Podcasts about Contingencies

We're back with Pathfinder Wizards, and somehow giving Tyler ten more levels of spellcasting has not improved the situation. Ash has evolved from sneaky magical assassin into a nearly undetectable menace who can freeze time and ruin your life before you know he was there. Randall has discovered that there is apparently no such thing as enough bonded-item spell slots. And Tyler's angry robot can now scream at you until you die, drop meteors on your friends, and disintegrate whatever is left. At this point, these aren't adventurers. They're reasons cities have evacuation plans. SHOW NOTES We're finishing our Pathfinder 2e Wizard builds, taking Ash, Randall, and Tyler from level 11 all the way to level 20. At these levels, the Wizard starts showing exactly where its power lives. New class features are few and far between, defenses remain deeply Wizard-shaped, and some of the high-level feat choices are surprisingly thin. But the spells? The spells get ridiculous. Ash continues turning his Red Mantis Sprite into the world's most irritating magical assassin. Phantasmal Calamity wrecks minds, Redirect Teleportation makes escaping him considerably harder, Duplicate Foe lets him turn your own face against you, and his growing collection of invisibility and stealth abilities eventually makes finding him a campaign objective all by itself. By the time he picks up Disappearance and Legendary Sneak, the plan has basically become: you don't see Ash unless Ash has made a tactical error. Tyler's Rune Lord continues leaning into wrath, explosions, and increasingly hostile interpretations of spellcasting. Blinding Fury makes enemies literally too angry to perceive things properly, Falling Stars brings the expected amount of meteor-related destruction, and Scare to Death gives his angry robot the possibility of simply yelling at someone until they fall over dead. Naturally, Tyler immediately starts figuring out how to combine that with Sure Strike and Disintegrate because apparently death by terror wasn't conclusive enough. Randall keeps feeding the Universalist Wizard's bonded-item engine. Superior Bond and Reprepare Spell give him even more ways to keep spells flowing, because the answer to "When do you have enough spellcasting?" is apparently "What kind of quitter asks that question?" Along the way, we hit some of the Wizard's best high-level toys. Contingency lets you prepare for problems before they happen. Time Beacon lets you rewind a terrible turn and try again. Metallic Meteorite Glyph introduces the exciting tactical concept of repeatedly hitting someone with space rocks. Effortless Concentration frees up actions for sustained spells. Infinite Possibilities gives prepared casters a valuable wildcard when the perfect spell wasn't prepared that morning. Then we reach 10th-rank spells and restraint leaves the building. Ash stops time with Freeze Time and starts planning elaborate traps while everyone else stands around unknowingly waiting for reality to resume. Randall grabs Cataclysm because sometimes the correct number of damage types is all of them. Tyler considers Manifestation, giving him access to nearly any spell he could suddenly decide he needs. There is also an extended disagreement about line of effect after Ash discovers that Phantasmagoria cannot simply murder everyone inside a building without worrying about pesky things like walls. Apparently Pathfinder has rules specifically designed to keep Wizard war crimes within reasonable geographic boundaries. Ash takes the news well. By level 20, everyone somehow lands on Spell Shape Mastery, turning many of their favorite spell-shaping tricks into free actions. Ash becomes harder to identify, read, locate, or meaningfully interact with. Randall takes Lore specifically about Ash's Sprite, immediately putting himself on Ash's hit list. Tyler takes Too Angry to Die, because there was really no other possible ending for the angry robot. Twenty levels later, the Wizard remains exactly what it promised to be: fragile, complicated, occasionally frustrating, and capable of solving problems with a spell list large enough to qualify as infrastructure. KEY TAKEAWAYS High-level Wizards are still defined more by their spells than their class features. The Wizard's defensive and weapon progression remains painfully slow, so positioning and magical defenses continue to matter. High-level spellcasting is where the class really comes alive, with options like Contingency, Time Beacon, Phantasmal Calamity, Falling Stars, Disappearance, and a frankly unreasonable number of meteor-related solutions. Ash's Red Mantis build becomes an extremely capable infiltrator and assassin built around stealth, deception, illusions, invisibility, and making other people look responsible. Tyler's Rune Lord doubles down on damage, persistent effects, intimidation, and the general philosophy that being angry enough should eventually become a damage type. Randall's Universalist shows how powerful Drain Bonded Item can become when you keep investing in ways to recover and recycle spells. Reprepare Spell trades downtime for reusable low-rank utility, while Infinite Possibilities sacrifices some raw spell-slot power for tremendous flexibility. Effortless Concentration is an easy standout for Wizards who rely on sustained spells. Scare to Death on an angry Rune Lord is exactly as stupid and wonderful as it sounds. 10th-rank spells are deliberately limited, but Freeze Time, Cataclysm, Manifestation, and the other options make that single slot feel appropriately enormous. Spell Shape Mastery is a fantastic capstone if your build has invested heavily in spell-shaping feats. Free Archetype opens even more directions, including Rogue or Captivator for Ash's assassin, additional spellcasting options for Randall, and apparently more explosions for Tyler. Pathfinder's line-of-effect rules are all that stand between civilization and unrestricted Wizard war crimes. Most importantly, Tyler got twenty full levels of Wizard and still wanted more. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. 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It's easy to feel like you don't have enough; it's the message we constantly receive through media and advertisements. It's the message that once you have this thing, or make this much, then you will be happy... all of your dreams will come true! The truth is actually the opposite as this kind of grasping for more is associated with mood problems, anxiety, and stress.  We'll dig into this trap of "having enough" and how we can break free from it and embrace our enoughness.  About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App.   Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube   Full transcript   Sources and Notes for Our Element of Enoughness: Related Joy Lab Episodes:   Ep. 236: The Power of Good Enough Parenting & Calling Out Our Moms Our Grief series starts here: Ep. 252: The Grief of What Should Have Been & The Loss of Not Being Truly Seen (Grief Recovery & Healing Series part 5) More on Savoring:   Ep. 44: Savoring Your Past Without Ruminating or Romanticizing Ep. 45: Mindfulness, Savoring the Present Moment, & Overcoming FOBO (it's kinda like FOMO) Ep. 46: Savoring the Future: A Refreshing Skill to Boost Mood & Help Navigate Depression Ep. 47: Mindsets & Mental Health: How Thoughts About Yourself & The World Impact Your Wellbeing Ep. 197: How Savoring Shifts Your Mood, Mindset, & Behaviors Ep. 198: Unfractured Focus: Mastering the Art of Savoring in a Distracted World Our Authenticity series starts here: Ep. 216: Unmasking Your True Self: Exploring Authenticity and Awe Ep. 268: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth It for Mental Health Ep. 273: How to Build Confidence (When You Don't Feel Confident Yet)  Bellam, S., Curran, T., Hill, A. P., & Stoeber, J. (2025). Perfectionism and work performance: A meta-analysis. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12570 Carver, C. S., Lawrence, J. W., & Scheier, M. F. (1999). Self-discrepancies and affect: Incorporating the role of feared selves. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167299025007002  Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). The costly pursuit of self-esteem. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.131.3.392  Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). Reaping the benefits of pursuing self-esteem without the costs? Reply to Schmuck and Sheldon (2004), Sheldon et al. (2004), Pyszczynski et al. (2004), and Kernis (2004). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.430 Crocker, J., Karpinski, A., Quinn, D. M., & Chase, S. K. (2003). When grades determine self-worth: Consequences of contingent self-worth for male and female engineering and psychology majors. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.85.3.507 Crocker, J., & Wolfe, C. T. (2001). Contingencies of self-worth. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.108.3.593 Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2004). Avoiding death or engaging life as accounts of meaning and culture: Comment on Pyszczynski et al. (2004). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.473 Freudenberger, H. J. (1974). Staff burn-out. Journal of Social Issues, 30(1), 159–165. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1974.tb00706.x  Harari, D., Swider, B. W., Bujold Steed, L., & Breidenthal, A. P. (2018). Is perfect good? A meta-analysis of perfectionism in the workplace. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000324 Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1991). Perfectionism in the self and social contexts: Conceptualization, assessment, and association with psychopathology. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.60.3.456 Higgins, E. T. (1987). Self-discrepancy: A theory relating self and affect. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.94.3.319 Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2005). Positive adjustment to threatening events: An organismic valuing theory of growth through adversity. https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.9.3.262 Kernis, M. H. (2005). Measuring self-esteem in context: The importance of stability of self-esteem in psychological functioning. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2005.00359.x Kirkpatrick, L. A., & Ellis, B. J. (2001). An evolutionary-psychological approach to self-esteem: Multiple domains and multiple functions. In G. J. O. Fletcher & M. S. Clark (Eds.), Blackwell handbook of social psychology: Interpersonal processes (pp. 411–436). Blackwell. Leary, M. R. (2000). Sociometer theory and the pursuit of relational value: Getting to the root of self-esteem. https://doi.org/10.1080/14792772043000045  Maslach, C. (1981). The measurement of experienced burnout. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.4030020205   Park, L. E., & Crocker, J. (2005). Attachment styles and contingencies of self-worth. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167205277030 Pyszczynski, T., Greenberg, J., Solomon, S., Arndt, J., & Schimel, J. (2004). Why do people need self-esteem? https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.435 Schaufeli, W. B., Leiter, M. P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Burnout: 35 years of research and practice. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620430910966406  Lynn Twist's Book: The Soul of Money   Questions this episode was made for: Q: Why do I keep thinking that getting more money, success, or recognition will finally make me feel okay? And why doesn't it ever work? A: This episode explains the psychology of contingent self-worth and the neuroscience of hedonic adaptation: when you stake your value on external things, the bar always moves, the reward always fades faster than expected, and there is never enough; understanding the mechanism is the first step to stepping off the treadmill.   Q: Someone I love seems to measure their worth entirely by what they have or what they've achieved — how do I understand that, and is there a way out? A: Henry's story of his patient and Aimee's story of her father both illuminate how the having-more strategy develops and why it becomes impervious to reason; this episode also names the false-self as the construction that drives the endless proving, and points to the inner compass that is always there underneath it. The good news is that there is a way out and this series explores those paths to enoughness.    Key moments: [00:00] Welcome — Enoughness part 2: having enough [00:30] Having enough isn't really about the amount — it's the belief that acquiring this much will make the bad feelings go away  [01:00] Conditional acceptance and love: growing up having to produce, perform, or prove before being given love — the untended grief that drives the proving [01:30] Francis Weller: what happens when we aren't born into a village with a full, joyous welcome of our gifts  [02:00] Henry's story: a venture capital executive, clearly depressed, sent to therapy against his will  [04:00] CBT couldn't break through — his thinking was so distorted he was impervious to reason; he clung to the belief that he added no value whatsoever  [05:00] The lesson Henry learned viscerally: it is futile to try to fill a hole in self-worth by accumulating money or anything else we value  [05:30] If you believe external achievement proves your worth, there will never, ever be enough — and what a drain on one's energy and vitality  [06:00] Aimee's father: grew up needing to grasp for more, family lived week to week — so grasping for more was genuinely what they needed to survive  [06:30] AImee Prasek "Money can absolutely buy relief from misery, but it doesn't buy happiness or joy with the same predictability."  [07:00] The neuroscience: dopamine tracks more with anticipation of getting the thing than with actually getting it — the reward at arrival is inconsistent and can be short-lived  [07:30] Most things can be taken away — a shaky foundation if you've built your identity or worth on them  [08:00] Aimee's father attached his worth to signs of success — culture pushes this onto us too  [09:00] His business fell apart and everything came crashing down — Aimee believes his contingent self-worth collapsed with it [09:30] Watching strangers take back the repossessed items — cars, boats, pieces of him; everything he'd staked his value on, gone in a day  [10:30] Henry: a prolonged grieving right there — it's the universal human experience [11:30] Hedonic adaptation, or the hedonic treadmill: big life events shift our mood temporarily, then we return to baseline  [12:30] Like Sisyphus: pushing the same rock up the hill, same outcome every time — all that effort does not create lasting change  [13:30] Hedonic wellbeing (drive toward pleasure, avoidance of pain) vs. eudaimonic wellbeing (meaning, authenticity, self-acceptance, personal growth) — it's not one or the other; you don't have to give up pleasure  [14:30] Socially-prescribed perfectionism added to the mix: contingencies of self-worth + hedonic treadmill + belief that others demand your perfection = perfect storm  [15:00] The belief that you can and should live without pain, full of only pleasure, proving it all the time — and it is just not true  [15:30] Henry: where the false-self gets born — when we learn that our worth is conditional on performance, appearance, or achievement, we hide the real self  [16:00] We construct a version of ourselves we believe will be acceptable, lovable, worthy of belonging — and it is exhausting to maintain  [16:30] Constant vigilance: am I saying the right thing, do I look right, am I achieving enough? Always the fear of being exposed as a fraud  [17:00] The paradox: the more we invest in the false-self, the less we're actually being loved for who we are — and deep down, we know this [17:30] Donald Winnicott's work on the false-self — link in show notes; also: the Authenticity series and the episode on feeling enough as a mom  [18:00] The false-self is like holding up a complex lie — cognitively and physically exhausting  [18:30] The inner compass is always there underneath the false-self — that knowing of our worth is never lost; it's never too late to come back to it  [19:00] Head to your Experiment in the Joy Lab Program to work on having enough; head to JoyLab.coach to access the Experiments [19:00] Closing wisdom from Lynne Twist: "Sufficiency isn't an amount at all. It is an experience, a context we generate, a declaration, a knowing that there is enough, and that we are enough."   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Find more mental health resources here. 

Experiences with stress, depression, and anxiety are often paired with feelings of not measuring up or that you're not enough. However, feeling that you're lacking in some way is not limited to a mental health diagnosis; these feelings are actually very common and, unfortunately, they make our lives smaller. We're working on our Element of Enoughness in this episode, identifying Enoughness as an inner knowing that you are enough just as you are, with acceptance of where you are at this moment, without giving up on where you're headed. We'll start by identifying some obstacles to that knowing through two powerful research frameworks. The first is Dr. Jennifer Crocker's "contingencies of self-worth." This is the idea that we stake our self-esteem more heavily on certain domains than others, and when we do, our worth rises and falls with our performance in those areas.   The second framework is Drs. Paul Hewitt and Gordon Flett's three typologies of perfectionism: self-oriented (impossible standards for yourself), other-oriented (impossible standards for others), and socially-prescribed (believing others are demanding your perfection). Henry also names the common root for our feelings of not being enough: the fundamental fear of not belonging.  This is the start of our series on Enoughness, so be sure to stick with us for the next episodes as we talk about and gain skills related to having enough, doing enough, knowing enough, and being enough.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App.   Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Full transcript here   Sources and Notes for Our Element of Enoughness: Related Joy Lab Episodes:    Ep. 268: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth It for Mental Health  Ep. 273: How to Build Confidence (When You Don't Feel Confident Yet)  Bellam, S., Curran, T., Hill, A. P., & Stoeber, J. (2025). Perfectionism and work performance: A meta-analysis. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12570 Carver, C. S., Lawrence, J. W., & Scheier, M. F. (1999). Self-discrepancies and affect: Incorporating the role of feared selves. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167299025007002  Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). The costly pursuit of self-esteem. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.131.3.392  Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). Reaping the benefits of pursuing self-esteem without the costs? Reply to Schmuck and Sheldon (2004), Sheldon et al. (2004), Pyszczynski et al. (2004), and Kernis (2004). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.430 Crocker, J., Karpinski, A., Quinn, D. M., & Chase, S. K. (2003). When grades determine self-worth: Consequences of contingent self-worth for male and female engineering and psychology majors. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.85.3.507 Crocker, J., & Wolfe, C. T. (2001). Contingencies of self-worth. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.108.3.593 Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2004). Avoiding death or engaging life as accounts of meaning and culture: Comment on Pyszczynski et al. (2004). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.473 Freudenberger, H. J. (1974). Staff burn-out. Journal of Social Issues, 30(1), 159–165. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1974.tb00706.x  Harari, D., Swider, B. W., Bujold Steed, L., & Breidenthal, A. P. (2018). Is perfect good? A meta-analysis of perfectionism in the workplace. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000324 Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1991). Perfectionism in the self and social contexts: Conceptualization, assessment, and association with psychopathology. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.60.3.456 Higgins, E. T. (1987). Self-discrepancy: A theory relating self and affect. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.94.3.319 Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2005). Positive adjustment to threatening events: An organismic valuing theory of growth through adversity. https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.9.3.262 Kernis, M. H. (2005). Measuring self-esteem in context: The importance of stability of self-esteem in psychological functioning. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2005.00359.x Kirkpatrick, L. A., & Ellis, B. J. (2001). An evolutionary-psychological approach to self-esteem: Multiple domains and multiple functions. In G. J. O. Fletcher & M. S. Clark (Eds.), Blackwell handbook of social psychology: Interpersonal processes (pp. 411–436). Blackwell. Leary, M. R. (2000). Sociometer theory and the pursuit of relational value: Getting to the root of self-esteem. https://doi.org/10.1080/14792772043000045  Maslach, C. (1981). The measurement of experienced burnout. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.4030020205   Park, L. E., & Crocker, J. (2005). Attachment styles and contingencies of self-worth. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167205277030 Pyszczynski, T., Greenberg, J., Solomon, S., Arndt, J., & Schimel, J. (2004). Why do people need self-esteem? https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.435 Schaufeli, W. B., Leiter, M. P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Burnout: 35 years of research and practice. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620430910966406    Questions this episode was made for: Q: What does "you are enough" actually mean? Isn't that just an excuse to stop growing? A: Enoughness, as Joy Lab defines it, is the inner knowing that you are enough just as you are, with acceptance of where you are, without giving up on where you're headed. Enoughness is distinct from self-esteem (which rises and falls with performance) and is closer to unconditional self-worth; this episode explains the distinction and why believing you are enough actually makes you more open to genuine growth, not less.   Q: Why do I feel so driven to prove myself even when I know it's exhausting and not working? A: That's the contingencies of self-worth in action. When we stake our self-esteem on certain domains, we strive or perform not to learn or grow but to prove our worth; this episode explains the mechanism, its real costs, and why loosening those contingencies is not giving up on goals but can help free yourself from letting outcomes dictate your value.    Key moments: [00:00] Welcome to the brand new Element of Enoughness  [00:30] Opening fact: you are enough — and the Zen teaching Henry loves: "You're perfect as you are, and you could use a little improvement"  [01:00] Aimee's working definition: Enoughness is the inner knowing that you are enough just as you are, with acceptance of where you are, without giving up on where you're headed  [01:30] Contentment spiked with hope — Enoughness is not a ceiling, it's a foundation  [02:00] Why Enoughness is hard to define operationally — but viscerally familiar; we know what having it and lacking it feels like  [03:00] Henry: this topic lives in the conversation around scarcity and abundance — how much is enough is a question we don't give enough thought to  [03:30] Most of us carry on as though we don't have or aren't enough — striving, or feeling bad for what we think we lack  [04:00] The rare person who feels comfortable in their own skin: receives praise but doesn't need it — and stands out for it  [04:30] Four dimensions to explore: having enough, doing enough, knowing enough, and being enough  [06:00] Two key frameworks for the month: contingencies of self-worth (Dr. Jennifer Crocker) and typologies of perfectionism (Drs. Hewitt and Flett) [06:30] Contingencies of self-worth: we don't stake self-esteem equally on everything — certain domains carry more of our worth  [07:00] Three key claims: contingencies motivate where we put attention and effort; they influence how we react in those domains; they can lead to fragile self-esteem linked to higher depression and anxiety  [07:30] Contingencies turn "I feel good about myself" into "I feel good about myself if..."  [08:00] Crocker's college student study: students who tied self-worth to academic performance studied more hours — but extra studying did NOT predict a higher GPA  [08:30] They were studying to prove worth, not to learn — and reported more conflict, more academic struggle, more dissatisfaction by end of freshman year  [09:30] Key takeaway: you can be motivated to do well without attaching self-worth to the outcome — that's actually the more effective route  [10:00] Loosening contingencies isn't surrendering goals — it's refusing to let outcomes or others' judgments dictate your value  [10:30] Henry: inadequacy is closer to the truth than insecurity — the belief that we're not enough permeates almost everything  [11:00] Buddhist psychology: grasping — endless grasping — as the manifestation of not-enoughness  [11:30] No matter how much we get of the thing we think will fill us up, it doesn't last — this tragic gap drives anxiety and depression  [12:30] Aimee: feeling inadequate shakes our sense of security and safety — evolutionary roots, we need the group to survive  [13:00] Important distinction: self-esteem (rises and falls with performance), fragile self-esteem (staked on outcomes we grasp onto), and self-worth (intrinsic, not performance-dependent)  [14:00] Baumeister's challenge to the self-esteem movement of the '80s and '90s — hollow self-esteem building is at best unsubstantiated, potentially harmful  [14:30] Baumeister and Vohs, "Narcissism as Addiction to Esteem": chasing self-esteem through reality-detached praise creates a dopamine-like loop — feels good briefly, drops quickly, tolerance builds, need more and more  [15:30] The addiction pattern: constantly chasing the next hollow boost, convinced it'll finally hold — and it never does [16:30] Henry: why do we give our lifeblood chasing what we know deep down won't give us what we want?  [17:00] The fundamental human drive: to belong — to be seen, appreciated, cared about — once basic biological needs are met  [17:30] The tension: deep need to belong vs. the illusion that we are separate and must go it alone  [18:00] Neuroscience of belonging: newly born neurons immediately extend to connect with others — if insufficiently connected, they shrivel and die; same for us  [19:00] Introduction of perfectionism typologies from Drs. Paul Hewitt and Gordon Flett  [19:30] Type 1 — Self-oriented: punishing standards for yourself, intense drive to be perfect and avoid failure  [19:45] Type 2 — Other-oriented: same rigid standards applied to others — hard on relationships, linked to more loneliness  [20:00] Type 3 — Socially-prescribed: believing others are demanding your perfection and will judge you if you fail — most linked to depression, hopelessness, and possibly suicidal ideation  [21:00] Henry: socially-prescribed perfectionism feels like the loneliest of the three — you're playing by rules you didn't design, trapped in a system you didn't agree to  [21:30] All three stem from the same root: the fundamental fear of not being enough, of not belonging  [22:00] Self-oriented: "If I'm not perfect, I'm not worthy of belonging" — attacking yourself to earn your own permission to exist  [22:30] Other-oriented: projecting the fear outward — demanding others meet standards because that's what you believe it takes to matter  [23:00] Socially-prescribed: the loneliest — responding to what you believe the world demands, even though that belief deserves to be questioned  [23:30] Most of us carry all three — when we can name these patterns, we have a choice; we can loosen the grip  [24:00] Aimee: all of these types come from a good place — wanting to matter, wanting others to matter — it's driven by a desire for connection  [25:00] Pushback addressed: will believing you're enough make you lazy, entitled, or narcissistic? No — Enoughness is not the same as self-esteem  [25:30] Enoughness is a neutral, solid ground — you can feel bad about a mistake and still feel like enough as a person  [26:00] When you feel like enough: you can take criticism without your value collapsing; apologize without self-destruction; make mistakes and still belong  [27:00] Joy Lab Program Experiment for Enoughness — head to JoyLab.coach  [27:30] This is a collective experiment — to feel like enough, we have to offer that to others  [28:00] Closing wisdom from Lao-Tzu: "When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you."   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. 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In this episode, we continue our series on St Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways by exploring his Third Way: the Argument from Contingency. Aquinas begins with a simple but profound observation: the things we encounter in the world don't have to exist. You exist, but you could have failed to exist. The same is true of trees, mountains, planets, stars, and everything else we encounter in the created world. Philosophers describe things like these as contingent beings.But if everything were contingent, i.e. if everything depended upon something else for its existence, then what ultimately explains why anything exists at all? Aquinas argues that contingent beings must ultimately depend upon a Necessary Being: a reality that does not receive its existence from anything else and cannot fail to exist.In this episode, we discuss:What "contingency" means in philosophyThe difference between contingent and necessary beingsWhy things in the world don't contain the reason for their own existenceWhy a collection of contingent beings cannot ultimately explain itselfAquinas' argument for the existence of a Necessary BeingWhy the Argument from Contingency does not require the universe to have a beginning in timeHow Aquinas' Third Way differs from the Argument from Motion and the Argument from Efficient CausalityHow Aquinas' first three Ways point towards the same ultimate reality from three different starting pointsThis episode is part of our series exploring St Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways and the classical philosophical arguments for the existence of God. The First Way begins with change and leads us to an Unmoved Mover. The Second begins with efficient causality and leads us to a First Efficient Cause. And the Third begins with contingent existence and leads us to a Necessary Being.Whether you're interested in philosophy, Catholic theology, apologetics, metaphysics, or the relationship between faith and reason, I hope these episodes help make Aquinas' thought more accessible and encourage you to explore his arguments for yourself.SUPPORT THE PODCASTThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links: Donate via PayPal: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/caitlinwest⁠ Contact: ⁠www.caitlinwest.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/⁠

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text 307-200-8222. Fridays from 2 pm to 3 pm MT. https://Ready-Radio.com Your Cell Phone Isn't an Emergency Plan—Here's What You Need Instead What happens when the cell towers are overloaded, the power is out, and the phone in your pocket suddenly isn't the lifeline you thought it was? Brian of S&B Homestead Radio joins John Rush and co-host Bill Anderson for a practical look at one of the most overlooked parts of preparedness: emergency communications. Brian introduces PACE planning—Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency—and explains why every family should have multiple ways to communicate when normal systems fail. From inexpensive handheld radios and GMRS neighborhood networks to ham radio, repeaters, predetermined meeting locations, and monitoring local emergency traffic, you'll discover why simply owning a radio isn't enough. Is it charged? Does your family know which frequency to use? Have you ever practiced with it? Brian warns against becoming a "checklist prepper" whose emergency equipment sits unused until the moment it's desperately needed. Then John and Bill expand the lesson beyond communications. Preparedness is a mindset, not a reaction to the latest crisis. Whether it's winter weather, food, water, first aid, finances, generators, communications, or even having your estate affairs in order, the time to prepare is before circumstances force your hand. Brian - https://sbhomesteadradios.com/ Pastor Bill Anderson - https://www.prep2protectco.com/

Long after humanity has vanished, an automated global manufacturing system keeps grinding on — building, shipping, and consuming with no one left to use any of it. But when a single broken machine exposes a gap nobody programmed for, the system's last-resort protocol sets off a chain reaction with nothing left to stop it. J.T. Shannon delivers a darkly funny, quietly devastating post-human parable about automation, purpose, and what happens when a machine keeps doing its job long after the reason for it is gone.We love bringing you stories from listeners just like J.T. — if you've got a tale of your own itching to be told (sci-fi, horror, supernatural, or anything in between), we'd love to hear it. Submit your story at submissions.soundconceptmedia.com and you could be featured right here on Auditory Anthology.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.comBy becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who finishes your film if you can't?This episode is about how to make a documentary with no film school. Andre N. Jackson had never made a film. He had twenty years in technology and security, an idea that arrived while he was sitting in a barber's chair, and no way into the industry. He finished the film anyway, and he came on the show with three lessons for other filmmakers. Two more came out while we were talking.In Episode 285, Christian sits down with first-time filmmaker Andre N. Jackson to talk about "Beyond Banners," his film about the basketball program at Gwynn Park High School in Prince George's County, Maryland. Over a twenty-year run the team reached twelve state championships and won more than any high school in the state. The film starts there and ends up somewhere else entirely.Andre puts it plainly: "I actually learned about filmmaking through making a film." The spine of the conversation is what it takes to make a documentary when nothing is set up in your favor. Andre leaned on the research and analysis skills he built as an intelligence analyst, cold-called a Hall of Fame coach, funded it through a fiscal sponsor, used AI as a second brain, and kept going through two heart attacks that put him in an emergency room twice in three days. Along the way the film became a story about stewardship, about the people who stayed, and about what the commercialization of youth sports is doing to community public schools.In this episode, you'll learn:How an idea that arrived in a barber's chair became a finished film with no film school behind itWhy twenty years as an intelligence analyst turned out to be a filmmaking advantageWhy Andre deliberately hired a crew who knew nothing about Gwynn Park, the region, or basketballThe cold call that landed Hall of Fame coach Tubby SmithWhat a fiscal sponsor is, and how the Southern Documentary Fund made donors want to giveHow a three-hour conversation in a Brooklyn coffee shop with writer-director Marquis Smalls became his production blueprintWhat two heart attacks in three days taught him about succession, and what he changed the week he got outHow AI reenacted a co-protagonist who had died and left almost no footage behindWhy announcing the film on Instagram is the thing that made him finish itWhat NIL deals, unrestricted transfers, and year-round travel ball are doing to community public schoolsTHE FIVE LESSONSLean into your superpowersGet comfortable taking calculated risksGet creative about filling gapsPlan for your absenceUse AI as a second brainCHAPTERS0:00 No Film School, No Connections3:16 How Do You Fund a First Documentary?6:09 When a Team Becomes a Town11:53 The Cost of Commercializing Youth Sports18:58 Planning for Your Own Absence24:37 AI as a Second Brain29:16 Cold Calling a Hall of Fame Coach33:45 Why the Collective Should MatterFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do you make a documentary with no film school?Lean into the skills you already have and hire for the ones you do not. Andre N. Jackson spent twenty years as an intelligence analyst, so he built his film on research and relationship building, the two things he was already good at. Then he deliberately recruited crew members who covered his gaps in craft and experience. He learned filmmaking by making a film, not before making one.How do you fund a documentary with no industry money?A fiscal sponsor is the most common route. It is a 501(c)(3) that sits between your project and your donors, so contributions become tax deductible and donors have a reason to say yes. Andre used the Southern Documentary Fund. You apply, you are accepted, you onboard, and then you can offer donors a tax break for backing your film. He combined that with personal funds and direct fundraising.How do you get well-known people to be in your documentary?Cold call them, and be specific about who you both know. Andre landed Hall of Fame coach Tubby Smith by reaching out directly and naming a mutual connection to establish trust. He got Wake Forest star Randolph Childress through a warm introduction from a Gwynn Park alumnus. The pattern is the same either way: ask, and use the relationships your relationships already have.What happens to your documentary if you cannot finish it?Plan for your absence before you need to. After two heart attacks during production, Andre started documenting what had only ever lived in his head and briefed his executive producer and his producer on the next steps, so the film could be completed whether or not he was there. Contingency planning in film usually means backup drives. It should also mean succession.Can AI help you make your first documentary?Andre used it three ways: to learn the end-to-end production process he never went to film school for, to generate an animated reenactment of a co-protagonist who had died and left almost no footage behind, and as a second brain that challenged his assumptions and pressure-tested his interview questions. He was clear it supplemented human mentorship rather than replacing it, and credits Brooklyn writer-director Marquis Smalls, who drew him a blueprint over three hours. DOCUVIEW DÉJÀ VU PICKS"Undefeated" (2011), directed by Daniel Lindsay and T.J. Martin. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Andre's direct inspiration for making "Beyond Banners.""The Last Dance" (2020), ESPN and Netflix. Andre is a Michael Jordan fan and names it as the film that came before Undefeated for him.SPONSORED BYThis episode is brought to you by Virgil Films Entertainment. With over 25 years of distribution experience, Virgil has released Super Size Me, the Oscar-nominated Restrepo, Forks Over Knives, To Die For, Seven Yards, and Speed is Expensive. If you are a filmmaker having trouble with distribution, talk to Virgil. https://virgilfilms.comABOUT THE GUESTAndre N. Jackson is a first-time documentary filmmaker based in Fairfax, Virginia. He wrote and directed "Beyond Banners." He spent twenty years in the private sector in technology and security, including work at Capital One and Amazon and a brief stint at the Department of Homeland Security, and he worked as an intelligence analyst on cybersecurity and terrorism issues related to national security. He is a 1998 graduate of Gwynn Park High School, the subject of his film. He came to filmmaking with no film school and no industry connections.ABOUT THE FILM"Beyond Banners" is directed by Andre N. Jackson and follows the basketball program at Gwynn Park High School in Prince George's County, Maryland. In the words of the film's own logline: a son returns to his alma mater to carry his father's coaching legacy, only to discover that the winning tradition he grew up in was built for a world that no longer exists.The film follows an intertwined father-and-son story, Howard Matthews and Steve Matthews, and widens into a portrait of what community-based youth sports used to be and what the commercialization of high school athletics is doing to it. Produced and edited by Daniel Bowie, with animation and motion design by Henry Gretzinger. Historian Ida E. Jones of Morgan State University asks the question Andre names as his favorite line in the film: "What is it about community that makes us community?" It also features Hall of Fame coach Tubby Smith, Wake Forest star Randolph Childress, who broke ACC records, sportswriter Neil Greenberger, who spent twenty years at The Washington Post and led its local sports section, and archival footage The film is headed to the festival circuit.Website: https://beyondbannersdocumentary.comInstagram: @beyondbannersdocumentaryABOUT DOCUMENTARY FIRSTDocumentary First is a weekly podcast about the craft, the business, and the truth of filmmaking. Host Christian Taylor is an award-winning documentary filmmaker,...

Hi, I'm Connor with Honor - message me here!Thinking about buying a home in Santa Clarita? Don't assume the listing agent is looking out for you, and don't assume going direct saves you money. That advice is decades old.In this episode, Connor MacIvor (DRE #01238257) draws on 21 years of representing both buyers and sellers before going all-in as a Seller's Only Agent™ to break down exactly how buyer representation works, where the conflicts hide, and what to demand from whoever you hire.You'll learn:Why dual agency is legal in California but illegal in other states and in Canada, and what that means for your leverageWhat actually happens when one agent represents both sides of your dealWhy anything you tell your listing agent becomes legally disclosable to the buyerThe $50,000 credit conversation, and why a good agent won't shoot the messengerWhat happens when a buyer stalls or tries to cancel escrow, and the earnest money lawsuit risk nobody explains upfrontWhy a full underwriter loan approval beats a phone pre-approval every time you're competing for a houseThe exact call Connor makes to every buyer's lender before advising a seller which offer to acceptWhy an available lender, nights and weekends, can be the difference between winning and losing a dealWhy every verbal confirmation should get a follow-up email, no exceptionsConnor is a Seller's Only Agent™ throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, Canyon Country, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, and Stevenson Ranch. He never represents both sides. If you're buying, he refers you directly into a vetted network of buyer's agents, full transparency, zero conflict of interest.See every active listing and open house this weekend, no buyer contract required, at santaclaritaopenhouses.com. Text Connor directly through the site for a buyer-agent referral.This episode is for general information only and isn't a substitute for legal or lending advice. Connor MacIvor, DRE #01238257. Equal Housing Opportunity.Youtube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.

The Contingency Planner Most families have emergency supplies, but their actual plan is usually scattered across phones, random notes, old conversations, and the brain of one person who supposedly knows where everything is. In this episode, we break down how to build a family emergency plan that still works when the phones are dead, the roads are blocked, everyone is separated, and the household's main prepper is not around to run the show. Using the MAD Gear Contingency Planner and ReadyPlan app as our guide, we cover realistic threats, conditions for action, PACE planning, communication backups, meeting locations, evacuation routes, fuel, family roles, medical information, pets, gear locations, security, and how to create different loadout plans based on how much time you have to leave. Because owning the gear is only half the job. Your family also needs to know when to act, where to go, what to grab, and what happens when Plan A falls apart. MAD Gear ReadyPlan App https://readyplanapp.com Use code CASUALPREPPERS BattlBox https://survive.battlbox.com/casualpreppers Get 15% off your first BattlBox. LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/casualpreppers Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. Poncho Outdoors https://ponchooutdoors.com/CASUALPREPPERS Enter your email for $10 off your first order and free shipping. Casual Preppers Merch https://casualpreppers.com

In this episode of Actuary Voices, Preeti Vasishtha sits down with Rade Musulin, longtime Academy volunteer, recipient of the 2025 Jarvis Farley Service Award, and author of Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis, the cover story of the July/August 2026 issue of Contingencies.   The conversation explores systems thinking, scenario analysis, climate and geopolitical risk, and the limitations of relying solely on historical data and sophisticated models. Rade also discusses how actuaries can help policymakers navigate uncertainty, why judgment remains essential alongside analytics, and what every actuary can do to better prepare for an increasingly complex and interconnected world.   Additional Resources: Read Rade's Full Article: Managing Risk in a World of Polycrisis Read Academy President Tricia Matson's latest President's Message: Custodians of Financial Security Read the Policy Paper: Climate Scenario Considerations for U.S. Own Risk Solvency Assessment (ORSA)

For much of the time that I've been writing about the legal profession, the line between plaintiff- and defense-side litigation was clear, stable, and widely respected. Small, scrappy firms took plaintiffs' work on contingency; large, prestigious firms defended corporations for hourly rates. That division has been eroding—slowly at first, then with increasing speed. Today, defense-oriented Biglaw firms are actively seeking plaintiff-side engagements for their corporate clients, competing with the plaintiffs' bar for cases that they wouldn't have looked at even a decade ago.On Wednesday, May 6, I had the pleasure of moderating an excellent panel discussion dedicated to exploring these developments. It featured three great experts: Eva Cole, co-chair of the antitrust and competition practice at Winston Taylor; Evan Meyerson, managing director at Burford Capital; and Avi Weitzman, co-chair of the complex litigation and arbitration practice at Paul Hastings.I'm now pleased to share our conversation with you as a special episode of the Original Jurisdiction podcast. Thanks to the panelists for the time and insight, and thanks to Burford Capital for organizing this great event.Show Notes:* Defense-Focused Biglaw Moves Into Plaintiff-Side Work, by David Lat for Original Jurisdiction* Turning In-House Legal Departments Into Revenue Generators, by David Lat for Original Jurisdiction* Survey of in-house counsel on commercial opt-out claims, by Burford Capital* Litigation economics: CFOs and GCs weigh in on best practices in optimizing legal department value, by Burford CapitalSponsored by:Burford Capital helps companies and law firms unlock the value of their legal assets. With a portfolio of over $7 billion and listings on the NYSE and LSE, Burford provides capital to finance high-value commercial litigation and arbitration—without adding cost or risk or giving up control. Clients include Fortune 500 companies and Am Law 100 firms, who turn to Burford to pursue strong claims, manage legal costs and accelerate recoveries. Learn more at burfordcapital.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidlat.substack.com/subscribe

In this video, Mandy Santos of Echo Church in San Jose, CA interviews Daniel Hummel, director of Lumen Center. They delve into the intricate relationship between American culture and Christianity. Daniel's work at the Lumen Center bridges academic disciplines with Christian culture, providing a unique "perspective in history" that is both enlightening and challenging.Daniel's research focuses on "evangelicals in America" and their influence on culture and politics. This exploration offers a "perspective in history" that highlights the complexities of faith and culture.The video also touches on "how to lead with a focus on historical truths," emphasizing the importance of understanding past events to navigate current challenges. Daniel's insights into "evangelicals in america" provide a framework for leaders seeking to integrate faith with historical awareness.Daniel's work underscores the significance of "the bible as wisdom literature" in shaping cultural narratives.

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Reports say U.S. planners examined a high-risk special operations mission to secure or destroy Iran's enriched uranium using Navy SEALs and Army Rangers. We walks through what that kind of operation would actually require, the human cost calculus, and why this kind of contingency planning matters even if it never executes. No hype. Just the reality of the tip of the spear.

Between 1927 and 1933, philosopher Walter Benjamin produced dozens of radio broadcasts that became a testing ground for his developing ideas and experimental pedagogy. Initially cast off as inconsequential, they are, as Dominic Smith reveals in Bridging Benjamin, a fruitful site for an original interpretation of Benjamin's larger body of work. Here, Smith is in conversation with Esther Leslie.Dominic Smith is senior lecturer of philosophy at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He is author of Bridging Benjamin: A Philosophy of Technology, Place, and Education; Exceptional Technologies: A Continental Philosophy of Technology; and coeditor of Contingency and Plasticity in Everyday Technologies.Esther Leslie is professor of political aesthetics at Birkbeck, University of London. Her books include Walter Benjamin: Overpowering Conformism; Hollywood Flatlands, Animation, Critical Theory and the Avant Garde; Synthetic Worlds: Nature, Art and the Chemical Industry; Walter Benjamin; Derelicts: Thought Worms from the Wreckage; and Liquid Crystals: The Science and Art of a Fluid Form.EPISODE REFERENCES:Tay Rail Bridge Disaster of 1879Gilles DeleuzeMartin HeideggerDerridaSusan Buck-MorssAdornoBertholt BrechtAsja LācisImmanuel KantBerlin Childhood around 1900 / Walter BenjaminRadio Benjamin / Walter Benjamin“A Visit to the Brass Works,” radio segment / Walter BenjaminLichtenberg: A Cross Section, journal article / Walter Benjamin, Gerhard SchulteCarl SchmittGeorgio AgambenSam WeberFredric JamesonPeter E. GordonPRAISE FOR THE BOOK:"A powerful case for Benjamin's usefulness in discussions of our relationship with the challenge of technological thought, Bridging Benjamin is exemplary in its extensiveness, honesty, and immediacy."—Gerhard RichterBridging Benjamin: A Philosophy of Technology, Place, and Education by Dominic Smith is available from University of Minnesota Press. Thank you for listening.

Ross Dellenger—a sports journalist for Yahoo Sports, Mississippi State alumnus, and college football reporter—was the sole guest featured on the show. The discussion began with an update on federal college sports legislation, specifically the Protect College Act co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, where Dellenger detailed ongoing negotiations between lawmakers, the SEC, and the Big Ten, noting that requested revisions regarding athlete compensation and regulation could push a Senate floor vote past the August congressional recess. Next, Dellenger addressed SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s stance on contingency plans if federal legislation fails, clarifying the distinction between a governance-only breakaway—where conferences establish independent rules for eligibility, transfers, and compensation caps to mitigate antitrust liability—and a full competitive breakaway from NCAA championships. The conversation then shifted to the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to a 24-team format, with Dellenger outlining proposed calendar structures, such as eliminating conference championship games and holding early playoff rounds in December, alongside the financial challenge of recouping $200M–$250M in lost championship revenue. Finally, Dellenger reflected on the rapid pace of congressional negotiations compared to the NCAA's multi-year lobbying efforts and concluded with a preview of upcoming discussions at the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Dellenger—a sports journalist for Yahoo Sports, Mississippi State alumnus, and college football reporter—was the sole guest featured on the show. The discussion began with an update on federal college sports legislation, specifically the Protect College Act co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, where Dellenger detailed ongoing negotiations between lawmakers, the SEC, and the Big Ten, noting that requested revisions regarding athlete compensation and regulation could push a Senate floor vote past the August congressional recess. Next, Dellenger addressed SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s stance on contingency plans if federal legislation fails, clarifying the distinction between a governance-only breakaway—where conferences establish independent rules for eligibility, transfers, and compensation caps to mitigate antitrust liability—and a full competitive breakaway from NCAA championships. The conversation then shifted to the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to a 24-team format, with Dellenger outlining proposed calendar structures, such as eliminating conference championship games and holding early playoff rounds in December, alongside the financial challenge of recouping $200M–$250M in lost championship revenue. Finally, Dellenger reflected on the rapid pace of congressional negotiations compared to the NCAA's multi-year lobbying efforts and concluded with a preview of upcoming discussions at the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 402 (Rebroadcast of episode 106), our guest is Mike Glover of American Contingency and FieldCraft Survival. Oh, and he's a former Special Forces guy and CIA contractor. But now he's running American Contingency, which is about getting information out to Patriots without Big Tech censorship and to allow us to network. He also talks about the country and where it's going. A must-listen episode. Mike had to go before the After Show, but we have a short one, exclusively for Patreon supporters. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, Backwoods Home Magazine, CATI Armor, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

Episode 402 (Rebroadcast of episode 106), our guest is Mike Glover of American Contingency and FieldCraft Survival. Oh, and he's a former Special Forces guy and CIA contractor. But now he's running American Contingency, which is about getting information out to Patriots without Big Tech censorship and to allow us to network. He also talks about the country and where it's going. A must-listen episode. Mike had to go before the After Show, but we have a short one, exclusively for Patreon supporters. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, Backwoods Home Magazine, CATI Armor, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com

Host: Andy Shiles and Lalo Solorzano Guest(s): Margo Waldie and Javier Vera Published: July 16, 2026 Length: 35 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center Summary Warehousing is far more than a place to store products. It is a critical link in the supply chain that can either accelerate customer delivery or create costly bottlenecks. In this lively episode of Simply Trade, Andy Shiles and Lalo Solorzano welcome Margo and Javier Vera for a wide-ranging conversation about warehouse operations, technology, employee empowerment, contingency planning, and the value of strong industry relationships. The group explores what businesses should prioritize as trade policies, tariffs, customer expectations, and supply chain uncertainty continue to evolve. From predictive analytics and equipment readiness to security, sanitation, and faster order cycle times, the discussion highlights the operational decisions that can directly affect customer satisfaction. The guests also explain the mission behind the Cool Kids networking community and why making industry events more welcoming matters—especially for young professionals and people attending their first conference. They share upcoming opportunities to connect at major intermodal, maritime, breakbulk, and supply chain events. Along the way, the conversation delivers practical lessons, memorable stories, and plenty of humor about building relationships, mentoring the next generation, and finding your place within the trade and logistics community. Main Topic / Discussion This episode examines how warehouse operators can manage uncertainty while meeting growing customer expectations for faster delivery, better visibility, lower costs, and greater flexibility. The conversation also explores how professional associations, conferences, mentoring, and inclusive networking communities can help supply chain professionals strengthen their knowledge and build valuable industry relationships. Building Stronger Warehouse Operations Successful warehouse operations require more than additional space. Companies must invest in technology, employees, equipment, partnerships, security, and contingency planning. The guests discuss the importance of predictive analytics, reliable material-handling equipment, backup operating procedures, efficient pick-and-pack processes, and empowering frontline employees to solve operational challenges. Creating More Inclusive Industry Networks Javier and Margo explain that the Cool Kids community was created to make networking more accessible—not more exclusive. Its mission is to welcome newcomers, connect professionals with shared values, and help emerging supply chain talent build confidence and meaningful relationships. Making Conferences More Valuable The episode highlights networking opportunities connected with IANA, Breakbulk, the Virginia Maritime Association, and TPM. The guests encourage attendees to step outside their comfort zones, introduce themselves, and use conferences to build relationships across the trade, logistics, maritime, and warehousing sectors. Key Takeaways • Invest in technology, people, equipment, and partnerships rather than relying on a single operational solution. • Faster warehouse cycle times can improve customer satisfaction and reduce the likelihood of returns. • Predictive analytics should empower employees and improve decision-making—not simply replace people. • Contingency planning helps warehouses continue operating when equipment, internet access, or other critical systems fail. • Frontline employees often understand operational problems best and should be empowered to recommend improvements. • Safety, security, and sanitation are essential parts of a high-performing warehouse operation. • Conferences and professional associations can help newcomers find mentors, build confidence, and expand their networks. • Strong relationships across trade, logistics, maritime, and supply chain communities create opportunities for collaboration. Resources & Mentions • Global Training Center • Cool Kids supply chain networking community • Intermodal Association of North America • Breakbulk • Virginia Maritime Association • TPM27 • Good to Great by Jim Collins • Trade Geeks Community Credits Host: Andy Shiles – LinkedIn Lalo Solorzano – LinkedIn Guest(s): Margo Waldie – LinkedIn Javier Vera – LinkedIn Producer: Lalo Solorzano

Mike discusses the importance of a due diligence contingency in home buying contracts for property inspections. However, they express concern about how this is often used for negotiation tactics and marketing by inspectors. Mike suggests that buyer agents should better educate their clients about reasonable expectations and that listing agents should include a reverse contingency clause in contracts to allow sellers to keep their listing active and cancel the contract during the due diligence period. Mike also criticizes the practice of asking sellers to make repairs to the property, noting the misalignment of incentives and the potential for contentious negotiations.

The Rev. Br. Richard Edward Helmer Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 6 Pentecost (Proper 9A) 11:00 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 5 July 2026 Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:11-18 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

In this live Twitter/X reaction episode, Brad and Ryan break down Indiana's signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. and why this move could prove to be another masterstroke by Kevin Pritchard, Chad Buchanan, and the Pacers front office. At just $8.25 million annually, Indiana adds the versatile two-way wing they've been searching for while fully embracing what now appears to be a clear two-year championship window. We discuss how Oubre fits alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the newly acquired Ivica Zubac, what he brings defensively, and why his cutting, transition play, and positional versatility make him such a seamless fit in Rick Carlisle's system. From there, we zoom out and evaluate the new-look Eastern Conference after an aggressive start to free agency. Miami, Toronto, Boston, and Philadelphia have all made significant moves to strengthen their rosters—but where do the Pacers now stack up in the race to represent the East? We also touch on the latest rumors surrounding LeBron James, Walker Kessler and the Lakers, discuss what other moves Indiana could still have up its sleeve, and close by talking about the NBA Cup heading to Indianapolis and what another historic event means for Hinkle Fieldhouse.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest host Rob Fai & Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario discuss: 1 - Internal Ford government notes admit it will ‘not reach' 1.5M homes target 2 - Doug Ford pushes back on negative polling as some conservatives begin ‘contingency planning' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billy Slater opens up on the behind-the-scenes planning that helped Queensland handle Cameron Munster’s HIA scare in Origin Game Two. Billy reveals he met with Johnathan Thurston on game day to run through contingencies, including the left-field plan to use Max Plath in the halves if Munster went down. (00:00) Welcome to the Billy Slater Podcast(01:04) The NRL finals race is starting to tighten(01:55) Broncos and Raiders running out of time(03:46) Billy reflects on Queensland’s Origin Game Two win(05:40) Trent Loiero’s impact off the bench(07:02) Sam Walker’s goal-kicking preparation at the MCG(08:09) Billy’s special moment watching Walker, JT and Alfie Langer(09:44) Selwyn Cobbo’s form, happiness and hard work(11:29) The Max Plath contingency plan after Munster’s HIA(12:08) Billy reveals his game-day meeting with Johnathan Thurston(14:37) Why Billy told Max Plath about the plan before kick-off(16:09) Queensland’s “whatever it takes” team mentality(17:43) Queensland heading to Rockhampton before the Origin decider(19:41) Central Queensland’s Origin connections(20:19) Melbourne Storm’s resurgence continues(22:21) Titans stun Penrith as Zane Harrison stands up(24:35) Dolphins show their depth in big win over Tigers(26:47) Should New Zealand have a second NRL team?(28:29) Broncos v Roosters looms as a must-win clash(29:27) Looking ahead to Origin Three weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump personally signs the Iran deal at Versailles in a major diplomatic breakthrough. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed the agreement. Still confusion abounds in Washington as the President seems soft on a terrorist regime that has historically failed to honor such treaties. Contingencies include a stern warning from the President as he informed Iran that the Memorandum of Understanding is not final and "if they don't behave, we'll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head." Also foreign nationals are fascinated with the USA and our culture as they attend the World Cup events. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pennsylvania updated its Agreement of Sale with a new mortgage contingency option, and it's creating confusion for buyers, sellers, and even some real estate agents. In this video, I break down the three mortgage contingency choices—Not Applicable, Waived, and Elected—and explain what each one means for your deposit, financing strategy, and risk exposure. If you're buying or selling a home in Pennsylvania, understanding these contract changes is critical. I'll walk through real-world examples, common mistakes agents make, and how this impacts competitive offers in today's market. Have questions about buying or selling in the Philadelphia suburbs, Main Line, Chester County, Delaware County, or Montgomery County? Reach out to our team!

Modern warfare is no longer defined by who has the biggest force, but by who can adapt the fastest. The battlefield is changing in real time through artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, and the speed of information. But even in the most advanced operating environments, victory still comes down to disciplined leaders, trusted teams, and soldiers prepared to make decisions under pressure when everything is on the line.The responsibility for America's rapid response to any crisis belongs to the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps.From their headquarters at Fort Bragg, NC, Fran Racioppi sat down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson, Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss how he is preparing America's Contingency Corps for combat in an increasingly dangerous world.Leading more than 80,000 soldiers across the 3rd Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and 101st Airborne Division, and other subordinate commands, LTG Anderson explains how the Corps balances readiness, speed, and innovation while maintaining the fundamentals that have always defined military success.Our conversation explores the role of Noncommissioned Officer, the importance of mastering the basics, and why leadership development remains America's greatest asymmetric advantage. We also discuss the integration of conventional and special operations forces, the concept of compound warfare, and the difference between interoperability and true integration on the battlefield.LTG Anderson breaks down the Corps' push toward innovation through initiatives like the Joint Innovation Outpost and experimental exercises that incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making into operational planning. But even as technology changes warfare, he makes one thing clear; there must always be a human in the loop.Highlights0:00 Introduction2:17 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast4:01 The role of XVIII Airborne Corps9:57 Empowering NCOs14:58 Joint Innovation Outpost19:00 Speeding the Acquisition Timeline22:53 Keeping A Human in the Loop25:41 Integration vs Interoperability29:13 Guiding the Tactical Level Leader32:48 Compound Warfare Today37:22 Generational Warfighting Differences42:00 The XVIII Airborne Corps Formation45:04 Daily HabitsQuotes“What operational problems do they expect us to solve for them?”“If I've got a strong team…we'll typically prevail.”“Certainly what I've learned of any value has come from non-commissioned officers that raised me up.”“The role of the non-commissioned officer is to become the technical tactical experts in the application of violence at the tactical level.”“What are we doing to get the NCO corps to that point where they are the Army?”“How do we use advanced computing to allow us to make decisions more informed and faster than our opponents?”“The advantage of war fighting is not replacing humans with machine decision making. It's now creating superhumans that are enabled by it.”“Interoperability is our ability to work together in an efficient, effective manner.”“Compound Warfare is the blending of regular and irregular capabilities to create a host of dilemmas for your enemy.”“You'll never be able to tell that tactical level leader when things are going to change and shift if you haven't done the operational level rigor.”“My role as the general is not to solve the problem or be the hero that comes in, but to think and understand the problem we're trying to solve.”The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by OneBrief; enabling military leaders to make innovative, informed and deliberate decisions faster than ever before. Superhuman command wins wars.Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.

Monday June 1, 2026 Uber to Pay Contingency Fee Bonuses to Executives to Get Rid of Contingency Fee System

This week, we discuss why the size of the market continues to expand, how the World Cup is fueling global beverage demand, contingency plans amidst shifting energy segments, the paths that lie ahead for LatAm countries facing elections and an overhead view of global markets where scale and earnings continue to expand.   Disclosure: You may also enjoy listening to the Merrill Perspectives podcast, featuring conversations on the big stories, news and trends affecting your everyday financial life.   "Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.  

In this raw and unflinching episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with Thad Snyder (physician, former medic, and brigade surgeon) to tackle one of the most uncomfortable topics in combat medicine: what happens when resources run out, evacuation timelines collapse, and “doing everything” is no longer possible.Drawing from a 72-page crisis standards of care memo (originally written for flu and updated for COVID), Thad explains the shift from standard → contingency → crisis care, the ethical duty to plan for no-win scenarios, and why medics, teams, and leaders must have real conversations about capabilities, limitations, and what “living” actually means after catastrophic injury. They explore palliative/comfort care in austere environments, the emotional weight of those decisions, and practical ways to share the burden so the medic isn't left carrying it alone.Essential listening for medics, operators, team leaders, and anyone preparing for large-scale combat or prolonged operations where the next casualty might not get a bird out for days or weeks.Key TakeawaysThere is a duty to plan for crisis standards of care before you're in the middle of it.Leaders and teams must understand the real capabilities and limitations of their medics—not the 437-task training list.Pre-mission conversations about quality of life, advanced directives, and unacceptable outcomes give medics a moral framework when they have to make the hardest calls.Palliative/comfort care is already happening in modern conflicts (Ukraine, etc.) even if no one wants to talk about it.The emotional and moral burden of end-of-life decisions cannot fall solely on the medic—teams and leaders must share ownership.Staying busy to “do something” can sometimes cause more harm than shifting to dignity-focused comfort care.Chapters00:00 – Intro & Pulling the Crisis Standards Memo from the Closet00:56 – Standard, Contingency, and Crisis Care: What Changes When Resources Vanish02:51 – The Duty to Plan: Preparing for No-Win Scenarios04:55 – Why Commanders Need Brutally Honest Briefs on Medic Capabilities06:20 – Surgical Team Limitations, Non-Survivable Injuries, and Realistic Expectations08:40 – Advanced Directives, Quality of Life, and “Living vs. Being Alive”11:36 – Palliative Care in Large-Scale Combat (Ukraine, Future Conflicts)13:15 – How (and When) to Have These Conversations with Your Team14:38 – The Emotional Reality: Holding Someone's Hand While They Die Is Harder Than Any Procedure20:33 – Real Hospital Examples of Hard End-of-Life Discussions25:58 – What Outcomes Actually Matter to Warriors? (Walking, talking, independence)32:00 – Using Patient Values as a Moral Framework in Crisis35:04 – Offloading the Burden: Team Ownership of Comfort Care Decisions40:43 – Shared Responsibility, Rituals, and Preventing Moral Injury43:14 – Final Thoughts + Where to Get the Crisis Standards DocumentThis episode is heavy, honest, and desperately needed. Share it with your team.For more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠

"It's a matter of trusting the people you hire." Connect With Our SponsorsSolventum - https://go.solventum.com/clarityGreyFinch - https://greyfinch.com/jillallen/A-Dec - https://www.a-dec.com/orthodonticsSmileSuite - https://getsmilesuite.com/ Summary In this episode of Hey Docs!, Jill Allen interviews Shawn Rainey, the director of the design department at Blue Frog, about the intricacies of orthodontic practice design and construction. Shawn shares his extensive background in the field, discussing the transition from traditional bidding processes to a more integrated design-build approach. He emphasizes the importance of functionality in design, the need for collaboration among various stakeholders, and the challenges faced when working with equipment specialists. The conversation highlights the significance of having an in-house design team to streamline processes, control budgets, and ultimately create efficient and practical dental practices. Jill and Shawn also delve into hidden costs that can arise during construction projects, highlighting the need for thorough inspections and contingency planning. Connect With Our Guest Blue Frog - https://www.bfrog.net/ Takeaways Shawn Rainey has extensive experience in orthodontic office design and construction.The design-build process offers more control over budget and efficiency.In-house design teams can provide real-time budget estimates.Collaboration among architects, engineers, and contractors is essential.Choosing the right space is critical for startup practices.Design should prioritize workflow and practical use over aesthetics.Equipment specialists may not fully understand the needs of practices.Lost time often occurs on the front end of projects.It's crucial to involve design teams early in the process.Hidden costs can arise from unexpected issues in construction.Contingency planning is essential for any project.Permitting requirements can vary significantly by location.Chapters 00:00 Introduction05:04 Startup Construction Fears06:39 Bid-Build vs Design-Build Explained10:23 Design Build Benefits16:58 Workflow Over Aesthetics21:37 Choosing Space and Team27:34 Equipment Specialist Debate29:47 Design Team First33:11 Ego Free Collaboration34:13 Hidden Costs Exposed38:17 Lease And Site Surprises40:24 Permits Zoning Feasibility45:04 Trust The Build Team47:45 Contact Info Episode Credits:  Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Garrett LuceroAre you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice?Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.    New episodes drop every Thursday!   

On the latest LGM Podcast I spoke with Dr. Stephanie Carvin of Carleton University about the present and future of Canadian security policy. This includes the “potluck” analogy about the future of security cooperation, divergent ideological paths between the Washington and Ottawa, the Alberta Annoyance, the future of NATO, the entanglement of the US and Canadian defense industrial bases, and finally whether Canadian geese are Canadian or American. See also Dr. Carvin’s work in the Globe and Mail. Transcript is here. Apple Podcasts Android Youtube Podchaser Podcast Index Subscribe by E-mail Audible Spotify Amazon Music The post LGM Podcast: The Canada Contingency appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

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On the latest LGM Podcast I spoke with Dr. Stephanie Carvin of Carleton University about the present and future of Canadian security policy. This includes the “potluck” analogy about the future of security cooperation, divergent ideological paths between the Washington and Ottawa, the Alberta Annoyance, the future of NATO, the entanglement of the US and […] The post LGM Podcast: The Canada Contingency appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

Discussing the current emotional and mental status of me; I want to do a road trip to Helen, Elijah, or Cartersville, Georgia but I do not know where to go (no time frame is required but I do want to visit those cities) including a tire rotation and oil change for my Santa Fe.

This lecture discusses the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle' work, On Interpretation, focusing on his discussion of what have come to be called "modalities" such as necessity, contingency, possibility, and impossibility, with the truth values of future seemingly contingent propositions in mind, for example that a sea-battle will or will not take place tomorrow. One possible approach is to say that since propositions must be either true or false, future propositions already are true or false of necessity and that we simply don't know their truth or falsity. Another is to say that it is necessary for them to be either true or false, but that neither of these truth values are necessary to contingent propositions referring to future events that have not yet happened. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO You can find over 4,000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Aristotle's On Interpretation - amzn.to/3nS55ud

CCP welcomes returning guest Michael Thomsen of Origin 84 from Sydney, Australia and discusses how he prepares to leave his business for long travel by relying on organizational design, documentation, and clear accountability, using Confluence and EOS-style role success criteria to prevent gaps and duplication. They explore perfectionism versus "good enough," emphasizing repeatable standards a team can deliver, protecting integrity, and avoiding preventable mistakes. The conversation shifts to why SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 matter as clients face more vendor-risk questions, and how policies differ from procedures by enabling decentralized decisions. Michael explains Origin 84's fixed-fee, services-first model and a "magic quadrant" approach that moves from help desk and IT admin to account management and strategy, using root-cause fixes across all clients. He details standardizing on Microsoft-first tooling (including Entra SSO for Google), vendor-risk concerns, and how certification frameworks drive continual improvement and practical, auditable policies.   00:00 Welcome Back Michael 00:35 Travel Rituals Offline 01:14 Leaving the Business 03:23 Planning Like Military 04:47 Runbooks EOS Accountability 07:22 Perfection Versus Good 13:53 Standards And Certifications 16:32 Policy Versus Procedure 17:56 Building Sticky Services 20:14 Magic Quadrant Strategy 23:16 Fix Root Causes 26:21 Flat Rate Incentives 27:45 Strategy Alignment Limits 29:13 Listening Before Pushing 30:08 Pricing Pushback Story 31:52 Standardize Security Baselines 34:33 Paying for Certification Proof 36:10 Cut Costs via Account Management 36:50 Client Owned Subscriptions 39:21 Microsoft as North Star 41:10 Vendor Risk and Contingencies 47:37 Entra SSO for Google 50:46 ISO 27001 Policy Reality Check 54:57 Part Two Wrap Up

April 27th, 2026. Three policy hits in the same week, all with direct workforce consequences. Bo, Luke, and ASHHRA Executive Director Jeremy Sadlier break down what HR leaders need to do before July 1st.

A caller questions if the Buffalo Bills would have selected KC Concepcion if he had been available before their trades. They examine Brandon Beane's draft board strategy and recount the chaotic moment the Steelers were sniped by the Eagles during a live call. 01:40 - NHL Playoff Roundup 03:16 - Beane's Draft Strategy 07:58 - Draft Room Drama

Exploring the space station, the team come up with a plan.Star Raiders is a Starfinder 1E actual-play anthology podcast. Exploring the unknown is part of the job for the members of Drebin Industries' Xenomineral Scout Team. But deep in The Vast they encounter more than they bargained for, turning their galaxy upside down.Of Moons and Men is our Pathfinder 2E podcast.Check out our website for more content, or support us on Patreon! To keep updated follow us on Instagram.Music: Dreamstate Logic

Text a Message to the ShowThis is part two of my recent conversation with Jake the International Security Specialist Guy and if you haven't already listened to Ep 138 or when Jake was on the show last year in Ep 117, then stop what you're doing and go back and catch those episodes.  In this portion we are talking more about contingency planning with your family.  The specific context is what do you do if you're separated from your teenagers during an emergency in a foreign country, but really, this is practical advice for an emergency anywhere and even in a situation that is not a crisis yet but just requires some guidance so that your teen is prepared.Jake's previous episodes were Ep 117 and Ep 138Music is by the Mini VandalsHey Chaplain podcast episode 138.5 (part 2)Tags:Travel, Children, Contingencies, Connectivity, Disasters, Emergencies, Family, Hiking, Phones, Planning, Police, Rally Points, Safety, Technology, Teens, MexicoSupport the showThanks for Listening!  And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOYEmail us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

The "Bush contingency" of the Republican Party, often associated with the neo-conservative or establishment wing, continues to face sharp criticism from the populist base for its perceived support of comprehensive immigration reform, which many characterize as amnesty. This faction generally favors a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants, arguing that a pragmatic approach is necessary for economic stability and national security. However, as the party shifts further toward the "America First" platform championed by President Trump, these more traditional GOP members find themselves increasingly at odds with a voter base that demands strict enforcement, border wall completion, and mass deportations. Critics argue that by entertaining legal status before securing the border, the Bush-era establishment is undermining the rule of law and ignoring the primary concerns of the modern Republican electorate.

Interview with Ruyi Deysel, Managing Director & CEO of West Wits MiningOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/west-wits-mining-asxwwi-first-gold-production-achieved-as-south-african-project-goes-live-8410Recording date: 2nd April 2026West Wits Mining has crossed a pivotal threshold, delivering its first gold pour at the Qala Shallows project in South Africa's Witwatersrand Basin and beginning the operational ramp-up toward steady-state production of 70,000 ounces per annum. For investors tracking the company's progress, the milestone is meaningful not only symbolically but structurally: it confirms that West Wits has successfully built and commissioned an underground gold mine on schedule, within a disciplined capital framework, and with early performance metrics running ahead of the Definitive Feasibility Study.The production model is built around toll treatment of ore at a Sibanye-Stillwater facility nearby, avoiding the capital burden of a standalone processing plant in the early stage and compressing the timeline to first revenue. Ore grades and gold recoveries from bottle roll tests are both tracking above DFS assumptions which is a positive early indicator for the unit economics that will define the ramp-up. The all-in sustaining cost target of approximately US$1,300/oz positions the operation with a material margin against current gold prices, and management has been explicit that cost control is central to the company's operating philosophy.Funding is not a near-term concern. The company completed an unsolicited A$27.5 million equity raise in January, entered production fully funded, and is now preparing its first drawdown under the lending facility. Approximately 25% of total project funding is expected to come from early gold revenue, which means maintaining the production ramp-up profile is both an operational and financial imperative. Contingency has been built into both the equity and lending structures to absorb short-term variability.Energy management is an area of active focus. Diesel currently accounts for around 8% of operating costs, already low relative to comparable operations, partly due to the closed-loop hydropower system that uses purified local groundwater. Grid power connection, expected in Q4 2026, will reduce diesel dependency further and improve operating margins without any requirement for additional production volume. This represents a near-term, largely de-risked cost improvement that investors can monitor against a defined timeline.On the growth side, the company has launched a scoping study targeting an expansion pathway to 200,000 oz per annum, nearly three times the current steady-state target. The study commenced in February 2025 and is expected to conclude by June, at which point management will have defined the direction for a full feasibility study. This provides investors with a clear, time-bound catalyst to assess the long-term scale of the asset.What distinguishes West Wits Mining's investment case from many of its junior gold peers is the board's stated philosophy: demonstrate profitability first, grow selectively second. In a sector where capital is frequently deployed in pursuit of market capitalisation rather than margin, that orientation carries weight. The coming twelve months will test whether the operational execution matches the framework management has built. The early signals are encouraging, the funding is in place, and the catalysts are defined.View West Wits Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/west-wits-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Ed Laine breaks down how to confidently navigate contingent sales and position them as a powerful, strategic option—not a last resort. With the majority of buyers needing to sell before they buy, understanding how to structure and present these offers is critical in today's market.Ed walks through a practical risk-mitigation framework, showing how to guide sellers through each stage—from pre-listing to contract—while reducing uncertainty and building confidence. He shares key tactics to strengthen contingent offers, including pricing strategies, pre-inspections, larger earnest money deposits, and shorter timelines.The session also covers how to handle seller objections, leverage tools like bump clauses, and maintain strong communication with all parties to keep deals moving forward. Ed emphasizes that success with contingent deals comes down to education, preparation, and positioning yourself as the expert who can manage complexity with clarity.If you want to win more deals and turn challenging situations into competitive advantages, this episode delivers the playbook.

Replacement referees and other rule changes could be coming to the NFL next season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Episode Summary What happens after you build your private banking system? In this episode of The Practical Wealth Show, Curtis May sits down with Ben Buzek — former Special Operations leader turned real estate investor and collaborator with Wealth Without Wall Street — to discuss how to strategically deploy capital into cash-flowing assets. If you've implemented the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) and built cash value, the next step is deployment. But most investors skip due diligence, chase returns, and lock their money inside qualified plans like 401(k)s. We break down: Why traditional 401(k)s limit liquidity and control The difference between accumulation theory vs cash flow strategy What separates serious investors from hobby investors How to create a "buy box" to vet deals Risk management lessons from Special Operations Multifamily investing explained How to use cash value life insurance to fund investments The biggest misconception about passive income Why liquidity beats rate of return Sequence matters: Cash Flow Control → Private Reserve → Strategic Deployment → Financial Freedom If you want income, not speculation — this episode is for you. Links & Resources practicalwealth.net WWWS Podcast with Special Guest, Ben Buzek https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzekb/ Home ben@wealthwithoutwallstreet.com Keywords Passive Income Infinite Banking Concept Cash Flow Strategy 401k Alternatives Private Banking Capital Deployment Liquidity Financial Freedom Buy Box Due Diligence Multifamily Investing Syndications Cash Value Life Insurance Wealth Allocation Velocity of Money Control vs Accumulation Statement Wealth OPM (Other People's Money) Investor Profile Asset-Based Income Episode Highlights 00:00–02:26 - From accumulation theory to control-based wealth building 02:26–05:39 - What happens after you build cash value? The "What's next?" problem 05:39–08:07 - Why 401(k)s limit liquidity and control 08:07–10:03 - Financial freedom formula: Passive income exceeds expenses 10:03–12:36 - Buy boxes, shiny object syndrome, and investor discipline 12:36–14:26 - Special Operations risk management: PACE planning (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) 14:26–17:40 - Serious investors vs hobby investors 17:40–20:18 - Defining your investor profile before deploying capital 20:18–22:00 - Principles → Strategy → Tactics framework 22:00–24:06 - You can't eat equity: cash flow vs capital gains 24:06–26:05 - Finding and redeploying "lazy cash" 26:05–28:06 - The biggest misconception about passive income 28:06–29:31 - LP investing, syndications, and operator due diligence 29:31–32:54 - Liquidity, capital access, and why you'll run out of money before deals 32:54–34:56 - Case study: $2,300/month in passive income in 12 weeks 34:56–37:16 - Why coaching accelerates results and reduces costly mistakes 37:16–40:46 - Retirement math reality check and the 4% rule problem 40:46–43:35 - How the Passive Income Lab works (structure, accountability, cohorts) 43:35–46:06 - Earn → Bank → Borrow → Spend → Repay framework 46:06–49:38 - Final call to action: stop sitting on the sidelines  

More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat stimulant addiction, but there is a behavioral treatment that works: contingency management, which involves offering tangible, immediate rewards for abstaining from drugs. Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD, discuss why contingency management works and the psychological principles it's based on; how it can be used to treat other addictions including alcohol, tobacco and opioids; and recent momentum in moving it from research labs to the real world at large scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared a few options for the Bears to fill their void at center after the stunning news that starting center Drew Dalman will retire at 27 years old.

Sara Imari Walker is Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, where she is Deputy Director of the Beyond Center. Sara is an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist, with research interests in the origins of life, artificial life, life and detection on other worlds. Lee Cronin is Regius Chair of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. Among his many pursuits are the digitization of chemistry, the discovery of alien life, and the creation of artificial life. In this episode, Robinson, Sara, and Lee discuss the relationship between philosophy and science, quantum physics, time, determinism, AI, and the origin of Life.Life as No One Knows It: https://a.co/d/2fdKa2eLee's Website: https://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/cronin/Lee's Twitter: https://x.com/leecroninOUTLINE00:00 Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Philosophy07:57 Philosophy and Science20:58 Is Time an Object?30:00 More on Time44:38 On Time and Entropy51:13 Is the Universe Deterministic?01:08:54 What's Wrong with Quantum Physics?01:17:08 Contingency, Selection, and Evolution01:29:05 Scientific Temperament01:44:18 Do We Experience ChatGPT as Human?Robinson's Website: http://robinsonerhardt.comRobinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University, where he is also a JD candidate in the Law School.