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In this week's episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris sit down with Arsenal legend Martin Keown for the second part of an in-depth, nostalgic journey through his remarkable career. Martin reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his time at Aston Villa, Everton, and return to Arsenal, detailing the pivotal decisions that shaped his legacy. From training ground bust-ups and tactical evolutions to life under iconic managers like Graham Taylor and Arsène Wenger, no stone is left unturned.The lads delve into the mentality needed to thrive at the top level, the complexities of dressing-room dynamics, and Keown's hilarious anecdotes about his teammates. Expect insights into what makes a winning team, the sacrifices of elite competition, and a few jaw-dropping stories—like Martin's boxing-inspired training sessions and covert rides home with his manager. Plus, a look at how nostalgia and rivalry shaped one of England's most fascinating footballing eras.Finally, the lads wrap up with some fan questions, a nostalgic nod to another football intro, and an attempt at a London Underground XI…Enjoy part two of this insightful interview with Martin Keown!Chumbawamba00:10 – Packing the bags01:30 – Graham Taylor's Villa05:00 – Trusting the gaffer09:30 – Boxing & back injuries13:10 – Clashes with Everton legends16:00 – Unfinished business18:10 – Bergkamp's dressing room banter21:30 – Three Lions24:10 – Jotting it all down27:00 – London Underground XI.Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA Information on Martin's brand new book On The Edge: The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461811/on-the-edge-by-keown-martin/9780241707821For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raquel Drosos started writing when she was five, and has rarely stopped. As a teenager, she wrote and published three young adult novels under her maiden name, Raquel George. Games of Chance is her first book for adults.  She also blogs about parenting and the creative process. Raquel talks with me about the intersection between acting and writing, plotting vs. writing by the seat of your pants, the moment when your characters come to life in your head (which is not a sign of madness!), her next novel, and more. She also shares some excellent advice she got from her dad. Episode breakdown: 0:00 Intro 01:09 Parents not artists, but innately creative and supportive. 06:02 Writer surprised by interpretation of their play. 09:55 Supportive parents, writing struggles, novel characters reused. 15:38 Mix of planning and spontaneity in writing. 17:20 Two types of writers: plotters and pantsers. 23:09 Feeding creativity through exposure to art and music. 25:14 Observing people, sparking curiosity, fostering creativity. 27:14 3-year-old nephew's wild story about alligators. 33:00 Characters connect through accents, interviews essential for authenticity. 34:10 The sound of words matters to writing. 40:08 Intense family saga vs. immediate relationship novel. 42:54 Encouraged writer spans genres and age groups. 45:13 Describing book as mix of others important. 48:18 Novel: Parenthood, love, creativity, friendship, humor, advice. 51:51 Jotting down scenes and dialogue, then dedicated. 54:56 Character decides to go left, not right. 58:10 Trust your gut and follow your instincts. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode and in it, tell us about a moment when your creative work came to life for you. If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here's a handy playlist with all my previous interviews with guests in writing.

Current arrangers including Oliver Nelson Jr., Steve Turre, Maria Schneider, Dave Rivello, and Lisa Parrott share their philosophies about music software, deadlines and enabling other musicians to sound good.

In the early days of jazz, musicians engaged in group improvisations, creating arrangements on the fly. As bands became larger, the writing down of parts for individual players became a requirement. Present and past jazz arrangers including Stefon Harris, Mike Abene, Ray Conniff, Bill Holman and Frank Foster speak about their craft.

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    I wish you a happy spring break and have time to figure out the big three for you!   Spring break is just around the corner, and as both a mom and an entrepreneur, I know how challenging it can be to strike the right balance between family time and growing a profitable business. But don't worry, I have three handy tips to help you navigate this bustling season seamlessly:     Organizing my calendar for the week is an essential part of my routine, and I tackle it by focusing on the three major tasks I have to complete every day. Jotting these tasks in my trusty journal ensures I will notice everything necessary. Once that's done, I make it a point to engage with others through self-promotion, socializing, or networking because expanding my professional circle and building my lead list is crucial. Finally, I never forget to pay attention to the nitty-gritty administrative side of the business. Keeping an eye on the top three aspects that often cause issues can save me from potential headaches.   Trust me, with some planning and the right mindset; you can conquer spring break and emerge even more victorious in your entrepreneurial journey.  

A little over a year ago, Rev. Jenny Smith came on the Lady Preacher Podcast to talk about living the "palms up life." It's a framework for living that holds things loosely and allowing God's Spirit to move freely in our lives. Little did Jenny know, that soon she would rely more heavily on that practice than ever before.She received a devastating phone call that her brother was in the hospital and likely wouldn't make it. She wrote her first grief-stricken poem on the plane to Alaska, preparing her heart to say an impossible goodbye.Over the next year, Jenny continued to write. Jotting poems down in her phone or on napkins, eventually she realized she had a collection. Out of her grief, she birthed the book, Still Here: A Poetry Memoir of Grief & Love. She's here on the podcast with us to share some of her story, and invite us to wade our way through grief and loss together.

Have you ever had one of those moments in the practice room, where you suddenly notice that physically, you've been going through the motions for the last couple minutes, but mentally, you've been spacing out or thinking about something else entirely?It might mean that you could use a quick nap, practice break, or even a drink of water (yep, there's a study on that!) to clear your head. But it could also be that you've just got a lot of stuff on your to-do list competing for your time and attention.Jotting down these tasks on a to-do list can help - but a 2011 study found that this may not be enough to stop them from randomly popping into your thoughts and being a distraction. Luckily, the researchers also found a simple technique that can help to increase your focus in the moment!Get all the nerdy details and this week's practice hack right here:​How to Increase Your Focus in the Practice Room--Why do things sound better at home than they do on stage?If you've been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.You can take the Mental Skills Audit online at bulletproofmusician.com/msa. It's 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you'll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas, plus curated articles that will help you adjust and tweak your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.Take the quiz here: bulletproofmusician.com/msa

People don't understand the important of jotting down linking words. If you don't, you're going to have to use more imagination to figure out how you're going to link ideas to one another, and that will definitely slow you down and increase the amount of errors you make. Let's see how I break down this segment. Early Access: https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-ibt/34154/monthly/buyTOEFL iBT Listening Course: https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-ibt-listening-courseTOEFL iBT Reading Course: https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-ibt-reading-courseTOEFL iBT Writing Course: https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-ibt-pre-writing-courseTOEFL iTP Course (Reading): https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-itp-reading/buyTOEFL iTP Course (Structure): https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-itp-structure/buyTOEFL iTP Course (Written Expression): https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-itp-written-expressionTOEFL iTP Course (Listening): https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-itp-listeningInstagram ESL Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/arsenioseslpodcast/Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hdzplWx6xB8mhwDJYiP6fFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arseniobuck/?ref=bookmarksYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzp4EdbJVMhhSnq_0u4ntABuzz sprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/165390Grammar Course (Elementary Level B1) https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/grammar-elementary-course Grammar Course (Pre Intermediate Level B1+) https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/grammar-pre-int Early Access: https://arsenioseslpodcast.podia.com/toefl-ibt...

So many ideas, so few napkins! Jotting down ideas and pitching them to our favorite billionaires: Elan, Jeff and Richard.

Are reader's stop & jots…those small written reactions and responses to text…a distraction or a bridge to comprehension? I'm one to think that teaching readers to stop and jot as they read is essential. When readers are stopping to jot and write quick little responses to text, they are building their comprehension of that text. Stop and Jots are thinking, reactions and annotations about text written by readers while they are reading. You can learn so much about your readers from these quick written responses. When readers stop and jot as they read, they are staying actively engaged in the text and are monitoring their own comprehension through that inner conversation with the text. What you'll gain from this episode... What is stopping and jotting Why readers should stop and jot What jots will look like through the school year What a teacher can learn about readers from their jots To read this blog article with photographs, WHY Students SHOULD BE Stopping and Jotting Thoughts While They Read visit the Literacy Treasures Blog Resources for teaching readers how to stop and jot & informally assessing readers' jots… Stop & Jot Mini Bundle A collection of Progress Monitoring Tools to monitor your readers' progress and inform your instruction, Building Readers' Toolkit for Progress Monitoring Grab the cheat sheet, Evaluating Student Reading Artifacts, inside the Literacy Treasures FREE Resource Library A collection of 100+ minilessons (including the launching workshop minilessons above) that are ready to go, Reading Workshop Minilesson Bundle for Building Readers Here at Literacy Treasures, I LOVE to talk about reading and writing and share with teachers all that I've learned about what it takes to build strong readers and writers. I have immersed myself in the research of Lucy Calkins, Jennifer Serravallo, Stephanie Harvey, Debbie Miller, Carl Anderson, Gay Su Pinnell, Irene Fountas and so many others. Every resource, strategy, tool, minilesson and teaching tip that is shared on Literacy Treasures is rooted in this research. Website Literacy Treasures Teachers Pay Teachers Literacy Treasures Instagram literacytreasures Pinterest @teachershuddle Facebook Literacy Treasures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/literacytreasures/message

In this episode we'll dive into the considerations and teaching points needed for Launching Readers' Workshop. Launching Readers Workshop is all about creating the systems, procedures and foundations so that your readers can do ALL THE THINGS a real reader does. What you'll gain from this episode… 1. 6 considerations for Launching Readers' Workshop 2. 12 Key Teaching Points for Launching Readers' Workshop If you are looking to revisit the ideas from this episode about Launching Readers' Workshop you can find it in these resources linked below. · Looking for resources to Launch Reader's Workshop, check out this Readers Workshop Launch Mini Bundle of Reading Minilessons & Student Printables · To read more about Launching Readers' Workshop visit the Literacy Treasures Blog · Listen to the episode all about establishing Reading Identities here, How To IGNITE (or REignite) a Culture of Reading Using Reading Identity Projects · Stopping and Jotting resources found here, Stop and Jot Mini Bundle-Minilessons & Assessment Tool for Student Thinking Jots · Read more about Stopping and Jotting here on the Literacy Treasures Website · Set up Readers' Notebooks AND have the minilessons to use with your readers as they add to their Readers' Notebooks in the Reading Workshop Minilesson Collection for Building Readers with over 100 minilessons to keep your readers active and living like readers all year long. · Grab Readers' Notebooks Tab Dividers FREE download inside the Literacy Treasures FREE Resource Library Here at Literacy Treasures, I LOVE to talk about reading and writing and share with teachers all that I've learned about what it takes to build strong readers and writers. I have immersed myself in the research of Lucy Calkins, Stephanie Harvey, Debbie Miller, Carl Anderson, Gay Su Pinnell, Irene Fountas and so many others. Every resource, strategy, tool, minilesson and teaching tip that is shared on Literacy Treasures is rooted in this research. Website Literacy Treasures Instagram literacytreasures Pinterest @teachershuddle Facebook Literacy Treasures Teachers Pay Teachers Literacy Treasures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/literacytreasures/message

Katie Chambers is a memory keeping writing coach who specializes in helping sentimental Moms and Grammas capture personal & family moments that matter...resulting in energized, more deeply connected families for generations. With her unique approach to Family PhotoStory Organizing, she teaches a step-by-step mini-story writing system so her clients set family memories free, jot down MORE of the STORY than photos are capturing, build a collection of moments that matter and leave a fulfilling legacy of memories and family connection, with ease. Katie is a certified teacher of curriculum based on the Turning Memories into Memoirs program and PhotoScribe method of the Memoir Lifestory Network. She has been facilitating JOTTINGS for Generations workshops and mini-retreats for over 10 years as well as leading on-line group programs and mentoring private mini-story writing clients. Katie lives in Kentucky with her husband, within thirty minutes of their children and eight grandchildren. She loves storystrolling in the woods, journaling with God, and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Get in touch with Katie here: Website & StoryJots Blog: memoriestolegacy.com Private Facebook Group of sentimental memory keeping Moms & Grammas: facebook.com/groups/StoryJotters/ To learn more about Katie's upcoming 4 week small group program: https://memoriestolegacy.com/capture-your-moments

"Jotting down ideas during creative moments, help you keep track of all of those great thoughts." - Jen E Miller in today's Tip 731 Do you take notes? Join the conversation at DailySales.Tips/731 and share your thoughts! Have feedback? Want to share a sales tip? Call or text the Sales Success Hotline: 512-777-1442 or Email: scott@top1.fm

This episode is for those of you who wish to go one step further when preserving your precious photos. Join Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff as they chat with their special guest Katie Chambers from Memories to Legacy.Katie is a memory keeping writing coach who specialises in helping sentimental “Moms and Grammas” capture personal and family moments that matter…resulting in energized, more deeply connected families for generations. We encourage you, have a listen, and bring your photos to life.Links for Katie:Websitehttps://memoriestolegacy.comPrivate Facebook Group of sentimental memory keeping Moms & Grammas facebook.com/groups/StoryJotters/To learn more about Katie's upcoming 4 week small group programCAPTURE YOUR MOMENTS: Jotting Mini-Stories Behind Family Photos, With Ease2 FREE GIFTSpdf Guide 3 Simple Steps: Start Your Family Mini-story Collection45 minute complimentary Zoom session JUMPSTART Your Story Jottings CHATDo you have a question you would like us to answer? Head over to our Social Media Channels, we are here to help and welcome all questions.Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganisingInstagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganisingIf you’d like to learn more about us, go to:www.diyphotoorganising.com.auFiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au orChantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.auIf you are not in Melbourne and would like to exploring having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.AuthorChantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

Many have taken quarantine time to self-reflect, helping pave the way to healthier relationships. Folks are reporting more clarity into what they want in life. Life is short and at the end of the day, relationships are what matters most. Dr. Diana and her guest Dr. Nancy Sutton Pierce had so much to discuss, especially since they both practice what they preach!  Dr. Nancy is a sex and relationship author, podcaster, international speaker, and sensuality educator. She and her husband Mark, an M.D., co-host the Conscious Living Show. On a recent program they spoke of entertaining each other during quarantine and taking full advantage of their time alone. Dr. Diana’s book—Love in the Time of Corona: Advice from a Sex Therapist for Couples in Quarantine—highlights the same message. The docs spoke about playfulness and leaving judgements behind so that sex can be more adventurous! Spice it up!   Another Dr. Nancy show is Wild Women with Wine that she co-hosts with Karenlee Poter of Sex Talk With My Mom. Dr. Nancy’s counseling practice includes giving guidance and advice to singles for dating in a socially distanced world. There’s a new normal and the pandemic has rewritten the rules of dating. There may be a much longer courtship conducted over Zoom. Jotting down some conversation topics and questions in advance can help with nervousness: What have you learned about yourself? What would you love to do if there were no constraints? What’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Finally a couple meets and the first kiss could trigger thoughts of infection rather than infatuation. Or, they could progress to sex faster than usual – these people have already spent considerable time getting to know each other long distance. Dr. Nancy also discussed her Exotic Lifestyle Retreats, an intimacy oasis in Jamaica. Dr. Nancy’s openness, deep knowledge, and sense of fun adventure shines in this interview!

Jotting it down with Lisa Gilroy. Lisa is a wonderful actor and improvisor and comes by the podcast to talk about acting, improv and staying sane. Join Lisa and TVA as they book it through the following: - Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Beaverton and booking things on vacation - Be careful what you write in journals - Try to avoid the bad stuff Check out the video of this episode on our Facebook page! Thanks and enjoy!

Intuition/perception. Jotting down notes and arranging my thoughts to comprehend just what it is I need to know. I'm eliminating the word TRY out of my vocabulary/mind/being. Trying to do something put you in the state of not fully accomplishing an act/whatever. There is no trying there is only the Doing/Succeeding. Don't Try, Put my mind to Doing/Succeeding. Putting myself in a "I got this"/ "It's Done!" Frame of mind.

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use.Jotting a memo with the screen off.Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes.Converting scribbles into text.Live audio recording while note-taking.The power of the stroke eraser.Air Actions for OS control.Air Actions for app control.Using Screenwrite to annotate screenshots.Scroll Capture for screenshots of scrolling web pages.Using Smart Select to create animated GIFs on the fly.Magnify the screen with this accessibility feature.Easily translate words or sentences with the S Pen.AR Doodle, Live Messages, and PENUP for creativity. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use.Jotting a memo with the screen off.Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes.Converting scribbles into text.Live audio recording while note-taking.The power of the stroke eraser.Air Actions for OS control.Air Actions for app control.Using Screenwrite to annotate screenshots.Scroll Capture for screenshots of scrolling web pages.Using Smart Select to create animated GIFs on the fly.Magnify the screen with this accessibility feature.Easily translate words or sentences with the S Pen.AR Doodle, Live Messages, and PENUP for creativity. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use.Jotting a memo with the screen off.Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes.Converting scribbles into text.Live audio recording while note-taking.The power of the stroke eraser.Air Actions for OS control.Air Actions for app control.Using Screenwrite to annotate screenshots.Scroll Capture for screenshots of scrolling web pages.Using Smart Select to create animated GIFs on the fly.Magnify the screen with this accessibility feature.Easily translate words or sentences with the S Pen.AR Doodle, Live Messages, and PENUP for creativity. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use. Jotting a memo with the screen off. Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes. Converting scribbles into text. Live audio recording while note-taking. The power of the stroke eraser. Air Actions for OS control. Air Actions for app control. Using Screenwrite to annotate screenshots. Scroll Capture for screenshots of scrolling web pages. Using Smart Select to create animated GIFs on the fly. Magnify the screen with this accessibility feature. Easily translate words or sentences with the S Pen. AR Doodle, Live Messages, and PENUP for creativity. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use.Jotting a memo with the screen off.Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes.Converting scribbles into text.Live audio recording while note-taking.The power of the stroke eraser.Air Actions for OS control.Air Actions for app control.Using Screenwrite to annotate screenshots.Scroll Capture for screenshots of scrolling web pages.Using Smart Select to create animated GIFs on the fly.Magnify the screen with this accessibility feature.Easily translate words or sentences with the S Pen.AR Doodle, Live Messages, and PENUP for creativity. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is as premium as smartphones get and the thing that differentiates it most from its competition is the S Pen. Jason Howell shows off some of the latest features of the S Pen in this premium device, what makes it useful, and what makes it fun to use. Jotting a memo with the screen off. Using Samsung Notes for straightening notes. Converting scribbles into text. Live audio recording while note-taking. The power of the stroke eraser. Air Actions for OS control. Air Actions for app control. Using Screenwrite to annotate screenshots. Scroll Capture for screenshots of scrolling web pages. Using Smart Select to create animated GIFs on the fly. Magnify the screen with this accessibility feature. Easily translate words or sentences with the S Pen. AR Doodle, Live Messages, and PENUP for creativity. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android

Madeleine Watts is a writer whose work has appeared in the White Review and the LIfted Brow. Her novella Afraid of Waking It won the Griffith Review novella prize. In The Inland Sea, our narrator has left the comfort of university with barely a vague plan for what comes next. On the advice of a friend she falls into a job as an emergency call centre operator. There she listens day in and day out as disasters befall callers around the country. Jotting down these moments in her notepad she becomes fascinated with the kind’s of tragedies filling her world.I’m sure many of us have been through exactly this; you know that life is supposed to begin but where’s the start button, and what’s the first step?!The Emergency call centre offers constant reminders of disaster; floods ravage northern Queensland while fires ring Sydney. Our narrator tries to understand the impact of all this while following the script and transferring the call; police, fire, ambulance.Against all this tragedy our narrator is heedless to her own safety. Emotional and physical well being are hazardous and fate is there to be tempted.The Inland Sea was written about Sydney in 2013 around the time Madeleine Watts left for New York, but it’s themes resonate with our present as we try to come to grips with a world seemingly on the brink.Madeleine’s unnamed narrator is a careful and lyrical chronicler but we are constantly left to wonder at her detachment from the events around her. There is so much feeling and so much anticipation but we know that the stories being told are not reliable.And it is storytelling that is at the heart of The Inland Sea. The narrator’s story, our story of Australia and the trajectory it is taking us towards destruction are habits we need to break. The Inland Sea is a story telling us that our stories are inadequate; that we need to change the stories we are telling and craft new ones that might offer some semblance of hope.

#383 - What Do You LOVE About Yourself??? I’m sure most of you will agree, it’s so hard to talk about the things that we love about ourselves. It’s either you think people will find you arrogant or you grew up thinking you don’t really have any good qualities. This is a very important topic you need to sit down with especially during this crazy time, so make sure to stay tuned.Things we talked aboutIntroduction and mastermind recap [0:31]For some, it isn’t okay to talk about what you love yourself [2:37]“If you don’t have self-love, how do you give love?” [3:26]Where things get tricky [4:54]Lack of confidence makes you default to not loving yourself [5:19]What is self-love and why is it important? [6:08]Kevin’s story on realizing self-love [6:24]Self-love is admitting the things you are proud of yourself without feeling bad [7:21]Squeezing an orange analogy [9:50]Realize this: the way you talk yourself down is worse than the way you talk to your loved ones [11:20]Challenge: say something nice about yourself right now [11:36]On balancing self-love and standards [12:52]Jotting down things that you love about yourself daily [16:40]Put time aside every day to think of things about yourself [18:58]Join HyperConsciousNation through our website [19:30]Join us every Monday at 6:00 PM, EST for our weekly Mastermind [20:17]Take advance of our free 30-minute consultations for peak performance business and podcast [21:03]Don’t forget to check out TheHyperConsciousPodcast.com to learn more about the podcast and our other programs. Also, the best community to be part of right now is also on that link. Give it a try! See you in the next episode of The Hyper Conscious Podcast.FEEL FREE to reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram or via email Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=enAlan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=enLinkedIn:Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/Emails:Kevin@thehyperconsciouspodcast.comAlan@thehyperconsciouspodcast.com

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In Episode Two, co-hosts Gina and Christyn help you figure out how to think outside the box when school moves off the beaten path and it feels like education has taken a back seat. They assure you it hasn't! By using the two Magic Questions, you can relax, knowing that learning has taken place – you just have to change the context. 1:10 – Will it blend?2:15 – When homeschool moves off the beaten path, we often question “Will it count?”3:44 – Education happens around us all the time4:04 – Gina's “a-ha!” moment about homeschooling: birdwatching7:22 – Christyn's “a-ha!” moment: infectious disease9:06 – Just because you didn't plan it doesn't mean it doesn't count9:30 – Differentiating between “school” and “education”12:18 – The Magic Questions14:00 – Jotting down all your daily activities gives you a baseline for seeing where the learning happened15:00 – The craziest thing Christyn counted as homeschool hours: Marvel movies19:26 – Gina plays “Will it count?” in high school with geocaching and writing25:03 – Change the context to switch a subject from elective/non-core hours to core subjects25:40 – Gina's superpower of making any learning count as core hours helps Christyn switch an elective30:23 – Asking yourself “Will it count?” opens up all the possibilities Links from this episode:Will It Blend?: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnFP0IU4gpnmcLnVzDLUtfwGeocaching.com: https://www.geocaching.comThe Great Trouble: A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel, by Deborah Hopkinson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17061488-the-great-troubleCrash Course Sociology videos: https://thecrashcourse.com/courses/sociology Thanks so much for joining us today. If something we've said made an impression, please leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher or anyplace you listen to this podcast. Reviews are how we can share about the podcast with others and create a stronger community, so just go to the app and drop us a line.If you'd like to continue the conversation, you can find us on Facebook and Instagram – our handle is OnlySchoolers.If you'd like to support the podcast financially, we invite you to join our OnlySchoolers Patreon community at www.patreon.com/onlyschoolers where you have access to special content, posts, downloads, and other goodies.

Welcome to Part 2 of the video tutorial series! If you’re just getting on board now, I want to remind you about our last episode, Episode 34, where we went over all of the nuts and bolts of the technical part of recording a video for Facebook or Instagram. That was Part 1 of this series, and now that we’ve talked about things like lighting, angles and sound quality in video, we’re going to build on that and discuss what to actually say in your video. It’s great to know how to hold your phone to record a video, and have awesome lighting, but it’s all for nothing if you don’t have anything meaningful to say. When you put some thought into your videos, you can build your audience and your relationship with them – not to mention, it’ll make your time in front of the camera much more enjoyable! In the last episode of Unlocking Your Nonprofit Potential, we talked about why we all need to get better at video – it’s quickly becoming a vital way to get the message out about your nonprofit and your mission.  Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, as opposed to remembering only 10% when reading it in text, so you have an extremely powerful tool at your fingertips with video. You can introduce people to your organization, and your video can help them retain clearly who your nonprofit is and what you do. It’s so important to not just slap a video up on your nonprofit’s Facebook or Instagram page – because you can leave the viewer with a bad impression and that’s not the reaction you wanted.  When you put some thought into it, you can build your audience and your relationship with them and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know every single type of Facebook or Instagram post, email, or blog post should only have one topic. It’s no different with video. Before you start recording a video for social media, take a few minutes to sit down and think about that one topic for your video. What is the point of your video? What is the one thing you want people to learn from watching?  Jotting down some notes ahead of time will help you stay focused in your video on one topic and it will help you remember the valuable things you want to say in your video, too. You won’t ramble. A little behind-the-scenes trick to help you stay on track with one topic is writing down two or three bullet points or keywords on a little post-it note. Stick the post-it on your phone so you can look at it without breaking eye contact with the camera too much. It’s a handy little trick that keeps you looking natural, and on track with what you want to say – like a makeshift cue card! Another thing you can do to warm up before you start recording or going live on Facebook and Instagram is to video chat with someone you are comfortable with – a friend or a family member.  This is a great trick to getting comfortable talking on camera and talking to your phone! Plus, talking to someone you like can release endorphins in the brain, making you feel good. This good mood will continue after your video call ends, making it a great time to record a video. Click here for my cheat sheet about all the different types of video  Your personality is so important in a video! Yes, your video is about your nonprofit, but you are acting as the face of the organization when you go live or record a video. It’s important for you to feel relaxed, confident and smile, so getting those positive endorphins going in your brain is going to help you. The endorphins in your brain aren’t the only bit of chemistry you need to keep in mind. Studies show that great stories release oxytocin in our brains. Oxytocin is the chemical that leads to feeling bonded with someone or something. This means, when the person viewing your video watches you tell a story, they feel more bonded with you and your nonprofit.  It makes sense if you think about it. Your friends and family that you share stories with are the people you feel most closely bonded with, right? Parents read to their children and bond through that experience. About 65 percent of our daily conversations have to do with us telling stories.  If you’re trying to think of what you’re going to talk about in your video, try thinking about how you can tell a story. If you have a professionally produced video telling the story of someone impacted by your nonprofit, that’s wonderful, but not every organization has that available to them. So, think about how YOU can talk about your organization in the form of a story. Here’s an example to get you started: Let’s say your nonprofit is a healthcare clinic – you can share the facts about your organization’s services in the form of a story. Take that deep breath, smile, hit record while you’re still smiling, then: Say hi, introduce yourself and create some context. I always like to say something like, “Hi, I’m Lauren Creagan, host of the Unlocking Your Nonprofit Potential podcast and I just want to share with you_________________” or something close to that. Say your name, your title and follow it up with an “AND.” Let that “and” lead the viewer to why you’re talking to them. Get to the point quickly though – you don’t have to spill the beans on how long you’ve worked there or what beautiful weather you’re having. Remember, they’re thinking, “What’s in this for me?” Then, get into the story. Your “AND” could be “and I just wanted to share with you what it’s like when a new patient comes into our office.” As if you are telling a story, walk the viewer through step by step what happens next. By telling them about the experience, you’re storytelling, which is great, and you’re also making them feel comfortable and confident in your services because they can imagine what their experience will be like with your organization. Keep it short. Until you’re feeling VERY comfortable and you feel dialed into what you have to say, try to keep your videos less than a minute. If you feel good, go longer - but most of the time, you’ll want to go no longer than about 3 minutes and 30 seconds.  Click here for my cheat sheet about all the different types of video  Bring it home with a call to action. No matter if you’re telling a story or just sharing information in a straightforward way, always have a call to action with your video. Tell your viewer what to do next – you’re not bossing them around, you’re telling them where they can learn more! Direct them to make an appointment on your website. Sign up for a class. Tell them what to do and how to do it. It’s OKAY to tell people how to take the next step after watching your video – it’s not “salesy”. It’s just clearly sharing information for people who are interested. If you don’t tell them how to take the next step, then who will? One last thing – don’t get distracted! Take care of all those little things that might happen…Put your phone on silent. Close the door to the room where you’re recording. Put your pets in another part of the house. Things like that…limit interruptions.  The more times you have to start over, the more frustrated and defeated you’ll begin to feel. So, prepare what you’re going to say, practice, and shut out as much of the outside world as possible. Bonus tips for you: Storytelling: Another great way to use storytelling in video is to show your donors how they are making an impact. If you have a conference room table full of donations or things you were able to purchase with donated funds, or if you have new equipment that was purchased with fundraising dollars, tell a story about it. What does their donation do? How is it helping? How has it improved your services?  Tell your viewers about how people are being helped in your community, or what an improvement their donation or gift has made in the operation of your organization. By sharing this type of story, you are letting your donors know you are responsibly using their dollars, and as a byproduct, letting the people you serve know about your services.  Another way to leave a lasting impression using video is to show people the “personality” of your organization by letting viewers peek behind the scenes. Let the outside world see your volunteers weeding the flower beds outside your building, assembling care packages, or unloading a car. These types of short, informal videos can help build your nonprofit’s identity and build trust with your viewers.  Just be sure you don’t overdo it with this type of content – only dip into this pool every so often. Remember, your videos need to be focused on serving the viewer, not focused on yourself and your staff. Let’s talk about going live on Instagram and Facebook - LIVE, as in you don’t get to edit what you say, what you look like – there is no blooper reel, it’s LIVE. Everything you say and do goes out into the world. If you are going to go live on Facebook or Instagram, I just want you to be a pro at recorded videos first. Once you can handle recorded videos without messing up, and you feel super comfortable, then try doing a short live broadcast. There are no “do-overs” live. When I first started in radio, I had a recorded show that would air on my drive home from work. I would listen to that show on my commute and I realized what I needed to edit, and what my strengths were. Try doing that for yourself – watch your own videos and learn from them too.  Don’t we wish we would be able to turn on the camera and have a wonderful natural presence and a great message? But it’s not as easy as so many famous people and celebrities make it seem.  It’s work. It takes practice. It’s not going to be perfect right away, but the more you practice, the more comfortable you will become and the better you’ll get. Don’t get discouraged. Just think if you practice in front of the mirror every day for 60 seconds after you brush your teeth, you could become your best self on video before you know it! It’s perfectly OKAY to never go live and only post recorded videos if you’re not comfortable with it. Recording a video takes the pressure off being live. Give them advance notice. If you are passionate about going live and it’s something you really want to do, I highly recommend letting people know that you’ll be live days ahead of actually doing it.  If you want people to watch your live video, it’s best to build excitement around it and build momentum before you go live. Let people know what day and time you’ll be going live, why you’re going live, and if you REALLY want people to show up for it, give something away while you’re live.  Some great ideas for live content are hosting a question and answer session, where people can ask you questions and yes, you answer them live! You could also try giving a live tour of your facility – if you follow any realtors on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen this a time or two already. And again, you can give things away during a live session - always a popular option with audiences.  Here’s what I want you to remember above all – YOU CAN DO THIS! Start by taking one small step and now you have some tips to get you started!  Take a tiny baby step forward! Try creating a video. Wade into the water, and you’ll find it’s not as intimidating as you think. You will feel comfortable with a little practice. You can do it – and you need to do it. Video is quickly becoming the preferred method of how people are taking in information, especially on social media. I would LOVE to see your videos! Tag me in a comment on your video post on Facebook or Instagram and I will go watch your video and I promise to be your absolute BIGGEST CHEERLEADER EVER! If you have any questions – I’m right here for you! Ask away! Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram or send me an email and I’ll happily write you back with an answer! Do you know what would really make my day? If you left me a review on Apple podcasts or on Facebook, or tell a friend about this podcast. It really does make a difference and it helps more people find this resource. Remember to subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or get episodes delivered straight to you by signing up for my weekly email. Links mentioned in this episode: Cheat Sheet for Live and Recorded Videos – What’s the Difference? Episode 34: Video Tutorial Part 1: Lighting, Angles & Sound Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Ask Lauren a question at lauren@nonprofitpotential.com or at Nonprofitpotential.com If links are not visible in your podcast app, visit the Episode Webpage and Show Notes at https://nonprofitpotential.com/35

On the first Link Up with Latesha of 2020, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, shares a career game changer: getting ahead with relationships. She explains why she thinks now is the perfect time to shore up your relationships with your bosses and/or coworkers and a whole lot more. Remember, we cannot get ahead at work on the quality of our work alone!Learn more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through her socials! LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, FBStop by LateshaByrd.com! Interested in her salary negotiation masterclass? Click here! The 60% discount code mentioned in the episode is GETTHECOINS!Check out Latesha's YouTube channel!BCC's socials: LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, FBVisit our website!TRANSCRIPTLatesha: Hello, hello. Welcome to another episode of The Link Up with Latesha. Happy New Year. It is 2020. It is a new year. It's a new decade. So I hope that everyone listening right now is extremely excited about the new year. I know things have been kind of crazy crazy, but, you know, still, a lot of positive things to look forward to in this new year. I always love new years because it signifies a fresh start, you know? A fresh start to, you know, set new goals, set new resolutions, set new habits. My theme for the year, that literally came to me yesterday--and I usually get my themes for the year fairly sooner, but for some reason I was really struggling with what I wanted to focus on this year. So my theme this year is discipline. I have--well, my themes last year, I had three. It was alignment, discernment, and--ah, man, I don't remember the other one right now. Probably, like, manifestation, and again, like, being intentional about having a theme, those things all made to be true for me in 2019. I have exceeded my business revenue goals. You know, closing well over six figures, so this year--you know, my goal is six figures, which, you know, as an entrepreneur, that's honestly really not a ton of money, especially when you have other people that you need to pay and you're wanting to reinvest the funds back into your business to scale and things of that nature, and so I significantly exceeded those goals, and so my goal for this year is to hit a quarter mil. And I had to do some self-reflection here. I'm very proud of, you know, my progress for the year, but, you know, I asked myself, "Man, had I not set my goal low," "Maybe if I had really believed in myself, just think at how much more I could have made, how much more I could have done." There was a tweet that went around about saying "Six figures should not be the definition of success for an entrepreneur," and unfortunately if you're someone like myself, who grew up in a troubled household with a single parent and, you know, living check to check barely and all of that, like, money is an indicator of success. I mean, it's important. You know, you need money to survive. You need money to pay your bills and have a certain quality of life, but it should not be what the #1--in my opinion not your #1, you know, definition or indication of whatever success looks like for you. But anyways, saying all that to say that my theme for the year is discipline, so that's what I'm focusing on. Discipline, having more structure in my schedule. As an entrepreneur, we--it's a good thing and a bad thing. People ask me, like, "What is the best thing about entrepreneurship?" Well, the great thing is that you can do whatever the hell you want, and that's also the hardest thing, [laughs] because you have to be really strict in how you manage your schedule and your time and your energy. So I want to focus on discipline, making sure that I am building and implementing and incorporating the right habits, making sure that I have a structure throughout my week, making sure that I am planning, that I am prepared, overprepared, overcommunicating--which we'll talk a little bit in this episode--overcommunicating with my clients, with my team, being fully present, discipline with the gym. You know, just discipline, 'cause discipline will keep you going even when you don't feel motivated. Discipline are those habits that will keep you pushing when you emotionally feel, you know, drained, or when you--you know, it will give you that extra kick and that extra push to continue that momentum. So I don't know why I just started talking about that, but that's my theme for the year. So I just enrolled new coaching clients for Q1. Super excited to work with them, and I have some other things, exciting things, that I'm working on for 2020. Definitely more masterclasses. If you went to any of my masterclasses last year, I did--how many did I do? I think I did two. I did one on salary negotiation, which is still up on my website - LateshaByrd.com/shop. $30 for a salary negotiation course, discount code GETTHECOINS. I've had people that have said they've gotten a $12K raise, a $22K salary increase based on this course. So check it out. I did another masterclass back in December on how to launch a successful job search strategy for 2020. One of my goals this year is to be releasing many, many, many more masterclasses, so stay tuned. I will be doing one sometime this month, maybe February, on LinkedIn. How do you utilize LinkedIn to really get after these opportunities, whether it is building your network, building a brand, getting connected to job opportunities. Getting clients, you know? So I'll be speaking from how an entrepreneur, how a job seeker, how anyone can use LinkedIn for their benefit. So that's gonna be rolling out soon, as well as some other exciting things, so I will keep you all posted on that. But for today's topic, this is my first Link Up with Latesha episode of 2020, and I tweeted something earlier that honestly just kind of took off, and the tweet said "If you like your job, focus on developing relationships with your boss and coworkers in 2020. I hate to break it to you - relationships at work do matter. Quality of your work is important, but quality of relationships matter more. Don't ever think you get ahead on your work alone." So that's a pretty long tweet. I don't know how I fit all of that into, like, 120, 140 characters, but this was important because this is your opportunity right now, at the beginning of the year, to really level-set expectations on, you know, maybe what you are expecting from your employer and what your employer is expecting from you. This is your time to also level-set expectations in terms of those relationships that you have at work. You can turn it around. Maybe you don't have a great relationship with your boss. Maybe you don't have a great relationship with your coworker. This is the perfect time, just given that everyone is back from holiday break, people are feeling refreshed, you know, in good spirits, you know, hopefully energized and, you know, all of that. So use this to your advantage, and I want you all to really think about the temperature of your relationships or rate your relationships on a scale from one to ten. You know, what is the strength of that relationship? Think about that. We cannot get ahead at work on the quality of our work alone. I wish that were the case. And the challenging part, because this is Living Corporate and I know most of our listeners are people of color, we cannot just get ahead by just doing our work and keeping our heads down unfortunately. Statistics show that people of color, especially women, have a much harder time getting promoted to leadership. We have a harder time getting raises. We have a harder time getting acknowledged for the work that we're doing. So this goes back to those relationships. The other reason why I think this is important is because if we don't have relationships, we are already going to be misinterpreted and misunderstood. I may have shared this example on one earlier episode where I was working on something with a coworker. We will just call her--what can we call her? Let's call her Mary. [laughs] That's my grandma's name. So Mary and I were working on something together, and to be quite honest, Mary wasn't pulling her weight. I emailed Mary. Crickets. Emailed Mary again... crickets. And I was cool. I was like, "Hey, Mary. Do you want to meet and talk about this?" or "Hey, Mary. You know, can we get some time to kind of work on this together?" Mind you I could have gotten this done by myself, but there was, like--I don't know if anyone else has experienced this in corporate as a black woman, but it's like, "We can't just give this to Latesha. We gotta make sure we have somebody else, just to let that person get the credit, or let that person--" It's like there's, like, this--I don't know, it was weird. Like, "Do you guys not trust me to do it on my own? Do you want to make sure I have a babysitter?" Which I ended up doing it on my own. That's a whole different story. So anyways, [laughs] Mary and I were working on this thing together supposedly, and I had a one-on-one with my manager, and I said, "Look, I am trying to get with Mary, and she's just not responding at all." So my manager says, "Okay, well, why don't you just go talk to her in person?" I'm like, "Bet, no problem." So I think this was, like, the same day. I saw Mary in the break room and I said, "Hey, Mary. How's it going?" You know, blah blah blah, small talk. "Hey, by the way, I was wondering how it was going with the project. I was thinking maybe we could catch up about it." Like, I was being really nice. Like, I literally was just like, "Hey, do you have any updates about it?" I promise y'all, like, I had zero attitude. I didn't have a mean tone. Like, the way she responded to me, it threw me off because she seemed very defensive. She seemed to be very defensive, and it literally confused me because I'm like, "Where is this aggression coming from?" She just kind of, like, rolled her eyes and was like, "Ugh. Yeah, you know, like, I'm getting to it." You know? "I got it." And I was like--I literally looked at her and I was like, "Oh... Okay, cool." You know? And that was it. I honestly was, like, so perplexed by the whole interaction. So I go back down to my desk. That was the end of my conversation. 10 minutes later she's, like, stomping. Like, I literally hear her stomping down the hall. And she goes to my manager's office and she closes the door. So then she leaves, and I said--I was sitting, like, right outside of my manager's office. My back was turned. I mean, she didn't say anything to me at all. She just went straight to him. So anyways, my manager calls me into his office, like, after she leaves, and he's like, "Hey, Mary just said that you kind of had a bad attitude with her when you talked to her in the break room." And I'm just like, "What?" [laughs] If y'all could have seen the look on my face. I was so confused. And what I realized in that moment was that Mary, she did not know me. I don't know if she had many interactions with black women before. I'm going to assume maybe not. And trust, like, if I have an attitude, you will know it, and I know it too. But I did not in that moment, and I know for sure that I didn't, but I realized that she did not know me, and I think that sometimes the assumption is that, you know, black women are, right, aggressive, or, you know, we just always have to be really mindful of our tone and level and how we are enunciating certain words and just things of that nature. It literally can be exhausting, ladies, and I understand that, but what I realized is that we did not have a relationship, and in order for us to be able to get that project done, we needed to build that relationship. All of this goes back to me implying that it is easy for us to be misunderstood at work. That's why it is important to build these relationships. And I have a few tips on how to do just that. And so honestly, from that point forward, Mary and I started going to lunch. We started going to lunch, you know, maybe on a monthly basis. We started working together more. And, you know, as time went on, we ended up developing a really solid relationship. The other reason why it's important to have these relationships is because you need to be strategic about who you are sharing what you're working on with. You need to be strategic about your wins, your accomplishments, your goals. Because people are talking about you when you're not in the room, you know? One of my favorite quotes about branding from Jeff Bezos is, you know, your brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room. Your brand precedes you, right? So your brand will speak for you when you're not able to speak for yourself. That's why it is important to have these relationships. So I have, let's see, seven tips here on how to build relationships. I know that it is hard for people of color to build relationships when you already feel like you're misunderstood anyways and you don't want to feel like you're having to change who you are to just fit in. And I really hope that you guys are not doing that. I know it's easier said than done, but I really hope that you're able to be who you are at work and let people see you for that. It can be literally exhausting to try to be a different person at work, you know, versus how you are at home. So the first tip that I have is working on your people skills, man. I am so serious. Working on your people skills. [laughs] Understand how to communicate with people and, like, speak to people in the morning when you come in. You have to have people skills. I know that sounds very simple, but there's a lot of us out here that we just--we just don't have it. So I would challenge you to start speaking to coworkers in the morning. Saying a simple "good morning" goes a long way. When you leave, saying, "Hey, have a good evening," that goes a long way too. I think sometimes we are so withholding of information. I'm not saying you need to tell them your personal business. Like, "Hey, I'm leaving. I have a date," or "I'm leaving. I'm going to this happy hour. I'm going on this trip or doing this with the boys or with the ladies." Like, you don't have to say all of that. It's literally just having manners. So think about that. Growing your people skills and actually communicating with folks. #2, identify what relationships you need to manage better, and be very observant as to the types of coworkers that you have. Who are the high performers on your team? You need to be in the winner's circle. I know you may not like certain folks because maybe they're always talking in meetings, you know? They're always that one getting all of the recognition, right? There is something about that person that people, leadership maybe, trusts. There's something about them that they are doing well if they're being recognized or if they're feeling more comfortable to just speak up. That might be a good person for you to build a relationship with. So observe closely. Understand the nature of the relationships at work. Who are the people who have the authority? Even the folks without the titles, right? Like, who are those people who have authority that know what's really going on within the team? Those are the type of people you want to make sure that you are building those relationships with. I know when I was in corporate there was one person on my team who--she was most definitely the high performer. She was always the one with the fresh ideas, and she was always that go-to person for literally everyone on the team... and it was annoying. [laughs] So I don't know if you guys have experienced that before, but those types of people can be a little annoying, because they're, like, the know-it-alls, and I really had to take a step back and ask myself, "What is she doing that I'm not doing?" And that took me letting my pride down and putting my ego to the side and working on building a relationship with her, looking at who she has a relationship with. Is that someone that I need to have a relationship with too? With that being said, you do need to know the high performers. You need to know who the decision makers are. So one particular thing I really wanted to talk about this with your relationship needs is the difference between mentors and sponsors, A.K.A. advocates. There was an article that I was reading about how black women don't need more mentors. We need sponsors. We need people. And let me just share what a sponsor is, okay? A sponsor is someone that is advocating for you when you are not in the room. That is someone that is saying, "Hey, Latesha is really crushing it right now, and you guys need to pay attention to her. She is a shining star on the team. She is a high performer. She is someone that we need to really make sure we look out for." I promise y'all these conversations are being had. That is someone that is in a decision-making authority, someone that is in leadership that can actually push the needle forward when it comes to your success. They typically are at a senior level. And there's someone that's going to be invested in your career. They will also open you up to their own network within the company. They are gonna be championing for you even when you don't know it, but they're gonna be using their authority and their reputation. So you are essentially an extension of them. You'd be surprised at how many people will look out or will promote a person off the strength of one particular person that has type of authority. Now, that's someone who might be at a partner level or a C-suite level depending on the size and nature of the company that you work for, but you do need sponsors. If you don't have sponsors, make that a goal for 2020 - get some sponsors at work. Now let's talk about mentors. Mentors. Mentors are someone that will help to make your job easier. They might give you training. They might give you suggestions on "Hey, here's how you can navigate this particular situation. Here's how you can navigate this particular relationship." They may give you feedback on your development. They may offer insight on how to, you know, kind of maneuver in corporate, and they may kind of share their unwritten rules on how to get ahead, but they may not be someone that is really vouching for you. Understand that there is a difference. Mentors mentor you. Sponsors advocate for you. All right? So it's good to have mentors, and understand that you won't go to your mentors for the same thing. When you're talking to your sponsors, you need to be really strategic with the information that you're sharing. You need to be sharing your wins. You need to be sharing your goals. You need to be asking them questions about what it's gonna take for you to really grow at the company, right? With your mentors, that could be if you want to talk to them about certain challenges that you're having, that is what you can go to your mentor for. I mean, you can still go to them for the other things, but just be strategic in how and what information you're sharing. So if you're not sure in terms of who to build relationships with, start there. Mentors, sponsors, the high performers on the team. And then also, like, the people that maybe have been on the team or at the company for a while. Maybe they're just kind of cruising to retirement or they're complacent with where they are, but they have the relationships and they know what they're doing at work. Someone like that could help you. That could be a good relationship, and that could be a great mentor for you. Think about how you can add value as well to these people. Understand what their strengths are and what their weaknesses are. When I worked in corporate I was on the recruiting team. I was the youngest one on the team of eight, and the oldest actually became, like, one of my closest friends. I love her so much. She's one of the most amazing people I've ever met. She has to be in her 60s. Super, super sweet. She had been with the company for over 20 years. Literally, like, she--I don't want to compare my age to how long she's been there, but she definitely has some years on me. Wonderful, amazing person, and we built an alliance. She knew who to build relationships with. She knew how to play the politics game. She wasn't in a decision-making role, but she was able to help me navigate some issues that I could not have gotten through without her. Now, being that there is an age difference when it came to us rolling out new HR software or when we went through a whole ATS implementation. I was that person that would stay on the phone with her late-night, you know, guiding and helping her through how to manage the system. So think about how you can add value to these folks. Maybe there are people on your team that are high performers, they're really good at public speaking, but maybe the organization, the documentation part, is a little hard. Chip in and help with that if you can. Figure out how you can add value. And again, that's gonna be paying attention to their strengths and their weaknesses. #3. I want to make sure that I get through these and not go super long today, but I know this is the first episode of the year, so I had a lot of information I wanted to share with you all. #3 is actually schedule time with these people, and I mean face time with these people. I'm a millennial, [laughs] so I love to just like, "Hey, let me shoot you a quick IM. Do we need to meet in person? Like, do I actually have to get up from my desk?" You know? "Why can't I just IM you from my couch at home?" [laughs] But it is important to have face time. You can never, ever forget the quality of building relationships with someone when you meet them in person. It's also important for people to understand how you respond and communicate. I'll be honest, when I first started in corporate I realized that there were some folks that did not look like me that never, ever, ever truly had close interactions with people that looked like me. I hope that y'all caught what I was saying there. So with that being said, you know--and I know you guys have witnessed this, even in college, right? But even in corporate. We all just grow up so differently. We are around so many diferent types of people, and depending on the person, depending on the coworker, they may have not had a lot of interactions with someone that is a person of color. So keep that in mind, you know? What their assumptions or thoughts of us could be from what they see in media, TV, you know? Movies. So it is important to let people see you, see you for you are. I had a coworker that I love, love, love, [laughs] and she is a black woman, and she was so feisty. Oh, my goodness. She's so feisty, and I love it now, but I used to think that she hated me. And I'ma be honest, y'all. I used to think that she hated me, and then once we started to spend more time together and we were working at some of the same conferences I was like, "You know what? This is just how she is with everyone." Like, she is truly herself, and all I'm saying here is let people see you for who you are. Let people warm up to you so that they will be able to build that trust. When it comes to scheduling time with people, you've gotta be present. Be present and really get to know people for who they are, even outside of work. It is okay to ask people about their family, if they have children, if they have pets. People love talking about their pets. Asking people about their hobbies. Like, what do they enjoy outside of work? What do they do for fun? Do they cook? Do they go out to eat? What are their favorite restaurants? Find ways and pockets to kind of pull information out of people and get to know them, and be mindful of that. I used to keep a little notebook with me everywhere that I went, whether it's me meeting with someone, meeting with those decision-makers for the first time--it is hard to keep up with names, y'all. I'll be honest. It is really hard to keep up with names. There was one particular partner that everyone said, "Oh, my gosh. He is so hard to work with. He's so hard to deal with. He's rude," and when I tell y'all--he was an older white man--we had the best relationship. He is my homie. He is someone that advocated for me, and he just did not care. [laughs] He was at that level where it was like, "Look, y'all. Y'all are not about to fire me. I have all of this control. I have all of this [power?]. Like, you cannot check me." And I love that energy. [laughs] We have a really great relationship, and that's because I took the time to get to know him. I asked him about his family. I asked him about his hobbies. And he didn't know this, but when I would step away from the conversation, maybe I would step out to the hall or run to the bathroom, I might go somewhere in private and I would jot these little notes down. These are his daughters' names. This is where they work. This is what they do. If they're in school, this is what they're doing. This is his wife's name. Jotting down that information so that next time I saw him, "Oh, how's your girls? How's your wife?" And over time we were able to build that relationship. The other thing I want to say here is attending events, attending those happy hours. I know we hate, hate having to spend time with people that we see literally all day every day. So those dinners and those happy hours, y'all, we have to go. We have to go. Have you ever been in a performance review and they'll say, "Well, we don't really know you," or "Your coworkers feel like you don't like them." Trust me, y'all. Sometimes that feedback can be rude and biased, but I'm telling you, you can go to the happy hour. That's all I'm saying. Get there early. Get there early so you can leave early, okay? But you have to attend these team events. Join committees too. Find ways to get to know your coworkers outside of that working 9-to-5 environment. So joining committees, volunteering, you know, there's always, like, the social committees. Join those so that people can 1. see you how you are, understand how you operate, even outside that, you know, maybe a little bit more buttoned-up work environment, that is a great way to build those relationships where it's not forced. But I would encourage you to really be intentional about that. Face time, coffees, lunches. You know, maybe if you can't because your team is in a different country or across, you know, different coasts, just scheduling those recurring checkpoints is gonna be important. #4 is overcommunicate. What I mean by this is constantly just emailing and--again, this is what a manager told me. Overcommunicate so people don't have time to make assumptions or generalizations about your work. So let's say you're working on a project with someone. They don't know where you stand at work, on your progress. Maybe you guys don't have, like, a solidified "Hey, here's how we're going to keep each other updated on where we are." Send them a quick note and let them know. Do it in advance, all right? Maybe you aren't planning to go into the office the next day. And again, I get it. Like, if you're in an environment where it is a very flex work arrangement and people don't really trip like that, but trust me, they are still watching, okay? [laughs] They're still watching. So just send a quick note. "Hey, I'm gonna be working from home tomorrow. Just wanted to let you know." Something just like that. Just don't give people any room or space to make any assumptions about your work and your work performance. I think I can leave that there. I personally think that overcommunication is key for that. Always keeping the right people in the loop of what you have going on is important. #5 - say thank you. That sounds so simple, but showing appreciation goes such a long way. Recognizing your coworkers if they have done something positive, if they've been helpful, you know? If they really kind of stuck their hand out, their foot out for you or whatever it is. Like, actually take the time to say thank you, even if it's the first time that person has done that or, you know, maybe you have been helping that person out for a long time and they never helped you out and now they're finally helping you out and you're like, "Okay, about time." Like, whatever it may be, just say thank you. Even your boss. People want to be appreciated. And be genuine about complimenting people when they do something well. This is gonna be a great way to build relationships. #6 is all about positivity. Focus on being positive. Focus on being positive. People don't want to around a negative nancy. And with that being said too, you don't want to be around a negative nancy, so stay away from those negative folks, which leads me to the next thing - gossiping. Do not gossip at work, guys. Please find someone else to talk to outside of work. I am telling you. It... don't gossip at work. Find a friend, maybe a significant other... your therapist. Get a career coach. But be really mindful about the type of information that you're sharing with certain people. Now, I was always the type to listen to the gossip. I may not agree, I may not disagree. I may listen and do what I want, but that's about it. But y'all know it's easy to get caught up in that gossip. I don't really feel good after gossiping. I don't know about you all, but gossiping makes me feel really low. It brings my energy down. I just never feel good after having a conversation about gossip. So I would say, you know, just be mindful of that. And some people are naturally just negative people as well. Be as positive as you can to those people. And then the last thing, #7, when it comes to these relationships - set boundaries. Manage your boundaries. With managing boundaries, that means, like, don't allow your coworkers to--just because of the nature of the relationship, maybe they shouldn't be texting you after hours, right? Or there should not be an expectation where they email you after hours that you're gonna get back to them, you know, before you go to bed. Like, don't be that person that's, like, always available 24/7 so that people can't run over you. Make sure you're taking time to restore your energy while you're not at work. So that's all that I'm saying there, manage those boundaries. Maybe if you're not responding to someone's email fast enough, right? Like, maybe you have a coworker that emails you at 8:00 a.m. and you don't get back to them. They're emailing you at 10:00 a.m. like, "Hey, just following up here." Like, "Okay, son. It's been, like, two hours. Give me some time," you know what I'm saying? Manage those boundaries, and that's all about gaining respect. Do it assertively of course. Do it in a positive manner. Don't be negative about it, but definitely manage those boundaries so that you can get the respect that you deserve. So those are the tips that I have. I hope this was helpful. Let me just run through those seven things again. #1 is people skills. You gotta have good people skills. Learn how to communicate. Learn how to get to know people, that small talk is a good start. Being observant. Thinking about who will be your advocates for 2020, A.K.A. your sponsors. Who will be your mentors? #2 - identify your relationship needs. Who do you need to build relationships with? What do you need from them? What do they need from you? How can you add value there? #3 - schedule time with people. Don't forget about face time. Don't underestimate the value of face time. #4 - overcommunicate. Always be communicative about what you have going on, your progress, things of that nature. Again, don't give folks too much room and space to make assumptions that could negatively impact your performance or your brand. #5 - say thank you. It goes a very long way. #6 - being positive, avoiding gossip as much as possible, avoiding negativity, finding people outside of work that you can vent to. And then #7 is managing your boundaries. That will make sure that you are getting respect. So I hope these are helpful. Hit me up. I want to know, like, what your themes are for the year. Like I said, my theme is discipline. All about discipline, discipline, discipline in 2020. So yeah, I will be talking to you guys very soon. Bye.

Episode 11: When Will The Newness Wear Off? With iHeart Radio claiming to have 250,000 podcasts and Spotify announcing they want to be the Netflix of podcasting. The one time hidden away not always talked about rap sessions are quickly becoming a global fashion.When you talk to those labeled pioneers, they’ll tell you that even I was amazingly late getting into the groove. That was 2012. Back when the decision makers in radio knew I was up to something in the production room but they couldn’t figure out how to sink their money loving fingers into it.Seven years deep into podcasting and I still feel this new age of generating content hasn’t budged from the core of my creative womb. It’s still an infant with no real date set for delivery. To be a great podcaster I think you have to do what authors do. Participate with the process. Authors have read and continue to read a lot of other people’s work. Podcasting should not be different. You should be digesting two to three shows a day. All from different talent. There’s a ton of one on one conversation podcasts. Two to five yackers cackling up a storm like the battered and tattered old hen house on the farm. I’m not knocking it! It just seems to be the go to sport of the moment. To layout your openness without having to write a blog. When will the newness of this podcast style wear off? Actors, comedians, bankers and whomever else are locked in on asking everybody in the room a bunch of questions. Here’s why I feel it’s not the typical and why it may get old much quicker than anticipated. In the real world without a microphone and recording device, when you’re with friends and family, are you sittin around talking about taking drugs, masturbating, massively hating your job, openly discussing your failures while wishfully thinking about having fantasy sex with dot dot dot? I know that’s going overboard and looks like an object that crosses the line. Let me remind you that this is podcasting and it seems like everybody’s on this kick to be extremely open about their lives knowing they’d never be that way unless they’re on the show.Sports shows are posted with last night’s scores. I love the emotion but in two days all of that work will be wasted space. It’s like a pizza that sat out all weekend. The stories are dried up and nobody’s red hot on the idea of devouring what you served. I do enjoy actors talking to actors. Always bringing up how they’ve been friends for years. Hmm if it were anyone else, you know like a no name, they’d barely have a following because two friends chumming it up gets a little too inside. An old radio term that still works. Don’t go too inside. It causes a disconnection. The newness of that kind of podcasting might wear out the newby listeners that checked in cuz someone hit the share button. Every How To Podcast book and website says to get a guest. It makes the show interesting. Let me ask one question. Is it a guest if you already know each other’s dirty little secrets? Bantering works when the content gets the listener mentally involved. What I do find funny is how Conan O’Brian and Dax Shepard endlessly invite guests to the microphone who are completely clueless as to what podcasting is. That tells me that we’ve got years of discovery still ahead. Both guys are supremely talented with the gift to gab and know when it’s time to get off the subject. Then again they both have real producers and we don’t know what ends up on the cutting room floor. You should see how much I yank off the podcast before its broadcast. During the conversation I’ll bring boring stuff up that gets the guest more involved. I hear it in their voice. Then I’m off again. Jotting down notes to remind myself later to edit edit edit. I’d love to hear Chelsea Handler do her podcast without people in the room. The girl is so brilliantly gifted that she could get a huge new audience based on the fact that she’s speaking directly to them. Michael Rappaport is doing his podcast on a paid site. As much as I love his chance taking extremely too loud attitude, I’ve got to get a least six to ten shows in me before I decide if it’s worth the investment. Paying for podcasting will get real old to many people because it seems television with all of its apps are starting to dig into the wallet as well. Nickle and diming your fans and followers better have an everyday payoff or the tune out will be an explosion of destruction that looks more like AM stereo and HD Radio. Both of those truly sounded pretty good but the consumer didn’t buy into it. So what’s the moral of the story? It’s pretty simple. There’s a lot of talking going on but it’s all starting to sound the same. A bunch of chumming around with no real TMZ nastiness. Have several ideas in mind when you bring the second and third voices in. Show prep is a brilliant tool. I learned that trick when legendary Rocker Leslie West called me out in the middle of a conversation. He knew I was winging it. To this day I wish he would’ve hung on me. The impact was big on my heart but it needed to an all-out get out of my face action. It kinda told my listeners that I didn’t truly care about the time they were putting in by being there. Changed me forever.

They’re beating the drums again and I’m strumming the guitar in response. Here’s a quick sketch of an idea I started putting together this morning.

Exclusive Resource: Revenue Expansion Maximizer™ - Strategies For Increasing the Lifetime Value of a Customer Without Adding New Features - http://bit.ly/2Ga57sL -- Imagine this… Your SaaS company lands a massive account almost right out of the gates. They start using it. They have feedback… lots of it… almost too much of it. Your team takes it as gospel. Jotting it all down – committing on the spot – holding meetings about those new feature requests — making plans to push them forward. Before you know it, they’re pretty much writing your entire roadmap for you. “All good” you say. They are, after all, your biggest account. So your dev team moves forward. Codes the hell out of those new feature requests. 6 months later, your SaaS is barely recognizable. A product of a hijacked roadmap that only serves the interests of ONE (of many) customers. Not only that, but you’re met with the ongoing costs of supporting the code that only benefits a single customer. A surefire way to burn out your team, alienate  all other users, and sink resources into something that doesn’t serve your growth? Yep. Avoidable. Definitely. In this week’s video, I cover the 5 key ways to collect customer feedback WITHOUT letting them leave their thumbprints all over your product roadmap. At a high level, here’s what you gotta do to avoid that opening horror story: 1. Early Adopters 2. Customer Advisory Board 3. Vocal Minority 4. Advice. Not feedback 5. Log the Name and Circle Back It’s tempting to let your biggest customers dictate your roadmap… or worse, your small customers (with the loudest and most persistent voice)… But your product roadmap is sacred. It’s for you and your team to decide on. On the plus side, there are SO many ways to make your customers feel seen and heard WITHOUT committing…  and then delighting them later if, and only if, you decide to move forward. Watch the full episode here to learn exactly how to put this into play. -- Dan Martell has advised more startups than his hometown has people and teaches startup founders like you how to scale. He previously created, raised venture funding for and successfully exited two tech startups: Flowtown and Clarity.fm. You should follow him on twitter @danmartell for tweets that are actually awesome. + Instagram (behind the scenes): http://instagram.com/danmartell + Facebook (live trainings + Q&A): http://FB.com/DanMartell + Twitter (what I'm reading): http://twitter.com/danmartell Exclusive Resource: Revenue Expansion Maximizer™ - Strategies For Increasing the Lifetime Value of a Customer Without Adding New Features - http://bit.ly/2Ga57sL

I simply adore Allison Braun and everything she puts out in the world. Her work has truly changed my life, and it's 100% one of those things that you could easily think to yourself “OH, I don't really need that” -- but trust me, YA DO.   Now if you're not yet convinced from our magical interview, take my trusty word for it. YA WANNA FOLLOW HER, Y'ALL. Gobble up her free content. Invest in her programs. You won't regret it.Now, here's a fun recap of our convo in case you want to review the highlight reel and some items we mentioned!   Having a pretty blue safe was something that taught Allison to keep and have fun with her money at just 6-years-old. For you parents in the audience, this might be a great way to teach your kids to take care of and value their money! Remember, if you feel like you were never included in the conversation about money, or like it's a taboo topic to cover with people in your life -- it's up to YOU to take that initiative and break the mold. As Allison said, “No one will approach you and ask you to participate…” You've gotta take that initiative yourself. Allison mentioned being a “Projector” according to Human Design. Wanna learn more about Human Design? You can get a chart and report at humandesignamerica.com! When you're working on your relationship with money, and making it less serious and more fun, literally ask yourself “What would make this more fun?” As money is one of the biggest causes of STRESS, we want to create more joy and ease around the subject so that you stress less and feel better (plus it's good for your health!). What IS the LIVING RICHLY FRAMEWORK? It's a process that walks you through looking at where you're fully expressing yourself in your life (or not), researching and redefining what success means to you, creating a new identity that you can integrate and inhabit around what you discover, and remembering to fully receive and appreciate all you already have. Jotting down 10 things you're grateful for every day is WONDERFUL, but it's way better when you're also giving yourself the space and breathing room to truly FEEL IT. If you're feeling BROKE AF, here's what to do: 1. Remember you're not alone. 2. Look at where you are already RICH. 3. Make a list of the things that make you feel rich, and find a way to do the items that you have easy, available access to! Not all the things that make you feel rich actually cost money. :)Some of my favorite BIG takeaways…   We're always creating identities for ourselves as we're doing life in the world. It's important to stay conscious of what identities we're creating so we make sure they're expanding our sense of self instead of limiting it.   Being creative is about MORE than being an artist, just like living richly is about more than what's in your bank account.   Ease is undervalued in our society because we tend to glorify “hard work” and being BUSY. So it takes some extra work to really allow ourselves to do things the easy way.   YAY! And here's where to soak up all that Allison Braun Goodness! Open For Business Training: bit.ly/openforbizvid   What If Money Was Easy? (Free Guide):  bit.ly/soulmoney   http://www.allisonbraun.com   Instagram: @allisonbraun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBraunTheJoyologist

I simply adore Allison Braun and everything she puts out in the world. Her work has truly changed my life, and it’s 100% one of those things that you could easily think to yourself “OH, I don’t really need that” -- but trust me, YA DO.   Now if you’re not yet convinced from our magical interview, take my trusty word for it. YA WANNA FOLLOW HER, Y’ALL. Gobble up her free content. Invest in her programs. You won’t regret it.Now, here’s a fun recap of our convo in case you want to review the highlight reel and some items we mentioned!   Having a pretty blue safe was something that taught Allison to keep and have fun with her money at just 6-years-old. For you parents in the audience, this might be a great way to teach your kids to take care of and value their money! Remember, if you feel like you were never included in the conversation about money, or like it’s a taboo topic to cover with people in your life -- it’s up to YOU to take that initiative and break the mold. As Allison said, “No one will approach you and ask you to participate…” You’ve gotta take that initiative yourself. Allison mentioned being a “Projector” according to Human Design. Wanna learn more about Human Design? You can get a chart and report at humandesignamerica.com! When you’re working on your relationship with money, and making it less serious and more fun, literally ask yourself “What would make this more fun?” As money is one of the biggest causes of STRESS, we want to create more joy and ease around the subject so that you stress less and feel better (plus it’s good for your health!). What IS the LIVING RICHLY FRAMEWORK? It’s a process that walks you through looking at where you’re fully expressing yourself in your life (or not), researching and redefining what success means to you, creating a new identity that you can integrate and inhabit around what you discover, and remembering to fully receive and appreciate all you already have. Jotting down 10 things you’re grateful for every day is WONDERFUL, but it’s way better when you’re also giving yourself the space and breathing room to truly FEEL IT. If you’re feeling BROKE AF, here’s what to do: 1. Remember you’re not alone. 2. Look at where you are already RICH. 3. Make a list of the things that make you feel rich, and find a way to do the items that you have easy, available access to! Not all the things that make you feel rich actually cost money. :)Some of my favorite BIG takeaways…   We’re always creating identities for ourselves as we’re doing life in the world. It’s important to stay conscious of what identities we’re creating so we make sure they’re expanding our sense of self instead of limiting it.   Being creative is about MORE than being an artist, just like living richly is about more than what’s in your bank account.   Ease is undervalued in our society because we tend to glorify “hard work” and being BUSY. So it takes some extra work to really allow ourselves to do things the easy way.   YAY! And here’s where to soak up all that Allison Braun Goodness! Open For Business Training: bit.ly/openforbizvid   What If Money Was Easy? (Free Guide):  bit.ly/soulmoney   http://www.allisonbraun.com   Instagram: @allisonbraun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBraunTheJoyologist

I simply adore Allison Braun and everything she puts out in the world. Her work has truly changed my life, and it's 100% one of those things that you could easily think to yourself “OH, I don't really need that” -- but trust me, YA DO.   Now if you're not yet convinced from our magical interview, take my trusty word for it. YA WANNA FOLLOW HER, Y'ALL. Gobble up her free content. Invest in her programs. You won't regret it.Now, here's a fun recap of our convo in case you want to review the highlight reel and some items we mentioned!   Having a pretty blue safe was something that taught Allison to keep and have fun with her money at just 6-years-old. For you parents in the audience, this might be a great way to teach your kids to take care of and value their money! Remember, if you feel like you were never included in the conversation about money, or like it's a taboo topic to cover with people in your life -- it's up to YOU to take that initiative and break the mold. As Allison said, “No one will approach you and ask you to participate…” You've gotta take that initiative yourself. Allison mentioned being a “Projector” according to Human Design. Wanna learn more about Human Design? You can get a chart and report at humandesignamerica.com! When you're working on your relationship with money, and making it less serious and more fun, literally ask yourself “What would make this more fun?” As money is one of the biggest causes of STRESS, we want to create more joy and ease around the subject so that you stress less and feel better (plus it's good for your health!). What IS the LIVING RICHLY FRAMEWORK? It's a process that walks you through looking at where you're fully expressing yourself in your life (or not), researching and redefining what success means to you, creating a new identity that you can integrate and inhabit around what you discover, and remembering to fully receive and appreciate all you already have. Jotting down 10 things you're grateful for every day is WONDERFUL, but it's way better when you're also giving yourself the space and breathing room to truly FEEL IT. If you're feeling BROKE AF, here's what to do: 1. Remember you're not alone. 2. Look at where you are already RICH. 3. Make a list of the things that make you feel rich, and find a way to do the items that you have easy, available access to! Not all the things that make you feel rich actually cost money. :)Some of my favorite BIG takeaways…   We're always creating identities for ourselves as we're doing life in the world. It's important to stay conscious of what identities we're creating so we make sure they're expanding our sense of self instead of limiting it.   Being creative is about MORE than being an artist, just like living richly is about more than what's in your bank account.   Ease is undervalued in our society because we tend to glorify “hard work” and being BUSY. So it takes some extra work to really allow ourselves to do things the easy way.   YAY! And here's where to soak up all that Allison Braun Goodness! Open For Business Training: bit.ly/openforbizvid   What If Money Was Easy? (Free Guide):  bit.ly/soulmoney   http://www.allisonbraun.com   Instagram: @allisonbraun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBraunTheJoyologist

I simply adore Allison Braun and everything she puts out in the world. Her work has truly changed my life, and it’s 100% one of those things that you could easily think to yourself “OH, I don’t really need that” -- but trust me, YA DO.   Now if you’re not yet convinced from our magical interview, take my trusty word for it. YA WANNA FOLLOW HER, Y’ALL. Gobble up her free content. Invest in her programs. You won’t regret it.Now, here’s a fun recap of our convo in case you want to review the highlight reel and some items we mentioned!   Having a pretty blue safe was something that taught Allison to keep and have fun with her money at just 6-years-old. For you parents in the audience, this might be a great way to teach your kids to take care of and value their money! Remember, if you feel like you were never included in the conversation about money, or like it’s a taboo topic to cover with people in your life -- it’s up to YOU to take that initiative and break the mold. As Allison said, “No one will approach you and ask you to participate…” You’ve gotta take that initiative yourself. Allison mentioned being a “Projector” according to Human Design. Wanna learn more about Human Design? You can get a chart and report at humandesignamerica.com! When you’re working on your relationship with money, and making it less serious and more fun, literally ask yourself “What would make this more fun?” As money is one of the biggest causes of STRESS, we want to create more joy and ease around the subject so that you stress less and feel better (plus it’s good for your health!). What IS the LIVING RICHLY FRAMEWORK? It’s a process that walks you through looking at where you’re fully expressing yourself in your life (or not), researching and redefining what success means to you, creating a new identity that you can integrate and inhabit around what you discover, and remembering to fully receive and appreciate all you already have. Jotting down 10 things you’re grateful for every day is WONDERFUL, but it’s way better when you’re also giving yourself the space and breathing room to truly FEEL IT. If you’re feeling BROKE AF, here’s what to do: 1. Remember you’re not alone. 2. Look at where you are already RICH. 3. Make a list of the things that make you feel rich, and find a way to do the items that you have easy, available access to! Not all the things that make you feel rich actually cost money. :)Some of my favorite BIG takeaways…   We’re always creating identities for ourselves as we’re doing life in the world. It’s important to stay conscious of what identities we’re creating so we make sure they’re expanding our sense of self instead of limiting it.   Being creative is about MORE than being an artist, just like living richly is about more than what’s in your bank account.   Ease is undervalued in our society because we tend to glorify “hard work” and being BUSY. So it takes some extra work to really allow ourselves to do things the easy way.   YAY! And here’s where to soak up all that Allison Braun Goodness! Open For Business Training: bit.ly/openforbizvid   What If Money Was Easy? (Free Guide):  bit.ly/soulmoney   http://www.allisonbraun.com   Instagram: @allisonbraun Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllisonBraunTheJoyologist

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Welcome to Minisode Monday, where we kick off the week with something quick and actionable -- to make you more magnetic and effective -- that you can implement right away. Are there any benefits to suppressing emotions vs. acknowledging them? Here's an exercise to ensure you're doing the right thing. Many thanks to recent guest and How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain author Lisa Feldman Barrett (hear her full show here) for helping put this one together! The Cheat Sheet: Suppressing emotions is like putting a bandage over an infected wound -- it's only putting unpleasantness out of sight, not healing it. Even if it makes you feel silly, you need to acknowledge the true set of emotions you're having in order to process and move on. One way to do this is to write down your emotions. Are you hurting? Ashamed? Jotting it all down and noting how comfortable or uncomfortable these emotions make you feel forces you to face what you might otherwise be subconsciously avoiding. Give it a try this week as a first important step to breaking the habit of suppressing emotions. It may be odd at first, but it will become more natural over time as it becomes part of your routine. To learn more about social dynamics and productivity hacks, take the Art of Charm Challenge by clicking here, or text CHARMED to 33444. Also be sure to check out our Social Capital Intensive here! Let us know about how you put today's Minisode Monday into practice! Tweet with @TheArtofCharm in your response or write to Jordan directly: jordan@theartofcharm.com (he actually reads everything)! Full show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/minisode-monday-61-acknowledging-vs-suppressing-emotions/ Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Listen to The Art of Charm, The Tavis Smiley Podcast, and hundreds of your favorite podcasts with the free PodcastOne app (on iOS and Android) here! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!

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Intro Hi and Welcome to Books Between - a podcast to help teachers, parents, and librarians connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love. I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a teacher, a mom of two girls, and so excited to announce that this podcast has a new home at AlltheWonders.com - the place for readers to discover fabulous new books and experience those stories in amazing ways. I am beyond thrilled to be part of their team and help inspire more connections to books and authors. And to celebrate that, we have a gorgeous new logo designed by the incredible illustrator and author Brianne Farley. Her new picture book, Secret Tree Fort is a huge favorite in my home.  Also - we are celebrating with a great giveaway which I’ll tell you more about at the end of the podcast, so stay tuned! This is Episode #8 and today we’re talking about keeping track of your reading life, three incredible new school-centered novels, and I’ll answer a question about how to talk with kids about their book when you haven’t read it. Main Topic - Tracking Your Reading Life Lately I have noticed a lot of conversation and push back against the practice of requiring students to keep a daily signed-by-parents reading log to attempt to hold kids accountable for their reading.  As a parent and a teacher, I understand that impulse to encourage our children to read every day and to have something tangible as evidence of that. But I do think there are more authentic ways to help kids track their reading life that are based more on what strong readers actually do in real life.     I think about this conversation today as having two layers. First is tracking your own reading life to get more out of your reading and to be a strong role model for the children in your life. And second, guiding children to keep track of their reading lives.   So with that in mind, today we’ll discuss why you and your students should consider keeping track of your reading, thoughts about what to track, and then finally a few ideas for different digital or analog ways to track your reading life. Why You Should Keep Track of Your Reading Life To begin with, let’s talk about why you should keep track of your reading. I have gone through periods in my life when I am recording all different aspects of my reading, and there have been times when I’m not. But when that’s going well, you feel such a sense of accomplishment. It’s fulfilling to look back and see how many books or pages you’ve read. And that motivates you to keep going. Another thing that naturally comes out of recording your reading is that you start to notice patterns that otherwise you might miss. For me, I noticed that I was reading a lot of fantasy and very little historical fiction. Bringing awareness to those patterns and ruts can lead you to set goals and strive toward them. Another benefit of tracking your reading life is that it helps you remember more details about what you read, especially if you jot down a little bit of information about the setting, characters, or topics in a nonfiction text. Having that information really helps you make better recommendations to children and when they are recording what they read, they can make better recommendations to each other. And that’s really what you want to see - kids connecting kids with books.  And one more long-term benefit of tracking your reading is that after many years, those documents become nostalgic. They are a snapshot in time of who you were at that moment. One of my most treasured items from high school is the “To Be Read” list I started my senior year when I was really inspired by a teacher to push my reading in a different direction. So hang on to them! What to Track Now that I have hopefully persuaded you to track your reading and encourage the children in your life to do the same, let’s talk about what you could track. A good place to start is the basics of what you read: title, author/illustrator, date you started and finished. I also like to include a rating, a note about genre and who recommended it to me. Those are all items that I also ask my students to record as well. Another great thing to record is an ongoing TBR (To Be Read) list of books you want to read so you’re never left with that “I don’t know what to read next!” feeling. Of course, sometimes you can have the opposite problem of having TOO many awesome books to read next.  Also - recording progress toward reading challenges can be fun. I participate in the #SixtyBooks challenge and many of my students are doing the 40 Book Challenge so they keep track for that. Jotting down inspiring quotes or “Wow!” moments from non-fiction as well as your own reflections and connections to books, can be another way to get the most out of your reading life. And encouraging students to do that as well keeps things authentic. Reading habits are another really interesting thing you can record. For example, you could record the number of minutes you read each day, the number of pages, numbers of days in a row that you read at least 20 minutes, or track the genres you’ve read over a certain time frame. Some adults and some children really love to get into the nitty-gritty with keeping track of all kinds of things. During last summer’s library reading program, my older daughter got into setting a timer and inputting all the minutes she read into the computer to watch that number grow. And if something like that inspires a kid to read more, then great. For me, I’m always thinking of the balance between reading time and recording time and putting the emphasis more on the reading. Especially in the classroom where time is so precious. Ways to Track Your Reading Life Finally, let’s chat about some different digital or analog ways to track reading. Let’s start with digital. Some favorite spots for adults and older children are websites like Goodreads or LibraryThing where you can track books read, participate in challenge groups, and connect with other readers. Those sites are nice because they generate great statistics for you about your reading habits. If you are looking for something similar to Goodreads but for younger kids, Biblionasium and Bookopolis are worth checking out. A spreadsheet or word document works, too - and Google Docs are nice if you want to share your lists with someone else. There are also some apps you can use like Book Crawler, Litsy, or BookBuddy or even a basic To-Do app with “reading” as one of the items you track. I notice too that more and more people use Instagram and Snapchat as a spot to post the books they’ve read. All of those can be really engaging ways for you and your kids to connect with others about their reading.   On the other hand, you could go with a pen and paper analog method. During the first week of school, my students and I set up our reading journals with sections to record the books we’ve read, our TBR lists, and our new colorful circle genre tracker. If you are interested in taking a peek at that, I’ll post a picture in the shownotes and a link to where you can download the student version. The kind of notebook you use is really all about your preference. My students use spiral notebooks but composition notebooks are good, too. For me, I am very attached to my black Leuchtturm 1917 dotted hardcover notebook which I use as my bullet journal. So, if you’re not familiar with bullet journaling, it’s essentially a combination of planner, to-do list, and habit tracker. I use my bullet journal to keep track of everything including my reading life. I’ll post a few pictures on the website if you’re interesting in seeing how that looks. However, I’m really interested in seeing and sharing your ideas. What benefits do you see for tracking your reading life and what methods do you prefer? If you have a second, email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or tag me in a photo on Twitter or Instagram to share how you keep track of your reading life. Book Talk - Three Incredible New School-Centered Novels   In this segment, I share with you three books centered around a theme and discuss three things to love about each book. This week I’ll be talking about  three fabulous school-centered novels that I have not stopped talking about this summer: The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, Save Me a Seat, and Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary The first book I want to share with you and that I hope you share with your children, is The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan. This is a novel in verse, but it’s not like most other poetry narratives. The premise here is that the 18 children of Ms. Hill’s fifth grade write poems about their year to put in a time capsule to commemorate the closing of their elementary school. So the story is told one poem a day from the point of view of each of the students as some deal with personal struggles and some take on the task of saving their school. So here are three things to love about Laura Shovan’s The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary: There are tiny square sketches of each student to accompany their poems. And it’s a small thing, literally, but that touch really helped me imprint each different voice with the image of that character. It made it easier to recognize the narrative threads that pop up in later poems. How the author presents the problem of the school being torn down with nuance. It’s not that the Board of Ed is evil and selling out to some faceless corporation. And not all the students agree that it’s a bad idea. And yet, this novel truly recognizes how deeply meaningful a building can be. My middle school was torn down about ten years ago and even though my middle school years were rough, I felt so sad to see that building ripped down. It was beautiful with hardwood floors and a cool spiral staircase in the back. Don’t tell anyone, but I actually stole a brick from the construction site when they were tearing it down. Putting on my teacher hat now - the poetry resources in the back of this book are phenomenal. I got ridiculously excited when I saw them. You get great descriptions of every type of poem used in the novel, topic suggestions for kids, and it tells you the page number where you can find the examples of that kind of poem in the book. Also - it has 15 poetry writing prompts that I’m really excited about sharing with my students this year. This is a book that teachers are going to want within reach when planning to teach some poetry - either within a full poetry unit or throughout the year for some fun writing exercises. It takes so much skill to tell a cohesive story from multiple points of view and so much skill to convey a narrative through poetry that this novel amazed me. Kids who really like that growing field of novels in verse are going eat up this book. And if you know a kid who likes to write, this book would be the perfect one to put in their hands to inspire some creativity. Save Me a Seat Another new and wonderful school - centered novel released recently is Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan. This is another multiple point of view book, alternating between the perspectives of two 5th grade boys -  Joe and Ravi. Joe is tall, a little awkward, and is working through a learning disability. Because of that, he’s a target for the popular, thieving school bully, Dillon Samreen. At least, he is until Ravi arrives. Ravi is small, self-confident (at first), and as a recent immigrant from India, he is a bit socially awkward. I read Save Me a Seat as our bedtime read aloud at home with my daughters over the summer. My nine-year-old loved it so much that she swiped it from my nightstand and snuck it into her bedroom with a flashlight to finish reading it on her own. Here are three reasons why we all loved this book: The authors recognize the importance of pronouncing names correctly.  My youngest daughter, Helena, and I both have names that are often mispronounced and I deeply appreciate people who try to get it right. My former principal called me “Core-IN-uh” for the entire time I knew her. And she was wonderful and fiercely protective of her staff but I was so intimidated by her as a young new teacher that I just couldn’t bring myself to tell her that she was saying it wrong. So, I think a lot of kids can relate to Ravi’s frustration when everyone calls him RAH-vee instead of Ra-VEE. Story structured around the lunch menu for the days of the week. The novel only takes place during the first week of school but so much happens that I had to go back and double check. At first I thought, “Oh, that’s a cute device” that the first part is Monday: Chicken Fingers, Tuesday: Hamburgers, but when I got to Wednesday:Chili, I started to realize how the lunch food each day ends up playing a much bigger part than I first thought. At the back of this book, there are also two recipes that also play a part in the story: Apple Crisp and an Indian cookie named Naan Khatai (NON-cuh-tie). In this book, there is that rare and perfect balance of tension and humor. Often, the reader knows the trouble that’s coming because Joe is well aware of Dillon Samreen’s bullying and thievery.  But Ravi doesn’t know all that. And Ravi reasonably thinks that Dillon might be a good friend and ally - he’s also from an Indian family and Dillon has been smiling and winking at him. Dillon is a great villain and you just want to keep reading to see if he gets what’s coming to him.   Save Me a Seat is a fantastic book for kids who enjoy humor mixed in with a really inspiring story. And - you can try out some recipes when you’re done reading, too.   Ms. Bixby’s Last Day Our final school-centered book this week is John David Anderson’s novel Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. This book is amazing and there hasn’t been a day that’s gone by since I read it that I haven’t thought about it.  It’s about three 6th grade boys (Topher, Brand, and Steve) who find out that their teacher, Ms. Bixby, has cancer and her last day at school will be next Friday. The whole class plans a going away party for her but she unexpectedly ends up in the hospital earlier than she thought. And so, these three boys decide to bring their amazing “last day” celebration to her. I’ve read a lot of great books this summer, but this one was different. I found myself slowing down as the pages dwindled because I didn’t want to let those characters go. I just wanted to spend a little more time with them.  There are so many fabulous things to say about this book that it’s hard to narrow it down to just three, but - here we go: How much the storyline is a Quest - Topher, Brand, and Steve are three intrepid heroes braving dangerous territory (skipping school and taking a the bus downtown alone) to collect their sacred objects to make their farewell to Ms. Bixby as perfect as possible. Throughout their journey they have side excursions into dusty old book shops, a bakery, and even a run-in at a liquor store. It’s a small thing, but if you have the hardcover and peek under the dust jacket, you will see a little hidden message from the boys. I think it is so fitting because at the end of the story as you learn more and more about the boys’ relationships with Ms. Bixby through their flashbacks, it’s revealed that Topher, Brand, and Steven each have a small but powerful moment with her that they have kept secret. Topher’s breakdown of the six kinds of teachers you get like the worksheet loving Zombies, the jittery fast-talking caffeine-addicts, the strict Dungeon-Masters, or the Spielbergs who just show movies all the time. But - Ms. Bixby is what he calls a Good One. And he names a few cool things about her like her pink hair and her python. But I think this paragraph gets at the heart of it. Let me read you a bit from page 30. “There were other things, too, little things. Like how she always chose The Hobbit as the class read-aloud and had different voices for every character. How she could be strict when she needed to be and sweet when she wanted to be and kind of a smart aleck all the times in between.  But mostly there was the way she listened to you, giving you her full attention. All the other teachers, they’d keep looking around the room when you talked, but Ms. Bixby fixed you with her eyes and waited for you to finish no matter how long it took you to figure out what you wanted to say.” This is a book that will live in your heart and your students’ hearts for a long, long time. As a side-note - I SO want a taste of that white-chocolate raspberry supreme cheesecake!   You and your students are going to love Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. And at the end of the show today, I’ll tell you how you can get a chance to win a class set of this book. Q & A Our last segment this week is Question & Answer time. Question: Last week at my school we had Parent Information Night and one of the questions asked of my teammate was, “How can I talk to my child about their reading, if I haven’t read the book?” Answer: We chatted about it for a little bit that night, but I didn’t get across what I wanted to, and I have been stewing about it for the last few weeks. So, if I had a do-over, here is what I would say: First, it’s fantastic that you’re making time to connect with your child about their reading. Simply expressing interest and enthusiasm about their book is more important than any particular question you could ask. Sometimes a simple comment like, “That book looks interesting - what’s it about?” opens up the conversation in a more natural way than if you try to read off a set of predetermined questions that never changes. Or, if you want to ask more targeted questions, instead of “Please describe three traits of the main character.” you could say “Tell me more about Ramona. What kind of person is she?” I think that’s especially important at home when you want to keep reading time enjoyable and not a chore that they start to dread. Closing Okay - that wraps our Q&A section this week so on to the details about the giveaway! To help us celebrate our relaunch of the Books Between podcast at All the Wonders, Walden Pond Press has so kindly offered a set of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day. The contest runs from October 10th - October 24th, 2016 and the winner will receive one class set (30 hardcover copies) of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson. You can enter by heading to the post for this episode at AlltheWonders.com and entering the giveaway at the bottom of our page there. Good luck and I just know you and your class will LOVE this story. If you have a question about how to connect middle grade readers to books they’ll love or thoughts about any of the topics we’ve discussed today, please email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can get a full transcript of this show with links to every book and resource I talked about today by going to BooksBetween.com/8 which will take you to our new home at All the Wonders. And, if you are liking the show, please help others find us too by telling a friend, sharing on social media or leaving a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you in a couple weeks!  Bye!

Lauren Coulson always knew she was going to be involved in the creative arts: She wrote her first book in the second grade, produced short films through middle school, and even had a painting of hers displayed in a show at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. She was lucky enough to earn a full visual arts scholarship to UMBC, and studied film before moving on to graphic design. Her final in her first design class won an international poster design contest and was exhibited all over the world! Lauren is currently in Oklahoma City, where she is employed as a graphic designer at Oklahoma City University. In her spare time she write novels and is neck-deep in the publishing process. She has about more than 12 manuscripts so far! It’s her dream to be able to write full time and spend her life crafting stories. TWEET: Lauren Coulson - Making Time for Your Art Each Day Now so You Can Do it Full Time Later For Lauren Coulson The Arts has been a passion since childhood. If you’ve ever had the idea that creative people are naturally creative, Lauren Coulson would give you ample reason to believe you are correct. Lauren has been working in some form of the arts since she was very young - art, writing, poetry, and much more. As an adult she’s leveraged her interest in the Arts into graphic design, novel writing, and even website design. On this episode Lauren shares her journey, why she pursues so many things at once, and how she keeps it all straight in her own head. It’s an amazing conversation that will inspire you to chase your dreams, so be sure you listen. Writing more than one book at a time is actually a form of creative leveraging. As Aimee chatted with Lauren Coulson on this episode she discovered that Lauren actually works on more than one novel at a time. When asked why she does it that way it became clear that when she hits a creative roadblock on one book, she’ll make the switch to another to get the juices flowing again. The practice enables Lauren to keep writing and to get a break from the things that are blocking her at the same time. That’s just one of the amazing tricks Lauren has found to make her more productive and to keep her creativity flowing. You’ll want to hear this one. TWEET: Writing more than one book at a time is actually a form of #creative leveraging Daily habits are vital, even if they are small ones. Never underestimate the power of a check box. That’s what Aimee said after she heard the simple way that Lauren Coulson uses small goals throughout the day to keep herself on track. Writing 500 words at a time. Sketching out a drawing or idea for a logo. Jotting down an idea from one of her dreams in a journal. Those are just examples of the many things that enable Lauren to stay on track as she accomplishes them and move her creative projects forward. You can hear much more from this accomplished creative on this episode of Chasing Dreams. You have to make a conscious effort to chase your dreams. Lauren Coulson has made a life out of chasing her dreams. She’s an author, and artist, a graphic designer, and more and has made a life out of chasing her dreams. When asked what advice she had for dream chasers, Lauren quickly said that you have to make a conscious effort to chase your dreams. Nobody’s going to tell you when to do it and nobody’s going to keep you going. It’s yours to do. Be creative and find a way to get there. TWEET: You have to make a conscious effort to chase your #dreams - on this episode OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:46] Aimee’s introduction to her friend Lauren Coulson. [3:10] How Lauren got started in art and writing as a child. [5:59] Lauren’s beliefs about whether she’d ever have to pick one discipline over another. [9:00] How Lauren decided to illustrate her own book cover. [10:28] The learning curve of self-publishing Lauren has gone through. [14:21] What it means to “kill your darlings” as an author. [18:10] How Lauren has made the choice of what to publish (she’s written so much). [22:01] Recharging through various things in order to get more done. [26:10] Daily habits and a great app Lauren has discovered to keep her on track. [30:59] Why Lauren works on more than one novel at a time. [33:12] Working on her own websites and the tools Lauren uses to do it. [34:06] Time to herself, a social life, and life outside of her projects. [36:43] The possibility of screenwriting? Not really. [38:03] Lauren’s recommendation to Dream Chasers. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: You have to make a conscious effort to chase your dreams. Nobody’s going to tell you when to do it and nobody’s going to keep you going. It’s yours to do. Be creative and find a way to get there. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Website (design): lcoulsondesign.com Website (books): laurencoulsonbooks.com Dribbble: dribbble.com/lcoulson LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauren-coulson-a8b00024 Joanna Penn - Million Dollar Outline NaNoWriMo Habit RPG TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: For Lauren Coulson The Arts has been a passion since childhood. Meet her on this episode TWEET: Daily habits are vital, even if they are small ones - on this episode of #ChasingDreams

Rick explores the slang that separates Brits from their American cousins in an attempt to help travelers avoid being "gob-smacked" by what the locals might say, or labeled as a "plonker." We'll also examine how relics of many kinds have changed the world and share tips for making travel journals a fun and important way to preserve vacation memories. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Rick examines the slang that separates the Brits from their American cousins in an effort to help travelers avoid being "gob-smacked" by what the locals might say, and appearing as a "plonker". Also, Rick discusses how perserving the rags and bones of saints and other relics have changed the world and shares tips for how a travel journal can become a fun and important way to savor vacation memories. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

*It’s easy to talk about the benefits of a good morning routine, but actually sticking to it is another story. However, I firmly believe that anyone is capable of repeatedly following a regimented morning routine, and it really doesn’t even matter if you’re the type of person who enjoys routine or not because once you start to see results and get into the groove of things, you won’t want to start your day any other way.* I happen to be the kind of person who doesn’t necessarily love routine...at all. But, I’ve worked on perfecting the structure and tasks that make up my morning for a while now, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Every single morning, without fail, I do my stretching exercises ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM-ETSme1g8 ) and then spend some time in my chest freezer ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYU0VO_tdI4 ). Yes, these activities have numerous health benefits, but they go beyond the physical because it requires commitment and focus to perform a daily task before that task simply becomes a habit. Having a commitment to carrying out a set of specific tasks every morning strengthens your mind and your cognitive ability because you’ve already started your day off on the right foot. This makes it way easier to be productive and accomplish things throughout your day, and harder for you to get distracted. The absolute worst thing you can do to start your day is looking at your phone and scrolling through your messages and social media apps. Don’t do it - ever! As we’ve talked about on the show before ( https://www.bradkearns.com/2019/08/16/exercise/ ) , doing this puts you in a reactive mindset that is hard to get out of, because you’re stuck in this place of reacting to things around you, probably getting distracted, instead of being in the ideal mental state, which is one where you’re being proactive and disciplined. For anyone who finds the aspect of sticking to a morning routine daunting, just remember that there are basically no rules. All you have to do is find tasks that you can do that put you in a proactive, efficient mode, instead of a reactive, distracted one. As I discussed in the previous episode ( https://www.bradkearns.com/2019/12/06/compound-time/ ) , many great thinkers and leaders start their day by journaling and making gratitude lists, or by going for a brisk walk. Jotting your thoughts down in a notebook or going for a walk are low-stress activities that actually alleviate anxiety and make you feel better, both physically and mentally. It’s so easy to incorporate things like stretching, walking, journaling, or reading a chapter in a book that you don’t really have an excuse to slack on this one - just stick with it until it becomes a habit. And how do you do that? Through repetition and endurance. Try different things until you find what really works for you, and let me know if you too get hooked on a daily unfrozen caveman runner ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM-ETSme1g8 ) drill! *TIMESTAMPS:* Brad does these two things every single morning without fail [4:40]. How to put your mind in a proactive, not reactive state [11:50]. “My mind is telling my body what to do” - Tony Robbins [16:20]. Looking at your phone first thing in the morning interferes with your ability to prioritize tasks [18:55]. App developers design their products in order to get you addicted to them [21:20]. Listen to Seth Godin’s advice when it comes to your devices [37:30]. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-get-over-yourself-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands