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Chaz Davis has since traveled across the country to compete, holding three American records and, most recently, was named the 2018 United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Men’s Marathon Champion. Show Sponsor: VENGA This week's sponsor is Venga CBD. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best. Venga CBD Recovery Balm is beeswax-based and available in 500mg and 1000mg jars. The addition of lavender and eucalyptus essential oil makes you want to slather it all over! Just remember, a little goes a long way.  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION). In Today's Show Feature interview with Chaz Davis Endurance News - Data on what we've learned about cycling deaths; Zwift bans for data manipulation What New in the 303 - Gravel Graceland; Video of the Week - Chaz Davis beer mile; Resistance band workouts for cyclists   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Chaz Davis Charles “Chaz” Davis is a visually impaired runner from Grafton, Massachusetts. His debut as a marathon competitor occurred December 3, 2016 at the California International Marathon (CIM). With a finish time of 2:31:48, Davis set a new American record for the T12/B2 visual impairment category. Chaz's CIM finish time was 29 seconds faster than the 2:32:17 finish of Paralympian Gold Medalist El Amin Chentouf at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. The 2016 Rio games marked another first for Davis. As a member of Team USA's track and field contingency, he finished 8th in the 5000m and 10th in the 1500m. CIM prides itself as a starting block for would be marathon runners. The CIM website notes being a qualifier event for the oldest continuously running Boston Marathon and US Olympic Trials Marathon. In yet another personal best, Davis ran the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday April 16, 2018. Although he broke no records, Boston.com lists Chaz 5th among its 15 notable 2018 Boston Marathon finishers. His official end time was 2:56:22. Davis began his career as a teen racing for Grafton High School in MA. Determined to excel, he entered the University of Hartford and accepted a position on its cross country team. Shortly after completing his inaugural running season, Davis was diagnosed with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). This rare disease destroys the optic nerve in the eye typically resulting in sudden vision loss which was the case for Chaz. Despite his legally blind classification, Chaz continues to make lemonade with his lemons. Davis currently works at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, a division of MAB Community services in the Greater Boston area. As the coordinator of Team With A Vision's para-athletics division and adaptive programs, Davis is responsible for leading the team of athletes. Having a master's degree in social work Davis will also work in the adjustment to vision loss counseling department. Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out! Endurance News: What We Learned from Tracking Cycling Deaths for a Year In December, the driver of a box truck plowed into a group of cyclists riding along U.S. Highway 95 south of Las Vegas. Five people died in the crash, and it was later discovered that the driver had methamphetamine in his system. At Outside, we were horrified by the tragedy, which was covered in local and national news, but we also knew it was part of a troubling trend: record numbers of cyclists (and thousands of pedestrians) on our nation’s roads are being killed by drivers often without any media attention beyond a brief local news story. In 2018, 857 cyclists died in crashes with drivers, the deadliest year for people on bikes since 1990. In 2019, while the total number of deaths dipped slightly, to 846, cities like New York recorded their highest number of cyclist fatalities ever. Last January, in response to those disturbing numbers, we launched the #2020CyclingDeaths project, which aimed to track every person on a bike killed by a driver in the U.S. over the course of the year. In the end, we recorded 697 cyclist deaths. Since we were only able to count deaths reported by local media, the actual total is likely significantly higher. The five victims of the Nevada crash were numbers 662 through 666 in our database. In late December, we partnered with the nonprofit BikeMaps.org, founded by Trisalyn Nelson, a professor in geographic information science at the University of California at Santa Barbara. BikeMaps.org has been collecting crowdsourced information about cyclist crashes, near misses, traffic hazards (like potholes and road construction), and bike thefts in the U.S. and Canada since 2014. Its team helped us analyze the data we collected and synthesize the information. While the overall number of cyclists deaths in 2020 appears to be lower than the past couple of years, likely because of the spring lockdowns in response to the pandemic, there is no sign that our streets are getting safer. Here’s what we found.   Zwift bans two more virtual racers for ‘data manipulation’ The online training and racing platform has handed out more sanctions to riders it believes edited their power files Zwift has banned two more riders from virtual racing for alleged data manipulation.   The online training and racing platform has released details of two more sanctions it has handed to riders accused of manipulating their power data after competing in online races. Both riders, Antonina Reznikov and Selma Trommer, have been banned from competing in official Zwift e-sports events for six months, after the Zwift Performance Verification Board found anomalies in the numbers. Reznikov, from Israel, has been sanctioned after competing in the Zwift Racing League (Season 2) Women’s Race 1 event, where she finished in fourth place. Announcing its decision, the Zwift performance board said following the race Zwift’s automated systems found that dual-recorded data from the rider’s power meter may have been edited, leading to further investigation.     What's New in the 303:     3-day Guided Gravel Adventures in Northern CO?–Includes a Demo Gravel Bike–Try Gravel! Northern Colorado contains some of the purest, rock and roll, mixed terrain experiences you can get in the world, that’s why we call it Gravel Graceland. Professional athletes Whitney and Zack Allison want to show you their favorite go-to routes and hidden gems in Gravel Graceland. The specific goal of this adventure is to be inclusive and an exposure focused-adventure to this region’s mixed terrain riding.  Each days route will contain at least 80% dirt to pavement. The routes are challenging, fun, and exploratory, and will range between 39 and 48 miles each day with varying elevation. Three stellar options in Fort Collins, CO: MAY 14-16TH, SEPTEMBER 3-5TH, AND OCTOBER 15-17, 2021. Riders are treated to specifically designed routes to get a taste of what’s offered East, North, and West of Fort Collins. Take it all in from a pace you are happy with. We have that support there for you so you can soak it all in and enjoy the journey to have a great experience adventure cycling. Soon enough, you’ll be pouring over maps asking “does this connect?”   If you’re saying to yourself “this is a bit out of my comfort zone, I have some questions, but overall its something I’m interested in” — Just ask! We’re here to share with you a new, fun experience and hope you love it as much as we do. IF you don’t have a gravel bike you trust, WE HAVE IBIS DEMO BIKES FOR YOU TO RIDE! There’s nothing left to do  but give us your trust and let us take you to Gravel Graceland. Limited to 30 riders. Learn more and sign up: https://www.bikesportsco.com/gravel-graceland   Tips for Creating a Resistance Band Workout for Cyclists As a cyclist, are you looking to get better results when you ride? Maybe you’re aiming to get a competitive edge, increase your uphill power, or improve your performance on sprints.  Whatever your goals are, resistance training with bands will be the key to unlocking next-level performance. Why Resistance Band Training is Good for Cyclists To become a more efficient cyclist, even the most-beginner level riders need to incorporate some form of strength training into their weekly training routines. Factoring in just one to three workouts a week can produce significant results that will directly feed your performance on the bike.  Unless you’re a professional cyclist, the chances are you don’t have much time in your daily life to devote to extensive cross-training routines. Embarking on a progressive weight training program at the gym is all well and good for those who can devote their lives to cycling, but time is of the essence when it comes to balancing your job, family, and hobbies.  This is why you need to start doing regular resistance band training. No matter where you are or how little time you have, resistance bands can give you an effective workout without the hassle of having to travel to the gym or set up awkward equipment.  For a dynamic sport like cycling, resistance bands have the edge over conventional weights and dumbbells. When performing a banded exercise, the entire range of motion is carried out under tension, meaning that you activate and strengthen muscles on both the movement’s eccentric and concentric phases.  Eccentric training can lead to more robust and resilient muscles, enhanced joint control and proprioception, and even reduce the post-workout fatigue you may experience.    Video of the Week: Blind Runner Wins Beer Mile   Upcoming Interviews: Roderick Sewell - CAF Ambassador, Roderick Sewell never dreamed of participating in sports as he and his mother lived hand to mouth.  Today, he is a swimmer representing Team USA.  Roderick had both legs amputated before his second birthday due to severe deformities that prevented him from walking.  » Roderick Sewell (challengedathletes.org) Rocky Harris - Rocky Harris, CEO of USA Triathlon is joining us to talk about the Endurance Exchange, the State of the Sport and the latest on USAT strategy.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Happy New Year!  Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Chaz Davis has since traveled across the country to compete, holding three American records and, most recently, was named the 2018 United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Men’s Marathon Champion. Show Sponsor: VENGA This week's sponsor is Venga CBD. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best. Venga CBD Recovery Balm is beeswax-based and available in 500mg and 1000mg jars. The addition of lavender and eucalyptus essential oil makes you want to slather it all over! Just remember, a little goes a long way.  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION). In Today's Show Feature interview with Chaz Davis Endurance News - Data on what we've learned about cycling deaths; Zwift bans for data manipulation What New in the 303 - Gravel Graceland; Video of the Week - Chaz Davis beer mile; Resistance band workouts for cyclists   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Chaz Davis Charles “Chaz” Davis is a visually impaired runner from Grafton, Massachusetts. His debut as a marathon competitor occurred December 3, 2016 at the California International Marathon (CIM). With a finish time of 2:31:48, Davis set a new American record for the T12/B2 visual impairment category. Chaz's CIM finish time was 29 seconds faster than the 2:32:17 finish of Paralympian Gold Medalist El Amin Chentouf at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. The 2016 Rio games marked another first for Davis. As a member of Team USA's track and field contingency, he finished 8th in the 5000m and 10th in the 1500m. CIM prides itself as a starting block for would be marathon runners. The CIM website notes being a qualifier event for the oldest continuously running Boston Marathon and US Olympic Trials Marathon. In yet another personal best, Davis ran the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday April 16, 2018. Although he broke no records, Boston.com lists Chaz 5th among its 15 notable 2018 Boston Marathon finishers. His official end time was 2:56:22. Davis began his career as a teen racing for Grafton High School in MA. Determined to excel, he entered the University of Hartford and accepted a position on its cross country team. Shortly after completing his inaugural running season, Davis was diagnosed with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). This rare disease destroys the optic nerve in the eye typically resulting in sudden vision loss which was the case for Chaz. Despite his legally blind classification, Chaz continues to make lemonade with his lemons. Davis currently works at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, a division of MAB Community services in the Greater Boston area. As the coordinator of Team With A Vision's para-athletics division and adaptive programs, Davis is responsible for leading the team of athletes. Having a master's degree in social work Davis will also work in the adjustment to vision loss counseling department. Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out! Endurance News: What We Learned from Tracking Cycling Deaths for a Year In December, the driver of a box truck plowed into a group of cyclists riding along U.S. Highway 95 south of Las Vegas. Five people died in the crash, and it was later discovered that the driver had methamphetamine in his system. At Outside, we were horrified by the tragedy, which was covered in local and national news, but we also knew it was part of a troubling trend: record numbers of cyclists (and thousands of pedestrians) on our nation’s roads are being killed by drivers often without any media attention beyond a brief local news story. In 2018, 857 cyclists died in crashes with drivers, the deadliest year for people on bikes since 1990. In 2019, while the total number of deaths dipped slightly, to 846, cities like New York recorded their highest number of cyclist fatalities ever. Last January, in response to those disturbing numbers, we launched the #2020CyclingDeaths project, which aimed to track every person on a bike killed by a driver in the U.S. over the course of the year. In the end, we recorded 697 cyclist deaths. Since we were only able to count deaths reported by local media, the actual total is likely significantly higher. The five victims of the Nevada crash were numbers 662 through 666 in our database. In late December, we partnered with the nonprofit BikeMaps.org, founded by Trisalyn Nelson, a professor in geographic information science at the University of California at Santa Barbara. BikeMaps.org has been collecting crowdsourced information about cyclist crashes, near misses, traffic hazards (like potholes and road construction), and bike thefts in the U.S. and Canada since 2014. Its team helped us analyze the data we collected and synthesize the information. While the overall number of cyclists deaths in 2020 appears to be lower than the past couple of years, likely because of the spring lockdowns in response to the pandemic, there is no sign that our streets are getting safer. Here’s what we found.   Zwift bans two more virtual racers for ‘data manipulation’ The online training and racing platform has handed out more sanctions to riders it believes edited their power files Zwift has banned two more riders from virtual racing for alleged data manipulation.   The online training and racing platform has released details of two more sanctions it has handed to riders accused of manipulating their power data after competing in online races. Both riders, Antonina Reznikov and Selma Trommer, have been banned from competing in official Zwift e-sports events for six months, after the Zwift Performance Verification Board found anomalies in the numbers. Reznikov, from Israel, has been sanctioned after competing in the Zwift Racing League (Season 2) Women’s Race 1 event, where she finished in fourth place. Announcing its decision, the Zwift performance board said following the race Zwift’s automated systems found that dual-recorded data from the rider’s power meter may have been edited, leading to further investigation.     What's New in the 303:     3-day Guided Gravel Adventures in Northern CO?–Includes a Demo Gravel Bike–Try Gravel! Northern Colorado contains some of the purest, rock and roll, mixed terrain experiences you can get in the world, that’s why we call it Gravel Graceland. Professional athletes Whitney and Zack Allison want to show you their favorite go-to routes and hidden gems in Gravel Graceland. The specific goal of this adventure is to be inclusive and an exposure focused-adventure to this region’s mixed terrain riding.  Each days route will contain at least 80% dirt to pavement. The routes are challenging, fun, and exploratory, and will range between 39 and 48 miles each day with varying elevation. Three stellar options in Fort Collins, CO: MAY 14-16TH, SEPTEMBER 3-5TH, AND OCTOBER 15-17, 2021. Riders are treated to specifically designed routes to get a taste of what’s offered East, North, and West of Fort Collins. Take it all in from a pace you are happy with. We have that support there for you so you can soak it all in and enjoy the journey to have a great experience adventure cycling. Soon enough, you’ll be pouring over maps asking “does this connect?”   If you’re saying to yourself “this is a bit out of my comfort zone, I have some questions, but overall its something I’m interested in” — Just ask! We’re here to share with you a new, fun experience and hope you love it as much as we do. IF you don’t have a gravel bike you trust, WE HAVE IBIS DEMO BIKES FOR YOU TO RIDE! There’s nothing left to do  but give us your trust and let us take you to Gravel Graceland. Limited to 30 riders. Learn more and sign up: https://www.bikesportsco.com/gravel-graceland   Tips for Creating a Resistance Band Workout for Cyclists As a cyclist, are you looking to get better results when you ride? Maybe you’re aiming to get a competitive edge, increase your uphill power, or improve your performance on sprints.  Whatever your goals are, resistance training with bands will be the key to unlocking next-level performance. Why Resistance Band Training is Good for Cyclists To become a more efficient cyclist, even the most-beginner level riders need to incorporate some form of strength training into their weekly training routines. Factoring in just one to three workouts a week can produce significant results that will directly feed your performance on the bike.  Unless you’re a professional cyclist, the chances are you don’t have much time in your daily life to devote to extensive cross-training routines. Embarking on a progressive weight training program at the gym is all well and good for those who can devote their lives to cycling, but time is of the essence when it comes to balancing your job, family, and hobbies.  This is why you need to start doing regular resistance band training. No matter where you are or how little time you have, resistance bands can give you an effective workout without the hassle of having to travel to the gym or set up awkward equipment.  For a dynamic sport like cycling, resistance bands have the edge over conventional weights and dumbbells. When performing a banded exercise, the entire range of motion is carried out under tension, meaning that you activate and strengthen muscles on both the movement’s eccentric and concentric phases.  Eccentric training can lead to more robust and resilient muscles, enhanced joint control and proprioception, and even reduce the post-workout fatigue you may experience.    Video of the Week: Blind Runner Wins Beer Mile   Upcoming Interviews: Roderick Sewell - CAF Ambassador, Roderick Sewell never dreamed of participating in sports as he and his mother lived hand to mouth.  Today, he is a swimmer representing Team USA.  Roderick had both legs amputated before his second birthday due to severe deformities that prevented him from walking.  » Roderick Sewell (challengedathletes.org) Rocky Harris - Rocky Harris, CEO of USA Triathlon is joining us to talk about the Endurance Exchange, the State of the Sport and the latest on USAT strategy.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Happy New Year!  Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Well, 2020 was a challenging year for all of us in ways. And though we are now officially through it, many of the problems of 2020 will persist into 2021. But we should be a bit better prepared this year. Last year’s resolutions were thrown off with the pandemic. Last January, the notion that this … Continue reading "Podcast #380 – New Year’s Resolutions 2021" The post Podcast #380 – New Year’s Resolutions 2021 appeared first on Ordinary Marathoner.

Last January, an estimated 2,500 young people experienced homelessness in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness annual Youth Count. And that was before the pandemic that overturned so many lives. Connecticut had made a goal to end youth homelessness by 2020. So what gaps remain? We hear from advocates, providers, and a young person about how the state can help youth at risk of housing insecurity and homelessness. Have you or someone you know experienced housing insecurity or homelessness? GUESTS: Richard Cho - Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Roy Graham - Youth Special Projects Coordinator for Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, where he oversees the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Diamond Lovette - member of Youth Action Council that is part of the Greater Hartford and Central Coordinated Access Network (CAN) Gabrielle Padilla - Coordinator of Housing Services through Mental Health Connecticut. She oversees the CAN Navigators program for the Northwest Connecticut Coordinated Access Network (CAN), serving Waterbury and Litchfield County Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last January, an estimated 2,500 young people experienced homelessness in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness annual Youth Count. And that was before the pandemic that overturned so many lives. Connecticut had made a goal to end youth homelessness by 2020. So what gaps remain? We hear from advocates, providers, and a young person about how the state can help youth at risk of housing insecurity and homelessness. Have you or someone you know experienced housing insecurity or homelessness? GUESTS: Richard Cho - Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Roy Graham - Youth Special Projects Coordinator for Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, where he oversees the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Diamond Lovette - member of Youth Action Council that is part of the Greater Hartford and Central Coordinated Access Network (CAN) Gabrielle Padilla - Coordinator of Housing Services through Mental Health Connecticut. She oversees the CAN Navigators program for the Northwest Connecticut Coordinated Access Network (CAN), serving Waterbury and Litchfield County Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last January, Wuhan became the epicentre of the coronavirus. The Chinese city went under a strict lockdown for almost two months. The conditions were so severe that buildings were sealed off, and barricades erected. Today, the economy is booming again, but many people are still reeling from the trauma brought by the virus and the way it was managed. CBC Asia correspondent Saša Petricic travelled to Wuhan to better understand what life is like there now. He tells host Jayme Poisson about what he heard.

Last January, before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Intelligence Squared staged a sold-out debate on whether we need a truly radical new economic system to deal with the looming climate catastrophe. While Covid-19 has dominated the headlines for most of the ensuing months, averting ecological disaster remains the single most important issue we face. We therefore restaged the debate online to give all who were unable to attend the in-person event a chance to hear the arguments, ask questions live and cast their vote. To find out more about our public speaking courses click here: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/the-presentation-coach-a-masterclass-with-graham-davies-online/To subscribe to Intelligence Squared+ click here: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/plus/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

...................................... FULL TRANSCRIPT ...................................... Hi, I’m Pascale Gibon. Thank you for listening to episode 160 of The Everyday Life balance Show.  We are now more than halfway through the year. Last January, I shared with you my seven predictions for a successful year. And here they are again: #1 Start afresh #2 Keep growing personally #3 Develop a positive mindset #4 Be clear about what you want #5 Use your creative power to design your life #6 Love unconditionally #7 Grow in compassion In today’s podcast, I’d like to focus on my second prediction for a successful life: keep growing personally. My question to you is, have you been dedicating some time to your personal growth this year? Dedicating time to your personal growth is your passport to a richer and fuller for the following reasons: You grow in awareness about yourself and what is possible. You develop a healthy mindset for a successful life. You build self-confidence to follow your dreams and achieve your goals. You come out of your comfort as you take actionable steps on what you learn. You improve all of your relationships.  You become resourceful as you find solutions to your problems It motivates you to set goals to live your best life You intend to become a better person: a better partner/wife or husband, a better mother or father, a better employee etc. If so, congratulations on your commitment to maximising your potential. If not, you might be wondering where should you start. Here are three steps you could take now to dedicate some time to your personal growth: Step #1: If you don’t know where to get started, you can consider one area of your life that is not working and you desire to change positively. It could be your finances, health, career, love life etc. Step #2: Clarify what you would like to experience instead in your chosen area to improve the quality of your life.  It could be for example more financial security at the end of a working month. Step #3: Step out of your comfort zone and make it a reality by taking action. For instance, the area of your life you’ve chosen is you want to make improvements in your career. In this example, your personal growth could include: learning a brand new skill if you consider a career change or improving your existing skills to further your current job or boost your confidence. Or the other area of your life could be improving your health. In this example, your personal growth could include educating yourself on how to meditate, reduce stress or eat more healthily. The application of the knowledge you gain is powerful and can improve the quality of your life. Remember that when you stop learning, you stop growing.  Suppose you are serious about living a more prosperous and fuller life. In that case, I recommend you dedicate some time to your personal growth. Start today by reading or listening to personal development or self-help books which will help you find the answers to your life’s challenges that you seek. —or trying out a new healthy and nutritious recipe to add to your repertoire. I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. Remember now is your time to transform your life one step at a step time. I look forward to connecting with you next Monday. Have a great week. Take care and lots of love. ………………………. FREE RESOURCES ………………………. Love this? Watch now the three-part video training: "7 Key Principles To Achieve Your Dreams." 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This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island. Last January the seed catalogs arrived as usual amid the cold winds and snows. I was lost in a spectacular imaginary garden composed from the catalog illustrations until I came to "new this year" and discovered the "grow your own morel mushroom kit" for $19.95.

In November 2019, The Gambia, with the backing of the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, filed a case before the ICJ alleging that Myanmar's atrocities against the Rohingya in Rakhine State violates the Genocide Convention. Last January, the ICJ ordered Myanmar to take immediate measures to prevent the genocide of the Rohingya. Param-Preet Singh speaks about the decade-long systematic persecution of the Rohingya, the surge of violence since 2017 and developments at the United Nations and the ICJ. --- Param-Preet Singh is associate director in the International Justice Program. She focuses on creating paths to credible national and international justice for victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. She has conducted on-the-ground fact-finding missions and authored reports and briefing papers on accountability efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Côte d’Ivoire. In addition, Singh has worked on advocacy campaigns to address the mass human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and in Myanmar.  

Last January, Senator Kamala Harris announced her campaign for President in front of a large, energized crowd in Oakland, CA. Yesterday, former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for President, announced her as his choice for a running mate, in a text message. This afternoon, Sen. Harris and Mr. Biden will appear for the first time as a team in Wilmington, DE. What does choosing Kamala Harris mean for the Biden campaign, for the Democratic Party, and for women of color? Farai Chideya, an award winning journalist, author and scholar, joins Tom via Zoom.

When veteran CFO Ivor Macleod first contemplated joining an early-stage pharma company, the condition  known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was not appearing in nightly news headlines and was yet to be ranked as the  number one cause of death among COVID-19 patients. Nevertheless, ARDS captured his attention—or rather, Athersys did.  The Cleveland, Ohio–based company, with fewer than 100 employees, met one of Macleod’s foremost criteria in that the company was  focused on the area of medicine known as “critical care”—a space that Macleod characterizes as having  “high unmet medical needs.” “It was the science that attracted me and not necessarily the capital structure,” explains Macleod, when asked whether he may have preferred to join a privately held firm instead of a public one. As the former CFO of F. Hoffmann–La Roche, Inc., North America, and vice president of finance for Merck Research Labs, Macleod knows better than most the risks being taken and the high rate of failure when it comes to introducing new medications. “You take big swings at big diseases, and you are not always going to be successful. So you have to be prepared for failure,” explains Macleod, who says that he came to view “the job” of finance leadership in pharma as being one of enablement. Says Macleod: “I didn’t want scientists to be worrying about resources. I would take care of that. I had to make certain that they had all of what they needed to continue on their path.” Last January, when he entered Athersys’s CFO office for the first time, he would have only a mere few weeks to work alongside his new colleagues before the spread of COVID-19 within the U.S. led management to encourage employees to work from home. Suddenly, as the disease spread, ARDS began to garner headlines, and last spring, within a span of 6 weeks, Athersys was granted FDA approval for a COVID-induced ARDS study and subsequently began populating designated sites with patients.    “There is no known treatment for ARDS,” comments Macleod, who appears to be savoring his role as an enabler of science now more than ever. –Jack Sweeney Subscribe

132 Pinks and Blues: 12 Week Year  Episode 132: Show Notes As you know, I love to make goals. I love achieving those goals even more. At a very early age, I learned how to stretch myself to accomplish things I wanted to do. However, it wasn’t until later in life that I learned tools to help me be more efficient at reaching those goals.   Last January, I started a Mastermind Group called The Rising Tide Mastermind. I am pleased to report it is a huge success. We have two full groups and a waiting list for another two groups. If you are interested in learning if this is the right fit for you, click here. In the Rising Tide Mastermind, we expand our knowledge and help each other achieve our goals more efficiently.   We use each other’s past experiences to give advice.   We act as a sounding board to help vet out ideas.   We hold each other accountable to do what we say we are going to do.   We read topical books to help expand our minds and make us better.   One of these books was the 12-Week Year written by Brian Moran. It not only teaches you how to create your goals, but it also teaches you how to plan and execute those goals. I was introduced to this book about two years ago when my business coach Tim Fulton recommended it as a part of our one to ones. A one to one is where you get together with a coach and solve issues. This is something I offer as a part of the Rising Tide Mastermind.    The book does a great job of giving you a complete process around your goals. Here are the eight elements of the book:   Vision: A compelling vision creates a clear picture of the future.   Planning: An effective plan clarifies and focuses on the top priority initiatives and actions needed to achieve the vision.   Process control: A set of tools and events that align your daily actions with the critical actions in your plan.   Measurement: Lead and lag indicators that provide comprehensive feedback necessary for informed decision-making.   Time use: Using your time with clear intention is a must.   Accountability: Accountability is ultimately ownership. It is a character trait, a life stance, a willingness to own actions and results, regardless of the circumstances.   Commitment: Keeping your promises to others, build strong relationships, and keeping promises to yourself builds character, esteem, and success.   Greatness in the moment: The results are not the attainment of greatness, but simply confirmation of it.”   Join me as a try my best to give you the in’s and out’s of this “game-changer” book when it comes to goals.     If you would like a copy of this book, please go to http://scalinguph2o.com/12weekyear .   This book is also available on Audible from the same link. If you don’t have Audible, please enjoy a free book and a free month on us http://scalinguph2o.com/audible Links mentioned On This Episode: Scranton Associates Virtual Assistants Audible Books:   The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

English episode, English text below.Het zijn beangstigende en voor sommigen eenzame tijden, de meeste van ons hebben te maken met social distancing and isolation in these coronatimes. Maar Dipsaus is er voor jullie! We zijn in ons archief gedoken en hebben mooie gesprekken over literatoer gevonden! Afgelopen januari vond de 25e editie van het Winternachten Festival plaats in Den Haag en een van de redactieleden was our very own Ebissé. Een van de gesprekken die ze heeft georganiseerd ging over in hoeverre heeft Afrikaanse literatuur zich los kunnen wrikken van linguïstische kolonisatie? En hoe zit het met andere taalgebieden? Is de Engelstalige dominantie nog te stoppen of is het een verloren zaak? De Liberiaans-Nederlandse schrijver en dichter Vamba Sherif gaat in gesprek met de Amerikaans-Keniaanse schrijver, dichter, universitair docent Engels en activist Mukoma WaNgũ gĩ (wanugeh) en met Ellah Wakatama, directeur van de bekende Schotse uitgeverij Cannongate Books. Ze is ook Senior Research Fellow aan de Universiteit van Manchester en voorzitter van de Caine Prize for African Writing.These are frightening and for some of us lonely times. Most of us are having to deal with social distancing, isolation in these coronatimes. But Dipsaus to the rescue! Last January the 25th edition of Writers Unlimited festival took place in The Hague and one of the editorial members was our very own Ebissé. One of the conversations Ebissé organized was about to what extent has African literature been able to wrest itself free of linguistic colonization? And what about other languages? Can the predominance of English still be stopped, or is it a lost cause? Liberian-Dutch writer and poet Vamba Sherif discusses the issue with American-Kenyan writer, poet, university lecturer in English and activist Mukoma Wa Ngũgĩ and with Ellah Wakatama, Editor-at-Large of Scottish publishing firm Cannongate Books. She is also a senior Research Fellow at Manchester University and Chair

English episode, English text below.Het zijn beangstigende en voor sommigen eenzame tijden, de meeste van ons hebben te maken met social distancing and isolation in these coronatimes. Maar Dipsaus is er voor jullie! We zijn in ons archief gedoken en hebben mooie gesprekken over literatoer gevonden! Afgelopen januari vond de 25e editie van het Winternachten Festival plaats in Den Haag en een van de redactieleden was our very own Ebissé. Een van de gesprekken die Ebissé heeft samengesteld ging over poortwachters van literatuur, uitgevers, redacteuren, boekhandelaren, agenten en scouts - als het gaat om het kleurenfilter? Wie bepaalt uiteindelijk wat 'goede literatuur' is en op welke gronden? Daarover ging Nancy Jouwe, docent en onderzoeker, in gesprek met Ellah Wakatama, directeur van de Schotse uitgeverij Cannongate Books, Ebissé Wakjira-Rouw, als redacteur van podcast-platform Dipsaus Publicaties verbonden aan Uitgeverij Pluim, en met Mylo Freeman, kinderboekenschrijver en -illustrator, bekend van de Prinses Arabella-prentenboekenreeks.These are frightening and for some of us lonely times. Most of us are having to deal with social distancing, isolation in these coronotimes. But Dipsaus to the rescue! Last January the 25th Writers Unlimited festival took place in The Hague and one of the editorial members was our very own Ebissé. One of the conversations Ebissé organised was about the gatekeepers of literature play - publishers, editors, booksellers, agents and scouts play - when it comes to the colour filter? Who ultimately decides what is "good literature" and on what basis? Lecturer and researcher Nancy Jouwe discussed this issue with Ellah Wakatama, Editor-at-Large of Scottish publishing firm Cannongate Books, Ebissé Rouw, editor at Dutch podcast platform Dipsaus Publicaties, and Mylo Freeman, writer and illustrator of children's books best known for her Princess Arabella picture-book series.

Bali Brothers   Last January 2020, six of us Feast Builders went to Bali to join a leader's retreat with different church leaders, and it was terrific.   Aside from receiving messages from God, experiencing peace, laughing together, and dreaming for the future, we went home to the Philippines with a stronger sense of brotherhood knowing that we're not alone in this mission of leading people to Jesus.   During our 6-days together, we had time to talk about life, our struggles, our fears, our failures, and many more. At first, I felt scared to share my mistakes, but then they reminded us that we're not here to judge each other, but we're together because we want all of us to win in life.   I came back to the Philippines on fire because of our new sense of brotherhood that we built in Bali. We have two names for ourselves, The Bali Brothers, and then Mama's Boys because we also couldn't stop talking to each other about the Blessed Virgin Mary and our devotion to her.   Do you want freedom and blessing? Find people to be vulnerable. Find people you can journey in life by joining a Light Group and start serve in our Feast.   Do everything with love, JPaul Hernandez

Last January, Christian athlete and speaker Tim Tebow announced he was engaged to a former Miss Universe. One year later, they got married. Find out more about the ceremony in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

support the podcast by becoming a member of channel 253 EQ: What obligation do religious communities have in fighting injustice?Guest: Dana Coggan is an "environmental advocate, community connector, youth advocate, minister."Note to listeners: Last January we had Erin Jones on the show to discuss her take on evangelicalism and politics. Today we’re excited to invite Dana Coggan on our show to have a similar conversation but casting a wider net for understanding faith and spirituality.In this episode we discuss the different between being spiritual and being religious. We share stories of how “the church” can both “shape and scare you.” In sharing our own experiences and hearing Dana’s perspective, we reference a handful of current events such as how organizations like Christianity Today, the Methodist Church, and the Mormon Church are struggling to stay relevant or speak out against injustice. References:The Inevitable Death of Evangelical ChristianityTrump Should Be Removed from Office200 Evangelicals push backEvangelicals helped TrumpMethodist Church schism over LGBTQ isssues Whistleblower says Mormon Church Abuses its Tax ExemptionsChampagne & Real Pain:

Last January, I read Love and Respect for the first time, and it was like a bomb had been dropped. I knew I was going to have to talk about it. One thing led to another and 2019 became a pretty big year. So let's recap on some of the big changes and talk about where we are going from here, answering a few reader questions along the way!Podcast ExtrasProductivity Bundle

India's space agency said it lost touch Saturday with its Vikram lunar lander as it made its final approach to the south pole of the moon to deploy a rover to search for signs of water.The fate of the lander — whether it crashed or landed — wasn't immediately known.The agency said the spacecraft's descent was normal until 2 kilometers from the lunar surface."Let us hope for the best," said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was at Mission Control in the southern city of Bengaluru.The space agency was analyzing data as it worked to determine what had happened."Communications from lander to ground station was lost," said K Sivan, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation. "The data is being analysed."A successful landing would have made India just the fourth country to land a vessel on the lunar surface, and only the third nation to operate a robotic rover there.The roughly $140 million mission, known as Chandrayaan-2, was intended to study permanently shadowed moon craters that are thought to contain water deposits that were confirmed by the Chandrayaan-1 mission in 2008.Modi had traveled to the space center in Bengaluru to witness the planned landing in the early hours of Saturday and congratulate scientists who were part of the mission.The space agency's chairman had earlier called Chandrayaan-2 the "most complex mission ever" undertaken by the space agency.The mission lifted off on July 22 from the Satish Dhawan space centre, in Sriharikota, an island off the coast of the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.After its launch on July 22, Chandrayaan-2 spent several weeks making its way to the moon, ultimately entering lunar orbit on Aug 20.On Sept. 2, Vikram separated from the mission's orbiter, and the lander began a series of braking maneuvers to lower its orbit and ready itself for landing.Only three nations — the United States, the former Soviet Union and China — have landed spacecraft on the moon.Last January, China achieved the first landing on the far side of the moon. In April, an Israeli spacecraft attempting to land crashed moments before touchdown.

Last January, a 28 year old donor conceived woman named Ally discovered the truth about her genetic origins after taking an Ancestry DNA test. Just a few weeks later, she started a podcast called Half of Me to process her emotions, and in doing so, she began a journey that has changed her life.You can find Half of Me on every major podcasting platform, and at halfofmepodcast.com//If you have a story about donor conception or nontraditional families that you would like to share, or if you have any questions, contact the show through email at diblingpodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @diblingpodcast. If you want to leave a voicemail for the show, call (714) 202-6401 and leave a message after the tone. Your voicemail will be featured on the next episode! //Check out my other podcast, The Conservationist Conversationalist, for casual discussion of environmental issues and current events! Available on all major podcasting apps.I host collaborative solves of the New York Times crossword puzzles three times a week on Twitch. If you like crosswords, come hang out! All experience levels welcome! I also play indie games, talk about politics, and occasionally even edit THIS PODCAST live on stream! You can find me at twitch.tv/aidanwould//Art by Charlie Nagelhout, @MarleyCatts//Music from https://filmmusic.io:"District Four" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/diblingpodcast)

Midday on the Arts continues with a conversation about the future of the Single Carrot Theater. Last January, the 12 year-old Baltimore company announced that next month, it will leave the theater it’s called home since 2014. The final performances in their Remington space takes place this weekend. That show is called Pink Milk, by the trans woman playwright Ariel Zetina. It’s based on the life of the mathematician Alan Turing. (Midday’s theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviewed the play on our show last week.)Pink Milk is pretty typical of the kind of offering we’ve come to expect from Single Carrot, in that it is a regional premiere of an experimental play that one would be unlikely to encounter anywhere else. It is also the only play the company, now in its 12th season, has produced this year. Joining Tom to discuss the big changes ahead for the company are Genevieve De Mahy, the founding Artistic Director of Single Carrot, and Alix Fenhagen, who is serving as the company’s Interim Managing Director.

Every few months, we collect some of our favorite tunes and throw them together for a wonderful little recap we like to call REPLAY. We used to do replays on our shows, but people told us they didn’t get it, so we figured it’d be better to do it this way. Our BEST OF shows are stupid popular, so the best way for us to promote indie artists is to do these periodic collections, so that’s what we’re doing here. So there. First off, INDIECON! Moving along nicely, still time to enter at www.indieoriginalslive.com. Second, did you know our host Chuck Fresh is the voice of Sirius XM radio? You knew I sounded familiar, didn’t you… whatever.Third, there was some sad news in the IOL community last month. As Fast As I Can by Cigarettes and Roses 28Jenny Pagliaro — Massachusetts native, Santa Monica yoga instructor, lead singer of Roses & Cigarettes — -- succumbed to metastatic breast cancer at just 35 years old. Angela Petrilli recalls auditioning for a cover band Jenny fronted. “It was like I knew her my whole life. She’d always be the first person I’d hear from every day. Every. Single. Day. Always checking in, sending each other funny pictures, song ideas, shared plans back and forth on how we were gonna become rock stars…” Jenny beat back cancer in 2015, after Roses and Cigarrets released their self-titled debut album, but in 2016 she was diagnosed as Stage 4. When she returned to performing, one of her yoga students was surprised to find his teacher rocking onstage. She was an inspiration to a lot of people. Last January, Pagliaro had to stop teaching, and pretty much everything else, as she struggled with fatigue and prayed a last-ditch Y90 treatment would be “a light in a very dark tunnel.” Their last EP, “Echoes and Silence” was released in February, which accompanied the “Fast As I Can” video with Jenny’s comment that the song was “about not letting the biggest challenge you’ve ever faced stop you from living your dreams.” Here’s one out to Jenny, and any other people who are living with cancer, or who have lost someone to cancer. Here’s Cigarettes and Roses with AS FAST AS I CAN on IOL.Whisper In The Mist by Alto Key 21Alto Key is a British indie folk artist, led by singer-songwriter Keyan Barton. Barton actually got a scholarship when he went to university. He bought all the essentials for his degree and accommodations. But rather than saving the leftover money (like someone with common sense), he blew the rest on this keyboard. And thank goodness he did. Barton works with other musicians around the world to record and collaborate. Their emphasis on the beauty of real instruments makes for a warm acoustic sound. Check out this gorgeous track called Whisper In The Mist by Alto Key on IOL.Warning Signs by Chasing Shadows 22Chasing Shadows grew up in a town that has seen better days. Their journey started in August 2014 at the Kings Head in Rhuddlan, North Wales, and since then, Sam, Ben, Russ & Chris have been producing powerful harmonic songs that’ll stick in your ears for hours to come. Their new EP, Darker Days, sees the band return to their rockier roots. ‘Warning Signs’ was released first, with the track receiving placement on indie stations all over the world. Here’s Warning Signs by Chasing Shadows on Indie Originals Live. Facedown by 14 North (22)14 North is a Rock band from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Their sound is a hard-rocking take on 90's grunge with influences from Nirvana and Alice in Chains to Foo Fighters and Puddle of Mudd. And these guys CRUSH it! Check out Facedown by 14 North on IOL.Is It Love by December Fades (22)December Fades is Los Angeles singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Rogers. He has created a beautiful soundscape of heartfelt lyrics and catchy harmonic colorations. Kevin’s voice has been compared to “a soulful Sting,” and even Chris Martin of Coldplay. One listen and you’ll be a December Fades fan too. Here’s Is It Love on IOL.Go by Kid Nebraska (25)Kid Nebraska formed in the fall of 2017 when Josh Kidney messaged Travis Muzney, and Travis jumped at the chance to start a band and brought along Jon Packard on bass. Josh called his longtime friend and guitar mentor Todd Laird. Once the four-piece was established, the band started practicing and booking. Their first single “Go” was released on August 14 2018, and the rest, as they say, will be history. This is an awesome song! Here’s GO by Kid Nebraska on IOL.Balance by Ripley (27)Formed in 2015 RIPLEY in the UK, a three piece alternate rock band, is former classical guitarist Colin Elsworth’s attempt to come to terms with a neurological injury that left him unable to continue to pursue a career as a solo performer. The result is a powerful, anthemic and emotional sound rooted in the tradition of classic rock, compositionally fused with a life-long love of Hollywood film scores, delivered with absolute conviction. The band’s debut EP, Balance and its title track has HIT written all over it! Ripley is currently working on their first full-length album due for release next year. Until then, to hold you over, is BALANCE by RIPLEY on IOL!Cold heart by rebecca jane (27)22 year old Rebecca Jayne from the UK released her debut single ‘I Want More’ in July 2016. The single made it into the Top 100 iTunes Country Charts. Rebecca has spent time in Nashville playing at The Bluebird Cafe and Tootsies. She has been capturing audiences with her captivating voice and intricate guitar skills.Kassidy Lynne - Diamond (27)Kassidy Lynne is a Country singer/songwriter from Seattle. She wanted to be Hannah Montana when she was 9, so she began singing and acting. Acting didn’t work out but singing sure did. Kassidy recorded her first EP in Nashville on her 14th birthday. Kassidy also competed in the Miss Washington Teen USA Pageant and Miss International Junior Miss where she received 1st runner up in 2016. Here’s beauty queen Kassidy Lynne with Diamond on IOL. Jacob melton -- 90 proof smooth (27)Jacob Melton is a singer/songwriter from moonshine country in Tennessee. His great grandfather still plays bluegrass music at age 89 and in his younger days, he played bass in rock bands. From 2009 to 2016 Jacob was lead vocals and rhythm guitarist in the band "Burning Years" and wrote a majority of their original music. Now, he’s writing and performing solo, and this is exactly where the good lord meant him to be. You’ll hear why. In what might be the song of the summer this year, check out 90 PROOF SMOOTH by Jacob Melton on IOL.Goran -- call it quits (28)Under a Nashville Sky marks the return of Goran, lead singer and songwriter of Milwaukee’s “The Gufs.” What started out as songs meant to be pitched to the country market, became a Goran solo project! Check out the ever-hopeful Call It Quits on IOL.A bad called sad - mambo number 6 (28)SAD is an upbeat alternative rock band from New York City with -- brace yourself and put your thinking cap on - ready? “An undercurrent of sadness that tries to capture a nostalgia for things that never really happened.” Yeah. Marlon Marcy, C-Bunz, Taylor Crawford, Logan S--O-S, Jules AVALON, and Matthew Serianni are a band called SAD, and here’s Mambo Number 6 on Indie Originals Live.Explode by animal sun (28)Animal Sun takes on some classic genres, and gives them a fresh, youthful spin all their own. Formed in 2015 and lead by two brothers; vocalist and Songwriter Steven Alton and Drummer/Vocalist William Alton, Animal Sun have devastated Virginia with their talent. THe name Animal Sun was in dedication to the Alton's childhood friend James Sun, who's life was tragically cut short in 2011. Their debut single “Explode” will be featured on Animal Sun's first album, now in production. And we can’t wait! Here’s Explode on IOL.(yes, these are actually the show notes ;-)

Last January 2019 saw The Neal Morse Band perhaps making the boldest artistic statement in all its members’ collective pasts combined: The Great Adventure, another double concept album following their previous lauded magnum opus The Similitude of a Dream. Yet another mammoth release of epic proportions, The Great Adventure was received by rave reviews and [...] The post MIKE PORTNOY Talks THE NEAL MORSE BAND Musical Approach: “This Is a Band that Doesn’t Follow Any Commercial Trends, We Make Music that We Feel is Going to Move People and Their Emotions” appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

Last January, Margot Robbie was racking up nominations for her performance in the hit movie “I, Tonya.” She was also uniting with other women in Hollywood to wear black on the Golden Globes red carpet in support of the newly created “Time’s Up” movement. In this week’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Willie Geist talks with the Australian actress about the one year anniversary of that movement's launch, running her own production company, and her latest performance as Queen Elizabeth I in the film “Mary Queen of Scots.”

Last January, @Kobarey released an EP of three ambient cuts on his Bandcamp: Nereids. In greek mythology, the Nereids are the goddesses of the sea, and Orithyia is the goddess of the Raging sea. The label invited four artist to give their own interpretation of her, and Monument picked Sæbius' remix: a deep, dark dub techno version of the original track. @saebiusmusic

  Today on the show we have a very special business mom and friend, Courtney Westlake. We’ve actually gotten the chance to meet and hang out in person, which was super fun! I met her sweet family and she met Holden; we just had a great time together!   Courtney has been blogging since 2011 at CourtneyWestlake.com. She shares a lot about her story of being Mom to Brenna, who has a very rare skin condition and special need.   Courtney is a blogger, published author, and now a very successful freelancer. I know you’ll learn a lot from hearing her story!   1:15 - Courtney’s Unexpected Beginnings As a Blogger   The majority of people will know of Courtney via her blog, which she began to document her daughter Brenna’s birth and early days in late 2011. Her daughter was born with a rare skin condition and accompanying special needs. (You can watch Courtney’s family story here...major tissue warning!) She originally started her blog to update family and friends, but the circle of readers quickly grew. The more Courtney wrote, the more people read! Courtney had no end-goal in mind with her writing, she was just processing being a mom to a child with an unexpected diagnosis.   In 2014, Courtney got a chance to meet a literary agent and she signed with her. And in 2015 she signed a book deal! A Different Beautiful came out in 2016.   2:55 - What’s It Really Like Publishing a Book? I’ve had the pleasure of reading Courtney’s book and absolutely loved it. She is a very talented writer! I know many of you are thinking about monetizing your writing platform, and Courtney has some great book publishing insights.   Of course, there are a lot of ways you can go about book publishing. Courtney self-published a children’s book in 2014; her non-fiction book was traditionally published two years later.   She says the two experiences were so different! Courtney’s advice to help you choose your path? Think about your goal.   Courtney’s purpose in writing was to get her message out. Traditional publishing isn’t a super lucrative endeavor. She did receive an advance (an amount the publisher anticipates the author to sell in the first year) and once her book sold the amount of that advance, then she could start earning royalties. And to make sure there are no rose-colored glasses on, royalties are only about 15% of the sale of the book, not a lot!   It really is easy to look at big time authors on best seller lists and glamorize their success. But most first-time authors don’t earn very much money.   If you choose to self-publish with e-books or something like a print-on-demand service, Courtney says you can expect to make more of your own money, but your book may not get as far of a reach. For example, Courtney’s traditionally published book could be purchased at Barnes & Nobles in the US, Australia, and Canada. (Isn’t that so neat?!)   I can tell you from the outside-looking-in, Courtney’s book launch looked so cool! She has a sizeable following and has built great relationships with her readers. Courtney’s publisher was really happy with her launch, which of course made her proud!   There aren’t many ways to slice it: launching a product is a lot of work. And that’s just how launches go. During my most recent big launch, FB Brilliance, I really appreciated having my team to delegate to. And Courtney, also, had a launch team that did some of the work for her. Automating as many processes as possible is another great way to lighten the launch-time load.   7:05 - Transitioning from SAHM to Freelancer One reason I wanted to have Courtney on the podcast is because she recently told me that she’s been able to do about 15 hours of freelance work a week, and replace her full-time job income! HOLY COW! I had to know how that’s working!   Before having kids, Courtney worked in a Public Relations department at a local university. After her first child - a son who is now 8 - was born, she started staying home. (Isn’t that true of so many of us?) She freelanced here and there, trying to see what would stick, but the jobs didn’t pay much.   With the birth of Brenna, her daughter’s special need was very consuming for a long time.   Now that both Courtney’s children are school-aged, she’s got the chance to do pursue more formal work again. She started writing pieces for different publications, and then eventually scored some business clients.   Those corporate clients are what have potential for high income. Last January she decided to maximize the growth and really go for it! It’s been going really well. To date Courtney keeps four really great regular clients, and a few others who provide less regular work, but are clients she really wants to work with.   With her kids now in school she can take on more work, and the increase has been a total blessing to her family. She can use her creativity and passion to earn a decent income   9:25 - The Ins and Outs of Writing for Businesses What does it look like writing for a business? Content marketing is a buzzword these days, and the jist of it means is writing blogs, email newsletters, and website pages for any business.   For her clients, Courtney has provided the content - the written words - for entire websites before! She also has created sitemaps, going through the pages on their website they want revamped and so on.   For her regular clients, she almost acts as a marketing consultant in addition to providing the writing. Courtney’s clients can bounce ideas off her, and she loves learning what’s latest in marketing, writing, sales, and online media. It’s a win win!   10:33 - Kinds of Businesses Hire Freelance Writers? I love that Courtney does writing for a variety of businesses. Included in her portfolio is: a construction company, a mid-sized bank, a content marketing agency that specializes in education writing (working with schools through them), and a nonprofit.   11:15 - Getting That First Writing Gig Back in January, Courtney decided she would really go for the freelance work. She stared out by emailing different contacts locally, people she had worked with before or had some prior connection to. In those initial emails, she outlined why she thought the managers should hire her, ideas she had for their company, and so on. As cold outreach goes, she got back a lot of “Thanks, but no thanks” messages.   But - finally! - a yes came.   Her first big gig was a company wanting help with their website.   It snowballed from there. The last few months she’s tried to take the initiative and focus on people she really wants to work for.   12:12 - A Personal Touch Makes All the Difference Going the extra mile to make a personal connection in those initial outreaches makes a huge difference. The content marketing agency she’s currently working with Courtney found on a freelance forum. The agency posted their need to have a writer who could take occasional jobs. Most of the commenters on the thread wrote back with a generic reply we’ve all seen, “Send me a PM!”   But Courtney went a step further.   She went to the agency’s website and got to know the firm. She found a direct email address and wrote a kind message to the agency director. Courtney got back a message almost immediately. The agency was interested!   Courtney took the next step to go directly to the director via email, which made her stand out from all the other commenters!   (And trust me! As a business owner who gets unsolicited pitches all the time. I can tell right away who took time to be personal and who didn’t.)   13:50 - When Charging Your Worth Makes You Go ‘Eeep!’ It can feel so uncomfortable to share your rates! I totally struggle with this on the odd-occasion I accept a coaching call for a high rate. And Courtney has struggled with that same feeling, too. In fact, the morning of our interview she quoted a job and didn’t land it because of her price. But at the end of the day, as mamapreneurs we have to stick with our prices! We know what we’re worth, and we know our clients and customers will get what they pay for. One person may not see your value, but that doesn’t mean many others won’t see it.   Courtney agrees it’s much easier to be choosy with jobs when she has a fuller load and not that urgent NEED for income. It’s certainly more fun to pick jobs that you’ll enjoy and know will bring a good income!   She’s been able to reach this ability to choose who she wants to work for (and be confident in her rates) by slowly and steadily building clients and sticking to her rate. “It takes time,” she says, “But you’ll get where you want to be. You have to know what your work is worth.”   And let’s be honest, ladies! Taking time away from our family or errands we need to do isn’t easy. Our time is valuable.   16:55 - Raising Rates and Regular Clients Has Courtney raised her rates since building out her client portfolio? Her short answer is yes, but the change is hard to quantify since her writing projects are so varied. For some jobs she still gets paid hourly, though her hourly rate is high enough she’s happy with it.   Other jobs pay per project, and she certainly has raised the project rate the more jobs she’s gotten.   How does Courtney decide which jobs to take? She trusts her gut. When she meets a client and hears about their project, if her first thought is a ‘Heck Yes!’ she’ll go for it. And if not? She gives herself the freedom to pass.   18:18 - What Does A Writing Project Look Like? Primarily, Courtney writes for websites, both updating the content of entire sites and writing new blog posts.   When she’s crafting the content for an entire site, she’ll make a site map of the different pages and what content needs to be on those pages, and then she writes the content.   For blog post writing, sometimes clients give her an idea of what they want and let Courtney do most of the work and research. Some provide talking points and she will build a post from the client’s initial work.   All of Courtney’s writing is what’s called ghostwriting. That means she tries to adapt her voice to match the client’s to make it seem as if the client is actually the one who wrote the piece. That means Courtney doesn’t get credit for her work, but she’s okay with that! It’s like she gets to put on a different costume each day and pretend to be a different person!   One project Courtney is currently loving is a case study she’s putting together. She’s gotten to interviewing her client’s client and write about their experience for marketing purposes. It’s like a journalistic piece, super fun!   20:10 - Is Courtney Still Building Her Personal Blog Brand? With this new freelance schedule, is Courtney still blogging and building her personal brand? She admits did take a break from blogging over the summer, which allowed her to settle into the freelance schedule. Courtney has a new idea for an ebook, and wants to keep blogging to see where else it will take her.   At the same time, Courtney is confident that she’s finding her stride writing for others. She really likes the business to business model, rather than business to consumer.   22:22 - Do What You Enjoy It’s natural to look around at the leaders in your niche and want to copy their steps for success. In Courtney’s experience (and my own!) there really isn’t one, clear path. She knows what success looks like for herself, how she wants her days to run, and knew that freelance business writing is the way to make it happen.   25:30 - Scaling a Service-Based Business It is hard to scale a service-based business. You personally only have so many hours a day and finite resources to work with. Unless you hire additional people to provide your service, service-based businesses really can have some limits!   But Courtney has found that freelance copywriting works so well for her. The income she makes suits her goals. She doesn’t have to hustle all day long, she can just do her work on her schedule and bring in a decent income.   (The potential for a copywriter income is huge! Seriously. I’ve seen some charging $1,000 an hour! Copywriters Courtney knows are making $100,000 or more a year.)   26:50 - Taking Off The Rose Colored Glasses (Downsides to Freelancing) We’ve been really talking up how great the freelance life can be...buuut, what’s the downside? Has Courtney ever had a total client disaster!? What’s the tough part of being a freelancer? Years ago Courtney worked on a small project for a client referred to her by a friend. Courtney wrote a few press releases for this client and, as you do, billed for the work. And...crickets. Courtney send a few more messages, but never got a response. The client had gone totally off the radar, and Courtney didn’t get paid! Courtney says, “I felt really dumb to have not gotten some sort of deposit or something.”   Since then, Courtney has been extra careful with payment measures. And thankfully this lesson wasn’t learned on a huge project.   29:30 - Adorable Mom Moment Courtney’s son Connor talked so much about how he loved the tacos at school, so Courtney made burritos for her family. Of course, he hated Courtney’s burritos!   She asked him, “How are these different than the ones at school?”   “Well...the school’s are good,” He responded.   Oh my goodness!! We work so hard for these kids! And at the end of the day, they just want cafeteria food.   Stay in Touch With Courtney Blog: http://www.courtneywestlake.com/ Writing: http://www.westlakewrites.com/ Instagram: @cwestlake Facebook: Blessed by Brenna

#73: Last January, I went to a party at a trailer park that featured a huge bonfire, a few llamas, and a member of Public Enemy. (I realize that sounds like the setup to a joke. Welcome to my life.) While I was there, I met a former competitive chess player named Steve Gossett. Steve is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who creates Princess Rap Battle videos for a YouTube channel with more than 1 million subscribers. But that's not why I invited Steve onto the show. I asked him to join me on the podcast to discuss the lessons that chess taught him about money, work and life. On this fascinating episode, Steve and I discuss:  - Opening Theory: At the start of the game, you have a limited selection of moves. Yet you can quickly lose the game if you choose the wrong moves. Don't lose at the outset. - Muddled Midgame: While the first few moves are (relatively) simple, even the experts don't quite understand the complexities of the mid-game. - Gambit: Sometimes, you need to be willing to give up a piece on the board for the sake of getting another strategic win. - Eliminate options: You'll fatigue yourself if you try to consider every move. Learn how to quickly eliminate options so that you can focus on choosing between a small handful of optimal moves. - Think ahead: Don't just think about the consequences of the next move. Think many, many moves ahead on the board. Also, realize that every move carries an opportunity cost: once you move a piece on the board, it's not in that same position anymore -- for better or for worse. - Study/practice/knowledge can reduce time pressure: Chess is a timed game with a ticking clock. You can make smarter, faster decisions through study and practice. Knowledge is your competitive advantage. I hope you find this conversation as fascinating as I did. Enjoy!  - Paula Links to the Princess Rap Battle and Whitney Avalon's YouTube channel can be found in the show notes at http://affordanything.com/episode73  

Last January, one of Yellowstone's marked mountain lions went missing. Scientists traveled deep into the park to investigate. And that journey? It wasn't as straightforward as they thought it would be.

Episode 24: How to travel the world with Twins A Conversation with Carey from TwinsTraveling.comThis episode we had the opportunity to talk with Carey from TwinsTraveling.com.Last January, Carey started TwinsTraveling.com as a travel resource for other twin families. It’s a great way for others to learn from her personal experiences. TwinsTraveling.com has some great resources for all twin families. We hope you get an opportunity to check it out!The Twinning Podcast: Facebook; WebsiteTwins Traveling: Facebook; WebsiteThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today on the show I’m *chatting* with Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks (and, no, I couldn’t resist the pun!). She is a mom of seven and Chatbooker-in-Chief of the photo subscription app, Chatbooks. Since its founding in 2014, Chatbooks has grown into a huge company. We are so excited for her success! Welcome to the show, Vanessa! On The Podcast 1:02 - From Idea to Company 7:08 - Hilarity and Wild Success With A Viral Video Ad 10:37 - Working Closely on a Project 12:30 - More with Real Mom 13:04 - Organic ROI 14:26 - Start Up Business with Investors 17:45 - Working with your Husband 21:04 - Start Up Mom Hustle 23:46 - Day In The Life 24:42 - Adorable Mom Moment Listen Now From Tender Moment to Brand New Company Until she became a mom, Vanessa didn’t take memory keeping seriously. When she had her first child, she bought her first camcorder and camera. Vanessa began using these tools to record their family story through scrapbooking - the old school way! Vanessa remembers, “I would put my baby to bed and spend hours with this creative outlet.” She was an avid scrapbooker for years, but the last time she remembers touching a scrapbook was when she was on bedrest during her pregnancy with her 5th child. “That was the last time I did anything with printed photos,” Vanessa recalls.  Digital photography had become popular and Vanessa noticed she stopped printing hardcopy photos all together. She knew her photos were safe on her hard drive, plus she got busy with 5, then 6, then 7 kids! During that transition, Vanessa noticed she didn’t do anything by way of memory keeping. (And side note, don’t you love that phrase, ‘memory keeping’? I do!) About four years ago Vanessa went to tuck her youngest, who was five at the time, into bed and heard him crying. Her son was holding a photo book! His preschool teacher had purchased simple, Dollar Store albums and filled them with photos from the year.  She gave one to every child as a graduation gift.  Vanessa thought this gift was so sweet - and she had no idea the impact it would have on her son. Looking back on it now, Vanessa remembers this tender moment with a great deal of fondness: “My son felt like he was growing up. And it’s funny to think about a 5-year-old getting nostalgic. But he looked up to me and said ‘Mama, I don’t EVER want to grow up!’ I realized in that moment he was holding onto memories, physical memories of his life.” Vanessa came away from that moment desiring to do a better job at keeping the memories of her children.  Her husband had been working on another project (a cloud-based solution) with the goal of helping people safeguard and organize their memories. He had been operating on the premise that print was dead and everything needed to be organized and easily accessible in the cloud. Vanessa still thinks this goal of cloud organization is a good one, but in that sweet moment, she realized that print wasn’t dead. As she recounts it, “I marched downstairs that night and told my husband I thought physical photos still mattered. I told him I wanted him to print my Instagram account.” Vanessa realized she had started using Instagram to curate her camera roll, and she wanted to give those memories to her kids. She needed to do the important mom work of telling her family’s story. Vanessa thought her crazy idea would be better than nothing. Her husband had already assembled a development team, and they were able to pivot the project they had been working on and put resources toward this venture. In a week they had a working prototype. And it went crazy from there! The app was amazing! Within 60 seconds they were able to print anything ever posted to Instagram into organized volumes. Chatbooks continued to grow with Instagram, and eventually began to add additional photo sources. Vanessa says they’ve grown by listening to customers and developing the product based on the feedback. Hilarity and Wild Success With A Viral Video Ad We’re certain that one key to the success of Chatbooks is that Vanessa’s team created a product that clearly solves a major problem of so many busy moms. And recently, Chatbooks proved they truly understand their ideal customer by producing an absolutely hilarious--and spot on--video ad. This ad is truly gold, and the proof is in the pudding. Vanessa shared, "We shared this ad on our Facebook page and it got such great feedback! Raving comments poured in, like, 'This is the only ad I’ve ever enjoyed watching!'"  Vanessa’s number one objective with this ad was to acquire new customers, of course. But she said an equally important goal was to help people laugh, because “to survive all that's wonderful and crazy in raising our children, you need a sense of humor.” And if making moms laugh was Chatbooks’ #1 priority, it worked!  The ‘Real Mom’ ad was a huge financial commitment for this fledgling start-up. Last January, Chatbooks went through a huge round of financing and was able to put money in the bank to experiment with their marketing and goals, and so they did. Chatbooks is based in Provo, Utah (which Vanessa tells us looks like a cute little snow globe in the winter), a locale full of creatives, including Harmon Brothers ad agency. Chatbooks had to pitch themselves to the agency, as they are pretty picky, and Vanessa feels super lucky to have landed them! (You may recognize the agency’s unique blend of comedy + ROI with their campaigns for Purple, The Squatty Potty, and Fiber Fix.) Vanessa and her team were thrilled to find out the owners were already happy Chatbookers. It became a match made in heaven. Working on the ad script was a collaborative effort. It took a few writing meetings with the Harmon Brothers agency to conceptualize the ad. Vanessa was able to cast local talent; the actress who plays 'Real Mom' is named Lisa Valentine Clark and lives just a few doors down from the Chatbooks office. (Vanessa had admired Lisa's work in the film 'Once I Was A Beehive' and was starstruck that she got to work with a favorite!) Working (too) Closely on a Project Interestingly, Vanessa says by the time this ad launched she lost touch with what it really was supposed to be. She likens it to working really hard on a meal, but when it comes time to eat you've lost your appetite. Vanessa says by the end of production she wasn't sure if the ad would fly. (She also knew first-hand the scenes that didn't make the final cut, like a moment when Real Mom pushes grandpa into a pool!) Vanessa says, "After working really closely on this project, when my husband and I saw the final cut before our launch party, we weren't even sure if it was funny!" But despite their reservations, it was time to launch. Her team took a deep breath and hit publish. She remembers they held a little launch party with people from Chatbooks and Harmon Brothers; they "invited everyone to share the video on their personal pages and see what happened. Chatbooks obviously had money to put behind the ad, but they wanted to see how it would grow organically." The result was amazing. Chatbooks earned back their investment (in app installs and new orders) through organic sharing before they put any money behind marketing spend. Vanessa says it was a very good Christmas :) More with Real Mom Vanessa assures us there are more Real Mom stories to come. She even gave us a hint! During the baseball game scene of her ad, we get a peek at Real Mom's husband.  Chatbooks has discovered that dads are actually doing a lot of chatbooking, and we might also see some spin-off ads with the Chatbooks dad. Organic ROI We still can't get over that in the first week alone, Chatbooks earned back their ad spend through app installs and new customers! "It’s been fun and rewarding," Vanessa confirms. Vanessa didn't have exact numbers for us in terms of total ROI. She and her husband are co-owners of the business, and her husband is the numbers guy, while she keeps the big picture in mind. And Vanessa says that she operates with eternal optimism, and finds she works best if she can just assume everything is going well until she's told it's not. But suffice it to say, Vanessa says their Christmas was very good! And they felt very blessed. Start-up Business with Investors It's hard for me to wrap my mind around the idea of having investors for my business. It freaks me out! But what’s Vanessa's experience with investors? "Initially my husband had been working on another project and we funded that ourselves. We were at the point where if things don’t pickup right away, we either had to call it quits or call in support. My husband had started other venture-backed companies, and this original concept he was working on that turned into Chatbooks had some angel investors. Personally, I would loved to have started with our own bank accounts and have full ownership of the company. We had spent all of our own money and were scraping the bottom of the barrel for Nate’s original attempt. We knew we had no cash, and knew we could only grow so much without it."  Thankfully, Vanessa's husband had experience with investors and was able to close the round of investing to produce this ad. Chatbooks knew they had an amazing product that their market would love, but they needed to get the word out. And they already had other products in mind to develop, but without a big marketing share like some other photo books companies, Chatbooks needed cash for marketing. Vanessa totally debunks the myth that you don't get to call your own shots if you have investors. "If you get the right investors, they're on your side. They want you to succeed. It's nice to have accountability; it’s easy as a start-up to go off the rails without those checks and balances. Our investors feel like they're on our team. It's been nothing but a blessing for our company."  Working with your Husband My husband, Chris, helps sometimes in my business and it’s great, but I can’t imagine us working together full-time on the same business! I asked Vanessa to tell it to me straight! What IS it like to work with your husband, and how do you make it work? Vanessa says it’s wonderful! For years her husband had been dropping hints that he wanted to do a business together. Before her husband wanted her to follow along with his business plans, but Vanessa always thought, "I'm the boss of my world, and you’re the boss of yours!" When she pitched him the Chatbooks idea, she watched her husband create the app and give constant feedback, but Vanessa was really hesitant about going into business together. Their marriage had worked really well for 20 years, and she was afraid of the partnership being more than she could handle. But eventually, Vanessa says, "I took the leap of faith and jumped in. I feel like it has enriched our relationship. We had been married for 23 years and had been through a lot. We had a lot of opportunities to work through our differences. We don't always agree, but I respect him and he respects me. I don’t have business experience, but I have an intuition about what works. We've become closer." At this point, Vanessa can’t imagine starting a company alone. We think that perspective is so great! Start-up Mom Hustle Vanessa is in the thick of it. She's got five kids still at home, and two in college. She feels really lucky that she can prioritize family first and do a job she loves. She says she's used to juggling things. She graduated college with a degree in vocal performance - and a baby! Broadway wasn't for her, but community theater was. She did her own thing, and it worked! She would perform in shows, take a break and have a baby, and get back at it. Vanessa already had a good rhythm of scaling up and scaling back her life as her family needed. Like many moms, she looked forward to her youngest being in school all day. Vanessa thought she would go back to school, and pursue her talents again. She never imagined going to the office every day, but Chatbook is a company she's super passionate about - and something she's enjoyed building with her husband. Her idea was to be home every time the kids were home, but she had great neighbors and great carpools. In those early days, her friends would take her kids home and Vanessa would get back about 5 pm. In the early phases of start-ups, that's the sort of daily grind that is necessary. But as her team grew, she disciplined herself more and made it a habit to be home when her kids were home. This year her resolution is to only go to the office 3 days a week, to be more present with her family while they're under her roof. Day In The Life Her days start early. Physical health is really important to Vanessa, and she makes it a priority to wake up early and exercise, about 6 AM. Between 7:30 and 9 AM she's getting her kids off to school. She works from 9:30 to about 2:30 or 3 PM, then she picks her kids up from school and is Mom. At night she sometimes will pull out her laptop again, but has a New Year's Resolution to not bring her computer to bed. Adorable Mom Moment Her 3rd child is a senior and going off to college, and her daughter Laken is a sophomore in college. Her baby just turned 9. The night before his birthday she checked on him and snuggled him as moms do, and she just needed one last kiss from her 8-year-old. And he absolutely REFUSED her! She couldn't get to him! Vanessa said she had to wipe a tear from her eye! But it worked out well :) the next morning he woke up and said, "Mom I want to start year 9 off right," and he gave her a kiss. We melted! Stay In Touch With Vanessa Chatbooks.com // Blog(Chatbooks.com is also where you can log into your Chatbooks account and work on your books.)Instagram: @chatbooksInstagram: @vanessaquigley Email: vanessa(at)chatbooks(dot)com 

How do you transform from a self-described "indoor kid" to a person who spends entire weekends hiking through the beautiful outdoors of the Pacific Northwest? What lessons would you learn by stepping into the fresh air to wander in nature? Why are weekend adventures in the natural world so important for your success during the weekdays? This week our podcast proudly welcomes Shaida Hossein. Shaida has spent the last 4 years exploring the wilderness surrounding Seattle, Washington. Originally from the Midwest, these travels have helped her form a newfound love for hiking adventures and open her eyes to whole new aspects of herself. Last January she decided to step up to the "52 Hike Challenge", a global movement to inspire people to complete one hike every single week of the year. So at least once a week you would find Shaida outside exploring the beautiful waterfalls, mountains, and beaches surrounding Seattle. In fact, by the end of the year, she had piled up miles on 73 different trails! On this episode Shaida shares what she learned from her year of wandering; lessons about herself, friendship, wildlife, inner strength, and the importance of weekend adventures to her life. She also entertains with some delightfully hilarious stories about run-ins with animals, teenagers, and machete-wielding forest folk while out on the trails! Shaida is also an excellent photographer and blogger and I suggest that you all check out her blog Daily Amusements of a Midwest Girl and be sure to follow her fantastic instagram account at shaida05 to be inspired by the true beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, check out our archive of other podcasts on Soundcloud, or join our Facebook Community.

Last January, we did an episode with a 2016 Compliance Management Plan.  We even created a reminder poster for it you could download.  The episode was about providing a compliance management plan guideline for compliance officers who are trying to find a way to fit this in your with all your other job duties. That episode was very popular and the poster was downloaded by new folks even in December.   This episode reviews that compliance management plan and adds a bit more to it for "extra credit".   We also added a second poster and compliance management plan for a more aggressive approach than just the bare minimum. Get the downloads and more information at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/85

Rob Bell is a brother from another mother. I love this man. I've listened to Rob's voice in my earbuds since early 2000's. When he was a pastor in Grand Rapids Michigan at Mars Hills Church, I would download his weekly sermons and listen to them on my Sunday long runs. Last January, Leith and I went to Rob's Business edition two-day event in Laguna Beach. Last month we spent the day with him and 99 others in Denver at his How to Be Here Experience. In this podcast interview, Rob Bell and I talk about his new book, How to Be Here. 

Rob Bell is a brother from another mother. I love this man. I've listened to Rob's voice in my earbuds since early 2000's. When he was a pastor in Grand Rapids Michigan at Mars Hills Church, I would download his weekly sermons and listen to them on my Sunday long runs. Last January, Leith and I went to Rob's Business edition two-day event in Laguna Beach. Last month we spent the day with him and 99 others in Denver at his How to Be Here Experience. In this podcast interview, Rob Bell and I talk about his new book, How to Be Here. 

On this episode of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!, we are celebrating with a look back at 2015. The moments that occurred for us over the last 12 months with doing the podcast and attending conventions. Last January, the three... Read More ›

I’ve featured lots of guests on this podcast so far, wedding bloggers, financial experts, planners, authors… But that one guest that I have yet to speak with is a real-life Bridechilla, a Save the Date Wedding Podcast graduate! I'm not technically allowed to have favorite listeners because you are all my children-But today show I'm featuring the OG of the Save the Date Wedding Podcast… Melissa. Last January, only a couple of months into my wedding planning podcast adventure I received an email from Melissa… In this somewhat amazing piece of correspondence, Melissa revealed that she and her fiancé Brandon were struggling to find rabbis in Northern California for their wedding, she had dressed dramas with her seven bridesmaids, a close family friend wanted to bring his mistress instead of his wife… the list goes on. How could I not her on the show to hear about their wedding day and how it turned out. Be on your way to wedding Planning Zen with the Bridechilla Guides! Visit the Bridechilla Store and use the Codeword LISTEN for 10% off your order! Join the Bridechilla Community on Facebook. The best Wedding Planning community around. It's bullshit-free, jerk-free and a nice place to be! Keep up to date with the Bridechilla Blog, read podcast show notes and be inspired by real Bridechilla Weddings Join Bridechilla founder, Aleisha on Instagram, for wedding inspiration and more!

Check out this case study of what happened when we applied these two simple words. On today’s episode Russell talks about the two magic words that made Russell more money than anything else. He also shares why those two words are so powerful. Here are some cool things to listen for in this episode: Learn what two words have helped Russell in his business and how he is trying to figure out how to use it in more aspects of his life. Why Russell stopped selling Ignite and now is only focusing on Inner Circle And how Russell used those two magic words to sell spots in the Inner Circle. So listen below to hear how Russell used urgency and scarcity to make a ton of money. ---Transcript--- Hey, good morning everybody. This is Russell Brunson, and welcome to Marketing In Your Car, everyone. Today is the day I’m going to talk about two of my favorite words. These two words have made me more money, than I think, pretty much anything in the history of my life. If you could learn these two words, it’s done, that’s all you need. Well, that’s not true. You’ve got to have a good offer, good product, good reputation, good brand, all the things you got to do it right. If you have all those and you want to turn that into money, the two magic words are, you ready for it? Number one is “urgency,” and number two is “scarcity.” That’s it. If you can have those two things, along with an amazing offer in front of the right audience, it’s game over. Here’s the back story. Last January, so a year ago, it’s not quite January yet but almost, Vince Palko from Adtoons.com, super cool dude, he’s the inventor of the hand sketched doodle video. Anyway, he messaged me, “Hey man, what are your goals for next year?” I’m like, “Why?” He said, “I’ll make you a cool gift.” I wrote down about a handful of goals and sent them over to him and he ended up sketching this amazing… it’s awesome, it’s just the coolest thing, it’s like this huge picture with all my goals drawn out in cartoon format and this really progression between, it was amazing. He does that if you go to AdToons.com and message him, “Hey Vince, here’s a million bucks please draw my visions so they can become true,” and he’ll do it. He did that and sent it to me and I got it blown up and I put it on my wall and it’s just been there. I didn’t even think about it at the time but it’s a year ago, my goal was only work close with 100 entrepreneurs in my Inner Circle, that’s what I said. At the time back then I think we only had 25 people in the Inner Circle, and it’s $25,000.00 a piece and to get a 100 I think that would be pretty awesome, but it was outside my reality, but it was a goal I put up there. Then fast forward over the last 12 months we have our Ignite program at $12,000.00 and our Inner Circle at $25,000.00. We’ve be selling both of those and it’s been doing well. Obviously a lot of people are going to the Ignite program. I think we sold 180 or so people into Ignite and Inner Circle kept growing as well. It’s been interesting, as Inner Circle has been moving forward it’s exponentially been growing, I think that’s the right word, where it keeps getting bigger faster. I think that we do a really good job with that. I’m really proud of it. Then people find out and then more people find out and it’s just kind of growing organically really quickly. About a month ago I was looking at it. Inner Circle has grown actually faster than the Ignite program which is interesting because it’s more than twice as much money. The people in the Inner Circle are honestly my dream clients. Most of them have some amazing things happening. They just need some directional things, or feedback or bounce back ideas and just cool stuff like that where it’s awesome. I had this idea and I was actually looking at my sketch with Vince and I saw it said, “Work closely with 100 people.” I think right now I’m working close with the 50 or 60 that are Inner Circle and then a little bit further distance with Ignite and then everything we’re doing. I was like, “What if we just shut down everything except for the Inner Circle and just focus on getting 100 people in there and I just really close with those 100 people, and if someone leaves and a spot opens we can refill but just actually close it down. Say there’s a 100 spots and when they’re gone, they’re gone and just kind of do that.” It took a little while to get all the pieces in place so that we wouldn’t drop any balls and we can continue to service all the people who had bought Ignite up to this point. A few weeks ago we stopped selling Ignite, no more selling Ignite. We’re servicing those who are in but we are not selling anymore. Let’s just focus on Inner Circle. If we’re going to get 100 people, then how’s it going to work? There are some mastermind groups where they have 100 people in it’s like stupid, it’s like going to a seminar. I didn’t want that. Our groups can facilitate about 35, 35 is kind of high, even 32-33 is about perfect in a group. I’m basically going to have to have 3 group, if we do 3 groups of 33.3, so somebody is going to be chopped into thirds, I’m just kidding. If we do that it will work, so we went and we actually booked all the hotel rooms for the year, and everything is kind of finalized. I’m like, okay cool, now we need to get, I think at that time we’re about 65 or 70 people in the Inner Circle so we need to get 25 more people. All the guys on my team are like, “you realize it took us almost a whole year to fill up 2 groups and a lot of work.” I was like, “I think we can fill up the last group though in December.” They’re like, “That’s not possible, December is the worst month for sales and all these kind of things.” I was, “Yeah, I think we can.” On Monday I sent out an email that basically said, “This is how many spots are left, we are only having 100 people in when they’re gone, they’re gone.” I used those 2 magic words. I used “urgency” and I used “scarcity.” They were true urgency and true scarcity. What’s happened since then has been insane, it’s been literally insane. We’ve had almost 200 applications. I’ve only got 2 guys who are doing the phone calls, they can’t even keep up with it. After you apply, if you’ve gone though my high ticket training, you know the big focus is after someone applies, try to get them to inbound call you. We’ve had I think like 30 people leave voice messages from inbound calls like begging us to call them back as quick as we can. Our guys are as fast as they can calling people and making sure they’re qualified because we have a high standard in the group. If they are, then signing then up. It’s crazy, it’s like every hour yesterday I get a message, boom Russell, so and so just joined Inner Circle, boom Russell so and so just joined Inner Circle, just going boom, boom, boom, boom and it looks like we’re probably going to sell out all the last, and I can’t remember it was like 22 or 23 spots as of Monday. I think now we’re down to like 17 or 16, I don’t know, but I think we’re going to sell them out before the end of the year which is crazy. That should have taken almost a year to fill up but instead we did a couple of days because of 2 magic words, “urgency” and “scarcity.” I look at webinars we do and the different between webinar that does good and a webinar that does amazing is 2 magic words, “urgency” and “scarcity.” The better your urgency and the better your scarcity on your pitch the better it’s going to do. We used to do a webinar on Thursday, and we do replays Friday, Saturday and then we kind of end it and then Monday we’d start the process over again. A little while ago we started adding in urgency and scarcity on the last day, saying, “Hey the replay really is coming down tonight, so go and watch it,” and then like 6 hours before we pull it down say, “Okay 6 hours and then we’re pulling it down.” What’s interesting is that last 6 hour call, I’d send 2 emails on Sunday, one Sunday morning and then one Sunday 6 hours before we pull it down. What’s crazy is that 6 hour warning email where I’m applying urgency and scarcity typically makes as much money as the live webinar does which is crazy, just nuts, it doesn’t make any sense. Anyway, I’m smiling today just thinking about how can I apply urgency and scarcity in more spots in all aspect of my life. How can I apply that to get my kids to do stuff and get things done. How can apply to force myself to get things done. How can I to get my employees to do things, my team and other things like that. Those 2 things are amazing. Try to figure out … Oops excuse me, I just honked the horn, I hope the person in front of me is not upset. Anyway, trying to figure out how do we create cool bonus structures or cool promotional things with affiliates, how can we do that. I remember when we did the DotComSecrets Book launch, I think in the first week we were paying out 40 percent commission to the whole Funnel and the second week we transitioned to $20 per book and then we had a countdown. Then at, whatever day it was, Thursday at midnight when we closed the contest down it went back to 40 percent commission. We had this big urgency and scarcity, every book you give away for the next 24 hours, 12 hours, 3 hours you’d be getting 20 bucks as opposed to the other thing and people went crazy. Anyway, those are my 2 favorite words. I’m not a tattoo guy but if I was I’d tattoo those to my forehead or my arm or I don’t know maybe I’d get one of those sweet, I don’t know what it’s called, barb wire chains around my bicep that would say, “urgency and scarcity” weaved into the barb wire, that would be pretty sweet, right? No, just kidding. Anyway. I’m such a dork. All right guys, well, I better stop before I embarrass myself anymore but think through those 2 words, urgency and scarcity. Figure out how you can apply them to all aspect of your business and your life because they are magic. It’s amazing. You can move mountains if you’ve got urgency and scarcity. Without them people just aren’t inspired to take action. In fact, last night there was a dude who applied for the Inner Circle about a year ago and he’s what we call, this is probably politically incorrect term, but we call him a stroker, somebody who comes in, they call, they ask a lot of questions, they listen to the whole thing and they’re trying to see how the process works and trying to get information and they’re not really buyers. We call them strokers for whatever reason. This guy, a year ago stroked us and went through the whole process which at the end of it it was kind of annoying because is was like eh. I knew he had the money, I knew he wanted to be in it, but it was just like he didn’t have whatever else to push him over the edge. Apparently he applied on Monday and then again on Tuesday and on Wednesday because last night I was going to bed, and on Skype there was like 10 messages from him, all in caps, “Russell I’m trying to get in Inner Circle, no one’s calling back, Russell let me in, I need to get in before it’s …” like freaking out, I was like, “This dude a year ago went through the process and didn’t get involved for whatever reason has been sitting for a year, but now that we’ve got some urgency and scarcity in place, now not only is he reapplying, he is flipping out, Skyping me trying to get in. Those are good signs? There you go, you’ve urgency and scarcity. Have some fun with them. Actually that’s your Christmas gift from me for this year, so Merry Christmas. Urgency and scarcity from Russell. Hope you love them. All right guys, I’m out of here. We’ll talk to you guys soon. Goodbye and have an amazing day.

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