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Francine W from Mill Valley California tells her story at Woodstock West held in LA in the summer of 2019, she was the main Saturday night speaker, she has quite a story. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

As we’re recording this in December, one of my heroes died just a few days ago. The great test pilot Chuck Yeager. The whole idea, and the book and movie, called “The Right Stuff” was pretty much inspired by him… his courage… his innovations… his incredible skill. Here’s something from an obituary of sorts in the New York Times. “In his memoir, General Yeager said he was annoyed when people asked him if he had the right stuff, since he felt it implied a talent he was born with. “ ‘ All I know is I worked my tail off learning how to fly, and worked hard at it all the way,’ he wrote [in his memoir]. ‘The secret to my success was that somehow I managed to live to fly another day.’ ” It sounds folksy and simple-minded, doesn’t it? Don’t let it fool you. What he said there was profound. The Chuck Yeager story brought to mind a book called “Mastery” by George Leonard. One of my all-time favorites. It’s not about copywriting, but Leonard was a very good and successful magazine writer and author, among many other things, and he knew a lot about mastery. Today I want to take a few tidbits from his book, which are gold nuggets in their own right, and talk about how to use them to get really good, and stay really good, at writing copy. So one thing to understand about Mastery, as George Leonard saw it and as I see it, too, is that it’s not a destination. It’s not like you’re a not-master and then one day you’ve achieved mastery, and you can go about your business drinking scotch or going fishing or climbing at the climbing gym. Mastery is a way of doing things and is more of a path than a destination. Once you get on the path of mastery, you should never be done. It’s an evolving thing. It’s true that there are people who are masters in life, but it doesn’t mean they’re done practicing or done learning. Or done growing or improving. It’s just an ongoing thing, and to a lot of people, that’s a surprise. But it’s true. George Leonard was on this path. He taught aikido at his own dojo in Mill Valley California -- he died about 10 years ago after a long life. But 20 years ago, when I recorded my first copywriting product, one of my students had been an aikido student of George’s. In the book, he had a chapter called “Pitfalls Along the Path.” He listed 13. I’ve combined a few of them and left a few of them out, as I’ve reshaped them for copywriting. So this is only a few ideas from one chapter of his book, combined with a lot of stuff about getting good at copywriting. I’d urge you to get this book and read it more than once: Mastery, by George Leonard. It has made a huge difference for me in my life. But on today’s show, we talk about six roadblocks that could keep you from getting where you want to go. A book well worth getting and reading -- more than once: Mastery, by George Leonard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ND0X91YDownload.

Michael St. John reached the rank of fire battalion chief with Mill Valley Fire in Mill Valley California and is currently the unit leader of Marin County Search and Rescue. In this episode we meet him and get the backstory of how he became one of the leading experts in the field of search and rescue.

Francine W from Mill Valley California tells her story at Woodstock West held in LA in the summer of 2019, she was the main Saturday night speaker, she has quite a story. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Sober Cast has 1000+ episodes available and many podcast players only list the last 100. Visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search.

You've never heard Paula West like this before. In this episode, recorded on November 13, 2019 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley California, West discusses her process—and her politics— in this intimate evening of conversation and music. West, who was backed by a jazz trio as she performed a number of songs, was also interviewed by journalist Marcus Crowder in front of a packed house of Alta members.  This event was inspired by Crowder’s profile of West in Alta’s Fall 2019 issue.

Comedian Peter Wong (@PeterWongComedy) came to the United States illegally as a one year old when his parents decided to overstay their tourist visa. Now he is an adult comedian, and also officially classified as a DACA DREAMer, or a Dreamer, or a DACA member, or however you say it. This week Turner (@TurnerBSparks) and Kap (@KapInAmerica) ask Peter every question they can think of on the history of the topic and Peter gives them his life story and current status. All this plus pod CPA Gary Sparks calls in for the debut of "Cooking the Books with Gary Sparks". This episode is brought to you by Ense, available at www.Ense.NYC For tickets to the live Lost In America podcast on July 11 at Stand Up NY Comedy Club go here: http://standupny.laughstub.com/event.cfm?id=511760&cart For all of Turner's tour dates including shows in Sacramento, Mill Valley (California) and more go to www.TurnerSparks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of The Art of Fitness, Steve talks with Marcus Filly. Marcus is a 32 Year old Athlete from Mill Valley California with a degree in molecular science. He is team captain of the Phoenix Rise for the National Pro Grid League. A 6 time CrossFit Games athlete, Marcus is both coach and owner of Revival Strength, and is the Founder-Owner of Revive-Rx which is Marcus' nutritional supplement company. Things to listen for: His battle with depression How he didn't know who he was Where his search for a teacher lead him How after discomfort there is a shift For further details, info, and resources, join The Art of Fitness email list at www.theartoffitnesspodcast.com

Jessica Jackson Sloan is the youngest-ever elected official in the charming city of Mill Valley, California, located just 14 miles north of San Francisco. In her role as vice mayor of the city where she grew up, Jessica works on local politics. That would be enough of an accomplishment for many to be satisfied, but not Jessica, who has deep life experiences that motivated her to spend her time helping those less fortunate.   As national director of #cut50, a truly bipartisan initiative to end mass incarceration, Jessica works with her colleagues and a team of notable influencers (like Alicia Keys and Richard Branson) to cut the prison population in the United States by half within the next 10 years. The organization works to raise the issue in media and inform others that the issue has become massive – and not only is a huge resource suck in our society, but also one that has the potential for alternative options that would keep our communities safer.   Prior to her dual jobs, Jessica worked on death penalty cases, saying that when serving those on death row, “You see the worst of the worst of the system … Unfortunately the client pays the ultimate price … their life.” It was this background that prompted Jessica to join politics in the first place, as she had a desire to move into policy work to broaden her impact.   In episode 18 of I Want Her Job: The Podcast, we hear about how Jessica’s very personal story led her to law school and then her work on death penalty cases and eventually, at #cut50 and for the city of Mill Valley. Her story is one you’ll want to hear.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S SHOW: On Campaign Fundraising: Despite her experience with nonprofit fundraising, Jessica says that raising money for her campaign felt harder. “You have to sell yourself. If it’s an issue you’re passionate [about] and you’ve already been sold on [it], then it’s kind of easier to sell than to sell yourself, and brag on yourself, and ask close friends and family for money,” she says. Taking Action: One issue Jessica felt passionate about that she took action on as an elected official dealt with smoking in multi-family housing. While living in multi-family housing herself, Jessica’s neighbor fell asleep – cigarette in mouth – and burned down the neighboring apartment, as well as half of Jessica’s apartment – including her daughter’s room. Fortunately, she and her daughter were gone at the time. In addition to her personal experience, Jessica pointed out that the complications of smoke for neighbors with conditions like asthma, and the fact that many of these units share central air made smoking a problem. The ordinance is now passed, and tenants of multi-family housing can no longer smoke. On Thinking Local: “It feels like sometimes when you’re working on bigger issues on a national or state scale, things take a really long time to get done. On the local level, there’s an immediate return on your investment of energy,” Jessica says. Day In The Life: While Jessica attends official meetings on the first and third Monday of each month, she’s called on throughout the week to attend additional meetings, including participation in additional boards she shits on and the democratic party. When not working on city politics, Jessica spends her time leading #cut50 and taking care of her family. By The Numbers: The United States has 5 percent of the world’s population, yet it comprises 25 percent of the world’s incarcerated population. The U.S. is jailing people at a rate higher than any country.  Cost Versus Return: More than $80 billion is spent on the U.S. justice system in one year. “With that $80 billion a year, you would think that we’re taking individuals and turning out Harvard grads … In fact, the majority of people who get out of the prison system end up back in within five years, with our recidivism rates around 70 to 80 percent,” Jessica says. On Cut50: Right now the nonprofit is focused on federal sentencing reform, Jessica says. The nonprofit has worked the past 18 months to call on Congress to pass comprehensive justice reform. Of the 2.2 million incarcerated individuals in the U.S. right now, only about 200,000 are in the federal system. Despite this, Jessica says that Cut50 decided to start at the federal level to send a strong message to states and governors. How To Get Involved: Get informed by visiting cut50.org. You also can join more than 1 million other individuals and sign the petition for justice reform on change.org. Also, Jessica advises to start local – look at practices employed by your local Sheriff’s Office and police. Vote for district attorneys and judges that align with reform. Hitting Home: Jessica shares her personal story of dealing with incarceration. Her then-husband served more than three years in Georgia, right after her oldest daughter was born. “I saw firsthand how corrupt the system was, how they broke our family by charging excessive amounts for phone calls … the restrictions they put on visitation and whether or not I could bring the baby in … restrictions on even things like writing letters … All of this was because he had a drug problem, and he could have gotten help with rehabilitation, but instead he was incarcerated and never got that treatment he really needed,” she says. On Working Bi-Partisan: Running a bi-partisan organization can be tricky. But Jessica tells those on both sides of the aisle, “When it was my husband who was behind bars, and my child who was growing up without their child at home, I didn’t’ care whether it was a Republican who brought my husband home, or if it was a Democrat who brought him home, I just wanted him home.” Getting Into Government: Jessica’s advice for women considering jobs in local government is to be brave, have the ability to laugh at yourself, allow yourself to make mistakes and then learn from those moments. On The Topic: Podcast editor Polina recommends everyone read Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson to learn more about the issue of incarceration. Connect With #cut50: You can show your support by following #cut50 on Facebook and Twitter and by donating here.

Merry Christmas!   As always, our Christmas Deadpod features some fine acoustic Dead.. this selection comes from a very special show - it took place back on December 6th, 1980 at the Mill Valley Recreation Center in Mill Valley California. The boys put on an acoustic set for some special needs children and young adults and while the performance was not amplified, it was recorded by Betty Cantor-Jackson. While there are acoustic sets that perhaps sound clearer or a big louder, surely there aren't any that come closest to the spirit of the holidays. I hope you enjoy these songs as you spend a peaceful, loving holiday with your family.   Grateful Dead Mill Valley Recreation Center Mill Valley, CA 12/6/80 - Saturday   Dire Wolf [3:24] ; On The Road Again [2:50] ; I've Been All Around This World [4:04] ; Monkey And The Engineer [2:22] ; Jack-A-Roe [4:47] ; Cassidy[5:16] ; Bird Song [8:02] ; Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie [5:32#] ; Ripple [4:15]     You can listen to this week's Deadpod here:  http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod122515.mp3     As always my thanks for allowing me the honor of sharing this music with you my friends.    Peace and love.  the Professor

Midnight North  is a Northern California –based band whose heartfelt rock & folk songs have a country feel,  tight vocal harmonies and a steady beat reminiscent of the Grateful Dead.  The Dead sound is not a coincidence; Midnight North’s founder and leader, Grahame Lesh, is Dead guitarist Phil Lesh’s son and Grahame learned his dad’s musical magic very well. Midnight North’s  eponymous debut album, produced by band bassist Connor and Grahame and recorded with singer/songwriter Elliot Peck and drummer Eric Saar  in the redwood groves at In The Pocket Studios in Forestville, CA promises a long a successful career of original music. Cylvia is an LA-based pop-rock Indie band known for  high energy rock performances in LA clubs and underground warehouse raves.  Led by band founder, vocalist and  rhythm guitarist Zach Villa, the five men and two woman  combine singing, dancing and theatrics that has attracted a large and loyal following.  Their tour starts soon and their debut EP is out now. They will be playing Saturday night in Mill Valley California at the famed Throckmorton Theater. We will have a special live guest, Molly Falk of Steps of Doe who will tell us all about the bands tour which starts Friday nght!