Podcasts about misreading

Colombia's players arrived at the 1994 World Cup inside one of the most complex and dangerous threat environments any professional athlete has ever been asked to perform in, a landscape where cartel money owned the clubs, gambling syndicates owned the outcomes, and the consequences of failure were communicated not through contracts but through the implicit violence of an entire narco ecosystem. Situational awareness inside that environment required reading signals that were never made explicit, understanding who controlled what, who the real authority was, and what losing on the world's biggest stage actually meant to the people with the most to lose. This episode uses Colombia's World Cup campaign and the assassination of Andrés Escobar as a framework for understanding environmental threat assessment, how coercive systems obscure their own command structures, and what it looks like when a person fails to fully perceive the danger embedded in the world around them until it is too late.

There are three big ways profit can distort reality: inaccurate revenue tracking, blended service margins, and poor cash flow visibility. Understanding these numbers helps you make better financial decisions as your practice grows.  In my conversation with Jared Rohrer on his podcast The Patient Magnet, we get into why a positive net profit on your financial reports doesn't always mean your business is financially healthy—and why relying too heavily on that number can lead to costly decisions.  Why Reported Profit Often Tells an Incomplete Story  Profit only tells part of the story. If your revenue tracking is off or your liabilities aren't being accounted for properly, your financial reports can create a false sense of confidence.  Track revenue based on when services are actually delivered—not simply when cash is collected. With beauty bank memberships, gift cards, and prepaid monthly subscriptions, upfront cash can look like strong recurring revenue when it's really future liability sitting on your balance sheet.  This is how practices end up looking profitable on paper while carrying obligations that weaken cash flow and quietly reduce long-term business value.  The Financial Metrics That Reveal What Profit Can't  Looking beyond reported profit means tracking the operational metrics that show where profitability is actually being created.  • Track accrual-based revenue separately from collected cash • Analyze service margins by category • Monitor provider utilization and revenue per hour • Measure revenue per square foot • Review membership redemption and liability exposure • Track cash flow independently from net profit  These metrics make it easier to identify loss leaders, evaluate Botox margins against higher-margin laser treatments, and make stronger pricing decisions.  Financial Visibility Requires Operational Ownership  Financial reports should be operational tools—not numbers you avoid until there's a problem.   Simple financial forecasting gives you visibility into cash flow, debt management, operating expenses, inventory needs, and upcoming obligations. That clarity helps you make decisions proactively instead of reactively.  Financial Accuracy Becomes a Scaling Requirement As You Expand  The larger your med spa becomes, the more expensive financial blind spots become. Misreading revenue, overlooking margin compression, or misunderstanding membership liabilities can quietly limit growth long before it becomes obvious on your financial reports.  Med spas that scale well build financial discipline into their operations early. When you understand your numbers clearly, you create stronger systems for pricing, forecasting, membership strategy, and long-term growth.  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.   Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here.  About Jared Rohrer:   Jared Rohrer is a marketing strategist, speaker, educator specializing in aesthetic medicine, and the host of The Patient Magnet. After years working inside a large cosmetic dermatology practice, he built his agency to help aesthetic business owners navigate digital marketing with greater clarity, trust, and strategic direction. Through his podcast, workshops, and industry speaking engagements, he's known for breaking down complex marketing and business concepts into practical frameworks that support sustainable growth for practices across the aesthetics space.  Connect with Jared and The Patient Magnet:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yWEATpOGoMVLKqbwhlmRm?si=59c8262a9be54d16&nd=1&dlsi=b97b8bbec9a141b2  Website: https://www.jaredrohrer.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaredroars  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredroars  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaredroars  Email: me@jaredrohrer.com   

Women drive 85% of consumer spending, but new research from NIQ discussed in the latest episode of Soup-to-Nuts podcast suggests outdated assumptions about women shoppers are giving way to more individualized ‘micro-realities' that are influencing the future of CPG

Recently, Dr. William Lane Craig and  @CosmicSkeptic  met in England for a major discussion on arguments for God's existence, the Kalam Cosmological Argument, the beginning of the universe, and the problem of animal suffering. In this video, Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Tyson James (founder of ⁨@soundfaithconsulting⁩ and connected with ⁨@ReasonableFaithOrg⁩ leadership) to analyze 7 major segments from the discussion and explain what REALLY happened. Together, they examine Alex O'Connor's objections, William Lane Craig's responses, and whether Alex's arguments against Christianity and theism ultimately succeed. Topics include: Hilbert's Hotel (actual and potential infinity) The beginning of the universe Time and causation Truth-making and correspondence theory Animal suffering Consciousness and human pain The hiddenness of God Full Conversation on ⁨@CosmicSkeptic⁩'s Channel: https://youtu.be/OEBTtMjm_4U?si=5-lWaNz9qIw8OayE Full Conversation on ⁨@PremierUnbelievable⁩'s Channel: https://youtu.be/TAW6-_L4z9M?si=lH6ABV65ZzMwoV2d Tim's Article Responding to Alex's Animal Suffering Argument: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/animal-suffering-alex-o-connor-and-defeating-defeaters  "Animal Pain Revisited" (article referenced by Tyson):https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/animal-pain-re-visited The "Patient R" Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3425501/ Support FreeThinking Ministries: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Preliminary Thoughts on Alex O'Connor 02:50 A Healthy Respect for ⁨@CosmicSkeptic⁩ 08:13 Dismantling Hilbert's Hotel? 16:51 Updating Our Intuitions — But With GOOD Reason  25:50 On the Beginning of the Universe 39:16 The First Change Argument  41:01 Alex's Bold Time Argument 50:17 Truth-Making and Correspondence Theory 1:07:16 The Animal Suffering Objection 1:15:35 Steel-Manning Alex's Objection 1:20:49 Dismantling the Objection With Reasonable Hope 1:28:33 The Difference Between Animal and Human Pain 1:35:48 Higher-Order Thought and the Brain 1:41:24 Patient R and Alex's Misreading of the Data 1:46:37 The Uniqueness of Human Pain and Why Christianity Makes the Most Sense of It 1:53:00 How Impactful Are Alex's Objections? 1:54:13 Is Alex O'Connor REALLY a Non-Resistant Nonbeliever? 1:56:31 Concluding Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #Christianity #WilliamLaneCraig #AlexOConnor #CosmicSkeptic #Debate #Atheism #Theism #FreeThinking #KalamCosmologicalArgument

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What kind of satirist was Jane Austen? Her earliest writings follow firmly in the footsteps of ‘Tristram Shandy' in their deployment of heightened sentiment as a tool for satirising romantic novelistic conventions. But her mature fiction goes far beyond this, taking the fashion for passionate sensibility and confronting it with moneyed realism to depict a complex social satire in which characters are constantly pulled in different directions by romantic and economic forces. In this episode Clare and Colin focus on ‘Emma' as the high point of Austen's satire of character as revealed through conversational style, and consider the ways in which the world Austen was born into, of revolutionary thought and new money, shaped the moral and material universe of all her novels. Listen to the full episode on the LRB's Close Readings podcast. Get 25% off a 12-month subscription to Close Readings with the code EMMA25 when you sign up here: https://lrb.me/closereadings Get in touch: podcasts@lrb.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most couples are not fighting about what they think they're fighting about. This conversation is not really about menopause. It is about interpretation. Misreading each other. Emotional unpredictability. Defensiveness. Fear. And what happens inside a relationship when one person changes before either person fully understands why. In this episode of Talking to Men: The Conversations We're Not Having, Jacq sits down with Brian for a conversation about midlife, emotional shifts, communication, and the difference between listening to someone and actually understanding their lived experience. This is not a conversation about fixing women or getting men to say silly things. It is a conversation about staying connected when certainty disappears. Some of the most honest moments are the quietest ones - and they're usually behind closed doors. 

As the conflict between the West and Putin's Russia escalates without guardrails, would the Kremlin dare to launch a military incursion into NATO territory in coming years? With the mercurial Donald Trump at the helm of NATO's most consequential power, how might NATO react to an attack against a member state? These were the questions addressed in a German war game, Ernstfall, co-hosted by Die Welt newspaper and the German Wargaming Center, which has sparked a lively policy debate inside NATO. Alexander Gabuev, who played Vladimir Putin in the exercise, is joined by the two main architects of the war game to take listeners backstage and discuss the making of Ernstfall and its policy implications. Check out the Politico article about the war game, and read Alex Gabuev's New York Times piece about it here. Excerpts from the Ernstfall podcast are copyrighted by Die Welt and are reproduced here with permission. Listen to that podcast here.

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett takes a deeper look at one of the most well-known verses in the Bible.

Take the Little Personality Profile: www.eaglecenterforleadership.com/testMother's Day is a time to remember the women who helped shape our lives. Some moms were steady encouragers. Some were strong protectors. Some showed love through sacrifice, hard work, laughter, meals around the table, handwritten notes, or simply by showing up day after day when life was difficult. No mother is perfect, but the impact of a mother's love often reaches farther than words can explain.For some, Mother's Day carries a quiet ache. Many of us miss moms who are no longer with us, yet their fingerprints remain on our values, our memories, and even in the way we now love others. Their influence continues to live on in our hearts. This week is a reminder to honor those memories and to recognize the lasting difference mothers make.If your mother is no longer here, consider encouraging another mom — whether it's a grandmother, a single mom, a foster or adoptive mom, or someone simply carrying the responsibility of caring for others. A little encouragement can go a long way.This week on the Relationshifts podcast, Larry and Melissa share a fun and meaningful conversation about the many ways moms express love through their different personality styles. It's filled with laughter, insight, and moments that may remind you of your own family gatherings around the kitchen table.In this episode, they talk about shifting from:Misreading personality to understanding personalityIrritation to curiosityConflict to balanceTaking moms for granted to acknowledging their loveWe hope you'll listen, laugh, and maybe even gain a fresh appreciation for the unique ways moms show love.When we choose to shift from taking moms for granted to honoring the impact they make in our lives, it will make a difference.Happy Mother's Day, Mom.Larry

Misreading Russia and the Path to True IndependenceFinkel argues that Western administrations—from Obama to Trump and Biden—have consistently miscalculated Russia, treating it as a rational or transactional actor rather than a revanchist neo-imperial power. While Eastern Europeans warned of the threat, they were often dismissed. The conflict is essentially an ideological war over history; therefore, simply joining NATO or the EU may not stop Russia's desire to dominate. Finally, Finkel highlights his grandfather's refusal to join the KGB after the war, illustrating a personal rejection of the state security apparatus that has long sought to oppress and control Ukraine. Guest: Professor Eugene Finkel. (8/8)1890

Speaker: Pastor Tim Yoder

ABOUT THE EPISODE:I have sat with hundreds of moms who came to me at completely different points in their child's substance use, and the gap between them has always struck me. One mom is barely breathing, convinced the worst is already happening. Another is quietly telling herself it might just be a phase. Neither one is wrong, exactly. What they both share is that they are navigating one of the most consequential situations of their lives without a real map.That gap, between what parents fear and what is actually happening, is exactly what this episode is about. Medicine has always used staging to give patients and families a language for urgency, for appropriate response, for what comes next. Parents of kids with substance use issues have never been handed anything like that. We are expected to assess, decide, and respond without the framework that clinicians spend years building.So in this episode, I am borrowing that idea because staging is one of the most useful concepts in medicine. It tells you where you are, how serious things actually are, and what kind of response fits the moment. I walk through four stages of substance use, what you might see on the surface, what is happening underneath, and how your role as a parent shifts at each one.What I want you to hear in this conversation is that you have more influence than you have probably been told. There is a 94% chance your child does not believe they have a problem yet. That is not a reason to give up. It is actually the case that makes you, the parent, the most important factor in whether they ever get help. This framework is not meant to frighten you into action. It is meant to give you the kind of clear-eyed picture that lets you stop reacting and start responding strategically.If you have been operating without a map, this one is for you. YOU'LL LEARN:The four stages of substance use and what each one actually looks like from the outsideWhy a quiet kid at home can be at a higher risk level than you thinkHow today's substances change the risk math at every stageWhat your role as a parent is, and why it matters more than you have probably been toldThe shift that moves you from reacting to responding strategicallyEPISODE RESOURCES:Dr. Anna Lembke episode Dr. Gabor Maté episodeWorried Sick free ebookThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

Liquidity may be sending a very different signal than most investors think, challenging the dominant narrative around growth, rates, and risk. We sit down with Michael Howell of CrossBorder Capital, a leading voice on global liquidity, to unpack where we are in the cycle and why his framework diverges from consensus views on markets and the economy. We explore the liquidity vs. business cycle divide, yield curve dynamics, Treasury-driven liquidity, rising commodities, and why all signals may be pointing toward a late-cycle shift. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:31 Global Liquidity Turning Lower 06:24 Liquidity Cycle vs Economy 11:29 Recession Fears vs Data 17:28 Treasury Stimulus and Buybacks 23:40 Why Bond Volatility Matters 31:56 Warsh and the Next Regime 39:29 What Interest Rates Really Mean 47:13 Positioning for Turbulence 58:08 Where to Follow Michael FOLLOW MICHAEL › X/Twitter – https://x.com/crossbordercap › Substack – https://capitalwars.substack.com/ FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Most dog behavior issues aren't what they seem. What looks like disobedience is often the result of underlying behavioral patterns that haven't been correctly identified. In this episode, Scott breaks down why traditional training approaches can fall short and how misinterpreting behavior can actually make problems worse over time.This episode is especially relevant for dog owners, veterinary teams, dog trainers, and professionals working with complex behavior cases. By shifting the focus from obedience to behavioral patterns, you'll start to understand why certain issues persist—and what needs to change to address them effectively.You can visit USADogBehavior.com for lots of dog behavior resources—almost all of them are free—including videos, blog articles, and past podcast episodes to help you understand your dog.Scott Sheaffer provides customized behavioral seminars for shelters, rescues, and veterinary teams—available online or on-site—focused on real-world strategies, with discounted or complimentary options available. Learn more about Scott Sheaffer's behavioral seminars.Find us at USADogBehavior.com.Follow us on Facebook.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If your dog is displaying aggression toward humans, consult an experienced and knowledgeable canine behavior professional who uses humane, non-aversive methods, and always take precautions to keep others safe.Scott Sheaffer and USA Dog Behavior, LLC, are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of the information shared in this podcast.

7,446 views Premiered Apr 10, 2026Are we getting biblical prophecy completely wrong? Many people treat the prophets like fortune tellers, trying to match their words to today’s headlines—but that approach may be misleading. In this episode, Matthew Vander Els uncovers how prophecy was originally understood in the ancient world and why modern interpretations often miss the mark. Discover a clearer, more accurate way to read the prophets—and how their message actually applies to your life today. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @aroodawakening Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most real estate agents think they know why a listing isn't selling.“They say it's sitting.”“They say it's time to drop the price.”But what does “sitting” actually mean?In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan breaks down one of the biggest mistakes agents are making in today's market — reacting emotionally instead of analyzing what's actually happening.This isn't just about pricing.It's about:Misreading days on marketPoor positioningWeak marketing strategiesAnd avoiding the conversations that actually move deals forwardDavid shares a real conversation with an agent whose listing had been on the market for 45 days — and uses it to unpack what agents should actually be looking at before making a price reduction.If you're a real estate agent dealing with listings that aren't selling, longer days on market, or frustrated sellers — this episode will help you reset your approach, improve your communication, and make better decisions based on data, not pressure.What You'll LearnWhat “days on market” really means in today's real estate marketWhy listings aren't selling (beyond just price)How to evaluate pricing vs positioning vs exposureThe biggest marketing mistakes agents are makingHow to analyze buyer feedback the right wayWhen to reduce price — and when not toHow to have the price reduction conversation with confidenceWhy expectation-setting before listing is criticalHow to guide sellers through slower market conditionsTimestamps[00:00] Introduction — “This listing is just sitting”[02:30] What does “sitting” actually mean?[04:30] Historical days on market — what's normal[07:15] Why agents are reacting emotionally[09:30] The real issue — pressure vs informationPricing, Positioning & Market Reality[12:00] How to evaluate your position in the market[15:00] Active vs sold vs expired listings[17:30] Pricing based on yesterday's marketMarketing & Exposure[20:00] Why MLS isn't marketing[23:00] Creating real exposure vs “just listing it”[25:30] The 7 ways to communicateFeedback & Buyer Signals[28:00] How to interpret buyer feedback[30:30] Recognizing patterns vs one-off comments[33:00] Why lack of feedback is a red flagWhen to Reduce Price[36:00] Why time alone doesn't justify a price drop[38:30] Showings vs offers — what they actually tell you[41:00] Using data to make pricing decisionsThe Conversation Agents Avoid[44:00] Why this is a communication problem, not a pricing problem[47:00] How to frame the price adjustment conversation[50:00] Turning emotion into directionSetting Expectations Upfront[53:00] The mistake agents make at the listing appointment[56:00] How to properly set days on market expectations[59:00] Protecting trust with your sellerClosing Thoughts[1:02:00] What you can and can't control in this market[1:04:00] Stop reacting — start understanding[1:06:00] Final takeawaySponsorsThis episode is brought to you by:KiTS Keep-in-Touch SystemsThe ultimate marketing and lead generation CRM for real estate professionals.REM Real Estate MagazineCanada's premier source for real estate news, insights, and industry expertise.Resources & Links

When big reactions or shutdowns take over, it may be more than behavior—emotional dysregulation in kids often starts in the nervous system. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, helps parents decode these signals and guide kids back to calm.If you're exhausted from trying to manage your child's behavior, you're not alone. When kids struggle with big feelings, it's easy to assume it's defiance, ADHD, or mood disorders. But here's the truth: behavior is communication—and it often starts with a dysregulated nervous system.In this episode, you'll learn how to spot early signs of emotional dysregulation, understand what's really driving your child's reactions, and discover simple ways to support emotional regulation and long-term mental health.Why does my child have emotional outbursts over small things?When your child has big emotional reactions to small triggers, it's not manipulation—it's physiological arousal. Their nervous system is in overdrive.Signs of overactivation:Explosive anger or impulsive behaviorAnxiety spirals, especially at bedtimeLow frustration tolerance and frequent temper tantrumsDifficulty focusing (often mistaken for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD))What's really happening:The brain is stuck in fight-or-flight. The emotional center is running the show, and your child can't access problem solving or effective emotion regulation, making it hard to manage their own emotions or understand their own feelings.Real-Life Example: Your child melts down over homework—not because they don't care, but because their brain feels overwhelmed and unsafe, leaving them unable to regulate their own emotions or make sense of their own feelings. Why does my child shut down or seem unmotivated?Not all emotional dysregulation in kids looks loud. Some children go quiet—and this often gets missed.Signs of underactivation:Zoning out or avoiding tasks“Lazy” or low motivation behaviorsFlat mood or withdrawalDifficulty responding when spoken toWhat's really happening:This is a nervous system shutdown, not defiance. Your child's brain is conserving energy because it's overwhelmed.Remember: It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain.Want to stay calm when your child pushes every button?Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP and get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit—your step-by-step guide to stop oppositional behaviors without yelling or giving in.Go to www.drroseann.com/newsletter and grab your kit today.How can I tell if it's ADHD, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation?Many children get labeled with mental disorders like ADHD, anxiety, or even oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) or disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. And yes, these diagnoses can be valid—but they often miss the root cause.Common mislabels of emotional dysregulation:Anxiety or mood disordersBehavioral symptoms like defianceSensory issues or rigidity“Strong-willed” personalityThe truth:Emotional dysregulation is often the underlying driver. When you improve regulation, you often see:Better focus and learningImproved self esteemFewer emotional outburstsMore flexible behaviorThis is why working with a mental health professional who understands the nervous system is key—not just symptom management, but accessing the right mental health services to support lasting regulation.What are early signs of emotional dysregulation in kids?Emotional dysregulation doesn't start with meltdowns—it starts quietly.Early clues parents often miss:Constant irritability or overreactionsPerfectionism and harsh self-talk (“I'm stupid”)Clinginess or separation difficultySensory defensiveness or picky eatingMood swings that don't match the situationThese aren't personality traits—they're nervous system signals.

The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Iran's nuclear program survives. And while the regime has been weakened, it remains intact. So what has President Trump accomplished—and what comes next in the war? Today on School of War, we're doing something a little different. Instead of sitting in the interviewer's chair, as I usually do – I'm the one being interviewed. I joined Rafaela Siewert of The Free Press to talk through my current thinking on the war in Iran. ▪️ Times 02:03 Trump's speech   05:22 Escalation       10:10 Goals  12:25 Risk and scale 15:15 Kinds of surprise 17:37 Misreading the Iranians  22:10 15 Points 25:49 Opening the Strait of Hormuz  29:24 Branding  32:44 Oil  37:15 Kharg Island 41:35 Regime alteration   44:20 Time and resources 48:49 Balance 50:11 Trump, MAGA, and the Right Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more content on our School of War Substack

Amos Hochstein, Managing Partner at TWG Global and former White House Sr. Advisor to President Biden, joins the show to break down the realities of global energy markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Drawing on firsthand experience in high-stakes diplomacy, including as a key negotiator in talks involving Hezbollah, he explains how backchannel negotiations actually work and why today's market may be dangerously misreading the situation. He argues that what we're seeing is “the worst energy disruption the world has ever seen.” The conversation dives into the gap between paper and physical oil prices, the impact of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure, and what policymakers could have done differently.

This episode of Excess Returns features Bob Elliott discussing the growing fragility in the global economy as an oil shock collides with a shift from an income-driven to a savings-driven system.The conversation explores why markets may be mispricing the economic impact of higher oil prices, how inflation and growth dynamics could unfold, and what this means for investors navigating an increasingly volatile macro environment.Bob also breaks down how to think about global macro investing today, including why traditional portfolios may be poorly positioned for a wider range of outcomes, how macro managers are adapting to shifting conditions, and how AI-driven productivity gains could impact economic growth, labor, and markets.Bob Elliott on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/BobEUnlimitedUnlimited Funds websitehttps://www.unlimitedfunds.comTopics coveredThe shift from an income-driven economy to a savings-driven economy and why it creates fragilityWhy an oil shock acts as both an inflation driver and a tax on real consumer spendingHow higher gas prices mechanically reduce discretionary spending and economic growthWhy markets may be underpricing the economic impact of the current oil shockThe link between oil prices, inflation expectations, and real demand destructionHow global markets respond to shocks through deleveraging and volatility spikesWhy gold and other winning trades can fall during risk-off environmentsThe sequencing of inflation first and growth slowdown later in shock-driven cyclesHow central banks are likely to respond to a stagflationary shockLessons from 2022 and 2008 for understanding today's macro environmentWhy stocks and bonds may both be mispriced in the current regimeThe difference between consumer surplus and true productivity gains from AIWhy AI-driven job losses and economic growth cannot coexist without major dissavingThe most likely path for AI as a productivity enhancer rather than a job destroyerHow to think about measuring productivity in a technology-driven economyThe role of second- and third-order effects in macro investingHow global macro strategies identify mispricings across asset classesThe concept of using the “wisdom of the crowd” from hedge fund positioningWhy macro strategies can perform in both rising and falling marketsHow macro fits into a portfolio as a diversifier versus long-only assetsWhy the future investment environment may require broader strategy diversificationTimestamps00:00 Oil shock meets a savings-driven economy01:00 Framing the macro environment: oil, inflation, and growth02:12 What a savings-driven economy means for market fragility04:46 Why household income vs spending divergence matters07:00 First principles of an oil shock and demand inelasticity08:00 How oil price spikes flow through to inflation13:00 Global market reactions and emerging market dynamics14:00 Deleveraging and volatility driving asset price reversals15:44 Why gold declines during macro stress events17:17 Institutional positioning and ETF flows in gold17:34 Inflation first, growth slowdown later: sequencing the impact19:24 Is the economic damage already done22:00 How macro investors operate in low-conviction environments29:19 What the Fed should do versus what it will do31:00 Comparing today's environment to 2022 inflation dynamics33:00 Why markets are pricing in almost nothing34:00 AI and the link between labor, income, and spending37:11 Productivity vs consumer surplus in AI adoption40:00 Why better tools don't necessarily mean higher productivitys46:00 How global macro strategies are constructed48:00 Using hedge fund positioning as a signal56:00 Why the opportunity set for macro may be expanding

Are We Misreading What Kids Really Need? With Nicole Runyon Rethinking how we help kids.

In this powerful and transformative episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing reveals 25 subtle signs that a woman is attracted to you that most men completely miss. If you've ever struggled to tell whether a girl likes you or felt like you're leaving opportunities on the table, this episode will show you what you've been overlooking and where attraction is actually happening. This episode dives into the hidden behaviors and deeper cues women give off, along with the one signal that matters more than all the others combined. Key Takeaways: - The most overlooked sign of attraction that changes everything - Why you're missing signs that are right in front of you - The difference between low attraction and no attraction - Why some signals you think are negative are actually positi Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Episode intro [00:00:42] – The key signals you need to understand [00:02:39] – Engagement vs reactivity [00:04:04] – Misreading shyness [00:05:15]  – Subtle signs you're overlooking [00:07:01] – The attraction spectrum [00:07:37] – Why you're underestimating yourself [00:09:02] – Hidden indicators of interest (being helpful) [00:11:24] – Signs over text [00:13:09] – Misinterpreting signals [00:14:22] – Signal during conversation [00:15:58] – The mindset shift that changes everything [00:18:07] – Episode outro Connect With Mark: Apply for Mark's 3-Month Coaching Program: https://coachmarksing.com/coaching/ Check Out The Perks Program: https://coachmarksing.com/perks/ Email: CoachMarkSing@Gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarksing/ Grab Mark's Free Program: The Approach Formula - https://www.CoachMarkSing.com/The-Approach-Formula About The Unapologetic Man Podcast The Unapologetic Man Podcast is your resource for mastering dating, attraction, and relationships from a confident, masculine perspective. Hosted by Mark Sing, this podcast gives men the tools and mindset shifts needed to succeed in their dating lives and build lasting, high-value relationships. #DatingAdvice #Attraction #FemalePsychology #Confidence #Masculinity #SelfImprovement #BodyLanguage #Flirting #Texting #Mindset #UnapologeticMan

You are not always seeing your partner as they are. A lot of the time, you're seeing them through your wounds, your beliefs, and your fears.In this episode, Lilly breaks down how we each live in our own simulation when it comes to relationships. She explains how your beliefs about your partner can shape your perception more than reality, how Terry Real's concept of the core negative image shows up in conflict, and what you can start doing today to clear the lens and bring more love, respect, and gratitude back into your relationship.In this episode, you'll learn:* What it means to live in your own simulation in a relationship* How belief shapes perception more than reality* What Terry Real means by a core negative image* How past wounds can cloud the way you see your partner* Why feedback or simple requests can feel much bigger than they are* How childhood experiences can shape the way you receive your partner* Why slowing conflict down helps you see what's actually happening* A simple practice to start shifting the lens in your relationship* How appreciation and gratitude can help seed more safety and connectionBook a Call with Lilly:If you're ready to clear the lens and stop living in the same painful relationship patterns, book a call with Lilly and see if deeper somatic and belief work could support you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.growthovereasy.com

The internet is losing its mind over a new spider chart from Anthropic's latest report on the labor market impacts of AI. However, if you're looking at this chart and using it to predict an AI job apocalypse, you are missing the many leadership lessons playing out right in front of us.While the headlines flying around about it can be deceiving, the reality is a much more sobering masterclass in understanding that this viral chart measures tasks, not jobs. While the media focuses on mass layoffs, the real crisis is what happens when companies assume an LLM can replace human capability. The actual data shows a silent hiring freeze at the entry-level and a looming "gray tsunami" of retiring seasoned experts.This week, I'm breaking down some key insights from the Anthropic AI Labor Impact Report, bunker-busting the spider chart nonsense, and breaking down exactly what the data actually says. I'll explain why AI exposure does not equal job elimination, why assuming "observable" usage equates to actual "effectiveness" is an incredibly dangerous trap, and why companies are suddenly waking up to the fact that you cannot replace your early-career talent pipeline with an AI tool.My goal is to move you out of "Spectator Mode" to "Strategic Preparation" by highlighting the greatest opportunities to prepare your organization for what's ahead.​ Unfreezing Early Career Talent: We love to assume AI will handle all the administrivia, leading to a massive freeze on entry-level hiring. I break down why pausing this pipeline creates a massive future leadership gap. You cannot wait for a crisis to decide how to build talent; you must go to your hiring managers now and ask what these junior roles would do to grow if AI actually did cover the gaps.​ Re-engineering Exposed Roles: We casually assume AI is just coming for administrative work, but the most exposed jobs actually belong to your highly paid, highly educated veterans. I share why you must pair early-career folks with seasoned experts to redesign these roles now, before those veterans retire. You need to ask your top performers exactly where AI consistently gets things wrong before they leave with that intellectual capital.​ Auditing AI Effectiveness: We are making sweeping organizational decisions based on vanity metrics like adoption or output volume. I explain why measuring "observable" tasks as successfully automated is a disaster waiting to happen. You must interrogate your current reports to ensure they measure actual business effectiveness, not just an increase in activity. By the end, I hope you see this massive data report not just as another news cycle, but as a mandate for clarity. You cannot simply wait for the market to dictate your talent strategy; you have to define and fortify the organizational structures that will sustain your business when the pressure is on.⸻If this conversation helps you think more clearly about the future we're building, make sure to like, share, and subscribe. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlind  And if your organization is wrestling with how to lead responsibly in the AI era, balancing performance, technology, and people, that's the work I do every day through my consulting and coaching. Learn more at https://christopherlind.co⸻Chapters00:00 – Introduction03:00 – Tasks vs. Jobs07:00 – Exposure vs Elimination10:00 – The Premium Paradox16:00 – Thawing The Entry-Level Hiring Freeze20:00 – "Now What"21:00 – Action 1: The "Pipeline Panic" (Unfreeze Early Career Roles)25:00 – Action 2: The "Gray Tsunami" (Re-engineer Exposed Roles)28:00 – Action 3: The "Activity Illusion" (Audit AI Effectiveness)33:00 – Conclusion & Building Your Roadmap#ArtificialIntelligence #Anthropic #FutureOfWork #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #ChristopherLind #FutureFocused #TalentPipeline #OrganizationalDesign #AIAtWork

You can't stop the river. You never could. And yet most of us spend enormous amounts of energy trying to do exactly that — managing outcomes, controlling other people's reactions, bracing for every possible risk, paddling furiously against a current that was never going to turn around. In this episode, I want to offer a different way of thinking about it. Not giving up. Not going passive. But understanding the difference between fighting the river and learning how to read it — and positioning yourself to move through life with a lot more power and a lot less exhaustion.The Illusion of ControlWe tell ourselves that if we work harder, think harder, or plan more carefully, we can make life behave the way we want it to. But control is an illusion — for health, finances, other people's behavior, the economy, aging, and most of the things that matter most to us. The exhaustion so many people feel in midlife isn't weakness. It's the result of spending years fighting the laws of physics. Water goes where water goes. Recognizing that is not defeat. It's the beginning of something much more useful.Strength Pushes. Wisdom Positions.In your 20s, brute force often works — you paddle hard and it gets you somewhere. In your 30s and 40s, you start building systems and pushing harder. But there's a point where the current is stronger than your effort, and the kayak metaphor becomes useful: you don't control the depth of the water, the speed of the current, or the rocks beneath the surface. What you do control is the angle of your paddle, where you aim the nose of your boat, and whether you panic or stay focused. That shift — from trying to control to learning to position — is where real power lives.Positioning Yourself in Real LifePositioning isn't abstract — it's concrete and specific. For your health, it might be a 15-minute walk, resistance training twice a week, an extra half hour of sleep, or eating more protein first. For your career, it might be learning one skill your workplace values, or moving toward the part of your work that energizes you rather than drains you. The story from my own career says it plainly: the turning point wasn't working harder. It was stopping trying to be someone else and positioning myself where my actual strengths could compound into results.Reading the River — Including the Imaginary OnesA skilled kayaker reads the water — ripples, shadows, movement patterns. They know that fast water isn't always dangerous and still water isn't always safe. A lot of the rivers we're exhausted from fighting aren't even real. They're future catastrophes, replayed conversations, worst-case scenarios we've constructed in our heads. Learning to read the actual current — asking what is actually happening right now, not what we fear might happen — is one of the most practical stress-reduction moves available to us.When the Boat Flips OverMaturity isn't never flipping the kayak. It's knowing how to roll it back up. Misreading a current, hitting a rock, panicking at a curve — these are part of learning the water, not proof that you've failed. The goal isn't perfection or avoiding all the pitfalls. The goal is perseverance, a little grit, and the willingness to get back in the boat and keep reading the river better than you did before.You're not behind. You're not done. You haven't messed this up. You're learning how to read the water — and that may be the most powerful thing you do this season. This week, just one small step: one walk, one phone call you've been putting off, one "no" you've been avoiding, thirty minutes blocked off for something that will move your career forward. Not ten steps. One. Adjust the angle. The river keeps moving, and so do you. Jill's Linkshttp://jillfromthenorthwoods.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallstepshttps://twitter.com/schmernEmail the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.comBy choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal experiences and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed healthcare provider, psychiatrist, or counselor. Any advice or suggestions offered should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.

Bryan Nolen, Frontstretch.com on Gibbs misreading Ty + NASCAR PR and Michael Jordan by Ed Lane

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This week's greatest hits replay features generational researcher Dr. Meghan Grace breaking down who Gen Z actually is, what drives them at work, and how leaders can better engage and retain them.Dr. Meghan Grace is a leading generational researcher, host of the Hashtag Gen Z podcast, and co-author of three books on Generation Z. She co-leads the Institute for Generational Research and Education, where she's spent the last decade helping companies, universities, and associations around the world understand generations and work better together.- The Generation That Refuses to Be Scammed- Why They Question Everything (And Why That's Actually Good News)- The Trait Gen Z Values Most — And the One Thing That Unlocks It- Where the Real Tension Comes From- What HR Can Actually Do Differently- The 10-Minute Habit That Builds More Loyalty Than Any PerkKey Quote: "You don't find connection over spreadsheets. I'm sorry, you just don't." — Dr. Meghan GraceConnect with Dr. Meghan Grace: MeganmGrace.com | LinkedIn | Instagram/Threads: @meghangrace | institute4gens.com Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Send a textIn this episode we discuss, our sealed event experiences, CCQs, announcements, decks, and more.So sit back and relax as we crack some packs.PS I shouted out those of you who finished Episode 113. Hopefully you've made it through this one.Overexerted: @OverexertedHeath: ⁨ @BeOurGuestLorcanaJames: @thedanregal Twitter/X:Benny: https://x.com/overexertedcastJames: https://x.com/danregalHeath: https://x.com/BoGLorcana Twitter: @OverexertedcastInstagram: overexertedcastDiscord: Overexerted - A Disney Lorcana Discord Music Provided By: Aaron PaulMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/arrival-of-a-princessLicense code: NQA8GSDIJUPC33WY

Most agents are misreading AI. They think it's about tools. It's not. It's about control. Consumers aren't just searching anymore. They're asking AI: “Where should I live?” “Which homes fit my goals?” “Who is the best agent for me?” And when AI recommends three agents… Most people never look beyond those three. That's not convenience. That's filtration. The funnel has moved. Speed-to-lead is becoming baseline. Marketing polish is becoming universal. Automation is becoming expected. The question isn't whether you'll use AI. The question is whether you're positioned upstream — or becoming interchangeable downstream. AI won't replace strong agents. But it will absolutely influence who gets selected. And that's the real shift. If your 2026 business plan is still “work harder and hope,” you're already behind.

This Sesh starts with tone.Not podcast tone. Not branding tone. Real-life tone.The kind that turns “I'm fine” into a full-blown argument.We get into how much of our conflict isn't about what was said… it's about how we heard it. And how much of that is just our own insecurity filling in the blanks.Then it spirals, in the best way.We talk about success. Not the Instagram version. The real version.Is it money? Status? A title?Or is it being at peace driving a beat-up car and actually liking your life?We bring up people like Logan Paul and Keanu Reeves and why one gets constant heat while the other feels untouchable. Is it fame? Or is it how they carry themselves?There's a story about generosity that hit hard. The kind that makes you want to level up as a human. Not for clout. Not for applause. Just because someone showed up for you when you needed it.We also call ourselves out for hiding behind phones, projecting our own fears onto other people's tone, and chasing goals we never actually defined.This one feels like a therapy session disguised as a casual hang.No big cannabis science breakdown this week. Just two dudes trying to figure out how to communicate better, live lighter, and stop overcomplicating everything.Keep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here:

In Black Shakespeare: Reading and Misreading Race (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Ian Smith urges readers of Othello, The Merchant of Venice, and Hamlet to develop “racial literacy.” Through both wide social influences and specific professional pressures, Shakespearean critics have been taught to ignore, suppress, and explain away the racial thinking of the plays, a set of evasion strategies that inevitably have political and social ramifications in the contemporary United States. As Ian writes in the introduction, Black Shakespeare is intended to “shift the focus to conditions that shape readers, inform their epistemologies, and influence their reading practices” (3). Today's guest is Ian Smith, Professor of English at the University of Southern California. Ian is the author of the previous monograph, Race and Rhetoric in the Renaissance: Barbarian Errors (Palgrave, 2009), as well as one of the most important articles in early modern literary criticism of the last twenty years, “Othello's Black Handkerchief.” Ian is the current President of the Shakespeare Association of America. John Yargo is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities at Boston College. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His specializations are early modern literature, the environmental humanities, and critical race studies. His dissertation explores early modern representations of environmental catastrophe, including William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, and John Milton's Paradise Lost. He has published in Early Theatre, Studies in Philology, The Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies, and Shakespeare Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In Black Shakespeare: Reading and Misreading Race (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Ian Smith urges readers of Othello, The Merchant of Venice, and Hamlet to develop “racial literacy.” Through both wide social influences and specific professional pressures, Shakespearean critics have been taught to ignore, suppress, and explain away the racial thinking of the plays, a set of evasion strategies that inevitably have political and social ramifications in the contemporary United States. As Ian writes in the introduction, Black Shakespeare is intended to “shift the focus to conditions that shape readers, inform their epistemologies, and influence their reading practices” (3). Today's guest is Ian Smith, Professor of English at the University of Southern California. Ian is the author of the previous monograph, Race and Rhetoric in the Renaissance: Barbarian Errors (Palgrave, 2009), as well as one of the most important articles in early modern literary criticism of the last twenty years, “Othello's Black Handkerchief.” Ian is the current President of the Shakespeare Association of America. John Yargo is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities at Boston College. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His specializations are early modern literature, the environmental humanities, and critical race studies. His dissertation explores early modern representations of environmental catastrophe, including William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, and John Milton's Paradise Lost. He has published in Early Theatre, Studies in Philology, The Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies, and Shakespeare Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Black Shakespeare: Reading and Misreading Race (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Ian Smith urges readers of Othello, The Merchant of Venice, and Hamlet to develop “racial literacy.” Through both wide social influences and specific professional pressures, Shakespearean critics have been taught to ignore, suppress, and explain away the racial thinking of the plays, a set of evasion strategies that inevitably have political and social ramifications in the contemporary United States. As Ian writes in the introduction, Black Shakespeare is intended to “shift the focus to conditions that shape readers, inform their epistemologies, and influence their reading practices” (3). Today's guest is Ian Smith, Professor of English at the University of Southern California. Ian is the author of the previous monograph, Race and Rhetoric in the Renaissance: Barbarian Errors (Palgrave, 2009), as well as one of the most important articles in early modern literary criticism of the last twenty years, “Othello's Black Handkerchief.” Ian is the current President of the Shakespeare Association of America. John Yargo is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities at Boston College. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His specializations are early modern literature, the environmental humanities, and critical race studies. His dissertation explores early modern representations of environmental catastrophe, including William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, and John Milton's Paradise Lost. He has published in Early Theatre, Studies in Philology, The Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies, and Shakespeare Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

In Black Shakespeare: Reading and Misreading Race (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Ian Smith urges readers of Othello, The Merchant of Venice, and Hamlet to develop “racial literacy.” Through both wide social influences and specific professional pressures, Shakespearean critics have been taught to ignore, suppress, and explain away the racial thinking of the plays, a set of evasion strategies that inevitably have political and social ramifications in the contemporary United States. As Ian writes in the introduction, Black Shakespeare is intended to “shift the focus to conditions that shape readers, inform their epistemologies, and influence their reading practices” (3). Today's guest is Ian Smith, Professor of English at the University of Southern California. Ian is the author of the previous monograph, Race and Rhetoric in the Renaissance: Barbarian Errors (Palgrave, 2009), as well as one of the most important articles in early modern literary criticism of the last twenty years, “Othello's Black Handkerchief.” Ian is the current President of the Shakespeare Association of America. John Yargo is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities at Boston College. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His specializations are early modern literature, the environmental humanities, and critical race studies. His dissertation explores early modern representations of environmental catastrophe, including William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Aphra Behn's Oroonoko, and John Milton's Paradise Lost. He has published in Early Theatre, Studies in Philology, The Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies, and Shakespeare Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Andrew Wittman, former Marine, police officer, federal agent, and leadership coach, about his new book Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience. If you lead projects and teams, you already know pressure is coming. The real question is what you do when it arrives. Andrew explains why the brain can work against you under stress, and how the questions you ask yourself shape the options you can see. You'll learn the Two Minute Rule and how it can help you shift from "we can't" thinking into problem-solving mode. Andy and Andrew also explore how filters and assumptions influence what leaders notice, why limitation can be more dangerous than fear, and what it looks like to build a First Responder Mindset so you can hold your poise when stakeholders push back. They close with a powerful discussion on identity and a practical look at raising resilient kids. If you're looking for insights on leading with clarity and composure when the stakes are high, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The first thing you have to understand about the brain is that it is the original search engine. Like it has to answer a question." "The brain knows that you're a genius. Even if you don't consciously recognize that you're a genius, your brain knows it. It'll never go against your genius self. So if you say things like, I don't know how we could do this, your brain says, 'Oh, we don't know.' So it stops searching completely for any answer." "Just for two minutes, pretend that you could do it. It's amazing that your brain will just go to work and find like 15 ways you actually could do it, whereas seconds ago, we thought we couldn't." "When bad news happens, get happy. Whenever you hear bad news, you should get happy because this is your biggest opportunity to have the greatest comeback ever." "My question is, no matter what the bad news is, I'm going to ask myself this: how can I use this to my greatest possible advantage?" "I want to know what the holes in this project are. I don't want to hear rainbows and sunshine, right? Positive thinking will get you killed quicker than negative thinking." "We take in 11 million bits of information per second. Every second we see, hear, feel, touch, 11 million bits. Only 126 bits go to our conscious mind for action, which means we're filtering out 99.9% of all that information." "When you walk into a room, and you think no one supports you, you're going to see every cue that you could find to back that up. And you'll discard anything that would go against that." "The world is always ready to define you if you don't define yourself." "My identity: I'm a man of excellence who always keeps his word. I aspire to always keep my word. And so everything that I do is pre-decided by that identity." "Excellence is if I give my best effort, I could sleep tonight." "Welcome to Planet Earth, everybody has to deal with the externals. It's the great equalizer. We all have to deal with it. You're not special. I hate to tell you, CEO, you're not special." "Those pressure situations, they don't create your habits. They actually reveal them." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Start of Interview 02:07 Andrew's Backstory and Early Influences 04:23 Unhelpful Questions Under Pressure and the Two Minute Rule 07:27 Applying the Two Minute Rule When a Key Dependency Slips 12:12 Training Practices to Make Resilience Automatic 16:49 Recognizing When Your Filter Is the Real Problem 18:33 Exposing Assumptions and Filters in Project Plans 22:21 A Personal Example of Misreading a Situation 25:10 How Beliefs Shape What You Notice in a Room 27:35 Why Limitation Is More Dangerous Than Fear 32:02 Building a First Responder Mindset and Holding Poise 36:07 Identity and Defining Yourself 40:37 Parenting Practices That Build Resilience in Kids 43:17 End of Interview 43:42 Andy Comments After the Interview 47:47 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Andrew and his work at GetWarriorTough.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 448 with Marie-Helene Pelletier. It's an insightful discussion on resilience and burnout, and I think it would be a great follow-up to this discussion with Andrew. Episode 477 with Jess Baker. She's a business psychologist and coach who offers a refreshing perspective on how to increase your resilience at work and in life. Episode 398 with Dr. Neha Sangwan. It's an episode that will give you another perspective on avoiding burnout for you and your teams. Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming our ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Resilience, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindset, Emotional Regulation, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Self-Leadership, Identity, Team Performance The following music was used for this episode: Music: Imagefilm 034 by Sascha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Why Democrats Keep Losing: Abandoning Voters, Misreading Power & Repeating the Same Errors | The Karel Show At a recent California forum featuring Democratic candidates for governor, LGBTQ issues weren't mentioned at all. Not once. That silence says more than any speech. Then Elizabeth Warren suggested that to “win,” Democrats should abandon social issues and focus only on affordability. The strategy? Shed the so-called distractions, chase the middle, and assume marginalized voters have nowhere else to go. That logic is exactly how Democrats lose. When core voters feel erased, they don't switch parties — they stay home. And staying home is how elections are lost. Again. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreats in Minneapolis — but is it far too late? And as Democrats threaten to fire or impeach Kristi Noem, a simple question hangs in the air: if the votes exist to impeach her, why not him? We also break down a viral Reddit post mocking The Farmer's Wife over a $22 grilled cheese — a pile-on that led to both locations shutting down. Why are individual restaurants being publicly shamed while massive grocery chains and corporate food pricing escape the same scrutiny? This episode asks a hard but necessary question: When will Democrats stop misreading their own coalition — and start fighting like they actually want to win? The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember

Click here to send Ryan a text message!Ep. #386This episode breaks down the viral Druski mega-church parody. For Christians asking whether to feel convicted, enraged, validated or if they should just dismiss it, this offers clarity without outrage.Watch this episode on YouTubeHowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!)Sharable Episode Links (scroll down or search for this episode):Ryan's Website Buzzsprout Link MORE FROM RYAN:FREE DOWNLOAD: 21 Days to a Spirit-Led Life Subscribe on YouTubeTwitter | Instagram | LinkedInSubmit a question or topic for the podcast at ryanshoward.com/contactSupport the show

In this episode, Justin Ebert sits down with Jim Johnson and Ryan Vincent to explore major questions emerging from Exodus 6–23 and John 13–17. Together they examine what it actually means to love Jesus and how faith, grace, and obedience relate, wrestle with the purpose and ongoing relevance of the Old Testament Law, and consider why some people read the same Bible and walk away with radically different views of God. Ep. 166 - Does Sunnybrook Take Communion Too Often? https://soundcloud.com/considerthisquestion/ct-166-communion-session Ep. 167 - Why You Shouldn't Take Communion https://soundcloud.com/considerthisquestion/ct-167-communion-pt-ii-session   Bible Project - Exodus 1-18 Summary https://bibleproject.com/videos/exodus-1-18/ Bible Project - Exodus 19-40 Summary https://bibleproject.com/videos/exodus-19-40/

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu analyzes China's repositioning toward Iran and Venezuela, and how recent geopolitical developments in each country shift China's strategic economic and political interests. Next, Miles examines the US response to China's shifting global strategy under the new National Security Strategy, and details potential future actions to deter Chinese interests around the world. Finally, Miles reviews the Monroe Doctrine and how some analysts might misread key elements in their applied arguments regarding contemporary international affairs and US foreign policy.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future. 

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Lara Banks of Makena Capital Management Jim Tananbaum of Foresite Capital David Cohen of Techstars Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

A sermon on Philippians 2:12–13 that clarifies what it means to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling"—not anxious self-examination or casual Christianity, but a humble, sincere, God-dependent obedience shaped by the mind of Christ, relying on the Lord who works in us both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

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Recorded live from the Cboe RMC floor in Munich, Cem Karsan sits down with volatility veteran David Dredge for a deep exploration of what truly drives risk. From the crash of 1987 to today's era of correlation, Dredge reframes volatility not as fear, but freedom. Through his F1 “brakes” analogy, he reveals why protection enables performance, and how convexity builds resilience in an uncertain world. Together, they trace the arc from structured-product flows to demographics, fiscal repression, and the coming global “Hunger Games” for savings. A masterclass in compounding through uncertainty.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Cem on Twitter.Follow David on X.Episode TimeStamps: 00:01:29 – Cem introduces David Dredge live from Munich.00:03:28 – Dredge recalls arriving in Asia before the 1987 crash.00:05:06 – The F1 brakes analogy—why protection enables speed.00:07:45 – The “preserve and enhance” portfolio that defied 65/35.00:10:57 – Rethinking 60/40 and the illusion of diversification.00:14:33 – Cem on $500 trillion of correlated assets.00:17:22 – Why covered calls lose to convexity over time.00:19:14 – Misreading 2022: correlation, not equities, was the risk.00:21:20 – When diversification fails, only convexity endures.00:27:13 – Value investing in volatility—buying what others suppress.00:37:48 – Euro...

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8. The Misreading of Russia: Ideology and the Insufficiency of Alliances The debate over whether Ukraine should join the EU or NATO fundamentally misses the core issue: Russia's unwavering ideological belief that it must dominate and control Ukraine. If Russians are driven by this revanchist, neo-imperialist ideology, they will continue to seek control regardless of Ukraine's alliances, potentially through misinformation or political interference. American administrations (including Obama, Trump, and Biden) and many Western European powers have consistently misread Russia, treating it as rational or transactional, and thus failed to take its ideological goals seriously. This lack of understanding about Russia's commitment to control Ukraine means that any proposed "settlement" that does not acknowledge Ukraine as an independent state is doomed. Countries like the Baltics and Poland, which have hands-on experience dealing with Russia, correctly recognized the persistent threat but were often dismissed as overly dramatic.1855 CRIMEA Retry