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In this episode, Blake talks about the complete an utter pettiness from Ole Miss AD Keith Carter. Why suing Princewill Umanmielen. With all of the things that has happened, why now?While live, it was reported that Sam Leavitt is doubtful for the game vs Ole Miss. Blake walks through all three scenarios of what it means if Leavitt does or doesn't play. What happens if Landon Clark of Husan Longstreet has to play.Lastly, Blake answers questions from listeners.(0:00) - Keith Carter Always Petty(19:09) - Introduction(34:51) - Sam Leavitt Injured | Lane Trolling?(1:08:19) - #AskBlake
In this episode, Blake talks about the complete an utter pettiness from Ole Miss AD Keith Carter. Why suing Princewill Umanmielen. With all of the things that has happened, why now?While live, it was reported that Sam Leavitt is doubtful for the game vs Ole Miss. Blake walks through all three scenarios of what it means if Leavitt does or doesn't play. What happens if Landon Clark of Husan Longstreet has to play.Lastly, Blake answers questions from listeners.(0:00) - Keith Carter Always Petty(19:09) - Introduction(34:51) - Sam Leavitt Injured | Lane Trolling?(1:08:19) - #AskBlake
Most mornings, before the house is even awake, Dr. Donita Brown is at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee and a notebook, writing out her list for the day. That's the whole process. A regular notebook and a pen she likes. Five mornings out of seven, and the other two, life happens.In this episode, she makes a case that's almost disappointing in how plain it is: the good habits are boring. There's no rush to them, nothing worth posting about. You do the thing, you do it again the next day, and somewhere in there it stops being a decision.She spent years getting this wrong, waiting to feel motivated. But motivation is a flaky friend who shows up when things are going well and disappears when they aren't. What worked instead was quieter. She stopped trying to be a disciplined person and became someone who writes the list. Once it's a habit, willpower doesn't get a vote.Here's why it matters for managers: your team can't see your motivation, but they can see your consistency. The one-on-one that happens every week whether you feel like it or not. The Friday note you send even when the week was rough. Those boring, repeated things tell people who you are, and they're what your team will trust.This week's reflection question has two halves: Who do you want to be as a leader? And what's the small, unglamorous thing that person does, over and over, until it's who you are?Under five minutes, one idea for your next meeting.Want to talk more? Donita coaches leaders who are carrying more than the org chart shows. Book 30 minutes: https://tinyurl.com/30minuteswithDonitaIf you are interested in coaching on writing your to do list, you can start today, click this link: https://app.coach.me/Donita/packages/23357?ref=1lry5Here for you!Dr. Donita
Send us Fan MailSTOP Trying to Be Disciplined: How to Build a System? Self Discipline Techniques__________________________GER A FREE CONFIDENCE MASTER CLASS:https://www.rozaclub.com/form__________________________If you keep telling yourself that you need more motivation to become disciplined, this video will change the way you think about self-discipline. The real reason you struggle to follow through isn't necessarily laziness or a lack of willpower — it may be the system you've built around your habits, environment, and daily decisions.In this video, we break down how your brain works, why motivation often comes after action, and how to build self discipline without relying on motivation every single day. You'll learn practical self discipline techniques, how to build good habits, create a routine, use if-then planning, and design your environment so discipline becomes easier.We'll also explore the psychology behind procrastination, dopamine, temptation, self control, and why you keep breaking promises to yourself. If you have a Discipline Problem, constantly quit your goals after a few days, or keep saying “I'll start tomorrow,” you'll discover how to stop fighting your brain and start building a system that actually supports you.If you're ready to be disciplined, build habits, transform your life, and improve your productivity, watch until the end and choose one system to implement today. Subscribe for more videos about self improvement, motivation, psychology, manipulation tactics, willpower, productivity, and human behavior.
There's a version of you that's more disciplined, more focused, and more capable than who you are today. In this episode, I break down the six stages that helped me go from addiction, drinking, and a dead-end job to building the life I have now. We cover honesty, habit stacking, self-discipline, using pain as fuel, surviving slow progress, and why personal development never really ends. If you want to watch the video version of this episode, the YouTube link is in the description. https://youtu.be/yXW69inTGZ8?si=pTDsrKSvN1y8-UUG MY CLOTHING, CHECK OUT: https://amarokaesthetics.com/ CHECK ME OUT ON OTHER SOCIALS: IG = https://www.instagram.com/coleluisdasilva/ TIKTOK = https://www.tiktok.com/@coleluisdasilva/ WAKE UP WITH THE WOLF PODCAST: APPLE = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-with-the-wolf/id1533545890 SPOTIFY = https://open.spotify.com/show/6cOLgWolq6mkOnvNesuTDc?si=8b3c4f153a264e9a
This week's question, from a listener also called Freddie: "How do I become more disciplined?" James and Freddie take apart the version of discipline most founders are quietly measuring themselves against, and why it's usually somebody else's routine.They get into the real distinction, why motivation and commitment aren't the same thing, and the one habit that's a genuine signal of discipline no matter how you're wired.More from James:Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com
John Hozik is 47 years old. He's a husband and a father, and he's the founder of Disciplined Dads, one of the fastest growing and largest networks for men and fathers online, with over three million global followers, reaching millions with content built around fatherhood, faith, leadership, and personal growth.John spent 25 years in Corporate America before he realized something. Success on paper was never going to be the same thing as fulfillment at home. He's been married for 11 years, and he's a father to a 6 year old son and an 18 month old daughter. He built Disciplined Dads to be the thing he needed himself. A place where men get reminded that discipline matters, presence matters, and leading your family well is one of the greatest responsibilities a man can carry.Since launching in 2024, Disciplined Dads has grown into a global movement. It's helping men reclaim their role as leaders in the home, break destructive cycles, and build stronger families, one father at a time.
Marseille controlled possession, but Monaco controlled where the match was decided. Disciplined without becoming passive and ruthless when space appeared, Monaco turned tactical clarity into a commanding 2–0 victory that exposed the difference between having the ball and truly controlling the contest.⚽
Discipline is a daily practice, and these seven Stoic rules will help you stick with it.
Your maturity will always be capped at the point where you stop receiving instruction.Growth requires humility. It requires being willing to be corrected, challenged, and shaped by God, even when it's uncomfortable.If the goal is Christ-like maturity, then discipline isn't optional. It's part of the process.
A federal construction firm runs standard operating procedures that assign every new contract an owner responsible for starting the submittal register, safety plan, and QC plan before the pre-construction meeting. Frank Spencer of Aztec explains how his team makes leadership, not the individual, accountable when a step falls through the cracks, and how a small firm keeps that discipline without hiring anyone to manage it. What you'll learn in this episode: Why accountability for a missed SOP step belongs to the leader who pushed it down, not the team member How to audit a segment of your process the moment something falls through the cracks instead of running slow full reviews The email and communication matrix that tells the team who must respond and who is only being informed How to cut SOP fluff and narrow focus when a firm realizes it has built too many layers Why a small business stays disciplined on process even when nobody can be hired to own it full time Chapters: 0:00 - How to ensure SOPs actually get used and activated 1:15 - Accountability sits with the leader who pushed the process down 3:34 - Auditing a segment quickly when a step is missed 4:52 - Staying disciplined on touch points before a problem hits 5:51 - Crucial conversations when the SOP is not working 6:33 - Cutting fluff and narrowing focus to fewer layers 8:00 - The email matrix and subject-line rules that reduce confusion 9:00 - Solving the frustration that started the whole system Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.
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On this episode Obi sits down with former NBA and longtime overseas professional Jerome Randle as they discuss staying disciplined and competitive at 39, what it means to never put anything above your work, navigating the dark side of injuries, and why pouring into the next generation is the real reward.Who do you want to see on the Wonbyone Podcast? Let us know in the comments.
Disciplined, customer-grounded innovation outperforms “move fast and break things.” In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses how to turn ideas into profitable reality without falling for the hype. Rob Artigo: Today, Ray, we're talking about innovation discipline, how to turn ideas into profitable reality without falling for the hype. So Ray, why does disciplined, customer-grounded innovation consistently outperform the […]
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Interview with Campbell Baird, CEO of Asante GoldRecording date: 13th August 2026Asante Gold Corporation is working through an operational and leadership reset four months into Campbell Baird's tenure as Acting CEO, following the retirement of predecessor Dave Anthony. The company's investment case for 2026 hinges less on new catalysts than on execution against an already-disclosed plan: converting roughly $50 million of deferred or cancelled capital expenditure, combined with a narrower project focus, into the guided 275,000-300,000 ounce production range at an AISC of $3,200-$3,600 per ounce for the full year.The two operating assets are pulling in different directions operationally. Chirano has provided stability throughout 2026, delivering a consistent 10,000-11,000 ounces monthly even as Bibiani absorbed the impact of a January wall slip and an extended, costly stripping campaign in its Main Pit. Bibiani's ore has also proven more sulfidic than originally modelled, prompting a shift toward roughly 50% flotation processing and a sulfide recovery plant now being tied into the wider circuit - a process Baird estimated was roughly two months from completion.The key catalyst for H2 2026 performance is grade: Bibiani's head grade is expected to move from approximately 1.3-1.4 g/t over the past six months toward a targeted 1.7-1.8 g/t as mining progresses deeper into the Main Pit, directly underpinning the guided cost reduction weighted to Q4.On the resource side, Asante's 5 August NI 43-101 update showed combined Measured and Indicated Resources of 4.6 million ounces across both operations - effectively flat against December 2023 levels despite more than 430,000 ounces of production in the interim. Chirano's resource base grew materially (+443,000 ounces M&I since December 2023), supporting a seven-year mine life, while Bibiani's declined 17% on constrained exploration spend and open-pit depletion, even as its Main Pit is interpreted as geologically open to roughly 1,400 metres against only ~600 metres of current definition. The company frames the broader 80-kilometre Chirano-Bibiani Corridor as structurally comparable to far larger, more extensively drilled greenstone belts (Lefroy-Boulder, Abitibi), with a $23.4 million exploration budget allocated for 2026.On costs, management's own framing is notably conservative: Baird explicitly ruled out sub-$2,000/oz AISC as a credible near-term outcome, targeting below $3,000/oz only as a longer-term objective. This tempers what might otherwise be an overly optimistic reading of the company's cost trajectory, and is worth weighing against the wider sector-level cost inflation (diesel, labour, supply chain) that Baird cited as affecting gold producers broadly, not just Asante.The clearest risk flag for investors is guidance continuity: Asante's prior annual production target of 400,000-500,000 ounces remains formally withdrawn, with management stating directly it is not planning to reinstate it. The 275,000-300,000 ounce 2026 range should be treated as the only current, company-sanctioned figure.View Asante Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/asante-goldSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
Phresh is back—and there's a reason his episodes connect.This conversation starts light: work, cologne, coffee, relationships, comfort, taste, and the little preferences that reveal who we are.But underneath all of it is a bigger question:Are you actually setting your life up to win—or are you just hoping you feel motivated enough when the moment comes?We talk about what makes a relationship feel safe, why scent and presentation matter more than people admit, what the best cup of coffee actually tastes like, and even what a real coffee sponsorship should look like for Road to Victory.Then we get into something I had to admit about myself:I never plan for my lazy days.I plan for the version of me who is focused.Inspired.Disciplined.Ready.But what happens when that version of me doesn't show up?Maybe discipline isn't just pushing harder.Maybe discipline is building a life where even your tired version has a chance to make a good decision.That's the conversation.Give yourself the best chance to win.
Why does God's discipline sometimes feel like punishment when the Bible says it is an expression of His love?In Hebrews 12, we're challenged to lay aside every weight and sin that holds us back, run with endurance, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. But what does it actually look like to live a disciplined Christian life?In this message, Pastor Mike Shamburg explores God's discipline, spiritual growth, Christian discipleship, and the things that can keep us from moving forward in our walk with Christ.Hebrews teaches that God's discipline is not rejection or punishment—it is training and education from a Father who loves His children. Although discipline may not feel good in the moment, it produces the peaceful fruit of righteousness in those who allow themselves to be trained by it.But discipline isn't only about what God is doing to us. It's also about how we intentionally choose to walk with Christ.Work. Family. Sports. Responsibilities. Social media. Exhaustion. Even good things can become distractions when they take Jesus out of first place.How often do we tell Jesus, “You must wait”?For more on LifePoint Church go to lifepointaz.com Check out our merch store https://lifepointaz-shop.fourthwall.comFind all our links in one easy spot https://linktr.ee/lifepointaz Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lifepointaz Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifepointchurchaz/
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The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com The Price of Becoming is a USA Today, LA Times, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller! www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guests: My dad, Keith Hawk (also known as Pistol), spent decades leading sales teams at LexisNexis and has taught leadership and public speaking to audiences all over the country. He's the author of multiple books including Get Real Selling. Pistol has that rare ability to be both universally liked and 100% respected by all who know him. My brother AJ Hawk was an All-American linebacker at Ohio State, where he won a national championship. He played 11 years in the NFL, won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers, and retired as the franchise's all-time leading tackler. Now you'll see him every weekday on ESPN as a co-host of the Pat McAfee Show Notes: Key Learnings Be a consciously competent leader. Pistol's framework: you have to understand the processes of the work you're asking people to do, not just the end result. First-line leaders have to know the work at a great level of detail. One tactical way to get there: do after-action reviews on both wins and losses. Know why you win. Know why you lose. Describe both in detail. That's how you earn vivid clarity. Give people vivid clarity. Don't tell your team to "go get the ball carrier." Tell them precisely how to handle each situation. Great leaders are great because they give vivid clarity to the people they're leading on how to do the thing. Stack days. If I can't win by being brilliant, I can win by being able to endure. Just get up and do the thing day after day. Growing up, AJ and I had an unwritten rule: no matter what we did the night before, we were going to the first available lift. You don't have to go to bed early. But you're going to work no matter how you feel. When AJ knew he could do it. Freshman year at Ohio State. A tunnel screen play in camp. He read it perfectly, took off, and delivered a textbook hit on the receiver. That was the moment: "Football's football. These guys are all monsters. But I think I can find a way to make some plays." How to write a book: get up an extra hour early for 200 days in a row and never miss a day. Anybody can do it. You just have to be willing to make the decision, and then follow through, and then follow through again. My scout team Super Bowl. As a scout team QB at Ohio, I picked the Florida game to prepare like it was the real thing. I wore Rex Grossman's number and arm sleeve. Spatted my cleats. I rewrote the practice cards based on real Florida plays. We ended up being in a tight ball game against a national powerhouse. My teammates came back after the game and said practice that week was harder than the actual game. This is when I learned what is possible when prepared for the moment. The Mike Nolan $10 bill story. When AJ was in college, the 49ers head coach Mike Nolan needed to tip a valet and asked if he had any cash. AJ gave him $10. Weeks later, a handwritten note showed up at AJ's college house with a $10 bill inside and a thank-you note from Mike Nolan. Follow-through. Attention to detail. Paying people back. AJ never forgot it. AJ's delusional confidence in Tahoe. AJ had an unlucky drive that left him 254 yards from the pin, in the first cut. Jack Wagner was still on the green in front of us. AJ pulled out a four iron. I told him to wait. He said, "I'm just gonna go, and hit it on the green." He flushed it. Landed on the green 25 feet from Jack. There's power in belief, speaking things into existence, and then doing them. Irrational self-confidence isn't irrational. Pistol quoted Bill Simmons: "As long as you believe it's possible, it's possible." Regardless of what it is. My biggest risk: leaving corporate at the end of 2017. I had a VP of sales job, and I left it all to bet on this podcast. Miranda believed in it maybe even more than I did. That combination made it possible. Pistol's biggest risk: August 1st, 1999. He left LexisNexis after 14 years to go be a public speaker. Two years later, on August 1st, 2001, he came back. Both times on his birthday. His career jumped five notches on his return. Sometimes you have to leave to come back better. AJ's biggest risk: hiding a broken wrist during a Super Bowl run. AJ refused an X-ray or MRI so they couldn't shut him down. The trainer taped and casted it. He played the whole season, won the Super Bowl, and made the Pro Bowl. He had surgery to repair it days after the Super Bowl. The best players are consistent. When I'd talk to AJ's teammates in Green Bay about him, they used the unsexy words: "Most consistent guy on the team. First guy in the weight room. Will be where he's supposed to be on every play." He did that for eleven years. Show up. Every single day. Pistol said it: "Anybody that's been great at something didn't get great on the first day, but they did the right types of things along the way." Don't grade your kid's games. Grade the effort. "Did you play hard? That's all I care about." AJ said his family doesn't have good or bad games. There's only one question after the game: did you play hard or did you not? Show them what "hard" actually looks like. Sometimes kids think they're playing as hard as they possibly can when they're not. AJ's brother-in-law Jack Johnson reminded him of this. You can't just say "play hard." You have to describe it. You have to show them. Otherwise they don't know what the standard is. Model it. Don't tell. Leadership is caught more than it's taught. My primary role as a dad and a husband is to be the model. If I have low standards, my kids will have low standards. If I show up every day, they'll learn what showing up looks like. Do all the work. Then trust your instincts. AJ's approach to football. Reinstall the defense from scratch every year. Take fresh notes. So when it's game time, you don't have to think. You just play. The Dinner Guest Draft: Every hundredth episode, we do a draft. This one: pick five living dinner guests. AJ's table: Michael Jordan Charles Barkley Arnold Schwarzenegger Palmer Luckey Denzel Washington My table: (All dream guests for The Learning Leader Show) Dave Chappelle Dave Matthews Mike Rowe Doris Kearns Goodwin Michael Lewis Pistol's table: (All former guests of the show) Admiral William McRaven Dan Patrick Nikki Glaser Stephen M.R. Covey Oz Pearlman Champagne Moments a Year From Now My dad: Celebrating his 71st birthday dinner with all of us. AJ: To keep being present with his kids while they're still young. To slow down and enjoy it. Me: A good year of college for the older girls in our family. Reflection Questions Where in your work are you giving people vivid clarity? Or are you handing them broad general directives and hoping they figure it out? What is your version of the Mike Nolan $10 bill story? What small act of follow-through could you do this week that someone will remember for years? Where are you being performative right now, doing something for the audience instead of doing it because you want to be great? What would change if you only did it when nobody was watching? More Learning #600 - AJ, Pistol & Ryan Hawk - Setting the Standard #500 - AJ, Pistol, Ryan & Pat McAfee - Live Your Life as a Movie #400 - AJ, Pistol & Ryan Hawk - The Life Experiences That Shape Our Character Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Arena Invite 01:30 Meet Keith "Pistol" Hawk and AJ Hawk 03:34 What Everyone's Been Up To For the Past Two Years 05:09 What We Learned From Robert Saleh (head coach, Tennessee Titans) and Mike Macdonal (head coach of the defending Super Bowl Champion, Seattle Seahawks) About Tackling 08:50 Be a Consciously Competent Leader. Give People Vivid Clarity. 10:44 Inflection Point Stories: When AJ and Ryan Knew They Could Do It 16:33 How Pistol Spotted the Talent Early 21:32 Why Written Communication Is More Important Than You Think 25:21 The Power of Stacking Days 33:06 The Mike Nolan $10 Bill Story 35:24 Delusional Confidence: The Tahoe Golf Moment 42:51 Irrational Self-Confidence Isn't Irrational 43:15 The Biggest Risks Each of Us Ever Took 47:24 Playing Through a Broken Wrist to Win a Super Bowl 50:38 How to Raise Kids With High Standards 54:28 Regimented vs. Disciplined 59:30 AJ's Hack to Beat a Shellfish Allergy 01:06:00 The Dinner Guest Draft Begins 01:21:21 Draft Recap 01:23:43 The Champagne Question 01:26:33 EOPC
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Rome didn't fall because it ran out of great men. It fell because it reached a point where being great simply wasn't enough anymore.Marcus Aurelius was arguably the most competent emperor Rome ever produced. Stoic philosopher trained from childhood. Disciplined administrator. Physically brave general who spent over a decade personally commanding the Danube frontier through the winters. If you designed a system to produce the ideal leader, Marcus is what it looks like when the system works exactly right.And during his reign (161-180 AD), all three fault lines of the Roman system opened at the same time for the first time in history. The Antonine Plague — likely smallpox — arrived in 165 and killed somewhere between 5 and 10% of the empire, hitting the army disproportionately. The Marcomannic Wars broke on the Danube in 166 and never stopped for the rest of his life. In 175, one of his own most trusted generals declared himself emperor on nothing more than a false rumor that Marcus had died.Marcus responded exactly right at every turn. He sold imperial jewelry to pay soldiers rather than debase the currency. He held the frontier personally for a decade. He put down the Cassius revolt without civil war. He knew, from his Stoic training and his study of Roman history, exactly what was happening to him. And he still couldn't stop it.This is Episode 111 — the transitional episode between the "Life After the Fall of Rome" series and the upcoming Roman Republic series. It's the moment where the pattern first becomes visible at the peak of the empire. And the answer to "why couldn't Marcus stop it" is: the fault lines were built into the Roman model centuries before Marcus was born. To understand where they came from, we have to go back to the Republic. That's where we're headed next.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Philosopher-Emperor Writing While Losing03:11 The Peak Marcus Inherited (Adoption Succession)06:17 The Three Fault Lines Open at Once (161 AD)06:41 Money: The Antonine Plague Breaks the Economy09:58 Borders: The Marcomannic Wars Begin12:57 Power: The Avidius Cassius Revolt (175 AD)14:55 Why Marcus Could See the Pattern16:24 The Meditations as a Diagnostic Document18:07 Commodus: The Succession Failure22:06 The 23-Year Record: Right Decisions, Wrong Direction24:32 Modern Parallel: Competent People in Failing Systems26:31 What Comes Next: Back to the RepublicSOURCESMarcus Aurelius, Meditations — Books 2, 4, 6, and 12 — the private notebooks written on campaignCassius Dio, Roman History — Books 71-72 covering Marcus's reign, contemporary-adjacentHistoria Augusta — "Life of Marcus Aurelius" — later and often unreliable but useful for details like the Trajan Forum auctionAnthony Birley — Marcus Aurelius: A Biography — the definitive modern biography, thorough on campaigns and successionMary Beard — SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome — for the sharp point on adoption succession being biology-driven rather than principledKyle Harper — The Fate of Rome — essential for the Antonine Plague context and demographic collapse argumentPeter Heather — The Fall of the Roman Empire — for the ongoing money/borders/power framework consistencyWalter Scheidel — demographic modeling of the Antonine Plague
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
Same-sex couples fought long for marriage equality, but finally getting it didn’t necessarily equate to ‘happily ever after’. That’s the area UK-based bestselling author Tom Rob Smith explores in his new novel Twenty Years Together – inspired by how legalisation of gay marriage changed the psychology of long-term relationships. In this episode, Tom discusses the inspiration behind telling this nuanced love story and his own journey as a writer. 00:00 Welcome04:24 Writing tip: Active vs. Reactive characters10:04 WIN: The Warrumbar by William J. Byrne11:48 Word of the Week: ‘Incrassate’12:37 Interview with: Tom Rob Smith13:45 Twenty Years Together premise15:24 Defining the genre19:17 Plotting and outlining process21:54 Finding the right ending23:24 Queer love story influences26:48 Midlife marriage thought experiment31:50 Publishing his debut Child 4435:45 Success and self doubt39:02 Balancing books and TV43:37 Disciplined writing routine46:55 Connecting with readers48:50 Tom shares a writing tip51:33 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Logos #America #Christianity This video is a clip from my stream "Religion and Nothingness: Buddhism, Nihilism, and Christianity." If you would like to watch the entire stream please click the following link. https://www.youtube.com/live/5RJLsT6CKsU?si=0q1OXsdUE95zecpb
#Logos #America #Christianity This video is a clip from my stream "Open Debate Panel: Why Do Men Love the Eastern Orthodox Church?" If you would like to watch the entire stream please click the following link. https://youtube.com/live/dnO0ZiWsdN4
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gary Stephens Jr. Executive Summary Gary Stephens Jr. discussed how individuals and organizations can unlock their potential through disciplined leadership, strategic thinking, financial literacy, and sound business planning. Drawing on more than two decades of consulting experience, he emphasized creating sustainable success rather than chasing short-term wins. He also highlighted the importance of resilience, economic empowerment, and helping others build generational wealth and meaningful legacies. Key Takeaways 1. Leadership Drives Long-Term Success Stephens stressed that effective leadership is essential for both personal and organizational growth. Success is not simply about making money; it requires vision, accountability, and the ability to guide others toward a common goal. 2. Strategic Thinking Matters A recurring theme was the need to think beyond immediate opportunities and focus on sustainable growth. Business owners should create systems, processes, and long-range plans that can withstand challenges and changing market conditions. 3. Financial Empowerment Creates Freedom Through his consulting work and foundation efforts, Stephens advocates financial literacy and wealth-building strategies that help individuals move toward economic independence. 4. Adversity Can Fuel Purpose Stephens' personal journey includes overcoming significant family loss, which deepened his commitment to helping others achieve financial freedom and personal growth. He presents adversity as a catalyst for purpose-driven leadership. 5. Legacy Is More Important Than Immediate Success The conversation highlighted the importance of building something that outlasts individual achievements—whether that is a business, community impact, family wealth, or mentorship of future leaders. Notable Quotes and Themes "Helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential." "Creating sustainable success." "Empowering others to build lasting legacies." Helping people build financial freedom by sharing lessons from personal and professional experiences. Delivering practical solutions that promote economic empowerment. Bottom Line The interview served as a master class on leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Gary Stephens Jr. encouraged listeners to think strategically, practice financial discipline, lead with purpose, and build legacies that create lasting impact for future generations. Rushion McDonald's questions helped translate those principles into actionable lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring business owners. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gary Stephens Jr. Executive Summary Gary Stephens Jr. discussed how individuals and organizations can unlock their potential through disciplined leadership, strategic thinking, financial literacy, and sound business planning. Drawing on more than two decades of consulting experience, he emphasized creating sustainable success rather than chasing short-term wins. He also highlighted the importance of resilience, economic empowerment, and helping others build generational wealth and meaningful legacies. Key Takeaways 1. Leadership Drives Long-Term Success Stephens stressed that effective leadership is essential for both personal and organizational growth. Success is not simply about making money; it requires vision, accountability, and the ability to guide others toward a common goal. 2. Strategic Thinking Matters A recurring theme was the need to think beyond immediate opportunities and focus on sustainable growth. Business owners should create systems, processes, and long-range plans that can withstand challenges and changing market conditions. 3. Financial Empowerment Creates Freedom Through his consulting work and foundation efforts, Stephens advocates financial literacy and wealth-building strategies that help individuals move toward economic independence. 4. Adversity Can Fuel Purpose Stephens' personal journey includes overcoming significant family loss, which deepened his commitment to helping others achieve financial freedom and personal growth. He presents adversity as a catalyst for purpose-driven leadership. 5. Legacy Is More Important Than Immediate Success The conversation highlighted the importance of building something that outlasts individual achievements—whether that is a business, community impact, family wealth, or mentorship of future leaders. Notable Quotes and Themes "Helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential." "Creating sustainable success." "Empowering others to build lasting legacies." Helping people build financial freedom by sharing lessons from personal and professional experiences. Delivering practical solutions that promote economic empowerment. Bottom Line The interview served as a master class on leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Gary Stephens Jr. encouraged listeners to think strategically, practice financial discipline, lead with purpose, and build legacies that create lasting impact for future generations. Rushion McDonald's questions helped translate those principles into actionable lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring business owners. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Send us Fan MailYou can show up every single day for ten years and still be lying to yourself about being disciplined. In this episode, we unpack the story most of us have quietly built into our identity: that consistency in one arena means we have the muscle everywhere. Emilia walks through a conversation with a business owner who had opened his doors seven days a week for a decade and could not get himself to the gym once in three months, and what happened when the difference between self-discipline and survival got named out loud.Bianca recorded this one after calling out sick, which turned into the clearest example we could have asked for. We get into non-negotiables and why you have to choose your arenas before you can expand them, the ping-pong between "I am not disciplined at all" and "I am completely disciplined," the shift from being held accountable by the people around you to doing it when nobody would ever know, and the neuroscience underneath it all. Plus the reframe that changes the whole thing: discipline is not suffering, it is being the butler to your future self. Start where you are.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation: #458 | How To Connect To Your True Self - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/evolve-ventures/id1511831621?i=1000739645300Learn more about:
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In this video, I examine Orthodox prophecies from recent saints and elders concerning events believed to precede a future global war, often described as World War III. The discussion focuses especially on the possible fall of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—through resignation, removal, or another major political change—and why recent geopolitical tensions have renewed interest in these prophecies. Share your thoughts below.
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Introduction Why does an industry that talks about digital transformation still pay so many claims by paper check? The answer is not stubbornness; it is complexity, and it is worth billions. Josh Hollander sits down with Kevin Ostrander, Chief Revenue Officer at One Inc, to unpack what it actually takes to move carriers off checks, why multi-party claims payouts are the hard part nobody solved first, and what happens when enough carriers and payees are connected that the network, not the processing, is what carriers are buying. Guest Bio Kevin Ostrander is Chief Revenue Officer at One Inc, the insurance-specific payments network processing over $245 billion in annual payment volume for more than 300 carriers. He has spent nearly sixteen years selling enterprise technology into insurance, including six years at Thunderhead before its acquisition by Accel-KKR, and he joined One Inc ten years ago when the company had single-digit customers. He owns everything from new business acquisition through customer success. Key Topics -Why checks persist - More than half of claims payouts go to third-party vendors, lienholders, and mortgagees, and fifty states each add their own compliance rules, so single-party digital solutions never covered enough of the workflow. -The malleable ROI case - Checks cost $6 to $25 each fully loaded, digital claim payouts land in minutes instead of days, and the same platform argument works whether the carrier's priority that year is cost, retention, or customer experience. -Adjuster adoption decides outcomes - If issuing a digital payment adds manual steps, adjusters revert to checks, so One Inc pairs its technology with change management, FAQs, and training on the carrier side. -One platform for pay-in and pay-out - Over 40% of One Inc's carriers now run both PremiumPay and ClaimsPay, giving policyholders one wallet across premium payments, refunds, and claims. -The network is the moat - One Inc's escrow network covers 80%+ of escrowed homeowner premium and connects it to 300+ carriers, moving premium 11 to 12 days faster than the 12-to-15-day lockbox process. -Disciplined expansion - Life insurance (AAA Life, Transamerica) and Canada (with Guidewire, which holds 80%+ of Canadian claims administration) came only after the P&C base was solid. -Career advice from a first-time CRO - Kevin's path from single-digit customers to 300+ came down to experience you cannot skip, mentors, and recognizing product-market fit when you have it. Notable Quotes "Fifty plus percent of the payouts in the insurance industry actually go out to third-party participating vendors." "The cost of a check fully loaded, including service, print, mail, et cetera, is anywhere from six dollars to twenty-five dollars a check." "We're actually increasing the speed of premiums by sometimes eleven to twelve days." "The one thing you can't skip in your career is experience. And you've got to find mentors that will help you through that process." Resources Guest: One Inc: https://www.oneinc.com/ Kevin Ostrander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ostrander-6894ba2/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Most churches teach that good Christians get extra crowns in heaven and lazy Christians barely make it in. That's not in the Bible. And that teaching is quietly wrecking your walk with God.In this sermon from our Maturity series, Alex breaks down 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and shows why the race Paul describes is not about earning rewards. It's about certainty. Jesus already ran your race. He already set the score. It's signed and sealed in blood. So why run with discipline at all?That's the question this whole sermon answers.In this episode:* The “extra crowns” theology and where it falls apart* Two-tier Christianity: why carnal Christians don't exist* What Paul actually means by “disqualified” (warning, not verdict)* The already and the not yet: what you're actually running toward* Mike Tyson, cross country, and why certainty changes how you run* 3 systems to build so you actually finishYou will trip. You will fall. But God is not recording your time. He's waiting for you at the finish line.Links:Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate | Amen Podcast on Apple & Spotify | @amenpodcast and @housechurch808 on YouTube | House Church podcast on Apple & Spotify | housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Most churches teach that good Christians get extra crowns in heaven and lazy Christians barely make it in. That's not in the Bible. And that teaching is quietly wrecking your walk with God.In this sermon from our Maturity series, Alex breaks down 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and shows why the race Paul describes is not about earning rewards. It's about certainty. Jesus already ran your race. He already set the score. It's signed and sealed in blood. So why run with discipline at all?That's the question this whole sermon answers.In this episode:* The “extra crowns” theology and where it falls apart* Two-tier Christianity: why carnal Christians don't exist* What Paul actually means by “disqualified” (warning, not verdict)* The already and the not yet: what you're actually running toward* Mike Tyson, cross country, and why certainty changes how you run* 3 systems to build so you actually finishYou will trip. You will fall. But God is not recording your time. He's waiting for you at the finish line.Links:Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate | Amen Podcast on Apple & Spotify | @amenpodcast and @housechurch808 on YouTube | House Church podcast on Apple & Spotify | housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Welcome to HALO Talks, where host Pete Moore sits down with Rich Drengberg, CEO of EoS Fitness and a seasoned leader in the fitness industry. In a rare podcast appearance, Rich shares his journey from Gold's Gym SoCal to transforming EoS into a powerhouse of high-value, low-price gyms across the Sunbelt. Listeners will get an inside look at EoS's disciplined growth, the importance of industry relationships, lessons from private equity partnerships, and why knowing your brand's identity is crucial, straight from someone who's helped steer one of the fastest-growing health club chains in the country. Whether you're an operator, investor, or fitness enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable insights on building teams, scaling strategically, and staying ahead in a competitive landscape. Regarding chosing the right partner when looking to sell, Rich states, "We were in a great situation when we went to market that we didn't have to sell, and we were able to kind of pick who we wanted to partner with. And it was an interview process both ways. And because of that, we were able to have our cake and eat it too." Key themes discussed Transition from Gold's Gym to EoS Strategic and disciplined growth decisions Importance of experienced teams and industry relationships Private equity influence and operational mindset shift Real estate strategy and anchor tenant positioning Staying true to brand identity amidst trends Partner selection and aligning with TSG for expansion A Few Key Takeaways 1. The Power of Sticking to a Clear Identity: Staying true to the company's vision and brand identity was emphasized as vital for long-term success. EoS avoided "chasing every trend" and only adopted changes that matched their strategic direction, which helped them avoid diluting their brand and losing their core audience 25:23. 2. Disciplined, Focused Growth Strategies: EoS's growth was marked by a disciplined approach to new markets and acquisitions. Opportunities were critically evaluated, and only those fitting their model (right location, box size, and alignment with EoS values) were pursued. This sometimes meant saying "no" to enticing deals that didn't fit the vision 05:10. 3. Mentorship and Learning from Experience: Rich credited much of his development and EoS's success to mentors like Bob Giardina and Bruce Bruckman. Their guidance helped shift his mindset from operating a handful of gyms to building a scalable platform, and highlighted the importance of focusing on real estate and bigger picture growth rather than getting bogged down in minor operational optimizations 12:29. 4. Building Relationships is Key to Expansion: Entering new markets and securing prime real estate depended heavily on building trust and relationships with landlords, developers, and REITs. Early on, EoS was not the first choice for many landlords, but through perseverance and relationship-building, they became a preferred anchor tenant 15:28. 5. Industry Know-How Over Outsider Expertise: The episode stressed that having a team with deep industry experience ("gym rats" as described) was critical. EoS's management came from fitness, not coffee chains or hardware stores, enabling them to make better, faster decisions pertinent to the unique demands of the fitness business 17:26. Rich Drengberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-drengberg-5923046/ EoS Fitness: https://www.eosfitness.com Journey To A Billion Dollar Deal-2 Minute Financial Drill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQtaGUQIyxY Integrity Square: https://www.integritysq.com Prospect Wizard: https://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: https://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: https://www.higherdose.com
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For investors actively flipping houses, today's market has become significantly more challenging. According to ATTOM Data, house-flipping returns have tightened considerably, with return on investment (ROI) averaging just under 25% and gross profits hovering around $65,000 per deal. Rising borrowing costs, elevated home prices, and escalating material expenses have combined to create some of the slimmest profit margins investors have faced in years. Navigating this environment successfully requires more than simply finding undervalued properties—it demands disciplined systems, market expertise, and a well-defined investment strategy. Jason Roberts understands what it takes to succeed in today's real estate market. As the founder of Better Blueprint Realty, a vertically integrated real estate investment platform, he helps everyday investors access the same value-add opportunities that have traditionally been reserved for institutional capital. Over the course of his career, Jason has helped execute more than $250 million in real estate transactions spanning fix-and-flips, short-term rentals, multifamily properties, and luxury developments. During his first two years as an investor alone, he acquired more than 200 properties, developing repeatable systems for acquisitions, renovations, and profitable exits. Real estate has been part of Jason's life from the beginning. Raised as the son of a builder and real estate agent, he combined that foundation with entrepreneurial drive, transforming a personal investment of just $5,000 into more than $400,000 in cash and equity within only 18 months. What truly distinguishes Jason is his ability to combine data-driven investment analysis with creative thinking, compelling storytelling, and brand-building expertise. Through his brokerage, wholesaling operation, and mentorship platform, he teaches investors how to build sustainable wealth without relying on hype, manage risk in changing market conditions, and approach real estate investing with the discipline and professionalism of seasoned operators rather than hobbyists. For more information: https://betterblueprintinvestments.com/ Discover More: https://betterblueprintacademy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Empress Royalty is entering a new phase of growth as its portfolio of producing gold and silver royalties continues to generate meaningful cash flow, giving the company the flexibility to expand without returning to the equity markets. CEO Alexandra Woodyer Sherron joins Mining Stock Daily to discuss Empress' differentiated royalty model, how it is evaluating new opportunities across the mining cycle, and why disciplined capital allocation remains central to the company's strategy. The conversation also explores the use of AI to identify new royalty opportunities, the outlook for the royalty sector in a $4,000 gold environment, and what's next as Empress looks to build on its growing revenue base.
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