Podcast appearances and mentions of john ott

In this illuminating solosode of The Red Light Report, Dr. Mike Belkowski takes a deep dive into the fascinating work of photo-biological pioneer John Ott, whose groundbreaking discoveries laid the foundation for our modern understanding of how light affects biological systems. Dr. Mike revisits Ott's influential (yet often overlooked) book, Health and Light, exploring excerpts that demonstrate the profound influence of light on plants, animals, and humans — including its effects on hormonal balance, cellular behavior, sex determination, and even viral activity.   The episode covers: • Ott's concept of mal-illumination and the modern light environment crisis • Experiments showing how different light wavelengths influenced the sex of fish and chinchillas, cholesterol levels in mice, and behavior in lab animals • How ultraviolet light affects chloroplast streaming and retinal pigment epithelial cells • The surprising connections between light, the endocrine system, and overall health • Why sunglasses may be harming your health by disrupting natural UV perception • Dr. Mike's reflections on the importance of embracing full-spectrum sunlight for true vitality ​ Whether you're a longtime light therapy enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this episode will radically shift how you view the light that surrounds you.   If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key points: 00:00 – Introduction 00:32 – John Ott: Pioneer of Photobiology 02:09 – Mal-illumination: The Concept and Its Health Impacts 04:04 – Health and Light: Exploring John Ott's Book 08:59 – Light and the Endocrine System: Fish and Chinchilla Experiments 27:02 – Chloroplasts and Light Filters: Plant and Animal Responses 47:35 – Animal Response to Light: Breeding and Behavior Studies 52:26 – Biological Effects of Tinted Lenses: UV Light and Health 01:01:07 – Sunglasses and UV Light: Impacts on Iris and Systemic Health 01:04:15 – Conclusion: Importance of Full-Spectrum Sunlight - Books  referenced in this episode:   Health and Light - the Effects of Natural and Artificial Light on Man and Other Living Things   Other John Ott Books:   Light, Radiation, and You How to Stay Healthy Health and Light: The extraordinary Study that Shows How light Affects Your Health and emotional well being - Unparalleled Mitochondrial Support: BioBlue Fountain of Youth   Save 15% on your order of the Fountain of YouthCode: FOY15ORSave 25% when you purchase the Fountain of Youth via the BioBundle and choose the subscription option!No code necessary -- 25% discount automatically applied!   Shop Fountain of Youth by clicking here. Shop BioBundle by clicking here. - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Water products: Water & Wellness Grounding products: Earthing.com EMF-mitigating products: Somavedic Blue light-blocking glasses: Ra Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn   BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

Look there are no words to describe what even happened in the first period alone. But we have taken an absolute cinema of Game 1 and crushed the expectations for that here tonight. This is the best game I have ever had the privilege of calling. Join Alec and I for the memories.

We got something in Game 1 of the 2025 rematch that we didn't get at all last year! Don't miss this one.

The entire gang is back together for this pivotal matchup. If the Oilers win tonight... it sets up a Stanley Cup Finals rematch with the Panthers next week.

Join Ian Genge and I for this call... as we shared some harsh truths and discussed other topics too.

When it comes down to winning games consistently in the playoffs, it takes a full 60 minutes. Let this be a lesson to everyone. Holy cow, what a turnaround!

Sometimes the truth hurts.

There was a lot on the line in this game, and more then what we would see on the ice. This was one of the best playoff games of the year.

Back on the show for a second time is Dr. Jack Kruse, a neurosurgeon and health optimizer who takes a unique approach to wellness through what he calls "quantum biology." Dr. Kruse has dedicated his career to exploring the connection between light, electromagnetism, and human health. He's known for his controversial perspectives on how modern technology, artificial light, and high-latitude living negatively impact our cellular function and mitochondrial health.Watch our first podcast with Dr. Kruse here: https://youtu.be/luMHcGTAhA8Dr Kruse Links:https://x.com/DrJackKrusehttps://www.instagram.com/drjackkrusehttps://www.patreon.com/DrJackKrusehttps://jackkruse.comWelcome to take a deep breathFree Resources:

This is what a playoff game is supposed to look like. This was a battle for space and every play mattered.

Join us for one of the all-time broadcasts. What can you say?!

The series between Vegas and Edmonton has been back-and-forth so far. What a Game 3 this was. Join Alec, Ian and I for the call. Tons of excitement and some insightful conversations during the intermissions.

This electric series heads to a dramatic conclusion that it absolutely lived up to. Don't miss this call.

The Colorado Avalanche have retooled their entire roster during the 2024-2025 regular season for this. The Dallas Stars are trying to avoid an eighth-straight loss heading into the postseason , but critical injuries to Robertson and Heiskanen mean that the Stars have to split at American Airlines Center to start this critical series. Alec Nava (@DatYinzerAlec) will carry coverage of the first round of games 1-5 while I housesit for family, I will return during the start of May for Games 6-7 and beyond for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

This game was one of the wildest ones I have ever seen! Come join the group for some fun and some bonus hockey along with live clinching scenarios.

Exceptional Leadership Insights with John Ott (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 858) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews John Ott from Exceptional Leaders. Ott shares his journey into leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and understanding group dynamics, personal growth, and effective communication. He discusses the significance of […] The post Exceptional Leadership Insights with John Ott appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Exceptional Leadership Insights with John Ott (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 858) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews John Ott from Exceptional Leaders. Ott shares his journey into leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and understanding group dynamics, personal growth, and effective communication. He discusses the significance of […]

This game was already big as both Vancouver and Calgary are rivals that know each other well. It was the fourth and final meeting of the year. These two teams don't score a whole lot, but you wouldn't know that from taking in this game. Join us for this nail-biter.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to look like they used to. That's bad news for the rest of the league.

Very rarely are sequels as good as the original. But in this case USA and Canada was akin to the Ali vs. Frazier trilogy. This might very well be the best hockey game ever seen. The opener on Saturday drew over 10 million viewers. I expect this championship game to supersede even that! Enjoy this one. Also shoutout to Alec Nava for coverage through this entire tournament. I can't wait to work in the booth with him (among others) for real someday!

The United States were missing several players but still went toe-to-toe with Sweden. All of the scoring came early, but this game stayed close throughout.

This was a very tight game through the first 40 minutes of play. But once Brady and Matthew Tkachuk took over it was lights out for the "Stars and Stripes."

It was a great start for Sweden and the way that Canada came out like gangbusters this game seemed like it could be over very quickly. But it ended up being an instant classic. Join me alongside Alec Nava and Ian Genge!

This was a massive game for both Tampa Bay and Detroit as the top-3 spot was up for grabs in the Atlantic Division. It ended up being a wild game.

Two teams that are in the battle of the Western Conference Wild Card. Cooper and I take you through the broadcast and talk about all sorts of the latest sports topics this week! This ended up being a really entertaining and wacky game.

A game that went down to the wire between Detroit and Calgary and two intermissions loaded with the latest headlines and trades. This is a broadcast to not be missed! (:

Some of the best health strategies are the most simple and basic; unfortunately, it's the simplicity that makes them easy to quickly overlook and undervalue. ​​As much as I love reading the newest books and most up-to-date research to stay on the leading edge of wellness and longevity, I also believe that some of the most treasured information can be obtained from hidden gems from times of yore. Even some of the most prolific research on how light impacts our health originates from the 40s, 50s and 60s, thanks to John Ott (remember those solosodes, long-time listeners?!). Not to mention, some of the most reliable health and medical strategies were produced from our ancestors thousands of years ago via Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine, to name a couple. The best techniques and approaches inevitably stand the test of time.Enter Charles Atlas, "The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man," who was a veritable biohacker way back in the early 1900s — multiple generations before the term came into use. And don't worry, this episode isn't about bodybuilding or necessarily about perfecting our physique. Rather, Charles Atlas created a program in the 1920s - 1940s that consists of a dozen separate lessons where each lesson goes over various health and wellness strategies; ranging from the mental, to the physical, to diet, to the importance of "building magnetism" and much more. In today's episode, I want to go over those approaches that I felt would be interesting and relevant to you all.Charles Atlas (born Angelo Siciliano; October 30, 1892 – December 24, 1972) was an Italian-American bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and fitness pioneer. He is best known for his mail-order fitness program and for being dubbed “The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man.”  Atlas claimed he was inspired to change his body after seeing statues of Greek and Roman gods at the Brooklyn Museum.  His fitness philosophy emphasized health, strength, and self-confidence. Atlas is considered a pioneer in promoting fitness to the general public and is often credited with sparking the modern fitness culture. He was an advocate for a healthy diet and a clean lifestyle. If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)As always, light up your health! - Key Points: [00:00] Introduction to the Red Light Report and Mitochondrial Topics  [00:36] Sidestep from Typical Topics  [02:00] Discovering Charles Atlas's Vintage Lessons  [05:31] Background on Charles Atlas  [09:18] Exploring Charles Atlas's Lessons  [13:30] Mental Attitude in Health and Wellness  [17:06] Drawing Parallels to Modern Health Practices  [18:15] Deep Breathing and Pure Air  [20:51] The Life-Giving Power of Oxygen  [21:37] Deep Breathing and Pure Air  [22:39] Dynamic Tension: A Non-Aparatus Method  [23:08] The Importance of Proper Posture  [25:49] How to Store and Increase Magnetic Energy  [28:11] Positive Thoughts for Better Health  [31:06] Practical Suggestions for Building Magnetic Power  [33:44] The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health  [35:26] Developing Strength and Character  [37:49] Daily Chest Exercises for Strength  [38:37] Proper Digestion and Eating Habits  [40:08] The Value of Water  [40:54] The Importance of Drinking Pure Water for Health  [41:12] Proper Method of Drinking Water  [42:06] The Benefits of Aerating Water and Drinking First Thing in the Morning  [43:02] The Importance of Drinking Water Throughout the Day  [43:34] Special Secrets for Rapidly Building Strength  [44:02] The Role of Milk in Building a Healthy Body  [46:11] The Quality and Quantity of Milk  [47:00] The Milk Diet and Its Cleansing Benefits  [48:24] Lesson 3: Vigor for Victory - The Importance of Regular Bowel Movements  [50:05] Combating Constipation Through Diet and Exercise  [52:55] The Role of Internal Baths and Enemas in Health  [53:08] The Benefits of Internal Baths for Detoxification  [54:41] Additional Tips for Colon Health  [57:13] Lesson 7: The Role of Water in Building Vitality  [58:12] The Morning Cool Bath for Vitality  [59:07] The Evening Cleansing Bath and Its Benefits  [1:00:12] Secrets of Power Derived from Water  [1:00:31] Natural Ways to Stimulate Key Zones  [1:01:04] Cold Water Applications for Health  [1:02:05] Hot and Cold Treatments for the Spinal Zone  [1:03:07] Air and Sun Baths for Health and Vitality  [1:05:45] Sun and Air as Natural Germicides  [1:06:12] Importance of Friction Rub After Air and Sun Bath  [1:07:33] Red Light Therapy and Charles Atlas' Views  [1:07:52] Dynamic Tension for Physical Magnetism  [1:10:07] Breathing Techniques for Better Health  [1:11:10] The Power of a Magnetic Personality  [1:12:14] Charles Atlas' Holistic Approach to Health  [1:13:54] Reflection on Charles Atlas' Health Philosophy  - Charles Atlas course referenced in episode:   Charles Atlas System of Health course (for visual purposes only) - Save up to 25% when you buy BioBlue & BioC60 together via the BioBundle!   Bundle you favorite BioBlue product with your favorite BioC60 product and save 15%!   Save an additional 10% by making the BioBundle a monthly subscription!    That's a total savings of 25%!The BioBundle is always available. No discount code necessary.  - Dr. Mike's #1 recommendations: Water products: Water & Wellness Grounding products: Earthing.com EMF-mitigating products: Somavedic Blue light-blocking glasses: Ra Optics - Stay up-to-date on social media: Dr. Mike Belkowski: Instagram LinkedIn   BioLight: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook

It was a battle of stars in between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The former NBA champion was in prime form.

Once things hit the second half, OKC found their footing.

Despite some turnovers and maybe some calls that weren't reciprocated it was an old-school effort from Golden State and Houston

It was an emotional night at the Saddledome and I'm so glad that the trio were able to cover this game.

For both Cooper and myself it's that time once again to cover both of our favorite teams on a pre-Thanksgiving matchup. In our first intermission was a recap of our Seattle trip as the broadcast duo met for the first time in person! (:

This was one of those games coming off of being sick and on vacation that can be a blender. Well, Alec Nava joined me to watch EDM look as good as they did in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers!

For a third year in a row the duo covers the first game of the season for the Calgary Flames. This could be one of the craziest games of the season and there are still 81 more left to go. Join in! Cooper and I will have much more to say later on in the year, and key in on some big topics during intermission the cross talk.

This game was an absolute rollercoaster! What a way to begin the 2024-2025 NHL season!

Eugenio Suarez had a grand slam and a five-RBI night as the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Boston Red Sox. The final innings was a fun league look-around and MLB talk.

This morning John Ott shares a homily with The Parish, and his message gives a glimpse into the stories of three people in our community who have lived with chronic pain. Hear about the long road they have traveled and the life they've found in the middle of unresolvable difficulty.

This morning John Ott shares a homily with The Parish, and his message gives a glimpse into the stories of three people in our community who have lived with chronic pain. Hear about the long road they have traveled and the life they've found in the middle of unresolvable difficulty.

Central to the way of Jesus is his guidance to “deny yourself, take your cross and follow me," and John Ott begs the question, "What does this mean?"

Central to the way of Jesus is his guidance to “deny yourself, take your cross and follow me," and John Ott begs the question, "What does this mean?"

This morning we hear from John Ott, a beloved and thoughtful member of our community. He shares a meaningful perspective on the Epiphany while also providing moments of reflection and participation.

Can light function as a form of nutrition for our bodies? Join Meredith Oke and Ken Ceder, a seasoned engineer specializing in healthy light solutions on this episode of The Quantum Biology Collective. With over three decades of experience, Ken illuminates the topic of malillumination, drawing parallels between light and essential nutrients, and discussing how our indoor lifestyles may be leaving us light-deficient. Ken brings to light the pioneering work of John Ott in the realm of full spectrum light technology. He recounts Ott's serendipitous findings on the influence of light quality on plant growth, which led to the creation of the first full spectrum light tube—an incredible advancement for simulating the benefits of natural sunlight indoors. So what are the negative repercussions of unhealthy lighting? Ken argues that the kind of light we're exposed to can have disruptive effects on circadian rhythms and metabolism impacting sleep and weight management, and even mood imbalances. Wrapping up, Ken introduces his own innovative light product designed to combat the challenges of spending too much time indoors. His solution blends LED efficiency with a composition of light that mirrors the natural spectrum, including traces of ultraviolet and near-infrared light, aiming to bring a slice of the sun's benefits to our indoor spaces. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that sheds light on how the right illumination can lead to a healthier life. This episode is an essential listen for anyone looking to enhance their well-being through conscious light choices.   Quotes: "Malillumination is suggesting that first and foremost, light is in fact a nutrient, the same as food or basically similar to food." (03:14 | Ken Ceder) “I don't think there's anything that any of your viewers could possibly do, no matter if they're in great health, or unfortunately, if they're in poor health, if they want to find the simplest, least expensive trick, step out in the morning sun.” (27:18 | Ken Ceder)  "Light is visible radiation. And so what it's doing for you or what it's giving you is energy." (33:07 | Ken Ceder) “Metabolism, the fire that keeps you going, the fire of your biology is metabolism. It is 100%, 100% based on or dependent on light. So light in the morning, it ignites your metabolism.” (36:12 | Ken Ceder)    Links Connect with Ken Ceder: SOL light therapy device: https://solshine.org/products/sol-photovites use code: QBC Science of Light Foundation: solshine.org Ken Ceder's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-ceder-03866b10/ Ken Ceder's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064320986611   John Ott's Book "Health & Light" https://www.amazon.com/Health-Light-extraordinary-Affects-emotional/dp/0898040981/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VP0OFDKEI9BN&keywords=john+ott&qid=1698942892&sprefix=john+ott%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1   To find a practitioner who understand the health principles of quantum biology: www.quantumbiologycollective.org  To become a QBC member and get invites to live deep dives & access to our video library: www.quantumhealthtv.com  To take our 8 week practitioner certification in the science of quantum biology so that you can add it to your existing area of expertise: www.appliedquantumbiology.com    Follow on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @quantumhealthtv    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

John has been in the fire service for over 18 years and was recently promoted to the rank of captain. He joins us today to talk about leadership, mental health and the challenges of being a first responder with an autistic child. National Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 thewashdownpodcast@gmail.com #NeverAloneAlwaysForward

In this fun verbalization full of laughter I had the pleasure of sitting down in person with very special celebrity guest John Ott. He is a professional bodybuilder currently getting ready for a competition, a mad scientist & overall good human. I bring you all the way from John helping me parallel park my car, to a rooftop sword fight, teaching him my method of rolling a blunt, my collection of many jars & everything in between. I think its great when a Vampire & a human can come together, sword fight & have deep conversation. This episode is full of laughter & good energy. Follow me on my socials @highanddoingthings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucille-cody/support

John is a wrestler, professional mixed martial artist, and competitive bodybuilder. He is a top performer, develops teams for his organization, and has experience turning underperforming markets around Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. He trains people how to produce results and not make excuses. John is the founder of yepstrength.com. “Your battle cry for strength and performance.” Show Topics: How John transitioned from working at GNC to starting his own Supplement Brand Challenges with Cash Flow that he ran into How affiliates can work his Yep-Strength Promo Code: “Smash10” Links: https://yepstrength.com/ John's Instagram Yep Strength Instagram Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-ott-35774297/ Map How Your Money Flows: Map My Money Save Taxes in your business: Free Consultation Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/thepatdarby Weekly Tax Tips & Deadline Reminders: Get Tax Reminders FitPro Business Survey: Take 5-Min Benchmark Survey

What I learned from reading Edison: A Biography by Matthew Josephson.--Support Founders' sponsors: Tegus is a search engine for business knowledge that's used by founders, investors, and executives. It's incredible what they're building. Try it for free by visiting Tegus.and Sam Hinkie's unique venture capital firm 87 Capital. If i was raising money and looking for a long term partner Sam is the first person I would call. If you are the kind of founder that we study on this podcast and you are looking for a long term partner go to 87capital.comand Get 60 days free of Readwise. It is the best app I pay for. I couldn't make Founders without it.—[8:00] Podcast starts [8:26] He had known how to gather interest, faith, and hope in the success of his projects.[9:31] I think of this episode as part 5 in a 5 part series that started on episode 263:#263 Land's Polaroid: A Company and the Man Who Invented It by Peter C. Wensberg.#264 Instant: The Story of Polaroid by Christopher Bonanos. #265 Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli#266 My Life and Work by Henry Ford.[11:20] Follow your natural drift. —Charlie Munger[11:54] Warren Buffett: “Bill Gates Sr. posed the question to the table: What factor did people feel was the most important in getting to where they'd gotten in life? And I said, ‘Focus.' And Bill said the same thing.” —Focus and Finding Your Favorite Problems by Frederik Gieschen[12:46] Focus! A simple thing to say and a nearly impossible thing to do over the long term.[15:51] We have a picture of the boy receiving blow after blow and learning that there was inexplicable cruelty and pain in this world.[19:49] He is working from the time the sun rises till 10 or 11 at night. He is 11 years old.[19:58] He reads the entire library. Every book. All of them.[21:52] At this point in history the telegraph is the leading edge of communication technology in the world.[23:01] My refuge was a Detroit public library. I started with the first book on the bottom shelf and went through the lot one by one. I did not read a few books. I read the library.[23:21] Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Succeed and Thrive in a Career You Love by Bill GurleyBlake Robbins Notes on Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Succeed and Thrive in a Career You LoveGreatness isn't random. It is earned. If you're going to research something, this is your lucky day. Information is freely available on the internet — that's the good news. The bad news is that you now have zero excuse for not being the most knowledgeable in any subject you want because it's right there at your fingertips.[29:00] Why his work on the telegraph was so important to everything that happened later in his life: The germs of many ideas and stratagems perfected by him in later years were implanted in his mind when he worked at the telegraph. He described this phase of his life afterward, his mind was in a tumult, besieged by all sorts of ideas and schemes. All the future potentialities of electricity obsessed him night and day. It was then that he dared to hope that he would become an inventor.[31:29] Edison's insane schedule: Though he had worked up to an early hour of the morning at the telegraph office, Edison began reading the Experimental Researches In Electricity (Faraday's book) when he returned to his room at 4 A.M. and continued throughout the day that followed, so that he went back to his telegraph without having slept. He was filled with determination to learn all he could.[32:38] All the Thomas Edison episodes:The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented The Modern World by Randall Stross (Founders #3)Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World by Jill Jonnes. (Founders #83)The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Tripby Jeff Guinn. (Founders #190)[32:57] Having one's own shop, working on projects of one's own choosing, making enough money today so one could do the same tomorrow: These were the modest goals of Thomas Edison when he struck out on his own as full-time inventor and manufacturer. The grand goal was nothing other than enjoying the autonomy of entrepreneur and forestalling a return to the servitude of employee. —The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Alva Edison Invented The Modern World by Randall Stross[40:54] Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons by Edward J. Renehan Jr. (Founders #258)[48:00] It's this idea where you can identify an opportunity because you have deep knowledge about one industry and you see that there is an industry developing  parallel to the industry that you know about. Jay Gould saw the importance of the telegraph industry in part because telegraph lines were laid next to railraod tracks.[49:17] Edison describes the fights between the robber barons as strange financial warfare.[54:35] You should build a company that you actually enjoy working in.[55:47] Don't make this mistake:John Ott who served under Edison for half a century, at the end of his life described the "sacrifices" some of Edison's old co-workers had made, and he commented on their reasons for so doing."My children grew up without knowing their father," he said. "When I did get home at night, which was seldom, they were in bed.""Why did you do it?" he was asked."Because Edison made your work interesting. He made me feel that I was making something with him. I wasn't just a workman. And then in those days, we all hoped to get rich with him.”[57:26] Don't try to sell a new technology to an exisiting monopoly. Western Union was a telegraphy monopoly: He approached Western union people with the idea of reproducing and recording the human voice, but they saw no conceivable use for it![58:07] Against The Odds: An Autobiography by James Dyson (Founders #200)[59:42] Passion is infectious. No Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet by Molly Knight Raskin. (Founders #24)[1:01:23] For more detail on the War of the Currents listen to episode 83 Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electrify the World by Jill Jonnes.[1:03:05] From the book Empire of Light: And so it was that J. Pierpont, Morgan, whose house had been the first in New York to be wired for electricity by Edison but a decade earlier, now erased Edison's name out of corporate existence without even the courtesy of a telegram or a phone call to the great inventor.Edison biographer Matthew Josephson wrote, "To Morgan it made little difference so long as it all resulted in a big trustification for which he would be the banker."Edison had been, in the vocabulary of the times, Morganized.[1:06:03] One of Thomas Edison's favorite books: Toilers of The Sea by Victor Hugo[1:08:26] “The trouble with other inventors is that they try a few things and quit. I never quit until I get what I want.” —Thomas Edison[1:08:35] “Remember, nothing that's good works by itself. You've gotta make the damn thing work.” —Thomas Edison[1:12:04] The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana Kingby Rich Cohen. (Founders #255)[1:12:58] He (Steve Jobs) was always easy to understand.He would either approve a demo, or he would request to see something different next time.Whenever Steve reviewed a demo, he would say, often with highly detailed specificity, what he wanted to happen next.He was always trying to ensure the products were as intuitive and straightforward as possible, and he was willing to invest his own time, effort, and influence to see that they were.Through looking at demos, asking for specific changes, then reviewing the changed work again later on and giving a final approval before we could ship, Steve could make a product turn out like he wanted.— Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs by Ken Kocienda (Bonus episode between Founders #110 and #111)[1:15:48] Charles Kettering is the 20th Century's Ben Franklin. — Professional Amateur: The Biography of Charles Franklin Kettering by Thomas Boyd (Founders #125)—Get 60 days free of Readwise. 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John Ott is the owner of Yep Strength Supplements based out of Kansas City. After having a professional MMA career, John turned to Bodybuilding in the super heavyweight division. John has been sweeping the bodybuilding scene, victory after victory, making a huge name for himself. His goal is to continue to grow his brand, and make the best blended supplements with his new pump product coming out soon! All Yep Strength Supplements are sold at Supplement Superstores, so come in and give them a shot! Get connected on Instagram: @ottsmash @yep_strength

What kind of person makes for an effective leader? Vanessa Kiley, Co-Founder of the coaching firm Exceptional Leaders, accidentally stumbled upon that answer when sorting through the data from thousands of leadership assessments. In this episode, Vanessa shares the origin story of the “who, not what” principle. To help paint the picture, John Ott, the other Co-Founder of Exceptional Leaders,  also joins the conversation to give his perspective as someone who's been practicing the method for years with indisputable success. Listen to learn which two attributes are the most indicative of being a great leader. You might be surprised by what they are.