Podcasts about Focusing

Does the path to your true nature seem blocked by lifetimes of karmic gunk? Practitioners looking for a way through will find hope in this enlightening dharma talk by Rev. WonGong. Focusing on the Buddhist theory of Nine Consciousnesses, she shows us how the levels of our mind intertwine to create obstacles, and she gives guidance on how to release those obstacles and abide in pure consciousness, our true nature. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations

The Moneywise Guys Friday, May 20th BE MONEYWISE. Moneywise Wealth Management I "The Moneywise Guys" podcast call: 661-847-1000 text in anytime: 661-396-1000 email: info@moneywiseguys.com website: www.MoneywiseGuys.com Guest: Michael George, Executive Vice President/Marketing for Safe One Credit Union  website: www.safe1.org/home/home  

Dr. Cyndi is joined by Angela Natividad, mythologist and marketing consultant, for this exploration of the Greek goddess Circe. Focusing on her powers of transformation, they weave through the two thousands years of Circe's mythology and art. You can read more about Circe in Cyndi's book, "Entering Hekate's Garden." Join The Covina Institute for deeper study of the crossroads of modern life and the deeper world. Every month we explore a different goddess through mythology, magic, and psychological constructs. Meditation, crafting, and workshops. Learn more about Covina. Books mentioned: Circe by Madeline Miller The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson Metamorphoses by Ovid, translated by Charles Martin. Art: John Williams Waterhouse and others. Find a great resource on art depicting Circe here.

Focusing on one thing doesn't mean the others would have been wrong choices. But you'll never be outstanding or experience extraordinary success unless you choose one direction for the next five years. And as Alice in Wonderland was told: "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there.” Questions: 1. How can I combine and leverage my paid courses, newsletter, subscription service, membership, mastermind group & teaching? 2. Right now I have many things tugging at my time, talent and money. I would like to do all of the but find it difficult to decide and focus on one thing. 3. Is the current life style of the author one of your criteria for choosing a book to read and recommend? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including my Venn diagram and program to help you leverage your area of expertise in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/you-can-recalculate-but-choose-a-specific-direction How did an obstacle launch you into a better place - $100 prize from a listener - we'll do this for a couple of weeks - submit your story by May 30th - Memorial Day Submit your story of overcoming an obstacle or Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/   If I use your question we'll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

Jon and Brett discuss deferred sales trusts. Brett Swarts is the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and host of the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast. Each year, he equips hundreds of business professionals with the Deferred Sales Trust tool to help their high net worth clients solve capital gains tax deferral limitations. Brett is considered one of the most well-rounded Capital Gains Tax Deferral Experts and informative speakers on the west coast. His audiences are challenged to lean into multiple capital gains tax deferral strategies, create and develop a tax-deferred passive cash flow optimal timing wealth plan of their own, and execute on this plan so they can create and preserve more wealth. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Brett Swarts: Websites: http://capitalgainstaxsolutions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/1031option Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deferredsalestrust/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/

“These are messy questions in nature, and it's hard to get an answer to them when you have so many different conversations happening in real time, across so many customers. So we make sense of all that messy data with our technology. And then we provide a visualization of those conversations, those mentions, so that leaders can understand how to make better, faster business decisions that serve the needs of their patients.” - Sonciary Perez In this episode of Tactical Friday, Sonciary Perez gives us an opportunity to know a little bit more about Quala and what they provide as a resource. Listen in and make more data-backed decisions through the Frontline Intelligence Platform. Sonciary explains further that for B2B SaaS companies and how it allows their technology to stay really close to your customer base. Through conversations, Sonciary's team will automatically bring that data into Quala which makes sense of all the data with their technology. They provide a visualization of those conversations, those mentions, so that their leaders can understand how to make better, faster business decisions that serve the needs of their patients. Sonciary explains further how customers can email them, can chat with them, get in Zoom calls with their customers in order to ask for survey information and much more. They have set up teams to have these conversations and there are so many team members interacting with customers, whether they are executives, product managers, customer success, and support industry. In sum, it is their desire to provide their customers any way to get ahold of them and for them to enable their teams to have so many one-to-one conversations. They were able to achieve this by building what they call, “The Frontline Intelligence Platform” and what that means is that they are allowing or bringing in any channel where these conversations and interactions are happening with and about their customers into their platform so that leaders can mine the data and understand at scale, what is the qualitative narrative around their customers experiences are. So that they can build better experiences with their technology.   [00:01 - 01:23] Opening Segment If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over tohttp://knightly.productions/ ( knightly.productions)! For the first part of my interview with Sonciary, tune in to last Monday's episode    [01:23 - 04:19] Focusing On Growth and Focusing on Maintaining Customer Interaction How Quala uses conversational-data that allows you to stay really close to your customer base Making sense of messy questions through the Frontline Intelligence Platform [04:19 - 11:43] Innovation Starts With The Customer Base Interactions are a rich source of potential innovation Customer interactions help the company evolve and upsells expansion opportunities Innovation Starts With The Customer Base Project-based versus reoccurring subscription revenue way of building a business What's the ideal client for Quala Teams that have no way to aggregate the data [11:43 - 12:19] Closing Segment Closing words from Sonciary – Innovations starts with understanding the customer base! Connect with Sonciary (links below)  Head over to https://www.myvoicechallenge.com/discovermyvoice (myvoicechallenge.com) to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!   Key Quote:  “If we want to discover who our ideal customer profile is and we want to understand how to evolve with them and build a technology that they love, but they're going to tell their friends and colleagues about, and they'll continue using hopefully, from greater perspective… We can't do that unless we fundamentally speak the vernacular of our customers and understand what's important to them.” – Sonciary Perez   Connect with Sonciary Learn more about Sonciary through his...

Leads are an essential part of anybody's business, it's technically the reason why your business is thriving, especially in this day and age where marketing strategies are naturally done online. The question is, how do you get quality leads without exerting too much effort? In today's episode, we have Ryan Groth and Chris Wolf from Sales Transformation Group to talk to us mainly about these topics: Training your tech and staff to look for more leads; Diversifying your lead generation strategy; and The three elements of an effective marketing plan For every tradie business owner essentially looking for more leads/conversions, this episode is just for you! Tune in to get invaluable insights into getting quality leads without the hassle! Discussion Points:  0:00 - Introduction 2:23 - What Chris Wolf does at Sales Transformation Group 4:29 - About the Sales Transformation Group 10:39 - Creating a multi-pronged attack towards lead generation and conversion 14:37 - Focusing the paradigm of your lead production strategy into lead qualification 18:47 - 3 elements of an effective marketing plan 19:24 - Ground Game: The unglamorous stuff of marketing 27:04 - The crux of putting systems and processes in place for your marketing 29:42  - Digital Game: The most undervalued element of a marketing plan 36:32 - Improving your conversion rate through social media 39:35 - Why storytelling is an effective way to get quality leads 46:21 - Special Ops: The part of marketing that involves everything else About Ryan Groth & Chris Wolf: Ryan Groth is the CEO of the Florida-based Sales Transformation Group, Inc. Over the past decade, he's helped roofing companies from around the country improve their technological capabilities Ryan is a high performing coach and consultant that also does deep dives into the sales organizations. Chris Wolf is an experienced entrepreneur at the Sales Transformation Group, Inc. He is also a subject matter expert and sales coach for all things in the residential construction space. If you'd like to know more about them and what they do, head on over to their website, or visit their Facebook page. You can also follow them on Instagram, or send them an email here. Resources: Listen to previous episodes with Ryan Groth: Episode 212: How to Win More Work with Less Effort by Selling versus Bidding Episode 213: Optimizing for an Evergrowing and Juicy Sales Pipeline Episode 214: Achieving “Contractor Nirvana” by building a High Performing Sales Team Get your FREE Opportunity Assessment right NOW! https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/grow/ Join a global community of 6000+ trade professionals https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheSiteShed Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. You can listen from your mobile device right now.

Welcome to the 6th episode of the Rate of Rise Live Series! In this interview we are talking with industry veteran, green coffee expert, and author of the new book "Green Coffee",  Chris Kornman! The RoR Live Series is a project in partnership with Roast Magazine taking the popular RoR series on Keys to the Shop and to the SCA 2022 Global EXPO in Boston where we have some live face-to-face interviews with 10 of the coffee industry's brightest minds Chris Kornman is a seasoned coffee quality specialist, writer and researcher, and the Lab & Education Manager at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room. He has extensive experience traveling in and purchasing coffees from East Africa and South America. Chris came up in coffee at the beginning of and through the 3rd wave coffee movement and has been deeply involved in many different facets of the green coffee trade through its many evolutions.  Today we are going to be discussing the world of green coffee buying, trade, and insights into how to approach it in a practical and ethical way.  We cover: Green buying and what's shifted over the years Density as an accessible measure of performance  What we need to be aware of now in varieties  Misconceptions of coffee based on origin Focusing on the people as a framework for sourcing Connecting to customer preferences in spite of ourselves Misconceptions about green buying  Humility and respect for the farmers Links: Buy the book! www.roastmagazine.com/greencoffee The Crown: Royal Tasting Room Subscribe to Roast Magazine! (Use code "ROR" to get $5 bucks off your subscription)   www.keystotheshop.com Consulting and coaching: chris@keystotheshop.com

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"The purpose of a pride flag is unification and visibility for the represented group - and the current polyamory flag does neither." "If you say polyamory or kink or leather can't be at pride 'for the kids,' then it's your choice where to bring them, not our responsibility to celebrate differently for your comfort." In today's episode, Laura talks to Kristian of Polyamproud, the not-for-profit tryign to update polyamory's pride flag, about the polyam flag, pride parades, the purpose of pride, history behind different Pride events, and why any of this is important in the first place. We also have a pleasant little vent about people trying to gatekeep who can attend Pride events and how and why, and there is a bit more foul language than usual on my (Laura's) part in that bit, because as those of you who follow my Twitter (lauracb88) know, I really can't stand the "every Pride event must be appropriate for my five year old and my banker" crowd. Essentially, we're here, many of us are queer, and we'd like a better flag, please, and today we talk about why. I hope you enjoy the ride. There's a lot of good background info on this at polyamproud's site listed below, and at their linktree here (linktr.ee/polyamproud). Polyamproud is a volunteer-operated not-for-profit organization aimed at updating polyamory's pride flag. Focusing on representation, inclusivity, and transparency, polyamproud is dedicated to ensuring as many polyamorous and non-monogamous people as possible have their voice heard in the democratic selection of an all-new pride flag. You can find them at polyamproud.com (polyamproud.com) or @polyamproud on Instagram and Twitter. In Ready for Polyamory news, the AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!! (https://www.audible.com/pd/Ready-for-Polyamory-Audiobook/B0B12KZFYR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-308278&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_308278_rh_us) I'm excited about it and I know podcast listeners are a big chunk of who asked me about when it would be available in audio, so I'm glad to say, now! As always, you can visit the blog for weekly new posts or our archive of 250+ articles on polyamory at www.readyforpolyamory.com, and follow @readyforpolyamory on Instagram and Tiktok, as well as following the facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ReadyForPolyamory/) or joining the Group (www.facebook.com/groups/readyforpolyamory). Peer support sessions are available, to book a single session to meet and see if we're a good fit use the link at my linktree or here (https://ko-fi.com/readyforpolyamory/commissions#buyCommissionModal) or if you know you'd like to work with me longer term, send an inquiry to readyforpolyamory@gmail.com and we'll discuss a plan that meets your needs.

Wornel Simpson and Kellen Simpson are among the nation's leading investment and insurance industry professionals with over 4 decades of experience. They exhibit a unique approach to ascertaining 21st-century economic and generational trends and opportunities.Wornel Simpson and Associates was established in 1983 as a financial management firm. In 2018, J. Clyde Management (jclydemgmt.com) was created to help develop the innovative ideas of entities seeking next-level business advice and direction.Focusing on family and lifestyle advisory, impact investing, estate planning, family governance, philanthropy management, succession planning, cash management, spending strategies, contract negotiations, marketing, content creation and brand development- Kellen and Wornel are committed to delivering responsible results through responsible actions.Wornel Simpson (B.A.- Political Science, University of California, Davis) is a Registered Representative of FSC Securities Corporation and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. He is registered in the states of CA, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ILL, IND, KS, MD, NV, NY, NC, VA, and WA. Wornel is life-licensed in CA, NV, FL, and WA. Kellen Simpson (B.A.- Communications Studies, Long Beach State University) is a licensed Life, Health and Accident Agent in CA and NC.Learn more at: http://www.wornelsimpson.com/Securities and investment advisory services are offered through FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION (FSC), a member of FINRA/SIPC. FSC is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of FSC. Insurance is offered through Wornel Simpson.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-wornel-and-kellen-simpson-financial-professionals-with-wornel-simpson-and-associates

Wornel Simpson and Kellen Simpson are among the nation's leading investment and insurance industry professionals with over 4 decades of experience. They exhibit a unique approach to ascertaining 21st-century economic and generational trends and opportunities.Wornel Simpson and Associates was established in 1983 as a financial management firm. In 2018, J. Clyde Management (jclydemgmt.com) was created to help develop the innovative ideas of entities seeking next-level business advice and direction.Focusing on family and lifestyle advisory, impact investing, estate planning, family governance, philanthropy management, succession planning, cash management, spending strategies, contract negotiations, marketing, content creation and brand development- Kellen and Wornel are committed to delivering responsible results through responsible actions.Wornel Simpson (B.A.- Political Science, University of California, Davis) is a Registered Representative of FSC Securities Corporation and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. He is registered in the states of CA, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ILL, IND, KS, MD, NV, NY, NC, VA, and WA. Wornel is life-licensed in CA, NV, FL, and WA. Kellen Simpson (B.A.- Communications Studies, Long Beach State University) is a licensed Life, Health and Accident Agent in CA and NC.Learn more at: http://www.wornelsimpson.com/Securities and investment advisory services are offered through FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION (FSC), a member of FINRA/SIPC. FSC is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of FSC. Insurance is offered through Wornel Simpson.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-wornel-and-kellen-simpson-financial-professionals-with-wornel-simpson-and-associates

Do you want to generate more growth for your business? Of course, you do. But the biggest thing holding companies back from achieving their desired growth comes down to perspective. How do you perceive your marketing, messaging, and marketplace? How does your ideal client profile (ICP) perceive your marketing, messaging, offering, and brand?Have you considered you've been focused on the wrong ICP, which is hindering you from achieving the growth, sales, and benchmarks you need?Are you doing too much inbound when you should be doing more outbound or vice versa? The reality is many are running their marketing/sales operations like driving a car that needs an oil change, new tires, new fluids, and has a bad transmission but think just keeping gas in the tank is enough to get to their destination. Sadly, it's not! Find out what you really need to do to scale!Beyond The Episode Gems:See what the HubSpot CRM can do for your business at HubSpot.comSee all of the podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast NetworkWatch Agency Accelerated Episode: How To Use Analytics To Increase Your ROIDiscover how Agorapulse is helping businesses measure the impact of social media and prove ROISee My Free Course -- Earning The Trust Of Your Audience  To Build Brand Authority On Social Media PulseLearn more and join the Social Media Pulse Community for freeGet Two Free Months of Agorapulse on me: Social.Agorapulse.com/FindTroyJoin my All Things Strategy Community on Twitter for upcoming exclusive content!#####Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:• Rate & Review iDigress: RateThisPodcast.com/iDigress• Get Strategy Solutions & Services: FindTroy.com•  Buy Troy's Book, Strategize Up: FindTroy.com/Strategize-Up•  Follow Troy on Twitter: Twitter.com/FindTroy•  Follow Troy on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/FindTroy

CarbonCure has been a favourite of investors and a winner of the XPrize – for ten years they have worked hard to help the concrete sector reduce co2 footprints by working specifically on reuse of co2 within the product mix. Sean Monkman joins Alex Cameron to talk about permanent co2 removals, how to scale as a disruptor in the decarbonisation space and talks about why customers will accept green premiums when positioned effectively. We talk about the next for stackable solutions to tackle decarbonisation and also explore CarbonCure's own 500 megaton roadmap which is their “motivating north star” for all the work they do.  Show Links:  Learn more about CarbonCure here: https://www.carboncure.com/Explore some of their key projects: https://www.carboncure.com/projects/Decarb Connect focuses on the acceleration of industrial decarbonization around the globe. We do this by facilitating collaborations across the emerging decarbonization ecosystem - bringing together industrials (cement, metals and mining, glass, ceramics, chemicals, O&G), technology disruptors, investors and advisors. Through our membership platform, the Decarbonization Leaders Network (DLN), we gather a cross sector gathering of energy-intensive industries to share insights and experiences from those leading industrial decarbonization. If you enjoyed this conversation, take a look at what we have coming up in Amsterdam in June: https://decarbconnect.com/events/decarb-connect-eu-2022/ Many thanks to Sassy at Janno Media for her support of this series.  

Within the Western tradition, it was the philosophers Henri Bergson and Max Scheler who laid out and explored the nonrational power of "intuition" at work in human beings that plays a key role in orienting their thinking and action within the world. As author Adriana Alfaro Altamirano notes, Bergon's and Scheler's philosophical explorations, which paralleled similar developments by other modernist writers, artists, and political actors of the early twentieth century, can yield fruitful insights into the ideas and passions that animate politics in our own time. The Belief in Intuition: Individuality and Authority in Henri Bergson and Max Scheler (U Pennsylvania Press, 2021) shows that intuition (as Bergson and Scheler understood it) leads, first and foremost, to a conception of freedom that is especially suited for dealing with hierarchy, uncertainty, and alterity. Such a conception of freedom is grounded in a sense of individuality that remains true to its "inner multiplicity," thus providing a distinct contrast to and critique of the liberal notion of the self. Focusing on the complex inner lives that drive human action, as Bergson and Scheler did, leads us to appreciate the moral and empirical limits of liberal devices that mean to regulate our actions "from the outside." Such devices, like the law, may not only carry pernicious effects for freedom but, more troublingly, oftentimes "erase their traces," concealing the very ways in which they are detrimental to a richer experience of subjectivity. According to Alfaro Altamirano, Bergson's and Scheler's conception of intuition and personal authority puts contemporary discussions about populism in a different light: It shows that liberalism would only at its own peril deny the anthropological, moral, and political importance of the bearers of charismatic authority. Personal authority thus understood relies on a dense, but elusive, notion of personality, for which personal authority is not only consistent with freedom, but even contributes to it in decisive ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies

Within the Western tradition, it was the philosophers Henri Bergson and Max Scheler who laid out and explored the nonrational power of "intuition" at work in human beings that plays a key role in orienting their thinking and action within the world. As author Adriana Alfaro Altamirano notes, Bergon's and Scheler's philosophical explorations, which paralleled similar developments by other modernist writers, artists, and political actors of the early twentieth century, can yield fruitful insights into the ideas and passions that animate politics in our own time. The Belief in Intuition: Individuality and Authority in Henri Bergson and Max Scheler (U Pennsylvania Press, 2021) shows that intuition (as Bergson and Scheler understood it) leads, first and foremost, to a conception of freedom that is especially suited for dealing with hierarchy, uncertainty, and alterity. Such a conception of freedom is grounded in a sense of individuality that remains true to its "inner multiplicity," thus providing a distinct contrast to and critique of the liberal notion of the self. Focusing on the complex inner lives that drive human action, as Bergson and Scheler did, leads us to appreciate the moral and empirical limits of liberal devices that mean to regulate our actions "from the outside." Such devices, like the law, may not only carry pernicious effects for freedom but, more troublingly, oftentimes "erase their traces," concealing the very ways in which they are detrimental to a richer experience of subjectivity. According to Alfaro Altamirano, Bergson's and Scheler's conception of intuition and personal authority puts contemporary discussions about populism in a different light: It shows that liberalism would only at its own peril deny the anthropological, moral, and political importance of the bearers of charismatic authority. Personal authority thus understood relies on a dense, but elusive, notion of personality, for which personal authority is not only consistent with freedom, but even contributes to it in decisive ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jeremy Spencer is a drummer, vocalist, and songwriter. He was previously in Five Finger Death Punch and now releases music as Psycho Synner. Shawn McGhee is a producer and songwriter. On this episode: 4:37 - Drum editing is a fine-tuned skill 15:57 - Getting repeat clients 28:57 - You have to write music you like, don't chase accolades 38:08 - Try things and fail in order to see what works 48:37 - Focusing on what will get you to your goal Sponsored by: DistroKid Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Focusing on your mental health can feel overwhelming, but with this supportive mindfulness journal, you'll learn how your faith can guide you to a happier, healthier life. Inside you'll find Biblical quotes and prompts to remind you of God's unconditional love, plus short, therapeutic practices to help you take charge of your mental well-being. What sets the Mental Health Journal for Christians: Faith-Based Prompts to Improve Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Rockridge, 2022) apart from other guided journals: A holistic approach—Shift your perspective and cultivate positivity by covering every area of your mental health, including your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Scripture and prompts that inspire—Immerse yourself in Scripture, prayer, and writing exercises that will help you become more resilient and build healthy relationships. Faith and self-care—Feel all the peace and joy God offers, and reflect on what He has to say about your mental health as you learn self-care practices that will nurture you for the rest of your life. Turn to God as you focus on your mental health using the exercises and words of wisdom found in the pages of this journal. Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Within the Western tradition, it was the philosophers Henri Bergson and Max Scheler who laid out and explored the nonrational power of "intuition" at work in human beings that plays a key role in orienting their thinking and action within the world. As author Adriana Alfaro Altamirano notes, Bergon's and Scheler's philosophical explorations, which paralleled similar developments by other modernist writers, artists, and political actors of the early twentieth century, can yield fruitful insights into the ideas and passions that animate politics in our own time. The Belief in Intuition: Individuality and Authority in Henri Bergson and Max Scheler (U Pennsylvania Press, 2021) shows that intuition (as Bergson and Scheler understood it) leads, first and foremost, to a conception of freedom that is especially suited for dealing with hierarchy, uncertainty, and alterity. Such a conception of freedom is grounded in a sense of individuality that remains true to its "inner multiplicity," thus providing a distinct contrast to and critique of the liberal notion of the self. Focusing on the complex inner lives that drive human action, as Bergson and Scheler did, leads us to appreciate the moral and empirical limits of liberal devices that mean to regulate our actions "from the outside." Such devices, like the law, may not only carry pernicious effects for freedom but, more troublingly, oftentimes "erase their traces," concealing the very ways in which they are detrimental to a richer experience of subjectivity. According to Alfaro Altamirano, Bergson's and Scheler's conception of intuition and personal authority puts contemporary discussions about populism in a different light: It shows that liberalism would only at its own peril deny the anthropological, moral, and political importance of the bearers of charismatic authority. Personal authority thus understood relies on a dense, but elusive, notion of personality, for which personal authority is not only consistent with freedom, but even contributes to it in decisive ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Within the Western tradition, it was the philosophers Henri Bergson and Max Scheler who laid out and explored the nonrational power of "intuition" at work in human beings that plays a key role in orienting their thinking and action within the world. As author Adriana Alfaro Altamirano notes, Bergon's and Scheler's philosophical explorations, which paralleled similar developments by other modernist writers, artists, and political actors of the early twentieth century, can yield fruitful insights into the ideas and passions that animate politics in our own time. The Belief in Intuition: Individuality and Authority in Henri Bergson and Max Scheler (U Pennsylvania Press, 2021) shows that intuition (as Bergson and Scheler understood it) leads, first and foremost, to a conception of freedom that is especially suited for dealing with hierarchy, uncertainty, and alterity. Such a conception of freedom is grounded in a sense of individuality that remains true to its "inner multiplicity," thus providing a distinct contrast to and critique of the liberal notion of the self. Focusing on the complex inner lives that drive human action, as Bergson and Scheler did, leads us to appreciate the moral and empirical limits of liberal devices that mean to regulate our actions "from the outside." Such devices, like the law, may not only carry pernicious effects for freedom but, more troublingly, oftentimes "erase their traces," concealing the very ways in which they are detrimental to a richer experience of subjectivity. According to Alfaro Altamirano, Bergson's and Scheler's conception of intuition and personal authority puts contemporary discussions about populism in a different light: It shows that liberalism would only at its own peril deny the anthropological, moral, and political importance of the bearers of charismatic authority. Personal authority thus understood relies on a dense, but elusive, notion of personality, for which personal authority is not only consistent with freedom, but even contributes to it in decisive ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Focusing on your mental health can feel overwhelming, but with this supportive mindfulness journal, you'll learn how your faith can guide you to a happier, healthier life. Inside you'll find Biblical quotes and prompts to remind you of God's unconditional love, plus short, therapeutic practices to help you take charge of your mental well-being. What sets the Mental Health Journal for Christians: Faith-Based Prompts to Improve Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Rockridge, 2022) apart from other guided journals: A holistic approach—Shift your perspective and cultivate positivity by covering every area of your mental health, including your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Scripture and prompts that inspire—Immerse yourself in Scripture, prayer, and writing exercises that will help you become more resilient and build healthy relationships. Faith and self-care—Feel all the peace and joy God offers, and reflect on what He has to say about your mental health as you learn self-care practices that will nurture you for the rest of your life. Turn to God as you focus on your mental health using the exercises and words of wisdom found in the pages of this journal. Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Focusing on your mental health can feel overwhelming, but with this supportive mindfulness journal, you'll learn how your faith can guide you to a happier, healthier life. Inside you'll find Biblical quotes and prompts to remind you of God's unconditional love, plus short, therapeutic practices to help you take charge of your mental well-being. What sets the Mental Health Journal for Christians: Faith-Based Prompts to Improve Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Rockridge, 2022) apart from other guided journals: A holistic approach—Shift your perspective and cultivate positivity by covering every area of your mental health, including your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Scripture and prompts that inspire—Immerse yourself in Scripture, prayer, and writing exercises that will help you become more resilient and build healthy relationships. Faith and self-care—Feel all the peace and joy God offers, and reflect on what He has to say about your mental health as you learn self-care practices that will nurture you for the rest of your life. Turn to God as you focus on your mental health using the exercises and words of wisdom found in the pages of this journal. Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Within the Western tradition, it was the philosophers Henri Bergson and Max Scheler who laid out and explored the nonrational power of "intuition" at work in human beings that plays a key role in orienting their thinking and action within the world. As author Adriana Alfaro Altamirano notes, Bergon's and Scheler's philosophical explorations, which paralleled similar developments by other modernist writers, artists, and political actors of the early twentieth century, can yield fruitful insights into the ideas and passions that animate politics in our own time. The Belief in Intuition: Individuality and Authority in Henri Bergson and Max Scheler (U Pennsylvania Press, 2021) shows that intuition (as Bergson and Scheler understood it) leads, first and foremost, to a conception of freedom that is especially suited for dealing with hierarchy, uncertainty, and alterity. Such a conception of freedom is grounded in a sense of individuality that remains true to its "inner multiplicity," thus providing a distinct contrast to and critique of the liberal notion of the self. Focusing on the complex inner lives that drive human action, as Bergson and Scheler did, leads us to appreciate the moral and empirical limits of liberal devices that mean to regulate our actions "from the outside." Such devices, like the law, may not only carry pernicious effects for freedom but, more troublingly, oftentimes "erase their traces," concealing the very ways in which they are detrimental to a richer experience of subjectivity. According to Alfaro Altamirano, Bergson's and Scheler's conception of intuition and personal authority puts contemporary discussions about populism in a different light: It shows that liberalism would only at its own peril deny the anthropological, moral, and political importance of the bearers of charismatic authority. Personal authority thus understood relies on a dense, but elusive, notion of personality, for which personal authority is not only consistent with freedom, but even contributes to it in decisive ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Follow us on social media! We're on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Wherever you listen to Bringing Intimacy Back, we'd appreciate it if you left us a review. This week on Bringing Intimacy Back we are getting kinky!! Guest Speaker Jacqueline Greely will discuss Kink and Intimacy, healing to enhance intimacy and embracing feminine energy for intimacy! As an empath and healer, Jacqueline or affectionately called “Coach Jacqs” creates healing transformative spaces that gives women permission to live life unapologetically. As the founder of Mirrored Vision Coaching, LLC, Jacquie is purposed to help usher women into divine love and acceptance of themselves through safe talk spaces, retreats, teaching, coaching, and womb healing. She believes that women, through traumas, fears, abuse, can choose to live a life on their own terms and of her making. Jacqueline holds a master's in public administration and over 10 years with the federal government. She also holds several trainings and certifications in birth work, yoga and Reiki practitioner, womb health, and administration. “Sensuality is about living in the expression of who you are.” This is a statement that Jacqueline Greely lives by and helps other women to empower themselves to do the same. From a young age, Jacquie was always curious about human behavior and sexuality. Alongside her young teen books were reference guides on psychology, medical articles, and a few steamy romance novels from her grandmother's bookshelf! In college, she became a peer health educator as part of a work-study program assisting in clinics and workshops. Soon, she was leading a weekly contraception workshop for health clinic patients. Though post-college took her on a different path, women's empowerment never strayed far from her heart. In 2013, after suffering a devasting loss, Jacquie became a certified yoga instructor and shortly after became a full-circle doula. Focusing on the care of women in postpartum, she was once again able to support and educate women on accepting themselves wholly, especially sexually. Once again, at the start of the 2020 pandemic, Jacquie was offered an opportunity to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a sexologist. In 2021, Jacqueline became a certified clinical sexuality coach and master sexpert. Find more information at www.mirroredvisioncoaching.com. The Bringing Intimacy Back Podcast is dedicated to inspire, enlighten, and encourage intimate connections. This podcast provides an engaging atmosphere to discuss ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, Spirit, and oneself. Listen live on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn! Rep your favorite Podcast wherever you go – Shop BIB merch and more at www.BringingIntimacyBack.com Interested in Sponsoring the show or being featured in a review or giveaway? More information about partnerships can be found at bringingintimacyback.com/sponsorship Bringing Intimacy Back is a non-profit organization committed to inspire, enlighten and encourage intimate connections. We provide an engaging atmosphere to discuss and demonstrate ways to enhance intimacy in one's personal relationships with significant others, families, friends, spirit and self. Dr. April and Coach Kay discuss exciting topics including emotional and physical health, dating, spirituality, romance, communication and, of course, intimacy. Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. In addition, she is Certified Relationship and Sex Therapist, Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. holds a Masters and a Specialist degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. Kanya Ford, best known as Coach Kay, is the owner of Love & Intimacy 101, a life, love, and intimacy coaching practice based out of Richmond, VA. She is a life coach and certified sexologist.

Focusing on the heart-healthy benefits of practicing a Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show features Dr. Jacqueline Eubany. Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Sharing heart health tips and advice, Dr. Jackie appears on Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday.

In this episode, Nick talks to the seller of an Amazon FBA business created in July 2019 in the health & fitness niche. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $11,999 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://app.empireflippers.com/listing/61046 to learn more about this business.

On this episode of the FreeGame Podcast hosts Brian Onrea and WLPWR  talk management, leadership, and integrity with Atlanta based music manager Courtney "Bear" Sills (Killer Mike, 112, Jaggad Edge, Yelawolf and more ). Find out how years of being of service to others has put Courtney Bear Sills in some of the most prominent, memorable, and legendary situations.  Focusing on relationships Bear has cemented himself as a music industry icon. This discussion is unscripted and is jam packed with FreeGame!!**** Subscribe for more episodes ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/wlpwrtv ****Are you in the Atlanta area and need a studio to record at?Come to BNDWTH Studios in East PointWe offer 4hr blocks in our A and B Rooms.We pride ourselves on amazing customer service, highly skilled engineers, and competitive prices.Call us today at 404.228.1386 Or email us at Booking@bndwth.netCheck us out at http://www.bndwth.netAre you a business owner who wants to have your ad featured on our podcast?Hit us up now for prices and availability at 404.228.1386Or email booking@bndwth.net Follow us:https://instagram.com/FreeGamePodcasthttps://instagram.com/WLPWRhttps://instagram.com/BrianOnreahttps://instagram.com/higherlevelbearRecorded at:https://instagram.com/BNDWTHAudio recorded by: Tessa Harchysenhttps://instagram.com/AuntieTessaSupport the show

Today's episode is a chat with Heather Killough, SVP of Energy at DTN. Focusing on data, analytics, and associated technologies, DTN manages and analyzes key data and intelligence to enhance operations in a variety of industries. Today we discuss downstream oil and gas, and the many processes that can be overhauled through better data management.  Duration: 36m 26s

Sometimes, being the best asset on the market is not the best option. Listen to this episode's guest to know why!   Alex Moore is the Founder and Principal at Greywhale Capital, a private equity firm focused on commercial multifamily. Graduate of University of Pennsylvania, Alex has over 10 years of experience in medicine and has taken her keen attention to detail to her full-time focus on commercial multifamily. Alex is a seasoned multifamily investor and is head of acquisitions and asset management at Greywhale Capital, which has doubled in AUM year over year since its inception in 2019. She works with close partners nationwide to secure assets that are tax-advantaged, stable, and will bring consistent returns for Greywhale Capital's investors. Her number one focus is acquiring assets that are the best opportunities to meet the investment goals of Greywhale Capital's investors.   Alex shares her journey into real estate investing, starting with one duplex and now owning and managing large multifamily properties. She emphasizes the importance of niche selection when starting out in real estate and the importance of understanding your investor base and cash flow play. More than being the best, Alex aims to be the affordable option in the market.     [00:01 - 06:52] Niching Down Alex on how she started on real estate Finding a niche in Multifamily Class B assets Why Class B is the most recession-resistant  Looking for opportunities in markets within markets Focusing on a certain tenant class that could sustain additional amenities   [06:53 - 16:15] Their Keys to Success Always ask more questions Don't over-renovate Improve turnaround time Make sure the rent comps are correct Hire team members who are aligned with the company's mission Shift your mindset when it comes to raising capital   [16:16 - 17:06] Closing Segment Reach out to Alex! Links Below Final Words Tweetable Quotes   “One of the keys to success has been improving our turnaround time on underwriting and getting really responsive with brokers. Because I think that's the thing that is the easiest to let slip, but it is one of the key differentiators to when you're putting in offers.” - Alex Moore “Don't get the best product on the market. I think you need to get something that's a little bit under that… But don't be the best thing on the block. Because we don't shoot for those tenants. They totally exist. But when the market gets harder to pay for things, they're going to look for a more affordable option. And I want to be that affordable option.” - Alex Moore “I think you don't realize how powerful that is until you start reaching out. I think also shifting from the mindset of ‘I'm asking for money' to ‘give me an opportunity for an investment' is very helpful.” - Alex Moore -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Connect with Alex! Visit the Greywhale Capital website or email her at alex@greywhalecapital.com. Follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.   Connect with me:   I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook   LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Alex Moore  00:00 One of the keys to success has been improving our turnaround time on underwriting and getting really responsive with brokers. Because I think that's the thing that is the easiest to let slip, but it is one of the key differentiators to when you're putting in offers.   Intro  00:15 Welcome to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.     Sam Wilson  00:27 Alex Moore is the founder of Greywhale Capital, a real estate private equity investment firm in San Francisco. She was a nurse practitioner, though I think she's still licensed. But she started investing in real estate while working full time and now runs Greywhale Capital. They acquire tax-advantaged multifamily assets in landlord-friendly states and help accredited investors place capital in those assets. Alex, that's a mouthful. Welcome to the show.   Alex Moore  00:50 Thank you so much for having me. I really appreciate it. And yes, that was a mouthful. You did very well. And I am still licensed but I do not currently practice.   Sam Wilson  00:59 Gotcha. Three questions I ask every guest who comes to the show: in 90 seconds or less, can you tell me where did you start? Where are you now? And how did you get there?   Alex Moore  01:06 So I started with one duplex and got there by just starting in my hometown, was remote investing at that time, but I knew it really well. And I wanted to get something for a future college fund. So I decided hey, I'm gonna get and get this duplex. I didn't have any kids at the time, but I was like it'll be a great investment and, you know, some stability outside of the stock market. And then now I do large multifamily. So I just made my most recent close, was on a 330-unit in Houston. So big progress from there.   Sam Wilson  01:34 So wow, that is a lot of progress. What were some of the key iterations of your business along the way?   Alex Moore  01:41 Yeah, took me a little bit to choose multifamily and niche down into it. So I think this happens for a lot of people who like real estate and get into it, you try a little bit of everything, like a little potpourri. So it took a little bit of time for me to find the thing that I liked the best. So we did short-term rentals for a little bit, I did a triple net industrial space. And I also did retail for like a retail center where you have fun to triple net leases. So we learned the ins and outs of that explored mobile home park storage units, but realize my risk tolerance really fits with multifamily. And I also realized that what type of multifamily is my favorite. That also takes a little bit to niche down on as well.   Sam Wilson  02:17 Type of multifamily?   Alex Moore  02:18 Yeah, you think a lot of people think okay, apartment buildings, you know, you can get an apartment building and that crosses the box. But when you start digging in there, there are a bunch of different vantages. There's a bunch of different business plans you do on those and the returns look different based on what your plans are. And is this a cash flow play? Or is this something where you're just making huge alpha and then gonna go into the next asset? So you track different investors for each play. And you find that there's advantages to some and disadvantages to others. And so that's what took some time to find that as well. My focus primarily on Class B, the reason why I do Class B rather than Class C or Class A, is because that has, I think, the most recession-resistant tenant base because they can afford rent they can afford their payments are good at doing both of those, and they will pay for the extras. So when you do a value add program, that's the tenant class that really will pay for those.   Sam Wilson  03:13 Now Class B multifamily is like plain vanilla for the real estate, multifamily investor. Everybody, there's no disagreements on, everybody can handle it. Everybody wants it. How are you finding opportunity in that?   Alex Moore  03:29 Yes. I think when you hear people, they're like, this is what I want Class B, I want it to be an..   Sam Wilson  03:34 Plus value add multifamily more than 150 doors. I'm like you and the rest of America. So how are you finding deals?   Alex Moore  03:43 So submarkets, so I get really specific on what my market is within the market. So a lot of people say general areas, or they say I will buy anywhere in the Sunbelt, or I'll buy anywhere in Texas. You're not gonna get deal flow that way. And you're not going to be able to get really competitive on your pricing or on your rent projections. So find the submarket within your market, and really know that zip code and then know your supply chain. One of the big things is folks will purchase and not realize where new developments coming in. I'm finding new development, I actually think it's really helpful if it's already in place. But if you're going to be supplied ou,t if there's going to be a bunch of new build coming in, and you're putting in a value add program and there's Class A coming in... the market and then you're not gonna be able to hit your mark projections.   Sam Wilson  04:28 Right. That's a really valuable point there. Tell me about the term resiliency. What does that mean to you?   Alex Moore  04:35 For an asset or for myself?    Sam Wilson  04:38 Whatever.    Alex Moore  04:39 Yeah, I think when we're talking about an asset, I think it's important that your asset is resilient to the market changes because especially right now, and we're dealing with debt going up, we're dealing with inflation, and we're not sure if wages are going to keep up with that. Your asset needs to be not the best thing. Don't get the best product on the market. I think you need to get something that's a little bit under that. I mean, it's been performing as well as it could have. Maybe it's an operational issue, maybe it's management on site. And then you look at where can I get that asset to be better and perform better, but not be the best thing on the block. Because we don't shoot for those tenants. They totally exist. But when the market gets harder to pay for things, they're gonna look for a more affordable option. And I want to be that affordable option.   Sam Wilson  05:25 Right, absolutely. We've talked about all the time here on this show is when wage growth does not keep up with inflation. And even maybe, if there's a market correction, and people start doubling up, and then you know, rent projections can't be met. And all those things start to compound, what are you doing to protect yourself and your investments right now?   Alex Moore  05:46 Yep, exactly. One of the things that I focus on is, is it a tenant class that could sustain some additional amenities. So when you're in class C, they're not going to really sustain additional amenities like valet trash type packages, or adding an A backslash, they'd like it. But it's really not something they're going to pay for, it's going to be something that is assumed to be lumped in with your rent. So you can pull in those extra things because you're in a good market, where that is a demand, it's not always a given. But if you provide that that would be an extra lever. What I love about that is you can add those in, but it doesn't have to be part of your normal project plan. You're gonna go in have your interior next year upgrade plan, we have these additional things, you can also add in that provide you more levers to pull. Another one that I really love, which I think is discounted, people don't really think about it, but as a tenant storage is always an issue. And so if you provide competitive storage on-site, that's a huge thing. If you don't have to go down the street and pay $90 a unit, and you can offer something on site for 50 to $60. That's awesome. And then I've got another revenue stream for really an affordable build cost.   Sam Wilson  06:52 Yeah, absolutely. Tell us about when I say to you that messing up is okay. What does that mean to you?   Alex Moore  06:58 So, I think I'm leaning towards, I'm an analyst, and I also lean towards perfectionist. So if I don't have the answer, or if I don't have a plan for it, it makes me very uncomfortable. So I create a plan that's A, B, and C. And that gives you a way where if plan A doesn't work, you got Plan B and C. So it's okay if plan A doesn't work out because you got it back up. And also, you know, real estate in general is pretty resilient as an asset to invest in, because we've got ideally, so many ways that you can make it profitable. And you can hold longer if you need to, if you've got good financing terms. So you know, there's ways to mitigate it, you have to have a good plan and a good operator who's made sure that those contingencies are in place. But I think a lot of folks say I'm not gonna invest in real estate because there's too many unknowns. And I'm too concerned about X, Y, & Z things. And I think it's better to jump in and do it than to avoid it as an entire thing. So one of the best things to mitigate that anxiety is to, like, ask more questions, and more knowledge that you know, but then at some point, you got to jump in and do it.   Sam Wilson  08:03 What are some things you feel like you have messed up? But yeah, it turned out all right, in the end.   Alex Moore  08:09 Yeah, one of the things that and that's part of why I chose Class B as I started in class C, and I found it so easy to over-renovate, so you can spend more on these assets because they need it. And there's a lot of skeletons in the closet for deferred maintenance. And that goes very quickly when it comes to CapEx, and then on top of it, then you need to get your interiors updated so that you can get better rents, but it's very easy to over-renovate those units, and then you won't get those rents there.   Sam Wilson  08:38 Right, yeah, no, that's absolutely true. It's very easy to over-renovate. And it's also very easy to blow your budget, just bringing them up to something habitable.   Alex Moore  08:47 Exactly, something that meets good.   Sam Wilson  08:50 Right. It's not even maybe that you're putting in granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, it just gonna take you more money than what you budgeted for. That's a really good point. And how many of those Class C properties did you buy before you said, maybe I'm in the wrong spot?   Alex Moore  09:04 One.    Sam Wilson  09:08 Good for you. Yeah, you stuck strictly, you've done a whole bunch of different, you said you've done short term rentals, you've done triple net leases. But now you're solely multifamily. Is that right?   Alex Moore  09:18 That's correct. Yep. And part of the reason for that is, I think industrial has a great play there. If you're in the market, you know, you're leasing brokers, because it's all about those leases, getting the right tenants in. And when you're locked into a lease, it's a five to 10-year term. So you need to make sure that your rent bumps are in there, and if they don't pay, your values down, so I think there's a little bit for me more concern. If you get an anchor tenant and you're dealing with a national tenant, certainly they have, you know, they're accredited so they will pay, but they also are really competitive on the lease renewals. So you're not going to make as much on your returns. So that's one of the reasons why I pivoted out of industrial. I know a lot of people are playing in that space, more power to the, because I think it is a good space, if you can be the person who can take a building and lease it up to market. And you know, the people on you know the tenants to put in there.   Sam Wilson  10:08 What has been one of the keys to success for you and for your team?   Alex Moore  10:12 So one of the keys to success has been improving our turnaround time on underwriting and getting really responsive with brokers, because I think that's the thing that is the easiest to let slip, but it is one of the key differentiators to when you're putting an offer. So we do a turnaround time and we're getting faster at it or doing a turnaround time in under a week. And I think you can get there, the big guys are doing it in a day. That's where my goal is, is that we'll get there in a day. But I think if you're able to say you put in a verbal and then you put in an LOI within that week timeframe, that's a big differentiator.   Sam Wilson  10:47 When you think about that, you're compressing timeline, what do you think some of the things you guys are gonna have to implement that will make that possible?   Alex Moore  10:56 The biggest linchpin is making sure your rent comps are correct, because I think it all comes down to that. Everything else is gravy, it's great that you need to make sure that your rents are 100% accurate. So having a really good property management partner who can verify your rents and turn that around quickly is important. And then also having enough people to be able to call and verify rents on the ground. And it's just manpower, and it's just getting it done. So picking up the phone, making sure that your rents are accurate. I mean, you can use Yardi and CoStar as well. But I want to make sure that mine is the best for right now what's happening.   Sam Wilson  11:30 Right so it sounds like you use, you already in CoStar initially as a kind of a soft pass. But then yeah, you're gonna actually get out there, boots on the ground and hit the phones and find out what other rent comps are in the area.   Alex Moore  11:42 That's correct. Yep. And so that time spent is valuable. But that is, you know, sometimes people don't pick X, sometimes you don't need an answering machine. And those are actually good indicators to have how well are those managed in the area. So I like it as a soft check to for Hey, what's the competition? You're here? Alright, hey, folks that are hungry to get people into units or are they fall and it doesn't really matter. So maybe they're not pushing rent, or maybe the demands in that area are so high that the all area buildings, they don't have anything available? These are all great things to pick up while you're doing that calls.   Sam Wilson  12:12 Right. Yeah, getting your rent comps figured out in a shorter fashion. You feel like otherwise, you could get this turned around in the day yourself. No big deal.    Alex Moore  12:21 Yes, if we can get the rent comps verified that night, usually that's like, you know, 24 or 48 hour and then making sure our PM does a pass on it too. So then it turns into like three days. And that part is like oh, man would love to speed that up.   Sam Wilson  12:35 Right. Tell me about your team. What is it been like to build a team? And then also tell me about your experience raising money.   Alex Moore  12:44 Yeah, so building a team takes time, I think it's easy to hire quickly. But what I've learned is to hire slow, do multiple phases of interviews. And then to have an onboarding process. I think a lot of folks, you know, as an entrepreneur, you expect folks to just pick it up and learn it. But you do need to have an onboarding process need to have regular check-ins, regular meetings, and we do three rounds for the interview. So we've got a first initial screen, a lot of folks drop off after that. And then we have basically a first pass assessment. So you do whatever the task is, or whatever the job is, you do like homework, and then we have a real interview. And then after that, we make a final decision. And that really helps because you're not gonna have to do a lot of interviews. Because a lot of people don't make it through those first couple of hoops. And then with building a team, it's creating a culture of who want to show up and are excited to be here. So people who are eager to learn folks who are not just there to clock in and clock out, but people who are there for the mission of the firm. And I think that's a real big thing. So communicating that making sure folks are excited about that. And people will join in when they excited about something challenging and something they also believe in.   Sam Wilson  13:49 Right. Yeah, that's been one of the interesting shifts. I think that we've seen the workplace environment as a whole, not that I've ever really been very active in it. I guess I kind of read it. You know, I hear they're talking about it is just defining that mission and getting team members like people more now more than ever want mission behind what they do as much as they want, you know, a good steady job and a good paycheck. So I think that's really intriguing. Tell me about capital raising, getting capital raise for your deals. Yeah. walk us throught that journey.   Alex Moore  14:17 Yeah. So for capital raising, it's all been through family, friends and extended network. I think you don't realize how powerful that is until you start reaching out. I think also shifting from the mindset of I'm asking for money to give me an opportunity for an investment is very helpful. Because then it reframes for me and it also reframes for the folks that we have as investors. We're providing them an awesome opportunity. I mean, they don't get access to this on last year, a multi-millionaire or billionaire family that can direct buy apartment buildings like that's pretty bonkers. The barrier to entry for that is huge. So me, myself, do I you know, love the capital raising part? Probably not. I love finding the deals and sourcing them and I love going to market and walking properties like those are my favorite things to do. But I can always talk to an investor and explain all the metrics, because that's what I'm doing all the time. And I think that's, I love those calls. Like if someone has a bunch of questions about it hit me up. I got it.   Sam Wilson  15:19 That's awesome. Yeah. And I think that's a great mindset shift that a lot of us would do well, myself included, to commonly remember. That it is amazing opportunity. I'm bringing double-digit sometimes in returns to people, you can get lucky, you can find it. But it's not every day that you get such a stable opportunity to get returns on a risk-adjusted basis. It's like, Wait, this is bonkers. Use your word. So yeah, that's really cool. I love it. Alex, thank you for taking the time today to come on the show. You can kind of pull back the curtains on what it is you guys are doing submarkets within the market specializing in that knowing your supply chain talking a little bit about debt and inflation just talking a little bit but also you know how messing up is okay in this business, because generally it's fairly resilient. There are mistakes you can make that are probably pretty bad ones. But by and large, it's a pretty forgiving industry. So thank you for taking the time to come on. If our listeners want to get in touch with you or learn more about you what is the best way to do that?   Alex Moore  16:18 Best way is through my website or email so great. greywhalecapital.com. so grey spelled with an E and then alex@greywhalecapital.com. Or I am on Instagram though I am not a great Instagrammer Alex more in bass would love to connect with anyone who wants to touch base.   Sam Wilson  16:36 Awesome. Thanks, Alex. Appreciate your time. Have a great rest of your day.    Alex Moore  16:39 You too. Thanks so much for having me.   Sam Wilson  16:40 Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen, if you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show. It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories so appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.  

Psychological safety is so important because if we can create that sense of safety, it frees up our creativity, our imagination, our innovation. It allows us to test our assumptions and explore different ideas without fear of reprisal or judgment. And I think it's time for us to free up those energies and turn them into something with our guest, Peter McCoppin. Executive coach, keynote speaker, international orchestral conductor, and national host/broadcaster Peter McCoppin is here with us today to discuss how being emotionally available to those around us is a powerful tool for leading with questions and creating a compassionate environment. He also discusses how the neuroscience of the brain causes us to be drawn to those who are helpful, and how the helpers will rise to the top in times of trouble. Failure is a part of learning, and that by embracing this mindset, we can overcome difficulty and see the beauty in life's challenges. With that, let's jump right in and learn how to discover your life's purpose! [00:08 - 14:33] Opening Segment Cultures that embrace creative conflict are more successful than cultures that do not Allows for new and innovative ideas to be explored True leadership is not conspicuous, self-focused, or braggadocious It is instead characterized by service, humility, and a lack of ego Focusing on helping their team succeed, not themselves [14:34 - 25:52] Deeper Understanding of People Focusing on people and their non-verbal cues How technology has changed the way that people's interactions Filling the gaps in our lives with contemplation, learning, and wonder Humor is a key tool for finding meaning in difficult situations [25:52 - 41:04] The Age of Rising Up and Causing Disruption A story about how a skier's accident resulted to success in career How the feminine age is a time of change and disruption Leadership is being fully present Listen to understand, not to respond Leading with questions, not answers Suspending assumptions and judgment There is a place on the internet created to bring out our best impulses and our collective genius. Visit Goodness Exchange and get unlimited access to exclusive news and bonus content! [41:05 - 55:40] Leadership is all about asking great questions How do I know it's the truth? What if it weren't the truth? We talk about how leaders should possess openness and transparency Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' book, “No Rules Rule” Being emotionally available Having an open door policy The power of words Words can have a powerful impact on how we perceive reality [55:40 - 59:09] Closing Segment Peter shares some insight on how to find the best in every situation Final Words See links below to connect with Peter Resources Mentioned: No Rules Rule - Reed Hasting You can connect with Peter by visiting www.petermccoppin.com. Conspiracy of Goodness Links: The Goodness Exchange https://goodness-exchange.com/ The Goodness Exchange - Become a member! https://goodness-exchange.com/pricing/ Goodness Exchange Social Media Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodness_exchange/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/exchangegoodness Twitter https://twitter.com/goodnessxchange LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodness-exchange/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBu-o4CG6V7PGq8QOANEg Quotes: “This dissatisfaction invites and compels innovation and creativity. It's a blessing.” - Peter McCoppin "The way the Internet is working in our minds and in our lives is to just draw attention to the shouting folks, whether they're on our team or not, in our way of thinking." - Peter McCoppin

#57: Former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer Mike Hayes joins Chris to discuss leadership principles, strategies for successful communication, building confidence, and the most important lessons that he learned while serving in the Navy SEALs.Mike Hayes (@thisis.mikehayes) is a 20-year veteran of the Navy SEALs, where he last served as Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, overseeing a 2,000 person Special Operations Task Force in southeastern Afghanistan. He is also the former Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at VMWare, and author of Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning. Full show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/purpose-meaning-mike-hayes Partner DealsVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by sciencePoint.me: $1 trial w/ this link (and the code ALLTHEHACKS)Riverside.fm: Sign up here and get 15% off with code CHRIS Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Mike Hayes: Instagram | TwitterMike's Book: Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and MeaningMike's Sunapee, New Hampshire Restaurant Recommendation: The AnchorageThe US National Medal of Honor Museum: https://mohmuseum.orgPodcasts mentionedAll the Hacks podcast #19: Andy Rachleff Become a Better InvestorAll the Hacks podcast #39: David Marquet The Language and Actions of Great LeadersAll the Hacks podcast #47: Arthur Brooks Finding Happiness, Success and Deep PurposeAll the Hacks podcast #52: Liz Moody Hack Your Health (While Still Enjoying Life)Full Show NotesThree principles to aim for in everything you do [1:50]Why Mike's book: Never Enough is relatable regardless of the life path you choose [4:32]Two lessons Mike learned during a near-death situation in Peru [6:01]Using examples of his time with the Navy Seals; Mike explains how debriefing with questions like “What could I have done better?” leads to success [8:54]The importance of delivering a message in a way that maximizes the probability of growth in a professional environment [11:59]As a former Director of Defense Policy and Strategy, Mike explains the exciting and uniquely high-pressure situations that he has experienced in the White House Situation Room [15:43]Strategies for learning from failure, and the value of being confident AND humble [17:14]Manufacturing discomfort, pushing yourself harder to live in the struggle, and stretching yourself beyond your perceived limitation, to increase confidence [19:49]Cost-benefit analysis: simply following the rules versus pushing beyond toward innovation and entrepreneurship [26:38]Focusing on the outcome and using the most efficient method toward achievement, and the four most important verbs to focus on during a meeting [29:22]Chris and Mike share methods they use to politely refocus a meeting [32:53]Mike's perspective on why asking for help is a sign of strength and why hard, intrusive questions must be asked [38:24]Building a positive ecosystem and network through relationships with others [43:48]Technology and tactics to improve presence and focus during conversations [46:12]Lessons learned from high-stakes situations in Iraq about slowing down, staying calm, and maintaining focus [49:19]How the principles described in Mike's book “Never Enough” change in importance throughout a person's life [51:52]Mike speaks of his mission to do great things for others, the purpose of writing “Never Enough”, and why he is passionate about its success [55:57]Advice about getting as much sleep as possible for optimal performance [58:05]Mike's restaurant recommendation in Sunapee, New Hampshire [59:41]Where to find Mike online and ways to support his missions [1:00:44]  Quotes:“We're only excellent if we know we're never excellent enough.” -Mike Hayes SponsorsInsideTrackerInsideTracker provides a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. It's created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. They analyze your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking data to identify where you're optimized—and where you're not. With Inside Tracker you'll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.For a limited time, you can get 20% off at allthehacks.com/insidetracker Riverside.fmRiverside.fm is the best platform to record studio quality podcasts or videos from anywhere in the world. I use it for all my remote interviews and it consistently delivers high quality audio and video, because it records everything locally, which means you get uncompressed audio and video that works even with unstable wifi. After recording, you can use Riverside's editor to make ready to publish videos with a few clicks or easily download separate audio and video tracks and edit until your heart's content.To get 15% off your plan, use code CHRIS at allthehacks.com/riverside VuoriVuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed to work out in, but doesn't look or feel like it. The product is incredibly versatile and can be used for just about any activity like running, training, swimming, yoga; but also great for lounging or weekend errands.To get the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet with 20% off your first purchase (plus free shipping on any US order over $75 and free returns) visit allthehacks.com/vuori Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Focusing on continual improvement is the only path to success. If you want to win this game we call life, you'd better get good at practice. People are rewarded publicly for what they practice privately, so make sure you associate pleasure with your practice. It's not about the skillset you're born with, it's about how bad you want it. Own your power with this Success Tip.

In today's episode of the Follower of One podcast, Mike sat down with Ed Samuel, who is a Christian Career Coach and author that helps people in all walks of life. Ed has had hundreds of clients spanning across all different levels, from CEOs to high school students. He puts a focus on his faith through his work.  Outline of the Episode: 14:33 – How Ed integrates his faith into career coaching 18:10 – How prayer impacts career coaching 19:32 – Letting the Lord open opportunities for people Integrating faith into career coaching The Lord calls you to be the example of Christ to others. Career coaches meet and interact with a lot of people. Career coaches are in a unique position to be the light of Christ to others. The importance of prayer Prayer is so important, especially in the context of finding a job and in career coaching. Praying for the Lord's will to be done and thanking the Lord in your career is so important. The Lord calls for us to give thanks and for His will to be done. Letting the Lord work through your work Career coaches are in a unique position to interact with so many clients. Allowing the Lord to make decisions in your work is following His will. Following His will and allowing Him to call the shots is what He calls us as Christians to do. Follow Ed: Website Facebook Twitter Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community, get social with us; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Listen to our podcast on your way to work and subscribe using your favorite podcast app!

Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score on the TOEFL. Today's lesson, like every Tuesday, is a tongue twister lesson. Focusing on your pronunciation is critical for success in the speaking section of the TOEFL.Today we'll practice and learn about the sounds needed to do the "Frivolously fanciful Fannie fried fresh fish furiously " tongue twister.This lesson is will improve your pronunciation skills. Speaking clearly is critical for success on the TOEFL... that's why I'm giving you my world-renowned Clear English Pronunciation video course for free when you purchase the TOEFL video course. Over 2,000 students from 104 countries have improved their English speaking with my Clear English Pronunciation course and you can too... for FREE when you purchase my TOEFL preparation course. Simply visit StudyWithAndrea.com/CLEAR to learn more.Happy learning, AndreaSupport the show

Podcast Notes Setting goals for new business ownerStart writing your goalsSetting your core valuesHiring the perfect one in your teamCreating a good customer experienceHaving been a part of over a dozen startups in a diverse set of industries, Steve Schabacker is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. Steve is on a mission to help businesses evolve and succeed by focusing on integrity and core values, improving customer experience, and exercising personal growth.Website URL - http://steveschabacker.com/Listen to the latest tips, tools, and strategies for Business, Success, and Marketing on Australia's #1 Brand Podcast - PERSONAL BRAND TALK with Cam Roberts. Search for "Cam Roberts Podcast Show" on the web, Itunes Podcasts or Spotify. =====YOUR NEXT STEPWant some help to build a remarkable brand or business?Here are 3 options to select from as a next step:1. Download your FREE Branding Guide2. Book a Complimentary Zoom Call3. Learn more about working with me.Click here now: https://camroberts.com.au/linktree/...

In This Episode You'll Hear About:What it was like growing up with immigrant parents chasing the American dream, and moving to America to become founders themselvesHow he was given the nickname AP Cai in high school, for taking the most AP classes, although he wasn't thrilled with schoolHis early signs of being an entrepreneur in high school, by starting two companies Why he chose to take a leave of absence in college, to focus on his first startup, FountainWhat he's learned from being a first-time founder, that finding what you're excited about and having a team you're motivated to be with, is the most importantThe failures he's learned from and that being focused on one thing and building that first will make the overall vision strongerWhere the idea for Italic came from, and why he believes the strategic moves they make are what helps Italic stand outWhy Italic chose to begin with a membership, and how they've recently changed the prerequisitesThe decision to use price analysis for each individual product and include the top competitors The reasoning behind the name Italic, how he chose it, and the six-figure price of buying italic.com The journey to fundraising over $50 million from investors, and what tips he has for raisingThe three universal points he has for aspiring entrepreneursExclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:Get a 30 day free trial with Rewind HEREUse the promo code STAIRWAY200 for $200 off Outer furniture by shopping HERE‍Get 2 months FREE with Gorgias by clicking HERE and mentioning the podcastTo Find Out More:https://italic.com/Quotes:“My sister and I were kind of pressured to go in and do something great from a pretty early age. So for me, I  tried to manifest that in many ways.”“I've always appreciated the idea of selling a physical product to someone and delivering a kind of value.”“The most important thing you can possibly do is either find an idea that you're personally excited about or build a team that you're personally really motivated to be with. Ideally, it's the combination of both.”“Focusing inherently means you are choosing to do one thing and you're choosing not to do another”“Where the founder spends his time is where the gravity of the business is pulled towards.”“Italic really came from that pool of the time to find the financing environment and I think most importantly, the idea of being exciting.”“We really think of Italic as a flywheel, the more customers we have, the more leverage we have to bring on new manufacturers, the more manufacturers and the more leverage we have with them, the more products we can offer.”“We want to offer the same quality and same kind of level design as these great brands, but at a much more value-driven price point.”“If you're sharing an accurate picture of the company, it's up to the investor whether they decide to invest or not and do their diligence, it wasn't because you sold them a false narrative.”“Playing the game in retail means you have to find some angle that uniquely differentiates yourself from the others.”“When you're talking to investors they trust that you'll build a good company for them.”“Whoever you bring into the organization is what the organization is going to become. When you're small, it's more important than ever that you're bringing in people who fit the cultural kind of value you set.”“Make sure you are working on what is important because that doesn't really change, the heart of the business rarely changes. Of course, you'll hear an occasional success story, like slack or what have you, but more often than not, that doesn't change and it's important that you set the right north star.”“Execution makes the strategy successful, not the strategy itself.”

David M. Rozsa is CEO of Metacred, an association management company dedicated to developing, managing, and growing the best credentialing programs in the world. They act as the certification or accreditation department for its clients, which include both not-for-profit associations and for-profit companies. In this episode, co-host Celisa Steele gets David's expert perspective on the world of credentialing, including current related opportunities and threats; what it takes to create a successful credential; and why stakeholder input—beyond potential applicants—is so important. They also discuss how to demonstrate the impact of credentials, what learning businesses need to consider before launching a new credentialing program, and the value of digital badges. Full show notes and a transcript are available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode305.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward. Episode 432 with Jay Osterman from MTV. MTV's second-annual Mental Health Action Day (May 19) has once again brought together more than 1,600 companies and organizations in cities across the country to support the global movement that encourages and empowers people to take action for mental health. Focusing on the theme Connection, brands and nonprofits in cities around the world will host free in-person events - from music concerts to public art installations to comedy shows – and virtual events designed to support people of all ages with communal and engaging ways to cope with the rise of loneliness during the pandemic...

The weekly sermon from Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon. This podcast Pastor Steve Rief moves completes Revelation chapter 8, which vividly reminds us not to take God's sustaining presence for granted. 

We live in an age of distraction. No matter what we have to do – whether it's writing an essay, working in an office, or just going about our daily lives – we are constantly at the mercy of internal and external distractions. These attention-breakers have serious consequences on our quality of work. The good news is that with our growing knowledge of the brain and improved technology, there are specific steps we can take to increase attention and improve focus. This week’s episode covers the difference between internal and external distractions and practical steps you can take to increase your focus. While our internal distractions are actually much more numerous than external, both can prevent people from focused work. I talk about the things you may be doing that prevent deep focus, then I give you steps you can take to mitigate distractions using short-term and long-term approaches. The full episode guide includes the matrix of focus along with tips and suggestions for how to focus from each of the various perspectives of the matrix. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community or purchase the full guide at www.themodernmanager.com/shop. Get the free mini-guide at themodernnmanager.com/miniguides. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog article: How to Stop Getting so Distracted and Focus Key Takeaways: External distractions are physical interruptions in our environment that break our focus. Internal distractions come from within us, whether it’s a desire to check social media or feeling hungry. 80% of all distractions we encounter are internal. Focusing better is about controlling your mind. If you have too much on your mind (cognitive overload), you depress your ability to concentrate on the task at hand. Humans can’t multitask (do two things at once). Instead, we task switch, which takes time to refocus. Clear your physical and digital spaces from visual distractions. Block out time on your calendar to get deep work done. Develop ways for your team to signal when they don’t want to be interrupted (like a closed door or headphones

This Episode's Main Points: What you choose to look for will determine what you see. What you see will determine what you do and achieve. See success and benefits in: The past The future Possibilities Challenges The big The small   Helpful Resources/Links: Want To Reach Your Full Potential?3 Parts To Reaching Full Potential Follow me on Twitter:Nick Maizy Follow me on LinkedIn:Nick Maizy More material:NickMaizy.com   Show Notes: Do you want to live your best life? Your absolute best life? If not, you're in the wrong place. But, if you want to explore what you can do to make the most of where you're at right now and begin to guide yourself to take your life in the direction you want, then this episode and this series ‘How to choose your best life' is just for you.   Welcome my friend! We are in a series on ‘How to choose your best life' and I am thrilled you're here and joining in. Say, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes in this series. You don't want to miss any in this series, but I also have a few more series coming out where I'm going to hit some major topics to help you Enjoy Life & Create The Future You Want.    Have you ever got a new car or truck? Maybe one that was just new to you? Did you ‌see it all over the place after you got it? Over my years, I've had a few different vehicles. Some were more popular and weren't. But, the same funny thing happened with each one. As soon as I started driving it, I saw that same car or truck all over the place.  Now, did everyone else go out and get that same used vehicle I got the same day I got mine? Of course, not.  I saw more of them because my attention was on the vehicle I was driving. I looked for them and I saw more of them.    What you look for can determine what you see.  See Success Past Right, wrong or whatever. See the benefit. Be kind to yourself Give yourself a little grace You're human If you don't see the success in your past, it will be more difficult to build on it. Future Believe in your future Believe that you can achieve. Maybe with some help, guidance, or even mentoring. If you don't see success in your future, it will be more difficult to pursue it.  Possibilities Life is full of possibilities. It is far more risky to never take a risk.  Be optimistic  If you don't see possibilities, it will be more difficult to take advantage of them. Challenges Today's struggles will give you the strength you'll need tomorrow.  If you don't see success in the challenges you face, then it will be more difficult for you to overcome them. Big Hope in the big things that are important to you Keeping the big things you want in mind can help you keep going in the right direction  If you don't see success in the big important things, it will be more difficult for you to achieve them. Small Value in taking the small steps Focusing on the small steps you need to take can help you continue to make progress If you don't see success in the small steps, then it will be more difficult for you to stay persistent in doing the work to achieve goals and create the future you want.    What can you do?  Start where you're at. Of the areas I just mentioned, which ones are you already seeing the successes? The Past, The Future, The Possibilities, The Challenges, The Big, The Small. What areas is it easier for you to look for and see the positives?  Which areas is it more of a challenge for you to see the positives? Or, your successes?  If you want to add the value of seeing the good things in any of these areas, the best way to do that is to write out. They can be small things. Maybe it's tough to list many positives in a certain area. That's okay. Start where you're at.  The more you can begin to see the successes in each area the more you'll be able to build on those successes, move forward, and make progress to even better.  If you focus on the negative, then that's what you'll get more of in your life. If you can see the successes (even in the challenging things), then that's what you'll get more of because you'll be able to capitalize on them.    Choose where you focus. Choose what you focus on. Choose what you see. The choice is yours.    Use your choices to help you live the life you want. What's one thing that you're going to look for more of in your life?

Continuing with our journey through the Major Arcana of the Tarot our hosts look to break down the Esoteric significance of  The Empress. Focusing on the idea of receptivity, nurturing passion and abundant creativity. Support the show

Episode page: https://valuecapturellc.com/he67 Welcome to Episode #67 of Habitual Excellence, presented by Value Capture. Joining us today as our guest is Denise Cardo, MD. Dr. Denise Cardo is the director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Cardo joined CDC in 1993 as a medical epidemiologist in the Hospital Infections Program (later named as Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion). After holding several leadership positions in DHQP, she was selected as division director in 2003. Her interests include patient safety, occupational health, prevention of healthcare-associated infections, and antimicrobial resistance. She's recently the co-author of a NEJM Perspectives piece: Health Care Safety during the Pandemic and Beyond — Building a System That Ensures Resilience In today's episode, Dr. Cardo talks with host Mark Graban, about topics and questions including: Why should we aim beyond merely “getting better” and why should we be aiming for Zero Harm? Aim for “perfect healthcare with no harm? What are some practices that are not evenly distributed across the US? Working previously with PRHI - Ken Segel and Paul O'Neill? 70% decrease in harm showed what's possible Preventing preventable infections or ALL infections?? What is the role of CDC in promoting and partnering with healthcare organizations on patient safety? How has that evolved? Policies to incentivize - transparency and accountability Aligning payment to results… most countries aren't there yet Please tell us how the CDC partners with CMS, AHRQ, and other federal agencies? With private advocacy groups? Focusing on Americans, CDC is a global leader — Collaboration or learning from similar organizations in other countries that are focused on patient safety? Lessons from the Covid pandemic? As you wrote about in the NEJM, why have we seen more patient safety problems recently, including more falls, more infections, more pressure ulcers in hospitals and SNFs? You and your co-authors wrote the recent trends “severely suggests that our health care system lacks a sufficiently resilient safety culture and infrastructure.” Disparities and equity - not just access to care, but “quality care” Moving forward, what evidence would you expect to see if we DID have a “sufficiently resilient safety culture and infrastructure”? Click to visit the main Habitual Excellence podcast page.

Focusing firstly on the Psalms of Sunday vespers, Dr. Mahrt takes us through a tour of the Psalms and their antiphon pairings and how this helps us to understand the typological fulfillment of the Psalms in Christ, as well as the feasts of the liturgical year. We discuss the four senses of scripture and how singing the Divine Office opens up the meaning of the scriptures. To learn how to sing Gregorian chant, check out the Principles of Chant course this summer at St. Joseph's Seminary: https://www.dunwoodie.edu/dunwoodie-music-classes

Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more.    From here on out this is Obsessions.   1. Voicians, Boxplot - We Lose It All [Liquicity Records] 2. Riot, Far Out with RUNN - Waterfall [Opheilia] 3. FHONO - ICONS [IAMPHOENIX] 4. Michael FK - Miles Away [Michael FK] 5. LTJ Bukem - Flip the Narrative [Drum&BassArena] 6. Auralen ft. Jessica Endara - Answers [VISION] 7. FHONO - On a Theme [IAMPHOENIX] 8. Roary - Flourish [Tone Tree Music / Roary] 9. Faodail & PLYA -  Strangers Gone Missing [Enhanced Chill] 10. FHONO - The Auryn [IAMPHOENIX] 11. JASE ft. Katie Stump - Out of Touch [Future Bass Records] 12. OKO ft. John White - Moments [OKO] 13. The Band CAMINO - My Thoughts On You [Elektra Records]

 This podcast episode is PACKED full of information about how to become an architect, where the industry is headed and what its like to building in NYC.I might be a little bias but this is one of my favorite episodes. Farah and I have so much in common when it comes to having a passion for buildings and the environment. Farah is a licensed architect who is also a published author in multiple magazines and online blogs. She is a wealth of knowledge for not only how to be an architect but being passionate and technical beyond what your field requires. Social Media Doin'GirlyThingsGuest Social Media FarahSupport the show

Focusing our nature photography on the subjects we love and care about most can yield the most powerful and personal results. As such, I was thrilled to record episode 265 of the podcast due to our guest's focus on his passion for the woodland. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a legendary U.K. woodland photographer and YouTube sensation, Simon Baxter. On this week's episode, we also discuss: Simon's journey into photography and YouTube, Simon's passion for woodland photography, Balancing content creation with making photographs as a YouTuber, Handling burnout, The psychologically confusing moments when we achieve our goals, How Simon manages his full-time business in photography, Simon's new book, Gathering Time, Planting a Tree in Meg's Grove, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Here is who Simon recommended on the podcast this week: Sean Tucker. Joe Cornish. If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to 16 more minutes on our Patreon bonus episode. Simon and I talk about Meg's Grove, Trees for Life Scotland, and identifying why we love what we love as photographers. If you want to check that out, can you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/mo or $50 per year. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Simon's excellent photographs!

We're digging into autism and why this matters when you are TTC. Focusing on preconception health is important for your health, postpartum period and the health of your children. I didn't focus on my health prior to having my children and my postpartum period was rough. Both my kids have food sensitivities, asthma, ear infections, ADHD and more. It may feel like we need to rush to the fertility clinic to get pregnant ASAP. After all, the fertility industry tells us that we're too old, our eggs are too old and that the only option for pregnancy success is IVF. I believe that knowledge is power. You are in a very powerful place right now to really focus on your health and address missed healing opportunities that conventional medicine may tell you are normal. We're discussing the rising rates of autism in children and what may be causing this increase. Today I'm excited to welcome Luminara Serdar. Luminara is is an autism recovery expert. She's trained as a scientist in genetics, cell biology and biochemistry, as a functional nutritionist and holistic healer.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why would someone who is trying to conceive be concerned about autism? How to increase our chances of having a healthy baby. 2) The reasons for the increase in autism. 3) The factors that impact autism. 4) The role of food sensitivities, gut infections, heavy metals and nutrient deficiencies. 5) How genetics impact autism. 5) Diet and lifestyle changes to help with autism recovery. --- Resources Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/ Ep 193: How To Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH/High FSH https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-get-pregnant-naturally-with-low-amh-high-fsh/ Ep 176: Why this Matters for Your Postpartum Health https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/why-this-matters-for-your-postpartum-health/ --- Book your Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery call here with your partner (https://bit.ly/getpregnantpodcast) During our call, we'll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you've faced challenges. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call. However, to reassure you – on this call we won't be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss – rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally. --- This episode is sponsored by: Fab Fertile Store Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our fertility bundles with the essentials for preconception health. Visit https://bit.ly/fabfertilestore and use code VIP15 to save 15% off your order.  --- Got questions? Join the Fab Fertile Support Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946) for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Check out the full show notes at https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/why-autism-matters-when-you-are-ttc-and-how-to-improve-preconception-health/