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Why seeing yourself cling is the beginning of freedom — and other Buddhist insights that will stick with you. Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, who have both been previous guests on this show. Pascal is now a core teacher at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts. He is also a co-founder of True North Insight and one of its guiding teachers.  In this episode we talk about: What the Four Kinds of Clinging are — and why the Buddha thought this list mattered How clinging to pleasure actually makes pleasure harder to enjoy The "wrong views" that cause the most suffering — and how to hold your opinions less tightly Why clinging to rules and routines shows up in the most ordinary places (including who puts the onions in the pan first) What self-identification is, and why loosening it leads to less guilt, shame, and anxiety A simple bedside inquiry for getting underneath the concept of self Why catching yourself cling is a reason for joy, not self-criticism Related Episodes: 5 Ways To Get Over Yourself | Pascal Auclair Seven Buddhist Ingredients for a Happy Mind | Pascal Auclair Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:  BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Quo – Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/happier. Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier

Most authors treat launch day like a verdict: the book goes live, sales come in (or don't), and suddenly it feels like the market has spoken. Quiet numbers can trigger a brutal spiral — exhaustion, disappointment, and the sinking feeling that maybe the opportunity already passed. We disagree completely.In this episode, Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell break down a four-part relaunch strategy designed to help authors stop chasing a single "big moment" and start building ongoing visibility. Because the truth is that successful books rarely explode from one launch. They gain traction through repeated opportunities, smarter timing, and consistent refinement.We walk through the first phase: the Visibility Launch — where your goal is not perfection or massive sales, but data. You'll learn why early readers, initial messaging, and small audience response become the foundation for everything that follows. Then we move into the Proof Launch, showing how reviews become more than social proof. They become market intelligence. Reader language often reveals stronger hooks, better positioning, and selling points authors miss entirely.Next comes the Opportunity Launch, one of our favorite strategies. Instead of creating attention from scratch, attach your book to moments already happening: holidays, cultural conversations, seasonal trends, awareness months, news cycles, and built-in buying behavior. Borrow momentum instead of manufacturing it.Then we get into Market Expansion, where smart authors create multiple "new release" moments by staggering formats and audience entry points. Audiobooks, hardcover editions, large print, translations, workbooks, companion guides, and special editions can each create fresh visibility and reach readers who missed you the first time.We also unpack why Amazon rewards ongoing engagement. Updated descriptions. Improved A+ content. Fresh reviews. Better positioning. Small changes made consistently often outperform giant one-time marketing pushes.If your launch felt disappointing, this episode is your reset button. Because one quiet launch day does not mean your book failed. It may simply mean you're still in chapter one of the marketing plan.Subscribe for more practical book marketing strategies, share this episode with an author who needs a second chance mindset, and leave a review so more writers can find the show.Send us your feedback!Help shape our 2026 content by taking our 30-second listener poll!

Everyone is talking about AI. Most of the conversation focuses on productivity, automation, and efficiency. But I think leaders need a broader perspective. In this episode of Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, I share four ways AI can help you as a leader that go beyond simple productivity gains. While AI can certainly help you get more done, I believe its greatest value may be in helping you think, decide, and learn more effectively. In this episode, I discuss how AI can help you: ✅ Think more clearly and creatively ✅ Make better decisions by identifying patterns and possibilities ✅ Learn faster and deepen your understanding ✅ Increase productivity and effectiveness The bigger opportunity isn't simply using AI to leverage tasks. It's using AI to leverage human potential. Join My Free Weekly Newsletter Every Tuesday I send Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, a free leadership newsletter designed to help you think more deeply about leadership—for yourself and your organization. https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletter  My name is Kevin Eikenberry and I'm here to help you reach your goal as a leader and a human being with Remarkable TV and the Remarkable Leadership Podcast. I am also the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. We provide speaking, training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations who believe in investing in their most valuable assets – their people. Whether we are leading a training workshop, speaking to a group, facilitating a planning meeting, consulting with a leadership team, helping with team building, writing or developing products, our vision will be clear in everything we do – We want to be Your Leadership Help Button. Learn more about our offerings: ➡️ FREE NEWSLETTERs: Sign up for any of our newsletters: https://kevineikenberry.com/newsletters ➡️ LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS: Sign up for any of our online workshops to help you become a better leader: https://kevineikenberry.com/store/?product_type=Workshops ➡️ SPEAKING: Learn more about our Speaking opportunities for your next event: https://kevineikenberry.com/how-we-can-help-speaking/  Connect with Kevin Eikenberry on Social Media:  https://kevineikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry https://instagram.com/kevineikenberry https://www.facebook.com/KevinEikenberryFanPage/ About Kevin Eikenberry: Kevin Eikenberry is the Chief Potential Officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group, a world expert on leadership development, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, popular blogger, husband and dad, a fan of Purdue athletics and antique tractors (especially John Deere's). About The Remarkable Leadership Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast with Kevin Eikenberry is dedicated to all things leadership. Twice a week Kevin shares his thoughts about leadership development and ideas to help you lead more confidently and make a bigger difference for those you lead. He also has weekly conversations with leadership experts discussing a wide range of topics including teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, personal and organizational development, human potential and more.  

Next, Hawk calls for expanding the Supreme Court by four seats, drawing nominees from federal judges who held the line against the Trump administration, including Judge Boasberg. Ketanji Brown Jackson gets the nod for Chief Justice. Puerto Rico and Washington DC become states, adding four new senators and giving millions of Americans real representation for the first time. Roe v. Wade gets codified into law nationwide. And critically, Hawk argues Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries must not lead the Senate or House, citing their stated loyalties to foreign interests over their own base. All four items fit on one piece of paper. Voting rights. Court reform. Statehood. Reproductive rights. That's the plan. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

May 10, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This episode surveys the women of the book of Judges and centers on Deborah — Israel's fourth judge and a prophetess — to draw practical lessons for Christian living. Neal opens by noting the worshipful setting and surveys a range of women in Judges: Aksa (Caleb's daughter), Jael (who killed Sisera), Jephthah's daughter, Samson's Philistine wives, the Levite's concubine, the unnamed woman who killed Abimelech with a millstone, Manoah's wife, and other contemporaries like Ruth, Naomi, and Hannah. These stories show a spectrum of character: faithful and faithless, passive and active, righteous and unrighteous. The bulk of the message focuses on Judges 4–5 and Deborah's leadership: her role as a judge sitting under the palm tree, her husband Lapidoth, her prophetic voice, and her victory song in chapter 5. Neal draws four practical applications for women (and for listeners generally): 1) use your tongue properly — speak words that encourage, glorify God, and avoid gossip; 2) be a good influence whose life deserves respect and leads others closer to Christ; 3) cultivate the right Christlike attitude — peaceable wisdom, not arrogance or divisiveness; and 4) be active in service — encourage others, participate in ministry, and model faithful living for younger believers. The episode weaves scripture references throughout (Judges, 1 Timothy, Philippians, James, 1 Peter, Titus, Proverbs) and applies both cultural observations and pastoral encouragement: women's influence in society and the church, the importance of godly speech and attitude, and the value of active service in home and congregation. It ends with an invitation to repentance and public response to the gospel for those who have not yet obeyed Christ, and an exhortation for believers to use their gifts and influence for God's kingdom.   Duration 28:19

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/a5ZC4evFTxwIn Episode 259 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris continues from last week's “make a decision” theme by addressing why progress can stall after deciding. He explains how decisions create an emotional win that can be mistaken for real progress, how people wait for motivation to return, overthink due to fear of failing or looking bad, try to start too big and create friction, or fail to define the first concrete move. Chris shares four ways to start moving: act within 24 hours of deciding, make the first step embarrassingly small to build momentum, detach from outcomes and focus on doing, and build identity through consistency. He closes with questions for listeners and emphasizes that actions—not breakthroughs or plans—change your life.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:17 Why You Feel Stuck01:49 Mental vs Real Progress02:32 Stop Waiting for Motivation04:29 Start Smaller Than You Think05:12 Define Your First Move05:36 Four Ways to Move05:43 Act Within 24 Hours06:33 Make It Embarrassingly Small07:05 Detach From Outcomes08:01 Build Identity Through Consistency09:01 Questions and Final Push09:26 Actions Change Your LifePodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

In this episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, Carol discussed strategies for managing anxiety and improving confidence when speaking in high-stakes situations. She explained how public speaking can trigger communication apprehension, particularly for introverts, and outlined four key techniques to address this: thorough preparation beforehand, practicing box breathing exercises to calm nerves, parking worrisome thoughts for later reflection rather than ruminating on them, and staying present in the moment. Carol shared a personal example from delivering her TEDx talk to illustrate how applying these techniques can help maintain composure and confidence during challenging presentations.Take the confidence, influence, and impact assessment at https://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/

Rowing has a way of getting into your system and shaping everything that comes after. For Ruben Rapi, that started when he was seven years old in Greece, and led him all the way to the U23 Swedish National Team. But it was stepping away from elite competition that gave Ruben a new perspective on rowing. Not just as a sport, but as a community that, in many places, is struggling to grow or adapt. Today, Ruben and his brother Ahmet – also a former Swedish National Team member – are working with clubs around the world to strengthen the foundations that help them thrive. This conversation goes beyond performance. It's about what rowing clubs actually need to succeed—and how small, intentional shifts can make a big difference. GUEST: Ruben Rapi | Co-Founder, Grow Your Club IG: @rubenrapi / @grow.your.club growyourclub.com This episode was made possible in part by RowSource and our Supporters.   QUICK LOOK 00:00 - Introduction 01:56 - Ruben's rowing week on a scale of 1-10: 6 - filming marketing ads in his 1x 02:31 - The Huddle 03:06 - The Hot Seat 04:36 - Ruben's rowing origin story: At age 7, followed his 9-year-old brother Ahmet into the Ionnina Rowing Club to keep busy 13:37 - Being competitively motivated from the start led to a spot on the U23 Swedish National Team 17:22 - The challenge of volunteer-run clubs: presenting/offering good services 18:57 - Four basic core elements your club needs to have in place to thrive 20:51 - Four ways to bring more rowers into your club; and considering how your club operates 30:45 - Test case: Indianapolis Rowing Club partnered with Grow Your Club for a 120-person LTR in place of multiple smaller LTRs 34:30 - No matter your club size, create an environment that coaches and rowers want to be a part of beginning with preparation, execution, and then conversion. 40:33 - Badly run beginner programs are a waste of time 41:51 - The importance of well-planned and implemented communications 43:34 - Ruben and Ahmet's “why” 45:37 - Steady State Network news and notes . To see photos of Ruben and his brother Ahmet,  and get links to the people, organizations, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website. . Steady State Podcast is a production of Steady State Network. It is hosted and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering, books show guests, and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel writes our scripts and e-newsletter, and manages the website and social media. Our theme music is Open Mind by Soundroll. . SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter MAKE A DIFFERENCE: www.steadystatenetwork.com/support  CONNECT:  FB - /SteadyStateNetwork IG - @SteadyStateNetwork FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars Connect on FB and IG with the hosts: Rachel Freedman - @RowSource Tara Morgan - @CmonBarber  

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Conflict is inevitable, but when handled correctly, it can lead to growth and positive change. Unfortunately, many people handle conflict destructively. This show discusses the four typical approaches to resolving conflict and explores what God's answer is to these issues. Resolving conflict is an important topic if you've ever struggled with strife in a relationship with those you care about.  Eph 4:26 BE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger,   Help Dr. Self continue this show - partner at www.icmcollege.org/donate  Answer your call by enrolling with the International College of Ministry at www.icmcollege.org/enroll  Purchase Dr. Ray's latest book, "The Call." God called you, and you answered: this is what you need to know! Click Here  Follow and subscribe to Self Talk with Dr. Ray Self on our podcast website: https://www.icmcollege.org/selftalk.   Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Hear His Voice, Be His Voice, or visit Amazon.com. Click here to purchase Dr. Self's book – Redeem Your Past and Find Your Promised Land, or visit Amazon.com. Or our new podcast website at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2249804   For show topic suggestions, email Dr. Ray Self at drrayself@gmail.com Enjoy free courses offered by the International College of Ministry Free Courses Show host bio - Dr. Ray Self founded Spirit Wind Ministries Inc. and the International College of Ministry. He holds a Doctorate in Christian Psychology and a Doctorate in Theology. He currently resides in Winter Park, Florida. He is married to Dr. Christie Self and has three sons and a daughter. 

Don't spend your leadership journey trying to avoid failure; you will end up thinking, planning, and dreaming too small. Instead, invest your time creating a framework to let failure work to your advantage. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches four ways you can transform setbacks into powerful steppingstones for success! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies to help you turn John's insights on failure into practical growth for yourself and your team. Key takeaways:  The most effective leaders learn to distinguish between good misses that move them forward and bad misses that hold them back.  Embracing the difficulty of challenges and anticipating failure prepares you mentally and emotionally to grow through adversity.  When you humbly share your failures and lessons learned, you encourage others and build a culture where growth thrives over perfection. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Turn and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

You've scrolled past Mental Health Awareness Month posts thinking, “That doesn't apply to me.” Your business looks fine. On the surface, YOU look fine. But what if the very skills driving your success are quietly putting your mental health at risk? The ADHD-ish ™ Podcast tackles the conversations mainstream mental health awareness misses—especially for high-functioning ADHD entrepreneurs.For those with ADHD, the world often evaluates “functioning” based on visible output, and being able to run a business is seen as “high functioning.” But the trap is that the more capable and outwardly composed you appear, the less likely you—and others—are to notice when your mental health is slipping.This isn't about denial. It's the same creativity, drive, and resilience that helped build your business that masks the warning signs. What looks like ambition could be an ADHD brain that never learned to stop, rest, or celebrate. This is the hidden reality of ADHD entrepreneur chronic stress.Your ability to “power through” is precisely what puts you at risk for long-term exhaustion, burnout, and a quiet form of isolation.Four hidden risk categories:1. Cognitive TrapsThese are thinking patterns that feel like logic but quietly work against us. Do any of these sound familiar?The perpetually moving finish line (rest is always “after the next thing”)“I work better under pressure” — sound familiar? It's a seductive trap, not a strategy!Comparing your struggles to others and invalidating your own needs2. Nervous System ConfusionYou might think you're resting when you're actually just switching to a different kind of stimulation (hello, endless content consumption!). Genuine restoration often looks like boredom at first, but it's what your mind and body actually need.3. Recovery FailuresHigh-functioning ADHD people are notorious for skipping the habits that keep us steady, especially when we need them the most.Jumping right back into work after time off? That's the “vacation tax.”Ditching sleep, movement, and real food when stress rises? That's called “stress inversion.”Having no interests or life outside your business? That's a hidden drain on your energy and identity.4. Loss of Connection & IdentityBusyness can become a mask for loneliness. Relationships that aren't transactional quietly disappear, and your sense of self can erode until it's fused with your business. If your only role is “the one who has it together” for everyone else, this one may hit home especially hard.You are not broken. These patterns are the predictable result of managing ADHD in a career that rewards output and intensity. If you recognize yourself in this description, don't make it another to-do item. Instead, let this be an invitation: Pause. Notice. Take your own needs seriously, even—and especially—when you're “doing well.” Your mental health is always worth protecting, no matter how high-functioning ADHD you appear to others.Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. In addition to hosting the ADHD-ish ™ podcast, Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Diann explains neuroscience in a relatable way. Through her accessible storytelling, Diann empowers others to understand their brains, manage their energy, and show compassion to themselves as they navigate the demands of being a business owner and in their everyday lives.Ready to Explore More?Try out “Di AI”—my digital ADHD business coach I have spent the last several months training and fine-tuning Di AI with The ADHD-ish ™ Method frameworks, strategies, and mindset tools. Not quite ready to work with an ADHD business coach? Di AI is currently in beta, and you can get access for free.Ready to work with an expert ADHD entrepreneur coach? Most of us started out bootstrapping our business and raw dogging everything on our own. But that approach will only get you so far. If you want to get further and faster, it might be time for the guidance, support, and accountability you can only get from working with an expert strategist and coach. Book a free consultation to see if we are a fit. And remember: You are never too high-functioning for your own mental health to matter.© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

You've scrolled past Mental Health Awareness Month posts thinking, “That doesn't apply to me.” Your business looks fine. On the surface, YOU look fine. But what if the very skills driving your success are quietly putting your mental health at risk? The ADHD-ish ™ Podcast tackles the conversations mainstream mental health awareness misses—especially for high-functioning ADHD entrepreneurs.For those with ADHD, the world often evaluates “functioning” based on visible output, and being able to run a business is seen as “high functioning.” But the trap is that the more capable and outwardly composed you appear, the less likely you—and others—are to notice when your mental health is slipping.This isn't about denial. It's the same creativity, drive, and resilience that helped build your business that masks the warning signs. What looks like ambition could be an ADHD brain that never learned to stop, rest, or celebrate. This is the hidden reality of ADHD entrepreneur chronic stress.Your ability to “power through” is precisely what puts you at risk for long-term exhaustion, burnout, and a quiet form of isolation.Four hidden risk categories:1. Cognitive TrapsThese are thinking patterns that feel like logic but quietly work against us. Do any of these sound familiar?The perpetually moving finish line (rest is always “after the next thing”)“I work better under pressure” — sound familiar? It's a seductive trap, not a strategy!Comparing your struggles to others and invalidating your own needs2. Nervous System ConfusionYou might think you're resting when you're actually just switching to a different kind of stimulation (hello, endless content consumption!). Genuine restoration often looks like boredom at first, but it's what your mind and body actually need.3. Recovery FailuresHigh-functioning ADHD people are notorious for skipping the habits that keep us steady, especially when we need them the most.Jumping right back into work after time off? That's the “vacation tax.”Ditching sleep, movement, and real food when stress rises? That's called “stress inversion.”Having no interests or life outside your business? That's a hidden drain on your energy and identity.4. Loss of Connection & IdentityBusyness can become a mask for loneliness. Relationships that aren't transactional quietly disappear, and your sense of self can erode until it's fused with your business. If your only role is “the one who has it together” for everyone else, this one may hit home especially hard.You are not broken. These patterns are the predictable result of managing ADHD in a career that rewards output and intensity. If you recognize yourself in this description, don't make it another to-do item. Instead, let this be an invitation: Pause. Notice. Take your own needs seriously, even—and especially—when you're “doing well.” Your mental health is always worth protecting, no matter how high-functioning ADHD you appear to others.Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. In addition to hosting the ADHD-ish ™ podcast, Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Diann explains neuroscience in a relatable way. Through her accessible storytelling, Diann empowers others to understand their brains, manage their energy, and show compassion to themselves as they navigate the demands of being a business owner and in their everyday lives.Ready to Explore More?Try out “Di AI”—my digital ADHD business coach I have spent the last several months training and fine-tuning Di AI with The ADHD-ish ™ Method frameworks, strategies, and mindset tools. Not quite ready to work with an ADHD business coach? Di AI is currently in beta, and you can get access for free.Ready to work with an expert ADHD entrepreneur coach? Most of us started out bootstrapping our business and raw dogging everything on our own. But that approach will only get you so far. If you want to get further and faster, it might be time for the guidance, support, and accountability you can only get from working with an expert strategist and coach. Book a free consultation to see if we are a fit. And remember: You are never too high-functioning for your own mental health to matter.© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

As St. Peter writes to believers, he reminds them of their identity in Christ and how they should approach him in order to grow as the people of God. He is not teaching them to be individuals, but emphasizes the reality of the corporate nature of our identity in Christ. Through four pictures, St. Peter grounds us in the reality of our need for Jesus to be the foundation of all that we do as the body of Christ.Image: ChurchCrawler / Badgworth, Somerset, via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 2.0

In this episode of The Selling Podcast, Scott and Mike tackle the human tendency to avoid difficult tasks and waste time under the guise of "productivity." Whether it's wandering through a sporting goods store to avoid a tough sales call or spending hours "tweaking" an AI bot, avoidance is a self-defense mechanism that can derail a sales career. The hosts provide four actionable strategies to stop stalling and start generating revenue.Key Episode Highlights:The Avoidance Trap: Why we hide behind emails, social media, and "research" to delay uncomfortable or challenging work.Anticipation vs. Reality: Mike shares a lesson from his father: the anticipation of a task (like doing dishes or mowing the lawn) is always worse than the actual event. Once you start, it's rarely as bad as you feared.Hard Work vs. Challenging Work: A mindset shift. While roofing in 115°F heat is "hard," sales is "challenging and complicated"—a distinction that makes the work feel more manageable.Four Ways to Cut the Time Wasting1. Front-Load the Uncomfortable"Eat the broccoli" first thing in the morning. By tackling the most daunting, urgent, or unpleasant tasks (like compliance paperwork or cold calls) at the start of your day, you clear your mental queue and set a productive tone for the remaining hours.2. Apply the Revenue Generation FilterAsk yourself: "Is what I am doing right now contributing to revenue?" * Delegate: Can someone else do this?Batch: Group meaningless administrative tasks together and knock them out all at once.Drop: If it doesn't add value or drive revenue, stop doing it.3. Time-Box Your DistractionsYou will never eliminate distractions, so manage them.Utilize "Dead Time": Use your commute for mandatory training audio or hands-free messaging.Schedule Routine Tasks: Set a specific 30-minute block for non-critical emails rather than letting them interrupt your high-value work throughout the day.4. Track and Measure AccomplishmentsFocus on objective numbers. When performance is measured, it improves. Highlighting your daily wins—no matter how small—builds the momentum needed to tackle larger goals.

หนังสือ Four Ways to Beat the Market: A practical guide to stock-screening strategies to help you pick winning shares ของ Algy Hall - 4 วิถีทางที่เราจะชนะก็คือ 1. คุณภาพ 2. คุณค่า 3. รายได้ และ 4.โมเมนตัม - แม้ว่าเราจะคัดกรองหุ้นอย่างดีแล้ว มันก็จะไม่หลีกหนีกับสี่ข้อดังกล่าวไปได้ เพียงเพราะมันเป็นกลไกของตลาด - กลยุทธ์ที่เราใช้จะต้องเหมาะสมกับสภาพเศรษฐกิจแต่ละประเทศ และอยู่ที่จังหวะด้วยว่าอะไรเหมาะสุด - บางจังหวะอาจจะเป็นหุ้นเติบโตมาแรง บางจังหวะอาจจะเป็นหุ้นคุณค่ามาแทน มันสลับกันไปมาแบบนี้ตลอด - สิ่งที่จับต้องได้ยากก็คือตลาด แต่ยังไงเราก็ต้องสอบทานงบการเงินในบริษัทอีกรอบนึงด้วยว่า เราเห็นการเปลี่ยนแปลงในแง่ใดบ้าง

Homily given by Fr Justin on Wednesday 29 April 2026. If you would you like to explore what's on offer in our community, you can find some details here: https://stbenedicts.com.au Or you can contact us directly at admin@stbenedicts.com.au ABOUT US St Benedict's is a vibrant Catholic Community based in Melbourne, Australia, and the spiritual home to people of all ages and from various walks of life.  We're big on welcome, hospitality, friendship, and sharing the journey of life together.  Our goal is to create inspiring, spirit-filled environments which help people to encounter the love of God in Jesus and be transformed by the power of God's spirit. We're all about creating a culture which enables people of all ages to flourish in Christ. We would love for you to join the family! INVEST IN OUR MISSION Your donation will help us to expand our mission and impact more people around the world. You can donate at https://stbenedicts.com.au/donate FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/StBensBurwood https://www.youtube.com/StBenedictsBurwood https://www.instagram.com/stbensburwood

“But you cannot see Me with your present eyes. Therefore I give to you divine eyes by which you can behold My mystic opulence.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 11.8)

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3366: Laura Stack explores how the subconscious mind quietly shapes productivity, influencing creativity, habits, and decision-making beneath conscious awareness. By intentionally guiding thoughts through positivity, relaxation, and clear goals, you can transform this hidden mental force into a powerful driver of success and consistent action. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/03/subconscious-productivity-four-ways-your-brain-can-make-you-more-productive/ Quotes to ponder: “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will someday become a reality.” “It's more like a garden, where what you plant, deliberately or otherwise, matures in due time to influence your behavior and outlook on life.” “It's not difficult, but you do have to sow what you sincerely want to reap.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3366: Laura Stack explores how the subconscious mind quietly shapes productivity, influencing creativity, habits, and decision-making beneath conscious awareness. By intentionally guiding thoughts through positivity, relaxation, and clear goals, you can transform this hidden mental force into a powerful driver of success and consistent action. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/03/subconscious-productivity-four-ways-your-brain-can-make-you-more-productive/ Quotes to ponder: “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will someday become a reality.” “It's more like a garden, where what you plant, deliberately or otherwise, matures in due time to influence your behavior and outlook on life.” “It's not difficult, but you do have to sow what you sincerely want to reap.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After Easter: What Do You Do With the Empty Tomb? In the week after Easter and spring break, Jeremy welcomes attendees, highlights over a thousand people at last weekend's packed Easter services, shares upcoming events and giving options, and then asks what happens “after the moment” of celebration. Using personal stories, he compares post-event letdowns to life after Easter and argues the resurrection must move from a remembered experience to a lived reality. He notes the disciples initially hid behind locked doors in fear (John 20), but Jesus met them with peace, then purpose, sending them out with the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes believers are called to be witnesses, not perfect, and offers four practical responses: live differently as a new creation, love one another as the clearest evidence of faith, live on mission in everyday life, and build the church through community, generosity, and engagement beyond attendance. 00:00 Welcome and Updates 01:03 After the Moment 01:32 Life After Highs 04:30 Easter to Everyday 06:49 Disciples Behind Locked Doors 10:15 Peace Before Purpose 14:01 Sent as Witnesses 16:47 Witnessing Made Practical 19:54 Four Ways to Live It 21:19 Resurrection Changes You 22:44 Love Proves Discipleship 24:23 Loving in a Divided World 26:03 Mission Where You Are 28:44 Everyday Witness Moments 30:21 Build the Church Together 34:55 Step Out of Comfort 38:01 What Will You Do 40:29 Prayer for Peace Purpose

Step 4 of the 10-part military finance essentials series. Spencer and Jamie explain how to create a realistic budget focusing on "the four walls": food, utilities, shelter, and transportation. Learn which budgeting tools work best, why tracking spending matters, and how to avoid the biggest financial trap in the military—buying too much car. Create a Realistic Budget Focus on the Four Walls first: Food Utilities Shelter (rent/housing) Transportation Then track: Other necessary expenses Discretionary spending Where money is actually going Recommended Apps: Monarch Money - $100/year (Spencer's current choice, replaced Mint.com) YNAB (You Need A Budget) - $109/year (Jamie's choice) Google Sheets or Excel - Free (works fine for beginners) Pen and paper - Free (better than nothing) Cash Envelope Method Key Points Military Advantages: Housing usually covered (BAH or base housing) Food access (DFAC for single members) Should be "almost zero situations" where four walls are an issue This frees up money for other goals Biggest Trap: Buying Too Much Car What to Look For The Goal: Align spending with your values—spend on what matters, cut what doesn't Important Reminders Budget = A Plan Not restrictive, just intentional Know what's coming in, what's going out Ensures you're being efficient with money Credit Cards Are NOT the Solution Don't solve overspending with credit cards Credit cards are great tools (right time, right place) Not for covering expenses you can't afford Not for living beyond your means If You're Behind: Focus on four walls FIRST Pay rent, utilities, food, transportation Everything else comes after Create safe, stable environment so you can focus on work/mission Resources Episode 48: Four Ways to Budget a Military Paycheck (deep dive) Monarch Money: monarchmoney.com YNAB: youneedabudget.com Military Money Manual Book: Full budgeting strategies   Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 In the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. https://militarymoneymanual.com/amex-platinum-military/ https://militarymoneymanual.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-military/ Military Money Manual may receive compensation from JPMC. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain. Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

In this session the Dharma talk was given by Andrea Duloc, March 29, 2026.  Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 8 of the Biltmore Church Podcast!In this episode of the Biltmore Church Podcast, we follow up on a powerful message from Matthew 27, where we see four different responses to Jesus: Pilate, the religious leaders, Barabbas, and Simon of Cyrene.Though they were all close to Jesus, their responses couldn't have been more different.In this conversation, we explore what it looks like to be near Jesus but not follow Him, how easy it is to drift into religion, and the beauty of the gospel where Jesus takes our place. Most importantly, we wrestle with the question every person must answer: What will you do with Jesus?

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BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on where the men's basketball team needs to get better this offseason: A new point guard, "exciting'' wing, replacing Javan Buchanan and finding a "dynamic'' bench player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on where the men's basketball team needs to get better this offseason: A new point guard, "exciting'' wing, replacing Javan Buchanan and finding a "dynamic'' bench player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The renowned British pastor Charles Spurgeon once said, “It's shocking to think that a change in the weatherhas more effect on some people's lives than the dread alternative of heaven or hell.” Make sure you set yourpriorities where they ought to be. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/85/29?v=20251111

My client had done everything … yet hadn't actually done anything.Sound familiar?There are sneaky ways we keep ourselves busy that feel productive, but in reality, they keep us stuck in the exact same place.In this episode, I break down the four biggest ways we fool ourselves when trying to lose weight.We'll uncover . . . Why these patterns can be so commonWhat's really driving themAnd how they quietly reinforce a self-defeating beliefMost importantly, I'll help you identify whether you're doing this — and what to do instead.If you've ever felt stuck in the start-over-on-Monday cycle, this episode is for you.Here's the link I mentioned in this episode . . .

February 15th, 2026 - Pastor Jon Ireland

Dramatic regime change. Moderate regime evolution. A calamitous regional conflict. Or … no change at all. Today we consider how the Iran conflict might evolve following the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei with Karim Sadjadpour, an American policy analyst at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek ThompsonGuest: Karim SadjadpourProducer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This topic did so well, we had to come back for Round 2. Joburg’s got jokes like that. We all drop the big names because they sound cooler. “I live in Fourways.” Nah babe… you’re probably in Magaliessig, Lonehill, Sunninghill, or Dainfern. “I’m in Roodepoort.” Sure… but is that Wilro Park, Florida Glen, Florida Hills, Ontdekkerspark, or Ruimsig? And don’t even get us started on “I stay in Sandton.” Really? Sandton… or Bryanston, Rivonia, Illovo, Hyde Park, or Buccleuch? Joburg is layered. Roodepoort is known. Fourways is known. Sandton is known. But inside those big names? Mini-suburbs hide like secret levels in a game. Case in point: there’s literally a place called Joburg North. Think you’re in Fourways? Technically… you’re not. Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947s Weekly Newsletter https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media:947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg947 on X: www.x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hardest part of transition is not always the job search. It is the moment you realize the mission feeling did not automatically follow you home. This conversation is a reset for that. You will hear a clear, practical way to turn veteran strengths into local impact without burning out, starting with the Four Ts of true changemaking: time, talent, treasure, and testimony. The examples are grounded and real, from mentoring to board service, from small civic habits to the kind of logistics thinking that can take a nonprofit line from a long wait to a quick, efficient flow. The episode also goes deeper than volunteering. It gets into values alignment, purpose beyond titles, and emotional intelligence as a resilience skill you can train. The finish is a simple 30-day approach that starts with awareness, moves into small action, then self-regulation, and finally connection with other people, so service becomes a steady habit. Timestamps: 03:17 - The Four Ts that make service possible again 05:28 - Why veterans quietly transform nonprofits with execution and logistics 15:00 - The volunteer crisis and the veteran-sized solution 31:33 - Emotional intelligence as a resilience skill you can build 45:00 - The 30-day changemaker plan from zero to momentum Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: http://www.meetsuzanne.com/ Follow Suzanne Smith on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactArchitects Follow Suzanne Smith on Instagram: https://instagram.com/socialtrendspot Follow Suzanne Smith on Twitter/X: https://x.com/snstexas & https://x.com/socialtrendspot Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.02.22 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/O4iA1FQURd8. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24466/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.02.22 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/O4iA1FQURd8. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24466/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

How does God speak to His children? Listen to this message from Adam Finlay as He looks at the Bible for answers about the many ways we can hear from God.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Many Christians say Jesus is the center of their lives, but what if He's not actually at the center of the center? In this episode, we examine what it truly means for Christ to be all and have first place in everything according to Colossians 1:18 and Colossians 3:4-11, and why so many believers unknowingly substitute legalism, religious duty, or fear for genuine Christ-centered living. Drawing from Oswald Chambers' challenge about what we're truly obsessed with, this episode will help you honestly evaluate whether Jesus is your life or merely a part of it—and what to do if you've been turning Him on and off without realizing it. If you're serious about authentic Christian discipleship and want to move beyond surface-level faith to making Jesus truly preeminent, this teaching will challenge you to examine what's really at the core of your spiritual life.Watch this episode as a video on YouTubeCheck out the study notes for this episodeVideo mentioned at the end:Four Ways to Know if Jesus is Your True Obsession and Passion-----------------» Join the Deeper Christian community and receive the Deeper Digest each Saturday, which includes all the quotes, articles, podcasts, and resources from Nathan and Deeper Christian from the week to help you grow spiritually.-----------------Deeper Christian Podcast • Episode 371View the shownotes for this episode and get other Christ-centered teaching and resources at: deeperChristian.com/371

Exploring the Four Types, Four Sons and the Four Ways of Asking Questions. Hagadah. Vaera / Bo.

This month on RAW, the panel digs into four common ways motorcycle travellers end up carrying too much, and how to change the decisions that lead there. Instead of turning it into another gear list, the conversation looks at how we think about packing: what we're actually preparing for, what we realistically need to handle ourselves, and how destination and trip purpose change everything.

Have you ever gone into a closing meeting, a sales presentation, or even a prospecting call with total confidence? That mindset and feeling that everything's going to go your way, that nothing can go wrong, that you're absolutely going to win? I've been there. I know you have too. It's one of the greatest feelings ever. But let's juxtapose that against going into a meeting feeling insecure, where your focus is on everything that could go wrong versus everything that could go right. And then, as soon as something does go wrong, everything starts to spiral downward. There is absolutely nothing that can make or break a deal like confidence. In this Sales Gravy podcast episode, we're going to explore exactly where confidence comes from, why it matters so much in sales, and most importantly, what you can do to build the unshakeable confidence that closes deals. The Insecurity Death Spiral Recently, I learned a profound lesson about confidence. I was invited to play golf with a group of businesspeople in Florida. Beautiful day, sunshine, great course. It should have been perfect. Except I'm not a very good golfer. And these guys? They were good. Really good. The kind of golfers who carry single-digit handicaps and talk about their swing plane like it's a science project. So I'm standing on the first tee, watching them stripe their drives straight down the middle, and I can feel it happening. That little voice in my head starts whispering: "You don't belong here. You're going to embarrass yourself. Everyone's going to see how bad you are." I started strong enough. Made it through the first couple of holes without humiliating myself. But then I hit a bad shot. Then another. And instead of shaking it off like I normally would, I started fixating on those bad shots. That's when the downward spiral began. Every swing became an exercise in anxiety. I was so focused on not messing up that I couldn't help but mess up. My mechanics fell apart. My rhythm disappeared. By the end of the round, I had played one of the worst games of golf in my life. Not because I suddenly forgot how to swing a club, but because I let insecurity take over. Now, I managed to keep a smile on my face. We were playing golf in the Florida sunshine, after all. But inside, I was frustrated because I knew what had happened. I let my insecurity about being the weakest player in the group sabotage my entire game. And here's what hit me on the plane home: That's exactly what I see happen in sales all the time. One moment of uncertainty, one unexpected challenge, and suddenly, a salesperson who is perfectly capable starts spiraling. Their confidence evaporates. And with it goes their ability to perform. Why Confidence Matters in Sales In sales, there is nothing that sells like confidence. Nothing. Buyers lean into confidence. They're attracted to it. They trust it. And because of emotional contagion—your ability to transfer your emotions to another person—you basically take your confidence and hand it to the buyer, who then gains more confidence in you. Think about it. When you walk into a meeting radiating confidence, the buyer thinks, "This person knows what they're doing. They believe in what they're selling. I can trust them." But when you walk in feeling insecure, the buyer picks up on that too. They start thinking, "Why is this person nervous? What aren't they telling me? Maybe this isn't the right solution." In sales, because we can't always control the playing field and because we don't always feel like we should be where we are—especially when we're dealing with the C-suite or high-level decision makers, when we're in super competitive situations, or when we don't really know what we're talking about—one thing that goes wrong can create a cascade of other problems, creating a downward insecurity spiral that is real and deadly. The Ultimate Source of Confidence So the question is: Where does confidence come from? Where do you get it? Well, confidence by its very nature comes from the inside. It's a mindset. It's something that you believe, just like insecurity is a mindset that comes from the inside. Confidence is mostly created by certainty. When you feel certain that you can control the outcome, you feel more confident. When you're in situations that feel familiar, or you're talking about a product, your service, or some part of your offering that you totally understand, you feel more confident. When you've executed the sales process perfectly and built deep relationships with your customers, you feel more confident that they're going to buy from you. When you've practiced your presentation multiple times and know it by rote, you feel more confident. By the way, the same thing works in reverse. Uncertainty begets insecurity. When you walk into a situation, and you feel uncertain—and this happens to a lot of brand-new salespeople who don't know what to say or feel like they don't really understand the product offering, their industry, or their customer's business—it creates a level of insecurity. So the answer, if we want to be more confident, is to create more certainty. Certainty Creates Confidence Let me give you an example from my horrible, awful, terrible round of golf. In the middle of that terrible round, I got desperate for anything that would give me confidence. So I started playing entire holes with my 7-iron because that was the one club I felt I was certain I could hit. Except for putting, I would hit the 7-iron off the tee, on the fairway, and chip with it around the green. 150 yards at a time with my 7-iron, I could make it go straight down the fairway and hit the green. That certainty in that particular club helped me feel more confident, and my game actually improved when I stuck with what I knew worked. Now, in sales like golf, there is nothing you can be 100% certain about, simply because there are too many variables. We're dealing with human beings, nasty competitors, and a shifting landscape. Even in accounts that are in our pipeline, things are always changing. So for us as sales professionals, there's no absolute certainty. But there are ways you can boost certainty in order to gain more confidence. Four Ways to Create Certainty and Boost Confidence 1. Invest in Yourself Through Education If you get insecure when you're talking about things in your industry or about your product that you don't understand, then go educate yourself. Take the time to learn. Take classes. Go to your LMS and take e-learning. Read everything about your product. Become an expert—not just in your product, but in your industry. Also, learn about business. The more you can educate yourself about business, the more you gain business acumen, which makes you feel more confident in conversations with executives. When you know your stuff cold, understand your product inside and out, and can speak intelligently about your industry and your customer's business challenges, uncertainty evaporates, and with it, goes insecurity. 2. Plan Every Single Call Winging it is wickedly stupid on sales calls because when you wing it, you create uncertainty. So sit down and think about every single call. What am I going to do? What questions am I going to ask? What's my objective for being there? What am I going to close for at the end (targeted next step)? Build a plan, write it down, and review it in advance of your meeting. Planning creates certainty. 3. Murder Board Your Big Meetings Along with planning comes the concept of murder boarding, red teaming, or scenario playing. Murder boarding creates certainty around handling the unexpected. Especially in large presentations and closing calls, you need to start pulling the thread on everything that could possibly go wrong. Every objection you could get. Every pushback. Every hard question. Think about the different stakeholders who are going to be around the table, and the types of questions they're going to ask, and the potential things they may say. Then find somebody on your team or somebody in your household to role-play all those scenarios with. I've found that nothing gives me more confidence in big sales meetings than murder boarding. Because when I get into those situations—especially with objections or negotiations that can be super intimidating—the more I role-play those things, the better I am at them and the easier they are to deal with. In fact, they're far less difficult in real life than they were in the role-playing. 4. Keep a Full Pipeline This is powerful: There's nothing that makes you more confident than being able to sell like you don't have to sell. When you are fanatical about prospecting and build a full pipeline, it gives you lots of options. You know you can walk away from anything. You're detached from the outcome. When it doesn't make a difference if you win or lose, you gain immense confidence, which is why a full pipeline is the ultimate confidence builder. With Confidence, Mindset Matters When it comes to confidence, mindset matters. If you are obsessed with how you might fail or what you might do wrong, there's a tendency to get the thing you're focused on. It's called target obsession. Whatever we focus on, we tend to attract and move toward. So be careful what you're focused on. One of the things I do—and I know this is kind of weird, but it works—is before I walk into a sales meeting, I look into the mirror and tell myself, "I'm a great salesperson." I actually say the words out loud. It's a little bit cheesy. But by saying those words, changing my body language, pushing my shoulders up, my chin out—the power pose, as some would say—that actually begins to change my mindset and makes me feel more confident. Add to that eating well,

Have you ever gone into a closing meeting, a sales presentation, or even a prospecting call with total confidence? That mindset and feeling that everything’s going to go your way, that nothing can go wrong, that you’re absolutely going to win? I’ve been there. I know you have too. It’s one of the greatest feelings ever. But let’s juxtapose that against going into a meeting feeling insecure, where your focus is on everything that could go wrong versus everything that could go right. And then, as soon as something does go wrong, everything starts to spiral downward. There is absolutely nothing that can make or break a deal like confidence. In this Sales Gravy podcast episode, we’re going to explore exactly where confidence comes from, why it matters so much in sales, and most importantly, what you can do to build the unshakeable confidence that closes deals. The Insecurity Death Spiral Recently, I learned a profound lesson about confidence. I was invited to play golf with a group of businesspeople in Florida. Beautiful day, sunshine, great course. It should have been perfect. Except I’m not a very good golfer. And these guys? They were good. Really good. The kind of golfers who carry single-digit handicaps and talk about their swing plane like it’s a science project. So I’m standing on the first tee, watching them stripe their drives straight down the middle, and I can feel it happening. That little voice in my head starts whispering: “You don’t belong here. You’re going to embarrass yourself. Everyone’s going to see how bad you are.” I started strong enough. Made it through the first couple of holes without humiliating myself. But then I hit a bad shot. Then another. And instead of shaking it off like I normally would, I started fixating on those bad shots. That’s when the downward spiral began. Every swing became an exercise in anxiety. I was so focused on not messing up that I couldn’t help but mess up. My mechanics fell apart. My rhythm disappeared. By the end of the round, I had played one of the worst games of golf in my life. Not because I suddenly forgot how to swing a club, but because I let insecurity take over. Now, I managed to keep a smile on my face. We were playing golf in the Florida sunshine, after all. But inside, I was frustrated because I knew what had happened. I let my insecurity about being the weakest player in the group sabotage my entire game. And here’s what hit me on the plane home: That’s exactly what I see happen in sales all the time. One moment of uncertainty, one unexpected challenge, and suddenly, a salesperson who is perfectly capable starts spiraling. Their confidence evaporates. And with it goes their ability to perform. Why Confidence Matters in Sales In sales, there is nothing that sells like confidence. Nothing. Buyers lean into confidence. They’re attracted to it. They trust it. And because of emotional contagion—your ability to transfer your emotions to another person—you basically take your confidence and hand it to the buyer, who then gains more confidence in you. Think about it. When you walk into a meeting radiating confidence, the buyer thinks, “This person knows what they’re doing. They believe in what they’re selling. I can trust them.” But when you walk in feeling insecure, the buyer picks up on that too. They start thinking, “Why is this person nervous? What aren’t they telling me? Maybe this isn’t the right solution.” In sales, because we can’t always control the playing field and because we don’t always feel like we should be where we are—especially when we’re dealing with the C-suite or high-level decision makers, when we’re in super competitive situations, or when we don’t really know what we’re talking about—one thing that goes wrong can create a cascade of other problems, creating a downward insecurity spiral that is real and deadly. The Ultimate Source of Confidence So the question is: Where does confidence come from? Where do you get it? Well, confidence by its very nature comes from the inside. It’s a mindset. It’s something that you believe, just like insecurity is a mindset that comes from the inside. Confidence is mostly created by certainty. When you feel certain that you can control the outcome, you feel more confident. When you’re in situations that feel familiar, or you’re talking about a product, your service, or some part of your offering that you totally understand, you feel more confident. When you’ve executed the sales process perfectly and built deep relationships with your customers, you feel more confident that they’re going to buy from you. When you’ve practiced your presentation multiple times and know it by rote, you feel more confident. By the way, the same thing works in reverse. Uncertainty begets insecurity. When you walk into a situation, and you feel uncertain—and this happens to a lot of brand-new salespeople who don’t know what to say or feel like they don’t really understand the product offering, their industry, or their customer’s business—it creates a level of insecurity. So the answer, if we want to be more confident, is to create more certainty. Certainty Creates Confidence Let me give you an example from my horrible, awful, terrible round of golf. In the middle of that terrible round, I got desperate for anything that would give me confidence. So I started playing entire holes with my 7-iron because that was the one club I felt I was certain I could hit. Except for putting, I would hit the 7-iron off the tee, on the fairway, and chip with it around the green. 150 yards at a time with my 7-iron, I could make it go straight down the fairway and hit the green. That certainty in that particular club helped me feel more confident, and my game actually improved when I stuck with what I knew worked. Now, in sales like golf, there is nothing you can be 100% certain about, simply because there are too many variables. We’re dealing with human beings, nasty competitors, and a shifting landscape. Even in accounts that are in our pipeline, things are always changing. So for us as sales professionals, there’s no absolute certainty. But there are ways you can boost certainty in order to gain more confidence. Four Ways to Create Certainty and Boost Confidence 1. Invest in Yourself Through Education If you get insecure when you’re talking about things in your industry or about your product that you don’t understand, then go educate yourself. Take the time to learn. Take classes. Go to your LMS and take e-learning. Read everything about your product. Become an expert—not just in your product, but in your industry. Also, learn about business. The more you can educate yourself about business, the more you gain business acumen, which makes you feel more confident in conversations with executives. When you know your stuff cold, understand your product inside and out, and can speak intelligently about your industry and your customer’s business challenges, uncertainty evaporates, and with it, goes insecurity. 2. Plan Every Single Call Winging it is wickedly stupid on sales calls because when you wing it, you create uncertainty. So sit down and think about every single call. What am I going to do? What questions am I going to ask? What’s my objective for being there? What am I going to close for at the end (targeted next step)? Build a plan, write it down, and review it in advance of your meeting. Planning creates certainty. 3. Murder Board Your Big Meetings Along with planning comes the concept of murder boarding, red teaming, or scenario playing. Murder boarding creates certainty around handling the unexpected. Especially in large presentations and closing calls, you need to start pulling the thread on everything that could possibly go wrong. Every objection you could get. Every pushback. Every hard question. Think about the different stakeholders who are going to be around the table, and the types of questions they’re going to ask, and the potential things they may say. Then find somebody on your team or somebody in your household to role-play all those scenarios with. I’ve found that nothing gives me more confidence in big sales meetings than murder boarding. Because when I get into those situations—especially with objections or negotiations that can be super intimidating—the more I role-play those things, the better I am at them and the easier they are to deal with. In fact, they’re far less difficult in real life than they were in the role-playing. 4. Keep a Full Pipeline This is powerful: There’s nothing that makes you more confident than being able to sell like you don’t have to sell. When you are fanatical about prospecting and build a full pipeline, it gives you lots of options. You know you can walk away from anything. You’re detached from the outcome. When it doesn’t make a difference if you win or lose, you gain immense confidence, which is why a full pipeline is the ultimate confidence builder. With Confidence, Mindset Matters When it comes to confidence, mindset matters. If you are obsessed with how you might fail or what you might do wrong, there’s a tendency to get the thing you’re focused on. It’s called target obsession. Whatever we focus on, we tend to attract and move toward. So be careful what you’re focused on. One of the things I do—and I know this is kind of weird, but it works—is before I walk into a sales meeting, I look into the mirror and tell myself, “I’m a great salesperson.” I actually say the words out loud. It’s a little bit cheesy. But by saying those words, changing my body language, pushing my shoulders up, my chin out—the power pose, as some would say—that actually begins to change my mindset and makes me feel more confident. Add to that eating well, getting plenty of sleep (sleep really does wonders for your confidence), exercising, and making sure, before you go into a big presentation, that you’re not going in on an empty stomach. How to Overcome Insecurity in the Moment I sell every single day, and I’ve been doing this for 30 years. I know what it’s like to walk into a meeting with a prospect or customer and feel insecure. It happens to me still. But here’s the thing: I’m very careful not to let people see me sweat because insecurity and sales make a poor mixture. Because emotions are contagious and people have a tendency to respond in kind, I want to avoid transferring my insecurity to them, causing them to feel uncertain about me. So I’m very careful with my body language, eye contact, voice inflection, and how fast I speak. One tactic I use when I feel insecure is to slow down, pause, and ask a question. This gives me a moment to regain my composure and manage my body language. Build Confidence with Knowledge, Planning, Practice, and Pipeline Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build through preparation, knowledge, practice, and a full pipeline. The good news is that all of these things are within your control. You can choose to educate yourself, to plan, practice, and prospect. Here’s what I want you to do this week: First, identify your gaps. Where do you feel uncertain in your sales process? Is it product knowledge? Industry knowledge? Objection handling? Closing? Write it down. Second, create a learning plan. For each gap you identified, create a specific plan to fill it. What books will you read? What training will you take? Who will you shadow or learn from? Third, plan your next three calls. Don’t wing another call this week. Sit down and plan your next three sales conversations. Write out your objectives, your questions, and your close. Fourth, murder board your biggest opportunity. If you’ve got a major presentation or closing call coming up, spend an hour this week role-playing every possible scenario with a colleague. Fifth, evaluate your pipeline. Is it full enough that you can sell without desperation? If not, block time this week for serious prospecting. This is how you build the kind of unshakeable confidence that buyers respond to, competitors fear, and that feels so good. And remember, when it’s time to go home, and you’re tired and worn out, always stop and make one more call. Because that one more call gives you the confidence that you can walk in any door, anytime, stand toe to toe with any buyer, and have a winning sales conversation. 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Your modesty isn't making you more likeable - it's making you invisible to the people who desperately need what you offer... While you're busy staying humble and worrying about looking like a dick, someone out there who needs you, can't find you. Or they find you but don't believe you can help them because you're playing small. What This Episode CoversWe're tackling imposter syndrome, the resistance to "bragging," tall poppy syndrome, and all the cultural conditioning that keeps you making yourself smaller. The Big IdeasConfidence vs Arrogance:A. Owning your expertise: "I've spent 10 years learning how to solve this exact problem. I've worked with dozens of clients who've got results. I know what I'm doing and I can help you."B. Being a dick: "I'm the only person that can solve your problem. Everyone else is shit." One invites people in. The other pushes them away. Imposter Syndrome ReframedImposter syndrome is a refusal to integrate your experience into who you are. Your clients didn't pay you for luck - they paid you for your expertise. When you refuse to own that, you could say you're not being humble, you're being slightly dishonest. What Your Future Clients NeedThey're scared, uncertain, investing money that feels like a stretch. They need confidence in you. Your confidence gives them permission to trust you. Your belief that you can help them creates space for them to believe in their own transformation. Four Ways to Own Your Expertise Talk About Results - Show what happens because of what you do Be Confident in Your Messaging - Stop using "I think" or "maybe" or "it's just my opinion" Be Specific - Specific truths sound like expertise; vague claims sound like bullshit Own Your Perspective - Say "Here's what I've learned" not "I think this might work" Key Takeaways Your modesty is not a virtue if it's keeping people from finding you Your imposter syndrome is a refusal to integrate your experience Your fear of being "too much" robs your future clients of the confidence they need The people who need you are looking for someone confident and certain Ready to Do This Work?If you're ready to do the identity work around becoming the woman who has the business you want, let's explore working together. I've been doing this for a long time. I'm good at it.Book a call: https://go.oncehub.com/gillmoakeschat 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:37 This Week's Topic: Owning Your Expertise04:39 Understanding Imposter Syndrome08:41 Overcoming Tall Poppy Syndrome10:47 Steps to Own Your Expertise15:06 The Identity Shift: Becoming Your True Self18:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode, we're getting real about how to stay spiritually grounded in 2026. We're talking caffeine withdrawals, gummy detoxes, and the ever-humbling reality of mom life—while also diving into four intentional ways we can pursue deeper consistency in our walk with Jesus. Through laughter, personal stories, and a whole lot of grace, we unpack how community, rhythms, spiritual focus, and clearing life's clutter can powerfully impact our year. Whether you're starting fresh or just need a reset, this one's for you! In This Episode 00:00 – Zoom Podcasting & Energy Drinks 03:00 – Vanilla Beans, Easy Recipes & Mom Life Dinners 09:00 – Why This Episode Matters: Real Faith in Real Life 10:20 – C1: Community Is Everything 16:20 – C2: Create Rhythms (That Actually Fit Your Life) 30:32 – C3: Consider Him in the Everyday Moments 36:11 – C4: Cut the Clutter & Make Space for God 43:00 – Final Thoughts & What's Ahead for the Podcast Resources Mentioned Song: "Consider Him" by Abby Gamboa Bible Study: The Wild Invitation + upcoming Group Guide Thanks to Our Sponsors Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! CreaTone: Creatine designed for women. Get 20% off with our code FTGFAM If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

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In this episode, Brooke shares four practical ways to make God your CEO, transforming how you lead and build your business. From meeting with God in the "boardroom before the inbox" to choosing surrender over control, Brooke teaches how daily discipline, prayer, and scripture can release pressure and bring peace. She encourages listeners to pray and believe for divine appointments and to trust confidently in God's favor and increase, rather than relying on personal striving or comparison. With real-life stories, actionable faith strategies, and a free resource to guide your journey, this episode is all about inviting God to lead every area of your business for immeasurable growth and breakthrough.   If you're ready to implement this with clear steps, daily prayers, and a simple morning agenda, download my free guide called "MAKE GOD YOUR CEO: THE STARTER GUIDE" Go to www.brookethomas.com/ceoguide  Use it tomorrow morning — and for the next thirty days — and just watch what happens.       Timestamps: 

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