Podcasts about Ego

Most men are surrounded by people and completely alone. They've got coworkers, neighbors, guys from high school they still text but nobody who will tell them the truth, call them forward, or sit with them when things go sideways. That's not friendship. That's just proximity. And the difference between those two things might be the most important gap a man can close in his life. Today I'm sitting down with Jimmy Rex, founder of We Are The They, author of BE ONE, and one of the most intentional men I know when it comes to building real brotherhood. We get into where men actually find high-caliber friends, how to tell the difference between a true friend and a liability, the masculine dynamics that make marriages and relationships work, and why most guys are betraying themselves long before anyone else gets the chance. This is a conversation that will change the way you think about the men in your life - and the ones who should be there but aren't. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Podcast Introduction and Montana Knife Company Gift Shifting Trip Plans to Montana and Wild Bear Sightings Connecting with Nature and Managing Phone Screen Time High School Pranks and Getting Arrested at a Church Event Exploring Masculine Softness, Vulnerability, and Leadership Tiptoeing into Asshole Territory to Set Healthy Boundaries The Qualifications of Church Leaders and Dating Advice Pitfalls Communication Languages and Understanding The Queen's Code The Role of a Coach and Pushing Boundaries in Sports Taking Action and Establishing Clear Boundaries in Marriage Prioritizing Women's Safety and the True Purpose of Men's Groups Critiques of Modern Vulnerability and the Value of Having a Plan Accountability Through Combat Sports and Jiu-Jitsu Overcoming the Ego and Inviting Friends to Highlight Blind Spots Two Critical Questions for Evaluating Received Feedback Colin Cowherd's Philosophy and Navigating Family Conflict Handling Social Media Group Misunderstandings and the Grace of Repair The Importance of a Sparring Partner and Jiu-Jitsu with Pete Roberts Finding Your Band of Brothers and Letting Go of Unproductive Roommates Household Management and Adam Lane Smith's Household CEO Model Orion Tarabin's Captain and Passenger Relationship Concept Reconciling Navigational Promises and the Power of Pre-Selection Net Worth and Jimmy's Investment Board Role with Dave Bateman Changing Your Personal Environment and Matching Partner Standards Proximity vs true Investment and Jimmy's Real Estate Systems Evaluating Competence, Discernment, and Destructive Patterns in Circles Distancing Low-Performing High School Friends and Surviving a $150,000 Scam Golfing in Southern Utah and Embracing Imperfect Execution      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

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! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Adonis Lockett. Titles: Private Capital Expert, Real Estate Investor, EducatorBackground: Former engineer for NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, CaterpillarHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass Adonis Lockett details his transition from aerospace engineering into real estate and private capital, explaining how he built wealth not just by flipping houses—but by operating on “the money side of real estate.” The interview demystifies private lending, access to capital, and how everyday individuals can participate in wealth-building without owning property themselves. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Expose a lesser-known path to real estate wealth—private money and capital brokering. Challenge myths about cash buyers, flipping profits, and bank lending. Educate listeners on leverage and capital access, especially those rejected by traditional banks. Provide a practical alternative income stream that can be part-time or full-time. Introduce Adonis’s “Smart Money Blueprint” as an educational pathway into private capital. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Engineering Was a Backup—Entrepreneurship Was the Goal Adonis earned a degree in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, never intending to stay long-term in corporate. His engineering career provided income stability while he explored entrepreneurship. He viewed employment as predictable—but limiting. Takeaway: A high-paying job can fund your exit, not define your destiny. 2. The Leap Into Real Estate—and the Reality Behind It His first deal closed in 62 days, earning more than his annual engineering salary. He quit corporate at age 23, but what followed were four to five years of financial struggle. He survived by borrowing money monthly while peers thrived in corporate roles. Key insight: Early wins can be misleading—longevity requires business mastery, not just intelligence. 3. Ego vs. Education Adonis admits his biggest mistake was underestimating the need to learn business. He relied on intelligence and people skills instead of mentorship and systems. Perseverance saved him—but mentorship could have shortened the learning curve. Takeaway: Hustle without instruction costs time and money. 4. “The Money Isn’t in Real Estate—The Money Is in the Money” This is the core philosophy of the interview. Most “cash buyers” are not using their own cash. Over 70% of cash purchases are funded by private lenders, not banks. Private lenders deploy capital faster, with fewer requirements, and higher flexibility. Key idea: Control the capital, and you control the transaction. 5. Understanding the Private Lending Model Adonis explains how people make money without buying houses: He acts as a capital broker, connecting investors to private lenders. He earns 1–2% fees on loan amounts—often tens of thousands per deal. He carries no risk, no liability, and no capital exposure in many cases. Example:A $600,000 investment loan × 2% = $12,000 fee for facilitating the introduction. 6. Why Private Money Beats Banks Banks require: Credit checks Tax returns Debt-to-income ratios Long approval timelines Private lenders often: Skip credit checks Ignore DTI Deploy funds in 3–5 days Focus solely on deal viability Takeaway: A bank’s “no” is often exactly why private lenders say “yes.” 7. The Smart Money Blueprint Adonis created the Smart Money Blueprint to teach this system: Focuses on the money side of real estate Self-paced education (10+ hours) Hands-on deal execution Live support until students close 10 deals Designed to eliminate costly trial-and-error Core promise: Learn to be “the bank” without needing money. 8. Flipping Isn’t What It Looks Like on TV Adonis breaks down common investor mistakes: Gross profit ≠ net profit Fees, holding costs, and market shifts erase margins Most “$100K flips” net closer to $30K–$40K Lesson: Education protects profits. 9. Relationships Create Wealth—Not Transactions Early in his career, Adonis underestimated relationships. His business scaled once he aligned with high-volume investors and repeat partners. Capital flows through trust networks, not ads. Takeaway: Relationships are currency. 10. Flexible Path to Income The private money model can be: Part-time: 2–4 hours per week Full-time: Income replacement or exponential growth Key point: This is about leverage, not labor. Notable Quotes “The money isn’t in real estate—the money is in the money.” “Most cash buyers aren’t cash buyers at all.” “I was flat broke for years after quitting corporate—people don’t talk about that part.” “A bank’s no is often the reason a private lender says yes.” “Perseverance kept me alive—but mentorship would have saved me years.” “You don’t need money to be the bank—you need knowledge.” Overall Impact This interview reframes real estate success away from property ownership and toward capital intelligence. Adonis Lockett offers listeners a nontraditional, scalable, and low-risk path to wealth—particularly powerful for: Professionals stuck in high-paying jobs Entrepreneurs denied bank loans Real estate investors seeking leverage Individuals looking for alternative income streams Final message: If you understand money, you don’t need to chase property—property comes to you. #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! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Adonis Lockett. Titles: Private Capital Expert, Real Estate Investor, EducatorBackground: Former engineer for NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, CaterpillarHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass Adonis Lockett details his transition from aerospace engineering into real estate and private capital, explaining how he built wealth not just by flipping houses—but by operating on “the money side of real estate.” The interview demystifies private lending, access to capital, and how everyday individuals can participate in wealth-building without owning property themselves. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Expose a lesser-known path to real estate wealth—private money and capital brokering. Challenge myths about cash buyers, flipping profits, and bank lending. Educate listeners on leverage and capital access, especially those rejected by traditional banks. Provide a practical alternative income stream that can be part-time or full-time. Introduce Adonis’s “Smart Money Blueprint” as an educational pathway into private capital. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Engineering Was a Backup—Entrepreneurship Was the Goal Adonis earned a degree in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, never intending to stay long-term in corporate. His engineering career provided income stability while he explored entrepreneurship. He viewed employment as predictable—but limiting. Takeaway: A high-paying job can fund your exit, not define your destiny. 2. The Leap Into Real Estate—and the Reality Behind It His first deal closed in 62 days, earning more than his annual engineering salary. He quit corporate at age 23, but what followed were four to five years of financial struggle. He survived by borrowing money monthly while peers thrived in corporate roles. Key insight: Early wins can be misleading—longevity requires business mastery, not just intelligence. 3. Ego vs. Education Adonis admits his biggest mistake was underestimating the need to learn business. He relied on intelligence and people skills instead of mentorship and systems. Perseverance saved him—but mentorship could have shortened the learning curve. Takeaway: Hustle without instruction costs time and money. 4. “The Money Isn’t in Real Estate—The Money Is in the Money” This is the core philosophy of the interview. Most “cash buyers” are not using their own cash. Over 70% of cash purchases are funded by private lenders, not banks. Private lenders deploy capital faster, with fewer requirements, and higher flexibility. Key idea: Control the capital, and you control the transaction. 5. Understanding the Private Lending Model Adonis explains how people make money without buying houses: He acts as a capital broker, connecting investors to private lenders. He earns 1–2% fees on loan amounts—often tens of thousands per deal. He carries no risk, no liability, and no capital exposure in many cases. Example:A $600,000 investment loan × 2% = $12,000 fee for facilitating the introduction. 6. Why Private Money Beats Banks Banks require: Credit checks Tax returns Debt-to-income ratios Long approval timelines Private lenders often: Skip credit checks Ignore DTI Deploy funds in 3–5 days Focus solely on deal viability Takeaway: A bank’s “no” is often exactly why private lenders say “yes.” 7. The Smart Money Blueprint Adonis created the Smart Money Blueprint to teach this system: Focuses on the money side of real estate Self-paced education (10+ hours) Hands-on deal execution Live support until students close 10 deals Designed to eliminate costly trial-and-error Core promise: Learn to be “the bank” without needing money. 8. Flipping Isn’t What It Looks Like on TV Adonis breaks down common investor mistakes: Gross profit ≠ net profit Fees, holding costs, and market shifts erase margins Most “$100K flips” net closer to $30K–$40K Lesson: Education protects profits. 9. Relationships Create Wealth—Not Transactions Early in his career, Adonis underestimated relationships. His business scaled once he aligned with high-volume investors and repeat partners. Capital flows through trust networks, not ads. Takeaway: Relationships are currency. 10. Flexible Path to Income The private money model can be: Part-time: 2–4 hours per week Full-time: Income replacement or exponential growth Key point: This is about leverage, not labor. Notable Quotes “The money isn’t in real estate—the money is in the money.” “Most cash buyers aren’t cash buyers at all.” “I was flat broke for years after quitting corporate—people don’t talk about that part.” “A bank’s no is often the reason a private lender says yes.” “Perseverance kept me alive—but mentorship would have saved me years.” “You don’t need money to be the bank—you need knowledge.” Overall Impact This interview reframes real estate success away from property ownership and toward capital intelligence. Adonis Lockett offers listeners a nontraditional, scalable, and low-risk path to wealth—particularly powerful for: Professionals stuck in high-paying jobs Entrepreneurs denied bank loans Real estate investors seeking leverage Individuals looking for alternative income streams Final message: If you understand money, you don’t need to chase property—property comes to you. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I reconnect with entrepreneur and visionary builder Chuck Balsamo for the first time in five years, and this conversation dives deep into productivity, focus, entrepreneurship, family, legacy, and the systems required to build something truly meaningful. Chuck shares what life has looked like during the last several years of building new ventures, staying intensely focused on growth, and learning how to protect both his energy and his time while still showing up for the people who matter most. We talk extensively about the importance of building "fortresses" of productivity by intentionally designing environments that reduce distraction, minimize decision fatigue, and create opportunities for deep work. Chuck explains how time blocking, routines, boundaries, and intentional calendar management have become essential tools for both business success and personal peace. Drawing from concepts popularized by Daniel H. Pink around willpower, discipline, and habits, Chuck breaks down why most people fail to protect their focus and how entrepreneurs can create systems that allow them to perform at a higher level consistently without burning out. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Chuck's perspective on legacy. As his businesses have grown, he's become increasingly aware that every "yes" comes at the expense of something else, often time with family. We discuss the emotional realities of entrepreneurship, the tradeoffs that come with ambition, and why saying "no" is one of the most important skills anyone can develop. Chuck also introduces his newest venture, uSpace, a premium backyard remote workspace designed to create an undistracted environment for focused work, creativity, and productivity. He shares the origin story behind the company, the inspiration for the design, pricing and financing options, tax and ROI considerations, and his long-term vision for scaling the business into a potentially billion-dollar brand. We also talk about: The "sprinter mindset" for work productivity Why environment shapes performance How distraction is quietly destroying creativity Why one great idea can completely change your life The importance of protecting mental space Entrepreneurship and ego Health scares that shifted Chuck's perspective on life and empathy This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, creators, executives, remote workers, parents, and anyone trying to create more focus, balance, and intentionality in their life. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Chuck Balsamo structures his days for maximum productivity Why creating a distraction-free environment matters The power of time blocking and hard boundaries How to reduce decision fatigue and improve focus Why saying "no" is critical for long-term success The emotional tradeoffs entrepreneurs face How environment impacts performance and creativity The origin story behind uSpace Why focused work in short bursts is more effective How health scares changed Chuck's perspective on life and legacy Timestamps 00:00 Chuck Returns 01:19 Five Years of Building Behind the Scenes 04:39 Calendars, Time Blocking, and Focus 15:50 The Science of Timing, Habits, and Willpower 21:24 Building "Fortress" Environments for Productivity 25:34 How One Great Idea Can Change Everything 30:18 Ego, Purpose, and Entrepreneurship 32:21 The Sprinter Mindset for Work 41:42 Family, Community, and Balance 48:35 Success Habits and Protecting Space 53:58 Growth Through Health Scares 56:33 Gratitude and Final Thoughts

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! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Adonis Lockett. Titles: Private Capital Expert, Real Estate Investor, EducatorBackground: Former engineer for NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, CaterpillarHost: Rushion McDonaldPodcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass Adonis Lockett details his transition from aerospace engineering into real estate and private capital, explaining how he built wealth not just by flipping houses—but by operating on “the money side of real estate.” The interview demystifies private lending, access to capital, and how everyday individuals can participate in wealth-building without owning property themselves. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Expose a lesser-known path to real estate wealth—private money and capital brokering. Challenge myths about cash buyers, flipping profits, and bank lending. Educate listeners on leverage and capital access, especially those rejected by traditional banks. Provide a practical alternative income stream that can be part-time or full-time. Introduce Adonis’s “Smart Money Blueprint” as an educational pathway into private capital. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Engineering Was a Backup—Entrepreneurship Was the Goal Adonis earned a degree in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, never intending to stay long-term in corporate. His engineering career provided income stability while he explored entrepreneurship. He viewed employment as predictable—but limiting. Takeaway: A high-paying job can fund your exit, not define your destiny. 2. The Leap Into Real Estate—and the Reality Behind It His first deal closed in 62 days, earning more than his annual engineering salary. He quit corporate at age 23, but what followed were four to five years of financial struggle. He survived by borrowing money monthly while peers thrived in corporate roles. Key insight: Early wins can be misleading—longevity requires business mastery, not just intelligence. 3. Ego vs. Education Adonis admits his biggest mistake was underestimating the need to learn business. He relied on intelligence and people skills instead of mentorship and systems. Perseverance saved him—but mentorship could have shortened the learning curve. Takeaway: Hustle without instruction costs time and money. 4. “The Money Isn’t in Real Estate—The Money Is in the Money” This is the core philosophy of the interview. Most “cash buyers” are not using their own cash. Over 70% of cash purchases are funded by private lenders, not banks. Private lenders deploy capital faster, with fewer requirements, and higher flexibility. Key idea: Control the capital, and you control the transaction. 5. Understanding the Private Lending Model Adonis explains how people make money without buying houses: He acts as a capital broker, connecting investors to private lenders. He earns 1–2% fees on loan amounts—often tens of thousands per deal. He carries no risk, no liability, and no capital exposure in many cases. Example:A $600,000 investment loan × 2% = $12,000 fee for facilitating the introduction. 6. Why Private Money Beats Banks Banks require: Credit checks Tax returns Debt-to-income ratios Long approval timelines Private lenders often: Skip credit checks Ignore DTI Deploy funds in 3–5 days Focus solely on deal viability Takeaway: A bank’s “no” is often exactly why private lenders say “yes.” 7. The Smart Money Blueprint Adonis created the Smart Money Blueprint to teach this system: Focuses on the money side of real estate Self-paced education (10+ hours) Hands-on deal execution Live support until students close 10 deals Designed to eliminate costly trial-and-error Core promise: Learn to be “the bank” without needing money. 8. Flipping Isn’t What It Looks Like on TV Adonis breaks down common investor mistakes: Gross profit ≠ net profit Fees, holding costs, and market shifts erase margins Most “$100K flips” net closer to $30K–$40K Lesson: Education protects profits. 9. Relationships Create Wealth—Not Transactions Early in his career, Adonis underestimated relationships. His business scaled once he aligned with high-volume investors and repeat partners. Capital flows through trust networks, not ads. Takeaway: Relationships are currency. 10. Flexible Path to Income The private money model can be: Part-time: 2–4 hours per week Full-time: Income replacement or exponential growth Key point: This is about leverage, not labor. Notable Quotes “The money isn’t in real estate—the money is in the money.” “Most cash buyers aren’t cash buyers at all.” “I was flat broke for years after quitting corporate—people don’t talk about that part.” “A bank’s no is often the reason a private lender says yes.” “Perseverance kept me alive—but mentorship would have saved me years.” “You don’t need money to be the bank—you need knowledge.” Overall Impact This interview reframes real estate success away from property ownership and toward capital intelligence. Adonis Lockett offers listeners a nontraditional, scalable, and low-risk path to wealth—particularly powerful for: Professionals stuck in high-paying jobs Entrepreneurs denied bank loans Real estate investors seeking leverage Individuals looking for alternative income streams Final message: If you understand money, you don’t need to chase property—property comes to you. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we each secretly believe we matter just a little more than everyone else? That my happiness, my ambitions, my relationships carry greater weight? From a Buddhist perspective, this deeply ingrained belief is the root of our suffering: a delusion known as ignorance, considered the true source of everything from heartbreak and disappointment to the quiet dissatisfaction that lingers even when we get exactly what we want. This is a modern retelling of the Buddha's first teaching, The Four Noble Truths, exploring the nature of suffering, its causes, and the path beyond it through a contemporary lens.Episode 15. Am I More Important Than Everyone Else in the Universe?If you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

The Ghost of Jerry Thomas Has Notes | AI, Dale DeGroff & the Future of Cocktails Mark and Francis attempt the impossible: an interview with Jerry Thomas, the 19th-century bartending legend who helped write the book on American cocktails. With help from AI and a performance by cocktail icon Dale DeGroff, Jerry returns to judge the modern bar, defend showmanship, and remind bartenders that the guest still comes first.Why This Episode MattersJerry Thomas is one of the founding figures of American cocktail culture, and his influence still runs through modern bars.This episode uses AI as a creative tool, not a shortcut, pairing the technology with Dale DeGroff's voice and deep cocktail authority.“Jerry” has strong opinions about today's bar world: better ice, better vermouth, more care, but also too much ego, smoke, and overcomplication.The conversation lands on a timeless hospitality truth: a great drink is not just what's in the glass; it's how the guest feels.It is strange, funny, historically rooted, and exactly the kind of thing that could only happen on The Restaurant Guys.The ConversationJerry Thomas, imagined through AI and voiced by Dale DeGroff, returns from the great beyond to take a look at the modern cocktail world. He is pleased to see bartenders caring again about ice, vermouth, technique, and classic recipes. He is less impressed by drinks built for cameras, fog machines, and bartender ego. His verdict is sharp: effort is not the same as excellence.The conversation moves through showmanship, simplicity, cocktail books, bottled cocktails, with Jerry drawing a clear line between theater that serves the guest and performance that gets in the way. For all the novelty of the premise, the message is pure hospitality. It's not just about the drink, but about how someone feels at your bar. Timestamps0:00 The Restaurant Guys bring Jerry Thomas back from the great beyond2:15 Ego, excess, and why “arrogance is not flavor”3:30 Showmanship, simplicity, and drinks made for the camera5:00 Bottled cocktails, zero-proof drinks and Jerry's final word on hospitalityFeatured GuestJerry Thomas was one of the most influential figures in American bartending, remembered for his theatrical presence behind the bar and his landmark cocktail books. In this special episode, he is imagined through AI and voiced by Dale DeGroff, one of the modern cocktail world's most important figures.Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

Sunday, March 22, 2026 I Psalm 115:1 NLT Who is the hero of your story? In this episode of the Word of Faith Cathedral Podcast, Bishop Dale Bronner brings a message that will challenge the way you narrate your life. Using Psalm 118:23 as his foundation — "This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes" — Bishop Bronner calls us back to the posture that changes everything: humility. This isn't a message about self-deprecation. It's a message about proper credit. When God is the source, the deliverer, and the sustainer, He deserves to be the hero. And the way we tell our stories — the way we talk about our wins, our survival, our success — either reflects that truth or steals from it. Bishop Bronner walks through the contrast between ego and humility, the story of Joseph and the principle that what enemies meant for evil, God meant for good, the powerful moon analogy (why your light has never been your own), and a practical 7-element framework for sharing your testimony effectively. He also delivers a sober warning from Scripture — the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Herod — about what happens when God's glory is taken rather than given back. This episode closes with one of the most encouraging declarations in all of Scripture, and a reminder that wherever you are in your story, the best is still yet to come. This episode is for you if: You're tempted to take credit for what God has done in your life You don't know how to share your testimony clearly or confidently You're in a season that looks like an ending — but might be a bend You want to live with more humility and less ego You're ready to make God the hero of your story Key Takeaways: God is your source — not your success, your job, or your connections Ego says "look what I did" — humility says "look what God empowered me to do" You are the moon: no light of your own, only reflecting His The 7 elements of sharing your testimony: before, God encounter, after, gospel, plain language, brevity, practice God will not share His glory — and history proves it He chose the humble, the weak, and the overlooked on purpose "When you've come to what looks like an end in the road — it's only a bend in the road" Scriptures: Psalm 107:2, 8 | Psalm 118:1, 23 | Genesis 50:20 | Matthew 5:16 | 1 Corinthians 4:3–7 | Numbers 12:3 | John 3:30 | Daniel 4:30–37 | Acts 12:21–23 | 1 Corinthians 1:26–29 | Revelation 12:11

Humility is not a weakness or a sign you're a pushover, instead it's a mental health tool that just might be exactly what our loneliness epidemic and anxiety culture are desperately craving. Humility is an accurate, grounded sense of who you are. And that grounded sense of self is a foundation for confidence, deeper connection, and holistic mental health. Here's what we'll explore this episode: There are four research-backed types of humility to focus on: Relational humility — how you hold yourself in relation to others; not above, not below Intellectual humility — holding beliefs with openness; curiosity over certainty Cultural humility — recognizing the limits of your own cultural lens and genuinely welcoming differences Existential humility — making peace with uncertainty, impermanence, and the big unanswerable questions of human life You might be doing great in one area and struggling in another (that's normal). These types aren't perfectly clean categories, but they offer areas for self-reflection and focus as you work to boost your humility and emotional wellbeing throughout the month.  With these areas in mind, we'll use researcher Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren's framework to build humility through three core ingredients: Know Yourself — honest self-awareness of strengths and limits, without self-preoccupation Check Yourself — reducing defensiveness and the need to protect your ego Go Beyond Yourself — cultivating empathy and humility as a deep relational practice These three ingredients aren't just a nice framework for self improvement, they're a pathway to reducing loneliness, increasing connection, and building the kind of holistic healing and joy that Joy Lab is all about. If you're in the Joy Lab Program, your first Experiment will help you locate yourself within these four types and start the work.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program. Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Watch on YouTube     Sources and Notes for our Element of Humility: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  More on C.S. Lewis from the C.S. Lewis Foundation. Book: Humble by Daryl Van Tongeren, PhD Hagá & Olson. 'If I only had a little humility, I would be perfect': Children's and adults' perceptions of intellectually arrogant, humble, and diffident people. Access here. Nielsen & Marrone. Humility: Our current understanding of the construct and its role in organizations. Access here. Porter et al. Predictors and consequences of intellectual humility. Access here. Van Tongeren et al. Humility. Access here.  Weidman et al. The psychological structure of humility. Access here. Wright et al. The psychological significance of humility. Access here. Wendell Berry's book Standing by Words   Key moments: [00:00:00] Welcome + intro to Joy Lab's Element of Humility — solo episode with Dr. Aimee Prasek [00:00:30] Clearing up the bad takes: what humility is not — not weakness, not martyrdom, not dismissing your talents [00:01:00] The social science of humility: why we're drawn to humble people from mid-adolescence on, and why it primes us for connection [00:02:00] Humility as antidote to certainty culture and self-destructive perfectionism; the formal definition unpacked [00:02:45] C.S. Lewis on humility as self-forgetfulness — and the powerful paradox it reveals about hyper self-focus [00:03:30] The reframed Lewis quote: "Humility is not thinking less of yourself — it's thinking of yourself less often" [00:04:15] Introducing the four research-backed types of humility: relational, intellectual, cultural, and existential [00:05:00] Deep dive into intellectual, cultural, and existential humility — leaning into curiosity over certainty [00:06:00] Why humility is harder than other Elements — and why it's worth it anyway [00:07:00] The obstacles: certainty culture, fear of being wrong, pressure to perform vs. just be [00:08:00] Ego protection, the stress response, and why humility can feel like a physical threat to the nervous system [00:08:45] Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren's three ingredients for building humility: Know Yourself → Check Yourself → Go Beyond Yourself [00:09:45] Humility as medicine for the loneliness epidemic, anxiety, and depression — why culture is craving this right now [00:10:30] What's coming next: knowing ourselves, plus your first Joy Lab Program Experiment [00:11:00] Closing poem: The Real Work by Wendell Berry   Full transcript here   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. 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Authority isn't about being the loudest voice in the room. It's about clarity, authenticity, and connecting your inner purpose to your message every time you hit record. On this episode of the Influential Voices of Authority Podcast, Erik K. Johnson sits down with Leslie, founder of Authentic Voice Leadership. Together, they reveal how you can use the mechanics and mindset of your voice to build real authority, trust, and connection in your niche.   Important Links: Get Dr. Leslie Davis' free guide: https://podcasttalentcoach.com/leslie Get your podcast audit with Erik at https://podcasttalentcoach.com/coaching Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apple Spotify: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/spotify Website: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/podcasts   Episode Segments: 00:00 Discovering Passion for Authentic Voice Leadership 01:08 From Singer to Coach: Fusing Leadership, Education, Ministry 02:49 Launching a New Podcast with Strategic Planning 03:10 Lessons Learned from Hosting a Podcast for Moms 04:14 Navigating the Shift from Co-hosted to Solo Podcasting 05:09 Mindset and Authority: How Beliefs Shape Performance 06:06 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence 07:54 Five Steps to Showing Up as Your Best Self 09:40 Mastering Voice Mechanics for Deeper Connection 10:10 Speaking to an Audience of One 11:31 The Real Challenge: Clarifying Core Values 12:31 A Client's Transformation: From Introvert to Authority 14:45 The Secret Sauce: Getting Grounded in Your Identity 16:03 Maintaining Confidence through Life's Challenges 17:23 Podcasting as a Platform for Opportunity 18:00 Impact Story: Speaking to 3,000 Live, Changing Lives 19:09 The Moment Listeners Reached Out 20:11 When Story and Song Inspire Radical Hope 21:35 Authority Means Touching Lives 22:23 The Role of Ego in Leadership and Influence 23:51 From False Humility to Authentic Leadership 24:35 Resource: Three Step Guide to Building a Trusted Voice 26:27 Vocal Leadership: Aligning Internal and External Voice 27:47 Ballroom Dancing as the Metaphor for Leadership 28:19 The Importance of Tenacity in Your Authority Journey   Key Takeaways: - Voice as Authority, Not Performance Leslie unmasks the myth that authority relies on being extroverted or flashy. Authority grows when you're grounded in your core values, aligned with your authentic voice, and willing to show vulnerability. - The Five Foundations of Thought Leadership From clarifying priorities to skill-building and stepping out to lead, mastering these elements ensures your voice doesn't just fill space, it creates impact. Each element—from voice mechanics to mindset—builds the internal and external resonance that moves audiences. - Why Speaking to One Is More Powerful Than Speaking to Thousands Whether you're podcasting, leading a summit, or coaching, trust is built when you address the individual—making your authority personal, memorable, and actionable. - Ego, Humility, and the Dance of Influence True authority is not about false humility or arrogance. It's about a healthy self awareness; recognizing your story matters and sharing it serves others who need to hear it. - From Listeners to Life Change Stories of listeners who found hope, healing, and renewed confidence trace directly to the internal work Leslie models and teaches.   Episode Highlights:  - Practical Tools for Your Next Step Download Leslie's in-depth Three Step Guide to Developing a Voice that Builds Trust and Radiates Authority. Discover how the voice's physical "house," emotional heartset, and "dance" of leadership work together for maximum impact. https://podcasttalentcoach.com/leslie   Connect with Dr. Leslie Baylis Davis:   Website: https://www.mindshiftll.com instagram.com/@lesliebaylis facebook.com/@drlesliebaylis https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliebaylisdavis/   Next Week: We will talk with social media marketing expert Louise McDonnell. She will give you two places you're making the biggest mistakes when it comes to your social media marketing. She will also show you how to leverage your social media presence to grow your impact and authority.   Podcast Authority Audit You've published the episodes. You've stayed consistent. You know your content is good. And yet… You're not being seen as the authority in your niche Your podcast isn't creating the level of influence or opportunity you expected People listen—but they don't take action And you sound professional… but not unforgettable The truth? Consistency alone doesn't create authority. Intentional leadership does. Are you ready to turn your podcast into an authority engine and not just more content? Would you like to move from best-kept secret to recognized authority? Let me audit your podcast and find the gaps. Go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. 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What happens when the version of success you built your life around suddenly stops working? In this episode of the Anxious Achiever podcast, host Morra Aarons-Mele and I talk about ego death, anxiety, nervous system healing, and what it means to let go of the need to prove yourself. We cover all the hits: career humiliation, social media comparison, identity, chronic pain, and the process of realizing that the things that once made you feel successful or special no longer fit who you are becoming. The Anxious Achiever is a popular podcast that sits at the intersection of mental health, anxiety, and professional success. Ego death lives squarely at this intersection: it is all about surrendering control and accepting that your worth cannot come from achievement, productivity, attention, or external validation. Here's a breakdown of some of the other things we cover here:00:00 Why success, validation, and recognition can become your identity.06:15 What does ego death mean to you?10:00 Solutions for letting go of control and external validation.16:30 Why ego death happens in layers over time.18:30 How anxiety fuels the need to feel special or secure.25:30 What is nervous system regulation?29:15 How chronic pain led Meredith into mind-body healing work.36:00 How to process emotional pain without shutting down.41:45 Using symbols, imagery, and intuition to understand emotional healing.45:00 Spirituality, energy, and finding support beyond achievement.51:45 Why surrender is central to ego death.55:45 How to think differently about work in midlife.To learn more about Morra's work, or her books, go to https://morraam.com/booksor follow her on Linkedin. 

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You Have to Meet My Friends is the podcast series where I go live, hit the call button, and find out in real time who's actually a real friend—because they have no idea they're about to be on a podcast. It's unscripted, unpredictable, and built on one simple question: who's going to answer… and what happens when they do?Welcome to the wildest social experiment on my show. No guest prep. No calendar invites. No safety net. Just me, my phone, and a list of people who may or may not pick up. And yeah—sometimes we get skunked. Straight to voicemail. Crickets. Ego check. But when someone answers? That's where the magic lives.These are real conversations with real people, caught in real moments—business builders, dream chasers, old friends, new connections—all dropped into the spotlight with zero warning. What comes out is honesty, humor, perspective, and those “you can't script this” stories that remind us what connection actually feels like.This series is about more than surprise calls—it's about energy. It's about showing up without a script and trusting that something meaningful will meet you on the other side of discomfort. Sometimes it's hilarious. Sometimes it's deep. Every time, it's real.In this episode, you'll experience:The unpredictability of live, unscripted callsAuthentic conversations that cut through the noiseMoments of connection that turn into momentumA reminder that the best things in life don't come scheduledIf you've ever wondered what would happen if you just picked up the phone and leaned into the moment… this is your show.Tap in, subscribe, and turn on notifications—because the next call could be the one that changes everything.

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In this episode, Michaela is diving deep into the energetic truth about money…beyond numbers, status, and survival. What happens when we stop seeing money as “real” and start seeing it as energy?We explore the difference between “3D money” and “5D abundance,” and why today's economy can leave so many people feeling disconnected from their sense of worth.Michaela breaks down how money acts as a reflection of our inner beliefs, self-worth, and emotional frequency. Scott and Michaela talk about how each aura color interacts with money mentality as well as how the universe may be communicating through your relationship with abundance.Want to learn more? Enjoy one of our new interactive Aura quizzes: https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzesListen to this introductory episode to find your Aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Send Mystic Michaela some positive energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaelaExplore the Know Your Aura Website: https://knowyouraura.comVisit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.comJoin Mystic Michaela's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168Our Episode Partners:Head to https://www.factormeals.com/kya50off and use code KYA50OFF to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 9/27/2026. (See website for more details) Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/kyaTDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by BlueChew.Try BlueChew and discover your options at https://www.Bluechew.comUse promo code: DIYSWhen you buy 2 months of BlueChew Gold, you get the 3rd month FREE.This episode goes from Ray J getting knocked out to terrifying UFO footage over an erupting volcano, the “Birds Aren't Real” conspiracy, simulation theory, hip hop culture, social media algorithms, China's futuristic technology, and why older men still trying to impress people in the club might need to let it go.Tahir Moore and Patrick Cloud break down the wildest stories online while also getting surprisingly deep about ego, status, community, and how social media is changing everybody.

In this episode of the JP Dinnell Podcast, JP breaks down what real leadership looks like under pressure and why so many leaders lose the trust of their teams. This conversation focuses on accountability, discipline, mentorship, and the importance of maintaining high standards in leadership and team culture. JP explains how leadership is earned through consistency, ownership, and attention to detail—not titles or authority. The discussion explores how weak leadership damages organizations, why ego prevents growth, and how great leaders build trust by serving the people around them. The episode also dives into mentorship, developing younger leaders, and creating strong cultures where accountability and ownership become the standard. Through practical leadership lessons and real-world experience, JP shares how high-performing teams are built through trust, humility, and discipline. Topics include: Leadership and accountability Building high-performing teams Discipline and standards Mentorship and leader development Ownership and responsibility Team culture and trust Leadership under pressure Humility and coachability Whether you lead a business, a team, a family, or yourself, this episode delivers practical lessons on leadership, discipline, and building trust through action. Relive Health: https://link.relivehealth.com/widget/booking/hRIiQQVgZ4OfOAPiaOWb?am_id=jpdinnell2478 Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Therapeutic Recreation Group: https://www.therapeuticrg.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapeutic_rec_group/ Echelon Front Leadership Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/y3v22car Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor "Sour Apple Sniper" with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser. 00:00 – Intro & Opening Discussion 04:15 – What Leadership Really Means 09:42 – Why Details Matter 15:20 – Accountability and Ownership 22:05 – Building Trust Within Teams 29:10 – Leadership Under Pressure 36:45 – Developing Younger Leaders 43:30 – Ego and Coachability 50:15 – Building High Standards and Culture 57:40 – Final Leadership Takeaways

Ego kills deals. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why pride is one of the most expensive liabilities at the negotiation table. Let's be real… Winning the argument does not matter… If you lose the contract. Too many founders walk into negotiations emotionally attached to being right. They get defensive. They fight over small points. They take pushback personally. And they destroy deals that could have made them serious money. In this episode, you'll learn: Why winning a debate is not the same as winning the deal How ego turns profitable negotiations into emotional battles Why staying focused on the outcome creates better contracts How calm, strategic communication gives you power in high-level negotiations The truth is simple: Pride pays zero dividends. You can protect your ego… Or you can protect the opportunity. But you cannot do both. The best negotiators are not the loudest people in the room. They are calm. They are patient. They are focused on the math. They know when to let small things go so they can secure the bigger win. Because real power is not needing to prove a point. Real power is staying composed… Reading the room… And closing the deal. Leave your ego at the door. Focus on the outcome. Sign the contract. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Descubre las heridas ocultas del narcisismo que la Biodescodificación revela | Psicología | Ep 379¿Por qué los narcisistas son como son? Hoy vamos a llegar a la raíz. En este episodio biodescodificamos el narcisismo — entendemos qué pasó en la infancia de estas personas para que se convirtieran en quienes son, y por qué esa mirada solo puede apuntar hacia ellos mismos.A través de un caso real de terapia, vas a entender algo que quizás nadie te había explicado antes… y que puede cambiar completamente cómo ves a esa persona en tu vida.Porque entender la raíz, no es justificar. Es liberarte.Aqui te dejo tambien el link para el episodio de Pinocho para complementar este episodio! Escúchalo aquí

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by the remarkable Belle Gayer, an author and relationship expert with over five decades of experience in love and commitment. After experiencing the beauty and challenges of a long-term partnership, Belle transformed her personal journey into a mission to help others navigate the complexities of relationships. Her book, *Are Relationships for Suckers?*, shares invaluable insights and lessons learned from her own life, aiming to guide others through the often turbulent waters of love.Belle dives into the misconceptions surrounding relationships today, including the myths of "true love" and "the one." She discusses the importance of understanding the stages of romantic love and the hard work required to nurture enduring connections. Through her engaging storytelling, Belle reveals the critical components of successful relationships, such as communication, devotion, and flexibility.Listeners will also gain practical advice on overcoming common relationship hurdles, the significance of compatibility versus commitment, and the need for deeper emotional connections in a world filled with distractions. Belle's warmth and wisdom shine throughout the conversation, reminding us all that happiness in love is attainable with effort and understanding.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The key misconceptions about love and relationships- Insights from Belle's book and her personal experiences- The foundational habits that support lasting partnerships- The role of communication in fostering intimacy- Tips for reconnecting with your partner amidst life's distractionsFor more information on Belle and her work, visit www.rrelationshipsforsuckers.com and explore her insightful content on Quora.Support the show

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Alex built a massive audience at a young age, but this conversation goes way deeper than followers, money, or social media. What starts as a discussion about TikTok, authenticity, and the future of content turns into a raw conversation about ego, plant medicine, family, God, money, discipline, and what actually makes life meaningful.What this episode is about:This is a conversation about what happens when success forces you to question what you are really chasing. Alex opens up about growing up online, building a real connection with his audience, experiencing the highs and dangers of psychedelics, and learning that money, cars, and attention only go so far. Jared and Alex also go deep on presence, spirituality, self-worth, discipline, and why the internal work always comes before the external results.Key topics discussed:- Building a real audience in the age of TikTok, AI, and overproduced content- Why you only need 1,000 true followers to change your life- The difference between authenticity and flex culture online- Alex's experience with psychedelics and a 6-month psychosis episode- Plant medicine, presence, and the ego vs the soul- Jared's “Perfect Walk Formula” for changing your energy every morning- How Jared went from broke to making $50,000 a day in 60 days- Why family, love, and presence matter more than money or statusWhy this episode matters:Most people are chasing money, attention, and validation without ever stopping to ask what they actually want. Alex has already experienced a version of success most people dream about, but this conversation reveals the deeper lesson: your external life only changes when your internal world changes first. If you are building a business, creating content, trying to grow online, or questioning what success is supposed to feel like, this episode will hit home.Drop a comment: Do you think success comes more from strategy, discipline, or energy?If you're interested in learning more about The Light System check it out here:https://thelightsystems.shop/goetz100Use code GOETZ for access through the official affiliate link.Subscribe for more conversations about business, consciousness, discipline, spirituality, and the parts of success most people never talk about.01:00 Why Authentic Creators Will Win the Future04:25 Why You Only Need 1,000 True Followers08:43 Why Authentic Content Wins12:38 The Ego vs The Soul14:15 Plant Medicine & Spiritual Awakening18:47 Alex's 6-Month Psychosis Experience20:55 Jared's Worst Mushroom Trip Story26:19 Changing Your Relationship With Money28:54 Jared's “Perfect Walk Formula”30:34 Growing Up Broke & Fear of Losing Everything32:35 How Social Media Hijacks Your Brain36:45 Becoming a Millionaire in 60 Days44:02 Discipline, Self-Respect & Success46:32 Why Your Environment Changes Your Life53:53 Turn Off the News & Focus on Yourself57:15 The Meaning of Life & Leading With Love01:05:01 Why Family Is the Meaning of Life01:06:56 Why Expensive Cars Don't Fulfill You01:12:18 Final Thoughts on Success & Letting Go

(Group Learning Program) - Chapter 16 - Dissolving the Ego: Ego Serves No Purpose at Wat Tung YuOur ego is a collection of experiences from the past and our future expectations of ourselves. Ego is the accumulation of thoughts, ideas, and perceptions that we have of our self image and self identity. The ego will contain arrogance, pride, judge others, and measure and compare itself as superior or inferior to others.Dissolving the ego can be one of the hardest and most difficult aspects in the pursuit of Enlightenment. So its best to start learning to dissolve the ego early in your practice while ensuring to deeply explore this topic with the guidance of a Teacher.In this Podcast, David will share Teachings to help you understand what is the ego, how it causes massive problems in your life, and how to eliminate the ego from the mind on The Path to Enlightenment.——-Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The BuddhaDedicated to the education of Gotama Buddha's Teachings to attain Enlightenment.https://www.BuddhaDailyWisdom.com(See our website for online learning, courses, and retreats.)Group Learning Program - LIVE Interactive Online Classes, Book, Audiobook, Videos, Podcast and Personal Guidancehttps://mailchi.mp/f958c59262eb/buddhadailywisdomThe Words of The Buddha - Pali Canon in English Study Grouphttps://mailchi.mp/6bb4fdf2b6e0/palicanonstudyprogramFREE Book - Developing a Life Practice: The Path That Leads to Enlightenmenthttps://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/freebuddhabooksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DailyWisdom999YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyWisdom999Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/buddhadailywisdom/Support our efforts to share The Teachings of Gotama Buddha with you and worldwide for all people using this link.https://www.buddhadailywisdom.com/supportbuddha#buddhism #learnbuddhism #enlightenment #dhamma #dharma #buddha #meditation #meditationretreat #meditationcourse

44 No man can come to me, except the Father, who hath sent me, draw him; and I will raise him up in the last day.nemo potest venire ad me, nisi Pater, qui misit me, traxerit eum; et ego resuscitabo eum in novissimo die. 45 It is written in the prophets: And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard of the Father, and hath learned, cometh to me.Est scriptum in prophetis : Et erunt omnes docibiles Dei. Omnis qui audivit a Patre, et didicit, venit ad me. 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father; but he who is of God, he hath seen the Father.Non quia Patrem vidit quisquam, nisi is, qui est a Deo, hic vidit Patrem. 47 Amen, amen I say unto you: He that believeth in me, hath everlasting life.Amen, amen dico vobis : qui credit in me, habet vitam aeternam. 48 I am the bread of life.Ego sum panis vitae. 49 Your fathers did eat manna in the desert, and are dead.Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt. 50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven; that if any man eat of it, he may not die.Hic est panis de caelo descendens : ut si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non moriatur. 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven.Ego sum panis vivus, qui de caelo descendi. 52 If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever; and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, for the life of the world.Si quis manducaverit ex hoc pane, vivet in aeternum : et panis quem ego dabo, caro mea est pro mundi vita.[44] "Draw him": Not by compulsion, nor by laying the free will under any necessity, but by the strong and sweet motions of his heavenly grace.

Imagine you and your teenager are sitting down for a nice meal and she/he asks, “What do you know about depression?” and you're stumped for an answer.Faced with that question, D. (Doug) Earl Johnston set out to find the answer and, along the way, identified 271 additional and distinct emotional states that formed the basis of his latest book, Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart.Doug shares what he learned about the amazing array of emotions all of us feel and how they protect us this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Doug and his work at his website and on social media via Instagram. Timestamps4:58 Doug's daughter asked him a question he couldn't answer: What do you know about depression?10:42 Identifying 272 distinct emotional states through famous quotes.21:41 Our emotions are tools that protect us.32:15 The fundamental misunderstandings people have about emotions.43:15 A consilience.47:35 Name it, blame it and tame it.56:30 “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.”1:06:35 Where do you draw the line between an emotion, mood, condition, pattern or life?1:23:54 “Can you change a default emotion?”1:33:38 Doug's reckoning with ego.1:39:05 Vocabulary and emotions.1:48:03 The domains of the head, heart and gut.1:52:55 One of Paul's guiding principles he learned from a student.ResourcesAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené BrownThe work of Rollo May, J.K. Rowling, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Antonio Damasio, Jonathan Heidt, Daniel Kahneman, Niels Bohr, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Charles Kettering, Noam Chomsky, Dan Siegel, Stanley Krippner, Edgar Cayce and Sir Winston ChurchillPaul's podcast conversations with Rollin McCraty and Keith WittHow Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa BarrettSwitch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan HeathFeelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol TrumanThe Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Tao Te Ching: A New English Version by Stephen MitchellThe Second Book of the Tao by Stephen MitchellFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

1 Amen, amen I say to you: He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up another way, the same is a thief and a robber.Amen, amen dico vobis : qui non intrat per ostium in ovile ovium, sed ascendit aliunde, ille fur est et latro. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.Qui autem intrat per ostium, pastor est ovium. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.Huic ostiarius aperit, et oves vocem ejus audiunt, et proprias ovas vocat nominatim, et educit eas. 4 And when he hath let out his own sheep, he goeth before them: and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.Et cum proprias oves emiserit, ante eas vadit : et oves illum sequuntur, quia sciunt vocem ejus. 5 But a stranger they follow not, but fly from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.Alienum autem non sequuntur, sed fugiunt ab eo : quia non noverunt vocem alienorum. 6 This proverb Jesus spoke to them. But they understood not what he spoke to them.Hoc proverbium dixit eis Jesus : illi autem non cognoverunt quid loqueretur eis. 7 Jesus therefore said to them again: Amen, amen I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.Dixit ergo eis iterum Jesus : Amen, amen dico vobis, quia ego sum ostium ovium. 8 All others, as many as have come, are thieves and robbers: and the sheep heard them not.Omnes quotquot venerunt, fures sunt, et latrones, et non audierunt eos oves. 9 I am the door. By me, if any man enter in, he shall be saved: and he shall go in, and go out, and shall find pastures.Ego sum ostium. Per me si quis introierit, salvabitur : et ingredietur, et egredietur, et pascua inveniet. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life, and may have it more abundantly.Fur non venit nisi ut furetur, et mactet, et perdat. Ego veni ut vitam habeant, et abundantius habeant.Jesus is the Divine Shepard of the faithful sheep (the Church): the faithful sheep hearken to the teaching of His Word given by the Holy Ghost who assists the Ministers of the Church (the Pope and Bishops).

You Have to Meet My Friends is the podcast series where I go live, hit the call button, and find out in real time who's actually a real friend—because they have no idea they're about to be on a podcast. It's unscripted, unpredictable, and built on one simple question: who's going to answer… and what happens when they do?Welcome to the wildest social experiment on my show. No guest prep. No calendar invites. No safety net. Just me, my phone, and a list of people who may or may not pick up. And yeah—sometimes we get skunked. Straight to voicemail. Crickets. Ego check. But when someone answers? That's where the magic lives.These are real conversations with real people, caught in real moments—business builders, dream chasers, old friends, new connections—all dropped into the spotlight with zero warning. What comes out is honesty, humor, perspective, and those “you can't script this” stories that remind us what connection actually feels like.This series is about more than surprise calls—it's about energy. It's about showing up without a script and trusting that something meaningful will meet you on the other side of discomfort. Sometimes it's hilarious. Sometimes it's deep. Every time, it's real.

On today's Legally Speaking Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Roch Glowacki. Roch is a Partner in the Digital, Commerce and Creative Team at Lewis Silkin. He specialises in AI, emerging technologies, software solutions, digital media and e-commerce issues. Recognised as Key Lawyer in Legal 500 in AI, Commercial Contracts and TMT, Roch is passionate about the evolving regulatory landscape of big data and AI.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Roch discussing:- Strategic Career Moves and Long-Term Vision- Validation Through Calculated Professional Decisions- Transition from Individual Success to Team Leadership- A Passion for AI, Technology and Multidisciplinary Collaboration- Partnership Requiring Purpose Beyond Status, Ego or MoneyConnect with Roch Glowacki here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/roch-glowacki

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Are you holding your spouse to a standard you refuse to meet yourself? It's the fastest way to destroy trust, and it's likely happening in your marriage right now.In this episode, we aren't talking about "fixing" your partner—we're talking about the hypocrisy that keeps you stuck in a cycle of blame, resentment, and emotional distance. If you demand grace for your mistakes but hold a magnifying glass to your spouse's flaws, you are surrendering your power to your ego.Certified Marriage Coach, Kameran Thompson Alareqi, breaks down the neuroscience behind why your brain protects your ego with blame, and why you're actually looking for connection in all the wrong ways. If you are ready to stop being the "judge" and start being the "teammate," this episode gives you the audit tools and the exact scripts to dismantle your hypocrisy and take radical accountability.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The Hypocrisy Trap: Why the gap between what you demand and what you deliver is dismantling your connection.The "Defensive" vs. "Explaining" Mistake: Why you judge your partner's actions but demand they judge your intentions.The Forgiveness Double Standard: Why you feel entitled to immediate grace while your partner is expected to earn their way back into your good graces.The Neuroscience of Ego: How your amygdala "hijacks" your brain and shuts off the empathy you need to be a healthy spouse.Radical Accountability: The "My Part" challenge that forces you to clean up your side of the street, regardless of what your partner is doing.Key Highlights & Timestamps**** Identifying the discrepancy: Why you are holding your partner to standards you don't meet.**** Why "I only yelled because you pushed my buttons" is a toxic lie.**** The Forgiveness Double Standard: Why your apologies are "Sorry" but your partner's need to be five-step plans.**** Cognitive Dissonance: How your brain justifies your bad behavior to keep you feeling like the "good" spouse.**** The Audit Exercise: A step-by-step method to compare your complaints against your own behaviors.**** The exact script for admitting hypocrisy to your spouse without triggering a new fight.Stop Struggling and Start ThrivingMarriage doesn't change because you want it to; it changes because you practice new strategies. Don't wait until the 11th hour to get the help that could save your relationship.Are you ready to stop the hypocrisy and learn how to actually regulate your own nervous system?Kameran has open coaching positions for those who are ready to do the real, hard work of relational mastery.

The Owner Trap That Keeps You Broke | The Financial Operator Podcast | Episode 84 What's actually holding your business back… isn't your revenue. In this episode of The Financial Operator, Jen sits down with Richard Walsh, founder of Sharpened Impact, to break down why so many business owners stay stuck, despite working harder than ever. From losing everything in 2008 to rebuilding multiple businesses, Richard shares the hard truths most entrepreneurs avoid: • Why being "busy" is keeping you broke  • The real reason you can't scale (hint: it's you)  • How poor delegation, pricing, and lack of systems quietly destroy profit  • And what it actually takes to build a business that runs without you  This conversation is part strategy, part reality check, and exactly what business owners need if they're serious about growth. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting ahead… this episode will hit home. ⏱️Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Meet Richard Walsh 02:00 From Marine Corps to Business Owner 06:30 Why Most Business Owners Stay Stuck 10:00 The Owner Dependency Problem 14:30 Systems, SOPs & "Command Drift" 19:00 Pricing Mistakes That Kill Profit 24:00 Why Revenue Doesn't Matter 29:00 Escaping the Owner Prison 35:00 Buying Businesses: What to Look For 41:00 Profit vs. Ego in Business 47:00 Cash Flow, Margins & Survival 52:00 Why You Need Help to Scale 58:00 Final Thoughts & How to Connect To connect with Richard Walsh: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.walsh.9231/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-walsh-866ab237 Don't forget to subscribe for the latest podcast episodes and insights from @mkbcfo Do you have your own financial or business growth questions for MKB? Visit: Website: https://mkbcfo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkb_cfo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mkbcfo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mkbcfo #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessTips #CashFlow #Leadership #ScalingBusiness #ProfitFirst #BusinessCoaching #FinancialFreedom #TheFinancialOperator

Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. For many police officers, anger becomes part of the job. Long shifts, traumatic calls, stress, violence, and emotional exhaustion can slowly build over time. But what happens when anger becomes more than frustration? What happens when it begins destroying careers, relationships, leadership, and personal peace? The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. That is exactly what Police Chief Dr. Ron Camacho, our guest, openly discusses in this powerful episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio Now serving as the Police Chief in North Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Camacho spent decades in law enforcement, rising through the ranks of the York City Police Department in Pennsylvania. Along the way, he discovered something many officers never fully confront: anger was not the root problem. It was only the symptom. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Childhood Trauma and Police Stress Collide Dr. Camacho admits that during parts of his police career, he became what he described as a “tyrant” as a supervisor. His anger affected not only his officers, but also his personal life and family relationships. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. Over time, he realized his emotional reactions were deeply connected to unresolved childhood trauma that had been intensified by years of police work. The combination of stress, fear, emotional suppression, and constant exposure to trauma created an emotional pressure cooker. The show is inspiring audiences through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeartradio and and many Podcast platforms. Like many officers, he pushed through it rather than addressing it. Anger became the outward expression of internal pain. Experts often describe anger as a secondary emotion. Underneath anger are frequently deeper emotions such as fear, grief, exhaustion, insecurity, burnout, sadness, or feeling powerless. For police officers, those emotions are often buried beneath a culture that encourages toughness and emotional control. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. The Hidden Cost of Anger in Law Enforcement Anger itself is not always harmful. In fact, it can be a natural survival response. But unmanaged anger can become destructive. According to the discussion in this episode, anger may show itself through: Emotional outbursts Increased stress Physical tension Damaged relationships Leadership problems Poor decision-making Mental and physical exhaustion The episode also explores how trauma impacts the body physically, including effects on the heart, muscles, hormones, and stress responses. Dr. Camacho explains how recognizing anger as a symptom rather than the true issue became a major turning point in his life and recovery. Learning to “Pause and Trace” One of the key concepts discussed is what many mental health professionals call the “Pause and Trace” method. Instead of reacting emotionally in the moment, individuals learn to stop and identify what is truly happening internally. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Questions such as: What am I afraid of right now? What emotional need is not being met? What stress or trauma is driving this reaction? These kinds of reflections can help officers, supervisors, and civilians better understand the emotional roots behind anger. For Dr. Camacho, self-awareness became the beginning of healing. A Nationally Recognized Police Leader Beyond his personal journey, Dr. Ron Camacho has built an impressive law enforcement career spanning more than 30 years. He retired as patrol operations captain with the York City Police Department, supervising more than ninety officers and detectives. After retirement, he served internationally as a police advisor in Afghanistan and later worked with the U.S. State Department in Mexico, helping improve policing capabilities at local, state, and federal levels. This compelling conversation is available across Podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, where social audiences continue engaging with powerful stories about trauma, recovery, and resilience. His work in officer wellness, leadership, transparency, and community engagement has received national recognition from major police publications. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds advanced criminal justice degrees, including a doctorate. Today, he continues mentoring police leaders across the country while advocating for emotional intelligence, healthy leadership, and officer wellness. Anger Was A Symptom: A Police Chief's Journey Through Trauma, Ego, and Recovery. A Different Kind of Conversation About Police Work This episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast offers something many listeners rarely hear from law enforcement leaders: honesty about emotional struggles, trauma, ego, anger, and recovery. It is a reminder that behind every badge is a human being carrying experiences that can shape behavior in powerful ways. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. 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You Have to Meet My Friends is the podcast series where I go live, hit the call button, and find out in real time who's actually a real friend—because they have no idea they're about to be on a podcast. It's unscripted, unpredictable, and built on one simple question: who's going to answer… and what happens when they do?Welcome to the wildest social experiment on my show. No guest prep. No calendar invites. No safety net. Just me, my phone, and a list of people who may or may not pick up. And yeah—sometimes we get skunked. Straight to voicemail. Crickets. Ego check. But when someone answers? That's where the magic lives.These are real conversations with real people, caught in real moments—business builders, dream chasers, old friends, new connections—all dropped into the spotlight with zero warning. What comes out is honesty, humor, perspective, and those “you can't script this” stories that remind us what connection actually feels like.This series is about more than surprise calls—it's about energy. It's about showing up without a script and trusting that something meaningful will meet you on the other side of discomfort. Sometimes it's hilarious. Sometimes it's deep. Every time, it's real.

Send us Fan MailRon Camacho is a veteran law enforcement executive who currently serves as the Chief of Police for the North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) Ron was an angry, egotistical supervisor. He was running over people, “collecting men's tears” in disciplinary meetings, and strutting through the halls like he'd won something. His ego was out of control  and he had no idea. Then his wife (now ex) gave him an ultimatum: marriage counseling or out of the house. He didn't know it then, but therapy was going to save his life.Six months of intensive therapy ripped open wounds Ron stuffed down for years. And in the process, something unexpected happened: the anger started to leave. The ego started to deflate. He started to see himself, and everyone around him differently.Dr. Ron Camacho brings a deeply personal story centered on overcoming significant life adversity and rebuilding through discipline, mindset, and personal responsibility. His journey reflects a clear “before and after” transformation, with a strong emphasis on resilience, recovery, and the long-term process of regaining control after life-altering challenges. What an amazing episode!Book: Bringing Ego to the Forefront: The First Step Toward Ego-Free Leadership – Books – ManuscriptsSite: Camacho ConsultingSupport the show

In todays episode the TFP gang is talking round table of topics, you just made the list, smackdown, RAW, NXT, and 10 count with Arianna. Jonathan makes a shocking list that had the team scratching their heads. We get into some great discussion about the current and future roster of WWE. Old stories brought back to life and so much more......CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSRumors of Enzo and Big Cass coming back to WWE House shows are back!!!Is Ludwig Kaiser diving too deep into character??? DanHausen merch sales are up “You Just Made the List” Top 5 WWE Samoans SMACKDOWNThe Miz helping Trick is not good for business Paige and Brie keeping the belts is good for business, let them go for a runCody setting the stage for Gunther to sign was classic Aldis putting Gunther in his place is grrreat for business Carmelo and Ricky Saints put on a solid match Jade needs Charlotte more than Charlotte needs Jade……just saying Fatal Influence is cooking Gunther needing Solo for the win against Keyes is bad business…..doesn't help Gunther's case against Cody RAWFatu gets facts from Jimmy, Fatu vs the Usos would be a good watch Roman could give two shits about the Usos

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Sometimes we have to understand why we're bitching all the time and uncover the best way to enjoy training and life. Today we start by discussing dopamine detox and how that might help us enjoy the simpler things in training. It sort of morphs into this discussion about how we can create an excitement trap that has us satiating the ego vs making progress. More races, more intensity, more burnout? More depression? How do we snap this cycle and find satisfaction with a Zone 2 buzz? We also look into the power of training by breath alone. How it can help you fall back in love with training that can otherwise make you want to cry. And finally, are we all chasing inflammation? Topics: Dopamine detox Power and yada yada More is getting lost than found Ego or growth? What's your why… no really. What are we trying to accomplish today? How much does Ironman make off of DNS? I want it now Lowering the dopamine input Be strong in your journey Morning routine The sensation vs. the superlatives Z2 is a great buzz Zones by breath Controlled ventaliztion Help your riding . . . help your mood I can't take any more intensity Chasing inflammation Walking is gold. Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Attorney Ryan is a workers' rights lawyer, former firefighter, and author of Get It in Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Your Rights at Work. Known online for his practical legal advice and relatable approach, Ryan has built a massive following by helping everyday workers understand labor laws, negotiate better outcomes, and avoid getting taken advantage of at work. In this episode, he shares hard-earned lessons from both the fire service and the courtroom, breaks down common workplace misconceptions, and explains why protecting your paycheck is one of the smartest financial moves you can make. On this episode we talk about: Why understanding labor laws is critical for building long-term wealth Common workplace violations employees don't realize are illegal How toxic work environments and bad bosses can derail your career Ryan's transition from firefighter to workers' rights attorney How social media helped Ryan grow his law practice and educate millions online Top 3 Takeaways Your paycheck is your biggest wealth-building tool, so learning how to protect it is just as important as learning how to invest. Many employees — and employers — don't fully understand labor laws, which leads to unpaid overtime, wage theft, and unhealthy work expectations. Reinvention requires humility. Ryan's success came from being willing to start over, stay curious, and continuously learn new skills. Notable Quotes “No one teaches you the rules to the most important game you'll ever play — your career.” “Hard work has no intrinsic value if it's not actually getting you where you want to go.” “Ego is your enemy. The moment you stop seeing yourself as a student, you stagnate.” Connect with Attorney Ryan: Instagram: @AttorneyRyan on Instagram TikTok: @AttorneyRyan on TikTok YouTube: Ryan Styger on YouTube Book: Get It in Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Your Rights at Work A Word from Our Sponsors: Are you ready to start your own creator journey and make it big? Visit Fanvue today and launch your career! To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to Mode Mobile Investor Community Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at GoHighLevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to love an unhealed man can slowly make you question your worth, your emotions, and even the way you love. In this video, we're talking about emotional unavailability, ego, intimacy, self-worth, and the hidden damage women experience when they pour love into men who have not healed emotionally.This conversation is not about blaming women for loving deeply — it's about helping women understand that someone's inability to receive healthy love is not proof that they are difficult to love.We'll discuss:• Signs of an unhealed man• Why emotionally unavailable men struggle with intimacy• How loving the wrong person damages self-worth• Why women shrink themselves in unhealthy relationships• Ego vs emotional accountability• Why your love could not heal him• How to stop internalizing emotional neglectIf you've ever left a relationship feeling anxious, emotionally drained, insecure, or like you lost yourself trying to love someone, this video is for you.✨ Let's connect:

KSR's David Green and Cory Mais on New York retail leasing, why Brooklyn is where the smart money is going, building a team, and why you should never send the ChatGPT email. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.   David Green has leased more than a million square feet of retail space across the New York Metro Area since 2015. Cory Mais joined his team less than a year ago and is already on pace to close 25 deals in his first year. In this episode, they join host Shanti Ryle on what is driving New York retail, why Brooklyn is the market to watch, how David thinks about building a team, and why the best brokers know exactly when not to use AI. Welcome to The Crexi Podcast Introducing David Green and Cory Mais of KSR David's origin story: a summer internship that never ended How KSR grew from 10 brokers to 150 since 2015 From chasing deals to building relationships COVID as the turning point: getting the deal done wasn't enough Cory's background and the cold call that got him hired The week of harassment that became a litmus test for hustle Why New York City is the world's greatest and biggest mall Neighborhoods that got stronger post-COVID: East Village, Upper West Side Why David is most bullish on Brooklyn right now Building a team: culture over resume "If you need to pay rent next month, this is not the right job for you" Ego, accountability, and what David looks for in a new hire Hardest part of year one: time kills deals Easiest surprise: how fast a hot tenant can sign and close West Village on a Wednesday looks like a weekend Green Point: the market David is most focused on right now Landlord-tenant equilibrium, transparency, and smart tenants in 2026 The best deals are when nobody is fully happy What national tenants get wrong about New York City Food and beverage: alcohol down, health and wellness up Pilates is on fire:  five leases out with five new concepts Frozen yogurt is back and nobody saw it coming TI, free rent, and when landlords open checkbooks The 7th Street Burger story: a pandemic listing that became 30 locations AI in retail leasing: marketing and data yes, sourcing no How to spot a ChatGPT email,  and why sending it will cost you Technology that works: lead generation and online presence Cory's LinkedIn strategy and why David lets him handle it Authenticity is the competitive advantage when everyone else goes AI Rapid fire: $50M goes to Brooklyn retail Worst advice: avoid bad news  Pick a lane and go all in; brokers aren't going anywhere   About David Green: David Green is the Executive Managing Director of Retail Leasing at KSR, where he has been a driving force since joining the firm in 2015. Over the course of his career, David has leased more than 1,000,000 square feet of retail space across the New York Metropolitan Area. He brings deep expertise in representing both landlords and tenants, working with national brands including Cotton On, Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Luckin Coffee, and 7th Street Burger, as well as prominent property owners including Ashkenazy Acquisitions, Icon Realty Management, The Moinian Group, Crown Acquisitions, and others. David holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Hunter College and has been recognized industry-wide, earning accolades including Commercial Observer's 30 Under 30 in 2022, and CREXI Platinum Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024. About Cory Mais: Cory Mais started his career in business brokering, closing several notable deals including a 150-key hotel in Albany and a 20-unit apartment building in Pennsylvania. He transitioned into retail leasing last June and has hit the ground running, already on pace to close 25 deals in his first year. He closed his first deal within his first month, a vintage store relocating to New York, and has not slowed down since. Now working under David Green, Cory is focused on continuing to learn, build relationships, and grow his presence in the retail leasing world. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

A single yoga class made him question everything he thought success was supposed to look like.In this episode, Marc Laws shares the unexpected path that took him from professional soccer and sports therapy into a much deeper exploration of yoga, purpose, and human connection. What began as physical training slowly became something far more personal after witnessing burnout, pressure, and disconnection in the people around him, and in himself.He speaks about the moment yoga stopped being just movement, the teacher who completely shifted his perspective, and why he believes slowing down may be one of the most powerful things a person can do. The conversation moves through fatherhood, play, community, spirituality, and the strange way life keeps pulling us back toward what feels true.If you have ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected underneath, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends.Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:20 From the UK to Professional Soccer00:02:11 Sports Therapy and Burnout00:02:50 The Yoga Class That Changed Him00:04:03 Ego, Handstands, and Self Inquiry00:05:01 Leaving the Clinic Life00:05:23 Arriving in Bali00:08:12 Soccer as a Philosophy Teacher00:09:50 Yoga, Community, and Dharma00:11:10 Favorite Yoga Poses00:13:25 Teaching Style and Stillness00:15:58 Fatherhood as Spiritual Practice00:17:30 What Kids Really Want00:18:14 Why Life Should Include Play00:19:46 Three Words for His Teaching00:21:29 “How to Make Love” Class Story00:22:34 Dharma Talks and Storytelling00:24:00 Building Community Through Purpose00:27:34 What He's Nerding Out On00:28:41 Jungle Keeper Book Mention00:31:01 How to Connect Mentions & Resources:Michael Henri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Marc Law's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marclawsii/The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/Book: Jungle Keeper by Paul RosolieTeacher mentioned: Stuart GilchristPlatform mentioned: GloTags: yoga, mindfulness, burnout, purpose, community, fatherhood, spirituality, dharma, soccer, sports therapy, Bali, self inquiry, playfulness, awareness, embodiment, stillness, vinyasa, philosophy, conscious living

Was bedeutet Erleuchtung eigentlich wirklich? Und woran merkt man vielleicht eher, dass man noch mitten auf dem Weg steckt? In dieser Episode spricht Curse über Ego, spirituelle Erfahrungen, Awakening und die Frage, warum außergewöhnliche Erkenntnisse nicht automatisch bedeuten, wirklich „angekommen“ zu sein. Du erfährst: - warum spirituelle Erfahrungen oft nur Wegweiser sind - weshalb das Ego sich gerade an besonderen Momenten festhält - wie eine einfache Reflexionsübung helfen kann, sich selbst ehrlicher zu begegnen Eine persönliche Folge über Spiritualität, Mitgefühl und den entspannten Umgang mit dem eigenen Entwicklungsweg. Viel Freude damit. Das neue Buch „Bad Meditators Club“ jetzt vorbestellen: https://wonderl.ink/@bmcbuch Wir haben einen neuen YouTube Kanal!!!! Gerne folgen, liken, teilen, Liebe da lassen: https://www.youtube.com/@MeditationCoachingLife www.curse.de Curse auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/cursezeit Curse auf Facebook: www.facebook.com/curseofficial Curse auf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curseofficial Curse auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Curseofficial

Maurice discusses the challenge of receiving feedback, highlighting how to differentiate between constructive input and distractions. Learn to interpret feedback strategically to improve performance and maintain confidence in corporate and entrepreneurial settings.In This Episode:00:00 Navigating Feedback Overload01:07 Feedback: Patterns, Not Instructions03:41 Considering Perspective and Proximity06:36 Unfiltered Feedback and Its Impact09:03 Strategic Listening for GrowthKey Takeaways:Discern patterns in feedback rather than taking all input as instructions.Acknowledge emotional feedback without letting it dictate your strategy.Weigh feedback based on the source's perspective and proximity to the situation.Use recurring comments from different sources as opportunities for improvement.Interpret feedback to strengthen your processes and boost confidence.

Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorenson tackle hard truths about masculinity, leadership, discipline, and faith in this AMA episode. They discuss why many men struggle to lead confidently at home, how toxic behavioral patterns become comfortable, and what real brotherhood and accountability look like. The conversation dives deep into self-awareness, responsibility, relationships, and the danger of using faith as an excuse for passivity. Along the way, they share practical advice for helping struggling friends, becoming a man worth following, and building stronger purpose-driven lives.  Packed with candid stories, sharp insights, and actionable takeaways, this episode challenges men to stop avoiding reality and get to work. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Episode kickoff 00:46 Ryan's rant on biohacking culture 04:32 Why men focus on what they obsess over 06:00 Lacrosse fundraiser and leadership lesson 10:19 Ego, purpose, and mission-first thinking 17:16 Leading a wife who doesn't want to be led 27:24 Masculinity resources and recommended books 29:23 Why men repeat destructive patterns 36:07 The power of brotherhood and accountability 48:32 Helping a friend who refuses help 58:26 Faith, responsibility, and ownership 01:03:35 Why men are called to work 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

Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about golf. And before you check out because you're not a golfer, hang with me for a minute — because this episode isn't really about golf. It's about life. It's about what happens when things don't go according to plan. When the ball lands somewhere ugly. When you're stuck behind a tree, buried in the sand, sitting in a divot, or staring down a shot you didn't want and didn't ask for. In golf, there's a phrase: play it as it lies. You don't get to move the ball just because the situation is inconvenient. You don't get to pretend the shot is easier than it is. You don't get to rewrite reality so it matches the version you had in your head. You look at what's in front of you. You accept the lie. And then you play the next shot. That idea has become one of the most useful metaphors in my life. Because life, like golf, rarely unfolds exactly the way we imagined. Even our best-laid plans run into rough patches. The course changes. The weather shifts. The terrain surprises us. Sometimes the thing we thought would be straightforward turns into the hardest shot of the day. And the question becomes: Can you stop fighting reality long enough to respond to it? That's what this episode is about. Not golf tips. Not swing mechanics. Not how to lower your handicap. It's about resilience. Presence. Ego. Preparation. Adaptability. Learning from mistakes. And remembering that the little things — the short putts, the quiet choices, the small daily actions — often matter just as much as the big dramatic swings. Here's the thing golf teaches you fast: You can do almost everything "right" and still end up in a bad spot. You can prepare. Practice. Visualize. Get coaching. Set goals. Build routines. Show up with the best intentions. And still, eventually, you're going to hit one sideways. That's not failure. That's the game. And more importantly, that's life. The people who keep growing aren't the ones who never hit bad shots. They're the ones who learn how to recover. They're the ones who don't let one ugly moment become the story of the whole round. They're the ones who can take a breath, look at what's real, and ask: What's the best next move from here? The Core Idea You don't get to choose every lie. But you do get to choose how you play it. That's the heart of this episode. In golf, the course is full of imperfections. A root here. A bunker there. A weird patch of grass. A branch that grew out at exactly the wrong angle. A divot you didn't create but now have to deal with. You don't get to pretend those things aren't there. You have to confront the reality of the shot. Life works the same way. Sometimes you get the clean fairway lie. Sometimes you're in the rough. Sometimes you're blocked. Sometimes the conditions change overnight. Sometimes you did everything you could and still landed somewhere difficult. The mistake most of us make is wasting energy wishing the lie were different. But the power move is acceptance. Not passive acceptance. Not resignation. Not pretending you like the situation. Acceptance as in: This is what's true. Now what? That mindset builds resilience because it pulls you out of fantasy and back into agency. It reminds you that while you may not control the terrain, you still control your next swing. What You'll Hear in This Episode This episode is built around a set of lessons golf has taught me — lessons that reach far beyond the course. Why "play it as it lies" is one of the best life philosophies for dealing with reality, setbacks, and uncertainty How to stay present after a bad shot instead of letting one mistake define everything that follows Why your best shot might come right after your worst one — and what Tiger Woods can teach us about staying neutral The hidden value of playing with someone new and staying open to unfamiliar people, personalities, and situations How ego quietly ruins the game — in golf, creativity, business, relationships, and life Why mistakes are feedback when you're willing to study them without shame What it means to play against the course instead of obsessing over comparison Why preparation matters even when you can't control the outcome How the little things add up — the one-inch putts, the daily habits, the small choices that shape the final score Play It Like It Is The first lesson is simple: play it like it is. In golf, the traditional phrase is "play it as it lies." Wherever the ball lands, that's where you play from. You don't get to deny the circumstances. You don't get to pretend you have a perfect lie when you don't. You don't get to spend the whole round frustrated because the course has imperfections. You adapt. That's such a powerful life lesson because so much of our suffering comes from arguing with what's already true. We think, This shouldn't be happening. Maybe it shouldn't. But it is. And the faster we can stop resisting reality, the faster we can begin responding to it. This doesn't mean you don't have emotions. It doesn't mean you don't get frustrated. It doesn't mean you don't acknowledge that something is hard or unfair or disappointing. It means you don't stay stuck there. You look at the lie. You study the conditions. You adjust. You play the next shot. That's resilience. That's adaptability. That's life. Your Best Shot Can Follow Your Worst One One of the most iconic moments in golf came from Tiger Woods at the Masters. The shot itself was extraordinary — the ball rolling slowly, almost impossibly, toward the hole, pausing for a split second, then taking one final turn and dropping in. But what makes that moment even more powerful is what came before it. That incredible shot followed one of his most disappointing shots of the tournament. That's the lesson. Your best shot can come right after your worst one. But only if you stay present enough to take it. Most of us do the opposite. We make one mistake and immediately leave the moment. We replay what went wrong. We narrate the failure. We spiral. We decide the round is ruined, the project is doomed, the day is shot, the dream is over. But the next shot doesn't care about the last one. It only asks whether you're here. That's the discipline: staying neutral. Staying composed. Staying available to the possibility that something beautiful can happen next. Not because you're pretending the bad shot didn't happen. Because you're refusing to let it own the rest of the round. Play With Somebody New Golf has this funny thing built into it: sometimes you show up and get paired with people you don't know. That can feel awkward. It can feel inconvenient. It can feel like a curveball. But if you stay open, it can also be a gift. You might play with someone who's been at it for nine months or nineteen years. You might learn something from a beginner. You might learn something from a veteran. You might meet someone you never would have crossed paths with otherwise. You also might get paired with someone who doesn't exactly light you up. And that's part of the lesson too. The point isn't that every stranger becomes a lifelong friend. The point is that there's value in staying open. There's value in learning how to share the course. There's value in practicing patience, kindness, curiosity, and connection over a few hours. Life works this way all the time. We get paired with coworkers, collaborators, clients, neighbors, strangers, and people whose rhythms are different from ours. Sometimes it's magic. Sometimes it's friction. But either way, there's something to learn if we're not closed off before the first shot. Disconnect From the Ego Golf will expose your ego fast. It's hard to hit a tiny white ball with a club toward a hole hundreds of yards away. It's hard to do it consistently. It's hard to make the body, mind, mechanics, course, weather, and emotions all cooperate at the same time. And because it's hard, the ego wants to jump in. It wants to explain every bad shot. It wants to justify every mistake. It wants to narrate every swing so nobody thinks less of you. I used to do this all the time. Good shot, bad shot — I had a comment. An explanation. A little story about what happened or why it happened. Eventually, I realized: it doesn't matter. That was all ego. The shot is the shot. The score is the score. The work is the work. When you can detach from constantly judging yourself — good or bad — you free up so much energy. You can laugh. Learn. Keep going. Try again. You can be in the experience instead of performing an identity around the experience. That's true in golf. It's true in creativity. It's true in leadership. It's true in life. The ego wants protection. The game requires presence. Learn From the Mistakes Golf is endlessly humbling because no two rounds are exactly alike. The course changes. The grass changes. The greens change. The wind changes. The pin placement changes. The conditions you played yesterday may not be the conditions you face today. That means mistakes are inevitable. But mistakes are also information. When a shot doesn't go as planned, you have a chance to study what happened. Was it your setup? Your focus? The wind? The club selection? The lie? The speed of the green? Your emotional state? The point isn't to shame yourself. The point is to learn. This is one of the biggest differences between people who keep improving and people who stay stuck. Stuck people turn mistakes into identity. Growing people turn mistakes into feedback. Nobody plays a flawless round. Nobody lives a flawless life. The goal isn't to avoid every mistake. The goal is to build the capacity for error recovery. To adapt. Improve. Persist. Keep moving. That's where growth happens. You're Playing Against the Course Yes, golf can be competitive. You can play against other people. You can compare scores. You can enter tournaments. You can measure yourself against the field. But at its core, you're playing the course. You can't hit someone else's ball. You can't control their swing. You can't determine how they handle pressure, luck, weather, mistakes, or momentum. You show up and play your round. That's such a useful way to think about life. We spend so much energy comparing ourselves to other people. Their success. Their timing. Their resources. Their audience. Their path. Their scorecard. But comparison pulls us out of our own game. Your job is to play the course in front of you as well as you can. That doesn't mean you don't care about excellence. It doesn't mean you don't compete. It means you understand where your power actually lives. Your preparation. Your choices. Your attitude. Your recovery. Your next shot. When you focus there, the results have a way of speaking for themselves. Preparation Is Key Preparation matters in golf just like it matters in life. Not everyone can swing like a pro. Not everyone has the same athletic ability, experience, or natural feel for the game. But everyone can prepare. Everyone can stand over the ball with intention. Everyone can build a routine. Everyone can line up carefully. Everyone can take the setup seriously. That's a powerful distinction. You may not control the outcome, but you can control the setup. In life, that might look like how you start your day. How you enter a conversation. How you prepare for a meeting. How you train your body. How you manage your attention. How you create the conditions for better work. No Olympic hurdler goes from the couch to the starting line without warming up. And yet so many of us expect ourselves to perform at a high level without creating the conditions that make performance possible. Preparation isn't glamorous. But it compounds. And when the pressure comes, you'll be grateful you built the habit before you needed it. The Little Things Matter One of the funniest things about golf is that a 390-yard drive and a one-inch tap-in both count as one stroke. The big swing and the tiny putt have the same weight on the scorecard. That's humbling. It's also a perfect metaphor. In life, we tend to overvalue the big moments. The launch. The deal. The breakthrough. The dramatic decision. The visible win. But the small things matter just as much, often more. How you start your day. How you speak to people. How you recover from frustration. How you express gratitude. How you care for your relationships. How you practice when nobody's watching. How you handle the little putts. A successful life isn't only built on big swings. It's built on the accumulation of small, deliberate actions repeated over time. The details count. The short shots count. The quiet moments count. Every stroke matters. Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) If you're not listening straight through, here are a few landmarks to help you find the part that speaks to where you are right now: 01:46 – Why golf became an unexpected obsession again 03:13 – The lessons from the course that go way beyond golf 03:41 – Lesson 1: Play it as it lies 05:58 – Lesson 2: Stay present after a bad shot 07:42 – Lesson 3: Play with somebody new 09:30 – Lesson 4: Disconnect from the ego 11:13 – Lesson 5: Learn from mistakes 14:13 – Lesson 6: You're playing against the course 15:58 – Lesson 7: Preparation is key 17:32 – Why the little things matter as much as the big swings 19:00 – Bringing the lessons together: presence, ego, mistakes, preparation, and playing the lie you're given Read This If Life Has You in the Rough If you're in a season where things aren't going according to plan, I want you to hold onto this: You don't have to like the lie to play it well. You can be frustrated and still be powerful. You can be disappointed and still be capable. You can wish things were different and still take responsibility for the next move. That's the work. So much of life is learning how to stop waiting for perfect conditions. We tell ourselves we'll begin when the timing is better, when the resources are better, when the path is clearer, when the lie is cleaner. But the course rarely offers perfect conditions. And if we wait for them, we miss the game. The question is not, Is this the shot I wanted? The question is, What does this shot require? That shift changes everything. It moves you from complaint to creativity. From resistance to agency. From ego to presence. From helplessness to the next right action. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into action, take a few minutes and sit with these: Where in my life am I refusing to accept the lie in front of me? What reality am I arguing with that I could be responding to instead? What was my last "bad shot," and what can it teach me? Am I letting ego narrate my mistakes instead of simply learning from them? Where am I comparing my round to someone else's instead of playing my own course? What small habit, detail, or "one-inch putt" deserves more of my attention? How can I better prepare for the challenges I already know are coming? What would it look like to stay present for the next shot? A Simple Practice for Playing It As It Lies Here's something practical you can do this week. Pick one area of your life where the conditions are not ideal. Maybe it's work. A relationship. A creative project. Your health. Your schedule. Your finances. A goal that feels harder than expected. Then write down three things: The lie: What is actually true right now? The resistance: What do I keep wishing were different? The next shot: What is one useful action I can take from here? Keep it simple. Don't solve your whole life. Don't redesign the entire course. Don't wait for clarity to arrive in perfect form. Just play the next shot. Because momentum doesn't come from perfect conditions. It comes from honest action. Final Thought Golf has reminded me that life is not just the big swings. It's the small strokes. The recovery shots. The bad lies. The quiet adjustments. The willingness to laugh, learn, reset, and keep moving. It's playing with new people. It's staying present after disappointment. It's disconnecting from ego. It's preparing well. It's learning from mistakes. It's remembering that you're not really playing against everyone else. You're playing the course in front of you. And some days, the ball is going to land in a divot. Some days, it's going to end up in the bunker. Some days, you're going to look down and think, Really? This is what I have to work with? Yes. That's the lie. Now play it. Until next time: stay present, let go of the ego, prepare well, and remember — play it as it lies.

Dr. Brian Harris built five dental practices, filled his garage with a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a GT3, and a G-Wagon, and still wasn't any happier than when he had one office. So he did what almost no one does: he sold the practices back to his associates, went back to one location, and doubled down on the craft he actually loves. In this episode, Peter, Craig, Ian, and Brian unpack the real story behind the highlight reel. Why ego drives expansion more than strategy. Why financial success doesn't automatically create fulfillment. Why younger dentists need to rev the RPMs before they chase lifestyle dentistry. And why the ability to walk away from something you built might be the most underrated skill in the profession. Brian also shares what he's learned from nearly a decade running his own mastermind, building Smile Virtual, and doing $400K a month in production as a solo cosmetic dentist. His core message to every dentist listening: connection before conversion. Stop trying to close people. Start organizing your practice and your life around what actually makes you excited to show up. DESCRIPTION The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode: 437 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden, Dr. Craig Spodak, and Ian de Jongh Special Guest: Dr. Brian Harris In this episode, Peter Boulden, Craig Spodak, and Ian de Jongh sit down with Dr. Brian Harris, cosmetic dentist, founder of Smile Virtual, and headliner at the 2026 Bulletproof Summit in Scottsdale. Brian shares the unfiltered story of scaling to five practices, realizing he was making less money and carrying more stress, and making the unconventional decision to go back to one office and focus on what he loves. If you've ever wondered whether more locations, more revenue, or more stuff will actually make you happier, this episode is a brutally honest look at what happens when you get everything you thought you wanted and have to recalibrate. TAKEAWAYS - Building multiple locations without the right leadership layer can leave you earning less than you did with one - Ego and approval addiction are often the real drivers behind expansion decisions - The grind phase early in your career is necessary and shouldn't be skipped - Knowing when to take the cul-de-sac back out is just as important as perseverance - Material success (cars, money, status) does not reliably increase happiness - Organizing your practice around what excites you creates better outcomes than chasing what others say you should do - Connection before conversion is the key to case acceptance and long-term practice success - Social media content works best when it's about your patients, not about you - Repetition through tools like Smile Virtual builds consultation skills that translate to real-life case acceptance - Being out of balance isn't a failure if you recognize it and course correct CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Banter and Introductions 01:09 What Should the World of Dentistry Be Like 02:53 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self 04:29 The Case Against Lifestyle Dentistry Too Early 06:08 The Dip, the Cul-de-Sac, and Knowing When to Walk Away 07:15 What Are You Most Proud Of 09:15 Going from One Office to Five and Back Again 11:25 The Counter Narrative to Build Build Build 13:51 It Was Ego 15:17 A Garage Full of Supercars and the Same Level of Happiness 17:12 The Trap of Chasing Financial Success 18:16 Finding What You Actually Love About Dentistry 21:10 The Value of Loving Your Craft 23:51 The Strivers Curse and Being Out of Balance 26:10 Acknowledging When You're Out of Balance 28:13 Approval Addiction and Learning to Say No 30:20 People Pleasing Beyond the Operatory 32:27 Building a Personal Brand That Serves Patients 35:07 Content Strategy and Making It About Others 37:06 The Elite Mastermind and Finding Your Tribe 41:56 The Danger of Wrong-Fit Groups and Outside Influencers 44:36 Authenticity Over Sales Tactics 46:09 How Smile Virtual Builds Real Consultation Skills 49:46 Brian's Message to Every Dentist Listening 53:18 The Spirit of Service and Why It Wins 55:27 Brian's Megaphone Moment 59:09 Closing and Summit Details REFERENCES - Bulletproof Summit 2026 - https://bulletproofsummit.com/ - Bulletproof Mastermind - https://bulletproofmastermind.com/ - Smile Virtual - https://smilevirtual.com/

The Superhero Show #622Fantastic Four: Namor's IntroductionThe Superhero Show — Namor's IntroductionThis week, The Superhero Show continues its coverage of the 1994 Fantastic Four animated series with Episode 1.03, “Now Comes the Sub-Mariner.” The hosts dive into Namor's Introduction to the series, exploring one of Marvel's strangest and most complicated characters as he makes his dramatic animated debut.From underwater politics and environmental themes to Namor's ego and deeply uncomfortable behavior toward Sue Storm, there's plenty for the hosts to unpack in an episode that is equal parts fascinating and frustrating.In the second half of the show, the hosts continue their journey through Ryan North's Fantastic Four run with a discussion of Issue #3, focusing on Johnny Storm's undercover life as “Jonathan Fairweather” and a surprisingly grounded workplace rebellion story.Namor's Introduction: Enter the Sub-MarinerThe episode begins with a breakdown of “Now Comes the Sub-Mariner,” as the hosts recap Namor's arrival and the escalating tensions between the surface world and Atlantis.They discuss the episode's environmental messaging, Namor's distrust of humanity, and how the show attempts to position him as both an antihero and a romantic rival to Reed Richards. The hosts also examine how the episode balances action with melodrama, creating one of the more memorable stories of the season so far.Of course, no Namor discussion would be complete without talking about the sheer amount of chaos he brings with him the moment he appears onscreen.Namor's Introduction: A Character Study in Ego and MisogynyA major focus of the discussion is Namor himself. The hosts spend time breaking down his characterization, debating what works about the character and what absolutely does not age well.They discuss Namor's arrogance, his constant hostility toward Reed, and especially his treatment of Sue Storm throughout the episode. The conversation openly addresses how aggressively possessive and misogynistic Namor's behavior comes across, with the hosts discussing how much of that is baked into the character historically and how awkward it feels in the context of the cartoon.At the same time, they acknowledge why Namor remains such a compelling Marvel character: he's unpredictable, theatrical, morally complicated, and completely convinced he's the smartest person in every room—or ocean.The Fantastic Four Dynamic Continues to EvolveBeyond Namor, the hosts continue tracking how the animated series handles Marvel's first family. They discuss Reed and Sue's relationship, Johnny's role as comic relief, and Ben Grimm continuing to provide much of the emotional grounding for the show.The hosts also talk about how the series is beginning to settle into its tone—embracing over-the-top comic book storytelling while still occasionally stumbling in its execution.Ryan North's Fantastic Four #3: Meet Johnathan FairweatherIn the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts to Ryan North's Fantastic Four Issue #3, which focuses heavily on Johnny Storm living undercover under the hilariously fake alias Jonathan Fairweather.The hosts praise the issue for giving Johnny meaningful depth outside of his typical “hot-headed younger brother” role. Working alongside regular people at a small business, Johnny becomes increasingly frustrated with the unfair treatment his coworkers receive from their boss, eventually helping organize a pushback against the toxic work environment.The hosts especially enjoy how grounded and human the story feels, despite existing in a universe filled with cosmic threats and superpowers. They discuss how Ryan North excels at making the Fantastic Four feel relatable while still embracing the weirdness of Marvel comics.They also compare this version of Johnny to the animated series version, noting how much more emotionally mature and nuanced he feels in the modern comic.Final Thoughts — Namor's IntroductionBy the end of this week's episode, The Superhero Show has plenty to say about Namor's Introduction to the 1994 Fantastic Four cartoon. Between the environmental themes, complicated character dynamics, and Namor's larger-than-life personality, the episode gives the hosts one of their most discussion-heavy installments yet.Combined with another standout issue of Ryan North's Fantastic Four, this episode delivers a fun mix of nostalgia, critique, and modern comic appreciation as the hosts continue their exploration of Marvel's first family.Are You a Research Nerd Who's Looking For More?Here are some links for all your research wants and needs!1994 Fantastic Four Animated SeriesRyan North's Fantastic FourJoin the discussions online! 1994 Fantastic Four Animated Series, Ryan North's Fantastic FourCatch Up On Past Episodes!Missed any of our past episodes? Catch up hereRead Along With Us!Want to watch read with us? Of course you do! Here's a link Ryan North's Fantastic Four (Purchase Necessary)

Most leaders say they're playing the long game. Their decisions tell a different story. In this episode, Marcus Cauchi sits down with Reed Nyffeler — entrepreneur, operator, franchise builder, and author of Lead Exponentially — for an honest conversation about the structural and psychological forces that keep leaders trapped in short-term thinking, even when they know better. Reed has spent 20 years building businesses across the security and franchising industries, scaling through other leaders rather than despite them. He's also made the mistakes worth learning from — keeping underperformers too long, needing outside capital, and watching what happens when ego replaces judgment. This conversation goes well beyond the usual leadership content. Marcus and Reed dig into ego as a performance constraint, the mechanics of trust (and its measurable absence), what distinguishes stewardship from control, and how organisations systematically destroy value while believing they're protecting it. What You'll Hear in This Episode The vacation vs. the lunchtime decision Reed's analogy for why most leaders run their businesses like a hungry person looking for the nearest restaurant — rather than someone planning a trip to a destination they've already chosen. The four mental positions leaders occupy Wrong and alone. Right and alone. Wrong together. Right together. Why "right and alone" is more dangerous than it sounds, and what it does to leadership judgment. Conflict avoidance as structural risk The difference between conflict worth having and conflict not worth the effort — and what happens when leaders consistently confuse the two. Reed's road infrastructure analogy is one of the cleaner illustrations of compounding organisational dysfunction you'll hear. What pressure actually reveals Under pressure, most leaders revert to protecting their ego rather than making the right call. Marcus connects this directly to the mechanics of sales forecasting — the commit culture fiction, CRM as seller-centric fantasy, and the 90% of committed deals that don't close when or how anyone said they would. The extraction problem Where growth stops being about value creation and becomes about value extraction — from customers, from staff, from the brand itself. Southwest Airlines and Patagonia as case studies in opposite directions. Trust as a measurable asset Marcus has spent seven years working out how to measure trust. Reed has spent 20 years building businesses on it. The questions they both agree matter: Do people believe in your judgment? Do you do what you said? Do people feel safe telling you the truth? Do they believe you care more about the right outcome than protecting yourself? Outside capital and how to enter it wisely Reed needed outside capital — he didn't want it. What he did differently was enter with a clear exit plan and structure financing that let him grow faster as an asset than the capital was growing as a claim. Practical thinking for anyone considering investor relationships. Stewardship vs. control vs. consumption Three distinct leadership orientations. The consumer takes resources. The controller distributes them on their terms. The steward creates more. Reed's cookies analogy is the simplest version of this distinction you'll find anywhere. What leaders miss when developing other leaders The difference between directing and developing. Why telling people what to do creates followers, not leaders — and why the "why" and "how" have to come first. Referenced in This Episode Lead Exponentially — Reed Nyffeler Transform Through Purpose — Reed Nyffeler Brand New (forthcoming, summer 2026) — Reed Nyffeler Southwest Airlines, Chick-fil-A, Apple, Patagonia, Amazon, Google — as case studies in differentiation, drift, and durable brand building Steve Jobs / BlackBerry — on designing the product customers don't yet know they want Oracle mass layoffs — on value extraction vs. value creation Martin Luther King Jr. — on credibility earned through action, not instruction Key Takeaways Leaders are governed by emotion when they should be governed by outcome. Asking "what does the business need?" rather than "what do I want to do?" is a discipline, not a personality trait. Ego is only ever satisfied in the short term. Any decision made primarily to protect perception — in a forecast, a performance conversation, or a customer relationship — is a decision borrowed against the future. Trust has a measurable absence. You may not be able to put a precise number on it, but you can watch it leave through customer attrition, underperformance tolerance, and a culture where it's safer to massage the numbers than tell the truth. Stewardship means creating more opportunity, not distributing a fixed amount of it. The franchise model either extracts from its franchisees or invests in them. The same is true of any organisation at every level.

Andrew is a good friend of mine. I have visited his house in Australia and had him speak at a few of my events. In this podcast Andrew gets very specific on the steps he took to leave his EGO behind and get to the top of his COMPANY.Andrew is an author and a very sought out thought leader in network marketing.