Podcasts about hard work

Support the show and get more from Analytics United: https://www.patreon.com/AnalyticsUnited Cal & Jack break down West Ham's first public preseason game of the 2026-27 season, a 1-1 draw with Southend United, and the confirmation that Jarrod Bowen is staying at the club. They discuss what our expectations are for Bowen this season, Keiber Lamadrid's surprise standout performance at Roots Hall, George Earthy's potential future and much more. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:34) Our thoughts on the World Cup final & Spain's tournament (07:05) Can anyone stop Spain? (10:56) Jarrod Bowen announces he's staying at West Ham (14:20) Does this confirm Bowen's legend status? (15:30) What are our expectations for Bowen in the Championship? (21:41) Southend 1-1 West Ham review (23:42) How much can you read into preseason friendlies? (24:55) Takeaways: Keiber Lamadrid, Taty Castellanos & Pablo (28:01) Our thoughts on George Earthy's performance & future Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. You can follow the pod (and our other work) on Twitter: Main: @AnalyticsUtd_ Jack: @jackelderton Cal: @WHU_Analytic Darcy: @futpysche Charlie: @ATopLad Theme music: "Emotional Chill Electronic Vlog Music | Sunset" by Alex-Productions (https://onsound.eu/) Promoted by: https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Missouri's Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway tells Chris & Amy, 'I really want whatever's best for Missouri,' as she calls in to support a repeal of the state's income tax. This is Amendment 5 on the statewide August ballot. How could those tax revenues headed to the state be replaced if Amendment 5 is passed?

The Hard Work of PrayerFrom the series, James: The Practice of Faith(bulletin here)

00:00 Introduction00:42 Why some engineers grow faster02:15 Hard work vs business impact04:20 AI is changing what companies value06:45 The skill AI can't replace08:55 Practical advice for your career10:30 Final thoughts

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Summary In this episode, Adam Posner interviews Jay Williams, founder of Freebird Southern Springwater, who shares his journey from a successful 25-year career in real estate to launching a beverage brand. Jay discusses the importance of authenticity, hard work, and building relationships in business. He reflects on the challenges of starting a new venture, the importance of giving back to the community, and the lessons he has learned from his experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, the impact of social media, and the value of crafting a brand with a soul that resonates with everyday Americans. Takeaways - Jay Williams transitioned from real estate to beverage with Freebird. - Authenticity and being true to oneself are key to success. - Building relationships is crucial in business. - Hard work can outpace talent in competitive fields. - Starting a business requires action over perfection. - Mistakes are valuable learning opportunities. - Resilience is essential for overcoming challenges. - Giving back to the community is a core value of Freebird. - Creating a brand with a soul resonates with consumers. - Networking and research are vital for new entrepreneurs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jay Williams and Freebird 02:49 The Power of Authenticity and LinkedIn 05:38 Lessons from Family and the Importance of Hard Work 08:55 The Big Pivot: From Real Estate to Beverage 11:01 The Aha Moment: Starting Freebird 13:01 Finding a Niche in the Beverage Industry 15:05 Navigating the Beverage Landscape 19:24 Building a Team and Seeking Expertise 20:01 Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses 21:10 Finding the Right Partners 22:36 The Unique Selling Proposition of Freebird 24:02 Navigating Early Challenges 25:41 Commitment to Community and Philanthropy 27:15 Brand Growth and Market Positioning 28:34 Building a Brand with Soul 29:59 Future Aspirations for Freebird 32:20 Advice for Mid-Career Reinvention 33:53 Learning from Mistakes and Building Resilience 36:16 Authenticity in Leadership

Hard work should lead to fun, sometimes we need to fall to rise, pets should eat like people, should we buy in bulk? We should explore the unknown.   The vampire lastat, the Marlow murder club, shadow force, the protege, one battle after another, retribution, deep cover, the tomorrows war.   One pot smoked sausage pasta, beef and shrimp, Boursin bruschetta dip, spinach wrap, deviled egg salad, Tex nex turkey burger.   happy Friday stars

The conversation focused on Amber Hinds' personal journey restoring faith in the WordPress community during challenging times. A key theme was how Amber's Accessibility Checker plugin has succeeded thanks to her relentless long-term effort, deep expertise in accessibility, and a strategic focus on higher-budget clients like agencies and enterprises. The discussion explored Amber's commitment to intentional marketing, collaborative teamwork, and showing up consistently rather than looking for quick fixes. Amber shared what marketing tactics worked for her, what she chose to leave behind, and the importance of playing the long game to build lasting WordPress product success.

Ever wondered what it is really like to transition from a highly structured homeschool environment to a professional music career? In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, we sit down with Catherine, the founder of Intertidal Conservatory, to explore her journey from a K-12 homeschooler to a successful online music school owner. Catherine shares the unique details of her upbringing, including the name tags and early start times that shaped her discipline and passion for piano.

Thank you For Listening. Click here to Send us a comment if you have any thoughts on the episode! Cherry Coke. Pop Tarts. A six-hour bus ride across Uruguay. Those details sound small until you hear what they represent: the moment a returning missionary realizes he is not the same person who left. We're joined by Dallin Hester, fresh home from the Uruguay Montevideo West mission, and we walk through the homecoming journey, the love waiting at the airport, and the strange shock of re-entering American life after two years of simpler routines. From there, we get into the real work. Dallin breaks down what Uruguay mission life actually feels like, from milanesa dinners and member meals to days when you're clapping doors and nobody wants the message. He opens up about learning Spanish when you feel behind everyone else, why the language rarely “clicks” all at once, and how obedience and tiny wins stack into confidence. We also talk about two very different mission presidents, mate culture, and why a slower pace of life can change how you see time, people, and priorities. The heart of the conversation is spiritual growth that lasts past the badge. We dig into building a personal testimony of Jesus Christ, learning to pray and listen, and redefining success when the numbers are quiet. Dallin shares what surprised him most about coming home, why he chose to delete social media, and how he wants to keep serving without the title. If you're preparing for a mission or supporting someone who is, you'll get practical guidance like reading Preach My Gospel and nurturing the seeds you plant. Subscribe for more real faith conversations, share this with someone getting ready to serve, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What part of coming home do you think would be the hardest for you?Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out our faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for listening!  Keep on Striving!Don't Forget to leave a review and rating.  Let us know your thoughts about the episode.  You can also follow on the following:YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheJacksonHowellPodcastTik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejacksonhowellpodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jacksonhowell5/

Most professionals focus almost exclusively on performance—and then wonder why someone else gets promoted. This 97% Effective Essentials episode introduces a simple framework that fundamentally changes how you see and approach career success.Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Performance and PIEThink about yourself as a productDoes this mean I should stop doing great work?Why organizations are different than school and many sports3 “sad but true” research findings that reveal who gets credit, and who gets pickedInsight on perception from photographer Richard Waine: “You're professional headshot is not about you.”Flip the script: how do others see you?“I” = ImageThe definition of brand and a quick exercise to uncover your brandA warning from executive coach Anne Marie Segal about typecasting – and the leap you need to makeHow are you showing up?“E” = Exposure, which can come in many waysHow award-winning speaker Alex Tremble did two things to catapult his early rise in the Federal GovernmentExposure in a remote worldDo you need to make radical shifts?If you don't manage your Image and Exposure, what's likely to happen BIO AND LINKS:Michael Wenderoth is an Executive Coach that helps executives re-examine their assumptions about power, politics, and authenticity to get promoted, become more effective at work, and break glass ceilings holding them back. Having served 20 years in senior roles with companies across the globe, and then 7 years as a professional coach, he has helped accelerated the careers of clients from diverse industries, backgrounds, and levels of seniority, helping them get ahead – without having to sell their souls in the process. Michael is the award-winning author of Get Promoted, host of the 97% Effective career acceleration podcast, and a frequent speaker and media contributor on career advancement, leadership and navigating power and politics. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Stanford Business School Executive Education and IE Business School, where he collaborates with renowned professors, coaches, executives and experts. Michael holds an MBA from Stanford and trained as an executive coach at Columbia University (3CP). Michael's Book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchangwenderoth/Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comResearch cited: See Chapter Chapter 5 (“What the Evidence Really Says” in Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Richard Waine on what professional headshot is really about: https://tinyurl.com/2wcmamkwAnne Marie Segal on how to avoid being “typecast”: https://tinyurl.com/39myjfzsAlex Tremble on visibility in the corridors of power: https://tinyurl.com/4paf4evjGet Promoted named Winner (Business-Careers) and Finalist (Business-General), 2023 International Book Awards: https://www.internationalbookawards.com/2023pressrelease.htmlAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Phylicia McLeod to explore why thinking on your feet has less to do with having the right answer and more to do with trusting yourself. As an improviser, facilitator, teacher, and performer with the The Second City National Touring Company, Phylicia has built a career around navigating uncertainty in real time. If you've ever found yourself overthinking a decision, freezing under pressure, or wishing you trusted your instincts more, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and an unexpected case for tarot cards. Inside This Episode: Why Intuition Deserves a Seat at the Table: Phylicia and Erin discuss how intuition, reflective practices, and self-trust can help us make faster, more confident decisions when uncertainty strikes. How Improv Trains You to Think on Your Feet: Performing improv for a living means making thousands of decisions in real time. Phylicia shares the biggest lessons improv has taught her about trust, adaptability, and moving forward without a script. Tarot Cards, Creativity, and Decision-Making: Before you roll your eyes, hear us out. Phylicia explains how tarot serves as a powerful reflective tool that helps people access intuition, uncover blind spots, and make meaning during uncertain moments. Helping People Move Through the Freeze Response: As a longtime improve it! facilitator, Phylicia has helped countless participants navigate those deer-in-headlights moments. Learn how creating psychological safety and lowering the stakes can help anyone think more clearly under pressure. Unlearning the Need for Certainty: Through her work as co-host of the podcast Unlearning, Phylicia explores what it means to let go of old stories, trust yourself more deeply, and embrace uncertainty as part of growth. What to Do Now: Listen to Your Gut First: The next time you're facing a difficult decision, give yourself five uninterrupted minutes to write down what your intuition is telling you before seeking outside opinions. Practice Imperfect Action: Thinking on your feet isn't about certainty. It's about making the next move with the information you have and trusting yourself to adjust along the way. Get Curious About Your Patterns: Notice where you tend to overthink, freeze, or seek external validation. Awareness is the first step toward building greater self-trust. About the Guest Phylicia McLeod is a Chicago-based improviser, writer, voice actor, and educator. She currently tours with The Second City National Touring Company and has been a beloved improve it! facilitator since 2018. In addition to performing and teaching, Phylicia co-hosts the podcast Unlearning, where she explores growth, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. Whether she's on stage, in the classroom, or reading tarot cards, Phylicia is passionate about helping people trust themselves, embrace uncertainty, and lead with curiosity. Your Freebie You're calm, capable, and composed… until things take an unexpected turn (as they tend to do)! This is exactly why we created The Clarity Under Pressure Toolkit: What to Do in the First 5 Minutes of Any Uncertain Situation. It's your go-to guide for staying grounded when it matters most. Download it here. Connect with Phylicia McLeod Phylicia's LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

What does it truly take to transition from the high-stakes gridiron of the NFL to building an unstoppable empire in business and life? In this episode, Kris Krohn sits down with former NFL player, author, and speaker Setema Gali to discuss the raw realities of hard work, breaking through personal limitations, and cultivating a champion's mindset. Tune in to discover how to channel intense discipline into your daily life and unlock the ultimate focus required to dominate your personal and professional space.

In her follow‑up episode, “You've Answered the Question — ‘What Do You Want?' — Now What?” Jacquette gets real about being tired and how that fatigue can be a sign you're in what she calls “the waiting space.” A space that often arrives right on the edge of your breakthrough. She unpacks the swirl of emotions that live there (confidence, fear, courage, doubt, anxiety) and shares how to move through the waiting space without speeding up, shutting down, or giving up on what you want.Want More? Check Out:www.jacquettetimmons.comwww.jacquettetimmons.com/digital-productswww.instagram.com/jacquettemtimmonsBuyMeACoffee.com/JacquetteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can mindfulness help you perform at your best while reducing stress?In this episode of The RAW VIBE Podcast, Chuck Tuck sits down with mindfulness coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Aaron Hendon to explore how mental training and intentional living can transform both your personal and professional life.Aaron shares practical strategies for developing mindfulness, strengthening your mental foundation, and cultivating greater presence in everyday moments. From his unique "coffee meditation" practice to insights on resilience, focus, and emotional awareness, this conversation is packed with actionable tools that can help you improve decision-making, reduce stress, and achieve sustainable success.In this episode, you'll discover:How mindfulness improves decision-making and performanceWhy presence is a competitive advantageThe importance of building a strong mental foundationA simple coffee meditation you can practice every dayPractical ways to reduce stress while staying ambitiousHow to build resilience and emotional awarenessLearn more about Aaron Hendon at https://www.aaronhendon.com/.For more inspiring conversations, visit https://www.TheRawVibe.com/.

This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster.Your Customers Don't Pay You for Hard WorkWorking hard is something to be proud of.But here's the truth many business owners need to hear...Your customers don't pay you for how hard you worked. They pay you for the problem you solved.In this episode of Cleaning Business Life, Shannon explores the difference between effort and value, and why understanding that distinction can completely change the way you price your services, lead your team, and grow your business.Using real-world cleaning business examples, customer psychology, and even lessons inspired by Disney, you'll discover why customers remember the experience you create—not the hours you put in behind the scenes.If you've ever felt like your hard work goes unnoticed, this episode will help you shift your thinking from proving your effort to delivering exceptional value.You'll learn why:• Hard work is the cost of entry—not your competitive advantage.• Customers buy peace of mind, convenience, and trust.• Pricing should reflect value, not exhaustion.• Consistency creates customer loyalty.• Great businesses focus on solving problems, not explaining how hard they worked.Whether you're a solo cleaner or leading a growing team, this episode will challenge the way you think about service, pricing, leadership, and the customer experience.Learn more at:https://www.kleanfreaksuniversity.comFollow the Cleaning Business Life Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/CleaningBusinessLifeListen to more episodes:https://cleaningbusinesslife.buzzsprout.comBecause at the end of the day...People don't pay for your struggle. They pay for your solution. Support the showThanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out.Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid.

Is hard work enough to guarantee success at work? This episode examines why performance, visibility, and healthy workplace relationships are all essential for achieving career growth and lasting impact.#citamchurchonline #ChurchEverydayGet in touch with us:http://www.citam.org/churchonline@citam.org(+254) 784 277 277(+254) 728 221 221

Cesar Millan is a world-renowned dog behavior expert. We discuss how to adjust your energy and behavior to ensure your dog is calm and happy and always follows your lead. Cesar shares specific tools for: returning home to your dog each day, structuring their walks, and eliminating aggressive behaviors and anxiety. We discuss how to determine if your dog is front, middle, or back of the pack order—a hardwired feature that determines much of their needs and personality. And we explore how human-human interactions are based on balances in energy, too. Both dog owners and non-owners will gain extremely valuable insights and tools from this episode. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Cesar Millan (00:03:54) Animal Instincts & Human Energy (00:06:31) Spirit, Sending Energy, Tool: Silence, Calm & Confident (00:16:48) Sponsors: LMNT & Joovv (00:19:30) Walking Dog; Pack Order, Tool: Picking a Puppy (00:26:44) Human & Dog Hierarchy; Greeting Dog, Tool: No Look, No Touch, No Speak (00:35:11) Calm Dog, Structured Walk, Tool: Weighted Backpack (00:44:17) Sponsor: AG1 & Eight Sleep (00:46:57) Exercise, Discipline & Affection (00:50:23) Relationship to Death, Spirituality (00:55:30) Human Energy, Rescue Dogs; Sensing Stress (01:01:36) Animal Intelligence, Cats; Being a Pack Leader (01:07:27) Calm Greeting, Humanizing Animals, Safety & Security, Anxious Dogs (01:12:41) Safety & Horses, Respecting Dogs; Human Selfishness, Pack Leader (01:21:31) Sponsor: Function (01:23:15) Human Leaders; Pack Order, Prioritizing Affection (01:32:17) Picking Human Partners, Good Pack Leaders (01:44:40) Dog & Testing Boundaries, Tool: Calm & Confidence (01:52:34) Cultivating Self-Awareness & Self-Discipline, Life Values (01:58:02) Clearing Mind, Tool: Cold Plunge (02:02:22) Honoring Pet Death, Celebration, Expressing Sadness (02:12:13) Understanding Energy, Dog Training & Hard Work (02:17:25) Dog Breeds & Exercise, Fostering Dogs; Spay & Neuter, Humping (02:23:50) Petting Dogs; Barking & Destructive Behaviors, Tools: Early Walks, Challenges (02:31:31) Spirit & Instincts, Training Humans; Acknowledgements (02:35:50) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Protocols Book, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4171 │ July 5, 2026 July 4 lit the flame. July 5 is where the endurance begins. The Declaration was adopted. Congress met in regular session and got back to work. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson opens on the morning after the 250th with the detail history almost never tells: the beautifully engrossed parchment in the National Archives was not produced until August 2 — what circulated on July 5, 1776 was John Dunlop's broadside, printed through the night, 200 working government documents dispatched to colonial assemblies and General Washington, who received his copy on July 9, immediately ordered it read to every brigade at 6pm, and watched New York citizens tear down the gilded lead statue of King George III and melt it into 42,088 musket balls for the Continental Army. The episode then traces what July 5 actually looked like inside the room — Congress in regular session managing military correspondence, financing a war with uncertain currency, and working New York's abstention toward full unanimity — alongside what it looked like outside: loyalist families making quiet preparations to leave, Elizabeth Lewis not yet knowing that British forces would soon raid her estate, take her prisoner, deny her a bed or change of clothes, and break her health until she died in 1779, three years after her husband signed, the unmonumented human cost of a document that told every king in the world his authority had a ceiling. The episode closes with the Black Robe Regiment's question on July 5 — not whether independence was justified but what it meant covenantly, what it required of a self-governing people entering a covenant relationship with God — and Scott's charge forward into Vincit's standing doctrine: the brush fire Samuel Adams described does not tend itself, the feather bed Jefferson warned against does not harden itself, and the covenant does not fulfill itself — it requires the irate, tireless minority who keep watching when the celebration is done and the work has just begun. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What were the Dunlop broadsides — and what does the operational reality of July 5, 1776, a printer finishing through the night, a rider heading north, Congress in regular session, tell you about how the founders understood the relationship between declaration and work? Why did the Declaration of Independence shatter Admiral Howe's peace commission before he could present it — and what did the theological architecture underneath the political argument, that God-given rights outrank any king's authority to grant or withhold them, reveal about what Britain was actually fighting against? Who was Elizabeth Lewis — and why does her story, a woman in her 60s taken prisoner, denied a bed, her health broken until she died in 1779, represent the human cost of July 4 that no monument has ever fully honored? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework v3 — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Matot: Succeeding Through Hard Work by Rabbi Avi Harari

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Summary: The Wealth Trap – Why Working Hard Alone Will Never Make You Financially FreeWorking hard is an important foundation for success, but it is not enough to achieve lasting financial freedom. True wealth comes from combining hard work with financial intelligence, strategic investing, and ownership of income-generating assets. Instead of relying solely on a paycheck, successful wealth builders create multiple income streams, invest in productive assets, and develop systems that continue generating value over time. They practice financial discipline, continuously improve their skills, and think long-term. The key lesson is simple: hard work earns income, but wise decisions, asset ownership, and consistent investing build lasting wealth and financial freedom.

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – John Hawkins warns that a nation cannot survive on outrage, dependency, and cheap dopamine. From conservative media's clickbait trap to corrupted science and fractured culture, he argues that renewal begins with discipline, durable rewards, honest inquiry, and institutions strong enough to form people who can keep a country whole...

You've been delivering exceptional work.You're exceeding expectations.You're taking on more responsibility and proving yourself every chance you get.So why do promotions keep going to someone else?The biggest mistake keeping brilliant, high-performing women stuck at mid-career isn't a lack of capability.It's trying to get promoted indirectly.In this episode of Breaking Free from the Grind, I'm unpacking why proving yourself through hard work is no longer enough at senior levels - and the visibility shift that actually accelerates your career.In this episode, I'm diving in to discuss:Why working harder, saying yes to everything, and hoping people notice can actually delay your promotion - and the hidden "mind-reading trap" that keeps talented women stuckThe leadership shift from proving your readiness → communicating your ambitions clearly so the people around you can actively support your career growthHow to have direct, strategic career conversations that lead to meaningful feedback, stronger sponsorship, and greater visibility for senior leadership opportunitiesIf you've been waiting for your work to speak for itself...If you've been hoping someone will eventually recognize you're ready...This episode will show you why one honest conversation can move your career forward faster than another year of overworking.Next Level™ Leader Quiz: You're smart. Capable. Proven. So why does the next level still feel harder than it should? Take my free Next Level™ Leader quiz to uncover the hidden pattern slowing your rise…and what to do next. Take the Next Level™ Leader Quiz here. 30-min. Leadership Strategy Consult: On a private consult, we'll identify exactly where you're still operating as the doer, fixer, problem-solver, and safety net inside your organization. Together, we'll uncover the patterns keeping you overwhelmed and map out the leadership shifts required to help you lead more strategically, create stronger boundaries, and thrive at the next level without burnout. If you're serious about accelerating into your next level of leadership without sacrificing your sanity to get there, this is the place to start.  Book your 30-min. Leadership Strategy Consult here. About AmeliaAmelia Noël is an executive coach and former investment banking and consulting professional who helps high-achieving women in demanding corporate roles develop their Executive Edge™ to rise into senior leadership...and thrive there without burnout. Through her coaching, workshops, and podcast, Breaking Free from the Grind, Amelia helps women strengthen their executive presence, increase visibility and influence, communicate their value with confidence, and shift from overworking to leading more strategically at their next level. Her work blends over a decade of real-world corporate experience with practical leadership development to help women become the kind of leaders that bigger opportunities, and bigger rooms, are built for. Connect with Ameliawww.amelianoelcoaching.comIG: @breakingfreefromthegrindLinkedIn: Amelia Noel

Every dancer wants their moment in the spotlight—but what if the real secret to success isn't just becoming a superstar?After watching the World Cup, I couldn't stop thinking about how the greatest players in the world still depend on their teammates. Dance is no different.In this episode, we're talking about:• Why teamwork is one of the most valuable skills dancers can develop • The problem with today's "solo-first" mindset • Why your place in the formation doesn't determine your value • How great teammates become the performers everyone wants to hire • The life skills your child is learning every time they step into the studioWhether your dancer dreams of Broadway, Disney, a college dance team, or simply becoming a more confident performer, this episode is a reminder that success isn't just about standing out—it's about helping everyone around you shine, too.If this episode encourages you, share it with another dance parent or teacher who needs to hear it.Support the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured in an upcoming episode!

Harness has introduced Autonomous Worker Agents, a new capability that allows enterprises to replace rigid CI/CD pipeline scripts with AI agents that can deploy applications, run tests, and perform security scans while operating under existing governance, security, and audit controls. Unlike Harness' existing expert agents, which assist developers with coding and pipeline creation, Worker Agents autonomously execute pipeline tasks within customer-controlled infrastructure. Agents are defined using simple Markdown files, draw context from the Harness Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, and run in sandboxed environments with scoped permissions and policy enforcement.  Harness also provides built-in audit trails that record prompts, decisions, and outcomes, along with token budgets and approval gates to control AI costs. The launch includes an Agent Marketplace featuring Harness-managed, certified partner, and community-built agents. CEO Jyoti Bansal said production AI agents require far stronger safeguards than coding assistants, positioning Harness' governance and knowledge graph as key differentiators. Looking ahead, the company envisions fully autonomous software engineering, where AI agents manage the software lifecycle while humans oversee high-risk decisions. Learn more from The New Stack around AI software delivery: AI won't speed up software delivery - nothing has How to solve the AI paradox in software development with intelligent orchestration  Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

By all logic, one would assume we'd treat AI as a strategic enabler to expand business capacity. Unfortunately, trapped in a lazy efficiency mindset, many leaders are happily accepting predictable pocket change while leaving their greatest value-creation opportunities completely buried under routine noise.  This week, I want to encourage you to do more by unpacking IKEA's automation strategy. They didn't use their chatbot, Billie, to automate their contact center out of existence. Instead, they automated the mundane out of the call center so they could choose long-term strategy. You'll see how they chose to avoided laying off their 8,500-person workforce, and took a path that turned a projected $15 million cost-savings win into a staggering $1.5 billion net-new growth engine.  My goal is to challenge your perspective by breaking down the mandatory, conscious choices you must make to unlock these kinds of results:  ​Refusing to Treat Operations as a Monolith: You cannot operate off assumptions or view complex functions as a single, blocky button. Operational excellence requires a surgical scalpel to look at the raw data and separate the signal from the noise. When IKEA isolated their 3.2 million interactions, they found 47% was pure routine clutter—questions about order tracking and return policies that shouldn't anchor human employees or stall customers. Clearing that noise is what allowed them to look further upstream.  ​Escaping the Efficiency Trap: When an AI tool drops your workload by nearly half, the default corporate playbook tells you to downsize the team and hand the board a rubber-stamped cost cut. But settling for a downsized footprint is a massive failure of business wisdom. We reinvest capital into our businesses all the time to drive growth, yet we fail to do the same with our people. Rather than taking a "kumbaya squishy approach" to protect employee feelings, or acting like a corporate martyr eating the cost of an idle workforce, IKEA dug into their 53% signal to identify deep, consultative customer demands for spatial design—transforming a defensive support line into an offensive sales machine.  ​Killing the Siloed AI Vacuum: A massive workforce transformation will become a flaming dumpster fire if a CIO, CEO, or operations team tries to build a plan in absolute isolation and just hand it off. The dog cannot wag the tail for the teams that actually have to execute. AI cannot bypass the need for human context, creativity, and cross-functional expertise. True victory demands a collaborative engine with zero vacuums, bringing tech, operations, and people teams to the exact same strategic table at the exact same time.  By the end, I hope you're convinced that if you aren't seeing wins with AI, something is broken in this chain. Capturing this upside requires hard work, and if you're too fatigued or exhausted to do the hard work, these results are simply beyond your help. But if you're ready to make these intentional choices, pull your automation analytics, audit your free capacity, and run a true capacity reinvestment scenario, the light at the end of the tunnel is incredibly bright.  ⸻If this conversation was helpful, make sure to like, share, subscribe, or buy me a coffee at ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlind⁠And if you'd benefit from help balancing performance, technology, and people, check out my website at ⁠https://christopherlind.co⁠⸻Chapters00:00 – Confronting AI Doomerism and the $1.5 Billion Left Hook04:15 – Deconstructing the Monolith: Separating Tasks from Roles06:45 – Escaping the Efficiency Trap: Rejecting the $15M Headcount Cut13:30 – The Collaborative C-Suite: Overcoming the Siloed AI Vacuum19:00 – Actions: Committing to the Hard Work, Run with Capacity Reinvestment, and Know When to Move On22:45 – Conclusion: Finding the Light in the Corporate Tech Sea  #AIStrategy #OperationalExcellence #ValueCreation #WorkforceTransformation #FutureFocused

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tim Mercer. Author of Bootstrap Millionaire and CFO of Cadence Ventures, Inc.:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tim Mercer. Author of Bootstrap Millionaire and CFO of Cadence Ventures, Inc.:

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 27th of June, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in Proverbs 14:23:“In all labour there is profit,…” Then we go to Mark 6:3: “Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary,...?” Yes, Jesus was a carpenter. He was a blue-collar worker. By the way, my late dad was a blacksmith, and my grandfather was a master blacksmith - working men, hard-working men as Jesus was. They say maybe He was more of a stone mason than a carpenter, because in those days there were not a lot of trees around the area of Nazareth, and they used a lot of stone to build their houses.I want to talk to you about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He wrote a poem in 1842 called “The Village Blacksmith”, and this poem is all about honesty, satisfaction, and hard work. If ever we needed to work hard, it is now. It is a beautiful poem, and for the young people listening to this, please listen carefully. This is how it goes:Under a spreading chestnut-treeThe village smithy stands;The smith, a mighty man is he,With large and sinewy hands;And the muscles of his brawny armsAre strong as iron bands.His hair is crisp, and black, and long,His face is like the tan;His brow is wet with honest sweat,He earns whate'er he can,And looks the whole world in the faceFor he owes not any man.Week in, week out, from morn to night,You can hear his bellows blow;You can hear him swing his heavy sledge,With measured beat and slow,Like a sextonringing the village bell,When the evening sun is low.And children coming home from school Look in at the open door;They love to see the flaming forgeAnd hear the bellows roar,And catch the burning sparks that flyLike chaff from a threshing floor.He goes on Sunday to the church,And sits among his boys;He hears the parson pray and preach,He hears his daughter's voice,Singing in the village choir,And it makes his heart rejoice.It sounds to him like her mother's voice,Singing in paradise!He needs must think of her once more,How in the grave she liesAnd with his hard, rough hand he wipesA tear out of his eyes.Toiling,-rejoicing,-sorrowing,Onward through life he goes;Each morning sees some task begin,Each evening sees it close;Something attempted, something done,Has earned a night's repose.Thanks, thanks to thee my worthy friend,For the lesson thou hast taught!Thus at the flaming forge of lifeOur fortunes must be wrought;Thus on its sounding anvil shapedEach burning deed and thought.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful dayGoodbye.

Preview for Later Today: Deborah Lutz. Deborah Lutz also explores the writing of Wuthering Heights, noting it took Emily Brontë two years of hard work and revision. While inspired by real houses, the novel's dark, violent nature initially unsettled her sisters.1845 BRANWELL BRONTE

Hard work on a daily basis will compound over time and show the importance of long-term training. It's not how you start but how you finish (after months or years of hard work) that is important. Just look at the NCAA basketball tournament selection committee placing more emphasis on the final month and a half of the season, as teams often perform differently throughout the season and those playing better at the end typically demonstrate better learning and competition. Key Takeaways Early-season struggles do not indicate failure; consistent hard work compounds over time and yields results later The principle of delayed results applies broadly to life — financial savings, career success, and personal development all follow the same pattern "Overnight success" is typically the result of years of sustained effort and preparation Early, easy success can be misleading and may leave individuals unprepared for inevitable challenges ahead Continuous goal-setting, path adjustment, and persistent effort are essential to reaching — and surpassing — what one believes is possible Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM732_FINAL.mp3   The striving set point is the pattern I see most often in high-performing business owners — and it’s one of the most frustrating to live with, because from the outside it looks like everything is working. You work harder than anyone you know. You implement new strategies and push your team. And you keep hitting the same ceiling. In this episode, Steph Tuss and I break down why effort alone can’t break through a set point, where the striving pattern comes from, and what it actually costs you. This is Part 4 of the Financial Setpoint Series. Episode 729 introduces the full framework and the free Psychological Set Point Analyzer. Episodes 730 and 731 cover the scarcity and survival set points. If you’re new to the series, start there. Striving Set Point: The Belief That Struggle Equals WorthinessAt the core of the striving set point is a belief that most people have never consciously examined: if it isn’t hard, I don’t deserve it. The effort you put in becomes the measure of your self-worth — not the result. Consciously, you hate the struggle. You say you want more time, more freedom, more ease. But your inner operating system has tied those things together so tightly that when something actually becomes easy, it doesn’t feel earned. It feels suspicious. This pattern almost always originates in families where love and security had to be earned through achievement. The straight-A student. The child who held the family together. The one whose role was to be the responsible one, the good one, the one who had it handled. You strived for approval as a kid — and even when you got it, it was never quite enough. So you kept going. And now, decades later, the pattern is still running. The business has just become the new arena. Striving Set Point: Three Ways It Shows Up and What It Costs YouThe first place the striving set point shows up is the income ceiling. You implement a new strategy, see a short burst of growth, and come right back to the same number. You pivot, hire, and add a new offer. The ceiling stays. That’s because the ceiling isn’t about your tactics — it’s about your set point. Until the internal thermostat is reprogrammed, the external results keep resetting. The second is what Steph and I call throwing a hand grenade into the business. When things are actually going well — when the struggle lifts — strivers don’t trust it. If something comes easily, it doesn’t feel real. So they unconsciously create new chaos: a team conflict, a strategic pivot, a major decision that blows up what was working. It feels like control. But it’s the set point protecting its territory. The third is comparisonitis. You watch someone else achieve what looks like comparable results with half your effort, and something in you goes sideways. The resentment builds, then the stress, then the burnout. And through all of it, the income ceiling holds — because the ceiling was never about how hard you worked. It was always about what you believe you deserve. The physical cost of this set point is significant. Steph noted in this episode that strivers tend to accumulate more health issues than any other type — the body simply isn’t built for the level of sustained pressure this pattern demands. Slowing Down Is the Fastest Way ThroughOne of the more counterintuitive insights from this episode is that strivers often need to slow down to move faster. The fly beating itself against the glass window — a metaphor from Price Pritchett’s You² — doesn’t need to work harder. It needs to pull back six inches and see that the door is right there. The answer has been available the whole time. The set point just makes it impossible to see. Awareness is the first step, but as Steph and I have both said throughout this series, awareness alone doesn’t change anything. You need new behaviors. The free Psychological Set Point Analyzer at lifeisnowinc.com/setpoint will identify whether the striving set point is your primary pattern and give you a seven-day plan to begin reprogramming it. For deeper work, Steph and I are hosting The Elite Mind Intensive on August 18th and 19th in Charlotte, North Carolina — two days focused entirely on set point transformation. Details and tickets are at lifeisnowinc.com/clarity. Episode 733, the final episode in this series, covers the Emerging Success Set Point — what it looks like when you’re doing the work and starting to break through. Join us. Episode 624 – The Starting Point is Desire Episode 372 – I Choose How I Feel Episode 204 – Burnout, Balance & B.S. YOU'VE LEARNED THE STRATEGIES… SO WHY DOES YOUR REVENUE STILL CONTINUE TO PLATEAU?Here’s what I know about most business owners: They’re working hard, doing the right things, and still hitting the same income ceiling year after year. That ceiling has a name — it’s your Financial Set Point. It’s the unconscious limit you’ve placed on what you believe you can earn, and until you see it clearly, it runs the show no matter what strategies you put in place.That’s what we work on at my upcoming Business Intensive in August.  Over two days, I'll help you identify your financial set point, understand why it’s there, and break through it so you can finally earn what you want without the constant struggle and hustle that’s been getting you nowhere.If that sounds like exactly what’s been missing, you don’t want to sit this one out. Apply here to join us. If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post Financial Setpoint Series – The Striving Set Point: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

Show notes:This week, I'm joined by Georgina Rose, founder of Georgina Rose Events, creator of The Secret Society of Brides podcast, author, content creator and one of the wedding industry's biggest advocates for TikTok marketing.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start creating content, whether TikTok is worth your time, or how to build a business that creates multiple income streams, this episode is for you.Georgina shares her unconventional journey into the wedding industry, from leaving university after three months to growing a business that now delivers over 100 weddings a year with the support of her team.We dive into the viral Newlyweds Podcast moment that put her in front of millions of people, why she believes success isn't luck, and how strategic marketing decisions can completely transform your business.Georgie's TikTokGeorgie's InstagramSecret Society of Brides InstagramTime stamps:00:07 - Introduction to Wedding Marketing04:48 - The Journey to Wedding Planning14:06 - The Power of Personality in Social Media Marketing36:22 - Starting a Podcast: The Journey Begins42:55 - Navigating Business Partnerships49:19 - Navigating TikTok: The Good, The Bad, and The BusinessMentioned in this episode:Join Club 150 - The Wedding Pro Members LoungeThe Wedding Pro Members Lounge is my private membership community for wedding business owners and venues, offering weekly coaching with Becca, monthly masterclasses, and an on-demand training vault. Club 150 because there's only ever a maximum of 150 members inside! When the 150 seats are gone, the doors close. Join now and experience the community for yourself.Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Kyle Cokinos - devoted husband, father of three, and business owner who constantly pushes the limits of human endurance. A lifelong Texan outdoorsman raised fishing the Gulf Coast and hunting greenheads in flooded timber, he has competed in four straight HYROX World Championships (2022–2025), multiple 100-mile races, and an Ironman under 10 hours. He even set a Guinness World Record by covering nearly 94 miles on foot in 24 hours while playing the most golf holes ever. Follow Kyle: https://www.instagram.com/kidcoki/  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Stacking Days and Haters on Social Media 00:09:27 – Full Time Dad, Business Owner, Fitness, & HYROX 00:14:21 – Mental Game Strength: Embracing Suffering 00:33:52 – Upcoming 100K Race Goals 00:36:29 – Training in Colorado & Elevation Work 00:45:39 – Ultra Races: Dipping Deep & the Mental Edge That's Needed 00:49:22 – Brody Chisholm and Coach Smulders 00:51:49 – If Runners Competed in HYROX 00:53:41 – Marco Langon's Hard Work & Character 00:56:43 – Upcoming Ironman Races 00:59:08 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Golf, Being Jacked, Being Fast 01:10:06 – How Faith Drives Performance 01:10:06 – Positivity During Painful Situations 01:17:43 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code CAM for 20% off & Free Shipping Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 15% off

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This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Women and money is a conversation most people only have in private, if at all. Alicia Umpierre is a patent attorney with a Ph.D. in chemistry. She built her career with no family blueprint and no financial network to draw from. On Getting Rich Together, host Syama Bunten draws out the story behind the credentials. What emerges is the women and money conversation you know but rarely hear spoken out loud. Alicia grew up in Southern California not thinking about finances. No one around her had a Ph.D. She didn't even know what one was until college. Without mentors, she says she might still be testing wastewater in a lab in Ontario, California. People told her what was possible before she knew to ask. Her patent attorney career path didn't come from a plan. She followed what felt right. She left behind what didn't. A career change to law came from recognizing a dead end, not a vision. She passed the patent bar in two months, went back to school for her J.D. while raising a toddler, then had her second son during law school, and built a career most people don't even know exists. What Alicia is still working on is teaching kids about money the way she wishes she'd been taught. Her own financial goals now center on a question many women know well: how do you build wealth as a woman when you know what you have, but don't have a trusted network to help you decide what to do next? She watched her immigrant father work without rest his whole life. She doesn't want to do the same. Syama built Wealth Catalyst because women and money deserved a better conversation. If you're ready to be in the room where that conversation happens in person, the Freedom Tour salons are gathering women across 32 cities this year, and the Wealth Catalyst Summit comes to San Francisco this October. Save your seat at wealthcatalyst.com.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Women and Money: Alicia Umpierre on Building Wealth Without a Roadmap 02:12 Growing Up Middle Class With No Financial Role Models 04:01 Why Math and Chemistry Became Her Foundation 06:24 Working Through College and the Value of Hard Work 09:17 How Mentorship Changed Everything 13:21 FromPh.D. to Patent Attorney Career Path 16:49 Passing the Patent Bar and Landing the Job 18:28 Going Back to Law School in Her Thirties 21:57 Building Financial Goals as a Couple 24:46 Teaching Kids About Money and Work Ethic 27:57 Retirement, Nest Eggs, and Investing Honestly 33:41 Why Trusting a Financial Advisor Is So Hard 38:46 On Implicit Bias and the Power of Mentorship Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

In this episode of Dismantling You, I sit down with Dr. Drew Tortoriello, Medical Director at Sher Fertility, to demystify one of the most misunderstood options in reproductive medicine: intrauterine insemination (IUI). We dig into why IUI is often the right first step for couples facing unexplained infertility, how a thoughtful, non-aggressive approach can lead to better outcomes, and why knowing your numbers matters long before you ever think you'll need a fertility specialist. Dr. Tortoriello brings both deep clinical expertise and a refreshing honesty about the limits of medicine, reminding us that even the best science cannot guarantee outcomes.We also explore what proactive reproductive health really looks like in your 20s and 30s, the role of egg freezing as a hedge against future infertility, and why stress alone does not cause infertility (despite what the headlines say). Dr. Tortoriello shares his perspective on the emotional grieving process so many couples experience, the importance of patient education, and what genuine self-care looks like for a physician at the top of his field. Whether you're actively trying to conceive, planning ahead, or simply curious about what reproductive endocrinology really involves, this conversation will give you a clearer, calmer framework for understanding your options.Key Highlights

Marco Langon - 9-Time All-American and Villanova middle distance runner from New Jersey, recognized as one of the top collegiate 1500m–5000m athletes in the U.S. with personal bests of 3:32.79 (1500m) and 13:05.21 (5000m).  Follow Marco: https://www.instagram.com/marcolangon/  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – From Working at a GAs Station to Olympian Status 00:14:18 – Marco's Childhood Struggles 00:18:37 – Hard Work for Financial Stability 00:23:20 – Growing up Without a Father Figure 00:31:42 – Confidence in Talent 00:34:04 – College Recruitments & Getting in to Villanova University 00:37:48 – Villanova - “You're Never Tired if You're Winning” 00:41:52 – Get Back to Work 00:44:03 – Dealing with Criticism: Attention is Currency 00:47:59 – Rivals, Ego, & Outworking the Rest 00:58:15 – Upcoming 2 Mile Pro Race 01:01:19 – A Student to the History of Running: Eamonn Coghlan 01:03:52 – Goals to be an Olympic Champion 01:06:55 – Sebastian Coe, Dave Patrick, and other Notable Runners 01:08:23 – Marco's Experience at the Bow Rack 01:10:11 – Running Pisgah 01:12:21 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Running, Cooking, Getting Tattooed 01:14:25 – People Watching 01:17:13 – Thankful for a Difficult Childhood 01:18:06 – Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code CAM for 20% off & Free Shipping Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 15% off Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription

Being an entrepreneur takes sacrifice. You're going to live the first few years struggling. You won't have time for friends, family, or for yourself. That's how it is because you need time to build your business. But once those few years are over and you leave your 9-5 job, you will feel amazing. You will have the freedom and the money that you've always wanted.Join Kendra Perry as she shares why you need to just hang on if you're a brand-new entrepreneur. All your hustle and sacrifice is going to be worth it on the other side. Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won't so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can't.In this Episode: The Reality of Building a Business: Why Feeling Like Giving Up Is NormalThe Entrepreneurial Sacrifice: Living Differently Now to Create More Freedom LaterWhy the First Few Years of Business Feel So Hard (And Why That Doesn't Mean You're Failing)The Problem With “Just Follow Your Alignment”: Why Success Requires Action and ConsistencyThe Hidden Struggle of Entrepreneurship: Isolation, Uncertainty, and Learning to Trust YourselfWhy Hustle Isn't the Enemy: Understanding Seasons of Hard Work in BusinessThe Shift Coaches Don't Expect: Realizing You're Building a Business AND Becoming a MarketerStaying in the Game: Why Persistence Is the Difference Between Success and Giving UpThere Is No Shame in a Part-Time Job While Building Your Dream BusinessThe Freedom on the Other Side: Why the Sacrifice Is Worth It

Okay we really only talked about Western States but so what?! We talked about the conditions, interesting dynamics in the field this year, tips for crews and runners, and everything else! We also got on a soap box about how talented pro runners are. See you at States!!!!

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In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I discuss the staggering reality that work occupies 50% of your waking adult life and why doing something you hate for material items is a losing game. I also dive deep into why self-awareness and ignoring the "noise" of outside judgment are the ultimate keys to long-term fulfillment. You'll learn about:The connection between work ethic and addressing unhappinessHow to build extreme self-awareness by accepting your flawsThe importance of loving the process over material rewardsWhy excuses are poison to your progressHow to stop being crippled by the opinions of others

Lee Greenwood is an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and American icon best known for writing and performing "God Bless the USA," one of the most recognized patriotic songs in American history. With a career spanning decades, Lee has earned numerous industry honors, including multiple Male Vocalist of the Year awards, while using his platform to celebrate faith, family, freedom, and service. From his early days growing up on a sharecropper's farm to performing for presidents and supporting America's military families, Lee's journey is a testament to perseverance, gratitude, and the power of staying faithful to your calling. Lee joins me today to discuss his early years growing up in California, finding his passion for music, and the hard work that eventually led him to Nashville. He shares the story behind writing "God Bless the USA," how his faith became a guiding force in his life, and why he believes America continues to be a place of opportunity and redemption. Lee also reflects on the importance of giving back, supporting veterans, and living in a way that positively influences others. "You'll never be disappointed in hard work." - Lee Greenwood "When you live life as a Christian, I believe you influence others even if they didn't ask for it. It's how you live, not how you tell people you live." - Lee Greenwood "I wasn't about the money. I wasn't about fame. I was about existing. And this is a free country." - Lee Greenwood This week on The Wow Factor: How Lee's childhood on a sharecropper's farm shaped his work ethic Why faith and music became such important parts of Lee's life The journey from playing piano in Las Vegas to becoming a Nashville recording artist The divine appointments that helped guide Lee's career The story behind writing "God Bless the USA" and why the message continues to resonate Lee's experiences performing for and building relationships with U.S. presidents Why generosity, service, and supporting others remain central to Lee's mission Lee Greenwood's Words of Wisdom: You'll never be disappointed by hard work. Use your gifts, stay productive, be wise with what you've been given, and always look for opportunities to help others. Connect with Lee Greenwood: Lee Greenwood's Website Lee Greenwood's Tour Schedule Lee Greenwood's YouTube Lee Greenwood's Music on Spotify God Bless The USA Bibles Connect With Brad Formsma: WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook    

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tim Mercer. Author of Bootstrap Millionaire and CFO of Cadence Ventures, Inc.:

Shoot Me A Quick Text & Introduce YourselfWe all want the outcome.The stronger relationship. The healthier body. The successful business. The financial freedom. The peace of mind.But somewhere along the way, many of us start looking for a way around the work it takes to get there.In this episode, you'll learn why there really are no shortcuts to building a meaningful life. We dive into the trap of instant gratification, why quick rewards often leave us feeling unfulfilled, and how true fulfillment is found through growth, perseverance, and becoming the person capable of carrying the life you're asking for.I also share three practical ways to stay committed when motivation fades:Fall in love with the process, not just the outcomeExpect resistance and learn to embrace discomfortKeep promises to yourself to build confidence and self-trustIf you've been feeling frustrated by slow progress or tempted to give up because things aren't happening as quickly as you'd hoped, this episode is a reminder that the struggle isn't a sign you're failing, it's often a sign you're growing.The life you want may require hard work, but so does staying where you are. The question is: which hard are you willing to choose?Support the showFree download: 5 Mindset Shifts & Micro-HabitsInstagramYouTubeSupport the show - Show your appreciation by supporting the show

Is working hard still enough to build wealth?In this episode of Mama's House To Penthouse, Prinston Hicks and Country Cowboy explore why so many people feel financially stuck despite working harder than ever.They discuss:Ownership vs employmentBuilding assets instead of relying on wagesEntrepreneurship and financial freedomWhy systems create wealthThe future of workAI and automationWealth building strategiesCreating leverage in businessIf you've ever wondered why the economy looks strong on paper while so many people still struggle financially, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, business, and ownership.Follow Mama's House To Penthouse for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, business systems, AI, leadership, and building freedom through ownership.00:00 Intro & Technology Challenges03:15 When Technology Fails07:20 Cowboy VVS App Update11:10 Building Better Customer Experiences15:45 Business Systems & Scalability20:30 The Future Of Entrepreneurship25:15 Wealth, Wages & Ownership29:40 Why The Middle Class Feels Stuck34:05 Ownership vs Employment39:15 Building Assets Instead Of Income44:20 The New Economy Explained49:05 Why Systems Matter54:30 Entrepreneurship & Leverage59:10 Building Long-Term Wealth1:04:45 The Power Of Ownership1:10:20 Why Business Owners Think Differently1:15:57 Is Working Hard Still Enough?1:24:08 What Mindset Shift Creates Real Success?1:30:15 Building Engines Instead Of Chasing Money1:35:00 Final Thoughts & Outro

In this inspiring episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with legendary author Steven Pressfield to discuss his newest novel "The Arcadian" and dive deep into the creative process. Pressfield, author of over 20 books including "The War of Art," "The Legend of Bagger Vance," and "Gates of Fire," shares his journey from a 30-year struggle to published success at age 52. The conversation explores the spiritual and practical aspects of creativity, the concept of resistance, and the warrior mindset needed for artistic achievement. In this episode, Darius and Steven will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Steven Pressfield (01:05) Steven's Origin Story and Journey to Writing (04:02) Reflections on Past Struggles and Regrets (06:57) The Creative Process and the Role of the Muse (10:02) Uncovering Ideas: The Artist's Journey (12:08) The Impact of 'The War of Art' and Resistance (15:01) Understanding Self-Sabotage and Resistance (18:00) The Spirituality of Creativity vs. Blue Collar Work (21:06) The Importance of Grit and Hard Work (23:54) Expectations vs. Reality in Creative Work (27:05) The Process of Writing and Overcoming Perfectionism (29:54) The Long View: Building a Body of Work (33:02) Channeling Creativity and Letting Go of Outcomes (34:21) The Power of Surrender and Channeling Creativity (37:34) Warrior vs. Mother: The Duality of Creative Virtues (41:58) The Arcadian: A Journey Through Time and Identity (46:31) Striving for Agency: The Artist's Quest (49:41) Making the Unconscious Conscious: The Role of Art (53:10) Reincarnation and Relationships: A Storytelling Device (55:05) Mortality and Legacy: Reflections on the Creative Journey (57:50) AI and Authenticity: The Future of Creativity (59:26) The Grind: Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Steven Pressfield is the bestselling author of The War of Art, with over a million copies sold worldwide. His historical novel Gates of Fire is required reading at West Point and on the recommended reading list of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The author of more than 18 books, Pressfield lives and writes in California. Connect with Steven: Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevePressfield/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com New Book - The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming Ron Friedman is a psychologist and researcher who has spent his career studying what separates great teams from average ones. His research, which has surveyed thousands of professionals across dozens of industries, became the second most-read article in Harvard Business Review history. He is the author of three books, including his latest, Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams. This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. Key Learnings Ron's dad threw himself into impossible challenges and taught his family the dignity of hard work. A physician in Israel, he didn't want his son in the army, so he picked up the phone and started dialing hospitals in New York City until he landed a job at NYU. He pulled his family out of a country he knew, didn't speak the language fluently, and succeeded anyway. Ron dedicated Super Teams to him. He recently passed away. Only 8% of teams qualify as super teams. Ron's team polled thousands of workers and asked two questions: How effective is your team at meeting its goals? And how does it compare to others in your industry? Super teams hit the perfect score. The only office amenity that statistically drives performance: quiet space for focused work. Not the gym. Not the ping-pong table. Most offices are an attentional war zone. That's why people prefer working from home. How a team works matters more than where a team works. Remote, hybrid, in-office. The data shows none of those predict performance. Intention does. Don't make meetings the default. Make them the last resort. Super teams are 50% better at avoiding unnecessary meetings and 54% less likely to schedule recurring ones. Recurring meetings are insidious. Once they're on the calendar, removing one feels like breaking up with someone. So they just live there forever. Ron's rule: no decision, no meeting. Have a question? Pick up the phone. Have an update? Record a video or send an email. Don't pull people away from their work. The average worker loses 18 hours a week to meetings. And another 11 hours to messages. That's three-quarters of the week gone before they've achieved a single task. Meeting-free days cut stress in half and increase productivity by 71%. People go home feeling satisfied because they were able to actually do the work. Three pillars of super teams: They get more done by managing time, energy, and attention. They don't just collaborate. They actively make each other better. They're never satisfied. They're constantly building skills and improving. Recovery isn't passive. Scrolling Instagram or binging Netflix helps you wind down, but it doesn't restore your energy. Mastery experiences do. Learn a new song. Try pickleball. Cook a new recipe. When leaders recover, their teams perform better. A well-rested leader shows up in a positive mood. That mood lifts the team. Investing in your own recovery isn't selfish. It moves your team forward. The best leaders support their people's side hustles. Not because they assign them, but because their people feel they have permission to grow outside the job. That's a signal you care about the person, not just the output. Three factors predict trust in a leader: competence, caring, consistency. Any one of them breaks down and trust breaks down. "How was your weekend?" is lame. Be specific. Ask about the kid's soccer game by name. Specificity proves you actually thought about the person. People need to be appreciated for who they are, not just what they do. That's how they feel cared for. The top three characteristics of toxic teammates: unreliable, bad attitude, and arrogant. The top three characteristics of the best teammates: knowledgeable, dependable, and a good communicator. Notice what's not on the list. Funny. Good listener. Caring. Those are nice-to-haves. They don't move the team forward. The best teammates make excellence the norm. On super teams, 94% say their teammates motivate them to do their best work. On super teams, 82% say they feel worse about letting down their teammates than their manager. When people know their teammates are counting on them, they work harder. Constant togetherness is not collaboration. The Succession writers' room cycled between solo writing and group critique. Real collaboration protects focus time first. Brainwriting beats brainstorming. Have people generate ideas alone first, then bring them to the room. You get higher quantity and higher quality ideas. 97% of feedback fails to lift performance. Over a third actively makes it worse. What does the 3% do differently? Focus on one thing at a time. Future-oriented, not past-oriented. Top performers want to know what they did wrong. Confidence allows them to absorb criticism and correct it. Most people aren't there. Gauge the feedback to the person. Great football coaches give feedback differently to the quarterback than the lineman. Know your people. Adjust your approach. Comedians get better at the Comedy Cellar because of what happens next door. Seinfeld, Chappelle, and Schumer gather at the Lemon Tree Cafe after sets to critique each other. Ryan calls it the "see it, say it" mentality, an ethos his teammate Geron Stokes brings every day. Great compliment, say it. Falling short of the standard, say it. The best teammates care enough to tell you how you can improve. Ron's champagne moment a year from now: his 19-year-old daughter landing a finance internship she earned on her own. Reflection Questions What's your recurring meeting that should be a breakup conversation? When was the last time you asked a teammate something specific about their life, by name? Or are you defaulting to "how was your weekend?" What's your version of the Comedy Cellar's Lemon Tree Cafe? Who do you go to for the candid feedback that makes you better? More Learning #422: Ron Friedman - How to Reverse Engineer Excellence #535: Geron Stokes - Maximizing People #647: Tim Ferriss - Effectiveness Over Efficiency Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:09 Meet Ron Friedman 02:41 Ron's Dad and the Dignity of Hard Work 03:47 Two Workplaces, Two Cultures, One Lesson 06:01 The Super Teams Methodology 07:13 The Only Office Amenity That Drives Performance 08:50 How a Team Works Matters More Than Where 13:06 The Three Pillars of Super Teams 16:11 Meeting Guidelines That Actually Work 18:42 The Power of Meeting-Free Days 22:23 Why Guidelines Beat Rules 23:40 Side Hustles, Recovery, and the Goldman Sachs CEO Who DJs 28:53 The Three Factors of Trust: Competence, Caring, Consistency 30:13 Why "How Was Your Weekend?" Is Lame 31:02 Get Specific or Don't Bother 31:22 The Manager Who Asked About Miranda by Name 32:08 The Spreadsheet for Remembering People 33:09 What Makes a Toxic Teammate 35:05 Chevy Chase and the Cost of Burning Bridges 35:52 The Best vs. Worst Teammate Traits 37:08 How Tom Brady Lifted an Entire Organization 38:06 Why Super Teams Hold Each Other Accountable 39:39 Inside the Succession Writers' Room 40:46 Brainwriting Beats Brainstorming 41:41 The Candid Feedback Culture That Drives Improvement 43:06 Painting in Red: The Power