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“We've just created a hereditary aristocracy in this society, and it has created a populist backlash.” (David Brooks, from the episode) There's a growing chasm that divides the affluent and non-affluent in American society, and it's perhaps most pronounced in higher education. The elite meritocracy suggests that we should reward individual ability, ambition, and accomplishment. But what is “merit” anyway? What is “ability”? And how do they factor in our idea of “a successful life”? In this episode Mark Labberton welcomes David Brooks (columnist, New York Times) for a conversation about elite meritocracy in higher education. Together they discuss the meaning of merit, ability, success, and their roles in a good human life; hereditary aristocracy and the populist backlash; power and overemphasis on intelligence; the importance of curiosity for growing and becoming a better person; the value of cognitive ability over character and other skills; the centrality of desire in human life; moral formation and the gospel according to Ted Lasso; ambition versus aspiration; and the impact of meritocracy on the political life and policy. About David Brooks David Brooks is an op-ed columnist for the New York Times. His latest book is How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. He is also the author of The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life, Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There, The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, and founder of Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Show Notes “How the Ivy League Broke America” (via The Atlantic) “The meritocracy isn't working. We need something new.” Money and the elite meritocracy “Every nation has a social ideal. And for the first half of the twentieth century, and the last half of the nineteenth century, our social ideal was the well-bred man.” (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin Roosevelt to George H.W. Bush) “Rich people rigged the system.” “Now, if you come from a family in the top 1 percent, your odds of going to an Ivy League school are seventy-seven times higher than if you come from a poor family. And a lot of schools around the country have more students in the top 1 percent than the bottom 60 percent.” “We now have this chasm between the children of the affluent and the children of the non-affluent.” Shocking stats: “By eighth grade, children of the affluent are four grade levels higher than children of the non-affluent. People who grew up in college-educated homes live eight years longer than people in high-school-educated homes, they're five times less likely to die of opioid addiction, they're twenty-two times less likely to have children out of wedlock, they're two and a half times less likely to say they have no close friends.” “We've just created a hereditary aristocracy in this society, and it has created a populist backlash.” Too much power What is “merit”? How do you define “merit”? Who has “ability”? IQ is not a good indicator of merit. “Our meritocracy measures people by how well they do in school. The definition of intelligence is academic ability.” “What's the correlation between getting good grades in school and doing well in life? The correlation is basically zero.” “We measure people by how they do in one setting, which is the classroom. And then we use that to declare how prepared they are for another setting, which is the workplace.” “Augustine said, we're primarily not thinking creatures, we're primarily desiring creatures.” Leon Kass (University of Chicago): “What defines a person is the ruling passion of their soul.” “We become what we love.” Predominant emotion of fear Curiosity, the love of learning, and getting better every day “You're plenty smart. You're just not curious.” Tina Turner's memoir, discovering her voice and self-respect. “What matters is being a grower, the ability to keep growing.” “Getting old takes guts.” (David Brooks's eighty-nine-year-old father) A sense of purpose The drive for the future, to be bold Henry Delacroix and the genius of America to drive for boldness, hard work, growth, and energy Moral materialism Vincent van Gogh said, “I'm in it with all my heart.” Paul Cézanne and Émile Zola, L'Oeuvre Yo-Yo Ma, cello, elite performance, and passionate humanity: “I'm a people person.” “Look at these creatures. They're amazing!” Ordinary people in ordinary circumstances “Social intelligence” is not really intelligence—it's an emotional capacity. Individuals and teams “What makes a good team? It's not the IQ of the individuals. It's the ability to take turns while talking. It's the ability to volley ideas and to feed into a common funnel of thought.” Project Based Learning Most Likely to Succeed (documentary, High Tech High) The Hour Between Dog and Wolf John Coates Self-awareness and adeptness reading your own body Emotional agility “The mind is built for motion. That what we do in life, we don't solve problems, we navigate complex terrains.” “We're all pilgrims. And we're all searching for the journey that will transform us. And so it's, the mind is not this computer designed to solve problems. The mind has helped us navigate through a space. And if we do it well, then we become transformed.” Applying meritocracy to the 2024 election “If you segregate your society on IQ, You're inherently segregating on elitist grounds.” “The rebellion that is Donald Trump.” Jesus's form of selection—“When Jesus was selecting his twelve, he didn't give them all a bunch of standardized tests. … He saw that each person was made in the image of God.” “And to me, what (frankly) the Christian world offers us is a re centring of the human person.” Controlling the passions of your heart Christian humanism Ecce Homo Rene Girard and mimetic desire Ambition vs. Aspiration The gospel of Ted Lasso and David Brooks's favorite definition of moral formation: “My goal is to make these fellas better versions of themselves on and off the field.” *Still Evangelical* (essay by Mark Labberton) “Am I yet evangelical?” Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Our increasingly reactionary political environment doesn't lend itself to nuanced, patient understanding of events like the 2024 re-election of Donald Trump. What historical and philosophical resources can help us gain insight and wisdom? How can we successfully know and encounter each other in such a divided society? In this episode, Mark Labberton welcomes David Brooks (columnist, New York Times) for reflections about the 2024 General Election, the state of American politics, and how we got here. Together they discuss the multi-generational class divide; sources of alienation and distrust; how loss of faith and meaning influences political life; intellectual virtues of courage, firmness, humility, and flexibility; what it means to be a Republican in exile; the capacity for self-awareness and self-critique; and much more. About David Brooks David Brooks is an op-ed columnist for the New York Times. His latest book is How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen (Random House, 2023). He is also the author of The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life, Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There, The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, and founder of Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Show Notes A spiritual or emotional crisis we're working out in American politics Should we blame inflation and economic factors? (Biden's Covid-19 overstimulation) Class divide is a generational thing High-school-educated voters are increasingly alienated from the Democratic Party Alienation and distrust is a multi-decade process Loss of Faith, Loss of Meaning, and the “Death of God” An exiled Republican “Confessions of a Republican Exile” (via The Atlantic): ”A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.” “I'm a Whig.” (”Abraham Lincoln was a Whig.”) Edmund Burke and epistemological modesty—”don't revolutionize something you don't understand.” You should operate on society in the way you operate on your father, with care. Alexander Hamilton Whig tradition is unrepresented in contemporary American politics How David Brooks waffles between Democrat and Republican Isaiah Berlin: “At the rightward edge of the leftward tendency.” “The capacity for self-critique Matt Yglesias Humble, introspective, and “how did we get so out of touch?” Racism and sexism are not what's driving Trump voters “In my opinion, Donald Trump is wrong answer to the right question.” Mark Noll and America's use of the Bible: un-self-aware and un-self-critical Why is there more capacity for self-critique on the Democratic Jonathan Rauch and “Epistemic Regime”: includes media, universities, scientific research, review process, etc. “There's still a core of people who believe ‘if the evidence says x, you should say y.'” “The greatest victory in the history of the world.” Intellectual Virtues: Courage, Firmness, Flexibility “Reality is constantly going to surprise you.” 1980s Republicanism was more intellectually sophisticated Conservative book publishing *Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Change* by Jonah Goldberg How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks “The Stacking Stereotype” “A redistribution of respect” (away from large swaths of America and to elites) “The flow of status and respect in this country has gone to people with elite credentials.” “… almost no Trump supporters.” “If you tell 51% of the country ‘Your voices don't matter,' people are going to get upset.” America changing beneath us High level of spiritual and moral authority and low level of intellectual confidence The moral teaching of the New Testament “People are unitary wholes.” “I became a Christian around 2013.” “Jesus was more a badass revolutionary than an Oxford don.” C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien's Christianity “What it's like to be in the claustrophobic mind of a narcissist.” Aggression: a joyless way to see the faith What is needed? “I was a 50-year-old atheist.” Chris Wiman (My Bright Abyss: Meditations of a Modern Believer): materialistic categories couldn't explain the world “If they made me pope of the evangelicals, which is a job that makes me shudder…” “Be not afraid.” “The world just loves a human being that's trying to act like Jesus.” David Brooks's teaching at Yale The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

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The year is coming to an end, which means it's time to reflect on our favorite reads! On this episode, Russell Moore and producer Ashley Hales discuss the books that have stuck with them this year. Their conversation touches on the winners of Christianity Today's 2023 Book Awards and the back catalogs of authors whose new releases are making a splash.  Their conversation spans biographies, memoirs, fiction, and more. Moore and Hales discover themes across genres and consider how their 2023 reading might inform their 2024 thinking.  For more insight into what Russell is reading throughout the year, subscribe to his newsletter here.  Russell's Top Ten Books of 2023: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks  The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by Richard Adams, adapted and Illustrated by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir by Beth Moore C.S. Lewis in America: Readings and Receptions, 1935-1947  by Mark A. Noll Godless Crusade: Religion, Populism, and Right-Wing Identity Politics by Tobias Cremer King: A Life by Jonathan Eig How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley Self-Made: Creating Our Identities from DaVinci to the Kardashians by Tara Isabella Burton Lights a Lovely Mile: Collected Sermons of the Church Year by Eugene H. Peterson Additional books mentioned in this episode include:  Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture by Christopher Watkin (CT Book of the Year Award) The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing by Andy Crouch Bobos In Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There by David Brooks Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World by Tara Isabella Burton Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West by Andrew Wilson The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams by Lester J. Capon The Three-Body Problem Series by Cixin Liu Episodes of The Russell Moore Show featuring authors discussed in this episode include: “Tim Alberta on the White Evangelical Crisis” “Christianity's Being Co-opted with Tobias Cremer” “Developing a Biblical Framework with Christopher Watkin” “Esau McCaulley Makes Grace Plausible” “Losing Our Religion: David Brooks on the Allure of Tribalism” “Andy Crouch's Cure for a Tech-Obsessed World” “Beth Moore Didn't Expect Us to Be Us” “Beth Moore and Russell Moore in Conversation” & “Listener Questions for Russell Moore and Beth Moore” Ashley Hales is the producer of The Russell Moore Show, founder of Willowbrae Institute, and an author. Find out more at aahales.com. Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie Hill Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Audio engineering by Dan Phelps Video producer: Abby Egan Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yascha Mounk and David Brooks discuss the role of character development in building strong liberal societies. David Brooks is a writer and a columnist at the New York Times. He is the author of Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There and The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement. His latest book is How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and David Brooks discuss how he came to coin the term “bourgeois bohemians” (or “bobos”); whether today's elite shares any traits with the bobo elite that first succeeded the WASPs; and how we can inspire stronger and deeper social connections between individuals of all backgrounds. This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields, and Brendan Ruberry Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when we see truth as “a means to tribal belonging rather than as a reality that exists outside of us,” asks Russell Moore in his new book Losing Our Religion? That question is at the heart of today's discussion between Moore and NY Times columnist and author David Brooks.  On a new Losing Our Religion episode of The Russell Moore Podcast, Moore and Brooks discuss culture-making, concentrations of power, and complex social situations. They ponder the potential impact of the recent affirmative action decision and how artificial intelligence might influence college admissions. Moore and Brooks talk about the role of Christian institutions in the social fabric of America. They consider how remembering the humanity of our conversation partners affects the way we dialogue. Their conversation covers the wokeness war, gender and sexuality, and political divides between men and women.  Tune in for a rich discussion of belief, belonging, and building a better world. This special series of episodes around Russell Moore's newest book, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, explores the Christian faith in confusing times. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russell Moore “What if We're the bad Guys Here?” by David Brooks “At Fancy Farm, old jabs at McConnell take on new meaning amid health concerns” by Juliana Kim How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks Mónica Guzmán Charles Finney Iris Murdoch “When She Was Good” by Martha C. Nussbaum The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time by Yascha Mount Bobos In Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There by David Brooks Edmund Burke William F. Buckley Irving Kristol A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40) by David Hume Weave the Social Fabric Project Covenant & Conversation: Exodus: The Book of Redemption by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Jordan Peterson on “Club Random with Bill Maher” Tim Keller The Return of Ansel Gibbs by Frederick Buechner “David Brooks on his life-changing pilgrimage with St. Augustine and Dorothy Day” by Bill McGarvey Plough Grab a copy of Russell's new title, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, here! Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and Azurae Phelps Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Audio engineering by Dan Phelps Video producer: Abby Egan Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can we create a meaningful life in a self-centered world? Have our societal notions of success misled us? How does connection underpin our sense of meaning? What practical skills do we need to understand other humans? And what do morals and values have to do with any of this?   A few years ago, David Brooks, columnist & cultural commentator, experienced deep personal loss. He suddenly found himself emotionally at sea. As he looked for ways to keep his head afloat, he realized he wasn't alone; that somehow many Americans had become disconnected from their families or beliefs or way of life. Brooks saw an America drifting from its values and morals, to the point that the basics of human relations were out of reach. Instead of moralizing, Brooks set out on a journey to find people who are truly connected and anchored, and to learn what they do and how they do it.   In this episode, the Surgeon General and David Brooks dig into deep questions. In a world that can feel uncertain and pressured, this episode is a pause to ask what stories we tell, about ourselves and the world, and to think about what gives each of us a sense of meaning in our lives.  Email us at ⁠housecalls@hhs.gov⁠ with your feedback & ideas.   (03:33)    Why is America in a state of emotional pain?  (00:08)    Can we even talk about morals, values, and social skills?  (11:38)    People or government: where can we find moral support?  (14:06)    Can AI provide emotional sustenance for humans?  (17:56)    How can parents help kids build a moral foundation?  (21:16)    Is being social a teachable skill?  (25:03)    What is the “moral and relational hunger” that fascinates David Brooks?  (27:52)    David Brooks' personal quest to better relate to people.  (29:30)    Can the pressure of striving de-humanize us?  (31:25)    How can we be authentic in a world of likes and clicks?  (35:06)    How do external notions of “success” shape us?  (38:41)    What is the story of the Weavers?  (42:38)    How can we build up the Weaver movement?  (45:12)    How do we expand positive social norms?  (48:45)    How's your social life? What keeps you from hosting gatherings?  (55:47)    Can we connect across difference?  (01:01:13)    Where does David Brooks find hope?  (01:04:12)    Is faith a source of inspiration for David Brooks?   David Brooks, Columnist Twitter: @nytdavidbrooks  Weave: the Social Fabric Project: @weavetheppl  About David Brooks David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and a contributor to The Atlantic. He is a commentator on “The PBS Newshour."   His most recent book, “The Second Mountain,” shows what can happen when we put commitment-making and relationships at the center of our lives. He is also the author of “The Road to Character,” “Bobos In Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” and “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement.”  Mr. Brooks is on the faculty of Yale University and is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

David Brooks is a researcher, former Yale professor, columnist for The New York Times, commentator on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR's “All Things Considered” and NBC's “Meet the Press.” This Baby Boomer shares what he has embraced while working alongside Millennials. He puts a finer point on the great resignation, apathy and toxicity in the workplace and the existential crisis facing all creatives. Guest Bio: David became an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times in September 2003. His column appears every Tuesday and Friday. He is currently a commentator on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR's “All Things Considered,” and NBC's “Meet the Press.” He is the author of “Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” and “On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense.” In March 2011 he came out with his third book, “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement,” which was a No. 1 New York Times best seller.

Facebook ist jetzt Meta und alles wird gut, so vermutlich ein Szenario von CEO-Mark Zuckerberg. Was bedeutet dieser strategische Move wirklich – der Aufbau eines eigenen Ökosystems als Konkurrenz zu den Plattformen von Apple und Google, eine bessere Positionierung für das geplante Metaverse? Agnieszka und Alexander sprechen darüber, werfen zudem einen genaueren Blick auf den Sinn und Zweck des Metaverses und was man künftigen User damit wohl bieten wird. --- » Die Themen der Folge 143: --- ◉ Facebooks Meta-Morphose und wer das Metaverse braucht https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/technology/meta-facebook-zuckerberg.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjb485/zuckerberg-facebook-new-name-meta-metaverse-presentation https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/10/john-carmack-sounds-a-skeptical-note-over-metas-metaverse-plans/ ◉ Eine Challenge für Elon Musk https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/02/business/elon-musk-wfp-donation/index.html https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1454808104256737289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw ◉ Verluste von Snap, Facebook, Twitter und YouTube durch ATT https://www.ft.com/content/4c19e387-ee1a-41d8-8dd2-bc6c302ee58e ◉ Die Quartalszahlen von… …Facebook https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/25/facebook-fb-q3-earnings-report.html …Twitter https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/26/twitter-reports-third-quarter-revenue-growth-of-37percent-and-says-apple-changes-had-minimal-impact.html …Apple https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22751418/apple-q4-2021-earnings-supply-constraints-chip-shortage …Microsoft https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/26/microsoft-msft-earnings-q1-2022.html …Amazon https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/28/amazon-amzn-earnings-q3-2021.html …Robinhood https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/26/robinhood-third-quarter-earnings-2021.html ◉ Apples neuer 19 Dollar-Bestseller https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/technology/apple-polishing-cloth.html https://www.ifixit.com/News/54122/macbook-pro-2021-teardown#cloth ◉ Adobe und NFTs https://www.theverge.com/22740442/adobe-scott-belsky-interview-nft-photoshop-blockchain-creator-economy ◉ Ghost Stores auf Instagram https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22745054/instagram-boutique-drop-shipping-ghost-stores ◉ Netflix manipuliert eigenen Suchalgorithmus und die Debatte um Zensur https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/26/22747488/netflix-suppress-cuties-algorithm-search-results-dave-chappelle https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/business/youtube-novara.html --- » Die Buchempfehlung der Woche: --- Will Storr: “The Status Game: How Social Position Governs Everything” https://www.amazon.de/Status-Game-Position-Governs-Everything/dp/0008354642 --- David Brooks: “Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” https://www.amazon.de/Bobos-Paradise-Upper-Class-There/dp/0684853787 --- » Weitere Infos: https://zurueckzurzukunft.creativeconstruction.de --- » Feedback, Anregungen und Wünsche an: podcast@zurueckzurzukunft.de --- » Der wöchentliche Newsletter: https://www.creativeconstruction.de/newsletter ---

In this episode of .think Atlantic, IRI's Thibault Muzergues is joined by special guest David Brooks to discuss the Bobos, or the Bohemian Bourgeoisie. David has been an Op-ed Columnist for the New York Times since 2003. He is the author of several books, including a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement.” This episode will focus on “Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” which discusses the concept of the Bobo, and how they have changed since coining this term back in 2000. His expertise on cultural shifts and political trends directs this episode. What is a Bobo, and how did they get there? Have the Bobo's achieved their paradise, and what does this mean for people around the world? As the movement becomes more mainstream, has it maintained its creativity and purpose? What type of backlash has the movement created? Thibault and his guest discuss all these questions and contemplate what they mean for the larger transatlantic space – and much more. Find David on Twitter: @nytdavidbrooks Find The New York Times on Twitter: @nytimes Find Thibault on Twitter: @tmuzergues Visit IRI's website at www.iri.org

Data, measurement, and most importantly, the insights and what we do with them, is something that is driving the sponsorship industry. In a world where we are so connected, 24/7, globally, and with so many data capture points, the power that can be unlocked is immense. Interestingly though, what brands ultimately want to achieve through sponsorship, and increasingly data-driven sponsorships, hasn’t changed – they want more sales. That is always the end game. Social media has long been a big player, but this year, with people suddenly restricted in movement, and less sports content to consume, social and other digital platforms suddenly accelerated. Scott Tilton, CEO at Hookit, joins the show to discuss sponsorship data and takes us inside their whitepaper, Chasing Sponsorship Value - An Inside Look At The Top Brands In Sports, How They Got There, And What They Could Do Even Better. Be sure to visit hookit.com to find out more about their work, download the whitepaper here, and connect with Scott on LinkedIn. Also joining the show is Daniel Collier-Hill, KORE’s Commercial Director – APAC, who discusses his latest blog, Unlocking Sponsorship Data And Beginning To Use It More.  Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Bob Dalton. Bob is the founder and CEO of Sackcloth & Ashes, a mission-driven company that gives a blanket to a homeless shelter for each one purchased. In 2018 he launched Blanket the United States, a campaign with the goal of donating one million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024. He now travels the United States campaigning to bring awareness and resources to organizations that are creating solutions for homelessness and speaking at events on the topics of entrepreneurship and societal solutions. Sackcloth & Ashes Connect with Bob Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Chris Guillebeau. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer–known for visiting all 193 countries in the world before his 35th birthday. He is also the host of the daily podcast, Side Hustle School and his newest book, Side Hustle, will help you create a new source of income in 27 days.  Connect With Chris Here Chris's New Book Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, John Eldredge. John is an author, a counselor, and a teacher. He is known for his best-selling book Wild at Heart. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. Connect With John Here Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Troy Curtis. Troy has an accomplished history in the entertainment industry, which includes being signed to the international Latin boy-band sensation, “Menudo” at just 17 years old. In addition to his singing career, he is an actor and entrepreneur. Connect With Troy Here Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Ally Fallon. Ally is a bestselling author and founder of Find Your Voice—a community that offers workshops, coaching, editing and support for anyone who wants to write a book. In addition to having written and published 13 books, she has coached writers from total beginners to New York Times Bestselling authors, hosted workshops all over the country and world, and helped hundreds of thousands of people use writing as a tool for their own personal growth. Connect With Ally Here Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Cathy Heller. Cathy is an author, career coach, and the host of the popular podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job." She started out as a singer songwriter and first found success licensing her music to TV, Film and Ads. After making a multi six figure living with her music, Cathy started a music agency and then she began teaching other artists to grow their own careers Connect With Cathy Here Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Dan Schawbel. Dan is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, and an expert in the career and workplace fields. He has been recognized on several lists including Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30.” Listen to Dan's podcast Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

On this installment of The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There on The Word With G, Greg Larnerd talks to Seth Lewis of KATC Sports about his story getting to where he is today and where he hopes to get to.

Greg Larnerd hosts The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There. On today's installment G turns to Baseball as it would have been Opening Day for the MLB as he talks to Jacob Wilkins, the voice of the AA Binghamton Rumble Ponies about his journey through sports media.

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Dave Barnes. Dave is an American musician, singer, and songwriter from right here in Nashville. In addition to the 8 albums he has released, he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Amy Grant, Vince Gill and John Mayer. His most notable hit is “God Gave Me You” which Blake Shelton released in 2011 which led to Dave being nominated for a Grammy. Connect with Dave on Instagram Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Ryan Holiday. Ryan is an American author, marketer, entrepreneur and founder of the creative advisory firm Brass Check. He is a media strategist, the former director of marketing for American Apparel and a media columnist and editor-at-large for the New York Observer. Stillness Is The Key Connect with Ryan on Instagram Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Jess Ekstrom. Jess is an Entrepreneur and founder of Headbands of Hope, a company specializing in accessories that donates headbands to children battling cancer for every item sold. Headbands of Hope is carried in thousands of stores across the world and has been supported by dozens of celebrities. The brand has donated headbands to every children's hospital in America and 15 countries. Headbands of Hope Connect with Jess on Instagram Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

If you have any memories of St. Valentine's Day, it's typically for the cards, candy, and big pink hearts everywhere. But who was St. Valentine and why is he so mysterious while his holiday is such a big deal? To celebrate this day of romantic love, Michael invites his wife Sophie on to tell her the story of St. Valentine and where his relics have ended up. From a flower-crowned skull in Rome to a wax effigy concealing St. Valentine's bones in an old Missouri mission, the bones of St. Valentine have been the site of pilgrimage and healing even as we know so little about the third-century martyr. The relics of St. Valentine reveal a beloved saint whose work has continued to be inspire devotion and love among those who find them. Even after over 1700 years after his death, we see a church that still asks St. Valentine to intercede in the lives of many couples and single people. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode, but we'll happily hear comments. Email editor@catholicexchange.com and let us know if you'd like to hear more about relics and the forgotten saints of the past. If you want to learn more about the fascinating history of relics, we highly recommend the classic by J. Charles Wall, Relics of the Crucifixion: Where They Went and How They Got There (http://bit.ly/39CZCj5). You can find a couple free excerpts on Catholic Exchange, How the Crown of Thorns Arrived at Paris (http://bit.ly/2u2nm17)The Origin of the Wood of the Cross (http://bit.ly/2HsZ838)image: The Flower-Crowned Skull of St. Valentine in S. Maria in Cosmedin in Rome by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. / Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)Support the show (https://catholicexchange.com/donate)

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Derek Evans. Derek is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Project 615, a Nashville based apparel company focused on serving others. Since 2012, Project 615 has donated over $500,000 to world changing causes and employed over 50 people recovering from homelessness and addiction. Project 615 Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Tom Bilyeu. Tom is the CEO of Impact Theory, a company which produces entertainment programming to help people adopt a mindset of empowerment.  A filmmaker and serial entrepreneur who chased money for nearly a decade and came up emotionally bankrupt. After realizing his lack of purpose in his work, Tom and his partners created Quest Nutrition – a company predicated not on money, but rather on creating value for people.  It exploded into a billion dollar business in roughly 5 years, making it the 2nd fastest growing company in North America. Tom's show Connect with Tom Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Mike Yarbrough. Mike is the founder of Rustic & Main, a team of artisans, and generally amazing people, committed to crafting wooden wedding rings that tell a story. He is also the host of Wolf & Iron, a podcast dedicated to helping and encouraging men in their careers and personal lives. Rustic & Main Wolf & Iron Connect with Mike Yarbrough Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Andy Andrews. Hailed by a New York Times reporter as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy Andrews is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including The Traveler's Gift and The Noticer. He is also an in-demand speaker, coach, and consultant for the world's largest organizations. Andy's Website Andy's Book Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Dr. Josh Axe. Dr. Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine, chiropractor and clinical nutritionist. He founded one of the most visited natural health websites in the world at DrAxe.com, which has over 17 million monthly visitors. He also has authored several bestselling books and is a regular guest expert on The Dr. Oz Show. Dr. Axe's Website Dr. Axe's Instagram Dr. Axe's Youtube Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Daniel Jeremiah. Daniel is an analyst on the NFL network as well as the co-host of the Move The Sticks Podcast. Prior to his media career, he served as the college scout for the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens. Daniel's Twitter Daniel's Instagram Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Barrett Ward. Barrett is the founder and CEO of the brand ABLE. A lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty by working with women who have overcome extraordinary circumstances. ABLE's Website Get 20% off your order Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Tonya Dalton. Tonya is a productivity expert, writer, speaker and founder of ink WELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox. Tonya's book Tonya's podcast Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Jena Viviano. Jena is a career coach and entrepreneur who has first-hand experience with going through multiple career changes. She’s worked on Wall Street, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and as a contributor for career startup, The Muse, before launching her own consulting practice full-time. She also is the host of The Your Career Story Podcast. Jena's Podcast Jena's Instagram Jena's Website Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Brendan Kane. Brendan is a social media growth expert for Fortune 500 corporations, brands and celebrities. He thrives on helping brands systematically find and engage new audiences. He is also the author of “One million followers: how I built a massive social media follower in 30 days.” Brendan's book Brendan's Facebook Brendan's Instagram Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Kelsey Murphy. Kelsey is a personal and professional coach, speaker, writer, and business strategist. Kelsey was a successful Advertising Director for companies such as Nintendo and Elizabeth Arden before realizing she didn’t feel fulfilled in her career. Ultimately, she found her purpose and is now living the dream. Kelsey's instagram   Kelsey's podcast Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Frank Caliendo. Frank is a comedian, actor, and impressionist who has been making people laugh his entire life. He is well known for his impressions of famous actors, politicians, and broadcasters such as Morgan Freeman, Donald Trump, John Madden and Jon Gruden. Frank's website  Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, a conversation with David Pollack. David is a former NFL player and University of Georgia standout. After suffering a career ending injury, David joined ESPN. Currently, David is an analyst on ESPN College Football Primetime and on College GameDay.    Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, a conversation with Andy Levine. Andy is the creator and host of “Second Act Stories.” A podcast that shares the stories of people who have made major career changes to pursue more rewarding lives in a second act. The stories are in their own words and the words of friends and family that helped them find a new path.   Second Act Stories Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle  

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Annie B. Jones shares her journey of volunteering her way into entrepreneurship, and ultimately her dream job of owning a bookstore. You'll also hear how she has cultivated a community beyond the walls of the store, helping her business thrive in the internet age. Annie's Store The Bookshelf Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Sean Cannell shares his journey of stepping out on the path of video production, pursuing the dream in times of financial uncertainty and the way that you can utilize the internet to spread your message. Sean's Book: YouTube Secrets Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. In this episode, businesswoman and political figure Carly Fiorina shares her journey of dropping out of law school to becoming the first woman ever to lead a Fortune 50 company--battling fear, uncertainty and expectations from others along the way. Carly’s Book: Find Your Way Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

Today we have David Brooks on the podcast. Brooks is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and appears regularly on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He teaches at Yale University and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the bestselling author of a number of books, including The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement; The New Upper Class and How They Got There; The Road to Character, and most recently, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life. In this episode we discuss: The evolution of David’s thinking about character The relationship between our commitments and our fulfillment in life Brook’s criticism of self-actualization taken to the extreme The four crises of our time David’s current stance on reparations Why David is a “border stalker” How David reconciles the need for commitment with identity fluidity Commitment vs. individualism The importance of healthy transcendence The enunciation moment What we can do about the current political landscape David’s thoughts on polyamory and the single life  

How They Got There is a podcast from best-selling author, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers.   In today’s episode of How They Got There, Lewis Howes shares his journey from professional Arena League football to his dream career of entrepreneurship. Lewis discusses how he overcame self-doubt and anger to get to where he is today - and shares the importance of making lasting connections.   LewisHowes.com   Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle    

  How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers.   Shannon Bream, host of FOX News @ Night with Shannon Bream and Chief Legal Correspondent for Fox News Channel left her successful law career to pursue her passion of broadcast news. In this episode, Shannon shares how she pushed through the rejection, fear and doubt she encountered along her career journey and offers encouragement to listeners that are in the midst of pursuing work they love.   Finding The Brightside: The Art of Chasing What Matters   Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle  

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In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss Nike’s controversial signing of Colin Kaepernick as the face of their Just Do It campaign, the anonymous New York Times op-ed written by a senior Trump administration official, and the recent death of Robin Leach. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Colin Kaepernick, best known for “taking a knee” to protest racism and police brutality in America, is the face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign. Natalia wrote about the announcement in the context of Nike’s history of adventurous branding at The Washington Post and referred to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s tweets about the implications of brands capitalizing on political polarization. The New York Times published a rare, anonymous op-ed from a senior official in the Trump administration. Natalia referenced Dahlia Lithwick’s comments on Trumpcast and Jordan Taylor’s Washington Post essay about the role of anonymity in American political history. Robin Leach, best known as host of the 1980s television show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, has died. Niki referred to David Brooks’ 2000 book Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There. In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: Natalia discussed Ted Cruz’ warning that Democrats would bring “tofu, silicon, and dyed hair” to Texas. Neil reflected on the gendered dynamics in the new film Crazy Rich Asians. Niki shared Michael Rosenwald’s Washington Post article, “Roe v. Wade’s forgotten loser: The remarkable story of Dallas prosecutor Henry Wade.”

The road to becoming an on-air broadcaster is never an easy one. A majority of the time the road is filled with bumps, uneven pavement, unexpected pot-holes, and sometimes you need to go off-roading. This road is no different for my next conversation for The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There featuring Jacob Wilkins. Wilkins is currently an Update Anchor for CBS Radio-NY (WFAN), CBS Sports Radio Network, and SirirusXM.  It hasn't been an easy journey for this young man but he's got a great voice and a well-rounded knowledge of sports. We'll find out how he decided on this career path, what he's done to get to where he's at, some fun stories along the way, and find out where he hopes this road will take him. 

The Word With G: Megan Reza, Knicks and Baseball Tonight on The Word With G I'll be chatting with an up and coming sports media star from the west coast in Megan Reza. Megan is the latest addition to The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There and I'll be giving her the platform to tell her sports media journey so far, what she's done, what she hopes to do, and what advice she has for those up and coming in the industry.  During the second half of the show, I'll be talking about the New York Knicks and how they failed to make a single move at the trade deadline and could they be thinking about locking Derrick Rose long term....? Also, BASEBALL IS BACK! I'll touch on the New York Mets and New York Yankees as they open up spring training games.

Tonight on The Word With G I'll be chatting with an up and coming sports media star from the west coast in Megan Reza. Megan is the latest addition to The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There and I'll be giving her the platform to tell her sports media journey so far, what she's done, what she hopes to do, and what advice she has for those up and coming in the industry.  During the second half of the show, I'll be taking your calls and talking about the New York Knicks and how they failed to make a single move at the trade deadline and could they be thinking about locking Derrick Rose long term....? Also, BASEBALL IS BACK! I'll touch on the New York Mets and New York Yankees as they open up spring training games.

This week on The Word With G I'm talking with ESPN MLB Writer, Anna McDonald as she is the latest sports media story uncovered on the new Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There segment. I'll be going behind the scenes into her journey in the world of sports media, finding out when she knew this is what she wanted to do, how she found her love for baseball and now has the opportunity to write about the game for worldwide leader.   In the second half of the show, I'll give you my opinion as far as the Charles Oakley banned from Madison Square Garden by Owner, James Dolan and who's side should you believe?

The Word With G: CFB, NFL and Mets Tonight I'll be talking to Oklahoma State Reporter Allison Gappa regarding a tough loss by the Cowboys in the Big 12 Title game and also she'll be our next guest for our brand new segment "The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There" to talk about her journey of how she got involved in the sports media industry. Second half of the show I'll be touching on some of the NFL action thats gone on today and how about the New York Mets getting their big bat back in the lineup for 4 more years!

We'll be with leading right up until kickoff on Sunday with a noon EST start to The Word With G and it's a loaded show! To kick it off I've got WUSA9 DC Sports Reporter/Digital Producer/MMJ Grace Olson on the line. I'll chat her up regarding Kirk Cousins success this year and more on the Washington Redskins. After that I'll shine the sports media spotlight on her as she's the next candidate on "The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There". She'll tell us why she initially decided to get into the sports media industry, the journey she's had, her dream job and some advice for you up and comers.  Second half of the show is all about the football! We'll talk Fantasy Football with YOU and I'll give you my take on some guys you should look to start and some you should leave riding the fantasy pine. In addition, maybe I'll get into a little Daily Fantasy as well... We'll see what happens, so join me on this loaded hour leading right up until kick-off.

Tonight I'll be talking to Oklahoma State Reporter Allison Gappa regarding a tough loss by the Cowboys in the Big 12 Title game and also she'll be our next guest for our brand new segment "The Grind of Sports Media, How They Got There" to talk about her journey of how she got involved in the sports media industry. Second half of the show I'll be touching on some of the NFL action thats gone on today and how about the New York Mets getting their big bat back in the lineup for 4 more years!