Podcast appearances and mentions of Matthew Kelly

In episode 481 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Matthew Kelly, founder and owner of Detailing World, the largest selection of professional-grade car detailing products operating over a dozen stores and wholesale nationwide. Listen in as Kelly provides an overview of Detailing World (1:30), why he entered the market with a physical storefront…

“True leisure is a condition of the soul, not the absence of work.”In this special episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman invites us to reflect on the life-changing message in Matthew Kelly's book Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy. Drawing from the book's powerful themes, Kate explores why so many leaders struggle with rest, what real leisure looks like, and how embracing stillness can lead to a more joyful, human way of living.In this episode, you'll discover:Why work is easier than leisure—and why that's a problemHow rest can help you show up as your best selfThe joy of doing things with no outcome attachedInvest in a coach to achieve your dreams: https://www.floydcoaching.com/Discover how to implement The Dream Manager Program:https://www.thedreammanager.com/Things to listen for:(00:00) Intro(01:00) “Slowing down to the speed of joy isn't just a book, it's a way of life”(03:00) “Leisure teaches us to become a person oriented toward the whole of reality”(04:00) Why we're bad at leisure(05:00) What leisure actually looks like for you(06:00) “Work is easier than leisure”(07:00) Joy as a source of energy(08:00) “Leisure requires that we learn to do nothing”(09:00) Two questions to help you slow downResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedInFloyd Coaching on LinkedInFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

When was the last time you read a book that truly changed you? Fr. Jonathan Meyer shares how Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly challenged his perspective on busyness, love, and truly living the Gospel. Are we too busy to love God and others? What book has impacted your life in a profound way? Share in the comments! #RiseUp #SlowDown #Faith #Love

Are you ready to discover how to infuse your fast-paced life with joy and meaning? On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back Matthew Kelly, the brilliant mind behind Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy. Join me as Matthew unravels the concept of joy as an internal experience and shares practical steps to find clarity and peace amidst the chaos of daily living. We delve into the art of the pause, the power of alignment with our true values, and the surprising link between joy and clarity in our lives. If you're feeling overwhelmed in the daily grind or seeking ways to enrich your life, this conversation is overflowing with wisdom and inspiration. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or simply striving for a more joyful existence, Matthew's insights are invaluable. Don't miss this chance to learn how to slow down in a way that speeds up your joy. Tune in and transform your life! About Matthew,  Matthew Kelly is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and thought leader dedicated to helping people and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves. Born in Sydney, Australia, he began writing and speaking in his teens, and since then, over five million people in 50+ countries have attended his events. As the founder of Floyd Coaching, Kelly has inspired leaders, businesses, and individuals worldwide. His books—translated into 30+ languages—have sold over 70 million copies and appeared on major bestseller lists, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Kelly's the-best-version-of-yourself philosophy has influenced presidents, athletes, and everyday people alike, shaping conversations in leadership, personal growth, and spirituality. When he's not writing or speaking, he enjoys golf, music, art, literature, and time with his wife and children. Check out Matthew's newest book, 'Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy' here! Learn more about Matthew at MatthewKelly.com Here's a few additional resources for you... Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Save your spot for Training Camp Live in Ponte Vedra, Florida, MAY 15th, 2025! Elevate your leadership skills and engage in an experience designed for growth, purpose, and excellence with incredible leaders such as Sean McVay, Eddie George, Dabo Swinney, Chaunte Lowe and Kevin O'Connell. Game-Changing Coaches, Once-in-a-Lifetime Insights! Join me for my Day of Development! You'll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You'll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It's time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here. Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare.

Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020.   In Today's Show Current Canadian/American hockey rivalry. How can I get my adult children to start praying and come to church? If God knows the future, how do we reconcile the notion of us having free will? Is receiving communion on the hand not blessed like communion on the tongue? In The Traditional Rite of Mass, how many hours should the fast be prior to receiving Holy Communion? Has the Church ever spoken on the topic of aliens? Is there a specific Church teaching on the use of marijuana? Do you have any good books to recommend on how God made creation and not evolution?* When did Canon he know that he had a vocation?   Any idea if the author Matthew Kelly is Catholic or have you heard of him? Do all ICKSP go through the Traditional Orders, All Lower and one of the Major? What missal is used for ICKSP mass? Which version of the Divine Office does the ICKSP use? Thomistic Evolution by Frs. Austriaco, Brent, and Davenport O.P.:  Encyclical Humani Generis by Pope Pius XII: Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

10 Reasons Why Less IS Better and More In today's episode, I share a beautiful gift from Matthew Kelly's book The Three Ordinary Voices of God, that I just knew would bring more peace to your motherhood journey. In this episode: I'll reveal why our culture's push for more-more-more might be stealing your joy You'll learn what it truly means to be an "essentialist" mom and why it matters I break down 10 powerful reasons why choosing less gives you more peace, joy, and accomplishment I share a perspective shift that could transform how you view your daily choices If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed, rushing around trying to be all things to all people, or never feeling satisfied despite doing so much - this message is especially for you. Take this time to explore how choosing less might actually be your path to more. If you're ready for more support in bringing more peace to your motherhood, visit daniellethienel.com to schedule a FREE Back to Balance call. Previous Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 77. Enjoy the Journey For more help from Danielle Thienel Coaching: To explore an opportunity to work with me as a one-to-one Catholic Life Coaching client or to see if my group life coaching program, Busy to Balanced, is right for you, Schedule a call with me HERE. Get a copy of my books, The Cyclone Mom Method or The Divine Time Solution for only $4.99 HERE plus access to paperback versions too including my new devotional- Happy Healthy & Holy Visit my website: www.daniellethienel.com to learn more about the life changes possible for you through having a faith-based life coach. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram: @daniellethienelcoaching

Friend of the pod, Matthew Kelly joins the show to talk de Sade. As we know, you can't have too many days of Sodom (apparently). Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. darkponyproductions.com x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]

Thousands of people cross Pheasants Nest Bridge on the Hume Highway every day, probably unaware of its haunting past. Beneath this towering structure lies a history shrouded in tragedy—suicide, dismembered remains, mysterious deaths, and dozens of unanswered questions. In 1989, the bridge became the site of a chilling case: the untimely deaths of two 15-year-old boys, Matthew Kelly and Jaymie Egner, who were discovered inside one of the bridge's 33m high pylons. Forensic Investigator Esther McKay was brought in to examine the scene—a task that would forever change her life. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline (Crisis support and suicide prevention) 13 11 14 1800 Respect (National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line) 1800 737 732 Full Stop Australia (National violence and abuse trauma counselling and recovery Service) 1800 385 578 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What matters most becomes your ‘yes', and everything else becomes a ‘no'.”In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, shares how to approach the fourth quarter of life with intention, joy, and purpose. Drawing from Matthew Kelly's workbook, The Fourth Quarter of Your Life, Michele shares her insights into helping clients reflect on their past, identify what brings them joy, and plan for a meaningful future.In this episode, you'll discover:How reflection helps uncover what matters most in lifeThe power of planning and perspective for a vibrant fourth quarterStrategies to say ‘yes' to priorities and ‘no' to distractionsThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(00:25) Understanding the “fourth quarter of life”(02:58) Reflection: A key to uncovering joy and purpose(07:42) Addressing regrets and redefining your future(13:23) Perspective: Creating a 5-to-25-year plan(18:42) Intention: Setting boundaries and focusing on prioritiesResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's Blog24 Regrets Of People Who Are DyingConnect with Michele:Michele Marquis' LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

“We want to live in the comfort zone, but the comfort zone is only an illusion. Our dreams are real.”In this special episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman invites us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Matthew Kelly's The Rhythm of Life. She highlights timeless lessons from the book that inspire personal growth and self-discovery. From breaking free of your comfort zone to discovering your unique genius, Kate shares some of Matthew's powerful quotes to help you focus on becoming the best version of yourself.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the comfort zone is an illusion and how to push past itHow to uncover your unique genius and use it to transform your lifeThe importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire growthThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(02:46) “You cannot change your past, but you can change your whole future” (05:02) “Your body lies. It tells you it cannot when it can” (06:56) “The comfort zone is only an illusion, but our dreams are real”(08:35) “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree…”(11:37) “We learn more from our friends than we ever will from books”(13:55) “There will be tough times… Smile, stay focused, and carry on regardless”(15:25) “For the most part, we are too busy doing just about everything that means just about nothing”(16:37) “The meaning and purpose of life is for you to become the best version of yourself”Resources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

Dark Pony Radio impresario Matthew Kelly rejoins the show to talk Drinking Game Minnesota, the new season of Dark Pony, horror in theatre and more. shadowhorsetheatre.com/dark-pony-radio facebook.com/badmouthtc instagram.com/badmouthtc twitter.com/badmouthtc Music credit: MusicbyAden - Mythology by MusicbyAden is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0CC Download: Musicbyaden – Mythology @musicbyaden

In Returning and Rest, You Will Be SavedIsaiah 30:15 “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. But you refused.”This verse was given at the prayer group yesterday. I really like this verse because it says, in returning and rest, you shall be saved. Have you heard this before? I don't think that I have heard it at all. The world tells us that we will be saved when we save ourselves. It tells us that we will be saved if we do enough. If we figure out the right thing to do, then we will be saved. If we figure out how to be perfect, then we will be saved. If we figure out who God wants us to be and become that person, then we will be saved. This verse is a welcome change. It is telling us that if we return and rest we will be saved. How great would it be to just rest in the Lord and be saved? How great would it be to finally stop doing so much and yet still be saved?I had my Message Translation Bible out to look up a verse for someone else, and so I thought I would share with you what this verse says in the message translation. “God, the Master, the Holy of Israel, had this solemn council: "Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me – the very thing you've been unwilling to do.” When I heard this, it rang true in my soul. How many of us are trying to save ourselves or our loved ones? How many of us are wearing ourselves out, trying so hard to do all we can do? We are so tired, we feel so weary, and yet we feel like we are just running in circles. Nothing is really changing.This verse may be our answer. God Himself is telling us if we return to him and rest, we shall be saved. The question just came into my mind that I never really left the Lord, so why do I have to return to Him? If you were wondering the same, I think the returning is returning the issue to Him. We tend to pray about our problems, we hand them over to the Lord, and then we take them back. We get frustrated, we run out of ways we can help ourselves, and we turn back to God. Then we think of a new way we can help ourselves, so we take our problem back from God. Then we fail, and we give it back to God. Rinse and repeat over and over again. God is telling us to just rest in Him. He will save us.I love how the message translation says, “Stop your silly efforts to save yourselves.” I know it doesn't feel like our efforts are silly. We are just doing all we can to save ourselves or our loved ones. Who could blame us? However, if we really think about it, isn't it kinda silly to think we could do a better job than God? Isn't it kinda silly to think we might have a better plan than he does? He is the Lord of the whole universe. He not only knows everything about us, including our innermost thoughts, but He knows everything about everything. It stands to reason that He would be about to come up with a better plan because He has more information.The verse also says, “In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” It seems as if we are trying to find our strength in our own ability to save the situation. However, in this verse, the Lord is telling us that when we rest in him, we can find strength in that quietness and trust. Have you ever found strength in quietness before? Have you ever been really worried about something and just sat in silence with the Lord? If you haven't done this before, I invite you to give it a try. You would be surprised how much comfort and strength you can get when you sit in silence with the Lord. God has told our prayer group several times that it is in the silence that He is healing us. This is when He is ministering to us. This is when He is comforting us and building us up.Matthew Kelly always talks about the “Classroom of Silence.” He talks about how much you can learn when you sit in the classroom of silence. It is a time when we don't have to be thinking. We don't have to be planning. We don't have to know everything or do everything. We can just sit there and be with the Lord. I invite you to sit with the Lord today, even if it is only five or ten minutes, and see if you feel any different. Whenever I do it, which is not as often as I would like, I feel a lot more peace than I had before. It is as if the worry of the world melts away, and I am filled with peace. Sometimes, it is a lasting peace that I carry with me into the day. Sometimes, it is peace while I am with the Lord, and then I allow all the worries of the world to creep back in. Either way, I have peace for at least those few moments, and it is great!We can also find our strength in trust. When we trust the Lord, we feel so much stronger because we understand that He is in control and that we know that He is looking out for our best interests. Think of someone in your life that you trust completely. Maybe it is your spouse, or your best friend, or a sibling, or your parents. Who is someone that you trust? Do you feel more confident when you talk to that person? Do you feel like they are giving you good advice or leading you in the right direction? Now, imagine you had that kind of trust in the Lord. What would that feel like? What would that look like? When we know without a doubt that the Lord is in control, then we can feel stronger in our decisions because we know that even if we mess up, God will use it for good. We know that every decision we make isn't life or death. God is a good Father, and He allows us to make the wrong choice, but then He uses that wrong choice for our good.Today's verse ends with, “But you refused.” What if we stopped refusing? What if we decided we were going to turn back to the Lord and accept His help? What if we made the decision to stop trying to fix everything on our own and just rested in the Lord while He saved us? Wouldn't that be so much better? Wouldn't it feel so good to just finally rest and let someone else handle it all? Aren't you tired of trying to do it on your own? I know I am! God is telling us to rest in Him, and He will save us. We know God is not a liar, so why is this so hard? He is telling us we will find our strength in quietness and trust. I think we could all use more strength. So, what if we just rested in the Lord and received all the strength He wants to give us in the quietness, trusting God is in control and He knows best?Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, we are sorry we always try to save ourselves. Please help us. Please show us how to sit with you in the silence. Please show us how to rest in you and trust in you. Lord, you are amazing. You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We want to trust that Your plan is better. Please help us. We love you, Lord, and ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus! I look forward to meeting you here again on Monday. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed weekend!Today's Word from the Lord was received in June 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “I come with my joy. I come with my love. I come with everything that is good. So be not afraid to come. Be not afraid to share all that I share with you, with others, so you can enrich them in my way.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Ever wondered how to tailor your parenting approach to fit each unique child in your family? Join us for a heart-to-heart with Dawn, a remarkable mother of nine from Iowa, whose journey of intentional parenting is nothing short of inspiring. Dawn opens up about the trials and triumphs of adapting her parenting style to nurture the distinctive hearts of each of her children. She underscores the importance of granting ourselves grace as parents, reminding us that flexibility and understanding are key to thriving in the ever-evolving landscape of family life.“Intentional parenting is the never ending process of pursuing the hearts of my children.”As we wrap up, we delve into the transformative power of building deeper relationships through personal influence rather than authority. Inspired by Matthew Kelly's "The Seven Levels of Intimacy," Dawn shares how vulnerability and intentional effort can nurture authentic bonds within the family. Through personal anecdotes, she emphasizes the importance of creating meaningful one-on-one interactions, fostering respect and individuality. Join us as we cherish the profound impact of personal stories and family moments, inviting you to embrace your own journey and stay tuned for more inspiring episodes of "Ordinary People Extraordinary Things.https://generationstogenerations.com/podcastordinarypeoplestories@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestory https://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/ X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional.All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary ThingsStories shared by guests may not always be shared views of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

33 Days to Eucharistic Glory is the first ever Eucharistic Consecration. This unprecedented spiritual resource presents profound truths, astonishing historical facts, powerful practical examples, a daily virtue to adopt, extraordinary prayers, and inspiring stories—all in an easy-to-follow daily format. Brian Walsh from Dynamic Catholic joins Brenda to tell you more about this book from Matthew Kelly. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

“Most issues are ‘who', not ‘what'. So you better pay attention to the ‘who'.”In this episode of Lead with Culture, Tony Ferraro, Director of Coaching at Floyd Consulting, joins us to discuss the top three hiring challenges facing leaders today and how to overcome them with practical strategies. Drawing from years of coaching experience and inspired by Matthew Kelly's book, “The Culture Solution”, Tony offers actionable tips for sourcing great candidates, creating a disciplined hiring process, and clarifying the specific roles and contributions needed to build a successful team.In this episode, you'll discover:How proactive sourcing and networking can transform your hiring processThe value of a structured hiring process for attracting the right talentWhy defining clear role descriptions and scorecards is key to attracting the right talentThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(00:35) Challenges in finding qualified candidates(02:46) Strategies to build a strong candidate pool(07:12) Steps to a disciplined hiring process(12:07) Defining clear roles vs. broad job descriptions(13:50) How clarity helps with sourcing talent(17:51) Why onboarding and retention drive team successResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Guest:Tony Ferraro's LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

Acclaimed author and speaker Mike Michalowicz joins Steve as we confront the challenge of entrepreneurial poverty that plagues many in the legal profession. On this episode of Great Practice Great Life, we share practical strategies from Mike's book, “All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams,” revealing how attorneys can achieve financial success without sacrificing exceptional client service. Following his appearance at The Summit, through humor and engaging stories, including Mike's own experience as an expert witness, we discuss overcoming professional obstacles by embracing a mindset shift. Embarking on the journey from practicing lawyer to law firm owner is a pivotal decision that demands strategic delegation. We delve into fractionalization—where tasks are dissected and assigned—even those you love, to prevent the superhero complex of feeling irreplaceable. For trial lawyers and specialized roles, breaking down responsibilities into bite-sized pieces eases the transition and builds a thriving business. This chapter illuminates the path to sustainable growth by moving from doing to owning, paving the way for effective leadership and business success. Reimagining your professional identity can be the key to unlocking your potential. By shifting from being seen as just a lawyer to a shareholder of a legal business, we explore how this transformation fosters strategic thinking and empowerment within teams. The discussion extends to the critical role of community in the legal industry, highlighting the isolating nature of the profession and the need for collaboration among peers. Atticus is celebrated for nurturing an environment where lawyers gain strategic insights and mutual support, demonstrating that collective wisdom truly outshines individual efforts. Don't miss this discussion with Mike Michalowicz as he shares insights on mastering entrepreneurship for lawyers and creating an all-in team. In this episode, you will hear: Mike Michalowicz's transition from lawyer to law firm owner and mastering entrepreneurship Addressing entrepreneurial poverty in the legal profession and achieving financial success without sacrificing client service Strategic delegation and fractionalization to avoid the superhero complex and build a sustainable business Shifting professional identity from lawyer to shareholder of a legal business to foster strategic thinking and team empowerment The critical role of community and collaboration among legal professionals to overcome isolation Celebrating Atticus for providing a supportive environment for lawyers to gain insights and mutual support Encouraging mindset shifts to redefine legal practice and elevate personal and professional growth Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Mike Michalowicz website: mikemichalowicz.com Mike Michalowicz bio: mikemichalowicz.com/bio All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams: mikemichalowicz.com/all-in Get Different: mikemichalowicz.com/get-different Fix This Next: mikemichalowicz.com/fix-this-next-book Clockwork: mikemichalowicz.com/clockwork Profit First: mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first Surge: mikemichalowicz.com/surge The Pumpkin Plan: mikemichalowicz.com/pumpkin-plan The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: mikemichalowicz.com/the-toilet-paper-entrepreneur My Money Bunnies: mymoneybunnies.com The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly: www.amazon.com/Dream-Manager-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1401303706 The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Workshop: atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/the-path-to-a-great-practice-and-great-life-workshop-landing Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

“You cannot become the best version of yourself unless you wake up every morning ready to slay resistance. Resistance stands between you and happiness.”In this episode of Lead with Culture, Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, outlines four key strategies to overcome resistance: managing stress, abolishing 'if only' thinking, owning our feelings, and developing a grounding habit. Host Kate Volman builds on these insights, further exploring how recognizing self-sabotaging patterns can inspire routines that support our dreams and guide us toward becoming our best selves.In this episode, you'll discover:Eliminating "if only" thinkingIdentifying and managing your stress triggersDeveloping a grounding habitThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(02:25) Four strategies to overcome resistance(03:15) Reflecting on personal resistance(06:24) The power of grounding habits(08:36) Identifying areas of self-sabotageResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Mary Miller, author of Changing Direction: Ten Choices that Impact Your Dreams. Mary Miller has empowered ten million individuals to pursue their dreams. With over 20 years as an Entrepreneurial Coach at Strategic Coach Inc., she equips business owners with tools for success. Mary's journey includes transforming JANCOA, a small cleaning business, into a thriving enterprise with over 550 employees and an 85% market share. Her inspiring story showcases resilience, achieving a remarkable 300% reduction in turnover rates. Now, as she steps into a new chapter, Mary focuses on public speaking and coaching, encouraging others to embrace life's possibilities and make a meaningful impact.I am grateful to Mary for sharing her wealth of knowledge and passion for dreams. Her insights on business growth, personal growth and pursuing your dreams are sure to inspire HR professionals and leaders of kinds to BUILD A Vibrant Culture.Want to know more about Mary?Mary's Book: https://a.co/d/hwFQRgtOther books mentioned on this episode:The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly: https://a.co/d/7aTSYMLPositive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine: https://a.co/d/iGSsIWc10x is easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://a.co/d/0V3zRL2Visit her on Social Media: X: @mary_dreamsIntagram: mary_dreamsbigLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-miller-dreamsDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!

“When you're in a high energy activity, pay attention to what that is because that's usually where your passion is.”In this episode of Lead with Culture, Michelle Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, talks about how leaders can discover their true passions and build a trustworthy personal brand. Inspired by Matthew Kelly's book, “In a World Where You Can Be Anything”, Michele shares self-reflection prompts to help bring out the answers that can lead to your best self. She also discusses how we can identify the qualities we want to be known for and clarify our personal values.In this episode, you'll discover:Ways to identify and cultivate the qualities that define your personal brandHow tapping into high-energy activities can reveal your true passionsEmbracing self-awareness and leading with authenticityThings to listen for:(00:00) Intro(01:41) The art of decision-making(06:14) Focus on weak areas, not just strengths(07:22) Discovering your personal brand(08:59) Identifying your super powers(09:55) How to uncover your passion(13:37) What trustworthiness looks likeResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Guest:Michele Marquis's LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

Today's guest is associated with the most iconic catchphrase of the 1990s, whose distinct eras of presenting and acting across a sixty-year career have made him a true household name across the UK - and tonight Matthew, he's in Kate's kitchen: it's Matthew Kelly!Matthew and Kate discuss how his esteemed career is built on a few simple but important truths. Matthew also reveals all about his (botched) attempt to manifest himself an Oscar, the joys of grandparenting and a relentless commitment to pushing yourself on stage and screen.You can get tickets to see Matthew in the new production of Filumena alongside Felicity Kendal right here!For all the latest news, click here to follow us on Instagram!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"And while it may feel uncomfortable to feel dissatisfied, it can often be a gift. It can be an invitation for us to really hone in on an area of our life that we want to change, that we want to improve, and we have to listen to that dissatisfaction."In this mini episode, host Kate Volman discusses the concept of dissatisfaction and its potential as a catalyst for positive change. Drawing from Matthew's '21 Questions that will Change Your Life,' Kate focuses on how to recognize and respond to feelings of dissatisfaction in various areas of life. She also shares practical steps for transforming dissatisfaction into satisfaction by envisioning desired outcomes and implementing actionable changes.In this episode, you'll discover:Viewing dissatisfaction as a signal for growth and improvementAdvising yourself like a friend can provide clarity and actionable solutionsVisualizing satisfaction helps identify changes and steps to achieve desired goalsThings to listen for:(00:00) Understanding dissatisfaction(01:28) Matthew Kelly's insight on dissatisfaction(02:44) How to take action towards satisfaction(05:33) Applying dissatisfaction in different areas of our livesResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

One of Joseph's favorite questions to ask people is "What have you been reading recently?" It's both prompted great conversation, as well as produced a number of awkward moments. Matthew Kelly has said, "We become the books we read"-- so if we're interested in who people are and who they're becoming, what they're reading is incredibly important!Here's a link for Catholic husbands to spend 45 minutes with Joseph: https://bookme.name/ouroutpost/45-minutes-with-josephHere's a link for the Joseph Pearce talk on October 19th in Jackson, MI: https://www.castgeorge.com/events/pearce As always, check out our work, and join our email list, at https://ouroutpost.org/send us an email at hello@ouroutpost.organd please rate, review, and share!

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn chats with Communications and Electronics Engineer; award-winning app developer; drone operator and astro-photographer, Matthew Kelly from Lahinch.

In this episode, Matthew Kelly shares his call to pierce the spiritual darkness of India with the light of the Gospel. Listen as he recounts how God led him through prayer and mission trips to go to a nation in desperate need of truth. Be challenged to surrender to God's call and to shine His light in the darkest places.If you have your own unique story of gospel advance or if you sense God leading you toward a particular people group, we'd love to hear about it. Even if it's just a sentence or two, share what God is doing in an email to gomission@theegeneration.org.GoMission, hosted by Mark Gillmore, is a monthly, missions-focused program designed to expose young people to the people, stories, and opportunities happening across the globe in the world's harvest fields. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

"There is power in boldness, the power to explore new possibilities and the power to get unstuck."In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we take a look at the essence of boldness and its critical role in transforming company culture and driving team engagement. Matthew discusses the power of being bold, revealing that true boldness is rooted in having a single, clear priority and the courage to pursue it. He also challenges us with profound questions about our life's direction and urges us to confront our dissatisfaction as a messenger for change.In this episode, you'll discover:Boldness is essential for leadership and personal growthSmall and intentional steps can build momentum and lead to significant changeFocusing on one clear priority allows us to commit fully and effectivelyThings to listen for:(00:00) How are we deciding our future(00:31) The importance of boldness in leadership(01:44) The growth behind dissatisfaction(02:54) The power of holy momentsResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

"This is how it always has been. It's being able to let that go and saying, okay, that's what was, but this is what I want it to be."In this episode of Lead with Culture, host Kate Volman is joined by Michele Marquis, Senior Executive Coach at Floyd Consulting, to explore three ways to live intentionally. Inspired by the principles in the "The Fourth Quarter of Your Life" workbook by Matthew Kelly and Allen Hunt, Michele shares her insights on how to align our lives with what truly matters to us.In their conversation, Michele emphasizes the importance of reflecting on our mission, purpose, and what we want to achieve for a fulfilling life without regrets. Through actionable steps, they discuss how to create a life plan that guides our decisions, energy, and time effectively.In this episode, you'll discover:Why defining your purpose and what you want to be remembered for is crucial in making informed decisionsEstablishing clear goals and dreams for the current stage of your life, while letting go of past regretsTechniques to prioritize your time and energy on what truly matters to your mission and goalsThings to listen for: 00:55 Living Intentionally: Insights from Fourth Quarter Coaching04:31 Developing Clarity for Better Decisions08:54 Establishing What You Need and Want17:17 Learning to Say No for a Bigger Yes24:20 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert.On this episode you will watch Asa Elliott open up about his time on Benidorm, working for Asda during COVID and opens up about the moment he had with Matthew Kelly.You can see more from Asa on his TikTok account: @asaelliott Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnnySeifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which an expert on the history of education finance talks about the evolution of school funding, the different options that we've seen over time, and the various advantages and drawbacks of each. LINKS: Matt's book, Dividing the Public Boston Globe piece on conservative school boards in WI Arrowhead Union HS District's testimony to legislature. On how districts' receiving Covid funding is like "winning the lottery."

New York Times bestselling author Matthew Kelly tells of the time he was driving home from work, and a friend came to mind. 

“We wrote our mission statement and we re-embraced our core values because we can't have our strategy and the rest of our business without our culture first.”In this episode of Lead with Culture, we are joined by Brian Maglicocco, Director of Culture and Business Development at Captivate Exhibits, to share how his company has transformed from the 6 immutable principles of a dynamic culture from Matthew Kelly's book, The Culture Solution.In our conversation, Brian discusses his company's strategic integration of mission and values into their hiring process, the impact of creating a Dream Manager program, and how they incorporated a cultural assessment to strengthen their team.In this episode, you'll discover:The importance of integrating a company's mission and values into the hiring process to ensure new hires align with the organization's cultureThe benefits of having a coaching culture within an organization, promoting both personal and professional growth among employeesStrategies for overcoming challenges during a crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by adapting business models and focusing on core valuesThings to listen for:[05:37] Pandemic led to growth for Brian's exhibit company[09:42] Enhance culture through successful hiring and teamwork[15:24] Collaboration spurs creativity, fuels productivity, and innovation[17:33] Creating purpose-driven mission statement revolutionizes organizations[22:37] Fear of what others think can hinder growth[25:27] Seek connection with culture managers for support[28:27] Dream managers create a positive impact on organizations[33:00] Identify main culture principles and get personalized coachingResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Guest:Brian's LinkedinConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

"Behind the Scenes with Rob Bleetstein: Archiving the Legacy of the NRPS"Larry's guest, Rob Bleetstein, is known for his role as the host of the live concerts on the Sirius XM Grateful Dead station and as the voice of Pearl Jam Radio. In today's episode, he discusses the recently released live album "Hempsteader" by the New Riders Of The Purple Sage (NRPS), where he serves as the archivist and producer.The New Riders of the Purple Sage is an American country rock band that emerged from the psychedelic rock scene in San Francisco in 1969, with original members including some from the Grateful Dead. Their roots trace back to the early 1960s folk and beatnik scene around Stanford University, where Jerry Garcia and David Nelson played gigs together. Influenced by American folk music and rock and roll, the band formed, including Garcia on pedal steel guitar initially.The discussion delves into the background of the NRPS, their albums, and notable tracks like "Panama Red," written by Peter Rowan and popularized by the band. The album "New Riders of the Purple Sage" features Garcia on pedal steel guitar and includes tracks like "Henry," a humorous tale of marijuana smuggling.Throughout the show, various NRPS tracks are highlighted, showcasing the band's eclectic style and songwriting. Additionally, news segments cover topics such as the DEA's agreement to reschedule marijuana and updates from the music industry, including rare concert appearances and tour plans.Overall, the episode provides insights into the NRPS's music, their influence on the country rock genre, and relevant news in the marijuana and music industries. Larry's Notes Rob Bleetstein who many folks know as the host of the three live concerts played every day on the Sirius XM Grateful Dead station.  Also the voice of Pearl Jam Radio. And, most importantly for today's episode, the archivist for the New Riders Of The Purple Sage and the producer of the Hempsteader album. Today, featuring recently released NRPS live album, “Hempsteader” from the band's performance at the Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, NY on June 25, 1976, just shy of 48 years ago.New Riders of the Purple Sage is an American country rock band. The group emerged from the psychedelic rock scene in San Francisco in 1969 and its original lineup included several members of the Grateful Dead.[2] The band is sometimes referred to as the New Riders or as NRPS.The roots of the New Riders can be traced back to the early 1960s Peninsulafolk/beatnikscene centered on Stanford University's now-defunct Perry Lane housing complex in Menlo Park, California where future Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia often played gigs with like-minded guitarist David Nelson. The young John Dawson (also known as "Marmaduke") also played some concerts with Garcia, Nelson, and their compatriots while visiting relatives on summer vacation. Enamored of the sounds of Bakersfield-style country music, Dawson would turn his older friends on to the work of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens and provided a vital link between Timothy Leary's International Federation for Internal Freedom in Millbrook, New York (Dawson having boarded at the Millbrook School) and the Menlo Park bohemian coterie nurtured by Ken Kesey.Inspired by American folk music, rock and roll, and blues, Garcia formed the Grateful Dead (initially known as The Warlocks) with blues singer Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, while Nelson joined the similarly inclined New Delhi River Band (which would eventually come to include bassist Dave Torbert) shortly thereafter.  The group came to enjoy a cult following in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties through the Summer of Love until their dissolution in early 1968.In 1969, Nelson contributed to the Dead's Aoxomoxoa album in 1969.  During this period Nelson and Garcia played intermittently in an early iteration of High Country, a traditional bluegrass ensemble formed by the remnants of the Peninsula folk scene.By early 1969, Dawson had returned to Los Altos Hills and also contributed to Aoxomoxoa.  After a mescaline experience at Pinnacles National Park with Torbert and Matthew Kelly, he began to compose songs on a regular basis working in a psychedelic country fusion genre not unlike Gram Parsons' Flying Burrito Brothers.Dawson's vision was prescient, as 1969 marked the emergence of country rock via Bob Dylan, The Band, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Poco, the Dillard & Clark Band, and the Clarence White-era Byrds. Around this time, Garcia was similarly inspired to take up the pedal steel guitar, and an informal line-up including Dawson, Garcia, and Peninsula folk veteran Peter Grant (on banjo) began playing coffeehouse and hofbrau concerts together when the Grateful Dead were not touring. Their repertoire included country standards, traditional bluegrass, Dawson originals, and a few Dylan covers ("Lay Lady Lay", "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere", "Mighty Quinn"). By the summer of 1969 it was decided that a full band would be formed and David Nelson was recruited to play lead guitar.In addition to Nelson, Dawson (on acoustic guitar), and Garcia (continuing to play pedal steel), the original line-up of the band that came to be known as the New Riders of the Purple Sage (a nod to the Foy Willing-led Western swing combo from the 1940s, Riders of the Purple Sage, which borrowed its name from the Zane Grey novel) consisted of Alembic Studio engineer Bob Matthews on electric bass and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead on drums; bassist Phil Lesh also played sporadically with the ensemble in lieu of Matthews through the end of the year, as documented by the late 1969 demos later included on the Before Time Began archival release. Lyricist Robert Hunter briefly rehearsed with the band on bass in early 1970 before the permanent hiring of Torbert in April of that year.[8] The most commercially successful configuration of the New Riders would come to encompass Dawson, Nelson, Torbert, Spencer Dryden (of Jefferson Airplane fame), and Buddy Cage.After a few warmup gigs throughout the Bay Area in 1969, Dawson, Nelson, and Torbert began to tour in May 1970 as part of a tripartite bill advertised as "An Evening with the Grateful Dead". An acoustic Grateful Dead set that often included contributions from Dawson and Nelson would then segue into New Riders and electric Dead sets, obviating the need to hire external opening acts. With the New Riders desiring to become more of a self-sufficient group and Garcia needing to focus on his other responsibilities, the musician parted ways with the group in November 1971. Seasoned pedal steel player Buddy Cage was recruited from Ian and Sylvia's Great Speckled Bird to replace Garcia. In 1977 and 1978, NRPS did open several Dead and JGB shows, including the final concert preceding the closure of Winterland on December 31, 1978.In 1974, Torbert left NRPS; he and Matthew Kelly co-founded the band Kingfish (best known for Bob Weir's membership during the Grateful Dead's late-1974 to mid-1976 touring hiatus) the year before. In 1997, the New Riders of the Purple Sage split up. Dawson retired from music and moved to Mexico to become an English teacher. By this time, Nelson had started his own David Nelson Band. There was a reunion performance in 2001. In 2002, the New Riders accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award from High Times magazine. Allen Kemp died on June 25, 2009.[13][14] John "Marmaduke" Dawson died in Mexico on July 21, 2009, at the age of 64.[15][16]Pedal steel guitarist Buddy Cage died on February 5, 2020, at age 73. (Rob – this is mostly notes for me today so I can sound like I know what I'm talking about.  I'll go through some of it to set some background for the band, but feel free to take the lead on talking about those aspects of the band, and its musicians, that you enjoy most or find most interesting – keeping in mind that our target audience presumably are fans of marijuana and the Dead.)   INTRO:                Panama Red                                Track #1                                Start – 1:49 Written by Peter Rowan “Panama Red” is well known in the jam-grass scene, but it's perhaps not as widely known that Peter Rowan wrote the song.It was originally a 1973 hit for the New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the first popular version with Rowan singing and playing it came when the supergroup Old & In the Way, released their eponymous album in 1975, two years after their seminal time, in 1973, and a year after they disbanded. Jerry Garcia was the connective tissue between the two projects, playing pedal steel in the early New Riders and banjo in Old & In the Way. “I wrote ‘Panama Red' after leaving my first project with David Grisman, Earth Opera, around the summer of the Woodstock music festival [1969],” Rowan explains. “It's a fun song because it captures the vibe of the time. I was from the East Coast, but I found there to be more creativity on the West Coast during that time period.“Nobody wanted to do ‘Panama Red' on the East Coast. I took it to Seatrain [the roots fusion band in which Rowan played from 1969 to 1972], and when it eventually became a hit, the manager of Seatrain claimed it. I never saw any money, even though it became the title of an album for the New Riders of the Purple Sage [1973's The Adventures of Panama Red]. “The subject was "taboo" in those days. You did jail time for pot. So that might have scared commercial interests. But Garcia was a green light all the way! "Oh sure" was his motto, both ironically and straight but always with a twinkle in his eye! After Seatrain management kept all the money, Jerry suggested I bring the song to Marmaduke and Nelson!" “When David Grisman and I got back together for Old & In the Way in 1973 with Jerry Garcia, Vassar Clements and John Khan, we started playing it.”From the NRPS album “The Adventures of Panama Red”, their fourth country rock album released in October 1973. It is widely regarded as one of the group's best efforts, and reached number 55 on the Billboard charts.The album includes two songs written by Peter Rowan — "Panama Red", which became a radio hit, and "Lonesome L.A. Cowboy". Another song, "Kick in the Head", was written by Robert Hunter. Donna Jean Godchaux and Buffy Sainte-Marie contribute background vocals on several tracks.  SHOW No. 1:   Fifteen Days Under The Hood                                Track #41:55 – 3:13 Written by Jack Tempchin and Warren Hughey.  Jack Tempchin is an American musician and singer-songwriter who wrote the Eagles song "Peaceful Easy Feeling"[1] and co-wrote "Already Gone",[2] "The Girl from Yesterday",[3]"Somebody"[4]and "It's Your World Now".[5] Released as the opening song on the NRPS album, “New Riders”, their seventh studio album, released in 1976 SHOW No. 2:   Henry                                Track #6                                1:19 – 3:05 "Henry", written by John Dawson, a traditional shuffle with contemporary lyrics about marijuana smuggling.  From the band's debut album, “New Riders of the Purple Sage”, released by Columbia Records in August, 1971.  New Riders of the Purple Sage is the only studio album by the New Riders to feature co-founder Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead on pedal steel guitar. He is also featured on the live albums Vintage NRPS and Bear's Sonic Journals: Dawn of the New Riders of the Purple Sage.Mickey Hart and Commander Cody play drums and piano, respectively, on two tracks—"Dirty Business" and "Last Lonely Eagle".Then, there's a swerving left turn away from romance tunes on this album with ‘Henry‘, whose titular hero has stepped right out of a Gilbert Shelton underground comic.  At a frenetic pace the story of Henry's run to Mexico to fetch twenty kilos of (Acapulco?) gold unravels, with Henry driving home after sampling the wares “Henry tasted, he got wasted couldn't even see – how he's going to drive like that is not too clear to me.”  It's a joke, but a joke that sounds pretty good even after repeat listens.SHOW No. 3:   Portland Woman                                Track #9                                :34 – 2:00 Another Marmaduke tune from the NRPS album released in August, 1971.A bittersweet love song progressing from touring boredom to be relieved by a casual hook-up with the pay-off with the realization that the Portland Woman who “treats you right” has actually made a deeper connection “I'm going back to my Portland woman, I don't want to be alone tonight.”   SHOW No. 4:   You Never Can Tell                                Track #15                                :51 – 2:26 You Never Can Tell", also known as "C'est La Vie" or "Teenage Wedding", is a song written by Chuck Berry. It was composed in the early 1960s while Berry was in federal prison for violating the Mann Act.[2] Released in 1964 on the album St. Louis to Liverpool and the follow-up single to Berry's final Top Ten hit of the 1960s: "No Particular Place to Go", "You Never Can Tell" reached number 14, becoming Berry's final Top 40 hit until "My Ding-a-Ling", a number 1 in October 1972.  Berry's recording features an iconic piano hook played by Johnnie Johnson.  The piano melody was influenced by Mitchell Torok's 1953 hit "Caribbean". The song has also been recorded or performed by Chely Wright, New Riders of the Purple Sage, the Jerry Garcia Band, Bruce Springsteen, the Mavericks, and Buster Shuffle.  JGB performed it almost 40 times in the early ‘90's. The song became popular again after the 1994 release of the film Pulp Fiction, directed and co-written by Quentin Tarantino. The music was played for a "Twist contest" in which Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) competed (and were the only contestants shown in the film). The music added an evocative element of sound to the narrative and Tarantino said that the song's lyrics of "Pierre" and "Mademoiselle" gave the scene a "uniquely '50s French New Wave dance sequence feel".  OUTRO:              Glendale Train                                Track #17                                1:30 – 3:14 Still another Marmaduke tune from the “New Riders of the Purple Sage” album released in late summer 1971.   MJ News:Just one MJ News story today important enough to take a few minutes to talk MJ:  DEA's agreement to reschedule MJ to Schedule 3 from Schedule 1.DEA Agrees To Reschedule Marijuana Under Federal Law In Historic Move Following Biden-Directed Health Agency's Recommendation - Marijuana Moment Benefits:  banking services, no 280(e) restrictions on what expenses retailers can deduct and allows for full medical research of MJ. Negatives:  Still illegal, all drugs on Schedules I, II and III must be prescribed by a licensed health care provider with prescription privileges and can only be dispenses by licensed pharmacists.  Music News:A few quick hits re Music (no real need to get into any of these but I like to see what's going on so I don't miss anything interesting, these are the first things that get cut when we decide we want to keep talking): Jaimoe makes rare public concert appearance with Friends of the Brothers in Fairfield CN, plays ABB hitsJaimoe Takes Part in Rare Public Concert Appearance, Revisits Allman Brothers Band Classics (relix.com) Mike Gordon sits in at the Dodd's Dead Residency at Nectar's in Burlingtron, VT as part of “Grateful Dead Tuesday”.  Plays He's Gone and Scarlet (we have some Phish fans as listeners so try to toss a few bones to them)Listen: Mike Gordon Offers Grateful Dead Classics at Nectar's (A Gallery + Recap) (relix.com) David Gilmour may be planning first tour since 2016, won't play any Pink Floyd songs from the ‘70's – like the old Doonesbury strip where Elvis comes back from the Dead, Trump hires him to play in one of his casinos and at the start of the show, Elvis announces that he is only playing the songs of the late great John Denver.David Gilmour Plots First Tour Since 2016 (relix.com) Roy Carter, founder of High Sierra Music Festival passes away.Roy Carter, High Sierra Music Festival Founder, Passes Away at 68 (relix.com) .Produced by PodConx Deadhead Cannabis Show - https://podconx.com/podcasts/deadhead-cannabis-showLarry Mishkin - https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkinRob Hunt - https://podconx.com/guests/rob-huntJay Blakesberg - https://podconx.com/guests/jay-blakesbergSound Designed by Jamie Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-humiston-91718b1b3/Recorded on Squadcast

Are you ready for the second half of life? Allen Hunt believes we should be more precise and instead concentrate on preparing for the fourth quarter of our lives once we hit our sixties. It helps us focus with a heightened sense of urgency and it can inspire us to be more intentional about the things that matter most. Allen Hunt joins us from Atlanta. __________________________ Bio Allen Hunt is The Fourth Quarter Guy. He helps people discover how to become the best-version-of themselves in the Fourth Quarter of life. A four-time #1 Amazon best-selling author, Allen collaborated with Matthew Kelly to write No Regrets: A Fable about Living Your Fourth Quarter Intentionally. In that fable, they share the ground-breaking secrets of the Fourth Quarter: the 5 Keys to Living and Dying with No Regrets. Those 5 keys then led them to create The Fourth Quarter of Your Life: Embracing What Matters Most, a workbook to help people do just that: Discover and plan how to intentionally live their fourth quarters with confidence, boldness and passion. Allen earned a Ph.D from Yale University. He enjoys hiking, literature, spirituality, history and good food. he and his wife, Anita, live in Georgia. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren. ____________________________ Website - The Fourth Quarter Guy - Allen Hunt You Tube Channel No Regrets: A Fable about Living Your Fourth Quarter Intentionally The Fourth Quarter of Your Life: Embracing What Matters Most _____________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller Independence Day – Steve Lopez Taking Stock – Dr. Jordan Grumet _____________________________ Wise Quotes On the Fourth Quarter of Life "And so when you turn 60, you really are three-fourths of the way through, and you're in that fourth quarter. And as I've kind of accompanied folks on that journey, I've realized your perspective really changes at that point in different kinds of ways. Your values may not, but your perspective and your point of view does. And certain things become more important. Other things begin to kind of recede into the background. And like my co-author, Matthew Kelly, and I say, death is the one unavoidable truth. And in the fourth quarter, you begin to realize that at some level. And then once you actually really realize that and accept it, then you can truly begin to live. It's almost liberating once you realize, and this thing is going to, there is a termination date. " On Regrets "How do you redeem those regrets and turn them into dreams? You know as we talked with hospice nurses and as we worked with people who were preparing to die and listen to some of their regrets one of the greatest regrets people expresses I really wish I had expressed my feelings more. And so if that's a regret that you anticipate that you might have or that you have up to this point so okay how can I how can I turn that into a fourth quarter dream instead of letting that regret kind of hang on me like a wet sweater. And one way to do that is to think about three simple statements I love you, I forgive you, or please forgive me. And who do you need to say those things to? And begin to think about who do you need to thank? Who do you need to express love to? who do you need to forgive and who do you actually need to forgive you? Who do you need to say I'm sorry to and begin actually acting on that. And you'll you'll not only begin to avoid regrets, but you also begin to experience a freedom from the past and a lightness and a liberty in the in the fourth quarter." On Being Intentional in Your Fourth Quarter "...intentionality matters in every aspect of your life, whether it's your physical health, your mental health, your spiritual life. And so just to put together a simple one step, this is the next step I'm gonna take, and then see what God begins to do in your life as you do that,

Two wars and maybe more on the way! Economic collapse, a border crisis, and a demented president!! Can America handle all these problems at the same time??? Here is a link to buy the book by Matthew Kelly we discuss: https://www.amazon.com/Rediscover-Catholicism-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1937509672

Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Consulting. Kate is the author of, "Do What You Love - A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job." Kate and her team are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves by providing training, coaching, and consulting services, including Floyd's cornerstone Dream Manager Program based on Matthew Kelly's bestselling book. Kate is a sought after speaker and has worked with brands such as GoDaddy, Entrepreneur.com, & StartUpNation.com.Kate and I discuss why everyone is an artist, the benefits of finding a creative outlet and how to find the time and the courage we need to live our creative best life.Connect with Kate Volman:Website: Kate VolmanBook: Do What You LoveLinkedIn: Kate VolmanIG: Kate Volman"Life is Built, Not Born."Joe Ciccarone#Episode137

We choose to listen to other voices: friends, teachers, siblings, celebrities, etc. Until we learn to listen to the voice within. Learn the keys to opening up your intuition and having more success in life as Ken D Foster interviews Mathew Kelly who has sold over 50 million books.   Show Benefits:  You Will Learn How to: Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom Listen to Your Intuition for Greater Success Have More Peace in All Areas of Life   Bio: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Amazon and USA Today Bestselling author of 37 books with more than 50 million copies sold! Matthew Kelly is a thought leader, entrepreneur, & spiritual leader. Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves. Born in Sydney, Australia, he began speaking and writing in his late teens while he was attending business school. Since that time, 5 million people have attended his seminars and presentations in more than 50 countries   Guest Websites:  matthewkelly.com YouTube: @MatthewKellyAuthor Instagram: @matthewfkelly TikTok: @matthewkellyauthor Facebook: @matthewkelly Twitter: @MatthewFKelly LinkedIn: @matthewkelly   #voicesofcourage #kendfoster #MatthewKelly   Watch & Listen to the podcast here: Youtube: https://youtu.be/vr8rfpz88M0   Like || Comment || Share ----------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy & stay connected with us! ► Visit us: voicesofcourage.us ► Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/VoicesofCourageRadio ► Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/voicesofcourageshow ► Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/KennethFoster ► Contact us on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kendfoster  

"It's healthy to think about death; it puts things in perspective and reminds us what really matters. The inevitability of death should inspire us to get busy living.”In this episode, featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we discuss the impactful message of the top 24 regrets of people who are dying.Join us as we uncover valuable perspectives on courage, fulfillment, and the pursuit of dreams, offering a fresh lens through which to approach leadership and personal growth.In this episode, you'll learn:Embrace courage and take action to fulfill your dreams, as they are an essential part of your life's purposeRealize the importance of not caring too much about what others think of youMake intentional efforts to build and maintain deeper relationships with friends and loved onesThings to listen for:[00:46] 24 regrets from people who are dying[05:39] Stop caring about what other people think[06:44] Stay in touch with loved ones[08:47] Stop pursuing the wrong things[12:33] Actionable steps to avoid future regretsResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogStellar One ConsultingCall Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by Jim MattisConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

Today we discuss the biggest career mistakes people make and how to prevent them. It's not too late to pivot, so stick around for some great pointers. In addition, we have Matthew Kelly, best-selling author, speaker and founder of Dynamic Catholic Institute. Matthew shares about the importance of silence, and how his faith fuels his journey in his family, business and ministry. 

On Eavesdroppin' comedy podcast this week, hosts Geordie & Michelle head to the middle of nowhere in New South Wales, Austrlaia...When Eavesdropper Shari asked us to look into the deaths of two teenagers whose bodies were found in a bridge pylon, host Michelle went in for a deep dive... On December 17 1989, 14 year old mates Matthew Kelly and Jaymie Egner ate lunch at home then left to go for a dip at the local swimming hole. They were never seen alive again. What happened to Matthew and Jaymie? Did they really go for a swim that day? Or did they take a detour? How did their bodies end up in a hollow pylon under a bridge? What happened to the pylon cover? Why did the police at the time think foul play could be a possibility? And what was the finding of the coroner investigating the case? It's a tragic tale with some answers that don't satisfy everyone...So pop on your headphones, grab a brown lemonade and join Geordie & Michelle for this week's episode, plus chat about restaurants, robes and more, only on Eavesdroppin' podcast. And remember, wherever you are, whatever you do, just keep Eavesdroppin'!*Disclaimer: We don't claim to have any factual info about anything ever and our opinions are just opinions not fact, sooorrrryyy! Don't sue us!Please rate, review, share and subscribe in all the usual places – we love it when you do!Support us on Patreon

This week's GIANT is Matthew Kelly: author, speaker, thought leader, entrepreneur, consultant, spiritual leader, and innovator. Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves. Born in Sydney, Australia, he began speaking and writing in his late teens while he was attending business school. Since that time, 5 million people have attended his seminars and presentations in more than 50 countries.Today, Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and business consultant. His books have been published in more than 30 languages, have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists, and have sold more than 50 million copies.Kelly is the founder of Floyd Consulting, a Florida-based management-consulting firm. His clients include many of the most admired companies in the world.He is also the founder of The Dynamic Catholic Institute, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization that is redefining the way Catholics are inspired and educated.In his early-twenties he developed "the-best-version-of-yourself" concept and has been sharing it in every arena of life for more than twenty-five years. It is quoted by presidents and celebrities, athletes and their coaches, business leaders and innovators, though perhaps it is never more powerfully quoted than when a mother or father asks a child, "Will that help you become the-best-version-of-yourself?"Kelly's personal interests include golf, music, art, literature, investing, spirituality, and spending time with his wife, Meggie, and their children Walter, Isabel, Harry, Ralph, and Simon.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi there! I'm Dave Durand, a best-selling author, radio personality, and award-winning CEO. I post videos on business advice and interviews with top CEOs of multi-million dollar companies, so subscribe for new videos daily!

"Let go of all the things that could have been, and then focus on all the things that still can be, that you still can be and do and become.”In this solo episode, host Kate Volman shares a powerful message from Matthew Kelly's book, "Life is Messy,” which is mourning the life that could have been.Join as Kate encourages us to release any regrets or past decisions that weigh us down, and challenges us to focus on their dreams and aspirations. This thought-provoking discussion invites us to explore our potential for growth and self-discovery.In this episode, you'll learn:Embrace the unexpected life by mourning the life that could have beenDon't fear the past; let it serve you, but don't let it define youFocus on creating the future you still can be, do, and becomeThings to listen for:[01:29] Mourn the life that could've been[03:21] Glance at the past, but don't linger there[08:42] Journaling releases power, challenge to let go[10:26] Simplify powerful ideas

"We can't just sit around and stay in our fields of overwhelm. We need to recognize the feeling and then do something about it.”If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. It's one of the most common emotions in our society today. But what matters most is how you deal with the feeling.In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we discuss 7 of his most prominent tips to fight the feeling of being overwhelmed and regain control of your life.In this episode, you'll learn:Sharing your feelings and struggles with someone can be liberating and help gain a new perspectiveOrganizing your work or living space has a way of reorganizing your thoughts and feelings tooInaction will only deepen the feeling of overwhelm - taking purposeful action can shift the momentum of your dayThings to listen for:[00:33] Being overwhelmed is daunting[01:25] 7 tips to get beyond feeling overwhelmed[03:49] The importance of having tools to overcome overwhelm[05:45] 2 additional strategies to cope with overwhelm[07:36] Dealing with perfectionism[11:53] Choose one action today to fight overwhelmResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Guest:Matthew Kelly's LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

Questions Covered: 02:56 – Hebrew 10 says the blood of bulls and goats can’t take away sin. Why then does Leviticus say that it does? 06:00 – I heard that a red heifer was going to be sacrificed in Israel this year for Passover. Is this significant and what is the Church's opinion of this? 14:44 – I'm in RCIA. I'm getting conflicting information. Who wrote the gospels? 23:17 – I had a seizure and was placed on meds. I started to hear a voice in my head saying I was going straight to hell. Once I started to pray the rosary, the voice immediately went away. What do you make of this? 29:10 – The bible has a lot of reference to demons. Were there a lot more demons during Christ time than ours? 32:34 – How do I understand images and apparitions of pain and suffering? I thought there was no more pain and suffering in heaven? 35:38 – Is there sometimes when more than one rosary is needed in our possession? 40:11 – Why is it that you can EM in one diocese but not another? In the Fatima apparitions it was said that one girl would be in purgatory until the end of time. If we pray for her, can we change that? 44:45 – Regarding Daniel 9:24; is Jesus the new temple? 49:58 – Why doesn't CA produce books in mass like Matthew Kelly does? I feel like we are missing out. …

In today's episode, we have a case study on authentic and intentional leadership. Frank and Deirdre talk with Justin Conger, of Conger Construction, about leadership, decision making, culture, brand, and how marketing impacts a firm.   At the helm of Conger Construction Group, Justin Conger stands as a paragon of transformative leadership. His distinct approach, grounded in the principles of servant leadership, has been the compass guiding the company's ascent in the construction sector. With the conviction that true leadership stems from serving first, Justin continuously places the needs and professional growth of his team at the forefront. This ethos has not only fostered a culture of mutual respect, trust, and empowerment within Conger Construction Group but has also been instrumental in its sustained business expansion. https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-conger-27636614/    Resource links: Conger Construction: https://www.congerbuilt.com/  Vistage: https://www.vistage.com/  Off Balance, Matthew Kelly: https://www.amazon.com/Off-Balance-Work-Life-Professional-Satisfaction/dp/1942611331  The 5 Disfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756   

Ever wondered what's really moving in the financial coaching industry these days? If you're in the thick of your business, working hard to grow, you may not feel like you have time to stay on top of how the industry is growing and changing.That's what I'm here for! This week on the podcast, I'm sharing some of my own experiences--what I'm seeing and hearing in financial coaching. These are completely my opinion, not based on any industry stats. Just some real talk.I'm chatting about how financial coaches and advisors are working together now, and it's pretty exciting. There's also a big shift happening where people are starting to see money as more than just numbers – it's about our feelings and life choices too. Sounds about right!And, I've got some honest thoughts about different types of financial coaching companies. Some are great, some... not so much. Plus, you wouldn't believe how financial coaches are starting to pop up in places like banks.This episode is all about sharing what I've seen and learned, and maybe it'll get you thinking differently about our work. So grab a coffee, settle in, and give it a listen. It's just a casual chat about the stuff we deal with every day.Links & Resources:Episode 5: Can I Make a Living as a Financial Coach?Financial Coaching ToolkitThe Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly

"There are 24 hours in a day, nobody gets more, nobody gets less. You don't need more time. You need more energy.”Energy is our most valuable resource and it's how we utilize our energy that sets us apart.In this episode featuring Matthew Kelly, Founder of Floyd Consulting and author of several best-selling books, we bust the myth that time is our most valuable resource. Listen in to hear how energy plays a vital role in achieving dreams and pick up practical advice and engaging exercises for identifying energy enhancers and drainers in our lives.In this episode, you'll learn:Energy, not time, is our most valuable resource – focus on managing and increasing your energy levelsIdentify energy enhancers and energy drainers to make deliberate choices in your daily routinesLeverage your energy effectively to pursue dreams and become the best version of yourselfThings to listen for:[02:07] 5 ways to increase your energy levels[04:10] Maximize energy to pursue dreams and manage them effectively[08:02] Identify and avoid energy-draining people, places, and activities[10:29] Create a list of energy drainers and energy giversResources:Floyd CoachingThe Culture AssessmentMatthew Kelly's BooksFloyd Coaching's BlogConnect with the Guest:Matthew Kelly's LinkedInConnect with the Host & Floyd Coaching:Kate Volman's LinkedinFloyd Coaching on LinkedinFloyd Consulting on FacebookFloyd Consulting on TwitterFloyd Consulting on YouTubeFloyd Consulting on Instagram

“The great corporate battle in the coming decades will be the war for talent.” Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenge of attracting and retaining engaged A-players on your team? Is employee disengagement sinking your ship? In this episode, Melissa Kay, Tap the Potential's Lead Strategist and “Chief Dream Officer,” shares how your organization's future and your team members' potential are intertwined. We are diving deep into team member disengagement, what the core issue is, how it can end your organization, and what you can do about it right now. Join us to learn more!   Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.   Show Highlights: The ugly truths about disengaged team members and how they are sabotaging your morale, productivity, sustainability, growth, and profitability How Tap the Potential's Dream Manager Program (concept taken from Matthew Kelly's book, The Dream Manager) provides a revolutionary way to reverse the staggering trend toward disengagement Why the ability to attract, engage, and retain talent will be the #1 strategic objective going forward for every successful organizational leader The key for every business manager or organizational leader: to support team members and create an environment that helps them become the best version of themselves How our Dream Manager Program helps you lead with innovation, a strategic plan, and vision Why your business vision should align with your personal vision An overview of the Dream Manager Program, how it works, and what you can expect Links and Resources:   Sign up today for the Dream Manager Program! Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with one of the most unique and holistic benefits you can provide your team members. The program begins February 21st!   Master your time and profit as you plan ahead for 2024! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business   Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book, The 4 Week Vacation®️.   Learn more about our courses, Coach Approach and Leadership Bootcamp at www.tapthepotential.com.     Our Better Business Better Life Jumpstart can help your profitability in every way. This free, five-day workshop will help you realize your vision of sustainable profitability in 2024. It already began on January 8, but you can still get in on the action and access the program! Sign up today!   Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com/group      Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today!    Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner.  Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour

“How can we expect that they're going to show up at work excited to fulfill the mission of an organization if they're going home and they are completely disengaged in their own life, they're not excited about where they are going, and they've lost touch of all of their dreams?” Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Consulting, is an acclaimed author and leader in fostering environments where dreaming is the framework of transformative professional culture. Her work, grounded in the principles of Matthew Kelly's "The Dream Manager", extends beyond mere motivation but towards building systems within company cultures that help people assess and grow in aspects of their lives, including the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.  In this episode of Made for Impact, Kate discusses with host Gretchen Schott, The Dream Manager program and how the transformative power of the Dream List can help tap into your team's personal aspirations, which can exponentially grow an individual's contribution to your company's vision. A dream-filled culture can drive engagement, loyalty, and productivity, and Kate's insightful strategies are designed not just for thought but action—turning aspirations into achievements that resonate both personally and professionally. In this episode, you'll learn: How dreaming bigger can redefine what's imaginable for you and how sharing and prioritizing these dreams can catapult you and your company toward impactful achievements.  Why defining your team's superpowers and shifting your focus to empowering employee's personal growth can create ripples of positive change, boosting engagement, loyalty, and workplace culture.  How to ditch the myths that keep ambition in check such as the barriers of perfectionism and the belief that we need permission to pursue our goals.    Connect with Guest: Kate Volman More on her Books: https://katevolman.com/  Check out Floyd Consulting: https://www.floydconsulting.com/coaching    Get in touch with Gretchen, and let her know which impactful leaders you'd like to hear from: Connect on LinkedIn or Subscribe to our newsletter. Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://link.chtbl.com/3EbmWF5a   Strong leaders at all organizational levels are a requisite for business success. The GrowU Leadership Pathways, developed by Gretchen Schott, keeps a leadership ‘pipeline' flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the first of six core competencies in this leadership journey - Goal Setting & Review.  Jump into the conversation: [02:01] All About Kate Volman & Floyd Coaching [7:03] Leaders responsibility to communicate their team's collective and individual gifts  [12:09] The seven myths that hold people back from being their most creative selves, outlined in Kate's book, Do What You Love [19:25] The Dream Manager program and why allowing your team to dream big professionally and personally fosters company growth [27:02] Why writing down dreams is an important part of the process of achieving future goals [33:03] How to assess, track, and improve goals and dreams in various areas of your life  

In today's podcast, we delve into the meaning and history of Advent, a season of hope, expectation, and waiting. Stasi shares stories from her own family traditions, showing us that Advent means so much more than a countdown to Christmas. It is a time to reflect on faith, hope, joy, and peace. It is a time to remember how Christ came and all that he has done for us—while looking forward with great anticipation to the promise that he will come again and make all things new.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) — Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) — Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.Matthew 2:1 (NIV) — Incarnation: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to JerusalemJohn 1:29–31 (NIV) — Baptism: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! …John 2:1–10 (NIV) — Jesus' first miracle: …On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, …Acts 2:17 (NIV) — In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) — but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.Isaiah 9:2–7 (NIV) — Week of HopeIsaiah 40:1–11 (NIV) — Week of FaithLuke 2:1–21 (NIV) — Week of Joy (the Christmas Story)John 2:13–14 (NIV) — Week of PeaceJohn 3:16 (NIV) — Love:  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 1:17–18 (NIV) — For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.…..OTHER RESOURCES:Dietrich Bonhoeffer quote: “The Celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward ot something greater to come.”Matthew Kelly quote: “God of hope, I look to you with an open heart and yearning spirit. During this Advent season, I will keep alert and awake, listening for your word and keeping to your precepts. My hope is in you.”Karl Barth quote: “Unfulfilled and fulfilled promise are related to each other, as are dawn and sunrise…then it is precisely in the light of the coming of Christ that faith has become Advent faith, the expectation of future revelation. But faith knows for whom and for what it is waiting. It is fulfilled faith because it lays hold on the fulfilled promise.” Renee Swope from Proverbs 31 Ministries Poem: The Manger of My Hearthttps://reneeswope.com/christmas-prayer/…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

This week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Orrin Klopper, Co-Founder and CEO of Netsurit, a managed IT, Cloud, and Security service provider (MSP).

As we approach the First Sunday of Advent, it's time to get real. Are you living your one short life focused on what really matters? If not, there's still time to refocus…and make the most of your Advent, your Christmas, and the rest of your life! Watch here. PS: Since this Sunday falls on the First Sunday of Advent, you're about to get a sneak peak of our BEST ADVENT EVER program! If you haven't already, make sure you sign up to receive daily Gospel reflections from Matthew Kelly for all of the Advent Season! Want to have an even more amazing experience? Invite your friends to come along for the journey!