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SummaryRobert Bolden shares personal insights on faith, surrender, and the beauty of God's creation, emphasizing the importance of community and continuous spiritual growth.Key TopicsThe meaning of meekness and inheritance of the earthPersonal journey of faith and surrender to JesusThe beauty of God's creation and natural worldThe importance of community and meeting togetherThe significance of continuous spiritual growth and avoiding deliberate sinTakeawaysSurrender is a continuous process that deepens faith.Nature is a reflection of God's glory and should be appreciated.Community and encouragement are vital for spiritual growth.Deliberate turning away from faith can lead to spiritual danger.Sharing personal stories strengthens faith and community.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Background02:00 Reflection on Matthew 5:5 and Surrender04:07 The Beauty of God's Creation and Living in Gratitude05:34 The Accessibility of God's Grace and Personal Transformation06:53 Encouragement to Stay Connected and Meet in Community09:51 The Warning Against Deliberate Sin and Turning Away from Faith11:13 The Significance of a Personal 'Come Out of the Desert' Moment12:41 Closing Remarks and Invitation to CommunityReady to become part of the community? https://lifetransformed.podia.com/message us and we will give you free access.Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/store/lifetransformed/Schedule a serve call ⁠https://www.picktime.com/LifeTransformed⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qr⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6sszulCUrjodEyThd-rBw⁠Podcasts Join me live from Odd's Cafe here in Asheville…  message me for the exact time.  ⁠https://www.oddscafe.com/⁠Email: robertbolden@thisworldfreedom.com

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In this episode of The Leaders Kitbag, I explore something that most leaders experience but rarely address: walking into a meeting still carrying the weight of the one before it. Research on emotional contagion tells us that your team picks up on your state within seconds of you walking into a room. If you're stressed, distracted, or mentally still in the last conversation, that transmits, and it affects everyone's performance, not just yours. The good news is that while you can't always control what happens to you, you can control what you do in the moments before you show up for your people. I share two simple breathing techniques, and more importantly, a practical way to actually remember to use them. Because knowing about a technique and building it into your day are two very different things. In this episode, you will learn: Why your emotional state spreads to your team faster than you realise What's happening in your nervous system when you're under pressure, and how to reverse it quickly One simple breathing technique you can use in under sixty seconds Why most people know about these techniques but don't use them, and how to close that gap A straightforward habit to build so the reset becomes automatic Ben's Key Takeaways States are contagious. The mood and energy you carry into a room will affect how everyone in it thinks, feels and performs. This isn't just a leadership idea, it's what the research on emotional contagion consistently tells us. Deliberate breathing works… but only if you actually do it. Most leaders are aware of breathing techniques but forget to use them in the moment, because there's no trigger. Set three alarms on your phone - one at the start of your day, one at lunch, one at the end - labelled with a word that connects to the reset. When it goes off, take thirty seconds to breathe and reset. This isn't about building a meditation practice; it's about building a habit of pausing before you show up for other people. A final thought: You can't always choose what's on your plate. But you can choose what you carry into the room. Want to learn more about how to be a leader? The expression of interest form is now open for the next cohort of my ‘Leader in Me' programme. If you're ready to: Build confidence and capability as a leader Break free from firefighting and become more proactive Learn how to inspire your team and deliver results… Learn more and register your interest here.

Weaponized incompetence is not manipulation and not laziness. It is the adult expression of a childhood survival strategy where deliberate failure protected the child from engulfment or punishment for being capable.This video walks through the real psychology behind weaponized incompetence and the childhood blueprint living underneath both partners. The over-functioner is running a parentification wound. The strategically incompetent partner is running an engulfment and shame-of-competence wound.Kenny Weiss is the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. This teaching maps weaponized incompetence to survival personas, parentification, and blueprint collision.Weaponized incompetence in marriage is rarely manipulation. Deliberate failure traces to a childhood where the child's competence was punished by a controlling parent or absorbed by an engulfing parent. Strategic helplessness became the only way to keep a small zone of self.The over-functioning partner is almost always running a parentification wound. The easy child, the responsible one, the little adult who managed mom's moods learned that worth equaled usefulness and that stopping would collapse the family.The over-functioner and the strategically incompetent partner form a blueprint collision. Her competence keeps him incompetent. His incompetence keeps her competent. The fight is not about chores.The Emotional Authenticity Method™ addresses weaponized incompetence at the blueprint level. Its six steps move from somatic down-regulation through earliest memory tracing to Feelization, which builds a new emotional addiction to the Authentic Self instead of the survival role.Kenny Weiss is a relationship, communication, and childhood trauma recovery specialist and the creator of the Worst Day Cycle™, the Authentic Self Cycle™, and the Emotional Authenticity Method™. He is the author of Your Journey To Success and Your Journey To Being Yourself.TOPICS COVERED: weaponized incompetence, weaponized incompetence in marriage, strategic helplessness, mental load, emotional labor, over-functioning partner, parentification, engulfment, codependence, Worst Day Cycle, Authentic Self Cycle, Emotional Authenticity Method, Kenny Weiss, childhood blueprint, survival persona, blueprint collision0:00 — The Pattern Nobody Names Correctly1:30 — Why Calling It Manipulation Misses Everything3:00 — The Childhood Blueprint Behind Strategic Failure5:30 — Parentification and the Over-Functioning Partner8:00 — How the Worst Day Cycle Locks Both Sides In11:30 — Why Couples Therapy Cannot Reach This13:00 — Blueprint Collision and the Ghost in the Fight15:00 — The Authentic Self Cycle Inside This One Issue17:30 — The Emotional Authenticity Method as the Rewire20:30 — Identity Close

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Handling mistakes is one of the hardest leadership tests because everyone is watching. A missed deadline, poor-quality work, lost sale, compliance issue, or public error does not just affect the person involved; it reveals the leader's judgement, emotional control, fairness, and communication skill. Great leaders do not explode, humiliate, or destroy trust when mistakes happen. They investigate, listen, separate the person from the problem, and choose the right response based on whether the individual accepts accountability. In Japan, Australia, the United States, Europe, and across Asia-Pacific, where talent retention and psychological safety matter more than ever, mistake handling is no longer a soft skill. It is a leadership survival skill. Why is mistake handling such a major leadership test? Mistake handling matters because the whole team judges the leader by how they respond under pressure. If the leader reacts with rage, humiliation, or blame, trust and loyalty can collapse very quickly. Mistakes are often public. People see who missed the deadline, lost the client, damaged the quality, or created the operational mess. They also see whether the boss becomes a coach or a corporate executioner. In post-pandemic workplaces, where employees have more career options and lower tolerance for toxic management, public anger is expensive. Leaders who cannot control themselves may win the moment but lose the team. The best leaders protect standards without destroying dignity. Do now: Before responding to a mistake, ask, "What will the rest of the team learn from how I handle this?" What should leaders avoid when employees make mistakes? Leaders must avoid emotional explosions, public humiliation, personal attacks, and instant judgement. These reactions may feel powerful in the moment, but they damage trust, psychological safety, and long-term performance. The classic "rage-athon" boss may have a brilliant résumé, elite education, and impressive title, but none of that matters if they cannot manage their temper. In Japanese boardrooms, US sales teams, European professional firms, or Asia-Pacific regional offices, fear-based leadership produces silence, avoidance, and quiet departures. People stop admitting problems early because they fear the punishment. That means mistakes become hidden until they are much larger and harder to repair. Do now: Never discipline in anger. Pause, gather facts, and protect the person's dignity while still protecting the business. How should leaders investigate a mistake before responding? Leaders should begin with research, not rumours. They must gather facts, understand context, and avoid being manipulated by people who may have their own agenda. When someone says, "You won't believe what Tanaka has done now," the leader should be cautious. Sometimes the messenger is accurate. Sometimes they are positioning, blaming, exaggerating, or trying to damage a rival. Good leaders investigate before forming a view. What happened? Who was involved? What process failed? Was this a one-off error, a capability issue, a workload problem, a systems issue, or misconduct? For serious mistakes, leaders should quietly ask, "Is this person worth saving?" Do now: Separate evidence from opinion. Do not let the first emotional report become the official truth. Why should leaders begin mistake conversations with rapport? Leaders should begin with rapport because people listen better when they do not feel personally attacked. Honest appreciation lowers anxiety and keeps the conversation productive. This does not mean pretending the mistake is minor or avoiding the issue. It means starting with evidence-based appreciation for what the person has done well before moving into the problem. Dale Carnegie's Principle #22, "Begin with praise and honest appreciation," is practical here. The appreciation must be specific, not fluffy. For example, refer to a project they delivered, a client they helped, or a behaviour you have personally observed. This creates a fairer emotional climate for accountability. Do now: Start with credible appreciation, then move clearly and calmly to the issue that must be addressed. How do leaders discuss the mistake without attacking the person? Leaders should focus on the problem, not the human being. The goal is to depersonalise the issue while still making accountability clear. A good mistake conversation allows the employee to explain what happened first. Then the leader fills in gaps, corrects misunderstandings, and listens carefully for ownership. Are they accepting responsibility, or are they blaming everyone else? Dale Carnegie's Principle #24, "Talk about your own mistakes before criticising the other person," can reduce defensiveness and create psychological safety. The leader might say, "I have made mistakes under pressure too, so let's work through exactly what happened and what we need to fix." Do now: Use calm questions, active listening, and shared problem-solving. Do not label the person as careless, useless, or unreliable. What should leaders do when someone accepts accountability? When someone accepts accountability, the leader should restore, reassure, and retain them. The aim is to fix the problem, rebuild confidence, and keep a valuable person moving forward. If the person owns the mistake, the leader should appreciate that honesty and focus on recovery. What needs to be repaired? What support is required? What process must change so the mistake does not repeat? The individual may already feel embarrassed, anxious, or demotivated. Dale Carnegie's Principle #26, "Let the other person save face," and Principle #29, "Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct," are powerful in this moment. Accountability should become a bridge to improvement, not a trapdoor to humiliation. Do now: Thank them for taking responsibility, agree on corrective action, and make it clear they can recover. What should leaders do when someone refuses accountability? When someone refuses accountability, the leader must restate the facts, reinforce standards, and make consequences clear. Avoiding responsibility cannot be allowed to become normal behaviour. Some employees blame colleagues, deny evidence, or resist every attempt to help them recover. In that case, the leader should calmly restate the seriousness of the issue and reference company policy, compliance requirements, or performance standards. Dale Carnegie's Principle #28, "Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to," can help. For example: "I know you are professional enough to take accountability for your work, so let's recover from this properly." If resistance continues, formal next steps may be required. Do now: Be fair, factual, and firm. Give the person a chance to step up, but do not excuse persistent denial. When should leaders retain, move, or replace someone after a mistake? Leaders should retain people who accept accountability and can recover, but they may need to move or replace people who repeatedly deny responsibility or do not fit the role. The decision should be based on behaviour, capability, and future contribution. Sometimes the person is on the wrong bus. Sometimes they are on the right bus but in the wrong seat. If they have strengths that fit another area, a transfer may be the humane and commercially sensible option. If coaching, feedback, and support do not change the behaviour, release from the organisation may be necessary. This should not be framed as revenge. It may be better for the person to find work where they can succeed and contribute. Do now: Ask whether the person can realistically succeed in the current role. If not, consider reassignment before termination where appropriate. Final summary Mistake handling is not just about correcting one employee. It is about showing the whole team what kind of leader you are. Rage destroys trust. Rumours distort judgement. Personal attacks damage loyalty. Calm research, rapport, accountability, reassurance, and clear consequences protect both people and performance. The best leaders handle mistakes through a simple but demanding sequence: research, begin with rapport, identify the issue, restore those who accept accountability, reinforce standards with those who do not, and then decide whether to retain, move, or replace the person. FAQs Should leaders punish employees for mistakes? Leaders should not rush to punish mistakes; they should first understand the facts and the employee's accountability. Deliberate misconduct, repeated negligence, and honest errors require different responses. Why is public anger dangerous for leaders? Public anger teaches the team that mistakes are unsafe to discuss. That drives problems underground and damages trust, loyalty, and retention. What if the employee accepts responsibility? If the employee accepts responsibility, help them fix the problem and rebuild confidence. This is the moment to restore, reassure, and retain whenever possible. What if the employee blames everyone else? If the employee refuses accountability, restate the facts and make standards and consequences clear. Give them a chance to recover, but do not normalise avoidance. How do leaders protect psychological safety while maintaining standards? Leaders protect psychological safety by attacking the problem, not the person. They can be calm, respectful, and supportive while still insisting on accountability and improvement. Quick actions for leaders Pause before reacting to a mistake. Gather facts before forming a judgement. Begin the conversation with specific, honest appreciation. Focus on the issue, not the person's character. Listen for accountability. Reassure those who take responsibility. Reinforce standards with those who deny responsibility. Decide whether to retain, move, or replace based on behaviour and fit. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021, and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers: Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery, along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

"Anything will work again, as long as you unplug it long enough, even you." This simple principle serves as the heartbeat for reclaiming a life dedicated to authentic human depth. In a world optimized for digital efficiency and "frictionless" convenience, the true currency of a meaningful life remains the unscalable power of independent thought, presence, and intentional effort. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Ashleigh Spiliopoulou explores the growing cultural movement of "Friction Maxing" — the intentional reintroduction of effort, inconvenience, and presence into our daily routines. Ashleigh shares insights from her month-long experiment with deliberate inconvenience, including rawdogging a 24-hour flight to Australia and ditching her headphones on daily runs. Together, the conversation dives into the rise of mainstream AI infiltration, the psychological dangers of AI Psychosis and FOBO (Fear Of Becoming Obsolete), and why healthy friction is ultimately the secret weapon for nervous system regulation, creative clarity, and deep human connection.   10 Memorable Quotes: "In a world of frictionless design, what if we friction maxed a couple things to add a little bit of meaning back into life?" "The more efficient and outsourced we get through really well-designed technology, the more it feels like life is kind of evaporating from us." "Why would I think for myself when AI could think for me?" "Frictionless isn't bad in every scenario." "The process was so beautiful, and then the result was so satisfying." "AI has so much potential and brilliance for so many areas of our lives, but it shouldn't be designed to replace our brain." "It's not necessarily teaching people something new. It's reminding them, this is how you used to live." "First we need to unlearn." "It's rebellious. It's so fun." "Anything will work again, as long as you unplug it long enough, even you." 10 Key Takeaways: The Origin of Friction Maxing: Exploring Catherine Jezer-Morton's January 2026 article in The Cut magazine that sparked a mainstream conversation on adding intentional effort to life. The Falsehood of Frictionless Relationships: Reflecting on Esther Perel's cultural work and how eliminating interpersonal friction directly fuels the loneliness epidemic. The Threat of Cognitive Decay: How outsourcing daily thought processes to technology results in a tangible feeling of your brain disintegrating. Understanding AI Psychosis: Confronting the psychological danger of over-trusting automated companions until you completely lose trust in your own mind. Dismantling FOBO: Analyzing the "Fear Of Becoming Obsolete" and how surrendering creativity and discernment to AI attacks our baseline human self-worth. The No-Headphone Run: Why leaving audio stimulation at home forced a deeper focus on surroundings, leading to a fresher, more imaginative brain. The Gesture of Friendship: How exchanging a frictionless voice note for a handwritten letter to Boston reestablished a visceral, emotional sense of connection. Rawdogging a Flight: The profound creative clarity that emerged from enduring a 24-hour flight to Australia completely detached from movies, podcasts, or Wi-Fi. Unlearning for a 180 World: Recognizing that surviving the modern technological landscape requires us to actively unlearn automatic habits to relearn how to think. Architected Attention: Understanding that tech companies deliberately engineer frictionless designs solely to fork over your attention, money, and will. About our Guest: Ashleigh Spiliopoulou is a freelance journalist and health writer specializing in women's health, travel, and culture. A former heptathlete, her words have appeared in prominent publications including Condé Nast Traveller, Marie Claire, Women's Health, Stylist, Dazed, and Glamour. She is also the Co-Founder of Sunnie Runners, an inclusive London-based run club, and SOLA, a supper club designed for women looking to build personal and professional connections. Built on a foundation of storytelling, her work advocates for the vital necessity of using creative friction to protect human meaning and connection.

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!What happens when a Wall Street career, a loveless marriage, and one powerful medicine journey collide? You get Elana Auerbach, sensuality educator and author of The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark, and she is the real deal. Leah and Willow sit down with Elana to unpack how she went from living a life that looked perfect on paper to discovering deliberate orgasm, building a weekly pleasure practice with her partner of 25 years, and helping couples everywhere trade resentment for genuine erotic connection. If desire discrepancy, low motivation, or years of built-up relationship gunk have been running your sex life, this episode is the reset button you didn't know you needed. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSFrom Wall Street to priesthood, Elana's journey out of a loveless marriage and into a life built around pleasure is the kind of origin story that makes you want to blow up your own conveyor belt.Deliberate orgasm, orgasmic meditation, pussy stroking as meditation — Leah breaks down the Morehouse roots of this practice and why it still works, controversy aside.Responsive desire is the concept that will change how you think about your sex life. You don't need to be in the mood first. You just need to start.Elana and her partner struggled with desire discrepancy for 12 years before one scheduled weekly practice flipped everything. Here's exactly how she finally invited him in.Your wild sensual self is not gone, she's just waiting for a canvas. Elana started skiing and training for her black belt in aikido in her 50s. That's what a pleasure practice can unlock.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERELAST 10x LONGER. If you suffer from premature ejaculation, you are not alone, master 5 techniques to cure this stressful & embarrassing issue once and for all. Save 20% Coupon: PODCAST20.  THE MALE GSPOT & PROSTATE MASTERCLASS. This is for you if… You've heard of epic anal orgasms, & you wonder if it's possible for you too. Save 20% Coupon PODCAST20.  AWAKEN AROUSAL OIL LUBRICANT | Reach new levels of intimacy with our arousal oil, formulated for the female body. Once applied, this topical oil works with your body to enhance sensation and "o's," helping you reach states of euphoric pleasure.Support the showFREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and WorkbookSxR WebsiteDr. Willow's WebsiteLeah's Website 

Why demand a passport as a bail condition for someone who clearly does not have one, along with three sureties who must be civil servants earning at least GHS 5,000? This appears to be an attempt to deny bail. — Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on Aminat Mahama's bail conditions.

Theme: God condemns unfaithfulness. I. The Nature of Unfaithfulness A. Deliberate—refusing to listen and to do B. Breaking the Lord's covenant and the law of God II. Penalty for Unfaithfulness A. All kinds of punishments (vv. 16-39) B. War => sword, plague, famine, exile (vv. 23-39) C. Religiously (vv. 30-31) III. Pardon for Repentance from Unfaithfulness A. Confession 1. Iniquity—twistedness; distortion 2. Acknowledgement of sin and of God's judgment B. Humility—expression of a circumcised heart C. Covenant 1. Historical covenants [Adam, etc.] 2. God's remembrance—the land; Sabbath; promises IV. The Summary—law and covenantal faithfulness (v. 45) Observations A. Nothing new under the sun when it comes to iniquity B. "Iniquity" emphasizes distortion/ugliness/inappropriateness Application A. Don't wallow in your sin and rebellion B. Find in Jesus the pardon for your sins 1. All of the promises of God are yes and amen in Him 2. He is the embodiment of the law, which He fulfilled for you 3. He is the mediator of the covenant of grace

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We recommend listening to the teaching, Motivated by Mortality | Part 1, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense weekly teachings. This Afterburn Q&A session lets your mind and soul absorb more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Planes and cars• Do this more quickly…• Procrastinate on procrastinating • Life is too short to have to put up with toxic people • Are you afraid to die?• What you've been given is not just for you• Looking forward to the rest/peace from physical pain• Worry and an “evil eye”?• You can pray for anything, but understand this…• The return of the Messiah and physical death• The measure of faith/belief? (Romans 12:3)• Deliberate rest vs. laziness Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

The manufactured controversy surrounding "Rededicate 250," a prayer festival on the National Mall this past weekend, where critics accused government officials of promoting Christian nationalism. Seth questions the media's selective outrage, pointing out that similar events, such as Muslim gatherings, receive little to no criticism. He explores the idea that there's a deliberate effort to suppress public expressions of faith, particularly those that are Christian or Jewish, while promoting and tolerating Islamic gatherings. Listener call-in commentary on Seth’s monologue. Seth updates the audience on the latest news as it breaks from a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Seth announces snack rules for the office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Lawrence, founder and CEO of Trinnovo Group, to unpack one of the most raw and honest rebuilds you'll hear in recruitment. In 2022, Ash had built a £20M fee business across three brands with a £35M PE offer on the table one week from close, the deal collapsed.What followed was a complete reset. Ash stepped back in as CEO, sold BioTalent, rebuilt the leadership team from scratch, and made a series of deliberate decisions across culture, systems, product and strategy that drove 40-50% YoY growth and repositioned Trinnovo as a genuinely PE-ready business.You can connect with Ashley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylawrencetg/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oqeSqiPSgOU-------------------------Podcast Sponsors: Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Want more content like this?The Wednesday Debrief is our free weekly newsletter for recruiters who take their craft seriously. Join 7,000+ subscribers here: https://newsletter.recruitmentmentors.com/-------------------------Get in touch with me:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

If your life isn't where you want it to be… it might be by design.In Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden breaks down how to take control of your life by thinking like an architect. Just like building a dream house, your life requires vision, structure, and intentional decisions, but most people are building without a clear plan.This episode explores how personal development, core values, and deliberate action shape your future. Michael explains why defining your vision is the first step, how setting boundaries protects your growth, and why consistency and reflection are essential for long-term success.If you're ready to stop drifting and start designing a life aligned with your goals, purpose, and identity, this episode gives you the blueprint.You're not stuck, you're just building without a plan.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE• Why most people build their life without a clear plan• How to define a vision that aligns with your goals• The role of personal development in life design• Why core values guide your decisions and relationships• How to set non-negotiable boundaries • Why deliberate action is required for success• The importance of flexibility in growth• How consistency and reflection shape long-term resultsKEY TAKEAWAYS✅ Your life reflects the design you create✅ Personal development drives long-term fulfillment✅ Vision is the foundation of intentional growth✅ Core values guide decisions and relationships✅ Boundaries protect your time and energy✅ Deliberate action creates progress✅ Flexibility allows adaptation and growth✅ Consistency and reflection sustain success

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The financial sector didn't just enable Jeffrey Epstein—they fortified him. For decades, elite institutions like JPMorgan Chase continued to do business with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, ignoring internal warnings, compliance red flags, and credible allegations of abuse. High-ranking executives maintained close relationships, funneled vast sums through opaque accounts, and even joked about his grotesque proclivities in internal emails. Bankers helped him move millions across borders, granted him access to ultra-wealthy clients, and never asked the kind of questions they would demand from an average customer depositing a suspicious $10,000. These weren't oversights—they were decisions. Deliberate, profitable, and saturated with moral rot.At every turn, the financial institutions chose profit over principle. They ignored the trail of victims, the mountain of press coverage, and the glaring signs of criminality, all in exchange for Epstein's connections and capital. Even as civil suits piled up and survivors came forward, these firms were more concerned with protecting their reputations than cutting ties with a known predator. The result wasn't just a financial scandal—it was systemic complicity. The banks didn't just launder his money. They laundered his legitimacy, allowing him to continue operating as a global financier, when in truth he was running an empire built on exploitation and secrecy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The financial sector didn't just enable Jeffrey Epstein—they fortified him. For decades, elite institutions like JPMorgan Chase continued to do business with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, ignoring internal warnings, compliance red flags, and credible allegations of abuse. High-ranking executives maintained close relationships, funneled vast sums through opaque accounts, and even joked about his grotesque proclivities in internal emails. Bankers helped him move millions across borders, granted him access to ultra-wealthy clients, and never asked the kind of questions they would demand from an average customer depositing a suspicious $10,000. These weren't oversights—they were decisions. Deliberate, profitable, and saturated with moral rot.At every turn, the financial institutions chose profit over principle. They ignored the trail of victims, the mountain of press coverage, and the glaring signs of criminality, all in exchange for Epstein's connections and capital. Even as civil suits piled up and survivors came forward, these firms were more concerned with protecting their reputations than cutting ties with a known predator. The result wasn't just a financial scandal—it was systemic complicity. The banks didn't just launder his money. They laundered his legitimacy, allowing him to continue operating as a global financier, when in truth he was running an empire built on exploitation and secrecy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

This week, Tammy welcomes Bob Pick to the Catalyst podcast booth, recording live from NTT Research's Upgrade event. Bob is the EVP & CIO at Tokio Marine North America, a multinational insurance holding company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. In their conversation, Bob shares how his nontraditional background in the humanities—including research on the history of swimming pool design—has shaped his approach to working in technology. He and Tammy also discuss the advantages of working at a Japanese company, notably the philosophy of sustainability and encouraging personal development. Bob also shares examples of where he's been bullish on adopting AI, while cautioning against rushing headfirst into disruption. He argues that the most successful companies will be those that take a moment to determine how new technology like AI can meaningfully improve how they work. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Bob Pick Tokio Marine North America Services Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Supply Chain Day started with a simple idea: the people who keep the world moving deserve to be seen.In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Mary Kate Love, President of Supply Chain Now, welcome Dr. Stephanie Thomas, Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas and Executive Director of WISE, for a conversation on the people powering the global supply chain.The episode also features a keynote from Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and founder of LinkedXL, plus award recognition for Keith Moore of AutoScheduler.AI and Jim Opoka, recently retired from FEMA.Together, they celebrate the people behind hospital shelves, disaster relief, warehouse execution, and the next generation entering the field, while exploring clarity, ownership, people skills, AI, and why every supply chain professional should tell their story.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:07) The mission behind National Supply Chain Day(03:08) Celebrating the anniversary: A look back at the first NSCD(06:11) Billy Ray Taylor keynote begins(07:13) Deliberate clarity & the 17-inch standard(10:59) Deliberate ownership(18:23) Unpacking Billy Ray's key takeaways(21:25) 2026 supply chain pressures & macro disruptions(31:03) Dr. Stephanie Thomas joins WISE & inspiring the next generation(32:39) Celebrating unsung heroes in supply chain(41:40) Supply chain trends, AI, resilience & people-first thinking(55:00) Leadership challengeAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Stephanie Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniethomasuark/Connect with Mary Kate Love: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklove/Connect with Billy Ray Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billyrtaylor/Connect with Keith Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithdmoore13/Learn more about LinkedXL: https://linkedxl.com/Learn more about AutoScheduler.AI: https://autoscheduler.ai/Learn more about the University of Arkansas: https://www.uark.edu/Learn more about WISE: https://walton.uark.edu/departments/supplychain/wise.phpLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- How “Almost Right” Shipping Decisions Turn Into Six-Figure Losses: https://bit.ly/4mMov2TWEBINAR- There's No Finish Line in Leadership: Tips to Optimize Your Strategy & Execution: https://bit.ly/4tHOWJAWEBINAR- Delivering Flawless Field Service with Predictive Insights and AI: https://bit.ly/4sXVZfVWEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/celebrating-national-supply-chain-day-1582

Join us at 1440, June 11-13th, 2026: Click to learn moreIf you've ever felt like you were failing at something you were supposed to be naturally good at – this conversation will set you free.Elinor Cleghorn is a feminist historian and the author of A Woman's Work: Reclaiming the Radical History of Mothering, and in this deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Mindy, she unpacks one of the most important questions of our time: why has motherhood been so diminished, misunderstood, and so weaponized against the very women who do it?From the myth of the perfect maternal instinct to the constructed guilt that has silenced women for centuries, from the empty nest to the role of fatherhood in healing the masculine wound, this conversation goes everywhere. It's equal parts history lesson, permission slip, and love letter to every woman who has ever given everything to raising a family and wondered whether she was doing it right.Spoiler: you were.A Woman's Work by Elinor Cleghorn is available in bookshops and online now. Find Elinor on Instagram at @elinorcleghorn.For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep338  Connect with Dr. Mindy:Join Reset AcademyWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Dr. Mindy on InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Mindy's newsletter Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

A verse-by-verse Bible study class. This study covers Hebrews 10:26-39. These studies focus on what the Bible says, and what it means. If you want to follow along, a written transcription of the study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/2gsweywhlutqfco/Hebrews_10_26-39.pdf/fileThe visual slides of this study can be found here: https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/089ilod8h2gxqdh/Hebrews_10_26-39_SLIDES.pdf/fileTopics: The nature and dire consequences of deliberate, willful sin -- Rebutting the interpretation that Christ's sacrifice only covers past sins -- Identifying the "raging fire" as a reference to God's "zeal of fire" in Isaiah 26 -- Correcting misconceptions that characterize God as inherently vengeful or vindictive -- God's punishment as a direct result of a person's willful rejection of God's grace -- References in the passage to Emperor Claudius's restrictions after the "Chrestus" riots -- The expulsion of Priscilla and Aquila from Rome -- Drawing motivation from past endurance through serious trials.For more Bible studies, visit ScriptureStudies.com

Canada's international student program is under fire and the numbers are hard to ignore.In this episode, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt break down a shocking Auditor General report that uncovered major enforcement failures inside Canada's immigration system. With over 153,000 potentially non-compliant students flagged and little follow-up from authorities, this isn't just a bureaucratic slip-up. It raises serious questions about oversight, accountability, and trust.Is this really about growing too fast, or did the government fail to enforce its own rules?We dive into:The difference between a capacity problem vs. an enforcement problemWhy thousands of fraud cases were never investigatedHow approval rates hit 98% in high-risk streamsThe impact on housing affordability and job marketsWhat this means for public trust in Canada's institutionsAnd whether cutting immigration targets actually solves anythingThis conversation unpacks how policy decisions ripple across the economy, and why fixing the system may require more than just lowering the numbers.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Auditor General Report: The Big Findings00:45 – Enforcement Failure01:47 – “Deliberate and Scandalous” Fraud Handling03:42 – What the Program Was Supposed to Do04:34 – What It Became: Wage Suppression & Exploitation05:24 – Housing Crisis Impact07:45 – Only 40% Confirmed They Leave Canada09:32 – The Case for Retroactive Enforcement11:02 – Why Cutting Immigration Isn't EnoughRESEARCH LINKS:Auditor General Report on International Student Program (March 2025): https://www.canada.ca/en/auditor-general/our-work/audit-reports/auditor-general-report-2026-international-student-program-reforms.htmlHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/

What does it actually cost to build wealth in Nigeria right now — when purchasing power is shrinking, the Naira is under pressure, and the standard financial advice was written for a completely different economy? In this episode of Founders Connect, Tosin Oladokun, founder of Money Africa and one of the continent's most trusted voices in financial literacy, sits down for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that is equal parts masterclass and personal testimony.Tosin reaches over 750,000 people across platforms. She is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a Mandela Washington Fellow, and the winner of a $100,000 NSIA Prize for Innovation. Jack Ma named her one of Africa's top business heroes. But this conversation is not about the accolades. It is about what she has learned — and had to unlearn — in seven years of building, and what she wants every Nigerian listening to walk away knowing.She starts where most financial conversations refuse to: the mindset. By the age of seven, a child's beliefs about money are already set. That is why people in their 30s and 40s are still trying to unlearn patterns they never chose. Tosin breaks down why 80% of the personal finance journey is psychological — and why she recommends therapy as a genuine asset class, not a luxury. She also introduces the concept of the mastermind group and why the most successful people you know did not build their networks by accident.Then she gets into the frameworks. She walks through the four CNBC-researched paths to wealth — saver-investors, dreamers, climbers, and the exceptional 1% — and explains why the most guaranteed path is one that most people dismiss. She gives the actual numbers: $50 a month from your 20s at 10% per annum compounds to a million dollars by retirement. Investing 20,000 Naira a month does the same in Naira terms — which is also exactly why she insists that every Nigerian must hold a portion of their investments in USD.She breaks down the S&P 500 in plain language — what it is, how it works, why a cocktail of 500 companies across sectors is the safest starting point for most investors — and explains the single biggest mistake she sees people make with it: selling too early. She talks about the portfolio that performs best according to research. The answer is dead people. Because they cannot touch their investments.The conversation gets personal when she talks about the health challenge she stepped away from work to address — something most people on the outside never saw. She speaks about what it taught her about delegation, about trust, about putting yourself first as an entrepreneur. She also gets brutally honest about the funding gap for women in business, and reveals that in 2023 alone, her team applied to 116 opportunities and heard back from six. Her response was not to wait for the table to be set. It was to build her own funding pipeline.She talks about when not to invest — the season of life when building your skill matters more than saving. She gives practical advice on managing debt alongside investing, the 50-30-20 rule and why it breaks down in an inflationary Nigerian economy, and why gradual habit change always beats going cold turkey. She also settles the real estate versus S&P 500 debate — with a clear answer for first-time investors.And she closes with the one thing she wants every young Nigerian to remember: optimism is a financial asset. Not blind optimism. Deliberate, working, delusional-where-necessary optimism — because the mind that believes it can find the opportunity will find it.This is one of the most practically useful money conversations we have ever had on Founders Connect. Whether you are just starting out, rebuilding, or trying to figure out what to do next — this one is for you.

We tend to brush on to the next thing, but what is the would-be-assassin's motivation for trying to kill the entire Trump Administration, in his own words?

Peter Robbins joins us again, and this time we will get in depth to this latest book, Deliberate Deception: A Case of Disinformation in the UFO Research Community. Now, since this was published, Peter has discovered that he was lied to by his co-author. He withdrew his argument and apologized. I'm still re-posting this with that caveat. Peter showed himself to be an honest researcher and person by acknowledging his mistake. I feel most would have just hid it.You can download the book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE: Today's Fireside is asking you to first find your center, to be in deep witness to yourself and your heart. What is asking to be felt or acknowledged? There's also a piece of looking and leaning into your life as a living altar; what are you placing on it? What need to be removed? Each and every day you are living in deliberate action or reaction... where is it time to be more intentional? Where also can you find the magic of BEING in process and slowing down to allow that deliberate attention and focus to fall on YOU? QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE"Sometimes, my heart is so openI can't tell if it is a gaping woundOr a portal for everything that ever was and ever will be. I've learned to Love the beautiful terror of eternity,And scenario planning for how shattered I could beIf the dark things got tallAnd if I fell back backwards and my forgetting of the light. But you can't fall backwards in space, You can only only only ever unfurl. More than anything,I've wed the certainty that nothing changes without me —Not coal becoming diamondsNot fertilizing eggsOr migration patternsOr medicine dreams. And what I thought was Annette cast to me from a higher GodIs actually strands of truth and filaments of desireThat I have tied together with my own two hands.And in precious encounters, I tie what I know and want to you,So we can ride the winds of wonder. " - Danielle Laporte, "White Hot Truth" "In a state of flow, the activity in the frontal lobe is reduced, it is almost shut down — and it is in the frontal lobe the abilit for abstract thinking is situated, the planning for the future and the sense of self. Everything that makes us human, in other words, and that makes perfect sense: You lost yourself and sink into a state of pure being, linke an animal— belonging to the world, not to yourself." - Karl Ove Knausgaard 2026 PLAYLIST: Each week of 2026, I'm selecting a song that resonates with the message of that particular Fireside Friday. Today's Fireside Song: "A Reminder - Remix" by Trevor Hall and East Forest. Check out the full playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41b2woCYZCZXpDc1oCasZk?si=8dcd67ec022c49a9ABOUT: Welcome to a Fireside Friday Recording. Every Friday morning I tap in and pour out messages and words meant to fuel your fire, Fire Starter! These messages are to encourage, empower and activate you deeper in your calling and initiatives that you want to see through. grounding and encouragement every Friday morning. Want to attend live?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign-up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/TTRcWzjtiMhNZR2k6⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description:In this From the Archive episode, James talks with Cal Newport about a simple but uncomfortable idea: most people are working hard on the wrong things.Newport breaks down the difference between deep work—focused, cognitively demanding effort that produces rare and valuable output—and shallow work, which fills time but doesn't move the needle. In a world engineered to fragment attention, the ability to focus without distraction is becoming both rarer and more valuable.The conversation moves from theory to application. Newport explains why “follow your passion” is misleading, how career capital actually drives opportunity, and why deliberate practice—not repetition—is what builds real skill. The thread tying it together is practical: if you want meaningful work and success, you have to train your ability to concentrate and aggressively eliminate distractions.What makes this episode useful is that it reframes productivity entirely. It's not about working more hours or hustling harder—it's about doing fewer things, better, with full attention.What You'll Learn:Why becoming “so good they can't ignore you” is more reliable than chasing passionThe difference between deep work and shallow work—and why most people overvalue the latterHow career capital (rare and valuable skills) creates leverage for autonomy and successWhy deliberate practice—not repetition—is the fastest path to masteryHow attention residue and constant distraction quietly destroy cognitive performanceTimestamped Chapters:[02:00] The attention economy and why distraction is engineered[02:17] The “deep life” and prioritizing focus[03:01] Why success comes from rare and valuable output[04:16] Why better content beats growth hacks[05:00] “Be so good they can't ignore you” explained[05:57] Why deep work is becoming rare—and valuable[06:29] The Steve Martin story and mastery over shortcuts[08:08] Innovation only happens at the cutting edge[09:00] Why passion is often discovered, not predefined[10:00] Passion follows skill—not the other way around[11:11] Career capital: what it is and why it matters[13:00] How to build leverage in your career[14:53] Real-world example: designing a flexible life through skill[16:00] Deliberate practice vs repetition[17:34] Why discomfort is required for improvement[19:50] The cost of distraction and attention fragmentation[20:20] The “deep life” as an intentional lifestyle[21:21] Why eliminating low-value communication matters[23:25] Training focus as a skill, not a habit[25:00] Fighting your brain and attention residue[27:00] How deep work actually improves output[30:12] Balancing academic work and writing[32:00] Why audience engagement has diminishing returns[34:00] The danger of the “any benefit” mindset[36:00] Why busyness is not productivity[38:00] Limits of deep work and cognitive intensity[39:25] Embracing boredom to retrain attention[41:05] The future of knowledge work[42:20] Goals vs process: a historical perspective[44:29] Why biographies teach excellence best[45:07] Teddy Roosevelt as a deep work example[46:43] Deep work as a “superpower”[47:15] Handling disappointment through craft[48:22] Passion follows skill—final takeawayAdditional Resources:Deep WorkSo Good They Can't Ignore YouCal Newport's official websiteLittle Bets by Peter SimsThe Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund MorrisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Prime Minister says officials made a deliberate decision not to tell him that Lord Mandelson had failed a security vetting for the job of ambassador to the US. Also: President Trump says a US delegation will travel to Pakistan for the next round of peace talks with Iran, although it still isn't clear if the Iranians will attend. And the government says it will introduce a legally binding ban on smartphones in schools in England.

The conversation begins with podcast banter and updates, followed by a discussion on shooting performance and improvement. It concludes with a focus on training and practice routines. The conversation covers the topics of deliberate dry fire practice, managing the internal clock during a stage, and the motivation and self-worth in competition. Kyle discusses his deliberate dry fire practice routine, the decision to shoot less locals and focus on deliberate practice, the shift in managing the internal clock during a stage, and the motivation behind his competitive drive. The conversation delves into the challenges of setting and achieving goals, reflecting on achievements, strategic stage approach, shooting early on entry, rehearsing and executing plans, and planning to shoot majors. It explores the balance between expectations and happiness, as well as the process of setting and achieving goals in competitive shooting.TakeawaysPodcast banterShooting performance improvementTraining and practice routines Deliberate practice in dry fireManaging the internal clock during a stageMotivation and self-worth in competition Setting goals and celebrating achievementsBalancing expectations and happinessChapters00:00 Podcast Banter and Updates26:59 Training and Practice Routines38:33 Managing the Internal Clock44:10 Motivation and Self-Worth in Competition52:06 The Challenge of Setting Goals58:07 Strategic Stage Approach01:03:11 Shooting Early on Entry01:10:31 Planning to Shoot Majors

Human beings have an issue. We want adventure, growth, and transformation, provided they arrive gently, avoid inconvenience, and never make us look foolish. This episode is about that charming contradiction. We spend years building small fortresses of competence, then wonder why life begins to feel boring. The trouble is that courage rarely appears before action; it usually turns up afterwards, slightly out of breath, claiming it was there all along. So we explore three ways to make peace with failure and even, in a highly civilised way, become rather fond of it. There's a bit of psychology, a bit of neuroscience, and a useful reminder that nearly everyone you admire got good by being bad at things for quite a while. Failure, properly understood, is not a catastrophe. It is more like compost: unpleasant in the wrong light, but extremely useful if you're trying to grow something interesting. Redefine failure as information, not identity. Make small, repeated discomfort a weekly practice. Stop mistaking safety for a meaningful life. Listen in and give your fears the deeply disappointing experience of being ignored. SPONSORS

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This is part nine of a ten-part series from Garrett, a residential contractor on a remote forty-seven-acre property in the southern Appalachians of western North Carolina.On September 21, 2019, Garrett and his longtime friend Cliff hike to a ridge shoulder above the property at dusk to deliberately attempt wood knocks and a call blast. Cliff brings a baseball bat for striking and Garrett brings an audio recorder with a directional microphone.They set up about two hundred yards south of the bluff where Garrett had previously observed three creatures on the talus slope.Cliff's first three bat strikes on a dead oak produce a response within two minutes. A single heavy knock from the north, toward the bluff, at roughly a hundred and fifty yards. A second round of knocking draws two responses from the north and a third from the east, down the Bishop Creek drainage, confirming at least two separate individuals bracketing their position. Cliff identifies the two sources by their different acoustic signatures.Garrett then plays a Sierra Sounds vocalization through a Bluetooth speaker.After nearly four minutes of silence, the ridge produces three simultaneous responses. A sustained rising vocalization from the north at close range. A rapid series of barking tonal bursts from the east, closer than the previous knock. And a massive tree strike from the south, directly on their primary exit route back to the cabin.With three sides covered and only the western downslope open, Garrett directs their descent through trailless hardwood forest toward the meadow. Something parallels them on the north side, tapping position knocks coordinated with answering taps from the ridge behind them. Halfway down, both men experience strong infrasound, a subsonic vibration felt in the chest, teeth, and inner ear that produces disorientation and acute anxiety. A heavy branch snap from forty yards confirms proximity. At the tree line, all sounds and the infrasound cease simultaneously, and Garrett and Cliff cross the meadow to the cabin.Cliff tells Garrett he won't return to the property after dark and drives home the next morning. Garrett retrieves the recorder the following day and finds seven hours of post-encounter audio including knocking at 11:42 PM, a low vocalization at 1:15 AM, and clear heavy footsteps passing within ten feet of the recorder at 3:27 AM.The series concludes with Story Ten, in which Garrett discovers what Earl left behind and finally understands why the creatures have allowed him to stay.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.

Something has shifted dramatically in the last few years. The institutions and information structures we were trained to trust have failed in ways that are now difficult to ignore, producing a kind of generalized mistrust that makes it hard to think, hard to act, and hard to know what a good life even looks like anymore. In this episode, Kelly sits down with philosopher and author James Madden to examine what it means to navigate belief and meaning when the ground beneath shared reality has already given way. Jim is the author of Unidentified Flying Hyper-Object: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World and Thinking About Thinking: Mind and Meaning in the Era of Techno-Nihilism, the cohost of The Great Dangerous Books Podcast, and a longtime thinking partner whose refusal to offer easy answers has made him a favorite among listeners of Kelly's previous work. They talk about the complacent indifference that has settled over people in the wake of seemingly endless waves of institutional scandal and revelation. They talk about conspiracy thinking as a cognitive response to the collapse of trusted authority—and why the fact that some conspiracies turn out to be real makes the situation harder to navigate, not easier. They talk about why generalized epistemic mistrust is such an effective mechanism for preventing meaningful action. And they talk about what it means to keep trying to live well when you can no longer trust the information you would need to do it. Topics explored: epistemological collapse | conspiracy thinking as cognitive response | institutional trust failure | the "big other" | generalized skepticism as paralysis | information warfare | the psychology of indifference | epistemic mistrust and political action | radical self-reliance | faith and probability | living well under uncertainty | Žižek | Lacan | Plato's Republic Inquiry with Kelly Chase is brought to you by SpectreVision Radio.Produced in partnership with Voltage.fm.  Referenced In This Episode Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World, James Madden Thinking about Thinking: Mind and Meaning in the Era of Techno-Nihilism, James Madden Republic, Plato The Agnostic Inquirer: Revelation from a Philosophical Standpoint, Sandra Menssen & Thomas D. Sullivan Check Out James Madden's Podcast The Great Dangerous Books Podcast YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Support The Show Patreon: inquirywithkellychase.com Substack: inquirywithkellychase.substack.com Connect with Kelly Website: kellychase.media X: @kellychasemedia Instagram: @kellychasemedia Watch Season 1 of Comosis: UFOs & A New Reality Prime Video Tubi TIMESTAMPS04:50 Indifference and Partisan Filters 06:03 Frozen by Mistrust 07:41 Ontological vs Epistemic 09:33 Medical Trust Breakdown 13:13 Sheep Bandits Skepticism 18:23 Conspiracy Comfort Trap 22:07 Secrecy and Leaks 26:00 How Conspiracies Operate 28:32 Black Budgets Disinfo 30:57 UFO Skepticism In Principle 34:34 Portal Claims and Psyops 35:56 Trading Obscurity for Obscurity 38:43 Counting Humans Knowledge Limits 41:32 Good Life in Uncertainty 44:09 Moron Idiot Imbecile Framework 46:14 Radical Self Reliance and Trust 50:16 Skepticism Without Denial 55:29 Faith, Doubt, and Jesus 01:01:09 Keep Seeking Do Good 01:02:17 Credits and Where to Listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioral science meets workplace culture. This week, we are joined by special guest Dr. Jake Tuber, an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Ticon Advisory, recently named one of the Leadership Center for Excellence's 40 Under 40. In this episode, we explore the surprising power of "Londonmaxxing," why hustle culture might be a young person's game, and whether money is actually the best way to get your team to perform.

Could small shifts in your approach unlock doors you didn't even know existed as a speaker?Discover why, with the right mindset and consistency, speakers can unlock opportunities that transform both their business and their stage presence.Celebrated speaker agent, Antoniette Roze and CEO of International Speaker Network, Leisa Reid explore the multifaceted world of speaking, emphasizing the importance of blending speaking for business and brand awareness.They discuss the value of audience engagement, the necessity of experience, and the significance of seeding offers throughout a talk. The conversation highlights the journey of a speaker, the importance of clarity in messaging, and the strategies needed to navigate the speaking landscape successfully.Antoniette and Leisa share insights into the dynamics of the speaking industry, emphasizing collaboration, persistence, and an abundance mindset. They discuss strategies for finding speaker soulmates, building trust, and leveraging relationships to enhance speaking opportunities.They also touch on the importance of generosity in business, the role of books in establishing credibility, and the potential for business owners to unlock new opportunities through speaking engagements. Ultimately, the discussion encourages listeners to adopt a giving mindset and actively seek out partnerships that can lead to mutual success.Learn that building a speaking career goes far beyond the stage—it's about showing up, making an impact, and finding the opportunities that truly move the needle.Understand that the audiences you reach, the way you show up, and the choices you make can completely change your results.Uncover how small shifts in approach can open doors you didn't even know existed. Every talk, every connection, and every decision is a chance to grow your influence and create real impact.Mastering how to navigate the speaking world makes all the difference, even when the steps aren't obvious.Recognize that collaboration, persistence, and intentional actions often lead to breakthroughs that solo effort can't achieve.Also packed into this episode:Speaking is more than the stage: Your career grows through showing up consistently, making an impact, and exploring opportunities that move the needle—not just delivering talks. Presence and intention matter just as much as performance.Audience and presence matter: Who you reach, how you show up, and the choices you make can shape results in ways you might not expect. Every interaction holds potential to influence and connect.Small shifts create opportunities: Even minor adjustments in approach or focus can open doors quietly but powerfully. Small, intentional actions often lead to meaningful outcomes over time.Experience is essential: Growth comes from consistently stepping into the spotlight and learning from each talk and interaction. Every step builds clarity, confidence, and momentum for the journey ahead.Collaboration amplifies impact: Working with others, building trust, and leaning into partnerships can create breakthroughs that solo effort alone rarely achieves. Influence grows when it's shared and nurtured.Consistency unlocks results: Deliberate action and persistence over time lead to opportunities, both on stage and beyond. Showing up intentionally allows momentum to build in ways that aren't always visible immediately.Every interaction counts: Every talk, connection, and decision carries potential. Approached with focus, intention, and awareness, even small moments can lead to lasting influence and meaningful impact.Don't just speak—strategize, show up, and create real impact.Discover why showing up consistently, making an impact, and exploring the right opportunities can transform your influence and results.

The conversation reflects on the completion of quarter one and the importance of intentional transitions. It emphasizes the significance of reflecting on personal growth, the value of deliberate pauses, and the preparation for quarter two with internal commitments.TakeawaysAcknowledging personal growth and confronting oneself is essential for intentional transitions.Deliberate pauses and internal commitments are crucial for preparing for the next phase of growth.Chapters00:00 Acknowledging Quarter One06:21 The Importance of Deliberate Pauses

Justin Bieber kept things low-key for his 32nd birthday on March 1, celebrating at home in Los Angeles with wife Hailey and their 19-month-old son Jack Blues, according to International Business Times Australia. The family-focused gathering underscores his shift toward health-conscious living after years of challenges like Ramsay Hunt syndrome and tour cancellations. Insiders note hes prioritizing mental space over grueling schedules, opting for spot dates like his confirmed Coachella 2026 headline slot alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G in Aprila pivotal biographical milestone signaling a deliberate comeback.In music news with lasting impact, Bieber snagged four Juno Award nominations for his mature R&B album Swag, released in parts last year, though organizers confirm hes skipping the Hamilton ceremonies this weekend, as reported by Ottawa City News and Coast Reporter. This follows his emotional Grammy return in February with a stripped-down Yukon performancehis first major stage in over four years. Fans buzz about a traditional pop album possibly dropping later this year or in 2027, potentially tied to Vegas residencies rather than full tours.Business-wise, his empire holds strong at around 200 million net worth per Young Star Hub estimates, fueled by past ventures though no fresh deals surfaced this week. Social media stays quiet on his end, with Hailey sharing subtle family glimpses amid Rhode brand growth.Unconfirmed rumors swirl of a clash with mentor Usher at an Oscars 2026 after-party, sparked by 50 Cents post and amplified by Economic Times, but no verified details emergeits pure gossip fuel without substance. A Netflix Coachella doc is whispered but unannounced.Thanks listener for tuning into Justin Bieber Biography Flashsubscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that might feel uncomfortable at first — especially if you've spent years trying to get better, sharper, more polished, more "professional." Perfection is dead. Not metaphorically. Not eventually. I mean right now. And if you're paying attention to what's happening in the creative world — especially in an era of AI, automation, and endless content — you're starting to feel it too. The things that used to signal quality… now feel generic. The things that used to impress… now barely register. And the things we used to hide — the rough edges, the quirks, the imperfections — are quickly becoming the only things that actually stand out. This episode is about why your flaws — the very things you've been trying to smooth out — might actually be your greatest creative advantage. The Shift: Why Perfect Doesn't Work Anymore We are living in a moment where perfect is easy. AI can generate flawless images. Software can smooth every imperfection. Templates can make anything look "professional." And that's exactly the problem. Because when everything is polished… everything starts to look the same. Even the platforms themselves are saying it out loud now: authenticity is becoming scarce — and therefore more valuable than ever. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} That means the bar has shifted. It's no longer: "Can you make something good?" It's: "Can you make something only you could make?" The Biology Behind Why Imperfection Wins This isn't just a creative opinion — it's biology. Your brain is wired to ignore predictable patterns and notice disruptions. A perfectly uniform image? Your brain tunes it out. A slightly off note. A crack in a voice. A strange framing choice. A human moment that feels a little too real. That's what grabs attention. Because deep down, your brain is constantly scanning for something unexpected — something that might matter. Perfect is predictable. Imperfect is alive. The Trap: Safe + Skilled = Invisible Here's where a lot of creators get stuck. You develop skills. You learn the tools. You refine your process. And then… you start playing it safe. You aim for clean. You aim for polished. You aim for "what works." And without realizing it, you drift into something dangerous: You become technically good… but creatively forgettable. Because: You + safe choices + powerful tools = something that looks like everything else. The Core Idea Your imperfections are not flaws to eliminate — they are signals to amplify. Think about what we love: Film grain in photography Light leaks in old cameras Vinyl crackle in music A live performance that almost falls apart A handwritten line that isn't quite straight These aren't mistakes. They're evidence of humanity. And in a world that is increasingly synthetic, that evidence is everything. What You'll Hear in This Episode This episode is a fast one, but it hits deep. Listen for: Why perfection is becoming a liability in the age of AI How your brain is wired to prefer imperfection over polish Why "safe" creative choices lead to invisible work The difference between sloppy and intentional imperfection How to use your uniqueness as a creative advantage Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 02:00 – Why polished, perfect work is losing relevance 03:24 – Authenticity as a scarce and valuable resource 05:08 – The neuroscience of why imperfection grabs attention 06:30 – Deliberate imperfection as a creative strategy 07:24 – Why being human is your biggest advantage 08:28 – Why "who you are" matters more than "what you make" Read This If You're Trying to Get It "Just Right" If you've been stuck tweaking, refining, polishing… Trying to make something perfect before you share it… Here's the reframe: The goal is not perfection. The goal is presence. Because perfection is something machines can fake. But presence — your perspective, your quirks, your lived experience — that's something no system can replicate. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to apply this today, sit with these: Where am I over-polishing something that doesn't need it? What parts of my work feel the most "me" — and am I hiding them? Am I optimizing for approval instead of expression? What would I create if I stopped trying to make it perfect? What's one imperfection I could lean into instead of fix? A Simple Practice for Leaning Into Imperfection Try this: Pick one project this week. Remove one layer of polish. (Less editing, fewer filters, fewer constraints.) Leave something raw. A moment, a thought, a texture. Ship it anyway. Not because it's finished. But because it's real. Final Thought In a world where anything can be generated, replicated, or perfected… Your humanity is the differentiator. Your uneven lines. Your strange ideas. Your awkward delivery. Your lived experience. That's not noise. That's the signal. Perfect is dead. Long live your flaws. Until next time: stay curious, stay honest, and don't polish the life out of your work.

He fought death in the courtroom until betrayal put him on trial.One lawyer rose faster than anyone in his generation. Charismatic, brilliant, and fearless, he defended notorious killers and wielded every weapon in his arsenal to keep them off death row. His fame transcended the courtroom—Playboy crowned him "the hottest attorney in America." Success transformed him into a crusader against capital punishment itself.But every meteoric rise invites a fall. A vindictive prosecutor circled. A judge nursed his grudge. When scandal struck, the descent was swift and merciless. Was it hubris or a calculated takedown? Could this modern Icarus rise from the wreckage?Through the eyes of a young, idealistic law student inspired by the author's own journey, Justice Betrayed plunges readers into the high-stakes drama of defending the terrifying, the unhinged, and the absurd. The novel exposes the ethically murky tactics of hired-gun expert witnesses and lays bare both the moral failures and unlikely triumphs of "the best legal system money can buy."He is the author of Justice Betrayed: The Rise and Fall of a Death Penalty Crusader. https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Betrayed-Penalty-Crusader-Coming/dp/B0G52DJY42http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Send us Fan MailTrent pulls back the curtain on the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline and explains why so many candidates fail before they ever reach the real hard parts.After years as an instructor watching hundreds of candidates come through the system, the pattern becomes obvious: most guys don't quit because the pipeline is too hard. They quit because they stacked too many stress problems on themselves before they ever showed up.Bad swim technique. Barely passing PT standards. Panic in the water. No efficiency. No deliberate training.That's where Operator Training Summit came from. Trent walks through his instructor experience at Keesler, what he learned about stress, performance, and attrition, and how meeting Chris Thomas led to building a different kind of preparation model.No fake “hell week.” No yelling at civilians. No ego-driven selection games.Just deliberate training, efficiency, and fixing the small mistakes that quietly destroy candidates before the real pipeline even begins.If you're serious about Air Force Special Warfare, this is the perspective you need to hear before you ever ship.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 The stupid daylight savings rant 02:00 Why Trent wanted to tell the OTS origin story 03:40 Instructor life at Keesler and pipeline reality 07:10 The truth about pipeline attrition 11:30 When instructors lose sight of the mission 14:40 The biggest weakness candidates bring: water comfort 18:20 Stress stacking and why candidates actually quit 23:00 The problem with most prep programs 26:20 Meeting Chris Thomas and aligning philosophies 29:40 Why Ones Ready avoided training programs for years 31:30 The real purpose of Operator Training Summit 34:10 Deliberate training vs fake “hell week” events

Sheriff Nanos believes he knows the motive. He says this person could strike again. He says they're definitely closer. And after forty-one days, forty thousand tips, and one of the largest FBI task forces deployed on a kidnapping in recent memory — there is still no arrest.Robin Dreeke — former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program — joins Hidden Killers Live alongside retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to examine the Nancy Guthrie case through a behavioral lens.Nanos' public statements are themselves strategic and behavioral signals. The decision to confirm a motive theory without disclosing it. The choice to warn the public they are not safe. The hedge on certainty at day forty-one. Dreeke breaks down what each of those choices communicates — about what investigators know, what they are trying to accomplish, and how those words are designed to move specific people.Then there is the silence. Forty thousand strangers called in tips. The people closest to the alleged perpetrator have not. Dreeke examines when that kind of silence transitions from fear to something investigators have to treat as a behavioral data point of its own — and what it implies about the social environment this person operates in.The behavioral architecture of premeditation is the central thread of this conversation. The alleged disruption of internet infrastructure before the abduction. The specific targeting of a single home. The timing and operational planning that a crime of this nature requires. Dreeke walks through what kind of behavioral pattern is consistent with this level of premeditation — and what it tells us about the profile investigators are working from.Coffindaffer provides the procedural layer: what this investigation looks like from the inside at day forty-one, and what typically precedes a break in a case built on this much accumulated forensic and digital work.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #BehavioralAnalysis #NancyGuthrieMissing #TucsonKidnapping #HiddenKillersLive #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #MissingPersons #FBIBehavioralAnalysis

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the mechanisms through which deliberate heat exposure enhances both physical and mental health. I outline specific protocols for deliberate heat exposure, including recommended temperature ranges, frequency, timing, duration and sauna alternatives. In addition, I explain how to tailor your heat protocols to support your specific goals, such as increasing growth hormone, reducing cortisol or supporting cognitive health. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Heat Exposure (00:00:47) Shell vs Core Temperature; Heat Caution & Hyperthermia (00:02:24) Body & Brain Circuit to Heat Up & Cool Down (00:05:31) Sponsor: AG1 (00:06:55) Deliberate Heat Exposure & Health Benefits; Tool: Sauna Temperature Range, Duration, Frequency (00:112:09) Sauna Types, Alternatives to Sauna (00:13:50) Sauna Mechanism; Reduced Cortisol; Tool: Hot/Cold Contrast (00:17:38) Sponsor: LMNT (00:19:10) Heat Shock Protein Activation & Sauna (00:20:50) DNA Repair, FOXO3 & Sauna, Cognition & Health Benefits (00:24:21) Sauna & Increase Growth Hormone (00:30:18) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:31:36) Sauna Timing, Sleep & Growth Hormone, Tools: Fasting; Hydration (00:34:56) Improve Mood, Endorphins & Sauna; Dynorphins (00:40:04) Recap Sauna Protocols: Benefits, Frequency, Duration & Timing Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginny Yurich sits down with writer and researcher Alex Soojung-Kim Pang to reclaim something our culture keeps treating like a reward: real rest. Drawing from Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less and his work on the four-day workweek, Alex makes the case that rest isn't what you do after life finally calms down—it's the engine that makes good work, good parenting, and a good life possible. You'll hear why history's most creative people didn't grind nonstop (they worked in focused bursts, then walked, napped, played, and protected their attention), why shorter workweeks tend to make people more present and “ridiculously wholesome,” and why kids' independence and unscheduled time are not luxuries but developmental fuel. This conversation will make you want to put your phone down, step outside, and start building a life where work and rest are equals on purpose. Get your copy of Rest here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ ----- This is the first episode of AI Vistas, a new series where I bring together people I trust and respect to tackle a major question collectively.  Today's question: are we in charge of our AI tools, or are they in charge of us?  Joining me are Nita Farahany, distinguished professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and a leading thinker on cognitive liberty and mental privacy; Eric Topol, founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and one of the world's most cited medical researchers; and Rohit Krishnan, engineer, former hedge fund manager, and AI builder. Moderating the conversation is Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic. We covered: (01:33) Introducing AI Vistas (03:51) The AI agent that made a financial decision mid-drive (05:48) What does it mean to act autonomously anymore? (08:42) Why AI harms are rarer than you'd expect (10:24) When AI outperforms doctors – and why that's complicated (15:20) Constituent competence: the skill you must never offload (18:50) De-skilling is already happening  (31:20) What can schools do better? (42:50) AI slop and "hollow-ware" (46:40) What is lost when AI does the creating? (49:18) When a tool gets good enough, we hand it off (50:11) Deliberate intent: keeping AI as a tool ----- Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Where to find Nick, Nita, Eric and Rohit: Thinking Freely with Nita Farahany: https://nitafarahany.substack.com/  Ground Truths with Eric Topol: https://erictopol.substack.com/  Strange Loop Canon with Rohit Krishnan: https://www.strangeloopcanon.com/  The Most Interesting Reads with Nick Thompson: https://nxthompson.substack.com/ Production by EPIIPLUS1 Production and research: Baba Films, Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textThis week it's just Peaches and Trent doing what they do best—talking shop, talking trash, and pulling back the curtain on real-world military experience.Trent just wrapped a full-blown hostage rescue film project with helicopters, free fall, K9 bites, Rangers, and 16-hour days. No Hollywood fluff—just a bunch of former SOF dudes trying to pull off a legit tactical production without a billion-dollar budget. If you've ever wondered what goes into recreating real operations on camera, this is it.They also dive into Olympic drama, speed skating carnage, the new D-Day weather movie, why special operations weather actually mattered in WWII, and whether declassified alien files are about to break the internet—or disappoint everyone.It's equal parts military ops, filmmaking chaos, veteran brain health, OTS prep pressure, and calling out internet keyboard warriors who demand resumes in the comments.No script. No filter. Just experience talking.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Fake beef and member-only chaos 02:10 Olympic wins, corrections, and owning mistakes 07:30 Speed skating carnage and real-world consequences 13:15 Off-grid week and building a hostage rescue film 18:40 Helicopters, K9 bites, and herding Rangers 27:00 Why Hollywood takes a week to shoot what SOF did in hours 31:00 Internet critics demanding credentials 34:20 D-Day weather nerds and WWII decision pressure 41:30 Accents, acting, and military movies done right 44:45 OTS pressure, expectations, and delivering value 48:50 Deliberate training and managing stress blocks 50:45 Alien files and declassification hype 52:30 Playing the bad guy and tactical filmmaking mindset

She had no reason to be afraid that morning. The house was empty. She'd watched the car pull away, headlights fading down the long driveway, leaving her alone in the dark, quiet stillness after Christmas.That's when the bedroom door opened.What followed wasn't fast or violent or chaotic. It was slow. Deliberate. Intimate in a way that made it even harder to process. Something moved around the bed. The mattress sank. A weight pressed beside her—heavy, unmistakably real—and yet strangely calm. Not threatening. Almost… familiar.Too afraid to look, Precious did the only thing she could think to do: she asked it to leave. And it listened.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #TrueGhostStory #ParanormalPodcast #BedsideApparition #Unexplained #Spirits #Afterlife #Haunting #CreepyExperiences Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: