force yourself. Like that's what I do. I have a meeting with my CPA. I don't really need to talk to them, but that's Kiera's time where it forces me to look at the numbers, to review where I'm at, to make sure that I'm making decisions based on that. And then the third thing is going from an operator to an owner.   Is you've got to have leaders and systems so there's less dependency on you. so if we lucked again, I think about myself like if I were to leave, what things are gonna break in two months? That's where we start with those systems and that scalability. and what am I going to put into play? What am I going to do? What is going to happen? Like, where is this going to get resolved? And we start having those systems and those people built into those leadership spots.   So I really want to make sure that you guys have that of this is where it's the systems, the structure and the scalability. And I think the Dental A Team does such a good job of this. Like we know the systems to put into place for you. Like they're very basic, they're very minimal. Most things can get resolved. We have decision trees that are in there. We help your leaders look at the numbers so they know how to make the decisions too while you're gone. And this way it continues to grow and there's no more dependency upon you. You can truly step away. So   If you have this, I think that oftentimes doctors and office managers are firefighters and it's like, my gosh, care, I'm so exhausted and everything's coming to me. And it's like, okay, great, we're gonna make a list of everything coming to you. We're gonna chunk those into like what categories do they fit into. Then from there, we're gonna figure out who should be the owner of this, what protocols need to go into place, and what systems could reduce this. That way, when you go, then what we typically do is we recommend that you do actually schedule like a two-week, like start there.   vacation where you're going to be gone and the practice is still going to operate. And we want to just see what breaks. We're going to do the same thing for our office manager because we want to be able to make sure that this practice can truly start to function without you. Now, again, I get to a spot and I'm like, I'm on this path and I want to be the CEO of it, and I don't want to be there every day where I have to be there. And then I actually like achieve it. And I'm like, my gosh, who is Kiera? What is it like? What is my life if this doesn't happen? And what's   What's my own like what's my purpose? And I think this is where a lot of people get trapped in the cycle of your purpose is not to be doing tasks. Your purpose, like they still need you to set the vision. It's not something I can ever stamp off and say, I've done this, this, and this. I can't stamp a check mark on a vision. I can't step a check mark on a culture. Those things are almost like these soft skills, like they're they're soft. Like I can say I have a vision, I can say I have a mission statement. I can say we have a great culture. I do check, check, check.   But ultimately they're intangibles. They're things that people feel. They're things that people experience. And honestly, when I get to a point where I'm like, wow, the business can run without me. Sometimes I go in and I create chaos because I want to be needed. And I want to just caution you that as you're going to this, whiplashing a team can actually be so detrimental to them. Sending them on, like, I want to be here. But then you come in and you undercut everybody. This is me talking to myself. I'm sure none of you do this. So sorry, Dental A Team.   I do it. And it's I have to recognize that that's ego. That's not serving anybody, including myself. It's not serving my team. So if I have great leaders, which I do, I've got an amazing leadership team. But if I constantly go in and I'm answering questions in Slack and I'll calm myself out on this of like, that was wrong. That's not my place to overstep. And I need to connect in with the leader. you can have the best of intentions, but if you're not willing to let leaders grow, you're not willing to truly want to be the CEO, don't   Preach it unless you actually are going to execute on it. You can have sluts like small setbacks, but you need to own it. You need to call yourself out and you need to move forward and your team needs to be able to trust you and have confidence with you. These are pieces that are non-negotiable for me. You have to check yourself and recognize that there's an ego that's chirping in the background, that's chirping. It's loud, it's annoying. It wants you to do all these things, but that doesn't mean that that's right. It doesn't mean that you should do that. It means that you have a chirpy ego that needs to zip it and you need to be the CEO.   You need to trust your leaders. 80% of them doing it is better than 100% of you doing it. So when you look at this for this, what are kind of the steps of you owning the vision, not every single task, you knowing the numbers of your business and making decisions based on that? And then making sure you're truly building leaders and systems that reduce dependency on you and you truly are stepping into that CEO seat, you're trusting and empowering your leaders to do it. They can do it. Develop the leaders, create accountability and build systems for consistency. And if you struggle there,   Reach out. That's what we're good at. We do this. We help you build the fundamentals for you. Get the vision in place. Teach you what your job description is. Call you out when you're stepping in your lane that you're not supposed to be in and say, get over there. They've got this. They can handle it. Teach your leaders how to run effective meetings, how to hold accountability lines. This is what it is. Your goal is not to be the busiest person in the practice. Your goal is to be the leader that helps your practice thrive and truly helps them and gets out of their freaking way.   I'm thinking about a doctor right now, and this doctor says they want to be the CEO. They say they're not growing. They're at the office all the time. And I'm like, you've got a leadership team, but you get in their way. You want the chaos. You don't get out of there. You live in this chaos day in, day out. That's your emotional home, and you go there because it's comfortable for you. You have to start doing things differently if you want a different life. So this is a call out to all of you. If you really want to be the CEO of your practice, you've got to own that step out and get out of their way and get your   chirpy ego to zip their lips. You've got to change how you lead. You've got to change how you're working. You've got to change the priorities you're doing. It's awkward. It's uncomfortable. I've surely sat in bed a few times and cried and been like, my team doesn't even need me. And then I like wipe my tears and I get up and I'm like, you will never say that again and you're going to move forward because they do need you. They just don't need you to do every task for them. I'm not an operator. I'm an owner of this business. My job is to lead.   To guide, to mentor, and to be the one who is sharp and to create the space, to give me the space to dream, to figure out the next layer, to read the books, to move into the next evolution of growth. That's my job. No one else is doing that. And that's your job as well. So if you feel like your practice can't function without you, maybe it's time to step into the CEO role and like let's be more intentional and let's get them to be able to function without you. Next level of growth is gonna come from changing how you lead, not how hard you work. So.   If you're ready to change, reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Come to webinars or whatever it is, but make the change now. Commit to that. And your CEO role can look very different. But ultimately, the goal is to not be the busiest person, but to be the person who guides, leads, and gets out of their way and empowers your team to do this without you. Set the vacation, set the deadline, and let's make it happen. This is what we do. We help you guys. So reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Commit to being the CEO of your practice. You can do it. I know you can. I've been able to evolve.   It's an evolution. This is why we have our mastermind in person. So doctors can talk to each other. They can share their woes. We can talk as CEOs together. We can talk about the things we're doing. We can call each other out because we see it in each other. Come be a part of that. Don't do this alone. It's really hard to do on your own. Come be a part of it. I'd love to have you be a part of it. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Words can heal a marriage, restore a friendship, calm a conflict, and bring life into a home. They can also do the exact opposite.In Wisdom for How We Speak, Pastor Kendall Lankford walks through four biblical rules for godly communication from the book of Proverbs: speak the truth, listen before you answer, deliver the truth in a way it can be heard, and never wound unless your purpose is to heal.This is an intensely practical sermon about what happens after your mouth opens. How do you speak honestly without manipulation? How do you stop answering before you understand? Does your tone help the truth land or become another obstacle to it? And when hard words are necessary, are you speaking like a surgeon trying to heal or an attacker trying to make someone bleed?None of us has used our mouths perfectly. But Jesus did. No deceit was ever found in His mouth, yet the truthful One was condemned by false witnesses so that sinful mouths like ours could be forgiven. And having risen, Christ gives His Spirit not merely to forgive our speech, but to retrain it.Commit your mouth to your King, and watch Him turn the tongue you once used to tear down into an instrument that builds up.

Jackson Ballinger, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end at Centerburg High School in Centerburg, Ohio, has been committed to Florida since February. He'll be back in the Swamp for Florida's season opener against Florida Atlantic, and on this episode, he spoke on his upcoming visit, his official visit to Florida over the summer, his thoughts on members of the Gators' 2027 class and more.

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When life feels heavy, it’s easy to remember the hurt and forget the help. Painful words, disappointments, and moments of betrayal can stay with us for years, while answered prayers, unexpected blessings, and reminders of God’s faithfulness can fade from memory. Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember what God has done—not because He needs reminding, but because we do. Remembering God’s goodness can steady your heart when circumstances make you question His presence. As you intentionally look back at His faithfulness, you’re reminded that God has been patient, kind, faithful, and present through every season. Taking time to remember His deeds can shift your focus from what has gone wrong to the God who has never stopped working in your life. Highlights Discover why remembering God’s faithfulness is an important part of maintaining a strong faith. Learn how forgetting God’s goodness can affect your heart and spiritual direction. Reflect on seven things remembering God’s deeds reminds us of, including His patience, kindness, faithfulness, and sacrifice. See how remembering God’s past work can bring perspective during difficult seasons. Consider practical ways to intentionally remember God’s goodness throughout the year. Be encouraged to look back at answered prayers, blessings, and moments when God has been faithful. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Remembering the Lord’s Deeds By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” - Psalm 77:11 It seems that, as people, we so easily forget the good things in life much more quickly than the bad, like the cruel words someone spoke to us as a child or the way someone betrayed us. Whereas traumas, tragedies, heartaches, and disappointments sometimes seem impossible to forget, some even lingering for a lifetime, joyful and wonderful events and experiences are often easily forgotten. Maybe it’s why God calls us to purposefully remember His goodness and faithfulness in our lives, knowing the enemy can keep us focused and stuck in the sorrows and losses of life, forgetting all the ways God has been present and active in our lives. Often, we hear of individuals who, in life-and-death situations, say it seemed as if their life events flashed before them, reminding them of things they had forgotten. Like them, the prophet Jonah had a similar experience, where it took death’s threats to remind him of God’s goodness. “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to You, to Your holy temple” (Jonah 2:7). But it doesn’t have to take us being at death’s door to remember God’s good deeds in our lives, especially since He calls us to remember them, knowing better than we do how forgetting them can lead our hearts astray. Remembering helps us stay on God’s pathway in our lives. Jeremiah 2:32 describes how easily people forget: “Does a young woman forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet My people have forgotten Me, days without number.” Forgetting has serious consequences as described in Deuteronomy 8:14: “Then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” In addition, Deuteronomy 8:19 points out: “If you ever forget the Lord your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed.” What Remembering God’s Deeds Reminds Us Of The following are seven reasons why remembering is so important to us, and what we are reminded of when we remember: Remembering reminds us of God’s patience. 2 Peter 3:15 urges us to remember, “Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.” Remembering reminds us of God’s kindness. Romans 2:4 encourages us, “Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” Remembering reminds us of how He has humbled and tested us. Deuteronomy 8:2 says, “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commands.” Remembering reminds us of God’s faithfulness. Psalm 119:90 proclaims, “Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures.” Remembering reminds us that He is our source. Deuteronomy 8:18 points out, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” Remembering reminds us of God’s gifts. As Romans 11:29 reminds us, we want to take time to remember, “For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” Remembering reminds us of God’s sacrifices. 1 John 2:2 clarifies His sacrifice for us: “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” As well, Ephesians 5:2 encourages, “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Intersecting Faith & Life: Make time today, this week, and every coming week to remember the Lord’s deeds and remind yourself of why it’s good to remember. Commit to making time throughout the coming year to remember the good of the past. Further Reading: A Prayer to Remember Life Is But a Breath Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone.In this week's message from our All In series, Pastor Di looks at Ecclesiastes 4 and the importance of meaningful relationships within the Body of Christ. Solomon reminds us that two are better than one because we are stronger, safer, more encouraged, and better equipped to keep moving forward when we walk through life together.Pastor Di challenges us to move beyond surface-level relationships and intentionally build community with people who can encourage us, help us back up when we fall, stand with us in difficult seasons, and help us continue pursuing Jesus.The world often tells us to build our lives around me, but Jesus invites us into we.We is greater than me.Timestamps0:00 Welcome0:27 Continuing the All In Series1:22 The Apple Watch Illustration2:27 Healthy Rhythms and the All In Track3:12 Why We Tend to Drift4:02 Leaning Into Relational Commitment4:49 Join a Group or Class5:52 A Dare to Build Meaningful Relationships6:21 Try Again, Try Something New, or Go Deeper6:46 We Is Greater Than Me7:37 Ecclesiastes and the Wisdom of Solomon8:28 Life Is Short, So How We Live Matters9:20 Solomon Observes the Person Who Is Alone10:06 Working Hard With No One to Share Life With11:54 “What Am I Doing All of This For?”13:25 The Unexamined Life14:20 Two Are Better Than One15:17 Benefit #1: We Work Better Together15:55 Encouraging Each Other to Keep Going16:45 Benefit #2: We Walk Better Together17:41 Pastor Di's Hiking Accident18:53 Why Two Were Better Than One19:59 Helping Each Other Spiritually When We Fall20:44 You Can Do It Alone, But You'll Still Be Alone21:10 Helping Each Other Back Up21:33 Benefit #3: We Bring Warmth23:06 The Power of Closeness and Connection24:30 Benefit #4: We Watch Each Other's Backs25:55 Two Can Stand Back to Back and Conquer26:58 A Three-Strand Cord Is Not Easily Broken28:12 Jesus Is the Third Strand28:38 Jesus Prays That We Would Be One29:38 Jesus Is Present When We Gather30:03 We Were Never Meant to Walk Alone30:37 We Weren't Meant to Carry Life Alone31:30 Community Has to Be Prioritized32:23 You May Have to Start Again33:23 The Enemy Wants to Keep Relationships Shallow33:54 Deep Friendships Help Us Grow34:19 Commit to Finding Your People35:06 Lead a Group or Join a Class36:05 Prayer for Meaningful Relationships37:32 Closing Prayer37:43 What's Next Resources38:24 Giving & Kingdom Builders39:47 Back to Church Sunday40:10 Introducing Ruins to Revival40:33 Grandparents Day40:54 Saturday Night Interest Meeting41:10 Closing

(Hebrews 12:1-4) In this Legacy Archive message, Stephen Olford unpacks Hebrews 12 with a clear call to "look unto Jesus" as the central discipline of Christian life. Jesus Christ both pioneers and perfects our faith, and there is a joy to submitting to the Father's will and completing God's work. Commit to the fight of faith! Find more resources from the ETJ Legacy Archive here: https://enjoyingthejourney.org/resources/etj-legacy-archive/ (10207260829) Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

Israel has killed at least 22,000 Palestinian children, maimed and injured another 44,000, including hundreds killed or wounded since the so-called ceasefire in Gaza during October 2025. Two UN reports released recently document how Israel kills Palestinian children with impunity, including in the Occupied West Bank. This show includes complete June 23, 2026 press conference by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, and the August 11 report delivered to the UN Security Council by Hannan Sulieman, deputy executive director of UNICEF.  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thankyou! On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/ Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree:

Nearly everything written online about September gets the deadline wrong. It isn't working towards September 30th; it is working towards October 3rd - and that gap is where smart founders get caught out. In Chapter 9 of your operating year, Holly translates September's sky into a high-ROI Terms Audit for your business. With three slow-moving planets standing dead still, structural momentum has the handbrake pulled up. You get thirty continuous days of mental clarity, but zero ability to make irreversible public commitments safely. In this monthly strategic briefing (The CEO Compass), you will learn how to navigate September's ground shift from Virgo Earth to Libra Air, map the 4 distinct operational phases, and build the 4 dated deliverables your business operating system needs before Q4. In this episode, we unpack: Phase 1 (The Clean-Up, Sept 1-9): Why Mars square Saturn means your project is under-resourced, not wrong, and how to use the 25-hour void moon to clear capacity bleeds. Phase 2 (The Reset, Sept 10-13): Managing the 5-transit pivot day and setting your Q4 Baseline Ledger on the Virgo New Moon. Phase 3 (The Reality Check, Sept 14-20): Capturing your breakthrough business format idea on Mercury-Uranus, and receiving Saturn's hard time-and-cash quote. Phase 4 (The Ask, Sept 21-30): High-level sales asks on Mercury-Jupiter, forcing a 48-hour pause on Aries Full Moon impulses, and stepping into public leadership with Mars in Leo. RESOURCES & LINKS:

During tonight's show, Brooks and the boys discuss their favorite bets for the national title winner. It's Wednesday, which means it's time for what if Wednesday. During the local hour, we are going to give our bold takes for the upcoming season. #collegefootball Use the link hardrock.bet/Filmguy to take advantage of Hard Rock Bet's latest offers! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FILMGUY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorER1HarPFY2LnaE-o7-Buoaixs652Lkv_NzIGKModpY-HVb1sV Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorSWVqg5rlU_J9F7pluw8PS5w0WleTpUI__e81vY_hCHSllA_mN Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorER1HarPFY2LnaE-o7-Buoaixs652Lkv_NzIGKModpY-HVb1sV Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorSWVqg5rlU_J9F7pluw8PS5w0WleTpUI__e81vY_hCHSllA_mN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do people who commit suicide go to heaven? It's one of the most painful questions a family can face, and Christians have heard very different answers over the years. In this episode of The Bible Explained, Dr. Bryan Cutshall looks carefully at what Scripture says about suicide, salvation, sin, mental and emotional suffering, and eternity. Why have some Christians taught that suicide automatically sends a person to hell? What does the commandment “Thou shalt not kill” actually mean in its biblical context? And what can we learn from the people in Scripture who experienced such deep despair that they wanted to die? Dr. Cutshall examines examples of suicide found in the Bible and looks at the stories of Job, Elijah, and David, three men who experienced profound hopelessness but found reasons to keep going. This is a difficult subject, but one that deserves both biblical truth and compassion. Listen as we turn to Scripture for answers to one of the hardest questions about suicide, salvation, and eternity. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman — aka “The Wingman” — flew 65 combat missions over Iraq and Serbia as an F-16 pilot before becoming a Hall of Fame leadership speaker and best-selling author of “Never Fly Solo.” In this episode, Waldman joins host Joe Worley (flying solo himself this week) to talk about overcoming a fear of heights, surviving a near-death scuba diving accident, and building the trust and accountability that define great “wingmen.” Key takeaway? Resilience isn't built alone. Waldman previews his keynote address at The American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., and shares details on his upcoming book, “Commit, Commit,” releasing Veterans Day.

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A Quick Note to Listeners: Before each week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I'm new to my role as a principal after years as an AP, and I've set my calendar for what I believe are the most important priorities. How do I prepare for the unknowns — those responsibilities or expectations I won't be aware of until they happen for the first time? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Kurtis Hewson: Kurtis Hewson is an award-winning educator, former teacher and administrator, and a respected post-secondary instructor. He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning and works with schools and districts across North America and internationally to design and implement Collaborative Response frameworks that improve outcomes for all learners. Known for his practical, systems-level approach, Kurtis supports thousands of educators each year in strengthening collaboration, assessment, and responsive instruction. He and his wife, Lorna Hewson, have an upcoming book, Collaborative Team Meetings: The Piece Connecting PLCs and MTSS, focused on helping schools build powerful collaborative team meetings—an essential structure within the Collaborative Response framework that empowers educators and directly impacts student success. Joining us from Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, Kurtis brings both classroom experience and leadership insight to help schools create systems that truly support every learner. He previously joined me on Principal Matters in 2024. You can listen to that episode here. Moving from Groups to Teams: One of the most powerful themes from our conversation was the distinction between working in groups and working as a team. Kurtis reflected on lessons learned from Richard DuFour and explained that many schools operate as collegial groups where people enjoy one another, share ideas, and support each other. While those qualities are valuable, true collaboration requires something deeper. Teams are willing to challenge assumptions, examine practices openly, and engage in conversations that can sometimes feel uncomfortable because they are focused on growth rather than simply maintaining harmony. The schools that make the greatest progress are not necessarily the schools with the most programs. They are the schools that intentionally build trust, safety, and structures that allow adults to learn together. As Kurtis put it, collaboration often means becoming comfortable being uncomfortable because meaningful learning happens when we invite others into our thinking and practice. The Four Layers of Collaboration: Kurtis described four layers of collaboration that exist in effective schools. He emphasized that these layers apply whether a school has five staff members or 150. Each serves a distinct purpose, but together they create a connected system of support. The first layer is Collaborative Planning, where teams focus on curriculum, standards, assessments, and instructional planning. This is where traditional PLC work often lives. The second layer is Collaborative Team Meetings, which Kurtis describes as the missing piece. These meetings focus on instructional challenges, shared problem-solving, and expanding the collective capacity of teachers before concerns escalate to formal intervention processes. The third layer is the School Support Team, which coordinates additional interventions, services, and supports for students who need more than classroom-level responses. The fourth layer is Case Consult, where teams focus on individual students or families whose situations require highly personalized attention and, in some cases, support from outside agencies. What struck me most was Kurtis’s observation that many schools have the first, third, and fourth layers in place but often overlook the second. Without that bridge, teachers can quickly move from classroom concerns to formal referrals without fully leveraging the collective expertise already present within the building. What Makes Collaborative Team Meetings Different?: Traditional meetings often begin with a student. Collaborative team meetings begin with a challenge. Instead of launching into a lengthy discussion about a particular child, the teacher identifies a key issue such as reading comprehension, task completion, classroom engagement, or on-task stamina. The conversation then focuses on strategies rather than stories. This subtle shift changes everything. When teachers discuss the challenge first, they quickly discover that others are experiencing similar issues. The conversation becomes less about diagnosing a single student and more about expanding the team’s toolbox of responses. The result is a culture where educators learn from one another and leave meetings with practical ideas they can implement immediately. A Meeting Structure That Builds Collective Efficacy: One of the most practical parts of our conversation was Kurtis’s explanation of what these meetings actually look like. Several elements are consistently present in effective collaborative team meetings: Begin with celebrations and successes. Ask what contributed to those successes. Identify a specific instructional challenge. Invite colleagues to share strategies and ideas. Commit to one action step before leaving the meeting. Rather than treating success as something to acknowledge briefly before moving on, Kurtis encourages teams to examine it closely. Asking, “What did you do that contributed to that success?” helps educators identify effective practices and share them with colleagues. Over time, this creates stronger collective efficacy because teachers begin to see the impact of their actions more clearly. Why This Matters for School Leaders: I was particularly struck by Kurtis’s observation that collaborative team meetings are not ultimately about meetings at all. They are about creating habits of thinking. The real evidence of success is when teachers begin asking one another for ideas, experimenting with new approaches, and seeking solutions together long after the meeting has ended.As we wrapped up, Kurtis challenged us to think beyond immediate solutions and instead create structures that empower others to respond effectively. Sustainable improvement happens when systems, not just individuals, become stronger. Now It’s Your Turn: As you prepare for a new school year, consider where collaboration is strongest in your school and where it may be breaking down. Are your meetings creating new learning, or are they simply sharing information? Are teachers leaving with practical next steps, or are conversations ending without action? Most importantly, are your systems helping adults learn from one another in ways that ultimately benefit students? Those questions may reveal the next leadership move your school needs to make. You can connect with Kurtis Hewson via his website, and view his Collaborative meeting Starter Kit here. Or find his new book, Collaborative Team Meetings: The Piece Connecting PLCs and MTSS here. Thank you for listening to Principal Matters, and thank you for doing what matters! The post Collaborative Team Meetings: The Missing Piece with Kurtis Hewson – PMP515 appeared first on Principal Matters.

Leaders do not simply enter a room. They change it. In episode 632 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading self, the first cornerstone from their new book, Be a Next Level Leader.  Debbie explains why “leaders bring the weather” and how a leader's emotions, attention, and energy can shape an entire meeting. Together, they explore what happens when leaders make promises they cannot realistically keep, become bottlenecks for their teams, or undermine decisions by delivering them as someone else's instructions.  They also discuss why honoring commitments is essential to building trust, how to renegotiate a deadline without hiding behind busyness, and what it means to speak as a leader even when you disagree with a decision. Debbie and Stephanie share practical scripts, exercises, and shared language law firm teams can use to make better leadership habits part of everyday work.  If you want your team to trust your word, follow your direction, and feel secure when pressure rises, better leadership starts with understanding how you show up.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Self-Awareness & Building Stronger Teams.  #627: Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better Communication, with Zeina Baydoun Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #596: The Athlete's Mindset for Lawyers, with Jess Sargus Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://beanextlevelleader.com/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Subscribe to Lawyerist Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/xrm0mqp4tqwi0ozntiu41g Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  01:19 – Why Leadership Teams Need Shared Language  03:16 – Meet Debbie Foster  03:45 – Why Leadership Starts with Leading Self  04:13 – Leaders Bring the Weather  05:27 – Showing Up Fully Present  06:17 – How Broken Commitments Erode Trust  08:15 – When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck  09:29 – Speak as a Leader, Not a Messenger  10:11 – Disagree, Commit & Support the Decision  12:02 – How Leaders Undermine Their Own Credibility  12:57 – Turning Leadership Theory into Practical Tools  14:31 – Scripts for Renegotiating Commitments & Receiving Feedback  16:10 – How the Book and Workbook Took Shape  17:21 – Shared Language Creates Stronger Leaders  19:26 – Leading When Responsibility Exceeds Authority  21:21 – How Do You Show Up Under Stress?  22:34 – Closing Thoughts 

Across five decades and three continents, killers have handed police the same explanation for the bodies they left behind – a demon made them do it. Can demonic possession be blamed for murder, or is it just the ultimate excuse for the inexcusable?EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevilInTheMirrorREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pumw8FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we'll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:35.737 = Show Open00:04:36.680 = Demonic Crimes00:30:42.697 = Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose ***00:37:45.972 = The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago00:44:25.478 = The Haunting of Hitsuka Station00:51:04.794 = The Murder of Kristin Ann ***00:57:52.235 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce“The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk“The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspot.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9s5d5h“The Haunting Of Hitsuka Station” source: TheGhostInMyMachine.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmcauh“Demonic Crimes” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker.com's Graveyard Shift, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc66dun2; Benjamin Welton at ListVerse.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44sy8rrw; Austin Harvey at AllThatsInteresting.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/244y234v; KPIC News 4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96nsb7(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 15, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Trends can make money quickly.Solving meaningful problems can build something that lasts.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why entrepreneurs should stop chasing every new opportunity and start focusing on difficult problems the market is willing to pay to solve.When thousands of people chase the same trend, competition increases and differentiation disappears.That usually leaves one weapon:Lower prices.Long-term businesses are built differently.They create value by solving painful, specific problems better than anyone else.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why constantly chasing trends creates a race to the bottom• How solving difficult problems gives your business stronger positioning• Why specific pain points can support premium pricing• How mission and customer obsession create long-term competitive advantageThe truth is simple:Do not build your future around the newest trend.Find the hard problem.Understand the customer.Commit to delivering a better solution.When your business becomes known for solving something valuable that others avoid, you stop competing on hype and start competing on results.Solve the pain.Command the premium.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

Do you feel like giving up on yourself, your dreams, or the future you're trying to build because moving forward has become harder than you expected?You've already grown. You've learned. You've survived things you once thought would break you.You've come too far to turn back now.In this powerful motivational speech, Reginald D delivers an inspirational and motivational message for anyone who feels discouraged, afraid, stuck, exhausted, or tempted to quit.You can't turn back now.You've already crossed too many bridges, learned too many lessons, survived too many struggles, and discovered too much about yourself to return to the person you used to be.Reginald D challenges you to keep going, never give up, overcome fear, trust the process, believe in yourself, and continue pursuing your dreams and purpose even when you can't clearly see the road ahead.Your mistakes aren't a reason to quit.Your failures aren't a reason to turn back.Your difficult seasons have given you wisdom and strength that you didn't have before.In this motivational and inspirational speech, Reginald shares how there were moments in his own life when things stopped making sense. He began doubting God and turned back toward his old ways—only to realize that the life he once lived no longer fit the person he was becoming.That experience taught him an important lesson:Sometimes life becomes difficult because you're trying to remain in a place you've already outgrown.The old relationships, old habits, old mindset, old environment, and old version of yourself may feel comfortable—but your comfort zone isn't necessarily where your future lives.God may be calling you higher.And going higher requires you to move forward even when you're afraid.This episode reminds you that you don't have to figure out your entire journey today. You only have to commit to the next step.Progress happens one decision at a time.When the mountain looks too big, stop trying to climb the entire mountain in your mind. Focus on the next step. Then take another.Maybe you've been pursuing a dream, building a business, changing your life, strengthening your faith, working toward a goal, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself.But now it's getting hard.You're questioning whether all the effort is worth it.And your old life suddenly looks easier because familiar feels safer than uncertain.That's exactly when this message matters.Reginald D reminds you that the desire to go backward doesn't necessarily mean you're on the wrong path. Sometimes you're simply uncomfortable because you've entered territory you've never experienced before.You don't need to know how the entire journey ends.Commit to the next step.Your past may be familiar, but your future requires growth.Discover how to keep moving forward when fear, uncertainty, disappointment, and difficult circumstances make you want to give up.Learn why focusing on your next step instead of the entire journey can make intimidating dreams and goals feel achievable and help you continue making progress.Gain inspirational and motivational encouragement to stop retreating into your comfort zone, trust God through uncertainty, embrace personal growth, and pursue the life and purpose ahead of you.Press play now and let this powerful motivational speech give you the encouragement, faith, and determination to stop looking backward, take your next step, and keep moving toward the life you were meant to live.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

During my early-morning runs, I have been passing children waiting for the school bus, wearing new backpacks and fresh clothes, with parents making sure they have everything they need. It took me back to the days when I was the one standing at the bus stop. I started thinking about the advice I would give that younger version of myself. I would tell her that the most important decision was not what to wear on the first day, which classes to take, or where to sit on the bus. The bigger decision was this: Who do you want to become by the time the school year is over? That question is not only for students. Maybe you are helping your child prepare for a new school year while quietly thinking about something you want to change in your own life. A business you want to start. A healthier life you want to create. A book you want to write. A new direction you want to explore. Picture yourself one year from today. What would you love to be able to say you started? You do not need to have every step figured out. You may only need to make one clear decision, commit to the next small action, and begin before you feel completely ready. In this episode of the Three Word Podcast, I share three words that could change the direction of your next year: Decide. Commit. Begin. What is one thing you are deciding to begin? Share it in the comments. Naming it could be your first step. Listen to the episode : It is posted in the comment section. #ThreeWordPodcast #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #DecideCommitBegin

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Join us for week 8 of our series, Road Trip, with our Lead Pastor, Pastor Tim Payne—Stay ConnectedWebsite: http://www.momentumchurch.orgMomentum Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomentumONLMomentum Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/momentum_churchMomentum Church Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/momentum_churchTim Payne Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pastortimpayneTim Payne Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/timjpayneTim Payne Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/timpayne_Support the Ministry: http://www.momentumchurch.org/giveSupport the show

What if the battle you've been fighting your whole life has never been about your circumstances—but about what's happening in your mind? Pastor Dave opened Week 3 of the *Mindful* series by anchoring the message in Philippians 4:8: *"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."* With remarkable clarity, Pastor Dave connected cutting-edge neuroscience to ancient Scripture, revealing that our repeated thoughts literally carve neural pathways—strengthening negativity or faith, depending on what we rehearse. Just as God designed "glial cells" to prune unused mental connections, renewing our minds through His Word physically rewires our brains for peace, health, and freedom. The enemy's oldest strategy—planting seeds of doubt, just as he did with Adam and Eve—still works the same way today. But here's the urgent truth: you are not stuck. Stop the replay and start the replace. Commit to filling your mind with God's Word for just 21 days, and watch your thoughts, your health, and your entire life begin to transform from the inside out.Psalm 55:2222 Cast your cares on the Lord  and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.Galatians 5:22-2322 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Philippians 4:88 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.Mark 12:3030 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'John 15:55 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.Isaiah 26:33 You will keep him in perfect peace,Whose mind is stayed on You,Because he trusts in You.Colossians 3:2-52 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.Romans 12:22 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.2 Corinthians 5:1717 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Not where you think you should be by now? Chances are you haven't committed to the amount of time it requires + the specific type of activities that you must do during that time... to reach your goal. Listen in to discover the 2 non-negotiables you MUST commit to in order to reach your goal of starting your preschool!

Join us as our lead Pastor, Jonathan Walker, kicks off a brand-new series through the book of Revelation… and it's probably not what you expect. Forget the fear and confusion. Together, we'll uncover the incredible hope, power, and glory of Jesus revealed in this incredible book. Whether you're brand new to Revelation or have been avoiding it for years, this is one series you won't want to miss. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose, and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries, go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

On today's show Torres reacts to a BUSY Thursday in the world of college sports. Are NFL players headed back to college football? Jaxon Kohler commits to BYU - as the Cougars FINALLY land a big man. How good can they be this season? Finally, a new report says Louisville basketball spent INSANE money on its roster this year - how much pressure is Pat Kelsey under? Timestamps: * NFL players returning to college football (2:00) * Jaxon Kohler commits to BYU (25:00) * Louisville spent HOW MUCH on their roster (38:00) For all the best clothes, home furnishings and more go to Quince.com/Aaron - for free shipping + returns for a full 365 days! Thank you to our partners CauliPuffs - use code "TORRES" to get 15 percent off ANY purchase - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://caulipuffs.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Season 5, Episode 1 | "If you form yourself to what's easy, you'll look pretty indiscernible from everyone else."You're forming yourself every day, whether you know it or not. The question is which direction. Dane and Mitch kick off Season 5 with a reframe on what "learning the hard way" actually means: not stumbling through crashes or just punishing yourself, but choosing a way that is hard as a skill worth practicing. They dig into the false promise of optionality, why more choices leave us weaker instead of freer, and what it costs to keep every door open. If you've been drifting while calling it flexibility, start here.Never Settle PromoChapters:00:00 Introduction01:22 The Hard Way04:58 Choosing06:24 False Promises Exposed09:19 The Myth of Optionality14:17 AI and Agency17:21 Practice Shapes You23:06 NarrowingMentions:Hamnet - The play based on Hamlet. Dane references a central moment of one character giving up their life for another.Seth Godin - Author and marketer. Referenced for his piece on "the infinite tail."Chris Anderson - Author of "The Long Tail." Referenced as the origin of the long tail concept in creative markets.CrossFit - Referenced for the phrase "getting comfortable being uncomfortable."Anchor Actions:Pick One Hard Way: This week, identify one specific area where you've been taking the easy path. Choose the harder route on purpose. Not to prove anything. To practice the skill of choosing.Close a Door: Optionality is quietly making you weaker. Pick one option you've been keeping open "just in case" and close it. Commit to what's left.Refuse the Rescue: When someone offers you an easy out this week (including yourself), or when you're tempted to offer one to a friend, pause. Ask if the hard thing might actually be the gift.Join Us:Our Membership Community (MWOD) is where we embrace discomfort as a path to personal development. Remember, it's probably not for you... but if we're wrong about that, or if you want to find out for yourself, visit us at MWOD.io

Leaders do not simply enter a room. They change it. In episode 632 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading self, the first cornerstone from their new book, Be a Next Level Leader.  Debbie explains why “leaders bring the weather” and how a leader's emotions, attention, and energy can shape an entire meeting. Together, they explore what happens when leaders make promises they cannot realistically keep, become bottlenecks for their teams, or undermine decisions by delivering them as someone else's instructions.  They also discuss why honoring commitments is essential to building trust, how to renegotiate a deadline without hiding behind busyness, and what it means to speak as a leader even when you disagree with a decision. Debbie and Stephanie share practical scripts, exercises, and shared language law firm teams can use to make better leadership habits part of everyday work.  If you want your team to trust your word, follow your direction, and feel secure when pressure rises, better leadership starts with understanding how you show up.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Self-Awareness & Building Stronger Teams.  #627: Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better Communication, with Zeina Baydoun Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #596: The Athlete's Mindset for Lawyers, with Jess Sargus Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://beanextlevelleader.com/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  01:19 – Why Leadership Teams Need Shared Language  03:16 – Meet Debbie Foster  03:45 – Why Leadership Starts with Leading Self  04:13 – Leaders Bring the Weather  05:27 – Showing Up Fully Present  06:17 – How Broken Commitments Erode Trust  08:15 – When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck  09:29 – Speak as a Leader, Not a Messenger  10:11 – Disagree, Commit & Support the Decision  12:02 – How Leaders Undermine Their Own Credibility  12:57 – Turning Leadership Theory into Practical Tools  14:31 – Scripts for Renegotiating Commitments & Receiving Feedback  16:10 – How the Book and Workbook Took Shape  17:21 – Shared Language Creates Stronger Leaders  19:26 – Leading When Responsibility Exceeds Authority  21:21 – How Do You Show Up Under Stress?  22:34 – Closing Thoughts 

Tennessee Volunteers land rising 2028 quarterback recruit Caden Kraft—could he be the next game-changer for Josh Heupel's offense? Recruiting analyst Brian Smith and long-time Tennessee media member Eric Cain break down Craft's athleticism, accuracy, and poise under pressure, spotlighting his standout sophomore tape and ability to elevate the Vols' dynamic RPO attack. Are Craft's intangibles enough to project a seamless transition to SEC football? The conversation also highlights Faizon Brandon's imminent role as Tennessee's 2026 starting quarterback. The discussion challenges freshmen quarterbacks face in the SEC, how Brandon's unique physical tools and arm talent stack up, and why patience—not wins and losses—should guide expectations for his debut season. Plus, get key insights into quarterback recruiting battles and how Tennessee continues to secure top-tier talent for the future. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/[LOCKEDON] and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Myles Lewis-Skelly Breaks Silence, CEO Fails To Commit To Duo's Future, Win Name Change?! - Arsenal Transfer ShowMyles Lewis-Skelly has broken his silence amid speculation surrounding his Arsenal future, while a club CEO Richard Garlick has failed to commit to the futures of Ethan Nwaneri or Lewis-Skelly. In today's episode of The Arsenal Transfer Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton breaks down Lewis-Skelly's latest comments following reports of interest in the Hale End graduate and assesses what they tell us about his future at the Emirates Stadium.We also discuss comments from a CEO who stopped short of guaranteeing the futures of two players on Arsenal's radar, what that could mean for Andrea Berta's remaining transfer plans and whether opportunities could emerge before the window closes.

This episode is sponsored by NURP NURP helps busy physicians grow their wealth through AI-powered algorithmic trading designed for demanding careers. No day trading, no guesswork, and no constant market watching required.  Ready to put your money to work? Visit start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more.  Trading involves risk, and results may vary. This is not financial advice. __________________________________ How many business ideas are you currently sitting on? If the answer is more than one, this episode is for you. Dr. Mike Woo-Ming opens with a hard truth most ambitious physicians eventually face: seven ideas is functionally the same as zero. A business you haven't started pays you exactly as much as one you haven't thought of yet. Drawing from his own experience building a medical practice while simultaneously chasing software, coaching, and side projects, Mike shows how the very instincts that make doctors excellent clinicians, gather more data, rule everything out, don't act until you're certain, become the instincts that keep them stuck in business. He reframes idea-shopping as insurance against failure and "more research" as procrastination with a spreadsheet attached. The episode then moves from diagnosis to a practical tool. Mike walks listeners through the Three Filter Test: The Relieved or Trapped question applied to what you already have The 30-Day Dollar Test (which idea can put real customer money in your hands the fastest) The Only-You Test (which idea actually gets easier because you are the one doing it) He closes with a clear rule: once a winner survives the filters, give it 90 days of monogamy—no new research, no idea #8 appearing at 11 p.m. A mediocre idea run for two years will beat a perfect idea still living on a comparison chart every single time. Three Actionable Takeaways: Seven ideas equals zero ideas: Having multiple business concepts feels productive and safe, but functionally it is identical to having none. A business you have not started generates zero revenue, zero customers, and zero momentum. Until you deliberately choose one idea and commit, every option remains theoretical and your progress stays permanently stalled. Choose or stay stuck. Run the Three Filter Test tonight: First ask whether keeping only your current work leaves you relieved or trapped. Second, identify which idea could put real customer money in your hands within 30 days. Third, determine which idea becomes easier specifically because of your unique specialty, network, license, or story. The idea that survives all three filters is the one worth pursuing. Commit to 90 days of monogamy:. Once a single idea emerges as the clear winner, give it your exclusive attention for one full quarter. Refuse new research, new podcasts, and any late-night idea number eight. Real-world data and momentum collected over 90 days will teach you far more than another year of theoretical comparisons ever could. About the Show: Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it's your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career.  Tune in weekly at  http://bootstrapmd.com  About the Host: Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has over 20 years of experience as a physician entrepreneur. He's built and sold multiple seven-figure companies and now leads Executive Medical, a group of clinics specializing in age management and aesthetics. Through BootstrapMD, he mentors physicians in business, content creation, and autonomy. Let's Connect: www.https://www.bootstrapmd.com Want to start a podcast? Check out the Doctor Podcast Network!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the views and likes come in on social media, the dopamine hit tricks you into thinking your business is growing. But what happens when you run the numbers and your posts aren't bringing in any real revenue?Listen in on this List Building Live session for the freebie swap tactic that sidesteps the social trap and sets you up for actual results!Allyn Miller is joining us for our very first virtual audio summit to deliver an inspiring look at what happens when you stop chasing validation. She shares her cold outreach tactic, how she finds collaborators off social media, and why multiple follow-ups are key to building new relationships.Listen in to hear more from Allyn, and visit SmartPassiveIncome.com/AllynMiller for her free 3-Step Guide to a Healthy Relationship with Your Young Child!Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer!Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Allyn-Miller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Set out on your goal, only to question it when it gets hard? The problem isn't your goal... it's your mind that keeps telling you you're not the person you're trying to become. So you need to commit to your new identity through daily mantras and habits to TRICK your brain into believing you ARE the woman who can accomplish the goal!

How do you know when it's time to truly commit? In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to trust yourself enough to know that no matter what happens, you'll be okay and how that changes the way you choose a partner and a relationship. We talk about being aligned in your values and what you want, choosing someone you'd be willing to go to war with, and what it really means to have an equal partner by your side. Because commitment isn't about knowing everything will work out, it's about trusting yourself and the person you're choosing to build with.   Ready to do the work and go deeper in your own healing? Book a consultation call with us or find Dave's course here: Dave: https://stan.store/davemartinell Shiv: https://calendly.com/siobhanmartinell/30min   ⟡ Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/allofyoupodcast/ ⟡ TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@allofyoupodcast ⟡ Email: Hello@allofyoupodcast.com

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com The Price of Becoming is a USA Today, LA Times, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller! www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming My guest - Mark Pincus is the founder of Zynga, the social gaming company he built from zero to $12.7 billion, pioneering a category that generated over a billion app installs and introduced hundreds of millions of people to online play. He's a serial founder who has started ten companies, taught product development at Stanford, and made early seed investments in Facebook and Twitter. His new book is Life at the Speed of Play. Key Learnings Coaches are cheat codes. Mark has hired a surfing coach, a tennis coach, a chess coach, a life coach, and the legendary Bill Campbell. None of them were assigned to him. He went and found them. "You throw to where you swing. You don't swing to where you throw." His tennis coach, Jorge, on learning how to serve. Commit to the natural swing first. You'll miss. You'll look stupid. Eventually your brain realizes you're serious and puts the ball where it belongs. You play to get better. You don't play to win. Not this point. Not this match. What am I doing right now that makes me better in the next game? Kill the ego so it gets out of the way of you being humble and curious. Don't contort the organization around one talented jerk. Colleen McCreary, Zynga's chief people officer, kept a sign on her wall: "No jerks allowed." She once vetoed an acquisition because she believed the founder was toxic. When the organization sees you refuse to bend just to win one point, they build muscle and confidence too. You'll have periods out of alignment. That's okay. Sometimes the person is in a crucial seat and you can't swap them tomorrow. What matters is that you're aligned with the philosophy. Bill Campbell's two lessons: intellectual honesty and courage. Be committed to the deep truths above everything else, and say them to your team even when it hurts. Then have the courage to stand up to your own team, your own board, and your own investors. A well-run company is a democratic dictatorship. Campbell leaned heavily on the dictatorship half. Unapologetically. The flip side of ambition is sacrifice. Everyone says they're a ten out of ten on ambition.  Mark's test: would you toil in obscurity for the next ten years, nobody respecting what you're doing, for an 80 or 90 percent chance at something bigger than your wildest dreams? Or take the 80 percent chance at a respectable single and a pat on the back? Nobody believes in us as much as we do. That's why we become founders. At 41, VCs who had already backed Mark twice told him he was too old, too rich, and too settled to go all in on Zynga. Mark isn't all in until he is. He calls it a lazy on-ramp to curiosity. Lots of projects. Looking for signals in a lot of places. Processing. Then it flips. "When the fish are running, we're up all night throwing nets until they're done running, not until we're tired." The chess lesson: play boring. His chess coach told him if you want to beat a player rated much higher than you, play boring and conservative and let them make the mistake. He started doing it. He started winning. Your kids don't follow what you say. They follow what you do. Mark set out to be a different kind of dad than his own, who measured people by their résumé. Then he watched his 15-year-old daughter spend every waking minute with math tutors before leaving on a service trip. "How did we get here? Oh, I know how we got here. They're not listening to what Dad says. They're following what Dad does." Happiness comes from feeling useful to a community you care about. Not from being useful. From feeling it. That's Alfred Adler, by way of The Courage to Be Disliked. There are two levels of success. A life well lived is a life in alignment with what only you can bring to the world. You don't have to build Google to feel like you went for it. The ultimate success is the greatest instantiation of your talents. Use money as freedom, not lifestyle. When Freeloader sold and 28-year-old Mark had more money than he'd ever imagined, he made a list of everything he was going to buy. It totaled about $9,000. He put leather interior in his Pathfinder. He still has the vehicle.  He set a $500 million goal that had nothing to do with buying things. At a net worth around $15 million, working with a life coach, he wrote it down because that's the capital required to run a studio of teams chasing many ideas without going to anyone else with hat in hand. "Creatively, that's freedom." Retirement is spiritual death. The stretches between building things are what Mark calls the abyss. Once you've felt the high of building with a great team and shipping something into users' hands every week, it ruins you. You can't be happy with less. Over-fund the things that matter. Not every day is the same. Not every life moment is the same. When one of those moments comes, put all your best players on the ice. The Allen & Company investor tour. They told Mark it was a dog and pony show. Just shake some hands. He told his team: this is our IPO, this is our roadshow, and we are going to use every minute of it the way we want. He gave the biggest public market investors a full presentation, handed them his numbers, and told them to judge him against those numbers in a year. He met with them a year later and had crushed them. King for a day. Carol Bartz brought Mark in to talk to Yahoo's entire senior management. He spent two weeks building a presentation on how he'd run Yahoo if he were king for a day, stood up, and took over the room for an hour. They got a deal done and one person in that room came to work for him. He ran the same play on the CEO of AMEX with a credit card that competed on fun. Amex spent $75 million with them. Seven minutes with Obama became 45. Mark was told the President would ask about his kids and then the meeting would be over. He walked in with a PowerPoint on the ten bold objectives he'd run on if he were president. Obama went through the entire thing and then asked what else he had. Prepare as hard for everything going right as you do for everything going wrong. Mark had under-prepared for the version of where Obama said, "Yeah, I'm buying. What else you got?" We sleepwalk through our own biggest moments. The question isn't what's the agenda or why they want to meet with you. It's: I have five minutes with the king. What is theoretically possible here? The Book of Life. Every year during the Jewish New Year, Mark writes in the same book. Only during that window. It isn't a journal. It's a spiritual board meeting with himself. He reads back through every previous year first, then writes. Partner with your future self. "What will Mark 2030 thank me for doing right now?" It started with quitting smoking. October 19, 1994. "I pulled my own power back. If I can quit smoking and really commit to it, what else can I do?" A year later he quit his job and did something bigger. Even if you missed the big goal, ask what you actually did toward it. Did you talk about it? Did you do real things? Did you turn the boat toward it? If not, maybe you don't believe in the goal. When Mark is at his lowest, he's humbled, he picks achievable goals, and he finds the most grit. When he's winning, he picks stratospheric goals and does the worst. After his biggest successes, he isn't humble enough to succeed again, and he has to go through failure to reel himself back in. Mark's champagne moment a year from now: that the book connects for hundreds of thousands of people, and that he's built a product people find real meaning in. Reflection Questions If you went and hired a coach, who is the person who could most change your life right now?  What is your next high-stakes moment, and are you treating it like the dog and pony show or like your IPO? What is the one habit your future self would most thank you for making this year? What would it unlock if you actually committed to it? More Learning #688: Dr. Henry Cloud - Your Desired Future: 5 Steps to Take You Where You Want to Go #689: Eric Ries - Why Good Companies Go Bad, and How Great Companies Stay Great #687: Jim Collins - What to Make of a Life & The 3 Types of Luck Episode Chapters 00:00 Meet Mark Pincus 01:40 Why Mark Hires So Many Coaches 02:25 Lessons From Tennis In Leading People 04:56 Refusing to Bend the Culture for One Great Player 07:03 Lessons From Bill Campbell 09:17 On Being Called a Control Freak 13:38 The Ambition Question Mark Asks Founders 14:53 What High Standards Do to Your Kids 20:55 How Mark Defines Success  23:26 Money as Freedom, Not Lifestyle 29:45 Why High Achievers Can't Retire 32:39 Over-Fund the Things That Matter 34:35 Treating a Handshake Tour Like an IPO Roadshow 35:36 King for a Day at Yahoo and Amex 38:14 Seven Minutes With Obama That Became 45 41:39 The Book of Life 45:21 Why Mark Does His Best Thinking at His Lowest 46:48 The Champagne Question 48:40 EOPC

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. We like to believe our justice system gets it right, but what happens when the people behind bars are innocent? In Falsely Convicted, investigative journalist Neil Mercer examines the shocking miscarriages of justice that have seen innocent people imprisoned for years or even decades, and joins us to discuss how these failures happen. You can purchase your copy of Falsely Convicted here. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Neil Mercer Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here

We like to believe our justice system gets it right, but what happens when the people behind bars are innocent? In Falsely Convicted, investigative journalist Neil Mercer examines the shocking miscarriages of justice that have seen innocent people imprisoned for years or even decades, and joins us to discuss how these failures happen. You can purchase your copy of Falsely Convicted here. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Neil Mercer Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here

Forgiveness is not an all-or-nothing process. You can partially release by choosing to stop ruminating, and even if you don't feel entirely at peace yet, it is important to recognize that you have made meaningful progress. Every step you take away from feeling resentment is a step toward your sense of freedom. - Kinga Mnich, PhD 1. Know exactly what you are forgiving2. Commit to forgiving for your own benefit3. Separate the person from the act4. Release unenforceable rules5. Redirect your energy toward your own lifeTHE SOURCE:https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-forgiveness/https://www.neurologylive.com/view/neurobiology-forgivenesshttps://www.simplypsychology.com/articles/forgiveness-psychology-scienceRead Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Presented by Lauren Stibgen Integrity is a big word in business. It is found in codes of conduct, employee handbooks, and job descriptions as a catch all word. I was curious about how much the word integrity shows up in job descriptions alone. According to ChatGPT, this word appears one to three times in postings for leadership, finance, healthcare, ministry, nonprofit, and executive roles.  But what does it mean? Those who have been around for a while know I love my Merriam-Webster dictionary as a launching point. According to Merriam-Webster, integrity has three definitions1. firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values: incorruptibility.  an unimpaired condition: soundness.  the quality or state of being complete or undivided: completeness.   As always, the problem with any dictionary definition is it is open to a wide lens of interpretation. Whose moral code is the right moral code? Surely, we have a legal standard within business laws that are guardrails, but this doesn't stop people from having a lack of integrity. It just establishes the standard by which we measure a consequence.   As for an unimpaired condition, we have building codes for this to make sure the structural integrity of a building or a bridge is intact. But again, this can be challenged by builders who skirt the codes to save some money!  And, what about the state of being complete or undivided? You may hear someone say the opinion written by someone has integrity—meaning the paper is complete.  The problem with integrity? Sometimes it is high and sometimes it is low. Like the temperature variance here in the Midwest between January and July, integrity can be wildly off! So, how can we distill down?   In an article entitled “Integrity” from the Harvard Business Review, Karen Christensen interviewed Harvard professor, Michael Jensen who says, “Integrity is a matter of a person's word—nothing more and nothing less.”2 Like the third definition of being complete or undivided, keeping one's word is about doing what you say you are going to do. He separates integrity from the concepts of morality and ethics stating morality and ethics are “normative concepts in that they deal with matters of good or bad, right vs. wrong”. For example, as a Christian, I have a normative set of values that are likely held by other Christians. As I noted above, who's good is good?   Jensen argues that integrity is key to what he calls workability within an organization. “Without integrity the workability of any object, system, person, group or organization declines; and as workability declines, the opportunity for performance declines.” He states that integrity leads to trust.  As a follower of Jesus, I am called to a high standard of morals and ethics. How I keep my word following these morals and ethics is where my integrity comes into play. We will all fail to keep our word at various levels. Sometimes, Jensen argues, we even fail to honor our word to ourselves. This could look like failing to go to the gym when we promised to wake up early to work out to something more aggreges like cheating on our spouse when we promised to be faithful. Like I said, various levels. In the Christian vernacular we call this sin—where our word to keep the standards set by our faith isn't kept. Doing this on repeat makes us seem unreliable, inconsistent and unpredictable according to Jensen. It breaks trust.  In business, these actions lead to broken workplaces and a true lack of performance. Someone breaks her word and doesn’t show up to a meeting. Someone accepts a supplier known to treat its employees poorly, failing to keep her word to uphold the company’s supply chain ethics. Someone accepts a kickback from a vendor for a referral, breaking her word to honor the company’s code of ethics.  GE married the concepts of integrity and performance, weaving integrity into every aspect of their culture. They put into place very specific consequences for violating their company's moral and ethical boundaries especially for leaders who were not holding to the standards. In the Harvard Business Review article, “Avoiding Integrity Land Minds”, the article says, “In no area of corporate life is leadership commitment more important that in creating an integrity culture.”3 They knew if leaders were not walking the talk there were huge implications from the top down for the erosion of integrity in the business.  But what happens when your company culture doesn't value integrity or makes you feel like you are unable to keep your integrity as a Christian? What can you do?  First, what does biblical integrity look like as a Christian? If the matter is as simple as someone's word, as Jensen argues, I would say Christian integrity founded on God's Word is anything but simple. It is a difficult standard to meet, especially given our example is Jesus Christ who was perfect in every way. He kept his word. He was consistent even down to the patterns of his life like waking up early to seek God in prayer. He was obedient to God the Father unto death. You see, Jesus kept his word perfectly to God.  Even our other examples of integrity in the Bible hold a very high standard to keeping one's word. Think of Abraham. God called for him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. He kept his word to be obedient to God getting all the way to the altar before God faithfully kept his promise of make Abraham the father of many nations (Genesis 17:5). Or even Daniel. He refused to worship the idol of his king and was sentenced to death in the lions' den. Daniel kept his word to worship no other God, and God ultimately protected Daniel.  As I stated earlier, the standard to which we need to keep our word is high. We are to act like Christ when it comes to integrity—keeping his word to God. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me (John 6:38).  We are to live to the glory of God no matter what we do (1 Corinthians 10:31), take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5), and not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind (Romans 12:2). We are called to put off our old selves, corrupt and deceitful and to put on our new selves which are created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:22-24).  All of this takes work! Being in God's Word, spending time in prayer, finding community with other believers, guarding our heart, and repenting when we don't live up to our word to God are marks of the Christian life. People should see this in you through integrity and consistency, in keeping your word to God to become more like Jesus every day. We are told to put to death whatever belongs to our earthly nature (Colossians 3:5).  Now, back to our workplace. What happens when we are working in a company which doesn't value integrity or makes us feel like we can't keep our word to Christian integrity? The first thing I want to remind you is your workplace is probably not applying the same moral and ethical standard you are when it comes to your faith. Certainly, normal standards are in place, like codes of conduct, standards, and employee handbooks, but even these will never meet the measure of a perfect Jesus. However, when a company is consistently inconsistent, you may be left feeling like you really don't fit in at all. If a company doesn't do what they say they will do in the case of a violation or even with someone lacking performance, by Jensen's definition, the company culture is lacking integrity.  Keeping in mind that you may be the only light this workplace will ever encounter, I want to suggest some actions you can consider when you feel like your personal integrity and the company's integrity are not aligned.  Of course, you may start very practically by having a conversation with your manager or another trusted party within the organization. It is essential to be careful not to cause further disruptions by talking about your opinion with too many people. If you have a trusted colleague, start by asking some probing questions if you aren't sure if you are alone in your feelings. Something like, “Hey, have you noticed we aren't paying our bills on time?” or “It seems like XYZ department is constantly hiring new people because there is a lot of turn over. I have heard the manager raise their voice a lot. Have you ever witnessed this?”  Remember gossip is something we are called to avoid. Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies (Psalm 34:13).  Letting someone know how the company may consider changes to better the culture and improve trust may be welcomed. Always have specific, factual, and constructive feedback to provide. Complaining is not a solution.  Of course, if you are asked to do something which lacks integrity big or small you should speak up and let the person know you are not comfortable performing what you are being asked. Again, report this to a manager or higher up in your organization if it was your manager asking you to perform the action.  If the issues persist or you aren't taken seriously, you may also consider leaving the company, but what if this is not an easy option for you? You need the work, and despite looking for other positions, you are going to be just where you are for now.   Remember, even when we don't feel it, God is working all things for our good and for his glory (Romans 8:28). One of the most difficult things we are called to do, aside from having Christlike integrity, is wait. This can be especially difficult when we find ourselves in a culture that doesn't fit.   When the practical and tactical suggestions I mentioned don't work and we find ourselves in the waiting, we can find strength in abiding closer to the Lord in Christ Jesus. Reading the Bible, memorizing Scripture, praying, and building community are all important and will give you the encouragement you need to hold your integrity.  Psalm 37 has recently brought me a lot of encouragement through a period of difficulty. I found the verses were giving me some great advice. It says:   Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong… Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this… Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes (Psalm 37:1, 3-5, 7).  God doesn't want me to worry. He wants me to delight in him and trust him. He wants me to commit my ways to him and to be still. Easier said than done when you are feeling challenged in your integrity right?  Fretting is worrying heavily or being concerned or unhappy about things you cannot control. It happens when we get so wrapped up in these matters it impacts us physically and emotionally. Has stress ever given you a headache or made you cry? Turn your fret into a prayer. Rather than repeating a matter repeatedly in your head, say it out loud to God! He wants to hear from you. These prayers can be simple.  “God, I don't feel like my workplace has integrity. Help me Lord to be a light to others around me. Help me Lord to be different, to be a light to others that they might come to know you.”  Delighting in God can bring encouragement! Think of all the wonderful ways he is working in your life. Think of Jesus and the sacrifice he made for you on the cross. Think of his steadfast love and assurance. Recommit yourself each day to doing God's work! We are called to make disciples and love others.  And we can just be still. God promises he will act on our behalf. Reminding myself of these things again helps me not only to be encouraged in my own integrity but also to show this to others.  How can you hold your word to God today? How can you hold your word to others today? Showing integrity is doing what you say you are going to do with consistency. Write down a few ways you can grow your Christlike integrity today.  Sources:  Merriam-Webster, s.v. “integrity,” accessed June 8, 2026, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrity. Michael C. Jensen, “Integrity: Without It Nothing Works,” interview by Karen Christensen, Rotman Magazine, Fall 2009, 16–20. Ben W. Heineman Jr., “Avoiding Integrity Land Mines,” Harvard Business Review, April 2007, https://hbr.org/2007/04/avoiding-integrity-land-mines.

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