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Most of us have an unspoken rule set for modern relationships: Avoid the landmines. But according to Jacob Mchangama, that kind of fear-based self-censorship leads to disconnection. If you can't be forthright about what matters with the people you share life with, you may stay civil, but you won't stay close.In this episode, Michael and Megan sit down with Jacob Mchangama—founder and executive director of the Future of Free Speech at Vanderbilt University—to explore what it looks like to disagree without dehumanizing. They talk about why today's conversations feel existential, how identity gets tangled with beliefs, and how to build habits that keep you grounded when your nervous system wants to go to war.Memorable Quotes“It is much better to confront those differences head-on rather than try to hide them under this veneer of mutual tolerance and respect—which really is not based on mutual tolerance and respect if you can't have those difficult conversations that divide people.”“When you self-censor about issues that are deeply meaningful to you, issues that affect society as a whole, when you think that you cannot speak out on an issue where you think someone that you're close to is wrong… it breeds loneliness. And then if you can only be very forthright about certain issues with a group of people who are completely like-minded, then that might also be self-radicalizing, in a way.”“Approach discussions on social media, for instance, with a mindset of saying, ‘I'm not going into this debate or discussion to win. I'm going into this discussion because I'm passionate about this issue, but I might be wrong.'”“If you have a conversation with someone and you know that you have very different positions on a given topic, you have an opportunity to learn something. Even if that person is not able to convince you about that position, they might have points that make you understand your own position better, or maybe you tweak your own position. Even if you tweak it 5%, that's quite valuable, right?”“If you allow yourself to be in the mindset, again, as I said before of ‘I'm not entering this discussion in order to win. I'm entering this discussion because it's a topic that I'm passionate about. I have certain beliefs, but I am willing to change my mind. I am very cognizant about the fact that I am not omniscient. I am a human being with very limited knowledge.' Just about every person that you meet will have some kind of experience, some kind of knowledge that you don't have, if you are willing to tap into that.”“[When] our identity is wrapped up in that to the point that we can never say we're wrong or we can never say that we made a mistake, that's a really dangerous place, because then you get into this ideological sunk cost fallacy situation where like you can't ever backtrack or change or evolve or grow. And hopefully, in relationships, we are able to evolve and grow. That's one of the gifts of relationships.”Key TakeawaysNot All Self-Censorship Is Bad. Filtering thoughtless comments is basic social wisdom. Silence driven by fear around meaningful issues is what erodes connection.Curiosity Disarms Conflict. Enter hard conversations with a posture of humility: I care about this—and I could be wrong. When you aspire to learn, you probably will.Aim for Understanding, Not Conversion. Even if no one changes their mind, you can refine your thinking and better understand the human story behind the opposing view.Deescalation Is a Skill. If emotions get the better of you, apologizing can reset the tone and invite good faith back into the room.Boundaries Aren't Censorship. If someone consistently denigrates you or refuses meaningful parameters, disengaging is healthy—not a failure.Leaders Set the Temperature. Trust grows when people can challenge ideas (even leadership decisions) without fear of punishment or shame.ResourcesFree Speech by Jacob MchanamaJacob Mchangama's SubstackWatch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/lKzhW8tjL3YThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

7 takeaways from this study The primary purpose of Israel’s Tabernacle is God's presence among His people — not merely a system for managing sin. Obedience matters more than ritual offerings. Genuine devotion cannot be substituted by outward sacrifices. Rebuilding walls of Jerusalem parallels spiritual restoration (community, family, self). Protect what's inside, and evaluate what you allow in. Boundaries and discernment are essential to guard spiritual life and community health. True renewal is inward. The new covenant promise of a new heart and Spirit as the basis for lasting transformation. Historical context of Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah shows God working through imperfect people and situations to fulfill His purposes. Zion and God's dwelling are ultimately God's work. Holiness comes from His presence and Spirit, not merely human institutions or appearances. As we prepare for Purim and read passages for Shabbat Zachor 1Deuteronomy 25:17–19; 1Samuel 15:2–34; 1Peter 4:12–5:11 (Sabbath of Remembrance of what Amalek did to Israel), we focus on the Tabernacle's purpose, the dangers of substituting ritual for obedience, the prophetic promise of inward renewal, and the practical task of rebuilding walls — in community and in the heart. The books of Exodus, Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah provide historical context and spiritual application for believers who want God's presence to be the center of life. “God with us” — foreshadowed in the Tabernacle, brought to life in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus). Why the Tabernacle? Throughout the study we return to a core corrective: the tabernacle's primary purpose is to house God's presence, not simply to manage sin. The tabernacle and temple signify that the Creator dwells among His people. Moses' request, “Show me Your glory” (Exodus 33), captures this longing: what Israel really desires is the presence of the One who goes with them. The Hebrew notion of כָּבוֹד kavod — “glory” or, literally, “heaviness” — points to the manifest presence of God that makes a people heavy, significant, and recognizable among the nations. When the presence departs, the reality is Ichabod (“the glory has departed,” 1Samuel 4:21). Heaven’s kavod departing the Tabernacle is also called the “abomination of desolation” (Daniel 11:31; 12:11; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14). Some assume the Tabernacle merely regulated sin — sacrifice as transaction — and that with Messiah these structures became obsolete. The Bible lesson, rather, is ritual without the presence of God is empty. The pattern of festivals — Passover, Yom Kippur, Sukkot — points to a relationship centered on the Mediator and on deliverance, not merely on a mechanical sacrificial system. Passover inaugurates deliverance; Yom Kippur mediates restoration through the high priest; Sukkot celebrates dwelling with God. These feast-days frame a rhythm of presence and renewal rather than a formulaic checklist. Obedience over sacrifice: Lessons from Samuel and Saul The narrative of King Saul and Samuel teaches a crucial moral principle: obedience is better than sacrifice (1Samuel 15:22). Prophet Samuel's rebuke after Saul spared Amalek king Agag and the best animals under the pretext of offering them as sacrifices. One lesson from this is a sacrifice should be something that is actually yours. Devotion must be genuine and owned, not stolen or secondhand. The Hebrew term חָרָם haram and its verbal form harim denote things “devoted” — sometimes to the LORD and sometimes to destruction. Items devoted to destruction cannot be redeemed by substitution. The Jericho example shows that what is set apart by divine command resists human substitution. Aaron and the golden calf exemplify how sacred tools and artisanship meant for the tabernacle were perversely redirected. The episode shows that aesthetics and ritual can be misapplied; crafting beautiful things does not guarantee divine approval if their object is a false center. The text emphasizes accountability: you cannot cover disobedience with external offerings. Aaron's example and the later sons Nadab and Abihu offering “strange fire” (Leviticus 10) — an illustration that parents' compromises influence their offspring. Leaders and fathers should heed how their actions form the next generation. Heavens festivals: Mediation and bookends of deliverance Key festivals of the Bible are bookends in Israel's annual spiritual life. Passover and Yom Kippur present parallel roles of a mediator whose work secures deliverance and atonement. Passover's blood on the doorframe spared households from death; Yom Kippur's high priestly actions mediate atonement for the community. The festivals frame a trajectory from slavery to rest, from exile to dwelling with God. Sukkot pictures the land of rest where the Creator will set His name. This cycle invites us to see the tabernacle and temple as ongoing signposts toward God's dwelling among His people. Esther in the Persian context Esther's historical setting is Persia under Ahasuerus/Xerxes (roughly mid-5th century B.C.). Esther is thought to follow soon after the restoration work of Ezra and Nehemiah. Esther records Jewish life in the Persian court and the precarious state of Jews in exile; Ezra and Nehemiah chronicle the return and the rebuilding enterprise. While some returnees were back in the land, others remained dispersed across the Persian empire. The book of Esther is timely as Purim approaches and as it overlaps the larger narrative of restoration after exile. Rebuilding walls isn’t just for ancient cities Nehemiah's journal reveals a small, determined group rebuilding Jerusalem's walls under constant threat. The repeated detail that many rebuilt “as far as in front of his house” stresses that rebuilding was local and personal. Walls protect community boundaries and homes; they distinguish inside from outside. Rebuilding walls therefore becomes a concrete image for spiritual and communal restoration. It’s analogous to personal boundaries: Walls serve as force multipliers by enabling one person or a small group to hold off greater external pressures. Rebuilding one's family walls — restoring moral and spiritual boundaries inside the household — proves as vital as the city wall. The practical applications include discernment about what to admit into family life, intentional boundaries in relationships, and spiritual vigilance. Aliyah and the upward pull toward God's dwelling Biblical geography is focused on the directive to “go up” — עֲלִיָּה aliyah — toward the dwelling place of the Holy One. Whether in Galilee or the Negev, the spiritual aim points to Jerusalem where God's name dwells. The liturgical and physical act of ascent parallels spiritual ascent: moving toward the center where God's presence resides. Boundaries, ‘foreign’ wives & community identity The census and the question about foreign wives in Nehemiah expose tensions about identity and purity after exile. There are distinctions in Scripture between sojourners who embrace Israel's God (e.g., “Your God is my God,” Ruth 1:16) and “foreign” wives brought in via political marriages who often imported foreign deities and practices (as with Solomon, 1Kings 11:4–6). The concern during the restoration period focused on wives who introduced foreign cult practice and morally compromised the community's covenantal life, not on genuine converts. This is a warning against syncretism and about how cultural practices can redefine communal priorities. That calls for a careful balance: hospitality and inclusion for those who embrace Israel's covenant, and discernment against practices that would erode the community's spiritual center. Borders of the Promised Land: How big? Promised to whom? Biblical descriptions of Israel's borders — Genesis 15:18–21, Exodus 23:31, Deuteronomy 11:24, Joshua 1:3–4, Numbers 34:1–12, and Ezekiel 47:13–20 — vary in scope and purpose. “The river” references often point to the Euphrates River. Interpretations of these passages have varied over the centuries. Earth church fathers often allegorized these descriptions and transferred their fulfillment to the global work of Christianity. And controversy has arisen in recent months as prominent public voices have challenged the view that the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948 was an outgrowth of these prophecies. The borders of Genesis 15 range over a wide region, encompassing modern-day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and (depending on interpretation of Euphrates and “river of Egypt”) parts of Egypt and Iraq. Yet the borders given for ancient Israel to occupy after the exodus in Numbers 34 resemble the outline of modern Israel. Prophetic texts like Ezekiel and Revelation expand the vision of the dwelling place beyond ancient or modern Jerusalem to a giant area and even beyond Earth’s atmosphere (Revelation 21:15-16). The foretold “third temple” (Ezekiel 40–48) and the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21–22) are grand visions of God's dwelling among humanity. Ezekiel’s temple would require major earthmoving (Zechariah 14) far beyond the footprint of Jerusalem today. The New Jerusalem pictures a realm that spans heaven and earth — a dwelling place that offers vertical connection (the 1,500-mile height would extend beyond the atmosphere, Revelation 21:15–16) and horizontal presence (the 1,500-mile length and width would span much of the Middle East, hence, dwelling in the midst of many peoples). The city imagery communicates God's intimate settlement with His people and the restoration of creation's intended order. This illustrates a common feature in Scripture, the merism. It’s the term for a pair of words like “heaven and earth” functions as a biblical figure of speech to describe totality. Is modern Israel really an act of Heaven? When critics dismiss modern Israel because of variegated human origins (atheist communist founders) or moral failures (e.g., Tel Aviv pride parades), Ezekiel 36 to correct the charge. Ezekiel 36:16–23 clarifies that God acts “not for your sake” but “for My holy name's sake” to vindicate His reputation among the nations. Ezekiel 36:24–28 promise gathering, cleansing, and a renewed heart: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes.” (Ezekiel 36:26–27 NASB95). God's work focuses on His covenantal purposes and on restoring relationship, not on human merit. Ezekiel rebuts the modern polemic against modern Israel being prophetic because it’s not Zion-like. God's purposes transcend human failures. The LORD preserves and restores for the vindication of His name, and He can work through flawed human histories to fulfill covenant promises. This is consistent with biblical patterns where God chooses unexpected instruments — second- or late-borns (Isaac vs. Ishmael, Joseph vs. Reuben, David vs. Eliab), humble vessels, and historically diabolical Gentile “messiahs” (e.g., Cyrus in Isaiah) — to accomplish redemption. The new covenant, Messiah & Spirit Ezekiel's and Jeremiah's new covenant prophecies (Ezekiel 36:25–27; Jeremiah 31:31–34) foreshadow the fulfillment of Zion: The Messiah inaugurates the new covenant at Passover (“This is the blood of the new covenant”). The final discourse of Yeshua (Jesus) John 13–17 and Paul's teaching in Romans 8 illustrate how Messiah and Spirit cooperate to enable Torah-observant life from the inside out. The study argues that legal adherence without Spirit-led renewal produces brittle religiosity; the Spirit empowers obedience and life transformation. Practical spiritual disciplines: Filtering thoughts and guarding the heart A vivid practical principle is in Paul's exhortation to “take every thought captive” and bring it into submission to Messiah's teaching (2Corinthians 10:5). Priestly consecration imagery — ear, thumb, toe — to stress hearing (שְׁמַע shema), doing (עָשָׂה asah), and walking (הָלַךְ halach). These form a triad: listen, act, and walk. Believers need filters — discernment practices, boundaries, and spiritual disciplines — to protect their families and communities from corrosive influences. Call to rebuild and fortify We believers must be attentive to build or rebuild appropriate (not cold-heartedly exclusionary) barriers around our communities, families and interior lives. We must orient ourselves around God's presence more than ritual forms, choose obedience over merely cosmetic offerings, reestablish boundaries that protect what belongs inside and welcome the Spirit's transforming work promised in Ezekiel 36 and Jeremiah 31. Be intentional: Rebuild your walls, train your children by example, filter thoughts and actions with spiritual disciplines, and pursue aliyah of the heart — ascent toward the dwelling place of God. Trust that God, not human perfection, makes Zion. Scripture and history show that God acts through imperfect people to restore His dwelling in the midst of the nations. 1 Deuteronomy 25:17–19; 1Samuel 15:2–34; 1Peter 4:12–5:11The post From captivity to new covenant: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and the how of return (Exodus 33; Ezekiel 36) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

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Resource sector investor Erik Wetterling (a.k.a. The Hedgeless Horseman) shares insights about current conditions in gold and silver equities, market corrections, jurisdictional risk, and how he sizes positions. Erik shares his perspective of risk/reward set-ups and when he bets big on undervalued junior mining stocks. Furthermore, Erik discusses market psychology, volatility, some stock picks and what he looks for in a quality junior mining stock opportunity. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Market Correction After VRIC: Staying Fully Invested & Value Shuffling 2:46 Why Juniors Still Look Cheap: Patience, Boredom, and the ‘Wall of Worry' 4:23 Sentiment Whiplash: Buying Misery vs. Hot Metals Markets 7:21 Beyond Gold & Silver: Copper, Nickel, and Macro Uncertainty (AI, Economy) 9:39 How to Play Base Metals: Producers vs. Developers + The Importance of Teams 12:29 Conference Circuit: First Vancouver Trip, PDAC Plans, and Why Events Matter Again 15:11 PDAC Talk Preview: Psychology, Volatility, and Being Comfortable Looking Stupid 18:03 Filtering the Noise: Social Media, Discipline, and Holding a 2-Year Thesis 22:12 Technicals vs. Fundamentals: Charts as Entertainment, Position Size as the Real Tool 25:58 People Matter: Evaluating CEOs, Communication, and Execution Ability 27:03 Why ‘Good People' Beat ‘Hidden Gems' in Mining Investing 28:50 Due Diligence Shortcuts: Third-Party Validation & Knowing What Success Looks Like 29:43 Vision Matters: 1–3 Year Roadmaps and 10-Year Mine Plans 31:19 People vs. Project: When the Asset Speaks for Itself 33:32 Low-Maintenance, Long-Term Portfolios (and Why People Matter More Over Time) 34:42 Jurisdictional Risk Spotlight: Mexico After the Tragedy 38:22 Positioning Through Metal Cycles: Invest Like It's a Perpetual Bear Market 41:34 Concentration & Conviction: No Hard Rules on Position Size 45:01 Qualitative vs Quantitative Conviction: Choosing the Right Team Over ‘Cheap' Numbers 49:06 Top Pick Breakdown 51:32 Wrap-Up, Where to Follow Erik's website: https://www.thehedgelesshorseman.com/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

AI can generate content. It cannot build credibility.   Owning your voice is the leadership advantage most executives are overlooking right now.   In Episode 190 of Heartbeat for Hire, Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa joins Lyndsay to unpack authentic leadership storytelling, editorial trust, and radical relevance in an AI-driven world.   If you are a founder, executive, communicator, or brand leader trying to break through noise without sacrificing integrity, this episode is essential listening.   About  @CristinaMendonsa  Cristina Mendonsa is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning journalist, filmmaker, and media strategist whose work spans investigative journalism, broadcast news, documentary film, and brand storytelling.   She is the founder of Mendonsa Media, a production and consulting firm creating purpose-driven narratives for nonprofits, media outlets, and mission-driven organizations nationwide.   Her latest documentary, Sacred Texts of War, is currently airing on PBS stations across the country and screening at film festivals nationwide.   Key Leadership Themes   • Authentic Leadership • Leadership Storytelling • Editorial Integrity • Radical Relevance • AI vs Human Communication • Purpose-Driven Leadership • Owning Your Voice   Socials: Website: www.mendonsamedia.com Instagram: @cmendonsa LinkedIn: @cristinamendonsa   Summary:   In this episode, Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of storytelling and leadership. With a career spanning decades in radio and television, Cristina shares her journey from major newsrooms to founding her own purpose-driven media company. The conversation explores the critical importance of authenticity in an AI-driven world, the concept of "radical relevance" in content creation, and why the most effective leaders choose to be guides rather than the heroes of their own stories.   Key Takeaways:   - Curiosity is the Storyteller's Greatest Asset - Prioritize Radical Relevance - Lead as a Guide, Not the Hero - Authenticity Trumps AI   Episode Chapters:   00:00:00 – Episode Teaser: The three main lessons of the day: storytelling that moves people, editorial trust, and owning your voice. 00:00:41 – Podcast Introduction: Welcome to The Heartbeat for Hire with host. 00:00:57 – Guest Introduction: Introducing Cristina Mendonsa, award-winning journalist and founder of Mendonsa Media. 00:02:08 – Cristina's Backstory: A look at Cristina's career journey from radio in the late 80s to 22 years as a TV news anchor. 00:03:51 – The Authenticity Gap: Discussing the trend of "storytelling" in marketing and why AI-generated content often fails to connect. 00:05:43 – Radical Relevance: How Cristina chooses which stories to tell by focusing on what truly impacts the audience's daily lives. 00:07:27 – Filtering the Global News Cycle: Understanding that humans weren't built to absorb all the world's pain and the importance of localized relevance. 00:08:33 – Purpose-Driven Work: Cristina's transition to branded content for nonprofits like Make-A-Wish and her documentary work on moral injury among veterans. 00:10:50 – Leadership Storytelling: Why leaders should stop trying to be the hero and instead focus on lifting up their clients and teams.

✨ Explore more manifestation resources here: https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/ Mark Gober is the award-winning author of “An End to Upside Down Thinking,” which is the first of a seven-book series. Previously he was a partner at Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley and an investment banking analyst with UBS in New York. He also serves on the Board of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Learn More About Mark's Work Here: https://www.markgober.com/ Resources Mentioned: Where Is My Mind Podcast An End To Upside Down Thinking Book Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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YouTube EpisodeJoin the Free Kickstart ChallengeSummaryIn this episode of the AI and Football podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies of football recruitment, particularly focusing on Tottenham Hotspur's challenges in replacing key players.They explore the role of AI in streamlining recruitment processes, defining objectives, and identifying player attributes that align with team strategies.The conversation emphasises the importance of data analysis, setting constraints, and establishing key performance indicators to evaluate potential recruits effectively.The hosts also discuss the significance of behavioural role definitions and the necessity of filtering players based on specific criteria to ensure a successful recruitment strategy.TakeawaysAI can significantly enhance recruitment processes in football.Defining clear objectives is crucial for effective player replacement.Understanding player attributes helps in making informed recruitment decisions.Constraints and priorities guide the recruitment strategy.Behavioural role definitions clarify what is expected from players.Key performance indicators are essential for evaluating player effectiveness.Data analysis provides insights into player performance metrics.Filtering players based on specific criteria narrows down options.Collaboration and feedback are vital in refining recruitment strategies.The recruitment process is a continuous work in progress.Useful LinksJoin the Free Kickstart ChallengeSupport The Show - Buy David and Tom a bag of peanut M&M's.InstagramYoutube Channel

If you feel like you're working out seven days a week just to get smaller but you still don't feel confident, energized, or powerful in your own skin...this episode is for you.The truth is, society has conditioned us to believe that "success" means shrinking. We're told that if we aren't exhausted after every workout, it doesn't count. But real, lasting transformation happens when you stop trying to disappear and start focusing on what you can build.In this episode of the Redefining Strength Podcast, I sit down with Tara LaFerrara. Tara is a premier fitness coach, creator of the Broads app, and an expert at helping women move away from the "all-or-nothing" mindset to build real strength and confidence.Together, we break down:The "Shrinking" Trap: Why success isn't measured by a number on the scale and how to shift your focus to taking up space.The HIIT Girly Phase: Why the "more is better" approach leads to burnout and how to transition to intentional lifting.Identity Shift: Why building a habit takes 60 days, but building an identity takes years and why most people stop too soon.The Challenge Gap: Why we stop challenging ourselves as we get older and how to regain the courage to be a beginner again.Filtering Information Overload: How to put blinders on when social media tells you there is only "one way" to train.The All-or-Nothing Solution: Practical strategies to win your day even when you can't get all ten things on your to-do list done.Under-Recovering vs. Overtraining: Why rest and deload weeks are actually the fast track to breaking through plateaus.If you've ever thought:“It only counts if I'm dripping in sweat and exhausted.”“I want to be strong, but I'm afraid of taking up too much space.”“I'm an all-or-nothing person; if I miss one workout, the whole week is ruined.”“I've built the habits, but I still don't feel like I've changed who I am.”This episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 – Stop Trying to Shrink!01:50 – Leaving the "HIIT Girly" Mindset Behind 14:27 – Why We Struggle to Be Beginners as Adults 19:22 – Habit vs. Identity: The Real Timeline for Change 25:21 – Filtering the "Information Overload" of Social Media 31:52 – How to Finally Break the All-or-Nothing Cycle 37:23 – Why Recovery & Deloading Are Non-Negotiable 

If you've ever shipped fast only to realize no one wanted what you built, you've felt the tension behind balancing building and feedback. As developers, we're trained to execute against known requirements. As soon as you step into product ownership, consulting, or entrepreneurship, those guardrails disappear. Now you have to decide what to build, who it's for, and why it matters—while still making forward progress. Get it wrong, and you either drown in feedback or disappear into code. Get it right, and you create steady momentum without wasting effort. This interview continues our discussion with Tyler Dane as we break down a practical, repeatable system for balancing building and feedback so you can keep shipping and stay aligned with real customer needs. About Tyler Dane Tyler Dane has dedicated his career to helping people better manage—and truly appreciate—their time. After working as a full-time Software Engineer, Tyler recently stepped away from traditional employment to focus entirely on building Compass Calendar, a productivity app designed to help everyday users visualize and plan their day more intentionally. The tool is built from firsthand experience, not theory—shaped by years of experimenting with productivity systems, tools, and workflows. In a bold reset, Tyler sold most of his belongings and relocated to San Francisco to focus on growing the product, collaborating with partners, and pushing Compass forward. Outside of coding, Tyler creates YouTube videos and writes about time management and productivity. After consuming countless productivity books, tools, and frameworks, he realized a common trap: doing more without actually accomplishing what matters. That insight led him to break productivity down into its most practical, nuanced components—cutting through hustle culture noise to focus on systems that actually work. Tyler is unapologetically honest and independent. With no investors, no sponsors, and nothing to sell beyond the value of his work, his focus is simple: help people get more done—and appreciate the limited time they have to do it. Follow Tyler on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X. Balancing building and feedback starts with a clear v1 The biggest cause of wasted effort isn't bad code—it's unclear scope. A clear v1 isn't a long feature list; it's a decision about which problem you are solving first. When v1 is defined, feedback becomes directional instead of distracting. You can evaluate every request with a simple question: Does this help solve the v1 problem? If the answer is no, it goes into a parking lot—not the backlog. Without that clarity, every conversation feels urgent, and every idea feels equally important. Balancing building and feedback by timeboxing your week Unstructured time leads to extremes. One week becomes all coding. The next becomes all conversations. Neither works for long. Timeboxing forces balance by design. Decide when you build and when you listen—and protect those blocks like production systems. This removes decision fatigue and prevents emotional swings based on the latest conversation. The Weekly Balance Blueprint Pick a structure: daily outreach blocks or one dedicated feedback day Convert feedback into next-week priorities instead of mid-week pivots Consistency matters more than perfection. Balancing building and feedback with daily "business refocus" blocks Short check-ins keep you out of the weeds. Spend 10–15 minutes at the start and end of your day to reconnect with the business context. Ask yourself: Who is this for? What problem am I solving? What actually moved the product forward today? These moments prevent scope creep and help you code with intent instead of habit. Balancing building and feedback using personal sprints Personal sprints introduce rhythm. Two- or three-week cycles work well because they're long enough to produce meaningful output and short enough to adjust course. Each sprint should include: Focused build time Planned feedback windows Explicit integration of what you learned This keeps learning and execution tightly coupled, rather than competing for attention. Balancing building and feedback through problem-first customer research Feedback becomes overwhelming when you ask the wrong questions. Feature requests are noisy. Problems are signals. Focus conversations on how people experience the problem today, what frustrates them, and what "better" looks like. This approach surfaces patterns instead of opinions. Problem-First Customer Conversations Ask about pains, workarounds, and desired outcomes Use "not our customer" signals to narrow your focus Clarity often comes from who you don't build for. Balancing building and feedback to prevent feature overload Not all feedback belongs in your product. Filtering input is a leadership skill. Use your v1 definition and target customer as a lens. Some ideas are valuable later. Some indicate a different market entirely. Saying "no" protects your momentum and your sanity. Balancing building and feedback by turning conversations into messaging Customer conversations don't just shape the product—they shape how you talk about it. The language people use to describe their pain becomes your marketing copy. When your messaging mirrors real problems, alignment improves across sales, onboarding, and product decisions. Balancing building and feedback with journaling to spot patterns Writing creates distance. Distance creates clarity. A lightweight journaling habit helps you spot repeated mistakes, drifting priorities, and false assumptions before they become expensive. Over time, patterns become impossible to ignore. The Founder Feedback Journal Capture decisions, assumptions, and outcomes daily Review monthly to identify drift and reset priorities It's one of the simplest tools with the highest long-term ROI. Conclusion Balancing building and feedback isn't about splitting your time evenly—it's about building a system that keeps you moving forward without losing direction. Clear scope, protected time, intentional feedback loops, and honest reflection create momentum that compounds. Start small. Adjust deliberately. And remember: progress comes from building the right things, not just building faster. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Embrace FeedBack For Better Teams Maximizing Developer Effectiveness: Feedback Loops Turning Feedback into Future Success: A Guide for Developers Building Better Foundations Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

What does it really take to contribute to Bitcoin Core? Matthew Zipkin sits down with Shinobi to explain how challenge-based education filters for developers who understand Bitcoin from the ground up. This episode covers peer learning, protocol literacy, and why simply “knowing code” isn't enough. Bitcoin's robustness depends on developers like these.#BitcoinDevelopment #BitcoinCore #OpenSourceBitcoin ⭐️⚔: SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC:

In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv and Jennie jump on the popular “ins and outs” trend - but give it a practical money twist for 2026.They share realistic financial habits to bring in this year, and the common money mindsets and behaviours to leave out. This isn't about perfection, restriction or hustle culture - it's about small, sustainable tweaks that can make managing your money feel simpler and less stressful.This episode covers:What to automate (and what to review) to make money admin easierThe power of celebrating small money milestonesWhy knowing your KiwiSaver fees matters more than you thinkHow to spend more intentionally - without cutting all the funWhy you don't need to know everything (or have heaps of money) to start investingHow guilt and comparison can quietly derail your financial confidenceThe hidden cost of putting off financial adminWhy your money journey doesn't need to look like anyone else'sResource mentioned in this episode:Sorted NZ – Sorted's Smart Investor tool lets you compare KiwiSaver and managed fund fees across providers. Filtering by fees helps identify lower-cost options, which can significantly improve long-term returns, as high fees can erode tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime.Whether your goal is to save more, stress less, or just feel a bit more on top of things, this episode is packed with simple ideas you can actually stick to. Because better money habits don't come from being perfect - they come from small steps, taken consistently.---Please help us share the good word (and make Kiwis richer and smarter with money) - the more we grow, the more good we can do %) Don't forget to follow, subscribe and rate the podcast if you found it useful!Find us: InstagramFacebookLinkedInDisclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.

Welcome to episode 337 of Growers Daily! We cover: water filtration for municipal water, self sustaining farms, and it's feedback friday!  We are a Non-Profit! 

If your email inbox and direct messages are full of podcast guest requests, you're not alone. Most podcasters receive hundreds of guest pitches every week! For many of us polite podcasters, saying no can be really difficult. In this episode, Agi Keramidas shares a simple three-filter process to vet guest pitches with clarity. Get ready to protect your time, serve your audience, and say no without guilt!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/369Chapters00:00 The Challenge of Guest Requests02:56 Establishing a Filtering Process05:52 The Three Filters for Guest Selection12:09 The Importance of Audio Quality and ProfessionalismTakeawaysYou can't say yes to every guest request.Having a clear process respects both the host and guests.A dynamic USB microphone is essential for quality.Filtering guests helps maintain professionalism.Responding politely can turn a no into a positive interaction.Categorizing guests into clear categories aids decision-making.The 'Prove You Care' test helps assess potential guests.Audio quality is crucial for good conversations.Setting clear boundaries leads to better guest experiences.Saying no is an act of leadership, not rejection.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/369

Over the last two decades, the average human attention span dropped from two and a half minutes to forty seconds.That reality is reshaping how collectors think, buy, and build.In this flagship episode of Stacking Slabs, Brett examines how shrinking attention impacts collecting decisions, long term satisfaction, and the ability to stay focused in a hobby that never stops moving.The episode explores shiny object syndrome, abandoned collecting lanes, and the constant pressure created by product drops, social feeds, auctions, and hobby content.It also outlines practical ways collectors can take control of their attention. Clarifying priorities. Filtering noise. Creating space to collect with intention.This episode is about protecting focus so a collection reflects personal values rather than momentary hype.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Let's get one thing straight right out of the gate. This video is about how stocks actually make you money and why most people are focusing on the wrong things.If you've ever caught yourself digging through earnings reports, listening to CEOs talk about “long-term vision,” or reading endless threads trying to justify why a stock should go up, this one's for you. Because none of that pays you. Price pays you.The core idea here is simple, but it rubs people the wrong way. The market does not reward effort, intelligence, or how convincing a story sounds. It rewards being on the right side of price at the right time. That's it. You can be right on fundamentals and still lose money. Happens every single day.This is why the entire focus shifts to trend, signals, and market context. Before even touching an individual stock, the bigger picture matters. If the market is weak, most stocks will struggle. If a sector is losing momentum, stock picking inside it becomes a waste of time. The goal is not to predict. The goal is to align.A big theme here is buying strength instead of buying hope. Buying dips feels smart. It feels disciplined. But the problem is you have no idea how far a dip can go. Strength, on the other hand, tells you money is already flowing in. That's information you can actually use.Fear and greed play a massive role in this process. Not emotionally, but mathematically. When fear is contracting and greed is expanding in a sector, that's where opportunity tends to show up. When fear is rising, that's when patience pays. This video walks through how to spot that shift instead of guessing.You'll also see why “trust me bro” investing is so dangerous. Loud confidence doesn't equal edge. Buying earnings, ignoring trends, and doubling down on losing positions might sound bold, but it's usually just undisciplined. The parody segment drives that point home for a reason. If it sounds ridiculous, that's because it is.Here's what this approach is really about:✅ Letting price tell the truth, not opinions✅ Staying aligned with the market instead of fighting it✅ Using structure instead of stories✅ Filtering fast so you're not overwhelmed✅ Protecting capital first, profits secondThe tools shown are just that, tools. The real value is the mindset shift. Stop asking what a stock should do and start asking what it is doing. Stop trying to be early and start trying to be right. Stop treating investing like a debate and start treating it like a process.This is how time gets saved. This is how risk gets reduced. And this is how consistency starts to show up.If you want more content built around real decision-making, real market behavior, and cutting through the noise with OVTLYR, stick around and subscribe. This is about trading smarter, not louder.Gain instant access to the AI-powered tools and behavioral insights top traders use to spot big moves before the crowd. Start trading smarter today

In this episode of the Profit First for Real Estate Investing podcast, I sit down with Jordan Mederich, founder of Revatto, to explore how mastering retention and reducing churn can massively increase your business value—especially if you're eyeing an exit. Jordan's journey from performing magic tricks to building and selling businesses with recurring revenue is anything but ordinary. We talk about what real estate investors can learn from subscription businesses and how landlords can build tenant loyalty that pays off long term.Jordan breaks down practical, repeatable ways to keep customers—and tenants—engaged for the long haul. Whether you're scaling a coaching business, SaaS platform, or a rental portfolio, the strategies we cover in this episode are essential listening if you're looking to create predictable profit and long-term success.Episode Highlights:[0:00] - Why recurring revenue is the “purest” form of business[4:35] - The origin of Revatto: born out of churn-related deal collapses[6:01] - A 24-year-old's churn reduction success story and multi-million-dollar exit[8:12] - The #1 mistake that causes customer or tenant turnover[10:31] - How your first payment cycle sets the tone for retention[12:36] - “Surprise and wow”: How landlords can radically increase tenant loyalty[15:14] - The real cost of ignoring retention: turnover headaches and lost profit[16:49] - Why even busy owners should find time to make retention personal[19:07] - How we've used client onboarding calls to strengthen relationships[20:54] - Retention mindset for wholesalers and flippers with recurring buyers[23:03] - Why filtering for the right clients or tenants matters more than you think[27:09] - A full-circle retention recap and actionable takeaways you can implement today5 Key TakeawaysRecurring revenue isn't optional—it's foundational. One-time transactions are unstable; real profit comes from long-term relationships.Retention starts at acquisition. Filtering for the right clients or tenants is the first defense against churn.You have one cycle to impress. Whether it's a client or tenant, you've got one “billing period” to create a positive, memorable experience.Surprise and wow wins. Go above and beyond with personal touches. It doesn't cost much but builds major loyalty.You can systematize retention. Whether it's onboarding calls, personalized videos, or gift baskets—these processes can be delegated and scaled.Links & ResourcesLearn more about Revatto: https://www.revatto.comWork with Simple CFO: https://www.simplecfo.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Your support helps us continue bringing clarity, cash flow, and consistent profit to real estate investors like you!

This episode continues the laws of Borer (selection and filtering) on Shabbos, focusing on filtering wine and water. It clarifies when filtering is permitted using non-designated items (like cloths or wicker baskets), when special filters may be used, and the limits placed to avoid weekday-style activity. The shiur explains the issue of raising a basket above a utensil, the concern of creating a “tent-like” structure, and the concept of shinui (making a recognizable change from weekday practice).It also covers prohibited methods of filtering, such as tightly stuffing straws or splinters into spouts, and the halachos of pouring wine from one vessel to another—especially when to stop to avoid separating wine from dregs. Finally, it reviews the core principles of Borer:Removing refuse from food is prohibitedUsing a כלי (filtering utensil) is prohibitedSeparating for later use is prohibitedPermitted selection must be immediate use, by hand, and removing the desired item from the undesired

This episode continues the laws of Borer as applied to filtering liquids on Shabbos. We explore when filtering wine, water, and other drinks is permitted—focusing on the key distinction between clear and cloudy liquids. If a drink is already fit to consume without filtering, straining it may be allowed, even if small particles remain. The discussion contrasts using a designated filter versus ordinary clothing, highlighting concerns of laundering (libun) and weekday-like activity. Differences between opinions, including the Rambam and the Shulchan Aruch, are clarified, along with practical cases such as fermenting wine and the broader implications for modern questions like filtering beverages. The episode concludes with guidance on making a proper shinui when required.

To check out the complete video replay go to:https://LeadDeck.ai/sprintsInteractive Real Estate Work Session: Lead Generation and Effective Follow-upsIn this episode, Josh conducts an interactive work session focused on lead generation and follow-up strategies. The session begins with a change in plans from a deal sprint to a collaborative working session. Josh provides a step-by-step guide to implementing his lead-generation strategy using a simple one-page document. He emphasizes the importance of having more conversations to close more deals and addresses various audience questions about using platforms like Bold Trail, Zillow, and Lead Deck for effective lead management. The episode includes real-time examples of outreach to expired listings, cash offer request leads, and For Sale by Owner listings. Additionally, Josh showcases how he prepares for appointments by organizing relevant information into a Google Drive folder for easy reference during client meetings. The episode highlights practical tips, real-time problem-solving, and the importance of being persistent and efficient in real estate lead generation.00:00 Introduction and Session Plan00:31 Implementing the Work Session01:16 Using Scripts for Outreach01:45 Engaging with Leads and Handling Responses07:49 Filtering and Organizing Leads10:40 Real-Time Demonstration and Q&A20:16 Maximizing Efficiency and Effectiveness26:12 Leveraging Institutional Buyers31:37 Miscommunication and Its Impact32:19 Humorous Misunderstandings33:12 Strategies for Effective Communication33:28 Handling Client Interactions36:22 Managing Expired Listings39:42 Using Lead Deck for Messaging50:01 Preparing for Client Appointments01:01:21 Concluding Remarks and Next StepsNext best step? Go here: https://LeadDeck.ai/deals

This week we're revisiting a past episode - this one is one of my favourites and so I felt it deserved a spot inside this new season! We're diving into how YOU are the universe, your brain is the receiver, and the life you're living is shaped by an internal algorithm curated through your brain's filters. I break down the key roles your brain plays in how you experience reality, why you're surrounded by infinite possibilities but can't always see them, how your brain functions just like a social media algorithm, and how to start updating that internal algorithm to match the experiences you actually want to have.Preorder my book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join Neurogenesis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Watch the podcast on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join my newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.All other links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode continues the laws of selection on Shabbos, focusing on when everyday actions cross into prohibited sorting. We cover sifting grain by hand versus with tools, why funnels, plates, or two-handed techniques are not allowed, and how even simple soaking or washing can become problematic.The discussion then turns to cleaning produce: washing vegetables, potatoes, animal fodder, and fruit, including whether soaking or rinsing removes “refuse” in a halachically significant way. We explore differing views on washing fruit under running water, washing close to eating time, and the preference to wash before Shabbos when possible.The episode concludes with modern applications: straining liquids, reusing wine dregs, and the status of water filters and filter jugs on Shabbos—especially for those who only drink filtered water.

Hairy Harry Couldn’t Hurry: An Imaginarium Of Imaginactions That Take Place In The Hot Days Of Summer by Victor Bello https://www.amazon.com/Hairy-Harry-Couldnt-Hurry-Imaginactions/dp/1963851846 Dr. Victor M. Bello is an ophthalmologist who wrote this children’s book inspired by the sensibility of his two young boys Victor and Vincent. They were playing in the back yard at their tree house when papa observed them looking intently at one of the corners of the treehouse. Fearing that they could be looking at a wasp nest, father went at once to investigate. What Papa saw was the moment of inspiration to write about it. A spider web, under the rays of the sun, Filtering though the leaves of the trees, made it sparkle. I conceived the idea of writing about it and wanted to get them involved. They came up with great ideas to embellish the story. We called our descriptions “Imaginactions”. Essentially, I meant that the ideas from the fertile young minds were put into action in the story. They were 2.5 and 4 years old at the time. An “Imaginarium” was created. It was very rewarding to engage the boys in the production of this book. Dr. Bello has adopted the pen name “Bello” and that is how “Hairy Harry Couldn’t Hurry” was born. More episodes are in the making and the reader is certain to enjoy the development of more adventures of our friendly ageless spider and Victor and Vincent. Dr. Bello now lives in Mobile, Alabama where he works part time in his beloved specialty of ophthalmology.

 In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros examine how leaders and high performers decide what they are willing to see and what they prefer to avoid. Filtering reality can feel like focus or protection, but over time, it influences judgment, confidence, and the quality of decisions being made. Grounded in real client conversations, business experience, and thousands of long-form discussions, this episode explores how people handle uncomfortable information under pressure. The emphasis is not on mindset slogans or motivation, but on awareness, discipline, and long-term consistency. Listen carefully. Then ask yourself whether clarity is driving your choices, or whether comfort is quietly doing the work for you.Learn more about:Your first 30-minute “Business Breakthrough Session” call with Alan is FREE. This call is designed to help you identify bottlenecks and build a clear plan for your next level. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Where learning turns into action. “Next Level Book Club”  every Saturday:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

We're kicking off a brand-new year with something many of you have asked for—the return of our live Q&A episodes. In this conversation, I'm joined once again by Uncle Joe as we answer real questions from men inside our community about parenting, connection with daughters, discipline, stoicism, faith, and leadership at home.   This episode goes deep. We talk about building trust with kids who feel distant, why saying "no" too often damages connection, how fathers can lead without demanding reciprocity, and the difference between white-knuckling life versus living from identity. If you're a dad who wants deeper relationships with your kids and clarity around leadership, faith, and emotional presence, this episode will challenge and ground you.   Timeline Summary [0:00] Welcoming listeners to the 11th year of The Dad Edge Podcast. [1:37] Reflection on longevity, gratitude, and why this work still matters. [1:59] Announcement: Roommates to Soulmates eight-week course starting January 14. [2:19] What men will learn in the Roommates to Soulmates marriage training. [2:42] RSVP details for the January 7 preview call. [3:07] Welcoming Uncle Joe back to the show. [3:39] Listener question about connecting with daughters at different developmental stages. [5:14] Joe shares his experience raising three daughters. [6:33] Loving kids without expecting emotional reciprocation. [7:16] Why trust—not control—is the foundation of fatherhood. [8:08] Changing the default answer from "no" to "yes." [9:19] Joe shares the powerful "father promise ring" moment with his daughter. [10:41] Why fathers must make covenants to their kids—not demand them. [12:26] Larry shares his struggle connecting with his youngest son. [13:26] Letting kids lead connection through their interests. [14:12] Hiking, martial arts, and intentional one-on-one time. [15:19] Creating unique rituals with each child. [16:03] Capturing small moments for deep emotional connection. [18:12] Invitation to join the Dad Edge Alliance for live support and brotherhood. [19:51] Listener question about stoicism and discipline. [21:27] Larry explains why he moved away from stoicism. [22:29] Joe breaks down the appeal—and danger—of half-truths in stoicism. [24:07] White-knuckling life vs. living from identity. [25:00] Faith, identity, and emotional regulation. [27:28] Comparing stoicism with surrender and relationship-based leadership. [29:05] Psalm 23 and why dependence beats self-mastery. [31:30] Filtering wisdom through Scripture and lived experience. [34:41] How suffering builds empathy and leadership capacity. [35:19] Final thoughts, gratitude, and where to find resources.     Five Key Takeaways Connection with kids is built through trust, consistency, and presence—not control.  Fathers must lead relationships without demanding emotional repayment.  White-knuckling discipline leads to exhaustion; identity-based leadership leads to peace.  Kids feel deeply seen when dads meet them inside their interests.  True strength comes from surrender, faith, and relational grounding—not self-reliance alone.      Links & Resources Dad Edge Mastermind & Alliance: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind Roommates to Soulmates Course: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1423     Closing Remark   If this episode encouraged you, challenged your thinking, or gave you practical tools to lead better at home, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. These conversations matter—and your support helps us reach more men who are committed to becoming better fathers, husbands, and leaders.

This week we're discussing Approaching the New Year with Renewed Perspective. For many solo parents, a new year does not arrive with excitement but with exhaustion, uncertainty, and a quiet fear that clarity cannot be trusted anymore. When past disappointments linger and the future feels fragile, it becomes easy to live in regret, worry, or self-blame. This episode speaks to the tension of living between what was and what might be, and why staying present, releasing control, and shifting perspective opens the door to peace and renewed hope. Today, we cover three main points: Staying present instead of living in the past. How ruminating on what-ifs and regrets fuels shame and keeps us from experiencing clarity and healing today. Finding peace in the middle of the "I don't knows." Why uncertainty triggers fear and control, and how grounding yourself in what you can do today creates stability even when answers are missing. Filtering life through gratitude, expectancy, and awareness. How choosing to notice what is good, expect growth, and stay aware reshapes your experience and helps you respond with steadiness instead of stress. Renewing perspective does not mean fixing everything at once. It means choosing presence over escape, trust over fear, and small intentional steps over overwhelm. Clarity grows when we stop borrowing pain from the past or fear from the future and learn to live fully in the day in front of us. Stay Connected + Get Support: Full Show Notes  Learn more about Solo Parent Follow us on Instagram  

Send us a textAmazon ads are regularly updated, and one recent change allows managing campaigns across all countries on a single platform. This centralizes Amazon PPC efforts but removes simple country filtering, creating a challenge for sellers. We break down how to handle these changes to maintain effective amazon advertising strategies and ensure smooth campaign optimization.It walks through how the search bar works inside the Amazon Ads console, why country filters disappeared, and how sellers managing multiple marketplaces can avoid misreading performance data.Built for active Amazon sellers running PPC across regions, this walkthrough helps prevent reporting mistakes, wasted ad spend, and confusion when managing campaigns in global marketplaces in 2026 and beyond.If country-level ad data is slowing decisions or costing sales, get a direct breakdown of what to fix and how to clean up your Amazon Ads setup before spend keeps leaking: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonAds #AmazonPPC #AmazonSeller #EcommerceAdvertising #FBA--------------------------------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTQ4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm32025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Amazon Ads platform changes and seller frustration00:32 – Why missing country filters cause reporting problems01:15 – Using the search bar to filter campaigns by country01:53 – Viewing country-specific campaigns without switching accounts________________________________Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast:My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Today we break down a simple process for setting goals that match your vision, not by pressure or comparison. By moving through visioning, reflecting, brainstorming, and planning, we show how to turn ambition into consistent action and real momentum.In this episode you will learn:• Why pressure-based goals fail• Four-step framework: vision, reflect, brainstorm, plan• How to use data and personal growth insight• The year before the year concept• Filtering goals by alignment and energy• Building simple plans with scheduling and tracking• Staying consistent with focused actionsGoal Setting SuccessIf you're ready to set goals you'll actually achieve, the Goal Setting Success Course will help you do it. This self-paced experience walks you through the same framework I've used for years with leaders and advisors to create meaningful goals and a plan that drives real results.Inside the course, you'll learn how to:Clarify your vision for successReflect on what worked and what didn'tBrainstorm strategies with focus and intentionCreate a clear, actionable plan for the year aheadStart the new year with clarity, confidence, and structure.Listeners of the Elite Achievement Podcast can save $50 with code PODCAST50 at checkout.Enroll today at kristinburke.com/goal-setting-success-courseConnect with KristinLinkedInWebsiteGoal Setting Success Course

As we wrap up the year, we're inviting you into a different kind of year-end ritual—one that's less about resolutions and more about reflection. In this episode, we're doing a midlife audit: looking honestly at what we're ready to shed and what we want to intentionally carry forward into 2026. From other people's opinions to outdated expectations, we're talking about the emotional baggage that quietly drains our energy—and how freeing it can be to finally let it go.We also dig into what we're keeping: connection, meaning, nervous system regulation, health, authenticity, and the freedom to live outside the status quo. This is a grounded, honest conversation about midlife as a season of shedding skins, reclaiming agency, and choosing a life that actually feels good to live. If you're craving clarity, permission, and a more intentional way to step into the new year, this one's for you. Episode Highlights:[0:46] – Kicking off a year-end audit instead of traditional resolutions [1:18] – The inspiration behind “not caring anymore” at midlife [3:03] – Letting go as a lifelong practice and why shedding gets easier with age [4:40] – Releasing other people's opinions about our bodies, habits, and choices [7:44] – Being done with explaining ourselves—bedtimes included [9:28] – Downsizing, simplifying, and redefining what “home” needs to be now [13:09] – Midlife as a season of shedding and making space for what's next [14:45] – Letting go of one-sided or draining friendships [16:43] – Prioritizing nervous system regulation and protecting our peace [17:42] – Giving up pretending we're fine when we're not [20:00] – Choosing depth, authenticity, and real conversations over small talk [22:06] – What we're keeping: health, strength, movement, and time outdoors [24:56] – Filtering life through meaning, purpose, and connection [25:51] – Saying yes to connection and whole-body yeses [28:00] – Comfort over performance: clothes, shoes, and realistic expectations [30:08] – Speaking our truth, changing our minds, and honoring ourselves [31:02] – Letting go of the status quo and choosing a life that fits [34:44] – Remembering that life is happening now, not later If today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here's to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!Pre-order The Cost of Quiet now! Colette's new book, The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations that Create Secure, Lasting Love, launches February 3rd. Secure your copy today and get VIP bonuses available only before launch day. https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book

You're doing all the “right” things, but why does it still feel like you're performing your life instead of living it?Why does everything start to feel heavy the moment you think about how it'll look to other people?There's a quiet pressure to show up prepared, polished, and put-together...even when no one asked for that version of you. Maybe it shows up in your work, your routines, or the way you manage everyone else's expectations. Underneath it, there's this fear that if you stop trying so hard, you'll be exposed as “not enough.”In this episode you'll understand:Why over-preparing might actually be blocking your best work (and keeping you from feeling like yourself)The question that led to my biggest breakthrough: "What am I actually afraid will happen if I don't do this?"How "performance mode" shows up differently for everyone — and why it all comes back to the same thing: safetySmall, tangible ways to stop filtering yourself (starting with what you wear and how you speak)After listening, you'll be able to slow down and ask, “What do I actually want right now?” - and trust that answer. Not perfectly. Just honestly.Resources Mentioned:Free Calm Mind Blueprint: http://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-podNewsletter: www.samanthapenkoff.com/promptsWork with me:90 min Breakthrough Intensives: You already know you should slow down, delegate more, stop overcommitting. So why can't you? That's what we figure out in 90 minutes. Plus integration call 2 weeks later. Book your BreakthroughExhale: Private Coaching - For women ready to do this work until it sticks and you can't revert back. 4 open spots: Work with meConnect with Sam: Instagram | Facebook

 Explore how nonprofit leaders can cultivate grounded presence, clarify their sphere of control, and stay anchored in mission and values while leading through ongoing uncertainty and disruption. As nonprofit leaders continue navigating unprecedented levels of uncertainty, this "learning out loud" episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton and guest Danielle Marshall offers a grounded, human-centered exploration of how leaders can steady themselves—and their organizations—amid chaos. Drawing on lived experience, strategic frameworks, and resilience practices, the conversation centers on: cultivating a grounded presence, clarifying what is within one's sphere of control, and anchoring decision-making in mission, values, and community. Rather than offering quick fixes, the episode invites nonprofit leaders to slow down, filter the noise, strengthen boundaries, and choose intentional actions that sustain both personal wellbeing and collective impact over the long haul. Episode Highlights [00:00–02:05] Regrounding in Turbulent Times [04:15–06:39] Grounded Presence as a Leadership Practice [06:39–08:23] Chaos Is the Strategy—So Center Your Why [08:23–10:19] Filtering the Noise & Choosing Information Wisely [12:08–14:44] Resilience Isn't Perfection [15:24–17:31] Making Space for Presence [19:23–20:41] Scenario Planning & the Sphere of Control [21:21–23:32] Don't Reinvent the Wheel—Find the Organizers [24:07–25:41] Mission as the Unifying Center [26:03–27:57] Agency Over Outrage [29:13–31:08] Community Built Before Crisis [31:08–33:26] The Power of the Local [34:56–36:05] Intentionality Over Fear [40:39–42:40] Boundaries as Leadership Responsibility [46:03–49:00] Doubling Down on Values Important Links and Resources: Danielle Marshall Culture Principles Linktree Unpacked: Culture Chronicles Draw Together with Wendy MacNaughton Guardian US edition). Week magazine Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American on Substack How to survive the end of the world podcast with adrienne and Autumn Brown The feminist survival project 2025 podcast Dear White Women podcast On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder  which is available in a video series The Sum of Us by Heather McGee Decluttering Your Leadership by Judy Oyedele   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

In Episode 281 of the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus dives into a topic most pool business owners aren't prepared for - what really happens after you raise your prices. You've done the hard part. You ran the numbers. You sent the email. You raised your rates. But then comes the silence… the second guessing… and the fear. This episode focuses on the first 90 days after a price increase, breaking down the emotional, financial, and leadership shifts pool pros experience during this critical window. Edgar explains why post-increase anxiety is normal, how to avoid self-sabotage, and how understanding your true cost per pool transforms pricing from an emotional decision into a leadership strategy. You'll learn why losing a few customers isn't failure, how margin creates stability (not just profit), and how aligned pricing leads to calmer leadership, better customers, and a stronger business long-term. If you're a pool service owner, repair pro, or business operator who wants to raise prices with confidence and keep control of your business after you do - this episode is a must-listen.

In this Habits Series episode, Lesley Logan breaks down how identity and belief play a foundational role in creating habits that last. She explains why habits fall apart when they conflict with self-talk and how shifting who you believe you are makes behavior change easier and more sustainable. Rather than forcing consistency, Lesley invites listeners to explore becoming the person who naturally lives the habits they want. This episode offers a mindset reset that helps habits stick without shame or perfection.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Recognizing habits as reflections of current identity and self-belief.Understanding why belief must precede consistency for habits to stick.Using identity statements to guide habit choices and experimentation.Filtering daily routines through the person you want to become.Allowing habits to evolve as identity and life seasons change.Episode References/Links:Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsEpisode 589: Brad Bizjack - https://beitpod.com/ep589Episode 613: The Truth About Why Habits Matter - https://beitpod.com/ep613 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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They serve a purpose. They serve a purpose for our brain. And that is how a habit is really created. But you have to be someone who actually believes you can be it like someone who has habits. Lesley Logan 0:15  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:53  Hi, Be It babe. Welcome back to our Habits Series. I'm super excited about this series. I hope you've been enjoying it. If you haven't listened to the first part of the habit series, you can listen to this one, but I highly recommend you start at the beginning of the series, because it gives you the tools that you can rinse and repeat for every habit you want to have. And so today's topic is like, how being it till you see it helps with habits. There's a few different ways it helps with habits. So if you are someone who believes that you can't start a new habit, you won't. I know that sounds like duh, but also and also like, how many times have you been like, I'm a procrastinator, or I just can't be consistent with anything, or I'm just, I'm not a morning person. When we have those statements, those I am statements that are in conflict of the things we want to do, for sure, you're not going to make the habit happen that you want. It just isn't going to work like that. So I definitely want you, if there's a habit that you're wanting to create, I want you to listen to the start of the series, because we go through like the different tools that you need to do, to take a habit of feeling and then bring it into fruition. I shared in one of the episodes what habit I have been working on, and since I recorded those, I'm really proud to say, like, it's become a habit that I do. It's something that I actually think about doing. So I still have to celebrate. It's my habit that, like, I can step out of the celebration part. And I'm also, if you go to the episode where, like, the part of the day that your habit goes in, I am because my schedule has been really crazy, still figuring out when the best time of day, what is the best thing that the habit comes after, and that's just because I'm experimenting. But I do believe that I am someone who can create habits that stick. It is a habit that I want, and so it's still happening daily. It's just taking a little longer to stick in a place where I don't need to remind myself to do it with the testing of the prompts and with the celebration. And so I share that with you because it these things just take time, not because it takes 60 days and then voila, you have it. That's not how it works, and not because it only takes a day, but because we have to get our brain wrapped around it, and then our whole entire day is just a series of different habits that we have, even ones we don't like. They serve a purpose. They serve a purpose for our brain. And that is how a habit is really created. But you have to be someone who actually believes you can be like someone who has habits. I've had Brad Bisjack on as a guest before, and he's someone that I coached with a couple years ago, and he has this like, be do have situation, I promise this has to do with be it till you see it. And a lot of people go with, once I have blank, then I will do blank, and I will become blank, right? So once I have money, then I will be able to start that business, and then I'll be successful, right? Other people are like, well, they do it in the a different order. So they have, I don't know, actually, I'm not really good with the anagram, but there's a different order you can do it in. It still doesn't get you what you want. So there's only one way to do it. You have to go with the B, then the do, then the have. So be it till you see it, right? So if you want to be someone who works out and does move it every day, you have to act as if you're someone who works out every day. You also have to believe I am someone who moves every day. I am someone who values movement. So the thoughts you put in helps you filter. It also will help you as you as you start to create habits that stick in that you're going to get something wrong. You're going to get something wrong, you're gonna get something, you're gonna say I'm who wants to go to the gym every day, and then you might, I hate this gym. Actually, I prefer Jiu Jitsu. Actually, I'm someone who moves every day. I'm gonna go to a dance class. Actually, I hate dance instead, I'm gonna go and do some Tai Chi. Like, in the process of becoming having the habits you want, you have to start with the person you want to be, and then ask yourself, what would that person do if I'm if someone, if I'm already someone who values movement, what would I do in the morning or in the afternoon or at night? And then break it down to something smaller, and then be curious about it and celebrate what you did do. So the be it till you see it mindset doesn't just apply to a business goal, or a money goal, or relationship goal or health goal. It actually applies to the life, the entire compass of the capacity of the life that you want to have. And so it's super important how you talk to yourself. Because if you are saying, I suck at this, I'm terrible at this, I'm someone who can't get up in the morning. You're not going to just you're not going to start getting up in the morning and having a habit that sticks. We have to start that mindset. Lesley Logan 5:25  So what I would suggest that you do, I think it's super important, is just kind of reflect about, like, who you want to be, right? Who is the be? What are we being it until we see? So take some time and just reflect on like, okay, it's the future. We snapped our fingers. Everything worked out. Who are you? You know, what time do you get up in the morning? How do you spend your time? What does it smell like where you are? What does it feel like? What clothes do you wear? You know, do you cook for yourself? Do the meals get delivered? Keep going, right? So like you're, you're the person you want to be, is how we filter, what are the actual habits that you are going to have? So this episode could have come honestly as number one before you filled out the bubble of like, okay, I want to have this. And here's all the different ideas. But this is a really good mindset talk to like, think about. When I was in Cambodia a couple weeks ago, leading people through the workshop, the first thing we have to do is like, figure out, like, okay, so before I teach you habits that stick, and before I teach you how to delegate things off your plate, and before I teach you how to do a dream schedule, we have to understand, like, who it is that we want to be. Because if we know who that person is, you know, then we can actually create the schedule that involves that person. But if we don't go through that process, then we actually create a dream schedule and habits based on the person we are right now. And there's probably there's nothing wrong with who you are right now. You're an amazing person. You're worthy already. But if you are listening to this, it's because you want a little bit more. You want something more in an area of your life, there's something that you're wanting to be till you see. And so I would, I really encourage you to take out a piece of paper, journal, notebook, you know, transcript tool, and to start to go through a dream day of the like you were already it. Everything has happened. You've had the training or the certificate, or the education or the windfall that you need. And so, who are you? What do you value? Who do believe about yourself? What are the I am statements that you say? Okay, when you have that, then it's like, okay, so, what does it what habits does this person have? So if you want to have a like a beautiful Pilates studio, right? And your dream schedule at that studio is that you will actually come in, read everyone who works with you, say hi to the clients that first class. You know, there's a scent that you make sure is on in the studio. And then you go to your office and you do what? And then you maybe you take class then, and then it's lunchtime, and then you have meetings, who you're meeting with, all these different things. What are the habits that that person has before they get to the studio, or the habits that person has when they're at work? What are the what are the habits that person has when they get home? So see yourself in the future already having all the things. So who is that person? And then what we can do is rewind it or unravel it to go we get to where we are today, and then go back to episode one, and then two and three and four, and actually start to process one thing at a time, one habit at a time. Lesley Logan 8:39  And the other way that the be it till you see it mindset works is that you actually get to just try one at a time. Because if we try to be it till we see it as an all or nothing. We talked about this in last episode, we try to do seven habits at the same time. It becomes really difficult to understand what's working and really see how we like it. And so when you have the be it till you see it mindset, as you try out these different habits, it makes it so much easier to make sure that the habits are ones that are going to give you the life that you want to live. And then you get to act as if you already have that habit, allowing to be easier for you to celebrate, easy to be curious, easier for the habit to actually stick, because your belief is you already are this person with these habits and not the the other opposite, which is like I am someone who procrastinates. Does that make sense? So keeping this episode short, because what I would prefer you do is take some time to think about the person that you want to be on the other side of all of this, and then really think about all the habits that that person has, the you that at that time that has and not shaming or blaming yourself. I should be further by now. I should be further ahead. I should already have these done. I've tried this habit before, starting all over again. No, that, that shit talk doesn't even work. That doesn't it's not going to help anybody. In fact, what it does it just, it actually just keeps you safe. I know. Do you believe that, like, say, there's safety in living the life that you're trying to get out of? Yeah? Because your brain is like, well, this is safe. This is the devil that I know, right? So I would love for you to take some time today just to really think about who you're trying to become. Who is the be it till we see it? What are those habits that you want to have in place? And then go back to the beginning of this process, write down one of the habits in the center, all the ideas that go around it. Then do the grid of want to do, don't want to do, easy to do, hard to do. Then take the couple that are in that one quadrant, because it's only goimng to be a couple, and then see where you can plug it into your day, and then have it as a prompt. And then use the be it till you see it mindset, until the habit sticks. I am someone who can do this thing. I am someone who have this thing comes easy for and then I am going to I'm someone who wants to make coffee for myself and my partner in the morning. So what would that person do to make coffee in the morning? Who do you have to be? And it really does make it so much easier to make any habit, because there's a belief in yourself that it's possible. I tell the people that I coach all the time like I cannot believe in your dreams more than you do all the time. I can I can be that person who like helps you realize that there's like you should be believing yourself. And I can do that. I can absolutely, in the beginning, when we meet, absolutely I can see the potential and the amazingness. But if you don't believe in you, you don't get very far, right? We don't get very far. I will also just add to this episode how I use habit that stick to make sure that I run this business well. And it's not perfect. I learn every single day, I'm constantly like, going, okay, who do I want to be it until I see you in this business, right? Like, okay, you get you evolve, and you get better. And in fact, you actually become the person you're trying to see. And then it's like, okay, now the business has risen to this level. We have this many people on the team, so the habits that are in my life that allow me to show up every single day at work exist in the morning. My morning routine is humongous for me. The morning walk that I have to do make sure my dog feels super, super loved, but also that I get the blood flowing. My morning plunge happens before that. My cold plunge happens before that. I read these amazing daily books while I'm in the cold plunge so that I can start the day with these words of wisdom and things to think about and remind myself of how truly loving and wonderful I can be in this world. Right? I'll need those pep talks. Those are habits. What I read, the cold plunge, the medicine that I take in the morning, the walk, the shake plate, the Pilates, the red light, when I have breakfast, fueling myself. All those habits are habits that are helping me be it till I see it, and as I continue to give more clarity around who I'm trying to become. As I grow older, as my business grows, those habits get reviewed and reflected. Some of them will evolve out or evolve to a different time. So especially for the women listening to this podcast, like some of the habits that you have may have worked for you a while ago, but they don't work anymore. They're not part of who you're becoming, and so you'll have to listen to listen the episode on how to unravel those habits, right? How do we get rid of that prompt? What are we replacing it with? And reminding ourselves that, like you didn't get anything wrong with that habit, it just no longer serves you. It's no longer part of who you're becoming, and the more we can become the person that doesn't shame and blame, but instead celebrates and inquires and gets curious, easier it is for us to add new habits that help us be it till we see it. I have habits at night that help me sleep well so I can go up in the morning to start those habits. My habits at night have also evolved. How soon, how early I have to go to bed has changed. What I can listen to before bed has changed. Right? What? What? What is my skincare routine has changed. Because as I be it till I see it, the person I'm becoming, she gets she has changed. She's gotten older. She's got different goals. She's got different dreams. And so I'm giving that to you because I think it's really important that you don't put so much pressure on yourself that what you write down is written in stone, and then you have to do it. And then once you do it, you've done it. Check. No, this whole program is created so you can re listen to it and reuse it as you evolve, as the clarity around who you're becoming, who you're being, till you see becomes clearer. So thank you so much. I'd love to hear what you're trying to how you're using habits to be, till you see it. What habits came up for you? What habits Did you realize? Like, oh, when I was listening the first couple episodes, I thought I wanted to work on this habit of drinking more water. But now that I'm thinking about how the person I want to be, what are the habits that I want to have so I can become her, because all the things we do are the ones that help us become the person we want to be, or they hold us down where we are. It's the truth. We have two more episodes in this series. They are really there for you as part of like how to change and update your habits for when you're traveling, or for specifically movement and health. So you have all the tools you need to create any habit that you want. If you are worried about habits while you're traveling or want to focus more on healthy I hate the word, like healthy habits, but habits that help with the health that you're trying to live for. Those will be the next two bonus episodes in this series. But for now, I think you've got what you need to be till you see it and create habits that stick. And I would love to hear how this series works for you. So make sure you send it in if you have any questions about it you want to dive in deeper. Send it in to the beitpod.com/questions. You can also send the wins of you celebrating the habits that you're creating to that same place, beitpod.com/questions and I will shout you out on our FYF episodes. Thank you so much, and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 16:08  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 16:51  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 16:56  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 17:00  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 17:07  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 17:11  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Transcribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen to 144 Future Now Show  Bobby is on the road this week, but we do hear from him briefly. There are some fascinating developments of late, including the development of 100x faster and much cheaper optical computing, biomimicry applied to making a painless needle and cheap non-clogging micro printer nozzles from a mosquito’s probiscus, a fish filter for sifting out microplastics from your washing machine.  Meanwhile NASA has lofted a massive high altitude helium balloon into the Stratosphere above the Antarctic, to study the weather and to look for evidence of the elusive Dark Matter, yet to be seen physically. And a motherload of lithium has been discovered in a volcanic caldera on the Nevada Oregon border, enough to create Lithium based batteries for dozens of years, freeing us from the tyranny of other countries controlling the supply.  We conclude with a fascinating exoplanet discovery where the atmosphere potentially rains diamonds!  And Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and New Year to you!  

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What I Wish I Knew When Starting an Online Business: 9 Fresh Tips for Solo Startups!Starting an online business today looks different from how it did a few years ago.After years of building, refining, and working with solo business owners, I've had time to reflect on what actually matters and what simply keeps everyone busy, but stuck.In this episode, I'm sharing what I wish I knew when starting an online business, based on real experience, real mistakes, and lessons learned along the way.If you're early in your journey, this will help you focus on what truly moves you forward. What You'll Hear in This EpisodeIf you're starting an online business, this conversation will help you rethink:Why staying busy can feel productive while still holding you backThe decision most new business owners delay, and why it matters more than they realizeWhy does some advice sound smart but doesn't work in real life for solo business ownersThe overlooked asset that makes selling feel easierWhy chasing what's “working right now” often leads to exhaustion…and more Closing ThoughtIf you're starting an online business, you don't need to do everything; you need to do the right things. Start with strategy, keep it simple, and let clarity guide your next steps. If you need a complimentary strategy call, please visit: https://marisashadrick.com/contact/ Audio Timestamps00:00:00 Intro and why starting with strategy matters00:01:00 Strategy vs. tactics explained00:06:24 Why being busy doesn't equal progress00:07:31 One clear offer and validation00:09:00 Managing doubt when starting an online business00:10:38 Filtering advice and avoiding overload00:11:55 Visibility without clarity creates noise00:13:58 Podcasting and YouTube strategy insight00:14:39 Why email list building matters early00:16:22 The cost of chasing algorithms00:18:27 Building a business that fits your life00:20:33 Lessons as mentors and selling earlier00:24:34 Final thoughts and next stepsFREE RESOURCECapture the Human Knowledge Your AI Needs to Model Your Voice, Values, and Brand IdentityINTRODUCING THE HEART PROFILE™If you're ready to step off the sidelines and start using AI with confidence, CLICK HERESkip Hours of Prompt Trial & Error with ChatGPTWhether you're writing, planning, analyzing, or brainstorming, my C.O.N.T.E.X.T. ™ method transforms ChatGPT into a consistent marketing assistant. No steep learning curve.Free Download!https://marisashadrick.com/prompts If you're ready to grow with effective marketing that actually feels manageable, here's your next move.Inside AI Lab for Solopreneurs, get Custom GPTs, templates, and coaching to grow your business. Visit: https://marisashadrick.com/communityListen to the "Amplify Your Authority" Podcast! Click Here! Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Tip: Answer these questions inside of ChatGPT (free or paid) and have AI craft your review! How did you discover this podcast? What's your biggest takeaway from this episode? How has this podcast helped your current journey? Thanks so much for taking a few minutes to craft a review!

In episode 376 of The Physical Performance Show, professional triathlete Ellie Salthouse joins Hugh Darnell and Brad Beer for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, pressure, and longevity in elite endurance sport. Recorded following knee surgery and a strong return to racing, this episode unpacks what it truly takes to rebuild confidence, performance, and belief when the path back to the start line is anything but straightforward. Ellie reflects on her Wollongong T100 performance, the physical and mental demands of injury rehabilitation, and the systems that now support her consistency at the pointy end of the sport. From working with specialist coaches and reshaping her mental game, to mastering race-day execution, fueling, recovery, and decision-making under pressure, Ellie shares the frameworks that continue to sustain her elite career. Show Sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics offers Simple Tools and Real Results. Easy fixes for your feet with a massive impact. For 20% off all The Rehab Mechanics products. Go to www.therehabmechanics.com.au Enter discount code TPPS20 at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Wollongong T100 debrief: executing the plan, racing at home, and handling the "always want the podium" competitor mindset Race-week routines: keeping things consistent, arriving a week early, and why Ellie doesn't taper heavily The injury story: severe knee pain pre-70.3 Worlds, major swelling post-race, scan results, and surgery timing (Feb) Rehab timeline & milestones: back on bike + pool at ~10 days, building trainer time, returning to road riding, quad activation challenges, strength work, and a ~6-month return to start line The mental toll of injury: identity, motivation, sponsor pressure vs internal pressure, and staying process-driven with "small controllables" Return-to-racing lessons: Vancouver as the first race back, managing expectations, and surprising run performance with minimal prep Mental performance breakthrough: building a "toolbox" with a sports psych, handling pressure, thoughts, and race-week spirals Tools that work: "a thought is just a thought," bus analogy, and the "monsters in the boat" approach to sitting with emotions Coaching structure shift: moving from one coach (8 years with Siri) to specialists (swim/cycle/run/strength) + managing training load Training with data: the steep learning curve of power/metrics and why it took ~12 months to truly click Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries between "boyfriend Zach" and "coach Zach," and why switching off matters Race-day execution: whiteboard cues, focusing on controllables, and adapting plans on the fly Fueling evolution: from "a few gels and Gatorade" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid + planned recovery Recovery essentials: movement-based recovery, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths, sleep, magnesium, and tracking what actually works Filtering the '1%ers': ease of use, time cost, measurability, and avoiding noise What's next: 70.3 World Champs (Marbella) then camp in the Canary Islands and T100 World Champs (Qatar, Dec 13) Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike (yes… brutal) Quotes / takeaways "A feeling is just a feeling. A thought is just a thought." "If it's a chore or doesn't integrate into your life, it's probably not the right 1%er." "Who's willing to suffer the most — that's the name of the game." Partners / links mentioned Show sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics — 20% off with code TPPS20 at checkout (therehabmechanics.com.au) Follow Ellie: @elliesalthouse (Instagram) Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics + TPPS20 discount 01:13 – Hugh introduces featured performer: Ellie "Salty" Salthouse + Wollongong T100 context 02:43 – Ellie joins: quick bio + why this conversation has been a long time coming 03:42 – Wollongong T100 debrief: home-race energy, execution, 4th place 05:04 – Race-week process: keeping routine consistent + days leading into race 06:21 – "Pressure in the athlete hotel": being around competitors all week 07:43 – Knee injury origin: severe pain pre-70.3 Worlds, race week adjustments 09:03 – Post-Worlds swelling + scan findings: missing cartilage + floating fragments 10:17 – Surgery timing (early Feb) + season disruption + finding positives 11:43 – "Blessing in disguise": freshness late season + only 5 races so far 12:37 – Rehab milestones: back on bike & in pool ~10 days post-op 13:59 – Quad shutdown challenge: stim/BFR + "it finally clicked" 14:28 – Return-to-racing timeline: ~6 months off the start line 14:57 – Mental toll of injury: motivation, identity, checklist of controllables 16:20 – Sponsor pressure vs internal pressure: clauses, but mostly self-driven 17:14 – First race back: Vancouver expectations + rebuilding run fitness 19:02 – Surprise outcome: 11th place + faster-than-expected run execution 19:31 – The "low expectations / low pressure" effect when returning 20:48 – Key win: testing the knee under race stress (sand, mounts/dismounts) 21:48 – Perspective from Jan Frodeno: same surgery took him a year 22:44 – Mental performance shift: why big races used to unravel 24:07 – Working with a sports psych: building a toolbox for pressure + thoughts 25:28 – Why mental coaching should be "the 4th discipline" 26:54 – Advice for athletes who didn't gel with a sports psych before 27:47 – Readiness + openness: why it clicked this time 29:54 – Practical tools: "thoughts on a bus" + "monsters in the boat" analogy 33:26 – Coaching evolution: leaving Siri after 8 years + hard "breakup" conversation 36:10 – Why specialists: swim/cycle/run/strength + being great at all three 39:42 – Adjustment year: results dipped before training began correlating again 40:08 – Learning to train with data: cadence/speed → full power metrics 42:32 – When it clicked: 12 months to understand, 18 months to see new numbers 43:30 – Negatives of multi-coach model: communication + squad consistency when travelling 44:47 – Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries, downtime, and early arguments 47:35 – Race-day execution: Zach's whiteboard cues, focus, and adapting plans 50:16 – Discipline vs instincts: sticking to plan without getting dragged into racing emotions 52:14 – The "ability to suffer": born with it + learned deeper over time 55:33 – Hard sessions nerves: nothing to lose vs race-day stakes 57:23 – Fueling shift: from "whatever felt right" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid 59:47 – Recovery pillars: movement, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths 01:01:33 – Sleep & performance: 8+ hours, magnesium, investing in a great bed 01:03:21 – Filtering "1%ers": track it, keep it easy, avoid time-wasting noise 01:07:27 – What's next: 70.3 Worlds (Marbella) + Canary Islands camp + T100 Worlds (Qatar) 01:08:20 – Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts 01:08:49 – Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike 01:10:14 – Episode close, credits, and sponsor reminder

In a sea of hot-takes and fast “advice”, it can be difficult to understand what is really important when it comes to success in business but also in life.…and that's before we even get to the “how”.This week's guest has not only distilled what is really important, but also how you get there when it comes to leveling up your life, your career and really, everything in-between.Tee Smith is a leadership trainer, wisdom teacher, and entrepreneur whose mission is to raise Kingdom leaders who build wealth, impact, and influence with spiritual integrity.Tee blends biblical wisdom, business strategy, and leadership mastery into practical teachings that help peopleMake wiser decisionsHear God more clearlyLead with emotional and spiritual maturityBuild businesses that create real value and long-term impact.Entrepreneurs follow him because his teachings produce clarity.Investors follow him because his wisdom sharpens judgement.And organizations follow him because his leadership principles create order, growth, and momentum.This episode will give a sneak peek at what makes his point-of-view so valuable and the secret behind his own mindset, his approach to focus, ownership and much more! Now, through REMarkit University, he's offering a year-long path that helps you become the leader God designed you to be spiritually grounded, mentally sharp, and equipped to build wealth with wisdom. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teesmithspeaks/https://remarkituniversity.com/ Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction1:29 - Meet Tee Smith3:01 - Favorite genre of music / how it informs Tee4:58 - Who you keep time with9:05 - Extreme ownership and Tee's “valleys”13:48 - Quitters and the power of words19:36 - Filtering information online22:55 - The ‘F' word29:45 - Commitment37:25 - 3 things Tee wants you to know, episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH JAHMAAL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/Website: https://listenthenspeak.com/If you're ready to get measured results for both personally and professionally, schedule an appointment with Jahmaal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest: Matthew Le Merle, CEO & Managing Partner, Blockchain Coinvestors About the Guest: Matthew Le Merle is a leading figure in early-stage venture capital, having previously managed Keiretsu, the world's largest angel network. In 2014, he made a strategic pivot into the digital asset space, co-founding Blockchain Coinvestors. The firm is now dedicated to the vision that digital monies, commodities, and assets are inevitable, and all of the world's financial infrastructure must be upgraded. With investment strategies now in their 12th year, Blockchain Coinvestors has backed a combined portfolio of over 1,250 blockchain companies and projects, including more than 110 blockchain unicorns. In This Episode: Decoding the Future of Finance and Emerging Blockchain Unicorns Join us for a deep dive with Matthew Le Merle as he shares the strategic insights that drove his firm into blockchain investing over a decade ago. We explore the massive shift toward digital assets, the unique mechanics of the fund-of-funds model, and the critical role of tokenomics in the crypto ecosystem. Key Discussion Points:

Send us a textProper ad account structure is crucial for Amazon sellers looking to maximize their ad performance, but most ad accounts are disorganized and inefficient. In this video, Noah Wickham dive deep into how a messy Amazon ad account can hinder your ability to optimize campaigns, and how structuring your ad account with clear portfolios and ad groups can significantly improve your results.A cluttered ad account leads to confusion, wasted budget, and missed opportunities. With the right setup, you can easily identify key areas for improvement, track performance more effectively, and drive better sales results. From understanding Amazon portfolios to managing targets within ad groups, I'll guide you step by step on how to structure your ads for long-term success.What You'll Learn:- How to structure your Amazon ad account for better organization and clarity- Why Amazon portfolios are key for efficient ad management- The best practices for creating and naming campaigns and ad groups- How to optimize your targeting strategy to avoid wasting ad spend- How bulk file operations can make optimizations quicker and easierIf you're struggling with messy Amazon ads, or if your campaigns aren't performing like they should, this video will provide actionable insights to help you streamline your account and see measurable improvements. Stop getting lost in disorganized ad accounts, learn how to structure them like a pro!Ready to take control of your Amazon ads? Let's chat and optimize your strategy for success: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonAdStructure #PPCOptimization #AmazonCampaigns #AdAccountManagement #amazonppc --------------------------------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTQ4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm32025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: Common Issues with Amazon Ads00:14 - Why Proper Ad Account Structure Matters00:34 - Understanding Amazon Portfolios and Their Importance01:13 - Organizing Ads by Business Line and Product Categories02:01 - Filtering by Portfolio and Optimizing for Specific Products03:13 - The One Ad Group per Campaign Strategy03:47 - Naming Campaigns Clearly for Better Management04:08 - Managing Targets within Ad Groups05:02 - How Amazon's Algorithm Affects Your Ad Performance06:05 - How to Fine-Tune and Optimize Targets Over Time07:09 - Using Bulk Files for Easier Optimization08:12 - Final Tips for Streamlining Your Amazon Ad Account Structure________________________________Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast:My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Send us a textAmazon ads are regularly updated, and one recent change allows managing campaigns across all countries on a single platform. This centralizes Amazon PPC efforts but removes simple country filtering, creating a challenge for sellers. We break down how to handle these changes to maintain effective amazon advertising strategies and ensure smooth campaign optimization.It walks through how the search bar works inside the Amazon Ads console, why country filters disappeared, and how sellers managing multiple marketplaces can avoid misreading performance data.Built for active Amazon sellers running PPC across regions, this walkthrough helps prevent reporting mistakes, wasted ad spend, and confusion when managing campaigns in global marketplaces in 2026 and beyond.If country-level ad data is slowing decisions or costing sales, get a direct breakdown of what to fix and how to clean up your Amazon Ads setup before spend keeps leaking: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonAds #AmazonPPC #AmazonSeller #EcommerceAdvertising #FBA--------------------------------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTQ4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm32025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Amazon Ads platform changes and seller frustration00:32 – Why missing country filters cause reporting problems01:15 – Using the search bar to filter campaigns by country01:53 – Viewing country-specific campaigns without switching accounts________________________________Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast:My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

We explore how complacency hides inside success and how to replace drift with drive through clarity, filtering, relationships, and honest evaluation. Chris Robinson shares stories from the stage in Cambodia to the “55 is greater than 800” moment that reset his habits and focus.Key Takeaways:redefining complacency as careless security and satisfactory successawareness as the gateway to overcoming underperformanceclarity that cures myopia and hyperopia with the next easiest stepfiltering inputs and environments to align with the desired identitygetting into the right rooms with bigger windowsposture over imposter syndrome by choosing progress over impressevaluation loops and inviting hard truth from trusted peoplefaith as fuel for living fully alive and rejecting comfortpractical mantra of learn a little, do a littleWhy don't you do them a big favor and buy one for yourself, and then buy another copy for your friend as well, and share it with them, and go through the book with them? If you like this episode, be sure to follow Chris on his website, but also share this episode with a friend who you know needs to hear it. And certainly, we'd love it if you could write a review out there to get this into the hands of as many people as we can.=======================================================

Listen, we all have a lot of information coming at us and limited time to process it. Most days it feels like the world is set up to keep you confused, reactive, and chasing your tail. Between research, social media, “thought leaders,” news, and whatever's happening at work and home, it's easy to either shut down or grab at the loudest voice in the room.   This episode is about pushing back on that. I walk through a clear framework you can use to make better sense of the information you already have, so you can stay centered, make sharper decisions, and avoid getting bogged down by bullshit. It's less about hoarding more content and more about training how you think, what you pay attention to, and how you use what you learn.   In this episode, we get into: •How to decide what “job” a piece of information is supposed to do for you before you give it your attention •A simple relevance filter to separate what matters right now from what can wait—or be ignored •How to look at the source and the incentives behind the message so you're less likely to get played •A quick way to separate facts, interpretations, and emotions so you don't get swept up in spin •Turning something you read or hear into a clean, practical takeaway you can actually use •Getting comfortable with “I don't know yet” instead of grabbing the first confident-sounding answer •Testing new ideas through small actions instead of endless debate or overthinking   If you want to go deeper and apply this in your own life and work: •Main site and resources: www.artofcoaching.com •Upcoming live events and seminars: www.artofcoaching.com/events •One-to-one mentoring and support: www.artofcoaching.com/mentoring   Follow Us: Website: ArtofCoaching.com Instagram: @coach_brettb X: @coach_brettb

Send us a textWhat if one year from now you could double your prices, expand your brand, grow your Instagram from under 2,000 followers to more than 22,000, and add more than $100,000 in revenue to your business.That is exactly what happened for my client, Dani Alvarez.When Dani and I first met, she was a homeschooling mom of three running a small farm in Northern Colorado and posting the occasional photo on Instagram. She did not know how to post a reel. She felt stuck and overwhelmed. She wondered if Instagram was even worth her time.Fast forward twelve months, her videos have hit millions of views. Her business has transformed from the inside out. Her brand is clear, elevated, and profitable. And she has added an entirely new revenue stream because of her visibility on Instagram.What You'll Learn[00:00] Dani's growth from 1,800 to 22,000 followers [00:26] Why she almost quit Instagram [00:56] How we doubled her prices [03:20] How Sparrow Hill Beverage Burros began [07:05] When she saw she needed a real strategy [08:26] What we fixed before reels [09:21] Her first bride at the new rate [10:49] Learning reels for the first time [12:43] Daily reel commitment [14:38] Facing the fear of showing up on camera [15:58] Filtering out conflicting advice [17:20] The reality of the first ninety days [19:18] Her first viral reel [24:40] Visibility driving bookings and revenue [30:45] Unpredictable opportunities from social media [32:05] Dani's advice on joining Hot Reels [34:23] Why strategy plus encouragement transforms resultsGuest BioDani Alvarez is the founder of Sparrow Hill Beverage Burros and Friends, a Northern Colorado wedding and events business featuring highly trained mini donkeys and farm animals. She is a former elementary teacher turned entrepreneur who built her business from a small family farm while homeschooling her three children. Dani has grown her Instagram to more than 22,000 followers, added over $100,000 in revenue in one year, and now co-runs a global coaching program for farms wanting to add luxury beverage animals to their offerings. Her work blends hospitality, joyful experiences, and intentional brand storytelling.Links + ResourcesFollow Dani on Instagram: @sparrowhillbeverageburrosBook the Beverage Burros or stay at the Airbnb: farmatsparrowhill.comJoin the Hot Reels waitlist or DM me hot on InstagramCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, ELIZABETH MARBERRY:WORK WITH ELIZABETH Apply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with Elizabeth Free guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on Instagram Follow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.

Today, I'm joined by the incredible Nadine Artemis, a true pioneer in natural beauty and holistic health. Nadine is well known for bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, and in this episode, she completely redefines how we look at hair care—not just as a cosmetic routine, but as a form of biological reset. She shares how everything from stress to toxins and even your shower water can disrupt the delicate ecosystem of your scalp, and how her simple, nature-inspired rituals can help restore balance.   Past episode: Episode #90: Do You Want Less Trips To The Dentist, Whiter Teeth, And Better Overall Health? Episode #103: Safe Sunscreen, Circadian Rhythm, and Do We Actually Age with Sun?   Study with Rosemary: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842469/ Scalp applicator   Episode Timestamps: Episode introduction and focus on hair health ... 00:00:00 Meet Nadine Artemis and "Renegade Beauty" ... 00:04:05 Hair and oral health as longevity signals ... 00:09:33 Skin/scalp microbiome and product residues ... 00:12:01 Stress, hormones, and pandemic hair loss ... 00:14:14 Optimizing hair follicle growth and supplements ... 00:15:43 Scalp cleansing, massaging, and circulation ... 00:21:25 Filtering water and natural scalp treatments ... 00:26:08 Rosemary oil, melatonin for hair regrowth ... 00:32:15 Photobiomodulation and red light for scalp ... 00:36:30 Essential oils—antimicrobial, support for dandruff ... 00:51:09 Practical routines for dry/flaky vs. oily scalp ... 01:05:49 Navigating hormonal and age-related hair changes ... 01:07:07 Summary of effective natural hair care strategies ... 01:16:00   Our Amazing Sponsors: Kineon: near-infrared light helps improve circulation, oxygen delivery, and mitochondrial function, which can support focus, recovery, and even overall brain health. Visit kineon.io/NATNIDDAM and get 10% off!   Fatty15: C15 is 3x more effective than omega-3 and totally vegan. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NATNIDDAM and using code NATNIDDAM at checkout.   Manukora honey - From remote forests in New Zealand, where bees collect nectar from the native Manuka tea tree. That nectar is naturally rich in antibacterial compounds like MGO, plus antioxidants and prebiotics that support immunity and gut health. Visit manukora.com/NAT to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit - you'll get an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook.   Nat's Links:  YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter  Instagram  Facebook Group

In this conversation with entrepreneur and outsourcing leader Carmen Williams, we unpack the moment she walked into work, felt a physical “no” in her stomach, and quit her job that same day. No plan, no runway, no strategy deck—just bravery born from clarity.This episode isn't about hustle culture. It's about permission—to pivot, to shrink your life, to rebuild your identity, and to stop performing your way into burnout.We explore why corporate stability is an illusion, why minimalism creates freedom, how virtual teams scale your capacity, and why the “first hire fantasy” founders chase is usually wrong.We also talk about life after collapse—the rebirth that happens when you stop clinging to the version of yourself that was built to survive, not thrive.No hype. Just the quiet courage of starting over.TL;DR* The brave pivot: Carmen quit her job in one day after realizing life is short and fear is expensive.* Job security is riskier than entrepreneurship: One employer = one point of failure.* Minimalism is leverage: Less stuff, lower burn rate, fewer emergencies.* Founders hire the wrong “clone”: You don't need another visionary—you need a steady executor.* AI + VAs is the winning combo: AI increases the demand for great operators; it doesn't replace them (yet).* Saying “no” builds more trust than yes: Filtering clients improves ROI and reputation.What we unpack1. The moment you stop pretending you have timeCarmen's turning point came when her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness—20 years older than her. Mortality compresses priorities.She realized: “If I knew I had 20 years left, would I stay here?”Her answer was a clean no.2. The illusion of corporate safetyDoug reflects on climbing into bigger houses and bigger bills—only to realize everything you own also owns a piece of you.Entrepreneurs face volatility monthly.Employees face catastrophe suddenly.Pick your pain.3. Minimalism as a business strategyDoug downsized from 3,800 sq ft → 560 sq ft.Less space. Fewer things. More intention.The easy life is the one with fewer dependencies.4. Why founders hire the wrong personalityEntrepreneurs imagine a “mini-me” assistant—someone spontaneous, creative, high-initiative.What they need is the opposite:A detail-driven operator who finishes what the founder starts.5. How Carmen accidentally built a 100-person outsourcing companyShe hired VAs for her own consulting practice.People kept asking for help.She kept saying no—until the market refused to let her.No website. No pitch deck. Twenty VAs anyway.6. Why AI doesn't replace VAs—it amplifies themHer teams use AI as a force multiplier, not a threat.Training loops, outside experts, and self-directed learning have made her VAs more valuable—not redundant.Memorable lines* “If you only have one income stream, you don't have stability—you have a trap.”* “Minimalism isn't aesthetic. It's leverage.”* “Your first hire shouldn't be you—it should be your opposite.”* “The day you stop pretending you have time is the day you become brave.”* “AI doesn't replace people. It replaces excuses.”GuestCarmen Williams — Founder & CEO of a global outsourcing agency supporting 100+ virtual assistants across multiple industries. Known for helping entrepreneurs scale through operational discipline, delegation frameworks, and mindset shifts around capacity and courage.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenwilliamsau/Website: https://globalteams.com.au/Why this mattersIf you want your second life to work, you can't drag your first-life habits with you.That means:* lower burn rate* fewer possessions* more clarity* better support* braver decisions* honest self-assessmentYou can't rebuild while holding onto the version of yourself that burned out.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

PREVIEW Chinese Central Filtering of Canadian Statistical Assistance. Charles Burton discusses Canada's 1990s statistical assistance to China, noting how central filtering distorted the results. Authorities selectively used data that fit assumptions of success, ignoring negative information or using it only to improve tax extraction. The Canadians felt readily deceived due to China's reluctance to share negative truths. Guest: Charles Burton.

Why is dating so hard in midlife? Are we all sending mixed signals? Abe Morgentaler, MD & Marianne Brandon, PhD are the hosts of the Sex Doctors Podcast, where they deep dive into the science & psychology of sexual health & relationships.  Dr. Morgentaler is a Harvard trained MD who opened the first comprehensive men's health center in the US, is the leading authority in testosterone therapy, author of four books & currently the Blavatnik Faculty Fellow in Health & Longevity at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Brandon is a clinical psychologist, author & futurist whose professional writing includes aging & sex, the challenges of monogamy & female low libido. In this episode, you'll hear both personal & professional perspectives about the dating pool & approaches including app culture, dick pics, gender equality, hormones, “the ick” & desire-killing control. If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 180: IS YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE RUINING YOUR RELATIONSHIP? Guests:Theirshttps://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctorshttps://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspodhttps://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors/Hershttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-future-intimacyhttps://a.co/d/8smce3Chttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513/https://x.com/DrBrandonHishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6/https://x.com/DrMorgentalerhttps://t4leducation.com/https://a.co/d/hZHpFn0 Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  00:00 — Midlife dating déjà vu01:00 — Where have the good ones gone?02:03 — Top complaints while dating03:10 — Picky or self-aware?04:02 — Tiny towns vs. big cities05:00 — Strangers, apps, and mistrust05:58 — Why men send dick pics07:00 — Filtering for “fast yes”08:05 — Who's actually relationship-minded?08:45 — Is app culture the problem?09:20 — Entertainment vs. reciprocity09:58 — Should serious daters ditch apps?10:40 — The slot-machine effect11:35 — Standards vs. pickiness12:15 — Are we avoiding compromise?13:20 — The myth of perfection14:05 — How good men spend time15:00 — Apps aren't on your side16:12 — Ancient brains, modern tools17:00 — Digital dating = amplified disappointment18:00 — Get out of the house19:00 — Pick the rRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/

We talk often about whether you can keep a fill of oil in use longer. But what about an oil filter? And when is installing a bypass system a good idea? Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free test kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Have a question or shoutout? Leave a message for Blackstone Joe at 614-407-6169.Host: Joe AdamsProducer: Arryn Dennard

Does the world of synthesizers feel overwhelming as a worship keys player? You're not alone. Tommee Profitt creates massive cinematic soundscapes, but he started exactly where you are.  In our conversation today, Tommee breaks down why you don't need to be a "synth lord" to serve effectively and shares the simple techniques that can elevate your sound when you're ready to explore.  Learn the two beginner-friendly adjustments that make any patch sound more professional. Discover how to create a practice space that actually inspires you to experiment. Hear about the mod wheel technique that instantly brings dead patches to life.  Whether you're overwhelmed by options or ready to take your first steps beyond basic patches, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence for your worship keys journey.  Worship Online is your new secret weapon for preparing each week. With detailed song tutorials and resources, you and your team will save hours every single week, and remove the stress from preparing for a set. Try a free trial at WorshipOnline.com and see the transformation!   Mentioned in the Episode  Tommee Profitt's New Release  ---  If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com. We want to know how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast.  Don't forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at WorshipOnline.com!  The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN.