Podcasts about Effort

Society often celebrates a man's physical labor- his calloused hands and strong back- while instructing him to hide or feel ashamed of his emotional scars. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, host Ryan Michler breaks down why carrying a bruised heart is not evidence of weakness, but proof that you actually showed up and lived. Drawing from Theodore Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech, Ryan reframes past failures, divorces, addictions, and losses as valuable badges of effort. Stop sitting on the sidelines in the cheap seats. Learn how to build calluses on your heart, stop disguising cowardice as wisdom, and take one actionable step back into the arena.     SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Marks of Physical Labor 02:15 - The Unseen Bruises of a Man's Heart 04:50 - Theodore Roosevelt's "Citizenship in a Republic" 06:15 - The Man in the Arena 08:00 - Why Wounds Are Proof of Effort, Not Weakness 10:40 - Responding to Haters and Cheap-Seat Critics 15:45 - What True Sacrifice Looks Like 18:25 - Building Calluses on the Heart Through Resistance 22:30 - Sovereignty: Getting Back in the Ring 29:20 - Wisdom vs. Cowardice: Protecting vs. Avoiding 31:45 - Weekly Challenge: Re-Engage With What Bruised You 33:50 - Iron Council War Room Announcement  Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

First, the city has renewed their contract with Caltrans. Then, as the summer temps climb, so are COVID-19 cases in the county. Next, new murals have popped up that honor African American and Chicano music legends. Also, some weekend events happening around the county that you and yours can take part in.

Scott interviews Nick Cleveland-Stout from Responsible Statecraft about his reporting on the Israel lobby's multifaceted attempt to influence the American public. Discussed on the show: “Trump pal funneled millions of Israeli gov't cash into US media” (Responsible Statecraft) “Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push” (Responsible Statecraft) “Trump acquired at least $10 million in defense stocks last year” (Responsible Statecraft) Nick Cleveland-Stout is a Research Associate in the Democratizing Foreign Policy program at the Quincy Institute. Previously, Nick conducted research on U.S.-Brazil relations as a 2023 Fulbright fellow at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Follow him on X @nick_clevelands Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The She Builds initiative encourages young women to pursue careers in the construction industry.

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Evacuees from a devastating earthquake in Japan's south are contending with searing heat and aftershocks, as rescue and relief efforts enter a third day.

Evacuees from a devastating earthquake in Japan's south are contending with searing heat and aftershocks, as rescue and relief efforts enter a third day.

Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Omanand Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The administration's lack of a cohesive strategy has led to declining public support for military action. Meanwhile, the Houthi threat in the Red Sea remains a dangerous Iranian-backed tool for disrupting international shipping. (5)

Jonathan Schanzer reports the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are merging as Russia, Iran, and Chinacoordinate their efforts. Schanzer notes that Ukraine's Caspian Sea strike has clarified this global partnership. The US is currently attempting to "keep a lid" on Israel to prevent a regional escalation. However, the US military faces a depletion of missile interceptors, making it difficult to sustain a long, high-intensity conflict. (7)

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Thousands of vaccine-injured Americans seek recognition, compassionate care, and effective treatment as independent doctors gather evidence, develop protocols, and pursue clinical trials. The growing effort challenges medical denial, demands accountability, and insists that informed consent and honest investigation remain essential to patient-centered medicine and healing...

Thanks to SoFi for sponsoring this episode! Looking for funding to help grow your business? Get started at SoFi.com/Codie. #SoFiPartner #ad My new book, Own Or Be Owned, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out September 18, grab your ticket to the launch event here: https://contrarianthinking.biz/oobo_bigdeal - cs You've been telling yourself the same story. That you need more resources to start. That you need the perfect plan before you move. That one viral hit will solve everything. Here's the truth: the reason you're not where you want to be isn't because you haven't found the right thing. It's because you keep quitting before it compounds. Dhar Mann is one of the most watched creators on the internet, generating over 80 billion lifetime views and earning $65 million last year. But in 2013, he was broke, depressed, and two weeks from eviction. In this episode, he breaks down the exact frameworks that took him from rock bottom to building a 200 person content empire, why failure isn't the opposite of success but actually part of it, and the four P system that turns ideas into millions of views. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your struggle becomes your greatest superpower and how the depth of your suffering defines the height of your joy, and why broken clay pots put together with gold are more beautiful than perfect ones The four P framework: pre-testing, packaging, pitch, and post-production, and why spending $10 on Facebook tests before you ever hit record is the difference between viral content and wasted effort Why it's harder to make your first $1,000 than your first million and how success begets success once you identify the patterns that actually work The HEART acronym: Honor your audience, Earn their trust, Architect a system, Reach hearts, and Turn views into impact, and how this philosophy builds companies not just content The green lighting ratio: how Dhar Mann tests 10 ideas to get 1 that goes live and why failing fast and cheap gives you the runway to succeed where expensive bets kill you on the first try ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: From Rock Bottom to 65 Million Dollars a Year (00:01:26) Failure Is a Chapter, Not Your Entire Story (00:04:08) The Stockdale Paradox: Accept Where You Are and Keep Fighting (00:05:26) Your Greatest Struggle Becomes Your Greatest Superpower (00:08:25) Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Being Beautifully Broken (00:10:27) It's Harder to Make Your First Thousand Than Your First Million (00:14:27) The HEART Framework: Honor, Earn, Architect, Reach, Turn (00:17:27) The Four Ps: Pre-Test, Package, Pitch, Post-Production (00:19:01) Pre-Testing Everything: The Ten Dollar Facebook Test That Saves Millions (00:20:21) Packaging and Pitch: Deliver on the Promise in 30 Seconds or Die (00:23:12) Post-Production Is Where the Magic Happens: Three Times the Effort (00:25:20) Quantity vs Quality: The Birkin Bag vs McDonald's Debate (00:28:16) People and Processes: How to Scale Without Losing Your Soul (00:31:36) The Six Minute Mile Analogy: You Can't See the Breakthrough Coming (00:34:50) From One Employee to 200: The Year by Year Scaling Blueprint (00:36:17) Outsource or Build In-House: The Caruso and Hermes Test (00:40:19) Your Product Is Your Team: The Boeing Lawn Furniture Story (00:41:50) Failure Is Collecting Gems: The Ray Dalio Video Game Principle (00:43:15) Your Excuse Is Somebody Else's Reason Why (00:44:01) The Muscular Dad Story: Breaking Down a Viral Concept in Real Time (00:49:37) The Green Lighting Ratio: From 10 Ideas to One Final Video (00:56:16) It Took Me 100 Videos to Go Viral: What If I Quit on Number 99? (00:58:01) Start Scrappy or Die: The 600 Dollar Bank Account That Built an Empire (01:01:10) The Three Steps to Becoming the First Millionaire in Your Family (01:03:17) Stop Trying to Look Rich Before You Actually Are Rich (01:04:27) The Biggest Sacrifice: When Your Daughter Says She Doesn't Want a Big House Anymore (01:06:45) People's Opinions Don't Matter: The Ones Judging Are Too Afraid to Try (01:07:28) Do You Quit Too Early or Stay Too Long? The Purpose Alignment Test (01:08:54) Always Listen to Your Gut: God Put a Compass Inside You ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, running for Governor of New York State, joins Sid for his weekly appearance on the morning show leading up to his firing of incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul come November's Election Day.

In this week's Sermon Extra, Pastors Nick and Michael discuss Galatians 3:3 and our tendency to seek sanctification through our own efforts rather than continuing to depend on God's grace. They explain why spiritual growth cannot be produced by self-effort, but comes through the same grace by which we were saved. Finally, they explore Galatians 3:8, showing how God's promise to Abraham ultimately finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

Gearoid Reidy, Bloomberg journalist based in Tokyo, has the latest on the earthquake in Japan on Tuesday.

Desperate rescue efforts are underway in Japan following a deadly earthquake. The 6.8 magnitude quake rocked the city of Kumamoto in Japan's south yesterday. Dozens are missing following an explosion at a shopping mall - the origin of which is still under investigation. Correspondent in Tokyo, Chris Gilbert spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The United States and Israel began bombing Iran in February 2026. In the months that followed, we have seen spasms of violence and claims of diplomatic progress. New York Times reporter Farnaz Fassihi covers the conflict, its impact on the Iranian people, and the diplomatic efforts to end it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Seattle leaders take hours to brief the public on mass shooting – then blame guns. Effort to repeal income tax faces new hurdle. School nurse celebrates Charlie Kirk's murder during farmer's market meltdown. Fauci's personal diaries show a man high on his own supply.

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports mediators are reporting progress in their bid to end the U.S. war with Iran.

More than 2,000 coal-ash waste dumps across the U.S. are slowly leaking lead, arsenic, mercury, and other toxic metals into our underground water supplies. Under the Obama Administration, in 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency imposed the nation's first-ever federal rules for controlling coal ash pollution. But now, the Trump Administration is trying to gut these rules and exempt old ash landfills from cleanup requirements. Environmental groups are pushing back. We talk about this with Abel Russ, Director of law and policy at the Environmental Integrity Project and a coal ash expert. Photo credit: U.S. EPA.

Meet Joel Steiner, co-founder of Changing Futures (www.changingfuturesnow.org),  committed to improving the lives of people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), by addressing the overlooked gastrointestinal ( GI) challenges they face later in life.   Joining Joel on today's podcast is Dr. Steven D. Freedman, MD, PhD and a leader in the field of gastroenterology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  Changing Futures is supporting the research of Dr. Freedman, which as you'll hear, could not only bring hope to CF patients, but has potential to offer promising new modes of detection and treatment in the fight against cancer and other diseases.  As the only charity entirely focused on these life-threatening issues, the mission of Changing Futures is to advance research, deliver essential resources and develop a compassionate and informed community.  Efforts worth supporting!

This week: a study on training intensity that says grinding the top of your endurance zone buys you fatigue, not fitness. Both groups in the study improved the same amount, but the harder group just paid more for it. What to do about it, whether you are time-capped, over 50, or chasing a race.Study: Guimaraes MP, Foresti YF, Papoti M, de Azevedo PHSM (2026). Neuromuscular adaptations, performance, and monitoring of endurance training within moderate domain intensities. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, published ahead of print.Watch: Cyclists Are Wasting Money on Sports NutritionFree cycling fuel calculator: Get your real number for the bike in 30 secondsDaily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

STUPIDITY…A 50% effort and expect a 100% result… If we quit, give up, put in an average effort, how can we expect to achieve, to succeed, to have a high self-esteem? Is it possible so many people are depressed, anxious, unhappy because they know they CAN and need to put in their 100%, but they are too lazy or choose not to?

Some Montana nonprofits that rely on federal grants say they're not getting the funds they've already been awarded. The problem extends far beyond the Treasure State.

Gary O'Flynn, homeowner at the base of the mountain; Perry Cummins, dairy farmer involved in fire-fighting effort; Ben Woodhouse, Acting Chief Fire Officer for Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service

Government has spent more than a decade building digital-service teams. But a new retrospective argues that many successes depended on workarounds rather than lasting institutional change. The authors say the next challenge is creating durable systems that can consistently deliver results and help agencies make better decisions. Here to walk us through their recommendations are Laura Sigelmann and Merici Vinton of the Federation of American Scientists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahmad Sharawi. Ahmad Sharawi reports on Syria intercepting sophisticated Iranian weapons components smuggled via oil tankers from Iraq to Lebanon. This effort by the al-Sharaa government aims to build international trust and secure investment, despite retaliatory terror plots and rocket attacks within Syria from a disgruntled Hezbollah. (4)1833

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Serious question: Was the FBI working to further the interests of China? Efforts to hide the Democrat voter fraud system falter. (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/07/21/harmeet-strikes-immediately-doj-probe-launched-after-nj-admits-allowing-400-non-citizens-to-vote-n2204604 https://x.com/nicksortor/status/2079775430819602850?s=20 https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2026/07/22/non-citizen-voting-scandal-gets-worse-software-giant-blames-election-officials-ca-gets-dragged-in-n2204615 https://x.com/TaraServatius/status/2079322682269552906?s=20

In this solo episode, inspired by a Patreon community member, Victoria reflects on what it means to be a "lazy hard worker"—someone who swings between periods of doing "nothing" and burning the candle at both ends. Through personal reflections, she explores the difference between moving slowly and being truly stuck, the fears that can fuel procrastination and perfectionism, and how understanding our own temperament, rhythms, and needs can help us find a more sustainable middle path. References: Gathering Gold episode: Effort and Ease

Normally on this show, I'm the one teaching or asking the questions — but today I flipped the script. This is actually a conversation from my wife Shay's podcast, Better Way to Build, where she interviewed me. And we didn't hold back. After 20 years of marriage and 17-plus years of both of us running our own separate businesses, we got real about the actual cost of entrepreneurship — the stuff nobody puts in the highlight reel. Contentment, connection, peace — what it's taken from us, and what it's given us. So stick around, because this one's more vulnerable than what you're used to from me. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and context of the conversation00:30 The purpose of this collaborative episode01:24 Unique entrepreneurial journeys of Graham and his wife02:17 Benefits of entrepreneurship: freedom, family, purpose04:15 The misconception that entrepreneurs must work constantly07:34 How entrepreneurship enables family time and intentional living10:58 Proving business can run without the owner for weeks12:23 Lessons from system failures and systematization14:40 The importance of high-margin, low-expense businesses16:34 The power of generosity enabled by profitable businesses17:58 The emotional and relational costs of entrepreneurship20:19 Loss of contentment and connection over years of building22:14 The challenge of balancing ambition and peace23:40 Effort in entrepreneurship: effortful vs. effortless28:00 The mental toll and constant weight of business30:49 Priorities in life: God, spouse, family, work32:12 God's design for blessing and work33:39 Reframing entrepreneurship through faith and transformation35:30 Closing thoughts and encouragement for entrepreneurs

Great conversation with Jason Hamama of Encore Development 3 Takeaways • Follow your obsession. Curiosity often reveals what you're great at. • Use AI to move faster. It's the tool that will accelerate great operators. • Hard work still wins. Technology changes. Effort never goes out of style. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hamama-92767172   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg: Website: https://title-connect.com Connect with Jason Hamama:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hamama-92767172   *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Joy in the Effort"

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A state lawmaker from northeastern PA announced her breast cancer diagnosis in June. Rep. Bridget Kosieroski spoke recently to share her hopeful health outlook, the importance of regular screenings and how she'll turn her experience into legislative action in Harrisburg.Governor Josh Shapiro and other Pennsylvania democrats launched the "Rise Up Pennsylvania" initiative over the weekend.  it is expected to be the largest coordinated campaign effort for a midterm election in Pennsylvania's history.Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently wrapped up Urban Agriculture Week with a  stop at Bay Street Garden in Lancaster. A grant of over 45,000 dollars is helping support innovative approaches to producing fresh food on the redeveloped urban site. State Senator James Malone, among those on hand to mark to celebrate Urban Ag Week, says gardening provides benefits beyond growing healthy food.Pennsylvania's unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point in June, bringing it to 4.1 percent.Federal grants for counterterrorism and election security in Pennsylvania could be on hold until new election demands are met Penn State is raising tuition rates for all students at University Park and some students at commonwealth campuses in the 2027-28 school year. It's part of the university's 11.1 billion dollar budget. Students who attend classes at the main University Park campus will see increases of 2.5 percent for in-state undergraduate students, 2 percent for in-state graduate students, and 4 percent for all out-of-state students.It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the mood at the White House on Iran.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on President Trump's ongoing battle with New York Times' journalists.

Effort or Outcome? Do you focus on the effort someone puts forth? Or do you look at their outcome? Just because someone does something doesn't mean you get a good result. The government is one example. Restaurant service with a guaranteed gratuity is another. In this episode, we talk about Europeans in America, legislation introduced to benefit AI companies, Israel, and more. There are artificial hurdles or governmental hurdles that sometimes must be overcome, but there is also physical limitations that can not be overcome. We also talk about competition, value, and using logic instead of emotion. Use these lessons to make your world a better place! Abolish Property Taxes in Ohio: www.AxOHTax.com  Get more information about abolishing all property taxes in Ohio. https://citizensforpropertytaxreform.org/ Our Links: www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@RealPowerFamily.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833-233-6428

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through 2026. One thing I've learned over the years is that time is going to keep moving whether we're paying attention or not. That's why I've made it a habit to set annual goals, revisit them regularly, and share my progress publicly. At the end of 2025, I shared my personal and business goals for 2026. Now that we've reached the halfway point of the year, it's time for a check-in. In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's working, what's not, what goals are on track, and where I need to refocus for the second half of the year. We'll talk about everything from health goals and reducing stress to business growth, podcast downloads, content creation, and the realities of running a business in today's economy. My hope is that this episode encourages you to pause and do your own mid-year review. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop, reflect, and make intentional adjustments before the year gets away from you.   In this episode, we discuss: Progress toward my personal health and wellness goals What I've learned about slowing down, reducing stress, and prioritizing recovery My progress toward maxing out my Roth IRA in 2026 Why my honeymoon and wedding plans have shifted Efforts to reduce screen time and be more intentional with technology What the first half of 2026 has taught me about managing a full life The current state of City Girl Savings and our business goals Revenue, profitability, and navigating economic uncertainty Podcast growth, content creation, and audience building Why consistency matters even when results take longer than expected The mindset I'm carrying into the second half of the year   This episode is especially helpful if you: Set goals at the beginning of the year and haven't revisited them Feel behind on your personal or financial goals Want motivation to reset and refocus for the second half of the year Are working toward health, money, or business goals Need a reminder that progress isn't always linear Want a realistic look at what goal pursuit actually looks like   Why this matters: Too many people treat goals like a January activity. They set ambitious intentions, get excited for a few weeks, and then never revisit them until December. But real progress happens when you're willing to check in honestly along the way. A mid-year review isn't about judging yourself for what hasn't happened yet. It's about recognizing what's working, acknowledging what needs adjustment, and deciding how you want to move forward. Some goals will be ahead of schedule. Some will be behind. Some may need to change entirely. That's not failure. That's life. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is staying engaged with the life you're trying to build. Often, the willingness to reassess and adjust is what ultimately creates the results you're looking for.   Timestamps: [02:21] Raya breaks down her progress on her first personal goal of 2026 – improving her health for long-term functioning. This goal was harder to measure, but indicators of growth exist. [06:03] Raya's honeymoon and courthouse wedding timeframe has been pushed out. This goal likely will not be achieved in 2026.  [10:57] After 5 months of no breaks in daily workouts, Raya learned she needs to prioritize recovery (which means more frequent traveling)! [14:36] A business goal is to increase newsletter growth by 20%. Currently, this goal is trending about 4%. Raya shares things that can help improve this before the year ends.   Resources Mentioned: Episode #209: My Personal and Business Goals for 2026 Request a free money call with Raya City Girl Savings Personal Finance Portfolio Financial Focus Coaching Program   If you've been feeling behind on your goals, consider this your reminder that there's still plenty of year left. You don't need to wait until January to reset. You don't need a perfect first half of the year to have a strong second half. The truth is, most meaningful progress doesn't happen in a straight line. Some goals move faster than expected. Others take longer. Some priorities shift completely because life shifts. One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the years is that goals aren't just about achieving an outcome. They're about who you become in the process. They're about building consistency, learning from setbacks, making adjustments, and continuing to move forward even when things don't go exactly according to plan. So if you've fallen behind in an area of your life, give yourself permission to be honest about where you are without judging yourself for it. Then decide what the next best step looks like from here. Maybe that means recommitting to a goal. Maybe it means adjusting the goal. Maybe it means celebrating progress you've overlooked because you're too focused on what hasn't happened yet. Whatever your situation, don't let the first half of the year determine the second half. Take time to reflect. Acknowledge how far you've come. Make the adjustments you need to make. Then keep building. Remember: You are not behind…you are building. Consistency compounds. The steady work you're doing now is shaping your next level.  

This is episode 859. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. This is an AI and Sales Brief episode, a sub-brand of the Sales Game Changers Podcast. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with AI expert Zeev Wexler, CEO at Wexler, and sales expert Tom Snyder, Founder of Funnel Clarity. Find Zeev on LinkedIn. Find Tom on LinkedIn. ZEEV'S TIP: "You are not just using AI to send more emails that do not work. You are using AI with what has been scientifically proven to work at a higher percentage." TOM'S TIP: "Do you know why people say it's a numbers game? Because they do not know what the best practices of sales are. The science tells us what the best performance direction is."

Idaho lawmakers are teaming up for a coordinated response to the growing rat problem in the Treasure Valley, citing health risks and costly property damage.

Trump 2020! We're talking about it right off the bat, on a day when Annie Frey and the whole crew are back together on the AFS. Sen. Eric Schmitt, economist Steve Moore, and foreign policy expert Victoria Coates are our guests.

A police National Security Group senior staff member has faced a grilling today over what efforts were made to divert LynnMall attacker Ahamed Samsudeen from the path of violent extremism. Samsudeen was shot dead by police in a West Auckland Woolworths supermarket after stabbing shoppers in September 2021. The coronial inquest into his death is examining his path to extremism and the time leading up to the attack. Finn Blackwell reports.   

Charles Spicer recounts how, at the Nuremberg trials, Ribbentrop tried to use his pre-war Fellowship efforts as a defense, claiming he had always worked for peace. Göring remained unrepentant, while Hess insisted on wearing his flying boots in the witness box. Spicer notes that after the war, Vansittart and the Foreign Office obscured their connections to the German resistance to avoid admitting that more energetic diplomacy might have prevented the conflict. The Oster Conspiracy of 1938 is highlighted as a more effective, though overlooked, opportunity than the famous 1944 bomb plot, as Hitler's grip on power was not yet absolute during the earlier crisis. (15)19353

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Monique Reeves, Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future, Austin Community College DistrictIn this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by CoursedogYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Jodi BlincoIf 74% of transformational change fails, what are the 26% doing differently?What is a digital twin, & how does it turn a 45 minute student alert into 1 click?Why is leading innovation about cultivating the soil, not being Steve Jobs?Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!

Join Elevated GP: theelevatedgp.com Dental Digest Podcast | Episode 189: Mastering Dental Light Curing and Polymerization Host: Dr. Melissa Seibert Guest: Dr. Richard Price (Dentist, PhD, clinical scientist, and professor at Dalhousie University) Episode Overview In this episode, Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with leading authority Dr. Richard Price to clear up the most common mistakes dental professionals make when light curing . From the truth about warming composites to the physics of energy delivery and the emerging realities of laser curing tech, this episode is a deep dive into evidence-based protocols that directly impact the longevity of your daily restorations . Key Discussion Points 1. Avoid the #1 Light Curing Mistake Follow the Minimums: The most common mistake in clinical practice is not curing for the manufacturer's recommended time . Read the Instructions: Always check instructions for both your specific bonding agent and the composite resin you are using . Minimum vs. Maximum: Remember that the manufacturer-recommended times are the absolute minimum requirements, not the maximums . 2. The Truth About Warming Composite Adaptation, Not Curing: Dr. Price is a major advocate for warming composite because it significantly improves material adaptation, leading to fewer voids and gaps . No Mechanical Upgrades: Warming composite does not actually drive the polymerization reaction further or improve final mechanical properties . Rapid Heat Loss: Because composite is a poor thermal conductor, it loses its heat incredibly fast . By the time a dentist squirts, inserts, and sculpts the material, it has already cooled down to mouth temperature, neutralizing any curing benefits . Pulpal Safety: Studies show that while warming composite itself does not cause pulpal damage, using curing lights that deliver heavy red and infrared light can produce the greatest temperature rises in the pulp . A temperature increase of 5°C to 6°C can lead to pulp necrosis . 3. Managing Deep 6mm Restorations The Bulk Fill Strategy: For a deep gingival floor (e.g., 6mm deep), Dr. Price recommends placing a 4mm layer of bulk fill composite as the first increment . Translucency Trade-offs: Bulk fill materials allow more light to pass through due to higher translucency, though this can sometimes make the restoration look gray in the mouth . The Hybrid Layering Technique: To achieve both an assured deep cure and optimal aesthetics, place a 4mm bulk fill base followed by a 2mm layer of conventional aesthetic composite on top . Shade Variations: Be aware that dentin or darker shades (like A6B) often require twice the curing time (e.g., 20 seconds vs. 10 seconds) and must be placed in thinner increments (e.g., 1.5mm vs. 2mm) compared to enamel and body shades . 4. The Math of Curing: Total Energy Formula Energy Calculation: Total energy is calculated by multiplying the curing light's irradiance by the exposure time ($text{Energy} = text{Irradiance} times text{Time}$) . Joules Matter: If a manufacturer requires 10 Joules per centimeter squared ($text{J/cm}^2$), a standard curing light emitting $1,000 text{ mW/cm}^2$ requires a 10-second cure . High-Intensity Traps: To deliver that same energy in a abbreviated 3-second cure, a light must output at least $3,333 text{ mW/cm}^2$ . Most conventional curing lights max out around $3,000 text{ mW/cm}^2$ . Advanced Technology & Safety Concerns Laser Curing Lights Distance Resistant: Laser curing lights are highly effective over long distances and are relatively unaffected by the physical gap between the tip and the tooth . Pinpoint Limitations: The main downside to current laser technology is the narrow, pinpoint beam profile; it offers high irradiance at the dead center but fails to provide a broad, uniform cure across the edges of a restoration . Extreme Optical Hazard: If a laser light accidentally flashes into an operator's, assistant's, or patient's eyes, it can cause immediate, permanent blindness . Strict eye protection is mandatory . The Blue Light Hazard Photo Retinitis: While it is unproven if dental LED lights directly cause macular degeneration, they are highly documented to cause photo retinitis, which presents as lingering "after-images" or spots in your vision . Sleep Disruption: Exposure to intense blue light is proven to severely disrupt human circadian rhythms and sleep patterns . Protection Necessary: Dentists must actively protect their eyes by using orange shields or specialized protective glasses rather than looking away blindly . Dr. Price's Step-by-Step Clinical Curing Protocol Initial Hover: Start the curing cycle 2 to 3 mm away from the tooth for the first 1 to 2 seconds . This quickly hardens the top layer and protects your sculpted anatomy from being disturbed . Close Contact: Bring the curing light tip in as close as possible, making direct contact with the surface . Finger Stabilization: Use a two-handed technique, utilizing your fingers over the restoration to physically stabilize the curing tip so it cannot drift if the patient moves . Thermal Breaks: High-power lights generate intense heat . If using a powerful light for a mandatory 20-second cure, break it up (e.g., 10 seconds on, a brief pause, then 10 seconds on) to protect the tissue . Cooling Air: Blow a stream of air across the tooth between curing increments to actively mitigate heat buildup . Never use water, as unpolymerized composite is highly hydrophobic . Multi-Angle Curing: Once the matrix band is removed on a Class II restoration, always cure again from both the buccal and lingual aspects to eliminate shadows cast by prep walls or remaining matrices . Overlapping Exposures: Standard light tips should be at least 10mm in diameter . If a restoration is wider than your light tip, perform multiple overlapping exposures to ensure the peripheral margins are fully cured .

1. Tribute to Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator 23 years in the Senate A veteran with 33 years of Air Force service An influential figure in Republican politics A close friend and ally of Ted Cruz 2. Trump's First Impeachment Trial Debate over whether additional witnesses, particularly former National Security Adviser John Bolton, should be called. Efforts by Republican senators to prevent the trial from expanding into a lengthy investigation. Arguments that the House impeachment process was rushed and lacked due process. Discussion of a Senate vote that ultimately rejected calling additional witnesses. 3. Senate Strategy and Politics Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham explain behind-the-scenes efforts to persuade key Republican senators, especially: Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) Lamar Alexander (Tennessee) 4. Constitutional Issues Executive privilege Separation of powers The Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts 5. Criticism of Democrats House impeachment managers such as Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler Senator Elizabeth Warren The Democratic Party's impeachment strategy 6. Hunter Biden and Ukraine Hunter Biden's work with Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company Questions about conflicts of interest involving the Biden family Calls for further investigation into those matters Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man, this one’s special. Doug Champion is back on the show for round two, and honestly, this is exactly why I love doing this podcast — you meet someone, you have a great conversation, and a year later you’re picking right back up like no time passed at all. If you don’t know Doug, he’s the guy behind Champion Living, building the first real athlete development system for rodeo — fitness, nutrition, mental training, the whole thing — because for way too long rodeo has been behind the curve compared to sports like motocross when it comes to taking care of its athletes. His brother Richie Champion is a legend in bareback riding, nine-time NFR qualifier, and Doug just watched him ride his last horses ever at the Calgary Stampede. That story alone is worth the price of admission — chills, dude. But this conversation goes so much deeper than rodeo. We get into the real stuff: what it actually costs to build a business that’s bigger than you, the guilt of missing time with your kids while you’re out chasing elk or building something for your family’s future, losing a dog that raised you into adulthood, and the discipline it takes to stop lying to yourself about why things keep going sideways. We also get into hunting — my brutal 2024 season, tracking a bull nine miles after he got up and walked off, Doug’s buddy Travis and the giant mule deer that got away (and then didn’t), and why I’m changing my whole approach this year to actually see more animals instead of just walking more miles. This is one of those episodes where we start talking about rodeo and end up talking about life. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get after it. Sponsors onX Hunt Big shoutout to onX for this episode. They just rolled out a new Share feature inside the Go Track section of the app — think old-school Garmin Rino “see your buddy on the map” tech, but done right for 2024. You and your hunting partner can now share your live location with each other right in the app (works when you’re in service, so keep that in mind). It’s a small feature but a genuinely useful one if you hunt with a crew. Check it out at onxmaps.com and use code TRO for a discount on your membership. Bridger Watch This one’s personal — I’ve been building this thing for a long time and I’m proud of what it’s become. Bridger Watch is a smartwatch built specifically for hunters. It does everything a normal smartwatch does (health tracking, fitness, texts) but the mapping is where it separates itself — best-in-class offline maps on a wearable, and a direct integration with onX so you can send waypoints, tracks, and markups straight to your watch. Park your truck, drop a waypoint in onX, send it to your wrist — now if your phone dies or you lose it, you’ve still got your way back. It’s not trying to replace your phone maps, it’s the backup you didn’t know you needed. Go check it out at bridgerwatch.com Timestamps 00:00 – Sponsors: onX Hunt’s new Share feature & Bridger Watch’s smartwatch/onX integration 03:30 – Welcome back, Doug! Catching up a year later 05:00 – Doug’s all-in on hunting now — the struggle of finding time to scout with a growing business 10:00 – Burnout, growing a “lifestyle business” into a real company, and redefining what leveling up looks like 14:00 – The guilt of stepping away from the kids, and why the newborn years might actually be easier 18:00 – The 40th birthday Baldy lap story — missing fireworks, and what your kids actually see when you chase big goals 21:00 – What’s driving the business boom — investing in mentorship and the Alex Hormozi workshop 24:00 – Richie Champion’s final rodeo at the Calgary Stampede — the 90-point ride, the old horse, and an ending you couldn’t script 30:00 – Losing a 16-year-old dog, leaning into faith, and the journaling/affirmation practice that changed everything 36:00 – Business wins piling up — the Hooey collab, PBR partnership talks, and the new Montana State rodeo development program 39:00 – Why rodeo culture is behind other sports on fitness (and the motocross parallel) 44:00 – What actually separates great athletes at 22 — fearlessness, trainability, and coming to terms with risk 47:00 – Doug’s comeback from a broken back — seven years off, CrossFit, and the best ride of his life 50:00 – Cody’s rough 2024 season — a release malfunction, and tracking a bull nine miles after a bad shot 53:00 – 2024 plans: Utah spike hunt, general tags, Travis’s giant mule deer story, and using LandTrust to find new ground 56:00 – Closing thoughts on staying present, choosing positivity, and where to find the Champion Living x Hooey collab Three Key Takeaways Discipline beats intensity, every time. Both Doug and Cody hammer the same point from two totally different worlds (rodeo and elk hunting): the guys who succeed aren’t the ones grinding 80 hours a week or hiking 20 miles a day — they’re the ones being methodical, controlling what they can control, and getting a little better every single day. Effort without direction just burns you out. Presence is a practice, not a personality trait. Doug’s shift toward journaling, writing daily affirmations, and consciously catching negative thought patterns didn’t happen overnight — it took months before he noticed a real shift. The takeaway: rewiring how you show up for your business, your family, and yourself is trainable, even if it feels slow and unglamorous at first. The guilt of chasing your goals doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. Whether it’s missing a birthday for a training run or being gone during hunting season, both guys wrestle with feeling like they’re stealing time from their families. But as Doug’s own kid showed him — sometimes what looks like absence to you looks like inspiration to them.

1. Breakdown of the Ceasefire & U.S. Military Response President Trump considers the ceasefire with Iran finished, citing frustration toward Iranian leadership. Diplomatic efforts have effectively collapsed. Strikes on Iranian radar systems and anti-ship missile sites. Attacks against dozens of Iranian military targets. Efforts to reduce Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Warnings that additional strategic infrastructure could be targeted. 2. Iranian Retaliation Launching missiles at U.S. military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait. Threatening further retaliation. Rejecting what it describes as American "bullying and extortion." 3. NATO and Broader Foreign Policy Trump's participation in the NATO summit. Pressure on NATO allies to increase defense spending. Support for Ukraine through Patriot missile systems. Strategic discussions involving Turkey. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.