Podcasts about long term fulfillment

In this week's episode, Brian Russell breaks down his key spiritual growth lessons from 2024 in  a way that will help you in your personal spiritual journey. He covers favorite books, love for the lectionary, writing collects, word for the year, fear, transitions, the power of extended time off and holiness of heart and life. Favorite Books from 2024  John Oswalt, When Morning Gilds the Sky: A Collection of Devotional Thoughts (2024): https://amzn.to/3Ox5Lnv Dethmer, Chapman, and Klemp; The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. https://amzn.to/4aazZa6  George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU  Example of a collect: Our Great God, who pierces the darkness with your light and gives us true life through the Living Word made flesh. Fill us with your Spirit so that we may exult in your salvation, cry out “Abba Father” and live victoriously as your redeemed children and heirs of your promises before the watching world. To the glory of the Father, through the life of the Son in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Based on Psalm 147, Isa 61:10–62:5, John 1:1–18, and Gal 3:23–4:7) Sign up for Brian's Deep Dive Spirituality Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter  Interested in a coaching relationship with Brian for 2025?  Email today: brian@brianrussellphd.com for a deep conversation to see if you are a good fit or check out www.brianrussellphd.com  Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/49MS0ee  Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9   Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Brian's Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:  https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer   Connecting with Brian:  Website: www.brianrussellphd.com   Twitter: @briandrussell  Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife  Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

G'day and welcome! It's hard to do good if you don't feel good—an essential truth for those striving to make a difference, whether at work, at home, or in the world. Today, we'll explore the profound impact of living an inspired life and delve into the nuances of feeling good. We'll distinguish between fleeting gratification and lasting fulfillment, vision, inspiration, and purpose. So, grab a seat, take a breath, and let the soothing sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks and children playing in the distance create a peaceful backdrop as we embark on this journey together. Ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go right? Maybe you've felt irritable, tired, while struggling to keep up with life's demands. On such days, isn't it challenging to be kind, generous, or creative? That's because doing good when you don't feel good is undeniably tough. Feeling good underpins so much in life, yet many confuse it with a quick fix or instant gratification. Instant gratification—like enjoying food, binging Netflix, or purchasing something shiny online—is a prevalent pursuit in today's world. These short-term pleasures feel great at the moment, but they don't provide lasting satisfaction. They are akin to applying a bandaid on a broken arm; the happiness they offer is fleeting, leaving us chasing the next high, the next quick fix. Contrast those fleeting moments with what I call the long-term feel-good VIP—Vision, Inspiration, and Purpose. These are not about momentary delights but rather about being driven by something larger than oneself. Attaining clarity on your vision, inspiration, and purpose is crucial for sustainable, long-term fulfillment. Vision: Your North Star Vision is your guiding light—the destination you are striving towards. It's far more than just the next job or holiday. Without a vision, it's easy to feel lost in the everyday grind, leading to feelings of being drained and directionless. This often results in a return to quick fixes for relief. But with a clear vision, every challenge becomes a stepping stone toward your goal, pulling you forward instead of being pushed by stress. Inspiration: The Fuel Inspiration is not about fleeting motivational talks or YouTube clips; those fade quickly. True inspiration is internal, linking your values to your actions. It's the internal fire that keeps you going, even on tough days. It's the 'why' behind what you do. When you're inspired, you feel good regardless of external circumstances, tapping into a greater energy source. Purpose: Your Anchor Purpose is your stabilizing force, akin to a lighthouse. It grounds you, providing value not just for yourself but for the world too. When living with purpose, you become focused and resilient, feeling good about your journey because it's aligned with your true self. Chasing short-term feel-goods drains us, leading to burnout. However, aligning with vision, inspiration, and purpose taps into a deeper energy reservoir that can sustain a lifetime. Next time you're feeling off, ponder whether you're seeking a quick feel-good hit or neglecting your vision, inspiration, and purpose. Remember, starting to do good in the world begins with feeling good within yourself, which requires more than sensory inputs like taste or sights—it's rooted in your vision, inspiration, and purpose. Access your inner resources, because no one deserves better or worse than how you treat yourself. If you believe this resonates with someone, please share it. It's crucial to witness the world feel good by starting with each individual, beginning with our hearts, vision, inspiration, and purpose. Bye for now. Understanding the Feeling Good DilemmaThe Quick Fix MythEmbracing Vision, Inspiration, and PurposeShifting from Short-Term to Long-Term Fulfillment 

In this week's episode, Brian Russell presents Avoiding the Seven Mistakes that Cause Pastors and Spiritual Leaders to Rust Out. This episode will also describe the opposite seven behaviors that promote flourishing in ministry for the long haul. Sign up for Brian's 2024 Spiritual Growth workshops: www.brianrussellphd.com/growthworkshops  . You'll receive the zoom invites and also you'll get the video replay as well as all of the tools and resources I share. Next workshops: July 24 Contemplative Practices for Busy 21st Century Pastors  (noon eastern) Aug 21 How to Be Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation (noon eastern) Brian's Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Book Recommended by Brian: George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU  Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/  Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Celebrating a special milestone with you on this episode!! Tune in to hear my biggest lessons, failures, mistakes, wins and what I wish I did differently. This episode is a gold mine of mindset, embodiment and practical things to do as an entrepreneur, no matter your industry!! Free Resources:

Eric and Network Marketing Leader Dan McCormick chat about his tennis background, the mentors that influenced him, his self-help revelations and the principles behind his new book, Awakening Who I Am. 01:21:13   Show Notes:   01:39 - Eric welcomes Dan McCormick to The Excellence Project.    04:43 - Dan describes his upbringing and shares the fact that he got his first job at a private tennis club at age 12.   15:51 - Dan's introduction to the Network Marketing Profession.   23:55 - Eric asks Dan about his first few years working in Network Marketing.   31:42 - Dan shares his opinions about efficiency and “hustle culture”.   34:30 - Dan explains why he is rethinking the concept of consistency.   39:40 - Dan recalls the moment he realized how his self-worth was affecting his life.   49:59 - Dan pulls back the curtain on why he goes to AA even though he is not an addict.   01:04:29 - Dan details the “I Am” concept and the 7 principles behind it. Resources From This Podcast: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Keys-Success-Long-Term-Fulfillment/dp/0452267560 The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life by Hal Elrod https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710 The Miracle Morning movie https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Hal-Elrod/dp/B08PKYB1W5 Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get by Angela Waltz https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Destination-How-You-There/dp/0966398130 The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Salesman-World-Og-Mandino/dp/055327757X Awakening Who I Am by Dan McCormick https://affirmiam.com/ 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by  by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy https://www.amazon.com/10x-Easier-Than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs/dp/140196995X   Your Next Steps: Purchase tickets for Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc Purchase tickets for Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in one click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc Visit Go Pro Academy for the best online Network Marketing courses: goproacademy.com/gpa2024 Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional - Purchase Eric's Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc Hire Eric, the #1 Network Marketing Expert, to inspire and train your team! https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc For the latest (Free!) Network Marketing tips, tactics and strategies visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com  

In this episode, Brian Russell reflects on the process of true mastery: learning to walk the path rather than focusing on knowing the path or destination. You'll find deep wisdom on how to learn and grow as the key to deep fulfillment and in becoming the person God created you to be. Brian's Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Books Recommended by Brian: George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU NT Wright, Into the Heart of Romans https://amzn.to/48upLPW Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo... Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

In this episode, Brian Russell shares his key insights from 2023 including his top books from 2023. Listen in to his discussion of DONE, spontaneous bursts of pure joy, best books, transformational teaching, how to walk the path, and owning one's personal health. Brian's Website: www.Brianrussellphd.com Books Recommended by Brian: Scott Galloway, The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google https://amzn.to/3RTt5Nx Mike Isaac, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber https://amzn.to/3NX4er6 George Leonard, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment https://amzn.to/3tPw9lU Matthew Lynch, Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God https://amzn.to/47tLuGv J.R. Woodward, The Scandal of Leadership https://amzn.to/3HfYrJo NT Wright, Into the Heart of Romans https://amzn.to/48upLPW Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo... Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Has there ever been a time when things didn't go as planned in dog training or in life? Or, not only that, but the outcome was the opposite of what you intended? We're going deep on how to handle these setbacks with resilience, grit, grace, and a solid Plan B in place. I'm also sharing my favorite books on boosting mental agility, reframing perceptions, letting go of outcomes, and turning obstacles in dog training to your advantage.   In this episode you'll hear:   • How to overcome adversity and use it to your advantage in dog training. • About This!'s setbacks that made us both better. • The importance of having a Plan B. • How self-talk influences our Belief Loops. • Examples of ego-driven dog trainers. • That dog training is not art, it's science. • The importance of being mentally agile. • How to reframe negative experiences into positive. • About Decaff and highlighting a dog's strengths. • About detaching from outcomes. • Why trophies are never my goal. • The importance of celebrations. • My 11 growth mindset book recommendations. • The 5 keys to Pivots, Plan A's and Plan B's in dog training. • The top 3 “big picture” goals for happy dogs. • Why I don't give extra energy to negative experiences.   Susan's Recommended Reading:   1.*Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck - https://geni.us/mindset-book 2.*The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor - https://geni.us/happiness-shawn-achor 3.*The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday - https://geni.us/the-obstacle-book 4.*The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle - https://geni.us/power-of-now-book 5.*Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://geni.us/atomic_habits 6.*The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://geni.us/power-of-habit-book 7.*Man's Search For Meaning by Victor E Frankl - https://geni.us/search-meaning-book 8.*The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran - https://geni.us/the-prophet-book 9.*Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae - https://geni.us/wonder-over-worry 10.*Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard - https://geni.us/mastery-keys-book 11.*Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level by Mark Divine - https://geni.us/unbeatable-mind   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 2. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 3. Podcast Episode 117: What's More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/117/ 4. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/195/ 5. Podcast Episode 224: Unleashing Fluency In Dog Training: Cracking The Canine Communication Code - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/224/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx&si=mBX_dTYLW-bOwZ4N 7. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_&si=lJEm5QEVKP6vj2lY 8. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7&si=_ENedax59O8px3mY 9. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/147/ 10. YouTube Video: Catch Your Runaway Dog! Stop Chasing And Do This In An Emergency - https://youtu.be/PLJoIAz9CeI?si=n4W8QTJptx_biv0P 11. Podcast Episode 41: Get a Behaved Dog by Celebrating Milestones! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/41/ 12. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/ 13. YouTube Video: Calm Your Reactive Or Anxious Dog And Reduce Your Stress About Lunging, Barking, Growling - https://youtu.be/TmaR58eVdEY?si=j0Z56e04RHU5AMiC 14. Podcast Episode 114: Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/114/ 15. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58&si=MVOTn0zwAi5P32BR 16. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 17. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog's Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 18. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 19. Podcast Episode 139: Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog's Confidence With One Simple Dog Training Habit - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/139/ 20. Podcast Episode 186: 2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And Daily Life Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/186/ 21. Podcast Episode 198: What Does “Positive Is Not Permissive” Really Mean In Dog Training? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/198/ 22. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer's Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 23. YouTube Playlist: The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ruLW0CujlHgzCiTLK2Rfh&si=y6BTuGyLJMlUy72E 24. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5&si=sygo7WiU4QTO1tOd 25. Podcast Episode 227: My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/227/ 26. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cC6MXgZaGD0   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!         

In this episode, we speak with Wendy Bright-Fallon and Debbie Peterson, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches located in Red Bank, NJ (USA). They are inspirational speakers, Nourish Noshes podcasters and cookbook authors. They work with people one-to-one and also offer group coaching to help clients create personal balance through optimized nutrition and key habits to create authentic vitality through their Five Foundations of Health philosophy: using quality nutrition, sleep, movement, mindset, and connection. Key Points: Intro: 00:24 Background & experience: 01:02 What is a certified health & wellness coach different from a nutritionist?  04:01 What are the 5 foundations of health and how do you use them with your clients?  07:43 Why is it important to think differently when it comes to diet culture? 12:53 How do you help your clients shift habits?  17:34 Four Go-To Questions 22:35: 1. Who and what inspires you? 2. What is something you wished you knew when you were younger? 3. What's the essential part of your daily routine?  4. Best advice you've ever received Connect with Wendy & Debbie: Website: nourishcoaches.com   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nourish-coaches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishcoaches/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NourishCoaches/ Podcast: @nourishnoshespodcast4129 The Francy Life - Not Your Momma's Podcast Available Here:  Apple Spotify  Check Cristina Francy Out:  Blog: https://cristinafrancy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourmommas.podcast  Liketoknowit: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/cristina.francy Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/notyourmommas.podcast  Email for collaborations: cristinarfrancy@gmail.com    ABOUT THE FRANCY LIFE- NOT YOUR MOMMA'S PODCAST I'm here to help empower women and pull back the curtain on expert's advice for every area of our lives. Through a series of interviews, we will tackle everything from eating for wellness, the best advice for littles, fashion and style, and everything in between. Get ready to get real. This is NOT YOUR MOMMA'S PODCAST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefrancylife/support  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefrancylife/support

Jeremy Straub is the Founder and CEO of Coastal Wealth, a financial services firm that helps clients financially prepare for different stages of life. With over two decades of experience in executive roles in Fortune 500 companies, Jeremy is regarded as a thought leader in the financial services industry. Under Jeremy's leadership, Coastal Wealth has worked with over 100,000 clients with over $15 billion in assets serviced. In addition to his work at Coastal Wealth, Jeremy owns nine different businesses across five industries that employ over 1,500 people and generate over $100 million in revenue annually.Jeremy joins me today to discuss how financial advisors can diversify their businesses and expand to other markets and industries. He outlines the industries he's involved with and how he balances his time between them. He offers advice on what to consider when forming joint ventures. Jeremy also underscores why individuals need to know themselves as financial advisors and highlights how having a condensed work week can help employees and the company.“Finding opportunities that might be in line with or compliment your existing business is a better way to decide for new business ventures.” - Jeremy StraubThis week on The Model FA Podcast:Jeremy's background and his road to starting his own venture The many businesses and industries Jeremy's involved in How Jeremy manages his time and expertise between different markets  The value of finding the right talent and putting them into the right roles The fundamentals of diversifying and seeking new business ventures Mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry Transitioning from financial advisor to business owner The 90-day sprint and 4-day work week methodologyResources Mentioned:Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't by Jim Collins Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Book: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George LeonardOur Favorite Quotes:“If you're reliant on your financial planning practice and invest in a business you know nothing about, you're in a precarious position. Expand your base first before venturing out into industries that you don't have experience in.” - David Decelle “When you're trying to enter new ventures, don't worry about how you're going to do it but who's going to help you do it.” - David DeCelle “Don't reinvent the wheel, but figure out how to make it go faster.” - Jeremy StraubAbout the Model FA PodcastThe Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.

Heal your brain from porn in 30 days with my Free Porn Detox Course: https://romanmironov.com/free     I know how bad you feel after watching p**n. It makes you feel weak, depressed, lonely, and worthless.     Most people try to cure it by playing video games or watching TV but it just makes you more bored and leads to watching more porn.     Wake up❗STOP the vicious cycle now.     Take my Free Porn Detox Course to heal from porn and feel motivated for success now.     ►►► GET THE COURSE NOW: https://romanmironov.com/free     Join me on my walk in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.     I keep relapsing on No PMO, why ❔     When I'd finished a PMO session many years ago, I'd always hate myself. And I'd make a promise to myself to quit it for good.      But then I'd relapse anyway. This cycle kept on repeating for years.     I didn't understand why I kept relapsing back then. But after I read George Lenard's book Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment, my eyes opened.     What is homeostasis ❔     It turns out that there is a system in our mind that prevents us from changing. It's called homeostasis.     Homeostasis is an equilibrium state that our mind automatically returns to because this state ensured our survival in the past. It's like our comfort zone.     A decade ago, I had mild depression and survived it by developing an addiction to social media and porn. I taught my brain that this is my homeostasis.     After I recovered from depression, I wanted to get rid of my addictions. But every time, I kept relapsing because my brain felt uncomfortable about these changes and returned me to homeostasis—the old me riddled with bad habits.     Look, homeostasis is an amazing system that protects us from stress. Among other things, it maintains blood pressure and body temperature.     But the problem with homeostasis is that it only cares about survival in the short term. The system doesn't want to improve. It only wants to maintain its current state.     It creates a strong gravitational pull to stay in the current comfort zone that is very hard to resist. Imagine a jealous friend who doesn't want you to make progress in life because they fear you will abandon them.     Of course, the problem with homeostasis is that it holds you back from pursuing your dreams or goals. It's about survival right now, not about success or fulfillment in the long term. Those things are scary for homeostasis.     Homeostasis is also tightly connected to our habits. When you make some behavior habitual, it becomes part of your homeostasis. That habit comes easy but breaking it is difficult.     After learning about homeostasis, I realized that I could make it work for me rather than against me.     I had to break through it initially with willpower. But then my homeostasis would shift and new habits would become easier.     I did this with my social media and porn addiction. The first two weeks were brutal as I was breaking through the resistance of my homeostasis. But then going got much easier.      With time, it became easier to maintain the new homeostasis. That resistance I broke through now became my support. I remembered how I hated my old life with all those addictions. And now I was afraid of going back to it.   ----------------------------------------------   OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE:

— We all want to be "happy." As parents, we want the same for our children, but are we after the wrong thing? It is interesting to note that even when we attain happiness or contentment, it is usually temporary, especially if we associate it with acquiring something. In the end, the reward is short-lived. Continuous pursuit of happiness may also lead to a cycle of pursuit, short-term reward, and then back to pursuit. In addition to being unfulfilling, it is ultimately exhausting, and it can lead to disappointments and frustrations. Research suggests that this is true, but what might be an alternative that could be more effective? Valeria interviews Dr. Wallace K. Pond  — He is the author of  “The Lights Are On, Is Anybody Home? Education in America and Leadership in the Real World: Hard Won Lessons from 20 Years As a Chief Executive in Turbulent” Dr. Pond, founder, IdeaPathway, LLC, the Transformation CollaborativeTM, and Life Worth Living, LLC. He has been a mission-driven educator and leader for over 30 years. For the last 20 years, Wallace has been a senior leader in higher education, holding both campus and system level positions overseeing single and large, multi-campus and online institutions of higher education in the US and internationally. He has served as chancellor, president, COO, CEO, CAO (Chief Academic Officer), and board member, bringing exceptional value as a strategic-servant leader through extensive experience and acumen in strategic planning, transformational change, change management, crisis management/turn around, organizational design and development, P&L, human capital development, innovation, new programs, and deep operational expertise among other areas of impact. He has recently added psychotherapy to his practice and provides counseling services as an LPC intern under supervision. Wallace began his career as a high school teacher and adjunct professor and spent six years in the elementary and secondary classroom working primarily with at-risk youth. He was also a public-school administrator and spent another six years as a full time professor and administrator in the not-for-profit higher education sector, working in both on campus and online education, bringing education to underserved students. Additionally, Wallace has over 15-years of executive, private sector experience, creating a unique and powerful combination of mission-driven and business focused leadership and insights. To learn more about Dr. Wallace K. Pond and his work, please visit: WallacekPond.com                     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Gregory Johnson is the co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Crypto, an organization that helps investors, financial advisors, and institutions bridge the gap between the digital and traditional investment worlds. Greg has over two decades of leadership experience that spans Fortune 500 companies and start-ups in crypto and digital assets, health and wellness, insurance, and financial services. In addition to his work at Rubicon, Greg is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee and part of the GeoTech Action Council for the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center.   Greg joins me today to discuss how financial advisors can include cryptocurrency in their portfolio of services. He describes how major financial institutions are gearing up for the wide adoption of cryptocurrency. He explains how advisors can manage their emotions and expectations about cryptocurrency in a volatile market. He also reveals how financial advisors can evaluate the potential of a crypto project and underscores how Rubicon helps advisors begin their journey in cryptocurrency.   “All major institutional players are gearing up for what we believe to be the greatest reallocation of wealth in the history of the industry.” - Greg Johnson   This week on The Model FA Podcast:   Greg's background and journey to financial services and cryptocurrency Why financial advisors should think about including cryptocurrency in their client services Hurdles that prevent financial advisors from adopting cryptocurrency How Rubicon Cryptocurrency educates their partner RIAs and financial advisors about cryptocurrency Managing emotions and expectations through a volatile market Due diligence for cryptocurrency and how advisors can sift through crypto “garbage” Tokenomics and evaluating the potential of a crypto project Regulatory considerations and issues in cryptocurrency How managing fees are split up when advisors partner with a firm like Rubicon Mastery and the importance of embracing the plateaus of your life   Resources Mentioned:   Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard MIT OpenCourseWare: Blockchain and Money with Prof Gary Gensler   Our Favorite Quotes:   “Whether we're in a bull market or a ‘crypto winter,' people will either say ‘see, I told you,' or switch camps along the way.” - David DeCelle “Though the stock market is volatile currently, it tends to be more stable over time—more than how people perceive the crypto space.” - David DeCelle “Most of the crypto and token projects out there look and feel like securities, behaving like stocks in many aspects.” - Greg Johnson   Connect with Greg Johnson:   Rubicon Crypto Rubicon Crypto on LinkedIn Greg Johnson on LinkedIn   About the Model FA Podcast   The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.    Did you like this conversation? Then leave us a rating and a review in whatever podcast player you use. We would love your feedback, and your ratings help us reach more advisors with ideas for growing their practices, attracting great clients, and achieving a better quality of life. While you are there, feel free to share your ideas about future podcast guests or topics you'd love to see covered.    Our Team: President of Model FA, David DeCelle   If you like this podcast, you will love our community! Join the Model FA Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded advisors and share the day-to-day challenges and wins of running a growing financial services firm.

"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor."  –Thoreau Some of us are dabblers, some of us are obsessives, and some of us are hackers. Which one are you? They're basically just different approaches many people take to learning. The dabbler loves when things are new. Just loves the shiny new object and everything about starting something. The obsessive is focused on getting results as fast as possible. The hacker gets good enough at something and is fine where she or he is. Don't really like any of the options? Is there a better way? We probably all can recognize ourselves in a combination of these learning styles. And yes there is a problem with them all: we never get on the road to mastery with them. They aren't the stuff of lifelong learning.  Let's get on the path of a master.  Certainly when we are patient and stick with our learning day in and day out, we are definitely more on the path. But with all of that said, many of us begin to experience change and then we hit the plateau. That long period of time where we're sticking with it, pushing hard, staying strong…and nothing happens. Or we begin to experience change and then we run into resistance. AND we might begin to think this shiny new object or all this efforting isn't worth it and we criticize ourselves for even trying. We even begin to use language which reveals our negative thinking and the stories we tell ourselves, and we think we're “just being real” and give up. How part of what's going on when we regress or retract is about the body's response to stress. Change? Homeostasis is first to be understood. Then, you can be prepared to meet it and learn the long path toward deep mastery. Time Stamps: 3:18--Changing anything can be difficult 5:14--The link between change and stress is novelty 9:13--Homeostasis defined 15:38--Top five ideas for how you can achieve sustainable change 16:43--Number one may be the most important, understanding how it works 19:39--As you adapt the resistance gets easier to deal with 26:05--When you're negotiating with your resistance 27:55--You can do it alone, but a support system is recommended 30:22--Follow a regular practice 32:52--Dedicate yourself to lifelong learning 34:49--Shelley's "Why" Show Notes: Steven Pressfield on anything having to do with https://www.amazon.com/Do-Work-Overcome-Resistance-Your/dp/1936891379 (Resistance) https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Keys-Success-Long-Term-Fulfillment/dp/0452267560/ref=asc_df_0452267560/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312006100296&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7805532858432999316&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013276&hvtargid=pla-434388188865&psc=1 (Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment) by George Leonard https://www.amazon.com/Homo-Ludens-Study-Play-Element-Culture/dp/1621389995 (Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play Element in Culture ) by Johan Huizinga https://www.amazon.com/After-Ecstasy-Laundry-Heart-Spiritual/dp/0553378295 (After the Ecstasy, the Laundry) by Jack Kornfield Follow up with us and check out our https://www.bigselfschool.com/coaching (Burnout Coaching Package here). https://open.spotify.com/show/1yx9VzUCRcYezd7cUlSRn4?si=Xygeo5a7T0ePnX7IaHu0AQ (Subscribe on Spotify)

Jeremy Straub is the Founder and CEO of Coastal Wealth, a financial services firm that helps clients financially prepare for different stages of life. With over two decades of experience in executive roles in Fortune 500 companies, Jeremy is regarded as a thought leader in the financial services industry. Under Jeremy's leadership, Coastal Wealth has worked with over 100,000 clients with over $15 billion in assets serviced. In addition to his work at Coastal Wealth, Jeremy owns nine different businesses across five industries that employ over 1,500 people and generate over $100 million in revenue annually.   Jeremy joins me today to discuss how financial advisors can diversify their businesses and expand to other markets and industries. He outlines the industries he's involved with and how he balances his time between them. He offers advice on what to consider when forming joint ventures. Jeremy also underscores why individuals need to know themselves as financial advisors and highlights how having a condensed work week can help employees and the company.   “Finding opportunities that might be in line with or compliment your existing business is a better way to decide for new business ventures.” - Jeremy Straub   This week on The Model FA Podcast:   Jeremy's background and his road to starting his own venture The many businesses and industries Jeremy's involved in How Jeremy manages his time and expertise between different markets  The value of finding the right talent and putting them into the right roles The fundamentals of diversifying and seeking new business ventures Mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry Transitioning from financial advisor to business owner The 90-day sprint and 4-day work week methodology   Resources Mentioned:   Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't by Jim Collins Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Book: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard   Our Favorite Quotes:   “If you're reliant on your financial planning practice and invest in a business you know nothing about, you're in a precarious position. Expand your base first before venturing out into industries that you don't have experience in.” - David Decelle “When you're trying to enter new ventures, don't worry about how you're going to do it but who's going to help you do it.” - David DeCelle “Don't reinvent the wheel, but figure out how to make it go faster.” - Jeremy Straub   Connect with Jeremy Straub:   Coastal Wealth Podcast: Upreneur Coastal Wealth on LinkedIn Coastal Wealth on Facebook Coastal Wealth on Twitter Jeremy Straub on LinkedIn   About the Model FA Podcast   The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.    Did you like this conversation? Then leave us a rating and a review in whatever podcast player you use. We would love your feedback, and your ratings help us reach more advisors with ideas for growing their practices, attracting great clients, and achieving a better quality of life. While you are there, feel free to share your ideas about future podcast guests or topics you'd love to see covered.    Our Team: President of Model FA, David DeCelle   If you like this podcast, you will love our community! Join the Model FA Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded advisors and share the day-to-day challenges and wins of running a growing financial services firm.

Keep yourself inspired to start your investing career as Ken Van Liew joins us to share his extensive background from construction and development to investing and strategies to stay ahead of the game despite real estate market swings. Plus, this talk highlights the things that can motivate you to move forward in times of financial distress. Stay connected to this show and learn all these in this episode!Key Takeaways to Listen forHow to rebuild yourself from financial setbacks in real estateValues you'll gain from the book “Modern Wealth Building Formula”Key components to building wealth in real estateWhy you should always believe in yourself Expert advice on how to mitigate investment risks in a potential market downturnThe power of being passionate despite business's ups and downsResources Mentioned in This EpisodeTony RobbinsModern Wealth Building Formula by Ken Van Liew | Paperback & AudiobookFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About Ken Van LiewKen Van Liew started his professional career with a civil design engineering job, twins, and 2 master's degrees, underpinned by a six-figure debt and a burning desire to serve others.Sixteen years later, he cut the ribbon on the development of a $17M, 72,000 square feet, 114-bed assisted living facility. He parlayed this succession into a Staten Island waterfront development and began a mastery journey with Tony Robbins. While attending Tony Robbin's event in Hawaii, his waterfront development was terminated due to the World Trade Center tragedies.This moment gave Ken time to reflect on where he was, where he wanted to be and the impact he wanted to have. Alongside the syndication and development of over a billion dollars of high-profile real estate investments, Ken wholesaled 137 deals in one year as co-founder of Flipping USA and then created the Modern Wealth Building Formulas as the fastest track to building wealth - a project that has empowered 1,000's of investors over the last 20 years.Simply put, Ken is a titan in the world of real estate responsible for over a billion dollars of construction across dozens of projects, and has forever changed the New York skyline. In addition, Ken regularly speaks on stages including NYU Real Estate Institute and the College of Engineering at Rutgers University, and is a bestselling author. Ken is an unsung hero in the world of stage music, has been married for over 30 years, and is the proud father of 3 talented and successful children.Connect with KenWebsite: Ken Van LiewTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams.

Have a moment and be still with goddess, Dr. Wendy Guess! Dr. Guess is an award-winning teaching professor, speaker, choreographer who creates strategic solutions blending social sciences and cultural competency. From her background in wellness, leadership, communication, anthropology, education and dance, she combines the arts and sciences of enhancing the soft skills critical in today's environment.Dr. Guess's most influential book: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, and Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George LeonardDr. Wendy Guess on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwendyguess/https://www.facebook.com/wendyguessphdSpecial thanks to our sponsor Graciela Valdes Photography  Graciela's website: www.gracielavaldes.com Facebook: /gracielavaldesfineartphotography/ Instagram: /gracielavaldesphotography/ #lifecoaching #lifecoach #coaching #motivation #coach #mindset #inspiration #mindfulness #selflove #personaldevelopment #selfcare #love #mentalhealth #life #success #lifecoachingforwomen #meditation #personalgrowth #lifecoachforwomen #lifestyle #lifecoachingtips #happiness #lifecoaches #leadership #lifecoachinghappiness #goals #loveyourself #healing #selfdevelopment Subscribe To and Watch The Voices of The Goddess with Julietta Wenzel and Allyson Mancini on Youtube HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkusUQRFjoRa0oDQpCLAbA/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Voices-of-the-Goddess-356165865475415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofthegoddess/ Voices of The Goddess with Julietta the Magical PT and Allyson the Holistic Nutritionist is a show that  supports modern day goddesses in developing their super powers and acquiring the tools they need to achieve all their desires. Join us each week as we interview amazing women in the community who share their insights and how they use their tools to make their dreams a reality. Allyson, a Michigander, moved to South Florida in 1993 with her fiancé, Nick. Married for 27 years with two children, Nicholas 24 and Lexi  21.  A SAHM for 24 years and now an empty nester, she has found her true passion as a Holistic Nutritionist. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthylifestyleinandoutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allysonkmancini/?hl=en Julietta grew up in Wisconsin and graduated with a Physical Therapy degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison.  When not busy treating patients or teaching Voila Method in the US and internationally, she is making healing crystal art and jewelry, creating spiritual/healing paintings, or planning underground dining experiences. A contributing author in the best-selling book UNSTOPPABLE: Leverage Life Setbacks To Rebuild Resilience For Success. https://bodyandsoul-pt.com/   & http://julietta.love/  & https://soulcandycrystals.com/   Facebook: /TheMagicalPT & /soulcandybyjulietta & Juliettalove-108449684234840Instagram: /themagicalpt & /soul_candy_ & /juliettadotlove

Want to learn how to break from financial bondage? We brought in industry leader, Damion Lupo, to talk about the ultimate investor guide that empowers individuals to use retirement funds strategically, breaking down one money shackle at a time.  You don't want to miss this!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What qualities can nurture and shape you professionally?QRP vs EQRP and why are they important?What are the downsides and are there any limitations when investing in QRP and EQRP?Tips on scaling the apartment investments spaceGolden nuggets on decentralized finance and money systemsRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDQRP by Damion S Lupo: https://amzn.to/3nYdaPYQRP for Syndicators by Damion S Lupo: https://amzn.to/3qXe01hReal Estate Rules - Robert & Kim Kiyosaki w/ Grant Cardone: https://amzn.to/3qXe01hCorey Peterson's Coaching Mastermind: https://kahunawealthbuilders.com/Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard: https://amzn.to/3fVuWibPrinciples: Life and Work by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/3KPIudEABOUT DAMION LUPODamion Lupo is a professional real estate investor, serial entrepreneur (started 50+ companies), and best-selling author of 11 books. He's a four-time college dropout, who actually got thrown out of one of the schools for opening a bookstore in his dorm room, putting the official store into bankruptcy.Damion became a multimillionaire by age 25 and then lost his $20 Million empires by age 30. After what would have been a crushing defeat for many, He rebuilt his entire fortune. He totally reinvented himself and his business, and today lives inside a mission to Free a Million People from Financial Bondage.Eventually, Damion founded Total Control Financial in 2010 to help people achieve financial freedom. His company focuses on qualified retirement plans which are much more flexible than IRA's or 401k's. The main goal of Damion's company is to take money out of Wall Street and put it into Main Street's hands.CONNECT WITH DAMIONProfile: Damion Lupo: https://damionlupo.com/Website: Total Control Financial: https://www.eqrp.co/Podcast: Eventual Millionaire: https://eventualmillionaire.com/take-control-of-your-finances-with-damion-lupo/ and Cash Flow Ninja: https://cashflowninja.com/402-damion-lupo/CONNECT WITH USGreen Light Equity Group - http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/For a list of Virtual Meetups - Email:tate@glequitygroup.comSpecial Announcement! Tate's brand new audiobook "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early Through Apartment Investing" is downloadable! Go to: Green Light Equity Group: http://www.investwithgreenlight.com/ 

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode165/   Description During a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing—of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas—was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. Expression through the pen, she came to discover, can heal. In this episode, Sheila shares her journey and the process she calls SketchPoetic, a daily sketching practice with the power to become a powerful catalyst for transformation.   Guest Bio Sheila Darcey has 20+ years of experience as a facilitator and consultant in the technology and digital agency space. Her work with Fortune 500 companies informs her understanding of what drives transformative growth in individuals and teams. She earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis and certification in Social Emotional Arts (SEA) from UCLA. The SEA certificate empowers educators, community arts professionals, mental health practitioners, and anyone interested in maximizing social-emotional benefits of arts experiences, and minimizing self-judgment and anxiety that can impede learning and growth. Learn more at https://www.sheiladarcey.com/.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits: Simples Changes with Lifelong Impact (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 140 authors and thought-leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode   Guest's book: Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation https://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Creative-Emotional-Transformation-SketchPoetic/dp/1250773873   Guest's website: https://www.sheiladarcey.com/   Mentioned in this episode:   Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Keys-Success-Long-Term-Fulfillment/dp/0452267560   Emotion Platform: https://emotionplatform.com/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/    

Does it ever feel like the more you learn-the further you are from arriving? This week I read, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long Term Fulfillment by George Leonard. In this podcast, I read five passages and explain how I see them show up in the journey with horses. This totally explains why my recent goal setting has been a struggle. Listen to learn what mastery is...and isn't...as well as how, "To love the plateau is to love what is most essential and enduring in your life."

Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational health and fitness leader, podcast host, corporate speaker, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike's first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Gabby is a force to be reckoned with in the gym and on a microphone. Tyler and Gabby's discussion focused on Gabby's personal and professional journey to find her true essence, why you need to learn to submit, how you can optimize your fitness and nutrition and more! Highlights include: Making decisions from desire, not fear How Gabby accelerated her success in volleyball The importance of finding your identity for long-term fulfillment How Gabby invests in her mindset Why Gabby believes women should borrow from masculine behavior during certain instances of confrontation  What men can learn from women  The power of surrendering and acknowledging “what you resist, persists” Creating systems and infrastructure for personal health and wellness Gabby's daily health and wellness regimens Gabby's number one tip to support your health Connect with Gabby: Website: https://www.gabriellereece.com Instagram: instagram.com/gabbyreece Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece   The following books were mentioned in the show: My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper by Gabrielle Reece Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker The Work of Byron Katie The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown Breathe by James Nestor Limitless by James Kwik The Madness of Crowds by Douglas Murray Attributes by Rich Diviney   Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com. In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you'll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital's mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You're invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We're also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you're a new or an experienced investor, we're confident you'll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.  

E18: Addressing Toxic Masculinity with E.G. BaileyIn this episode, SooJin and E.G. talk about the Minnesota artist community, the importance of “being in the tradition” a la Amiri Baraka, and how he and his partner are raising their two Black boys to be sensitive, confident, and creative souls. E.G. spits all kinds of wisdom, as he discusses how the women in his life, along with embracing his own feminine energy, has nurtured a healthy masculinity that he models for his sons, encouraging them to express their full range of emotions. He also discusses the importance and power of creating a mantra, a family creed, to instill in our children the core values you want to teach them. Doing so helps to build in them a strong foundation of pride, confidence, and respect that they can draw on throughout their lives. By the way, there's an unexpected guest who makes her presence known towards the end of the episode. Her name is Prima :)Resources:United Teachers Los AngelesGodfrey Santos Plata: twitter.com/godfreyplata or instagram.com/godfreyplata Tru Ruts (Art organization founded by Sha Cage and E.G. Bailey)Tish Jones of TruArtSpeaksE.G. Bailey's CineplaysMamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe BryantMastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George LeonardUltralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young

Keep your eye on the ball. Good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. We're betting you've heard these canned phrases before, especially when it comes to your health and lifestyle goals. And still, so many people get derailed by the draw of instant gratification. Making the easy choice. Sticking with what's comfortable. What makes the undertaking of long term success so dang hard? How can we shift our outlook to have faith in the value of future fulfillment over the short term comforts that threaten to pull us off course? Join us as we examine the seduction of immediacy and inspire renewed confidence in your ability to commit to your long term goals. Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com. Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com. Let us know you like what you hear! Small donations from our listeners help to support Michael's gummy bear habit or go toward a new houseplant that will inevitably die under Erin's care. We appreciate all of our Middleish listeners! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/middleish/support

Tyler Chesser is a high-performance business coach and real estate entrepreneur who helps real estate investors, leaders and entrepreneurs transform their businesses and lives. Tyler started his coaching business in 2019 to help other entrepreneurs and investors deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of creating freedom and fulfillment through their business. Prior to launching his real estate investment firm, CF Capital, Tyler spent over seven years in the business as a founding principal of a successful commercial brokerage company. He is also a real estate investor, professional speaker, and an award-winning sales professional. Today Tyler offers a wide range of programs and services - from individual to group coaching, consulting, keynote speeches and hosts a top 200 business podcast internationally called Elevate. 

Today we continue working on our book study for the month of March - Mastery - The Keys To Success and Long-Term Fulfillment. The stories are really great and the one we discuss today about the type of learner you are is priceless. Enjoy.... This is the place to start your mornings, let's do this thing. "Focus on practice, that is the key every day a little more" JB Glossinger

We start the book by George Leonard today, Mastery The Keys To Success And Long-Term Fulfillment. This book was written in 1991 but it holds true today more then ever. I think you will enjoy the start of this book and the lessons it teaches. This is the place to start your mornings, let's do this thing! "It is not about the initial rush, it is how you handle the first down if you are going to stick with it." JB Glossinger

Part II of my two part book notes series on the book:  Mastery by George Leonard Great book! You can find both my book notes and the entire book on the blog over at www.realestategoodlife.com  

Book Notes for the excellent book Mastery by George Leonard. You can find a complimentary pdf copy of the book along with my book notes at realestategoodlife.com (click on the blog tab). If you'd like to join the least expensive most valuable real estate agent coaching program on the planet visit the website and click on the Agent Referral Challenge tab. Have a great day my friend!

Rev. Wendy's mastery series is based on the book "Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment" by George Leonard. In this lesson she explores the five master keys from his book. Get our free App! THE UNITY CENTER: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-uni. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWG. Go to our website to get more information about us: https://www.theunitycenter.net/. Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G.

Rev. Wendy's mastery series is based on the book "Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment" by George Leonard. In this message she discusses that mastery is an inner experience and is more than the outer thing that we see from someone being good at something. Get our free App! THE UNITY CENTER: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-uni. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWG. Go to our website to get more information about us: https://www.theunitycenter.net/. Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAh.

I explain a verse from the Katha Upanishad which contains the entire range of yogic wisdom, and offers teachings on how to find higher purpose and meaning in life. Verse 1.2.1 अन्यच्छ्रेयोऽन्यदुतैव प्रेयस्ते उभे नानार्थे पुरुष्ँसिनीतः । तयोः श्रेय आददानस्य साधुर्भवति हीयतेऽर्थाद्य उ प्रेयो वृणीते ।। 1.2.1 ।। “The good (shreya) and the pleasant (preya) are two different things. They motivate a person to pursue two different goals. The one who embraces the good meets with auspiciousness. But the one who chooses the pleasant is lost.”

Summary: In today's show, Pancham interviews Damion Lupo, Founder and CEO, Total Financial Control. Damion shares some little-known details about the newly announced CARES Act that are guaranteed to help out W-2 investors. Especially, you will learn how you can unlock your 401K funds (without paying penalties), take out additional loans, get leeway on interest payments and carry back losses to get tax refunds.  We hope you enjoy this show! Timestamped Shownotes: 01:31 - Pancham welcomes Damion to the show 02:34 - Damion shares his background information 04:00 - How to unlock funds in your 401K fund courtesy the recently announced CARES Act 05:32 - Will you have to pay taxes on your unlocked 401K funds? What about penalties? And are there any restrictions on where you can invest these unlocked funds? 08:08 - How the CARES Act allows you to take out an additional loan against your 401K; do you get any leeway on interest payments? 10:07 - Damion shares how you are now allowed to carry back your net operating loss  11:47 - What are the benefits of an eQRP? 13:25 - Do you need a financial planning team to avail these new benefits? 14:18 - How to plan your investments in the wake of COVID-19   17:36 - Taking the Lead Round   17:52 - The Gold Collar Investor Recommends: Damion shares his favorite book 3 Key Points: How to unlock 401K funds (without paying any extra penalties) How to take out additional loans against your 401K and get leeway on interest payments Carrying back net operating losses from your real estate business and getting tax refunds  Get in Touch: Pancham's Email The Gold Collar Investor The Gold Collar Investor Facebook Page The Gold Collar Investor Show 12 QRP book by Damion Lupo Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment

Talking the Week in Sports plus great guests including Chantell Taylor of The NEW Women's Football League Association, Author, Rapper, Actor Justin Rifica Douglas, and Rory Mitchell of The Mitchell Report Unleashed Podcast!

Sabrina Runbeck has found a passion for helping professionals with high-demanding careers to live the lifestyle they deserve, so they can enjoy their success. She believes everyone has the inner ability to gain more control and find life's satisfactions, so she is on a mission to help them succeed. At one time, Sabrina worked 80 plus hours a week in healthcare and then began to realize there was a better way. That’s when she cracked the code to working smarter, not harder. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Holistic Life Assessment: SabrinaRunbeck.com/assessment Most Influential Person Brendon Burchard, Author and High Performance Coach Effect on Emotions “It allows me to be more self aware to say it's okay more often” Thoughts on Breathing “It's everything.” Suggested Resources Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard App: Sleep sounds Bullying Story “I moved here from China when I was 12 years old. People made fun of my accent, they will say I have no idea what I'm talking about.” “If I can be mindful at the time, I think I would continue to love myself more and not be affected by how other people chiming in.” Free Gift Get the brand new Awaken With Focus 12-Minute Guided Meditation by Bruce LangfordBe alert and focused after waking. Feel invigorated, fresh and dynamic. Let your vibrancy feed those around you. Be the energetic person you desire to be. Click here: www.MindfulnessMode.com/AwakenWithFocus

A great self-help book can be life-changing, it really can, but how do you know a good self-help book when you see one? Here are the best of the best I've read in 2019...Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard.Mind over Clutter by Nicola Lewis.Lost Connections by Johann Hari. The Stress Solution by Dr Rangan Chatterjee.How to Fix Your Shit by Shaa Wasmund.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and author of two novels and 37 self-help and psychology books. His books have been translated into 13 languages. His latest is #CHILL: TURN OFF YOUR JOB AND TURN ON YOUR LIFE. He is a contributor to Thrive Global, Psychology Today, and Southern Writer’s Magazine. Bryan lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his spouse, 3 Golden Doodles, and occasional bears at night.

I thought we'd wrapped up #26habits in a neat, pretty bow at the end of 2018, which is why I wasn't going to include it in #apodadayinmay despite many listeners requesting an update. But then I had a revelation that changed everything...Links from the show:Mastery: The Key to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard.Yoga with Adriene: Healthy Energy Flow.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business Playmakers is honored to have a special guest, Damion Lupo. Damion is the founder of Total Control Financial, a team with a mission to free others from the myth of wealth by way of Wall Street. Damion is also the founder of Yokido, a martial art focused on “Lethal Kindness”, and is a blend of Yoga and Aikido. In his career, Damion has owned more than 30 businesses, including his first when he was only 11 years old, and is the author of three books. Currently Damion has a goal of “freeing one million people from financial bondage.” In his conversation with Kyle, Damion challenges the Business Playmakers audience to ask themselves, “What is true” about their lives, and puts the focus on a bigger perspective than to make money. In reference to Tai Lopez, Damion mentions that some people see the videos with the Lamborghini in the garage and are motivated by that, however Damion asks that you “figure out whats under the hood of the car, and the guy.” It becomes obvious very quickly that Damion is constantly learning, as he references many influencers and authors throughout the podcast. Damion directs his message to empowering others to live the kind of life that is without regrets, and one where your excited about Monday morning because you are doing what you love. You can find out more about Damion and enjoy free content and downloads at www.damionlupo.com Enjoy the episode and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of Business Playmakers.    Welcome to Business Playmakers, the podcast that meets with innovators, trailblazers, and leaders to learn about their experience and what success really means. Hosted by entrepreneur and leadership coach, Kyle Gorman.    Business Playmakers is presented by Employer Blueprint. Employer Blueprint is dedicated to management and leadership development through one on one coaching and group seminars. You can find free resources from Employer Blueprint through YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. For more information simply visit www.employerblueprint.com.     References and Resources   Simon Sinek, https://startwithwhy.com Dave Ramsey, https://www.daveramsey.com Robert Kiyosaki, http://www.richdad.com Buckminster Fuller, https://www.bfi.org Tony Robbins, tonyrobbins.com Sth Godin, http://sethgodin.strikingly.com Grant Cardone, www.grantcardone.com Peter Diamandis, http://www.diamandis.com Brian Tracy, https://www.briantracy.com Jim Rohn, https://www.jimrohn.com Zig Ziglar, https://www.ziglar.com Napoleon Hill, www.naphill.org Tai Lopez, https://www.tailopez.com   Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long Term Fulfillment by George Leonard.  https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Keys-Success-Long-Term-Fulfillment/dp/0452267560/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525672800&sr=8-1&keywords=george+leonard   Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525672937&sr=1-3&keywords=ray+dalio+principles   177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class by Steve Seibold https://www.amazon.com/MENTAL-THOUGHNESS-SECRETS-WORLD-CLASS/dp/9386450496/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525673045&sr=1-4&keywords=steve+seibold   How Rich People Think by Steve Seibold https://www.amazon.com/Rich-People-Think-Steve-Siebold/dp/0975500341/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525673045&sr=1-2&keywords=steve+seibold   Re Invented Life  by Damion S. Lupo and Christofer C. Asby Total Control Guide to the QRP by Damion S. Lupo with John D’ Arco, Attorney and CPA The Quick and Dirty Guide to Gold and Silver by Damion S. Lupo   All three found at https://damionlupo.com/new-page/

Damion Lupo is a bestselling author in personal finance who is rewriting the rules and plans for retirement. He believes that every human has a life of freedom and joy awaiting once we break free from the confusion and chaos of financial illiteracy.   Quotes To Remember: “Cash is not financial freedom, neither is cash flow.” “You have to stumble and make mistakes on your way to success.” “One of the biggest misconceptions is either ‘Save your way to wealth’ or ‘You have to have money to make money.’” “It doesn’t matter what you know or what you can do or what your experience so much as it matters how fast you can learn, adapt and change.” “When you do say YES, you’re saying NO to something else.” What You’ll Learn: Achieving Financial Freedom Preserving Financial Freedom Misconceptions on Financial Freedom   Key Links From The Show: Damion’s Site Damion’s Books   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

Raised in Alaska, Damion Lupo is part Alaskan, part Texan and 100% Reinvention. He's a four-time college dropout who cut his teeth in the trenches of real life, becoming a self-made multimillionaire by age 25. He's the founder of Yokido, holds a black belt in Aikido, is a practitioner of yoga and a student of Reiki. He's a lifelong student of Austrian economics and runs a precious metals company based in Austin, Texas. Damion spends his time teaching and lecturing on the art of Reinvention with his unique teaching style focused on his personal life experiences and the process for developing consciousness and awareness to the truth. His personal philosophy of self responsibility influences his Yokido practice and his financial theory around retirement planning. Contact Info Company: Total Control Financial Website: www.DamionLupo.com Social Media: Twitter & FB @DamionLupo Most Influential Person Frank Allen Effect on Emotions It, [mindfulness] let me let go of the anxiety, the stresses, the ability to ask what is true. It allows us to let go of the stuff; the beliefs. We peel back these onion layers, and whether that was sitting in an office and chatting or whether that was on the dojo and we're throwing each other around. Always  repeatedly asking that question, you keep going deeper. To me this is what a great coach does or a great therapist; they just hold space because we are our own inner guru. We are all black belts. We have all this stuff in us. What we have to do is find ways to get outside of all of the barriers and blocks. Somebody that's holding space will ask questions to where we start peeking around the corners and we start seeing things and we show up because it's already inside us. Thoughts on Breathing One of the things that I really hated ago was, years ago, when I was stressed out, when my financial world was really at the peak. At the time I was spending a lot of money, making a lot of money and there was a lot of toxicity going on. And one of the problems was I took a break from martial arts for a couple of years where I wasn't really training and I don't think I was really breathing; very shallow breathing. And so there was a lot of dead air. There's a lot of dead life. There was just nothing going on deep down in my lungs and really pushing through my body. And so one of the things that I shifted to - I started learning about Transcendental Meditation. I started learning how to deep breathe and to really take breath all the way in and slow it down. And it's funny because if you think about this, the world is going so fast. Anything we can do to slow things down, even if it's for seconds or minutes a day, can change everything because we start seeing things. Otherwise we're just running, we're in a rat race all the time. So that was probably the one key thing was slowing it down and being able to focus on that. Literally thinking about my breath, counting my breath. It seems crazy or simple or like you know OK I've heard that before. All right. Well great. How often are we doing it? And that's really the question. How often can we get in that space where we're paying attention to our breath? And that's what I'm doing now more than ever. Back then one of the side effects of not being there, that toxicity, was the anxiety and the stress. And it was causing me to be really nauseous. And typical system answer; hey we'll give you drugs, let's give you clonopin or something. And the breath work has allowed me to shift away from that. So I haven't touched any of that stuff for many many years. But I think if people don't focus on their breath they're going to be stuck in big pharma and a lot of the other numbing agents whether it's drugs or alcohol or these different things and the breath can absolutely solve anything. Suggested Resources Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard App: Calendar Bullying Story Boys, the amount of bullying that I've experienced. I mean one of the most intense events in my life was when I was in junior high up in Alaska. I had a kid come on the school bus and he pulled a 357 pistol out into my head and said he's going to kill me. And that's a pretty intense bullying experience. Not very many people know that I had that experience. And it's I think that was one of the things that made me feel like I need to be able to be in the space where I can do something; that I'm not going to be a victim. And so now, one of the things that I train on is is being able to move gently around that type of thing. So if that were to happen [again], if somebody were to pull a gun on me or to pull a knife or whatever, I'm naturally, instinctually going to move around it. And I'm going to deflate or de-escalate the situation. And those type of events didn't just stop in junior high. When you're out there disrupting and that's what I tend to do because I don't follow systems very well. I tend to say this is a bad idea, which makes people crazy that are really focused on protecting their system. I tend to disrupt a lot which pushes the system back on me and I'm OK with that because I'm doing it for something that is more impactful and freeing people in pretty much every case these days. So I've had lots of different pushback from people telling me I was crazy. In 2010 for example I was on a a campaign and I was volunteering and I got fired as a volunteer. So that tells you how bad of an employee I am. And after this thing happened I was watching the Internet and I noticed people were saying that I had been fired. And so there were these anonymous trolls that were out there and this happens on Facebook. I mean people are sadly committing suicide. Kids are committing suicide when this stuff happens. It's horrible. And my experience was just this onslaught of people being negative and just attacking me, telling me how terrible of a person I was. And I was defending it and I finally said, wait a second, let's just be honest. What happened? I got fired. I wish that I had quit. And that was one of the moments I realized I had to just be with the truth and the truth was I was a terrible employee. I didn't follow the rules I was trying to break the system because I wanted to win. And I just acknowledged it and that was a big step I think in the right direction, acknowledging the truth. It was allowing and I can take that and redirect it. And that's one of the principles of Akido. It's being with the energy and allowing it. You can redirect it but you're not going into it. You're not fighting it. And that's a very common thing when we think about conflict. We don't think about turning and blending with something and accepting it and saying thank you for it. We think about saying no you're wrong and I'm going to get into a fight and I'm going to win. I'm going to beat you. And that usually doesn't end very well.

“You can control how hard you work, how much you prepare, your attitude, how much you cheer on your teammates, etc. If you give 100 percent to that, that’s what makes you a champion and it helps you achieve your goal to win.” — Anna Buffini Champion equestrian, Anna Buffini, has earned many blue ribbons, accolades and awards in the sport of dressage. Up at dawn, she hones her craft with recently retired horse, Sundayboy, and works tirelessly until dusk. She’s more than a fierce competitor; she’s been recognized by her peers for sportsmanship as well. In this episode, Brian interviews his daughter, Anna, and she shares her journey to becoming a champion. You’ll learn why teamwork is important, even in an individualized sport like dressage; why preparation and focus are essential to performing at one’s best; and the role the little things one does daily play in becoming a winner. Anna proves hard work and sacrifice sure pay off. The lessons she’s learned competing in the dressage arena are applicable in the business arena as well. If you want to win in business, you don’t want to miss this episode.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: You can control how hard you work, how much you prepare, your attitude, how much you cheer on your teammates, etc. If you give 100 percent to that, that’s what makes you a champion and it helps you achieve your goal to win.” — Anna Buffini “I want everyone to come together and be a team, even though it’s an individual sport.” — Anna Buffini “I’m a fierce competitor—I want to win. But I want to compete against people at their best.” — Anna Buffini “Together, everybody’s better.” — Anna Buffini “The only way to achieve your goals is to help others achieve theirs.” — Zig Ziglar “Iron sharpens iron. You make each other better by competing at your best against each other.” — Anna Buffini “What you do in the dark brings you to the light.” — Anna Buffini “I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” — Og Mandino “People want to achieve, but rarely do people want to pay the price.” — Brian Buffini “[Writing goals] gives you a destination and the drive you need to get there.” — Anna Buffini “If you’re bored with life, you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things, you don’t have enough goals.” — Lou Holtz “Don’t train emotionally.” — Günter Seidel “Always train like an underdog.” — Carli Lloyd, U.S. Women’s Soccer   Mentioned in the episode: Book: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard Movie: Seabiscuit   About Anna Buffini: Articles: PS Dressage: Anna Buffini and Sundayboy Leave a Mark on American U25 Nations Cup History Dressage-News.com: Anna Buffini’s Success at CDI Under-25 in First Time in Wellington Dressage-News.com: Anna Buffini Rides Sundayboy to Under-25 Nations Cup Freestyle Victory With Personal Best Score in Horse’s Final Competition California Riding Magazine: Horse People: Anna Buffini—Young Rider champion makes the most of many blessings Horses Daily: Anna Buffini—2014 AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Champion Social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnA-Buffini-Dressage-379661578782315/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_buffini/ Video: YouTube: Sundayboy & Anna Buffini – Freestyle Presentation – Evening of Musical Freestyles 2017   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

Most of us are like crazy chickens, focused solely on attraction and conversion. They fail to see the biggest resource in our business—returning clients. If you're able to keep your existing clients and they buy everything in sight, you may never need new clients again. But what magic spell would cause them to buy everything in sight? Incredibly, the answer is "feedback". Wait, not testimonials—feedback. Feedback is that ugly sound of "complaint". It's screechy and seemingly yucky. But we're not just aiming for a bit of feedback, but feedback that's 1500 words or more. Yup, how do you get a mountain of the "yucky stuff?" Let's find out why you need to get deep into the world of feedback. And put your Teflon suit on. You're going to need it. Join us as we explore Part 1: How do you get feedback? And when do you get feedback? Part 2: Why safety plays a big role in feedback Part 3: How to copy with feedback =========== I’d been driving for about 5 years before I got to Auckland, New Zealand When we moved here, however, my Indian driving license wasn’t valid and I had to sit for both the written and driving test. And I failed the first driving test within minutes. We barely got on the road, and down a slope when the assessor failed me. Ten minutes later, we were back where we started. As you’d expect, I was perplexed and wanted to know what I’d done wrong. He wouldn’t tell me. “I’m not supposed to tell you what you’ve done wrong,” he said brusquely. “You’re supposed to drive correctly and when you make an error, I note the error and fail you, if necessary. And you’ve failed this test.” This is often how we feel when clients won’t give us feedback on our products, services or courses. But whose fault is it? Is it the client’s fault or ours? In most cases, we’re at fault, and this is because of a primary reason. We fail to figure out the difference between testimonials and feedback. We use the words interchangeably, and it gives the client the feeling they’re supposed to praise you all the time. Praise is hard, because you want to reserve it for special occasions and anyway a constant stream of praise feels worthless. So the first task is to separate the concept of testimonials from feedback. The client should know clearly—and unequivocally—that they’re not praising you, but giving you feedback. Then, they should know that you’re going to do something with the feedback. So how do you get feedback? And when do you get feedback? Let’s take a look at three main areas of feedback and see how we can ensure we get the feedback that we need. The three areas are: 1) The safety issue—and reward issue 2) The implementation issue 3) The specificity of your questions 1) Let’s start off with the safety—and reward There’s a video online called “Austin’s Butterfly”. It shows a group of very young children appraising the work of one of their classmates. Austin, who’s probably in first grade, and has just drawn a butterfly. There’s only one problem. The Tiger Swallowtail butterfly looks amateurish and the kids know it. At that tender age, they’re not about to let Austin get away with such a terrible piece of art. Then something quite amazing happens. The teacher takes over and asks the kids to give feedback. One by one they pipe up, with their critiques, so Austin can take a crack at the second draft. They point to the angles, the wings, making the wings of the butterfly more pointy. They go on, and on, and the illustration improves with every draft. Six drafts later, the butterfly looks like something you’d find in a science book. The finished butterfly is so stunning that anyone—you, me, anyone—would be proud to call the illustration our own. And yet this article isn’t about whether we can draw butterflies or not, is it? Instead it’s about safety. The reason why those kids walked Austin through every one of those five subsequent drafts, is because they felt safe. So what made them feel safe? And how do you get your clients to feel safe? Incredibly that safety didn’t start on the day of the Austin butterfly demonstration. It started long before the teacher walked into the room. Safety needs to be created miles before you get to your destination. So what do we do on Psychotactics? Notice the “What Bugs Me” on every page of the website? That “bug” is designed to create safety. Yet, you’ve seen organizations ask for feedback before. Why does that bug bring in over 200 clients writing to us every single year (that’s about 2500 bugs since we started). The answer lies in the statement that accompanies the bug. The statement says: We’ll give a reward of $50 for the best bug of the month. Have we been diligent about this reward? No, I can’t say that we’ve been super-diligent in doling out the reward. But at a primary level, 99% of the clients aren’t interested in the reward at all. They’re just interested in us fixing the problem. We have something similar in our membership site at 5000bc. The moment you get into the Cave (which is our forum) you are faced with a question thats says: What makes you unsafe in 5000bc? And even a casual glance at that post-—and it is a post in the forum—shows you that members have vented their feelings and there’s been an immediate response. When you get on an online course, like the information products course, you have an Ask Sean—again in the forum, as well as the ability to contact us at any point in time. But contacting us can be a little intimidating. It’s easier to ask the question in the Ask Sean post. When you examine the posts, you’ll find that clients aren’t always asking questions. They’re often giving a bit of feedback and mostly testing the waters. Is it safe to give feedback? When I answer the question, I’m always aware of everyone watching. When you treat one person with disdain (no matter what the issue) you create a factor of lack of safety. Without safety you’re not going to get feedback—not the feedback you’re looking for, at least. The clients aren’t exactly looking for rewards either. Those kids in the classroom weren’t getting any candy for their feedback. Their candy came in the form of change. Their opinions were valued and they were instantly rewarded with another draft. When they made suggestions, another draft showed up. They wanted to be heard, to see change. And this takes us to our second part: The implementation The Article Writing Course has been held since around the year 2006—and in the early years, we’d have three or four batches a year—now we have just one. This means we’ve had several hundred clients on this immersion course—and several hundred chunks of feedback. Why chunks? Because at the end of every course, we reserve a whole day—as part of the assignment—to get feedback. But why do clients give feedback? They do, because of the first reason: safety. They also want to make the course better—just like the kids in the classroom. The reward is the ability to be part of the change. It’s been almost 10 years. We should have stopped getting feedback by now, don’t you think? I mean how much feedback can you get on a course? And yet here is the highlight of last year’s feedback—in brief Action: Go over all the material and remove elements or testimonials that are confusing. Action: Go over the autoresponders and fix them. Action: Reconstruct the syllabus to move from learning components to actually writing complete articles. Action: The weeks that aren’t part of the main course need to be treated as “starters” or “dessert”. Action: Create Level 2 Course Action: Fix the notes. Action: I could, however, mention how the 55 minute club works—in the sales letter. Action: Be clear that the connectors are sub-heads and sign posting. Action: Review all instructions to make sure there’s no inconsistency. And consistent language. Action: Get writers to post their goals on the forum. Action: Syllabus goes first. Action: Feedback: What do they specifically look at? Action: Remove any connection to the 9-month course (Wiz Withers) Action: Tell participants in advance that there will be changes mid-stream. Action: Live call not needed. Action: Sean handles several projects at once. This is a perception and needs to be tackled. Action: No templates, checklists or worksheets (it would have been so helpful to have an article template in order to see the overall structure) Action: The materials we received weren’t linked to the weekly assignments Action: You’re not writing EVERY day. Action: There will be a 55-minute club at the end. And it will cost $87. Action: Have a day just for feedback. Action: Have reference material that sums up all of the different components of a great article Action: Show how to write shorter articles Action: Drop headlines from the course. Action: Put in all the elements that we don’t cover. Action: Make sure to ensure that there are only two methods I use to write articles. Action: Make sure there’s an introduction to the transcript and clients know it’s a transcript and not the notes. Action:The book by George Leonard titled Mastery: the Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment (instead of Karate Kid) Action: For final feedback include a question about what was working, as well as improvements and what needed to be fixed Notice what you just read? It was an action list, based on a feedback list. The clients came up with this immense list of things to be fixed—and spelt it out in great detail. We then compiled the list, and put in the action plan to fix the elements that needed fixing. Almost as soon as the clients came up with the feedback, we demonstrated we were not just asking for feedback, but we were going to take action—and we wrote what action needs to be taken. The same applies to any feedback we get off the “what bugs me” You probably heard about Rosa, didn’t you? If you didn’t here’s the story. Rosa goes and buys a product off our website. It’s the “Dartboard Pricing” series and she loves it, but has something to say. She says I need to have the books in ePub. Now this is a tiny nightmare, isn’t it? Because while it’s relatively easy to transform books into ePub, our books are filled with cartoons and captions. Those cartoons and captions need specific coding and yes, the nightmare is revealing itself, isn’t it? But we got in touch with Rosa, said we’d work on it and then we posted Rosa’s feedback in the podcast. And shortly after, another podcast listener said he’d do the job (I’ll give you the link to this ePub genius at the end of this piece). So he set about the task of fixing the books—one by one—but first worked on Rosa’s request. This week, I wrote to Rosa and told her we had not only taken her seriously, but we were going to send out the PDFs and the ePub documents, so she could happily read on her tablet or phone. Do you think Rosa feels safe? Do you think she’s bound to give feedback again? Do you think she was rewarded, both by the initial response as well as the implementation? But what if you can’t implement something? Take for example, the courses we hold offline—at workshops such as the one in Amsterdam, or Vancouver or Nashville. The workshops are designed not t give you information, but to give you skill. Clients come up with all sorts of feedback, even during the workshop. At the storytelling workshop in Amsterdam, Ellen—one of the participants, suggested a walking group. “We walk in the Netherlands”, she said. Now, if you get to our workshop, you’ll notice you’re not in the room a lot. That’s because you learn the least in the room. We get groups to leave the room and sit by the pool, by the stair, in the lobby—just about anywhere they wish to sit and discuss the assignment they’ve been given. And yet, here was Ellen talking about “walking groups”. So we sent them off for a walk. And half of them took our advice, while half chose to sit instead. So yay, the feedback went like clockwork, but it’s not always so hunky-dory—this implementation bit—is it? And when you can’t change things, you head off the objections off at the pass. For instance, if you look at the feedback we got from the last course was “Sean is handling too many projects at once”. Now that’s like saying “fire is hot”. The reason you’re even reading this article is because I like to write articles, but I also like to paint, cook, take photos, dance, learn languages, mentor my niece—and take a nap in the afternoon (that’s a project too, you know). So what would you do with such feedback, especially when you know nothing is going to change? I mean I handle projects but then I know what to keep and what to drop. Yet, the perception may exist and a client that’s going through a rough patch may find an easy target—me—the guy with ten million projects. That client may not have any idea that I’m not dancing right now, or I’ve put my Japanese and photography on hold. They’re working off a supposition—their perception. And to make sure this problem doesn’t arise, we head it off at the pass. I bring it up early in the course, or the book, or the workshop. It’s on a slide, or in an introductory page, or somewhere it cannot be missed. And it needs to be repeated several times, so it sinks in, because not everyone sees or understands everything the first time around. If you cannot or will not implement something and you have your reasons for it, you need to be very clear why you’re avoiding that course of action. Rosa’s suggestions were doable, and we went ahead with the plan, but it’s also quite a task to convert every book on the site to ePub. If this were the case, and we couldn’t fix every PDF, we’d just have to head off the objection before the client bought the product. However, to get back on track—the implementation is what matters Implementation creates safety. Implementation tells your client that they matter. That their opinion is important. And if you can’t fix it, at least put out an action plan, so they can see that you’re hard at work. Then cross out the elements as we’re doing with this new Article Writing Course. Will we be 100% successful? No we won’t but we’ll keep at things until they get fixed. And then we’ll have another big list to go through. So we looked at safety and reward. Then we had a long dive into implementation and at least the need to communicate with the client; the importance of having an action plan. Which takes us to the third part: The specificity of your questions. Check back next week for Part 2 of The Secret of How To Get Clients To Keep Coming Back Repeatedly http://www.psychotactics.com/podcast/  

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Panel Jared Richards (twitter jrichards@btjd.com 801-438-2040) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Evan Light (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:21 - Attorney Jared Richards Introduction Bennett-Tueller Johnson & Deere of Salt Lake City, UT @UTStartupLawyer 03:37 - Things you should have in a contract Who owns what Work for hire/licensing 10:40 - Prospective Liability and Disclaimers of Liability 13:07 - Risk Management Tools Warranty and protection against data loss Limitations on liability 16:25 - Copyright & Patent Infringement 19:57 - Getting paid for your work Cash up front On-going retainers Escrows Credit card authorization forms Interest penalties Collection costs 29:18 - Acceptance and Rejection Procedures 36:25 - Is a Statement of Work necessary? 40:20 - Subcontracting 42:25 - Client turnaround and response time provisions 43:24 - Purchasing of services/expenses 46:21 - Using client contracts instead of your own Jurisdiction Indemnificaton Liquidated Damages Provision 52:20 - Conflicts of interest 58:56 - Arbitration, Mediation & Litigation 01:05:05 - Subcontractor Agreements Insurance Regular reporting Picks Growing Developers - Curated Conversation About Building Developer Talent (Evan) Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Burr Leonard (Evan) Exercise (Evan) Take Time Off Work (Eric) Breathe (Eric) Fire Up Ember.js | PeepCode (Chuck) Meet Chef (Part 2 of 2) | PeepCode (Chuck) Google Advanced Search (Jared) Next Week Better Prospecting for Freelancers with Steve Kloyda Transcript JARED: I prefer keep away from the attorney jokes. They get told behind my back, I don't really get to hear them in person. [Are you a busy Ruby developer who wants to take their freelance business to the next level? Interested in working smarter not harder? Then check out the upcoming book “Next Level Freelancing - Developer Edition Practical Steps to Work Less, Travel and Make More Money”. It includes interviews and case studies with successful freelancers, who have made a killing by expanding their consultancy, develop passive income through informational products, build successful SaaS products, and become rockstar consultants making a minimum of $200/hour. There are all kinds of practical steps on getting started and if you sign up now, you'll get 50% off when it's released. You can find it at nextlevelfreelancing.com] [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at bluebox.net] CHUCK: Hey everybody and welcome to The Ruby Freelancers Show, Episode 49. This week we're going to be talking to Jared Richards, he's an attorney, about contracts. Before we get started, let's introduce the panel. This week on our panel, we have Eric Davis. ERIC: Hello! CHUCK: Evan Light. EVAN: I'm back! CHUCK: I'm Charles Max Wood from devchat.tv. This week we have a special guest, as I said before, Jared Richards. JARED: Hey everyone! CHUCK: Jared, you want to introduce yourself really quickly so people can know who you are and how to find you? JARED: Yeah absolutely. Jared Richards, I'm with the law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah called Bennett-Tueller Johnson and Deere, more casually known as BTJD. We have a large corporate practice and a lot of our group focuses on startups, more specifically technology startups. So we handle wide array of things from IP protection, contracts, venture capital, and sales of businesses. That's where we spend all our time, and thanks for having me on the show. You can find me on Twitter @UTStartupLawyer. CHUCK: Yeah. So I met Jared a year or so ago...nah! I think it was longer than that. Anyway -- JARED: Yeah I think it's been a couple of years, yeah. CHUCK: Yeah, it was at launch up,

Panel Jared Richards (twitter jrichards@btjd.com 801-438-2040) Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Evan Light (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 01:21 - Attorney Jared Richards Introduction Bennett-Tueller Johnson & Deere of Salt Lake City, UT @UTStartupLawyer 03:37 - Things you should have in a contract Who owns what Work for hire/licensing 10:40 - Prospective Liability and Disclaimers of Liability 13:07 - Risk Management Tools Warranty and protection against data loss Limitations on liability 16:25 - Copyright & Patent Infringement 19:57 - Getting paid for your work Cash up front On-going retainers Escrows Credit card authorization forms Interest penalties Collection costs 29:18 - Acceptance and Rejection Procedures 36:25 - Is a Statement of Work necessary? 40:20 - Subcontracting 42:25 - Client turnaround and response time provisions 43:24 - Purchasing of services/expenses 46:21 - Using client contracts instead of your own Jurisdiction Indemnificaton Liquidated Damages Provision 52:20 - Conflicts of interest 58:56 - Arbitration, Mediation & Litigation 01:05:05 - Subcontractor Agreements Insurance Regular reporting Picks Growing Developers - Curated Conversation About Building Developer Talent (Evan) Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Burr Leonard (Evan) Exercise (Evan) Take Time Off Work (Eric) Breathe (Eric) Fire Up Ember.js | PeepCode (Chuck) Meet Chef (Part 2 of 2) | PeepCode (Chuck) Google Advanced Search (Jared) Next Week Better Prospecting for Freelancers with Steve Kloyda Transcript JARED: I prefer keep away from the attorney jokes. They get told behind my back, I don't really get to hear them in person. [Are you a busy Ruby developer who wants to take their freelance business to the next level? Interested in working smarter not harder? Then check out the upcoming book “Next Level Freelancing - Developer Edition Practical Steps to Work Less, Travel and Make More Money”. It includes interviews and case studies with successful freelancers, who have made a killing by expanding their consultancy, develop passive income through informational products, build successful SaaS products, and become rockstar consultants making a minimum of $200/hour. There are all kinds of practical steps on getting started and if you sign up now, you’ll get 50% off when it’s released. You can find it at nextlevelfreelancing.com] [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at bluebox.net] CHUCK: Hey everybody and welcome to The Ruby Freelancers Show, Episode 49. This week we're going to be talking to Jared Richards, he's an attorney, about contracts. Before we get started, let's introduce the panel. This week on our panel, we have Eric Davis. ERIC: Hello! CHUCK: Evan Light. EVAN: I'm back! CHUCK: I'm Charles Max Wood from devchat.tv. This week we have a special guest, as I said before, Jared Richards. JARED: Hey everyone! CHUCK: Jared, you want to introduce yourself really quickly so people can know who you are and how to find you? JARED: Yeah absolutely. Jared Richards, I'm with the law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah called Bennett-Tueller Johnson and Deere, more casually known as BTJD. We have a large corporate practice and a lot of our group focuses on startups, more specifically technology startups. So we handle wide array of things from IP protection, contracts, venture capital, and sales of businesses. That's where we spend all our time, and thanks for having me on the show. You can find me on Twitter @UTStartupLawyer. CHUCK: Yeah. So I met Jared a year or so ago...nah! I think it was longer than that. Anyway -- JARED: Yeah I think it's been a couple of years, yeah. CHUCK: Yeah, it was at launch up,

Panel Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jim Gay (twitter github blog) Evan Light (twitter github blog) Discussion 01:16 - Keeping Passion for Work Alive Happiness vs Money Maslow's hierarchy of needs 04:14 - Making it a Craft 08:45 - Client Fit Raising Rates 10:41 - “Safety” and Satisfaction The Ruby Freelancers Show 012 – Getting Starting as a Freelancer 13:41 - Self-Actualization Community Exposure Praise 25:04 - Practice Every Day Mastery by Robert Greene 27:08 - Having Outlets 31:31 - Change & Creating New Habits Balance Tiny Habits w/ Dr. BJ Fogg The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg 38:34 - “Serious Practitioners” Picks Functional Programming for the Object-Oriented Programmer (Jim) Multitenancy with Rails by Ryan Bigg (Jim) Writer's block and the drip: Seth Godin (Eric) Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard (Evan) Transcript EVAN: Eric, you there? ERIC: I'm chewing... EVAN: I don't believe I've heard that particular voice before...  [Are you a busy Ruby developer who wants to take their freelance business to the next level? Interested in working smarter not harder? Then check out the upcoming book “Next Level Freelancing - Developer Edition Practical Steps to Work Less, Travel and Make More Money”. It includes interviews and case studies with successful freelancers, who have made a killing by expanding their consultancy, develop passive income through informational products, build successful SaaS products, and become rockstar consultants making a minimum of $200/hour. There are all kinds of practical steps on getting started and if you sign up now, you'll get 50% off when it's released. You can find it at nextlevelfreelancing.com] [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at bluebox.net] EVAN: Hello! And welcome to the Ruby Freelancers Podcast! Today, I am hosting -- my name is Evan Light. Normally we have Chuck Wood hosting, and I have here Eric Davis. ERIC: Hi! EVAN: Eric is only somewhat conscious, so we can only ask yes or no questions. ERIC: Yes. EVAN: [laughs] And Jim Gay! JIM: Hello! EVAN: So today we decided we are going to talk about "keeping the passion for the work alive", and the tradeoffs involved in doing work we enjoy versus doing work that pays well. This came from a Skype chat that Jim and I, I guess we're getting into undecide during other Skype chats [inaudible]. And I was explaining that I value doing client work that I enjoy more than earning a buck. And Jim was pushing and pointing that, pushing out pushing back that earning a buck is really gushed or unimportant. JIM: Yeah I think we're both kind of agreeing and disagreeing at the same time. When we were talking earlier before we started recording the show, I was thinking of Maslow's hierarchy of needs which -- if people aren't familiar with that, basically on the lowest level of hierarchy it's like "can you survive?" Are you eating? ERIC: The reap of your head? JIM: Yeah, exactly. That type of thing. And then higher up the scale is like the top self-actualization; being pleased with who you are. And I think as long as you've got enough income coming in that you can pay for your house and feed your family and things like that, then you can start going up the path that's like figuring out "okay do I actually care about the work that I'm doing?" EVAN: But there's also -- Well, yeah, okay so potentially there's (I don't know if this is a matter of potentially -- I really need to complete this sentence though), there's the boundaries where we perceived to those boundaries to be in Maslow's hierarchy. I mean this is something -- Maslow's hierarchy: self to something like consider a lot, but the question of where you perceived those boundaries to be might different from person to person. The physiological,

Panel Eric Davis (twitter github blog) Jim Gay (twitter github blog) Evan Light (twitter github blog) Discussion 01:16 - Keeping Passion for Work Alive Happiness vs Money Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 04:14 - Making it a Craft 08:45 - Client Fit Raising Rates 10:41 - “Safety” and Satisfaction The Ruby Freelancers Show 012 – Getting Starting as a Freelancer 13:41 - Self-Actualization Community Exposure Praise 25:04 - Practice Every Day Mastery by Robert Greene 27:08 - Having Outlets 31:31 - Change & Creating New Habits Balance Tiny Habits w/ Dr. BJ Fogg The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg 38:34 - “Serious Practitioners” Picks Functional Programming for the Object-Oriented Programmer (Jim) Multitenancy with Rails by Ryan Bigg (Jim) Writer’s block and the drip: Seth Godin (Eric) Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard (Evan) Transcript EVAN: Eric, you there? ERIC: I'm chewing... EVAN: I don't believe I've heard that particular voice before...  [Are you a busy Ruby developer who wants to take their freelance business to the next level? Interested in working smarter not harder? Then check out the upcoming book “Next Level Freelancing - Developer Edition Practical Steps to Work Less, Travel and Make More Money”. It includes interviews and case studies with successful freelancers, who have made a killing by expanding their consultancy, develop passive income through informational products, build successful SaaS products, and become rockstar consultants making a minimum of $200/hour. There are all kinds of practical steps on getting started and if you sign up now, you’ll get 50% off when it’s released. You can find it at nextlevelfreelancing.com] [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at bluebox.net] EVAN: Hello! And welcome to the Ruby Freelancers Podcast! Today, I am hosting -- my name is Evan Light. Normally we have Chuck Wood hosting, and I have here Eric Davis. ERIC: Hi! EVAN: Eric is only somewhat conscious, so we can only ask yes or no questions. ERIC: Yes. EVAN: [laughs] And Jim Gay! JIM: Hello! EVAN: So today we decided we are going to talk about "keeping the passion for the work alive", and the tradeoffs involved in doing work we enjoy versus doing work that pays well. This came from a Skype chat that Jim and I, I guess we're getting into undecide during other Skype chats [inaudible]. And I was explaining that I value doing client work that I enjoy more than earning a buck. And Jim was pushing and pointing that, pushing out pushing back that earning a buck is really gushed or unimportant. JIM: Yeah I think we're both kind of agreeing and disagreeing at the same time. When we were talking earlier before we started recording the show, I was thinking of Maslow's hierarchy of needs which -- if people aren't familiar with that, basically on the lowest level of hierarchy it's like "can you survive?" Are you eating? ERIC: The reap of your head? JIM: Yeah, exactly. That type of thing. And then higher up the scale is like the top self-actualization; being pleased with who you are. And I think as long as you've got enough income coming in that you can pay for your house and feed your family and things like that, then you can start going up the path that's like figuring out "okay do I actually care about the work that I'm doing?" EVAN: But there's also -- Well, yeah, okay so potentially there's (I don't know if this is a matter of potentially -- I really need to complete this sentence though), there's the boundaries where we perceived to those boundaries to be in Maslow's hierarchy. I mean this is something -- Maslow's hierarchy: self to something like consider a lot, but the question of where you perceived those boundaries to be might different from person to person. The physiological,