Podcasts about ivy league school

Harvard University is suing the Trump administration after President Trump imposed a funding freeze to the Ivy League School. Plus, more details surrounding the Pope selection process. That and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've had Wendy's Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you're a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy's signature Spicy Nuggs. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn't always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That's where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World's #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It's a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES15  State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you're looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh    This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America's most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-1:59) Looking at the Way Too Early Top 25(2:00-13:20) Dear Andy & Ari Preview(13:21-17:05) Huel(17:06-18:15) Bill Belichick signs contract(18:16-25:22) Questions from the Chat before Dear Andy & Ari(25:23-40:24) Looking at Alabama and Auburn(40:25-49:59) Measuring Coaches' Records with Expanded CFP(50:00-50:41) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(50:42-56:53) Georgia Tech, ACC Darkhorse?(56:54-1:04:20) More questions from the chat, Ari at an Ivy League School?(1:04:21-1:05:56) State & Liberty(1:05:57-1:13:11) Heisman Odds for SEC QB's(1:13:12-1:16:31) Who is Arch Manning's Dad?(1:16:32-1:17:52) PrizePicks(1:17:53-1:23:11) Conclusion: See you Monday from the Senior Bowl! It's a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and as always you have asked some incredible questions. Among them… — Why does your show clearly hate Alabama? — How many different teams will win the national title in the next 15 years compared to the last 15 years? — Will playoff records replace top 5 or top 10 records for measuring coaches?  Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/YXmzcnXgmBM Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Wanna give your kid a leg up, hire a baby name consultant and see if you can't get your child into an Ivy League School, because they may have the grades, the extracurricular activities, but you named them Steve and that ain't helping anyone. And if you spot a thing that shouldn't be, send it in to janesays@civicmedia.us and we might use it on the show! So join us Monday through Friday at 11:51 a.m. for “This Shouldn't Be A Thing!” or search for it on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. And thanks for listening!!

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Ivy League School Plans to Mock Soldiers on Veterans Day FOCUS STORY: FFRF Fear Mongers Ahead of Trump's 2nd Term MAIN THING: How Abortion Issue Played Out in Election LAST THING: Psalm 14 SHOW LINKS 2024: https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/campaign-notebook-after-trump-nh-win-fat-lady-singing NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com/ Email us! QuickStartPodcast@cbn.org

How do you begin to save for your children to go to college? With the rising costs of college education, is it worth the monetary commitment?  Including tuition & fees, room & board, books & supplies, etc. the average cost of college is anywhere from $27,000 for an in-state public school up to $80,000–$90,000 a year for an Ivy League School. How you pay for your student's college is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make. In this episode, we cover the three phases of saving for college and what you need to pay attention to in each phase.  Outline of This Episode [1:53] Why college? Is it necessary?  [2:41] Average cost of college [4:42] Phase #1: The Saving Phase  [10:02] Phase #2: Preparing for college [20:44] Phase #3: In-college strategies  [22:57] Summarizing the big points  Resources & People Mentioned The Retirement Podcast Network Social Security – Lifetime Earnings of College Graduates Morningstar – How to Choose a 529 Plan The FAFSA Application IRS – American Opportunity Tax Credit (AORC) IRS – Lifetime Learning Credit Independent Education Consultants Association US News – Qualified 529 Expenses Charles Schwab – 529 to Roth Rollovers

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking a second time to the author of The Golden Ticket, Irena Smith. Irena was on the show last month to talk about her new book and I wanted her to return to talk about parenting, particularly parenting neurodiverse kids; she has three of them! We talk about the importance of realizing that going to an Ivy League School isn't what's best for everyone and isn't the "Golden Ticket" many parents have come to believe it is. She implores parents to think about the stress added to a child's life by their parents' unwaveringly high expectations for their child's academic achievements. There are other ways to have a great life other than attending a top-20 school. Irena also shares a major life change she made since the last time I interviewed her that has allowed her to live more authentically in alignment with her values. She is a serious writer, maintaining not one, but two, Substacks. You can check them out here: Personal Statements and The Golden Ticket (is not what you think). You can also have the opportunity to hear her speak about navigating the college entrance process with your child at her virtual August presentation through the Library Speakers Consortium. You will find the information you need, as well as being able to register, here.

Starting another Brand-New Hour— of The Steve Gruber Show—Live from Studio G in the heart of AMERICA—I'm Steve Gruber—Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—willing to tell you the truth when nobody else will, I will be brutally honest! God Bless America Lets Roll!   Number One— Another rabid Jewish hating event is broken up by police at Columbia University—something the former President of the Ivy League School—and American President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned us about—   Number Two— What is happening to ordinary Americans is driving a crime wave that is a bit unusual—thieves are targeting food—and stealing it by the truckload when they can—because food is so expensive—   Number Three— What a great day—it is Free For All Friday!

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1121, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: U.S. Colleges And Universities 1: Recovering from Katrina, it scheduled a makeup "lagniappe semester" starting in May 2006. Tulane. 2: The 2 founders of Yahoo! and the 2 founders of Google all attended this California school. Stanford. 3: Texas Lutheran University is in Seguin; this school founded in 1873 is in Fort Worth. Texas Christian University. 4: The North Carolina university founded in this town in 1834 is now in Winston-Salem. Wake Forest. 5: It's the northernmost Ivy League School. Dartmouth. Round 2. Category: The Iberian Peninsula 1: The Spanish called the Muslims Moors, meaning from this country. Morocco. 2: This expensive spice from La Mancha gives paella its golden hue. saffron. 3: This 2.25-square-mile area on the Iberian Peninsula belongs to the United Kingdom. Gibraltar. 4: To make port in Porto, Portugal, add this to wine and age. brandy. 5: Eastern region that's the center of Spain's citrus industry; its oranges are harvested in December. Valencia. Round 3. Category: Don'T Lose Your Train Of Thought 1: Platfprm 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station in this city is the place where Harry Potter boards the train to Hogwarts. London. 2: The Grand Traverse Dinner Train specializes in tours of this duration, so let's invite Gilligan. 3 hours. 3: The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, one of the world's steepest, starts in this "Choo Choo" city. Chattanooga. 4: In 1912 Henry Flagler rode the first train that linked the U.S. mainland to this, the southernmost city in Florida. Key West. 5: After touring the Coors Brewing Company, you may want to visit the Colorado Railroad Museum in this city. Golden. Round 4. Category: The 10 Plagues Of Egypt 1: The first plague was the turning of the waters of Egypt into this. blood. 2: The third plague was these parasitic arthropods that also plague kids in the classroom. lice. 3: In the seventh plague, this rained "upon the land of Egypt", breaking "every tree of the field". hail. 4: In the eighth plague, swarms of these covered the face of the Earth, darkening the land. locusts. 5: Passover gets its name from when God passes over the Israelites' homes, sparing them from this final plague. death of the firstborn. Round 5. Category: You Got Nerve 1: When you "hit" this "bone", the ulnar nerve creates the "unamusing" sensation in your elbow. humerus. 2: Term for a group of nerves; among the most famous is the "solar" one. plexus. 3: As part of his "drill", this doctor often anesthetizes the mandibular and lingual nerves. dentist. 4: The olfactory nerve is the nerve of this sense. smell. 5: Running from the lower back down the leg, the sciatic nerve holds this distinction among the body's nerves. the longest nerve. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

This CEO Led USA Fencing to Historic Growth.Phil Andrews is CEO of USA Fencing (and former CEO of USA Weightlifting)… and is the only person to lead two sporting organizations in the Olympic & Paralympic movement at the same time.Yes, we talk plenty about swords......and why it's become THE sport for every Ivy League School.BUT there's so much more!Fencing is the fastest sport on earth and is a lot like "combat chess". Phil shares the keys to success and how to use them "sharpen" your team.By the end of his interview you'll appreciate Fencing and the powerful leadership lessons from the sport.Plus you'll discover his incredible story of becoming the CEO of USA Weightlifting for a decade and the playbook he used to transform it into a women's majority sport, including an historic funding agreement for women. He instituted new governance reform, attracted record participation, and secured unprecedented sponsorship and fundraising levels. What a story!LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-andrews-07465617/Company Link: http://www.usafencing.org/What You'll Discover in this Episode:How Fencing Makes You a Better Leader.A Big Leadership Lesson from USA Fencing.Why Fencing is “Combat Chess”.The Strategy He Used to Build USA Fencing and Weightlifting to Historic Levels.What He Did that Shifted USA Weightlifting into a Women's Majority Sport.A Tip for Leaders Facing Burnout..His Journey from Weightlifting to USA Fencing.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

In this podcast, Lana discusses the question: Is it really worth going to an ivy league school? She first explains what an ivy league school is and what they are best known for. Then, she further discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of going to one. Lana interviews students on their knowledge of ivy leagues and if they believe it is truly worth going to. Hopefully, this rundown on ivy league schools will help high schoolers make a decision as to whether they will want to attend an ivy league school or not. 

Several Ivy League school presidents refused to say advocating for genocide is against school policy! Are they promoting hate to our kids?

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – I delve into the resignation of billionaire philanthropist Henry Swieca from Columbia University's board. Swieca cites "moral cowardice" and the university's tolerance of anti-Semitic sentiments. The controversy intensifies as the university suspends two student groups, raising questions about its commitment to combating anti-Semitism and preserving campus safety...

Columbia University announced on Friday that it was banning two anti-Semitic student groups on campus for the remainder of the fall term after they repeatedly violated school rules. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology took considerable backlash over a statement explaining why more actions hadn't been taken against students who promoted anti-semitic and even genocidal slogans while participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. A Las Vegas teenager reportedly died last week after he was severely beaten by a violent mob of about 15 attackers near a local high school. In a shocking incident that has triggered widespread outrage online, a pro-Palestinian mob can be seen cheering on a protester who climbed a flagpole and tore down U.S. flags as demonstrators marched through central Manhattan over Veterans Day weekend. Comedian Bill Burr's wife was not happy to see former President Donald Trump walking to his seat at Madison Square Garden for UFC 295 on Saturday, video from the event reveals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks guest is Jeff Aubry. He is the Executive Director of the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NGPU), the union for NBA G League players, former professional basketball player, and a Cornell graduate. He joins the show to share his journey in transitioning to Player Development with the NBA, after an 18 year career. Being a “Late Bloomer”(3:30)The POWER of believing in others (11:10)Why you must PUSH your Friends (16:30)A Top Recruit went to any Ivy League School? (22:00)Playing Basketball in 12 different countries for 18 years (28:00)What to do with Your FEAR (29:27)Career Transition is a Humbling Experience (31:15)Wait your turn & stay in your lane (36:00)The NBA G LEAGUE needs change (39:00)NBA G LEAGUE Players Aren't Lab Rats (42:30)The promising future of the NBA G LEAGUE (45:20)Overcoming His Mind Bully (50:25)Send your topic requests and questions to: contact@mindbully.com Follow the show:https://www.instagram.com/mindbullypodcastFollow the Host:https://www.instagram.com/kingno_https://twitter.com/kingno_Support the show

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate and fulfill your own dreams and destiny. ~Viola Davis

NTD Business News: 1/27/20231. Undercover Video Says Pfizer Exploring Mutating COVID2. Senators Respond to Pfizer Video3. mRNA Expert: Contents of Veritas Pfizer Video Disturbing4. FDA Rushed Approval for Pfizer Vax: Emails5. ChatGPT Passes Exam at Ivy League School

Test takers have more ways than ever to prepare for important exams. However, if the way you are learning doesn't involve actually taking practice tests, does it even count as prep? Amy and Mike invited educator Paul Pscolka to explain why practice tests matter so much. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Is it really test preparation if you don't take practice tests?  What can be learned from practice tests? Why is simulating official test conditions so critical? Are timed tests necessary? What kinds of tests provide the best practice? MEET OUR GUEST Paul Pscolka is the founder of Ivy Masters, an organization based out of New Jersey devoted to helping students improve their SAT and ACT scores and get accepted at their first-choice university.  Paul has taught SAT and ACT full-time since 2003. His students have scored perfect on SAT and ACT as well as countless others who have scored within 100 points of perfect on SAT and within 2 points of perfect on the ACT. Many of his students have received thousands in scholarship money as a direct result of their scores. Paul was a Division 1 student-athlete at an Ivy League School. He earned his B.A. in Sociology and his M.S. Ed. at the University of Pennsylvania.  Paul first appeared on this podcast in a TEST PREP PROFILE in episode 296.  Find Paul at https://www.ivymasters.com or 732-485-6480. LINKS How to Take a Practice Test Why Practice Tests Matter So Much RELATED EPISODES WHAT SAT & ACT DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CAN TELL YOU  COMMON TESTING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM  WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A BAD TEST TAKER? ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Episode 86 - Oct. 31st, 2022 - Moving Onward  - Violation Counter - Ceddy55 - 26  x Walt - 0 x DJ Intence - 0  - Songs Of The Episode - @LoveIndoe x Indoe “Deep”  - The Sir Mo Farah Story  - The Kania Brunson Story  - The Karesse Ebron Story  - Supreme Court Ruling on Harvard & University of North Carolina for Affirmative Action for Standard Admissions  - Diversity in Higher Educations x HSBCU  - Coach Prime Impact within the SWAC  - Average price of a Ivy League School  - Canada United Kingdom Connection  - Jay-Z Bacardi Partnership with D'Usse  - Songs Of The Episode - Cruch Calhoun “Like Your Mine”  - Ex-LA Angels Employee (Eric Kay) Sentenced for the Death of Tyler Skaggs  - Brittney Griner Update  - Marine Muslim Forgiveness Richard “Mac” McKinney  - Twitch star & OnlyFans Amouranth  - California Marijuana Company (DreamFields Brands) Getting Sued   - Songs Of The Episode - DJ Big Skipp ft; Cappella Grey; Mr. Chicken “Same Gang”   - Wise Guy's Corner -  What is your theme song? & Why?  - Wise Guy's Corner -  Is it really necessary to know everything about your partner's past relationship?  - Elon Musk New Ownership of Twitter  - Songs Of The Episode - @MixedByKamillion “ Gotta Move On From Love, My Mind, & You”

In today's episode I will tell you guys about Ivy League schools. How the student life are, when were they started, and what's the best program are only scratching the surface of what I have prepared. Now enjoy the Podcast! Email: tawan.sap1@gmail.com

In this episode, I interview Tavares Brewington. From the streets of Miami to Ivy League School, Forbes 1000 Entrepreneur and Innovator Tavares Brewington shares his success and nationwide efforts to unlock entrepreneurial promise for youth for those who are at an economic disadvantage and seek to become the next innovator. Down to earth and results driven, Tavares is the founder of Street 2 Ivy (educational and e-commerce platform for inspiring young entrepreneurs). Street 2 Ivy raises awareness of the potential in our underserved communities and how unleashing that energy is critical to our economic and social transformation as a society. In addition to Street 2 Ivy, Tavares served as the Director of US Compliance & Global Program Management for a multinational biotech company, Assistant U.S. Attorney and also has an MBA from Cornell University and JD from Boston College and a BA from The College of the Holy Cross.

College advisor Marni Levine is here to help us find the right financial, academic, cultural, and social fit for our kids when it comes to the college decision. We talk through the college search process and what our expectations should be during this important time.Topics include:1. How finding the right college fit is not a one size fits all process.2. When should a family start thinking about the college search - when do you start?3. Do colleges want a "well-rounded" student that does everything or one that specializes in one or two things?4. Knowledge that if your kid is not comfortable where they are, they can't be happy. And if they can't be happy, they can't be successful. 5. What do schools offer virtually to help narrow your list down?6. How important is it to talk to an actual student of the school? What can they tell you that you can't find on the school website?7. There are so many colleges, how do you start narrowing down?8. How many colleges should you plan to apply to? 9. Is an Ivy League School better than my state flagship school?10. How has COVID affected the application and acceptance rates?11. My college choice is test optional, should I even bother with the ACT or SAT? 12. The importance of the financial talk when it comes to student loans.13. What is the number one thing parents need to do as their child begins to consider college?14. What is the parent's role in the college search?Make sure to follow Marni on social as she is starting a membership group as she is going to have good college search information and speakers. It will be a great place to get needed information and ask questions if you are not able to work 1:1 with an advisor.Marni's instagram is http://www.instagram.com/collegemarni_You can also reach Marni on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/marni.h.levineMarni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marni-levine-52b39015a/You can find me here:Website & Blog: https://llmcshane.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/lesleylmcshaneTNOY Private Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenewoldyou/And don't forget about the MOMS OVER 50 - MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE!  I am so excited to share all of these female founded businesses with great gifts for your mom or for YOU!You can download that here:  https://www.subscribepage.com/mothers-day-gift-guideTill next week!

Today's Guest: Sonja Bjornson from the Brown Women's Hockey Team We Discuss: -Playing at an Ivy League School like Brown -Transfering -Adjusting to a new conference -The Non Hockey Segment

Do you think that outstanding leaders only come out of fancy, expensive Ivy League School programs? Think again. While this is something I've known for over 25 years, Glenn and Michael Parker, a father-son duo who have had successful careers in leading highly successful companies and have conducted dozens of interviews with highly effective leaders, explain to us their findings about positive influence leaders and how literally anyone can become a positive influence leader.Author of some 15 books, Glenn is a leadership and team effectiveness consultant to some of the world's leading organizations. Most recently, he is the co-author (with his son, Michael) of Positive Influence: The Leader Who Helps People Become Their Best Self.Send Audience To:www.thepositiveinfluenceleader.comPositive Influence is available from the publisher, HRD Press at: www.hrdpress.com or 800-822-2801It is also available from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3aSglzNHave a question or an idea for future podcast episodes? Email me at michaela@drkeeganjedele.comLooking to elevate your classroom management? Visit www.drkeeganjedele.com

Welcome to Current Talk Podcast! Hosted By Cameryn Hodges and Faithe Metellus In today's episode, we have very special guest, Dora Zhang, who is currently a MBA Student at the prestigious Ivy League School, Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts. Today she will be talking about her experience so far of getting a Masters of Business Administration from an Ivy League as well as the importance of attending graduate school/ higher education. Follow Dora on Instagram here!: https://www.instagram.com/lifebydora/ Hope you enjoy the episode! New Episodes every Friday! Business Inquiries: currenttalkpodcast@gmail.com Send us topic ideas to @currenttalkpodcast on Instagram Current Talk Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currenttalkpodcast/ Current Talk Podcast Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/currenttalkpod?s=21 Current Talk Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC4yfU5R3DWsPkQOu8ArKuZQ Current Talk Podcast Tiktok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8K4kEt8/ Co-Host: Cameryn Hodges Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameryn.hodges/ Co-Host: Faithe Metellus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimaster0000/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/current-talk/support

The headline said “89 Year Old Receives PhD from Ivy League School.” What was your first thought when you read that? He's too old? That's a waste? I felt hope. Here's why.

Harvard university created an initiative that has now been signed by all the Ivy League schools, MIT, Stanford, Duke, Michigan, Chicago, etc. and dozens and dozens of other top schools called "Making Caring Common."Making Caring Common is an attempt to refocus college admissions decisions away from things that require a certain income level or other significant advantages in order to fulfil, towards character traits that lead to a healthy campus and a good life.The truth is it is difficult to stay positive when all around you people gossip. If you don't make a sincere effort to rise about your environment, you will be unlikely to develop the kindness that your community needs. But with a tiny introduction to human psychology, and an understanding of how important kindness, empathy, and support are, you can choose to rise above the negativity around you. Learn about a student who got into an Ivy League School. Her admissions officer wrote her to welcome her to campus, and emphasized that the student's kindness was the character trait that really stood out for her, and got her admitted. And learn what you can do today to begin developing your own character. You'll be glad you did!Check out the Ivy League Challenge here: TILC.to/waitlistGet the course, Elite College Admissions Made Easy Starter Course here: https://ivy-league-prep-academy.mykajabi.com/ECAMEstarter-courseInstagram: @theivyleaguechallengeFacebook: TheIvyLeagueChallenge  or kongshantaiEmail me with questions: theivyleaguechallenge@gmail.com

Known for going larger then everyone else at a session and being one of the first riders to really start progressing technical tricks off of natural features in the backcountry, Lukas Huffman is on of the most influential snowboard pros of our time. On this weeks episode, we talk coming up in snowboarding with a twin brother, east coast style, going the largest off a jump, scaring yourself everyday, trying to fit in with snowboard crews, filming with Kingpin, filming with Mack Dawg, being willing to die for it, Flow State, Ivy League School, becoming a filmmaker, and so much more! Join us on this weeks episode of the Bomb Hole as we sit down with Lukas and learn about his journey from being a top pro snowboarder to graduating Columbia with a 4.0 and going on to becoming an award winning film maker and family man.Special ThanksLiquid Death- https://liquiddeath.com/bombhole/ Free coosie's!Ten Barrel Pub Beer- https://10barrel.com/beer/pub-beer/The Patreon Members, We would not do this without you!!- https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeIkon Pass- https://www.ikonpass.comVolcom- https://www.volcom.com post a good bail on instagram and #volcombombproof @thebombhole https://www.instagram.com/thebombhole/ @volcomsnow https://www.instagram.com/volcomsnow/ A Volcom rider will pick the best one each week and the winner will get a prize pack!!TowPro Lifts- https://www.towpro-lifts.com Promo Code- bombhole 5% offInstagramLukas Huffman's Instagram: @huffmanstudio https://www.instagram.com/huffmanstudio/@thebombhole: https://www.instagram.com/thebombhole...@Grendiesel : https://www.instagram.com/grendiesel/...@E_stone : https://www.instagram.com/e_stone/Hit Subscribe! Leave a comment, We love your feedback! If you like the show please leave us a review! It all helps us out a ton!!For all things Bomb Hole, go to : https://thebombhole.com/BOMB HOLE STORE: https://thebombhole.com/collections/allWatch the episode on YouTube- https://youtu.be/1yyicoFRJakJoin The Bomb Squad on our Patreon page! Props to all of our Patreon members for the support. We could not make these episodes happen without your help! Patreon members get the chance to ask guests questions and find out who we will be interviewing before anyone else. They also receive Bomb Hole merch and a custom Bomb Squad sticker!!! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeShow Notes-Huffman Studio | https://huffmanstudio.tvO'Sin Snowboards | https://unitgear.ca/collections/osin-snowboardsEast Street Archives | https://www.eaststreetarchives.comLukas Huffman Happy Hour | https://www.methodmag.com/videos/throwback-thursdays-lukas-huffman-happy-hour.htmlKingPin Destroyer | https://www.snowboardingfilms.net/film/destroyerTrigger The Flow State | https://positivepsychology.com/flow-activities/Risk Vs. Reward | https://www.drjimtaylor.com/4.0/you-have-to-risk-it-for-the-biscuit-for-sports-success/Feeling Comfortable | https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/14-things-people-who-feel-comfortable-with-themselves-differently.htmlColumbia General Studies | https://gs.columbia.eduLukas Huffman “Night Music” | https://huffmanstudio.tv/night-musicShake Down | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAiKwwS4qpM&t=10sChulksmack | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69RHyzSHKVsDepression | https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htmIR77 | https://www.thesnowboardersjournal.com/2016/12/ir77-digitally-remastered/

On this episode of the Problems or Profits Podcast, Nicole Baranowski, the founder of Hairstrong, shares her current journey into the business world by focusing on a problem she personally experienced on a daily basis then obtained the skills necessary to take the idea and turn it into a product! Based out of London, ON, Nicole has taken on the challenge of running a business solely, while still attending an Ivy League School, and empowering women in fitness. Welcome to the Problems Or Profits Podcast!Problems Or Profits for us is more than just a 'saying', it's a life philosophy or mantra that myself and my team have adopted into all aspects of our business/professional lives as well as our personal lives so Rebecca Lynn Matheson and I banded together to share this philosophy and mindset with you by highlighting the amazing Problems or Profits stories from many of your favourite characters from my YouTube Channel!I hope you enjoy and get value from these podcasts and if you do, we would really appreciate it if you share this on social media and subscribe to the podcast on the various platforms!-Matt McKeeverFollow Nicole Baranowski on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicole.baranowski.12Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicbarnownow/              Follow Hairstrong on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hairstrongbandInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hairstrongband/Website -     http://www.hairstrong.ca/Blog -           https://hairstrong.ca/blogs/all-about-hairYoutube -    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsv4P_Zer-7sy3QKESl7ECwEtsy -           https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Hairstrong?ref=simple-shop-header-   name&listing_id=872469925Subscribe to the Podcast & Follow us on Social Media:Podcast - https://problemsorprofitspodcast.buzzsprout.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFe5sJTuDedTBiasgQMbzKA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/problemsorprofitsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/problemsorprofits/                       -----------------------------------------------------------------Follow Matt McKeever on Social Media:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mattmckeever85                     https://www.instagram.com/mattmckeeverunfiltered/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mattmckeever85/Youtube -    https://www.youtube.com/c/MattMcKeever                     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSkDk5spmri_-1qlrlJRYQTwitter -       https://twitter.com/mattmckeever85LinkedIn -    https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mckeever-6a3061142/TikTok -       https://www.tiktok.com/@mattmckeever85Follow Rebecca Lynn Matheson on Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalynnmatheson/                     https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiancottagegirl/Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.l.mathesonYouTube -    https://www.youtube.com/user/rebeccalynn1025

On today's show, we interview District Manager at Student Works, Tyrus Reid who shares with us his wisdom on delegation, integrity, and mindset. Before joining Student Works, Tyrus remembers being extremely stressed about his education and career. He was particularly obsessed with getting into an Ivy League School. However, once he got into the painting business, Tyrus's stress levels subsided significantly. Having a fallback option was a huge confidence booster for Tyrus. The biggest thing that Tyrus learned after running a painting business is the importance of delegation. Recognizing your strengths and hiring out your weaknesses is the hallmark of truly successful people. You might be good at sales. But, if you are unorganized and unable to handle production, all your efforts will come to naught. Apart from the importance of delegation, you will also get some important lessons in focus, commitment, and integrity. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Mindset Strategies to get “your head right”  Good habits that help me maintain high productivity Is the importance of formal education overstated? And so much more?   Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Dreams do come true! There was a time in her life when Blessing Osazuwa wanted to quit school, but then she came to Montco where she was able to excel in her classes. With the encouragement of her advisor and faculty combined with her passion and determination, Blessing applied to and was accepted into Columbia University, achieving her dream of attending an Ivy League school. Listen to her amazing journey.Montco On The Move

Nile and Britt interview founder of The Chroma Network, Daneshé Tyler, to hear about her experiences at an Ivy League School to landing a job with Google and now owning a growing platform for professional young women! The co-hosts join Daneshé in discussing the fine line between working and playing hard when you're freshly starting your career, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and more. To learn more about The Chroma Network, visit thechromanetwork.com and on Instagram @thechromanetwork_.

You don't have to have good grades to get into Ivy League School, heck, you don't even need to go to college to be successful in life! In this episode, I recounted the times that I get what I wanted just to be the "Only One". To get what you want, you don't need to be the "better", you just need to be the "only one"! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why you should run for president. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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IntroductionWe are in the story of amazing love, the greatest story ever told. So turn with me today to John chapter 3.The book of John as you will recall begins with this dramatic introduction to the person of Jesus Christ. We are introduced to him as creator of the universe; the creator of matter with all its complexity, power, design (all of it); all things were made by him and for him and through him. The opening verses introduce us to this omnipotent power!Then we are told in verse 14 that this limitless, boundless, immeasurable WORD became flesh and dwelt among us. And given the resume of verses 1-5 we’d expect a pretty dramatic entry.Maybe parting the Atlantic Ocean? Maybe splitting the sun in half? But instead Jesus’ debut miracle is turning water to wine. The miracle wow factor here is relatively low. This is really not that big of a deal.Now why this type of beginning? What we discover is that what impressed the followers of Jesus was not the miracles; people weren’t attracted to Jesus in the same way people are attracted to Houdini. They weren’t just following him because of his bag of cool tricks. They were following him because of what he claimed. And the miracles Jesus performed in his ministry authenticated those claims.The claims of Jesus in the Bible are simultaneously attractive and offensive. Compelling and reprehensible, so intriguing and repugnant.Today we come to see one of those claims. It’s bold. It’s startling. It’s offensive and yet so intriguing. And here it claims if you want to see God, you must be born again.So today we are just going to ask four simple questions around that claim. Two ‘what’ questions, a ‘why’ question and a ‘how’ question.This question is going to be answered via a story that records a midnight conversation between Jesus and a man named Nicodemus.Let’s read it:What Does it Mean to Be Born Again?So we are introduced to this man Nicodemus. Putting together John 7 and John 19, we discover that he was a member of the Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin was a council of the most powerful ruling religious elite.They would preside over official judicial matters that came up to them from lower courts. So this would have been like the Jewish Supreme court. The Chamber of Hewn stone is where they met. This is a room built into the side of the temple structure itself. And it would be laid out with two groups of 35, kind of like afc west vs nfc east (you knew I’d sneak it in somewhere). And presiding over these two halves would be the high priest.The fact that Nicodemus was part of this group tells us a couple of things about him right off the bat. First of all he must have been aged. In a society that respected age, you are not going to be part of a ruling counsel like this without significant experience. So he was older and wiser than most.Secondly he was smart. An argument can even be made that not only was Nicodemus a part of this prestigious religious counsel but that he held an extremely high post, perhaps even the highest post second to that of the high priest himself. In verse 10 Jesus does not address him as a teacher in Israel but as THE teacher in Israel. What does it take to acquire a seat like that? In our modern terms, he’s got a PhD from an Ivy League School, he graduated top of his class from the Naval Academy, he’s got the titles. He’s got the accolades. The framed degrees on the wall. He’s got the letters after the name. When it comes to the Scriptures, Nicodemus was the doctor to whom they all looked.Now we are told that Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night. That’s not just a passing detail. It’s obviously got significance. It’s referenced in John 19 when Nicodemus shows up again, “Nicodemus, the one who came to Jesus by night.”What are we to make of that detail? Now I’ve heard a lot of tellings of this that make Nicodemus out to be this guy who has a secret curiosity about Jesus and sneaks off, under the cover of darkness, in the middle of the night in his own PRIVATE pursuit of truth.Certainly, the cover of darkness is a feature here, but read the text closely. He doesn’t say, “Jesus, you and I know that the Senhedrin is a rotting swamp that needs to be drained. I’m part of that swamp and I’m ready to get out. Can you help me?”What’s his opening line? Rabbi, WE know you are a teacher from God. WE. He’s speaking on behalf of the Sanhedrin. And yes, they asked him to do it at night so that their corporate identity might not be tainted by association with this guy they don’t know.There are a couple features of the text that support this:The way Jesus responds to him is not how you’d expect Jesus to respond to an individual in genuine pursuit of truth. Are you a teacher of Israel and you don’t understand these things?Keep in mind the chronology. This is just weeks or months into Jesus’ arrival on the scene. The Pharisees and Sadducees are just learning about him. They are curious. They are in fact finding mode. They have not formed an opinion of this man. They haven’t put out an official statement on Jesus yet and they’d like to get to know him behind closed doors.Jesus, we see you have this miracle working ability and you are attracting quite a bit of attention. We’d like to get you involved." And perhaps they anticipate this to be flattering to Jesus. After all, he’s just 30 years old. When ever has a 30-year-old been approached by the Sanhedrin? Most 30 year old men are groveling, powdering themselves in the dust of the rabbis feet. But here they approach Jesus. They certainly at this point do not despise him.All they know is that there is this man Jesus and he is starting to do miracles. We only have the water to wine miracle recorded by John chapter 3 but clearly there have been more because Nicodemus says, “We know you are from God because no one can do the signs (plural) you do unless he is from God.”“Jesus, we think you could help us and we could help you.”The point is: Nicodemus is NOT seeking.Why is that significant? Because what we have here is not a man who is broken and has come to the end of himself. We don’t have here a man who has just lost his marriage, his business has gone bankrupt, his kids hate him. We don’t have a man here in total despair, strung out on a bottle who has thrown up his hands and said, “Where else can I turn? I give up.”We have here a proud teacher of Israel coming to Jesus on HIS TERMS. He comes to Jesus thinking he can control him, work out some sort of trade deal. Jesus can sense this and it explains why Jesus responds the way he does. It feels like a non-sequitur. Conversationally, it’s an abrupt right turn.Nicodemus, like all of us, wants to set up criteria by which we assess Jesus. He says, “I will look through my eyes of education and evaluate you. I will look through my eyes of experience and evaluate you.”"Nicodemus comes as the TEACHER of ISRAEL, and it’s on that basis he believes he is qualified to assess Jesus. But Jesus challenges that in a serious way. What makes you think that you are qualified to assess me based on your status as TEACHER of Israel? That qualifies you to do nothing in God’s economy. You think you know God? Impossible. Unless you are born again, you can’t even see the kingdom of God much less be part of it. You don’t have the tools to even see truth. The prerequisite for spiritual sight is being born again and you haven’t been. Therefore you are blind.Now look how Nicodemus responds.Nicodemus appears to be cynical, sarcastic, perhaps even slightly mocking in tone. Born again? Pffh. What is that supposed to mean? What do you want me to do…shrink back down to a baby and re-enter my mother’s womb? Of course that’s not what he thought Jesus was saying, but it was his way of maintaining his dignity, mocking the idea rather than pressing in and trying to understand.And then Jesus goes into dead serious mode. Truly, truly. He’s putting his reputation on the line. He’s putting himself under an oath. No I’m not joking, you must be born again. I insist on that language.Okay, well what in the world does that mean? He gives us this additional explanation, unless a man is born of water and of Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Whatever being BORN AGAIN means, it has to do with the concept of the Spirit and the concept of Water.Spirit and WaterThe way to understand Jesus’ meaning here is simply to turn to the OT. Jesus is going to say, “You are a teacher of Israel and you don’t understand these things?” The implication is that as a teacher of the OT you should be able to look in the OT and discover what is meant by being born of water and of the Spirit.This is surprisingly easy to do. When you read the OT you are constantly confronted with these pictures of what will happen when the Spirit is poured out like water upon mankind. It’s a metaphor the prophets use over and over again. They speak about the Spirit as if it was contained in this jar and then God takes that jar and pours out his Spirit like water. And the effect is this new life that just springs up out of the ground so significant, it could be compared to new birth.Do you see the image? When the Spirit comes, all of the sudden new life springs out of the ground! Now, I’m not going to go through the other examples, but trust me this language is everywhere in the OT, verses just like this. Here are just a few examples.So to be born again is to have the life-giving Spirit of God poured into you. This Life-GIVING EFFECT is so tremendous that the best way to describe it is literally being reborn.He says you can’t watch it happen physically, but you’ll know it when you see its effects. And he gives this analogy of wind. You can’t see the wind, but you can see the effects of the wind.I can watch grass sway, clouds move, windmills turn. And in a similar way, I can’t see the Spirit of God being poured out on a person but I can certainly watch a person who was spiritually blind receive spiritual sight.Nicodemus, you must be born again.So that’s what it is. What’s being born again? It’s being given the Spirit of God so you can see. That’s the what question. Now why? Why do we need to be born again?Well we’ve already been given a huge part of the answer. Because if we aren’t born again, we will never see the kingdom of heaven, much less enter it. Without being born again, without being given spiritual sight – kingdom sight, we cannot have eternal life.What must be emphasized here is that this is an ABSOLUTE requirement. It is like saying, “In order to live on Mars, you must have oxygen.” Ah naw, that applies to most people but it doesn’t apply to me. No, it’s a MUST. There are no exceptions.Jesus uses the strongest possible language. You must be born again. There are not alternate ways in which a person can achieve that spiritual enlightenment. You MUST be born again. You Nicodemus. You, the one who is not seeking me. You, the one who is not emotionally broken. You, the one wearing clean clothes. You, the one who is respected in society. You, the Ivy League graduate. You, the bourgeois, the upper crust, living in balconied, breezy, paneled houses. You, the person at the top.You have to be born again.And so must all of us. Yes, assembled here are those who are respected in the community, those who write articles and are published authors, those who are doctors and lawyers, those who are PhD’s, those who are part of business think tanks, who live in offices of Ivy, who are rational thinking individuals, whose needs are met, who are monogamous, heterosexual, who run a business with ethical practices, who are pillars of morality in the communityThe message of the new birth is not a call to more morality and moral structure; it’s a challenge to it. I don’t care how smart, moral, or sophisticated you are, “You must be born again.”Jesus looks at all of us and says, “Don’t come to me on your TERMS.” Everyone who comes to me must start at equal footing, ground zero, like a helpless baby. You have to start at day one. You need a new birthday. Nothing you have done counts.Jesus does not come to Nicodemus and say, “Nicodemus, I’m so proud of you. You’ve come this far. Now let me help you up the rest of the way.” No. He says, “Start the game over. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. You have to go back to day one as a newborn child.”And by the way, this is good news for those of you who think you’ve messed your life up so bad that it’s too late. You look at the guy or gal who was raised with all sorts of privilege. They had great parents that loved them, went to the best schools, married with kids, stayed out of trouble, have a great job. And you say to yourself, “Look at me.” I got pregnant in my teens. I dropped out of school. I’ve smoked and drank and chewed everything that could be and now I’m in the middle of my life and I’m used up, messed up, jacked up. It’s too late for me.Jesus says, when it comes to God, all must be born again. You are all on equal footing. All enter the kingdom the exact same way, as a baby stripped of all your accomplishments. You come naked and stripped and needy. You come that way or you don’t come at all.Do you recognize what he’s doing? He’s taking away your excuse. He’s taking away your self-defense mechanism, the defense mechanism you use to say that this born-again stuff doesn’t apply to me. No it applies to everyone.Why is this necessary? Why is it so universal? There’s a very good reason.In verse 6 he says, that which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is Spirit.You need a different organ of sight. It doesn’t matter how many degrees you have, how many people love you, how much money you have. That’s all flesh. That can’t help you see the kingdom. You can polish your binoculars all you want and you’ll never see radio waves. You can only see the kingdom through Spiritual eyes. And in order to get Spiritual eyes, you need to be born again.It’s a shock. And the shock is beginning to set in a bit on Nicodemus. You can hear it in his voice.How can it be that my degrees and education and influence and position don’t matter? How can that be?Nicodemus is frankly incredulous. Jesus sees his questioning, bewildered, confused, befuddled, suspicious eyes and says to him.What does he mean here? I think understanding this is where the passage opens up. Look at verse 11. He speaks in the plural. We speak of what we know. Who is ‘we’? Most likely him and John the baptist. We bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony.What did John the Baptist testify? This is the Messiah. This is the Son of God. John testified that he saw the Spirit descend on him and God speak from heaven, “This is my son in whom I am well pleased.” John testified, “This is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.” That’s the claim.Now we know, by repeated reference in the text that the Pharisees did not receive that testimony. They did not believe that Jesus was from God.SOBack up to the opening lines of John chapter 3. Suddenly this interchange makes all the sense in the world. “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Now if you’re just reading along, at first blush that sounds so respectful. Great teacher, clearly God must be with you because you are doing all these signs.But it’s incredibly evil. There are some painfully absent titles that ought to be there. That is most certainly NOT who Jesus claims to be. This is Messiah. This is the Word-Messiah whose sandal you are not fit to untie. This is not merely a great teacher. God is not merely with Jesus. God is Jesus.So many of us approach Jesus this same way. Jesus, oh yes, I very much respect this rabbi. But he’s not a rabbi. He’s God.And that is why Jesus stops the conversation dead in it’s tracks and says, “Nicodemus, you must be born again.” You’re coming at me on your TERMS. Start over. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. You must be born again.The Passive Nature of itNow one thing to note here is the passive nature of the metaphor. You must be born again. Being born is something that happens to you, not something you do to yourself.Who actually brings about a birth? The baby? Has anybody gone and gotten born? You don’t go and get born. Birth happens to you; the baby doesn’t do a thing. It’s all the mother. The mother is screaming and crying and bleeding all over the place. She’s wailing in agony.The baby is brought into this world through the mother’s labor, pain and suffering. The mother is the one who has to lug that thing around for 9 months and has her bladder compressed and her back aches and her hormones are all out of whack. The mother suffers, groans, weeps and labors.You could even argue, the baby does not want to be born. The baby wants to stay in the mother’s womb. That baby loves the temperature, he’s fed perfectly, it’s cozy. The baby is forced to be born.And there is an implication here. The thing you need most, Nicodemus, you can’t do. You can’t make yourself a Christian. You can’t have this experience or get this spiritual sight. You can’t force yourself into this. You can’t say, “I’m going to go get me some of that Christian power. I’m going to make my life better by becoming a Christian.”You can’t do it.It is true that you cannot do anything. But you can believe something. I can’t fly to NYC. But I can believe that this plane can get me there and walk into it. If you want God to give you that spiritual birth, you must believe something. Look at the emphasis on the word ‘believe’ here.Do you see the emphasis here? It is by believing that Jesus is the Son of God, God come in the flesh, that we are born again. Being born again, begins by believing a claim. That claim ‘believed’ means being given the Spirit. Being given the Spirit means you can see the kingdom of God. It means being transformed so that you can see your need. It means being given grace to humble oneself and repent and receive forgiveness of sin.How do I become born again? We must believe. And to illustrate the kind of belief required for entrance into the kingdom of heaven, he uses this analogy.He says, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.” He’s taking this obscure story out of Numbers 21 in which the children of Israel are in the wilderness and they start complaining about this loathsome manna and God sends a bunch of snakes and they are bitten. It’s like the ultimate story to pull out when your kids are complaining about the broccoli salad.The children of Israel are all lying about, they’re dying. It looks like they’re all going to be wiped out, shaking with convulsions, high fevers, their veins are full of poison.God says to Moses, I will give them a cure. “Make a serpent out of bronze and put it up on a stick so all who look at it will be healed.” That’s what he does. It really is a weird story; but the picture is so perfect (which is why of course he uses it).Think about it, if you are bitten by a brightly colored pit-viper and you are writing in pain, what do you believe can save you? In those days they didn’t have anti-venom kits. If you were bitten by a pit viper it’s game over. It’s just a matter of time.Now if I’m Moses and I tell you, listen, what you need to do is look at this little snake around a pole; that will heal you. You’d say, “You are crazy.” The problem here is a venom problem. I can see the problem. There’s a chemical reaction happening between the venom and my muscles. That venom is slowly paralyzing me. It’s going to soon paralyze my heart and I’ll be dead. Looking on your little stick is not going to fix that chemical problem.And yet, Moses said, I know that to your mind, it makes no sense, but it’s the only way. The phrase that Numbers 21 uses is that they were to look to, or look upon this pole. It’s the idea of casting your entire faith, your entire trust, your entire hope for cure upon God. It’s a total admission of inability and a plea for help.Now Jesus says, in the same way that Moses asked the children of Israel to cast their hopes to God in that moment of certain death, to abandon on their normal ways of understanding how healing happens, to completely put their trust for salvation in what that pole represented, in God alone, Jesus is asking them to do the same.If you want to be born again, you have to believe that Jesus is the only way. There are not multiple ways to God, many good teachers and Jesus is one. No, Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the father except through him.And if you don’t believe you will perish. Whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. You will die with the poison of sin coursing through your veins. You will die in your sins which is another way of saying, you will die refusing to believe the reality that Jesus is God. I refuse to submit to God. God says, “You want to push me out of your life? If you push me away, then you also push away everything to do with me.” Hell is described as outer darkness, nothingness, the complete absence of the presence of God. Men who hate the light will get what they want. They will end up in absolute, complete, utter, eternal darkness.But it doesn’t have to be that way. When we look to Jesus and believe that he is God, that he is our only hope, when we believe on him in this way, the most amazing thing happens. The Spirit of God is poured out on us and we are reborn.Let me give you an example of the type of radical difference between being born again and not being born again.If you had an apple orchard and you say, “Next year I want to get peaches from it. I’m tired of apples; I want peaches.” Fine. What would you do? Well you could say, “I’m going to water and fertilize it far better than I did last year. I’m going to prune it.” But you’re just going to get bigger apples. You’re not going to get peaches like that.In other words, if you want new fruit, you have to have a new root.You have to be completely replanted. That’s the kind of change that happens when we are born again. We are given a new heart that loves new things. That is able to stop loving self and start loving God and others. Without this new birth you can’t do that. You love yourself too much. You need a new life. The root of you, the heart of you needs completely remade. That’s why Jeremiah 31 when talking about the new covenant says, “I will take out of you a heart of stone and give to you a heart of flesh.” The part of you that is the center of your life, your heart, needs to be transplanted. You need a foreign heart given to you. You must be born again.Here’s the best way I can describe what this is like for those who have not experienced it. Have you ever had a moment in your life where you convinced you were right. And you had all these reasons why you were absolutely correct. And man, they were good reasons. The logic was tight. You felt fortified. You felt secure.But then something happens, and finally your entire perspective shifts, and you say, “You know what, I’m actually wrong.” And you look back at that moment and you think, “How could I have deceived myself like that? How could I be using my rational faculties, have all these really good arguments, and yet come to totally wrong conclusions?”You see the problem with trying to evaluate Jesus on your own terms is not that your brain doesn’t work. The brain works just fine. The problem is your heart doesn’t work. Your heart won’t allow your brain to come to the right conclusions. You need a new heart. That’s why you need to be born again.It’s not reform; it’s not even transformation. It’s a starting over at the spiritual DNA level of who you are. And when that new perspective is given to you, light floods into your heart and you are given new meaning, new purpose like you’ve never had before. It’s an unbelievable experience. It’s like the whole world makes sense. It’s an epiphany on steroids!How do you know if someone is really born again? If the evidence of wind is shaking grass, what is the evidence of the Spirit of God in a person? Look at what he says here. This is so amazing.He says, “Listen, Nicodemus the reason you came to me and said, Rabbi, you are a great teacher” is because you were afraid to acknowledge me as Lord. You were trying to flatter me but you insulted me. You were scared, because you know that as Lord, I search the heart and what would be in that heart would be evil. You can disagree with a teacher. You cannot disagree with an absolute sovereign, all-knowing, holy, perfect, all powerful LORD.Many are too proud to come into the light so that the pornography addiction can be seen. Many are too proud to come into the light so that the substance abuse can be seen. Many don’t want their anger exposed, their jealousy exposed, their insecurities exposed, their greediness, their discontent, their spending habits, their lack of generosity, their eating habits. There’s minimizing, there’s deflecting, there’s blaming, there’s defensiveness. There’s a fear of the light and a love of darkness.The evidence of someone not born again is hiding. Listen, believe on Jesus Christ and you can be saved from all that. He will pour his Spirit on you, you will be born again, you will be forgiven and accepted. And your response will be exactly opposite.Here’s what I love the most. Look at the evidence of someone who is born again. They come into the light so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God.Listen closely to the distinction. The one who is not born again hates the person of Jesus, hates the light because his deeds are evil; the other loves the person of Jesus, loves the light not because his deeds are righteous, but because he longs to show that his righteous deeds have been done through God. He wants to give God glory.One of the great evidences of a Christian is that he or she is so excited to show everyone that whatever great thing has just happened in me, to me, through me, is God. Look at God. He’s so amazing! Do you want that?Call to Repentance.You must be born again. There is no exception in the room. All of you must be born again if you want to see the kingdom of God.And perhaps today is the day. Perhaps you are ready to believe that Jesus is God, you are ready to believe on him, to look on Jesus, the one lifted up upon a pole, as dying man bit by the serpent of sin, your only hope, to look at him not as a great rabbi, but as Lord, God Messiah, and fling yourself face down and say, God I need you. I come to you as a baby, naked, stripped of all my self-righteousness, stripped of everything I’m proud of. All my righteousness as filthy rags.Pour out your Spirit on me. Pour it out. Pour life into me. Give me eyes to see.Here’s how you become a Christian. Here’s what you must do. I want to give you words to begin a prayer to God; You must mean it and you need to finish it:Jesus, I believe that you are God. That what is said in this book is history and is true. I believe that you came into the world, because you love me. I believe that you are offering me complete freedom from all my sin and eternal life. But I have resisted that life because I have loved the darkness because my deeds are evil.Now all those things that you have been hiding from God, all those things that you have been scared to drag out into the light, drag them out right now and just confess them to God. Ask him to forgive you.Be specific. Tell him of everything. No secrets. No partial confessions. No half truths. All of it. You can have the courage to do this because there is grace and forgiveness waiting for you.If you confess your sin, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.Repent of your self rule. Repent of your insistence that you are right, that you are king.Say, Jesus I allow you to be now who you have claimed to be this whole time, Lord of my life. I want to serve you as my king and Lord and master and Savior.BenedictionNow if you have done this, I want you to let me know, because the next step is baptism for you, publicly declaring that Jesus is LORD of your life, that you have a new KING, a new LORD and a new MASTER.

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https://www.swordandthescript.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bab_17_herb_thompson.jpg When Herb Thompson was getting ready to retire from the Army, he had no idea what he would do next in his career. However, the uncertainty is something he was trained to deal with, and he used those skills to start planning his next mission to the civilian world. He didn’t know much about LinkedIn, but he got on it and just reached to people asking for advice. The effort led to an astounding 2,000 informational phone calls where he just asked a lot of questions about career options. People were just generally willing to help. Those conversations led him to consider a career as a management consultant. He narrowed down his “targets” to a few management consulting firms and went to work trying to land a job. Here’s the thing: He submitted some 1,000 job applications and less than 1% led to interviews and zero job offers. He landed his first corporate gig through networking and relationship building. Today, he’s turned to helping other veterans. He’s penned about his experience called The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s approach to transition from military service (https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Mission-approach-transition-military/dp/1734301503) (100% of the profits goes to charity). Links: Herb on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-thompson-sf2biz/) Herb on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sf2biz/) _Inc. Magazine: _This True Story of a Harrowing Special Forces Combat Mission Teaches 11 Brilliant Lessons in Leadership (https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/this-true-story-of-a-harrowing-special-forces-combat-mission-teaches-11-brilliant-lessons-in-leadership.html) Transcript: Frank: ... and welcome everybody to episode number 17 of The Boots About Business podcast. I am your host Frank Strong, and here with us today is Herb Thompson. He is a former green beret and today serves as a management consultant with Accenture. Here's an interesting story on transitioning, which actually led him to write and publish a book on the topic, it's called The Transition Mission, and we're going to get into that later in the show. Welcome to the show, sir. Herb: Hey Frank, appreciate you having me on, man. I'm happy to be here and look forward to put out some good info and have a good discussion. Frank: Glad to have you. So the first question I always ask people is the question about the uniforms, the uniting theme in the show, why did you join the service? And then what inspired you to go SF, special forces? Herb: Growing up in upstate New York, there wasn't a whole lot of options where I came from, and ever since I was little kid I wanted to join the military. The army was the first recruiter I went to and had they not come through, I would have been out of the Marine Corps. So thankfully the army recruiter came through and then the rest is history, there was not a huge family connection, I found out later my grandpa was in the Korean war, but I found that after I joined. And then I had two goals, to be a drill sergeant and earn my green beret. I had saw an article in National Geographic in the school library about it when I was a younger kid and that just made me want to be a green beret even before I knew really what it was just from that article. And fortunately, I was able to accomplish both of my goals in the military I've done my 20 years. Frank: So there's a lot of myths and maybe misinformation and Hollywood effication, if you will, of what the special forces are, what the green berets do, and it's now an opportunity we have a chance to talk to somebody that actually served in that capacity every day, so let me ask you, what is it that green berets do? Herb: Green berets are expert in unconventional warfare. That is what we do now. There's other things we do, but we are one of the few, if only force, especially in America that goes over and works by, with, and through a government force or indigenous force, whether that's government or non-government. So we don't have to send in 500 Americans from an infantry battalion of Marines or army, but you could send in 12 green berets, we're self-sustaining, we do our own thing there, come back out, it's just a numbers game. So mass producing, build rapport, really assimilate and learn a culture while doing that through accomplishing strategic missions. Herb: It comes in all shapes and form. A lot of in Iraq, people got into it with the kind of the Rambo as part of it, of door kicking and running and gunning, but really how I've always looked at is as a green beret, if you're shooting your weapon, either something's gone really wrong or you messed up, because you should be getting all these indigenous forces or somebody else to shoot for you and it's really by using your brain over the brawn. Frank: This even reminds me of a term that we see pop up in the business world nowadays, the idea of force multiplication or force multiplier. Herb: Yeah, that's what it is, force multiplier. The best pie of the best modern example or semi-modern is right after 9/11, the few green berets that went in there was a few other people on the ground from people that don't exist. But then those green berets, in about six weeks had Northern Afghanistan secure and that was by working through the Northern Alliance. So that is a model of what a green beret is supposed to do. Frank: Great. And that was turned into a book, I believe it's called Ghost Soldiers. Herb: Horse Soldiers. Frank: Horse Soldiers, that's right, and then later a movie. Herb: The movie 12 Strong, which obviously they get into more of the shooting or the cool guy aspect of it. It's boring to go, "Oh wow, you went in there and you just talked to him, and he rode out a horse and then you called in some air strikes," it doesn't... it's not cool. Frank: That was amazing. So you personally, I imagine you've been to a lot of special places, is there one or two that stand out in your mind? Herb: Yeah. The current war zones where we've been, I spent all my time in Middle East. So just about every country in the Middle East, I've been to. I wouldn't say any of them stick out. The one that always sticks out is coming back to America and being happy when I hit boots on ground here, that's the one that sticks out to me, and why I did what I did. That was always this special moment, not that I didn't enjoy downrange and that's what I live for in a lot of ways, but getting back here is the special moment. Frank: I couldn't agree more, well said. This is a somber question, but I ask almost everybody that comes on the show, what was your worst day in uniform? Herb: Multiple ones. It's when you lose a buddy. When you lose a brother, a sister, however, pin on the listeners, that is the toughest days. When you sign up for combat arms, it's going to happen, or if you're in special operations, it's a threat, but a lot of times you don't believe it can happen to you or you accept it. But those are definitely the hardest days, those times, or even now that I'm out and I hear about something happening, even if I don't know him, I know of the person. So those are the tough days. Frank: For sure. And then the flip side of that question is what was your best day? Herb: I think of a couple of missions I had that were just awesome, doing what a green beret is supposed to do. Surrounded, fighting within ditch and no other care in the world and just happy. But I would actually say probably surprisingly, that was my last day. I didn't even have a uniform on, I left base, didn't look back in the rear view mirror and I was like, "All right, next chapter, the life let's go." So I will say that is what I look back now as the best day. Frank: Awesome. No doubt, a great day. Looking back, what do you think the service taught you that is applicable to your business world today? Herb: Everything, I use it every day. A little context, I joined straight out of high school at the age of 17. I had a little bit of job, but there was no... I was 17 years old when I joined, so everything I learned while I was in the army, I grew up, I became a man in the army and everything that has taught me I use it today. I will say, even now doing a graduate degree in Ivy League School, a lot, even what I'll move forward using is what I've learned in the military with just a little bit of tweaks and flares from what they added to my education. Frank: That's awesome. And since you mentioned it, where are you taking your graduate degree now? Herb: I'm doing an executive MBA at Cornell. Frank: Awesome. Herb: So again, will not go in there without my military experience, but more importantly, selling has shown the value of my military experience and what I would bring is same with the job. Frank: Do you think, this is an ad hoc question, but your experience in unconventional warfare is an asset as you pursue your graduate studies? Herb: It's huge, not just graduate studies and business, because it's all about people. How do you study a problem set? How do you study people? How do you get them to do what you want to do? How are you able to analyze problem sets and filter data? All that is the same for school, it's for business, so it definitely plays in big time. Frank: I don't want to dig into the transition part. And you mentioned one of your best days in uniforms really is leaving and never looking back, proud of a career but turning the page. So to speak, you have an interesting story, a project that you did as you transitioned, tell us about that, what happened and how did it unfold? Herb: Started two years out from my proposed retirement and I didn't have a clue. I knew I didn't know what I didn't know, and I knew I didn't know a lot. So I was like, "How am I going to do this?" And I knew I didn't want to become a statistic. I didn't have anything to go back home from where I grew up. So it was, "What do I know? I know how to plan missions. I know how to plan out conventional warfare." Herb: So I turned into a mission, said I'm going to deploy into the United States of America and the mission is to be going to business or join corporate America. And that's how I treated it, because that's what I knew, and that's really when I started breaking it down. Did I write out a full op order? No, but was I doing that in my head and going through military decision making process and planning where I wanted to go and facts and assumptions? Yeah, because that's all I knew. So I was like, "Why not use it?" It's worked to plan wars, and campaigns, and everything else, why won't it work for this? Frank: That's awesome. How to Deploy to Corporate America, that's going to be the title right there. One of the things that you did was just an astonishing 2,000 informational interviews. How did that come about? How did you get people on the phone? And this is over the two year mark prior to your separation and retirement. Herb: It was over two years, obviously more heavy towards the end, but one key was LinkedIn. I got in and I leveraged LinkedIn, because how else was I going to connect with so many people, especially if I was moving? In my case, I was at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with Fifth Group, move into Washington, DC. I couldn't drive up there, fly up there all the time. So I knew how to leverage LinkedIn and then it really was this, "I'm a transitioning special forces leader, my name is Herb Thompson, could you tell me how you were successful in your business or in your industry or your company?" Herb: And I didn't know anything. I always say banking is the example is I knew there was tellers in a bank, and then there was somebody in a back office and I heard of this thing called Wall Street and I'd seen it on TV. So I talked to some bankers and I realized, I didn't want to do banking, but I wouldn't have known that unless I talked to people. So I just talked to people from every industry. Usually one conversation would lead to them connect me with another person. And it was just building a network and I kept doing that, and the more I talked to people, the more I realized, "Oh crap, I got a lot to learn and I got a lot to decide for myself, not just what they can tell me, but really what is it that I want to do? What do I want to do when I grow up?" Because I had two life goals and they're accomplished now, but I've got a lot more life to live, so hey, what am I going to do? Herb: And by talking with people I was able to eliminate things which really helped me focus on where I ended up landing in management consulting. But I would not have been able to do it without LinkedIn, and I would not recommend doing 2,000, it's ridiculous. There was times where I had eight phone calls lined up back to back and I wouldn't know who I was talking to until five minutes in. And some of these were CEOs of companies. So I was able to BS my way, if you will, for the first few minutes to figure it out, but you definitely don't need to do 2,000. Frank: How many should they do? What's a good approach for somebody that's transitioning and they're thinking about getting out? It's intimidating just to cold pitch people on LinkedIn, you'd never been on LinkedIn before, that's intimidating. Herb: I was more scared to do some of that stuff on LinkedIn than a couple months earlier when I was in a gunfight. Not scared at all, I'm bluffing. People are shooting at us, we're shooting back and I'm bluffing, and now I'm sitting here like, "Oh, how do I write a LinkedIn message?" And sweating, and I'm like, "Man, I'm an idiot, what the heck am I doing? Nobody's shooting at me, I'm not jumping out of a plane, let's figure this out." Herb: But I always say until you think you know what you're doing or you feel comfortable, plus one more. It doesn't hurt to do more, you never know when that key one is. And doing all of them 2,000, one of them happened to be a key person I talked to, five months later, let me know about the Accenture position, where I ended up in interviewing there. He didn't know five months earlier, I didn't know and he wasn't even with Accenture, and he was actually with a competitor. So you never know how it's going to work, but you just talk to people. It's gaining information, there's no S2 or the intel shop to get this info, you better go talk to people and get it or scan the ether webs. Frank: So you got some direction about what it is you thought you might want to do once you got out. There's got to be other lessons, you aggregated all of those and compiled them into a book. Tell us about your book. Herb: So really it was by accident, the whole LinkedIn thing happened by accident. I figured out where I was going, not that I didn't fail, I failed multiple times. I talk about it in the book, it's not all roses and unicorns. And I got a Ferrari and six supermodels outside waiting for me cheering, it's not reality, but I learned through it. And by doing that, I shared information shared by others and I had so many other veterans reaching out to me, senior, junior to me, people who had transitioned a few years before, then now people are going through it with me, people coming upon it, and I was like, "I need to do a book." Herb: And there was one call with this officer that had got out and was just, "Hey, I'm effing loss, man, I don't know what I'm doing." And I'm like, "Crap, I need to help more people." And that's how the book came across. But really, there's so many programs out there that can help out over 40,000 veterans service organizations, but nobody can tell you, "Hey Frank, what do you want to do? What makes you happy?" Nobody knows that. Herb: So for me, I went back and looked at, "Hey, what made me happy in the military, and how can I find that when I'm outside of the uniform?" And by talking to people I came to deduction, I think it's going to be management consulting and let me go this route. But again, I just planned it like a mission and used what I knew and then went through and used LinkedIn to talk with people, and then, same thing, I'm gaining intel, how do I interview? How do I do my resume and those factors? Herb: And then fortunately, there was three companies I targeted, I got interviews at all three companies as a test because I was helping other people out. Before I wrote the book, I applied over 1,000 jobs online and less than 1% offered me an interview, just cold, send off your resume. So not saying it doesn't happen, people don't get jobs that way, but the studies show somewhere 78% of jobs are through networking and that's different, and we didn't know that in the military. Herb: The platoon leader doesn't network to be a company commander, now they better be good, but you don't network for your next job and have to do that. People know you, your uniform shows your qualifications and that's not the case. So the networking part is really the critical thing that is foreign to us, but through networking, you figure out everything else, interviewing and resumes, maybe other options for what you want to do. Frank: So what I hear you saying, if I had to take away a back review here, one overall theme, it's that you can find a job by applying online and going through digital mechanisms, but nothing replaces networking and LinkedIn was just one way for you to open up those conversations. Herb: Exactly. You can get a job that way, it's just not likely to just apply online. But LinkedIn is the best professional networking platform. It's the best, it's the biggest. In the US I think it's 177 million of people on it, just in the US alone. So it's the place to do that, and it's known for that, that's where it's easy to go to. And then you can reach out to anywhere, especially if you're moving, because how do you connect with people in Texas if you're stationed up in Washington state? It's very hard to do, people don't have the Rolodex and we don't have the phone books as the old days of doing that, so you better reach out through online purposes, and LinkedIn is the best one for that. Frank: For sure. I guess even from a business perspective, they say that crisis and recessions don't cause trends, they accelerate trends that are already in progress. And this remote working trend was already in progress, and we've just solidified that. I think business leaders have realized it takes a little different effort, not extra effort to lead a team remotely in a business environment. So if you're on a base somewhere else, there's no reason why you can't connect and potentially land a job through transitioning. Speaking of jobs, you did land your target job. How did that happen? Herb: Through networking. It's not the fact that I knew that people who were interviewing me, got a voice system, because a lot of people think that. No, but it got me the interview point blank. Now, once you get the interview, it's on you. Your foot's in the door, and it's up to you to sound good or sound like an idiot, so go have at it. Herb: But the networking got me to the interview stage and I was able to show them, hey, this is how I can translate my value and show them, I'll just be real. Interesting factoid for you, hey, there's one guy in the history of the army to be a green beret and went army drill start of the year, you're listening to him right now. Guess what? My crappy cup of coffee at the gas station still costs two bucks just like yours does, just like anybody listen, nobody gives a care. It's cool, and "Oh thank you for your service," but nobody's giving you a job for that. Herb: So what I did was put all of my stories, and even now a story sounds like, "Oh, it's fake." But when I was articulating how I was going to bring my experience there, especially in the interviews, I used words they understood. So I talked about my clients, I talked about my key stakeholders, I talked about my customers, I talked about business processes. Herb: Now, everything I talked about was working with indigenous forces in combat operations for the most part. But I put it in terms they understood because they had to see me sitting next to them, not as like, "Oh, here's this crazy-looking green beret, but we need to see him as a consultant in this case." And I was able to do that. Here's how I've leveraged technology to do that. And fortunately, through the interview process series interviews, they were eating it up and then they offered me a position and I ended up taking it, because it's what I wanted. Frank: And is that the ability to translate your military parlance into terms that a civilian business world can understand, is something you learned over time through all the chats and networking that you did? Herb: Yes, usually most people in the military don't know that. So just like as a green beret, we similar to culture, learn language. I had to learn the language. When I say deploying into America, learn the language. And depending on your industry, the language could be different or the nuances, so learn it, but you only can do that by talking to people and then internet research. Herb: A couple things, I know the nomenclature of the industry. So in consulting, you're always talking about clients, customers, stakeholders, and stuff. And one thing that sells across every industry is numbers. So if I say improved by 10%, save 25%, executed X million of dollars, expanded outreach by X%, numbers travel, people understand that. Herb: Now, we may have to figure out, what's some ways we can do numbers based off our career? Because we had a property book and it was valued at $1.5 million, big deal, what does that mean? But if we can put some numbers to what we've actually done, people understand numbers, they don't even have to think they understand, "Hey, improved by 25%, that's pretty good." Frank: I know a few guys that had a reduction in their property book and that wasn't good. You've been out of the service a while, I want to ask, how has time changed your perspective now that you've been out, what, three years or so? Herb: It's been a little over two years when I start my official retirement days only 18 months ago. I hit my 20 and then I was going through a med board. I considered all that time to like, "Hey, I wasn't doing crap." How's it changed? I think one thing that I ignored and I'll just be honest and I'm not proud to say it, but it's a fact, I've never voted. I ignored politics because I was doing a mission. Let's go overseas, help other people, and I got back here, so I ignored politics and not to get in, I don't care who you vote for, go out and vote, but I ignored it. So I pay attention more, probably some stuff that at the end of the day, you pay attention to what affects you. Herb: So when you're on a team or you're down at an infantry, battalion or company, you don't care about much else unless it's affecting you and your family. So now maybe I'm looking at stuff. I did almost all my time studying the Middle East, countries there, how are they operating? That's the only news I pretty much watched or read every day. And now I focus on the US because I'm like, "Wow, for 20 years I missed a whole lot going on here that I didn't know was..." In the military, even though I lived off base most of my career, after first couple of years, you're still sheltered because you're within that military community and a lot of stuff doesn't factor in. So that's really how it's changed for me. Frank: Well, I'm glad to hear that you're getting involved or you're going to vote. There's something ironic about a guy willing to risk his life to ensure Americans can vote and that doesn't vote himself. It's definitely important, so definitely get out there and vote. Although I think by the time this run, the election will have been decided. Herb: Good. Frank: But there'll be another one, so stay in tune. I want to ask you now that you've been out a little while, you're working in management consulting, which is a cerebral line of work, even in the business community, what would you say are the key benefits veterans generally bring to business? Herb: I'll just give a perfect example is especially green berets, but everybody, we've dealt with chaos, especially those that have deployed. We've dealt with hardship, we've dealt with chaos. And not that we're the only ones, we don't own that, we don't own leadership and everybody else doesn't, who's never served as a [inaudible 00:19:29] but we tend to bring a little bit of calming perspective. Herb: And I had my boss who's no longer my boss, we're getting ready to go into this briefing. She was going to brief 50 executives, so we'll say general officers, but they didn't know what she was talking about, but she was freaking out. And I'm like, "Hey, nobody's shooting us, let's relax." And she's like, "You don't understand, these are important people." I'm like, "They're not going to shoot us, it's okay." Herb: So I think we bring some of that of like first world problems. We've seen some real problems with some real hardships, nobody's losing their job today, nobody's dying, let's focus. Project management, how can you be in the military for a number of years and not have run a project or tons of projects? So obviously that comes into factor. Herb: I think being able to adjust. It's great, and many people can work when everything's going fine. What happens when the train derails? When something in the warehouse goes wrong, something in the office goes wrong, or the boss says, "Hey, we need this done today, not a month from now?" I think we're quicker to adapt to that. Not all, that's a general statement, but we went through a crucible of training and experience that just quite frankly, a lot of people that haven't served don't even come close to that. Herb: So that's some things that stick out to me as far as that. I think it's a double-edged sword to a veterans saying, "Oh, because we've done that, and everybody else sucks and they don't know anything," you can check your ego at the door because they'll still walk circles around you of like, "Hey, what's a P&L, petroleum lubricants. No, profit an loss, sorry buddy. There's stuff we may not have that we have to pick up on, but a lot of it translates and then we just keep learning. Frank: Definitely in a level of raw talent and enthusiasm. The types of things that you can't train. In the military, if you have it, you can train someone that's enthusiastic. It's the same thing in the business world too, but you can't train somebody to be enthusiastic about what they're doing. Herb: Frank, I'm a big believer in grit. We are the only ones that have it, but veterans have showed grit and demonstrated over countless, different countries, different instances here in the United States that's not always the case. So I think that grit is one of the big things that if you've got somebody of grit who's not going to give up, you can train them and make them successful. I believe you can't train somebody to be like, "Hey, you've quit your whole life, but you're 42 years old now, and I'm going to teach you to have grit." There's no magic grit potion for veterans that have honed. Frank: That's right, there's no pill. So we're getting a little bit towards the end here. I guess I'd ask, what final advice would you have for veterans that are getting out of the service and they're thinking about a career in business? Herb: I would say ask for help. That covers all spectrums. Because let's be real, you probably don't know a lot about business. In general, there are some people who run businesses on the side while they're in the military or while in the business, but you probably don't know, ask for help. What does my resume need to look like? How should I be? Do mock interviews. Don't be so full yourself and over-confident that you know what you're doing, that you ruin opportunities that you have. Leverage those opportunities, learn from it. You're going to have failure, it's okay because it's not failure if you learn from it and then you get better the next time. Herb: And then also, you're leaving an identity behind. I've always said, "Hey, I'm herb." I never identified, really this is why... Even in some extent, that was an identity I had and I'm leaving behind. Let's be real, two and a half years ago, a lot of people thought I was important. All the crap, you're a green beret, you're assigned during this classified mission down range. People I was sending reports to thought it was important work, and then one day you go out the gate and nobody cares anymore. Herb: So I think understanding what's my new identity going to be, how am I going to find that new purpose to drive me? Because now it's not for mom pie and apple pie, what am I going to do? I think sometimes talk on people and talk on yourself, but that self-reflection helps out with that. And also, it's okay to go seek help for that stuff. To me, it's a sign of strength. That is really what a strong character is, not "Oh, I'm going to figure it out until it's too late." Herb: There's no secret that we have a suicide problem amongst veterans, not just young ones, but young and old and it's sad, because it's like, wow, they can make it through so much and then get back here, and people don't understand what they've been through and they don't see any value with them, so it's very easy to go into negative town really quickly. Just stay positive and ask for help. Frank: That's a really interesting comment about identity. The military is such a consuming career. In the civilian world, you go to work and you come home, and you're home at night with your kids or whatever you got going on. When you're in the military, man, you're off on a post. And it's not that you're isolated or segregated, but there is some distance, there's a gate, you got to have an ID to get through it. And the days are long and especially when you're deployed somewhere, you're with those people 24/7 the way that you would be with a sibling. There is like this switch, this mental preparation about the identity you're going to leave behind. Herb: It's a way of life, that's what I always tell people. The military is not a job, it was a way of life, management consulting now is a job or a career, it's not a way of life. That to me is, you leave the military, you don't necessarily leave every job there is. Frank: I want to make sure we let folks know your book, your title again was- Herb: The Transition Mission. You can find on Amazon, I think it's like five or six bucks. Money goes to non-profit, I don't get anything from it. And then if you want to find me on LinkedIn, Herb Thompson SF to biz, same with Instagram, anything like that. I regularly share transition tidbits or insights of going into business, the process and I don't always focus on the stuff everybody talks about, it's hey, what's going on up here in the coconut and the head space and timing of, hey, what's some things are going on? Like we talked about identity. So that's usually a lot of the stuff I try to talk about because a lot of people just don't. Frank: That's awesome. Herb Thompson, thank you for your service, thank you for coming on the show and sharing your experience, all that you've done and are doing with your book and really evangelism to help other veterans. Herb: Thank you Frank, it was my privilege, I love what you're doing here and keep it up.

Kaelyn Grace Apple also known as the red head academic on YouTube is joining me in today's episode. She is sharing her story of how she went from starting her academic journey at a community college, transferring to UCLA, studying abroad at Oxford for her masters and is currently at Yale pursing her PHD. Kaelyn also has a consulting company that offers services such as masterclasses, office hours, and eProducts which are designed to cover a range of topics and expand access to information. Accepted Consulting was founded on the principle that academia should be accessible to all. “Accepted” is not just about gaining acceptance to top-tier universities and graduate programs but to also gaining acceptance inside and outside the academy. Our team is dedicated to producing services, products, and resources which cover the spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, along with research, information about funding opportunities, how to have one's work published, etc. in order to assist upcoming scholars along their academic journeys. Follow Kaelyn on Instagram Follow Accepted on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathaly-dove/support

I am joined by Greg McWilliams, who has built an extensive resume in both community and performance rugby environments. In this conversation, Greg shares his thoughts on how exposure to these different environments has helped shape him as a coach today. Greg has coached in the highly-regarded Irish Schools system in Dublin, leading St. Michaels College. In Ireland, Greg has also coached Trinity College, Leinster Age-Grade teams, and the Irish Women's National Team. Greg and his family then moved to the United States to become Director of Rugby at the Ivy League School, Yale University. Since his time in the US, Greg coached the USA U20s before moving on to become the Attack Coach for the Men's National Team. Greg is now the Head Coach of Rugby United New York in Major League Rugby. During the show, Greg refers to a podcast featuring The Inner Game of Tennis. Here is the link. This show is brought to you by World Rugby Shop. Visit www.worldrugbyshop.com for all your rugby needs!

Marie Arlen, a holistic coach, joins me on the podcast this week. Before she was drinking her daily green juice and attending self-development workshops, she was an overachiever working in an Ivy League School helping applicants achieve their own dream.  Riddled with chronic stress and exhaustion from living a life on the go, she found her health rapidly declining.    During our conversation, she shares her courageous health journey and provides tangible steps to help you evaluate what you can do to be better in general and healthier specifically.  Despite not being a doctor nor a dietician, Marie decided to go from a state of helplessness to one of someone who can thrive and regain control of her health.   Ten years leading up to leaving Columbia University, she was living with exhaustion, mood changes, skin issues, massive brain fog, and migraines.  After years of being shuffled from doctor to doctor and thousands of dollars spent, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s.   With the constant bruises from getting blood drawn and the constant changes in medications with no relief, Marie realized enough was enough. She took her health into her own hands and became her own health advocate. After years of researching and trying different diets and programs, Marie has overcome the majority of the symptoms and now empower others to find their ultimate health so they can then achieve their goals.  Simple shifts in eating habits, mindset, stress management, and eliminating toxins can and will rejuvenate health. Marie says: when we focus on what our bodies need, it can perform on the highest level.  It becomes no longer about survival, but about thriving in all aspects of life. Because with health, we have it all.  Marie offers a reminder to be intentional with your time, your food, and your circle of support. And, her story is one that encourages us all to be our own advocate!! Figure out what is going to help you to take care of yourself. Don’t just cope with feeling less than vital. Look to solve it as best you can.  Feel empowered, take action.    Marie just launched Drink to Health an e-book with smoothie, juice, and drink recipes that help increase energy, boost moods, and rejuvenate your health.  She is also providing online group coaching set to launch in October for those looking to decrease toxins in their lives (body, home, relationships, mindset). This conversation is perfect for anyone who wishes they felt a heightened sense of vitality to crush their life goals and empower those around them to do the same too. We delve into a common sign of fatigue brain fog. Marie shared her personal journaling exercises that can help you to figure out your ideal healthy future self and how to no longer let anyone make you feel like a victim even if you are not a trained doctor. Do the exercises for 21-days and check in to let me know how you feel. You can go so in our complimentary Facebook group for podcast listeners. See the details below.  Highlights: During this pandemic, there hasn’t been any news or resources relating to building your own immune system. Marie describes why she decided to write a book based on the single easiest way to get as many nutrients in her body in one shot. (5:37)  How Marie found the time to write a book during the pandemic swapping empty for being intentional about her time and giving herself grace when things didn’t go according to her plans. (7:26) Her 10-year health journey that included brain fog as well as being prescribed medications that didn’t work. (9:47) Changing from, “I am a victim to my body,” to “My body is capable of healing.”  She describes how her strategy was finding people who overcame harder diseases. (12:34) What triggered her to find answers to help treat her thyroid condition and how she knew a pill was not enough. (14:58) Her journey to becoming a holistic health coach and why she wants to help others uncover what vitality could feel like in their life. (15:42) Beyond changing her diet, she focuses on a positive mindset, which was key to her health and wellness. (18:40) If you’ve tried to be healthy and haven’t been successful, Marie offers some strategies which could help. (27:08) If you let go of processed food for 21 days, moving forward it will be hard to crave processed foods, and instead, you will desire foods with more nutrients and vibrancy. (28:10) Try this exercise: Create a food feeling diary to help identify how you feel after eating a certain food or foods. (29:04) Pre-pandemic office culture - how can we avoid getting sucked back into mindless snacking while working or culture of processed food at the office. (30:35) Managing stress in a high-stress work environment. (32:35) Without your health, you don’t have a career. (35:04) When you figure out what is no longer working, put yourself first, and focus on your own health and wellness, you can show up more completely for your family, co-workers, and friends. (35:30) Find out the benefit of getting clear on what you truly want in life and why. 939:05) Imagine where you can be if you continue to add to your bucket list? (40:58) The best way to start if you feel a brain fog – try this exercise: Ask yourself, “What would my ideal life look like if I didn’t have that brain fog?” Be specific. Then get into that future self and put reminders around your home to keep you motivated. (44:06)  Links to quench your curiosity  Learn more about Marie and shop her book: Drink To Health Follow Marie on Instagram Join her community on Facebook too.    

Welcome to Current Talk Podcast! Hosted By Cameryn Hodges and Faithe Metellus In today's episode, we have a special guest Haley Joyce, Host of "Unfiltered" Podcast. Today will be talking about "Being Black at an Ivy League School, Brown University" Follow Haley on Instagram: @unfiltered_podcast_ Email us topic ideas to currenttalkpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagram @currenttalkpodcast @cameryn.hodges @jedimaster0000 Follow our Twitter @talk_current @camerynhodges --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/current-talk/support

At some point in your life you face the choice of going for it and holding back. Each college has its traditions and things that every student should experience before they graduate. At Cornell University, those experiences have been complied into a long list—161 things to be exact—that every Cornellian should do. In this first episode, the host of Best Years, a rising sophomore at Cornell University—Louisa Weldy—and one of her closest friends from school—Chryssanthi Barris—touch on the things they have done on the list, and even take a look at the less common list of 161 things every Cornellian shouldn’t do. Without a doubt, Cornell students will understand the struggle of checking off some of these experiences, and for the non-Cornellians, this is a great chance to learn about the traditions of an Ivy League School and to be thankful that you get to miss out on Ithaca’s Winters. Here is a link to 161 things every Cornellian Should do: https://cornellsun.com/161-things-every-cornellian-should-do/ Here is a link to 161 things every Cornellian Shouldn't do: https://cornellsun.com/2019/11/14/stella-161-things-every-cornellian-shouldnt-do/

Kyle Scott King, is an educator, mentor, four time best-selling author, public speaker, founder and the Chief Executive Officer of The SHINE Institute. Kyle King also is the founder of Blueprint Conferences, a platform for educators to trade the life they have for the one they never knew they wanted. King also serves as the Dean of Students at one of Charlotte’s premier Charter Schools, Queen City STEM School. His life’s purpose is centered around advancing students through a comprehensive educational process that promotes excellence and provides them with the skills and resources to become globally competitive leaders of the future. He coined the phrase "You Do NOT have to be at an Ivy League School to be an Ivy League Student.” Starting out with local community mentoring efforts and a unique story, Kyle has become a highly skilled educator with over 7 years of experience offering empowerment in the areas of Curriculum Development and Design, Student Success Strategies, Personal and Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Economic Development. Through his experience as an entrepreneur, The SHINE Institute has grown to impact over 30,000 students around the globe. Quotables Behavior and instruction go hand in hand. We focus so much on jobs and occupations instead of what opportunities can our students create. In order for us to truly require excellence from our students, we have to stop operating in a state of mind of mediocrity. I don’t care if you are jumping forward or taking baby steps forward, it is still progress. Stamp of Approval Connect with KyleWebsite:  www.kylesking.com (http://www.kylesking.com/) Website:  www.blueprintconferences.com (http://www.blueprintconferences.com/)   Facebook: @themissionplanner Instagram: @kylesking Twitter: @mrkingempowers Connect with GretchenEmail: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: @gschultek Instagram: Always.A.Lesson Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Google+: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College Shop AAL Swag https://alwaysalesson.com/product-category/swag/ (https://alwaysalesson.com/product-category/swag/) Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter http://eepurl.com/lJKNn (http://eepurl.com/lJKNn) Coaching CallGrab a Spot on my Calendar here:  https://square.site/book/FE6G600ZF0PPD/always-a-lesson (https://square.site/book/FE6G600ZF0PPD/always-a-lesson) Leave a Rating and Review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2) Why?This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long lasting effect on our future. How?Search for my show in iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’

My guest today is Matt Cooper, the CEO of Skillshare — a subscription-based online learning platform where people can take classes on-demand. The main categories are creative arts, design, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, and technology. Before joining Skillshare, Matt was the CEO of Visually, an online marketing place for creative work. And before that, he was the VP of Operations for oDesk, the world’s largest marketplace for online work now known as UpWork.  Matt and I spoke about the future of education, online and offline. We discussed different business models for online creators, such as Skillshare’s subscription model and the a-la-carte model that I use with Write of Passage. We also talk about what it takes to be successful running an online course, from creating a curriculum to entertaining your students to building an online audience. Please enjoy my conversation with Matt Cooper. ———— 1:55- Skillshare’s model of education. The accessibility of a subscription model. How Skillshare uses behavior to build their algorithms. 11:11- Skillshare's success and failures moving into business education. The benefits of using Skillshare for teachers. Skillshare's revenue model and why they are leaning towards shorter lessons. 15:08-How teachers should tailor their courses for online learning. The production style and schedule of a Skillshare Original class. Why the best teachers are not always the best experts.  22:17 How teachers should consider personality when creating their online materials. Matt's career creating businesses that help freelancers- from unemployment to Skillshare. Why the human element drives Matt's business sense. 30:04- What Matt loves about the open marketplace model. Supply and demand in open market learning. International pricing as an opportunity to build markets. How bundling may be the future of growing certain international markets. 40:28- Matt's experience with education and why there are so many companies based in Plano, TX. Why Skillshare is the new community college. What Matt would do if he was the president of an Ivy League School. Matt's vision for a more efficient model of higher education.  51:30- The value and the cost of a liberal arts education. 59:46- How remote work can both change the quality of life of employees and give companies access to talent they aren't competing with locals for. Why David and Matt bike in New York. Tik tok and the future of production.  1:07:40- Why completion rate is not the most important metric for Skillshare. The challenge of determining user intent. Who is doing the best on search and browse. How Skillshare manages feedback and the social aspects of learning.

In this episode, my wife, Janine and I openly talk about how we are leading our family, making decisions and navigating the range of emotions of ourselves and our four teenagers in the midst of uncertainty. To give you context, I am just out of self-isolation (literally three days ago). It was the weirdest experience ever - being isolated from my family who were themselves isolated as a result of the "Shelter-in-place" order of California governor. (Hear the story behind this from a previous podcast). This means we are working/schooling from home and have access to essential supplies such as medical, food, home supplies and outdoor exercise (and apparently hunting supplies, essential here in Northern CA). So how are we leading our family of four teenagers (13, 16, 17, 19)? Here, we reflect around seven areas of life. As you read or listen, consider your own area's to be intentional SO THAT over this period of time you will ADVANCE and INCREASE. The alternative is to run and hide or simply survive. We sincerely believe that in spite of what is going on, there is always something we can do to grow. So here's what we are doing...Spiritual- Sunday church online together. Our oldest daughter (19) goes to a different church so is doing their online service and bible study.- Communion together a couple times a week- Encouraging one another- Journalling and scripture and praying individually- Respecting one another's different approaches in connecting with GodIntellectual- Kids doing school (1 x 8th grade, 1 x sophomore, 1 x senior, 1 x online college)- Andy listens to audible books and podcasts and is reading John Adams- Janine is reading novels... David BaldacciEmotional- Walking- Digging a hole (Ben - 16!)- Playing with puppy and other dogs- Hugs- Getting into the 'wild' - running somewhere beautifulPhysical - Walking- Biking and mountain biking- Digging- Running- Pushups, lunges...- Ping pongFinancial- Investing in book launch- Updating financial accounts- Ideating about what we can do if this crisis continues beyond another monthRelational- Family meals, together- Family games in the evenings - Nertz, Clue, - Family meeting weekly to talk about how everyone is doing and upcoming weekRelax-tional...- Watching Blindspot on Hulu- Playing ping pong- Walking around the block- Sitting in front of fire and reading a book or listening to music/audible- Routine (get up, get dressed, do your hair, clean your room, do your dishes... school)- Invest in something - project, learning (here's 450 Ivy League School courses for free!) and here's a TON of educational resources for kids (fb group).So what about you? What are your goals for yourself, your marriage, your family at this time? And what other ideas do you have for any of these area's of life?Brought to you by Gulf Coast Recreation, your playground expert. 

On this week's episode, we talk to Catherine Kannam, a Graduate Coach from Dartmouth College. Catherine discusses her favorite parts of her alma mater and what it took for her to get into this Ivy League School. For more information on Dartmouth and other top colleges, check out our blog!Follow us @InGeniusPrep on social media!InGeniusPrep.com 

Kyle Scott King, also known as “The Mission Planner,” is a father, educator, mentor, author, public speaker, founder and the Chief Executive Officer of The SHINE Institute headquartered in Charlotte, NC. His life’s purpose is centered around advancing underrepresented students through a comprehensive educational process that promotes excellence and provides them with the skills and resources to become globally competitive leaders of the future. He coined the phrase "You Do NOT have to be at an Ivy League School to be an Ivy League Student.” Starting out with local community mentoring efforts and a unique story, Kyle has become a highly skilled educator with over 6 years of experience offering empowerment in the areas of Curriculum Development and Design, Student Success Strategies, Personal and Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Economic Development. Kyle has also authored four self-help empowerment books: The Mission Plan: The Decision, The Mission Plan: The Discovery, The Mission Plan: The Destiny and The 25 Years of Heaven. He is a native of Atlanta, GA and earned a Bachelors of Science in Finance and International Business from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Kyle Scott King, also known as “The Mission Planner,” is a father, educator, mentor, author, public speaker, founder and the Chief Executive Officer of The SHINE Institute headquartered in Charlotte, NC. His life’s purpose is centered around advancing underrepresented students through a comprehensive educational process that promotes excellence and provides them with the skills and resources to become globally competitive leaders of the future. He coined the phrase "You Do NOT have to be at an Ivy League School to be an Ivy League Student.” Starting out with local community mentoring efforts and a unique story, Kyle has become a highly skilled educator with over 6 years of experience offering empowerment in the areas of Curriculum Development and Design, Student Success Strategies, Personal and Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Economic Development. Kyle has also authored four self-help empowerment books: The Mission Plan: The Decision, The Mission Plan: The Discovery, The Mission Plan: The Destiny and The 25 Years of Heaven. He is a native of Atlanta, GA and earned a Bachelors of Science in Finance and International Business from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Have you ever wondered what is an Ivy League school and how did they get so popular? Look no further! Looking for study tips, help with essay writing, or advice on how to be a better student? Welcome to The Homework Help Show, a weekly show where we teach, assist, and offer valuable insights for student life. From study hacks to writing tips, discussions about student mental health to step-by-step guides on academic writing and how to write a resume, we've got you covered. Want your questions answered? Write them below or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #askHHG Credits: Music By The Passion HiFi: www.thepassionhifi.com ---- Follow Us Online Here: Website: https://www.homeworkhelpglobal.com/us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomeworkHelpGlobal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeworkhelpglobal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HomeworkHelpInc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HomeworkHelpGlobal Medium: https://medium.com/the-homework-help-global-blog Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQnXshnBaVGw4OYOZUk4T --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/homework-help-global/message

Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Pedro is a modern-day historian, and his journey from being in an immigrant, to working on his Associate’s Degree at a community college, to ultimately obtaining his doctorate degree from an Ivy League School. Key points from the show: The importance of learning about specific fields He became an avid reader while in college How moving to multiple cities in his life helped him professionally Importance of finding mentors in your field Book Recommended: A Puerto Rican in New York, and Other Sketches by Jesus Colon Other Resources discussed: McNair Scholar Connect with Guest: Pedro Regalado Please Rate & Review on your listening platform.

This week on The Basically Brown Podcast we are all about Growth & Acceptance. We kicked off the show by discussing Kyle Kashuv. The Parkland Shooting Survivor who was previously accepted by Harvard has recently lost his chance at attending the Ivy League School due to racist tweets he posted when he was younger. He's since apologized citing surviving the shooting as a major change in his thinking, but Harvard isn't budging. We talked about it, but what do you think? Do people really evolve in thinking ... Or are we to assume that a tiger never changes its stripes? Hannah, Jose, or LaKeshia ... name association. Do you judge people based on their name alone? A Caucasian woman named Lakeisha feels like she's experienced "The Black Woman" ... But does a name outside of your skin color qualify you to speak on life experience outside of your own? Brown & Corporate is our main topic this week ... How has things changed? Or have things changed? How can we continue to go up from there? We're talking about our experiences & we'd like to hear yours too. Of course we've got Brown Bosses (you never have to ask) check out these AMAZING minority owned businesses Nannas Babies Inc. - A wonderful nonprofit organization! Programs by Nannas Babies will improve the lives of children through enrichment, events, and activities! Nannasbabies.org Shopbodycard.com - Shante' Jackson has the look for your at an affordable price. She creates styles you probably never EVER thought you could pull off! Questions, comments, concerns, and brown bosses are always welcome thebasicallybrownpodcast@gmail.com IG: BasicallyBrownPodcast

Magnolia Chief of Staff Emily Snyder never imagined her life would include working for well known, influential people or getting an MBA from an Ivy League School. In fact, all she ever dreamed of becoming was a mother but when her life began to look very different than her dreams, she decided she couldn’t let it stop her from taking full advantage of her “one precious life.” “If I'm already a daughter of God, He already sees me as that. I don't have to become His daughter. I am. He loves me completely. And all these opportunities of growth and progression, and heartache, and brokenness are not things that I have to become something through. But they are simply opportunities for me to see who He already sees me to be, to see the strength that I already have.” Show Notes: 1:09- Have her bosses been as great as they seem? 2:39- A Life Different Than Planned 5:07- The Dream of Motherhood 8:48- Trusting Your Life To God 11:57- Marriage or Jesus Christ? 13:58- Choose Deliberate 19:42- The Road to Magnolia 23:52- Unity in Christ 24:43- Become Vs. Be 38:02- Lessons Learned From Julie, Clay, Chip and Joanna 42:33- What Does it Mean To You To Be All In?

Craig talks with two guidance counselors about the best practices happening in the college world in the wake of the admissions scandal.   Guests are Holly Bennetts, School Counselor at Mercy High School and also the current President of the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling; and Patrick O'Connor - Associate Dean of College Counseling at Cranbrook Schools.    

In this episode of the Start Your Journey podcast, get ready to learn how Adam King, a squash player from the small town of Oromocto, New Brunswick was recruited by Dartmouth College, one of the eight Ivy League schools in the NCAA. Clearly, getting into any Ivy League school is an impressive achievement. So, how did Adam do it?  Press play to learn how.

There is an epidemic of mental illness on college campuses across the country. Joined by Ruderman Family Foundation program officer, Dr. Miriam Heyman, Jay reveals the alarming facts every student should keep in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sex abuse scandals ravage the catholic church, and an Ivy League School gets rid of study showing how social media/videos impact kids wanting to be transgender.

In this episode the guys discuss what they worked on this week, Grant allegedly talks about his assumed whereabouts at a certain Ivy League School, which goes unnamed for about a minute, Kyle reads a couple reviews which may or may not have been written by Grant, and they talk about what they've been entertaining themselves with in the shop. You can support the show and earn rewards by becoming a monthly patron at patreon.com/thedustylife or by purchasing a t-shirt or donating at thedustylife.com. Please like, review, and share if you enjoy the show. Thanks for listening!

Walker Peek is CEO of Residential Acoustics & Commercial Acoustics. They two companies offer acoustic consulting and products to customers on an array of projects from Offices and Commercial Space to Apartments and Theaters.   *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, & Resources Mentioned on this episode visit here: Walker Peek Interview. *** Support this Podcast via Patreon   Feedback? Questions? Comments? My team & I would love to hear from you! Hollar at us via: Twitter (@acpeek or @millionairepod), Instagram (@millionaire_interviews), LinkedIn (@austincpeek), Facebook (@millionaireinterviews), or Email: austin@millionaire-interviews.com. 

In this session of the 7 minute job interview podcast we are talking about if employers really care about graduating from ivy league schools.  Does the school in which you graduated really matter?  Is there an advantage to attending ivy league schools?

Learn from my special guest, Food and Beverage Manager and Certified Sommelier Matt Kurtas, what it takes to efficiently fast-track your career success at ANY level.Matt is an incredibly hardworking and motivating individual who will teach you his strategies and thought process that have given him such great career success in such a short period of time!

The moment I heard about Jim Salestrom, I knew. Not only was this the story I wanted to do for the Transom Traveling Workshop, but I knew in my gut the story was also about me. I came to the Transom Traveling Workshop with all sorts of notions as to what Good and Bad in audio storytelling means. I’ve been hanging out around these parts for quite a while now. My love affair with, and frankly my need for, this medium as a listener has also opened up something that has grown in me alongside: I want to make stories, too. And I want them to be good. I started to pay attention: Reading about the thing, talking about the thing, gathering equipment for the thing, trying my hand at the thing, taking $15 online classes in the thing, even going so far as to land a fantastic job in the thing…getting to work directly with people who actually DO the thing! I applied for the Transom Traveling Workshop knowing it’s like the Ivy League School of audio storytelling training camp without actually being a school. Not only did I want to learn to make something, but to learn the proper way to make something: what the best equipment is and how to use it, writing, recording, editing, levels, what’s the perfect length. . . essentially The Rules. And of course I had lots of assumptions and beliefs as to what those rules are. Rule #1: Real Journalists Make Serious Stuff (and keep themselves out of the story). Reality: I worked myself up to the point of tears with my entire class admitting the truth of this story as it came to me, and that I was in it as a subject. To my amazement, no one had an issue with this — they even encouraged it! Rule #2: Use The Right Gear. (Something like the TASCAM 1776, or the ZOOM H1N1…right??) Reality: Doesn’t matter. Use your iPhone. Get something decent that you can afford and just start recording. Rule #3: This one is more like an assumption: Collaborating on stories, and reading and editing each other’s scripts, will expose all of my weaknesses as a writer and my shallow ideas. It will be torture, it will be humiliating, but it will be good for me. Like broccoli. Reality: The latter was true, the former was not. In fact, it actually made me feel better about my writing. Collaborating with a supportive peer group and leaders not only made the story better, it focused it and gave me ideas which I willingly used, and invested me deeply in other people’s stories and processes, and gave me a new community. I also happen to like broccoli. Rule #4: The right length for this piece, for a “real” radio piece, is about 4.5 minutes. Reality: I panicked when mine came in at 10+ minutes, only after brutal slashing (torture!) and rewriting. “They are going to send me packing!” You know what they said? The best story length is as long as the story needs to be. This story is 10+ minutes. I also got some things right. An enormous amount of work goes into making good audio stories. All of the writing and rewriting, collaborating, shaping, editing, leveling. . .it takes hours. Days. All of that logging of tape and transcribing that I was really hoping to find out one doesn’t actually have to do? It was an essential resource as I tried to find the story I was trying to structure again and again. There’s a method to the madness. It’s worth learning the process. Most of what I’ve been assuming in this realm turns out to be true. Dang. Amazingly, the piece I wound up making paralleled this exact journey. In its essence, the story is about just being who you are. Real Journalists DO make serious stuff, and they do keep themselves out of the story. I am enormously indebted to, and in awe of, the people who do this. The thing is. . . I’m not a journalist. I don’t need to try to pretend to be or try to be in order to make stuff. The stuff I want to make is the stuff that comes...

The moment I heard about Jim Salestrom, I knew. Not only was this the story I wanted to do for the Transom Traveling Workshop, but I knew in my gut the story was also about me. I came to the Transom Traveling Workshop with all sorts of notions as to what Good and Bad in audio storytelling means. I’ve been hanging out around these parts for quite a while now. My love affair with, and frankly my need for, this medium as a listener has also opened up something that has grown in me alongside: I want to make stories, too. And I want them to be good. I started to pay attention: Reading about the thing, talking about the thing, gathering equipment for the thing, trying my hand at the thing, taking $15 online classes in the thing, even going so far as to land a fantastic job in the thing…getting to work directly with people who actually DO the thing! I applied for the Transom Traveling Workshop knowing it’s like the Ivy League School of audio storytelling training camp without actually being a school. Not only did I want to learn to make something, but to learn the proper way to make something: what the best equipment is and how to use it, writing, recording, editing, levels, what’s the perfect length. . . essentially The Rules. And of course I had lots of assumptions and beliefs as to what those rules are. Rule #1: Real Journalists Make Serious Stuff (and keep themselves out of the story). Reality: I worked myself up to the point of tears with my entire class admitting the truth of this story as it came to me, and that I was in it as a subject. To my amazement, no one had an issue with this — they even encouraged it! Rule #2: Use The Right Gear. (Something like the TASCAM 1776, or the ZOOM H1N1…right??) Reality: Doesn’t matter. Use your iPhone. Get something decent that you can afford and just start recording. Rule #3: This one is more like an assumption: Collaborating on stories, and reading and editing each other’s scripts, will expose all of my weaknesses as a writer and my shallow ideas. It will be torture, it will be humiliating, but it will be good for me. Like broccoli. Reality: The latter was true, the former was not. In fact, it actually made me feel better about my writing. Collaborating with a supportive peer group and leaders not only made the story better, it focused it and gave me ideas which I willingly used, and invested me deeply in other people’s stories and processes, and gave me a new community. I also happen to like broccoli. Rule #4: The right length for this piece, for a “real” radio piece, is about 4.5 minutes. Reality: I panicked when mine came in at 10+ minutes, only after brutal slashing (torture!) and rewriting. “They are going to send me packing!” You know what they said? The best story length is as long as the story needs to be. This story is 10+ minutes. I also got some things right. An enormous amount of work goes into making good audio stories. All of the writing and rewriting, collaborating, shaping, editing, leveling. . .it takes hours. Days. All of that logging of tape and transcribing that I was really hoping to find out one doesn’t actually have to do? It was an essential resource as I tried to find the story I was trying to structure again and again. There’s a method to the madness. It’s worth learning the process. Most of what I’ve been assuming in this realm turns out to be true. Dang. Amazingly, the piece I wound up making paralleled this exact journey. In its essence, the story is about just being who you are. Real Journalists DO make serious stuff, and they do keep themselves out of the story. I am enormously indebted to, and in awe of, the people who do this. The thing is. . . I’m not a journalist. I don’t need to try to pretend to be or try to be in order to make stuff. The stuff I want to make is the stuff that comes...

The admissions process for college can be intimidating, especially if you are considering an ivy league school. Former admissions officer, and current Vice President and educational consultant for College Coach, Elizabeth Heaton helps you understand the process of how to get into a school and what school to go for in this interview.

In this episode of Teen Tycoon, Warren Cassell speaks to billion dollar dealmaker, Carol Roth. Carol, a graduate of the Wharton School of Finance, was a successful investment banker before she retired and became a media personality. During the interview she shares advice for those looking to get into an Ivy League school. Carol also gives some tips for those who are considering borrowing money to go to college.

Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton John Corcoran is one of the most giving human beings I’ve ever met.  Prior to us recording this episode, John consistently went out of his way to introduce me to other inspiring leaders… Since we recorded he has introduced me to many more extremely intelligent learning leaders.  I am so grateful to John and so fortunate to call him a friend.  This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from hearing world leaders argue in the white house to the best way to tell someone thank you.  I promise you will get a lot out of this episode. John Corcoran has worked in Hollywood, written speeches for President Bill Clinton and lost his job when Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governator. Even though he's lived in California most of his life, he is the world's worst surfer, although he does speak Valley Girl fluently. His day job is working with small business owners and entrepreneurs as a lawyer and business advisor. Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Do not underestimate the value of a small gesture.” Some Questions I Ask: How did you get the job in the Clinton White House? What did you learn the most from Bill Clinton? How do you sense the difference between a giver and a taker? Where does your ethic stem from? Why do we fail to implement after learning a great new idea? What impact did your Dad getting fired have on you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why and how President Bill Clinton was so charismatic The importance of consistently making introductions What it means to give when you do not have any power Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring Why humility is a key trait in a Learning Leader The elements that define a quality life  “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To John’s website: http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/ Read Jayson Gaignard’s book: Mastermind Dinners   Follow John on Twitter: @JohnCorcoran You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell   Bio From SmartBusinessRevolution.com    In John’s words: At 23 years old, I landed a job as a Writer in the Clinton White House. I didn’t go to an Ivy League School, come from a family of wealthy donors, or have any “insider connections” to land me the job. I got the job because I’m good at developing relationships with the right people. I’m good at getting to know VIPs and other successful leaders. I wasn’t always good at relationships.  In fact, I was pretty clueless about social cues when I was younger. I would come home from school in junior high and play video games for hours. It was pretty pathetic. Then my father got laid off. In fact, my Dad got laid off three separate times while I was growing up. Each time, we went from living a comfortable life to barely making ends meet. I desperately wanted him to call someone up and say “give me a job!” But he couldn’t, because he didn’t have the relationships. That experience taught me the importance of building and nurturing relationships with VIPs, top performers and other influential people who don’t just know you, but who like you and want to help you succeed.   Your Competitors Are Making More Money Than You Because They Have a Better Network Every year, tens of thousands of people lose their jobs. And thousands of small businesses go under. Far too often, people suffer because they don’t have the right relationships to help them get ahead. The business world is not a pure meritocracy. Getting an education, going to a good school, and getting a good job is not enough to cut it. Too many good businesses go under because their owners don’t create the right relationships. The people who are really successful – and who get the best rewards – reach the top because they actively seek out the right network.   A Powerful Personal Network Will Make the Difference Between Rich and Being Ignored I have used the same relationship strategies that got me a White House job again and again. In Hollywood. Working in the heart of Silicon Valley. And in starting and running my own boutique law firm that brings in over six figures of revenue each year. I’ve had the opportunity to meet (and work for) Presidents and famous CEOs. My writing has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Art of Manliness, and on some of the most popular blogs and podcasts today. I’ve interviewed an incredible array of  successful entrepreneurs. I’ve gotten some incredible perks.   I don’t say these things to brag; I am saying all this to show you what is possible for you. I want to show you that you can use positive, “win-win” relationships to move forward in the business world. Even if you are shy, or introverted. Even if you hate marketing yourself. And even if the idea of “networking” makes you want to puke.    

John Corcoran takes the time to make connections. Not random links, but clearly thought out introductions that allow other to start conversations that grow into long-term and mutually beneficial relationships. Along the way he has become friends with many movers and shakers and has grown his own career.At 23 years old, John landed a job as a Writer in the Clinton White House. He didn't go to an Ivy League School, come from a family of wealthy donors, or have any “insider connections” to land him the job. He got the job because he is good at developing relationships with the right people. He is good at getting to know VIPs and other successful leaders. John Corcoran is a business consultant, practicing attorney, and the host of the "Smart Business Revolution Podcast". http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/category/podcasts/Listen to this episode and hear John speak with Thom about his entrepreneurial journey.

Divas, you are in for quite a show! On August 19th, we will be interviewing Josh Estrin, a Celebrity Blogger & Coach, and not only is he incredibly dreamy, he is also smart, articulate, witty, and full of life. I guarantee you, you will be falling off your stilettos in laughter during this show! His Twitter profile reads like this: Went to Ivy League School, spent 10 years on Broadway and TV, Wrote a Book that pissed people off, now I created a space for Celebs to have their say. His blog is named Buzzin’ It. And his book is called Shut Up! And Listen to Yourself. (Ooo, I can’t wait to learn about this!)So, are you ready for an exciting show? Join us on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST at http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live. Our interactive chat room will be open to take your questions and comments, and our phone lines will be open so you can call in and chat with Josh. Be sure to tell all of your friends, family, and followers to join us too. If for some reason you cannot make it during the LIVE show, replays will be available here on our site and on iTunes.