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#540 Is AI helping or hurting your creativity and intuition? In this insightful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Hannah Ryu, co-founder of Oak Theory, a creative tech studio pushing boundaries in branding, UX/UI, and web development. Hannah shares her entrepreneurial journey from immigrant roots to agency ownership, the power of partnership, and how AI is transforming the way we work — both for better and for worse. We explore healthy ways to integrate AI into your workflow without sacrificing human insight, how intuition and analog practices are making a comeback, and why creativity and execution — not just automation — still win in business. This is a must-listen for founders navigating the fast-evolving world of entrepreneurship in the age of AI! What we discuss with Hannah: + Hannah's journey to entrepreneurship + Building Oak Theory and Under the Oak + UX/UI explained through real-world examples + Impact of AI on creative industries + Healthy vs. harmful AI usage + Importance of intuition and analog practices + Benefits of business partnerships + Using AI for operations and proposals + Avoiding overdependence on tools + Seasonality of tech exploration in business Thank you, Hannah! Check out Oak Theory at OakTheory.co. Check out Under the Oak at UndertheOak.co. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever felt like your gut has more control over your day than you do—bloating, food anxiety, exhaustion, skin flares, mood dips—you're not imagining things.And you're definitely not alone.In this episode, I'm joined by Hannah Aylward, functional nutritionist and founder of HAN, and we're unpacking the deep, often misunderstood connection between your gut, your mood, and your nervous system.Hannah brings the receipts: how your digestion is linked to everything from your sleep and energy levels to your anxiety and hormonal health—and what to do when it feels like your body's working against you.We're diving into: ✔️ How undiagnosed gut imbalances can lead to chronic bloating, fatigue, skin issues, and even hormone disruption ✔️ Why restriction and elimination diets aren't the healing fix they promise to be ✔️ How to nourish your body in a way that promotes gut repair and nervous system safety ✔️ The impact of antibiotics and childhood infections on your adult gut health ✔️ What it really takes to balance blood sugar, boost microbiome diversity, and support long-term energyIf you're sick of cutting foods, afraid to eat, or just tired of feeling off—and you know something deeper's going on—this episode is a must-listen.
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Today's guest is a former 1-1 client I worked with 6 years ago who quickly turned into a dear friend of mine – we worked together in my private coaching container, spent time together in Berlin and eventually in Bali. Hannah Geuenich is an absolute inspiration for her generation. At only 24 years old, she has successfully (co)-founded and built several multi-million dollar companies across various fields from mentoring, to real estate to fashion. Her mission is to show her generation that the path to everything you want already lies within you. In this episode, we're diving deep into all things balancing romantic relationships with business, lessons in love, prioritizing your health as a woman, navigating friendships, success and so much more! Bby, grab your cacao or matcha and a journal because you're going to want to implement these nuggets! JOIN MY FEMININE ENERGY MINI-MIND *THRIVE ON LIFE* AS AN EARLY BIRD ($444 OFF!)SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR MY FREE *RECLAIM YOUR FEMININE* MASTERCLASS ON 2ND MARCHIn this episode, we discuss: Hannah's life journey and how she feels these days in both life and her career Hannah's love lessons, her journey and the story of how she met her now fiancé Learnings in relationships that both Hannah and her fiancé taught each other How to balance being lovers and business partners at the same timeWhy Hannah chose to be a stay at home wife instead of a boss babeHealth lessons that allowed Hannah to come back to 100% vitalityNavigating friendships, friendship break-ups and creating success Hannah's top tip to Unfuck Your Life that you can implement todayConnect with Hannah: Hannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahgeuenich.de/Hannah's Fashion Line: https://hidden-muse.com/Connect with Laura: Laura's Website: https://www.lauraherde.com/Laura's IG: https://www.instagram.com/laura.herde/Laura's 1-1 Coaching: https://www.lauraherde.com/application-1-1Laura's Coaching Certification Course: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedcoachacademy/More free resources for you:*FREE* HEAL YOUR FEMININE ENERGY GUIDE*FREE* TRIAL OF MY CERTIFICATION - THE EMBODIED COACH ACADEMY*FREE* TRAINING FOR FEMALE BIZ OWNERS: SHE SUCCEEDS MASTERCLASS>> EMAIL ME TO CONNECT/ ASK QUESTIONS: hello@lauraherde.com>> FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @laura.herde Feel free to share this episode with your bestie, and tag me on IG when you listen so I can repost you!Thank you so much for tuning in, love xx
Hannah offers a unique and refreshing perspective on crafting a compelling speaker pitch. My biggest takeaway? Her invaluable advice: "Pitch a talk that only you can give." Tune in to the full episode to discover what that truly means!About Hannah:Hannah Smith Founder Worderist.com Via her company, Worderist.com, Hannah offers consultancy, coaching, training & support to help develop and grow Creative, Production, and PR teams, improve processes and deliver results. With more than 15 years in the industry, her creative work has won multiple awards, and she's worked with a range of companies including the BBC, Dyson, Expedia, MailChimp, and Salesforce. Hannah has spoken at numerous conferences across Europe and the US, interviewed Google's John Mueller live on stage in front of an audience of 3,000, and acted as a guest lecturer at the University of Greenwich, London. Hannah also writes a newsletter called "Manufacturing Serendipity" (sign up here: https://worderist.com/newsletter/) where she shares short essays, and some of the unexpectedly delightful things she's encountered each fortnight. Where to find Hannah:Hannah's Website @hannah_bo_banna on X Hannah Smith on LinkedInAbout 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Resources used for episodeKirsty HulseWomen in Tech SEO | Global Community
Your workout clothes are probably the most toxic items in your entire home - and you're wearing them while you sweat.In this eye-opening conversation with Hannah Dunning, founder of The Hannah Dunning Project, we expose the alarming truth about chemicals in clothing. From BPA and phthalates to formaldehyde, the toxins lurking in your wardrobe are affecting your health every single day, especially in items like workout clothes and bras that sit directly on your skin.The research is clear: your washing machine is one of the largest contributors to microplastics, and "sustainable" materials like bamboo aren't as natural as you think. We dive deep into the best and worst fabrics, why recycled polyester isn't the answer, and how to make better choices without overwhelming your budget.Whether you're just starting your toxin-free journey or looking to take your clean living to the next level, this episode provides practical, realistic steps for detoxing your wardrobe. Learn what to swap first, how to identify truly clean materials, and why your clothing choices matter more than you might think for your overall health.In today's episode, we're chatting about: • Why workout clothes and bras are the worst toxic offenders • The truth about bamboo fabric and recycled polyester • How to identify the cleanest, least toxic fabrics • Practical steps for detoxing your wardrobe on a budget • Why natural fibers are worth the investment for your healthConnect with Hannah: Hannah's InstagramThe Hannah Dunning Project InstagramThe Hannah Dunning Project PodcastDownload the Top 25 Toxins to Avoid and become a label reading pro! Getting started with red light therapy with 40% off the LUMEBOX.If you enjoyed this week's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating wherever you listen Shop toxin free products on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide Download your free 25 Toxins to Avoid Post a screenshot, share what you loved, and tag me on Instagram @wendy_toxinfreeish Want to ask me a question to get answered on the podcast? Leave me a voice message here.
-Hannah's scared of lightbulbs, everyone is scared of blowing up. -Sexiest cities in Canada...or are they the loneliest? -RENT FREE: Hannah did something bad (but delicious), plus Arnie Smalls gets Juicy -90s TRIVIA: Rob & Ethan VS. Hannah -Hannah is Anti-Nutmobile because they killed someone she loved
Lent to the Lord1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him.1 Samuel 1:9-119 On one occasion, Hannah got up after they ate and drank at Shiloh. The priest Eli was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the Lord's temple. 10 Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the Lord and wept with many tears. 11 Making a vow, she pleaded, “Lord of Armies, if you will take notice of your servant's affliction, remember and not forget me, and give your servant a son, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.”We want to know that we are loved, seen, heard, remembered, and known by God."I am making a vow, Lord of Armies, please look at me and see my pain, hear me and remember me, and make me known by answering my prayer by giving me a son..."Truths from the Story of Hannah:• Hannah believed in the future God could create, even when her situation seemed barren and hopeless.• God brings new life from barren places.• Hope rises from hopelessness.• Despair is transformed into thanksgiving and praise.What can we learn from Hannah? 1) We learn to bring our deepest needs to God.• Hannah teaches us that true peace comes from trusting God beyond our control.• New possibility in our lives comes from God, not from us.2) We learn the power of persistence and trust in claiming God's grace.• New possibility in our lives comes from God, not from us.3) The right response to God's grace is to give it back.
Der Menstruationszyklus besteht aus vier Phasen, von denen jede ihre Besonderheiten hat. Die Hormone schwanken und viele Menstruierende spüren kurz vor der Periode typische PMS Symptome wie Müdigkeit, Stimmungsschwankungen oder Blähungen. In anderen Zeiten fühlen wir uns energiegeladen und sind besonders leistungsfähig. In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Ernährungsberaterin Hannah über das spannende Thema Zyklus-Ernährung. Sie erzählt dir, wie du das beste aus jeder Zyklusphase herausholen kannst. *Mein Buch “plant.based.”: https://amzn.to/3UGlH8t *Mein Buch “Endlich vegan”: https://amzn.to/3hVFcLT Diese Episode wird unterstützt von NORSAN. NORSAN ist der Experte für hochwertiges Omega 3 als Nahrungsergänzungsmittel – natürlich auch vegan aus Algenöl. Mit dem Code "sattesache15" gibt es 15 % Rabatt auf deine Neukund_innen-Bestellung. Jetzt einlösen unter: https://www.norsan.de Hier findest du Hannah: Hannah's Buch "Zyklus-Balance": https://amzn.to/4cybUud Website: https://hannah-willemsen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ernaehrungscoach.hannah Ich freue mich, dich nächstes Mal wieder begrüßen zu dürfen. Es wäre toll, wenn du bei Apple Podcast eine Rezension schreibst – so hilfst du dem Podcast noch mehr Menschen zu erreichen und somit über Ernährung aufzuklären :) Kontakt: laura@sattesache.de https://sattesache.de https://instagram.com/sattesache *Affiliate-Links zu Amazon: Bei einem Kauf über diese Links kannst du unsere Arbeit ohne jegliche Mehrkosten unterstützen. Danke!
· Join me and my very first guest chat on ‘Showing Up with Vicki Knights'. I delve into the fears of getting visible online with Hannah Pearn, a fertility expert, acupuncturist, speaker and podcast host. · You Will Learn: Hannah's initial challenges with public speaking and how she embraced the opportunity to grow. The transformational impact that getting visible and establishing herself as an expert has made to Hannah's business. How the fears never go away, but it's how to learn to overcome them that matters. Why she wouldn't have been able to do this by herself. Why the thought of a branding shoot made her feel sick and how she got over that fear. Connect with Hannah Hannah's website: https://hannahpearn.com/ Hannah on Instagram: @hannahpearn Podcast: ‘Don't Tell Me To Relax' Connect with Vicki: Instagram: @iamvickiknights Download the free 12-page Visibility Guide: vickiknights.co.uk/visibility Get 10% off my self-paced course ‘Uncover your Magic' with the code ‘SHOWINGUP' https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic Feeling inspired by Hannah's journey? Please follow the show, leave a 5-star rating, and share this podcast with your business buddies. Your support helps me empower more big-hearted business owners to show up with confidence. Thank you!
Hannah Hannah joined guest hosts Keagan Lafferty and Ella S on ‘Rocket Shop,' Big Heavy World's weekly local Vermont music radio hour on 105.9 FM The Radiator. Catch up with them at instagram.com/hanns.haus
Hannah is a self described 36 year old "gaybaby!" She came to the realization she is gay during a stay in drug rehab 3 years ago - and has remained sober ever since! - and describes the process as a "slow awakening to always knowing." Hannah it's been a license professional counselor for about 10 years now and currently works for betterhelp.com. She is mom to her awesome 5 year old son, Truett, and dog mom to 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks who think they are lapdogs. In her spare time, you're likely to find Hannah immersed in nature, camping, backpacking, bike packing, marathon running, nature photography, kayaking - anything that gets her outdoors! Other hobbies include reading non-fiction, learning, drumming, and spending time with her girlfriend - all of which are pursuits she wouldn't enjoy today if she hadn't embraced her authentic self! Hannah's story is an inspiration for anyone who feels held back by their religion, demonstrating to all of us that a life of vibrancy and fulfillment awaits us when we start living as the people we were made to be. Connect with Hannah: Hannah's coming out songs are: "Waking Up" by MJ Cole "I am" by backpacking and "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor The books that have had the greatest impact on her life are: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Thy Queendom Come: Breaking Free from the Patriarchy to Save Your Soul by Kyndall Rae Rothaus Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality and Staying in the Church by Sally Gary and Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story by Julie Rodgers. WILD GOOSE FESTIVAL LINK Discount Code: A-MIDGE
Model and advocate Hannah Alderman joins host Nikki Gal for a conversation on her sobriety journey, a take on the freelance industry, tips on navigating yourself as a freelance model, the process of staying consistent and so much more. Connect with Hannah: Hannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/han.alderman?igsh=ZTRjbXUzcTl0bm5u Hannah's Ditching Drinking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchingdrinking?igsh=MWZoMWx6aWUzZDRjeQ== Connect with host Nikki Gal: https://www.nikkigal.com
On Episode 122 of Growing Up Fundie:Former Guest, Natalie (from episode 85) believes in God, but doesn't identify as a Christian. Throughout her life and spiritual journey, she's thought about questions she would ask members of Christian leadership if ever given the chance. On Growing Up Fundie, she's been given her chance!Natalie takes over as host for the evening as she is joined by a panel composed of Scot (from multiple prior episodes) and GUF newcomers Hannah, and Jessie.These three panelists are current and former members of leadership within their churches who volunteered their time and experiences to help us get some of the answers Natalie seeks. As she poses questions, they provide their thoughts and opinions, as well as scripture and other resources that they feel best represents the points they are trying to make. Scopes "Monkey" Trial: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scopes_trialNatalie on Episode 85: https://youtu.be/no0yg1Et8_E?si=MHpv877O-c3_PownAbout our panelist Hannah: Hannah is a Communications teacher at Theatre director in McGehee, Arkansas where she lives with her husband Reed and her son Oliver. She grew up in a very small Southern Baptist church and later on came to find herself in a leadership position at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Since leaving college, while she believes in God, she has been questioning what Christianity actually is, and whether we're even doing it right at all._______________________________________________________________Find this episode, and others here:Website:www.growingupfundiepodcast.comSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrBuzzsprout Subscriptions:https://www.buzzsprout.com/https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/new1908164/supporters/newYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkADiscord:https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowingUpFundie/More about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.comThink you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be?Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiy8KYW38tyKUD6MbFmOwCKdeWVHAbIA9qst1RBQf4rRPXg/viewform?usp=share_linkSupport the show
#183: Astrologie und Business? Astrologie kann ein tolles Tool sein, dass uns auf der Business-Reise Klarheit und Orientierung geben kann. Nicht nur für uns selbst, sondern auch was Stärken, Berufung und die Art wie wir arbeiten angeht. In dieser Episode ist Hannah Lisa Mang zu Gast und wir sprechen über das Thema Astrologie und Business. Hannah ist die absolute Expertin, wenn es um Copywriting, E-Mail-Marketing und Astrologie geht. Viel Spaß beim Hören
Get ready to listen in to an absolutely amazing & TRULY impactful live interview episode w/ Hannah Haimann LPC, NCC, MA! We had the opportunity to have Hannah as our solo panelist at our Move, Meditate & Mingle Day Long Retreat & Networking Event this past weekend - & we did something fun... we recorded our interview with her so that you besties can now listen in!Hannah brought so much wisdom & VALUE to the besties & business community during this conversation. We touched on multiple topics around entrepreneurship & mental health, where Hannah truly gave her expert opinion & knowledge surrounding the topics with so much LOVE & professionalism. Her expertise & passion behind it all is inspiring & beyond helpful to us as current & aspiring entrepreneurs here in the besties & business community.Enjoy the episode besties!Here's how you can connect with Hannah:Hannah's instagram: @evolutionarywellnessnjHannah's website: evolutionarywellness.com___Want to be a part of our next LIVE interview?! We have an opportunity for you to do so at our upcoming event A Very Besties Holiday Networking Party where we are interviewing the amazing owner of Ocean Brew Coffee, Ellen Bodnovich!Click here to check out the details & grab your ticket!___Want to be our bestie on instagram & tiktok?! Come hang with us there!@besties_and_business@stepherhard@heyimjessjacobs
Welcome to the first EVER episode of Wholeness with Hannah. This one is a solo intro from the host of the podcast – Hannah. She introduces herself and explains what wholeness personally means to her. She talks about her own life defining experiences such as depression and burnout, and how it has shaped her into who she is today. Hannah discusses a variety of tools, practises and concepts that she has tried and tested, and uses to stay balanced. She explains where she is at in life right now, and where she wants to go. Hannah hopes this podcast leaves you a little more equipped than it found you and invites you to join her on this infinite journey of wholeness. You can follow the podcast at @wholenesswithhannah on Instagram or email the podcast at hello@wholenesswithhannah.com.
Jonathan discusses the Lord’s “spending” plan for man. Many have untold riches from the Lord that are largely unspent. 1 Samuel, chapters 1 and 2 provide the example of Hannah: Hannah wanted a son, but the Lord had so much more in mind. Jonathan sums up in 1 Peter 1:7-9, where the proof of the soul’s salvation and sanctification is revealed in rejoicing with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.
Holy Hannah! Hannah von der Hoff is freshly back in her hometown of Minneapolis, just returning from 7 months of being a full-time musician in a small coastal Mexican town. She's been doing this for years, but was yearning for the homeland of Minnesota. She has a major residency, every Wednesday this August at The Aster Cafe. She's also great conversation. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this week's guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with The Conscious Nutritionist, Hannah Muehl. Hannah is a Registered Dietitian and Physician Assistant who specializes in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS,) and hormone health. In today's informative conversation, she shares an overview of what PCOS is, why many women go undiagnosed, how to get diagnosed with it, the different treatment plans available for it, tips for living with pcos, workouts, diets and routines that help women get their symptoms under control and so much more. Hannah's knowledge of women's health and nutrition charge this episode with so much powerful information-even if you do not have pcos, you will walk away having learned a lot about hormonal health overall. Timestamps: 00:00-06:23 - intro 06:23-13:42 - what pcos is + getting a diagnosis 13:42-16:55 - common symptoms + treatment for it 16:55-21:44 - Hannah's journey with pcos 21:44-28:58 - insulin resistance and eating for more balanced blood sugar 28:58-35:40 - things that might be causing blood sugar dysregulation or could be contributing to insulin resistance 35:40-39:20 - the feeling of fatigue that comes with having pcos 39:20-41:38 - how adrenals tie into pcos and hormones 41:38-44:55 - supplements that are impactful for people with pcos 44:55-47:39 - best workouts for pcos 47:39-53:54 - daily routine, tips and foods to eat as someone with pcos 53:54-58:08 - rapid fire q's + outro Where to find Hannah: Hannah's Website: https://theconsciousnutritionist.com/ Hannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousnutritionist/ Hannah's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconsciousnutritionist If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, It is fitting that this Lessons for Hannah comes after my last one in which I shared how reality always wins. In that episode, I talked about some controversial topics and how no matter what people say, there are certain laws of the universe that will always prove true and win out over time. For example, people can tell you that you are a bird and can fly as much as they want, but if you jump off a bridge and try to fly, the law of gravity will win, and you will not fly. Well, just like reality, the truth wins out as well. In this episode, I want to revisit some things from the last few years as the truth is now winning out. Some of these things I predicted previously, but it is important that we recognize the truth and reality. For example, it has now come out from multiple departments in the US Government including the FBI that the Covid virus was in fact leaked from the lab in Wuhan, China. For several years, people were excoriated and made pariahs for saying this was a possibility. People were even called racists. It turns out they were right. One thing I have learned over time is that yes, reality always wins, but so does truth. But it can take a lot longer than you think it should for this to happen. You've probably heard the phrase, “The wheels of justice move slowly” in reference to righting wrongs. Sometimes, it can be many years before justice is found in certain crimes or situations. The truth can take a long time to get out as well. Another example from the Covid timeframe is that many of the things people were told to do such as lockdowns in their homes, mask wearing, and even getting vaccines and boosters over and over again did not make the impact or difference that people were told they would. In February 2023, it was reported in the Lancet and many prominent news outlets such as NBC, that natural immunity from getting Covid and getting over it is as protective as vaccination against severe illness and death. In fact, the study proved that natural immunity may be even better than the vaccine. Again, this was considered crazy just a year ago. People were called dangerous for stating the fact that throughout history, natural immunity has been the biggest factor in limiting the spread and effects of a virus and stopping pandemics. But, again, while it took some time, the truth wins again. Here's another controversial example of the truth winning. For the last 20+ years, I have heard prediction after prediction that the world is going to end and everyone is going to die from people, usually politicians or those with an agenda, due to climate change. The truth is people have been saying this forever. In the 1970's, the world was going to end from global cooling and a new ice age. Then it was global warming in the 80's and 90's. When none of that stuff happened, the name of the “crisis” was changed to climate change – which was smart because the climate is always changing, so now no matter what happens, it can be used as a fear and panic inducing excuse that the world is going to end in some way. Well, guess what, the world has not ended. In fact, the current poster child for the movement, Greta Thunberg, just had to delete a tweet from a few years ago where she said the world would end due to climate change in 2023. Former Vice President, Al Gore in the late 90's said we only had 10 years left and that Florida would be underwater due to rising oceans. Well guess what, Florida is not underwater and is booming with a lot of Al Gore's friends living right on the ocean. Over and over again, the truth wins when it comes to this topic. The actual science shows the temperature of the earth has barely moved in the last 100 years. Yet, every year, we only have 10 years left. Let me put this in perspective because this topic is one that is thrust on your generation by many people with agendas. The earth has been around for 4.5 billion years. 4.5 BILLION. It has gone through complete ice ages to complete scorched earth with volcanoes spewing toxic gases everywhere to meteors and comets directly hitting it and everything in between. Many species have come and gone like Dinosaurs and others. We humans have been on earth a measly 200,000 years. That is not even 1/10 of 1% of the time the earth has existed, yet we are so arrogant that we think we can destroy in our short existence. We think we are more powerful than the sun which science has proven has more power than we could even hope for when it comes to what happens in our climate. Or the moon which directly controls our tides and ocean movement as well as our climate. The truth continues to show that the predictions of these charlatans and hustlers proclaiming a crisis that never ends and constantly having to move their goal posts are not just wrong, but laughable. Don't get me wrong, we should do everything we can to be good stewards of our environment and take care of things, but we should do so working from truth and reality. In fact, just us breathing gives plants food through carbon dioxide and then they give us oxygen through photosynthesis is a process that helps the environment. We support each other to live. And the earth is greener now than in the past, contrary to what is promoted by these people whose real goal is their own personal gain and power – that is my opinion, but I think the truth will bear this out as time goes on as well. Hannah, seek the truth and live in it. Know that there is only one real truth – not your truth or someone else's. The real truth will always prevail, not matter what you tell yourself, so it is best to seek it and not fool yourself. I hope you take this lesson to heart and use it help separate truth from fiction in your life and stay firm in your principles in all areas, personal and business. I love you, Dad Best Quote: Know that there is only one real truth – not your truth or someone else's. The real truth will always prevail, not matter what you tell yourself, so it is best to seek it and not fool yourself. Misfit 3: You've probably heard the phrase, “The wheels of justice move slowly” in reference to righting wrongs. Sometimes, it can be many years before justice is found in certain crimes or situations. The truth can take a long time to get out as well. Seek the truth and live in it. Separate truth from fiction in your life and stay firm in your principles Show Sponsors: 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, This Lessons for Hannah will not be a long one, but it is very important for the times we are in and for your future. There is something that I have found that holds true time and time again. Sometimes it takes a little while for it to take hold or sink it, but in the end, it holds true. And that is, Reality always wins. Let me explain. There are certain things that will hold true and be consistent no matter what. No matter what people say. No matter what experts say. No matter how much they are said not to be true – they will win out. Reality always wins. For example, gravity will always be gravity. No matter what anyone says, you are not a bird and cannot fly. If you jump off a building, gravity will win and you will not. A more controversial topic these days is gender. There are two genders in the laws of nature, male and female. It is reality. People can claim there are 100 different ones, but people are either born male or female in nature and that is reality. Now, do I support their right given to them by the Constitution to say they are a gender other than male or female? Absolutely. It doesn't make it true, but they have the right to say these things and believe them about themselves. Other examples include the laws of economics – supply and demand. If something is in short supply and has demand, the price for it will go up. If something is oversupplied and everyone has it, the demand will be less and it will come down in price. Many times, the laws of economics get out of balance due to manipulation or short-term anomalies, but in the end, the laws win out. We saw this during the pandemic with a number of goods and services. Masks came into high demand and initially got expensive until more supply came on the market and then prices came down. Now masks are super everywhere and super cheap because there is a ton of supply and not as much demand. In the end, reality always wins out. There are universal laws of nature, nature's God, economics, physics, and host of other things that cannot be broken. Many people do not want to face reality because they may not like what they find. They will have to face things that are true, that they may not want to admit are true about themselves, their life, and/or deal with. But one of the biggest secrets to success and life is to face reality head on and accept it for what it is. Respect it. Learn to understand it and use it to your advantage. Once you accept that there are some things that are bound by the laws of this world and universe and reality will win out, you will find some amazing things happen for you. For example, I have been trading markets for over 20 years and I used to think I could beat reality in the markets and the laws of economics would not always hold true. For example, markets may have a big run higher, and when they do, people will think they can just keep going up and sometimes it seems like they will never stop, but they do, and they fall back down. Ask anyone who thought Bitcoin would never stop going higher in 2021. Conversely, when markets fall a decent way, they typically turn around and go higher. They can only go so far until they have gone too far. I have made it a habit to work hard to understand this so that I can use it to my advantage, but I had to learn some heard lessons losing money over the years before it truly understood and now I use the lessons learned to help me make money every month in the markets. I faced reality and decided to use it to my advantage. Hannah, you will face a lot of different realties in your lifetime, don't try and deny them or shy away from them. Instead embrace them and look for how you can use them to build wisdom and help you in your life. I love you, Dad Best Quote: There are certain things that will hold true and be consistent no matter what. No matter what people say. No matter what experts say. No matter how much they are said not to be true – they will win out. Reality always wins. Misfit 3: Reality always wins out over time. There are universal laws of nature, nature's God, economics, physics, and host of other things that cannot be broken. One of the biggest secrets to success and life is to face reality head on and accept it for what it is. Respect it. Learn to understand it and use it to your advantage. Show Sponsors: Travis Makes Friends Podcast: Search for the Podcast anywhere you list or go to www.travischappell.com/show 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, It's fitting that I start out the New Year with a Lessons for Hannah episode. It truly is amazing how fast time flies. You'll be turning 11 years old in 2023 and heading off the 5th grade in the fall. It has been incredible to watch you grow and become the amazing daughter that you are. In this episode, I wanted to give you some of what I call “Dadisms.” These are little nuggets of life wisdom that I hope you remember and put to work for you throughout your life. You've heard me say some of these many, many times and hopefully they have stuck with you. In this episode, I want to share 11 of my favorite “Dadisms” with you. Here they are. 1. How you do anything is how you do everything. This one has become more and more important to me as I have aged. Your habits and ways of doing things affect all areas of your life. When you don't give your best effort in one area, it affects other areas. And many times when you do something at a level that isn't your best, you end up having to do it again or multiple times. I am not talking about pride with this as much as I talking about the discipline to do things well in all aspects of your life. In committing to do so, you will find yourself playing at a higher level. 2. The most important time to do something is when you don't want to do it. This one goes with the last in that the times when we are most at risk for sacrifice doing our best, are those times when we don't want to something. Maybe we are tired, worn out, emotionally drained, etc. We know we need to do something but find an excuse not to or put it off. These are the times we need to push though and do it. A great example since we are at the beginning of the year, is when someone wants to lose weight. They get all excited and for a short time, maybe a couple weeks, they go to the gym. But anyone who has worked out for a while knows, that after the first few weeks in January, many of those new people at the gym are no longer there. Why? Because when they didn't see results after just a couple weeks, they got discouraged, and even though they knew they needed to keep at it to see real results, they found excuses not to keep going and nothing changes for them. You see, for those people, the most important time to keep going is when they hit that first wall after a few weeks. If they can push through that and keep at it, they will more than likely stick with it and see real results and also build the habit that sticks. 3. The best things require great effort and time to achieve because they are meaningful. This one builds on the last two. The things really worth doing and that have meaning in life take great effort and time to achieve. For example, building a habit of taking care of your health and regular exercise. All the work you did for several years to get your blackbelt was worth it and you now have skills you will use the rest of your life. 4. No dead raccoons. And while we are talking about doing things right and taking the time, etc. I will remind of you of my no dead raccoons story. The moral of the story is that when you see something that needs done, don't wait, do it and take care of it. Otherwise, it could end up messy for you. 5. What you focus on expands in your life and what you believe becomes your reality. This is one of my favorites because it is wisdom that has literally been passed down throughout human history even from the bible where it states “What you gaze upon you become.” It is very simple what you put your time into will become dominant in your life and what you believe about yourself and your reality will be just that. If you are negative about yourself and think only bad things happen to you, guess what will happen – bad things because that is what you are focused on and what you believe. Conversely if believe you can overcome adversity and are focused on doing great, meaningful things, guess what will happen? You will find and achieve them. (Car example) 6. God, family, country in that order. This one is straight forward. Your chances of being alive at 1 in 4 trillion, praise God for this gift daily. Your family will always be there for you through everything, treat them with respect, love, and never take them for granted. And lastly, country. You are fortunate to live in the greatest country in the history of the world because it was the first to put freedom ahead of power. Learn it's history and understand the fundamental principles that created it and embody them as you go through life. 7. Cherish every day. This life is a gift and goes by fast. Give thanks every day when you wake up. We never know when we will be gone. Life is a blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things. Every day is a gift to cherish and make the most of. Don't waste your days. 8. Choose your friends carefully. You will have many friends in your life, but only few real ones. This is important because friends can have a great impact on your life. You will have many friends at different times in your life, but only a few will truly last and only a few will truly be there for you and you for them through the ups and downs of life. Choose them carefully. 9. Be careful not to prejudge others. Along with choosing your friends carefully, also be careful not to prejudge others. I've learned this the hard way in life in that when I was younger I used to make a judgement about someone without really knowing them. Many times, I was proven wrong and finally got the message. Seek to know and understand others before forming an opinion on them. Keep an open mind. 10. Speak the truth and don't be afraid. In today's world, speaking the truth is harder than it used to be. People are scorned, mocked, even physically threatened for speaking and sticking to the truth. And there is only one truth when it comes to things – not your truth or someone else's. The truth is an absolute, so it is important to be sure you can back it up with evidence when you state it. If you can do that, then do not be afraid to speak it and stand by it. 11. Choose right over easy. In today's world where people to have everything instantly, it is hard not to take the easy way on many things. But taking the easy way does not mean it is the right way. Choose to do things the right way. This probably goes with the first Dadism of how you do anything is how you do everything, but it is a choice to do things right. Every day we go through a series of choices in our lives, do your best to chose wisely and choose right over easy. Hannah, you know I could probably put a hundred of these in this episode and in future episodes I will give more, but it's best not to eat the elephant all at once, but one bite at a time (ha, there's another one). I hope you can learn from these and use them in your life to have them help guide you. I love you, Dad Best Quote: I hope you can learn from these "Dadisms" and use them in your life to have them help guide you. Misfit 3: Use the "Dadisms" to help you in your life. Do your best to learn from those around you and gain wisdom, instead of learning the "hard way." Remember, you have a 1 in 4 Trillion chance of being alive. Cherish this gift every day. Show Sponsors: 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal
Sexism, racism, and economic and educational inequality are just some of the significant challenges and barriers women face today. There are gender injustices everywhere, and women often struggle to make their voices heard. So, what can student housing organizations do to make gender equality a priority? Hannah Mountford serves as the Director of Facilities and Operations at Roundtree commons. As a hard-working team player, she takes great pride in her master's degree focused on Counseling Education with an emphasis on Student Affairs from Mississippi State University. On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Hannah joins host Brittany Pieper to discuss why she chose COCM, the importance behind her position within the Women's Alliance, and the impact the Women's Alliance has on the student housing industry. Hannah shares several examples of how the Women's Alliance is creating a safe space for members of COCM to share concerns, network, and champion one another. Listen in for Hannah's insight on how the Women's Alliance advocates for women by bringing people together and helping them feel valued and recognized, giving them a voice so the critical conversations that need to happen for more equality can happen. Topics Covered How she came to be the Director of Facilities at COCM in Plattville, Wisconsin Why COCM was the right choice for her at this point in her career What the Women's Alliance at COCM is Why Hannah wanted to become involved in the COCM Women's Alliance How the Women's Alliance helps create a safe space for members of COCM to champion for one another The impact Hannah hopes to make with her involvement with the Women's Alliance How cultivating connections in a safe space can help vital gender equality conversations take place Why transparency is critical in student housing Hannah shares her goals for the Women's Alliance and COCM Connect with Hannah Hannah on LinkedIn Connect with Brittany Student Housing Matters Student Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Capstone On-Campus Management Brittany on LinkedIn Email media@cocm.com
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This Week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, In this episode, I want to give you 5 simple pieces of everyday wisdom. I have a lot more than 5 but will continue to create episodes like this into the future giving you them a few at a time. After doing these episodes for so many years, I'm amazed at how much there is still to teach and share with you. It seems like it never ends and that is the thing, I don't think it really does. There will always be something for me to share and give to you and I hope that you can take as much as you can from these episodes to help you in your life. With that said, here are 5 pieces of everyday wisdom you can use… #1: How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything You've heard me say this to you before but let me explain it a little more here. In life, you want to do things to the best of your ability. You want to put your best foot forward in everything you do. That is the essence of How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything. It is taking pride in all you do and doing it at your best. Whether it is cleaning your room or the work that you or the interactions you have with others, do not short-change yourself or your abilities. If you start to lower your standards in one area it will bleed into others. Make it a mission to be your best in all things. #2: What Feels Most Uncomfortable is Probably What You Need to Do You will find in life that many times when it feels most uncomfortable to do something, that is most likely the best time to do it. For example, in trading, some of the most uncomfortable trades I have made over the years have been the biggest winners. In racing Ironman, when my body wants to quit the most is when I have my biggest breakthroughs as I keep going. In business and life, standing up for the right thing in face of everyone else shying away from it, is uncomfortable, but what needs done. That brings me to my next piece of wisdom. #3: Most of the Time, the Simplest Answer is the Right One. We make things a lot more complicated than they have to be. Einstein said, “Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.” The best path is usually the simplest and most straightforward one. We have to cut out all the noise and see it for what it is. In short, go with gut. Keep it simple. #4: Beware Following the Herd When I talk about the “herd,” I'm really talking about groupthink. When everyone thinks the same thing and will not allow any dissent, discussion or questioning of that way of thinking – they are probably wrong. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.” Don't fall prey to blind-folded fear and follow the herd over the cliff. Instead work from a place of reason andlogic and thing things through. Don't let emotion alone drive your actions or decisions, especially the big ones. #5: There are Few Things Guaranteed in Life, but the Ones That are – the Love of Your Family, The Love of God, and a Few Lasting Friendships, are worth every ounce of time and energy you invest in them. I think that pretty much says it. You have a family that loves you, a God that loves you, and in life will have a few lasting friendships. Cherish them and invest your time into them. Don't neglect them. Hannah, and everyone else listening, these are 5 simple, but powerful lessons that will serve you well in life. Live them and embody them and put them to work for you. I love you, Dad Best Quote: There are Few Things Guaranteed in Life, but the Ones That are – the Love of Your Family, The Love of God, and a Few Lasting Friendships, are worth every ounce of time and energy you invest in them. Misfit 3: Put these 5 pieces of wisdom to work for yourself. Don't fall prey to blind-folded fear and follow the herd over the cliff. Keep things simple and listen to your gut. Show Sponsors: 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal
Hannah Hannah joined host Tom Proctor on ‘Rocket Shop,' Big Heavy World's weekly local Vermont music radio hour on 105.9 FM The Radiator. Catch up at instagram.com/hanns.haus
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
p>Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I want to talk to you about the Bible. It is truly an amazing book – not just because it is God's word and the story of our Christian faith, but because it offers such incredible wisdom for living your life in the best ways possible. I am particularly a big fan of proverbs as each proverb offers wonderful, practical wisdom for living from health to relationships to money, and much more. A lot of people don't realize how much the bible has an impact on our lives. In fact, many everyday sayings that people use, whether they are religious or not, originated in the Bible. Here are just a few examples. Let there be light Forbidden fruit By the sweat of your brow Ashes to ashes, dust to dust Fire and brimstone Land of milk and honey Of biblical proportions An eye for an eye, a tooth for tooth Golden calf Scapegoat Apple of my eye A man after my own heart How the mighty have fallen Put words in one's mouth Be a man Put your house in order Nothing but skin and bones By the skin of your teeth The root of the matter Broken heart Bite the dust Wits' end Spare the rod, spoil the child Pride comes before a fall There's nothing new under the sun Eat, drink, and be merry Fly in the ointment A little birdie told me Four corners of the earth Drop in a bucket See eye to eye No rest for the wicked Rise and shine Like a lamb led to the slaughter Sour grapes Writing is on the wall Salt of the earth Go the extra mile The love of money is the root of all evil Fight the good fight I could have gone on and on, but I think you get the point. The Bible has much more of an impact on you, your life, culture, and the world on a daily basis than most people realize. Now, imagine if you actually read the Bible and took the time to learn from it? What if you read a little bit every day? How much could you learn? How much wisdom could you gain from centuries of human experience? I know that it would be a lot. I take just a few minutes to read each day and I learn something every time I do. Hannah, make the Bible part of your life, if not on a daily, on a weekly basis and take time to learn from it. One great place to start is with Proverbs. They are short, easy to read and understand, and will help you become a better, more rounded person. I can promise you, if you do, you will find that incorporating reading the Bible into your life will make a huge difference in your life and your success. I love you, Dad Best Quote: Imagine if you actually read the Bible and took the time to learn from it? What if you read a little bit every day? How much could you learn? How much wisdom could you gain from centuries of human experience? Misfit 3: Whether you are religious our not, the Bible can teach you and help you gain wisdom. Proverbs is a great place to state for every day practical wisdom from the Bible. Reading the Bible every day will make a big difference in your life an success. Show Sponsors Simple Texting: Free for 14-day trial and 500 extra free credits! Text “MISFITS” to 833-2TRY-SMS (833-287-9767) Check out GROY as a Gold Royalty investment play. www.GoldRoyalty.com
Intimate Partner Violence and the Church Episode Type: Professional Host: Hannah Fordice Links for Hannah: Hannah's company House of Faith & Freedom Hannah's book Description: In this episode, Hannah Fordice speaks about the complex relationship many abuse survivors have with the Church -- from its historical failings and scandals to its essential role in healing and long-term support. Plus, learn why it is vital that faith communities get training in advocacy techniques and how your faith community can get started. People Waiting to Help in the United States: • Emergency: 911 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Phone 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Text “START” to 88788 • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 • Safe Helpline, Sexual Assault: 1-877-995-5247 • LGBTQ National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929 • SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services: 1-800-662- HELP (4357) • Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 • National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 • Veterans Crisis Line: Phone 1-800-273-8255 Text 838255 For more resources please visit The Trauma and Mental Health Report resource page https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca/resources/ Links Discussed in this Episode: The Power and Control Wheel:https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/ The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast by CT Media: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 Introductory Guide "Ready Refuge" by Hannah Fordice: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Refuge-Cross-Denominational-Intimate-Violence/dp/B08GLQNKLK Articles on the economic impact of domestic violence: https://iwpr.org/iwpr-general/the-economic-cost-of-intimate-partner-violence-sexual-assault-and-stalking/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6161830/ https://www.healthline.com/health/domestic-violence-costs#Direct-and-Indirect-Costs Study on mass shootings linked to domestic violence: https://efsgv.org/press/study-two-thirds-of-mass-shootings-linked-to-domestic-violence/ If you would like to share your story/professional experience in an episode please email us at: info@menaspeacemakers.org
Welcome back, Holy Hannah! Hannah Von der Hoff is back to share her unique perspective, her music and all the details on her August residency at The Aster Cafe. (psst! It's ever wednesday). Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brian-oake-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This Week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, Sometimes I come across things that are just too good not to share. As you know I spend a lot of time on these lessons thinking them through to give you the best advice I can. Every now and then I find a resource where it's been done for me. I recently saw a post on Twitter from handle named LegacyBuilder_. The post was titled, “Every father should teach his daughter these 20 lessons.” After reading the title, I could not help but check it out. As I read through them, I felt they were spot on, so I want to share them with you. Here they are. The world will try to steal your joy. The world doesn't like when a person is walking around with joy and happiness. Be ready for trial, drama, and full attacks in your way of life. Meet them with grace and an attitude that you will persevere. You create your own joy. Your children will learn a lot from you, act accordingly. They learn how to love from you and pick up the worst parts of you as well. Don't be fake and try to act like a perfect person. Instead, be real with your kids and show them what life is like when you laugh and love. People can change. People will show you their best and worst sides as you grow up. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that the world is all good or all bad. Have the wisdom to know that no matter what people are going through there is always the power for them to change. Your mother loves you. You will argue. You will laugh. You will cry. Remember that no matter how mad she makes you, she loves you. Your mom sees endless possibilities when looking at you and wants you to succeed. If it feels wrong, it is. Nothing should be forced in this life. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels off, remove yourself. Trust your gut always and stand up for what you believe in. Don't worry about the future. Take it from your dad. Worrying about tomorrow only steals joy from the day. All the deadlines, boys, and arguments will work themselves out. Focus on being in the moment and the future will take care of itself. Your last name matters. Our last name is special because it comes with a lot of history. Not all of it is glamorous, but you are living proof that generational curses can be broken. Take pride in where you come from and keep working to make our last name grow in legacy. The world is bigger than your hometown. You will think that your hometown is the entire world until the day you leave those city limits. Travel, experience, and learn about different cultures around the world. Open your eyes to all that life has to offer. It's a big world. You don't have to go to college. Maybe you will, maybe you won't. A college degree doesn't promise you anything (except maybe debt). The real way to win is by being a lifelong learner and pursuing your dreams with drive and determination. Never stop learning. Start investing at 20. Learn what compound interest is and put 25% of your earnings into a mutual fund monthly and never touch it. You can live off the other 75% despite what anyone else tells you. As you start to earn more keep the percentages the same. Sports can teach you a lifetime of values. Sports taught me and your mother what it feels like to give it out all and still lose. It taught us that everything great in life has an ending and it taught us to be competitive in our life but with grace. Play a sport. Grit is learned through experience. Grit is defined as strength of character in moments of uncertainty. You can read books or watch as many movies as you want but you can't learn grit until you go through tough times yourself. Don't shy away from difficult, you will grow. You aren't defined by your losses. I've seen so many people that have never overcome losses in their life. They are constantly defeated and eventually stop trying. Losses are learning opportunities that will develop true character. It's okay to lose, but not to be a loser. Winning isn't the goal, growing is. Winning is amazing. There is no better feeling than winning after putting in the hard work it takes to win. Remember that if you become addicted to winning you will never be satisfied. Winning is part of growing not the only goal. If you feel like you aren't enough, remember you are. You don't see it but sometimes I don't feel like I'm being the best dad. Then I'm reminded that every day I get to love you and our family. Never think you are not enough. A day where you move an inch is still progress. Choose your husband wisely. This is the man that will be with you on your greatest and worst days. Choose a man that will see you for who you are, love your children, and loves the Lord with all his heart. Your marriage will rise and fall with your dependence on God. Don't tell everyone what you're doing. People will use information against you to push their own agenda. Working in silence is a superpower. Let them see what you have been doing when you are standing on the mountaintop. Take care of your body. You will be unstoppable if you develop healthy habits early and keep them for the rest of your life. Love the gym and maintaining a body that is happy and healthy. You don't have to be the fittest person in the world, but don't ever stop. Your strength comes from above. There is only so far you can go on your own. God has a plan for your life. There will be times where you search for meaning of life. Remember this: Your purpose is to show others the love of the Lord and honor him in all you do. And I might add, one of my favorite passages from Philippians: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Dad will always love you. No matter what you do or where you go. No matter how you act or what you say. I promise to be the person that gives you the tough love you need and provides a place where you always feel safe. Always and forever. That's a promise. Hannah, I really could not have said those any better and hope you use them in your life. I love you, Dad Best Quote: Dad will always love you. No matter what you do or where you go. No matter how you act or what you say. I promise to be the person that gives you the tough love you need and provides a place where you always feel safe. Always and forever. That's a promise. Misfit 3: Read the list of 20 lessons and commit them to memory. Remember, above all else, your strength comes from above. God has a plan for your life. Never stop learning and growing. Show Sponsors Starr Peak Mining To learn more about Starr Peak Mining and stay up to date with the company's success, go www.StarrPeakMiningLtd.com or check out ticker symbol TSX:STE.V
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Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, In this episode, I want to speak to you about choice. Not a lot of thought is put into choice in our lives, yet every day we make many choices. In fact, our lives consist of making choices over and over again. Most of the time, these choices are automatic. We don't think about them. Our subconscious mind just reacts with the stored programming it has built up over the years. I've talked many times about our conditioning and how the subconscious mind is the most powerful part of our brain that runs us without us even knowing, or at least thinking about it. It is important to understand how the subconscious works and how it is programmed because it directly affects our choices. Everyone is born with a clean slate when it comes to their minds. It is the influences and experiences we have in our lives, as well as some primal instinct, that shape how we think and act – effectively conditioning our minds. Sources of this conditioning come from all different areas: Parents, family, friends, culture, school, media, and many of the life experiences we have. For example, the first time you touch a hot stove and get burned, your subconscious registers that and the next time you are near a hot stove, you know not to touch it. Think about things you say or your thoughts – where do they come from? Have you ever noticed yourself saying things that your parents said to you repeatedly as child? Chance are you do. It is an automatic conditioned response, and your subconscious has them for pretty much everything in your life. Most of the conditioning we get is positive, but we can pick up some things along the way that can hold us back or keep us from reaching out true potential. That is where choice comes in, in a big way. The biggest realization that changed my life and set me on path to reach potential people previously thought was impossible for me was when I learned that I could choose my thoughts. That I had a choice. I did not have to be run by programming built up over the years. And just as important was the understanding that the choices Imake every day, directly affect my path in all areas of my life. We are the sum of the choices we make. First, I had to learn to recognize my programming and the responses (choices) that I was making throughout each day and start to ask myself if I truly agreed with those responses. Were those something I put in my mind or were they put there by another influence or experience I have had? I then had to ask myself if that was something I wanted to keep or get rid of. And, if I wanted to get rid of it, what was most important to replace it with. I admit this is not easy to do and is absolutely a lifelong commitment and journey. If you commit to it, it will be very awkward at first because you literally have to learn to do what I call “Stop, Ask, and Choose. You have to stop yourself when you recognize a thought or reaction that doesn't seem to be in line with what you believe or what you want for yourself. You then have to ask yourself if you want to keep it as part of your life or not. And then, you have to choose whether to keep it or what you will replace it with. The first few times you do this, it will be very awkward stopping mid-sentence or mid-thought to ask these things of yourself, but the subconscious picks up things fast. After a few times, it will start to happen quickly and soon be just as normal as brushing your teeth or throwing a ball. Once you understand how to live from true choice in your life, then the fun begins. Each day, you get to control your choices. Remember, you are the sum of the choices you make. You gain the ability to be intentional in the choices you make and find almost a hidden superpower inside of yourself. In fact, in some ways, it is not fair to those that haven't figured this secret in their lives. Gaining control over your choices essentially allows you to level up any time you want. After all, it is a choice to do so. Of course, you have to do the work alongside the commitment you have made with the choice, but if you were not aware to the fact you even could choose this for yourself, it would not be possible. Hannah, I hope you can see how important this lesson is for all areas of your life. And I hope that you can also see how growing yourself in the ability to control and choose your thoughts can give you such an advantage in your life. Like I said, the choice is the first step – you still have to do the work, but that is the exciting part as you make your way to your next level. Here's to living from true choice in our lives. I love you, Dad Best Quote: Gaining control over your choices essentially allows you to level up any time you want. Misfit 3: We are the sum of the choices we make. It is important to understand how the subconscious works and how it is programmed because it directly affects our choices. The ability to choose and be intentional in the choices you make ais almost a hidden superpower inside of yourself. Show Sponsors Kearny's Inside the Mind Podcast You can listen to the latest episodes of “Inside the Mind” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Inside the Mind today! 5 Minute Journal www.MisfitEntrepreneur/Journal
We are sooooo happy to be back guys! After our little hiatus, we are stoked to welcome our friend Hannah (hannahsweight on IG) to discuss her amazing journey thru vsg. Not only has she lost over 125 lbs, she's done it while being a full time college student, mom of 2 kids, and great friend. Listen in to her encouraging words! Check us out at www.ittybittybelly.com or on IG: @ittybittybellycommittee @ibbc_staci @ibbc_crystal. Did you know you can leave us a voicemail and we'll maybe share it on an episode? Want to be on our podcast? We'd love to hear from you. Please like, share and subscribe and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ibbcpod/message
We are sooooo happy to be back guys! After our little hiatus, we are stoked to welcome our friend Hannah (hannahsweight on IG) to discuss her amazing journey thru vsg. Not only has she lost over 125 lbs, she's done it while being a full time college student, mom of 2 kids, and great friend. Listen in to her encouraging words! Check us out at www.ittybittybelly.com or on IG: @ittybittybellycommittee @ibbc_staci @ibbc_crystal. Did you know you can leave us a voicemail and we'll maybe share it on an episode? Want to be on our podcast? We'd love to hear from you. Please like, share and subscribe and leave a review! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ibbcpod/message
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Many years ago, I introduced a new format that alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life…. even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of Lessons for Hannah, I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This Week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I am excited to speak to you about one of my favorite topics, mental toughness. There are many takes on this subject and tons of books written on it. It seems there is a new book out on the subject every week. And I can understand why, achieving true mental toughness is personal to each person. How you find yours will be personal to you. I can only speak from my experience and how I have achieved my levels of mental toughness in my life – and I hope it inspires you to level up in yours. First, what does it mean to be mentally tough? To me it is the ability to respond rather than react to hard circumstances in our lives. Notice I said respond. Most people react emotionally and let fear drive them when hard times come. They cede control of thought to the basic animal side of humanity and react in ways that are typically detrimental to themselves and their potential. Being mentally tough is being prepared for the hard times because they will inevitably come, and then having the fortitude to say no to the emotional reaction and instead think logically and work through the challenge to reach the best outcome. Being mentally tough is keeping perspective as hard times come, and they go, and life goes on. You must never lose faith in yourself, but you must see reality for what it is. To be mentally tough is to be able to endure and outlast. One of my favorite movie trilogies is the Batman Trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. I like it for a lot of reasons. The series is a great set of lessons on good, evil, how fragile societies can be and of course, mental toughness. In one scene in the Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne and Alfred are talking about how in order to stop the Joker, he will have to turn himself in as the Joker has demanded it in order to stop his anarchy and crime spree. This was a moment of mental weakness for Bruce Wayne as he knew deep down that turning himself in would not stop the Joker and Batman was the only way. He asks Alfred what he should do, and Alfred says, “Endure, Master Wayne. Take it. They'll hate you for it, but that's the point of Batman, he can be the outcast. He can make the choice that no one else can make, the right choice.” I've learned that mental toughness is making the right choice even when it is the hardest choice, even when it may bring pain. It is making the right choice knowing others may not understand why at the time or be angry at you for it. It is enduring through all the things, including your own thoughts, that tell you to stop or quit, or give in because you know what is on the other side. You know the ultimate prize is waiting. I have found my mental toughness through sports and entrepreneurship. I played football from grade school through college and then after college started endurance racing and ultimately Ironman. Sports provide one of the ultimate battle fields for mental toughness. You will go through highs and lows. You will stretch yourself physically and mentally. You will experience fatigue, not just from the work you must do to compete, but also in the form of doing something for a long period of time. I played football for almost 15 years and there were times where I just got tired of it – after all, I had been doing it for so long. But something I realized is that I spent all this time getting to where I could be my best at the sport and to quit would be to waste all of that hard work and effort. It is the same with Ironman racing. There are a lot of days where my training plan calls for me to train for 5, 6, 7, hours or more. This means, I need to be starting at 4 or 5am in the morning to get everything in alongside all the other things I do and commitments to our family. I would be lying if I didn't state that there are days where I get up and just am not feeling it and don't want to do it. I question why I am even doing it – after all I don't have to…it is an elective sport for me at this point in my life. Those are all emotional reactions, and I have learned to respond logically. It is in these moments that I think of all the benefits of what I am doing and move forward. For example, I have done all the work to get into the best shape physically and mentally of my life and the training is the practice to keep it. After all, it is a lot easier to stay in shape than to get in shape. I also know that it helps me in my health and my ability to be able to do all the things I do with you and your mom. I also know that it helps me as an entrepreneur and in my life as it keeps me disciplined. It keeps me in a good routine and structure. Lastly, I am being rewarded for the work as I am now Top 10% for my age in the world in the sport. And I also know that I have not reached my full potential yet. So, this keeps me going. Entrepreneurship is similar to sports in that you have to take a long-term view and have the endurance to keep going through the challenges that present themselves on almost a daily basis. I have learned that the more problems you can handle and the bigger ones that you can handle, the larger your business can grow. And this capability allows you to develop others and help them reach their potential, because you can show them through your experience that they are capable of so much more. And ultimately, as an entrepreneur, you want to develop your systems and people so that the business can continue to grow and thrive without you having to be there for it to do so. The only way you can get there is by being mentally tough and sticking it out until it happens. Hannah, developing your mental toughness and learning to respond rather than react when challenges and hard times come is a lifelong journey. It is worth it. It is worth to push and stretch yourself. It is worth to live into your true potential and capabilities. It is worth it to endure and develop the fortitude needed to see things through. I'll leave you with a secret and probably the most important advice I will give you on this topic. You don't have to do it alone. In fact, you are not alone. While you can rely on others, like your mom and I, to help in tough times, there is something else that is always there for you and by your side and that is God. Knowing God and Jesus are walking with you on your journey will keep you going. In fact, one of the most important phrases I use late in Ironman races after swimming over 2 miles, biking over a hundred, and getting deep into my marathon is “God is with me.” When I am feeling like my muscles don't want to move any more or that I am too tired physically and mentally to go on, I just say that to myself, “God is with me. God will help me finish.” And it is in these moments that I truly understand what it means to be mentally tough and keep going, because that is what Jesus did for us. He endured more than any human being every could to sacrifice himself and take on the burdens of this world, and knowing this, knowing I have him by my side means I can see anything through. He is the greatest example of mental toughness there is. Hannah, develop your mental toughness and you will be amazed at how you can see anything through. I love you, Dad Best Quote: Being mentally tough is being prepared for the hard times because they will inevitably come, and then having the fortitude to say no to the emotional reaction and instead think logically and work through the challenge to reach the best outcome. Misfit 3 What does it mean to be mentally tough? To me it is the ability to respond rather than react to hard circumstances in our lives. To be mentally tough is to be able to endure and outlast. I've learned that mental toughness is making the right choice even when it is the hardest choice, even when it may bring pain. Knowing God and Jesus are walking with you on your journey will keep you going. Jesus is the greatest example of mental toughness there is. Show Sponsors: Athletic Greens (Free Year Supply of Vitamin D and 5 Travel Packs) AthleticGreens.com/Misfit Five Minute Journal www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal
一直以來，女性是媽媽、創業夥伴、伴侶，也是我們自己，每個角色都是一門學問。今天邀請到「發現茶」共同創辦人Hannah來到節目當中，Hannah同時是媽媽也是企業領導人，又是如何在不同的角色中溝通、轉換，終於讓工作與生活是自己喜歡的樣貌？一起來聽聽Hannah的分享吧！ Powered by Firstory Hosting
This week Anne and Alison talk with IFS therapist Madeleine Warren about the parentified child. We interview Madeleine Warren, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) about parentified children. This is a relationship children have with their parents in which the child takes on the parent's role of emotional caretaking in the absence of the parent doing this for the child. This can result in children being labeled “mature for their age” or “an old soul”. These children often grow up feeling that they may not even have any needs, which Madeleine shares with a humorous and personal story. Madeleine Warren has a private practice in Evanston, Illinois where she works with individual adults and couples, many of whom have a trauma history and/or histories of childhood parentification. She is also an Assistant Trainer for the IFS Institute and runs IFS Consultation Groups for trained IFS therapists. She has a life partner who is a survivor, and no children, although she has been honored to offer some re-parenting and to facilitate inner-parenting with her clients.00:00 Introduction with Anne and Alison20:00 Interview with MadeleineShow notes.Latchkey Urchins & Friends Website.Audio engineering by Josh Collins.Episode music: "One Cloud is Lonely," "Hannah Hannah," and "Better Now" by Proxima Parada.
This week Peta talks to disability advocate Hannah Diviney. As a fellow woman with Cerebral Palsy, Peta better understands what it like for a young person with a disability in 2022. You can sign the petition for Disney to create a disabled princess here Connect with Hannah: Hannah's Instagram Hannah's website You can ask Peta a question for a future episode of the podcast via: Instagram @petahooke The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello, I'm Loksan Harley and you're listening to another episode of the Migration & Diaspora Podcast, a show about all things migration. I'm joined today by Hannah Thinyane to talk about Apprise, which is a tool for screening vulnerable populations with the potential to unmask situations of forced labour and human trafficking. A little bit about Hannah: Hannah is currently a Principal Research Fellow at the United Nations University Institute in Macau, where she leads the Migrant Tech Research Project. Since 2016 she has led a multi-disciplinary team, innovating and inventing ICTs to support proactive and consistent screening of workers in situations of labour exploitation and human trafficking. She has over 15 years' academic and practical experience in the area of mobile computing, ICT for development, and human-computer interaction. During this time, she has undertaken applied computing research, conceptualizing, designing, developing and rolling out systems for underserved areas in Africa and Southeast Asia. She has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications based on her research, publishing in both academic and policy circles. Hannah's work has been presented at or showcased by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Trafficking and several other international forums. As you'll also learn, although somewhat obscured by her Australian accent, Hannah has grown up and worked in a number of different countries and considers herself part of the Welsh and UK diasporas, so listen out as I quiz her on her grasp of the Welsh language at the beginning of the interview! Our discussion focuses on Hannah's experiences utilising technology to benefit migrants, especially those finding themselves in exploitative conditions. It's really worth listening to if you are curious about the different technological applications that can benefit migrants and the steps to take to develop such applications. Key takeaways are to keep things user and solutions-focused (as opposed to tech-focused), focusing resources on working with target users to develop and pilot your tech solution. Anyway, all this will become apparent during our interview, so without further ado, I'd like to thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the show. Useful links: @Apprise: https://twitter.com/AppriseSolns Apprise website: https://www.apprise.solutions/ Apprise research-facing website: https://cs.unu.edu/research/migrant-tech-apprise ICT skills training for survivors of sexual exploitation: https://cs.unu.edu/research/migrant-tech-survivors The app being used in the Philippines with survivors: https://neuroscape.ucsf.edu/technology/#ace Another tech project Hannah is working on to support survivors of exploitation in their reintegration: https://cs.unu.edu/research/migrant-tech-survivors Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-thinyane-b9704035/
How do you build a strong brand that is (1) rooted in your values, (2) combines your purpose with your passion, (3) differentiates you from the crowd, AND (4) helps you design a profitable business? Today's guest has nailed this question time and again for both herself and her clients - and she's here to share her answer + her valuable insight on all things marketing, branding, and PR. Today I am talking with Hannah Nieves, Founder, CEO, and Marketing Consultant for Hannah Nieves. With over a decade in the high-end luxury corporate world, she's pivoted to help luxe entrepreneurs build powerful brands and design the life they want through a profitable business. In this episode, Hannah is answering all of my questions on branding and PR, like what makes a good brand, how to build a brand that is rooted in our values, how we can establish and showcase our brand to our audiences, and how to utilize PR to build and amplify our brand. Plus, so much more! In this episode, we cover… The Signature Trio: Marketing, Branding, and PR How Hannah intentionally established her high-end brand Figuring out your values + getting clear on your vision Why mindset has everything to do with crafting your brand Building a strong and powerful brand story “A business serves a solution to a client, but your brand actually creates that emotional connection with your audience. And that's everything. And when you use your values, when you use your identity, you build loyalty. And you build that loyalty up to brand affinity, which is the highest form of client relationship that one can have with their audience.” - Hannah Nieves Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Laptop Lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word. Don't forget to screenshot this episode and share it on your Insta stories to win a free coaching call with me! Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Come hang out with me on Instagram or in the Laptop Lifestyle Entrepreneur Facebook Community! Head over to AmandaKolbye.com for more business tips and resources for the traveling entrepreneurs. Subscribe and Listen to The Laptop Lifestyle Podcast Review the Laptop Lifestyle Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts Get on the waitlist for my Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp! *Doors open September 28, 2020* Connect with Hannah: Hannah's Website: https://hannahnieves.co/ IGTV Brand Story Episode: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFu6aZxJuef/ Hannah'sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmnieves/ Brand Authority Accelerator Mastermind: https://hannahnieves.co/brand-authority-accelerator
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Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I want to talk to you about leadership. As you grow in life, you will find that you will be in many different types of leadership positions. Sometimes without even realizing it. You will be a leader in school, whether is it on projects, sports, or just standing up for one your principles. You will be a leader in your work, whatever you choose it to be. You will be a leader to those you influence both directly and indirectly. And probably, most importantly, you will be a leader to your children. Leadership is at the core of life. And I must admit, it is an area in which you will always need to grow and learn. I still am. And I have seen firsthand that as you grow yourself as a leader, and yes, leadership is learned, it directly correlates to success and happiness in all areas of life. So, how do you start becoming a leader? To be honest, I don't know if I am the best to learn from, but I'm going to give you some things that I have proven to work for me over time. First, like anything in life, if you want to be good at something, you have to be deliberate about it. You have to commit and say, “this is what I want to do.” It's a choice. You must choose to focus on becoming a better leader. Second, learn to lead yourself before leading others. How are you going to help empower people and show them the way, if you do not practice it yourself? So, focus intently on leading yourself. Master the discipline, consistency, and persistence in the different areas of your life: Family, health, work,etc. Create your lifestyle and the habits and processes to keep it and grow it first. Next, be aware and be conscious that you are a leader – even when you are not in a direct leadership role. When you speak, when you post on social media or put out there, when you do your work, when you teach your children, you are displaying leadership and impacting others. The opportunity to lead is all around us every day and we must realize it. Fourth, if you ever do grow your own business or lead teams in a work setting, here are 4 rules that I've found to work well for me to create winning teams. People support what they help to create People want to be a part of something bigger People live up to expectations Recognize people when recognition is due And lastly, as we started with being deliberate, that also means that you need to self-educate and establish relationships with other leaders and mentors to help you along the way. The relationships with other leaders and mentors, you will have to find on your own, but as far as self-education, here are a few books that I would recommend to anyone looking to up their leadership game: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell Extreme Ownership, How Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden There are a ton of other great books on the subject, but be careful not to get caught up in the trap of seeking information and not acting. The best way to become a better leader is to make attempts to lead. Experience is the best teacher. Hannah, I am not sure at which point in your life you will listen to this, but just know that learning to be a good leader of yourself and others is one of the most important things that you can do to be the best you can be for and to the world. I wish you the best as you find your way on your leadership journey and as you've heard me tell you a million times – I'll be here to help if you need me. I love you, Daddy.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I want to talk to you about the importance of building great relationships. As you grow in life, you will have the chance to meet and develop relationships with amazing people. Cherish these opportunities. Great relationships are more valuable than money or any material thing because if everything was stripped away from you tomorrow, your relationships with your family, friends, and business partners. would be what you have left. Relationships will also always give you the best return on your investment – meaning the time and energy that you put into building them and keeping them. I have seen this first hand and admittedly, it took me longer than it should have to figure this out in life. So, with that being said, I wanted to give you some tips on creating great relationships. Great relationships are built on the following: First, Mutual respect. You cannot create a great lasting relationship with someone if you don't respect them or they don't respect you. Look to create partnerships and relationships with those that you respect and that have proven to respect you. Second, if you are creating a great relationship, it must be based on brutal honesty. You should be able to say what is true and on your mind and they should be able to receive it and work with you as needed. The same goes for you. Demand that your relationships be built on a bedrock of honesty. Next, integrity. Simply put, this means doing what you say and following through, so make you are committed to it and that those you are in the relationship with are as well. Fourth is Consistency. Commit to being consistent in your relationships. This means giving them the time they deserve and staying with them long term. And here's a secret, the longer the relationship goes, the better it can grow and the better it gets. Lastly, come with a genuine willingness to give. If you are willing to give of yourself and go above and beyond when needed, you will find that you will get it back multiple times in return. It is the universal law of reciprocity that has stood the test of time. Hannah, if you make these 5 elements part of how you approach your relationships, you will have a very blessed life not matter what happens. Always remember, great relationships pay off more than any other investment throughout your life! I love you, Daddy. Best Quote: “Great relationships are more valuable than money or any material thing because if everything was stripped away from you tomorrow, your relationships with your family, friends, and business partners. would be what you have left." Misfit 3 Relationships will always give you the best return on investment. Make sure your relationships have the 5 elements: Mutual Respect, Honesty/Trust, Integrity, Consistency, and a Willingness to Give from both parties. Remember, if everything is taken from you, you still have your relationships.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, It is amazing how fast time flies. You are 5 years old, soon to be 6 and heading off to school. I still vividly remember the day we became a family like it just happened yesterday. Your mother and I have been so blessed to have you as a daughter and create all the amazing memories we have in such a short time. As I took some to reflect on our journey as a family, I realized some awesome things that I have learned from you, even in our short time together at this point. Here they are. 1.) The Power of Resilience When I first held you in my arms, you could not talk, you could not walk, and you had but 2 teeth growing in. You had spent most of your life sleeping on a wooden flat, a board, and playing on the ground. You caretakers had done the best they could with what they had, which was not much. But through it all, you kept your smile. I remember the first smile you gave your mother and I shortly after we were united. It was a sign of your resilience because you still really had no idea what was happening and were still trying to figure out who we were. You had made it through so much, from being found out in the cold as an infant, to living in the conditions you were in, to going from everything and everyone you knew at 18 months old to your mother and me. You were and are so resilient and have proven that the human spirit can accomplish anything. I learned what real resiliency is from you. 2.) The Value of Taking Care of Yourself and Getting Good Nutrition As I mentioned before, when you, your mother, and I were united, you could not walk, talk, or had any teeth – at 18 months, but in less than two weeks of getting you on a steady diet, you had teeth coming in and were walking chasing me up and down the halls of our hotel. It was so amazing to go out in the hallway each night and work with you until you finally stood up and ran around on your own. I'll never forget that moment – and I'll never forget how just a little bit of good food and care can make such a difference in a person's life. Make sure you always take care of yourself and feed your body well. 3.) A New Type of Love Hannah, in becoming your father, I was very lucky in that I got to join a unique brethren of men who get to call themselves “Dad”. And as a dad, I have learned a new type of love. A bond that only a father and daughter can have. It is not easy to describe, but what I can say is that it creates a lasting soft spot for you in my heart and brings about a heightened sense of attention to the world in which we live, both from a protective sense and opportunistic sense. It also gives me a deeper focus in life and in my work as I know that I only have so much time in this world and I want to be able to maximize it with you and your mother. Thank you for showing me this new level of love in my life. 4.) Don't Hold onto Regret Everything that has happened to get us here right now, had to happen exactly as it did. We are fortunate to even be alive. It truly is a miracle. One wrong step throughout history by someone and we wouldn't be here. In fact, I read an amazing stat the other day on the probability of being born that said the odds of any one of us being born is 10 to the 2.7 millionth power. To put that in perspective, That's the probability of 2.5 million people getting together — about the population of San Diego — each to play a game of dice with trillion-sided dice. They each roll the dice — and they all come up the exact same number. The fact that we are alive is a miracle and it means for us to be alive, so many others weren't. The story of finding you and becoming a family had even less of a chance. So, here's one of the biggest lessons the journey with you has taught me. Embrace everything, don't hold onto regret. Yes, learn from mistakes. But, don't have regrets in your life because you are a miracle, you only get one life, and you must live it to the fullest and be the best that you can possibly be in the world. 5.) Impact of an Infectious Laugh The last lesson I learned from you is the power of an infectious laugh. Those that know us as a family of have ever spent time with us, know what I am talking about. You have one of the most distinguishable, infectious laughs I have ever heard – and every time I hear it, it brings a smile to my face no matter what is happening in life. Your little laugh brings so much joy and echoes daily through the house. Don't ever lose it. In fact, infect others with it. Make them laugh. Help them find joy and happiness in laughter because it is such a gift in life. Hannah, keep being awesome and teaching your mother and I great things! I love you, Daddy. Best Quote: “Everything that has happened to get us here right now, had to happen exactly as it did. The chances of us ever being born are so small. Don't hold on to regret and live your life to the fullest..." Misfit 3: Don't hold onto regret. It is a complete miracle that you are alive at this moment. Embrace it and live your life to the fullest and be the best you can be in in the world. Laugh and bring joy to others. Help them to be happy. Humans have an amazing reserve of resilience. You can overcome even the greatest odds and insurmountable challenges in life.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I want to share with you something that up until recently, I had practiced, but wasn't full aware of. And as you are probably sick of hearing me say at this point in your life, Awareness is the catalyst to change. What I became acutely aware of after going back through many of my writings, lessons I have documented from those I've learned from, and from reflecting on the biggest triumphs I've had in life, is a very simple formula to succeed at anything. It's been right there the whole time, yet I just never wrote it down. You see, it takes many things coming together to succeed, but they all fall under three specific categories of action – what I call the 3 ingredients to success or DCP. The “D” stands for Discipline. Discipline is your ability to manage yourself and do the things you need to do to succeed and win. It is one of the hardest ingredients for people to do. Discipline takes sacrifice. It takes overcoming your own mind's conditioning, habits, and the inertia of life. It means doing things when you really, really don't want to or feel like doing them - no matter what. Whether you are sick, hurt, on vacation, whatever; your ability to maintain your discipline and routines and what you know you need to do to succeed cannot falter. You've asked me before, why I still wake up early or go on my long runs and follow my exercise routine while on vacation – now you know why. It keeps my discipline. It may not sound like fun when described that way, but that is what it takes. And it really is fun. When Michael Phelps got in the pool on Christmas Day for 4 hours of training, he knew that it was this discipline and the actions he was taking right then and there that were the difference at the finish line. The difference between winning and losing. And that energized him and fired him up. How about you, sweetie? Can you up your game when it comes to your discipline? The “C” stands for Consistency. Consistency goes hand in hand with discipline. You can be disciplined - for one day. But that isn't going to give your what you need to win. You must be consistent. Every day. Consistency is what breaks down barriers and wears out competition. It is how you outlast - even if you are not as talented. Those that are consistent in their routines, in the quest, and who they are win. Period. Ask yourself, "Am I consistent in the way I approach my success? Can I count on myself to always be there and stay the course?" If you are honest with yourself, it may surprise you and also show you some things you may need to change. Just remember, consistency is key to lasting success. The “P” stands for Persistence. Alongside having solid discipline and an unwavering consistency, you must be persistent. How does being persistent differ from discipline and consistency? Well, discipline is what you do. Consistency is how you do it. And persistence is your commitment to doing it. As mentioned above, you can be disciplined and consistent for one day, a week, a month, etc. But persistence is your unwavering commitment to keep going in spite of challenge, fear, emotion, and all obstacles that come your way. Many people can be disciplined and consistent for a short time, but when they run into real, serious adversity, they stop or give in. This is where your commitment, your persistence pays off. You will keep going where others fail or give up. When you put them all together, you can see why they are the critical ingredients they are. They feed off each other. If you have discipline to do the things you need to succeed and are consistent each and every day in doing them...and then persist through any adversity that comes up as you are going, you will win. And you will win consistently. It seems so simple, doesn't it? But, it isn't. To maintain all 3 is the real secret you must figure out for yourself in your life – and I know you will. Lastly, always remember that when you encounter a challenge, your ability to persist through gets you one step closer to your next goal or level and keeps you on the path to realizing all the potential you have in this world. I love you, Daddy. Best Quote: "Awareness is the catalyst to change..." Misfit 3: You must be disciplined in doing what you know you need to succeed in reaching your goal(s). You must be consistent in that you not only do the tasks you need to do (discipline), but do them day in and out without fail. Lastly, you must be persistent to break through the roadblocks and challenges to get in your way to grow to new levels.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, I want to speak to you about something that I am extremely passionate about. It is one of the biggest habits of the highest achievers throughout history. And thankfully, I found it at an early age. I hope you will do the same. I'm talking about self-education and lifelong learning. I'm not talking about school. You are going to school, or maybe even by the time you listen to this will have gone to school and maybe even college. Here is what I want you to know about traditional school…and it's somewhat controversial. First, it's not enough. Going to school will give you a great base of subjects and concepts for you to build on the rest of your life, but it is only the beginning. Your real education will begin when you decide to self-educate or get into the real world. And that brings me to my second point which is that going to school and college doesn't adequately prepare you for the real world you are going to step into. In fact, they teach you a lot of things and condition you to the opposite of what works in the real world. Let me give you an example. In traditional school, if you are taking a test and you lean over to your friend next to you asking them for help or thoughts on one of the questions on the test – the school will tell you that is cheating and punish you for it. That is not how to real world works. In the real world, it is the opposite – you get the best and brightest you can find in a room together and have them figure out the best solution and answer to things….and when they do and it generates the desired results – you reward them. Don't get me wrong, going to school will teach you a tremendous number of things, one of the most important learning to read. Once you learn to read, it not only opens a whole new world but a whole new world of possibility to you. Sadly, most take this for granted and never grow beyond their traditional schooling. And that is the difference between the majority of the highly successful and everyone else. They realize the importance of self-educating and continuous learning and growing. One of my favorite quotes is from an old personal growth expert (well, old to you) named Jim Rohn where he said, “Successful people have libraries. The rest have big screen TVs.” Such a major distinction. But, here is my best advice for you on your learning journey. Don't take what you read or learn for granted, on your own or in school. Question it with boldness, seek the truth, challenge yourself and assumptions you make. And I will caution you that this will get you into trouble at times. No one likes it when the status quo is questioned, especially in traditional school. But, if we didn't have people that challenged the conventional norms and ways of thinking, we would have 90% of the things we take for granted in this world. Most of the major innovation comes from directly challenging what society tell us is how things should be. Just know that mommy and I will always have your back – so question away! There are a lot of books out there, especially when it comes to history, that don't tell the truth or leave out very important details and this is why reading multiple sources on a topic is so important. You will start to notice patterns and things that are consistent that you can test and prove out. And I think that is probably one of greatest parts of lifelong learning – you can always surprise yourself and have breakthroughs in all areas of your life. In the show notes of this episode, I have put some of my favorite books for you to check out, when you are ready. Never stop learning, growing, questioning, challenging, and searching…. I love you, Daddy. Selected Book Recommendations (Hannah, just ask me for others as there are too many to put here!): The Holy Bible - The greatest story ever told and a book that sets the basis for almost every lesson you can learn for life and success. Whether, you believe in God (which I do) or not, the wisdom in the Bible is timeless...and endless. The Richest Man in Babylon - A parable that teaches the bedrock of sound wealth. Ironically, you will find much of the same lessons in the Bible How to Win Friends and Influence People - Timeless book on how to engage, motivate, and work with others The 5000 Year Leap - I consider this the beginners guide to understanding the principles that founded the United States of America and that created the Constitution, a document that after many years of study, I have come to believe is one of the greatest creations of mankind. Think and Grow Rich - Great book. Compiles much of the wisdom from history and the Bible for how to create wealth and achieve your dreams. Another easier one to read that covers a lot of the same things is Secrets of the Millionaire Mind (this book gave me a lot of epiphanies when I read it at 21) Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Hannah, I will have taught you the concepts this book shares by the time you are old enough to read it, but it is a must read at some point. Talk about questioning the status quo and introducing you to entrepreneurship - this is a good one The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - Timeless lessons on leading yourself and others The Ten Year Career - Ok, I know it is a little self-serving to put my book in here....but honey, it is pretty good and will give you a good idea of many of the things I've learned and used to build the life we have. :) There are so many amazing books out there. My best advice is to read a broad range from the classics, to history to personal growth. In fact, here is a list of the classics that I found that is really good...
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, honey. I want to talk to you about your personal power. The human spirit is one of the most powerful forces in this world. For thousands of years, this was kept at bay and purposely stamped out by those in power – whether kings, monarchs, or tyrants. And in some places, this still exists today. But throughout time, individuals have found a way. And one of the greatest examples of what happens when you unleash the human spirit and give it the freedom to run is the founding of our great country, the United States. There is an amazing book that I will give you to read when you are older called The 5000 Year Leap. The book shows you in the founder's words, where they came up with the idea and principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and how they believed in the individual power of people…and as such in just about 250 years since the United States was created, humans have accomplished more than everything they had done in the previous 5000 years. Why am I telling you this? Sadly, most people will never realize their true potential. They never discover their true talents and seemingly go through life with the brakes on. This happens because it is hard. It's hard to overcome negative thoughts and emotions. It's hard to step up and step out of your comfort zone and risk. It's hard to stand firm in spite of fear, doubt, worry, and to go your own way. But, the human spirit has done it over and over again throughout history. I know that it can be done because I have seen this power and harnessed it in life…and have seen many others do it is as well. What does it take? It takes unshakable will. The will to step into your fear and push yourself over and over again to go on until you breakthrough. What this is that causes this drive in someone, I cannot say, but I do know that when you are willing to go at it again and again and again until you go through the barrier, whatever it is, something happens for you. It also takes courage – the courage to act and to not be deterred by detractors or those that attempt to squash your dreams. It takes courage to press on when it seems like the world is stacked against you. Two more things it takes are relentlessness and resourcefulness. You must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals and dreams and you must be resourceful because you will have to find a way and make a way to get there. The last thing it takes is the ability to endure defeat over and over without giving up. When you know exactly what you want and are determined not to quit until you get it, you will win. Your biggest critic will be inside you…don't ever give up on yourself because you are unstoppable. Decide that you will push yourself and convince yourself, selling yourself every day, and you will see the difference. You will see your spirit grow and your ability grow. You will be able to handle bigger challenges and the bigger the challenges you can handle, the bigger you will grow and closer you will get to reaching your goals and dreams…and true potential. We don't have much time in this world. Our lives are a blink of an eye in time. There is greatness in every one of us and to go through life without realizing it is a disservice to the world. You have more personal power than you will ever know. Have the courage and will to tap into it and maximize it every way you can. Be relentless and resourceful – don't ever give up. You'll leave an amazing impact on this world and your mother and I cannot wait to see it and feel it…we already are. I love you, Daddy. Best Quote: “There is greatness in every one of us and to go through life without realizing it is a disservice to the world." Misfit 3: The human spirit is one of the most powerful forces in this world. It has the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and you can tap into this personal power. When you know exactly what you want and are determined not to quit until you get it, you will win. Your biggest critic will be inside you…don't ever give up on yourself because you are unstoppable.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of Lessons for Hannah, I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. Lessons for Hannah are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This Week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, sweetie. I want to speak to you about the power of your mind and most importantly, the power you have to create the thoughts and habits that you want to have in life. A lot of people go through life with the attitude that “life happens to me.” They think they just need to deal with things because they don't have control over them. While, it is true that there are things you cannot control – one thing you can control is the way you think and act. Here's the big secret that many never realize. We are taught and conditioned to be who we are in life. This comes from a variety of sources – parents, friends, family, media, culture, religion, and a host of other things. Yes, you mother and I are teaching and by default conditioning you to learn certain thought patterns, habits, etc. We do this because we love you and want to pass on everything good we have learned in our lives – and from our conditioning. But, here's the thing. Your mother and I are not perfect…none of the sources of your conditioning are perfect and thus you will learn things that become part of your everyday habits and traits, that as you get older you will find, may not align with who you truly want to be or truly believe. I know because I became aware to it at a young age and set out to recondition my mind for the ways I wanted to think and for what I wanted to believe and have. You can do the same. Here's how… First, you need to realize that you have two minds – your conscious and your subconscious. The conscious mind is that part of you that you think with. When you take a test or read a book or go search the web for something, you are thinking, you are deciding. That is your conscious. The subconscious is different. It is the part of your brain that runs you without you even knowing it. Think about it. How much do you think to throw a ball or brush your teeth or many times what you say? You don't because it is automatic. It is a reaction that your subconscious does based on your conditioning. This is why many people go through life thinking life happens to them, because they are a product of their subconscious just reacting from their conditioning all the time and thus they don't truly consciously control their lives. And that is why they end up having the feeling that they are lost or helpless. But, for all the credit we give the subconscious, it is actually pretty dumb. It is the animal part of our brain. So, it can be reconditioned. A great example of how easily it can be conditioned is when you decide you want something in your conscious mind and then all of a sudden you start to see it everywhere. Maybe it is a certain type and color of car or a hairstyle. Whatever, it is, because you decided you want it, your subconscious files that away and starts looking for it and pointing it out to you. Knowing this, you can retrain your subconscious to go after what you want. Once you are aware, you can analyze your automatic reactions to things and follow this simple formula, - Stop, Ask, Choose. Stop yourself when you think you are saying or doing something you don't believe is you. Ask yourself if you truly want to respond or act in that way. Then choose if you want to continue and keep that conditioning or change it to what you want and move forward. Put that way, it sounds easy…and it is when you actually catch yourself and do it, but it is a lifelong process that you will need to always be aware of and do. Once you begin to do this, you will be amazed at how you can retrain your mind and the power you will have to create the thoughts and habits that you want. I'll leave you with this anecdote – Your beliefs lead to your thoughts, your thoughts lead to the way you act or react, and your actions and reactions determine the results you get in life. If you take out everything in the middle, you get “Your beliefs lead to your results.” Understanding this can give you the ultimate in personal power and control over your life and help you to be the best that you can be. I hope you find as many ways to use it as you can and live from your true beliefs… I love you, Daddy. Best Quote: "Your beliefs lead to your results" Misfit 3: You have control over the way you think and act and thus the results you have in life. Make it your mission to live out of true choice and not conditioning that you do not want or will not accept. Understanding this concept will help you in your work with others. It is extremely powerful to understand what drive the behavior of other people. But be careful to use it for good and not take advantage. Remember, much of your conditioning is good and you should make it a point to embrace it and maximize its true potential within yourself.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, honey. I want to talk to you about a secret of the most successful. As you go through life and meet people that are very successful at what they do and seem to know exactly what they need to do to stay that way and keep reaching higher levels, I want you to ask them about their goals…because I bet, they will have them written down somewhere. There has been so much studied on this topic over the years, but it simply comes down to this – those that write their goals down and make plans to achieve them are much more successful than those that don't. One of my favorite quotes, that I hope you will also come to like, is from the famous Greek philosopher, Aristotle, who said “Man is a goal seeking animal…his life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.” Your mother and I are living proof that this is true. Every year, we take time to write down our goals and share them with each other. It is amazing how just doing this exercise can make things so clear and give you direction. A question you may have is, “That's great dad, but where do I start? Do you a process for setting goals?” The answer is yes and you will find it in the book I wrote a long time ago, The Ten Year Career. You can also find a video of me discussing it and some materials to help you online at the link in the show notes page of this lesson. But, and this important, I want you to understand, no, I encourage you, to come up with your own process of things. Use my process as a base, but add your own flavor to it…make it your own. Hannah – setting and writing down my goals has been one of the best habits that I have ever created in my life and I know it will help you on your journey tremendously. So, write your goals down, go after them, and turn your dreams into reality. I can't wait to watch you do it. I love you, Daddy. Click Here for a Link to the Goal Setting Resources from the Ten Year Career Best Quote: "Man is a goal seeking animal...his life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals." - Aristotle Misfit 3 One of the biggest secrets of success is to write down your goals and make plans to achieve them. Goals are like beacons to guide you and your subconscious on your journey to get what you want. Making plans to achieve your goals helps to break up the steps to get them into smaller chunks. Think of your plans like mile markers along the highway. Every one you reach, you are getting closer to your destination.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah, sweetie. I want to talk to you about this amazing thing we call life. We live in a big world that gets smaller every day because of technology and the growing connectedness of everything. We are bombarded by interruptions throughout our day, from email to social media to push notifications from apps on our phone, to numerous other shiny objects. And I have no doubt that by the time you listen to this, it will have probably gotten worse, but definitely will have changed. So, what does this have to do with life? Well, you only get one of them (at least as of now, we'll see what happens over the next 20 years) and your goal should be to maximize every moment of it. I didn't truly realize this until your mother and I brought you home and you started to grow. Every day brings something new and exciting. Life is truly about the experiences you have and the daily adventures that you get to unfold. It's not about things. Years later, you won't remember the fancy car as much you will remember an experience you had with it. My best advice to you is to seek out new experiences, travel to remote places, and see and feel the world firsthand…not through an app or VR or some other medium. This doesn't mean that you don't have to work very smart and hard to be able to give yourself the ability to do this (your mom and I will teach you as best we can to create your own success and the ability to fund the life you want), but it also doesn't mean that the best experiences require a bunch of travel and money either. And that is true point. Amazing experiences are all around you every day. Just hearing your contagious laugh and watching you figure something new out is so precious to me. Watching you learn to ski or swim and do these things on your own is just as good as visiting Hawaii. The key I want you to realize is to make sure you stay open in your life to see and be present for all the wonderful things and experiences you will have, big and small. Don't get so obsessed with work or a vision that you don't take the time. I've made that mistake and thankfully have had the right people in my life to wake me up from it. I'll leave you with this….As Ferris Bueller said “Life moves pretty fast…if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you just might miss it.” Don't miss a thing in this amazing journey we call life, honey, I love you.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to another edition of "Lessons for Hannah!" In November of 2016, we introduced a new format that we are putting alongside our regular episodes called “Lessons for Hannah.” Hannah is my daughter and one of the main inspirations for the Misfit Entrepreneur. I wanted to have a place where she could go and learn from her daddy and his Misfit friends throughout her life….even after I am gone. If you haven't listened to the first episode of "Lessons for Hannah," I urge you to as it gives some more background and tells the amazing story of how Hannah came to be in our lives. "Lessons for Hannah" are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned which I want to share with you and give to Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her. These episodes are a lot of fun and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah honey, I want to talk to you about the ability you have to overcome anything. We all go through times in our lives that are tough and that test us. This is what makes life so exciting and yes, sometimes frightening, but it is how we handle these moments that makes the biggest difference in ability to grow as individuals and ultimately our success in our endeavors. Let me tell you a quick story about how your dad made a big mistake, but was able to overcome it…(please listen to the episode for the full story) The big lesson in how to overcome anything is to remain calm, or at least find calm after freaking out, before you make any decisions. 99% of the time people make decisions out of emotion and that, sometimes can lead to even bigger mistakes. Remember to look at things from a logical standpoint and ask “how can I overcome this or make the best out of this situation.” Asking “how” will open your mind to finding possibilities for yourself and then you can make them happen. Things are never as bad as they seem anyway – we typically make them worse than they are. Remember, when you desire and want something truly bad enough, you'll move mountains to get it. Believe in yourself, your abilities, be willing to innovate, and you will always be able to overcome anything. Best Quote: "When you desire and truly want something bad enough, you'll move mountains to get it." Misfit 3 When you find yourself in a tough situation, always remember that things probably are not as bad as they seem. Remember that 99% of the time people make decisions based on emotion, especially when they are in tough situations or ones of panic. The key is to let the initial reaction happen, but not act until you are more calm and can rationally think through what to do. Ask "How?" "How can I overcome this or make the best out of it?" Asking "How?" ignites the creative side of your brain to find solutions.
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough Entrepreneurship
Hello Misfit Nation! Welcome to a very special edition of the Misfit Entrepreneur. Tomorrow is the Thanksgiving holiday here in the states and we all have so much to be thankful for. Our families, friends, the opportunities we have. And for me, on top of all that, I'm thankful for you and the guests that come on this show. You support has made the show a success, and I cannot thank all of you in the audience enough for it. And for our guests, thank you all so much for your amazing wisdom and insight that you share with us each and every week. Today, I'd like to take this episode to introduce a new type of format that I will be sprinkling in alongside our weekly episodes. Introducing Lessons for Hannah! These are short, very useful, and sometimes comical lessons, that I have learned that I want to share with you and give to may daughter, Hannah to help in your lives. Because I want Hannah to have these for her life, I'm going to speak as though I am talking directly to her in the format. We're gonna have a lot of fun with this and if you think there is a lesson that we should include in these episodes, please don't hesitate to send it over to us at support@misfitentrepreneur.com. We'd love to share it. This week's Lesson for Hannah Hannah honey, I want to you to always remember not to forget your roots or where you came from. I realize this has multiple meanings for you and I want it to pertain to them all. Don't forget where you came from in China and how you came to be with mommy and daddy, but also don't forget what you've learned in life. Keep your humility, no matter how successful you become. Remember the values of hard… and smart work, gratitude for others, how important family is in our lives, and to never give up. Make it a mission to give to others and give of yourself along the way. And always cherish the special moments and experiences that you have in life as those are truly what make life worth living. Years from now, you won't remember all the stuff you had, but you will remember the experiences and special moments you've had with us, your family, friends, the places you'll visit, and those you'll meet as you go through life. Soak them in. And lastly, laugh, a lot! Find joy in all you can and bring joy to others. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. I hope you find every way to do that. I'll end where I started, don't forget your roots, stay humble, and enjoy the journey of leaving your impact on this world. I love you. Daddy
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