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We all know how important it is to have your business organized - whether it's your desk or your inventory or all of your printed files and more. But have you considered your DIGITAL organizational skills?   On today's episode, I have Organizing Coach Tracy Hoth on the show sharing how you can get your business DIGITALLY organized with the 5 most important file folders so you can save yourself time every single day and know exactly where to find what! So much wisdom on today's show - don't miss a minute! READ MORE HERE!My guest Tracy's Info:Free Class:  | https://simplysquaredaway.com/5filesWebsite | https://simplysquaredaway.com/Organized Coach Podcast | https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhoth/IG | https://instagram.com/tracyhoth

Expert Series: Organize Without Overwhelm- A Professional's Guide To Peaceful Home Systems With Tracy Hoth Feeling overwhelmed by clutter as summer approaches? In this episode of our expert series, I welcome back professional organizer and life coach Tracy Hoth to share practical wisdom for creating a more peaceful home. In this episode you'll learn: The true definition of organization that will instantly lower your stress levels A powerful change that makes decluttering feel possible (even with limited time) The three essential organizing systems every family needs One powerful way that makes letting go of things easier Whether you're drowning in kids' artwork, struggling with summer gear everywhere, or simply don't know where to start, Tracy offers straightforward solutions you can implement today. Connect with Tracy: Organized Life Academy Recommended resources: OptOutPrescreen.com - Reduce junk mail The 12 Week Year - Book recommendation for project planning Previous episode with Tracy: Episode 189 "The Five Steps to Organize Anything" If you liked this episode, here are some others you might enjoy: 13. Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life 23. How To Never Have Clutter Again 238. 3 Secrets To A More Organized Home For more help from Danielle Thienel Coaching: To explore an opportunity to work with me as a one-to-one Catholic Life Coaching client (being Catholic is not a requirement) or to see if my group life coaching program, Busy to Balanced, is right for you, Schedule a call with me HERE. Get a copy of my books, The Cyclone Mom Method or The Divine Time Solution for only $4.99 HERE plus access paperback versions too including my new devotional- Happy Healthy & Holy Visit my website: www.daniellethienel.com to learn more about the life changes possible for you through having a faith-based life coach and access courses and products by going HERE Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram: @daniellethienelcoaching

Let's explore a refreshingly simple approach to organizing your coaching business using the SPASM method (Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Set Limits, Maintain). Tracy Hoth shares how she transformed from a stay-at-home mom helping friends organize their homes to becoming a sought-after business systems expert for coaches and online entrepreneurs. This episode reveals practical strategies for creating an organized digital foundation for your coaching practice while addressing the mindset shifts needed to maintain order and reduce overwhelm.Get booked on 5 podcasts in 90 days? Email info@candymotzek.com with the subject PODCAST Episode Highlights:The SPASM method: A five-step system that works for organizing anything from digital files to physical spacesThe five essential folders every coaching business needs: Operations, Marketing, My Content, Education, and ClientsWhy being "organized" simply means knowing what you have and being able to find it when you need itHow shame around disorganization can hold coaches back from scaling their practicesThe "Power of One" concept: choosing a single home for your business files and systemsWhy new coaches should prioritize organizing their digital foundation earlyThe importance of taking small, consistent steps rather than trying to organize everything at onceHow getting organized in your business often leads to positive changes in other areas of lifeThe intersection between practical organization systems and mindset workTips for maintaining organization by tying maintenance to existing habits Featured on This Show:How to Work with Me: Click here to find out how to work with meFree Resources: Click here to access valuable free resources for coachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/Read the Book: The Gap and The Gain, Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin HardyTracy HothTracy Hoth (pronounced like both) is a 17-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach who is on a mission to empower coaches to reclaim their time, boost confidence, and maximize profitability through a streamlined and organized business. She hosts the globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast and is the creator of Organized Coach Academy, where she helps coaches and online business owners become organized CEOs.Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhoth/Instagram: https://instagram.com/tracyhothFree Gift: https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files Did you know you can support the show? It's easy to do, just click this

Want to finally FINISH getting organised? I sat down with organising coach Tracy Hoth to break down exactly how to organise your home, time, and digital life in just 12 weeks (and actually be done with it once and for all!). Follow Tracy on Instagram: instagram.com/tracyhothSee her website: simplysquaredaway.comJoin my membership: saraharnoldhall.com/membership

Dana and Tom with 10x club member, Robb Conlon (Founder of Westport Studios and Host of B2B Business Class), and 5x club member, Andrew Corns (Host and Creator of the Revisionist Almanac), discuss the sequel to Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) for its 45th anniversary: directed by Irvin Kerschner, written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, music by John Williams, cinematography by Peter Suschitzky, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.Plot Summary: After their triumphant but costly victory against the Empire, the Rebel Alliance struggles to evade Darth Vader's relentless pursuit. Forced into hiding on the remote ice planet Hoth, they soon find themselves under attack, prompting a desperate escape across the galaxy. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), guided by visions of wisdom, seeks out the reclusive Jedi Master Yoda to sharpen his abilities and prepare for the battles ahead. As Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fischer) attempt to evade Imperial forces, they seek refuge in the seemingly safe Cloud City—only to find betrayal lurking within. When Luke abandons his training to confront Vader, he faces a chilling revelation that will shake the foundation of his destiny and alter the course of the Rebellion forever.Guests:Robb ConlonFounder of Westport Studios and Host of B2B Business ClassLinkedIn: Robb / Westport StudiosPreviously On: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Die Hard (1988), The Godfather (1972), John Wick (2014), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Man on Fire (2004), The Incredibles (2004), Gladiator...

Jamie and John take all the new tariff news and condense it into a new segment so they can leave room for talking about Wizards's love of Final Fantasy, how Mensa passed out some awards, and how Gunpla influenced Overwatch.

Hey Friend, I got to sit down with the incredible Tracy Hoth, and let me tell you—she is the real deal! Tracy's a professional organizer with 17 years under her belt, a certified life coach, and the host of the globally ranked Organized Coach podcast. She's also the founder of Organized Coach Academy, where she helps coaches and online business owners get their entire life together—digitally, physically, and mentally—so they can lead their businesses with clarity and confidence. Tracy and I first connected through a mastermind course, and from the first time we exchanged emails, I knew I had to bring her on the podcast for YOU. If you're a Jesus-led career mom who's been dabbling in freelancing but you're finally ready to turn your God-given expertise into a full-blown online coaching, consulting, or professional service business and you want to stay organized without losing your mind, this episode is your blueprint. Here's what we're talking about: Why getting organized is one of the most critical parts of building a sustainable business. The five—yes, just five!—file folders you need to organize your business from day one. The biggest mistakes new business owners make with their files (and how to fix them fast). How to make digital and physical organization work together like a dream. Easy systems that help busy moms (like you and me!) stay on top of things without burning out. One small step you can take today to start getting your business files in order. If you've been praying for a sign to stop spinning in circles and finally feel like a CEO, this is it. So grab your notebook (and maybe a cup of something warm), and let's get into today's episode. I pray this empowers you! .

With the premiere of Andor season 2 just a few days away, we're sharing our hopes and predictions for the long-awaited return of Cassian Andor and company. We discuss the show's increasing political relevance, its unconventional release schedule, and our excitement about everything from Rebellion tensions to weird aliens and cool food. We also talk about whether Andor should stay away from the Force, which characters might make cameo appearances, and how we hope to see Cassian evolve in the lead-up to Rogue One. Plus: Eric has a theory he hopes is wrong, and Haley sets herself up for wedding disappointment.

Here we speculate about the upcoming Tales of the Underworld show coming out on May 4th!Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

A Frozen Adventure in a Galaxy Far, Far AwayIn this episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell are joined by special guest Francis Zagarigo to discuss the iconic sequel Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. As a certified young person who had never seen the original trilogy before, Francis brings a fresh perspective to this beloved sci-fi classic.The hosts dive deep into what makes Empire such a standout film in the Star Wars saga. Nathan shares how this sequel takes a darker, more character-driven approach compared to the spectacle-focused original. Unlike the triumphant ending of A New Hope, Empire delivers a murkier "to be continued" conclusion that initially disappointed audiences but has since become celebrated as the franchise's pinnacle achievement.Krissy and Francis analyze the crackling romance between Han and Leia, from their contentious banter to the iconic "I love you"/"I know" exchange. Meanwhile, Francis expresses particular delight with the ice planet Hoth and less enthusiasm for the unnecessary tauntaun deaths. The trio also discusses Yoda's introduction, marveling at how a puppet became one of cinema's most believable and profound characters.Other topics covered:The Millennium Falcon's persistent mechanical problems and lovable characterDarth Vader's dramatic dinner table reveal in Cloud CityThe controversial "I am your father" twist and its impactLando Calrissian's introduction and betrayalThe special edition changes and how they compare to the originalLuke's questionable decision to abandon his Jedi trainingThe surprisingly minimal consequences of losing a hand in the Star Wars universeIn their final ratings, both hosts give Empire a perfect 10, acknowledging its profound influence on their love of cinema, while Francis awards it a respectable 7. The episode concludes with recommendations for viewers who enjoyed Empire: Nathan suggests the Disney+ series Skeleton Crew, Krissy recommends the What We Do in the Shadows episode featuring Mark Hamill, and Francis proposes Mr. & Mrs. Smith for those who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers dynamic.Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan or experiencing the trilogy for the first time, this episode offers both nostalgic appreciation and fresh insights into what makes The Empire Strikes Back an enduring sci-fi masterpiece. --We couldn't do this without your support of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Thank you!Join now for: $5/Month • $55/year • Learn More

What makes a Star Wars battle truly unforgettable? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unpack the most pivotal fights across canon and Legends, from Scarif to Umbara, Thrawn to Hoth, and the tactics that made them legendary. The post The Best Battles in Star Wars from Hoth to Scarif and Everything Between appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Are you an ambitious mompreneur feeling the weight of disorganization? You're not alone! Tracy Hoth is a seasoned professional organizer and certified life coach. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by clutter—both physical and digital—this conversation is for you!   Tracy shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a professional organizer. She helps coaches and online business owners reclaim their time, boost productivity, and run a smooth and profitable business.   What You'll Learn: The definition of organization and how it can transform your business Simple steps to start organizing your digital space for maximum efficiency The importance of mindset in overcoming the belief that you're not an organized person How to celebrate small wins on your organizational journey The five essential folders to streamline your digital files   Remember, you're more organized than you realize! Let's embrace that mindset together and take the first step toward a more organized life.   Book mentioned: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington   Join Tracy's Organized Coach Academy: https://training.simplysquaredaway.com/oca    Connect with Tracy: Instagram | Website | LinkedIn   Join my Mompreneur Glow Up email list. It's your go-to source for all things life, leadHERship, and mindset.   Book Your FREE Clarity Call here: https://calendly.com/martinewilliams/clarity-call   Connect With Martine: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram   Check out my favorite books and items to make life and business a little more simple and a lot more fun! http://www.shop.martinesfavoritethings.com    Be sure to follow this podcast to automatically receive new episodes: Apple | Spotify | Webpage   About Martine Williams: Martine is a life coach, public motivator, podcaster, author, and mompreneur who helps other mompreneurs win at work without losing themselves in the process. Martine brings her experience as a certified PDP Professional and life coach to coach entrepreneurs on how to illuminate their strengths, cultivate their confidence, and elevate their lives. She also loves inviting mompreneur guests on the show to share their perspectives and provide inspiration, success tips, life hacks, and skills for a burnout-proof life and business.   This podcast is edited and produced by: Chris Assist Media  

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Is disorganization secretly holding your coaching business back? You might not think a messy Google Drive or scattered notes are a big deal, but lack of structure creates decision fatigue, wasted time, and unnecessary stress that keeps you from growing.In this episode, I sit down with professional organizer and business coach Tracy Hoth to talk about how getting organized can completely transform your coaching business. Tracy shares her simple five-folder system that helps coaches create structure, find what they need instantly, and free up mental energy to focus on what truly matters. We also dive into the surprising connection between organization and business success—because just like growth, structure requires intention and consistency.Here's what we cover in this episode:The biggest mistakes coaches make when trying to get organizedTracy's five-folder system to keep your business streamlinedHow clutter (digital or physical) creates decision fatigue and holds you backWhy setting up structure now will save you time, money, and stress as you scaleSimple habits to maintain organization without it feeling overwhelmingIf you're tired of wasting time searching for files, struggling to keep up with tasks, or feeling like your business is a mess behind the scenes, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and start organizing your coaching business like a CEO!Connect with Tracy https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth/Listen to her podcast https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/The Only 5 Digital File Folders You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business https://www.simplysquaredaway.com/5filesThe File Naming Formula Cheat Sheet https://training.simplysquaredaway.com/FNFC-optinTimestamps: 01:06 Organizing for Coaches02:27 File Structure Basics06:29 Maintaining Organization15:51 Bookmark Bars and ROI23:15 How Being Organized Helps You as a Coach

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

Inspired by one of our favorite TV shows, we're diving into the world of alternate universes and unexplored possibilities. Eric and Grace each pitch several ideas for “what if?” storylines that explore Star Wars's most tantalizing roads not taken. From the end of the Clone Wars to the Sequel Trilogy, these alternate storylines have our imaginations running wild. Plus, with the Andor season 2 teaser trailer fresh on everyone's minds, we take a few minutes to voice our concerns about Andor's marketing strategy.

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

This is one of my favourite episodes ever. Tracy Hoth of Simply Squared Away shares SO many incredible shifts in thinking, this episode is a must listen.Her wisdom comes from 17 years of organizing and life coaching and there are a number of really powerful questions and shifts in thinking that come out of this conversation. If you are decluttering, simplifying or organizing your home, this episode covers so many key ways that you can think differently about your stuff as well as some amazing practical tips and strategies. Don't miss it!Simply Squared AwayInstagram••• Join the this intentional life community hereInstagram @simpleintentional Read www.simpleintentional.com Want more support? Work with me one-on-one! Reach out at hello@simpleintentional.com

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

We're living on Hoth and do you have it worse than Alexis today? A controversial airplane seating plan, ratings for the "SNL" anniversary special, and a Lively/Baldoni update -- should they have been at the "SNL" special? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're living on Hoth and do you have it worse than Alexis today? A controversial airplane seating plan, ratings for the "SNL" anniversary special, and a Lively/Baldoni update -- should they have been at the "SNL" special? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Thomas and Frank take on The Empire Strikes Back, widely considered the greatest Star Wars film ever made. They discuss the film's lasting impact, John Williams' legendary score, and the way it expanded the lore of the Force. They also break down iconic moments, including the Hoth battle, Han and Leia's relationship, and that legendary twist. Plus, they explore the film's bold choice of ending on a downbeat note, setting the stage for Return of the Jedi. Join the conversation as they geek out over one of cinema's most defining sequels! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to The Empire Strikes Back discussion 00:27 Childhood memories of watching Star Wars 01:36 Why Empire still holds up today 02:06 The Battle of Hoth – one of the greatest sci-fi battles 03:22 Luke's journey to Dagobah and training with Yoda 03:43 Han, Leia, and the Millennium Falcon escape into an asteroid field 04:22 The introduction of Lando Calrissian 04:47 Boba Fett's first major appearance 05:21 Han Solo's fate – the carbonite freezing scene 06:10 The epic duel: Luke vs. Vader 06:37 I am your father – The biggest twist in Star Wars history 07:20 The dark and uncertain ending of the film 08:10 Why Empire is considered the best Star Wars film 09:38 Fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia 10:50 Next week's challenge: Christopher Reeve's Superman Key Takeaways: The Empire Strikes Back took a bold narrative risk by allowing the villains to win, setting up an emotional and engaging third act in Return of the Jedi. The film introduced deeper concepts of the Force, expanding the mythology of the Star Wars universe. John Williams' score played a crucial role in the film's storytelling, with the introduction of The Imperial March becoming an iconic piece of music. Luke's training on Dagobah emphasized the spiritual and philosophical aspects of the Force, making Yoda one of the franchise's most beloved characters. Han and Leia's dynamic flourished in this film, leading to one of cinema's most legendary love lines: Leia: "I love you." Han: "I know." The duel between Luke and Vader is one of the most emotionally charged and well-executed fight scenes in film history. The film's ending left audiences stunned, proving that not all sequels need a happy ending to be effective. Memorable Quotes: “Darth Vader standing in that pastel Cloud City room is like a black hole pulling in all the light—it's just cold as hell.” – Frank “Luke's reaction to the ‘I am your father' reveal is so raw—it's not cool, it's real, and that's why it works.” – Thomas “We saw Yoda as this tiny, odd creature, but his wisdom and philosophy on the Force changed how we saw Jedi forever.” – Frank “The Empire winning in this movie was unheard of—it left audiences stunned and eager for more.” – Thomas Call to Action: Love The Empire Strikes Back? Want to challenge us to a movie or show? Email us at ChallengeAcceptedgfx@gmail.com or DM us at @ChallengeAcceptedLive on Instagram and TikTok! Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps us out a ton! Links: News Source: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @ChallengeAcceptedLive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive TikTok: @ChallengeAcceptedLive Apple Podcast Tags: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, movie review, film analysis, geek culture, sci-fi movies, John Williams, George Lucas, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Leia Organa, Boba Fett, Yoda, classic movies, movie podcast, Challenge Accepted

With Skeleton Crew, Disney told a Star Wars story unlike any other, but still rooted in the themes that make the franchise so successful and endearing. In this episode, we discuss our favorite storylines, analyze the characters at the heart of the series, and consider its depiction of morality, obedience, and bravery. We also share our favorite jokes, speculate about the show's future, and debate the concept of “unclaimsies.”

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

In the 238th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave welcome in co-host of The Living with the Landspeeder Podcast and IAmGeek Podcast - Ryan Street (now a fantastic Travel Advisor with Upon a Star Travel!) Dave is booking excursion for a Disney Cruise, while Ryan is creating new Kyber Crystals... with a Potter twist. Jenn celebrates the demise of It's Tough to be a Bug coming soon... the film "Mufasa" is headed for streaming... play mini golf at Disneyland... the Garden Rocks series is announced for Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival... and Ryan and d$ breaks down the new "Fantastic Four" trailer Then, all three plan itineraries to some of Disney and Universal's most exotic lands... how about a cruise through the Galaxy towards Hoth?  Or spending some time strolling Cherry Tree Lane?  Or maybe a week in the spires of Hogwarts Castle, on this first edition of Imaginary Itineraries 

Star Wars/ Empire Strikes Back Ambience. This episode covers a regular day of work on a Star Destroyer. I have to imagine there were some less exciting days for the denizens of the futuristic space Harry Potter franchise, Star Wars.  Empire screws had to dismount from their bunks and get to their boring jobs and hope not to piss off Vader or any other weird space wizards. We're back at the movies this week for Empire Strikes Back (1980, based on scenes like these). This episode is a flight before Empire figures out the Rebel Alliance are hiding on Hoth. Your tauntaun will freeze before you reach the first marker. THEN I'LL SEE YOU IN HELL!

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

Yar! Here we follow a young group of sheltered youth as they learn what lies beyond their barrier only to find out they are lost and the galaxy isn't as friendly as they expected. An adventure full of pirates and a legend of a lost planet of infinite treasure. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch!linktr.ee/thehothspot

Welcome back to Myopia Movies the show where we boldly go—wait, wrong franchise—where we dive headfirst into the galaxy far, far away! And today, we're talking about Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, the movie that taught us three very important lessons: 1) Always check if someone's your dad before you start a fight, 2) Tauntauns may smell bad, but they're lifesavers, and 3) Never kiss your sibling—even if you don't know they're your sibling. That's right! We're breaking down the movie where the good guys lose, the bad guys win, and we're left screaming, ‘LUKE, DON'T DO IT!' louder than Darth Vader in a parenting seminar. So grab your lightsabers, bundle up for Hoth, and let's jump into the movie that made us all question our family trees and our ability to trust small green swamp creatures!” Make sure to like and subscribe where ever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us on Bluesky, Reddit, and Facebook! This week, we dig deeper into the cold to talk about Star Wars and one of the frostiest beginnings to a movie in cinematic history. We watched Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back! Do you love us? We know.... How will Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Lauren, Nur, Keiko, Matthew Directed by Irvin Kershner Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness, Jeremy Bulloch

This is the first installment of a new series I am calling Storytime, where I will share sometimes found and sometimes original stories with listeners. Video of this is available at https://youtu.be/-cNrnoPpbW0 . I hope you enjoy and thank you! Being a Fan of Disney: The Book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardback versions, with an Audible version forthcoming. The book is available at ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM427LF3/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698697971&sr=8-1⁠. This has been a passion project of mine for a long time and I am very happy it is available to fellow Disney fans! I hope you enjoy and please engage with the book and activities on www.SharedPerspectives.org.  The Perspectives Files, about two teenagers that learn they are part of an organization charged with protecting the world's future by monitoring and learning from people's decisions, will be available through Amazon soon.   You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts, following me on Twitter/X @chavardphd, joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney, and by visiting www.SharedPerspectives.org.  Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!  

Today we discuss Of Possible Futures: The Tale of Zuckuss and 4-LOM. Zuckuss and 4-LOM are after Han Solo. Unlike the other bounty hunters, rather than chase their query, they decide to head for the Rebellion's rendezvous point and capture him there. In order to be accepted by the Rebellion, they rescue some Rebel survivor's from the Battle of Hoth.

This week's guest episode is with Organizing Coach, Tracy Hoth. Do you find yourself struggling with time management?  Not following through on your calendar? Forgetting to do important tasks that will grow your business? In Organized Coach Academy, Tracy helps coaches know exactly what they need to do to get clients, fill their programs, and market their coaching businesses with better systems and organization.  In this episode, she shares direct and effective Google calendar tips that can result in landing even more clients, without overwhelming your time. This Week on the Get Paid Podcast: Collect data on how you spend your time Why you need an additional calendar for certain tasks Manage your boundaries with notifications Plan and protect your distraction-free project time Sync, sync, sync!  Mentioned in this podcast: https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/  https://www.instagram.com/tracyhoth/  Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid.

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Here we join Clone Force 99 in their final season trying to unfold the mysteries that tie Omega to the Emperor's secret plan Necromancer. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch! linktr.ee/thehothspot

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The future will be built on the big ideas we dare to conjure up today. We know that the most groundbreaking ideas often seemed ludicrous or simply impossible when first dreamed up, from the telephone, to human flight, to artificial intelligence. The key was a willingness to be creative and test the limits.While many of us might not consider ourselves creative people, Duncan Wardle assures us that we can take our ideas and brainstorms to the next level, no matter who we are or what we do. Today on Faster, Please! — The Podcast, Wardle and I explore some concrete tools for breaking down our own barriers to innovation and accessing the genius within all of us.Wardle is the former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney and founder of ID8. He has delivered multipl eTED Talks and teaches innovation Master Classes at Yale,Harvard, and the University of Edinburgh. His interactive book, The Imagination Emporium: Creative Recipes for Innovation has just been released.In This Episode* Creativity is learnable (1:37)* Building a career of creativity (8:09)* Tools for unlocking innovation (13:50)* Expansionist vs. reductionist tools (18:39)* Gamifying learning (25:20)Below is a lightly edited transcript of our conversation. Creativity is learnable (1:37)I believe we're all born creative with an imagination. We're all born curious. We're all born with intuition. We're all born with empathy. They may not have been the most employable skill of our entire careers. They are now.Pethokoukis: One of my favorite economists, Paul Romer, loves to use recipes as a metaphor to explain how innovation works in an economy. Like cooking recipes, innovation and ideas can be used repeatedly without being used up, you can combine different ideas as ingredients and create something new. I love that idea, and I love the way you present the book as kind of a recipe book you can sort of dip in and out of to help you be more creative and innovative.How should someone use this book, and who is it broadly for?Wardle: Me. Seriously. When I say me, I mean the busy, normal, hardworking person who says 10 times a day, “I don't have time to think.” And often considered the number one barrier to innovation and creativity: “I don't have time to think.” And I thought, “Okay, when you walk into a business office and you will look around, where's the book?” It's on the bookshelf, it's on the coffee table — nobody reads them. I thought, “Well, that's a waste of their money.” So I thought, “What book have I ever read — nonfiction — that I could read one page, know exactly what I need to do, and don't have to read the rest of the book today?” I thought, “My mom's cookbook! You want shepherd's pie? You go to page 67.” So I've designed the contents page the same way. It says, “Have you ever been to a brainstorm where nothing ever happened? Go to page 14. Fed up with your boss, shooting your ideas down? Go to page 12.”So it is designed to be hop in and hop out, but I also designed the principles around: take the intimidation out of innovation, make creativity tangible for people who are uncomfortable with ambiguity and gray, far more importantly, make it fun, give people tools they choose to use when you and I are not around. I also designed it around this principle and I'll see if this works: Close your eyes for me for a second. How many days are there in September?31?Well, we'll pretend it's 30.Or 30! That's the one thing I always confuse, which is the 30 and the 31.Close your eyes for a second. Just think about how you might have known there were 30 days in September. How might you have remembered? What might you have learned or what can you see with your eyes closed?Well, if I was a more melodic, musical person, loved a good rhyme, I might've used that very famous rhyme, which apparently I don't know veryWell, that's okay, neither do I, but I'll attempt it. About 30 percent of people go, “30 days has September, blah, blah, blah, and November.” They've just told me they're an auditory learner. That's their preferred learning style. They probably read a lot. How do I know that? Because when they learned it, they were six. When I asked the question, they learned it because they'd heard it.I'm sure you've seen somebody at some point in your life count their knuckles: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, et cetera. You may not remember this because you might not be a kinesthetic learner. Those are the people who learn by doing. Again, how do we know this? They learned it when they were six. How did they remember it? By doing it.And then 40 percent of an audience would just go, “No, no, I could just see a calendar with a number 30.” They're your visual learners. So I've designed the book to appeal to all three learning styles. It has a QR code in each chapter with a Spotify playlist for the auditory learners, animated videos where Duncan is now an animated character (who knew?) who pops out with a bunch of characters to tell you how to use the tools. And then hopefully, as of next Tuesday, the QR code on the back for kinesthetic learners will allow you to engage with the book and learn kinesthetically through artificial intelligence and ChatGPT and actually ask the book questions.The fundamental conceit of the book, though, is that being innovative, being creative, that can be learned. You can get better at it. Some people say, “I'm not a math person,” which I also don't believe. They'll say, “I'm not a super creative person. I'm not super innovative.” One, I'm assuming you think that's wrong; and two, you mentioned AI, if people are worried about robots doing more repetitive kinds of tasks, then having the tools to bring out or enhance that imagination seem more important now than ever.There's one thing I firmly believe in: We were all born a human, shockingly enough, and when you were given a gift for a holiday, perhaps, it came in an enormous box and it took you ages of time to take the toy out of the box because the box was the same height as you were. What do you spend the rest of the week playing with?I love a good box.Right? It was your castle, it was your rocket.Love a good box. Oh man, that box can be a time machine, anything.It was anything you wanted it to be until you went to the number one killer of creativity in imagination: western education, and the first thing you were told to do was, “Don't forget the color in between the lines.” Children are very curious. They ask, “Why, why, why, why?” Again, because they're after the insight for innovation. The insight for innovation comes on the sixth or seventh, why not the first one?If I were to survey you and ask you, “Why do you go to Disney on holiday?” People would say they go for the new attractions. But that's not strictly true, is it?So if you say, “Well, why do you go for the new attractions?”“Well, no, I like the classics.”“Well, why do you like the classics?” Why?“I like It's a Small World.”“Well, why do you like It's a Small World?”“I remember the music.”“Why the music?”“Well, that's my mom's favorite ride. We used to go every summer.”“Why is that important to you 25 years later?”“Oh, I take my daughter now.”There's your insight for innovation. It has nothing to do with the capital investment strategy whatsoever and everything to do with that person's personal memory and nostalgia. But then we go to the number one killer of curiosity: western education. And the next thing our teacher tells us to do is stop asking “why,” because there's only one right answer.We know when somebody is staring at the back of our head. When you've stared at the back of the head of somebody that you think is really hot, a stranger, they turn around and look at you. You have to look away really quickly. It's okay, we've all done it. We have 120 billion neurons in our first brain and 120 million neurons in our second brain, the brain with which we say we make lots of our decisions, when we say “with our gut.” We are all empathetic.I believe we're all born creative with an imagination. We're all born curious. We're all born with intuition. We're all born with empathy. They may not have been the most employable skill of our entire careers. They are now. Why? Because I've been working with Google on DeepMind with their chief programmer — this is the AI program — and I asked her, “How the hell am I going to compete with this? How will any of us compete with this?” She said, “Well, by developing the things which will be the hardest for her to program into AI.” And I asked her what they were. She said, “The ones with which you were born: creativity, imagination, curiosity, empathy, and intuition.”Will they be programmed one day? Interestingly enough, she said intuition will go first. I was like, oh, that hurt. So I said, “Why intuition?” She said, “It's built on experience and we could build an algorithm that will give them experience.” I'm like, oh, so will they be programed one day? Perhaps. Anytime in the short term? No.Building a career of creativity (8:09)Your subconscious brain is 87 percent of the capacity. Every innovation you've ever seen, every creative problem you've ever solved, is back here to work as unrelated stimulus, but when the door is shut, you can't access it. So what do I do? I'm playful. I'm deliberately playful. In a moment, I want to briefly roll through the book, but first I want to ask about your job as the former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, which sounds like a fake job. It sounds like the kind of job someone would dream up and they wish there was such a job. It sounds like a dream job, but that was a real job. And what did you do there? Because it sounds fairly awesome.I finished as Head of Innovation — I didn't start that way. I started as a coffee boy in the London office. In 1986, I used to go and get my boss six cappuccinos a day from Bar Italia, and about three weeks into the role, I was told I would be the character coordinator, the person that looks after the walk-around characters at the Royal Premier of Who Framed Roger Rabbit in the presence of the Princess of Wales, Diana. I was like, “What do I do?” They said, “Well you just stand at the bottom of the stairs, Roger Rabbit will come down the stairs, the princess will come in on the receiving line, she'll greet him or blow him off and move into the auditorium.” How could you possibly screw that up? Well, I could. That was the day when I found out what a contingency plan was, because I didn't have one.A contingency plan would tell you, if you're going to bring a very tall rabbit with very long feet down a very large staircase towards the Princess of Wales, one might want to measure the width of the steps first before Roger trips on the top stair, is now hurdling like a bullet, head over feet at torpedo speed directly down the stairs towards Diana's head, whereupon he was taken out by two royal protection officers. There's a very famous picture of Roger being taken out on the stairs and a 21-year-old PR guy in the background from Disney. “Oh s**t, I'm fired.” I got a call from somebody called a CMO — didn't know who that was, I thought I was going to tell me I'm fired. He goes, “That was great publicity.” I was like, “Wow, I can make a career out of this.”So for the first 20 years I had some of the more mad, audacious, outrageous ideas for Disney, and then Disney purchased Pixar, then they purchased Marvel, then they purchased Lucasfilm, and we found that we all had different definition of creativity and different innovation models. I tried four models of innovation.Number one, I hired an outside consultant and said, “Make me look good.” They were very good at what they did, but they weren't around for execution and they weren't going to show us how they did what they did. They were worried we wouldn't hire them again.Model number two, innovation team. Duncan will be in charge. What could possibly go wrong? Well, when you have a legal team, nobody outside of legal does legal. When you have a sales team . . . So when you have an innovation team, the subliminal message you've sent to the rest of the organization is: You are off the hook, we've got an innovation team.Third model was an accelerator program where we were bringing some young tech startups and take a 50-50 stake in their business. They could help us bring it to market much quicker than we could. We could help them scale it. But we had failed in the overall goal that Bob Iger had set for us: How might we embed a culture of innovation and creativity into everybody's DNA? So I set out to create a toolkit. A toolkit that takes the intimidation out of innovation, makes creativity tangible, and the process fun. And essentially, that's what the book is. It's not a book, it's a toolkit. Why? Because I want you to use it. It's broken up into creative behaviors, which I think if you don't get the creative behaviors right, the tools won't matter. They'll just be oblivious. I think the creative behaviors are the engine, and I'll explain what I mean by that.Let me ask you a question. Close your eyes if you would?I've done very poorly on the questions. Very poorly, but I will continue to answer them.Where are you usually, and what are you doing when you get your best ideas?I would say either on walks or, I think a lot of people say, in the shower, one of the two.There we go. Alright. But here's the thing. I've done it with 20,000 people in the audience. Do you know how many people say at work? Nobody ever says at work. Why do we never have our best ideas at work?Well, think about that last argument you were in. You turn to walk away from that argument, now you're still a bit angry, but you're beginning to relax, you're 10 seconds away, 20 seconds, and what pops into your brain? The killer one liner, that one perfect line you wish you'd used during but you didn't, did you? No. Why? Because when you are in an argument, your brain is moving at a thousand miles an hour defending yourself.When you're in the office, you're doing emails, reports, quarterly results, and meetings. And I hear myself say, “I don't have time to think.” When you don't have time to think, the door between your conscious and subconscious brain is firmly closed. You're in the brain state called beta, and you're only working with your conscious brain. 90 percent of your working day — you can look this up — your conscious brain is 13 percent of the capacity of your brain. Your subconscious brain is 87 percent of the capacity. Every innovation you've ever seen, every creative problem you've ever solved, is back here to work as unrelated stimulus, but when the door is shut, you can't access it. So what do I do? I'm playful. I'm deliberately playful. There's a chapter of energizers in the book. They're 60-second exercises. What are they for? To make you laugh, laughter with purpose.What's an example of one of those?Okay, I'll tell you what then, you are the world's leading designer of parachutes for elephants. I will now interview you about your job. So question, “How did you get into this industry in the first place?”I was actually interviewing for a different job, I walked in the wrong door, and I ended up interviewing for that job.Okay, and do you have to use different material for the parachutes? What are the parachutes made of? How big are they? Do you have to make bigger ones for elephants with smaller ears and smaller ones for elephants with big ears, the African and Indian elephants?Thankfully the kind of material is changing all the time. A lot of advances: graphene, nanotechnology materials. So the kind of material is changing, which actually gives us a lot more flexibility for the kind of material and the sizes, depending, of course, on the size of the elephants and perhaps even their ears, and tails, and tusks.So we'll stop there. You do that in a room full of people and you'll hear laughter. And the moment I hear laughter, I've opened the door between your conscious subconscious brain and placed you metaphorically back in the shower where you are when you have your best idea. I don't expect people to be playful every minute of every day. I do expect, particularly leaders, to be playful when they're trying to get other people to open up their brains and have big ideas.Tools for unlocking innovation (13:50)If you like breaking rules, this tool is for you. It's about breaking rules metaphorically. So step one, you list the rules of your challenge. Step two, you take one and ask the most audacious question. Step three, you land a big idea.In the book, you sort of create these three animated characters representing . . . there's Spark who represents creative behaviors; Nova, innovation tools; and then Zing for these energizing exercises. But you sort of need all three of those?You do, but you don't have to know them all at the same time, and that's the beauty of the book. But here's the thing: I created a character called Archie. Archie was a direct descendant of Archimedes, because when I ask people where they are when they get the best ideas, they say the shower. Archimedes was in the bath. And my daughter, who's about 25, walks in the room and she goes, “Dad, he's an old white guy. You are an old white guy. You can't do that s**t anymore.” So I created three new characters. Spark is male, introduces creative behaviors; Zing, gender-neutral, introduces the energizers; and Nova, the brains of the organization, introduces innovation tools. The tools are split between what I call expansionist tools and reductionist tools. The more expertise and the more experience we have, the more reasons we know why the new idea won't work.But here's the challenge: Up until 2020, we pretty much got away with doing what we did, and then came a global pandemic, enormous climate change, generation Z entering the workplace who don't want to work for us, and here comes AI. We don't get to think the way we thought four years ago. So the tools are designed specifically to stop you thinking the way you always do and give you permission to think differently.I'll give you an example of one, it's called “What If.” A lot of people will say, “Oh, but we work in a very heavily regulated industry.” If you like breaking rules, this tool is for you. It's about breaking rules metaphorically. So step one, you list the rules of your challenge. Step two, you take one and ask the most audacious question. Step three, you land a big idea. So for example, it was created by Walt, but that's in the book, I won't go through the whole Walt Disney story because I want people to understand that this tool can work for them too.There was a very tiny company in Great Britain in the late '60s, before the days of mass automation, that used to make glasses that we drink out of, and they found too much breakage and not enough production when the glasses were being packaged and shipped. So they went down to the shop floor, observed the process for eight hours, and just wrote down the rules. Don't think about them, because then you'll think of all the reasons you can't break them, just write them down. So they wrote them down. 26 employees convey about cardboard box, six glasses on the top, six on the bottom, separated by corrugated cardboard, glasses wrapped in newspaper, employees' reading newspaper. So somebody asked these somewhat provocative “what if” question, “What if we poke their eyes out?” Well, that's against the law and it's not very nice, but because they had the courage to ask the most audacious “what if” question of all, the lady sitting next to them immediately got out of her river of thinking — her expertise and experience — and said, “Well, hang on a minute, why don't we just hire blind people?” So they did. Production up 26 percent, breakage down 42 percent, and the British government gave them a 50 percent salary subsidy for hiring people with disabilities. Simple, powerful, fun.You just mentioned briefly this notion of the river of thinking, which is sort of your thoughts and the assumptions that really come from your lifetime of experience. People obviously really, when evaluating ideas, they really value their own personal experience. You could have a hundred studies saying this will work, but if something about their personal experience says it won't, they won't listen to it. Now, I believe experience is important, it helps you make judgments, but sometimes I think you're right, that it's an absolute trap that leads us to say no when we should say yes, and yes when we should say no.So that was one of the expansionist tools. One of the reductive tools is ideas. Ideas are the most subjective thing on the planet. You like pink, I like green, our boss likes yellow, there's a very good chance we're going to be doing the yellow idea. Well, wait a minute, was that the right one targeted for our consumer? Was it aligned with our brand? So there's a tool called stargazer. I borrowed it with pride from Richard Branson of Virgin. Virgin is the most elastic brand on the planet, right? They've done condoms, they've done space travel, and everything in between. Disney is a non-elastic brand. They do family magical experiences. So how does Virgin decide, of all these ideas they get pitched, how do they decide which ones to bring to market?They have a tool, I call it stargazer, it looks like a starfish, it's got five prongs on it, you'll see it in the book, and each one has three criteria, and you can make up your own criteria at the beginning of the project. Let's say, is this a strategic brand fit? Is this aligned with who we stand for as a brand? Is this embedded in consumer truth? Is it relevant to our consumer? Can I get this into the market the next 18 to 24 months? Is it going to hit my financial goals? And is it socially engaging? Is it going to get people excited? And all you do with all of your ideas at the end is go around those five criteria and ask, does this do a poor job, a good job, or an outstanding job of being aligned with our brand, a poor job, a good job, or an outstanding job of being targeted at our consumer, relevant to our consumer? And then guess what? With different colors for each idea, you join the dots just as you did when you were a kid. And one idea will rise to the top as to meeting your criteria, objectives, the most, not the one you like the best.Expansionist vs. reductionist tools (18:39)I define creativity as the ability to have an idea. We all have hundreds a day. I define innovation is the ability to get it done. That's the hard part, and that's what the tools are designed and helping you with.Do you think that the book and your approach is most helpful in helping people be more creative and come up with ideas or helping other people judge ideas as being good ideas and being open to ideas and closed to the wrong ideas?I think people use confusing terms just to make themselves more intelligent. The amount of times I've been in a meeting and somebody used an acronym, nobody knows what it is, but nobody's going to put their hand up. I call it expansionist and reductionist, the official name is divergent and convergent, who cares? Expansionist tools are the ones that help you get out of your river of thinking and help you think differently, and the reductionist tools are okay, now we've got all of these ideas, which one goes to market, how do we take it to market, how do we actually get it done?A lot of people say, as you said at the beginning, “I'm not creative.” Well, if you define yourself as a musician or an artist, then guess what? I'm not creative either. I define creativity as the ability to have an idea. We all have hundreds a day. I define innovation is the ability to get it done. That's the hard part, and that's what the tools are designed and helping you with.If you're running a business and you're like, “I want to implement this,” how do you . . . I'm sure you would love this, buy everybody the book, buy everybody three copies of the book. How do you implement it? I mean, I'm just curious how you do that job.How do I do the job? Or how does the business?How would someone do that job if they're like, I'm trying to make my workforce more creative, I'm trying to make sure that we are open to good ideas. How do you institute that at an existing business?Here's a tool that can change a culture overnight: Now you and I have been tasked with coming up with an idea for a birthday party. We've been given a $100,000, which is a reasonable budget for a birthday party. The theme could be Star Wars or Harry Potter. What would you like it to be?I'd probably go with Star Wars.Okay, so I'm going to come at you some amazing ideas for a Star Wars birthday. I'd like you to start each and every response with the words “No, because.” They'll be the first two words you use in each response, and then you'll tell me why not.So I was thinking of coming to your house, painting your kitchen dark, turn it into the Death Star canteen, and we'll have a food and wine festival from Hoth and Naboo and Tatooine.No, no, no. We can't do that because I like the way it looks now, I'm worried about repainting it and matching those colors. That's too significant of a change.What if, then, we just turn the lights out, we do a glow-in-the dark lightsaber fight full of our favorite alcoholic liquid?Well, that sounds like a better idea. Am I still supposed to say “no, because?”“No, because.” Stay on the “no, because.”No, can't do it. Listen, I worry about those lightsabers breaking, I'll be honest with you, and that alcohol flying over the place. Also, there are going to be kids there, and I just worry about the alcohol aspect. Because I'm an American, and we're very tight.So perhaps if there's kids there, we could do a cosplay party, and all the tall people could come as Vader and all the little people could come as ewoks.No, because I think some of the tall people would like to be the good guy, and I think some of the people who are not quite as tall might feel we were infantilizing them by turning them into ewoks.I'll tell you what, then, we'll do a movie marathon and we'll show all seven films back-to-back with some popcorn and coke. What do you say?No, because that would be a really long event. I think people would be super sick of even watching their favorite movies after about two movies, so can't do it.Alright, so we'll stop there. When somebody's constantly saying “no, because” to you, how does that make you feel?Like I really don't feel like coming up with any more ideas and like they will just not get to “yes.”And we started there with a food and wine festival and we ended up with showing the movies. Would you say the idea was getting bigger as we were going, or was it getting smaller? Which direction was it?It was getting progressively smaller and less imaginative.So let's try that again. Can we do Harry Potter?Well, I don't know as much, but I'll do my best.Okay, so have you seen a couple of the films?Kind of?You pick the theme, then. What do you want?Marvel. A beautifully licensed property. Yes, Marvel.I'm going to come at you with some ideas for a Marvel party. I'd like you to start each and every response this time with the words, “yes, and,” and we'll just build it together, okay?I tell you what, we could do a Spider-Man party where everybody gets those little web things that they could shoot out of their hands, but are actually made out of cotton candy, so we could eat it, we could eat the webs.Oh yes, and perhaps we could have villain-themed targets the shoot at?Oh, yes, and we could have a room full of superheroes and a room full of villains, and we have cosplay party and there'll even be a make-your-own Iron Man suit!Yes, we can have an Iron Man suit, obviously, and we can have the other costumes, and perhaps some of their other tools, like Thor's hammer, those could somehow also be candy-related.Oh yes, and we could actually invite the stars of the film, we could have Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey, Jr., and Chris Pratt, and Rocket, and Groot.Yes. Love the idea. And perhaps if that's not quite possible —— That was a “no, because!”Oh that sounded like a “no.”Come on, come on.We've reached the limits of my creativity.We'll stop there. A couple of observations: a lot more laughter, a lot more energy.Bigger or smaller?We're taking our steps into an ever-wider world!We work in big organizations, we work in small organizations, we have colleagues, we have constituencies, we have bosses, we have local regulators, et cetera, to bring on board with our ideas. By the time we just finished building that idea together, whose idea was it by the time we'd finished?That is lost to the fog of history. It is now a collaborative idea that we both can take credit for when it's a huge success.Ours. Two very simple words from the world of improv that have the power to turn a small idea into a big one really quickly. You can always value-engineer a big idea back down again, but you can't turn a small idea into a big idea. Far more importantly, it transfers the power of “my idea,” which we know never goes anywhere outside an organization, to “our idea” and accelerate its opportunity to get done.For people listening today, I'll give you one word of advice to take away: Don't let the words “no, because” be the first two words you use when somebody comes bouncing into your office with an idea you are not thinking of. They may have genius two seconds from now, two weeks from now — they ain't coming back.Just remind yourselves: I know you have responsibilities, I know you've got deadlines, I know you've got quarterly results. We are not green-lighting this idea for execution today, we are mainly green-housing it together using “yes, and.”Gamifying learning (25:20)Gaming is the future of education, there's no question. So now I have one more question I think that's super valuable advice, actually. As you were talking about western education squashing the creativity. . . Do you have you any thoughts about how to change that, keeping the best of what we do?Gamify. Gamify everything. Gaming is the future of education, there's no question. Universities will fall, but why will universities fall? That's a fairly outrageous statement. Well, let me think. Blue-collar workers, the white collar workers laughed at them because they didn't go to university. Let me think — people who use their hands, artificial intelligence, probably not taking them out anytime soon. White collar workers, not so much. Goodbye. Not quite, that's a slight exaggeration, but universities are teaching the same thing that we learned.So I walk into a classroom, a professor says, “In the year 3 AD, Brutus stabbed Julius Caesar in the back on the steps of the Senate of Rome.” Okay, well I'm asleep already. However, if I could walk into the Senate in Rome, in virtual reality, or in Apple Vision Pro — hello, thank you very much — walk right up to Julius Caesar and Brutus debating with the senators and say, “Hey Julius, look behind you!”I tell you for why: My son sat down at the breakfast table many years ago, he was probably about 13 or 14 at the time, and he said, “Do you know the Doge's Palace in Venice was built in 14 . . .” And he went on this whole diatribe. I was like, where the hell did you learn that? 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Here we join Clone Force 99 in their final season trying to unfold the mysteries that tie Omega to the Emperor's secret plan Necromancer. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch! linktr.ee/thehothspot Theme credit to William Maytook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoHnBJFdJ7EgFqe0ZwQ3ADA

Here we join Clone Force 99 in their final season trying to unfold the mysteries that tie Omega to the Emperor's secret plan Necromancer. Be sure to stay up to date on our social media! Click the link below to join us on discord and to check out all of our cool merch! linktr.ee/thehothspot Theme credit to William Maytook https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoHnBJFdJ7EgFqe0ZwQ3ADA

We're less than five months away from the premiere of Andor season 2, so what's in store for us when the best live-action Star Wars TV show returns? In this episode, Eric, Grace, and Haley try to predict the twists and turns that lie ahead for Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, Luthen Rael, and the other characters we've come to know and love (or love to hate). We consider how far Mon will go, how Luthen will exit the picture (and what we'll learn about his past), and whether Syril Karn and Dedra Meero are destined to gross us all out. Plus, some theories about Uncle Harlo that you probably aren't expecting.

From Endor to Hoth, Ripley to Spock, they'll advertise what you want, but there's going to be a cost.

In late July, I was honored to have Tracy Hoth back in my home again, and it took both time and convincing to get her here.Nearly a decade ago, I hired her for some professional-organization help, and she was fantastic. Our package was broken into tiers, and -- due to some critical life changes -- we had a little bit of a gap in between tiers one and two. Many moons later, she appeared in the people-you-might-know section of one of my social-media platforms. I reached out and pitched her on the idea of doing a podcast episode with me. She declined, saying that she wasn't much of a music person.I rolled up my sleeves and explained why I thought we could have a good conversation, and -- to my delight -- she accepted.Tracy is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother of four, and probably many other amazing things (that I don't know about), too. I do, however, know that she is a life coach, a professional organizer, and the host of The Organized Coach podcast, which you can find on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.So, we talked about her professional endeavors, her family, the detour they experienced a little over nine years ago, and we managed to talk about music, too. When I asked Tracy for a list, she gave me a collection of songs, sentiments, memories, and artists. I took the liberty of squeezing that into my format, and -- having done so -- her list looks like this:The Run, Appaloosa, Run soundtrack (1966)John Denver's Poems, Prayers & Promises (1971)Fancy Free (1981), The Oak Ridge BoysBritt Nicole's Say It (2007)Lauren Daigle's discography (2015-2023)I had a lot of fun sitting and chatting with Tracy. I'm not only thankful that she was courageous enough to do something she didn't think she'd be a good fit at, but grateful that she took the time to commute down to the studio and collaborate with another local podcaster.So, thank you, Tracy.You can find out more information about Tracy's awesome business and podcast here.I appreciate the support you all give the show.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They are clips taken from a tune called, "Welcome Back" off of Muzak Orchestra's Muzak Stimulus Progression 1976, c/o Muzak Archives.

In this episode, Jo welcomes organizational expert Tracy Hoth to discuss how to organize the meal planning process. Tracy, who runs Simply Squared Away, pairs practical organizational steps with mindset coaching to aid clients in various aspects of life. She explains her five-step SPASM method—sort, purge, assign homes, set limits, and maintain—and applies it to the task of meal planning. They discuss the importance of mindset in tackling organizational challenges and share practical tips for efficient meal preparation. Follow Tracy on Instagram @tracyhoth Join Organized Life Academy here.  00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction01:13 Defining Organization and Its Importance02:24 Mindset and Organization03:55 The Five Steps to Organizing09:28 Applying Organization to Meal Planning17:05 Dealing with Obstacles and Maintaining Organization25:12 Overcoming Thought Obstacles26:14 Balancing Enjoyment and Health in Meal Planning26:54 Developing Meal Planning Skills27:40 Tracking and Overcoming Obstacle Thoughts30:09 The Importance of Nutrition in Weight Loss31:11 Teaching Children Healthy Eating Habits31:33 Compassion and Skill Development in Cooking32:22 Practical Meal Planning Tips43:51 Organizing Your Life for Better Health45:42 Join the Organized Life Academy Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it.Book a FREE strategy call here. Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Take our FREE quiz: What's Sabotaging Your Metabolism? Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Grab our free mini course - The REAL Reason you can't lose weightWant to start boosting your metabolism today? Buy our $79 DIY, self-paced "Master Your Metabolism" course.Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coachingReserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching package

Happy Halloween! We are celebrating the spooky season with a discussion of Cavan Scott's Tales from the Rancor Pit.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our overall, non-spoiler thoughts on Tales from the Rancor Pit, The framing story featuring Captain Vaclav trying to placate Jabba the Hutt, “Undead” droids rising from the dead to get their revenge on General Kazameer during the Clone Wars, A High Republic adventure featuring Ty Yorrick hunting some monsters, A story set on Hoth featuring Han, Leia, and Chewbacca dealing with scared Wampas, and The resolution to Captain Vaclav's plight. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

In this episode, we're talking to professional organizer and certified life coach, Tracy Hoth about organization - specifically, how to organize your files and links. (I don't know a single business owner who doesn't need that, especially if you've been at this for a while!) We also discuss decision fatigue and making sure you have a process for paying yourself. This is a solid episode for everyone, across the board, and it's a great time to get some skill-building around this topic (as we head into the end of the year and tax time). Enjoy! And make sure to grab Tracy's entire training on this (free for our listeners) HERE. ---- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, like, and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each and every one! ** Prefer video (with closed captioning)? Head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/jRp7eSf3XeQ ----- Tracy Hoth (pronounced like both) is a 16-year veteran professional organizer and certified life coach who is on a mission to empower coaches to create streamlined and organized businesses. She is the host of the globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast and creator of Organized Coach Academy, where she simplifies everything to help coaches become organized CEOs. Check out her website (Simply Squared Away) and The Organized Coach Podcast. Or, connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram. ----- To learn more about me, Caryn Gillen, and the work that I do with high-integrity coaches and remarkable humans… Sign up for my weekly newsletter, The Playbook. Connect with me on social: I'm @caryngillen in all the places Or grab this free resource I made just for you! 5 Ways to Make Coaching Your Marketing. You can also get strategic about bringing in more money with the ⁠How To Get More Clients Intensive⁠. If you think I'm the coach for you, you're probably right! Message me to connect and we can figure out together where you fit.

In today's episode, I have an enlightening conversation with Tracy Hoth, a seasoned professional organizer and certified life coach. Tracy shares her secrets to transforming chaos into order, covering essential areas of business organization. We discuss how your mindset can make or break your organizational efforts, and Tracy reveals strategies for taming your digital clutter and creating an efficient digital workspace. She provides practical tips for optimizing your schedule and making the most of your time. Additionally, Tracy shares insights on how to organize your business assets for maximum productivity and streamline your operations with effective processes. Throughout our conversation, Tracy offers a wealth of personal anecdotes, actionable tips, and tried-and-true strategies to help you streamline your business operations and reclaim your time. Whether you're drowning in digital files or struggling with time management, this episode is packed with insights that will help you take control and get organized.Listen to the full episode to hear:How to develop a mindset that supports effective organization.Strategies for managing and organizing digital files efficiently.Practical tips for optimizing time management and scheduling.Insights on organizing business assets and streamlining operations.FREE Resources to Grow Your Online Business:Grab our free course, Small Business 101: https://gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101/ Learn more about Tracy: https://simplysquaredaway.com/bio/Work with Gillian Perkins:Apply for $100K Mastermind: https://gillianperkins.com/100k-mastermind Get your online biz started with Startup Society: https://startupsociety.com Learn more about Gillian: https://gillianperkins.com Instagram: @GillianZPerkins