Podcasts about exceptional people

In today's episode, we discuss the art of exceptional communication and the traits that set extraordinary individuals apart with Joe Navarro, a globally recognized expert in nonverbal communication and human behavior. As a retired FBI Special Agent, Joe spent over 25 years mastering the ability to decode body language and behavioral cues in high-stakes situations. Since his retirement, he has authored multiple international bestsellers, including What Every Body Is Saying and The Dictionary of Body Language, which have become essential reading for professionals across industries. Joe's latest book, Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart, provides actionable insights for those looking to elevate their personal and professional lives. Join us for a compelling conversation with Joe Navarro as he unpacks the essential traits that define truly exceptional individuals and explores how we can cultivate them in our own lives. What makes someone stand out in a way that leaves others feeling inspired and empowered? How can observation, self-mastery, and the art of validation transform not only our personal relationships but also our professional success? Drawing from decades of experience as an FBI Special Agent and a leading expert in nonverbal communication, Joe shares profound insights into human behavior and offers practical strategies to become the kind of person others are drawn to. Discover how to elevate your communication, unlock your potential, and start building the habits that will set you apart in today's fast-paced, competitive world. What to Listen For Introduction – [00:00:00] Who is Joe Navarro, and how did his career with the FBI shape his expertise in nonverbal communication? What inspired Joe to write Be Exceptional, and how does he define being exceptional? Why does Joe believe universities and traditional education systems don't teach what truly matters for success? The Five Traits of Exceptional People – [00:02:21] What are the five traits that Joe identifies as the cornerstone of being exceptional? How do self-mastery and observation form the foundation for personal growth and impactful relationships? Why is it critical to focus outward and cultivate "benign curiosity" to connect with others authentically? Self-Mastery as a Lifelong Journey – [00:15:44] Why does Joe describe self-mastery as an ongoing process rather than a destination? What practical steps can listeners take to build self-mastery and prepare for future challenges? How can scaffolding small wins in everyday life lead to significant growth over time? The Power of Observation – [00:25:57] How has modern technology dulled our ability to observe others effectively? What are the key components of great observation, and how can they enhance communication and connection? Why is observation essential for understanding the needs, desires, and fears of others? Validation as a Superpower – [00:35:19] Why is validation one of the most overlooked yet impactful aspects of communication? How can you validate others without sacrificing your own opinions or becoming overly agreeable? What are the long-term consequences of failing to validate others in professional and personal relationships? Building Exceptional Relationships – [00:38:31] How can understanding the "why" behind people's behaviors deepen relationships and build trust? What role does curiosity play in creating meaningful connections and expanding your perspective? Why is being present and focused on others the ultimate key to making an impact? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly dives into the art of mastering sales with Liam Thurman. Known for his dynamic approach to sales and business, Liam shares insights from his latest book, "The Closer's Edge." The discussion explores his journey from a financial planner to a highly respected international speaker and author, emphasizing his unique strategies for closing deals and staying motivated in the business world. Throughout the conversation, Liam delves into the principles behind his new series, "The Exception to the Rule," revealing how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results. He shares personal anecdotes and professional experiences to illustrate the importance of perception, preparation, and maintaining a never-say-die attitude. The tips provided are not just theoretical but practical and actionable, ideal for anyone looking to sharpen their sales skills and business strategies.   William (Liam) Thurman II William (Liam) Thurman II is a highly accomplished leader in the financial world, with over 30 years of experience as a top producer. Married to Angela Thurman, he is a proud father of nine in a blended family and has 16 grandchildren. As the CEO of LCI Consultants LLC, Liam has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit through various ventures. He is an international and national speaker and the author of five books, including the popular "Babe Ruth Bucket Series" and "The Closer's Edge." Additionally, he owns the BRB and ETTR brands. In 1991, Liam founded the MTD Foundation, a community outreach program with a global reach. Although he retired in 2016, he continues to make an impact by coaching and training over 7,500 financial agents weekly. Liam partners with many in the coaching and speaking world, striving to make a positive difference.   Also in this episode:  Perception Matters, to take into consideration even how small details are, like the way a business card is presented, this significantly influences client perception and trust. Regular practice and preparation, such as rehearsing presentations ten times before delivery, are crucial for success. Emphasizing faith, commitment, and a positive mindset drives sales and personal achievements. Unique Selling Techniques on handling objections upfront in a sales conversation helps in closing deals more effectively. Sharing personal stories and experiences inspires and demonstrates that everyone has an extraordinary story worth telling.   Timestamps: 0:05 - Achieving Success Through The Closer's Edge and Exceptional People 4:41 - Life Lessons from Hot Dogs and Family Struggles 7:11 - Empowering Ordinary People to Discover Their Extraordinary Stories 12:16 - Effective Sales Techniques and Business Growth Strategies 19:51 - Liam Thurman on Making a Difference and Future Collaborations   Stay Connected With Kelly Roach:  Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube  

Today we have an in-person episode with someone I've been following for the last few months. Earlier this year he became a client of ours, and we had a few phone calls back and forth, and I realized he is someone that has a wealth of knowledge. I'm excited to get to know him more and for you, the audience, to get some knowledge about business and life from his journey.Today's guest is Brandon Bowlby. He is the Owner of BRS Painting here in St. Louis. Brandon is the owner and operator of BRS Painting in Wentzville, MO since 2009.Back in 2009, Brandon was laid off from his job with a new baby on the way. He had to figure out how to support his growing family. With determination and an open-mind BRS was born. Brandon has worked tirelessly to maintain a growing business for over 14 years now.  He has a Certificate in Video Production from the Broadcast Center which he utilizes to assist the local businesses by spotlighting local businesses and by adding an eye for great video to help out his own growing social media channels. Brandon's greatest accomplishment is meeting his wife Tammi and having their 4 wonderful children. Connect with Brandon:Website: https://brspainting.com/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brushrollspraypainting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.bowlby.1 

Monumental leaders lead without a title, deriving their power and organizational influence via their character, performance, results and optimism versus from the position they have on the organizational chart.Winning is both making your own ethical ambitions come true while giving those that you serve overwhelming benefit through the work you do, products you calibrate and services that you offer. So you become an exceptional—and unrelenting—force of good, on this tiny planet you and I inhabit. If you're seeking some strong inspiration to grow your business and self—along with some novel tools to win—go ahead and read (or listen to) my latest book The Everyday Hero Manifesto. Get it here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

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Join me this week as I sit down with Shaara Roman for an insightful conversation. Shaara is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, former CHRO, and board member who excels in aligning people and culture with business strategy. With diverse industry experience, she helps organizations strengthen their trajectory by creating purpose-led cultures and advising on talent, leadership, and workplace well-being. She's a sought-after speaker, author, and recognized HR leader known for her strategic insights and transformative impact. Shaara shares her remarkable journey in the field of HR, discussing her experiences in both corporate HR and running her own business. We delve into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, uncovering Shaara's personal likes and dislikes along the way. Tune in to gain valuable insights from her wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives. Shaara's Watchlist: Ted Lasso Succession The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel   This episode is powered by: HR@Heart Consulting Inc. - The HR Safe Space  

Polina Marinova Pompliano founded The Profile, a new media company featuring weekly long-form profiles of successful people and companies. Previously, she spent five years at FORTUNE, writing more than 1,300 articles and earning the trust of prominent investors and entrepreneurs. She was the author and editor of Term Sheet, FORTUNE's industry-leading dealmaking newsletter. She can now include a published author to this list of well-deserved accolades with her debut book Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people.___Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth*Special props

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Businesses are often looking for ways to increase revenue while keeping costs low. For many companies, payroll can make up 30% or more of your gross revenue. So how can investing in exceptional individuals drive sustainable growth for a company? In today's episode, I sit down with Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart to talk about that and more. Norhart  is revolutionizing the construction industry and tackling America's affordability crisis head-on while building a better way for people to live. Mike shares his personal experiences, including leading Norhart after the passing of his beloved father,  how hiring exceptional people has fueled Norhart's growth, and insights into handling changes within your organization. Tune in to discover the strategies for fostering business growth through investment in top talent. Don't forget to join our leadership community at thegreatretention.com to stay informed about upcoming events and other helpful content designed to help you go further as a people-first leader and develop a winning culture, everywhere your leadership influence reaches.    Resources related to this episode Visit https://www.norhart.com Follow Mike on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/ Follow Mike on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikekaeding/  Credits Theme Music

Ready to build your empire? This is the episode for you.In this episode, I'm joined by Brent Wright. Brent was a multi-millionaire by the age of 25 before becoming homeless at 27. He then started a house/animal watching business while homeless so he had a place to live, and restarted his life with a 1986 Mazda 626 that he sold/traded over 4 times and parlayed it into 10k + in profit.From there on out he began to build his own empire that now consists of nine businesses, a working cattle ranch, and a happy family life with his wife and two children.He is also the board president of a private Christian school that I helped pull out of failure 3.5 years ago that is now wildly successful.What you'll learn in this episode is lessons on how you can begin to turn your life around or elevate it to a completely different level you never thought possible. Brent shares high-level business concepts that you likely haven't heard anywhere else.Inside The Episode:Brent's incredible riches to rags to riches storyHow to create a 500 year legacy planHow to create stability in your life while still taking risksWhy the way most people manage money in their business is wrongHow to make the best possible business decisionsWhy Brent was homeless even while he was making a lot of moneyHow to pull yourself out of the victim mentalityHow to have empathy without being empatheticConnect with BrentBrent's LinktreeInstagramConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the showSupport the show

Welcome to episode 100 where you get to meet my wife Nancy. Nancy and I have been married for over a year and officially together for over 8.Tune in as we release the first of many episodes of the brand-new Not Most Couples Podcast.In this episode, you'll learn:A little bit of our historyWhat we've learned in our time together that's helped our relationshipThe 4 core areas of a successful relationshipWhy we feel Not Most Couples is importantSome of the most common relationship misconceptionsThe future of Not Most CouplesSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Mario Canon. Mario is a rapper, actor, and motivational speaker. His tagline is "Creating vibes and changing lives"Mario has guest-starred as an actor on Fox's Empire and charted at 67 on iTunes with his latest music single.Additionally, he just received the All Hands On Deck Award in Chicago for his positive impact on the community.This episode is as real as it gets, with Mario sharing stories about his tough upbringing where he lost both of his siblings to gun violence before turning his life around - allowing him to go from broke and homeless to owning a gym and commercial real estate in a span of just 5 years.His message on how to create growth and change in places where opportunity and good examples can be hard to find is both necessary and unique. Inside The Episode:How Mario is flipping rap culture on it's head in a positive wayHow to take the "red pill" and begin creating the life you wantWhy groupthink is the greatest killer of success and how to avoid it2 things that can create massive changeIncredible real-life stories of overcoming adversityConnect with MarioMario's WebsiteInstagramConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

From sleeping in a van performing in bar corners to leading the charge at premier business events, Pat Hilton is known as the Peoples Guru. After creating viral videos for top experts on social media "The Acoustic Force" began to take the business event space by storm.Entrepreneur Magazine called him "The Embodiment of Hustle" and Grant Cardone called his work "Brilliant" and then invited him to perform in front of 10,000 people at 10X GrowthCon 2.Pat Hilton is a living example of "Never Give Up" and his Media Agency has become the premier social media content production and management service for elite entrepreneurs.This episode was an absolute masterclass in how to create that big break in your life that is going to catapult you to the next level. And then how to take advantage of that opportunity once it comes.In addition, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what some of the biggest speakers in the world (Grant Cardone, Andy Frisella, Ed Mylett, Gary V) look for in those that they choose to help and create relationships with.This episode is so densely packed with value that you'll want to listen multiple times while taking notes.Inside The Episode:How Pat went from broke and playing guitar in bars to the biggest event stagesThe one thing that will determine if highly successful people want to help youHow to network and connect with high-profile, highly successful peopleWhy honesty and vulnerability are the ultimate connection hacksHow to deeply connect with the audience as a public speakerThe common denominator of all success storiesWhy your reputation is truly your most valuable asset (and how to build it)How People Over Profit actually creates more profitConnect with PatPat's WebsiteInstagramLinkedInAcoustic Force MediaConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Clint Hatton. Clint is a deliriously happily married man of 20 years to his bride Amárillys and the proud father of three boys. He has been through more ups and downs than almost anyone you'll ever meet.He has been credited over a 17-year career with training thousands of people in developing the character, values, and mindsets of an elite leader. Clint was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Leadership Award as a Global Influencer by iChange Nations and is the author of the book Big Bold Brave - How to Live Courageously in a Risky World.Tune in for one of those episodes that went longer than usual simply because the conversation was too good to end. Full of practical takeaways, deep topics, and profound realizations, this episode will have you thinking about life differently(for the better) after having listened.Inside The Episode:How to turn your pain into purpose to impact othersLessons on how to deal with grief and devastationHow to unpack childhood trauma decades laterIdentifying the "chapters" or unique phases so you can adaptHow to completely reinvent yourself and your lifeHow Clint overcame years of drug addiction to become a pastorHow to continually get up when life gut punches you over and overConnect with ClintClint's WebsiteInstagramBig Bold Brave BookConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

Brought to you by Eight Sleep's Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, Athletic Greens's AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, and LinkedIn Marketing Solutions marketing platform with 900M+ users.Danny Meyer (@dhmeyer) is the founder and chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which comprises some of New York's most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, and more. Danny and USHG also founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. Danny is the author of the New York Times bestseller Setting the Table, which articulates a set of signature business and life principles that translate to a wide range of industries. He is the recipient of the 2017 Julia Child Award and was named by Time magazine as one of 2015's 100 most influential people. Danny and USHG's restaurants and individuals together have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur in 2005.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, the go-to tool for B2B marketers and advertisers who want to drive brand awareness, generate leads, or build long-term relationships that result in real business impact.With a community of more than 900 million professionals, LinkedIn is gigantic, but it can be hyper-specific. You have access to a diverse group of people all searching for things they need to grow professionally. LinkedIn has the marketing tools to help you target your customers with precision, right down to job title, company name, industry, etc. To redeem your free $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to LinkedIn.com/TFS!*This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. 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In this special edition episode, I'll be sharing with you details regarding the first-ever Not Most People Summit. This is one episode that you won't want to miss if you're looking create an uncommon life and kick mediocrity to the curb.For all of the information regarding the summit, visit nmpsummit.com.Click here to get to know the speakersTune in to learnWhy you should (or might not) want to attendHow The Summit came to beWhen and where it isThe overall structureUnique factors you won't find at other eventsThe world-class speaker lineupWhat you get for attendingAnd so much moreSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Cody Sperber aka The Clever Investor.  Cody is a pioneer in the real estate and online education space, making millions wholesaling real estate before getting into flipping, buy-and-holds, and long-term investments.In addition, he's been on the biggest stages, built a massive personal brand, and been through the wringer in his entrepreneurial journey.And I've said it many times on this show, but this one truly stands out in a special way. This was hands down the funniest and arguably the rawest podcast episode to date. We cover childhood trauma, relationships, real estate, business, the economy, personal brands, and so much more.Do not miss this episode. Period.Inside The Episode:How Cody made millions through real estateHow to overcome your scarcity programming and childhood traumaCody's raw and deep backstory that's never been shared like thisHow to bounce back stronger than ever from life's greatest challengesWhat you need to do to prepare yourself for tough economic timesHow to man up and face your fears and do the deep workThe #1 killer of successThe importance of building your personal brand (and how to do it)Connect with CodyThe Clever Investor PodcastInstagramCleverinvestor.comConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Cody Alford. Cody is a father, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and retired MARSOC Raider who served 15 years in the military with a handful of tours overseas. He holds the title of the youngest leader to ever reach the enlisted rank, E8, in the Marines.Since retirement he has expanded his endeavors including becoming a self-help coach, leading his mindset mastery community called Defy Tribe, motivational speaking, and growing his apparel brand called, We Defy The Norm. Defy Conformity is the tagline behind his clothing brand, but serves as the ethos for his coaching group, Defy Tribe.By challenging people to refuse mediocrity and refuse to settle for normal or a simple life, he empowers others to push through their limiting beliefs.If you enjoyed part 1, you are going to really get a LOT out of part 2. Buckle up and enjoy.Inside Part 2:How plant medicines really workWhat it really means to Defy The NormHow your mindest directly affects every result you have in your life (good or bad)Why your ego might be holding you back from everything you want in lifeHow to access and take back the power you have when most people give it awayWhy most people die with regret, remorse, sadness and how not toHow to tap into the quantum realm How to know exactly what you need to do to grow and evolveConnect with CodyInstagramDefy TribeConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Cody Alford. Cody is a father, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and retired MARSOC Raider who served 15 years in the military with a handful of tours overseas. He holds the title of the youngest leader to ever reach the enlisted rank, E8, in the Marines.Since retirement he has expanded his endeavors including becoming a self-help coach, leading his mindset mastery community called Defy Tribe, motivational speaking, and growing his apparel brand called, We Defy The Norm. Defy Conformity is the tagline behind his clothing brand, but serves as the ethos for his coaching group, Defy Tribe.By challenging people to refuse mediocrity and refuse to settle for normal or a simple life, he empowers others to push through their limiting beliefs.Inside Part 1:How to get promoted as quickly as possibleWhy leadership can't be taught but it can be learnedHow to reconstruct your mindset from the ground upWhy most people don't achieve what they want in lifeHow to ask for and get help even when people see you as bulletproofConnect with CodyInstagramDefy TribeConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Adam Linkenauger.  Adam owns and helped create or build world-leading YouTube channels and brands across numerous industries with the business model he personally developed that helps turn true experts into world-leading authorities in their expertise. His first YouTube channel that he started named I Love Basketball now has over 2.2 million subscribers.He is currently involved in a number of exciting projects including Athletic Motion Golf and Urban Valor all while building his personal brand Sport of Business.Adam was also a 7x ACC Champion high jumper at Clemson U and ACC Champion Coach with Virginia Tech.If you want to grow a killer brand, adopt a winning mentality, and learn how to get inside the heads of your competitors, this is the episode for you.Inside The Episode:How to build a wildly successful YouTube channelWhy being an underdog can often be an advantageHow having the mindset of an athlete can help you crush it in businessThe power of anchoring and the placebo effect on mental and physical performanceHow Adam pivoted after his athletic dreams abruptly endedConnect with AdamFacebookI Love Basketball YouTubeSport of BusinessConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by both Justin Cross and Adam Niall of the Earn It All team. This is the first episode of the podcast where I'm joined by multiple guests and it created a really great dynamic throughout the entire episode.Justin Cross is the founder of Earn Your Booze & Earn It All. He is also a Navy veteran and former aerospace engineer turned entrepreneur.Adam Niall is the head coach at Earn It All Training, a Certified Nutrition Coach, Strength and Conditioning coach, and combat veteran, This episode is a masterclass on the mindset and principles needed to create exceptional fitness, successful businesses, and just plain dominate in today's participation trophy culture.Inside The Episode:How to properly transition from employee to entrepreneurThe pros and cons to starting your own apparel brandHow to both be fit and enjoy alcohol The #1 reason most people don't succeed at business or fitnessWhy success is simply a skill setHow to avoid gaining weight again after losing itThe key difference between earning something and being given somethingEarn It All LinksEarn It All Academy (Fitness apps and programs)Earn It All WebsiteConnect with JustinInstagramConnect with AdamInstagramConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Uros Loviscek. Uros lives in Slovenia and is my first guest to be joining from Europe. He started his first business endeavor as a kidpreneur at the age of 5 (funny story there), growing up in a family business, leaving it, building his own thing, and then connecting both later on.Now he is a successful business owner who helps business owners all around the world dial in their finances, business planning/strategy, taxes, and cash flow, becoming known as the MFCFO. He also has his new book Master of Finance: The Ultimate Playbook For Silky Smooth Story Of Your Business that just came out.Inside The Episode:The business that Uros started at 5 years old (and what you can learn from it)How to network effectively as an introvertWhy tough economic times are actually huge opportunitiesExactly how Uros uses the power of visualization to make his biggest goals happenHow to manage your cash flow in your businessThe most common money mistakes business owners makeHow dressing for success can lead you to real successConnect with UrosInstagramGet His BookConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the showSupport the show

https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/CYN7swrefEss4e3Qe/childhoods-of-exceptional-peopleThis is a linkpost for https://escapingflatland.substack.com/p/childhoodsLet's start with one of those insights that are as obvious as they are easy to forget: if you want to master something, you should study the highest achievements of your field. If you want to learn writing, read great writers, etc.But this is not what parents usually do when they think about how to educate their kids. The default for a parent is rather to imitate their peers and outsource the big decisions to bureaucracies. But what would we learn if we studied the highest achievements? Thinking about this question, I wrote down a list of twenty names—von Neumann, Tolstoy, Curie, Pascal, etc—selected on the highly scientific criteria “a random Swedish person can recall their name and think, Sounds like a genius to me”. That list is to me a good first approximation of what an exceptional result in the field of child-rearing looks like. I ordered a few piles of biographies, read, and took notes. Trying to be a little less biased in my sample, I asked myself if I could recall anyone exceptional that did not fit the patterns I saw in the biographies, which I could, and so I ordered a few more biographies.This kept going for an unhealthy amount of time.I sampled writers (Virginia Woolf, Lev Tolstoy), mathematicians (John von Neumann, Blaise Pascal, Alan Turing), philosophers (Bertrand Russell, René Descartes), and composers (Mozart, Bach), trying to get a diverse sample. In this essay, I am going to detail a few of the patterns that have struck me after having skimmed 42 biographies. I will sort the claims so that I start with more universal patterns and end with patterns that are less common.

In this episode I'm joined by Scott Tatum, aka "The Friendly Reminder Guy" on social media where he has amassed over 1.1 million followers across Instagram and Tik Tok. He is also a Father, nomad, hiker, and explorer advocating for mental health and our public lands. We ended up covering a variety of topics in depth in this one. From mental health and self-care to social media strategies and the power of nature in improving your life, we have a brutally honest conversation that is guaranteed to change your perspective for the better.Inside The Episode:Why you need to take care of yourself before anyone elseSimple ways to improve your mental health 3 simple principles for building a large and impactful social media audienceHow to improve your energy and fitness levels no matter your ageWhy putting yourself first can actually be the opposite of selfish How to heal from trauma using the outdoorsWhere to find beautiful public lands where you can camp and hike for freeConnect with ScottInstagramFacebookTik TokYouTubeConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Childhoods of exceptional people, published by Henrik Karlsson on February 6, 2023 on LessWrong. Let's start with one of those insights that are as obvious as they are easy to forget: if you want to master something, you should study the highest achievements of your field. If you want to learn writing, read great writers, etc. But this is not what parents usually do when they think about how to educate their kids. The default for a parent is rather to imitate their peers and outsource the big decisions to bureaucracies. But what would we learn if we studied the highest achievements? Thinking about this question, I wrote down a list of twenty names—von Neumann, Tolstoy, Curie, Pascal, etc—selected on the highly scientific criteria “a random Swedish person can recall their name and think, Sounds like a genius to me”. That list is to me a good first approximation of what an exceptional result in the field of child-rearing looks like. I ordered a few piles of biographies, read, and took notes. Trying to be a little less biased in my sample, I asked myself if I could recall anyone exceptional that did not fit the patterns I saw in the biographies, which I could, and so I ordered a few more biographies. This kept going for an unhealthy amount of time. I sampled writers (Virginia Woolf, Lev Tolstoy), mathematicians (John von Neumann, Blaise Pascal, Alan Turing), philosophers (Bertrand Russell, René Descartes), and composers (Mozart, Bach), trying to get a diverse sample. In this essay, I am going to detail a few of the patterns that have struck me after having skimmed 42 biographies. I will sort the claims so that I start with more universal patterns and end with patterns that are less common. Exceptional people grow up in exceptional milieus This seems to be true for >95 percent of the people I looked at. These naked apes, the humans, are intensely social animals. They obsessively internalize values, ideas, skills, and desires from the people who surround them. It is therefore not surprising that those who grow up to be exceptional tend to have spent their formative years surrounded by adults who were exceptional. Virginia Woolf never attended school. Her father, Leslie Stephen, who, along with their tutors, educated Virginia and her sister, was an editor, critic, and biographer “complicatedly hated” by his daughter and of such standing that he could invite Henry James, Thomas Hardy, and Alfred Lord Tennyson to dine and converse with his children. Leslie Stephen described his circle, in which Virginia grew up, as “most of the literary people of mark . . . clever young writers and barristers, chiefly of the radical persuasion . . . we used to meet on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, to smoke and drink and discuss the universe and the reform movement.” When they went to the Hebrides in the summers, Leslie brought along painters and philosophers, who would hang out and work in their summer house while the children played. This parental obsession with curating a rich intellectual milieu comes through in nearly all of the biographies. As I wrote in First we shape our social graph; then it shapes us: Michel Montaigne's father employed only servants who were fluent in Latin, curating a classical culture, so Montaigne would learn Latin as his mother tongue. J.S. Mill spent his childhood at his father's desk, helping his father write a treatise on economics, running over to Jeremy Bentham's house to borrow books and discuss ideas. Blaise Pascal, too, was homeschooled by his father. His father chose not to teach him math. (The father, Etienne, had a passion for mathematics that he felt was slightly unhealthy. He feared mathematics would distract Pascal from less intrinsically rewarding pursuits, such as literature, much like modern parents fear TikTok.) Pascal had to teach himself. Wh...

In this episode, I'm joined by Rolf Potts. Rolf has reported from more than sixty countries for the likes of National Geographic Traveler, Outside, the New York Times Magazine, NPR, and the Travel Channel. His adventures have taken him across six continents, and include adventures such as piloting a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian Mekong, hitchhiking across Eastern Europe, traversing Israel on foot, bicycling across Burma, driving a Land Rover across South America and traveling around the world for six weeks with no luggage or bags of any kind.Potts is perhaps best known for promoting the ethic of independent travel, and his newest book, The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel, was published this past October of 2022. His bestselling debut book, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel has been through thirty-seven printings and translated into several languages worldwide.This was personally one of my favorite and most surreal episodes as a host because Rolf's first book Vagabonding was one that shifted my outlook and changed my life for the better.Inside The Episode:Lessons that can only be learned through international travelDebunking the many myths that keep most people from travelingHow travel and adventure brings you into the presentTactics for traveling more with limited time and moneyHow to travel long-term for less than your regular living expensesWhat living with little (or no) belongings teaches you about lifeRolf's favorite, least favorite, and most surprising countriesHow Rolf literally circled the globe without so much as a fanny packThe pros and cons of technology, social media, and smartphones in travelConnect with RolfThe Vagabond's WayVagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World TravelRolf's WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr, Marie Cosgrove. Marie is an award-winning international speaker, author, business consultant, entrepreneur, and resilience expert. Marie was born into poverty, and persevered through a tumultuous upbringing and an abusive marriage while raising four children on her own and struggling to make her way in the business world. Through it all, she persevered and bought the company she was previously fired from. Now she shares what she has learned with audiences worldwide as a keynote speaker and author.In this episode, Marie shares her incredibly inspiring life story that will leave you feeling grateful and like anything is possible. She also provides tactical advice to overcome any obstacles you encounter, use your pain as a gift to become resilient.Inside The Episode:How Marie bought the company that fired herThe F.A.T. formula for becoming more resilientWhy you don't need your family to support you to achieve successHow to follow your calling even when people are putting you downWhy forgiveness is for you and not the person you're forgivingTips for developing your self-confidence from scratchHow self-esteem affects our relationships and what mistakes to avoidConnect with MarieMarie's WebsiteMarie's IGMarie's book: Greater Fortune: Essential Lessons from the Entrepreneur Who Bought the Company That Fired HerWant To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Anne Lorimor, one of the most impressive and genuine people I've ever met. She is a Guinness World Record Holder, keynote speaker, and philanthropist.Anne was born at the beginning of the great depression as the oldest of 10 children. Despite growing up poor, she went on to earn a B.A. in Journalism, B.S. in Nursing, R.N., M.S. in counseling, M.S. in health education, and Ph.D. in mass communications.Then in the early 80's she was diagnosed with lymphoma. She managed to beat it.And then in 2015 at 85 she summited Mt. Kilimanjaro (the highest peak in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world) to become the oldest person to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. But then someone beat her record so she decided she had to take it back and climbed it again at the age of 89. It took her 9 days to reach the top (with 3 broken ribs).Her motivation was raising money for her nonprofit foundation Creating Exciting Futures which seeks to help give every child the chance to reach their full potential.In addition to that, she recently climbed Machu Pichu and she has traveled to over 100 countries.Inside The Episode:How Anne beat cancer in an unconventional wayWhy you shouldn't ignore cliche sayingsHow Anne managed to climb Kilimanjaro (twice) in her late 80'sHow living and traveling overseas will change your lifeWhy you're truly never to old or young to accomplish your goalsSimple principles to stay happy and healthy no matter your ageHow to walk the fine line between calculated risk and recklessnessThe difference between a hand up and hand outConnect with AnneAnne's WebsiteWant To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

Exceptional individuals display five common traits according to former FBI agent, Joe Navarro, an expert in non-verbal communication. These include: self-mastery, observation, communication, action, and psychological comfort. Most clinicians would agree that the therapeutic effect we have on patients has little to do with the medication we provide, but more what is communicated verbally and nonverbally during the interaction. But, how do we hone these skills? And importantly, how do we become masters of the art of medicine, so we can provide comfort and healing in the most complex of encounters - to the geriatric patient in acute crisis. Join Dr. Liz Goldberg in this Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, titled, The 5 Traits of Exceptional People & How to Use Them to Master the Geriatric Patient Encounter, to learn how to adopt and further develop these five traits through case studies in geriatric emergency medicine.   Upon conclusion of this activity participants should be able to: - List the five traits of exceptional individuals - Discuss strategies to improve care for geriatric patients in the ED - Recognize ways to grow your impact through scholarship   Contacts: TWITTER - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda; @LizGoldbergMD INSTAGRAM – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch; @LizGoldbergMD EMAIL - AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Chans Weber, founder and President of Agile & Co, a digital marketing agency that does over 8 figures in revenue annually. Chans is a keynote speaker with appearances including David Meltzer's TV Show "2 Minute Drill" which can be viewed on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.Chans has a natural talent for transforming a company's visions and goals into tangible revenue, however, there's nothing that fulfills him more than growing his team both personally and professionally.What's InsideHow to build a strong business and culture from scratchWhere things are headed in the marketing worldHow to connect with the right audienceBalancing tried-and-true vs. what's new in marketingHow to unlock your personal superpowers through self-awarenessConnect with ChansFollow Chans on InstagramVisit Chans' WebsiteWant To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode I am discussing the four essential qualities needed to develop extraordinary people. How are you doing with your own development in these four areas of life?  

In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff Fenster. Jeff is a husband, father, keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur who has founded 14 Companies , Top 40 under 40 by The Business Journal, and founder of Superfuel Coffee and  Everbowl, a superfood franchise with over 50 locations and counting across the U.S.I've been around lots of successful entrepreneurs in the last few years, but Jeff stands out as one of the true hardcore entrepreneurs who lives and breathes entrepreneurship/scaling on a whole new level. If you want to know the strategies for founding, funding, scaling, and building successful businesses while having a great time doing it, this is your episode.Inside This EpisodeWhy highly skilled/talented people often struggle in businessHow to scale faster with vertically integrated businessesWhat great investors look for when investing in a businessHow to know if you need funding or should self-fund your businessWhy most people plateau early in businessHow to build relationships with highly successful peopleThe biggest mistake people make when looking for business fundingConnect With JeffFollow Jeff On InstagramConnect with Jeff on LinkedInWant To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Kyle Creek aka "The Captain".  He is the author of the "Speech Therapy, Fucking History, and the Feel Free to Quote Me" series. And chances are high you've seen his wise, humorous, and profanity-laced quotes/tweets and instagram posts shared at some point.This is one of the most flat-out interesting discussions I've had on the show and it is sure to make you think in new ways that you haven't before. Beyond helping you think in new ways, you'll come away with new strategies for using social media effectively, avoiding burnout, creating a bigger impact, and finding true fulfillment in life.Inside This EpisodeHow to effectively persuade people to seeing your point of viewWhy most people don't think for themselves and how to fix itHow to eliminate boredom from your lifeHow to deal with criticism and verbal attacksWhy being pro-people is better than picking a sideHow Kyle blew up on social media by accident How to use social media and technology without letting it use youConnect With KyleFollow Kyle On InstagramCheck out Kyle's books on AmazonWant To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show

 In this episode, I'm joined by Schuyler Diehm. Schuyler is an ex-accountant-turned-weight-loss-coach whose clients lose an average of 14.4 lbs every 3 months. He also worked under Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi as a coach.Tune in as we dive into every health and fitness topic that you're probably curious about, including fasting, eating raw liver, proper breathing, water filtering, best weight loss exercises, calories vs ingredients, and much more. Inside This EpisodeWhy most people struggle to lose weight and keeping it offHow to fast correctly to unlock incredible cognitive and physical benefitsHow vegetables and water and water might actually be harming you and how to fix itWhy more people outside of The U.S. are fit and lean with far fewer gyms available The simple filter for deciding which fads or modalities work Why the key to weight loss isn't just about calorie deficitsWhat form of exercise is far better for weight loss than cardioConnect With SchuylerFollow Schuyler On InstagramVisit Schuylers WebsiteSupport the show

Get Caught Trying to Make the World Better!   Best Safety Podcast, Safety Program, Safety Storytelling, Investigations, Human Performance, Safety Differently, Operational Excellence, Resilience Engineering, Safety and Resilience Incentives...   Give this a listen.   Thanks for listening and tell your friends.  See you on Audible...all my books are up on there.  One of them is read by a British dude - it is like a Harry Potter book!  Have a great day as well.

Episode 142: Jorge GaviriaThis week, we're thrilled to welcome Masienda founder Jorge Gaviria to #TalkCookbooks with us.Jorge's first cookbook, Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple, explores the deep history and significance of masa—the dough made of nixtamalized corn that goes on to become tortillas, tamales, sopes, and many more Mexican and global staples. It all started with a realization while apprenticing at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Jorge started to dream of opening the “tortilla equivalent of Tartine Bakery, the San Francisco–based high temple of sourdough.” That idea led to sourcing heirloom corn and masa harina (the dried version of masa) from local farmers in Oaxaca and supplying some of New York City's top chefs. Jorge's company, Masienda, was born.Eight years later, Masienda is on a quest to revolutionize how we think about corn—and therefore, masa, masa harina, and other products. Today he's sourcing heirloom corn from a network of 2,000 farmers across six states in Mexico. And yet, he realized something else was missing: a text.And so, he created Masa the book. It's a quite comprehensive tome (nearly 300 pages) on the history of corn and masa and a guide that's as useful for a home cook as it is for a scientist. (Want to nixtamalize your own corn at home? Jorge walks you through it! And offers practical lessons on how to make high-quality masa at home.) Somewhat shockingly, this is the first major cookbook to focus on masa.Of course, there are recipes, too. Masa offers 50 base recipes for tortillas, tamales, pozole, and more to build on, as well as inventive recipes from top chefs across the world. (Get two of them this week by becoming a paid subscriber to Salt + Spine!)Jorge writes that “like sourdough before it, craft masa is on the brink of a global culinary movement.”In today's show, we're talking with Jorge about what led him to focus on masa and launching his company Masienda, about how we're now in a “third wave” of masa, and we're putting him to the test in our signature game.[[EPISODE DETAILS GO HERE. INCLUDE BOOKSHOP LINK.]] ALSO INCLUDE AN IMAGE OF THE BOOK COVER WITH THE CAPTION "GET COOKING: BOOKSHOP OR OMNIVORE BOOKS" with links to both referral URLs.Bonus Content + Recipes This WeekThis week, paid subscribers will receive three recipes from Jorge Gaviria's Masa: Blue Masa Sourdough Bread (from Philippine-born chef turned cottage baker Karlo Evaristo) and Masa Tempura Batter (from chef Alex Stupak of New York City's Empellón). We also have the Table Tortilla Masa.And later this week, producer Clea Wurster kicks off a new series featuring beloved cookbook stores. First up, she's chatting with Matt Sartwell of New York City's Kitchen Arts and Letters.Salt + Spine is supported by listeners like you. To get full access to our exclusive content and featured recipes, and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This Week's New Cookbook ReleasesA big week of new cookbooks hitting the shelves this week! Here's a few:* Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet* The Cookie Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum and Woody Wolston* Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things by Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad* Cooking with Mushrooms: A Fungi Lover's Guide to the World's Most Versatile, Flavorful, Health-Boosting Ingredients by Andrea Gentl* Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches, and Tarts plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People by Maya-Camille Broussard* The Siete Table: Nourishing Mexican-American Recipes from Our Kitchen by The Garza Family* Somebody Feed Phil: The People, Stories, and Recipes by Phil Rosenthal* Make Every Dish Delicious: Modern Classics and Essential Tips for Total Kitchen Confidence by Lesley Chesterman* Spice: A Cook's Companion by Mark Diacono* Feed These People: Slam-Dunk Recipes for Your Crew by Jen Hatmaker* Evergreen Kitchen: Weeknight Vegetarian Dinners for Everyone by Bri Beaudoin* Mamacita: Recipes Celebrating Life as a Mexican Immigrant in America by Andrea Pons* Kolkata: Recipes from the Heart of Bengal by Rinku Dutt* Cooking with Nonna: Sunday Dinners with La Famiglia by Rosella Rago OCT 25* The Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant That Made New York by Max Tucci (NOV 1)* 60-Second Cocktails: Amazing Drinks to Make at Home in a Minute by Joe Harrison & Neil Ridley* Bar Menu: 100+ Drinking Food Recipes for Cocktail Hours at Home by André Darlington* The Little Book of Aperitifs: 50 Classic Cocktails and Delightful Drinks by Kate Hawkings* The Complete Book of Pasta Sauces: The Best Italian Pestos, Marinaras, Ragùs, and Other Cooked and Fresh Sauces for Every Type of Pasta Imaginable by Allan Bay Wildcrafted* Vinegars: Making and Using Unique Acetic Acid Ferments for Quick Pickles, Hot Sauces, Soups, Salad Dressings, Pastes, Mustards, and More by Pascal Baudar This is a public episode. 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It's not our trophies or first place medals that make us who we are, it's the experiences we have and the lessons we learn along the way. Those are what contribute to our future successes. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq8-9jSCJr8 Sign up to the Audio of Improvement Mailing list: https://artofimprovement.co.uk/mailing-list/

Tosh Berman is the author of the wonderful memoir TOSH : Growing Up in Wallace Berman's World. Tosh is the son of Shirley and Wallace Berman, central figures of the underground Beat-era art scene in Los Angeles from the 1950s thru 1970s. Wallace was a well-respected experimental artist whose friends included many famous artists, musicians, actors and poets of that time including Allen Ginsberg, the Rolling Stones, Dennis Hopper, Ramblin'Jack Elliot, Dean Stockwell and the list goes on. So young Tosh grew up around all these famous characters of the LA arts scene and his book shows that world thru the eyes of a child and teenager. It was great to talk with Tosh about his book and about life in L.A. then and now. We discovered that Tosh is also an actor who co-starred in several experimental art films with the GoGos drummer Gina Schock. He also hosted a tv talk show in the late 1980s called Tea with Tosh interviewing various artists and musicians, most notably composer Philip Glass. More recently he puts out a video series called Tosh Talks where he discusses literature, music and culture. In addition to his TOSH memoir, he has also published a book of his poetry called The Plum in Mr. Blum's Pudding, and a memoir of his experiences following the band Sparks in London and Paris called Sparks-Tastic. Tosh is an editor and publisher as well. His publishing house TamTam Books focuses on 20th century international literature, specializing in the works of Boris Vian, Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Mesrine, and Sparks.

Welcome to Episode #420 with Magnus Grimeland, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Antler, a global early-stage VC enabling and investing in the world's most exceptional people.   During this episode, we talk about how your employees are the integral part of your business' success. Here are some highlights: One of the most important aspect of a successful business is getting the right people in the early stage. If you get those first few people right, it determines so much of your future path. Investing in your people is the smartest business decision you can make Skill is not the main thing. Look for excellent winners, super hardworking, as passionate and excited about what you're doing, then you'll get an incredible team.   Sponsored by Freshbooks: The all-in-one accounting solution that's built for business owners like you.   Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode: Connect with Magnus via LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter Learn more about Antler through their website here

Welcome to the trailer for Episode #420: Insert Episode Title, with Magnus Grimeland, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Antler, a global early-stage VC enabling and investing in the world's most exceptional people.   In this Wednesday's episode, Magnus and I will be talking about how your employees are the integral part of your business' success. Here are some highlights: One of the most important aspect of a successful business is getting the right people in the early stage. If you get those first few people right, it determines so much of your future path. Investing in your people is the smartest business decision you can make Skill is not the main thing. Look for excellent winners, super hardworking, as passionate and excited about what you're doing, then you'll get an incredible team.   Sponsored by Freshbooks: The all-in-one accounting solution that's built for business owners like you.   Join us on Wednesday for the full episode.

January 15, 2022 Daily Devotion: "Exceptional People with Exceptional Favor from Exceptional God..." Proverbs 4:18 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 18 But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day [to be prepared]. We all face challenges. We all have obstacles to overcome. But if we can keep the right perspective, it will help us stay in faith so that we can move forward into victory. You may feel right now as though the challenges that you face are too big or too overwhelming. One thing we've learned is that average people have average problems, Ordinary people have ordinary challenges, but remember, you are not average. You are not ordinary. You are extra ordinary. God breathed His life into you. You are exceptional, and exceptional people face exceptional difficulties. But the good news is that we serve an exceptional God! He'll pour out His exceptional grace, exceptional wisdom, and exceptional favor. When you have an extraordinary problem, instead of being discouraged, be encouraged, knowing that you are an extraordinary person and have an extraordinary future. Your path is shining brighter and brighter. You are on an extraordinary path is shining brighter and brighter. You are on an extraordinary path. Keep standing in faith. Keep declaring victory over your future, keep declaring His promises. Keep declaring that you are moving forward into the exceptional favor the Lord has in store for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gerzon-etino/message

Imagine listening to a bunch of technical jargon and you have no clue what he or she is talking about. It's because, as humans, we react to things on an emotional level. This is why Pixar movies work so well, it's all because of their exceptional stories. Join your host John Livesay and his guest Karl Pontau as they unravel the power of storytelling and how you can sell products with it. Karl is the founder of Squash and Stretch Productions. He helps companies attract and maintain clients by the use of storytelling. Listen to the conversation to know how our brains work and why we resonate with personal stories. Learn how to catch your market's interest with animation and storytelling today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Successful Pitch community today:JohnLivesay.comJohn Livesay FacebookJohn Livesay TwitterJohn Livesay LinkedInJohn Livesay YouTube

Imagine listening to a bunch of technical jargon and you have no clue what he or she is talking about. It's because, as humans, we react to things on an emotional level. This is why Pixar movies work so well, it's all because of their exceptional stories. Join your host John Livesay and his guest Karl Pontau as they unravel the power of storytelling and how you can sell products with it. Karl is the founder of Squash and Stretch Productions. He helps companies attract and maintain clients by the use of storytelling. Listen to the conversation to know how our brains work and why we resonate with personal stories. Learn how to catch your market's interest with animation and storytelling today.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Successful Pitch community today: JohnLivesay.com John Livesay Facebook John Livesay Twitter John Livesay LinkedIn John Livesay YouTube

My guest today is my friend, Vinny Lingham, prolific venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur and thought leader. Vinny is currently a GP at Multicoin Capital and Newton Partners. He was a seed investor in Solana and Filecoin Vinny was one of Co-Founder & CEO at Civic Technology. He is also a GP at Multicoin Capital He was the founder and CEO of Gyft. He is also the founder of Yola.com, a web development and hosting company that enables users without prior programming knowledge to develop websites. Vinny is the recipient of numerous awards, including Top Young ICT Entrepreneur in Africa (2006) and was also a finalist for Men's Health Best Man (2009) and ICT Personality of the Year in South Africa (2008). He also previously founded Clicks2Customers, which also won the Top Technology Company award in South Africa in 2006. In our discussion we cover exceptionalism and investing fundamentals, why DAO's will eat the world, the cultural significance of NFTs and the Digital Renaissance, and much more. We begin our conversation by discussing the early days of Bitcoin and marvel at how much things have in such a short amount of time. We discuss why Crypto is such a unique industry and the evolution from a nascent industry to global asset class. We continue our discussion of technological revolution and investing by discussing Vinny's unique approach to investing and how that is informed by his understanding of the world. We discuss the importance of the individual and how one person can have an asymmetric impact on society. This insight has driven Vinny to change his investing strategy from betting on the idea to betting on the person. We discuss how this mindset guided Vinny's decision to invest in Solana and Filecoin at the Seed stage. We continue our conversation by discussing what makes a person exceptional and why Vinny calls these people "species changers." We go on to discuss examples of species changers from history like Einstein, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos. We finish our discussion on game changers by discussing the importance of perseverance and grit. One of the main talking points throughout our conversation is the emergence of the metaverse in the consciousness of the general public. We discuss the metaverse, how it is all encompassing, why traditional tech companies are beginning to pivot toward the metaverse, and much more. Our conversation flows to the discussion on DAOs. We discuss the impact DAO's will have on disrupting traditional finance and Wall St, empower community building, and enhance the digital experience to heights unknown. We move from DAO's to NFTs where Vinny explains why we are still in the early days of NFTs and their importance and implications on broader society. He continues his discussion on NFTs by elaborating on his broader vision for the future of NFTs and how he believes the market dynamics. We continue our discussion by talking about how we are living through the beginning of a Digital Renaissance. We finish our discussion on NFTs by discussing the future use cases of NFTs and the integration with AR and VR. We finish our conversation by discussing the bull case for Solana, the developer battle between Solana and Ethereum, and the joy of building new technology. Please enjoy my conversation with my friend Vinny Lingham. -- Ledn provides financial products to help you unlock the power of digital assets. With a secure and easy-to-use platform, it's the simplest way to earn interest, borrow, and trade your BTC and USDC. For maximum accountability, Ledn offers Proof of Reserves attestations to give you peace of mind while you make the most of your Bitcoin. Untold Stories listeners can receive $50 in free BTC when you create a new loan. More info at https://untoldstories.link/LEDN -- This podcast is powered by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at https://blockworks.co

Born in 1969, leading international foster care expert, consultant, and TED Talk speaker Dr. John DeGarmo has worn many hats throughout his life. Singing and dancing while touring around the world in the international super group, Up With People, serving as a D.J. at four different radio stations on two different continents, working in the professional wrestling industry, teaching English and Drama at the high school and college level, director of The Foster Care Institute, and founder and national development director of Never Too Late, a residential group home for boys in foster care.  Dr. DeGarmo has had a variety of experiences. He is the author of several foster care books, including the new book The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom: 365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement for Foster Care Families, the best selling book Faith and Foster Care,  as well as the foster care children's book A Different Home: A New Foster Child's Story.  He is the director of The Foster Care Institute, and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies as well as an expert witness to legal agencies across the USA and globe. Dr. John is a High Content Speaker and informative trainer on the foster care system, and travels extensively across the globe, meeting with foster parents, child welfare workers, churches, schools, and organizations.  Dr. John has appeared on several TV programs, including CNN, Good Morning America, and ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, PBS stations.  Dr.John and his family have even appeared on the popular show Wife Swap. He writes regularly for many magazines, and is a regular contributor to several publications, both in the United States and over seas.Dr. DeGarmo is married to Dr. Kelly DeGarmo, who hails from Australia, and the two of them have six children, both biological and adoptive.  Dr. DeGarmo and his wife are also currently foster parents to three siblings, bringing their household to nine children.  Dr. DeGarmo has been a foster parent to over 60 children over the years.Dr. DeGarmo and his wife are the recipients of the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award,  and the Up With People Every Day Hero Award.  The two also were honored with their city's Citizens of the Year Award.  Dr. DeGarmo has also been honored with a Hero of the Homeless award, the Olivet College Distinguished Alumni Award,as well as an Exceptional People recipient. Find out more about John at https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com/https://www.facebook.com/DrJohnDeGarmohttps://twitter.com/drjohndegarmohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6BOwPoasdJ5FfdxYZJlAKQ#adoption  #adoptionawareness #adoptionevent #adoptionislove #adoptionjourney#adoptionlove #adoptionresponsable #adoptions #adoptionstories #adoptionstory#adoptionsupport #adoptiontails #search #birthmother #biomom #YouCanAdopt  

My guests for this episode are Ted Tafaro, Founder and CEO of Exceptional Risk Advisors and his partner Chris Lack. Exceptional Risk Advisors writes insurance policies covering complex human capital risks for highly successful individuals such as Entertainers, Athletes, Corporate Executives and other Professionals. My opening question is about what Trevor Lawrence should do. Do they suggest any changes to his lifestyle? Which sports are the most dangerous and is that the same as the most expensive insurance policies? We touch on what an athlete's life is like from an insurance perspective, what is with those weird celebrity insurance coverages (legs, hands and butt!). Who buys the insurance for musicians and entertainers? What kind of celebrities make the best insureds? Tune in for all this and more!Are you an actuary? Someone you know? Check out the Not Unprofessional Project, for the price of a CAS webinar you get unlimited access to content dedicated to Continuing Education Credits for Actuaries, especially Professionalism credits. CE On Your Commute!Subscribe to the Not Unreasonable Podcast in iTunes, stitcher, or by rss feed. Sign up for the mailing list at notunreasonable.com/signup. See older show notes at notunreasonable.com/podcast.

**The first episode of Forging Ahead with Aviv Manoach, a show about tabletop roleplaying games where Aviv discusses the shenanigans of his home group and prepare their next adventures.** You can join live each week on [twitch.tv/iceldotme](http://www.twitch.tv/iceldotme), or subscribe to the podcast's audio on [dwarfcast.net](http://www.dwarfcast.net). ## Who Am I? I'm Aviv, you may have heard me before on our main On the Shoulders of Dwarves show, as I'm the technical producer of the website and sometimes guest host. I've been gaming for about 15 years and for the past decade have been working in media production: internet videos, livestream, podcasts, and of course - tabletop games. ## What Are We Playing? Wonders! Heroes of Tomorrow, an adaptation and Hebrew translation of Magpie Games' amazing Masks: a New Generation, with some new systems design to allow your group to create cool and interesting urban environments for your heroes. In the world of Wonders, people with superpowers were not known to the general public until 10 years ago, after the War of Might exposed them. ## Our Heroes * **Oron**, the Nova (Telekinesis and Telepathy) * **Amraphel**, the Janus (Supernatural Senses, Impossible Mobility) * **The Flying Fist**, the Beacon (Martial Arts, Acrobatics) * **Seabreeze**, the Outsider (Stunning Beauty, Radical Shapeshifting) ## The Big Picture Our campaign takes place in southern Israel. During the War of Might, an interdimensional fissure erupted near our city, spawning weird creatures. After the war, the area became an international demilitarised zone and a prison facility, The Bore, was built around it. In the present day, our team of heroes has rescued a high profile Wonder from an abduction attempt, leading them to discover this was not an isolated case. ## The Next Session There are two story threads we've been following: 1. An underground superpowered fight club, being held weekly a dance club called Titania. The team visited the place and Amraphel got introduced to the club managers, Rave and Oberon. 2. A mysterious archaeological artefact called the Tablet of Anat, which a young woman named Hexen was searching for in the very building housing the Titania. That's our show for today. On the next episode, we'll catch up on what happened with the group in our gaming session and we'll discuss how to proceed. In the meantime, you can catch me on twitter [@icel](https://twitter.com/Icel), check out more about my games on the [Vanor – Games to Amaze](https://fb.com/Vanor.GamesToAmaze/) page, and can join our the [On the Shoulder of Dwarves](https://fb.com/groups/dwarfpodcast/) community group. ## Video Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSIUMyEK-Ds

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Tues. Dec., 22nd, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  "Sandra Bland No Indictment, Bill Cosby Sues Beverly Johnson, Black Lives Matter Lawsuit". 1) We shared excerpts of a recent lecture from Dr. Claud Anderson called "The Exceptional People".  2) The mother of Sandra Bland, Geneva Read and her Atty Cannon Lambert did an interview on MSNBC to talk about the "No Indictment" ruling that came from a Grand Jury on Monday. They talked about the frustration of still not getting the answers they are seeking.  3) Bill Cosby has sued model Beverly Johnson for defamation and Atty for Bill Cosby Monique Pressley spoke about it today. 4) The Philadelphia Police Department has made tremendous strides in implementing recommendations from their DOJ Investigation according to a new report.  5) Hip Hop artist Akon is continuing with his project Akon Lighting Africa Project which has a goal of bringing electricity to 600 million Africans.  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and listen to the podcasts.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Tues. Aug, 18th, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network. Our guest will be Yvette Carnell of Your Black World and the founder of BreakingBrown.com.  We'll discuss some of today's hot topics.  We'll also conclude the presentation we played last night from Dr. Claud Anderson called "The Exceptional People".  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Monday, August, 17th, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network. We'll share a very special message from Dr. Claud Anderson called "The Exceptional People" from June 25, 2015.  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.