Podcasts about Hardi

This is the replay of the live free training that took place on May 12th at 1PM ET — where we dove deep into what's really fueling your reactive anger and how you can finally start creating a calmer, more Christ-centered home.If you've been stuck in the cycle of yelling, feeling overwhelmed, or constantly triggered by your kids — this training is for you. You'll learn exactly how to start shifting your inner world so your outer world reflects the peace you're craving.

TranscriptHey thereSo I am walking the backside of this little meadow, forested area where my mom livesIt's on the edges of old farmland and I'm about to hop over a split rail fence, which is a little awkward, it's a little tallThere's some, a lot of native plants around here, and also some volunteers from elsewhereOregon ash and cottonwood, willow, aspenThere's a grove of hawthorn in full flowerThis is a place where deer hang outFloods in the winterIt's marshy where I am right nowI could probably set up a tent back hereIt's quietI've just come back from the far east side of the stateI was off grid, down in a canyon for four days, in some pretty crazy country, working on a project and just existing reallyI think it was probably the least I've interacted with screens and media in maybe a decadeI didn't really have cell phone signal for about a week and a half, pretty intentionallyI basically just didn't turn my phone on unless I needed navigationAnd then there were three nights and four days when I was down in the bottom of this canyon where I really didn't do anything at allI just kind of existed down thereAte food and had a little fire now and thenWatched the light changeAnd it was beautiful and hard, easy, lonely, quiet, all the thingsAnd I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do, my work as an artist and personI don't want to think about it too much, but doing something like that made me really consider a lot about why I make things, share things, live the way I doThere's just a lot thereThere's a lot of assumptions, a lot of reasons I've been doing stuff for yearsA lot of time passed, a lot of habits, that kind of thingNow I'm in the Grove of CottonwoodsIt's kind of a flood groveSome reeds back in hereMaybe there's sedgesSo I don't have a lot of answers about why, but I think I discovered a new language of some kind down in that canyonDefinitely a new relationship with myselfThere wasn't much to hide down thereTurns out being alone for long periods of time is pretty toughI mean, I've done it before, but this was different somehowIt's really good to do, but it's not easy sometimesParts of it aren't easyParts of it are really incredibleIt's always funny to be alone in a place like that and run into a person once in a while and realize that pretty much everybody else is out there with other peopleIt really got me thinking about the reasons why people do things and why I do thingsFor me, a lot of it is to get away from loneliness, actuallyFrom being alone with my own thoughtsPartially because they can be boringPartially because it's really not maybe the healthiest long term to always just be alone with one's own thoughtsBut I think that there's something really deep thereAnd I don't consume much mediaI mean, maybe a podcast every two or three daysSometimes I don't listen to one for a week or soBut something I thought was really strange down there is I had songs that I hadn't listened to for many days just repeatedly looping in my headAnd it was almost like my mind was just spinning in neutral, trying to find something stimulating to remember or to latch on toOr maybe it was just digesting everythingMy friend Martin said metabolizing, which I really likeActually metabolizing the experiences that I've hadAnd I think it takes a really silent, open, empty space without any direction, honestlyNo structureNo one else aroundNo informationJust the sun rising and settingAnd sitting in places like that really makes me reconsider kind of my whole life.Why do I do what I do? Why do I want to share writing and recordings with people? What's really at the base of all that? What need of mine is being met? Am I doing it as a means to an end? Or am I doing it as an end in and of itself? And I've decided pretty conclusively that I want to do things in my life that are an end in and of themselvesI don't want to be chasing different activities for a lot of my life because they're giving me something that's not inside of the activity itselfAnd I think I do want to share what I make, but it's difficult to know whether that's worthwhile or not for othersAnd so I decided that I'll do it for my own joy and my own insightsAnd if others want to come along for the ride and see what's thereI mean, I've been doing it this way all along, but I think that there's always these shadow sides, like hidden unconscious sides of any activity or anything a person does that aren't fully available to them unless they sit and really delve into the whyAnd an activity I've been doing recently is asking myself why seven or eight times about something really gets down to the root of what's going onIt's hardI feel like my mind wants to squirm away from those kinds of inquiriesBut I think it's pretty necessary and helpful in the long runI'm leaning on a tree and there's moss on itIt's youngWhat happened is it fell overProbably got blown overThat happened a while agoThe original shoot has since been pruned off by the tree itselfIt's broken off and healed offAnd right above it, the tree is totally horizontal from where it fellAnd right above that crook, there's another strong, young stem coming out at a 90 degree angleAnd there is one back further, too, before this one was the main apical meristem, I think is what it's called, which I learned about in my pruning work over the last couple of monthsAnd that one's now 20 feet tall and the roots are still somehow connectedAnd in fact, the trees put down more roots to stabilize and this tree is probably going to be here a long time nowIt's nice to see that when things get knocked over, they can get up againThat's kind of how I felt this last yearLots of knocking over, getting up againI think I can hear seven different birds singing right nowThanks for listening. 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In dieser Folge spielen Daniel und Matthias "Würdest du eher?" in einer Trading Edition. Viel Spaß dabei.In dieser Folge sprechen Hardi, Daniel und Martin über die unrealstischen Erwartungen im Trading und wie die Realität aussehen kann.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Hardi Kurda beobachtet seine Umgebung mit allen Sinnen. Die Eindrücke verarbeitet er in Klangkunst-Performances: Die Störfrequenzen eines Radios, den Geruch eines jahrhundertealten kurdischen Teppichs, die Kurven auf einem EKG-Monitor. Den Klang achtlos weggeworfener, scheinbar nutzloser Objekte. In seinem Werk «Recycling Objects» werden sie zu Instrumenten. Als Residenzkünstler des Sonic Matter Festivals 2025 hat der kurdische Klangkünstler eine Zürcher Version von «Recycling Objects» angefertigt. Zusammen mit Festivalbesuchenden hat er eingesammelt, was auf Zürichs Strassen so herumliegt: Leere Bierdosen und Kieselsteine, Plastikdeckel und Haargummis. Hardi Kurda bringt sie zum Klingen.

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In dieser Folge sprechen Hardi, Daniel und Martin über die unrealstischen Erwartungen im Trading und wie die Realität aussehen kann.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

Martin befragt Peter über die aktuelle Situation in der wirtschaftlichen Politik. Was passiert als nächstes?In dieser Folge sprechen Hardi, Daniel und Martin über die unrealstischen Erwartungen im Trading und wie die Realität aussehen kann.►⁠⁠Kostenlose Trading Ausbildung⁠⁠Weitere Links:►⁠⁠YouTube Marcus Schulz⁠⁠►⁠⁠YouTube Volume-Trader⁠⁠►⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠►⁠⁠Website

In our latest Off the Cuff episode, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell is joined by Mary Jo Hann, Vice President of Enterprise Marketing for mSupply (formally known as Marcone), a $2 billion distributor to the HVAC, plumbing, appliance parts, commercial kitchen and pool/spa industries.With a staff of 15, Mary Jo oversees marketing for 12 individual HVAC distributors, three plumbing companies and another three verticals spanning both the United States and Canada. Tune in as we discuss her career path, what excites her most about the current opportunities in the HVAC industry, her experience on HARDI's marketing council, the advice she would give to other women looking to advance in HVAC, and more! 

Sur radio Campus, tous les mardis, sauf vacances scolaires, une émission du Tarot de la Cité interpelle. La Cité des interdits ! Une heure en compagnie des créateurs associés : Florie LaPlume et Alain DeBorniol Ces deux joueurs de ce tarot reçoivent... Continue Reading →

 Eliminating Limiting Beliefs with Shelly LefkoeIn this transformative episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Shelly Lefkoe, a transformational expert, international keynote speaker, workshop leader, and co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute. Shelly has been featured on the Today Show, Leeza, and numerous other media outlets for her groundbreaking work in eliminating limiting beliefs that shape our reality.What You'll Learn in This Episode:  

The changes we least want to make are the ones we need the most.And often we already know the answer to the question of “What diet changes do I need to make to see results?”…we just need to be REMINDED of what to do. We need to be reminded to take our ego out of the equation and go back to basics. Any eating We need to be reminded to Suck It Up Buttercup and do the hard habits that lead to results. That's why I'm going to start by telling you the change you need to make the most but will most want to avoid, and probably have even listed out tons reasons not to do like…It's restrictiveI don't want to be obsessiveIt's too time consumingIt's too hardI can't because I cook freshI can't because I eat out and travelI can't because I have a familyI can't because…You can probably come up with 100s of reasons why you don't need to do this and shouldn't have to…But guess what?All of those reasons haven't moved you forward toward your goals. They've held you back from making the change you need the most to see your hard work in the gym and your “healthy” diet paying off in the fat loss and muscle gains you want…Let's look at 4 diet changes that will FIX 93% of your problemsThe video version of this episode is live on youtube!

Help me out... My book is behind on pre-sales and I'm trying to make up a lot of ground before release on January 28th, 2025. If you love the podcast, please consider preordering—it's the best way to support me right now. If you don't typically read parenting books, I also have the audiobook version! Thank you so much!Preorder the Book Preorder the AudiobookDescriptionThis week on The Whole Parent Podcast, why is change is so hard? How can we finally stick to our parenting resolutions this year? Katy Milkman's book "How to Change" has answers. If you want 2025 to be the year you parent with purpose and patience, this episode is for you.Here's what I talked about:Traditions I reflected on my family's holiday traditions—both the people we've lost and the new faces who've joined us. Traditions aren't just fun; they ground us in who we are and what we value.Why Change is HardI explained how our brains are wired for routines and why we fall back on old patterns, even when we desperately want to do things differently. Spoiler: it's not your fault. It's science.The Fresh Start EffectOne of my favorite insights from Katie Milkman's book How to Change is the idea of using milestone moments, like New Year's, to kick-start a fresh start. It's a game-changer.Identity-Based ResolutionsI shared why your resolutions should focus on who you want to be rather than just what you want to do. For me, it's about being the kind of parent who stays calm, listens, and leads with curiosity.The Power of CommunityI talked about why the people you surround yourself with can make or break your goals—and how to build a community that supports the parent you want to become.My Key Takeaways for 2025:Start Fresh: Use moments like New Year's to reset and feel optimistic about change.Anchor Your Goals in Identity: Instead of saying, “I'm going to stop yelling,” say, “I'm the kind of parent who stays calm under pressure.”Surround Yourself with the Right People: Community is essential to lasting change.A Few Quotes I Love:"It's not about trying harder; it's about trying smarter.""Every choice becomes an opportunity to affirm the parent you long to be."Your Turn:I'd love to hear your parenting resolutions for 2025! Email me at podcast@wholeparentacademy.com—research shows that when you share your goals with someone, you're three times more likely to stick with them.If you're curious, my resolution this year is simple: I am a punishment-free parent. It's a journey, not a destination, but I've made so much progress by grounding my goals in the kind of parent I want to be.A Special Thank You:Thanks to everyone who sent in their resolutions to share on this episode. Listening to your goals inspires me, and I hope it inspires the rest of our community too.Resources I Mentioned:How to Change by Katie MilkmanMy upcoming book: Punishment-Free Parenting: The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice (available for pre-order now!)Thanks for listening to this special New Year's episode. I hope it helps you step into 2025 with clarity, optimism, Send us a text

In this thought-provoking episode of Build Better Work, host Nick Pericle goes into how generative AI is reshaping the wholesale distribution industry. Drawing from his recent presentations at events like the HARDI Annual Meeting, Nick shares actionable insights on using AI tools to streamline quoting, optimize pricing, and enhance customer interactions. He demonstrates how smaller, incremental implementations can be as impactful as large-scale investments, making advanced technologies accessible for distributors at all levels.Connect with us:Nathan: nick@profitoptics.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickpericleShow Email: pod@profitoptics.com 

Par la revue TXT, avec Christian Prigent, Anne-Christine Royère, Lambert Castellani, Bruno Fern & Jacques Bonnaffé Auteur d'une œuvre poétique abondante, marquée par des jeux virtuoses sur la langue, Jean-Pierre Verheggen a participé à l'aventure avant-gardiste TXT. Poète oral, son écriture est un concentré d'humour et de dérision. Il écorne la langue, la détourne, pour en extraire la magie invisible, notamment avec des calembours qui, avec le temps, sont devenus anthologiques. En 1995, il est lauréat du Grand prix de l'humour noir pour Ridiculum vitæ et pour l'ensemble de son œuvre. En 2009, L'Oral et Hardi, joué et mis en scène par Jacques Bonnaffé, est récompensé d'un Molière. En 2011, avec son recueil « Poète bin qu'oui, poète bin qu'non ? », il reçoit le prix Robert Ganzo. À lire – Jean-Pierre Verheggen, Le sourire de Mona Dialysa, Gallimard, 2023

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Earlier this year, The Wholesaler Editor Ruth Mitchell and HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International) CEO Talbot Gee discussed the current landscape in HVACR distribution. Tune in as they go over key trends shaping the HVACR market today, HARDI's primary initiatives, how the organization is actively engaging with its members to navigate challenges and opportunities, and more! This interview was recorded in April 2024. 

Tune in to learn how Allison navigates the ever-evolving HVACR landscape, her approach to managing a lean team, and the marketing challenges that keep her up at night. Plus, Allison reveals her secret to balancing daily operations while thinking strategically and why knowing when to let go is her superpower.

Daniel hat Hardi und Martin zu Gast! Könnte man meinen, aber nein, Martin hat seine Rolle schnell wieder übernommen, bis sie dann über den heiligen Gral im Trading gesprochen haben. Gibt es ihn? Das erfährst du in dieser Folge!

How many times do you follow-up with a potential customer? Is it just one time? This may be the reason why you're not meeting your sales quotas. In this episode, I chat with Guitze Messina, the Director of Latin America for HARDI, on the importance of following up. Listen and learn essential follow-up techniques to help you close more deals. Guest Introduction Guitze Messina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as the Director of Latin America for HARDI.  The organization groups together distributors and manufacturers of HVAC equipment across North and South America.  Guitze has a strong background in sales and recurrent sales strategies, which he shares in this episode. Importance of Follow-Up Starting off, I share how follow-up is a known driver of sales success and most reps fail to execute it effectively. Guitze supports this by sharing startling statistics: 44% of salespeople follow up only once, and a whopping 56% don't follow up at all.  Moreover, 88% of business is closed after five follow-ups, underscoring the necessity of persistent follow-up. Strategies for Effective Follow-Up Guitze shares practical strategies for making follow-up less daunting and more effective: Get Permission: Always ask for a follow-up time when sending a quote. This ensures that the customer expects your call and doesn't view it as an intrusion. Set Reminders: If you don't reach the customer at the agreed-upon time, leave a message indicating when you'll follow up next. This shows professionalism and persistence. Reduce Unproductive Quoting: Sales managers should guide their teams to focus on productive activities and better target customers likely to convert. The Role of Sales Managers Sales managers play a crucial role in instilling good practices. Guitze outlines three critical responsibilities for sales managers: Guidance Through Data: Use data to identify real customers and focus efforts. Activity Monitoring: Ensure salespeople are engaging in productive sales activities, not just quoting endlessly. Effective Coaching: Use questions, not directives, to coach salespeople. This approach has been proven to be more effective. “What is the number one sales activity that any salesman should be doing? Calling.” - Guitze Messina.  Resources MONEYCALL: A Proactive Sales Method for Recurring Sales with Less Prospecting Guitze Messina on LinkedIn Sponsorship Offers This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot. With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales. 2.            This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn. Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse. 3.            This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation. Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin. Credits As one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.

We sit down with Tim Fisher from HARDI to go over their HVAC state of the industry research.

Daniel, Hardi und Martin sprechen über Pausen im Trading, sei es kurzfristig oder langfristig. Alles, was du darüber wissen musst, erfährst du in dieser Folge.

Don't leave money on the table. Guitze Messina teaches prioritizing proactive engagement with existing clients over constant prospecting for new ones. Mark and Guitze explain how if we don't follow up fast enough, the customer can fall in love with somebody else. They also discuss follow-up strategies applicable across all industries. Listen to learn the five essential questions that every salesperson must ask to truly understand their customers' needs and values. Use these the next time you follow up! 1. ….listen to learn starting at 04'48”  2. ….listen to learn! 3……listen to learn! 4. What product are you having issues finding lately? 5. What other niche of the market have you been trying to penetrate, and haven't been able to?

Prominent Israeli figures are calling for the Hardi draft evasion to stop. Prof. Efraim Inbar, the President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said that studying Torah is important but shouldn't be an excuse for not serving in the army, especially at a time when the IDF needs more soldiers. (photo: Miriam Alster/flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a reason for all the chatter around artificial intelligence on Distribution Talk: early adopters gain a competitive edge that's hard to beat. Jason Bader welcomes Jason Sullivan, founder and CEO of Distro AI, to expand on the AI conversation.  They discuss Distro AI's process for leveraging vast amounts of raw data (think: key industry insights and thousands of product SKUs) to create rep-friendly, real-time recommendations that boost sales and customer satisfaction. The pair also preview AskA2L, Distro's intuitive AI chat feature purpose-built for HARDI. CONNECT WITH JASON BADER LinkedIn CONNECT WITH JASON SULLIVAN LinkedIn Email *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Moblico, helping businesses do more business on mobile devices.

Guitze Messina is an Executive Director at HARDI, HVACR Trade Association based in Columbus Ohio, for the Latin America division. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida. After several years as an Industrial Engineer and operations manager, he started his sales career as a management consultant for VDC Consulting, later acquired by RSM. After 7 years helping different companies implement the methods described in Moneycall, he felt it was time to show other recurring sales businesses a new proactive and predictable sales system that requires less prospecting and provides more control of the sales process. Guitze has written several sales articles and two other business books and provides sales seminars and speeches to recurring sales businesses.  In our podcast, Guitze talks about the science of sales and the importance of developing a predictable process for your sales to convert more business. Guitze also shares his framework for helping clients buy instead of selling, and the strategy that allows you to make a sale without any persuasion, pushing, or convincing. Listen to learn how you can master and develop your sales process!  You Can Find Guitze@: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guitze/ Book: https://a.co/d/4RPTkKF

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Guitze Messina is Executive Director at HARDI, HVACR Trade Association based in Columbus Ohio, for the Latin America division. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida. After several years as an Industrial Engineer and operations manager, he started his sales career as a management consultant for VDC Consulting, later acquired by RSM. After 7 years helping […] The post Ep.90 – Guitze Messina appeared first on Mark Matteson.

We welcomed Renata Morgan to this episode of the Wholesale Change show. Renata was recently promoted to President of Rheem Northeast Distribution, which is a combination of four previously independent distributors: United Supply Company, P&N Distribution, Mechanical Supply and MCN Distributors. The new division will incorporate 32 branches selling both Rheem and Ruud products across Eastern Pennsylvania, all of New Jersey, and parts of New York and Connecticut. Renata will be tasked with defining core values and setting a vision for the combined enterprise to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts. As in any merging of companies, establishing a new culture that takes in the best aspects of each individual organization will be a key challenge. An HVAC industry veteran with experience driving organizational change and leading diverse cross-functional teams, Renata's leadership has been recognized by being named a Top 20 Woman in HVAC in 2021 along with a HARDI 40 Under 40 honor in 2016. Renata received a Master of Industrial Distribution degree from Texas A&M University, where she currently serves as a member of the MID Advisory Board, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston.

URGENT!!!  New York wants to take the lead and advance the elimination of R410A, including the sale of the refrigerant for repairs.  HARDI is going to great lengths to protect our industry, lets help them help us.

AV Superfriends: On TopicEpisode 43: BYOD is an AV RodentRecorded January 19, 2024Our topic for February is “things just won't go away” or “things that keep coming back year after year” like Groundhog Day. We've each selected items that we all hope might see their shadow and disappear for a while. BYOD, VR, terrible marketing, wireless sharing, and more. We're also testing some format changes to On Topic to keep the show shorter and LIVE on various platforms, so look for those unannounced live streams on the socials.Alternate titles:I was thinking about this hardI still can't stopBad marketingThis is why people strap goggles to their head to visit the zooIt kinda fluctuates in and out This is why people think holograms existBring Your Own Goggles▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rssIndividual Twitter links:► Chris Dechter: @cdechter► Jamie Rinehart: @avsfjamie► Marc Cholewycynzski: @avdiplomat► Rachel Bradshaw: @tempurity► Larry Darling: @lsdarling1► Justin Rexing: @justinrexing

Guitze Messina is a man of many qualities. As the eminently personable executive director of HARDI LATAM, Guitze has transformed what was once HARDI Mexico into a powerhouse organization representing heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration distributors across nine Latin American countries and counting. Not one to hoard his success, Guitze recently published Moneycall, his savvy, entertaining guide to attracting more recurring sales with less prospecting.  Jason welcomes Guitze back to discuss the benefits of a proactive selling strategy, the science, and software behind distribution's next evolution, and why he opted to format his book as a fable. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH GUITZE LinkedIn GET THE BOOK Moneycall *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: INxSQL Distribution Software, integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and serial entrepreneur and Inlibrium co-founder Hardi Põder as they talk about the intersection of personal development & entrepreneurship.   In this episode, we talk about: - How subconscious patterns lead you to repeat certain experiences - The effect of emotional trauma on your life & business - How to break free from past patterns & unlock your potential   EPISODE NOTES Hardi is a skilled entrepreneur and a visionary leader with a diverse background in various fields, including agriculture, IT, retail, and so much more. With an educational background in economics and business communication, Hardi has found nine successful companies over the past few years.   Having led sales teams of over 600 members in Scandinavia and the US, Hardi's passion for radical change has led him to explore the field of psychedelics and psychotherapy as an investor and practitioner since 2016. This has driven him to establish Inlibrium, the world's first holistic interdisciplinary transformation program. Inlibrium's exclusive program catalyzed by psychedelic-assisted therapy aims to provide a deeper understanding of the core being, purpose, and life mission of its clients. Completely personalized, evidence-based, and data-driven, Inlibrium cutting-edge program utilizes a long-term approach with the most advanced therapeutic methods available.   Inlibrium is designed to support visionary leaders in maximizing their positive impact on the world in a radically new way that is enlightened, transformative, and empowering.    Links: Website: www.inlibrium.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hardipoder/   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess.   Help me keep this show ad-free and awesome: Hit subscribe and join the tribe! THANK YOU for your support! 

The HVAC industry faces challenges on several fronts, from recruitment and retention in a tight labor market to an endless stream of regulations from federal and state agencies. CEO Talbot Gee of HARDI – the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International – works with his association to help implement training programs, communicate the requirements mandated by regulations, and data technology to that enhance inventory management and the understanding of space allocation for members of the wholesale distribution association. Gee speaks with Gene Marks on the Paychex THRIVE podcast on these topics and much more.  Topics Include: 00:00: Introduction 01:17: Welcome guest Talbot Gee 01:55: HARDI and the purpose of the association 05:19: Workforce development; recruitment and retention challenges 10:01: Using data and technology to maximize space and scale operations 12:30: Training in trade schools and promotion of trades 15:30: Where to find labor 17:44: Impact of home sales, new construction on industry 21:15: Impact of tighter lending practices, inflation on inventory 26:07: Navigating regulatory changes and industry challenges 30:59: Opportunities in HVAC industry 34:01: Wrap-up and thank you DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.  

In this NAKED podcast episode, serial entrepreneur Hardi shares with us how he would start a company and struggled two years in, each stage spurred by difficulties due to a reluctance to face responsibilities. The conversation unfolds to reveal Hardi's pivotal moment when burnout, both physically and mentally, led to both his body and his relationships collapsing. His way to deal with this was to avoid addressing the underlying issues and to numb himself with substances. Vladimira and Nektarios enquire about the signs Hardi ignored, the impact of his behaviour on his team, and his exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy to comprehend childhood traumas influencing his behaviour. Specific topics covered in the episode include: • Starting companies and then leaving them • Patterns and avoidance of responsibilities • Experience of burnout • Coping mechanisms during burnout • Impact on relationships and team dynamics • Seeking help through mentorship and coaching • Exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapy In addition, they discuss the following questions: 1. What signs of burnout did Hardi recognize as an entrepreneur, and how did they affect him? 2. How did burnout impact his personal and professional relationships? 3. How would he define burnout, and how did it manifest for him? 4. Why did he follow a pattern of leaving businesses and avoiding responsibilities? 5. How was his journey seeking help through mentorship? 6. How did psychedelic-assisted therapy contribute to his personal growth? 7. In what ways did childhood traumas influence his adult behaviours as an entrepreneur and person? Join Vladimira, Nektarios, and Hardi as they delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship,burnout, and self-discovery in this NAKED podcast episode. #NAKEDPodcast #foundershealth #mentalhealth #empowerment #podcast #entrepreneurship

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Dec. 11. It dropped for free subscribers on Dec. 18. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:WhoShaun Sutner, snowsports columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Telegram.comRecorded onNovember 20, 2023About Shaun SutnerShaun is a skier, a writer, and a journalist based in Worcester, Massachusetts. For the past 19 years, he's written a snowsports column from Thanksgiving to April. For the past three years, he's joined me on The Storm Skiing Podcast to discuss that column, but also to talk all things New England skiing (and beyond). You should follow Shaun on social media to stay locked into his work:Why I interviewed himLast month, I clicked open a SNOWBOARDER email newsletter and found this headline slotted under “trending news”:Yikes, I thought. Not again. I clicked through to the story. In full:Tensions simmered as disgruntled Stevens Pass skiers, clutching their "Epic Passes," rallied against Vail Resorts' alleged mismanagement. The discontent echoed through an impassioned petition, articulating a litany of grievances: excessive lift lines, scant open terrain, inadequate staffing, and woeful parking, painting a dismal portrait of a beloved winter haven.Fueled by a sense of betrayal, the signatories lamented a dearth of ski-ready slopes despite ample snowfall, bemoaning Vail Resorts' purported disregard for both patrons and employees. Their frustration soared at the stark contrast to neighboring ski areas, thriving under similar conditions.The petition's fervor escalated, challenging the ethics of selling passes without delivering promised services, highlighting derisory wages juxtaposed against corporate profiteering. The collective call-to-action demanded reparation, invoking consumer protection laws and even prodding the involvement of the Attorney General and the U.S. Forest Service.Yet, amidst their resolve, a poignant melancholy pervaded—the desire to relish the slopes overshadowed by a battle for justice. The signatories yearned for equitable winter joys, dreaming of swift resolutions and an end to the clash with corporate giants, vowing to safeguard the legacy of snow sports for generations to come.As the petition gathered momentum, a snowstorm of change loomed on the horizon, promising either reconciliation or a paradigm shift in the realm of winter recreation.The “impassioned petition” in question is dated Dec. 28, 2021. In the nearly two intervening years, Vail Resorts has fired Stevens Pass' GM, brought in a highly respected local (Tom Fortune) who had spent decades at the ski area to stabilize things (Fortune and I discussed this at length on the podcast), and installed a new, young GM (Ellen Galbraith), with deep roots in the area (I also hosted Galbraith on the podcast). Last ski season (2022-23), was a smooth one at Stevens Pass. And while Skier Mob is never truly happy with anything, the petition in question flared, faded, and went into hibernation approximately 18 months before Snowboarder got around to this story. Yes, there were issues at Stevens Pass. Vail fixed them. The end.The above-cited story is also overwritten, under-contextualized, and borderline slanderous. “Derisory wages?” Vail has since raised its minimum wage to $20 an hour. To stand there and aim a scanny-beepy thing at skiers as they approach the lift queue. Sounds like hell on earth.Perhaps I missed the joke here, and this is some sort of snowy Onion. I do hate to call out other writers. But this is a particularly lazy exhibit of the core problem with modern snowsports writing: most of it is not very good. The non-ski media will humor us with the occasional piece, but these tend to be dumbed down for a general audience. The legacy ski media as a functioning editorial entity no longer exists. There are just a few holdouts, at newspapers across the country, telling the local story of skiing as best they can.And in New England, one of the best doing his best to produce respectable snowsports writing is Shaun Sutner.What we talked aboutNew England resort-hopping; how to set and meet a season ski-days goal; Brobots hate safety bars; the demise and resurgence of Black Mountain, New Hampshire; why Magic Mountain works; what it means that Ski Ward was the first ski area in America to open for the 2023-24 ski season; the Uphill New England pass; why Vail and Alterra still offer free uphill access at all their New England ski areas; how to not be an uphill A-hole; the No Boundaries Pass; which passes New England's remaining big independent ski areas could join; the proposed Stowe-Smuggs gondola connection; when development benefits the environment; could Vail buy Smuggs?; the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola; finally replacing the Attitash triple; Vail's New England lift-building surge; Boyne goes bonkers in New England; the new Barker lift at Sunday River; the West Mountain expansion at Sugarloaf; the South Peak expansion at Loon; New England's chairlift renaissance; Black Quad at Magic; a Cannon tram upgrade; Berkshire East's first high-speed lift; Wachusett lift upgrades; and Quebec's secret snow pocket.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewSutner and I have this conversation every Thanksgiving week, which is when his column launches. I think I need to start scheduling it earlier, because I haven't been able to turn this around so fast the past two seasons. Here are excerpts and links to his first few columns of the 2023-24 ski season:Nov. 23Snow sports: Ski resort lift upgrades should boost industry in New EnglandThe most despised lift in New England ski country is no more.The ponderously slow, sometimes treacherous summit triple chair at Attitash that has long been a staple of hardcore Massachusetts skiers and snowboarders, is gone."No one ever thought this was ever going to really happen," Brandon Swartz, general manager of the Mount Washington Valley classic ski area in Bartlett, New Hampshire, told me. "I just couldn't be more excited to help build the lift that no one ever thought was going to get built."Whether the old summit lift's swift new replacement, the high-speed detachable Mountaineer quad, will be ready for Christmas week as Colorado-based owner Vail Resorts expects, is yet to be seen as Attitash is still furiously working on it in the eighth month of the project. But it's the most welcome ski-lift replacement in our region in decades, I think, finally providing convenient access to the passel of glorious snaking steep and challenging intermediate runs from the top in half the 16-18-minute ride time of the old 1986 triple. Read more…Nov. 29'It was shocking and beautiful': Trip to Argentina, Antarctica memorable for Lunenburg's RiddleThis wasn't Riddle's first time tackling demanding backcountry terrain in forbidding terrain, nor is this the first time I've written about him, having chronicled his previous trips to Chamonix in the French Alps and Norway. Riddle is the guy who got me into alpine touring – the Alpine-Nordic hybrid that involves hiking up mountains on skis with climbing skins affixed to the bases and then removing the skins and locking down the boot heels for the descent – seven or eight years ago. He's also won the Wachusett Mountain pond skim contest three times, leading to word on the street that he's been banned from taking that coveted title ever again.But this adventure was of a bigger order of magnitude than his previous ventures into big mountains. Read more…Dec. 6New BOA ski boot hopes its unique fit will provide a leg up on competitionNo, it's not named after a boa constrictor, though it does wrap around your foot kind of like a snake.BOA stands for "boot opening adjustment" and it's the trademarked brand name of the company that has made the lace and wire and dial adjust-based closure systems since 2001 and adapted them to snowboard and race bike boots, Nordic gear, ice and in-line skates and other applications,Now BOA has brought the system to Alpine ski boots. Oversized protruding knobs and an intricate wire system go over the forefoot instead of buckles and wrap the instep and can make micro-adjustments in either direction – tighter or looser. Proponents say they just fit better, while skeptics point out they're a bit heavier and their durability still hasn't been proven on a wide scale yet for the Alpine version. Read more…His column lands every Wednesday through spring.What I got wrongAbout Magic Mountain, VermontI said that Magic was out of business for “five years.” The best info I can find (on New England Ski History), suggests that the ski area closed following the 1990-91 season, and didn't re-open until December 1997, which would put the closure at closer to six-and-a-half years.About the Indy PassI referred to Erik Mogensen as the “Indy Pass founder.” He is the pass' current owner, but Doug Fish, who has joined me on the podcast many times, founded the product.About SaddlebackI didn't hear Sutner correctly when he asked if Saddleback was “a B corporation,” which is a business that “is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.” I thought he'd asked if they were owned by a larger corporation, and my answer reflects that understanding (but does not answer his question), as I go into the history of Arctaris Impact Fund's purchase of Saddleback. The only ski area that has achieved B Corporation certification, as far as I know, is Taos.About words being hardI described Vail and Alterra as “big, corporate conglomerations.” Which, I'm sorry.About there being too many things in this world to keep track ofI forgot the name of Spruce Peak at Stowe when describing the ski area's connection point with Smugglers' Notch. Which is funny because I've written about it extensively over the past several months, skied there many times, and in general try to remember the important components of prominent ski areas.About my personal calendarI said that I skied at Big Sky “last year.” I meant “last season,” as I actually was there in April 2023.On time being fungibleI said that Magic's Black Quad has been sitting in the ski area's parking lot for “about four years.” This is inaccurate for a couple different reasons. First, the lift – Stratton's old Snow Bowl lift – came out in 2018 (so more than five years ago). I don't know when Magic took delivery of the lift. At any rate, installation began several years ago, so it's not accurate to say that the lift has been “sitting in the parking lot.” What I meant was that it's taken Magic a hell of a long time to get this machine live, which no one can dispute.Podcast NotesOn motorcycle helmet lawsWe briefly discuss the almost universal shift to wearing helmets while skiing in the context of motorcycle helmet laws, which are not as ubiquitous as you'd suppose. Only 18 states require all riders to wear helmets at all times. The remainder set an age limit – typically 18 or 21. Three states – Iowa, Illinois, and New Hampshire – have no helmet law at all.On non-profit ski areasErik Mogensen, owner of Entabeni Systems and Indy Pass, is leading the coalition to find a new owner for Black Mountain, New Hampshire. He's said many times that around a quarter of America's ski areas need “another ownership solution.” He expanded on this in SAM a few weeks back:I think about 25 percent of the non-corporate ski areas in North America need another ownership solution. That doesn't necessarily mean that it needs to be nonprofit. There are a lot of liabilities in having a group of volunteers or board of directors try to run a ski area from a nonprofit status. I'm definitely a capitalist, and there can be issues with nonprofits that I don't think we've solved yet in skiing.If we look at the nonprofits that have run very well, Bridger Bowl and Bogus Basin particularly, they focused around running the ski area as a for-profit business with a nonprofit backend, if you will.I've also seen a lot of ski areas struggle with trying to run the nonprofit model. So I don't necessarily believe that a nonprofit model is something that we should copy and paste. But I do believe it's a front runner that needs to be adjusted and adopted. And we do need a solution for the 25 percent. It's very hard to make some of areas commercially viable on their own.On the “unfriendly” lift attendants at Ski WardI recently gave Ski Ward some positive run, highlighting the fact that they were the first ski area to open in America in 2023. It was a cool story and they deserved the attention.However, I have a conflicted history with this place, as Sutner and I joked on the podcast. I had one of my worst ski experiences ever there, mostly because the lift attendants – at least on the day of my visit – were complete a******s. As I wrote after a visit on Feb. 1, 2022:Ski Ward, 25 miles southwest, makes Nashoba Valley look like Aspen. A single triple-chair rising 220 vertical feet. A T-bar beside that. Some beginner surface lifts lower down. Off the top three narrow trails that are steep for approximately six feet before leveling off for the run-out back to the base. It was no mystery why I was the only person over the age of 14 skiing that evening.Normally my posture at such community- and kid-oriented bumps is to trip all over myself to say every possible nice thing about its atmosphere and mission and miraculous existence in the maw of the EpKonasonics. But this place was awful. Like truly unpleasant. My first indication that I had entered a place of ingrained dysfunction was when I lifted the safety bar on the triple chair somewhere between the final tower and the exit ramp and the liftie came bursting out of his shack like he'd just caught me trying to steal his chickens. “The sign is there,” he screamed, pointing frantically at the “raise bar here” sign jutting up below the top station just shy of unload. At first I didn't realize he was talking to me and so I ignored him and this offended him to the point where he – and this actually happened – stopped the chairlift and told me to come back up the ramp so he could show me the sign. I declined the opportunity and skied off and away and for the rest of the evening I waited until I was exactly above his precious sign before raising the safety bar.All night, though, I saw this b******t. Large, aggressive, angry men screaming – screaming – at children for this or that safety-bar violation. The top liftie laid off me once he realized I was a grown man, but it was too late. Ski Ward has a profoundly broken customer-service culture, built on bullying little kids on the pretext of lift safety. Someone needs to fix this. Now.Look, I am not anti-lift bar. I put it down every time, unless I am out West and riding with some version of Studly Bro who is simply too f*****g cool for such nonsense. But that was literally my 403rd chairlift ride of the season and my 2,418th since I began tracking ski stats on my Slopes app in 2018. Never have I been lectured over the timing of my safety-bar raise. So I was surprised. But if Ski Ward really wants to run their chairlifts with the rulebook specificity of a Major League Baseball game, all they have to do is say, “Excuse me, Sir, can you please wait to get to the sign before raising your bar next time?” That would have worked just as well, and would have saved them this flame job. For a place that caters to children, they need to do much, much better.On Uphill New EnglandWe go pretty deep on the purpose and utility of the Uphill New England pass, which allows you to skin up and ski down these 13 ski areas:On the Granite Backcountry AllianceSutner also mentions the Granite Backcountry Alliance, which is a group that promotes backcountry skiing in New Hampshire and Western Maine. Here's the group's self-described mission:New Hampshire and Western Maine are blessed with a rich ski history that includes a deep heritage of backcountry skiing from Mt. Washington's Tuckerman Ravine to the many ski trails developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) of the 1930's (some of which still remain today). The celebration of the sport of skiing is embedded in the culture of the area.While backcountry skiing's resurgence has captivated a new user base, it is also now a measurable, undeniable force in the industry and is the fastest growing segment of the sport. The demand is strong but the terrain in New Hampshire and Western Maine is limited by the tree density, glade supply, and legal access to the forests and mountains.GBA resolves to improve the playing field for backcountry skiers. Creating and developing ski glades, however, is not the only objective of the group. Improving the foundation of the sport is critical to future success, such as creating partnerships and collaboration with public and private landowners, education regarding safety and ecological awareness, and creating a unified culture – one that respects the land and its owners and does not permit unauthorized cutting.We are part of a movement of human-powered activities that is the basis for an emerging outdoor economy. We believe this movement has broad implications on areas like NH's North Country and it can develop with committed folks like yourself .  It's the last frontier!  So join us by stepping up to support the cause; the ability to organize is a powerful tool to steward our own future.On the proposed Stowe-Smuggs gondola connectionI wrote a bit about the proposed gondola connection between Stowe and Smugglers' Notch earlier this year:Seated just a half mile from the top of Smuggs' mainly intermediate Sterling Mountain is the top of Stowe's Spruce Peak. Skiers had been skating between the two resorts for decades. Why not connect the two mountains – both widely considered among the best ski areas in New England – with a fast, modern lift? A sort of Alta-Snowbird – or at least a Solitude-Brighton – of the East? Two owners, one interconnected ski experience.“We have the possibility of creating what we think will be a very unique ski and riding experience by connecting these two resorts,” said Stritzler. “I don't believe in marketing this way, but all you have to do is do trail counts and acreage and elevations, and pretty soon you get to the conclusion that if you can offer Smugglers' guests the opportunity to also take advantage of what Stowe has to offer, and you can offer the two in some kind of combination through a connecting lift, well, now suddenly you're not quite so nervous about all the consolidation taking place, because you've got something to respond with.”Here's the proposed line:Smuggs later withdrew their plans amid a cool reception from state officials. Resort officials are recalibrating their strategy in backrooms, they've told me, re-analyzing the project from an economic-impact point of view. More to come on that.On the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondolaWithout question, the most contentious ski-related development in North America right now is the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola, which would essentially remove most cars from a cluttered, avalanche-prone road and move the resort base area down below the major snowline. Various protest groups, however, are acting as though this is a proposal to bulldoze the mountains and replace them private mud baths for billionaires. Personally, I think the gondola makes a hell of a lot of sense:But every time I write about it on Twitter, a not-immaterial number of perfectly sane individuals advises me to f**k off and die, so I'd say there's some emotion invested in this one.On the Attitash triple replacementSutner and I go pretty deep on Attitash swapping out its Summit Triple chair for a brand-new high-speed quad. I also discussed this extensively with Attitash GM Brandon Swartz on a recent podcast episode (starting at 6:12):On Ski Inc.We touch briefly on Ski Inc., a fantastic history of the modern ski industry by the late Chris Diamond. If you like this newsletter, Ski Inc. and its sequel, Ski Inc. 2020, are must-reads.On Wachusett's liftsWe discuss Wachusett's proposed upgrade of the Polar Express from a high-speed quad to, perhaps, a six-pack. Here's the trailmap for context:On Wachusett's blocked expansionDespite its immense popularity, Wachusett is probably stuck in its current footprint indefinitely, as Sutner and I discuss. A bit more context from New England Ski History:As the 1993-94 season progressed, Wachusett pushed forward with its expansion plans, requesting to cut two new trails, widen Balance Rock, install a second chairlift to the summit, expand the base lodge, and add 375 parking spots. The plans were met with environmental, archaeological, and water quality concerns. …In August 1995, environmentalists located a stand of 295-year-old oak trees where Wachusett had planned to cut a new expert trail. Though the Crowleys quickly offered to adjust plans to minimize impact, opposition mounted. Plans for the new trail were abandoned a few months later. …In the spring of 1998, Wachusett proposed a scaled back expansion that avoided the old growth forest and instead called for the construction of a snowboard park consisting of two trails and a lift. Around this time, environmentalists announced the discovery of bootleg ski trails on the mountain. The Sierra Club quickly called for the state to terminate Wachusett Mountain Associates' ski area lease, despite not knowing who did the cutting.So, yeah, 99 problems, Man.On two Le Massifs (de Charlevoix and de Sud)So apparently there are two Le Massifs in Quebec, which would have been handy context to have when I wrote about the larger of the two joining the Mountain Collective last year. That Le Massif – Le Massif de Charlevoix – is quite the banger, with 250 inches of average annual snowfall and a 2,526-foot vertical drop on 406 acres:Massif de Sud is still a nice little hill, with 236 inches of average annual snowfall and a 1,312-foot vertical drop, but on just 127 skiable acres:On The Powell MovementSutner mentions an upcoming column he'll write about The Powell Movement podcast. It really is a terrific show, and covers the parts of the ski industry that I ignore (so, like, most of it). Check it out.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 108/100 in 2023, and number 493 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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Preamble: My Thoughts On Sharing the Good & The Bad. Today I'm going to talk about a topic that almost no one wants to discuss: Sadness. The reason I want to talk about this even though it's difficult and uncomfortable to do so is that: * Sadness struck me unexpectedly this morning and I want to attempt to understand what caused it & how to avoid it in the future. * I think social media and newsletters like this can project and incomplete and potentially misleading representation of the authors life. I want to attempt to present a more balanced picture. I think that people only seeing the highlights & good stuff on social media can create a powerful illusion that everyone else's life is happier and more exciting than their own. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is one of the many reasons why people seem to be more depressed these days. I have observed that my own personal social media posts and this newsletter may also contribute to this problem.I noticed that my post explaining how I cured my grief related depression gave people the incorrect impression that I was always happy. This of course is not true and I struggle with mood swings like most of us do. To combat this perception problem that my post created, I am going to make a concerted effort to be more balanced in my writing. I want to make sure that I share my struggles and battles as well as my wins and triumphs. I want to make sure that I am painting a fair picture of my life and not broadcasting a distorted overly positive view of my life. Also note: I understand my life is blessed and that my struggles and sadness pale in comparison to what others are experiencing. I have nothing to complain about. But, that is precisely why I think it's important to share our struggles so that we all can appreciate how unique, yet familiar, our shared human experience can be. Today I am going to share one of my struggles. Please let me know what you think. Do you think I should share more like this or do you think I should focus on the positive uplifting stuff? Your feedback is very helpful. Today (Monday) I woke up sad and it was hard to get out of bed. Taking inventory: What was I feeling when I woke up? * Lonely: I felt alone. I had a strange feeling that no one cared about me. * Unlovable: I felt that I wasn't lovable. I felt that my presence upset people and that my participation in events didn't bring joy to people's lives. * Directionless: I felt directionless. I felt like I didn't have a purpose or a mission to work towards today. It's embarrassing to admit that I felt these emotions this morning. It makes me feel a little pathetic and very vulnerable. Moreover, sharing my feelings so openly stirred a sense of guilt within me, reflecting an ungratefulness for the many privileges I enjoy compared to others. What gives me the right to feel this way and complain about it when others have it so much worse? Of course, logically, all of the sad feelings I was experiencing have no factual justification. How could I feel lonely and unlovable with Laken and Lane showering me with love and attention everyday including this morning? How could I feel like my friends don't like being around me when I had an amazing weekend with 3 of my closest friends spending the weekend at our house? How could I feel directionless when I have a to-do list a mile long and more opportunities to pursue than there are hours in the day to pursue them?My sadness makes absolutely no sense when you look at it logically. But of course, that knowledge didn't make my sadness disappear. Even though in my brain I knew that I had no reason to be sad, I couldn't shake it. It's frustrating how that happens. Then I remembered something, this feeling of sadness without a logical reason to explain it, used to happen to me a lot. The feelings often came disguised alongside a hangover, but not always. It made me very thankful to realize that in the past year, these feelings have become very rare. To the point where I almost forgot how this feels. That realization got me thinking, what changed in the past year? Why is it more rare for me to feel morning sadness now? One of the things that I have gotten really good at is documenting my days with nightly logs and journal entries. It was time for me to analyze how I was doing on my daily activities by analyzing my journal entries and daily reports. Let's take a look: * How was I doing on waking up early, brushing my teeth, flossing, making my bed, and seeing Lane in the morning? I was only successful 20% of the time.* Was I doing my 7 min HIIT workout in the morning? No, 0% in the past 7 days.* Was I maintaining my diet? No. I ate very poorly for multiple days.* Was I honoring my 75 Hard Challenge? No. I failed. * Was I journaling every night? No, 33%. * Was I tracking and rating my performance on my metrics with the Way Of Life App? No. I was 6 days behind. * Was I ignoring my phone 1 hour before & after sleep? No. I failed at this 6 of the past 7 nights.* Was I ignoring the news and focusing on only what I can control? No. I failed at this 75% of the time. When I stopped and evaluated my activities for the past couple weeks it became obvious why I was not happy. I was neglecting the activities that consistently make me happy. I was breaking promises to myself by failing at 75-Hard, I violated my diet, I neglected journaling, I didn't practice gratitude, I missed my exercises, I was focusing on things outside of my control, I was watching the news, and I was too addicted to my phone.Of course I was depressed this morning! In retrospect, knowing what I know now, I was setting myself up to be sad. I was literally doing everything possible to make sure that I woke up sad. I was not being disciplined and I was not honoring the commitments that I had made to myself. There is a quote that I heard once that seems relevant here: hard choices easy life, easy choices hard life.* I used to think that waking up sad would cause me to have a bad day. * Now I realize that in most cases, waking up sad is the direct result of me making bad life choices.* I had it backwards….All of the things that I was doing recently were the easy choices. Eating ice cream made me feel great for a few fleeting moments. Going to lunch with friends instead of exercising was very entertaining for about an hour. Sleeping in and watching TV with Lane instead of running the 8K race was relaxing. All of these things gave me a little temporary satisfaction. But the feeling disappears quickly. And as I sit here today battling the sadness that I currently feel, I know that I could temporarily mask my feelings by repeating all these same activities. I could just drink a bourbon and I'd forget about the sadness almost immediately. I could eat some ice cream for a short burst of pleasure. I could fire up TikTok or Youtube for some mindless entertainment. But none of this would address the root cause of my sadness. I would just be masking the problems for a very short while. The momentary sadness that I feel today can't be meaningfully solved with a cheap easy fix. The only way for me to regain lasting happiness is to recommit myself to the daily activities that consistently generate these positive emotions. By re-committing myself to health, fitness & diet, I'm rebuilding my self confidence. As Naval says: “Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself.” Today I am starting to rebuild my self-esteem. I am re-committing myself to the practices that have consistently led to more happy days. However, I gotta tell ya, it would be a hell of a lot quicker and easier to just drink a Manhattan. But my logical brain knows that activity will only provide a few moments of artificial happiness. My true happiness only comes from having a good reputation with myself and that means doing the hard work to forgo the easy choice and make the hard choice everyday. “Show me your habits, I'll show you your future.” “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one” - Bruce Lee. I would really appreciate hearing from you. If you enjoyed this please reply to this email, comment on the post, text message me, or give me a call. Your feedback means the world to me. ** Full disclosure: I have nothing against drinking alcohol. Alcohol is a popular tool because of how effective it is. But for me personally, it doesn't seem to be a long term solution to my mental wellbeing as it tends to make my moods more inconsistent and hard to regulate. Alcohol in general makes it harder for me to regulate my emotions and maintain a more consistent emotional temperament. But if it works for you, more power to you! You find no judgement from me. How I failed at 75 HardI wish I had a cooler tale, but here's the truth. After 26 days into the “75 Hard” challenge, I slipped up. I missed my 45-minute outdoor workout and broke my diet with some ice cream. I'm really disappointed in myself. I want to give it another shot, but I'm torn. If I restart now, it'll clash with Thanksgiving. Skipping Thanksgiving for 75 Hard is a big deal, and I need to think hard about that. (Pun intended).An Important Reminder about My Writing:I'm no philosopher and far from perfect. I haven't got it all figured out, and I'm not the one to dish out advice. What I write here captures my thoughts at the moment—imperfect and evolving as they are. Mostly, I write to keep a record for my future self, recounting lessons learned and mistakes made.Don't expect me to push an agenda or persuade you to see things my way. I'm simply sharing my thoughts at a given point in time. I fully expect that some of my views will be proven wrong as time goes on, and I'm open to changing my mind. In general I like the idea of "Strong opinions, weakly held." Have a reasoned stance, but be willing to adjust when better information comes along.In today's culture, changing your mind is often seen as a weakness—you might even get labeled a 'flip-flopper.' That's a shame. We should applaud, not scorn, those who can critically examine their own long-held beliefs, stress-test them against new data, and have the courage to admit they were wrong. It's not an easy thing to do; it can be overwhelming, even frightening.So when you read my writing, understand that it's not gospel. It's a snapshot of my thinking, and I welcome the opportunity for it to evolve. Let's celebrate the potential for growth and change rather than fearing it.Thank you for reading Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

As loyal listeners know, yesterday Steve, John, and Lucretia took over the flagship Ricochet podcast in the absence of both Peter Robinson (still somewhere in the Witness Protection Program) and Rob Long (out walking a Hollywood picket line somewhere), and we made James Lileks' life completely miserable.We decided that a couple of issues we brought up deserved some extended discussion in this bonus episode, starting with the "trust" question: why do Americans now hold nearly all major institutions, both public and private, in such low regard? We run through a number of factors, from ideology, competence, and corruption, but also wonder about whether our ruling elites today don't have the same kind of noblesse oblige that characterized the elites of the 1950s (the Dulles brothers get a special shout-out).Next, we return to the question of "human rights" versus the natural rights of the American Founding, and the mischief that the rise of "human rights" has entailed in modern times. Steve had intended to nitpick John's understanding of Thomas Hobbes, but the Learned Lucretia shows up in force, with marvelous renditions of Locke and Hobbes, casting doubt on Steve's proposition that maybe there exists a "Hobbistotle" to go with Tom West's "Lockistotle." It's not as wonky and esoteric as it sounds! Well actually maybe it is, but we think you'll still enjoy this Trump and Biden-free episode (and ad-free, too!)Our thanks, by the way, to the Ricochet team for the honor of occupying their show, and to James Lileks for his indulgence.But because Lucretia and John once again wrongly dismiss Steve's embrace of prog rock ("Rock and roll that went to college," as Jody Bottum calls it), the exit music for this episode is an excerpt from "The Chamber of 32 Doors," which is the Prog Rock version of "Rich Men North of Richmond" which we discuss briefly in this episode.I'd rather trust a countryman than a townmanYou can judge by his eyes, take a look if you canHe'll smile through his guard, survival trains hardI'd rather trust a man who works with his handsHe looks at you once, you know he understandsDon't need any shield, when you're out in the field. . .The priest and the magicianSingin' all the chants that they have ever heardAnd they're all calling out my nameEven academics, searching printed wordMaybe the academics will figure it out someday, but judging by the elite culture's reaction to "Rich Men North of Richmond," today is not that day.

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Join us for an enlightening episode as host Kwame Christian interviews Brandin Bursa, the Account Manager at HARDI, on the Negotiate Anything podcast. Explore the core skills of connection, and delve into the techniques to truly connect with people. Brandin's vast experience and impact in the HVACR industry make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their negotiation and communication skills. Get ready to discover the power of connection and learn how to build meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life. Connect with Brandin Follow Brandin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandin-bursa-020731167/ HARDI: https://hardinet.org/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Dick Foster is President of ZONEFIRST, the first and oldest manufacturer of zone damper control systems. An industry veteran of almost 50 years. Active in most HVACR Industry Associations ACCA, AHRI, ASHRAE, HARDI, HRAI. The post Ep.81 – Dick Foster appeared first on Mark Matteson.

We welcome a special guest to our 150th episode of Torrice Talk as we discuss the relationship between HARDI and S. G. Torrice with HARDI CEO Talbot Gee.

Discover how Bill Franklin (CEO of Hardi Australia) develops high performing teams, which 3 values he looks for when hiring people, and how he accidentally discovered his leadership blind spot (14 minute podcast). CEO BLINDSPOTS® PODCAST GUEST: Bill Franklin. He is the CEO of Hardi Australia, a company committed to providing solutions that ensure an environmentally responsible, sustainable future within crop protection. Bill is a no-nonsense, seasoned CEO who delivers on strategic objectives. He has over 20 years of global leadership experience. Bill is a builder of high performing, dedicated teams of best in class professionals. He is commercially rounded and street wise with a resolute intent to delivering superior business performance. Bill graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Organizational Capability, from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM). For more information about Hardi Australia; www.hardi.com.au CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps. Birgit Kamps is a board member, conflict-resolution advisor, and founder of two companies which includes being a former CEO of an Inc. 500 fastest growing private company and a best company to work for in Texas. In addition, Birgit was speaking 5 languages by the age of 10, and lived in 5 countries with her Dutch parents, prior to becoming an American citizen. This laid the foundation for her ability to quickly understand a company's culture, read people, and identify leadership blind spots. Birgit is also the founder and host of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast. With an audience in 11+ countries and recognition by Spotify for its “biggest listener growth in the USA by 733%”, the podcast has become a valuable resource for leaders looking to improve their management skills; https://ceoblindspots.com/podcast/ To ask questions about any of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast episodes, send an email to birgit@ceoblindspots.com

A man walks down the streetHe says, "Why am I soft in the middle now?Why am I soft in the middle?The rest of my life is so hardI need a photo-opportunityI want a shot at redemptionDon't want to end up a cartoonIn a cartoon graveyard"Bonedigger, BonediggerDogs in the moonlightFar away, my well-lit doorMr. Beerbelly, BeerbellyGet these mutts away from meYou know, I don't find this stuff amusing anymoreIf you'll be my bodyguardI can be your long lost palI can call you BettyAnd Betty, when you call meYou can call me AlHURRY UP AND GET TICKETS TO SEE TIM'S NEW LIVE SHOW!!! THIS FRIDAY!! https://nycomedyfestival.com/lineup/made-of-bugs-with-tim-platt/Get busy BACKBLAZing or get busy dying.  They sponsored this episode and are your new gods.WE MAKE ANOTHER PODCAST:  Oh These Those Stars of Space! Hope Elon doesn't buy it, lol!! follow us on twitter for goodness sake, it's fun! And it's probably the best way to contact us, all things considered.We're very happy to now publicly thank our exec producers, Sydney and Benjamin Paul and Tyler Button. Without your support we'd have an actual bucket for a hat, instead of these very nice bucket hats. Thank you.This episode features additional sound design by Michaël Ghelfi. Michaël creates brilliantly crafted soundscapes and ambient tracks for all sort of productions and they make perfect accompaniment to your ttrpg home games. Find his work on YouTube, and support that good stuff on Patreon.

Ça se passe en 1383 quand le roi de France, Charles VI, demande de l'aide à Philippe le Hardi, Duc de Bourgogne. Il s'agit d'aller secourir le Comte de Flandre alors assiégé. Le Duc s'exécute et lève alors une armée de 1.000 hommes. Les Grosses Têtes vous proposent de découvrir ou redécouvrir le nouveau podcast de Florian Gazan. Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête. Un podcast RTL Originals. Découvrez la page Facebook Officielle des "Grosses Têtes" : https://www.facebook.com/lesgrossestetesrtl/ Retrouvez vos "Grosses Têtes" sur Instagram : https://bit.ly/2hSBiAo Découvrez le compte Twitter Officiel des "Grosses Têtes" : https://bit.ly/2PXSkkz Toutes les vidéos des "Grosses Têtes" sont sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/2DdUyGg

Connaissez-vous notre site ? www.lenouvelespritpublic.frUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 8 avril 2022.Avec cette semaine :Bart Van Loo, écrivain, auteur de Les Téméraires Quand la Bourgogne défiait l'Europe.Jean-Louis Bourlanges, président de la commission des affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée Nationale.Marc-Olivier Padis, directeur des études de la fondation Terra Nova.Les Téméraires, quand la Bourgogne défiait l'EuropeBart Van Loo, vous êtes écrivain, vous avez enseigné le français et écrit plusieurs livres sur l'histoire et la littérature française. Vous êtes aussi Belge, néerlandophone, et marié à une Bourguignonne. Votre dernier livre est dédié à votre femme : « À mon épouse bourguignonne, rentrée chez elle en Flandre ». Dans cet ouvrage vous retracez l'histoire des ducs de Bourgogne et montrez leur rôle dans la genèse des Plats Pays, qui deviendraient plus tard les Pays-Bas et la Belgique. Ce livre, traduit en français sous le titre Les Téméraires. Quand la Bourgogne défiait l'Europe, s'est vendu à plus de 300 000 exemplaires dans plusieurs pays européens. Remarquant que la Bourgogne est souvent laissée pour compte dans l'histoire de France, et également mal connue en Belgique, vous avez entrepris de revenir sur les traces des ducs bourguignons : Philippe le Hardi, Jean sans Peur, Philippe le Bon et Charles le Téméraire. Bien que vous ayez fait des études de philologie romane, c'est ici plus en conteur que vous traversez les siècles, de l'arrivée des Burgondes en Occident en 506 à la naissance de Charles Quint en 1500. Le duché de Bourgogne est né autour de la région française du même nom, et même plus précisément de la Bourgogne-Franche-Comté « réunifiée » par la réforme administrative de 2016 qui a reproduit de manière fortuite des frontières proches de celles du royaume de Gondebaud aux Ve et VIe siècles. Mais les efforts des ducs de Bourgogne aux XIVe et XVe siècles se sont surtout déployés vers les Plats Pays : des terres marécageuses des Flandres, ils ont su faire une région prospère que vous qualifiez même de berceau du capitalisme en Europe occidentale. Les ducs de Bourgogne ont progressivement unifié ces territoires qui forment ce qu'on appelle à partir de Charles le Téméraire les « Dix-Sept Provinces » et qui deviendront au XVIe siècle les Pays-Bas espagnols et les Provinces-Unies. Ils y mènent des réformes juridiques, financières, et répriment fréquemment les soulèvements des villes comme Bruges et Gand. L'histoire du duché de Bourgogne que vous racontez, c'est aussi celle de ses rapports avec la France, marqués par des guerres et des meurtres. Celui de Jean sans Peur qui ordonne l'assassinat de Louis d'Orléans en 1407, avant d'être à son tour exécuté en 1419, en présence du Dauphin de France, le futur Charles VII. En pleine Guerre de Cent Ans, l'Angleterre s'immisce dans ces rivalités, et les Bourguignons oscillent entre alliances avec les Anglais et réconciliation avec la France, comme ce fut le cas à Arras en 1435. Votre fresque retrace toutes les stratégies d'alliance et de mariages qui ont permis, le hasard aidant, que le dernier bourguignon soit aussi le plus grand roi de l'époque moderne, régnant sur un empire immense, Charles Quint. Pour introduire notre conversation, j'aimerais vous demander, Bart Van Loo, quel accueil ce livre qui aborde à la fois l'histoire des Pays-Bas, de la Belgique, de la France et, dans une moindre mesure de l'Angleterre, a reçu dans ces différents pays.Vous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“I like to say that I was able to put the dot on the “I” of HARDI, which is international,” laughs Guitze Messina.  When HARDI, the premiere HVACR distribution association in North America, decided to expand its membership into Mexico, they tasked Guitze with the job. Jason chats with the dynamic executive director of HARDI Mexico about surpassing the organization's boldest growth projections and fostering greater support for the two-step distribution model across Central America, South America, and Europe. In Guitze's five years at the helm, the organization has made tremendous headway within the Mexican market (signing on 70 members) and prompting interest from other Latin American countries. Guitze's commitment to the Mexican HVACR industry is evident in how he speaks of its future. “Besides being successful, we also want to pass on a legacy. We want the Mexican market to change.” But why stop there? Guitze and HARDI are poised to realize ambitious goals, bringing the tenets of networking, education, and business development to HVACR distributors worldwide. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH GUITZE LinkedIn Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Profit2, helping distributors charge the right price. *** For full show notes and services, visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios.

Voici un épisode méconnu de la lutte séculaire entre la couronne de France et celle d'Aragon : le combat de Philippe III « le Hardi » contre le roi Pierre. Mention légales : Vos données de connexion, dont votre adresse IP, sont traités par Radio Classique, responsable de traitement, sur la base de son intérêt légitime, par l'intermédiaire de son sous-traitant Ausha, à des fins de réalisation de statistiques agréées et de lutte contre la fraude. Ces données sont supprimées en temps réel pour la finalité statistique et sous cinq mois à compter de la collecte à des fins de lutte contre la fraude. Pour plus d'informations sur les traitements réalisés par Radio Classique et exercer vos droits, consultez notre Politique de confidentialité.

La settimana scorsa degli archeologi hanno fatto una scoperta molto importante. Hanno ritrovato 2 statue di 3000 anni fa. Queste statue rappresentano dei giganti.