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You've had Wendy's Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11. Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you're a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy's signature Spicy Nuggs. Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America's most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-0:40) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs!(0:41-16:28) Intro - Settling Dust on Week 13(16:29-18:13) Gametime(18:14-24:41) Georgia Tech at Georgia(24:42-29:27) Nebraska at Iowa(29:28-41:44) South Carolina at Clemson(41:45-42:47) Download PrizePicks(42:48-50:25) Tennessee at Vanderbilt(50:26-57:35) Michigan at Ohio State(57:36-58:36) Florida State facing Florida(58:37-1:01:58) Finishing up Michigan at Ohio State(1:01:59-1:07:42) Notre Dame at USC(1:07:43-1:11:22) Washington at Oregon(1:11:23-1:15:42) Kansas State at Iowa State(1:15:43-1:19:53) Arizona State at Arizona(1:19:54-1:24:09) Auburn at Alabama(1:24:10-1:26:44) Miami at Syracuse(1:26:45-1:32:11) Texas at Texas A&M(1:32:12-1:32:50) Conclusion It's rivalry week! Will Texas or Texas A&M make the SEC title game? Can Ohio State break its losing streak to Michigan? What chaos might break out. Time for Andy and Ari to pick the games… Georgia Tech at Georgia (-19.5) Total: 54.5 Nebraska at Iowa (-4.5) Total: 39.5 South Carolina at Clemson (-2.5) Total 49.5 Tennessee at Vanderbilt (+10.5) Total: 48.5 Michigan at Ohio State (-20.5) Total: 43.5 Notre Dame at USC (+6.5) Total: 50.5 Washington at Oregon (-19.5) Total: 51.5 Kansas State at Iowa State (-2.5) Total: 52.5 Louisville at Kentucky (+3.5) Total: 49.5 Arizona State at Arizona (+8.5) Total: 53.5 Auburn at Alabama (-11.5) Total: 52.5 Miami at Syracuse (+10.5) Total: 67.5 Texas at Texas A&M (+5.5) Total: 48.5 Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-Th at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/TGqt7GXY4hE Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey
It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of new ideas, only to find yourself jumping from one to the next without seeing any of them fully realized. That constant chase for the next "big thing" can leave you feeling like you're always on the verge of success but never quite reaching it. The drive to innovate is powerful, but it can also become a distraction when the focus isn't there. It's a common struggle, trying to balance ambition with the patience needed to bring ideas to fruition and make them truly work. Mike Ciorrocco is an entrepreneur who has built a diverse portfolio of successful ventures. From his roots in the mortgage industry to his current focus on media and personal growth, Mike has consistently demonstrated a knack for turning big ideas into tangible results. Today, Mike talks about the importance of aligning one's thoughts, words, and actions with clear intentions. Join in as young leaders pose inquiries about life, personal development, and beyond! Quotes: “If you have big dreams and the people around you discourage you, throwing digs or talking trash, it's important to understand that they are not crazy. The people around you are simply confused.” – Mike Ciorrocco “You cannot lead others until you lead yourself. Leading is not about running your mouth; it's about being a living demonstration.” – Mike Ciorrocco “Intention gives attention direction. When your attention is focused, on point, and aligned with purpose, you start to notice things you never saw before.” – Mike Ciorrocco “People quit too early, trick themselves too soon, or start celebrating a bit too early before building something that can actually last in perpetuity.” – Matt Beaudreau “We have a distorted view of how long things really take. We often think something will happen in six months or a year, but the reality is it might take two, three, four, or five years. We might see that as too long, but it's not when you compare it to 30 years of doing it for someone else.” – Matt Beaudreau Takeaways: Align your thoughts, words, and actions with clear intentions to unlock your true potential. Invest in yourself and your personal growth before pouring resources into your business. Focus on the "able" people and help them become more capable, as this will naturally lift up the "unable" as well. Experiment with working fewer hours while still achieving high results and prioritize time with your loved ones. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, even if others are "confused" by your big dreams - their validation is not required. Conclusion: It's important not to let the doubts and confusion of others stop you from pursuing your goals. Focusing on investing in yourself and your business should take priority, as this foundation is key to long-term success. By staying true to your vision and strengthening your own skills, you'll be better prepared for future opportunities. Ultimately, taking the time to build and grow what matters most to you will lead to more meaningful progress and achievements.
In this episode of "Change is Possible - Your Career Transformation Guide" podcast, Ani Filipova reflects on her personal journey of career transformation. She shares insights into how to recognize when a career change is needed, the three major driving forces behind her decision to leave her corporate career, and how she transitioned into building a portfolio career. With a deep focus on reclaiming time with family, prioritizing health, and embracing new opportunities, Ani walks us through the mindset and practical steps required to successfully change career paths. Whether you're considering a major shift in your professional life or just curious about the process, Ani's story offers invaluable advice. Ani Filipova is a former Chief Operating Officer for Citibank's Treasury and Trade Solutions in Asia, where she managed operations across 16 countries. Throughout her career, she has worked in various leadership roles in global banking and has led transformative projects in the digital banking space. With over 20 years of experience, she now embraces a portfolio career, balancing coaching, public speaking, and other projects. In this episode, Ani discusses the challenges of her high-flying career in banking and why she ultimately decided to step away from the corporate world. She shares the three driving forces behind her decision: the need for more time with her family, the importance of maintaining good health, and the realization that corporate roles no longer aligned with her values. Ani also outlines the importance of preparing for a career transition by planning finances, discussing options with family, and considering what truly matters in life. She introduces the concept of a portfolio career and offers practical steps for building one, including coaching, public speaking, and developing multiple income streams. Expect to Learn: How to recognize when it's time for a career change The importance of preparing financially for a career shift The value of a portfolio career and how to start building one The significance of work-life balance and family time in career decisions How to maintain health and well-being while climbing the career ladder Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] - Introduction: Feeling Stuck in Your Career? [00:00:56] - Ani's corporate career: An inspirational journey [00:04:54] - Ani's Big Career Leap: Opportunities with Audit & Risks at Citibank [00:07:08] - How and why Ani left the corporate career [00:07:34] - The Driving Forces you need to look for [00:12:54] - Learn how to prepare for change [00:14:50] - Find out what you are going to do! [00:16:35] - Don't make these mistakes in your early career [00:18:08] - What is a Portfolio Career? [00:21:54] - Learn from Ani's diverse portfolio [00:22:46] - Conclusion: It's not a rocket science! LISTEN ON: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hIdk5DTJA46Wjd88gC1UK Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/change-is-possible-your-career-transformation-guide/id1609990507 Podcast site: https://changeispossible.site/ Follow Ani Filipova on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anifilipova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ani.filipova.148 Personal site: https://anifilipova.me/ Join Ani's community here
Concerns about ideological indoctrination in schools can leave you feeling frustrated and powerless as a parent. Watching as certain agendas are pushed, you may worry about how to protect your children and ensure they are receiving a balanced education. The feeling of not having control over what your kids are exposed to can be deeply unsettling. Alvin Lui is a passionate advocate for educational reform, dedicated to empowering parents and protecting children from the dangerous ideologies infiltrating our school systems. Today, Alvin shares his insights on the concept of "courage as a habit," emphasizing the importance of parental involvement and the need to inoculate children against the indoctrination tactics employed by educators. Join in as young leaders pose inquiries about life, personal development, and beyond! Quotes: “Outrage without outlets creates hopelessness, and that's the last thing we need. The inaction and apathy from Americans in general on so many issues is one of the reasons we are where we are in this country.” – Alvin Lui “Language contamination is when they use your vocabulary but not your dictionary. They use your words, but not your meaning.” – Alvin Lui “We're all in the same fight, just in different lanes.” – Matt Beaudreau Takeaways: Proactively teach your children critical thinking skills to evaluate information they encounter, rather than just shielding them from challenging ideologies. Consider ways you can get involved in your local school system, such as attending school board meetings or starting an after-school club, to provide a positive alternative to the ideological programming. Reflect on how you can become a resource for other parents in your community, whether through informational sessions or connecting them with strategies to get more involved in their children's education. Examine your own biases and preconceptions - are there ways you may be inadvertently sheltering your children rather than inoculating them against harmful ideologies? Brainstorm creative ways to reach people across the political spectrum, focusing on asking questions and encouraging genuine curiosity rather than confrontation. Conclusion: It is essential to equip students with critical thinking skills to help them navigate and resist harmful ideologies, rather than merely shielding them from these influences. By fostering awareness and encouraging open dialogue, we empower students to discern and challenge biased perspectives. This approach prepares them to engage thoughtfully with diverse ideas, building resilience and independence in their thinking. Ultimately, education should focus on strengthening their ability to make informed choices.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts differentiates between normal and abnormal hair fall and when should one be concerned. How many hairs fall a day should be treated as normal and when not? What steps one should take when there is abnormal hair fall? How does one observe and count the daily hair fall? Are there any tips? Dr John Watts answers these queries. So far, he has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Satya Sai asks: Sir, I am experiencing hair fall daily. How many hairs fall a day should be considered normal and when should it be considered abnormal? How does one observe and count the daily hair fall? Are there any tips? Please explain. Hair loss is a common concern for many individuals, and it's essential to understand the difference between normal and abnormal hair fall. In this informative video, Dr John Watts sheds light on what constitutes normal daily hair fall and when it's necessary to be concerned about hair loss. Dr Watts explains that, on average, losing between 60 to 100 hairs daily can be considered normal. “It's important not to overly worry about this typical amount of hair fall. However, if you notice that you're losing a significantly higher number of hairs per day than this, it's advisable to consult with a dermatologist,” he explained. To help gauge one's daily hair fall, Dr Watts offers a practical tip. “Keep a close count of the hairs that fall during activities like combing your hair, or while taking a shower, or finding hairs on your pillow. After tallying these instances, double the count to arrive at an approximate daily hair loss figure. If your total exceeds 100, it's a sign that you may have an abnormal level of hair loss and should seek professional advice from a dermatologist,” he advised. Hair Loss: Causes Hair loss can be attributed to various factors, including poor nutrition, an inadequate diet, or vitamin or mineral deficiencies. Additionally, certain illnesses like tuberculosis (TB) or typhoid can contribute to hair loss. Fortunately, these conditions can be effectively addressed with proper medical treatment, combined with sufficient sleep and a balanced diet, which can support hair regrowth and one can recover lost hair. In some cases, hair loss may be linked to genetic baldness. In these instances, hair may not necessarily fall out, but it can become miniaturized over time. This means that the hair shafts become shorter and thinner, eventually becoming barely visible. Dr Watts emphasizes that even genetic baldness can be managed with appropriate hair medications, especially when addressed in its early stages. Conclusion: It's important to differentiate between normal daily hair fall and abnormal hair loss. Understanding the potential causes of hair loss, seeking professional medical guidance when necessary, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can all contribute to maintaining healthy hair and addressing hair loss effectively.
Introduction: - Paul uses his personal testimony to defend the Gospel. 1. You say: My Message is Made Up (1:11-12). - Paul's defence: Revelation from Christ. 2. You say: I'm Hiding the Truth about my Past (1:13-17). - Paul's defence: Transformation of Life. 3. You say: Not Accepted by the Leaders in Jerusalem (1:18-24). - Paul's defence: Vindication from God 4. You say: I'm Arrogant and Proud (2:1-10). - Paul's defence: Co-operation in the Gospel. Conclusion: - It is our God-given duty as Christians to defend the truth of the Gospel from error and falsehood. - The power of a personal testimony: - It's your story. - It's unique. - It's engaging. - It can point people to Jesus Christ.
Welcome, beautiful friends, to Episode 247 of "Be The CEO Of Your Life." Today, we're diving deep into the topic of worry. How many of you have found yourselves consumed by worry in the past five days? Or even in the past hour? It's time to challenge the myths surrounding worry and discover the truth behind this pervasive emotion. Myth #1: Worry Equals Caring: Many of us have been conditioned to believe that worry is a sign of caring. We've heard phrases like "I worry because I love you." But the truth is, worry does not equate to caring. We can be deeply caring individuals without allowing worry to control us. Myth #2: Worry Helps Us Prepare and Problem Solve: Contrary to popular belief, worrying does not help us prepare for or solve problems. It's like calling roadside assistance before you even have a flat tire. We cannot problem-solve for problems that haven't even occurred yet. Myth #3: Worry Motivates Us: We often convince ourselves that worry is what motivates us to take action. But in reality, we can choose to take action based on love and purpose, rather than fear and worry. Myth #4: Worry Protects Us from Negative Emotions: Many of us believe that worrying about bad things somehow lessens the impact if those things actually happen. But the truth is, worrying does not protect us from negative emotions. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Myth #5: Worry Prevents Bad Things from Happening: Lastly, we may cling to the belief that worrying can prevent bad things from happening. However, worrying about something does not have any influence on whether or not it will occur. Trusting in ourselves and our ability to handle whatever comes our way is far more empowering. Conclusion: It's time to break free from the grip of worry and embrace a life filled with trust, love, and purpose. Remember, changing our relationship with worry takes time and effort, but it is entirely possible with dedication and support. Join me inside "Reset Your Mindset" and let's embark on this journey together. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next week. Ciao ciao!
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Ever wondered how your family and personal struggles influence who you are? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people find that accepting their heritage and personal challenges can lead to growth and newfound strength. This isn't just about understanding your past. It's a journey of self-discovery that helps you understand your strengths and guides your future. It's about taking control of your life and shaping your destiny. Chris Nastasi shares his life experiences, lessons, and advice to future leaders, highlighting the importance of resilience and self-awareness derived from his diverse background and challenging personal journeys. He talks about the importance of being resilient and self-aware, things he learned from his varied background and personal challenges. His stories cover his experiences with dyslexia, sports, military training, and family influences. These stories give valuable lessons on overcoming hardships and using your natural abilities. Join in as young leaders ask about life, personal development, starting a business, and more! Quotes: "My main philosophy as a leader is that I want to make them better men first. If I can make them better men, then I can make them better Rangers, better baseball players, or better in whatever field they choose." – Chris Nastasi "The saying 'No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care' is 100% true." – Chris Nastasi "The right answers are almost always simple. Simplicity is the hallmark of genius." – Chris Nastasi Takeaways: Boosting your pattern recognition skills and having some cheerleading mentors by your side can really help you navigate those personal obstacles and discover what you're truly passionate about. Jumping right into action to gather experience really fuels your self-confidence. And keeping self-care and readiness at the top of your list ensures you're always safe. It's great to keep your purpose ever-changing. It keeps you on your toes and encourages personal growth, even when life throws a curveball your way. Taking a moment to uplift those around you not only helps them grow but also strengthens your community when it matters most. It's all about helping each other out. Holding yourself to the highest standards consistently aids in smashing your goals, and embracing mindfulness can do wonders for your mental well-being. Conclusion: It's important to take on challenges and step out of our comfort zones because this helps build self-confidence and enhance our natural skills. Supportive relationships and being aware of our feelings can also help us in tough situations and when making important choices. There will always be a need for knowing yourself, being ready, and always improving. These help you do well in important situations and make a big difference in your personal and professional life.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher podcast, host Sara Mayer explores the critical decision-making process around when to continue striving towards a goal, when to pause, and when to completely quit. Emphasizing the importance of not giving up too soon, Sara discusses various strategies for evaluating goals, including conducting a cost-benefit analysis, listening to gut instincts, seeking external feedback, and the importance of adaptability. She encourages listeners to recognize the significance of personal growth through the goal-setting journey and reassures that it is okay to pause, pivot, or stop pursuing a goal if one's priorities change or if the goal proves unattainable. The episode aims to empower listeners to make informed decisions about their goals, understanding that the journey towards achieving bold goals is as significant as the outcome. 00:00 Welcome to Bold Goal Crusher Podcast! 00:33 The Fine Line: When to Quit or Continue Your Goals 01:40 Understanding the Types and Progress of Goals 03:40 Strategies to Decide: Continue or Quit? 06:51 The Power of Adaptability in Achieving Goals 08:25 Conclusion: It's Okay to Pause, Pivot, or Stop
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer is joined by Sabine, a coach with over 10 years of experience helping female coaches, course creators, consultants, and therapists grow their businesses. Sabine shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of not going it alone, investing in coaching, and starting before you feel ready. She discusses the misconceptions about quick success in business, the reality of building a new business, and the crucial aspects of mindset, structure, and strategy for success. Sabine also addresses prioritizing lifestyle goals alongside business ambitions and offers resources for those just starting or looking to scale their businesses. The conversation touches on the dangers of perfectionism and procrastination, the importance of focusing on the journey rather than the destination, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. 00:00 Introduction to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast 00:43 Meet Our Guest: Sabine's Journey and Achievements 01:55 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship: Sabine's Experience 02:44 The Risks and Mindset Shifts in Entrepreneurship 04:02 The Importance of Support and Investment in Your Business Journey 04:12 Sara's Personal Experience and the Change Management Curve 07:07 The Reality of Starting a Business and the Importance of Talking to People 08:39 The Role of Mindset and Strategy in Business Success 12:59 The Journey of Entrepreneurship: It's Not Just About the Destination 17:44 How to Get Started and Overcome Challenges in Your Business 21:53 The Importance of Mindset and Strategy in Business Success 26:40 How to Connect with Sabine and Access Her Resources 28:34 Conclusion: It's Time to Crush Your Goals Connect with Caroline: reachforgreatness.co.uk Build your evergreen funnel with automated Webinars: bit.ly/limitlesscoachsuccessformula Linkedin Sabine Matharu Facebook Sabine Matharu
Homily – Prejudice, Objectivity, and Grit St. Matthew 15.21-28 Gospel: Then Jesus left and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried; “have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; for my daughter is severely possessed by a devil.” But Jesus did not answer her at all. So his disciples came and pleaded; “send her away, for she is crying after us.” Jesus replied; “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Then she came and knelt before him saying; “Lord, help me.” And Jesus answered; “it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” Then she said; “yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that moment. Are we ashamed of the Christ? Should we be? If you were not jarred by the language of this Gospel lesson, then I am not sure that you were paying attention. Did you hear what Jesus said to this poor woman? She came to him with a terrible problem, and how did he respond? First, he ignored her! Then, as if that was not bad enough, he told her that he did not come to help “her kind.” And then, to top it off, he pretty much called her a “dog” and told her that she was not worthy of his help! How can we deal with this? How are we to understand the rudeness that Christ exhibited to this brokenhearted and suffering mother? It is a point of fact that when the Scriptures surprise or offend us (and it often does… or should!), that we should react with joy rather than sadness, anger, or disbelief – for we are about to have our understanding enlarged! That is certainly the case with today's lesson. The fact that Christ's words are so offensive is part of the point, part of the lesson. So what are we to learn from it? Some theologians would explain that we have to look at the cultural context of the reading: Jesus was a Jew, and that this was how Jews thought about and treated the Gentiles. This is what some theologians say, but they are wrong. In charity, I should give them more credit: they are only mostly wrong. They are right in teaching that we should look at the cultural context of scripture, but they are completely wrong in believing that Jesus was shaped by it: Christ is utterly BEYOND culture. Remember: he was the Logos before time began. As a human, he was affected by his time and place, but as the source of wisdom he transcended the bigotries and prejudices of the world. Ironically, it was this very transcendence that led to his offensive treatment of the Canaanite woman. Let me explain. Jesus recognized that there were aspects of worldly cultures that were literally demonic (e.g. Psalm 81; Psalm 95:5 1 Corinthians 10:20) and, as such, they were a serious obstacle to satisfying his desire that all men be saved. Through his language, he was awakening his audience to the absurdity of treating people based on their group rather than as unique persons in need of our love and attention. The disciples could not help but notice the huge gulf between what morality required and the way their prejudices would have them act. There is no room for prejudice or division in God's love. Those who serve him must rise above their worldviews and see the world in the light of pure love and objectivity. Again, Christ was using this encounter to teach his audience that love requires that we serve everyone who comes into our midst, regardless of the color of their skin, where they or their babas were born, or how much money they make. So what about the poor woman? What if she had given up? Remember, we are not dealing with a common man here, but with the eternal God incarnate. He knew the woman's heart in its entirety; not just the love she had for her daughter or the trust she had in the power of God to heal her, but also her grit. He knew that she would do anything within her power to save her daughter. She would persevere. She would overcome. This is the second lesson I would have you learn today: the virtue of perseverance and grit. On perseverance. [Persistence – examples from regular life (including studies on the relative importance of “grit”)] If perseverance matters for all these other parts of our lives, why shouldn't we expect it to affect our spiritual life? If we are persistent, if we persevere, then the changes we make in our lives – eating well, exercising, being more patient with our families, dealing properly with our addictions, praying and worshipping more, being more serious in our Orthodoxy – will become less about the goals we want to achieve and more an expression of who we are. We would no longer eat well because we wanted to become healthy, we would eat well because we WERE healthy. We would no longer exercise regularly because we wanted to become more fit, we would exercise regularly because we WERE fit. We would no longer be more patient and loving with our families because we wanted our family life to be more enjoyable, we would be patient and loving with our families because our family life WAS more enjoyable. We would no longer be more diligent in our prayer and worship life because we wanted to reduce stress and help others, but because we WERE LIVING stress-free and helpful lives. We would no longer be more serious in our Orthodoxy in order to get into heaven or to become more holy, but because, through Holy Orthodoxy, we WERE ALREADY BECOMING holy and more worthy of a place in heaven. Then we will have been transformed: From dieters to health eaters. From out of shape to fit. From casualties of broken families to beneficiaries of healthy ones. From stressed out and powerless, to peaceful and powerful. From part-time Christians into saints. While each of these begins with a single decision, a decision on its own is not enough. In order to change our habits we have to exhibit enough grit and determination to make our decisions real in our lives. People who are serious about making changes rededicate themselves to their decisions every morning, then take stock of their efforts every evening. Moreover, they constantly ask God for his strength and support and that he remove the stains their weakness has caused. This is true whether we are talking about food and exercise or the even more important decision to give our lives over to The Way Christ established for the healing and salvation of all his people; it takes grit to make it real. It takes determination. A Warning We have to be careful: the world is full of snake-oil salesmen who will try to sell us shortcuts to health and perfection, and our egos are the most convincing charlatans of the lot. But there are no shortcuts. A pill cannot make up for laziness. We cannot eat junk and lay around all the time and expect to be healthy. We cannot ignore your family and be a blessing to them. We cannot skip prayer and find lasting peace. We cannot forsake The Way of Orthodoxy and live a holy life. And we cannot do anything worth doing without grounding ourselves completely in Jesus Christ, the very source of all power and perfection. Anyone who tells us differently – to include our own egos or “consciences” – is setting us up for failure. We have to ignore them, roll up our sleeves, and get serious. Conclusion It takes a lot of effort to gain anything worthwhile. In his interaction with the Gentile woman in today's Gospel, Christ was showing us that salvation and the qualities needed to obtain it are not limited to any race, class, or nationality. It is ours to take no matter the color of our skin or where we were born. Christ came to save us all. In him and his love – that is to say, in his Holy Orthodox Church – there are no Gentiles or Jews, no Americans or Syrians, no rich or poor. Only those who are alive in Christ. Remember, God is not a respecter of persons. He desires that all be saved. He is knocking at the door of every heart. We must all let him in. We must accept him as our Lord, God, and Savior. And this is more than a one time promise. We cannot just say a “sinners prayer” and expect to be saved. The kingdom of heaven is taken by force and we must constantly strive – dare I say “work!” for our salvation. But do not despair: through Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we all have access to the strength we need to persevere. And the road that we must walk, the very “Way” that the persistent must follow is found in its fullness here at this parish and in this community of Christ the Savior in Anderson, SC.
In our fast-moving world, it's crucial to keep learning and changing how we see things. This means working hard to understand new ideas and adapt to the constantly changing environment. People who put in the effort to learn and adapt find it easier to keep up with the changes happening around them. Hard work becomes the key to getting smarter, making it possible to understand complicated things, grab opportunities, and stay ahead in a world that's always evolving. Jack Donovan shares his life's lessons, wisdom, and guidance with all those tuning in today. Remember, putting in effort to learn and staying open to new ideas isn't just about keeping up with the changes, it's key to becoming a better and smarter person! Join in as young leaders pose inquiries about life, personal development, and beyond! Quotes: “In the world that we're in right now, everything moves fast. But to create something artistic takes a long time.” – Jack Donovan “If you haven't changed your mind about anything in any way, then you weren't thinking at all.” – Jack Donovan "It's hard because it's not sexy. It's not as sexy or exciting because people want to be angry." – Jack Donovan Takeaways: In a fast-paced world, art creation is a slow, intentional journey. Follow the creative rhythm, where greatness is achieved through patience. The beauty of thought lies in its evolution. A shifting perspective on things indicates an expansion of your knowledge. The path of resilience isn't always easy; it's hard work, without the allure of excitement. Conclusion: It's important to stay open-minded and ready to adapt in our fast-moving world. Learning new things and working hard go hand in hand, helping people not just keep up with all the quick changes but also grow a lot personally and intellectually.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Some people take shortcuts or do nothing and expect to be rewarded. But those who work hard and fuel their desire to do more and more, despite the challenges–are the champions. Understanding the value of consistency in achieving your goals, learning from failures, loving your family, and having a mentor to guide you are the recipe for success. Lew Caralla, a seasoned strength and conditioning coach, shares invaluable lessons on resilience, the power of belief, and the significance of family. Tune in as we unravel the wisdom from a life dedicated to ingraining discipline and fostering growth in sports and life. Quotes: “Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning. Winners work as hard as possible and still worry if they're being lazy.” – Michael Chernow “Home is wherever we are together.” – Michael Chernow “Start complimenting people behind their back." – Michael Chernow Takeaways: Consistency is key to achieving long-term success. Understand that mismanaged success often leads to failure, while well-managed failure is a pathway to success. Family is the most precious thing we have in life. They are there as a constant support system through life's challenges and transitions. Home is where the family is together; the journey is a shared mission. Practice delivering a positive impact on others daily. Whether through mentoring, motivational messages, or small acts of kindness. Understand that a positive daily impact can have long-lasting effects on individuals and teams. Conclusion: It's not just about the end goal; it's about the journey, the setbacks, and the victories. Never let your failures end in failures; manage them properly, and it will help you grow. Let your daily actions be a positive force for yourself and those around you. As you navigate the challenges of life, let true masculinity and unwavering leadership guide your way. Remember, success is not just about the destination but the unwavering commitment to your chosen path
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts explains why one should not use Minoxidil topical lotion for non-indicated reasons such as for increasing eyebrow hair density. Can one use Minoxidil 5% topical lotion on one's eyebrows for dense hair growth? Does it work or will have adverse consequences? He answers these questions in this educational video. So far, Dr John Watts has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Daily Gyan asks: Sir, I want to know if I can use Minoxidil 5% lotion to increase hair density on my eyebrows. I have thin hair on my eyebrows. Please advise. Several young individuals who are facing hair loss issues are often tempted to try using Minoxidil topical lotion on areas where it is not indicated, such as the eyebrows, in hopes of promoting hair growth. However, this can lead to disastrous consequences. It is essential to understand that Minoxidil is not meant for application on sensitive areas like the eyebrows or eyelashes. “The general rule is to avoid using any drugs or chemicals near the eyes. Even hair dye manufacturers emphasize that their products should never be applied to the eyebrows,” informed Dr John Watts. While responding to the query of Daily Gyan, Dr John Watts advises against using Minoxidil 2% or Minoxidil 5% on eyebrows due to their hypersensitivity. If someone desires to have denser eyebrows, there are alternative options available. The first approach is to explore proper medication to promote eyebrow hair growth. “If this method does not yield satisfactory results, eyebrow hair transplantation can be considered. This procedure involves using fine and soft hair grafts taken from the back of the scalp to create denser eyebrows,” explained Dr John Watts. However, in some cases, even eyebrow hair transplantation may not provide the desired density. In such situations, micro blading can be a suitable solution. Microblading is a procedure in which permanent eyebrows are designed to give the appearance of fuller and well-defined eyebrows. Conclusion: It is crucial to use medications like Minoxidil as directed and only in the areas for which they are intended. Applying Minoxidil on sensitive areas like the eyebrows can lead to unwanted side effects and complications. Instead, individuals seeking denser eyebrows should consider alternative options like medication, eyebrow hair transplantation, or micro blading, under the guidance and expertise of a qualified medical doctor Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
In this episode of "The Good Life", Taylor talks about the concept of time and destiny, proposing that everything desired has already happened and yet to be unfolded.IF you enjoyed the show please leave us a review to help push this message to more listeners around the world!Please visit Taylorawelch.com to access all of Taylor's socials and content Text Taylor: 615-326-503700:00 Introduction to Quantum Thinking00:14 Understanding the Concept of Time01:03 The Power of Perspective01:52 Achieving Happiness: A Personal Journey03:11 The Quantum Realm: It's Already Worked Out03:24 The Struggle of Maintaining the Quantum Mindset03:58 Revisiting the Thought Experiment04:51 The Morning Formula: A Quantum Hack05:54 The Disease of Transactionality06:53 Awareness: The First Step to Change07:13 Faith: The Ultimate Quantum Concept07:26 Conclusion: It's Already Worked OutRecorded February 2023
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts explains the difference between body hair and scalp hair by pointing out their characteristics. He answers queries related to the use of soap for cleaning both body hair and scalp hair. Is it an appropriate thing to do? When soaps cannot be used for both body hair and scalp hair when they look the same? Will it lead to any adverse consequences? He answers these questions in this educational video. So far, Dr John Watts has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Mahesh Verma asks: Sir, when scalp hair and hair growing on the body including pubic hair are the same then can't we use regular soap for cleaning them? Please explain. In this educational video, Dr John Watts addresses a common misconception about scalp hygiene and explains the differences between body hair and scalp hair. There is a common misconception about scalp hygiene and the use of soap for hair. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between body hair and scalp hair in terms of growth rate, density, and thickness. However, while body hair and scalp hair may look similar, they have distinct characteristics in terms of growth rate, density, and thickness. These variations depend on the location of the hair, such as chest hair, pubic hair, scalp hair, or facial hair like beard hair. Responding to a query about using soap for hair, Dr Watts clarifies that using soap is suitable for body hair when the hair density is low, such as on the chest, beard, or the rest of the body including pubic hair. “The average hair density per square centimetre on the scalp is about 80–120 hairs, while beard hair has about 20–30 hairs per square centimetre, and body hair has about 5–10 hairs per square centimetre. Soaps are effective in washing away dirt where hair density is lower, but they are not suitable for dense scalp hair,” explains Dr John Watts. Instead, for scalp hair, liquid shampoos are recommended because they contain surfactants that can easily wash off dirt and oils with water. Liquid shampoos are specifically designed to cleanse the scalp without causing any damage to the hair follicles. On the other hand, using soap on the scalp cannot provide overall hair health based on its needs. Conclusion: It is crucial to understand the differences between body hair and scalp hair and use the appropriate cleansing products accordingly. While soap can be used for the body, liquid shampoos are the best choice for maintaining scalp hygiene and promoting healthy hair growth. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts explains the best time to cut or shave your implanted hair. He explains the consequences of cutting the implanted hair early. But, what should one do about the ever-growing existing hair? Can they be trimmed freely? He answers these questions in this educational video. So far, Dr John Watts has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. G Murali asks: Post hair transplant procedure how many days one will have to wait for a haircut? Please explain. Many individuals, who undergo a hair transplant procedure often wonder when it's safe to get a haircut. Dr John Watts, in this informative video, emphasizes the importance of avoiding an immediate haircut after a hair transplant, particularly within the first 15-20 days. “During this period, approximately 70-80% of the transplanted/implanted hair may fall off, which is a natural part of the process. After this initial phase, a haircut can be considered if there are exceptional circumstances. However, it is generally recommended to refrain from cutting the implanted hair,” explained Dr John Watts. Responding to a question from G Murali, Dr John Watts suggests waiting for 7 months to 1 year before attempting a haircut on the implanted hair. This precautionary measure is beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, the growth rate of the implanted hair is typically slower than that of existing hair. By avoiding a haircut on the implanted hair, the hair transplant surgeon can accurately assess the growth rate and recommend necessary remedies or treatments if the growth is too slow. Secondly, refraining from early haircuts allows the possibility of considering PRP therapy or other hair treatments if the growth rate of the implanted hair is not satisfactory. Cutting the hair too soon could hinder these potential treatment options as no assessment is possible in such a case. However, Dr John Watts makes it clear that while the implanted hair should not be cut prematurely, one is still free to trim or cut the edges of the existing hair. Trimming the edges helps maintain a neat and decent look, especially since the edges of existing hair tend to grow quickly and can become unruly if not taken care of. Conclusion: It is crucial to avoid cutting the implanted hair, especially in the first 15-20 days when a significant percentage of the transplanted hair may shed. Waiting for 7 months to 1 year before considering a haircut on the implanted hair is a wise decision, as it allows the hair transplant surgeon to assess the growth rate and offer appropriate treatments if necessary. By following these precautions, individuals can enhance the success of their hair transplant and achieve the desired results. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
The Transfer Portal is looking at a big weekend ahead as more and more players announce their commitments daily. Of course, we bring in our good friend Pete Nakos to talk about ALL of the "Nakosifications" that have been happening all week. We also take a look at updates at Michigan State and the world of college hoops! Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's show! Bowl Season is days away - don't miss your chance to watch your favorite team. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-2:54) Intro - Bowl Season is Upon U s! (2:55-27:22) Pete Nakos Breaks down the Transfer Portal (27:23-42:59) Jason Killop from Spartan Mag joins to talk Michigan State, Jonathan Smith Hire (43:00-57:22) Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) joins to talk a BIG weekend of College Hoops (57:23-58:57) Conclusion - It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Want to watch the show instead on video? Head on over to YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GQIDbLTKZJE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts explains the dos and don'ts of using steroid-based creams for common problems. He explains the hazards of misusing self-medication with steroid creams like hydrocortisone for common problems like chapped lips. So far, Dr John Watts has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Ashish Reddy asks: Sir, I have chapped lips. I want to know if I can use hydrocortisone steroid cream for this problem. Is it safe? Please explain. Rampant steroid use in dermatology is a concerning issue that should be avoided whenever possible, especially when there are alternative treatment options available. One of the misuses of steroid-based creams is for treating chapped lips, a condition known as Cheilitis simplex. When addressing the query of Ashish Reddy, Dr John Watts emphasizes the importance of first diagnosing the exact cause of the chapped lips before considering the use of a steroid-based cream. Factors like deficient water intake, vitamin deficiencies, and other accompanying symptoms like intermittent fevers need to be taken into account while diagnosing the exact cause of the chapped lips condition. In this educational video, Dr Watts advises against applying steroid-based creams, such as hydrocortisone, for chapped lips, as it may not be necessary in many cases. Using self-medication and misusing hydrocortisone steroid cream one may run the risk of adverse side effects on the skin. “Particularly during winter, chapped lips can be a common problem, but the most suitable approach is to use regular lip balms or moisturizers like Vaseline as solutions,” advised Dr John Watts, emphasizing that using steroid cream for chapped lips would be excessive and not typically required. He said that in about 90% of instances, a moisturizer can effectively address the problem and provide relief. Conclusion: It is essential to consult a dermatologist for proper treatment and diagnosis of and cause of chapped lips or any skin condition instead of attempting self-medication with steroid creams. Steroid creams should only be used under the guidance and prescription of a qualified dermatologist as they can have potential side effects and complications. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
Introduction: The sermon begins by setting the historical context of slavery in Roman times, clarifying that it differed significantly from the chattel slavery known in American history.Biblical Text and Interpretation: Ephesians 6 is examined, highlighting instructions for both slaves and masters. The focus is on obeying and serving as unto Christ, not just human masters.Principles for Modern Application: The sermon applies these principles to modern employer-employee relationships, advocating for respect, sincerity, and service in the workplace.Motivation for Work: Emphasis is placed on working for the glory of Christ, not merely for personal gain or recognition.Equality Before God: The sermon stresses that in Christ, there is no distinction between slave and master, as all are equal before God.Practical Implications for Employers and Employees: It calls for employers to treat employees justly and with dignity, recognizing them as fellow image-bearers of God.Spiritual Application: The sermon ties the themes of work, obedience, and authority to the broader Christian life, urging believers to view their work as a means of glorifying God.Conclusion: It concludes with a reminder that our actions in the workplace can lead others to Christ and should reflect our commitment to Him.
This Quackcast tackles the issue of AI comics on Drunk Duck. We're discussing either a ban or rules that would enable them to be posted under conditions. We also talk about AI generated imagery and the issues with it and well as its future and the relationship between it and artists. This is a very complicated and much misunderstood subject. First, there are two main types of generative AI: we'll call them ethical and non ethical. Ethical AI is trained using licensed and copyright free material. Non-ethical AI is trained using stolen material. The benefit of using ethically trained AI like the one Adobe created is that copyright isn't at issue and allows the creation of imagery that can actually be used commercially without problems. There are many myths about generative AI: 1. It allows a person with no skill to be able to create art: No it doesn't, it allows them to ask a program to follow a broad guideline to make something that roughly matches text. People have ALWAYS been able to do this by HIRING artists to make images for them. The humans could do a better job of understanding instructions. Generative AI steals jobs from those people. 2. The purpose of free unethically trained generative AI is to democratise the process of creation: It isn't. The purpose of this type of AI is to increase the share prices of the companies that developed them. The process is exploitative at every level. first it involved the theft of art to train a machine, then it makes low quality imagery for users so that the companies can hype their buzz, get press and become established and popular enough that they increase in value and can be bought for billions. 3. It's fair use, transformative art: Under copyright these are exceptions that cover normal human use of images, like satire, fan art, collage, sampling etc. These are judged on a case by case basis because they are “exceptions”, but they ONLY cover things a human has done, not a machine, which would be moronic if it did. And they can never cover people taking art without payment or permission and feeding it TO a machine. 4. Just like any new process, photography or digital art etc: Another instance that's an obvious myth. This isn't a new process because it involves no creative work by the instigator, all you're basically doing is getting an automated free commission. Commissions have been around since the dawn of time, they're not new and there's no issue with them. The issue is that the thing you're commissioning is powered by theft. 5. The same things as sprite comics or fan art: Wrong again. The use of sprites is covered under fair use but is governed by the copyright holders (Namco, Sega, Nintendo). They can decide at any time to go after sprite art creators either en mass or just the most profitable. They choose not to because it's generally transformative enough and helps with brand awareness. Exactly the same with fanart 6: It's like an artist using references or taking inspiration: A thoughtless myth. The generative AI programs with their data-sets are NOT humans, they are machines like a toaster, car or a CNC mill that cuts out aluminium iPhone bodies. Creative imagery performs the function of fuel for these things, its an essential ingredient and they can't work without it. 7: It's Pandora's box. Once it's opened there's no going back: Pandora's box is a myth that concerns a girl accidentally releasing all the evils into the world from her box and once released there was no turning back. It has no bearing on reality, it's only used as a conceptual tool for describing things but it's actually a fallacy. The Pandora's box fallacy was used extensively back in the early 2000s to describe the issue of rampant piracy of games, music and video. People claimed there was no going back and there would be no way for musicians, game makers, software engineers, or studios to make money anymore, that has proved utterly untrue. The threats to copyright were addressed in many ways: mainly legal recourse and the balkanising of the internet and web-services to isolated systems (Netflix, iTunes, Spotify Facebook, YouTube, etc). The solution we can foresee is that generative AI systems with illegally trained data-sets will be forced to delete them and retrain them with legally acquired sources. This would cost them a lot of money resulting in users having to pay a fee to take advantage of them, unlike the current free sample model Conclusion: It's a complex subject and it's not black and white. We will have to think carefully about how a “ban” would even work. I am in favour of the use of ethical AI engines because that's a simple tool to create low quality, low status commissioned work. An artist should never, ever, use unmodified generative AI work and claim that as their own “art” no mater if the source is ethical or not because it's the same as claiming credit for a commission: that's NOT your work and never will be. However, if they modify it and transform it enough then it will become their work- exactly the same as the use of any sources in every day life. There really is nothing new here. This week Gunwallace has given us a theme inspired by Jagged Jimmy - A Jazzy, burning rock tune that ramps up and up and up, burning along with a fiery intensity that could melt through several metres of solid granite. Topics and shownotes Links Community discussion here: Forum thread - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/forum/topic/179525/ Newspost by Tantz - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2023/nov/24/ai-comics-and-dd/ Featured comic: Delos - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2023/nov/21/featured-comic-delos/ Featured music: Jagged Jimmy - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Jagged_Jimmy/ - by TheJagged, rated M. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - http://www.virtuallycomics.com Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! 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Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
On the occasion of Thanksgiving Gosia talks about how gratitude affects your subconscious mind and how this can bring you closer to your goals. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, an occasion to reflect on the positive aspects of our lives. It should be practiced more often. Trauma often leads us into a cycle of negativity that some of us never recover from, but Thanksgiving teaches us the importance of finding and expressing gratitude. Gratitude practice disrupts subconscious patterns that focus on past safety, allowing the mind to explore new, positive avenues. Our brains are wired to prioritize safety, relying on past experiences. Gratitude practice shifts this focus to positive, present experiences. Cultivating a gratitude mindset teaches the subconscious mind that positivity is the familiar and safe state. Daily Gratitude Practice: Make Thanksgiving a daily practice; consistency is key to rewiring the subconscious mind. Gratitude familiarity counters defaulting to negative emotions like anger, fear, and anxiety. The more you express gratitude, the more opportunities your subconscious mind will seek for positive experiences. Personal Experience with Gratitude: Adopt gratitude, especially in difficult moments, and experience transformative results. Applying Gratitude in Different Areas: Health: Express gratitude for any form of treatment, acknowledging efforts made to improve health. Gratefulness for each day, especially important for mental health challenges. Family Relationships: Be thankful for the presence of family members, even in challenging situations. Acknowledge the opportunity to spend holidays with loved ones, overcoming potential irritations. Business and Career: Gratitude for the ability to pursue a career or run a business, even during setbacks. Personal experience: Reflecting on career achievements when doubt arises helps maintain stability. International Living: Appreciate the richness of experiences in a foreign environment, finding joy in overcoming challenges. Gratitude for the opportunity to explore and adapt to new cultures. Being Different or Highly Sensitive: Gratitude for uniqueness, enabling exploration of diverse aspects of life. Embracing sensitivity as a tool to perceive and learn from various experiences. Conclusion: It is easy to start a gratitude practice immediately; writing down daily gratitudes is ideal but even thinking about them can be impactful. Consistent gratitude practice teaches the subconscious mind that it's safe to be positive, inviting more opportunities for gratitude. Wishing listeners a joyful Thanksgiving and many reasons to grateful for If you are looking to start new ways how you show up for yourself, your health, your business and your relationships in your life and want to be supported, accountable and in a community of ladies who are unapologetically pursuing their dreams, get in touch here and let's talk if School of Good Habits is the right place for you to up level your journey. If you would like help with you decisions making habits, get in touch and book a complementary session here. Connect with Empowerment Coach Gosia Nagy: Website: www.gosianagy.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/gosianagyFacebook: www.facebook.com/gosianagyLinked-In: www.linkedin.com/in/gosia-nagy-73785a
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Experience the multitude of benefits that come with life without alcohol:Check out James and his work:https://www.jamesswanwick.comFeedback: @michaeltrainer @jamesswanwickGet Upgraded:Momentum Shake: https://www.momentumshake.comUnleash the power of nutrition with our carefully crafted Momentum Shake, a dynamic blend designed to kickstart your day and keep you moving with vitality. Packed with essential nutrients, this delicious shake is your go-to source for sustained energy and optimal performance. Elevate your momentum, elevate your life! Upgraded Formulas: https://www.upgradedformulas.comUpgraded Formulas, where wellness meets precision. We believe in optimizing your health through cutting-edge formulas that deliver targeted, science-backed solutions. Whether you're seeking enhanced energy, improved focus, or overall vitality, our formulas are meticulously crafted to elevate your well-being. Join us on a journey to a healthier, more vibrant you, as we redefine what's possible in nutritional supplementation. Welcome to a new era of precision and potency – welcome to Upgraded Formulas. Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring the Negative Effects of Alcohol[Physical Health]Liver Damage: Alcohol is processed by the liver, and excessive drinking can lead to conditions like fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.Heart Issues: Chronic alcohol use can contribute to high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, and an increased risk of heart disease.Weakened Immune System: Alcohol suppresses the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections and illnesses.[Mental Health]Depression and Anxiety: Alcohol is a depressant that can exacerbate existing mental health conditions and lead to the development of depression and anxiety.Cognitive Impairment: Chronic alcohol use may impair cognitive function, affecting memory, attention, and decision-making.Increased Risk of Substance Abuse Disorders: Alcohol abuse is often a precursor to more severe substance abuse disorders.[Social and Personal Impact]Relationship Strain: Excessive drinking can strain relationships with family and friends, leading to isolation and social withdrawal.Legal Consequences: Driving under the influence and other alcohol-related offenses can have severe legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, and even imprisonment.Financial Strain: Maintaining an alcohol habit can be expensive, leading to financial difficulties and potential job loss.[Public Safety]Accidents and Injuries: Alcohol impairs coordination and judgment, contributing to an increased risk of accidents and injuries.Domestic Violence: Alcohol abuse is linked to an increased likelihood of domestic violence incidents, impacting both individuals and families.[Conclusion]It's crucial to recognize and understand the negative effects of alcohol, not to demonize it, but to encourage responsible drinking and promote awareness of the potential consequences on physical and mental well-being, relationships, and society as a whole.Thank you for joining us on this insightful journey. Remember, knowledge is a powerful tool, and being informed about the effects of alcohol empowers us to make healthier choices. Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions on Peak Mind.
Working and grinding to earn more, manage a business, and be successful is important. In this world, money is an essential part of our life. However, there is a more relevant thing you should focus on. And that is the time for yourself and your connection with people. Neglecting to have time for yourself and your family in exchange for work is not a worth-it trade. Learn what you should prioritize more to achieve true happiness and success in life. In this episode, Nick Bare shares his life journey and the lessons he learned along the way. He will talk about why you should learn to have time for yourself, friends, and family, the importance of keeping on going, and why it is critical to understand your life priorities. Tune in as leaders ask questions about life, individual development, business, and more! Quotes: “I've been on autopilot many times in my life. But the older I get, the more success I accumulate, and the bigger things I do, the more I realize you need time–time to yourself, time for leisure, and huge time for family” – Nick Bare “Throughout your life, the more experiences you have, the more you try to accomplish, whether you fail or succeed and win or lose, It's kind of a notch on the belt, or it's a layer of paint where you just get smarter and smarter and smarter.” – Nick Bare “You can do all these things you want in life, but you have to put them in the right order because if you don't put them in the right order, you're gonna destroy your relationships, your success, your job, and any other part of your life.” – Nick Bare Takeaways: High achievers feel like they need to be on 24/7. And when you're on 24/7 and don't take a step back, you can't go deep into your thoughts or do any self-work, you lose self-awareness, and you become a robot. Not being on 24/7 doesn't mean you're weak or wrong. Realize that It is essential to have time for yourself and your family. Keep on going, put yourself out there, and mage opportunities because your experiences and lessons will accumulate over time, making you smarter in handling different situations. There are so much to do in our life. And you might dream of doing all those things. But life is short, and you have responsibilities to do. So learn to put what you want to do in life in the proper order and prioritize the most essential things, such as your family. Conclusion: It is okay to work and keep on grinding because that is where you learn lessons, grow, and become more intelligent, which is necessary to handle difficult situations in life. But remember that having time for yourself, friends, and family is the most critical priority. https://apogeestrong.comhttps://apogeewoman.com/https://apogeestrongdads.comhttps://apogeestrongfoundation.org
At some point in life, we will experience a mental breakdown due to the challenges and adversities we are going through. Sadly, many people nowadays succumb to this dark energy and fall from it, suffering immensely. So how can we overcome this? Experiencing depression, you might want to run away, but instead, you need to fight back with those around you to push out this obstacle. John Richards shares his journey as a Navy SEAL and what he learned from it. Humans do different things, but we have one thing in common: we can all be mentally down and exhausted. In order to overcome this, we need to fight back and not run away. Doing so will help you overcome the dark energy and be stronger the next time it comes. Tune in as they chat about health, life, business, and more! Quotes: “When you feel that dark feeling roll in, lean into a dude and fight back, don't let it just sit there bound on you day after day. Throw some punches and show who's who. All that dark energy Go tell it to go away.” – John Richards “My no-fail mission right now is furthering the legacy of Richard's last name. How do I leave my last name better than I found it before I got it.” – John Richards “Learn how to get out in front of your problem. But to do that, you must sit down, plan, and think about where you're in life. And what it is you're trying to grow ” – John Richards Takeaways: When you are feeling down or depressed, don't run from it or be idle. Lean into your friends or family and fight back. Find out what you're passionate about, learn how to be great at it, have a vision, and stay proactive. Applying these things will make your life better. Careful thinking and planning are necessary to get out of your problems. Know where you are in your life and what your visions are. Those who move without a plan are just walking in a direction without a destination. Conclusion: It is normal to feel sad, exhausted and depressed when going through many hardships. But what you need to do to control that dark energy and force them away is to learn to face it. Don't let it ruin you inside; jump into action and show who you are. https://apogeestrong.comhttps://apogeewoman.com/https://apogeestrongdads.comhttps://apogeestrongfoundation.org
Explore the journeys of doctors venturing from their clinic to the world of innovation and technology. Listen to Dr Umang Patel, CCIO at Microsoft and find out transferable skills of Paediatricians and how to join big health tech companies. Timestamp: [00:02:24] Problem-solving, team collaboration, future tech impact [00:04:14] Diverse team essential for medical success. [00:07:11] "Senior doctors must eat their ego to succeed." [00:11:42] Advice for doctors considering health tech: assess job risks, be cautious of financial instability. [00:16:09] Ali was the best entrepreneur I met. [00:19:07] Enjoyable, energizing work with supportive team. [00:21:54] Portfolio careers help me maximize impact. [00:23:51] Minimum pay cut for maximum value. [00:27:09] Process, advice, and clarity in career choices. [00:33:28] Clinicians seek answers, overcome self-doubt, intimidated. [00:35:01] Imposter syndrome remains widely experienced by all. Standout Quotes: The Future of Healthcare: "I often remember talking, this now doesn't stand true because it's so ubiquitous. But way back when I was like every single patient that came in, I remember when I was in SHO, just mentally tracking that every single parent had a mobile phone. So 15 years ago, when people were like should we or shouldn't we be doing stuff on a mobile phone?"— Dr. Umang Patel [00:02:24 → 00:03:29] "Skills for Success in Medtech: 'Being part of an MDT is vital for success.'"— Dr. Umang Patel [00:04:36 → 00:04:40] "Developing Humility and a Growth Mindset: 'You do have to eat your own ego...there's a lot of humility that you have to be able to display in order to be able to get on with people and move things through the teams. Isn't it amazing to then think about it?"— Dr. Umang Patel [00:07:38 → 00:07:49] The Importance of Perspective: "I wouldn't have survived Babylon without having the energy on a Friday to be like, oh, this is why we're doing it, this is why you have to go through all of the ups and downs because it really is important."— Dr. Umang Patel [00:21:15 → 00:21:25] "The Importance of Delivering Ten Times the Value: What are you going to do that's going to be ten times the salary that you want? What can I give back to? How could I do that and what am I really good at doing?"— Dr. Umang Patel [00:24:53 → 00:24:56] Finding Your Skill Set: "It took me about five years before I worked out that I liked to communicate and explain things more than I liked, say, doing the governance behind it."— Dr. Umang Patel [00:26:02 → 00:26:15] Finding Success as a Clinician: "In my experience, you don't [need additional qualifications], but you do need to have that ability to get your energy from a place that will keep you going."— Dr. Umang Patel [00:33:49 → 00:33:57] Conclusion: It's crucial to think beyond our clinical training. Our experiences and skills outside academia shape us as individuals, impacting our mindset and potential. It's not about collecting qualifications but rather doing the pre-work, building a network and delivering 10 times the value. Do You Need Further Support? Get the industry role you want faster with us: medicfootprints.org/industry Join our membership and get a direct one-on-one with me or one of my team doctors: https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors medicfootprints.org/joinourmission TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE. https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! team@medicfootprints.org DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW! ABOUT THE HOST Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine. Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030. Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts answers two queries on the proper usage, precautions and adverse side effects of overusing man matters beard oil and man matters beard gummies.
In a world governed by oppression, where lies prevail, and flawed systems are utilized to control the masses, many people struggle to attain true freedom and joy. As we continue to witness the disintegration of our freedoms, we must turn to future generations and empower them to build a brighter world. In this episode, Dr. Stanton Hom joins the Apogee mentor call with Matt Beaudreau and imparts his wisdom to a group of young men. Dr. Stan shares what led to his journey to becoming a chiropractor and his fight for freedom along the way. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode that sparks a discussion of optimism and hope for the future, with these young men at the helm! Quotes: “Everything that I do is geared towards helping future generations express more of their inborn radically resilient, but also the genius level potential that most of us have never been taught that is how we are designed.” – Stanton Hom “We are in a world where two people behind this thing could hate it and never want to put on [the mask on], not believing it. But they are so socially afraid to say something that they will stay obedient and keep going. That said, I will never quiet my voice. ” – Stanton Hom. “Everything you're learning today is the mental, physical, and spiritual ammunition you need to meet the challenges. Because the solution is not going to come from me, the solution is not going to come from Matt; the solution is going to come from you guys. Your light and your miraculous nature and deep inspiration and purpose will fuel many of the answers. ” – Stanton Hom. Key Takeaways: Everyone has a genius-level potential residing inside us. That is how we are designed. Our future generations must unlock this power and utilize it to change our dark world and create a brighter future. Nowadays, people do not understand how grave the situation is and how it will negatively affect people's lives. And others, despite being aware, are afraid to step up and fight. But if we want the oppression to stop, we need to take action and let them hear our voices. To the future generations, what you are learning and experiencing in your youth will prepare you for upcoming challenges you may face in your lifetime. Highlights/Timeline: [08:09] - What does Dr. Stanton do and what does he stand for? [15:07] - Does Dr. Stanton still get pushback from his parents? [27:47] - How social media changed Dr. Stanton's life. [32:17] - How did Dr. Hom decide to start a podcast? [38:34] - Future Generation's questions [55:45] - What skills have helped Dr. Stanton become the man he is today? [1:02:35] - The system is not going to give you a way out of the system. Conclusion: It may seem difficult to fight those in power who control almost every aspect of our lives. However, we can change the world if everyone speaks up, steps up, and fights. Don't be afraid; nothing will change until we take action. It is important that our future generations continue to learn and use their potential inner power for the greater good. Our youth are the hope, the light, the inspiration, the purpose, and the key to a brighter future. Resources: Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/ Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd and @drstantonhom_ Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D. Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/ Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you! Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you! Are you a fan of cold plunges? Did you know you can get your hands on a PORTABLE ice bath? Check out the Edge Theory Labs website to learn more about the benefits of cold plunges. Future Generations podcast listeners can enjoy $150 off any tub by using code THEFUTUREGEN. Happy plunging!
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts explains the adverse side effects of using hair fibre soon after applying Minoxidil topical lotion. He explains the dos and don'ts of using hair fibre and gives tips on how to maintain scalp hygiene. So far, he has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Mahesh Torika asks: Sir, as per my doctor's advice I have been using 2% Minoxidil topical lotion. Please advise if I can use hair fibre along with Minoxidil. Will there be any complications? When it comes to using Minoxidil topical lotion for hair loss treatment, caution is necessary when combining it with hair fibre. There are certain dos and don'ts that need to be followed to ensure a safe and healthy outcome for the scalp. In this educational video, Dr John Watts advises against using hair fibre immediately after applying Minoxidil. “This is because Minoxidil can leave a white flaky residue on the scalp, and mixing it with hair fibre may negatively impact scalp health in the long run,” he said. Do's and don'ts for using hair fibre along with Minoxidil: • Wait for an hour or one and a half hours after applying Minoxidil before using hair fibre. During this time, thoroughly clean the scalp by rinsing it with water or shampoo. Once the scalp is dry, you can apply the hair fibre. • If you want to reapply Minoxidil after using hair fibre, follow the same procedure. Remove all traces of hair fibre from the scalp by rinsing with water or shampoo, and once the scalp is dry, you can apply Minoxidil again. Dr John Watts emphasizes that hair fibre should be used only on specific occasions such as parties or special events and not as a regular practice. “If you choose to use it regularly, maintaining good scalp hygiene becomes even more important,” he explained. Conclusion: It is important to exercise caution when combining Minoxidil with hair fibre. Following the recommended steps and maintaining scalp hygiene will help ensure a safe and effective outcome for your hair care routine. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this educational video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts answers a specific query about the consequences of improper and overcautious cleaning of the scalp infested with dandruff problem. Should one wash the scalp gently and slowly or should one opt for a proper and thorough cleaning with a shampoo without worrying about potential hair loss? Which is the best way to clean the scalp? Dr John Watts answers all these queries in this video. So far, he has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully.
In this segment of the Sped Teacher Small Talk, we explore the often-underestimated importance of fostering strong relationships between special education and general education teachers. With actionable advice and real-life experiences, we dive into how this collaboration can lead to tremendous student growth.Topics Discussed:The Power Dynamic: Although you are the expert in all things special education and should have confidence in your role, you should not hold that knowledge hostageActionable Steps for Collaboration: The importance of time management and communication in preparing for Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.Legal Requirements and Expectations: Ensuring Gen Ed teachers are included in the IEP process with ample time to prepare, aligning with the same notice given to parents.Value of Gen Ed Teacher's Input: Discussing why general education teachers are invaluable to the IEP process and to students' overall educational experience.Providing Resources: The necessity of equipping Gen Ed teachers with the tools, resources, and professional development they need.Real-world Impact: Examples of how effective collaboration can lead to significant student growth and the stress of not having a good working relationship can take a toll on your mental healthChanging Perspectives: The call for special education teachers to view Gen Ed teachers as essential, collaborative partners rather than legal obligations.Conclusion:It's so important to understand that both parties (sped and gen ed) each bring unique skills and perspectives to the table. When both parties collaborate effectively, not only do students with IEPs benefit, but the entire classroom environment improves and the overall school culture improves.Get the Writing IEP Impact Statements GROWING BUNDLE! and become a rockstar at crafting the perfect impact statements for your students today! Follow JenniferInstagramTPT
Episode Title: "The Edge of the Wild: W/ Forest Wolf Neikirk" Welcome back to Veterinary Vibes, this is a special episode that delves into the intriguing world of zoological medicine, entrepreneurship, film, passion, and determination. - Today, we have a remarkable guest with us, Forest Wolf Neikirk, a second-year vet student whose passion for the wild and entrepreneurial spirit define his journey. Segment 1: Forest's Path to Veterinary School - Forest's childhood fascination with animals and how it shaped his career aspirations. - Highlights from his undergraduate years and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue veterinary medicine. - The challenges and triumphs of getting accepted into veterinary school, with a focus on exotics and zoological medicine. Segment 2: The Fascinating World of Zoological Medicine - Defining zoological medicine and why it captivates Forest. - Forest's experiences working with exotic and wild animals during his studies. - Memorable encounters with exotic animals that have left a lasting impact on him. - The unique challenges and rewards of caring for animals outside the traditional cat and dog spectrum. Segment 3: Entrepreneurial Ventures in Veterinary Medicine - Forest's entrepreneurial spirit and how it complements his veterinary journey. - Discuss any innovative projects or initiatives he's involved in, such as animal conservation efforts or veterinary-related businesses. - Advice for aspiring vet students interested in exploring entrepreneurial opportunities within the field and just what it takes. Segment 4: Balancing Passion and Academics - Forest's strategies for balancing a rigorous vet school curriculum with his extracurricular interests. - Time management tips for vet students or those considering a career in zoological medicine. - How Forest stays motivated and inspired on his journey. Segment 5: Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations - Forest's vision for the future, both in his veterinary career and entrepreneurial pursuits. - Words of encouragement for aspiring veterinarians and entrepreneurs in the audience. - How listeners can connect with Forest, learn more about his work, or get involved in his projects. Conclusion: - It's been an inspiring conversation on "Veterinary Vibes" with Forest Wolf Neikirk, whose passion for zoological medicine and entrepreneurial drive are truly remarkable. Do you have animal questions, or have a favorite species you want to learn more about? Why not reach out to Forest on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok at: Instagram: @ForestWolfNeikirk @TheEdgeOfTheWild TikTok: @ForestWolfNeikirk @TheEdgeOfTheWild YouTube: @TheEdgeoftheWild - Don't forget to subscribe to Veterinary Vibes for more insightful conversations with professionals in the field. - Thank you for joining us on this episode, and we'll catch you next time on Veterinary Vibes! Email: VeterinaryVibesPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/veterinaryvibes?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/veterinary-vibes/support
Welcome back to another exciting episode of The UK Flooring Podcast! I'm your host Tom, and today we have a fantastic guest joining us – Lou, the founder and director of Gafflow Resin Finishes. If you're passionate about flooring, design, and everything in between, you're in for a treat. Lou brings with him a wealth of experience and insights into the world of resin surface solutions.Episode Highlights:Lou's Journey: Lou's initiation into the construction world through family connections and his early experience with tiling and plastering. The turning point that introduced him to the mesmerizing realm of resin flooring and his subsequent journey into becoming a specialist.From Miami to Ibiza: Exploring Lou's adventures in the world of flooring – from his work on floors across Miami to gracing the grandest nightclubs in Ibiza with his exquisite resin finishes.Priceless Advice: Lou shares the best piece of advice he ever received in his flooring career and delves into why seeking advice from the right sources is crucial for personal and professional growth.Social Media Strategy Unveiled: Learn about Lou's innovative social media marketing plan that involved collaborating with social media influencers and reality TV stars. Discover how he harnessed the power of modern media to propel his business forward.The Industry's Dichotomy: Lou sheds light on the interesting interplay between the culture of alcohol and wellness within the industry. A thought-provoking discussion on striking the balance between tradition and well-being.The Human Element: Lou addresses a pertinent challenge – how the people factor can hold back even the most promising businesses. He shares his insights into navigating this obstacle and pushing forward.Conclusion:It's been an insightful journey into the world of resin flooring with Lou from Gafflow Resin Finishes. We hope you've enjoyed this episode as much as we did. If you're as fascinated by the artistry and innovation in flooring as we are, don't forget to visit Lou's website https://gafflowresinfinishes.com to explore more of his exceptional work. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll continue to explore the dynamic landscape of flooring in the UK and beyond.Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and share this episode with your fellow flooring enthusiasts. Until next time, keep exploring, keep designing, and keep innovating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Being able to distinguish between genuine information and misinformation is crucial in a society where false narratives and misinformation can spread rapidly. As a result, people can better weigh alternatives, think critically about data, and foresee the outcomes of their choices. Making judgments based on reliable data encourages reason, reduces uncertainty, and boosts the probability of success. It enables people to deal with ambiguity, contributes to meaningful conversations, and act in ways consistent with their beliefs and priorities. Danny Vega shares his life experiences, lessons, and advice to future leaders. The route to success is like a winding road with unexpected turns and detours. It's not a straight line that you can easily follow. Sometimes you must take the scenic route, exploring different paths and trying new things before you find your way. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "When someone asks you what you want to do with your life, and you think of the things that get you excited, that's what you should pursue." – Danny Vega "It starts with curiosity, and the more you learn, the more you realize how many things you've gotten wrong, which fuels your curiosity even more." – Danny Vega "We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom. It's the values we subscribe to, and our discussions are fueled by respectful engagement." – Matt Beaudreau Takeaways: Making bold decisions and taking risks can lead to personal growth and inspire others, even in the face of challenges and responsibilities. Embracing the concept of not knowing opens us up to continuous learning and a deeper understanding of the world. Questioning established beliefs and seeking primary sources of information can lead to a deeper understanding of complex subjects and help make informed decisions in life. Conclusion: It is essential to challenge the current quo rather than mindlessly accepting it. Individuals can develop their critical thinking skills and make well-informed judgments when encouraged to ask questions and be open to new information. Individuals are better equipped to deal with life's issues, contribute to conversations, and make decisions that align with their values and objectives when they actively seek out reliable information.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church
Episode 2: The Emperor's 6 QuestionsThe second episode in this series of presentations discusses the 3rd Hesychast Council of 1351, with St. Gregory championing the Orthodox Faith against the philosophical theology of Nicephorus Gregoras, the Christian Roman Empire's leading intellectual of this period. Gregoras is the third and most formidable theological opponent of Palamas.Themes covered in this 2nd Episode include bishops' confession of faith at consecration, iconography, the distinction between “God” and “Godhead”, and the six questions posed by Emperor John VI Cantacuzenus at the Council of 1351.Q&As related to Episode 2 available in The Professor's Blog: https://mountthabor.com/blogs/the-professors-blogRecommended background reading: Christopher Veniamin, ed., Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies (Dalton PA: 2022).TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Council of 135100:44 Nicephorus Gregoras 01:15 Two Issues: Addition to Bishops' Confession and Iconoclasm of the Hesychasts06:07 Iconography 06:41 Theophanes the Greek 11:45 Main topic of Council “God” and “Godhead” or “Divinity”13:34 Accusation of Ditheism and Polytheism 13:44 Tomos and Synodicon 15:09 “Antilogia” and “Homologia”17:50 “Another Synod”, 5th Session 19:43 The Emperor's 6 Questions20:13 Question 1: Validity of Distinction 20:28 Question 2: Divine Energy created / uncreated20:51 Question 3: Simplicity of God22:00 Question 4: Meaning of “Theotes”23:35 Question 5: Divine Energy is God Himself25:25 Question 6: Our Participation in God26:02 Conclusion It is hoped that these presentations will help the enquireThe Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerAuthors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Dr. Christopher VeniaminSupport The Mount Thabor Academyhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2232462/support THE MOUNT THABOR ACADEMYPrint Books by MOUNT THABOR PUBLISHING The Professor's BlogeBooks Amazon Google Apple KoboB&NMembership OptionsJoin our Bookclub, Bible Study, John Damascene's Christology or Greek Philosophy here:Patreon for Membership TiersClick on the Join button below our YouTube videos, and become a Friend or Reader of The Mount Thabor Academy! Click here: YouTube Membership Level...
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts answers a specific query on the pros and cons of undergoing a hair transplant procedure with untreated Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) condition. Is it safe to undergo a hair transplant without treating SD first? What should one do if Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) returns after treatment? What if one already underwent a hair transplant thinking the condition has been treated already? Dr John Watts answers all these queries in this video. So far, he has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Natraj B asks: Sir, I want to know if you have successfully performed any hair transplant procedures with Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) condition. Is it safe to undergo a hair transplant with untreated Seborrheic dermatitis? What are the pros and cons of such a step? Please explain. Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a condition that can affect the scalp, causing various symptoms like itchiness, redness, and flaking. If you have SD and are considering a hair transplant, it's important to be aware of the potential risks involved. Undergoing a hair transplant without treating your SD first can lead to unsatisfactory results, warned Dr John Watts. “The first step one should take is to consult a dermatologist who can help you effectively treat your Seborrheic dermatitis. It's crucial to clear your scalp of any inflammation and reduce the symptoms before considering a hair transplant procedure. This will ensure a healthier environment for the transplant and increase the chances of success,” advised Dr John Watts. Dr. Watts also underscored that even if one received prior treatment for Seborrheic dermatitis and proceed with a hair transplant, there is a possibility that the condition may reappear during the hair growth phase. “It's important not to ignore any signs of Seborrheic dermatitis returning to your scalp after the transplant. While simple dandruff may not be a cause for concern, the formation of pustules can potentially cause permanent damage to the newly transplanted hair,” said Dr John Watts. Conclusion: • It is crucial to begin treatment for Seborrheic dermatitis as soon as possible. • It is advisable to avoid undergoing a hair transplant procedure if one has untreated Seborrheic dermatitis. • Once Seborrheic dermatitis is effectively treated, one can then consider a hair transplant procedure. • Even after treating Seborrheic dermatitis, it's important to be aware that it may reappear on the scalp, and one should seek appropriate treatment if this occurs. • It is always best to consult with a dermatologist for personalized advice and guidance regarding your specific condition. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.
For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Most of us have heard of the Inquisition, but may be sketchy on the details. Yet this is important stuff - an aspect of history that we definitely don't want repeating itself.DefinitionAccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, the Inquisition is "An ecclesiastical tribunal established by Pope Gregory IX c.1232 for the suppression of heresy. It was active chiefly in northern Italy and southern France, becoming notorious for the use of torture. In 1542 the papal Inquisition was re-established to combat Protestantism, eventually becoming an organ of papal government."Inquisition < Lat. inquirere, to inquire, and inquisitio (noun form).The inquisitor is the one making the inquiry.Ecclesiastical: pertaining to the church (ecclesia).Tribunal: Each session was more or less a session of court. The ecclesiastical authority, after examining the alleged heretic, hand the him (or her) over to the civil authorities, knowing full well what punishment would be inflicted.Heresy: not primarily about false teaching, but about division (Gk. haeresis). A threat to the community at least as much as a threat to doctrinal purity of the church.Combating Protestant teaching, as well as in the suppression of Muslims and Jews (esp. in the 1400s).OriginsIt is theoretically possible that some early Christians took severe measures to ensure doctrinal conformity, yet there is no evidence of this in church history until the early Middle Ages.In 385 AD Priscilla and six of her followers were beheaded at Trèves (France).Yet this event postdates the great apostasy.The church had been sliding into worldliness and biblical error for several generations.The church state was a monstrous hybrid, a creature that ought not to have existed.Before 1100 AD, local clergy maintained doctrinal discipline. At times erring members were imprisoned (without torture). Execution was rare.France and ItalyIt is arguable that the First Inquisition at Languedoc, in Southern France, in 1184, although the Inquisition had not been established as a permanent institution until the 1230s, under Pope Gregory IX. Life in prison was offered to those who recanted, execution for those who did not.The Inquisition was strong not only in France, but also in Northern Italy. Inquisitors were typically drawn from the order of Dominican monks, although Franciscans also served. These men were natural choice, given their grasp of church doctrine. (It could also have been unwise to have the parish priest put the members of his own church on the rack!)Spain, Portugal, and the New WorldMany have heard of the Spanish Inquisition, "An ecclesiastical court established in Roman Catholic Spain in 1478 and directed originally against converts from Judaism and Islam but later also against Protestants. It operated with great severity until suppressed in the early 19th century." (OED)Isabella and Ferdinand are better known for their interactions with Christopher Columbus, beginning in 1492, as well as for their expulsion of the Jews from Spain (also in 1492) along with resumption of the Reconquista (Reconquest), the effort to reclaim land and loyalty from the Muslims, dwelling in Spain since the 8th century.Many Jews and some Muslims pretended to be Christian, in order not to be captured. The last execution of the Spanish Inquisition took place in 1826, of a schoolteacher who was a deist (one who denies the God of the Bible, miracles, the incarnation, etc -- more or less than worldview of many of the founding fathers of the fledgling American republic.The Inquisition was established in Portugal in 1536. From there is reached Goa (southwest India) in 1560. The Spanish Inquisition was taken to the New World, especially notorious in Peru and Mexico.Galileo GalileiGalileo ran afoul of the Inquisition in 1633. It is not true that he was executed for promoting his idea that the earth orbited the sun, although he was censured (and censored) and placed under house arrest. Many intellectuals -- all intellectuals were Catholic in Italy and other European countries, so this was hardly a case of the Church vs. Science! -- probably agreed with Galileo, yet preferred the public not be informed of the latest scientific discoveries. They feared that a crisis of confidence might be triggered, particularly as the ignorant were unable to understand the science or theology. The church, in other words, was protecting the power structure.Persecution of WitchesPope John II opened the Vatican archives to external historians, which resulted in the confirmation of a number of executions of witches during the Inquisition. Perhaps the totals are higher, but the official count is 59 witches killed in Spain, 36 in Italy, and 4 in Portugal -- 99 all together. (Protestants killed a small number of witches, perhaps fewer than 40, in the America during the colonial period.)Torture and ExecutionAlthough mutilation was technically forbidden, in 1256 Pope Alexander V created a loophole for the inquisitor. There were many methods of torture:Forcing liquids (sometimes scalding) down the throatThe rackThumbscrewsMetal pincers (red hot)StrappadoBurningAs for execution, heretics were often burned at the stake. In the past I had heard that 100,000s had been executed -- and unfortunately repeated this figure -- yet the true total appears to be in the 1000s. (An exaggeration by opponents of the Catholic Church?) To see what the Bible says about execution, listen to my podcast on Capital Punishment (website membership and login required).The Inquisition in the 21st centuryThe Inquisition still exists today, though without the torture and death. Its current name (since 1542) is the "Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith."Lessons for todayUniformity must not be mistaken for unity.Church and state were separate in the early Christian period, and that separation was (and is) for the good of all. Jesus specifically forbade us to lead by authority and power as worldly leaders do: no lording it over others!Where there is a high degree of social solidarity (tribal regions, chiefdoms, traditional societies), leaders will need to wrestle with these issues. Don't just surrender; history need not be repeated. Foster a spirit of tolerance and respect.We ought to represent others fairly -- individuals as well as groups. Demonizing of Jews, Muslims and heterodox Christians still takes place, both without and within the church.Let's take teaching ministry seriously, but leave final judgment to God. Let's strive for an atmosphere of openness, welcoming questions and dialogue.Conclusion It is easy to condemn the Catholic Church for its extreme measures. While shock is merited, we in the modern age are likely to underestimate the seriousness (and fear) with which dissent was viewed by secular and ecclesiastical leaders, from the Middle Ages until relatively modern times.Since dissent constituted sedition, heresy was taken with the utmost seriousness.This was not an age of freedom of speech or equity in law, but an age of social solidarity.Inquisitorial measures were adopted not so much for the good of the heretic as for the good of society, by instilling fear in order to maintain conformity.Such practices are forbidden to followers of Christ.
There is always a minor effort to figure out the correct method to do something the first time you try it. This occurs when you first tie your shoes or glance at a word problem. It happens as an adult when you begin a new job or start a new activity. That initial experience is consistent regardless of the topic. When you start learning something new it's often very tempting to look for how-tos, flip to the answer, or Google the correct solutions, but that's not always the best approach to cultivate deep understanding. Michael Strong imparts his life's lessons, wisdom, and counsel to everyone listening today. Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn. After all, learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, and more! Quotes: “I am going to ask questions and figure things out. I know what I know, I know what I don't know and therefore I know what I need to figure out.” – Michael Strong “The best people respect evidence. And so, you need to be a master of organizing evidence and irrational arguments so that your convictions prevail.” – Michael Strong “What you have to do in every relationship is show how you are going to add value.” – Michael Strong Takeaways: Don't settle for being someone ignorant. Always ask questions and figure things out yourself and start learning. The best way to convince other people is to present them with facts and evidence supporting your argument. You need to show what you're bringing to the table in order to maintain a good relationship with another person. Conclusion: It is beneficial to attempt new things instead of doing the same thing every day. People learn when they try new things and are exposed to fresh information. Some people are unaware that we all learn something new every day. Although learning new things is vital, the new content learned is not as significant as the process of learning itself. The mind is altered and engaged during the learning process. They will be exposed to new things, and their perspectives and thoughts will be changed forever.
Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist
#AskDrJohnWatts Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues. In this video session, Hyderabad's noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts answers a select question from a hair transplant patient on whether he can force his way and get his hair transplant surgeon to design a lower hairline. Will it suit his face? Will such a lower hairline design have any disadvantages? In this educational video, Dr John Watts explains the pros and cons of such an attempt. So far, Dr John Watts has performed over 2000+ hair transplant surgeries successfully. Lovely Teja asks: Sir, I want to have a reduced forehead look by opting for a lower hairline design. Can I insist my hair transplant surgeon design a lower hairline? Will it affect my look? Please explain. When considering a hair transplant procedure, some people may want to opt for a lower hairline to achieve a more youthful look. However, before making this decision, there are several potential drawbacks that should be taken into account. In response to the above queries by Lovely Teja, Dr John Watts said that it is not advisable to design a lower hairline by forcing one's hair transplant surgeon to have one's way. “Such an attempt will backfire if you force your hair transplant surgeon to design a lower hairline,” warned Dr John Watts. In fact, he listed out the following reasons why one should not opt for a lower hairline design and leave the decision-making to one's hair transplant surgeon to take the call. 1. One should always opt for a mature hairline design or a neutral hairline that would look natural. A lower hairline may not look natural or proportional to your facial features, particularly as one ages, the skin also ages and the face changes over time. 2. If one has excessive baldness at the back as well as front, achieving a lower hairline may require more grafts and more donor hair, which can increase the cost and risk of complications associated with the procedure. With a lower hairline, more grafts would be required for transplantation but there won't be enough available grafts for the hair transplant procedure. 3. As one age, a teenage-like hairline should be avoided as it would be completely at odds with one's facial features. “The best hairline is based on how one looks after shaving one's scalp. One needs to observe people how they look after shaving their scalp to get an idea,” advised Dr John Watts. 4. A lower hairline may not match the facial features of the person. Hence, the results would look completely odd. 5. A lower hairline may draw attention to forehead wrinkles or other signs of ageing, which could actually make you look older than you are. Conclusion: It's important to recognize that a lower hairline may not necessarily match one's expectations or personal preferences but a hairline design is something that is best left to one's hair transplant surgeon to decide. It should always suit the facial structures of a person. Trichos provides state-of-the-art treatment for various hair loss conditions and offers advanced hair transplant solutions. Call us Today for a Life-Changing Experience.
When we are achieving most of our goals and dreams in life, and it seems like nothing could go wrong, we tend to be complacent. Our focus has shifted, and we have not realized that the people who were there with us, our loved ones, are taken for granted. We only realized it when something happened that made our eyes see it through. Kyle Carnohan shares his life experiences, from having everything to being back at square one. How he got into firefighter paramedic, continued skateboarding, and fixed his marriage and life. How the changes he made motivate his colleagues to make changes as well. Tune in as Kyle Carnohan divulge the realization and lessons he had in his journey. Such as what he values most in life, what helped him become the better version of himself and more! Quotes: “You always have to be at war with yourself.” – Kyle Carnohan “Keep your mouth shut now and be patient. ” – Kyle Carnohan “Even if you're at the bottom of the barrel in whatever you're doing. That's an exceptional place if people are killing it around you, and you're the worst. You're in the right place.” – Kyle Carnohan Takeaways: Always push yourself, whether it's to improve yourself or find new ways to contribute to society and make a difference. When you have not proven anything yet, hold your tongue. Be patient and put your time into showing up more consistently, with more effort and focus than anyone else, and you will rise. Instead of hating the people around you and being highly competitive when you are at the bottom, appreciate the opportunity to be in the presence of greatness. Because you have nowhere to go but up, it is not every day to be surrounded by people like them. Conclusion: It is hard to appreciate the things you have when you have everything. When everything is going into place, everything is exhilarating. You tend to take for granted everything, even your loved ones. You will not realize it, not until everything is scrambling right in front of your eyes. It would be an eye-opener that wealth is not everything in life. It will make you realize many things, and it will make you ponder. An eye-opener, and it will make you back on the right track. It will make you see your loved ones again and realize what matters to you most. Also, surrounding yourself with the right people is a big help. They will make you become a better version of yourself.
Generative AI for Sales Prospecting is an uncharted territory for many. Sure, it sounds like a tech buzzword that's been thrown around lately... But when it comes to implementing Generative AI in your sales strategy... Most are at a loss when it comes to incorporating Generative AI into their sales tactics. Utilizing Generative AI in your sales strategy could be the key to unlocking success. But if you don't understand how to harness its power effectively, you might as well be throwing darts blindfolded. The Role of Engage AI in Enhancing LinkedIn Engagement Let's dive into the world of artificial intelligence, where Jason Tan's company, Engage AI, is making waves. This innovative tool addresses a common challenge - maintaining regular interaction with prospects and clients on LinkedIn. Overcoming Writer's Block with Engage AI We've all been there; staring at an empty screen, struggling to craft compelling prospect outreach messages. No more. With its embedded generative AI technology designed for sales professionals like you, writer's block becomes a thing of the past when writing sales content or repurposing existing ones. A Comprehensive Outreach Strategy Facilitated by Engage AI Calls? Check. Emails? Absolutely. Videos Messages? You betcha. Texts too? Yes indeed. This comprehensive approach makes it easier than ever before to engage your audience through multiple channels. And guess what? You don't have to be a seasoned Sales Operations Manager or tech guru. No matter if you're just beginning your AI journey, Engaging AI has the resources to get you started. Now that we've explored how this powerful tool can change sales as Prabhakant Sinha envisioned, let us delve deeper into understanding Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our next section. Stay tuned. Understanding Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exploring the distinction between generative AI and other types of AI, let's delve into the details. Generative AI, like DeepAI explains, is a branch of artificial intelligence that uses statistical models to generate new data similar to the input it receives. It's not your everyday chat GPT or Google Bard. Difference Between Generative AI & Other Forms The key differentiator? Its ability to create. This embedded generative ai technology designed for creativity can do more than just respond; it generates entirely new content based on patterns learned from existing information. Think writing sales content with an artistic twist. A Recent AI Survey - A Quick Look indicates how businesses are increasingly leveraging this tech innovation. Moving Beyond The Basics With Machine Learning While machine learning provides algorithms that learn from data inputs, generative ai tools run deeper by generating recommendations akin to human-like brainstorming. The Role Of Human Intelligence In Using These Technologies Let me be clear: these technologies aren't replacing us anytime soon. Instead, they're here as our digital assistants. The real magic happens when we combine them with human ingenuity - creating powerful synergies for problem-solving and idea generation. For instance, imagine launching Viva Sales a tool incorporating this cutting-edge techa into your business operations. As a sales operations manager or even someone who teaches sales executives regularly you could use such advanced tools effectively. From repurposing existing sales content into engaging prospect outreach messages without breaking a sweat to customizing scoring criteria using HubSpot's predictive lead scoring software the possibilities seem endless. Remember though an artificial intelligence learning path requires patience and persistence. So keep exploring because change is inevitable in fact it might even change 'sales' prabhakant sinha style someday. Now isn't that something worth looking forward too? Key Takeaway: Generative AI, unlike everyday chatbots, uses statistical models to generate new data based on existing information. Businesses are increasingly leveraging this technology for creativity and problem-solving. While these tools can generate recommendations, they are meant to assist humans rather than replace them. Combining generative AI with human ingenuity creates powerful synergies for sales prospecting and idea generation. So keep exploring because change is inevitable - it might even revolutionize the way we do sales someday. With the help of generative artificial intelligence tools like Lavender, sales teams can now streamline their prospecting efforts and increase their chances of success. Strategies For Effective Digital Sales Prospecting Leveraging generative artificial intelligence for prospecting is a game-changer in the sales world. Generative AI tools run, analyzing and repurposing existing sales content to create personalized outreach messages that resonate with your target audience. Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence For Prospecting The modern HubSpot's predictive lead scoring software, an embedded generative AI technology designed specifically for this purpose, can change sales prospects' engagement dramatically. This tool uses machine learning algorithms and custom scoring criteria to rank leads based on their likelihood of becoming customers. Sales operations managers find it easier than ever before to access key sales data thanks to these advancements in technology. A recent AI survey showed businesses using such systems experienced significant improvements in efficiency and conversion rates. Besides improving productivity, they also help teach new skills by offering an artificial intelligence learning path tailored towards each individual's needs. Balancing Automation And Personalization On Platforms Like Linkedin To truly harness the power of platforms like LinkedIn, we must strike a balance between automation and personalization when commenting or engaging with posts. This is where writing prospect outreach content becomes crucially important. Using pre-written templates or automated responses might seem efficient but often lacks genuine human touch needed for building relationships. Change Sales Prabhakant Sinha, one of the pioneers who teaches sales executives how leveraging tech can enhance results emphasizes this point strongly. While having unique selling points (USPs) are essential; knowing how you're different from competitors isn't enough anymore - being able to communicate those differences effectively through well-crafted prospect outreach messages sets successful brands apart from others. So next time you write a message remember: Be real. Show empathy. Make connections. Exploring Fly Message As A Text Expander And Engagement Insight Tool In the world of sales, every second counts. Fly Message is a game-changer in this arena, serving as an effective text expander and engagement insight tool. Achieving Better Results With Fly Message The primary goal for any sales team is to drive revenue growth. To achieve this, they need access to key sales data and tools that can streamline their processes. This is where artificial intelligence can help to produce results. FAQs in Relation to Generative Ai for Sales Prospecting What is generative AI in sales forecasting? Generative AI in sales forecasting leverages machine learning to generate predictive models, providing insights into future customer behavior and market trends, thus enhancing strategic decision-making. How does generative AI affect sales? Generative AI impacts sales by automating prospecting tasks, personalizing outreach strategies, improving writing efficiency and offering predictive analytics. This leads to increased engagement rates and revenue growth. How can generative AI help in marketing? Generative AI aids marketing efforts by creating personalized content for target audiences, predicting consumer behaviors based on past data patterns and optimizing ad campaigns through real-time adjustments. How will generative AI change retail? Generative AI will revolutionize retail by offering personalized shopping experiences, optimizing inventory management through demand forecasting, and enhancing customer service with automated responses. Conclusion It's the future of sales. It breaks down barriers, enhancing LinkedIn engagement and transforming how we connect with prospects. This technology doesn't replace human intelligence but complements it, creating a powerful synergy that drives success in the digital world. Tools like Grammarly and Lavender aren't just about correcting grammar; they're about improving understanding within teams to attract enterprise deals. The right strategies can balance automation with personalization, making your outreach on platforms like LinkedIn more effective than ever before. Fly Message isn't merely an engagement insight tool; it's a revenue growth engine powered by generative AI. If you're ready to take your sales prospecting game to new heights, consider exploring Vengreso.com. We are dedicated to helping knowledge workers save on productivity through innovative solutions such as Generative AI. Start harnessing this cutting-edge technology today for transformative results tomorrow!
Welcome to another episode of Tech Talk with Craig Peterson podcast that separates fact from fiction when it comes to keeping your information safe and secure in the digital world. In this episode, we dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding online safety and provide you with the knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! Main Points: 1. VPN Risks: Unraveling the truth about the risks associated with VPNs and their impact on online privacy. Understanding when and how to use VPNs effectively for enhanced security. 2. Online Privacy: Exploring the complexities of online privacy and debunking common myths. Practical tips to safeguard your personal information and maintain online privacy. 3. Using Fake Emails: Exposing the dangers of fake emails and the potential risks they pose. Educating listeners on how to identify and avoid falling victim to email scams. 4. Onion Network TOR Browser: Demystifying the Onion Network and TOR Browser, providing insights into their benefits and limitations. Understanding the role of TOR in enhancing online anonymity and mitigating certain threats. 5. Electric Vehicles and the Grid: Investigating the intersection of electric vehicles and the power grid, debunking misconceptions about their impact on cybersecurity. Shedding light on the security measures in place to protect the grid and ensuring the safety of electric vehicles. 6. Hi-tech Job Market and H1B Visas: Navigating the complexities of the HiTech job market and dispelling myths surrounding H1B visas. Offering valuable insights for job seekers and employers in the tech industry. 7. Beware of GenZ Cyber Skills: Examining the realities of Gen Z's cyber skills and the potential risks associated with their advanced technological aptitude. Guiding how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against emerging threats. 8. Artificial Intelligence Tools and Zoom Meetings: Analyzing the benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence tools in Zoom meetings. Highlighting the importance of understanding the security implications and taking necessary precautions. Conclusion: It's time to separate fact from fiction and equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance your online safety. Stay informed, proactive, and vigilant in the face of evolving cyber threats. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful discussions on cybersecurity and check out the related article for a deeper dive into the topics we covered. Read the full article here: 10 Myths About Keeping Your Information Safe and Secure Online You can also catch Craig at the following stations and channels: With Jim Polito at 0836 Tuesdays WTAG AM 580 - FM 94.9 Talk 1200 News Radio 920 & 104.7 FM WHJJ NewsRadio 560 WHYN WXTK Craigs Show Airs 0600 Saturday and Sunday With Jeff Katz 1630 - Tuesdays WRVA 96.1 FM, 1140 AM WGAN Matt Gagnon 0730 Wednesdays Craigs Show Airs 1700 Saturday WGIR 610 & News Radio 96.7 Chris Ryan 0730 Mondays Craigs Show Airs 1130 Saturday On the Internet: Tune-In (WGAN) Radio.com (WRVA) iHeartRadio (WGIR, WTAG, and other stations)
Coffee with Samso 174 with Andrew Radonjic is all about Venture Minerals building a Rare Earth Portfolio of projects in Western Australia. It is no surprise that Venture Minerals Limited (ASX:VMS) is now adding Rare Earths to the portfolio. The creation of a Decarbonisation Mineral Exploration Portfolio makes complete sense. Venture enters into a REE JV in Western Australia. Venture Minerals Limited For those readers who have just come across Venture Minerals Limited, the best way to conceptualise the company is to see it as a Targeted Diversified Mineral Explorer with a very experienced Managing Director. Andrew Radonjic has the silver hair happening coupled with a very smart strategy. I remind many readers that when I first interviewed Venture, I coined the term Targeted Diversified Mineral Explorer. There are many diversified companies but if you have been in this industry for a long time, you start to understand those that are real and those that are there for filling up space. A Targeted Diversified Mineral Explorer - Venture Minerals Limited (ASX: VMS) - Episode 49 In that first interview, I started to realise that the diversified portfolio in their own right were good projects. Over the years and many conversations, in my opinion, are starting to create their own personality. The limiting factor is the fund allocation. In every business there are always budgets and Venture is no different. The Building of a Western Australia REE project. In the last Coffee with Samso, Andrew Radonjic, Managing Director of Venture Minerals mentioned, point out that the company has been looking at Rare Earth projects for a while now. The creation of a Western Australian based REE project does not surprise me at all (Figure 1). What makes this portfolio different is the location. The nearest focus on the REE news has been in the wheatbelt which is still a distance away. I cannot think of anyone that is building a project near the Venture ground. The rising trend has been in the wheatbelt region of Western Australia which about 50km to 100km south of the current project. Recap: As we previously mentioned, the first mention was the discovery of REE within the Mount Lindsay project. This was first released on 20th September 2022. All the news releases are listed below. Venture unearths REE mineralisation immediately adjacent to Tin Zones at Mount Lindsay Venture discovers 12.5% REE mineralisation at Golden Grove North Venture commences drilling at new, high priority REE-Tin target at Mount Lindsay Venture expands REE strategy with new priority targets in Western Australia Figure 1: Location of the new REE project for Venture Minerals Limited. (Source: Venture Minerals Limited). Samso's Conclusion It is no big secret that there is a REE bandwagon going around the Australian Stock Exchange, (ASX) at the moment. I have just been at the RIU Conference in Sydney and had a chance to talk and look at some of these projects. The common theme is that the majority of projects have come about from resampling of previous holes. There have been little understanding of the quality of the projects other than the assays. As I have mentioned many times, my go to person for REE information has been Brett Hazelden from OD6 Metals Limited (ASX: OD6). In his latest video, he talks about the refractory nature of some deposits. When the company completed their latest metallurgical work, it became apparent that there is a distinction between deposit types. The distinction is based how easy it is to extract the REE. In a simplistic explanation, the OD6 commentary is that the deposits which are highly weathered are more easy to extract. In the video he talks about how the deposits further away from the granitic source are more weathered. Hence, when I look at the Venture annoucnement, what strikes me immediately is that there are two deep holes which ended in mineralisation. Could these drill holes have gone deeper? The grades look interesting as it is nearly 50m. There are resources out there being funded with grades around less than the historical intercepts announced by Venture Minerals. The next point that strikes my interest is that the project is located in traditionally deeply weathered terrains. Some of the terrains are weathered in excess of 80 to 100m. If that is so, would the mineralisation had gone that deep? Are the troughs that span a distance which would act as a trap for the REE? These are hypothetical observations and I am highlighting it because this is where I feel the project may have some good differences to the other REE projects in the market. For this reason, I encourage readers seek more information and if possible, seek out Andrew to get more information. Tune in to Andrew's thoughts here. Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:20 Introduction 01:10 The VMS Rare Earth story 04:25 The significance of the historical drill holes. 07:33 Venture Projects Potentially in New REE Province? 08:27 What makes the VMS REE story different? 14:41 Is VMS stretching resources to fund all the projects? 19:41 Thoughts on the geopolitical issue surrounding rare earths 22:56 News flow 26:49 Conclusion
Hey everyone, and welcome to "The Power of God's Whisper Podcast"! I'm your host, Matthew Adams, and today we're going to explore the powerful story in 2 Samuel 12:1, where God sends Nathan the prophet to help King David face the truth. You see, sometimes we can get stuck in denial and need a wake-up call to realize our mistakes. And God knows just how to reach us, using stories that speak directly to our hearts. So, let's dive into this amazing story and discover how God can break through our barriers and help us see the truth.Thank you for reading My Reasons To Believe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Point 1: God Knows Our Hearts David was in deep denial about his sins, but God knew what was hidden in his heart. God understands us better than we understand ourselves, and He knows exactly how to speak to us in a way that will make an impact.Point 2: God Uses the Language of Our Hearts God is the ultimate communicator. He knows our backgrounds and interests and uses them to speak to us. Just like how He used a story about sheep to reach David, who was once a shepherd, God will use stories and metaphors that resonate with us to get our attention.Point 3: Breaking Through Barriers with Sympathy God doesn't just lecture us; He provokes our sympathies and stirs up our emotions to help us see the truth. When we're struggling to face reality, God can use the circumstances in our lives and the stories we hear to help us confront our mistakes and grow.Conclusion: It's truly amazing how God can use stories that speak to our hearts to help us see the truth and learn from our mistakes. By understanding our backgrounds and interests, God can communicate with us in ways that break through our barriers and guide us toward growth.Call to Action: Are you ready to open your heart to the powerful stories God has for you? Start by reading the Bible and reflecting on the stories that resonate with you. Share these stories with your friends and discuss how they can apply to your own lives. And of course, subscribe to "The Power of God's Whisper Podcast" to continue learning and growing together in our walk with God. Let's embrace the stories that speak to our hearts and help us become the best versions of ourselves.Let's Pray…Father, You know how to speak my language. You know what's important to me and where my sympathies lie. Use my heart to Your advantage. Let Your voice pierce all my defenses and change me.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to My Reasons To Believe at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
Hey everyone, and welcome to "The Power of God's Whisper Podcast"! I'm your host, Matthew Adams, and today we're going to explore the powerful story in 2 Samuel 12:1, where God sends Nathan the prophet to help King David face the truth. You see, sometimes we can get stuck in denial and need a wake-up call to realize our mistakes. And God knows just how to reach us, using stories that speak directly to our hearts. So, let's dive into this amazing story and discover how God can break through our barriers and help us see the truth.Thank you for reading My Reasons To Believe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Point 1: God Knows Our Hearts David was in deep denial about his sins, but God knew what was hidden in his heart. God understands us better than we understand ourselves, and He knows exactly how to speak to us in a way that will make an impact.Point 2: God Uses the Language of Our Hearts God is the ultimate communicator. He knows our backgrounds and interests and uses them to speak to us. Just like how He used a story about sheep to reach David, who was once a shepherd, God will use stories and metaphors that resonate with us to get our attention.Point 3: Breaking Through Barriers with Sympathy God doesn't just lecture us; He provokes our sympathies and stirs up our emotions to help us see the truth. When we're struggling to face reality, God can use the circumstances in our lives and the stories we hear to help us confront our mistakes and grow.Conclusion: It's truly amazing how God can use stories that speak to our hearts to help us see the truth and learn from our mistakes. By understanding our backgrounds and interests, God can communicate with us in ways that break through our barriers and guide us toward growth.Call to Action: Are you ready to open your heart to the powerful stories God has for you? Start by reading the Bible and reflecting on the stories that resonate with you. Share these stories with your friends and discuss how they can apply to your own lives. And of course, subscribe to "The Power of God's Whisper Podcast" to continue learning and growing together in our walk with God. Let's embrace the stories that speak to our hearts and help us become the best versions of ourselves.Let's Pray…Father, You know how to speak my language. You know what's important to me and where my sympathies lie. Use my heart to Your advantage. Let Your voice pierce all my defenses and change me.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Power Of God's Whisper at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
Have you ever imagined a world where the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat could potentially harm us? The reality is, we have become acclimated to a toxic environment without even realizing it. Our bodies are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, pollutants, and heavy metals, leading to various health problems that we may not have previously attributed to our surroundings. Today, we are so fortunate to have Ryan Blaser, CEO of Test My Home, to raise awareness about the importance of testing for environmental toxins in the home. He talks about the concept of a "toxic bucket," different capacities for detoxifying, the four main pillars of health, and so much more. Don't miss this exciting episode of the Future Generations Podcast with your host, Dr Stanton Hom! Quotes: "Even though you might not be sick from your home, your home could be decreasing your quality of life." – Ryan Blaser "If you're not feeling well in your house, that's a huge red flag that you have something going on in your house." – Ryan Blaser "I think it's about waking people up. We need to pay attention to our food, air, water, and everything in the media, we see a lot of crazy stuff going on. And we need to open our minds and be mindful of that." – Ryan Blaser Key Takeaways: Indoor environments are often synthetic and replicated, and we may not be getting the benefits of nature. Government agencies may not always prioritize protecting the public from toxic materials in buildings and the environment. Over the past few hundred years, there has been a significant increase in the number of chemicals in the air and consumer products. Our bodies are designed to detox and eliminate toxins, but the problem is we are overloading our bodies with toxins through our environment and lifestyle. Highlights/Timeline: [11:03] – Why did Ryan start his business? [11:56] – What are the common problems the industry is facing? [18:50] – Ryan shares the six categories of environmental factors that building biologists should be experts in [21:48] – What does mold do to a person and the environment? [33:34] – How important is clean water? [37:26] – What is EMF, and how are people affected? [46:42] – Ryan talks about the mission and purpose of his company and what he thinks of the future generations Conclusion: It's essential to be mindful of the indoor environment we live in and the potential health hazards it may pose. Neglecting the quality of our indoor environment could lead to long-term health problems, and it's up to us to take action and ensure our living spaces are safe and healthy. By being aware and cautious, we can take proactive measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the potential hazards of indoor environments. Resources: Learn more about Ryan Blaser on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-blaser-243725a8 Website: https://www.testmyhome.com/ Learn more about Dr Stanton Hom on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom Website: https://www.drstantonhom.com/
Welcome to The Power of God's Whisper Podcast, where we dive deep into understanding the importance of hearing God's voice in our lives. I'm your host, Matthew Adams, and today, we're going to explore James 1:6, which teaches us about the crucial role of faith when we ask for God's wisdom. So many people struggle with doubt and second-guessing, which can hinder our ability to truly hear God's guidance. Let's dive into this powerful verse and learn how to strengthen our faith, so we can fully experience God's wisdom and direction in our lives.Thank you for reading My Reasons To Believe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Point 1: Genuine Prayer Must Be Accompanied by Faith When we approach God with our requests, we need to believe that He will answer us. Doubt only weakens our ability to receive His wisdom, leaving us confused and disconnected from His voice.Point 2: Overcoming the Patterns of Doubt We must recognize the patterns of doubt that prevent us from fully hearing God's voice. By focusing on our faith and trusting in God's guidance, we can break free from the cycle of second-guessing and experience a deeper connection with Him.Point 3: God's Desire for Deep, Relational Communication God wants to communicate with us in deeply relational ways, not just through a distant, thundering voice from heaven. By nurturing our relationship with Him and believing in His presence, we can fully embrace the wisdom and guidance He offers.Conclusion: It's clear that faith plays a crucial role in our ability to hear God's voice. When we ask for His wisdom, we must believe and not doubt, allowing ourselves to fully receive His guidance. By strengthening our faith and trusting in God's love for us, we can experience the incredible power of His whisper in our lives.Call to Action: Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Start by committing to spend time in prayer each day, asking for God's wisdom and guidance, and believing that He will answer you. And remember to share your experiences and insights with others, as we all grow stronger in our faith together. Don't forget to subscribe to The Power of God's Whisper Podcast, so you never miss an episode, and let's keep pursuing a deeper relationship with our loving God.Let's Pray…Lord, I've asked to hear Your voice; now I'm choosing to believe. I'll trust that You will keep me from error, and I'll accept what I believe You're saying. Guide me into truth.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to My Reasons To Believe at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome to The Power of God's Whisper Podcast, where we dive deep into understanding the importance of hearing God's voice in our lives. I'm your host, Matthew Adams, and today, we're going to explore James 1:6, which teaches us about the crucial role of faith when we ask for God's wisdom. So many people struggle with doubt and second-guessing, which can hinder our ability to truly hear God's guidance. Let's dive into this powerful verse and learn how to strengthen our faith, so we can fully experience God's wisdom and direction in our lives.Thank you for reading My Reasons To Believe. This post is public so feel free to share it.Point 1: Genuine Prayer Must Be Accompanied by Faith When we approach God with our requests, we need to believe that He will answer us. Doubt only weakens our ability to receive His wisdom, leaving us confused and disconnected from His voice.Point 2: Overcoming the Patterns of Doubt We must recognize the patterns of doubt that prevent us from fully hearing God's voice. By focusing on our faith and trusting in God's guidance, we can break free from the cycle of second-guessing and experience a deeper connection with Him.Point 3: God's Desire for Deep, Relational Communication God wants to communicate with us in deeply relational ways, not just through a distant, thundering voice from heaven. By nurturing our relationship with Him and believing in His presence, we can fully embrace the wisdom and guidance He offers.Conclusion: It's clear that faith plays a crucial role in our ability to hear God's voice. When we ask for His wisdom, we must believe and not doubt, allowing ourselves to fully receive His guidance. By strengthening our faith and trusting in God's love for us, we can experience the incredible power of His whisper in our lives.Call to Action: Are you ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Start by committing to spend time in prayer each day, asking for God's wisdom and guidance, and believing that He will answer you. And remember to share your experiences and insights with others, as we all grow stronger in our faith together. Don't forget to subscribe to The Power of God's Whisper Podcast, so you never miss an episode, and let's keep pursuing a deeper relationship with our loving God.Let's Pray…Lord, I've asked to hear Your voice; now I'm choosing to believe. I'll trust that You will keep me from error, and I'll accept what I believe You're saying. Guide me into truth.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Power Of God's Whisper at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
The task of choosing a domain for your musician website is an important one. Shout out to Dreamhost for this great blog post, which was used as the information primary source for this episode. See the latest deals from Dreamhost to save now and support the Unstarving Musician in the process. Choosing a Top Level Domain Extension Choose top level domain (TLD) extension carefully. Among all the TLDs, .com is a popular choice and often seen as the gold standard. However, it's not the end of the world if .com is taken. There are other increasingly common ones to choose from, such as .band and .hiphop. Incorporate Targeted Keywords Search engines like Google use your domain name to understand what your site is about and to help determine search rankings. Therefore, it's essential to include keywords if and where possible. Google keyword planner is a great tool for this step. Make Sure Your Domain is Easy to Pronounce and Spell You want your domain name to be original and memorable, but be mindful that novelty isn't always a good thing. If you modify the spelling of a common word just to get a .com extension (or simply to be cute), you will very easily confuse your audience. An example of this would be DogTrainer.com is taken, so you choose Doggtrainer.com (using double “g”). People can easily miss the double "g" and end up on the non-related site. The double lettter is easy to miss, but not so easy for people to remember the double “g.” While word-of-mouth advertising is powerful, it only works when people can actually pronounce your domain. This also makes the name easier to remember, increasing the odds that people will visit and pass the site along to their networks. Examples: Some domain names that are not as easy to spell are eidos.com, submit-me.net, and hisel.com. In particular, hyphenated domain names are often problematic. The natural tendency is to pronounce the name as if it were not hyphenated. Avoid Hyphens and Doubled Letters Using hyphens may seem like a creative way to get the domain name you want, but they're tough to express verbally (imagine yourself saying “dash” or “hyphen” out loud). They also make the domain more difficult to type. This can create a poor User Experience (UX) from the start, leaving a user frustrated. Even worse, they may give up entirely and end up on someone else's website. While there are exceptions, when you're brainstorming domain name ideas, it's best to avoid anything that isn't a letter. This includes replacing letters with numbers, which make the name a lot easier for people to mistype. The same goes for doubled letters (as just mentioned in the Dogg example)– it's asking for typos. Doubled letters are hard to read and even harder to type correctly. If mistakes happen often enough, you may end up with someone typo-squatting and stealing your traffic. Keep Your Domain Name Short There are several reasons short domains work better. First, they're easier to remember and faster to type. Therefore, they are more likely to support a positive UX. This is especially important as more and more people are browsing the internet on mobile devices. A short domain name means fewer opportunities for mobile users to get blindsided by autocorrect. Stay Unique and On Brand A unique domain name can help your website stand out and potentially help you avoid legal trouble. It can also contribute to your marketing efforts. In fact, if your site represents a larger brand, you would be wise to consider your domain name as you're creating the brand name itself. Pick a Domain Name That's Flexible Your domain name is one area where you don't want to put yourself into a box. While you should be specific enough to attract an audience, you don't want to be so precise that there's no room for your website to grow. For example, “shutter.photography” might be perfect for a photography blog. However, if you decide to write about other art forms in the future, you'll be stuck with an inaccurate domain name. Use a Domain Name Generator Chances are you've brainstormed a list of potential domain names by now. You may have even thought of the ideal one. However, sometimes your perfect domain name might not be available. Once again, there's no need to panic. You can always get creative and slightly modify your domain. If you're having trouble finding inspiration, you can use a domain name generator like Domain Wheel. Check the Domain History You might have your sights set on a completely fresh domain name. However, there's also a possibility that the domain you'd like to purchase had a previous owner. It's best to investigate the domain's history as this could affect your site's search engine rankings. There are a few tools you can use to check on past owners, such as Wayback Machine and Whoxy. This can be very useful information. For instance, you wouldn't want to buy a domain name that was previously running an unethical business, as it might hurt your reputation. Research Social Media Handles If you have plans to engage with your visitors or customers, chances are you'll want to create social media accounts that are linked to your domain name and website. Therefore, it's wise to check your preferred social media sites to see if your domain name is available in handle form. Alternatively, you can check to see if a variation of your domain name is available. If you're not planning to use too many different social media networks, you can easily do this manually. However, if you want a bit of help, Namecheckr.com is a great way to see all available social media handles at a glance. This handy tool can provide you with useful information about trademarks. It can also help you manage dozens of social media accounts. Don't Miss Out on a Deal The reality is that no matter how big or small your business is, you likely have a budget. What's more, if you're launching a small business or you're self-employed, it's probably pretty tight. Domain prices can vary depending on how popular an option is perceived to be. In most cases, your chosen domain will qualify for a low introductory price. In other cases, your desired domain could be considered “Premium” and go for hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars. If you think you've stumbled across a “premium” domain at a deep discount, don't hesitate to act! Protect Your Brand with Multiple Domains Even if you manage to snag a coveted .com address, you might consider purchasing other TLD variations and setting up redirects. You can even go a step further and buy common misspellings of your domain name — that way, you're not missing out on traffic lost due to “user error.” You can apply this strategy to social media as well. Even if you don't think you'll use Twitter, you might want to grab a decent handle if one is available. That way, you'll be ready if you ever decide to tweet, and you'll prevent anyone else from taking that username. Conclusion It's easy to overlook some of the steps involved in choosing a domain name for your musician website, but it's definitely a task worthy of careful planning. The process may seem cumbersome, but I'm here to help you. If you have doubts or questions, feel free to ping me via email or social media. Good luck choosing your musician website domain name! Support the Unstarving Musician The Unstarving Musician exists solely through the generosity of its listeners, readers, and viewers. Learn how you can offer your support. This episode was powered by Music Marketing Method, a program for independent musicians looking to grow their music career. Music Marketing Method was created by my good friend Lynz Crichton. I'm in the program and I'm learning tons! 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"What Is Church Hurt: Harm That The Church Does To Its Members. That harm can take on various forms. For example, someone may have manipulated others for personal profit or power. Someone may have used their position to cover sexual abuse or assault. Someone may have rejected others because of race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or economic standing in the community. In addition, someone may have directly or indirectly betrayed a person's trust. Sometimes the harm is unintentional, an act of omission or carelessness. As Christ-followers, we don't want to take responsibility for our complicity in church hurt. It is easier to blame the problem on someone else. Conclusion: It is time for us to acknowledge when we harm others, apologize and change our behavior, and give the wounded time and space for healing. If you have experienced church hurt, let me offer my sincere apologies. The Church is supposed to be a place of healing and refuge, and there is no valid excuse for the harm done to you by the Church." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support
As the kids grow up. Honestly, it is amazing to see the kids growing up. To see them get on with life and do their own thing is something every mom and dad wants to see. Every parent wishes nothing but the best for their kids. Being a single parent can be a struggle. But the satisfaction of having been able to do something such as raising children is an incredible achievement. To be able to see a child adjust and cope with not having their mom around is incredible. Giving kids credit and trusting them is something many parents miss. Sure, kids can be kids and can do funny and stupid things. But to be able to entrust them with little things and build on that is one thing you need to give your child. Building trust. I must say that one of the funniest stories for me came from this trust. My son was at home as I stepped out for something. I got a call from my son and to say it was a panic was an understatement. My son tried to explain to me that our dog that was on the deck, removed a picket from the railing and wanted to jump down. Well, the deck was about 10 feet off the ground. But that was not the interesting part. The dog in the process of wanting to come down got his hip stuck between the two pickets... He was just hanging there. My son explained all this and I told him to go give the dog a shove. There was nothing he nor I could do at that moment. My son gave the dog a shove, he did a perfect landing and came running back up. Or the time the water softener pipe came off and sprayed water all over the basement. Of course, things happen, but how we and the kids react to these things creates character. How do the kids turn out? My son has a very even and calm nature about him. Very straightforward and reacts to things with ease. My daughter is the polar opposite and the sky is always falling. No, it's crashing down and raining cats and dogs. Let's say she takes after her mom? Yeah lets, just because I can. Don't hate, we are having fun here. Yup the kids turned out to be absolutely the opposite of each other. What can we do? However, when it comes to trusting them with important things they are both trustworthy. Their personalities do not match and over the years they have grown apart. I will blame myself for this as well as their personalities. My son cannot put up with talking about the Kardashians and my daughter has the attention span of a goldfish. They are both gainfully employed but do not talk to each other much. Where is their mom? This question we ask ourselves at times... In many ways, I don't give a shit where she is. She owes about $100,000 in child support. University, child support payments and other expenses that I had to shell out on her behalf will never be repaid. My son and daughter both could have used a stable mother. But such is life and we cannot get what we want. It is a shame to see a very intelligent and talented woman spiral down the drain. A best-selling author and scriptwriter. A person who is as gifted as she lost it all due to drinking. If nothing else it is a well-learned lesson. The kids watched their mother fall to pieces and learned not to fail as she did. I learned from the experience as well. Drinking is a red flag, not only for me but for the kids as well... Conclusion: It is best to let negative things/people go. Set them free and let them be on their way. We cannot help people who do not want to be helped. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zsolt-zsemba/message
Rev. Fitzgerald Odonkor 3rd April, 2022 HOW TO BECOME VESSELS OF SUPERNATURAL GROWTH Introduction § A vessel of honour is one that is intimately associated with the ways of God. § Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Amen. § Psalm 103:7 Some questions we should ask ourselves include: - What should we do to become vessels of God? - How do we align ourselves with the purpose(s) of God so that the acts of God become commonplace to us? To become Vessels for Supernatural Growth… 1. May we know the ways of God and not just His acts. To know His ways is to know that He is a faithful God - 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Let us focus more on the ways of God so His acts will come our way. 2. Allow the Word of God to change us – Colossians 3:16-17. The Word of God must always take precedence - Acts 19:20, John 15:30 3. Let us be engaged and committed - Engage God (put Him in a tight corner). We must learn to engage (with) the Word of God and be committed to the work of God - John 15:4-5 4. Be bold - Acts 4:12-13, Acts 3:1-7 (some people's miracles are tied to our boldness) Hebrews 11:7 (Noah moved in faith although he was afraid. Move in spite of the fear you may have), Galatians 6:9-10 May we take steps of faith for the kingdom and not for ourselves. Remember that the disciples were bold and that being bold has nothing to do with your physique. 5. Learn to pray together – 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 4:23-31, Ephesians 6:18 Let us learn how to go back to our own company. Who is/are your company? May we be people of prayer. 6. Our priorities must change - Acts 4:34, Matthew 6:19-21 We must be a Jesus-first church – John 3:30 7. Preach and teach the Word – Acts 4:1-2, Acts 17:1-4 Conclusion It is important to see ourselves as central to the work of God because He wants to do some good works through us. These good works will bring supernatural growth.
Why am I so terrified to speak up? What gets in the way of codependents being able to speak our truth? How can you start to speak up when you need to through awareness, acceptance, and action? In this week's episode, we will be unpacking why we codependents are so terrified of speaking up! With the use of Karen McMohan's Coaching Technique, I will help you reflect on your own terror to speak up and empower you to start to squeak, whisper, state, proclaim, or YELL whatever it is that you need to rather than live in that terror-ridden state. You will have a step-by-step way to reflect on when you stay silent in hopes that it will help you speak up next time. It's a must-listen! Helpful links: www.codependummy.com/toolsforhealing - check out The Confiding Codependummy for just $1 a day for the next month (it's $30 total). www.codependummy.com - check out the Self-Validation Challenge for free! More deets on today's episode: Why am I so terrified to speak up? Let's look at the who, what, when, where, why, and how of a recent situation when I was unable to speak up due to my codependency. Who: I was terrified to speak up to my therapist What: We were in session and it felt like he wasn't listening, like he was distracted, like he was multitasking. When: Saturday, January 22 at 12pm. More like 12:25pm. Where: We meet via telehealth. How: How come?I just sat there wondering, worrying, and wanting to say something and I couldn't do it. I could not say “Doctor, you seem distracted. Can you give me your undivided attention?” Why: I couldn't do it. I even thought to myself, “I can't. I can't do it. I know that I need to. Part of me wants to. Oh, maybe now? No. How much time left? Come on, Marissa. You can do this. Nope, nope can't say it. Won't say it. We will go on forever as therapist and patient and I will never, ever say it.” We then apply Karen's process: awareness, acceptance, and action! In every moment/situation, you can ask yourself, in doing or not doing something, is this a fear-based decision or desire-based decision? Conclusion: It's okay to speak up. It's terrifying but living a life of not speaking up is also terrifying. Homework for you: apply the steps! Take it situation by situation What happened? The context. Who, what, when, where, why, and how? Awareness: what is/are the codependent behaviors and patterns you're falling into? Acceptance: how can you express self-acceptance towards yourself and these behaviors? Action: by becoming conscious, aware, having insight: how can I choose to honor myself and make a desire-based decision? Outcome: It's all good information. THE END! www.codependummy.com/toolsforhealing Marissa's info: www.codependummy.com @therapywithmarissa on IG www.therapywithmarissa.com Help keep the lights on here: https://linktr.ee/codependummy Rate, review, subscribe and share! Love you!
Introduction: - Psalm 46 is a testimony to God's covenant faithfulness. - The sons of Korah? (See Numbers 26:11) 1) God is our Refuge (v1-3) - Mass-Formation Psychosis (the power of fear) a) Extended isolation of an entire population. b) An immediate threat. c) Only one solution. d) A mandate to enforce the solution. 2) A River of Gladness (v4-7) - The Gihon Spring in Jerusalem. - King Hezekiah survives Assyrian attack in 701BC. 3) The LORD Almighty is With Us (v8-11). Conclusion: - It's time to break the ‘spell' of Covid fear. - There is an immunity to fear that God offers us in Psalm 46. - Take refuge in the Lord and enter the city where he dwells – which is the church.
With the holidays fast approaching, many families will choose to vaccinate their children for the flu or Covid. Certified Instructor Amy Speidel joins us for a special Real Talk to help adults create a positive experience for children undergoing medical procedures like vaccines this season. The way we approach children's medical procedures establishes a mental and emotional blueprint children will utilize for the rest of their lives. In order to help create healthy blueprints, we must replace “get a treat if you're good” and “surprise” approaches with emotionally-sound strategies that promote safety and connection. Discover the importance of managing your own feelings surrounding medical procedures, and then learn how to 1. Prepare (plan and practice), 2. Put your plan into action, 3. Soothe in the moment and 4. Manage loopholes utilizing reliable strategies from Conscious Discipline. Essential Takeaways • Medical procedures can be scary for children and adults alike. • Calm yourself first and redefine a “successful” experience as the best possible outcome considering the circumstances. • Prepare with planning and practice, put your plan into action, soothe in the moment and manage any loopholes assertively. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Managing Emotional Mayhem (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/managing-emotional-mayhem/) • The Feeling Buddies (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/feeling-buddies/) • Understanding Trauma Webinar (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/understanding-trauma-webinar-series-individual-1-year/) • Conscious Discipline Events ( https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/events/) Product Mentions • Master Instructor Amy Speidel (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/amy-speidel/) • Conscious Discipline for Students with ASD (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-sel-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) • Conscious Discipline core (gifts for peers) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/conscious-discipline-core/) • Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline (gift for parents) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/easy-to-love-difficult-to-discipline/) • Conscious Discipline best sellers (gifts for all) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/most-popular/) • Shubert and Sophie books (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/shubert-and-sophie/) • Jaden the Germ-Blasting Superhero (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/jaden-bear/) • Bailey Bear (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/bailey-bear/) Show Outline :00 Introduction :33 A special episode 1:50 Hello from Amy 2:00 Conscious Discipline introduction 2:20 Our approach drives children's experience 2:30 Be aware of our feelings and self-regulate 3:42 “Success” can be messy 4:21 Part 1: Preparation 4:37 Information soothes anxiety 5:00 Plan and practice 6:45 Use pictures to convey your plan 7:47 Practice your plan 8:08 Let them know it will feel like a pinch 9:05 End your plan with a celebration 10:06 Part 2: Show up and put the plan into action 10:34 Part 3: What to do when you get there (breathe, soothe, encourage) 12:25 Part 4: Handling perceived loopholes 13:33 “Breathe and breathe and breathe some more” 13:50 Conclusion: It was hard and we did it! 14:16 You are your child's advocate and the voice in their heads, and you've got this 14:48 Review the strategies 15:39 A real-life experience 16:53 What are Conscious Discipline and Dr. Bailey up to? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with us and we are grateful. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
With the holidays fast approaching, many families will choose to vaccinate their children for the flu or Covid. Certified Instructor Amy Speidel joins us for a special Real Talk to help adults create a positive experience for children undergoing medical procedures like vaccines this season. The way we approach children's medical procedures establishes a mental and emotional blueprint children will utilize for the rest of their lives. In order to help create healthy blueprints, we must replace “get a treat if you're good” and “surprise” approaches with emotionally-sound strategies that promote safety and connection. Discover the importance of managing your own feelings surrounding medical procedures, and then learn how to 1. Prepare (plan and practice), 2. Put your plan into action, 3. Soothe in the moment and 4. Manage loopholes utilizing reliable strategies from Conscious Discipline. Essential Takeaways • Medical procedures can be scary for children and adults alike. • Calm yourself first and redefine a “successful” experience as the best possible outcome considering the circumstances. • Prepare with planning and practice, put your plan into action, soothe in the moment and manage any loopholes assertively. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Managing Emotional Mayhem (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/managing-emotional-mayhem/) • The Feeling Buddies (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/feeling-buddies/) • Understanding Trauma Webinar (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/understanding-trauma-webinar-series-individual-1-year/) • Conscious Discipline Events ( https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/events/) Product Mentions • Master Instructor Amy Speidel (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/amy-speidel/) • Conscious Discipline for Students with ASD (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-sel-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/) • Conscious Discipline core (gifts for peers) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/conscious-discipline-core/) • Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline (gift for parents) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/easy-to-love-difficult-to-discipline/) • Conscious Discipline best sellers (gifts for all) (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/most-popular/) • Shubert and Sophie books (https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/shubert-and-sophie/) • Jaden the Germ-Blasting Superhero (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/jaden-bear/) • Bailey Bear (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/bailey-bear/) Show Outline :00 Introduction :33 A special episode 1:50 Hello from Amy 2:00 Conscious Discipline introduction 2:20 Our approach drives children's experience 2:30 Be aware of our feelings and self-regulate 3:42 “Success” can be messy 4:21 Part 1: Preparation 4:37 Information soothes anxiety 5:00 Plan and practice 6:45 Use pictures to convey your plan 7:47 Practice your plan 8:08 Let them know it will feel like a pinch 9:05 End your plan with a celebration 10:06 Part 2: Show up and put the plan into action 10:34 Part 3: What to do when you get there (breathe, soothe, encourage) 12:25 Part 4: Handling perceived loopholes 13:33 “Breathe and breathe and breathe some more” 13:50 Conclusion: It was hard and we did it! 14:16 You are your child's advocate and the voice in their heads, and you've got this 14:48 Review the strategies 15:39 A real-life experience 16:53 What are Conscious Discipline and Dr. Bailey up to? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with us and we are grateful. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.
Nimai is joined by author and nutritionist Simon Hill of the Plant Proof Podcast, to go deep on veganism, and the long-term benefits of a plant-based diet. Simon shares the science behind what convinced him to change his life and diet forever, and what continues to inspire him to share it with the world. Beyond the short-term, our food gives us the option to shape our lives and set ourselves up for a long, healthy life. But it can sometimes be confusing to know what the best thing is for our body, because the media on it is very contradictory. Simon describes how to look past this, and the true science behind why veganism works. === Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 6:08 How Simon found Veganism 20:00 Nutrition Science 26:00 Heart Disease and Veganism 41:08 Practical Tips to going Vegan 48:46 Which Supplements to Take 1:00:36 Calories & Protein 1:11:55 Environmental Impacts 1:17:55 Conclusion === It has become Simon's mission to help others find clarity amongst all of the confusion around one simple question: what is the optimal diet, for me? He has paved the way when it comes to understanding the relationship between plants and the human body. https://plantproof.com/ Simon's book Plant Proof Podcast === Connect with Nimai: Facebook Instagram Youtube VeganFitness.com Nutrition
Hello, My name is Anum & I'm a Digital Marketing Analyst at the International Institute of Digital Marketing. And we're gonna discuss that: HOW DIGITAL MARKETING HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW? First of all, what is Digital Marketing? It is about promoting your brand through the internet and other forms of digital communication to connect with potential customers. Let's discuss briefly what kind of marketing helps you in growing your business. 1. Content Marketing: Content marketing is a form of marketing focused on creating, publishing, and distributing content for a targeted audience online. 2. Social Media Marketing: Social media marketing is a digital marketing strategy that involves using social media platforms to connect with your customers, build strong relationships with them and eventually promote your products to them. 3. Search Engine Optimization: For promoting your business, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is employing tactics to help your site rank better in the search engines when specific keywords are searched on. 4. Email Marketing: Email Marketing is a marketing strategy that involves sending emails directly to a list of clients, customers, or prospects. You can set up a newsletter, or include an opt-in on your website for visitors to enter their name and email address. Once you have a mailing list, it's time to start sending out emails on a regular basis. 5. Pay-per-Click (PPC): Pay-per-Click (PPC) opted by many businesses to create brand awareness among the consumers and get website traffic in a short time. It is termed Pay-per-click as the advertisers pay to the clients only when internet users click on their ads. 6. Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate marketing is online commission-based marketing where you promote the products of other people or companies to customers online & when customers buy the product, you receive the commission. CONCLUSION It's just as easy as that!! Use these kinds of marketing and you are good to go. Globally Recognized #Digital #Marketing Certifications: https://thedigitalmarketinginstitute.org/ INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF #DIGITAL #MARKETING ™ Learning Leaf: https://thedigitalmarketinginstitute.org/Learning-Leaf/ For Course Details: https://thedigitalmarketinginstitute.org/courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL MARKETING ™ is a certifying body founded in the USA by several long-standing marketers. We have years of experience in business, marketing, and more, and have put forth our combined experience to develop IIDM. Digital Marketing is something that's all around us, yet there has been no solid foundation for marketing in many, many years. In the news, there are blunders again and again by companies, failing some of the core aspects of modern marketing. Because of this, the need for a solid, stable foundation for marketing in the modern world is needed-- a foundation with the ability to be built upon and developed with time. #contentmarketing #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketing #marketing #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia #business #marketingdigital #branding #seo #instagram #onlinemarketing #advertising #digital #entrepreneur #contentmarketing #marketingstrategy #digitalmarketingagency #marketingtips #follow #smallbusiness #design #bhfyp #love #webdesign #like #photography #graphicdesign #content #art #fashion #bhfyp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iidmusa/message
On SlatorPod this week, Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week — and share the exciting agenda for SlatorCon Remote, which is just around the corner. Florian briefly discusses the breaking news of Appen shares taking a beating, causing trading to halt. Esther talks about Canadian LSP TRSB's acquisition of local rival Anglocom. According to TRSB CEO Mary Kazamias, Anglocom's in-house linguists were central to the acquisition. The two discuss Google's latest research paper on machine translation. Conclusion: It is better to hire professional translators to train an advanced MT system than have amateur crowd workers do it manually.Meanwhile, Esther shares details of a huge tender underway in Sweden as Stockholm began the hunt for a single vendor to supply interpretation services for the entire region. Taking a step back from day-to-day translation and interpretation, the duo talk about LSP Translated's announcement that it will take part in Ocean Globe Race 2023.Esther shares the latest numbers from Slator's Language Industry Job Index for May. The index has been on a four-month growth streak, climbing more than 30 points year to date.
Make It Matter: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Owners to Have More Impact
Welcome to episode 13 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we discuss the Elon Musk book, and what we can learn (and not learn) from it. At BOS Media, we believe in having a learning posture. BUT we also want to be discerning. There are certain lessons we refuse to learn, even if they appear to lead to success. Hanju read the Elon Musk book this past year – listen as he and Bru debate the merits of Elon's approach to business. Point #1: "He's changing the world": Right away, I take issue with that phrase. MLK changed the world. Let's use different language for what Elon is doing – He’s personally benefiting from advances in tech and capitalism, for better AND worse for the world. Point #2: "How he treats people is a by-product of his greatness": This is the debate in the movie "Whiplash." Also similar to the Jordan documentary "The Last Dance." The thought is the DNA that led to him being the best involved INSANE levels of competitiveness and drive. Counterpoint: tell the actual stories, where’s the line? Would you want your kids to experience that? Point #3: "If you don’t like him, you’re a loser, because he’s a winner" What do you call a billionaire who's on his third marriage and has no relationship with his kids? A success. What does this mean about "being a man"? Conclusion: "It matters how we win” Be great! But, be great without losing your soul.
You’ve heard the saying quality over quantity, right? We are sure it has come about when talking about food at restaurants, television shows, and now even what type of hosting to choose as a business. It’s essential to know when to make the right call for what business expenses need priority. Is choosing premium hosting worth the higher cost? Or can you get everything you need without spending more than you need to? In the debate; Premium Vs. Affordable hosting, we uncover the hidden truths behind choosing the right option for your website. Affordable hosting Affordable hosting is often a server with generic software where you can build whatever you want. Thousands of websites opt for this option because of the price. If you are willing to spare one coffee per month, it may be worthwhile. It is perfect for smaller businesses with limited traffic, files, and storage on their pages. They are stored and hosted on a single, shared server. These perks do not always have to mean they lack functionality. But, they're built for any platform which can lead to performance and security issues. Cons The term shared hosting is an interchangeable word for cheap hosting as it does just that. By opting for cheap hostings, you will be sharing the features with others. It may result in a slower load speed. You will also be limited to other features such as security and resources like a personalised domain name. Your audience may question the authority of your website when it ends with wordpress.com. A clean and on-brand URL will help put the metaphoric cherry on top of your website. Cheaper plans have storage caps and data limits that will restrict your capabilities on your website. Storage caps directly affect your page's performance and can even extend to your search engine ranking efforts. Nobody likes a slow website. Sharing the same hosting server with other sites will increase your load speed and decrease your click-through-rate. Pros Do you love to hear the bad news before the good, or is it just us? Shared or Standard websites are more affordable, less complicated, and quicker to finish up. You still get all the necessary features to keep your website up and running in a cheap and obtainable way, letting you focus on other areas of your business in more detail. The main feature which stands out is the price. You will be saving up to ten times more by relying on shared hostings. The extra money in your pocket can make the difference for other significant business aspects that may not have cheaper options. You can always upgrade at a later stage. You can look at it like you are renting an apartment - you share the space. It means you cannot use up a lot of space on your pages. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. I mean, minimalism is trending after all. Because you are renting this space, that means the landlord will look after any maintenance or updates along the way. Premium Hosting If you flinch at the words: painfully slow, hacked or crash, you’ve probably experienced this from a cheap hosting service. You are not alone. After receiving increased traffic or running out of bandwidth, your site can often come to a halt. These are some of the reasons why premium hosting may be for you. The Pros Your website is your most valuable asset. Security is an important feature that drove James and Joseph to invest in premium hosting to grow Web3. Premium hosting servers have reliable measures to ensure your website is safe and secure. They send data through a secure SSL network for monitoring that enhances their reliability. These protocols also mean reduced load time, even while being inundated with traffic. Your website will have 100% allocated for optimal performance, which will aid your Search Engine rankings. You can feel rest assured that your site is in safe hands. The Cons Premium hosted websites often cost more and take more time to finalise. At web3, we use WP Engine, which offers several different hosting solutions for WordPress, from around $38 / month. They allow for a generous amount of websites, domains, visitors, storage, and bandwidth. WordPress and other hosting companies tend to charge more. They host on better infrastructure designed for WordPress. They also build for that platform and can offer better support, security, and admin work. With a new website or business, you don't need all those extra features. You can suffice with a more affordable hosting option. One that will get you up and running without making you break that piggy bank. Now, this is where cheap hosting comes into play. Conclusion It is necessary to know what exactly you want from your website. It will allow you to look beyond the price, which is often the feature that stands out the most. If you're after a run of the mill site with no upkeep, the affordable option will suit you nicely. However, to save you future headaches, we recommend investing in a premium hosting service. Transcript James: Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of the Web3 marketing debate show. I'm your host, James Banks. Joseph: And I'm your host, Joseph Chesterton. James: And today, we will be debating everything and everything about hosting. So premium hosting versus affordable hosting. Unfortunately, I'll be taking the affordable hosting corner of this debate. Joseph: Sounds like you are preparing to lose already, James. James: We'll see about that, Joseph. Joseph: And I'm obviously on the premium hosting side. James: Well, without further ado, let's start the show. So Joseph, why is premium hosting better than affordable hosting? Joseph: Well, James, websites are one of your business's most valuable assets. If your website isn't working for you like it's crashed or it's down, then you potentially could be losing millions or even billions of dollars. You need to invest in really good hosting. With affordable hosting, you run the risk of having your website hacked, crash, or run out of bandwidth. So as a result, you would lose business and lose reputation for your company. Good hosting is everything. Yes, of course, it may cost more, but that comes with support, it comes with better infrastructure and it's easier to build your website on. So that's about all that we need to cover. Thanks for listening in and we'll speak to you next time. No, I'm kidding. James, why is affordable hosting better than premium? James: Probably should have clarified this before we started, but I guess we need to define what is premium hosting and what is affordable hosting. So in your words, Joseph, what would you define a premium web host? What are some examples? How much do they cost? What's the difference? Joseph: A premium host usually is dedicated to the platform you're building for. So for example, WordPress, you'll find managed WordPress hosting companies, generally have a higher price tag because they are hosting on better infrastructure that's built specifically for WordPress. On top of that, they build specifically for the platform and can then offer better support, security and administrative work. They do that on the server. Whereas affordable hosting is often just a server with generic software that enables you to build whatever you want. But this isn't specifically built for WordPress or any type of platform. It means that you may run into performance issues, security issues, and the list goes on. James: Okay. And how much would a premium WordPress website hosting server costs per month, approximately? Where do they start at and what's the range? Joseph: Premium hosting depends on your usage requirements. We use a company called WP engine and they offer several different hosting solutions for WordPress, and they start at AUD$38 a month and scale from there. They allow for many sites and a generous amount of visitors, storage and bandwidth. That is something you probably won’t see on shared hosting or affordable hosting, which is what we're calling it today. Affordable hosting can cost anywhere from a dollar a month to... I guess it could cost hundreds of dollars, but generally, you would see it priced around $5-20. That's generally the affordable hosting range. James: So what I'm hearing is that for a managed specialised service, such as a managed WordPress hosting environment, it's going to run you the cost of maybe about $40 per month. But you'll have the added benefit of better performance, more security, specialised hosting environments, so on and so forth. But I can get exactly that for $5 a month. So why would I pay four or five times the price for the same thing, Joseph? Joseph: Arguably, if the server was the same as the affordable hosting as far as hardware goes, yes, you probably could get that. But the thing is, you won't get 24/7 support. You won't get prebuilt themes in WordPress. You won't get automated backups that... Well, you may get automated backups but you can’t guarantee that they will work if your server crashes. With premium and managed hostings, you don't usually see them crash. Whereas with affordable, you run the risk of it crashing. You get a team of people that manage the server so that if things like security issues become an issue, then they'll fix it for you, and you can rest easy knowing that your business is well looked after online. James: So basically what you're saying is, although you have to pay more, what that added cost means is, added supporting service. But what if I want to take care of it myself and pocket the change? What would be the value in that case? Joseph: I mean, you could do that when you're trying to run a business, you run the risk of your website going down and then having no one to bring it back up, except for yourself. It might be limited support, but you'll have to wait 24 hours or even pay for support or get shipped to another company. We found this out the other day when we were helping a website recover from being crashed on their own affordable hosting. When we contacted the provider, they said, "Yeah. We can help you, but it's going to cost X amount, and it's going to go through a third-party provider. We're not going to do the help for you." We had to recover the hacked website that was down for the client on our own, which we could easily do. But if you're on a managed hosting platform, then they will take care of that for you. They'll be able to restore the website in seconds, rather than a couple of hours that it took to recover. On top of saving money, the reason why you pay the extra amount for premium hosting is that the platforms that they post on, the software that they provide is fine-tuned. It will run your software better than just the generic software you'll get from the affordable hosting. James: Well, that's a pretty convincing argument, Joseph, but what about my emails? These whizzbang high-performance servers that you're talking about don't allow me to put my emails on it. And I've got emails coming out of the wazoo. If I were to not have a server without emails, it's going to cost me so much more. Why would I even consider having to go to the server that doesn't allow me to put my email accounts on it? Joseph: It's funny you say that because that was another issue that a client came to us about. They had three websites hosted on their affordable hosting, and they had email accounts on top of that and a dozen accounts that were filling up. Each account had a couple of gigabytes of emails hosted on it, and when your hosting server only has, in this instance, 20 gigabytes of storage, when your email accounts are on the same platform and each account has a couple of gigabytes, there was no room left for the hosting, which crashed the website and meant that the website wasn't able to be used. And then on top of that, all the emails were bouncing because there wasn't enough space available for the emails to come through. The better option is you should use a platform like Microsoft or Google or any other email provider. Let them take care of the emails for you. There might be a cost per account, but if your server goes down, then you will lose not only your website, but you will also lose your emails on top of that. That's a pretty huge loss to your business if both your emails and your websites go down, especially if you rely on them to make money day today. James: Well, you're probably thinking by now, "Well, geez, there wasn't much of a debate with this show," and why? It's because it's the truth. Over the past 10 years, Joseph and I have been in the web game, we've dealt with over a hundred different website hosting companies. All of the major ones you can think of having the same rule: you get what you pay for. You pay for peanuts and you expect diamonds, that's just not how it works. Particularly in the case of web hosting, you get what you pay for. Hosting for your website is in proportion to all other business, marketing and advertising expenses. It’s one of the last things you'll ever have to worry about. It shouldn't even be a cost consideration. Of course, if your actual website is working for your business, keep things safe and secure. Rest easy at night and invest in high quality, premium hosting infrastructure. You won’t regret it. Take it from us, out of dealing with how many retrieved hosting horror stories we've had to help people fix over the years. I can't even think of how many that has been. So with that said, if you need help with your website, whether that be cheap hosting, poor quality, unreliability, spam issues or you're getting hacked, drop us a line at web3.com.au. We can help you get set up with an infrastructure that will not let you down. So with that said and done, we will wrap up another episode of the Web3 marketing debate show. For the next episode, we'll be talking about all things SEM and SEO-related software. Stay tuned and we will talk to you again real soon. Discover more at:
Does the thought of having to sell your high-level group coaching program make your stomach turn or your knees knock? Well, Read on because, in this post, I’m going to share my six-part sales strategy with you so that you can max out your high-level group coaching program enrollment fast. This is step five of a five-part series, where I’m helping you create, launch, and sell your high-level group coaching program. This series is the exact strategy I used in my business to ditch the one-on-one coaching model and successfully launch my high-level group coaching program in less than five days earning just under $12,000. If you missed the first four steps of the five episodes, I highly suggest going back and have a read. Over there, you’ll learn: How to get crystal clear on your promise to clients How to outline and identify your process to help them. How to package your first group coaching program How to price your group coaching program Step five is all about sales and what you need precisely to pitch your high-level group coaching program successfully, and to fill up those enrollment sits fast. While I’m a huge fan of leveraging online intelligent marketing sales strategies to automate things, it’s essential to connect with your prospective client when you’re first starting. One of my sales tips and tricks is that I didn’t leverage the online space to launch my program in five days. I did it the old fashion way. I picked up the phone and made some calls. Think about who you can be calling and do the same. When you’re on those calls, exercise not only the six sales strategies I’m teaching here, but for the first initial touchpoint, I want you to use the quiet method. Ask open-ended questions, understand their problem, investigate and identify some of their core objectives, and then empathize with them to let them know that you know what they’re going through. The six steps in sales strategies I love to give credit where credit is due. I originally learned this from Tony Robbins in his business Mastery Class. Identify and connect When you’re on a call with your prospective client, you need to spend the first 40% of the call asking those open-ended questions leveraging the quiet method, and understanding the client’s needs, desires and objectives. This is your opportunity to not make it about you, but to enthusiastically get the prospective client to say all out loud, “Me too, Yes, me too.” This is your time frame to connect with them on a deeper level. Logic This is the perfect time to give your prospective clients facts or statistics, taking them through a quick overview of the transformation experience they will have with you inside your group coaching program. Keep this short, maybe 10% of your call. Provide some logic for them and let them know why it would be logically a good idea to learn more about your program and ultimately enroll. Attack and confront Just like any good game, we know that the defense wins. Your sales strategy has to be the same. You need to have a defense. Get in front of the objectives. Your prospective clients may have two main objectives: they don’t have time or don’t have enough money to invest right now. Prepare your sales pitch in such a way that you’re the first person to bring up those objectives. Don’t wait for them to say it. This will put you in a power position, and when it comes time to ask them if they have any other questions, most likely, they will say no because you attacked and confronted them head-on. Pain Push on that pain a little bit. Remind them why they set up this recovery call in the first place. Maybe something is not going right in their marriage, finances, business, or health, and they are either completely ignoring the signs and symptoms, or perhaps they figured out a way to deal with it on a high level. Solve This is your opportunity to lift the bandage off and remind them of the open wound they have, and you’re going to be the person who can help heal them by then presenting your solution in your high-level group coaching program. Ask for the sale Collect the payment, have them sign the contract, and celebrate with your victory dance. Conclusion It’s time to get in motion; it’s your turn to take some massive action to create, launch, and sell your high-level group coaching program. Start putting together your prospective list. Create a simple handwritten sheet with a name and phone number, make those calls, and share this opportunity with them. Time Notes: 00:00 Episode intro - 5th video of the 5 part video series - The 6-step process to closing more sales fast 01:57 Connecting with your prospective clients 03:19 Asking open-ended questions and the quite method 04:10 Providing logic for your clients 05:07 Defense wins 05:57 Push on the pain 07:12 Ask for the sale 07:45 Showing up to be of service 08:34 Asking enough people to hit your target Get your free Step Up copy here: https://www.mollyannluna.com/stepup Grab the show notes at MollyAnnLuna.com/podcast #69 Connect with Molly Ann Luna on Social: @mollyannluna Youtube version of the episode: https://youtu.be/_9RlDJVuUCc
Alright spiders, point this at your brain. Ben and Vaden do a deep dive into the recent Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and have a genuine debate, just like the good ol' days. Topics touched:Why Vaden dislikes documentaries, and this one in particularIs reliance on social media a problem?The advertisement modelThe relationship between social media and mental health... and political polarization... and outrage in generalEpistemological erosionWars of words and swordsOutraged? Polarized? Radicalized, even? We want to hear about it at incrementspodcast@gmail.com.Quotes referenced in episode:"This point being crossed is at the root of addiction, polarization, radicalization, outrageification, vanityification, the entire thing. This is overpowering human nature, and this is checkmate on humanity."- Tristan Harris, The Social Dilemma"If we go down the current status quo for, let's say, another 20 years... we probably destroy our civilization through willful ignorance. We probably fail to meet the challenge of climate change. We probably degrade the world's democracies so that they fall into some sort of bizarre autocratic dysfunction. We probably ruin the global economy. Uh, we probably, um, don't survive. You know, I... I really do view it as existential."- Jaron Lanier, The Social Dilemma "We're pointing these engines of AI back at ourselves to reverse-engineer what elicits responses from us. Almost like you're stimulating nerve cells on a spider to see what causes its legs to respond. So, it really is this kind of prison experiment where we're just, you know, roping people into the matrix, and we're just harvesting all this money and... and data from all their activity to profit from."- Tristan Harris, The Social Dilemma"Although I am an admirer of tradition, and conscious of its importance, I am, at the same time, an almost orthodox adherent of unorthodoxy: I hold that orthodoxy is the death of knowledge, since the growth of knowledge depends entirely on the existence of disagreement. Admittedly, disagreement may lead to strife, and even to violence. And this, I think, is very bad indeed, for I abhor violence. Yet disagreement may also lead to discussion, to argument, and to mutual criticism. And these, I think, are of paramount importance. I suggest that the greatest step towards a better and more peaceful world was taken when the war of swords was first supported, and later sometimes even replaced, by a war of words."- Karl Popper, The Myth Of The FrameworkReferences:Welcome to the Cult Factory (Tristan Harris's latest appearance on Making Sense)Michael Moore’s 13 Rules for Making Documentary FilmsHow to assess a documentaryTwitter Study showing only 1% of users are polarized, and the rest moderateLiterature review of social media use and mental health by Jonathan Haidt and Jean Twenge. Conclusion? It's complicated.Study showing self reports of time spent on social media are not reliable. This is relevant because most studies showing a link between social media use and deteriorating mental health rely on self reports. Not Born Yesterday by Hugo MercierErrata: Vaden keeps saying "Jared Lanier" when it should be "Jaron Lanier". Oops!
By Ahmed Ibrahim Nowadays with technological development, people discard their old mobile phones to obtain new sets which means a lot of electronic waste that works on polluting the environment through non-recycling or dumping. If you’re concerned with the environment, it is easy to save it by knowing this information. Facts about cell phones E-waste: 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronic waste are disposed of worldwide every year. Cell phones and other electronic items contain high amounts of precious metals like gold or silver. For every 1 million cell phones that are recycled, 35,274 lbs of copper, 772 lbs of silver, 75 lbs of gold, and 33 lbs of palladium can be recovered. A large number of electronic waste isn’t waste at all, as whole electronic equipment or parts are readily marketable for reuse or can be recycled for materials recovery. Some recycled phones are broken down into their parts, but many are refurbished and then resold to users in developing countries. Most e-waste is dumped than recycled, according to the EPA, with just 12.5 percent being recycled. Raw materials like copper, gold, lead, zinc, beryllium, tantalum, coltan would require significant resources to mine and manufacture. This is why it is important to recycle old sets and source these increasingly scarce materials whenever possible. How to get rid of E-waste? Your old mobile phone can be used by another person. Same with your old computer or television. Donate it to friends or charities, it is better than the hazardous e-waste materials ending up in a landfill somewhere. You can also bring it to the recycler as many non-profit organizations and local communities offer options to help you recycle old electronics. Also, you may have to take it to a tech firm as some manufacturers and retailers offer recycling programs like Apple Trade In, Mi Exchange, and Samsung Upgrade Program To know more about E-waste that is thrown out worldwide you can visit Theworldcounts website, it offers statistics by year, month, and week or even by day. Social and environmental responsibility of tech companies Recently plenty of tech companies take steps towards saving the environment from toxic substances, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that must be disposed of carefully. The best example for environmentally friendly companies which solved the dilemma and reduced waste by creating more sustainable smartphones manufactured from Fairtrade gold, recycled plastics and conflict-free minerals, easier to repair, interchangeable by the user, supported for a longer time is Fairphone company which was founded by Bas van Abel, Tessa Wernink and Miquel Ballester in January 2013 and Its headquarter is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As a part of social responsibility, some companies dealt with Fairphone to reduce waste Ex: Apple. Bas Van Abel said during an interview with siliconcanals “We have a lot of contact with Apple and we share parts of the supply chain with them. We managed to switch a factory to fair trade gold a while back. Apple also bought printed circuit boards there. I’m pretty sure there are iPhones out there containing fair trade gold, without Apple knowing.” E-waste: Conclusion It may take a while before larger companies embrace the fairer electronics path. According to what Van Abel said Sustainability is not without surrenders, mobile phones will be a bit thicker when the battery is replaceable and it means that you don’t have to buy a new phone once the battery dies. The solution to the entire problem lies with us, the people that buy sets. About the author: Ahmed Ibrahim is a technology geek, writes about technology trends, technological companies, new products, new technology like artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and big data. If you would like to get in touch with Ahmed contact him via: E-mail: AhmedIbrahim09@hotmail.com Twitter: @ahmedibrahim09 LinkedIn: More about Irish Tech News and...
If you want to hold someone's attention you first need to know who they are and what they need. Then we hear that people's attention span keeps getting smaller. Is it? Today I look into attention spans, and what makes things interesting. I asked my audience what thought made things interesting. Thanks to everyone who contributed including: Craig From http://www.inglespodcast.com/ Thomas from www.novelmarketing.com Harris from Wild Talk (XFL Podcast) Orlando from www.hablandodetecnologia.com/ Carey from Podcastification Andres from Colmillo Roquero Brandon from Florida Focus Podcast Bill from the Stroke Cast Kim from the Pharmacist's Voice Sean Whaley from Tourpreneur, Spybrary and Radio GDR Full show notes at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/742 Conclusion It's not that attention spans are getting smaller (they are not) but more our ability to know what we want and identify when we are NOT going to get it has grown. Know your audience, and give them what you want. Be your honest, transparent, vulnerable self to hold their attention. Use tools like your voice, your pacing, to grab their attention. Never stop your passion from coming out. Let people hear your passion. Keep in mind you are somewhat doomed. If you stay 100% consistent, your audience may get bored. If you branch out and try new things, you may upset those who want the show to never change. I know... so be ready to embrace that no matter what you do - some people will leave. Include any of these six to be more interesting: Tone of voice Pacing Passion Stories Autonomy Vulnerability Start Your Podcast Today - Join the School of Podcasting When you join today you can immediately start taking the online courses and: Enjoy step by step tutorials Live group coaching Private Facebook group filled with other brilliant podcasting minds. Join worry-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee. Start Your Podcast Today Mentioned In This Podcast Tyler Perry Episode on the School of Podcasting Podcast Talent Coach Podcast Review Show Podcast Rodeo Show Dave's Patreon Page Buy Dave a Coffee Discounted "Teacher's Pet" Podcast Consulting
Revelation 13:5-10 Series: Just Conquer #37 # Introduction It is always instructive to see how God handles things. By that I don't mean how He reacts, I mean how He has organized things in order to show off various aspects of His character, including His wisdom and His patience. If the virtue of endurance had its origin and essence in you, how would you communicate that to others so that they would know it at a deeper level than the two-dimensions of a printed page? You'd probably want to *demonstrate* it, and for that you'd need something to endure. The starting point for this discussion is the sovereignty of God. It is not an academic specialty or a polemical fight, it is a pastoral encouragement for every believer's fight for faith and endurance. The life of a disciple of Christ is costly; it will cost you your life, in one way or in thousands. God made it to be like this. Our need to endure is a given, at least if we want to worship God in His beautiful steadfastness as well as take on His image. James said that when steadfastness has its full effect in us, then we lack nothing. In the final days, of which we are getting a taste of these days, the world will be driven by the dragon, his agent the beast, and a prophet who is also referred to as a beast. It's more than interesting, it's instructive how the Almighty and the Lamb, and their Spirit, deal with the unholy trinity. No other being in the universe deserves praise like God, no other being in the universe knows when He's not getting the praise He deserves, and no other being in the universe has the authority to judge the blasphemers. God Himself is the legislator, judge, and executor (not necessarily mapping to members of the Trinity). Why doesn't He do something about the beast? It's not that He doesn't have the forces. The dragon has been beaten at everything he tried in chapter 12. Having been thrown out of heaven and frustrated in his attempts to attack the woman, the dragon sets up his own messiah-like figure, the final embodiment of the antichrist, who poses as a king. In Revelation 13:1-4 we saw the parody, the numerous ways the beast plays at taking the Lamb's place. But isn't the Father's aim to make much of His Son? How could the Father let this imposter go on? Again, why doesn't He do something about the beast? He does. He *gives the beast everything he's got*. The battle between good and evil is not a fair fight, and it's not because evil cheats. It's because evil has to steal ideas and borrow strength from the God of good just to fight the good. Evil isn't autonomous. Evil can't create or sustain itself. Evil needs good to pervert, and it needs approval to do its perverting. How humiliating. In Revelation 13:1-4 the beast imitates the Lamb's glory, and in verses 5-8, the beast receives glory, but the perspective reveals that its only because it's been delegated to him by God, with limits. Four times John says "it was given" to the beast. Then in verses 9-10 we'll see how the saints are called to respond, not just to the beast, but to this revelation. # Given to Blaspheme God (verses 5-6) There's not just a relationship between the beast and the dragon, Satan, the beast also has a relationship to the state. In the early verses of the chapter we see the many-headed, multi-horned view of of the beast, and in chapter 17 we'll be told how the heads relate to a number of kings. One of the activities of those rebel rulers is blasphemy, they take names that don't belong to them. In verse 5 the embodiment of the beast has a big mouth. **5 And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven.** Oratory and rhetoric have always been important, a valued skill. This beast does more than read off of a teleprompter; he's more like Wither from the N.I.C.E. than Biden to the Socialists. The beast does not hold back. Out of his mouth comes "big" talking, what the ESV calls **haughty**, and **blasphemous** or irreverent speaking. It's the theme of every press conference. The *world* won't see it as blasphemy, they'll call for encores after the daily two-minutes of hate. The blasphemies are described further in verse 6, as the beast insults God and everything and everyone connected to God. He scoffs at God's **name**. He puts down God's **dwelling**, in particular, the heavenly tabernacle which is so identified with God's people that it refers to **those who dwell in heaven**. Perhaps the beast is bitter that those who already died proved their faithfulness, or perhaps it includes Michael and his forces who defeated the dragon. This is blasphemy in both exalting himself by claiming attributes of deity and in deriding true deity, and all those connected with Him. The beast lifts up and looks down. We'll connect the last half of verse 5 to the last half of verse 7 into 8, but before we move on, don't miss how the beast got into this position: **the beast was given**. It's true that the beast was given this mouth by the dragon, and the dragon did delegate authority in the previous paragraph. But here there is no doubt that God Himself gives the beast the mouth to blaspheme God. # Given to Conquer the Saints (verse 7a) With the dragon's authority and the people's approval, the beast attacks believers. **7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them.** As the ESV translates, the beast **was allowed**, it's the same Greek verb as used throughout the paragraph. For consistency it could read, “*it was given* to the beast to make war and to win." There is not one thing—let this bolster your confidence, saints—there is not one thing that happens to the saints outside of God's sovereignty. Our sufferings and our successes are His to give. Job told his wife, God gives and takes away, blessed be His name. Jonathan's song: our pleasure and pain is God's to ordain. When rulers write first amendment rights, when later rulers threaten those rights, we don't think it happens apart from God. During the 42 months the beast will take out the dragon's anger on the saints, and he will **conquer** them, which means that they have their freedoms or even their lives taken (cf. Revelation 2:10; and 13:10). In this case the saints cannot compromise their heavenly citizenship. We already saw that when believers don't give up their believing to death, that is conquering the dragon; he can't win for winning. > they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. (Revelation 12:11) How humiliating, and exhausting. If you feel like this is too much to carry, remember that God both delivered Jesus *from* the hands of men until it was time to deliver Jesus *into* the hands of men who killed Him. Jesus was delivered up by the definite plan of God (Acts 2:23; 4:28). And without God's sovereignty in sending His Son to be "conquered" on the cross, we would have no hope of conquering either. # Given to Control the Nations (verses 7b-8) As Pilate had no authority except what God gave him (John 19:11), so with the beast. We pick up with what John said, **it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months** (verse 5), again it could be translated, “*it was given* authority to act.” The last part of verse 7 expands on that given. **And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.** For as ugly and offensive as this part of the parody is, the emphasis is on the limitations of the beast. He is limited to **forty-two months**. If it were up to the dragon's decision there would be no time restraints. This is the three and a half years, the last half of the Great Tribulation; a lot has been revealed about this time previous in Revelation. The beast will hold office not a day beyond what is given to him. While he holds office, however, it will seem that he is getting almost everything that he wants. **Every tribe and people and language and nation** are global references, not satisfied by any first century Roman emperor, even while acknowledging that the first-century Empire extended over many ethnicities and across many geographical boundaries. But this is the same description as those from whom the Lamb ransomed a people for God. It is world domination; everyone goes to his church. The world will worship *him*, not “it” (NAS, contra ESV). “Beast” is a neuter noun, and so the pronoun throughout the paragraph has been neuter to match. But the object of worship in verse 8 is masculine, “him.” The beast includes the kingdoms, the anti-Lordship governments, but he is not exclusively corporate, meaning that he is not bureaucracy. He has a face. Likewise, all governments that have persecuted Christians have a similarity, they are precursors, perhaps we could even say that they are types of this beast. The worship is limited, however, which must make he beast more angry. An entire group will refuse to follow him, **everyone whose name has..been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.** These are saints given by the Father to the Son (John 6:37). It is the doctrine of election, God's sovereignty in salvation. The beast will try to deceive even the elect, but he won't be successful because the Lamb has chosen to protect them from the deception. Are the names written before the foundation of the world, or was the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world? Based on the parallel statement in 17:8, it seems best to understand that the names were written before Genesis 1. But the names were written for what purpose? They were written for the Lamb's atoning work, which means that the Lamb was also foreknown before the foundations of the world, as Peter wrote in 1 Peter 1:18-19, and the Greek word order also suggests that emphasis here, as the KJV: “whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” # Given to Suffer (verses 9-10a) Using a similar call as in each of the letters to the seven churches, those who believe ought to attend to the truth. **9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear:** **10 If anyone is to be taken captive,** **to captivity he goes;** **if anyone is to be slain with the sword,** **with the sword must he be slain.** The vision borrows language similar to Jeremiah 15:2 and 43:11. Three “if”s, based on Scripture's revelation of God's sovereignty. The most important question is, who are those being taken captive or slain? It does not fit the context of the paragraph, where the beast is having his way and saints are conquered, nor does it fit with the call for those with ears to hear, who are saints, to say that we've switched to God's judgment on unbelievers. These “if”s are not a threat of punishment, they are preparation for a time when darkness appears to dominate. So the saints must be ready to suffer, knowing God is the author. In fact, just as the number of the martyrs must be filled (Revelation 6:9-11), so either punishment by imprisonment or by death is chosen by God for many. Though I believe this is futuristic, of course it applied in John's day and every day since. # Given to Endure (verse 10b) Some initially think that if God is sovereign, there is no need to pray. If He already knows what He's going to do, then why appeal to Him? But it actually is a bigger problem the other way. If God is *not* sovereign, why would you pray? If He doesn't have the authority or the power to change anything, why ask Him? The fact that God gives the beast any prerogative, the fact that God knows our lot, *is* the reason to persevere. **Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.** It is not a call to question, it is a call to courage. The beast is given his limits, and believers are given the knowledge of God's plan, they are given the Spirit and promises, they are given **endurance and faith**. # Conclusion “It was given,” found four times, emphasizes God's command of the scene. Tyrants, who act as if they answer to no one above them, couldn't lift a finger on their own. The sovereignty of God, in election to salvation and perseverance of the saints, shines in this story of the beast's ironic victory that seals defeat for the dragon and the beast. Part of the reason believers will be slandered, and even *must* be slandered, is because God has predestined us to be godly, to be like Him (Romans 8:29). Likewise it is a given that the saints will endure, not because it's easy, but because God has elected it to be so. --- ## Charge If you have an ear to hear, hear the Word. There are many spheres in life, and there is one that holds them all together: God's Word. We have been gifted with inspired Scripture so that we might think rightly and work for good with endurance (2 Timothy 3:16). Be a people who inhabit the Logosphere, whose minds are inhabited by the Logos. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (Colossians 3:16). Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through and endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope" (Romans 15:4). To the Word! ## Benediction: > And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. (Acts 20:32, ESV)
Hoobastank - Hoobastank Much to Nick's Chagrin, Kevin has chosen Hoobastank for this one. Conclusion? It's Incubus Lite.
Title: Instruments of His Love Text: I John 4:13-19 FCF: We often struggle remaining assured of our salvation. Prop: Because God’s Spirit continues to complete God’s love with His Children, we must examine ourselves to see if we are His children. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to I John chapter 4. After a brief break from I John last week, let us return to John’s encouragement of his readers. We’ve seen John come back to the chorus of his hymn. Once again he extols the great assurance that it is to love other believers with the love of Christ. But why is loving one another such a great assurance to God’s people of their status in Christ? John started to explain by telling us that God is the source, definition, revealer, and greatest doer of love. That He lavishes His boundless love on His children. This, in John’s estimation, leads to His children loving one another. But still, this does not really tell us why our love for other believers is so assuring. Today, John will explain exactly why it is that when we show love to our fellow Christians, we can draw assurance that we are a child of God. I am in verse 13 of chapter 4. I’ll be reading from the NET but you can follow along in whatever version you prefer. Transition: John’s thought extends beyond the passage we have marked out for today and really does not quite finish until chapter 5 verse 4. That is, however, too much for us to bite off for this morning. So we will cut short the fullest expression of what John is saying and save that for next week. Don’t let that fool you though! We have more than enough to cover today, so we must get right down to it. I.) God in us and we in God means we have His truth and love in us, so we must examine ourselves to see if we are His children. (12-16a) a. [Slide 2] 12 – No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God resides in us, and His love is perfected in us. i. We actually unpacked this a couple weeks ago. So we won’t spend long here. ii. The only reason I am including it in today’s sermon is to pull the key themes that John elaborates on in the text this morning. iii. First is this idea that No one has seen God at any time. This is John’s way of saying that if people are going to see God in this world, they will see Him through His people. That is a point John will bring up in a few ways in the next several verses. iv. Second, is this idea that if we love one another then God resides in us. John will pick up that theme to further explain how we can know that God resides in us. v. Finally, John mentions that God’s love is perfected in us. Not just our love for God, or even His love for us, but rather, His love channeled through us toward one another. The circuit is complete. God gives His love to us, we give His love to other believers, and we all give His love back to Him. vi. So let’s start our text in earnest this morning with these three themes from verse 12 in mind. b. [Slide 3] 13 – By this we know that we reside in God and He in us: i. First, John desires to address this “residing in God and He in us” aspect. ii. AGAIN – we must recognize this word to reside. I cannot emphasize enough that this word in scripture is most often used to talk about status, being, or who you really are. iii. In other words, it is not an activity that one continually strives to accomplish. It is instead continually living out a reality. iv. If it is not talking about status and is talking about an activity that can be failed or abandoned then John very clearly has established that not only can we forfeit our salvation by what we do, but here he establishes that God can also abandon us at His own whim. v. Neither of these are theologically possible compared to all of scripture. vi. Therefore, we MUST continue to understand this word reside as a status that we have been given to live out, not a work that we must continue lest we lose it. vii. John again says “by this” and as always, we are left to wonder is it something that he has said already or something he is about to say. viii. It makes the most sense that it is what he is about to say that gives us assurance that we reside in God and He in us. What is that assurance? c. [Slide 4] In that he has given us of His Spirit i. Our assurance of God residing in us and us in Him is that He has afforded us and availed us of the power, presence, and indwelling of His Spirit. ii. It is the fact of our indwelling that John points to. iii. No one is indwelt with the Spirit of God if they are not in God and God in them. iv. Residing in God = having His Spirit. One more coal for the fire of the word “reside” referring to status and not work. Unless you believe the Spirit can leave you? v. John has already dealt with how to know that the spirit you have is from God or from Satan. He did that in verses 1-6 of chapter 4. vi. In fact it was there that we found that clinging to doctrinal confession of the scriptures, not privately interpreted but mutually assured in the church’s agreed interpretation as led by the Spirit, is the way we know we have the Spirit of God. vii. And this is the very first point that John draws here as well. Having been given of His Spirit means that we will confess certain doctrinal truths… why? Because they are revealed by the Spirit to us! What truths have been revealed by God’s true Spirit? d. [Slide 5] 14 – And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. i. We, despite all cost, do cling to and boldly proclaim the truth ii. That God the Father sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. iii. His Son is the object of the entirety of the redemption. All of the atonement is in Him. iv. Every person saved from destruction and judgment is only saved in Him and the world as a whole, this entire spinning ball, will only be delivered through Him. v. There is no other way, no other truth, and no other life. vi. Not just for the Jew, but people from the whole world will inherit this salvation. vii. And we have seen and testify these truths – why? viii. Because he has given us of His Spirit! e. [Slide 6] 15 – If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God i. We have to understand this phrase. ii. Confess – again – does not mean to simply admit with the mouth. Nor does it mean to decide something or even to think something is true. iii. Confess is covenant language. It is to place all hope and trust into something. It is to sign your life away on the dotted line. You have woven your very existence and all your hope upon the stipulations of this covenant. What are those stipulations? iv. That Jesus is the son of God. v. If you have so signed… f. [Slide 7] God resides in him and he in God. i. Then you have God and He has you. ii. This does not negate all the other proofs that John has mentioned. iii. This doesn’t mean that God working through you to produce righteousness and obedience suddenly are irrelevant. iv. But it does mean that true faith – faith that is given by God through His Spirit is sourced in Christ v. Faith that comes from and in Christ himself vi. Faith thrown to us to catch vii. This is an evidence that we are in God and He in us. Because those who are not in God, do not have this faith, because they do not have the Spirit that reveals it. g. [Slide 8] 16a – And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has in us. i. To know and to believe are used often in John’s writings. We have seen it in I John and he uses it in his gospel as well. ii. What is obvious is that there is very little difference between them. iii. To know is to become suddenly and intimately connected with a truth or person. iv. To believe - is to have faith or to have received conviction or hope. v. So to believe and to know constitute a complete expression of a divine awakening of our hearts. Life is breathed into us and we do suddenly know the truth and do become convinced of a truth to the point of placing full hope in it. vi. This is the gift of faith that God gives. He opens our eyes to see the truth and then gives it to us to receive. vii. And what have we come to know and to believe by true faith? viii. The love that God has in us. ix. This is an interesting way to phrase what John is saying. Although many translations use the word “for” here. The love that God has for us. In the two other places in I John where he uses the word “has” with the word “in” it is always refers to something possessed inside or in the interior. x. And so, we have come to know and to believe the love that God has in us – or rather – God’s love which He placed in us. xi. Certainly, this would include His love for us, but it would also include our capability of loving Him and other believers with His love. xii. So The Spirit of God not only delivers the truth to us that we might believe, but also informs and communicates God’s love to us that we may live in it. Both toward Him, and toward others! xiii. Another quote from John Stott’s commentary on I John which I found worth mentioning, which speaks to the entirety of the Spirit’s work in us. xiv. [Slide 9] “Without the Holy Spirit our minds are dark and our hearts cold. Only the Holy Spirit can enlighten our minds to believe in Jesus and warm our hearts to love God and each other. So believing and loving are evidences that His spirit is at work within us” Stott 168 h. [Slide 10] Passage Truth: Johns words to his readers are crystal clear. God in them and they in God means that they have His Spirit. When they have His Spirit, they will believe the truths He gives and have His love. i. Passage Application: So for an application to his readers John no doubt desires that they walk away with great assurance. Knowing that they are in God because they are actively believing the doctrinal truths and displaying godly love, thus proving they have God’s Spirit. j. [Slide 11] Broader Biblical Truth: Zooming out to the whole of scripture, we must understand that as Paul says in Ephesians 4 we ought to be unified in the Spirit of God. Why? Because there is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and in all! But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ! Therefore, we are one in this Spirit, hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, and Father. We are one in Christ. And therefore – we can paint with a broad brush what every single Child of God looks like, because they all look the same! They hold to the same confession. They practice the same love. They have the same Spirit. Because they have the same Christ. Sent by the same Father. We are alike more than we are different. There is no room for deviation, exception, interpretation, or experimentation. This is true of all genuine followers of Christ. k. Broader Biblical Application: And as much as I would like to be so certain, like John, and say that all of you have this assurance. The truth is that I don’t know who is listening right now. And even if you were all in the room with me today – I still could not hope to know each and every heart. So once again this is a test. A test that produces great assurance and comfort for God’s children – and great concern for those who are only pretending. Do you conform to the doctrinal confession of orthodox Christianity? What we have agreed upon about God, man, and all the teachings of the apostles since the beginning of the church? Do you have within you a love that is self-sacrificing, unconditional, enduring and loyal to those who claim Christ? Are you intimately connected to God’s people in a way that you just can’t explain? They didn’t do anything to earn it, and you aren’t a particularly loving person, but you just have this urge within you to care for them – even if it means you suffer? If the answers to these questions are yes… then you must know that the Spirit of God is in you. Take comfort Christian. But if the answer is no – my friend, you must search your heart. Transition: [Slide 12(blank)] John now will pivot. He has explained, from verse 12, how we can know that we are in God and He in us. That we have His truth and love in us from His Spirit. But now John will explain what he meant by saying that God’s love is perfected in us. How is God’s love completed in us? And how does that contribute to our assurance of being His child? II.) God’s love completed with us loving others gives us assurance of our status in Him, so we must examine ourselves to see if we are His children. (17-19) a. [Slide 13] 16b God is love, and the one who resides in love resides in God, and God resides in him. i. God is the definition of love ii. And all who abide or reside in this status of love do reside in Him. And God in them. iii. But what does it mean to reside in love? Again, reside speaks of status. We could, perhaps, replace the word reside with “be”. Be in love. Just as we are in God and He in us, so when God’s love is in us, we are in His love. iv. In other words, a person cannot reside in God’s love but not in God Himself, nor can a person reside in God Himself but not in His love. Why? v. Because God IS love. You cannot have one without the other. vi. Why is this so important to John? b. [Slide 14] 17 – By this love is perfected with us i. The next word seems to point to the purpose of the love being perfected – which makes it likely that this particular “by this” is pointing backward. ii. So our previous question… why is it so important for John to emphasize that those who are in God and God in them are those who have His love in them and are in His love? Why is this so important? iii. Because it is by this fact that love has been perfected with us with continuing effects even up to when John wrote this letter. iv. What does it mean that love has been perfected WITH us? v. In us would make sense, for us, even on us… but with us. That is challenging. vi. How is it that love has been perfected with us? vii. Friends, If God is love and His love is in us, meaning He is in us and we are in Him… His love has been completed with us. The circuit of His love is complete with us. How? viii. By us loving one another. Which is exactly what John said in verse 12. ix. Since God is love, Him placing His love in us is how He will complete His love with us. But for what purpose? c. [Slide 15] So that we may have confidence in the day of judgment i. God completes His love with us… why? ii. For us! It is an assurance for us! iii. When His love is displayed with us, we walk away confident that in the day of judgment we will be accepted by God and not rejected. iv. Why would this give us this kind of confidence? d. [Slide 16] Because just as Jesus is, so also are we in this world. i. Remember when John was saying that no one has seen God – but that by loving one another we prove that God resides in us and that His love has been perfected in us? ii. What he means by that is that although none have seen God, they should see Him in us. Namely in our love for one another. iii. We become little Christs! iv. We become lovers of the sheep! v. We walk as He walked – in holiness and self-sacrifice for one another. vi. If we live like Christ – that is confidence that we will be accepted… why? Because Christ’s love displayed in our words, thoughts, and actions – CANNOT be explained by anything other than God’s indwelling love. Which CANNOT be explained by anything other than God’s indwelling presence in His Spirit. e. [Slide 17] 18 – There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear i. We must be careful not to strip this out of its context. It is tempting to do so because of the situation we are in today. It is also tempting to do so because elsewhere in the bible we know that love and fear do not go together. ii. But the fear mentioned here is of a specific kind. iii. The fear here is the fear of judgment. iv. But John says that in love – specifically in the love that God has given. Because it is of Him and He is love – there is no fear in that kind of love. v. Why? vi. Because completed love actually drives out that fear. Completed love gives confidence and assurance. vii. Why is this true? f. [Slide 18] Because fear has to do with punishment. i. This fear of judgment really comes down to the fear of being punished by God. Being rejected by God. Being consigned to eternal death by God. ii. This is where that fear of judgment comes from. iii. A guilty conscience desires to postpone judgment for as long as possible. But a clear conscience doesn’t mind enduring judgment for it knows that it will be accepted. iv. So John makes a logical conclusion to the matter and says… g. [Slide 19] The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love. i. If you fear being judged by God – it is because you have not been completed in love. ii. You cannot be confident to face the judgment of God unless you have been completed in love and that effect has continued. iii. But lest we think this completed love is generated from within us or because of who we are… h. [Slide 20] 19 – We love because He loved us first. i. The object of this love is not specified. ii. Many translations supply God – we love God because he first loved us. This is certainly a possibility. iii. However, in the context we cannot eliminate the possibility of loving other believers because God loved us first. iv. But perhaps John means all of this and more. v. Perhaps John reveals a component of our depravity here. In that mankind is incapable of showing God’s definition of love to anyone or anything. Mankind is a loveless creature. We can express shadows and hints of that love – but never can we fully express God’s true standard of love to anyone or anything. vi. Unless… He loved us first. Unless He sent His Son to pay for our sins. Unless He has placed His love in us. Unless He has indwelt us with His Spirit. vii. At that point, when God shows His love to love the unlovable and save the undeserving. When God chooses to love the wicked and rescue them based on the pleasure of His will and not of anything the thing loved can offer… viii. At that point… that wretch is changed forever. They are perfected in love. And then God can complete His love with them. i. [Slide 21] Passage Truth: Again John wants to communicate to his readers that love is antithetical to fear. His readers do not need to fear judgment from God because His love is being perfected with them. They are showering it upon each other and because of that – they can draw great confidence that they will NOT be punished at the judgment. God’s love in them means they are in God and He is in them. j. Passage Application: So for his readers he encourages them not to fear, but rather to comfort each other by their existing love they have for one another. k. [Slide 22] Broader Biblical Truth: Broadening this out, again Jesus said that they will know that you are my disciples by your love for one another. That you love one another just as I have loved you. This godly love, that we can only offer if we have His Spirit in us, is an overwhelming evidence that we have been changed. That we will not face punishment. But rather that we will, like the Son, be given a great inheritance. l. Broader Biblical Application: Again, for us we must understand that if we have this love then we need not fear the judgment. We know that we will be accepted and adopted into the family of God. Given the right to rule with Christ. But for those who do not show this love – the only appropriate response you can have is to fear. To fear the judgment of God. God loves His children, and He puts His love in His children. So if you don’t love His children, then you aren’t His child. And if you are not His child, as John has already said, you are of your father… Satan. Transition: [Slide 22(blank)] So how do we apply what we have learned today? How can we then live? Conclusion: It is interesting to see how John provides comfort for his congregation. He has already declared to them that he knows that they are genuine believers. His desire is to continue to lavish them with comfort after comfort, test after test, to make sure they know that they are God’s dear children. Today is no different. John answers the question… why is godly love in us and God’s truth in us so assuring? Why are these supposed to provide comfort? And John draws a very clear and logical argument that basically says that godly love and doctrinal fidelity is simply not possible without the Spirit of God indwelling you. It is not possible without having received of the Spirit of God. And you can’t have the Spirit of God in you unless you have been Fathered of God. It is one big tapestry woven together that cannot be stripped down or parted out. You are either all or nothing. And his readers were all. To be clear, of course they weren’t perfect. Did they ever have a tiff, squabble, fight or sin against one another? Of course. Did they ever have differences of opinion over this minor point or that? Sure. But that isn’t what John is talking about. He is talking about who they are on a soul level. Who they have been made to be. [Slide 24] Imagine all of this in the context of a composer. In the mind of the composer he hears the entire piece of music played for all to hear. So he sets out to produce what he hears in his head. So he first puts it all down on paper. He writes the sheet music for every single part. Each part weaves its way together. Then, having both skill and ability, he takes up each instrument and plays the piece. As each instrument comes together, they join with each other and create harmony and beauty. Exactly what the composer had dreamed. [Slide 25] The Father is the great composer of His church. He has His great divine plan for what they will be. He sent His Son, the sheet music, the exact specifications for that plan. His Spirit is able to play with masterful precision every single note in perfect execution upon each member of His church. The song… is love. His love. God’s Love. So in true children of God, not in unison, but in perfect harmony, the notes ring true, the music is followed, and although the instruments are broken and tattered, beaten and highly imperfect, the song comes through and to an increasing degree, becomes more and more of what the Father desires. What does this mean? What can it mean? The only thing it can mean is that the Spirit is reading the pattern of Christ and empowering us – the instrument to fulfill the Father’s plan… namely… to conform every note to the image of His Son, the embodiment of His plan for His church. But in those who are only pretending to be God’s children, the notes are harsh, hit wrongly and unevenly. They often are out of key. They are often silent when they should be playing and playing when they should be silent. What does this mean? The instruments are just as broken, no better or worse than the others. There is no discernable difference between them. But the Spirit, the music, and the composer… they only look like God. It is a fake. A facsimile. It has been dressed up to look like God’s Spirit, Son and The Father Himself but it isn’t so. And so those who claim to be followers of Christ, but do not follow Christ, that is exactly who they are. Those who claim to follow Christ but do not have His love. They are but a clanging symbol, a noisy gong. They are just noise. Though they know all secrets, though they die a martyrs death, though they have wonderous gifts and talents, without Christ’s love in them… they are nothing. They are following a god, a jesus, a spirit, that is not Yahweh. And thus- they lack His love, His faith, His trust, His laws. [Slide 26(end)] So how do you fix it? Do you play better? As an instrument how do you fix the problem we just identified? Do you just try to play better? Do you try harder? What good will that do? If you don’t have the sheet music and the musician providing skill and breath is a fake… how can you possibly play the composer’s song? You don’t need to play better friend. You need a new composer. You need to seek after the real God, the real Jesus, and the Real Spirit. Desperately seek Him. If you continue to seek after Him – He promises that He will reveal Himself to you… for the first time. But how comforting it is, when our song is sweet and continues to repeat the joyous notes of our redeeming love, played toward those who are also redeemed. Not only does it make a harmonious melody with the other instruments of His song, but it does also assure us that the composer of our faith, love and hope will welcome us home when this life is done, to ever play His glorious refrain.
Podcast Episode: Captain Cranky-Pants In this episode of “Calming the Chaos,” we’ll be talking about an emotion of “Cranky,” an emotion that is a relative in the “Anger” family. You’ll receive a description of what it feels like to be cranky, and how this particular emotion can put you at risk for having more chaos in your life. Through stories and situations, you’ll learn some tips, tools and techniques to help you manage the chaos of your mind when YOU are “Captain Cranky-Pants. 1. How cranky can show up in your life. a. It can show up unexpectedly, and make you more vulnerable to the major emotions we’ve already discussed, as well as their related family members. b. Crankiness is an emotion that can serve a purpose, remember…once you experience emotions, your chaos increases. And…emotions do serve purposes. c. Since the purpose of this podcast is to decrease the chaos you feel in your life, we want to give you skills to decrease your crankiness. 2. L will tell you a story about a specific situation when I’ve experienced being Captain CrankyPants, and what I did to handle being in that role. a. As you’re listening to the story, try thinking about what YOU would done in this situation. b. At the end of the story, I’ll point out the ways I believe I handled the situation effectively and ineffectively, and also what I learned from the experience. c. I will also give you some tips and tools that you can use to handle a similar situation. I. What is cranky? Old men and women….and…My cat Oscar When I was a kid, and people didn’t like me playing near their lawns My cat Oscar, who would stride toward me with an intense look in his eyes, saying “MEOOOOW” and looking like he was none too happy about what was going on. Food. Lap. Cranky shows up unexpectedly, when you … • Suddenly realize that you are not happy about what is going on. It could be something physical, like a stomach ache, or painful body feeling. • A person or entity appears and interferes with what you want to happen. (In my case, The Internal Revenue Service. or IRS). II. Why does cranky make sense? Cranky makes sense because anger makes sense. Anger happens when what you DO want ISN’T happening, and what you DON’T want IS happening. So of course, this could make you cranky! SKILL: If you are feeling cranky now, try and use the skill of validation of emotions. Try saying to yourself, My crankiness makes sense because……. (for example, I feel a certain way, and something is getting IN m way of me getting something done). III. Story One day, I just woke up, and I was Captain Cranky-Pants! Symptoms of cranky include (but aren’t limited to) the following: a. Tired b. Headache, back ache c. Low energy d. My family members were upbeat….I wasn’t! e. People were needy, but so was I. Who was attending to my needs?. f. Things kept getting in my way of accomplishing my goal g. Emails. Schedule changes. More things to do. Blah, blah, blah h. Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors i. Thoughts: I’ve done everything I can. And yet nothing gets accomplished. ii. Feelings: Despair. Sadness. Anger iii. Behaviors: Eye rolling. Lip pursing. Fist clenching. Some emails and phone calls that are overly aggressive. IV. Looking back, what could have been done differently? • “Kept a firm eye on my behaviors. Even though I felt cranky, I could act differently • Get more sleep. Practice more self-care. Identify energy drains, and eliminate them from my life, and identify energy resources, and put more of them into my life. • Set an intention to be upbeat, even when you are not upbeat. • Attend to your own needs. You can’t expect everyone to attend to your needs…do it yourself • Pace yourself: emails, schedule changes and things to do can come in time. Pace yourself. Do what you can in the moment, and save the other stuff for later Skills and tools: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 1. Identify emotion. “I am cranky” 2. Validate emotion. “It makes sense that I am cranky because” 3. Set an intention: “What would I like to do instead?” 4. Visualize yourself doing something other than being cranky Conclusion: It is so important to recognize crankiness, step back, validate emotions, use skills, and visualize yourself doing something other than being cranky. This may not give you a perfect life, but it sure can improve the quality of the life you are living, If you want a peaceful life, recognize when emotions are happening, consider what to do instead, and visualize yourself doing something other than being cranky. If you liked this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review it through iTunes / Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calming-the-chaos/id1489271578 You can also look at past episodes by clicking the link http://calmingthechaos.libsyn.com/ • Further Resources: 1. Access Tracy’s website for resources to “Calming the Chaos” podcast and other links to help you: http://lokahicounseling.com/podcast/ 2. Tracy’s CD on calming the mind. It’s called “On This Day.” This CD is available on CD and Digital format through Amazon, Spotify and Apple music at the following links a. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-Day-Tracy-Kenela/dp/B00JJC4G64 b. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ob1hFmBuXYcdtjY1Fr903
Podcast Episode: Oceans of Emotions This episode of “Calming The Chaos” we discuss the emotional chaos that can happen when stressful or chaotic situations occur in your life. You’ll learn about the five main “Families” of emotions, and the purposes these emotions can serve in times of chaos. Through stories and situations, you will learn some tips and tools and techniques that can help you though times of emotional chaos. What are emotions? The Big 5 “Family” of emotions Fear (and its relatives include worry, anxiety, stress, panic, terror) – “The Grand-Daddy” of all emotions shows up when you think you are in danger. As is true with chaos, fear can be • Real fear (like an emergency situation where your physical body or emotional self is in danger of being hurt) • Perceived fear (when your mind thinks it is in physical or emotional danger). Purpose of Fear: to warn you of impending danger. Fear helps you “To survive and remain alive” Fears can range from being chased or pursued by someone intending to harm you or a loved one, or specific fears of harm to family, health, home, emotional fears (including hurt or rejection). Anger (and its relatives include irritation, annoyance, frustration) Shows up when you think something is in the way of an important goal, or when someone or something is harming, humiliating or shaming you or someone you care about. Anger can also show when: • You think you are getting something you DON’T want • You think you AREN’T getting something you do want. Purpose of Anger: To get things done, whether through attack or defense. It can show you that action needs to be taken. Some choose violent ways to “get things done,” while others get more creative. Anger is the fuel for you to take action to get things done . Sadness (and its relatives include depression, disappointment, defeat) Shows up when you have loss, or think you have loss. It also shows up when things in your life aren’t what you want or expect them to be. Purpose of Sadness: to get your priorities aligned, and so that changes can be made in your life so that you have more of what you want your life to be, and less of what you don’t want it to be. It can be useful for new beginnings, setting new priorities, making changes. Guilt (and its relative includes regret) Shows up when you think you are doing something “wrong,” like hurting people or damaging property or breaking the law. Purpose of guilt is so that you can recognize wrong behavior….behavior that hurts and abuses others or things. and, so that you can make repairs to the people or things that have been damaged. Shame (and its relatives include embarrassment, humiliation). Shows up when you think you ARE something wrong. Shame is often mis-perceived. Like the perception that most people have clean homes, and I don’t. It shows up as shame, as who I am something wrong. When in reality, that’s just not true. I can be a good person…and…have a messy home! All of these emotions can happen in times of chaos, and can show up because of your perceptions about you and your world. I. A story from my life: When I had “Oceans of emotions” Flying over the ocean. a. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on myself: Situation, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors i. Situation: Flight home delayed. Aching back, Customs took forever. Need to catch a connecting flight. Running through LAX to catch the flight. Noisy. Missed the flight. Need to spend the night in LA. Hungry, tired, back hurt. Anger. Hurt. Fear. They said they would make it right, but they didn’t give us a meal voucher! ii. Plan: We would do whatever we could to get home. Get sleep. Go to the airport. Not a lot of sleep, so I had coffee, even though I knew I had a bad relationship with coffee being an aid to anxiety. iii. Situation: On the plane back to Seattle. I was okay for a while, but when turbulence hit…..I FREAKED OUT! iv. Thoughts: “We’re going to crash. I’ll never make it home, never see my cats again.” “I will never be able to do the things I want to do.” “My clients will be without a counselor.” “I will be doomed.” v. Feelings: Fear. Panic. Sadness. Despair. Embarrassment. vi. Behaviors: Crying uncontrollably on the plane. But I held my head up. II. Here’s what I could have done better a. Aware – Mindfulness. Also being aware of the facts. Or, view it from a different perspective…maybe as a bad comedy. b. Awake - Use skills to calm down the body. I could have used more breathing and self-soothe the 5 senses to help calm me. Describing my environment. The visual pictures that were awake in my mind were all of destruction. So I could have changed my mindset, and visualized success and not failure. c. Alive – Take action. In my mind, think more optimistically, and tell myself another story. I say to my clients, “Talk to yourself like you would your best friend. Validate emotions. d. Alight – Even if you don’t feel this way. What TRULY matters anyway? Nobody has died yet. It’s not over till it’s over. The practice of mindfulness could have helped here, visualizing each second as it passes as one where I am still alive. III. Skill of the day Validate Your Emotions: This is when you tell yourself “It makes sense that I feel this way,” and list the reasons why it makes sense that you are having an emotion. i. Fear: “Of course I feel afraid, because I can actually die in a plane crash.” ii. Anger: “Of course I feel angry, because If it hadn’t been for those idiots at customs, I would have been home already, and not on this turbulent flight.” iii. Sadness “Of course I feel sad, because I’m thinking of future loss.” iv. Guilt: “Of course I feel guilty, because if I hadn’t gone on this trip in the first place, none of this would be happening.” v. Shame: “Of course I feel shame, because the decisions I’ve made led me here.” IV. Skills I used on the plane: Breathing slowly, self=-soothe using touch and smell of my husband, and positive thinking: “We will be okay.” V. Conclusion: It is important to recognize when chaos happens, step back, use skills. a. Aware, Awake, Alive, Alight. b. This may not give you a perfect life, but it sure can improve the quality of the life you are living, in the moments you are experiencing either real or perceived chaos. If you want a peaceful life VI. Further Resources: 1. Access Tracy’s website for resources and links to help you calm the chaos: http://lokahicounseling.com/podcast/ 2. Access my podcast through the following means • Through iTunes / Apple Music at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calming-the-chaos/id1489271578 b. Through a direct feed, by clicking the link http://calmingthechaos.libsyn.com/ • Tracy’s CD on calming the mind. It’s called “On This Day.” This CD is available on CD and Digital format through Amazon, Spotify and Apple music at the following links a. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-Day-Tracy-Kenela/dp/B00JJC4G64 b. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ob1hFmBuXYcdtjY1Fr903 c. Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-this-day/1209386067
Title: ___Thanking your mind ___________________________ It just so happens that this episode is being released on Thanksgiving Day. For some of us, Thanksgiving is a celebration, where we give thanks by eating food. It also can include spending time with friends and family, watching football, having fun, or maybe even planning for Black Friday shopping. For other people, this particular holiday can be frightening, frustrating, filled with obsessive thoughts of food, fears of fullness, and feeling fat. Food and eating can be such a struggle for some people. If you, or someone you care about is struggling with food, eating or body image, this episode can help you become more mindful about your OWN relationship with food, and possibly lead you toward making a mental shift toward managing your relationship with food more effectively. Remember, the purpose of this podcast is to get all of us working together to calm the chaos. And I can’t think of anything more chaotic to a person who struggles with food than being with people on Thanksgiving…where it’s all about the food! Some ways that people struggle with food, eating and body image They are often struggling with feelings. Painful emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness and shame, and people use food in a variety of different ways to cope with those feelings. Example: a person who is anxious or depressed might use drugs or alcohol to cope with painful feelings, some people use food. Some people avoid food. Others can’t get enough of it. Still others eat till they are painfully full and then devise ways to get rid of the food. The important thing to take away from all of this is that somehow, doing these things with food help the person feel better for a time. However, the long term effects of using food to cope with feelings are often harder to manage and treat than someone who uses drugs or alcohol. Scenarios on Thanksgiving The Food Police The body commenter (good and bad) Thoughts, feelings and behaviors (Think, feel, do) Thoughts about food lead to feelings, then behaviors with food The food pusher The Dieter Unkind remarks in general (even if not directed at anyone in the room) Skills and tools for those who do struggle, and how they can cope: Prepare before the big day by thinking of possible things that could happen, and ways to cope. Visualize yourself coping well with the worst possible situation Keep your confidence Be your own best friend Don’t forget to use breathing techniques Know your zones: scope out the landscape, and safe spots Use mindfulness to notice, early on, any signs of panic, fear, sadness, shame. Breathe into the feeling. A skill called expanding is where you open up and make room for the feelings, breathe into it, instead of pushing them away. Thank your mind…on Thanksgiving….for all the thoughts its giving you. Why? Because it’s trying to help you feel better and protect you from harm. Then…ask your mind to take a step back Pace yourself: go slowly through the process. Treat it as if it’s a normal day. Enjoy food, and be thankful for it. Know your limits. Enjoy the process. Go slowly. Choose your battles wisely…if at all. Cope ahead for this – DBT skill BE THANKFUL! This is the purpose of the day. Be thankful for something. Skills and tools for those who don’t struggle, and how they can be more supportive: Learn about eating disorders – https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ so that you will recognize the signs when you see them Know the difference between myths and facts. Set aside some time to have a private conversation – be prepared for it to be difficult Express your love and support. Share your own difficult experiences and painful emotions, or with food. Suggest that the person seek help from a physician and/or therapist. Eating disorders are complex illnesses and require treatment from professionals. Try not to ignore the problem. Confronting in a caring way, not judging, trying to understand. Set boundaries to preserve your own emotional well-being. Conclusion: It is so important to recognize what you have in life, and be thankful! My Website: has a resources page and link to my CD “On This Day,” which teaches you to teach you mindfulness in less than 10 minutes throughout the day. You can also reach the Amazon link at http://bit.ly/onthisdaycd Appreciative eating: http://bit.ly/appreciativeeating My open Facebook Group: Do a search on Facebook on “Calming the Chaos,” or reach it directly at http://bit.ly/calmingthechaos1
Nissan and Mazda - dead from the neck up, sadly. Kinda like a cockroach minus its head. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Five or six weeks ago, I fired a broadside into Nissan when the company - through its local dealer - sought to dodge what I viewed as its consumer law obligations. It attempted to stitch up a shitbox leaf owner, Philip Carlson, to the tune of $33,000 for a replacement Nissan Leaf battery, which in my view should have been replaced for free under Australian Consumer Law. Happily enough, 170,000 people just like you watched those two Nissan reports, to date. For a total of 1.4 million minutes. Which is, to me, a brain bender. It’s a total eyeballs-on-screen engagement of 2.6 years worth of cumulative watch time, distributed among 170,000 people. Potential car buyers. Exactly one month later I covered the case of Mazda being dragged to the ankle-grabbing room - I mean: Federal Court - by the ACCC for alleged deception and unconscionable conduct. Also quite serious, if proven. Two videos there. 130,000 viewers - eyeballs glued to the screen for a total of just over one million minutes. (That’s almost two years.) In these reports, I urged you to write to Nissan’s and Mazda’s chief spin doctors, Karla Leach and Mark Flintoft, respectively, politely but firmly to deliver unequivocally what you thought about each company’s conduct. And I know hundreds of you e-mailed these two PR types - because dozens and dozens of you CC’d me on those e-mails. And I was extremely gratified by the polite tone and well thought out, reasoned, rational arguments I saw. You know what didn’t happen - to the absolute best of my knowledge? No response from Mazda or Nissan to you. So, let’s say you are a PR type, and one day, without warning, your inbox fills up with critical feedback from the public. This is in your wheelhouse. What do you do? Do you pretend it’s just not happening and concentrate instead on keeping your sinister clutch of tame journalists and influencers happy, and maintain your platinum frequent flier status, which, let’s face it, is quite important? I really don’t think ‘deafening silence’ is an option. Here’s why: if somebody out there, in the public, takes the time to write what they think, to you, politely and respectfully, as the CC’d e-mails I received were, and they send it to you … then I’d suggest there’s a level of quite strong commitment behind that stated position embodied in those actions. For the recipient - the spin doctor - it’s a binary proposition: You can choose to respond, or not. And hey - if you respond it doesn’t have to be bespoke. It can be canned, cut and paste, and the intern can filter your e-mails and send back the canned responses, but at least it’s a friggin’ response. I’d suggest that every critical e-mail is the chance to turn someone around, and this is the business you spin doctors are in. ‘We understand your concerns, we hear what you’ve said, and here’s what we’re doing to address the issue.’ How f-ken hard is it? Electing not to respond is a gold-plated guarantee of the sender inferring you are a worthless mother-lover who does not give a fuck what they think. And that’s exactly what has occurred here, I suspect. Because not one of the 300,000 people who viewed those reports sent me an e-mail with Nissan’s nor Mazda’s responses in it, nor posted the same in the comments feed. Conclusion: It didn’t happen.
Gettin' Wet & Healthy! Today we explore hydrotherapy. Conclusion: It's great, you should totally do it. Also, we get a little personal on how Mike and Chris feel about their future in Naturopathic medicine. Check it!
In one of our two most popular episodes from season one, Pastor J.D. shares four important things to keep in mind when responding to instances of sexual abuse. Enjoy this re-broadcast, and watch for season two in September. A glimpse into this episode: This is an extremely important question, so much so that after becoming SBC president, the first thing I did was appoint a Sexual Abuse Advisory Group to lead our denomination. They have been leading in dozens of ways—one of the biggest is they’re developing a curriculum to help churches answer this very question. Churches should be a safe haven for the vulnerable, so we need to do everything we can to make our churches safe for survivors and safe from abuse. A few preliminary thoughts: Don’t be shocked it’s happening. Prioritize the protection of victims, not the guarding of your reputations. Your goal is not to meet the minimal requirements--but as a shepherd to protect your flock. This is just the start of an answer, but here are four important things to keep in mind: Disclosing sexual abuse takes an enormous amount of courage, so we should honor that. This may be the least understood aspect of sexual abuse—it results in a huge loss of voice for the victim. Abuse is usually followed by threats not to say anything, and that’s usually what happens. What you need to know is that the first time you hear about an instance of abuse, chances are the person talking to you has been carrying this for years. They’ve been terrified about what people will think. They’ve assumed they wouldn’t be believed. To speak up takes bravery. Now, there are important responses and action steps after you hear of abuse. But don’t be so quick to rush to the action step that you forget your first response—listening to a person, made in God’s image, reveal one of the most hurtful experiences of their lives. Listen, listen, listen. If you know of a report of sexual abuse against a minor, you are legally obligated to alert the authorities. This is not a “Matthew 18” situation. This is a “Romans 13” situation. Because certain sins are not only immoral; they are also illegal. This is never clearer than in the case of sexual abuse against minors. If you know of sexual abuse against a minor, no matter who you are, no matter who they are, your first response is to alert the authorities. Call CPS or call the police. You may not know all of the best next steps. But they do, and you need to bring them in. The safety of more children than you know may be on the line. If an abuser has access to minors at your church, remove the access immediately—and, again, call the authorities. Statistics here are horrifying. Those who abuse minors don’t just do it once or twice. They do it repeatedly, even after they’ve been caught (if given the opportunity). So if you know about one case, you need to see that as dozens of more potential cases. This isn’t a gray area: Bring in the authorities. We need to reject any understanding of grace that puts the vulnerable in harm’s way by giving abusers a chance to do it again Help connect the survivor to other resources. If someone has disclosed to you, that’s an honor. And you will have a key role in their healing process. But you need to know you shouldn’t be shouldering this alone. Questions are going to come up—pretty early—that are best processed through a counseling relationship. So one of the best things you can do for a victim is to get them connected to a counselor. This isn’t a handoff—you need to remind the victim that you are still there and want to process everything with them—but it allows other people more trained in abuse care to do what they do best. Conclusion: It’s a gospel issue ________________________________________________ This Episode's Sponsor: With Ministry Grid’s library of over 3,000 training videos, it's now simpler than ever to train every volunteer and leader i...
In this khutba, we propose the principle that when you notice a fault in a person, this should be enough of a lesson for yourself to take note and ensure you do not practise that act yourself. This principle is mentioned in the hadith by Imam Mohammed al-Baqir (a) who stated, "Sufficient is a person’s own defect (in himself) that he tries to pick and look for faults in other people when he himself has those same faults in himself (and does not recognize them." It is often the case that when a person does a bad act we notice it. It can be anything like how a person reacts to traffic on the road, or whether they keep in touch with their family members, a face they make when asked to do something, how they eat. All of these may be innocuous acts but they do not go unnoticed by ourselves and in fact may often grind or irk us or make us wish they did not act like this. However, it is also the case that more often than not we also have the same or similar trait - but just don't realise it! The Qur'an tells us not to laugh at others nor fault find: "O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them; nor let women ridicule [other] women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not fault find amongst yourselves" (49:11). The scholars of Akhlaq add the following prescriptions to remedy or navigate this sort of heedlessness. When a person see's an act they dislike, either they truly do perform that act themselves or truly they do not. i) In the case where they do not, they should first thank Allah (swt) for having purified them that they do not commit that act. This is because guidance success is from Allah (swt) in the first place and so He is the prime cause of one's goodness. In sincerely thanking Allah (swt) he would keep you protected from this and improve you even further, as He states, "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you further [in favour]" (Qur'an 14:7). If one is not humble to this, certainly they will soon fall foul and perform that act themselves. ii) In the case where they do perform such an act, it is most likely that Allah (swt) has covered that act such that most people will have never seen it performed. Allah (swt) indeed is the concealer of defects. The books of supplication are replete with lines of du'a that should be recited at this moment. For example: My God, so to Thee belongs praise! How many of my flaws Thou hast covered over without exposing me! How many of my sins Thou hast cloaked without making me notorious! How many faults I have committed, yet Thou didst not tear away from me their covering iii) And also In the case where they do perform such an act, one may entreat Allah (swt) to remove that practise in themselves for just as you dislike to see it in others, you should dislike it for your own self. Conclusion It is normal to notice and dislike a bad trait or reaction in someone else; this is a sign of a healthy conscious and an awareness of inappropriate behaviours. However, it is just as normal that though we dislike something in others, we may find that same practise in ourselves. This noticing it in others and our own reaction to it should be sufficient as a means of self-improvement. After noticing it in others and in our own selves, the aware and God-conscious (Muttaqi) person takes himself to account greater than he would take another person to account. He holds himself to a greater responsibility for removing that action before expecting another to stop it. In this way he is more focused on his own development than finding faults with another. InshaAllah next week we will build on this principle with another Akhlaqi formula.
Luke 5:17-26 “One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. 18Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. 20When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” 21The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So He said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 25Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”Four things that Jesus did that we should do our best to put into practice:1. Do good.Don’t let the sins of others keep you from doing good. (vs. 20)2. Be aware.Be aware of what’s going on around you and what you can do to change it. (vs. 22)3. Show compassion.Don’t let what other people think about you stop you from showing compassion. (vs. 24)4. Be prepared.Be prepared to share with others what God is doing and why you’re involved. (vs. 24 & 25) Conclusion:It is not easy to respond the way that Jesus did, but it is the best path and we have promised to follow Him.
Lately, headlines seem to focus on big companies that pay no corporate taxes. However, most of those big companies are still paying payroll taxes. So, have these big companies actually paid their fair share? Americans have their own tax burdens as well. How do we measure a fair tax for all incomes? How do people define what “fair” means? Join James Harrigan and Antony Davies as they cover progressive/regressive taxes, sales taxes, sin taxes, and more on this week’s episode of Words & Numbers. Come to FEEcon 2019! Show Notes: New York may ban glass and steel buildings Scientists discover how to convert blood to Type O Foolishness of the week: Treasury: US may have to stop borrowing Topic of the week: Taxes Amazon 1 Amazon 2 Join the conversation: Words & Numbers Backstage Antony Davies on Twitter James R. Harrigan on Twitter Let us know what you think at wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Thought Experiment: Should the government tax buyers or sellers? Consider the following three scenarios. In all three scenarios, a seller sets a price and a buyer decides, based on the price, how many units to buy. The number of units the seller sells varies depending on the price the seller charges: Units sold = 100 - Price per unit For simplicity (and no meaningful reduction in realism) suppose that it costs the seller $40 for each unit the seller sells. In the first scenario there is no tax. This is a baseline against which we can compare the scenarios in which there is a tax. In the second scenario, the government imposes a $6 per unit tax on the seller. For each unit the seller sells, the seller must pay (in addition to the $40 cost of selling the unit) $6 to the government. In the third scenario, the government imposes a $6 per unit tax on the buyer. For each unit the buyer sells, the buyer must pay the seller’s price to the seller plus an additional $6 to the government. In each scenario, you can see the price that maximizes the seller’s profit. This is the price the seller will charge in that scenario. You can check the work by choosing a different price. You’ll see that any price other than the one shown results in less profit. At the end of each scenario, you see the final result: how much the buyer pays per unit and how much the seller receives per unit. Compare those results across the three scenarios to see something remarkable. Scenario 1: No Sales Tax Profit is maximum when the seller charges $70 per unit. Units sold = 100 - 70 = 30 Sales = $70 x 30 units = $2,100 Cost of goods sold = $40 x 30 units = $1,200 Profit = $2,100 - $1,200 = $900 → Buyer pays $70 per unit → Seller receives $70 per unit Tax the Seller $6 per Unit Sold Profit is maximum when the seller charges $73 per unit. Units sold = 100 - 73 = 27 Sales = $73 x 27 = $1,971 Cost of goods sold = $40 x 27 + $6 x 27 = $1,242 Profit = $1,971 - $1,242 = $729 → Buyer pays $73 per unit → Seller receives $73 per unit less $6 per unit tax = $67 per unit → Compared to No Tax, buyer pays $3 per unit more and seller receives $3 per unit less Tax the Buyer $6 per Unit Purchased Profit is maximum when the seller charges $67 per unit. Units sold = 100 - 67 = 27 Sales = $67 x 27 = $1,809 Cost of goods sold = $40 x 27 = $1,080 Profit = $1,809 - $1,080 = $729 → Buyer pays $73 per unit ($67 per unit plus $6 per unit tax) → Seller receives $67 per unit → Compared to No Tax, buyer pays $3 per unit more and seller receives $3 per unit less Conclusion It doesn’t matter whether the government taxes the buyer or the seller, they end up sharing the tax burden in the same way. The government decides from whom the tax is collected. The market determines who actually pays the tax. No Tax Tax the Seller Tax the Buyer Sale price $70 $73 $67 Price seller receives (net of tax) $70 $73 - $6 = $67 $67 Price buyer pays (including tax) $70 $73 $67 + $6 = $73
No news is good news, especially when we talk about collecting comics! The Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, Unravel 2, and Die #5 get reviewed, plus we look at New Avengers: Breakout, and have many thoughts about that arc. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! EMAIL STEVEN WRITES: "When I was a kid, I collected comic books and traded/sold at flea markets when I was in early teens. As a result, I have thousands of bagged and unbagged comics ranging from the 60's through the late 80's. I've always wanted to price them and sell them on eBay or something. I see the project taking hundreds of hours that I don't have being a new small business owner. Do you have any suggestions for how I can get this done, or maybe a service that could do it for me (the valuation, I mean)? " https://comicspriceguide.com/comic-book-grading https://www.cbcscomics.com/grading-certification-process https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-grade-your-comic-book-804228 https://comicbase.com/mailings/Comicbase_newsflash_2019-03-22.htm http://majorspoilers.com/media/ComicBookCollecting.pdf https://radiopublic.com/alpha-geek-radio-the-podcast-G31pmA/ep/s1!dd428 REVIEWS STEPHEN JUSTICE LEAGUE VS THE FATAL FIVE Director: Sam Liu Screenplay: Alan Burnett Warner Bros. Animation Release Date: March 29, 2019 The fate of the Earth hangs in the balance when the Justice League faces the Fatal Five, a time-travelling band who terrorise Metropolis in search of the budding Green Lantern. [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW DIE #5 Writer: Keiron Gillen Artist: Stephanie Hans Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 3, 2019 “FANTASY HEARTBREAKER,” Conclusion It was never going to be okay. Wait, wrong book. [rating:4.5/5] RODRIGO UNRAVEL 2 (SWITCH) Developer: ColdWood Interactive Engine: Modified PhyreEngine Genre: Platform game Publisher: Electronic Arts Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo SwitchUnravel Two is a puzzle-platformer video game developed by Swedish studio Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 9 June 2018 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch version released on March 22, 2019. Unravel Two is a puzzle-platformer video game developed by Swedish studio Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 9 June 2018 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch version released on March 22, 2019. [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION New Avengers Volume 1: Breakout Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: David Finch Publisher: Marvel Comics In the wake of the systematic destruction of the original Avengers, just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And following the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine sound? Fate has brought them together, and now Captain America wants to make it permanent! Who will take his hand and join the new Avengers? And will they be strong enough to fight the mysterious forces at play around them? Collects NEW AVENGERS #1-6. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.
No news is good news, especially when we talk about collecting comics! The Justice League vs. The Fatal Five, Unravel 2, and Die #5 get reviewed, plus we look at New Avengers: Breakout, and have many thoughts about that arc. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! EMAIL STEVEN WRITES: "When I was a kid, I collected comic books and traded/sold at flea markets when I was in early teens. As a result, I have thousands of bagged and unbagged comics ranging from the 60's through the late 80's. I've always wanted to price them and sell them on eBay or something. I see the project taking hundreds of hours that I don't have being a new small business owner. Do you have any suggestions for how I can get this done, or maybe a service that could do it for me (the valuation, I mean)? " https://comicspriceguide.com/comic-book-grading https://www.cbcscomics.com/grading-certification-process https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-grade-your-comic-book-804228 https://comicbase.com/mailings/Comicbase_newsflash_2019-03-22.htm http://majorspoilers.com/media/ComicBookCollecting.pdf https://radiopublic.com/alpha-geek-radio-the-podcast-G31pmA/ep/s1!dd428 REVIEWS STEPHEN JUSTICE LEAGUE VS THE FATAL FIVE Director: Sam Liu Screenplay: Alan Burnett Warner Bros. Animation Release Date: March 29, 2019 The fate of the Earth hangs in the balance when the Justice League faces the Fatal Five, a time-travelling band who terrorise Metropolis in search of the budding Green Lantern. [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW DIE #5 Writer: Keiron Gillen Artist: Stephanie Hans Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: April 3, 2019 “FANTASY HEARTBREAKER,” Conclusion It was never going to be okay. Wait, wrong book. [rating:4.5/5] RODRIGO UNRAVEL 2 (SWITCH) Developer: ColdWood Interactive Engine: Modified PhyreEngine Genre: Platform game Publisher: Electronic Arts Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo SwitchUnravel Two is a puzzle-platformer video game developed by Swedish studio Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 9 June 2018 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch version released on March 22, 2019. Unravel Two is a puzzle-platformer video game developed by Swedish studio Coldwood Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. It was released on 9 June 2018 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch version released on March 22, 2019. [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION New Avengers Volume 1: Breakout Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: David Finch Publisher: Marvel Comics In the wake of the systematic destruction of the original Avengers, just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And following the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine sound? Fate has brought them together, and now Captain America wants to make it permanent! Who will take his hand and join the new Avengers? And will they be strong enough to fight the mysterious forces at play around them? Collects NEW AVENGERS #1-6. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.
Pastor Thomas is preaching a sermon series on the ‘7 Deadly sins’. The Sermon is the third of his sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins. This sermon is about the sin of Greed. The sermon is based on 1 Timothy 6:8-10 This is a combination of 2 sermons on Greed preached on February 23, & March 2. Intro: Greed is not the deadliest / worst sin, it’s the most popular 1. Defining “Greed” 2. How does one know his/her Greed score? 3. What does Greed do / lead to? 4. God’s response and cure: Conclusion - It’s better to be poor yet content, happy and generous! www.nvbc.net
Background: Interpretation of comprehensive DNA microarray data sets is a challenging task for biologists and process engineers where scientific assistance of statistics and bioinformatics is essential. Interdisciplinary cooperation and concerted development of software-tools for simplified and accelerated data analysis and interpretation is the key to overcome the bottleneck in data-analysis workflows. This approach is exemplified by gcExplorer an interactive visualization toolbox based on cluster analysis. Clustering is an important tool in gene expression data analysis to find groups of co-expressed genes which can finally suggest functional pathways and interactions between genes. The visualization of gene clusters gives practitioners an understanding of the cluster structure of their data and makes it easier to interpret the cluster results. Results: In this study the interactive visualization toolbox gcExplorer is applied to the interpretation of E. coli microarray data. The data sets derive from two fedbatch experiments conducted in order to investigate the impact of different induction strategies on the host metabolism and product yield. The software enables direct graphical comparison of these two experiments. The identification of potentially interesting gene candidates or functional groups is substantially accelerated and eased. Conclusion: It was shown that gcExplorer is a very helpful tool to gain a general overview of microarray experiments. Interesting gene expression patterns can easily be found, compared among different experiments and combined with information about gene function from publicly available databases.
Background: Many different cluster methods are frequently used in gene expression data analysis to find groups of co-expressed genes. However, cluster algorithms with the ability to visualize the resulting clusters are usually preferred. The visualization of gene clusters gives practitioners an understanding of the cluster structure of their data and makes it easier to interpret the cluster results. Results: In this paper recent extensions of R package gcExplorer are presented. gcExplorer is an interactive visualization toolbox for the investigation of the overall cluster structure as well as single clusters. The different visualization options including arbitrary node and panel functions are described in detail. Finally the toolbox can be used to investigate the quality of a given clustering graphically as well as theoretically by testing the association between a partition and a functional group under study. Conclusion: It is shown that gcExplorer is a very helpful tool for a general exploration of microarray experiments. The identification of potentially interesting gene candidates or functional groups is substantially accelerated and eased. Inferential analysis on a cluster solution is used to judge its ability to provide insight into the underlying mechanistic biology of the experiment.
Background: The Freiburger Personality Inventory (FPI-R) is a well established and proven instrument for the assessment of personality traits. Although personality is conceived as a stable trait, clinical experience indicates that impressive changes are found on personality scales during intensive treatment. Method A large sample of inpatients which were treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa, tinnitus or anxiety disorder was evaluated concerning the question which items of the FPI-R were answered differently or identically before and after intensive therapy. Results: It could be found that items which cover aspects that are central to the therapy more often show changing answers. The use of conditional form and indefinite frequency adjuncts in the formulation of items evidently allowed a more differentiated weighting of pros and cons at the end of therapy. Effects of regression to the mean could be excluded as an explanation by empirical data. Conclusion: It can be concluded that changes in answering items before and after intensive therapy can be explained as specific effects of therapy.
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