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Father's Day Weekend, Mediocre Golf, Trump Message and World Cup Builds in KC | 6-22-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When have we listned with our entire being AND responeded with action? Shema isn't just us listening it reqiures action. Its being fully present and fully aware and obeying what Yah has called us to do.

How will the crowded wild card standings impact the MLB trade deadline later this season? Gabe Lacques joined the guys to talk about that and more from around the world of baseball.

Welcome to this week's episode of Make it Plain. Kehinde opens up with an update about the Black Studies situation at Birmingham City University. Unfortunately, the university has ignored almost 10,000 signatories to the petition and the public backlash against their decision to cut the course and get rid of Black members of staff. Please do continue to support the campaign. He then reflects on Andy Burnham winning the by-election that opens up a leadership challenge for British prime minster. He warns that Labour is dominated by a fight between mediocre White men that can only lead to negative outcomes for all of us. Kehinde never addresses the trolls, or usually even reads the comments but for change he opens up the racist mailbag. The questions and comments are so ludicrous its an excellent opportunity to laugh at the state of the world. From 'where is the White Studies professor?' to people quoting Michael Jackson, join us on the hilarious journey through the psychosis of Whiteness. Harambee OBU will be having its annual general meeting online and in person on June 27th. Register at: https://hobuagm.eventbrite.co.uk Read the public letter and sign the petition in support of Black Studies at BCU https://c.org/hnpyKBCX7X Join Harambee OBU: www.blackunity.org.uk Written and hosted by: Kehinde Andrews Edited by: Kadiri Andrews Artwork by: Assata Andrews

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week, Ade and Tim dive into the planning stage of their upcoming micro adventure — a simple but brilliant idea that's been bubbling away for a while. The plan is wonderfully straightforward: finish work one evening, jump in the car, head straight to Mount Snowdon, climb it in the dark, camp on the summit, and wake up ready to cook breakfast as the sun rises over the mountains.In this first part, they talk through how the idea came about, how they'll time the journey and the night ascent, and what they'll need to take with them to make the whole thing safe, fun, and just chaotic enough to feel like a proper adventure. There's plenty of gear chat, a bit of route pondering, and the usual mix of enthusiasm, questionable logic, and the kind of silliness that always seems to appear when these two start planning something mildly ridiculous.It's the build‑up, the excitement, and the anticipation — all the ingredients that make a micro adventure feel real before it's even begun.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

In hour two, the guys react to Pistons president Trajan Langdon's comments about the team's future, breaking down why building around an offensively limited "core" will only hold Cade Cunningham back. They also critique a broader trend in Detroit sports culture of settling for nostalgia and mediocrity instead of making aggressive moves to build a true contender.

Larry Krueger and Dieter Kurtenbach chat all things Giants baseball, tackling topics from the team's season-long performance to the fan base's expectations. We chat about the current record and tthe fan base's apathy, with some fans seeming to accept mediocrity as an okay answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Krueger and Dieter Kurtenbach chat all things Giants baseball, tackling topics from the team's season-long performance to the fan base's expectations. We chat about the current record and tthe fan base's apathy, with some fans seeming to accept mediocrity as an okay answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We it comes to life we all want to have the perfect view but what about after you get it? We all reach milestones, accomplish goals, gain clarity, but remember it's not the finish line. Growing in our faith is not about getting a certain point and sitting in idle. The view encourges us, gives us hope and prepares us for the journey ahead. 

Recibimos a Arantxa Echevarría, Premio Goya al mejor director novel, que nos presenta su nueva película "Cada día nace un listo", una comedia negra y gamberra. En la segunda mitad del programa, Antonio Delgado, corresponsal de RNE en París, nos introduce la exposición de la artista sueca Hilma Af Klint. Antes de terminar, recordamos al escritor Jorge Luis Borges por el 40º aniversario de su muerte. Helena Burgos, nos cuenta desde Ginebra el homenaje que le ha preparado la ciudad. Y en la Ventana del Nautilus, con nuestro colaborador Guillermo Busutil, recorremos la vida del autor argentino.Escuchar audio

After 25 years of conservative political dominance, the indie black comedy THE LAST SUPPER (1996) asked: should liberals just try killing their political opponents? We drive our DeLorean back to the '90s and analyze a very particular moment in Gen-X political comedy. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/721-tedious-slog-160912726

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week Ade and Tim unpack one of the biggest — and most surprising — trends from last week's Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool: the explosion of day coolers.While the industry has spent years obsessing over multi‑day, expedition‑grade cool boxes that promise to keep ice frozen for 3, 4, even 5 days, this year the pendulum swung the other way. Everywhere the lads turned, brands were showing off coolers designed for real life: the beach afternoon, the park picnic, the long drive, the spontaneous day out.Soft coolers, hard coolers, self‑inflating coolers (yes, really), premium ones, budget ones — every price point, every style, every brand seemed to be in on the shift. And honestly? The show was buzzing about it. So were Ade and Tim.It's not glamorous gear. It's not headline‑grabbing. But it's the stuff people actually use, and this year it finally got its moment.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

Bob Haynie is joined by MLB writer Zach Crizer for a discussion about the strange American League standings through two months of the season.

Sometimes, you don't want something to flashy or intimidating!This week there are some meek, tame internet reviews for Omen 4: The Awakening (1991), looking just like Buddy Holly and using Green Gobbler drain cleaner, perhaps the last Piggly Wiggly in Illinois, and Backrooms (2026). For the segment, we take a big, mouth-slicing bite out of a rock and listen to some reviews of apples on Apple Reviews! We keep it nice and easy, I promise.Want more party? Check it out at https://www.reviewpartydotcom.com/ !

Leah and Melissa break down what may be a new low for the Court: granting Alabama's request to reinstate racially discriminatory voting maps. Then, they turn to the big questions: how dead is Trump's slush fund for insurrectionists? Just how awful are Acting AG Todd Blanche and Acting DNI Bill Pulte? Will Michigan's Democratic senators stand up to Trump's appalling nominee for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan? They also cover three SCOTUS opinions from last week before Melissa speaks with Yale Law Professor Judith Resnik about her recent book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy.Favorite things: Leah: Maria Collett's speech to the PA Senate on LA v. Callais; Autocratic Judging, Rebecca L. Brown and Lee Epstein (UCLA Law Review); AOC for President, Megan Wachspress (Liberal Currents); A Shocking Betrayal of Black Americans, Mara Gay (NYT) Melissa: Imar Lyman at the Kreeger Museum in DC Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026! 6/20/26 – New York CityLearn more: http://crooked.com/events Preorder Lawless in paperback (out June 16)Buy Melissa's bestselling book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

When have you ever came from a place of stress, scarcity, and survival? Stress thrives on scarcity, fear thrives in survival but peace... thrives in repentance and the presence of Yah. Seek his word and abundance in peace in all things follows. 

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week Ade and Tim take the listeners behind the curtain of the UK's most exciting, most secretive, and most tantalisingly off‑limits event in the camping calendar: The Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool.It's the show you can't buy tickets for.The show where everything is shiny, new, and won't hit the shelves until next year.The show that turns two grown men into excitable children with press passes.Travelling up by train, the lads dive into a full day of exploring prototypes, future gear, wild innovations, and the kind of kit that makes you whisper “I need that” even though it technically doesn't exist yet. Expect stories from the exhibition floor, early favourites, unexpected discoveries, and a few moments where Ade had to be gently steered away from “accidentally” adopting more equipment.It's enthusiastic, nerdy, full of wonder, and absolutely peak Casual Camping Podcast.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

Chaos reigns in the real world...that's why we have wrestling! This week #BOSJ block play ends, Mask vs Mask booked my a Mark, and a full #AEW plate. #AAA #ElGrandeAmericano #NJPW #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling Rate and Review on your favorite PodCatcher! Reach out on Social Media! https://linktr.ee/WeNeedWrestling www.WeNeedWrestling.com  WeNeedWrestling@gmail.com

If you've built a six-figure business, you know how to make money. The problem is that at some point, the strategies that got you there stopped being enough, and now you're putting in more effort than ever while the needle barely moves. In this episode, I'm walking through the Growth Ceiling Diagnostic: the five core areas of your business where a bottleneck could be hiding, and the three lens problems that are most likely distorting what you think you're seeing. Because you can't fix a bottleneck you're misdiagnosing, and when you're this close to your own business, you're almost always misdiagnosing it. This episode was originally a Substack Live, and it's the exact kind of diagnostic work I do with clients inside The Decision Room Mastermind. If you're an established founder who keeps circling the same decisions and you're ready to actually break through, this one's for you. Timeline Highlights [00:00] – Why working harder isn't moving the needle for six and seven-figure founders [02:00] – The real reason the ceiling feels invisible: being too close to your own business to see it accurately [06:00] – Introducing the three diagnostic lenses: belief, knowledge, and decision [09:00] – Why the knowledge trap is dangerous and when more information actually is the problem [11:00] – The five core areas where bottlenecks show up: identity, offer, sales, messaging, systems [13:00] – Identity as a bottleneck: how self-knowledge gaps and misaligned beliefs run the business from the background [17:00] – Offer bottlenecks: the kitchen sink offer, the belief that clients need unlimited access to you, and how both stall growth [21:00] – A personal example: shutting down a multimillion-dollar program and what that decision unlocked [25:00] – Sales bottlenecks: how unfounded beliefs about audience readiness suppress conversion before a sale is even attempted [29:00] – Messaging in 2026: why market sophistication has outpaced most people's messaging, and what AI can't fix [34:00] – Systems as a bottleneck: the cost of keeping everything running through you [38:00] – Self-diagnosis questions for each of the five areas [42:00] – Why you can't find the real bottleneck alone, and what to do about it [45:00] – The Decision Room Mastermind: who it's for and what we're doing inside Top Quotes from the Episode "The fact that you're so close to your business is exactly what makes the real constraint invisible to you. You think you're seeing the problem. You're just seeing the filter." "You cannot read the label from inside the prescription bottle. This isn't about intelligence or capability. It's literally just how your brain works when it's this close to something." "AI works on a law of averages. It buffs the edges off your messaging and makes you sound like everyone else. The precision has to come from you." "A belief problem doesn't mean you're broken. It means you're swimming in water you can't see because it's your environment. Someone else has to point it out." "Mediocre messaging isn't going to work in 2026. The market has gotten more sophisticated and most people's messaging hasn't come with it." "The founders who break through plateaus are the ones who get clear on what's actually running the show behind their business, then have the courage and clarity to actually change it." "When you fix a bottleneck, you'll find another one. That's how business works. The goal is to find the biggest one and give it your full attention so the effort you're putting in is actually landing." Links & Resources CEO Type Quiz: lauraschoenfeld.com/quiz Apply to The Decision Room Mastermind (open through June 19, 2026): jointhedecisionroom.com Instagram: @laura.schoenfeld If this episode gave you a clearer picture of where you're stuck, share it with a founder who's been circling the same decisions, and follow the podcast so you don't miss what's next.

When it comes to support its not about what one individual can provide or how important one is to another, it is about supplying as a whole. When every part supplies it's role that is when needs are met, unity is increased, and the Word of Yah spreads. Every part matters.

2 PEDRO 1:55 vosotros también, poniendo toda diligencia por esto mismo, añadid a vuestra fe virtud; a la virtud, conocimiento;==============================Iglesia Bautista de Santa AnaPastor Ringo Ayalahttp://santaanabaptist.orgContactenos en: info@santaanabaptist.orgRecursos: https://payhip.com/ContendiendoPorlaFe

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week Tim and Ade unpack their wild weekend running The Barter Barn at The Bushcraft Show — a stall that somehow became the busiest spot on site and raised a small fortune for charity in the process. Think constant crowds, premium gear flying in and out, and trades so bizarre they'll live forever in podcast lore (yes, including the wedding dress).From a kid swapping foraged mint for a water bladder, to Damascus knives, Dutch ovens, elf costumes, and a dedicated knife table that appeared out of necessity, the lads relive the beautiful madness of running a no‑cash trading post in 35‑degree heat.They also talk about being roped onto the main stage to run a charity auction — unprepared, slightly terrified, and absolutely smashing it with over £4,000 raised. Add in community moments, old friends, new faces, Scouts everywhere, and Ade completing all three fire‑making methods like some sort of bushcraft wizard, and you've got a packed episode.It's warm, funny, chaotic, and full of the joy that makes the bushcraft community what it is.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

The Department of Justice sues four states, including Washington, over undercover license plates for federal agents. Seattle PD finally releases images of suspect in hammer attack. Extremist group “No Hate” holds fundraisers with moderate Democrats. “Mediocre” male runner beats the girls. 

In this special guest episode from the podcast In the Meanwhile, co-hosts Marcus Harrison Green and Nora Kenworthy sit down with author and activist Ijeoma Oluo (So You Want to Talk About Race; Mediocre: the Dangerous Legacy of White Male America; Be a Revolution) for a searching conversation about movement work, harm, belonging, and the radical choice to stay. Together, they explore the personal cost of speaking truth, the wounds movements can inflict on their own, and what it means to build the world we long for now—not after revolution, but through the way we live, love, and struggle every day. It's a deeply honest conversation about survival, accountability, joy, and choosing community even when it hurts. Featuring: Ijeoma Oluo Credits: Making Contact Team Episode host and producer: Jessica Partnow Executive Director: Jina Chung Engineer: Jeff Emtman  Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain   In the Meanwhile Co-hosts: Marcus Harrison Green, Nora Kenworthy Music: No Tears for a Wolf · Ahamefule J. Oluo · Okanomodé. Logo by Nikki Barron. Producer: Jessica Partnow Learn More: If You Decide To Stay |  Behind the Book | Be a Revolution | So You Want to Talk About Race | Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America | In the Meanwhile Podcast | Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.

When we ask for guidance we have to be aware of who we are asking. Seeking wise counsel is vital to receiving what is needed. Its not about what we think Yah wants for us. Its about seeking a him through HIS word and our obedience.

Journalist Lee Sanders is back with full WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 5/23/26 REVIEW, RESULTS, HIGHLIGHTS & REACTIONS as WWE rolls into Fort Wayne with a stacked card featuring championship clashes, celebrity appearances, and major fallout heading into Clash in Italy!Tonight's WWE Saturday Night's Main Event card includes:

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week on Casual Camping Podcast, head with us to Shell Island in Wales — officially Europe's largest campsite — to find out whether 400 acres of camping paradise really deserves its legendary reputation. From clifftop sea views and giant sandy beaches to woodland hammock spots and dunes that make you feel completely off-grid, you'll hear why this place keeps drawing campers back year after year.You'll also join Tim as he tests his brand-new Vango Sierra TC Air 300 in some proper coastal wind, while Ade returns to his favourite Pembrokeshire campsite armed with his Snowpeak Grandberg, a tent stove and a rather noisy flue pipe. Throw in dolphins in the bay, tidal causeways, Shell Island IPA, and preparations for a scorching-hot Bushcraft Show weekend, and you've got another laugh-filled episode packed with campsite tips, gear chat, and the usual camping nonsense.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

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Before the crown our character is everything. Before David became king his obedience and faithfulness showed through his character. Without our character rooted in Yah's righteousness the crown is nothing and a weak character can destroy a strong calling. 

It's 980 days until the legally defined end of the 47th Presidency, but the merit of upcoming elections becomes more suspect as time goes on. In the meantime, we explore the upper mental capacity of mediocre people. Also, the president bankrupted at least 3 casinos. Other Titles Considered: Fruit & Nuts Republicunts Auntie Science 5 Depends Smart Special Show Links: Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8p61v7l68o UCF students boo commencement speaker over AI praise https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlando-area-news/ucf-students-boo-commencement-speaker-over-ai-praise/ AI-powered hacking has exploded into industrial-scale threat, Google says https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/11/ai-powered-hacking-industrial-scale-threat-three-months-google Fact Check: Has Trump declared bankruptcy four or six times? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2016/live-updates/general-election/real-time-fact-checking-and-analysis-of-the-first-presidential-debate/fact-check-has-trump-declared-bankruptcy-four-or-six-times/

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week on Casual Camping Podcast we're building the ultimate camp cooking HQ in Camp Kitchen Setup!From where to put your stove, to how not to spend half your evening rummaging through bags looking for the spatula in the dark, we chat through the little tweaks that can turn a chaotic camp kitchen into a smooth-running outdoor café… or at least somewhere you can successfully cook without dropping half your dinner in the grass.We talk about kitchen layout, keeping your kit organised, and why slinging a tarp overhead might be one of the smartest things you can do before the weather inevitably turns against you. As always, there's plenty of laugh-filled banter, a few questionable cooking ideas, and another gloriously mediocre 5-star listener review.So grab a brew, pull up a camp chair, and join us for another cosy episode of  Casual Camping Podcast.DISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.

El politólogo Pablo Simón afirmó la semana pasada que, en política, los cargos se consiguen en las "cañas de después". Ahondamos en este concepto y Simón explica en qué consiste el 'old-boy network' y cómo perjudica a las políticas mujeres.Además, Aimar Bretos y el propio Simón entrevistan a Silvia Clavería, profesora de Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad Carlos III, que nos explica el concepto de "sexismo moderno" y cómo afecta a las políticas.

On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.

Being a light for the world is not something that requires you to flip a light switch on you already have it. Being in tune with Yah's provision is all you need and through our obedience and faith no matter how dark it gets he will see you through.

Last week: the tolerance tax and what mediocrity costs you. This week: why you keep paying it. You've convinced yourself of five lies. And every lie is masking a deeper problem: you're failing your internal customers. LIE #1: "At least they show up." The story: "They're not great, but they show up and do the work." Something is better than nothing." The truth: Showing up is the baseline, not a virtue. It's the minimum, not an achievement. And "something" isn't better than nothing if it's costing you $100K/year in lost revenue, 15 hours/week of your time, and driving A-players away. The internal customer failure: You have a 47-step onboarding process for clients. For employees? "Here's your desk. Figure it out." You're treating your team like an afterthought while bending over backwards for customers. LIE #2: "Replacing them would be worse." The story: "What if the new person is worse? At least I know what I'm getting with this person." The truth: You're choosing the certainty of mediocrity over the possibility of excellence. Keeping someone you know is mediocre is a guaranteed loss. A new hire walking into infrastructure ramps 10x faster than a new hire walking into chaos. The internal customer failure: You have customer journey maps. You know every touchpoint for clients. But for employees? You have no idea where they're struggling, checking out, or about to quit. You're flying blind on the internal customer experience. LIE #3: "I don't have time to replace them." The story: "I'm already working 70-hour weeks. I'll deal with this when things calm down." The truth: Things will never calm down because you're spending 10-20 hours/week managing mediocrity. If you replaced them, you'd get that time back. You could spend 40 hours hiring someone great and get 520 hours back every year. The internal customer failure: You respond to customer feedback in 24 hours. Employee concerns? You ignore them for months. You track customer NPS but have no idea if your team would recommend working here. You're measuring what matters externally and ignoring what matters internally. LIE #4: "They're not that bad." The story: "They're fine. They get some things done." The truth: "Fine" is failing. "Fine" costs you $100K+/year and kills your culture. A-players see you tolerate "fine" and either leave or become fine themselves. "Fine" is contagious. The internal customer failure: You personalize every client interaction. You customize proposals, tailor solutions, listen deeply. But your team? Generic, one-size-fits-all management. No personalization. No listening. No understanding of what they need to thrive. LIE #5: "I can't afford to lose them right now." The story: "We're in the middle of a project / busy season. I'll deal with this later." The truth: There will always be a reason to wait. And while you wait, the tolerance tax compounds. Every day you wait = more lost revenue, burned time, eroded standards. The "right time" is now. The internal customer failure: You would never tell a customer "not right now, I'm too busy." But you do it to your team constantly. Their growth? "Later." Their concerns? "Not now." Their development? "When things calm down." You're treating your most important customers like they don't matter. THE PATTERN: Every lie is rooted in the same problem: You're treating employees like an afterthought while obsessing over external customers. You're running a five-star hotel for clients and a chaotic warehouse for your team. And it's killing retention, performance, and growth. THE REAL PROBLEM: Your employees are your internal customers. And right now, their experience sucks. You don't have: - A clear onboarding journey (they're drinking from a fire hose) - Role clarity (they don't know what success looks like) - Growth paths (they hit a ceiling with no way forward) - Autonomy (they're micromanaged or abandoned, never empowered) - Recognition (their wins go unnoticed, their concerns unheard) You wouldn't treat an external customer this way. So why are you treating your team this way? Because you don't see them as customers. You see them as resources. As expenses. As problems to manage. But your employees are your most important customers. They're the ones delivering the experience to your external customers. They're the ones executing your vision. They're the ones building your business. If their experience sucks, your business suffers. MONEY QUOTE: "You're running a five-star hotel for clients and a chaotic warehouse for your team." THE SOLUTION: Fix the internal customer experience. Stop treating your team like an afterthought and start treating them like the most important customers you have. Next week: The internal customer crisis. We'll break down the five touchpoints where you're losing your best people and why fixing the employee experience is the key to ending the hostage situation. ACTION STEP: Ask yourself: If my employees were my customers, would they renew? Would they recommend working here? Would they give me a five-star review? Be honest. That's the real measure of your internal customer experience. NEXT WEEK: "The Internal Customer Crisis: Why Your Employees Are Quitting (And It's Not About Money)" The real solution: go to https://bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/coo, grab one of the last 25 founding member spots!

Send us your Mediocre 5 Star ReviewThis week on Casual Camping Podcast, Tim packs up his camping kit, boards a plane, and heads north to Scotland for a wild camping adventure on the cliffs overlooking the village where his dad once lived. Along the way, he meets up with sister Laura, turning the trip into a memorable family adventure as well as a camping challenge.With airline luggage limits, airport security rules, and a long carry into the field to think about, careful planning became essential. Ade and Tim chat through the realities of flying with camping gear, what you can and can't take onto a plane, and how to strike the perfect balance between travelling light and still being comfortable once you reach camp.They also explore the rules around wild camping in Scotland and why the freedom to camp responsibly in some of the UK's most stunning landscapes makes it worth the travel on planes, trains and automobiles.Naturally, things don't go entirely to plan. From funny conversations with locals to the slightly surreal moment the police arrived, the trip produced plenty of laughs, unexpected moments, and stories that only seem to happen when camping is involved.A funny, informative, and adventure-filled episode about family, travel, and the freedom that comes from carrying everything you need on your back.BIG Thanks to Vango for lending Tim the F10 Hydrogen Air tent for this episode. Check out this incredible tent via the link below:https://www.vango.co.uk/f10-hydrogen-airDISCLAIMER: Casual Camping Podcast accepts no liability and does not officially recommend any products or endorse any techniques discussed in an individual podcast episode or shown on Casual Camping Podcast social media accounts. Individuals should make their own informed decision and risk assessment of any products or advice prior to any purchase or useSupport the showCheck Out Our Socials:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1333082837320305/?_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualcampingpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO9F70wD5P16dbKV20rTtwegIcBDtKY8QThreads: https://www.threads.net/@casualcampingpodcast?invite=0

In this episode, top industry trainer and Quality Assurance expert Trey Briggs answers listeners' questions regarding how to make mediocre agents great, managing tone issues, and sentiment scoring. Trey offers industry-leading solutions based on a unique level of experience, knowledge, and expertise. Check it out!

Vines seem harmless but if left alone can slowly choke the life out of a tree. In the same way, unchecked habits, strongholds, and sin can suffocate our spiritual growth. See how Yah's pruning can remove the vines and allow us to flourish.

You're being held hostage by mediocre employees. Not because they're irreplaceable, but because you're so buried that replacing them feels harder than keeping them. The calculation: - Keep them = stay stuck, but ship doesn't sink today - Replace them = 3-6 months of chaos while already at 110% capacity - So you tolerate it. And resent it.   WHAT THE TOLERANCE TAX COSTS: 1. Lost Revenue: $50K-$100K/year per mediocre employee Mediocre work = no referrals, lost sales, operational inefficiency, missed growth 2. Your Time: $150K+/year 15 hours/week managing mediocrity = 780 hours/year at $200/hour = $156K 3. Your A-Players: $50K-$100K to replace Real A-players have all 4 ITs: DO IT, GET IT, WANT IT, NEED IT. Most have 2-3, not all 4. They leave when you tolerate mediocrity or can't support their growth. 4. Your Standards: Eroded daily Mediocrity becomes your culture. Great people won't join. Good people leave. 5. Your Growth: Stalled Can't scale with mediocre people who need you in the weeds. The Math: 2 mediocre employees = $525K/year tolerance tax   WHY ARE THEY MEDIOCRE? 1. You hired mediocre from the start You couldn't attract A-players without the 5 Cs (Clarity, Context, Communication, Certainty, Consistency). 2. You knew they weren't working out early, but kept them No infrastructure to replace them quickly (no onboarding, no processes, no role clarity). 3. They started strong but became mediocre You never challenged, coached, or gave them room to grow. The pattern: The root cause isn't the person. It's the lack of infrastructure.   THE REAL PROBLEM: You don't have the infrastructure to replace them without chaos. - No documented processes - No role clarity (can't define the 4 ITs for each role) - No onboarding system - No decision boundaries - No way to support and grow A-players You're stuck in the middle of everything. Losing anyone feels catastrophic. That's a systems problem, not a people problem.   MONEY QUOTE: "You're losing over half a million dollars a year because you're afraid of the disruption of replacing two people." THE SOLUTION: Bulletproof COO builds the infrastructure for you. 3-5 short conversations. You talk. The system builds: - Role clarity - Decision boundaries - Documented standards - Onboarding process - Weekly rhythm Your team operates without you. You get your time back. A-players get clarity and growth. Mediocrity loses its hiding place. Stop paying the tolerance tax. Go to bulletproofbusinessgrowth.com/coo   ACTION STEP: Calculate your tolerance tax. Add up: lost revenue + your time + A-player turnover + missed growth. Then ask: is keeping them really the safe choice?   NEXT WEEK: "The Five Lies You Tell Yourself to Justify Keeping Mediocre Employees"

This week, former Forrester Research Director, Jeff Clark, is back in the studio with our host Ian Truscott to discuss a predictions post from Jon Miller on the ChiefMartec blog, from back in January.  Jon Miller is described as a legend in our industry, the co-founder and original CMO of Marketo, and the former CMO of DemandBase; his opinion is well worth watching.  The extensive article that inspired this conversation makes 13 predictions, and, of course, following the show's editorial policy, Ian and Jeff pick 5 that resonate most with them.   They discuss:  Marketers will begin marketing to agents, not just humans Taste, trust, and accountability will become the antidote to AI slop Composable stacks will be mainstream by 2030, but

Patrick Bet-David explains why hesitation shows up at critical moments and how missing “footwork” skills creates doubt. Using sports, business, and AI disruption, he shows how mastering fundamentals builds confidence, urgency, and the ability to demand opportunities in a tougher market.

What do you do when doing the "right thing" still leaves you stuck? Breakthroughs don't always come through clean, predictable paths. Sometimes they can be messy but even then Yah is working.

In this episode of The Wrap, Chris Whalen breaks down what's really driving the rally, why the inflationary impact of the Iran war will stay with us through the end of 2026, and why the Fed's hands are essentially tied regardless of who sits in the chair. Chris also digs into Q1 bank earnings — what the numbers are really saying about credit risk, why most banks are still refusing to disclose their private credit exposures, and why he believes the debt in these deals will ultimately be converted to equity — with retail and institutional investors left holding the bag. Plus: commercial real estate as a long-term drag on cities, the New York pied-à-terre tax as political theater, gold and silver ETF picks, and why Chris says the U.S. equity market would be "comfortable with the devil by lunchtime." Thank you to our partners at Goldco. Get your free 2026 Gold & Silver Kit at https://goldco.com/thewrap or call 855-573-0817Links:    The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/  The Wrap: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/post/theira837Inflated book (2nd edition): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inflated-r-christopher-whalen/1146303673Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen    "Homework" from Chris :) https://shanakaanslemperera.substack.com/p/the-reserve-barbellUse the code TheWrap2026 for 25% off your first year of The Institutional Risk Analyst https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/plans-pricingTimestamps:0:00 Intro 0:27 Breaking news — DOJ drops Powell probe, Chris reacts 2:03 Chris's assessment of Powell — "Mediocre" 2:18 "The burning tire of home price affordability" 3:58 "He could be attacking Warsh by Thanksgiving"5:49 Does Warsh come in as a hawk? 9:45 Main episode begins 10:15 Middle East/Iran update 12:56 Stagflation is the base case 15:00 Truflation viewer question 16:50 Spirit Airlines bailout 20:32 Kevin Warsh hearing circus 23:29 VantageScore — "election year press release" 27:15 D. Ricardo's letter on private credit 29:00 NVIDIA — "I would not be a buyer" 30:54 The generational experience gap 31:49 "You think we may get a crisis this year?" 32:45 Share repurchases — "funded with debt" 34:06 Gold homework — Reserve Barbell 37:07 The passive bid 38:00 Viewer Q — community banks 40:11 Viewer Q — Did Chris lock in his mortgage? 42:11 FOMC next week 42:30 "Distressed real estate is the next trade"

Vanessa is 44. She immigrated to the US alone at 17, put her brother through college, raised a daughter, and built a life through sheer force of will. By every measure, she has done remarkable things. And yet something has gone quiet. The greatness she knows is in her feels out of reach. The life she's living doesn't match the one she was meant for.This is Episode 1 of Quest — a real-time coaching documentary following real people on their journeys of personal transformation. No scripts. No highlight reels. Just the actual work.Here is the link to the full video episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/3UIamBMr2VcIf you feel drawn to participating in Quest or recorded coaching, you can learn more here:

Sam Amick of The Athletic discusses the Warriors' thrilling win over the Clippers in the 10-9 play-in game.We also touch on the Clippers' season, Kawhi Leonard's future, and the NBA's expansion plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Santiago González comenta el viaje a China de Sánchez y su mujer recientemente procesada y la reacción de Bolaños.

Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts examine Keith Hernandez's disdain for poor fundamentals and compare it to their own frustrations with mediocre performances. They discuss the impact of free tickets on New York baseball attendance and debate the timeline for Anthony Volpe's return to the Yankees. The conversation concludes with a look at Steve Cohen's social media accountability and stories about skipping school. 01:00 - Celtics and Knicks Redemption 02:59 - Keith Hernandez Hates Mediocrity 06:22 - Stadium Attendance Trends 08:54 - Anthony Volpe Return Timeline 18:14 - Steve Cohen Ticket Debate