Podcasts about Comparison

How do you become the biggest encourager in the room? In this episode, Oneka McClellan is sharing practical ways to speak life.So Good Moments: How Oneka's (single) mom instilled courage in her at a young age and left a legacy of abundance instead of lack.How we can leave people with a “new song in their heart” like the biblical story of Mary and Elizabeth. Practical ways we can change the tide on social media from competing to cheering each other on. How one message at church gave Oneka a different vision for her relationships.How Oneka and her husband cultivate a spirit of honor in their home…and more!Questions: What was your favorite part of this episode?Who is one of the biggest encouragers you know and how have they impacted your life? What is one small way you encourage yourself when you're down? How does the story of Mary and Elizabeth's friendship inspire you? What is one way you will encourage someone else this week? Resources: Oneka's Book: Born RoyalBetter Together TVShoreline City ChurchLearn more about SisterhoodAsk a Question

ESPN Golf Analyst Michael Collins joined OverDrive to discuss Scottie Scheffler winning the Open Championship, inching close to the career grand slam, the comparisons to Tiger Woods' accolades, the entertainment factor on the win, the trajectory to the Ryder Cup and more.

Are you stuck in comparison, wondering why everyone else seems to be passing you by? Let's shift that story—right here, right now. I know the pain of watching others soar while feeling like you're standing still. It's a wound that touches our deepest fears and unmet desires. In this episode, I'm diving into the emotional weight of comparison and what it's really trying to reveal about your untapped potential. Here's the truth: comparison is not about them. It's about what you secretly want for you. I'll guide you through how to decode the discomfort of envy and transform it into a powerful catalyst for growth. You'll learn how to move from stuck to empowered—even without a perfect plan. Because the moment you stop waiting for clarity and start taking action, you begin the journey back to yourself. Let's stop looking at someone else's highlight reel—and start rewriting your own story. What we explore together: Comparison reveals our own unmet desires—not their success. The “highlight reel” you're seeing is never the full picture. You're not behind. Your journey is unfolding exactly as it should. Envy can be a powerful compass pointing toward your true wants. Momentum doesn't require confidence—just movement. If this episode resonated, I invite you to join me inside the Levin Life Coach Academy or explore my book The Art of Change. Visit nancylevin.com for more resources to support your growth.   Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook  

Intro and outro @fiverr. Edited @auphonic. This episode talks about enjoying experiences without competition. FollowThe show @dreaspointofview on ig, fb and threads. Follow @dreapoont on xAnd spill. Leave a comment at fteaspointofview@yajoo.col and a review at theedreaspointofview.com.Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter at dreaspointofview.substack.com.

0:00: Takeaways from the final round of The Open07:00: What is Scottie Scheffler's superpower?14:00: How many majors do you think Scheffler will end up with?20:30: Exploring the fascination of Scheffler's viral press conference moment from earlier in the week28:00: Rory McIlroy failed to mount a Sunday charge – but still left smiling34:00: Stock Watch! Harris English, Chris Gotterup, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Cantlay and more43:30: Love It Or Lav It: Portrush as an Open venue, Shane Lowry's penalty, Phil's all-time bad take49:30: Parting thoughts from Open week

What's best for skin closure at C-Section? Staples or suture? This debate has raged for over 20 years. Past data has shown greater odds of wound complications with metal staples compared to suture. But new a meta-analysis from June 2025 is challenging the prior results. In this episode, we will explore the data from 2010 to present day. PLUS, we will summarize a separate meta-analysis examining if wound dressing removal is tied to any wound complication. This was just published July 15, 2025 in the “Pink” journal. Listen in for details. 1. 2010: Basha SL, Rochon ML, Quiñones JN, Coassolo KM, Rust OA, Smulian JC. Randomized controlled trial of wound complication rates of subcuticular suture vs staples for skin closure at cesarean delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Sep;203(3):285.e1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.07.011. PMID: 20816153.2. 2015: Mackeen AD, Schuster M, Berghella V. Suture versus staples for skin closure after cesarean: a metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 May;212(5):621.e1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.12.020. Epub 2014 Dec 19. PMID: 25530592.3. Jan 2025: Gabbai D, Jacoby C, Gilboa I, Maslovitz S, Yogev Y, Attali E. Comparison of complications and surgery outcomes in skin closure methods following cesarean sections. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2025 Jul;312(1):125-129. doi: 10.1007/s00404-024-07911-6. Epub 2025 Jan 25. PMID: 39862268; PMCID: PMC12176926.4. June 2025: Post-cesarean skin closure with metal staples versus subcuticular suture in obese patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Luis Sanchez-Ramos et al (Univ Florida). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/pmf2.700615. DRESSING REMOVAL: July 15, 2025: Leshae A Cenac, Serena Guerra, Alicia Huckaby, Gabriele Saccone, Vincenzo Berghella. Early Wound Dressing (soft gauze/tape dressing) Removal after Cesarean Delivery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Short title: early wound dressing removal after cesarean, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101739.6. https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/pscmanual/9pscssicurrent.pdf

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What if the key to living out your true calling was hidden in the parts of your life you've overlooked? In this episode, Kevin Thompson talks with Peter Awad, a 5-time founder, executive leadership coach, husband, father of 4, and follower of Christ. Peter is the founder of Whitestone Coaching, where he helps Christian businessmen unlock potential, eliminate self-limiting beliefs, and become leaders worth following. Peter opens up about his journey from running multiple businesses to stepping into a higher calling. He shares how discovering his "superpowers" during a personal crisis in 2020 led to the creation of a coaching practice that now impacts entire companies and communities. Peter also honors two men, his coach Mike and his friend-turned-client Steve who played pivotal roles in helping him find clarity and courage.   [00:00 - 04:00] One of One: Identity and Impact • Peter and Kevin discuss the idea that imposter syndrome has no place when you realize you're “one of one” • The conversation begins with Peter's perspective on embracing your unique identity and why it matters • Kevin introduces the podcast and its focus on honoring the people who've shaped successful lives [04:01 - 08:00] Purpose-Filled Coaching and Lasting Transformation • Peter introduces himself as a leadership coach for Christian businessmen • He explains how coaching helps scrape off the “muck” that keeps leaders stuck • Shares a powerful one-on-one coaching story where years of transformation happened in a single session [08:01 - 17:30] From Crisis to Clarity • Peter recounts hitting a wall in 2020 and how his wife urged him to make a change • He started coaching with Mike, who helped him identify and embrace his lifelong superpowers • Peter realizes coaching has always been a part of who he is, he just hadn't named it yet [17:31 - 22:00] Honoring the People Who Opened Doors • Peter honors Mike (his coach) and Steve (his first client and biggest supporter) • Steve not only encouraged him but also actively helped generate excitement for his coaching • Peter reflects on the value of having people who believe in you before you believe in yourself [22:01 - 25:30] One Moment That Changed Everything • A powerful story from coaching Steve's staff: two team members share how the sessions helped them transition and retire with confidence • Peter reflects on the ripple effect of serving leaders and their communities • He expresses deep gratitude and humility: “Why do I get to do this?” [25:31 - 29:30] Comparison, Confidence, and Authentic Influence • Peter and Kevin discuss how comparison is the thief of joy • Peter reinforces the truth: “You're one of one,” and how knowing who you are eliminates imposter syndrome • Kevin adds that when we show up confidently, people respond to our energy and authenticity [29:31 - 32:41] Final Thoughts and Encouragement • Peter urges leaders to slow down, get clear on their “why,” and build from purpose, not pressure • “Turn the lights on. Slow down. Look up. Get clear on your why”   Key Quotes: “Your superpowers are part of your calling, not just your occupation.” — Peter Awad “There's no such thing as imposter syndrome when you're one of one.” — Peter Awad “Turn the lights on. Slow down. Look up. Get some clarity.” — Peter Awad Connect with Peter Awad Website: www.whitestonecoach.comFree Resource: Text Whitestone to 55444 to receive “5 Secrets to Leading Biblically While Growing Revenue” Email: peter@whitestonecoach.com Facebook: facebook.com/thepeterawad LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterjawad   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Stitcher  

 This episode is brought to you by Momentous, Joi & Blokes and Audible. Dr. Tiffany Moon, MD—anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and author of Joy Prescriptions—pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to “have it all.” From burnout and perfectionism to the immigrant experience and working motherhood, Tiffany shares how chasing external validation cost her deeply—until she learned to rediscover herself through joy, therapy, imperfection, and authenticity. We explore her journey from burnout to breakthrough, the hidden health consequences of living without joy, and what true success looks like when you rewrite your own story. Follow Tiffany @tiffanymoonmd Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... 01:10 - Chasing Perfection: Blind Ambition and Burnout 07:19 - The Immigrant Experience and People-Pleasing 09:17 - Signs of Burnout You Might Be Ignoring 14:15 - Finding Healing Through Therapy and Slowing Down 19:46 - What Is a Joy Prescription? 23:17 - Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Perfectionism 26:40 - The Burden of Comparison in Childhood and Adulthood 29:50 - Working Motherhood: Choosing Career, Guilt, and Systemic Barriers 33:31 - The Broken Healthcare System in America 36:56 - Fertility, Miscarriage, and Being Vulnerably Honest 40:49 - Abandonment, Therapy, and Childhood Wounds 45:40 - Redefining Success and Reclaiming Joy 48:35 - Fame, Reality TV, and Identity Crisis 49:19 - The Health Consequences of a Joyless Life 52:12 - How to Give Joy and Receive It in Return 54:56 - Why Tiffany Wrote Joy Prescriptions 01:04:28 - Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Save 15% on the Male Hormone Stack with code CHASECHEWNING at https://www.LiveMomentous.com Get 50% off any diagnostic lab with code CHASE at https://www.JoiAndBlokes.com Get a FREE 30-day trial of Audible at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get Tiffany's book on Amazon 

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li addresses a listener's question about dealing with comparison and perfectionism, especially in demanding fields like the fashion industry. She explores how these protective habits often keep us stuck in self-doubt and shares practical, uplifting strategies to break free from the need to measure up to others or strive for unrealistic standards.Dr. Li offers mindful tools to help you shift your focus away from fear, appreciate your own progress, and bring more joy and confidence into your work. Don't miss her actionable advice, real-life analogies, and a free worksheet to help you put these lessons into practice.Tune in for fresh inspiration and discover how to embrace your strengths while letting go of unnecessary self-criticism!Timestamps:[00:04:09] – [00:05:22]Dr. Li encourages listeners to use mindfulness to examine their own tendencies toward comparison and perfectionism.[00:05:22] – [00:07:05]She explains how our lives are shaped by our beliefs—if you believe comparison is necessary, you'll keep doing it. She highlights the trap of relying on external validation.[00:07:05] – [00:09:51]Dr. Li notes that comparison is random and often leads to negative self-judgment. She urges listeners to escape this cycle and focus on their own work and growth.[00:09:51] – [00:11:24]She suggests starting each workday with self-affirmation and notes the importance of evaluating work based on progress, not perfection or comparison.[00:11:24] – [00:13:08]Perfectionism is distinguished from comparison—described as a “trap” that can make work feel suffocating.[00:13:08] – [00:16:13]Dr. Li explains the dangers of perfectionism: it limits creativity, wastes time, and sours your mood, ultimately leading to procrastination and avoidance.[00:16:13] – [00:17:54]She encourages listeners to let go of fear-driven comparison and perfectionism while maintaining healthy standards and genuine care for their work.[00:17:54] – [00:18:47]Dr. Li reassures listeners that external feedback isn't a judgment of self-worth and invites them to embrace a new, lighter perspective.[00:18:47] – [00:19:41]Closing thoughts: a wish for listener success and well-being, encouragement to ask questions, and instructions for submitting them.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsucesspodcast/com/excellenceTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram:

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EPISODE 71 Comparison. Jealousy. Insecurity. We are all guilty of these at some point or another in our lives. But thankfully, we serve an abundant God. And just because someone is successful, that doesn't mean you can't be too. That should be what fills your mind. Because you become what you fill your mind with. Fill your mind with the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control. Surround yourself with others who encourage you and make you feel like you can change the world. Because you can!This week, I challenge you to encourage another woman. Encourage her if she inspires you or if she is intimidating you. Encourage her even when you want to add a “me too” during your discussion. Sometimes it's better to just listen and say, “I'm proud of you. You are doing a great job!” Just try it and see how it can change both of your days!This episode is for you if:You are ready to stop the cycle of comparisonYou want to build a circle of women who build each other upYou want to become the positive influence your kids need You are strong. You are powerful. You are worthy.Other episodes mentioned:Episode 70: Your Future Self Is Watching - Make Her Proud TodayConnect with Jen:On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jens.get.fit.group/On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jens.get.fit.group/Check out or join Jen's Get Fit Group - http://jensgetfitgroup.comSubscribe to my newsletter “Behind the Weights” - https://jensgetfitgroup.com/subscribe-to-behind-the-weightsSHOW NOTES: https://jensgetfitgroup.com/episode71

Your decisions in the business related to hiring, quality, operations etc need to be based on what is actually good for the business and the people you work with and for now. Touble is that we often are stuck at a low level of expectation and accept less than appropriate and right fits because we are defining everything against bad examples from the distant of recent past.  In today's Shift Break we will talk about why this thinking gets its claws into our minds, what it does to hold you back, and how to start making decisions that actually produce good results vs "better than bad" ones. Here are some related episodes to explore:  317 : Encore Episode: Death by Comparison 440 : What Should Scare You About Coffee 398: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Coffee Shops Make 278 : Making great Hiring Decisions   HIRE KTTS CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Thank you to out sponsors! Everything you need for back of the house operations https://rattleware.qualitybystainless.com/   The best and most revered espresso machines on the planet: www.lamarzoccousa.com    

Send us a textI love words! I love phrases! Many times we don't know the origin of what we are saying. I have heard many phrases that people attribute to the Bible that were never found there. It is amazing how we can take a phrase or myth and share it as if it were truth. In this episode, we talk about the power of our words and what we are saying. The goal is to remember the power that you have in what you speak about relating to your story! Did you read that...? You have the power to talk about your story. You are the sum total of what you believe and the absolute result of what you say. Take a listen and share what phrases you may have heard that created an idea that led to a belief about something or someone that affected you. I would love to hear from you... Terrilyn@TerrilynMinnifield.com. 

In the modern world, it is every increasingly easy to get caught up in what your fellow muso is doing. How they are presenting themselves in comparison to yourself; as well as what they are making or using. This can lead to a closing down where we don't think we're 'good' enough, or 'talented' enough - among other things - to continue on our sonic adventures. In this episode we talk about that and meditate on ways to move through that blockHelp Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada Ehmke, Jaycee Lewis and Stephen Setzepfandt, Audionaut Plus - Matt DonatelliLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:

This is a companion podcast for this morning's mantra. Comparison steals joy. In this session, you’ll imagine your life as a river flowing at its own pace, practice releasing the pull of others’ paths, and rediscover the peace and belonging that comes from embracing exactly where you are. Jennifer Cray is a life coach, meditation teacher and yoga teacher for Living Lit Up, based in Brisbane. You can deepen your meditation practices with her on Insight Timer. Insight TimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down Nintendo's big casting reveal for the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie. Bo Bragason has been cast as Princess Zelda, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will take on the role of Link. We discuss their past work, first impressions of the costumes, and what this younger casting choice might say about the tone of the film. Could this feel more like Ocarina of Time than a mature take? Tune in and let us know your thoughts!Timestamps and Topics:00:00 Zelda and Link casting officially announced00:08 First-look costumes revealed00:10 Bo Bragason's acting credits00:15 Benjamin Evan Ainsworth's notable roles00:20 Reaction to younger casting choices00:30 Comparison to Ocarina of Time00:32 Invitation for listener feedbackKey Takeaways:Bo Bragason is confirmed to play Princess Zelda.Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will portray Link.Their costumes have been revealed, but the design isn't overly elaborate.Bo is known for Three Girls, Renegade Nell, The Jetty, and The Radleys.Benjamin voiced Disney's Pinocchio and starred in The Haunting of Bly Manor.The younger casting could hint at an Ocarina of Time-inspired story direction.Memorable Quote:“This feels more Ocarina of Time to me.”Call to Action:Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends using #GeekFreaksPodcast.Visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com for more geek news and updates.Follow Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastHave questions or thoughts about the Zelda casting?Send them in and we'll feature your takes on the next Geek Freaks episode!Apple Podcast Tags:Zelda movie, Legend of Zelda, Link casting, Princess Zelda, Nintendo movie, Geek Freaks Podcast, geek news, gaming movies, Ocarina of Time, Bo Bragason, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth

Send us a textNikki Blue, former interim head coach of the Phoenix Mercury, is suing the organization over alleged pay disparities and claims she was set up to fail with her roster. The lawsuit highlights complex discussions around race, gender, and compensation in WNBA coaching positions, though Blue's claims face scrutiny given team performance metrics.• Detailed explanation of interim head coach roles in professional basketball• Examination of pay differences between Blue ($250,000 for half-season) versus Vanessa Nygaard ($375,000 for full season)• Analysis of current Mercury success under new head coach Nate Tibbitt with NBA coaching experience• Comparison of 2023 Phoenix Mercury roster to Seattle Storm showing potential team performance issues• Discussion of optics surrounding transitions between coaches of different racial backgrounds• Consideration of how Mercury's current success might impact public perception of the lawsuitLike, subscribe, and comment your thoughts on the Phoenix Mercury being sued by Nikki Blue. Check out the WNBA's page as well as mine, and let me know if you think she has a legitimate case.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

On Episode 985 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, review the first half of the Phillies' 2025 season and wonder, how are the Phillies in first place? Also, John, Justin and Liz dive into a trivia challenge centered around the Philadelphia Phillies and their All-Star Game history, flowing through various milestones, memorable moments, and anecdotes from past All-Star Game. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season 02:40 Home Run Derby Highlights and Player Performances 05:28 Phillies' First Half Performance and Team Dynamics 08:42 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Phillies' Roster 11:37 Reflections on the First Half and Comparisons to Other Teams 14:46 Grading the Players: Starting Pitching and Offense 17:37 Bryce Harper's Impact and Expectations 20:33 Assessing the Bullpen and Overall Team Performance 23:30 Final Thoughts and All-Star Trivia 40:11 Trade Deadline Predictions 42:39 All-Star Game Trivia Fun 53:38 Milestones and Memorable Moments 59:16 All-Star Game Trivia Begins 01:02:18 Milestones and Historical Context 01:05:07 The Evolution of the Vet Stadium 01:07:43 Home Run Derby Highlights 01:11:31 Memorable All-Star Moments 01:15:17 Final Trivia Challenge and Wrap-Up

Find the full transcript for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/343.Apply for Rhonda's 5-month PRIVATE VIP Mentoring program here. One opening left starting this summer as of now.A coach I worked with kept backsliding. In session, their certainty would click in. But a day or two later, that dissolved and in its place was paralyzing overwhelm and doubt.We'd meet again and their sense of purpose would roll back in. They left the session feeling sure of their direction and ready to take action, only to get stuck in another deep internal struggle.I remember that lost feeling as a new coach. I didn't believe that I had what it takes, so I got in my own way.Comparison was the trigger. And that's what stole away my client's sense of purpose … they kept looking at other coach's websites and social profiles.Shame spiraled into this dark story. Their internal dialogue was:I'm not good enough.This will never work.Maybe I should give up!How can you stop this downward spiral?I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

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The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.There is a saying, "Comparison is the thief of joy". I believe that an even stronger thief is regret. Regret is the thief of joy. If you are regretting having done something or not having done something then you are not living your life full of joy.On this episode, I guide you through a "Regret Intake" listing what I have learned to be the most common regrets and inviting you with a nonjudgemental lens to get curious and find out what regrets may be blocking you from living your most fulfilling life. And then you can get into the driver's seat of your life, take control, and invite in the joy that you so deserve! Information for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:REPLAY Free LIVE Webinar: REVIVE! in the WildCheck out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the Show!Contactinfo@stressfreemd.net 

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Comparison steals joy. In this session, you’ll imagine your life as a river flowing at its own pace, practice releasing the pull of others’ paths, and rediscover the peace and belonging that comes from embracing exactly where you are. Jennifer Cray is a life coach, meditation teacher and yoga teacher for Living Lit Up, based in Brisbane. You can deepen your meditation practices with her on Insight Timer. Insight TimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dee Mula skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about coming up in Memphis, Tennessee, getting signed to NLess ENT, recently appearing on YTB Fatt's new album, “Blow My High” song taking off on social media, being the first rapper to wear 2 watches at once, fatherhood and raising all boys and wanting a daughter.  

It's always exciting to watch a group of replacement heifers develop and anticipate their performance in the milking string as the top genetics of your herd. There is just about nothing more devastating than freshening them in to find mastitis or even worse, a blind quarter. When a first calf heifer calves in with a high somatic cell count she is more likely to maintain the high count, and more likely to be culled. Heifer mastitis, or intramammary infection (IMI), is a common affliction yet we know very little about what stage of production it occurs and how to best diagnosis the root of the problem.  Pamela Adkins, DVM at the University of Missouri worked with a team to capture culture samples from a variety of stages of heifer development to fabricate standard protocols for sample collection and help producers better understand how to circumvent this disease cycle for their herd. Listen in to learn how to improve heifer development and limit the tragedy of damaged replacements. Topics of discussion 1:51       Introduction of Dr. Pamela Adkins 2:26       Why is this topic important 4:17       Establishing standard sampling procedures 5:11       Cisternal puncturing 7:43       Comparison of sample collection 8:37       Grouping to determine when IMI begins in heifers 10:27     Causes and severity of infections 11:53     Feeding raw milk to hutch heifers 12:51     Normal microflora vs mastitis causing 15:36     If you have a heifer mastitis problem, what's the next steps 17:21     What's the best way to collect a sample? 18:44     Where to send aseptic samples 19:54     To freeze or not to freeze 21:48     Why were gestating heifers 8x as likely to have IMI? 23:05     What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project? Featured Article: Evaluation of intramammary infection status in dairy heifers using cisternal and teat end sampling techniques #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #HSCC; #heifer; #milksampling; #culture; #mastitis; #IMI; #infection; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

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In this technical deep-dive episode, Generation AI hosts Ardis Kadiu and Dr. JC Bonilla unpack Andre Karpathy's groundbreaking keynote on "Software 3.0" - the third revolution in how we tell computers what to do. They explore how we've moved from writing explicit code (Software 1.0) through neural networks (Software 2.0) to programming in plain English with LLMs (Software 3.0). The discussion reveals why LLMs represent a new computing paradigm comparable to the shift from mainframes to personal computers, and why Karpathy believes we're still in the "1960s era" of this revolution. Most importantly, they examine the massive opportunities this creates - from rebuilding infrastructure to creating agent-first applications - and why every software company needs to adapt or risk disruption. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or education professional, this episode provides essential insights into the decade-long transformation ahead.Introduction and Context Setting (00:00:07)Decision to do a "geeky episode" after last week's personal discussionIntroduction to Andre Karpathy's Y Combinator keynote "Software is Evolving Again"Karpathy's background: Tesla self-driving, OpenAI co-founderSetting up the framework for understanding software evolutionSoftware 1.0: The Era of Explicit Instructions (00:03:55)Timeline: 1950s to 2010sProgramming with explicit instructions in languages like Python, C, COBOLDeterministic and predictable behaviorExample: Writing functions to classify spam emails with specific keywordsHow traditional developers were trained in this paradigmSoftware 2.0: Neural Networks as Programs (00:04:59)Timeline: 2010s to 2020sPrograms written as neural network weights instead of codeHumans become data curators rather than code writersTraining as the new form of "compiling" programsExample: Training neural networks on billions of emails for spam detectionThe shift from deterministic to probabilistic programmingSoftware 3.0: Natural Language Programming (00:07:00)Timeline: 2020s onwardProgramming in English through promptingLLMs as programmable computersEveryone becomes a programmerExample: Simply asking an LLM to "classify this email as spam or not"The democratization of programmingLLMs as the New Operating System (00:10:26)Three perspectives: utilities, fabrication plants, and operating systemsLLMs as utilities: like electricity, metered access, high reliabilityLLMs as fabs: enormous capital requirements, deep technical secretsLLMs as OS: new computing platform with CPU (LLM) and RAM (context window)Comparison to 1960s mainframe era - centralized, expensive computingThe Missing GUI for Intelligence (00:15:35)Current state: still in the "terminal phase" of AI computingNo graphical user interface for intelligence yetDiscussion on whether we'll skip to voice or need visual interfacesImportance of visual bandwidth for human information processingThe need for discoverability in interfacesDigital Spirits and AI Limitations (00:20:58)Karpathy's concept of LLMs as "people spirits"Superhuman abilities: perfect memory, instant processingCritical limitations: hallucinations, no long-term memoryThe "50 First Dates" problem - digital amnesiaJagged intelligence: superhuman at some tasks, terrible at othersExample: LLMs struggling with simple number comparisons (9.11 vs 9.9)Building Software 3.0 Applications (00:24:01)Four key features: context management, multi-LLM orchestration, application-specific GUIs, autonomy sliderThe cursor model as an exampleManaging complexity while making it simple for usersThe importance of the autonomy slider for user controlAI Agents and the Decade-Long Transition (00:27:42)"Agents are overrated" - not the year but the decade of agentsThe Iron Man suit analogy: augmentation vs replacementHuman-in-the-loop considerationsTesla Autopilot example: 10 years later, still not fully autonomousManaging expectations for the pace of changeVibe Coding Success Story (00:34:06)Real-world example from Engage conference presentationCIO builds prototype in 2 hours using LovableWeb-accessible syllabus database projectDramatic reduction in time and resources neededThe power of Software 3.0 for non-programmersInfrastructure Opportunities and Challenges (00:37:53)Three types of digital information consumers: humans, programs, AI agentsNeed for AI-accessible interfaces (LLM.txt files)Building infrastructure for agent consumptionMCP protocol for agent communicationThe massive rebuild opportunity for entrepreneursEducational Implications (00:39:12)Shift from information scarcity to abundanceKarpathy's approach: keeping student and teacher separate but working on same artifactNew skills needed: prompt engineering, context engineeringMoving from memorizing algorithms to understanding applicationDebugging AI reasoning vs debugging codeTraditional SaaS Transformation (00:47:19)The autonomy retrofit challengeDesigning UIs for both humans and agentsNeed for AI-accessible equivalents for every actionRisk of disruption from AI-first competitorsQuestions about human supervision and controlAction Items for Different Audiences (00:51:18)Developers: Learn all three paradigms, build partial autonomy, focus on human oversightEntrepreneurs: Identify migration opportunities, build infrastructure, design with autonomy sliderEveryone else: Start vibe coding, understand decade-long transition, develop human-AI collaboration skillsThe importance of starting now despite the long transition aheadClosing Thoughts and Call to Action (00:56:47)Karpathy's quote on the amazing opportunity aheadThe quest for autonomy and the 3.0 movementBeing part of a revolution in real-timeNeed for builders, thinkers, and creators in this new era - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Today's topic is all things matrescence as we look at the book, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage. We will discuss the process of matrescence and the developmental steps that many people do not understand. Join us to learn more! Jessie Harrold is a coach and doula who has been supporting women through radical life transformations and other rites of passage for over 15 years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers to facilitate mentorship programs, women's circles, rituals, retreats, and nature-based experiences. Jessie is the author of Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage and Project Body Love: my quest to love my body and the surprising truth I found instead. She also hosts The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada, where she raises her two children, writes, and tends the land. Show Highlights: What is matrescence? Comparisons between matrescence and adolescence (both transitions are processes that take time) Jessie's model of matrescence: The Four Elements of Radical Transformation: Earth – Orient yourself to what's true, and name the change. Water – (Think tears.) Grief over the self you were before this transformation is a normal part of transitioning to motherhood. Air – The liminal space of the “in-between” when you haven't fully integrated into the identity of being a mother. Fire – An igniting of the ember within you as you integrate into the identity of motherhood. This motherhood transition is an opportunity to let go of other things that aren't serving us well. Systemic factors that force women into “losing themselves in motherhood” The challenges we face in motherhood are part of the development into matrescence, but we still need the tools and resources to navigate them. “The Mother Powers”- the things that help us get through matrescence Matrescence is a beautiful process. A glimpse into Jessie's next book project  Resources: Connect with Jessie Harrold: Website, Instagram, Email, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage, Project Body Love: my quest to love my body and the surprising truth I found instead, and The Becoming Podcast.  Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it time to take your life to the next level? Nathan's coaching program entails a guided year of intentionally taking ownership of your life. If you are interested in working towards excellence in each of the six pillars, this program is for you! Learn more here to find out how you can go deeper in a holistic way: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/coaching-1SummaryIn this video, Nathan Crankfield discusses the detrimental effects of comparing oneself to others, particularly in the age of social media. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal growth by comparing growth to one's past self rather than the “ideal”. Drawing insights from 12 Rules For Life (Jordan Peterson) and The Gap and the Gain (Dan Sullivan), he encourages listeners to focus on their progress and the gains they have made over time, fostering a healthier self-image and emotional well-being.Chapters00:00 The Dangers of Comparison03:02 Insights from Jordan Peterson06:08 Understanding Personal Progress08:53 The Gap vs. The Gain13:17 Encouragement for Personal GrowthNotes from Episode12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Jordan Peterson 12 Rules for LifeThe Gap and the Gain, Dan SullivanGap and the GainIf you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellenceTikTok: @nathancrankfieldYoutube: @seekingexcellence_Instagram: @seekingexcellence_Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E5Y4v5btc2OGYuoWVbRGM?si=832c88f869484f09&nd=1&dlsi=01e09bb1226e4bacFind exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.

We all know by now what social media is doing to our mental health, but what is it doing to our souls? And why should we care? Allie Marie Smith, Founder of Wonderfully Made and author of “Social Media Reset” tackles these questions and talks about the serious spiritual ramifications of using social media excessively in a mindless way. They talk about the impact of social media on our souls and mental health, the importance of living a life of purpose and joy, and the journey of resetting our relationship with social media. This is an eye-opening and inspiring conversation that will help you think about your legacy and how you want to live your life.     Conversation Topics: Social media can lead to addiction and discontentment. Taking a break from social media can reset your mind and heart. Comparison on social media steals joy and satisfaction. Life is fleeting, and we must cherish our time. We can cultivate our unique gifts by stepping away from social media. Success is not defined by social media followers. Living for God and serving others brings true joy. We have the power to use social media for good. Mental health issues are exacerbated by social media use. We are invited to live a life of purpose and joy.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Wonderfully Made Podcast 01:46 The Impact of Social Media on Life 05:49 Resetting Your Relationship with Social Media 09:38 The Brevity of Life and Its Importance 12:27 Creativity and the Cost of Social Media 15:59 Legacy and the Value of Our Lives 22:10 Awakening to Reality 23:30 Transformative Mind Renewal 24:44 Flourishing in God's Design 28:03 Navigating Media's Influence 30:16 The Healing Journey 32:28 The Power of Choice 33:44 Understanding Social Media's Impact 36:44 Resetting Our Relationship with Social Media 38:55 Using Social Media for Good 40:22 Living with Purpose 42:10 The Invitation to Live Fully   Important Links: Watch this podcast episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZMk70b-iLDk Get our Guide: "15 Social Media Boundaries to Protect Your Joy" Get Allie's book “Social Media Reset” Get Allie's book “Wonderfully Made” Join our Love Her A'Latte campaign — make our podcast possible Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Get the Show Notes  

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In this message from 1 Samuel 18:5-12, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund exposes how comparison traps us in jealousy and envy—sins that Scripture warns can separate us from God's kingdom. Discover how embracing what Christ has done for us frees us from the toxic thoughts "they have it better" and "I deserve better," enabling us to receive life with joy and trust in God's provision.Message Summary & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2025/7/14/broken-heroes-1-saul-the-trap-of-comparisonSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

Amy and Tim discuss what being successful means.As Amy is now 30 has she missed the window of opportunity for success? Is there any opportunity for Tim, now 60, to salvage success from what time he has left? Remember, "Comparison is the Thief of Joy." This is a re-edit, rehash, rerun of episode 30 from February 2023 as part of our "Summer Re-Run" series. (I'd like to say we've been too busy to record every week, but that might not be exactly true as we enjoy the summer weather!) As always, thank you for listening!

In this thought-provoking episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn welcomes Dr. Tracey Stroup for a deep dive into the fascinating world of peptides, the foundations of true wellness, and the mindset shifts needed for lasting health.Together, they explore why foundational habits—not just trendy treatments—are the true drivers of healing. Dr. Stroup shares how our modern lifestyle, food supply, and even cultural shifts have impacted our bodies and minds. The conversation goes beyond the science of peptides to examine the spiritual and emotional dimensions of wellness, offering a holistic roadmap to reclaiming health.From GLP-1 peptides and hormonal balance to the importance of hydration, movement, and faith, this episode is packed with powerful insights to help you build a sustainable, whole-body approach to healing.In This Episode, You Will Learn:What peptides are and how they support healing and recoveryWhy nutrition is still the cornerstone of health—even in the age of biohackingHow modern culture affects women's health and hormone balanceThe critical connection between sleep, hydration, and cellular repairHow emotional well-being and spiritual purpose influence physical healingWhy peptide therapy should always be integrated with lifestyle changesWhat GLP-1 peptides and adipokines do for metabolic healthHow hormones and gut health work together for overall wellnessWhy individualized protocols matter more than one-size-fits-all treatmentsThe promise (and limitations) of using peptides in cancer care

Before we can talk about what the Saints might do in the immediate future, we want to take a look at the past and see if there are any similarities for the starting point of Coach Kellen Moore. The past five coaches to start a season as the team's head coach – Dennis Allen in 2022, Sean Payton in 2006, Jim Haslett in 2000, Mike Ditka in 1997 and Jim Mora and 1986 – all were very different. Is Moore like any of those guys? Can he do anything similar to what Payton and Haslett did in finishing 10-6 with multiple playoff games? Host Jim Derry is ready to ask Saints historian Jim Rapier, who just happens to be a former Times-Picayune sports writer. It's all fun looking back on Monday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 389) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Gabe Henderson has a very unusual fact to present when it comes to the potential signing of quarterback Tyler Shough and his fellow second-round draft picks.

Topics:Debating Anti-Semitism: Free Speech, Government Policies, and Social CohesionIn Episode 476, hosts Trevor and Joe discuss the recent release of the Special Envoy's report on combating antisemitism in Australia. The report, focused on curbing criticism of Israel, sparks debates about control over institutions, government policies, and freedom of speech. The hosts express concerns over the influence of powerful interest groups and the implications of adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism. They also highlight the contrast between public perceptions of Israel among different age groups and critique the social coherence argument used to justify the report's recommendations. The episode transitions to discussing geopolitical issues, notably Australia's military exports to Israel, and wraps up with a humorous take on America's absence in the Bible.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:02 Special Envoy Report on Antisemitism03:18 Debating the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism07:15 Comparisons and Criticisms of Israeli Policies14:28 Generational Differences in Views on Israel17:18 Educational and Cultural Recommendations28:16 Critique of the Special Envoy's Plan33:54 Controversial Donations and Social Cohesion35:05 Criticism of Israeli Policies and Antisemitism39:32 Free Speech and Double Standards41:02 Australia's Military Involvement with the US46:39 ICE and Immigration Policies in the US01:00:56 Biblical References and American Politics01:02:55 Comparing Political Systems: China vs. US01:04:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au

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In this week's episode, we look at five ways writers can avoid the self-destructive mindset trap of "comparisonitis", and five ways that comparing oneself to other writers can be useful. Once again it is time for Coupon of the Week! This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Cloak of Wolves, Book #2 in the Cloak Mage series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: WOLVES50 The coupon code is valid through August 5th, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 259 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is July 11th, 2025, and today we are looking at why comparing yourself to other writers is a bad idea. Before that, we will do Coupon of the Week and have an update on my current writing progress. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Cloak of Wolves, Book #2 in the Cloak Mage series (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store, and that is WOLVES50. This coupon code is valid through August 5th, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook to listen to during your travels this summer, we have got you covered. Now let's have an update on my current writing projects. I'm pleased to report that Shield of Power is 100% done, completing the Shield War series. You can get Shield of Power at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords and my own Payhip store. It's been selling briskly and it's gotten good reviews so far, so thank you very much to everyone who has bought and enjoyed the book. Now that Shield of Power is done, the first third of my Super Summer of Finishing Things is complete. So what's next? My next main project is Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest. It was originally going to be named Reactant, but I changed the title to Final Quest to emphasize really and truly and definitively that this is the final book in the trilogy. In fact, I'm already done with the rough draft and I am done with the first phase of editing it as of this recording. If you've been listening to the podcast for a long time, you know how I frequently say that if you keep chipping away the novel over a long enough time, sooner or later you'll finish it. That is exactly what happened here. Since October of 2024, I've been writing 500 words a day on Final Quest, and this piled up over time enough so that after Shield of Power came out, I only had 3,000 more words to write to finish Final Quest, and I did that in an afternoon. One more phase of editing on that and then I would like to have Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest out before July 22nd, if all goes well. I'm also 21,000 words into Ghost in the Siege, which will be my main project once Final Quest is finished. Ghost in the Siege will be the sixth and final book in the Ghost Armor series and will hopefully cap off my Super Summer of Finishing Things. In audiobook news, Shield of Battle (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is now out. You can get it at Audible, Amazon, Apple, and Google Play as of this recording. Because of some difficulties with Findaway Voices, it's going to take a little bit longer to get into the other stores, but I'm working on a way to do that and as I mentioned before, Ghost in the Corruption (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy ) is done and just has to finish processing on the various stores, and so hopefully that should be out before too much longer. So that's where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:02:52 Main Topic: Comparison Now let's move right on to our main topic, The Dangers of Comparison. In Episode 257, we started a series on mindset for writers. In some of the previous series I've talked about some of the practical ways to help with distractions, procrastination, and managing time wasters. In this series, we're going to focus on things that derail writers from a mindset perspective because as we know with any endeavor in life, mindset is something like three quarters of the battle where if you convince yourself that you're going to fail before you start, you're probably going to fail. So that's why it's important to have an appropriate mindset to the task at hand. Today we're going to focus on comparing yourself to others, and I will share five reasons it's not a great idea to compare yourself to others aimlessly and how to shift your focus to five more constructive ways to compare your work to other authors. Comparisons are a constant of the reading world. Librarians and Goodreads reviewers talk constantly about “readalikes” or finding books that have similar themes or settings. Book displays and shops and libraries love to group similar books or authors together. People look at the bestseller lists like they're sports scores. Dollar amounts in publishing deals are a constant source of gossip and jealousy. Sometimes comparison is useful, especially when creating ads or finding the right demographics to market to. Other times, it can lead to limiting or self-destructive thoughts. So let's start off with five reasons not to compare yourself to others. #1: It can limit you creatively. It can be easy to look at the bestseller list and try to think of ways to write a similar book. Following publishing trends keeps you from your most creative work and frankly isn't as enjoyable to write and most likely for your readers to read. Also, unless you're a fast writer, the publishing world might have moved on by the time you finished that book. In fact, I just saw a thread on social media about that where the commenter was bemoaning the fact that she used to enjoy what's now called cozy fantasy, but that as the genre has evolved, it's developed established tropes and the writers of it are not willing to variate from those tropes. So you have what she said in her words were dozens of clones of Lattes and Legends and Bookshops and Bone Dusts floating around, which is a tricky thread to balance, I do admit, because you want something that'll appeal to the reader, but then the readers like familiarity. What they really seem to like is familiarity presented to them in a way they've never seen before, which can be a challenge when you are trying to look at the bestseller list and limit yourself creatively. #2: What other people are doing is out of your control. You can't control if a book you think isn't as good as yours is suddenly the runaway hit of the year or an author who isn't experienced as you suddenly gets a movie deal. You can't control their success, so don't worry about it or get upset by it. You can control if you're wasting time online mocking those people or complaining about it, for example. That's a waste of your time and energy and doesn't actually make you feel better in the long run (and possibly in the short run as well). I believe in psychology and in military theory for that matter, there's something called the locus of control where you identify the things that you can control and then you drill in and focus in on the things you can control rather than worrying about the things you can't control. As we said, if an author who wrote a book you don't think is very good or you don't personally like has had a massive amount of success, there's nothing you can do about that and worrying about it is a waste of time and comparing yourself to that writer is also a waste of time. So that's why it's a better idea to focus in on what you can control. #3: You're not being fair to yourself. Comparing yourself to other authors, especially as an aspiring or new author, isn't being fair to yourself. They have years (if not decades) of experience that you don't have. It's like comparing yourself to an ultra-marathoner when you're someone who's just starting to jog and struggling to get all the way around the block, which is some of the tricky parts of someone like me giving advice to new writers because Shield of Power was my 163rd book and Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest will be my 164th. I've been doing this for a long time, which means I probably know what I'm talking about, but that not everything I do is immediately reproducible by someone who hasn't been doing it as long as I have. If you're writing something that's not as marketable or in a smaller genre, it's not fair to compare yourself to people in the biggest genre or even your own previous work. For example, I can't compare the amount one of my technical books earns to one of my fantasy books. If I did that, it'd be a disappointment. But in reality, my technical books have had steady success and have even been used as textbooks at times (which is always surprising when I discovered that's happened because my Windows Command Line book and my Linux Command Line book have both been used as textbooks at various times, which was a surprise to me because that's not what I expected when I set out to write them, but I'm glad that they've been able to be useful for people). #4: And point number four, which I think is a really important one, someone's online life is only the highlight reel of someone's actual life. Looking at someone's social media accounts isn't a great way to know what they're actually doing or how they're actually doing. Just because they're posting pictures of tropical vacations, speaking at conferences, or showing off shiny new stuff doesn't mean you're seeing the full picture of how they're actually doing. As I said in a recent episode that when I was applying for disability insurance (just in case I need it someday), I learned that writers are actually one of the hardest professions to insure due to their high rates of mental illness and substance abuse. You might see the good stuff, but they might not be posting the challenges that come with their success: increased stress and anxiety, more criticism, the need to hire people and how much time it takes to manage them, more complicated taxes, increased business expenses, and relationship problems from the demands of success. These are all things that can accompany success. You're not getting the whole picture. You need to keep that in mind when you compare yourself to people online. The best fictional example out of this that applies to so many situations is Lord Denethor and the Palantir from Return of the King. If you read the book, Denethor has been using the Palantir for years to spy on Sauron and give advantages to his forces and the soldiers of Gondor. But Sauron is able to manipulate what Denethor sees in the Palantir and has been gradually using this to create an edited version of what Denethor sees in the Palantir, and that drives Denethor to despair and eventual suicide. People talk about the increased rates of mental illness related to social media. Sauron did that deliberately to Denethor through the Palantir. It's a sign of how good J.R.R. Tolkien was a writer that he managed to anticipate the effects that Facebook would have on some people by like 60 years. So always bear that in mind when you're looking at someone online and feeling jealous of them. You are not getting the whole picture and there are more than likely things going on that are difficulties in their life that they just don't talk about. #5: Your time is better spent writing than comparing yourself to other writers. And this is back to our old friend, the locus of control. Looking at other authors' sales ranks and reviews is not a productive use of your time. As I mentioned in the writing adjacent activities series, you need to be purposeful in non-writing tasks that take up your time and make sure you're not pretending they're writing related. If you need to compare sales ranks or some other data point with other authors or something you're actively working on like ad targeting, schedule that time and don't let it turn into an Internet spiral of time wasting. And now to avoid those Internet spirals of time wasting, here are five ways to use comparisons positively and constructively. #1: Number one, getting keywords or demographics for marketing purposes. For sites like BookBub or when creating keyword ads, knowing authors who are similar to you is incredibly helpful and can help you structure your ads. And this doesn't even necessarily require you to read the other author's books to see if they actually compare. There are tools that let you expedite this process. For example, if you look on Amazon at the Also Boughts, you can scroll through some of that and see which other authors and which other books people have bought in addition to your own and then you can test using those for keyword targeting. On Goodreads, people put books in lists or compare books. You can use that data to generate keywords for ad targeting. You can test them very easily. With BookBub ads in particular, if you build a campaign around just a single author and keywords and test the results. You can quickly see whether a specific author generates an appropriate click-through rate for you to use or not. #2: A second way is to find authors you might want to do a promo with. Some authors, especially in the romance genre, do really well with group promotions. Finding other authors that write similar books and are at a similar level of success may be a way to take advantage of that. I've never actually set up a group promo, but I have participated in several of them from time to time with pretty good results. #3: A third way is to better understand reader preferences in a genre. My best story for this is I've gone through six different variations of cover design for the Silent Order series. When I started out, I was using GIMP and stock photo images. GIMP is the free Linux version of Photoshop essentially. After I learned Photoshop, I upgraded to characters on the covers, but they never quite sold quite as well until finally I saw a Penny Arcade comic where they were commenting how they just want to buy books where they have spaceships in close proximity to planets on the covers. And I thought, huh, that makes a lot of sense. So I redesigned all the covers to have a spaceship in close proximity to a planet, and the series immediately started selling a fair bit better with those covers. I would say that was not so much a comparison thing, just a genre preference I stumbled across and then had sort of the moment of enlightenment that I did. But if I had looked at the bestseller list for various science fiction categories, I would have realized that most of the bestsellers had spaceships and planets in close proximity to each other on the cover. So I redesigned all the covers. It was just that I was too fond of the character based covers to give them up until I had that moment of revelation. So all the main books in the series were redesigned to have the spaceship covers, though for the free short stories, I did keep the character covers just because I was giving away the free short stories and I did like the character covers, so I got to have my cake and eat it too, which was nice. #4: Learn from the successes and failures of others. You can learn from what another author does well. For example, Brandon Sanderson is very good at communicating his writing progress and other updates to his fans through weekly video messages on YouTube. Other authors are good at collaborating with other authors, while others make engaging and funny videos that make people more interested in their work. Knowing your own strengths is an important first step. If you're just trying to follow everyone who is a success without first reflecting on that, you'll chase too many options and then can't excel at any of them. You can also learn from when an author responds poorly and how the Internet reacts to it. Understandably, I'm not going to give specific examples here. For myself, I tend to focus on what I do best, which is writing really fast and doing social media updates. I never got into video because I kind of have a face for radio and I just don't enjoy doing video. I don't enjoy editing them. It's a lot of work that I don't really enjoy, so I don't do it. #5: Being informed makes comparisons less emotional. Knowing, for example, that an author was hired to write a book based on an existing outline created by the publisher, and then promised a future book deal with a big marketing budget in a preferred genre as part of the contract makes their cross-genre success seem less surprising and makes you feel less guilty for not being able to do the same on your own as an indie author. It's not a fair comparison because they have advantages that you can't understand without some industry knowledge. For people that compare themselves to me, for example, they should know that I've been writing since I was a teenager a very long time ago. I was an early adopter of self-publishing when it was less competitive and I usually work more than eight hours a day and I generally keep to a very rigid writing schedule. Some authors like me were able to get the rights back to their earlier published works and then self-publish them early on in order to finish a series, which is much less likely to be an option in a contract for a traditionally published author now. If you're just starting out, travel frequently for work, and only have an hour a day to write (and even that is dicey because your partner would rather you spend that time on some other activity because they don't support your writing), you can't possibly compare your writing output to mine. Knowing all this about me explains why it might be harder for you and why you shouldn't feel bad about having a harder time with writing. Comparison has been called “The Thief of Joy” all over social media for many years. That can definitely be true, but like so many things in life, how you respond to something and find ways to help it make you stronger is what really matters. Comparison has its place in the writing world, but it's important to keep it in perspective and not to let it overwhelm you emotionally or keep you from your writing goals or plans. So that is it for talking about comparison. I hope that was helpful and offered some useful tips on how to avoid the trap of comparison-itis. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

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The Halacha below was generated by AI based on multiple classes given by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio file. This write-up has been reviewed, but if any errors remain, we welcome corrections. 06-01-25 ; 06-04-25 ; 06-05-25 ; 06-08-25 May a Sofer Write or Assemble Tefillin at Night? The Question Is it permissible for a sofer (scribe) to write or assemble Tefillin at night? And if one does so, is the Tefillin considered valid? This question impacts sofrim, and purchasers of Tefillin, especially when Tefillin are urgently needed or produced under pressure. Writing Tefillin at Night The Gemara discusses whether writing Tefillin at night is allowed. The Halacha ultimately rules that it is permissible for a sofer to write Tefillin at night, provided he has proper lighting and kavana. However, the process of assembling Tefillin—particularly inserting the written parchments into the batim (boxes)—is a separate issue. The Rule of Ta'aseh Ve'lo Min He'asuy The Torah commands that a Misva be done actively—Ta'aseh—and not passively—Min He'asuy. If the Misva comes into being on its own without direct intent or action, it is invalid. This principle is critical when it comes to assembling Tefillin. Some Poskim argue that if the batim are sealed or completed at night in a manner that finishes the Tefillin, this could violate the rule of Ta'aseh Ve'lo Min He'asuy, especially if done without the proper kavanot. Therefore, writing the parshiot (scrolls) at night is permitted, but assembling them at night is subject to debate. Comparison to Tzitzit and the Tallet This question is similar to the issue of tying Tzitzit onto a Tallet at night. There, too, some opinions require the Misva to be performed during the day to satisfy the criteria of Ta'aseh Ve'lo Min He'asuy, while others are more lenient if the proper intent is present. The same applies here to Tefillin assembly. Lechatehila vs. Bediavad • Lechatehila (ideal practice): One should not assemble Tefillin at night. The parts can be prepared, but final assembly should be done during the day. • Bediavad (a permissible leniency, though it is not the preferred approach): If Tefillin were assembled at night, they are still valid according to many opinions, especially if done properly with intent and lighting. Kabbalistic Considerations Although the Halacha allows writing Tefillin at night, some kabbalistic sources discourage it. Nighttime is considered a time of judgment and impurity, not ideal for producing sacred items. Still, this is not binding Halacha, and the written Tefillin remain kosher. Summary • Writing Tefillin at night is permitted, though some prefer to avoid it based on Kabbalah. • Assembling Tefillin at night is not ideal, but permitted Bediavad, as long as it is done properly. • The rule of Ta'aseh Ve'lo Min He'asuy applies when the Misva comes into being without proper action, and care must be taken not to violate it. • Best practice: Do the final assembly during daylight hours to avoid all concerns.

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How did a former anorexic learn to hunger for God? On today's Flourish-Meant episode, we dove deep with Emily Wierenga, award-winning author and founder of the Lulu Tree, as she shared her powerful journey from battling anorexia to discovering how true fulfillment comes from hungering for God. Emily opened up about overcoming deep-rooted struggles, finding healing through serving others, and building a purpose-driven life that impacts communities worldwide. Her message? Your pain has a greater purpose and you're never alone in your struggles. Let Emily's story inspire you to pursue healing, embrace your calling, and make a difference. Key Takeaways from Emily's Story: The Roots of Disordered Eating: Emily recalls how the loss of connection and early comments about her body triggered her battle with anorexia. She powerfully reminds us that comparison often lies at the heart of eating disorders, but true healing comes from connection, not competition. A Walk Towards Healing: From the brink of death at age 13 to relapsing after marriage, Emily shares honestly about the ongoing process of healing and the importance of confronting life's root issues—not just symptoms. Finding Purpose in Service: Serving her mother during a cancer battle and later founding The Lulu Tree taught Emily that healing can multiply when we serve others. Her experience reminds us that true joy and restoration often begin with blessing the person right in front of us. Daily Practices for a Hungering Spirit: Emily shares practical wisdom: set boundaries around daily distractions, start with praise and worship, spend intentional moments in God's presence, and protect your healing by knowing and avoiding your triggers. The Power of Worship over Performance: Emily encourages us to lift our gaze from ourselves and fix our eyes on Christ, discovering our true identity in Him. Worship isn't about working harder—it's about surrendering everything. Miracles in Obedience: You'll love Emily's remarkable story from Uganda, where a prayer for multiplication resulted in more resources than they could have ever planned—proving again that God meets us when we step out in faith. Support Emily's Work & Stay Connected Want to dive deeper into Emily's journey or support The Lulu Tree? Visit emilytwierenga.com for her books, resources for eating disorder recovery, and details on The Lulu Tree's mission. Final Encouragement Emily's heartfelt message to anyone struggling with eating disorders or feelings of unworthiness: You are valuable. God has a plan and a purpose for you—and even in the darkness, hope and healing are possible when you seek Him first. We hope you're as encouraged by Emily's story as we were. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend who might need hope today, and stay tuned for more stories to inspire your own journey toward flourishing. We're thrilled to accompany you on this journey of faith, growth, and transformation. As always, we appreciate your support! Please subscribe and share this episode. We can't wait for you to join us for future episodes of Flourish-Meant. To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website: https://tinayeager.com/ Optimize your mind and body with my new favorite, all-inclusive supplement, Cardio Miracle! I love the energy and focus this health-boosting drink mix provides without toxins, caffeine, or sugar! Get a discount on your purchase with my link: http://www.cardiomiracle.com/tinayeager Use the code TINA10 at checkout. To flourish in all seasons of life with the highest quality nutraceutical health supplements that benefit charitable causes, shop NutraMedix wellness supplements. Be sure to use my link  https://www.nutramedix.com/?rfsn=7877557.b6c6785 and add my special code TINA to get 10% off your entire purchase! If you're a writer, subscribe to Inkspirations Online (devotional publication by writers for writers): https://www.inkspirationsonline.com/ Manage stress and anxiety in 10 minutes a day with the course presented by 15 experts, Subdue Stress and Anxiety https://divineencouragement.onlinecoursehost.com/courses Connect with Tina at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyeagerwriting/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinayeager/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina.yeager.9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TinaYeager Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tyeagerwrites/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3865622.Tina_Yeager

OA1171 - Today's episode is a nice, fun departure from the doom and gloom. Oral arguments in a recent SCOTUS case went terribly wrong. And for once, it wasn't the court itself that was looking like a clown show. The case was AJT v Osseo and it involved disability rights. So naturally, I had to invite everyone's favorite disability rights advocate and all around all-star, Dr. Jenessa Seymour!  

Brock and Salk react to sound comparing Julio Rodriguez and DK Metcalf and wonder if it is an accurate comparison or not. They then go through a round of Who Do You Trust, featuring a bunch of Mariners. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at a Seahawks offseason throwing session, a case for a Trey Hendrickson trade to the Seahawks increasing and the biggest changes to UW football now compared to this time a year ago.