Podcasts about Napoleon Hill

Part One: Becoming the Person Who Can Live the DreamWhat happens when life interrupts your plans but your dreams remain unchanged? Whether you're pursuing better health, losing weight, building a business, developing your leadership skills, or working toward a lifelong goal, unexpected circumstances can challenge your commitment. But an interruption doesn't have to become an ending.In this episode of The Genesis Frequency, Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna explores the connection between consciousness, self-image, expectations, and consistent action. Drawing inspiration from Bob Proctor, Napoleon Hill, and Neville Goddard, we discover why so many people abandon their goals before giving themselves enough time to succeed. Stop digging up the seed to see whether it's growing!Discover a powerful six-part framework for personal transformation: SEE IT. FEEL IT. BELIEVE IT. BECOME IT. DO IT. STAY WITH IT. Learn how to align your thinking, feelings, habits, and actions with the person you are becoming—and why lasting success requires more than motivation or positive thinking.Your dream doesn't require perfect circumstances. It requires your continued participation. Join us for Part One of this new four-part series and begin creating the life you would truly love to live.

Tim Furey went from surviving the high-intensity floor trading pits of the Chicago Board of Trade to surviving a near-fatal medical emergency, ultimately building TradeView Markets into a global financial brokerage.After getting his start as Merrill Lynch's youngest commodity broker hire in nearly four decades, Tim risked everything to move to Chicago and learn the craft of floor trading. Through grueling pit battles, he learned the ultimate lesson in market survival: mastering defense and managing risk above all else. Years later, while running his firm and raising a family, Tim survived a sudden medical crisis where doctors gave him a 5% chance of living, an experience that further cemented his relentless drive, resilience, and vision as a leader.In this conversation, Tim breaks down his "hungry dogs run faster" mindset, the lost art of pit trading, why defense creates offense in the markets, and how he turned adversity into fuel to build a global financial services brand. In this episode, we explore:• Lessons learned from legendary mentor Jeff Stoutland ("Hungry dogs run faster")• Becoming Merrill Lynch's youngest commodity broker hire in nearly 40 years• Survival in the Chicago Board of Trade pits and the concept of the "power of the lean"• Why risk management and learning how to lose are the keys to long-term trading survival• Transitioning from prop trading to launching TradeView Markets• How a near-fatal medical emergency and a 5% chance of survival reshaped his life and mindset About Tim Furey:Tim Furey is the Founder and CEO of TradeView Markets, a global multi-asset brokerage serving traders worldwide. Beginning his career in Merrill Lynch's Futures Division, Tim went on to trade on the floors of the Chicago Board of Trade before transitioning to proprietary trading and entrepreneurship. Known for his resilient leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Tim leads TradeView Markets while actively supporting amateur sports initiatives, including women's rugby in the Cayman Islands. Links + Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfurey/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timfurey.ceo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timfureyofficial/Website: https://www.tradeviewmarkets.com/en/

 Tim's Book Recommendations:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefèvre: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471059706The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585424331The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671797484 Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast:Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com
 Time Stamps:Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 Why Defense, Not Offense, Makes You a Profitable Trader 04:10 The Mindset You Need To Have 08:06 Talking About My Mentors “Hungry Dogs Run Faster” 12:38 How Do You Stay Hungry When Your In Success16:58 Being A Trader In Chicago Board Of Trade21:11 The Power Of The Lean26:06 Defense Turn Into Offense31:23 The Trader's Gut33:48 Starting Tradeview Markets35:46 My First Ever Trade In High School41:10 What Do You See In Traders That Make Them Last?45:31 Which Markets Has The Highest Success?50:44 How Do You Identify Top Performers?55:23 Going Into A Coma01:04:03 Giving Back To People01:06:51 What's One Of Your Best Trade?01:08:45 Your Worst Trade?01:10:05 What Advice Do You Give To Traders?01:13:49 Book You Recommend To Traders01:16:26 What Lesson I've Learned In Trading01:17:29 Where Can Traders Find You? Trading Disclaimer:Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becoming the Person Your Goal RequiresRecognizing an old paradigm is the beginning. Replacing the belief is the next step. But lasting change asks something more: we must begin living from the new idea until a new way of thinking and behaving becomes increasingly natural.In this concluding episode of the three-part Changing the Paradigm series, Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna explores what it means to move from awareness and repetition into embodiment.Drawing from the teachings of Bob Proctor and Napoleon Hill, we examine the importance of self-image, repetition, decision, environment, persistence, and—most importantly—action. An old thought doesn't have to be obeyed simply because it's familiar, and an old behavior doesn't have to remain part of your identity simply because you've practiced it for years.Your Big Dream Goal isn't only calling you toward a new result. It's calling you toward a new version of yourself.Who would you need to become to live the life you say you want? How would that person think, make decisions, use their time, respond to fear, handle setbacks, and act when they don't feel motivated?This episode offers a practical daily approach for strengthening the new paradigm: see the goal, become emotionally involved with it, choose behavior consistent with it, act, review your day, learn, correct, and repeat. When the old paradigm resurfaces—and sometimes it will—the answer isn't self-condemnation. Notice. Correct. Continue.Throughout this series, we've moved through three stages:Awareness. Replacement. Embodiment.You are not required to remain loyal to an old version of yourself simply because you've been that person for a long time. Your history can be acknowledged without being repeated.The question that concludes our journey is also the one that can begin your next chapter:If the life you would love to live requires a new version of you, what will that version of you do today?Don't just answer it.Go do it.

To have more, you must first become more. This episode breaks down how to apply Jim Rohn philosophy to attract the success you want. Most people focus on changing their circumstances, but the real work starts by shifting your internal state. If you feel stuck, it is likely because your current identity is capped at your current results. By examining how to become more, you can begin to shed the habits and beliefs that keep you from reaching your potential. We look at the specific steps required to align your daily actions with the person you are becoming, rather than just chasing external validation. This is a practical look at how to refine your internal compass. When you focus on personal growth instead of just the grind, you stop forcing outcomes and start creating the conditions where opportunity finds you. Success mindset is not about luck; it is about the deliberate process of upgrading your decision-making ability so you are ready when the right doors open. Subscribe for weekly mindset breakdowns, and tell me in the comments: what is one area where you are currently choosing to grow? Key topics In this episode, Randy centers the message on Jim Rohn's idea that to have more, you must first become more. He explains why attitude is the first rule for becoming more attractive in life and business, based on Earl Nightingale's teaching that attitude is the “magic word.” Randy shares a real example of his car clutch failing on the road and shows how choosing his response kept one bad moment from turning into a bad day. He connects attitude to self-talk, complaint patterns, and how you show up with family, at work, and in the marketplace. The second rule comes from Napoleon Hill: do more work than you are paid to do, or more simply, go above and beyond what is expected. Randy uses his part-time job at a golf course to illustrate small acts of initiative, like picking up trash and asking what else needs to be done. He frames extra effort as a way to build self-esteem, improve attitude, and become more valuable over time. The third rule is about making decisions as your future self, not your current self. He uses examples from fitness, wealth, and buying his dream 1969 Camaro to show how future-focused decisions change outcomes. The episode closes with a journaling exercise that asks listeners to write their dream goal, list doubts and fears on one side, and write the mindset of their future self on the other. Timestamps 00:00 - Why chasing money is the wrong starting point 00:41 - Jim Rohn's idea: to have more, first become more 01:37 - Three rules for becoming an attractive person 03:11 - Why personal development starts with self-education 04:37 - Rule 1: Attitude is the magic word 06:36 - How a broken clutch became an attitude test 08:55 - Choosing response over blame 09:29 - Rule 2: Do more than you are paid to do 10:55 - Why small acts of initiative build self-respect 12:18 - Applying overdelivery to work, home, and everyday life 13:05 - Rule 3: Make decisions as your future self 14:33 - Visualizing the future version of you 16:55 - Fitness example: changing choices to match the goal 18:21 - Buying the dream car by deciding first 19:16 - The gap between stimulus and response 20:23 - Journaling exercise to identify doubts and future-self thinking 23:44 - One action step to bridge the gap today 24:18 - Final encouragement to stay consistent and share the episode

Kun je jezelf rijk denken? Niet door op de bank te blijven zitten en heel hard aan een miljoen te denken. Volgens Napoleon Hill begint succes wél bij de manier waarop je denkt. In deze nieuwste aflevering van de Tijdwinst Podcast spreekt Björn Deusings met communicatieexpert Inge Martina Nysten over de klassieker Think and Grow Rich en de vraag welke lessen uit dit bijna honderd jaar oude boek vandaag nog overeind staan.Wat komt aan bod?Waarom een concreet doel volgens Napoleon Hill begint met een burning desireWaarom alleen visualiseren en positief denken je nergens brengt zonder een planWat een mastermind group is en hoe andere mensen je kunnen helpen sneller vooruit te komenWaarom je een mislukt plan moet aanpassen in plaats van meteen je doel op te gevenWelke ideeën uit Think and Grow Rich verrassend goed overeind zijn geblevenWelke passages inmiddels behoorlijk achterhaald, onbewezen of ronduit vreemd aanvoelenIn deze aflevering van de Tijdwinst Podcast spreekt Björn Deusings, time management expert, met communicatieexpert Inge Martina Nysten over Think and Grow Rich. Het boek verscheen in 1937 en groeide uit tot een van de bekendste boeken over persoonlijke ontwikkeling. De centrale gedachte? Wat je denkt heeft invloed op wat je uiteindelijk doet en dus op wat je bereikt.Je wilt iets bereiken. Meer financiële vrijheid, een succesvolle carrière, een eigen onderneming of misschien wel de beste chefkok van Nederland worden. Maar hoe groot is de kans dat het gebeurt wanneer je doel niet verder komt dan: “Dat lijkt me ooit wel leuk”? Volgens Napoleon Hill bijzonder klein. Je hebt een burning desire nodig: een doel dat zo duidelijk is dat je precies weet waar je naartoe werkt.“Een doel bereiken begint niet met positief denken, maar met weten wat je wilt, geloven dat het kan en er vervolgens naar handelen.”Björn en Inge bespreken ook de kanten van het boek die inmiddels behoorlijk gedateerd aanvoelen. Van ouderwetse ideeën over werk en succes tot visualisatie, autosuggestie, seksuele energie en de gedachte dat ons brein als een soort zender en ontvanger functioneert. Wat is nog bruikbaar? Wat moet je vooral in de context van de jaren dertig bekijken? En wanneer wordt persoonlijke ontwikkeling toch een tikje zweverig?Heb jij een doel waarvan je al tijden zegt dat je het “ooit” wilt bereiken? Of weet je precies wat je wilt, maar blijft het vooral bij nadenken? Interesse? Bekijk dan deze aflevering van de Tijdwinst Podcast op Youtube of beluister hem hier.

Knowing that an old paradigm is influencing your life is one thing. Changing it is another.In Part Two of this three-part series on The Genesis Frequency, Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna picks up where we left off by exploring why simply repeating positive words isn't enough to create meaningful change.Drawing from the teachings of Bob Proctor and Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, we look at the difference between merely parroting an affirmation and becoming genuinely involved with a new idea. If we spend a few minutes saying what we want to believe, but then spend the rest of the day thinking, feeling, imagining, and behaving from the old belief, which idea are we really reinforcing?Changing the paradigm requires more than words. It involves repetition, emotional involvement, imagination, deliberate thought, and ultimately behavior that begins to agree with the person we are choosing to become.This episode explores how to identify a limiting belief, create a stronger replacement, mentally rehearse the new possibility, and begin giving yourself something more powerful than positive words: new evidence through action.The old paradigm wasn't established overnight, and we shouldn't expect a lifetime of habitual thinking to disappear after repeating an affirmation a few times. Transformation is a process of conditioning—a new thought, a new image, a new decision, and a new behavior practiced consistently.And we're not finished.In Part Three, we'll bring the entire series together and go deeper into how we deliberately install, strengthen, and live from the new paradigm until our thinking, self-image, behavior, and results begin aligning with the life we truly want to create.For now, consider this:What would you do differently today if you were already thinking and acting from the person you are becoming?

Daily Boost Podcast Old Motivation Forever Truth September 16, 2026 | Episode 5543 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description My internet went out Tuesday. A perfect day plan, a full slate of coaching calls, and everything stopped. So I recorded this one offline and took my next client call next door at Dairy Queen with a Blizzard in my hand. Which fits, because today I'm going old school. Napoleon Hill wrote about setting a major definite purpose and letting nothing stop you for 30 days. A hundred years later, I've watched thousands of people try it. Half of this episode is his wisdom. The other half is what really happens when life gets in the way. You need both. Featured Story A while back, I decided to pull away from AI in my creative work. Fine for tools. Not for ideas. I wanted those to come from me again. Then one night I'm sleeping hard, hours of dreaming, and the ideas start pouring in. Great stuff. In the dream I'm scrambling to write it all down before it slips away. Somewhere in the middle of it, my dreaming brain stops cold. Wait. I'm not plugged into the internet. My head isn't connected to anything. So where is all this coming from? I woke up laughing. Scott is going old school in his sleep. That one moment told me more about where good ideas live than any tool ever has. Important Points * Almost nobody sets a goal with a major definite purpose behind it. Find yours first, and the goal finally has a spine. * The minute you decide to change, the people around you will ask what you're doing. Expect it so it can't stop you. * Doing whatever it takes for 30 days only works if you know your values. Cross them, and you'll be back on this road. Memorable Quotes * Try to stick with something for 30 days straight, and you'll realize how much time you actually have in your day. * The very minute you decide to be something you've not been before, everybody around you will ask what you're doing. * Negative self-talk is like a bad habit. It's easier to pick up a new one than break an old one, so think about what's possible. Scott's Three-Step Approach * Name your major definite purpose, the big goal that gets you excited enough that the obstacles stop mattering to you. * Then write down every reason you can succeed, and shut down the negative self-talk before it hardens into a habit. * Finally, commit to 30 days where nothing stops you, as long as it stays inside the values you already know you hold. Chapters 0:15 - Internet down, Blizzard in hand, and a 30-day question 4:52 - Going old school in my sleep and the dream that proved it 5:14 - Napoleon Hill's major definite purpose, translated for 2026 7:02 - List your reasons to succeed and decide nothing stops you 8:10 - The scratchy voice earned from tens of thousands of hours 8:28 - What happens when life, politics, and money get in the way Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify * Email: support@motivationtomove.com * Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com * YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast * Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith * Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove * Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deal dies three days before closing. You've got four months in it, you've already told your wife, and somebody who cares about you says the thing everybody says. Well, everything happens for a reason. Jason takes that sentence apart. Not the theology of it, and not whether God authors every event, but what the phrase actually does to the person hearing it, and what it does to you when you say it about your own life. Because we don't only say it to other people. We say it to ourselves after the hire we knew was wrong, the contract we didn't read, the client we kept three years too long. And the moment we do, we hand our own decisions to God and turn ourselves into passengers in our own failures. There's a truer version, and it costs more. There's a reason to be found inside everything that happens. Napoleon Hill called it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit, and a seed isn't a benefit. It's the possibility of one, and it rots in the package if nobody plants it. Read the full post: https://therealjasonduncan.com/articles/394 Book a call with Jason: https://therealjasonduncan.com/talk New episodes every Wednesday. Show Notes Full blog post: https://therealjasonduncan.com/articles/394 Episode page: https://therealjasonduncan.com/podcast/394 Book a call with Jason: https://therealjasonduncan.com/talk Sponsor – Bank on Yourself: https://therealjasonduncan.com/bankonyourself Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich Proverbs 25:20 Job 2:13 Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealjasonduncan YouTube: https://youtube.com/therealjasonduncan Subscribe to What's Real? – Jason's weekly newsletter: https://therealjasonduncan.com/articles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inaugural episode of the Sea Captain Leadership Podcast's "Legends of NM" series, Phil sits down with John Qualy — a mentor, friend, and Legend of Northwestern Mutual. John's influence has shaped countless advisors and leaders over the past 60 years, including Phil's.After more than five decades building one of Northwestern Mutual's top-performing offices in St. Louis, John shares the hard-earned perspective of a career built on mentorship, daily discipline, and a refusal to take shortcuts on the things that matter. Even when it would have been easier to.In this episode, we discuss:John's unlikely start — from a reluctant law student to a full-time career in the insurance business, and the moment that made the decision for himThe mentors and philosophies that shaped him, including Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow RichReframing anxiety as a gift rather than a warning sign when stepping into bigger leadership rolesThe Granum System — its origins, the discipline behind it, and why embracing rejection was the price of building a lasting practiceWhat's changed in the financial services profession over the decades... and what's stayed constantWhy avoiding the hard, emotional conversations around risk and insurance is today's quiet danger for advisorsWhat it really means to be a mentor, and why even legends still need someone leading themIf you've ever wondered what separates a career that lasts from one that burns out fast, this conversation with a true Legend of Northwestern Mutual is required listening.

Thanks for watching and listening!In this episode, I share a secret teaching from Napoleon Hill: a transformative insight into what makes a pleasing personality. Thanks again!

Napoleon Hill, ever heard of him? He wrote "Think and Grow Rich," one of the best-selling self-help handbooks of all time. His fans include Tony Robbins and life coaches of all stripes. But Napoleon Hill was not a genius of self-help. He was a scam artist who never practiced what he preached. Journalist Matt Novak tells Jane what he's found (and what he hasn't) about one of the biggest architects of modern coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog explore the real frameworks, mindsets, and proven strategies for growing a profitable, scalable coaching business. They dive into building momentum, mastering the psychology of "the comfortable yes" in sales, practical pricing models, modern AI tools for coaches, and the high-performance habits needed to truly 20x a coaching client's results. The show balances tactical, high-leverage business moves with practical mindset shifts and ends on Karl's signature "Moment of Zen"—delivering both the how-to and the heart behind elite business coaching. Key Topics Covered Momentum and Action vs. Procrastination The conversation focused on the critical difference between planning and doing, emphasizing that "the magic is in the planning, not in the plan." Momentum was framed as a force multiplier: stop hiding behind preparation and step aggressively into action. Several points were raised, including the difference between positive and negative flywheels, and how small actions taken consistently lead to compounded business results 03:01. Framework for Ending Sales with a Comfortable Yes One concept discussed was how to structure sales conversations so prospects ask to work with you—rather than feeling pressured. This included the "money at a discount" metaphor, utilizing profit acceleration offers, and stacking value so that perceived reward crushes perceived risk 07:40. Bombs, Belief, and Building Rapport The discussion explored the importance of dropping "bombs"—unique, powerful insights or analogies that make prospects say "wow, I've never heard it like that before." Robust rapport-building steps were shared: compliment, relate, and say no to something—a triad to build authority and connection quickly 17:02. Price vs. Value A key theme that emerged was how scarcity-minded people focus solely on "expensive," while savvy buyers and business builders learn to distinguish between price and real value. Assets, discounts, and context (location, rarity) were explored in detail, illustrating why wealthy people look for value over sticker shock 21:01. AI Tools for Modern Coaches There was a rundown of high-utility AI platforms for coaches: Claude for mindset support, Virality AI, ElevenLabs for voice/music, Notion AI for productivity, Gamma for slides, Syllabi for videos, and Perplexity for research. The key was to pick a few and master their use versus platform-hopping 30:59. How to 20x a Client's Business: Rules and Mindsets The conversation offered a tactical rundown for helping clients achieve massive growth: Use mental models for decision-making (what's the upside, downside, can I live with the downside?) Ruthless focus on the highest-leverage 20% of activity Relentlessly cultivating intensity, accountability, ownership, and massive action 34:08. Never work to be the "best," but become the "only" in the market. Karl Bryan's Moment of Zen The episode closed with reflections on gratitude, defining success as a feeling rather than a status, striving for greatness in life and business, and remembering that behind every success are struggles most never see. Notable Quotes "Momentum is a force multiplier… the greatest teacher is doing. Stop planning, start doing." 03:01 "Make them feel safe at all costs. Frame your coaching as a test drive over 90 days." 15:37 "The person with the highest level of belief in what they're doing will influence the other." 16:45 "Price is what you pay, value is what you get." 25:04 "If you know what day it is, you're not working hard enough. Manufacture the intensity of game 3." 39:09 "You don't want to be successful—you want to feel successful. Don't create a to-do list, create a done list." 50:12 Actionable Takeaways Prioritize Action Over Perfection Stop hiding behind research and planning—launch, test, and iterate in the real world. Drop Bombs in Sales Build a repertoire of original insights or analogies that create "aha" moments in conversations. Move Clients from Price to Value Thinking Frame coaching services as high-ROI investments, not cost centers. Use tangible profit acceleration models. Master a Few AI Tools Select and go deep with key productivity platforms, both for internal efficiency and client-facing value. Cultivate Relentless Intensity Treat daily outreach and relationship-building like a playoff game: true discipline and consistency win. Own Every Result Assume total responsibility; teach clients to do the same. The top performers never blame circumstances. Systematize Rapport Quickly Compliment sincerely, find real points of connection, and set boundaries by clearly stating who you do (and don't) work with. Set Monster Goals, Ruthlessly Edit Your Activity Identify and strip away 80% of low-value activity. Focus only on what leads you (and your clients) toward the next giant milestone. Build for Identity, Not Just Utility Premium buyers want to work with people who embody the results and character they aspire to—speak to that identity. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (by Karl Bryan) Advanced frameworks and calculators for business coaching ROI https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration AI Tools: Claude (mindset, general productivity) Virality AI (content ideas) ElevenLabs (voice/music creation) Notion AI (workspace productivity) Gamma (slide deck creation) Syllabi (faceless video automation) Perplexity (high-level research) Live Events, Networking, and JV Building Daily goal of 3 meaningful business conversations to drive client acquisition and referrals. Book Recommendation: "Outwitting the Devil" by Napoleon Hill (on purpose and overcoming internal obstacles). If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and share Business Coaching Secrets with another coach who needs it. Be sure to review the show and get on the inside at Focused.com for the daily emails packed with strategies, client wins, and fresh plays that actually move the needle. Ready to elevate your coaching business? Listen now—start taking action. Visit https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

Stop Reinforcing What You Want to Escape Why do we sometimes know exactly what we want to change, yet continue repeating the same behaviors and producing the same results?In Part One of this new three-part series on The Genesis Frequency, Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna explores the hidden beliefs and habitual patterns—what Bob Proctor called paradigms—that can quietly influence our behavior, decisions, and results.Drawing from Bob Proctor's teachings and Napoleon Hill's discussion of autosuggestion in Think and Grow Rich, we look beneath the behavior to discover the belief that may be driving it. Sometimes the problem isn't a lack of motivation, discipline, or knowledge. We may simply be trying to create a new life while continuing to rehearse the beliefs that helped create the old one.What are you repeatedly telling yourself about money, success, your health, your age, your abilities, your confidence, or what is possible for you? And have you repeated some of those ideas so often that they now feel like facts?In this episode, we explore how our internal dialogue can continually reinforce an old paradigm—especially when those thoughts are repeated with emotion. Most importantly, we begin identifying the stories and beliefs we may need to stop feeding if we want different results.Your past may explain some things, but it does not have to command your future.And this is only the beginning.In Part Two, we'll pick up with a critical distinction: affirmation isn't parroting. Simply repeating positive words while emotionally rehearsing the opposite is unlikely to create meaningful change. We'll explore how repetition, emotion, visualization, and deliberate new thinking can begin helping us replace the old programming.Then in Part Three, we'll take the next step—strengthening the new paradigm through behavior, action, self-image, and the creation of new evidence about who we are becoming.For now, begin with one question:What belief might you be continually reinforcing that belongs to the life you're trying to leave behind?

DM me "AUDIT" to connect to learn how together we can increase your leads, revenue, and confidence in your salon business.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/jenniferjadealvarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GRAB YOUR FREE FREEDOM CALCULATOR™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenniferjadealvarez.myflodesk.com/freedom-calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The #1 tool to help you plan to work less BTC and into Salon CEOMindset, Belief, and Delegation for Salon OwnersJennifer Alvarez opens with a personal reset and uses it to make a bigger point: business growth is often limited less by strategy and more by mindset. In this solo episode, she walks through how salon owners can get clear on their vision, make faster decisions, and stop letting temporary problems dictate long-term direction.She also shares practical ways to free up time through delegation, virtual assistants, AI, and automation, while stressing that your words and beliefs shape the decisions you make next.Key topicsJennifer frames the episode around a rough morning that pushed her into a spiral, then uses that moment to talk honestly about emotional resilience in entrepreneurship.She argues that clarity beats vague goals, saying business owners need specific numbers, dates, and outcomes rather than broad wishes like “grow revenue” or “hire more staff.”She discusses the idea of writing a 12-month vision board with concrete targets for revenue, profit, services, and lifestyle goals.She connects indecision to exhaustion, explaining that unmade decisions around pricing, hiring, firing, and service changes can become a heavy mental burden.She shares a belief-based approach influenced by Napoleon Hill and Brian Tracy, emphasizing that the words owners speak about their business can reinforce either confidence or fear.She highlights one of her own business expansions, cranial prosthetics, as an example of making a bold, belief-driven investment in education and service growth.She uses the “law of three” to encourage owners to identify the three highest-value things they do in the business and delegate the rest.She breaks down how virtual assistants can support admin, marketing, reporting, follow-up, and operations, especially for salon owners who are overloaded.She explains how AI and automation can reduce repetitive work through graphics, summaries, auto responses, appointment reminders, rebooking reminders, nurture sequences, and more.She closes by challenging listeners to separate leader tasks, VA tasks, AI tasks, and automation tasks over the next seven days and to build from the future backward instead of reacting only to today's problems.Action itemsWrite down exactly what you want your business to look like in 12 months.Add numbers and dates to your goals, not just general intentions.Identify the three highest-value things you do in the business.Make one decision you have been delaying around pricing, hiring, firing, or services.List what a virtual assistant could take off your plate.List what AI and automation could handle for you.Stop speaking about your business in ways that reinforce fear or scarcity.

Today we look at Napoleon Hill's warning about waving a red flag in front of the bull and how perfectly it fits today's world of rage bait and social media. Anger creates attention, attention creates engagement, and engagement creates money—but we don't have to participate. We can choose what gets our attention, what we share, and ultimately what we feed our own algorithms. Put down the red flag, pick up the green one, and go have a great day.

Llorar no es rendirse, y en este episodio me acompaño con una historia sobre una tristeza que cuesta nombrar. Yo cierro aquí un ciclo de temas sobre las emociones, y vuelvo sobre lo que muchas veces se intenta esconder para seguir con la vida como si nada.Aquí sigo la historia de Carlos, un joven que aparenta estar bien mientras evita durante meses lo que siente por dentro. Entre rutinas, trabajo y distracciones, va dejando de lado una pérdida importante, hasta que una conversación le ayuda a poner en palabras lo que realmente le pasa.También comparto la idea de que sentir tristeza no es lo mismo que quedarse atrapado en ella. A través de esa historia, se muestra cómo reconocer una emoción, escuchar lo que necesita y pedir apoyo puede cambiar la manera de atravesar un momento difícil.Al final, dejo una reflexión sobre aceptar lo que ocurrió, entender lo que la tristeza comunica y seguir caminando sin negar lo que se siente. También menciono el libro del mes, Un Año para Cambiar el Chip, de Napoleon Hill, y algunas claves que trae para trabajar sueños, disciplina y aprendizaje.

What separates the aspiring entrepreneur who keeps thinking about starting an online business from the entrepreneur who finally begins?Napoleon Hill called desire “the starting point of all achievement.”In this episode from our Secret Knowledge Revealed series, we explore Hill's famous concept of desire from his best-selling book Think and Grow Rich and applies the teachings to today's aspiring entrepreneur.If you've spent months or years saying you want to start an online business, this episode challenges you to determine whether you're merely wishing for a different life—or whether you desire it enough to change your behavior.Discover how to turn desire into a specific financial objective, define the value you'll provide in exchange, set a deadline, create a plan and begin taking action before you feel completely ready.Because wanting an online business isn't enough.The question is: What are you prepared to do to create it?To have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

"The thing about being a musician is once you finish your gig, you're unemployed. So you have to be hustling nonstop to get your next gig." — Terry Donnelly Terry Donnelly does not look like a man who has reinvented himself six times. He looks like a man who has been doing the same thing in six different industries — which, it turns out, is exactly right. From touring musician to HR consultant to venture capital partner to tech founder to CMO of a $1.3 billion agency portfolio, Terry has built, exited, and rebuilt businesses across digital advertising, cannabis beverages, and now hotel media technology. The connective tissue is a single skill: seeing how fragmented pieces of a market can be pulled into a unified platform that nobody else has built yet. He did it with digital out-of-home advertising. He did it with alcohol-free craft beer and cannabis-infused drinks. And he's doing it now with Hotel Communication Network — which jumped from 8,000 hotel rooms to 50,000 by giving the tablet away for free and generating revenue from the media on the screen instead. Nicky and Terry go deep on what it actually means to know your own strengths, the musician's hustle mentality that has driven Terry's entire career, and the urgent vs. important distinction that separates growing businesses from busy ones. Nicky brings in John Wooden's Pyramid of Success — and the famous lesson about socks — to make the case that attention to detail is not perfectionism, it's competitive advantage. Learn more & connect: Terence Donnelly on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/terencedonnelly Hotel Communication Network — https://www.hcn.com Resources mentioned: Hotel Communication Network — https://www.hcn.com Adcentricity — digital out-of-home media exchange co-founded by Terry Donnelly Hill Street Beverage Company — world's most award-winning alcohol-free craft beer and Canada's best-selling alcohol-free wine The Pyramid of Success — John Wooden's coaching framework, referenced by Nicky in discussion of detail, work ethic, and enthusiasm Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (widely available) Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

In this episode, I'm talking directly to you about something that can quietly cost you sales: the difference between what you say, how you say it, and what gets lost when you hide behind text.This idea came from Napoleon Hill's Law of Success, where he writes about enthusiasm, sincerity, and belief—and how customers can hear when you genuinely believe in what you're offering.You can have the right numbers, the right product, and the right argument, but if your customer can't feel your conviction, something is missing.We'll talk about why persuasive selling is not self-service, why you need to be present when your customer is reviewing an offer, how to listen for uncertainty and the “yeah, buts,” and why courage and confidence are built through the effort of having the conversations you'd rather avoid.Your words say one thing.Your tone says another.Your text says nothing.If you want to stop acting like a commodity and start showing up with more conviction, sincerity, and belief in what you offer, this episode is for you.TEXT ME!Support the show

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

Most people don't think they're creative.I disagree.Creativity isn't something you either have or you don't. It's a skill—and like any skill, you can develop it.In this episode, I'm giving you five practical ways to become more creative: learn to observe without immediately judging, collect ideas throughout your day, build an environment that feeds your thinking, study creative people and pioneers, and most importantly—actually do something with what you're learning.Because creativity feeds your imagination. And imagination is what helps you take what you already know, combine it with your experiences, and see possibilities you couldn't see before.You probably don't need another book, another class, or another piece of information before you move forward. You may already have enough in the tank. What you need is to trust yourself enough to use it.So quit saying, “I'm just not creative.”Start exercising the muscle.Observe. Collect. Study. Create the environment. Then go do the thing.Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough. Peace.TEXT ME!Support the show

"If I'm here 20 years from now doing this exact same thing, is that okay? And I said, absolutely not." — Dr. Ken Keis Dr. Ken Keis is back — and if you caught his first conversation with Nicky, you already know this is someone who has built a life's work out of helping people find theirs. This time, the conversation goes deeper: into how a dairy farm kid who nearly failed high school and was told he'd never amount to anything became one of the world's leading voices on leadership, purpose, and human potential. Keis has logged over 3,000 paid presentations, written multiple bestselling books, built 12 proprietary assessments, and led Consulting Resource Group through close to five decades of growth. He's also someone who hired a coach in 1989 — when coaching wasn't a thing — drove five hours round-trip to do it, and has never stopped investing in his own development since. What makes this conversation worth your time is the specificity. Keis doesn't deal in vague inspiration. He talks about the exact question he asked himself at 5:30 in the morning that made him leave the farm. He describes why he went from B student to PhD candidate and what changed. He draws a clear line between people who have opinions and people who have wisdom — and why most of us are still asking the wrong ones for advice. There's also a practical gift in here: Keis is offering a free e-copy of his book The Quest for Purpose to TTLR listeners — a step-by-step process for getting clear on who you are and what you're built for. Learn more & connect: Dr. Ken Keis — https://www.kenkeis.com Free e-copy of The Quest for Purpose (TTLR exclusive) — https://www.kenkeis.com/ecircle Consulting Resource Group — https://www.crgleader.com Resources mentioned: The Quest for Purpose by Dr. Ken Keis — https://www.kenkeis.com/ecircle The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino (widely available) Brain Energy by Dr. Christopher Palmer — https://www.brainenergybook.com High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard — https://www.brendon.com Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (widely available) Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Today's Random Reading is from Napoleon Hill's Law Of Success. He wrote that “the battle for the achievement of success is half won when you definitely know what you want.” In this episode, I break down why the what matters more than the how or when, and why “until” may be the only timeframe you need. Get definite about what you want, commit to a handful of simple actions, and stop disrupting your momentum by constantly looking up to see if it's working.TEXT ME!Support the show

RESOURCES- Join the 21 Day Attract Your Soulmate Challenge at danette21.com- The casting for my new show is now OPEN. Apply here: https://danettemay.com/casting/ - Episode inspired by Napoleon HillCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comWhat if the season that feels like everything is falling apart is actually preparing you for something bigger? In this episode, I'm sharing a message inspired by Napoleon Hill and exploring what can happen when God begins preparing you for a new chapter. We talk about struggle, pruning, closed doors, waiting, spiritual stirring, and why the things that feel like loss or uncertainty may also be creating space for growth, purpose, and something greater.I also share why faith requires action, how to trust divine timing when the path ahead feels unclear, and what it means to keep moving when you do not have all the answers yet. If you've been feeling stretched, restless, redirected, or called toward something more, this conversation is an invitation to trust the preparation, listen to the stirring within you, and take the next step with courage.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Something big may be coming(2:05) Ask your higher self for guidance(2:57) Napoleon Hill's influence and wisdom(4:10) Signs God is preparing you(9:46) How hardship builds your strength(13:10) Pruning your life for greater growth(16:41) Trusting God's perfect timing(19:50) The stirring that calls you forward(22:43) Why faith requires action(24:18) Final blessing and encouragement

"People have no idea how capable they are. They might think they're good — they might even be right that they're great — but they really have no idea what they're capable of until they start to realize it." Norm Gordon built a portfolio of over 1,000 apartment units in Canada. But the most interesting thing about his story isn't the scale — it's the method. He didn't grind his way there. He planted his way there. The son of two Holocaust survivors who arrived in Canada with nothing, Norm grew up watching his father turn ingenuity and a handshake into a real estate foothold. He filed the lesson away and spent the next several decades applying one core principle with increasing precision: find the highest-ROI use of whatever capital you have, deploy it, and iterate. A Sunday drive turns into $80,000 in distressed computer paper. A $25,000 stake in a 36-unit apartment building becomes $400,000 in 30 months. A year with a behavioral psychologist produces not a strategy, but presence — and six months later, his first million. Norm tells these stories not as a how-to but as a way of stoking your own thinking. His book, Out of the Norm, works the same way — it doesn't hand you a formula. It shows you what's possible when someone keeps asking: what's the highest use of what I already have? This is one of those conversations that rewards a second listen. Norm is sharp, specific, and genuinely funny — and the ideas compound the more you sit with them. Learn more & connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norm-gordon-1b743014/ Montcom Group: http://montcom.com Out of the Norm by Norm Gordon — search the title on https://www.amazon.ca Resources mentioned: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle — https://www.eckharttolle.com Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill — https://www.naphill.org Entrepreneur Magazine — https://www.entrepreneur.com Financial Freedom Report — historical publication, no active URL Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Right Thinking with Steve Coplon | Guests:  Don GreenThis week's show is called "With a Little Help from My Friends - Don Green". Tune in and hear Steve continue the countdown to his 500th show by honoring Don Green, who served as Executive Director and CEO of the Napoleon Hill Foundation for over 26 years. Don is a man who has helped millions make the world a better place and has also helped each of them be thankful for having the opportunity to help make a difference in someone else's life. Hear Steve share how Don made a difference in his life as Don helped him launch a new career in the nonprofit sector when Steve founded Right Thinking Foundation. Don's stories and wisdom will make a difference in your life as well.In this episode, we honor Don Green, former executive director and CEO of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, and reflect on his long support for our foundation and radio work. We discuss how he introduced us to people, books, interviews, and projects that helped shape our work, and we read tributes from his 80th birthday that highlight his generosity and his habit of looking for ways to help others.We also share our own tribute, including our first call to the Napoleon Hill Foundation, his encouragement, our visits to Wise, Virginia, and his support for our prison and financial literacy work. We close by noting that we will next replay an early 2017 interview with Don about stories related to Napoleon Hill.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/right-thinking

In this episode, I'm diving into the phrase "Release the Goldmine Within" — why I put it on the House of Abundance T-shirt and what it means to me. I share my personal journey with money, from the early days of my business when finances were tight to the breakthrough that came from shifting my consciousness. I talk about the books and teachers that transformed my relationship with money, including Florence Shinn, Napoleon Hill, Marianne Williamson, and John Randolph Price, and how the affirmation "Whatever I spend, I make more" went from feeling silly to say out loud to becoming my lived reality. I also share the desert metaphor that inspired the House of Abundance t-shirt — how I learned to see abundance in a landscape that once felt barren, and how that same shift in perception can transform your finances, business, and life. If you're interested in working together, book a call HERE. Can't wait to chat! If you want to follow along with what I'm writing and thinking in real time, subscribe to my Substack, The Way of Abundance. HERE If you want to build your business from abundance, alignment, and your actual design, you can join the House of Abundance here: itsambersmith.com/house

In this episode, I'm breaking down Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill — the book that changed how I see the world. Hill wrote this in 1938, but it reads like it was written yesterday. His message? 95% of people are drifting through life, and the systems we trust — government, education, even media — are designed to keep us numb. In this review, I get into:

Where did the personal-development movement begin—and why have ideas about thought, character, purpose and achievement remained influential for centuries?In this episode, Case traces the movement from ancient philosophy and Benjamin Franklin's system of self-improvement through Samuel Smiles, New Thought, James Allen, Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, Norman Vincent Peale, Stephen Covey and the modern personal-growth industry.Discover how industrialization, social mobility and entrepreneurship helped transform self-improvement into a worldwide movement; which messages have survived; and where personal-development teaching can go too far.As the economy transforms to AI driven processes, entrepreneurship is going to become more prominent and important. And those who are driven to be entrepreneurs will need to understand more about success, habits and how to transform yourself, before you can transform your life. This episode also previews Secret Knowledge Revealed, a new Ready Entrepreneur series examining the original ideas behind some of history's most influential success teachings—and translating them into practical principles for aspiring entrepreneurs today.To have an enjoyable life  in our global, advanced tech society, create value.  To have the business, career, finances and lifestyle you desire, follow a proven path that has delivered in good times and bad.  The path of entrepreneurship. And online entrepreneurship is the fast track for aspiring entrepreneurs.Learn the skills, access the resources and be inspired to live the life of your dreams right here on the Ready Entrepreneur podcastTo find more resources, strategies and ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs visit the Ready Entrepreneur website: https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/To download a free guide for Preparing to Become an Online Entrepreneur, click here:  https://www.readyentrepreneur.com/start/You can get an exclusive discount on the ebook and audiobook version of Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur's Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business click here: https://www.caselane.net/recastConnect with CaseFacebook: @readyentrepreneurHQ Instagram: @readyentrepreneur Twitter X: @caselaneworld Pinterest @caselane 

Should men practice semen retention—or is complete abstinence missing the bigger picture?Marquett breaks down semen retention, sexual discipline, lust, sexual transmutation, purpose, women, and masculine self-control. Drawing on Napoleon Hill's concept of sexual transmutation, he explains why a man's sexual drive can become powerful fuel when redirected toward business, achievement, discipline, relationships, and building a meaningful life.The conversation also tackles an important question: Can a man pursue women and relationships while remaining disciplined and focused on his purpose?This is a conversation about mastering your impulses—not being mastered by them.⸻

Episode 1020: In this episode, I want to challenge the way you think about imagination.Most people hear that word and immediately think of artists, filmmakers, inventors, or people who are naturally creative. And because they don't see themselves that way, they assume imagination just isn't one of their strengths.I don't believe that.Napoleon Hill calls imagination “the workshop of the human mind.” That definition changes everything. Imagination isn't fantasy. It's the ability to take old ideas, established facts, past experiences, mistakes, skills, and lessons and put them together in new combinations.That matters when you feel stuck.Sometimes the problem isn't that you need more information, more money, more time, or another opportunity. Sometimes you need to stop treating the facts of your situation like permanent limitations and start asking a better question:What else can I build with what I already have?I also share one simple practice I use to keep that workshop active: a few minutes of random reading to introduce new ideas and create new connections.Your experience is inventory. Your failures are inventory. Your old ideas are inventory.The workshop is already there.This episode is about learning how to use it again so you can see more possibilities, solve problems differently, and get moving when you feel stuck.Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough.TEXT ME!Support the show

Today's guest is Gene King, an Access Architect and founder of Atlas Strategic Access, based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With over 50 years in business, Gene has founded, scaled, and successfully exited 10 companies and currently operates six active businesses, including Sequence Real Estate, Invest America (an EB-5 immigration investment firm), and Twist Elbow. Roy and Gene, friends of over 12 years since meeting at a Darren Hardy event, dig into the origin story of Gene's very first business at military school, the lesson that reshaped how he handles bullies and pressure for the rest of his life, and why being diagnosed with ADHD at 65 explained a career pattern of exiting companies too early. Gene shares his philosophy on partnerships, why he's never had a verbal argument with a business partner in 22 companies, how he handles conflict at home versus in business, and the mentor's advice that shaped his obsession with knowing his cash position at all times. The conversation closes with the role Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich has played in Gene's life since his early twenties, and his belief that the universe, not active pursuit, brings him his best opportunities.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMP 0:02 - Welcome to the Speaking Podcast, intro to Gene King 0:48 - Gene's background: 10 exits, six active companies, and 12+ years of friendship with Roy 1:31 - Gene's first business: protecting freshmen from hazing at The Citadel 3:50 - The lesson that changed everything: "you can't kill me, sir" 5:14 - Navigating good and bad business partners over 22 companies 5:57 - Discovering ADHD at 65 and why he exited companies too early 7:14 - How Gene structures his day across five to six companies 9:38 - Expanding Invest America's EB-5 program into Canada and Nigeria 11:11 - Why tracking everything matters, and the wealth found in awkward conversations 13:22 - How Gene handles conflict with business partners 16:59 - "Money solves all problems" and a mentor's advice on what really matters 18:10 - Terminating partners and employees with humanity and honesty 19:36 - The five P's: people, process, planning, prayer, passion 20:50 - Balancing patience and persistence as an entrepreneur 21:37 - Resolving disagreements in 50/50 and unequal partnerships 23:34 - Why "cash is king" became Gene's guiding financial principle 25:33 - How Gene decides which businesses to pursue next 27:12 - Discovering Think and Grow Rich in his early twenties 29:34 - Napoleon Hill's mastermind principle and never asking for something for nothing 31:13 - Where to find Gene King and his companies   About Gene King Gene King is an Access Architect, founder of Atlas Strategic Access, and founder of Sequence Holdings, based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With over 50 years in business, Gene has founded, scaled, and successfully exited 10 companies and currently operates six active businesses, including Sequence Real Estate, Invest America (an EB-5 immigration investment firm), and Twist Elbow. He specializes in engineering access, positioning companies into enterprise, government, and investor opportunities they couldn't reach on their own. Gene is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center in Mount Pleasant, home to over 100 early-stage businesses, and has extensive experience training sales teams and CPAs on structured deals. Connect with Gene King

In this episode, I talk with Olesya Lyuzna about the second book in her Ginny Dugan series Liars in Paradise. Listen to hear all about: The roots of modern self-help, manifestation, and MLM-style thinking stretch back to the 1920s. Olesya shares how historical figures like Napoleon Hill and the era's get-rich-quick culture inspired the novel's sinister organization, Echelon.  Sometimes throwing away an entire draft is the best writing decision. Olesya discusses scrapping a nearly finished manuscript, rebuilding the story from the ground up, and how the rewrite created a much stronger mystery centered on Jack being framed. Historical fiction can feel incredibly relevant because human behavior doesn't change. We discuss how periods of uncertainty—after war, during economic booms, or amid social upheaval—create fertile ground for cults, scams, conspiracy thinking, and charismatic leaders. Real places often make the best fictional settings. Olesya shares how a supposedly haunted Long Island mansion, Winfield Hall, became the inspiration for Echelon's headquarters, complete with strange history, ghost stories, and Gilded Age excess. Great mystery series let their characters carry emotional scars. Rather than resetting Ginny after each case, Olesya discusses intentionally letting previous losses and evolving relationships shape every investigation, making the series feel more emotionally authentic. All the Bookwild Links:Check Out the Bookwild SubstackSubscribe to Bookwild on YouTubeGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramCheck Out Author Social Media Packages Follow Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mbaErin Ashley @bellametaphor

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

You send me the questions, I give you the answers, no filter, no spin, straight from the gut. This month: would I actually run for office, how I manage to read a book a week, why Independence Hall is the one thing I'd save in a disaster, my brutally honest advice on stress, and so much more.

Episode #1017: Initiative Is the Greatest Underrated SuperpowerWhat if one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck isn't a lack of talent, intelligence, or opportunity—but a lack of initiative?In this episode, I explore why initiative may be the most underrated superpower we have. It's permissionless. It's simply doing the right thing without being told what to do. More importantly, it's the starting point for boldness, courage, creativity, curiosity, faith, and ultimately leadership.You'll discover why complacency begins the moment we stop exercising initiative, why initiative is like a muscle that must be worked daily, and how consistently taking action exposes you to new experiences, better judgment, stronger relationships, and opportunities you never saw coming.If you've been feeling stuck, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start moving.Let's get it. TEXT ME!Support the show

Most people focus on results.Successful people focus on vision.In this motivational solo episode, Van Deeb explains why envisioning your future is one of the most powerful tools available for personal growth and business success.Drawing from lessons learned over 44 years in real estate and leadership, Van shares how visualization helped him achieve goals that once seemed impossible.If you're ready to stop drifting and start intentionally creating your future, this episode is for you.ReferencesVan Deeb https://vandeeb.comCommon Sense Selling https://vandeeb.com/common-sense-sellingThink and Grow Rich https://www.thinkandgrowrich.comNapoleon Hill Foundation https://www.naphill.orgReal Estate Masterclass https://realestatemasterclass.online

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

Robert Patton is the Founder and CEO of SHEATH, a premium men's underwear brand he conceived while serving as a U.S. Army Sergeant in the scorching heat of the Iraqi desert. After two combat deployments, Robert left the military with a mission: to create performance-driven underwear built around a patented dual pouch system that delivers unmatched comfort and support for active men.What started as a bootstrap idea fueled by a $5,000 insurance check and a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013 has grown into a globally recognized brand selling to customers in over 120 countries. SHEATH is the first ever Official Underwear Partner of the UFC — a milestone Robert built without taking on outside investors.A daily meditator, lifelong student of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, and relentless entrepreneur, Robert's story is a testament to grit, reinvention, and the power of solving a real problem the world didn't know it had.In This Conversation We Discuss:00:00 Introduction01:02 What an elite underwear makes01:56 The Iraq deployment origin story04:20 Building the first underwear prototype07:32 Sponsor: Klaviyo09:47 Early prototypes and finding a manufacturer15:12 Launching the first Kickstarter campaign17:06 Sponsor: Intelligems 18:33 A botched production and near giving up21:03 The second Kickstarter and revenue growth22:58 Using AI to speed up product design24:12 Sponsor: eFulfillment Service 25:58 Finding customers beyond Kickstarter26:57 The comedian throw stunt28:18 Sponsoring comedians and podcast hosts30:43 Famous names and loyal ad partners35:04 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs38:14 Where to buy underwear for legendsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeMen's pouch underwear sheathunderwear.com/ Follow Robert Patton linkedin.com/in/robert-patton-b675273b    Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Lower scale costs today eFulfillmentService.com/honestSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect     If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Integrity Meter Solutions &The Nunn Better Podcast   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode goes underground with Johnny Nunn, co-founder of Integrity Meter Solutions — a guy who's spent nearly 30 years in the plumbing and water world, working every job from meter reader to service manager before betting on himself.   Johnny breaks down how leak detection and submetering have cut water waste by up to 80% in multifamily properties, the day his biggest client walked away and forced a total rebuild, and why a mechanical device called the Water Block could stop the next catastrophic flood in your own house.   Water is the one bill nobody questions — until it's too late. This episode shows you exactly what you're missing.  

Great Morning, Humans, Great Morning, World. I am Dr. JC Doornick, AKA the Dragon. Welcome to the Makes Sense Podcast, and welcome to the Uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Here's a bold statement: 99% of the emotional pain you feel today isn't happening to you — it's happening to a costume you're wearing. Napoleon Hill called it indifference. I call it the Unshakable Mindset. And today, I'm going to show you the exact four-step system I am using — right now, in real time — to stay architecturally sound while the world tries to shake me. If you've ever wondered how some people seem completely unbothered while everyone else is a puppet on a string... stay with me. This one might change how you respond to everything. Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick     MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.   SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Operly - Take Back Control of your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Hand Crafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com   0:00 = Teaser 0.22 - Intro 1:14 - Great Morning 2:29 - Napoleon Hill on the First Words Out of Your Mouth Each Day 4:27 - Every Single Cell Inside My Body 6:11 - Becoming Mentally Unshakable 9:48 - To stop carrying things that are not yours 10:08 - Human beings living like puppets 14:04 - Carrency 17:42 - IRS Comes In 23:52 - Detachment vs. Suppression 26:03 - The Sick Role 26:37 - Bruce Lee Flow Like Water 27:41 - Allowing myself to be silent 30:41 - The 5 Year Rule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 1800s, the smartest financial advice your grandparents could receive was: don't save money, because it will probably go to zero. Stocks were considered scams. Real estate was the only real path to wealth. Crypto isn't the future, it's a replay of something that happened dozens of times before the Civil War. Dr. Joseph Moore is a historian, a New York Times bestselling author, and someone who has spent his career proving that what always worked was always changing. His book is How to Get Rich in American History, and this conversation will make you rethink at least three things you currently believe about money.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy grandparents in the 1800s told their grandchildren never to save money -- and why that advice was completely rational at the timeThe crypto-as-past argument: why self-issued currencies have existed since before the Civil War, why they all eventually went to zero, and what the one thing is that actually made the US dollar trustworthyWhy stocks beating bonds in the long run is only true since World War II -- and what that means for treating any historical financial truth as permanentThe go-ahead philosophy: why Americans used to define success as actively moving forward rather than passively not falling behind -- and why that shift in language reveals something importantWhy financial gurus get a worse reputation than they deserve -- and the German economist's study that showed Dave Ramsey alone has saved the US economy the GDP of a mid-sized nation stateThe FIRE movement isn't new: the original four-hour workday, a man with Ten Acres Enough in 1850s New Jersey, and what the Nearings' Vermont maple farm story actually teaches about the selling of early retirementFast time versus slow time: why the financial media is paid to tell you it's always fast time, why it's almost never fast time, and how to know the difference when it actually mattersWhy the 4% rule and the safe withdrawal rate are research findings worth knowing -- and exactly why building a 30-year financial plan around a fixed number is still a mistakeFive first-half 2026 lessons from the Stacking Benjamins mentor vault: creativity, adversity, mistakes, the go-ahead mindset, and compoundingThe compounding belief problem: why OG's framework for trusting the math you've already lived is the most underrated motivational tool in personal financeWhy This Matters NowEvery financial truth that feels permanent right now -- index funds always win, real estate always appreciates, crypto is either the future or a scam -- is newer than you think and more conditional than it sounds. The investors who build real flexibility into their plans are the ones who survive when the conditions change. And the conditions always change.From the BasementDr. Joseph Moore joins Joe and OG to pick fights with crypto, passive income, real estate mythology, Napoleon Hill, and the entire academic finance establishment -- while making the case that financial gurus, properly understood, have done more measurable good for American wealth than all the finance professors combined. OG is in Colorado acclimating for a bicycle climb that has Doug genuinely concerned about whether a financial co-host counts as a dependent. Doug arrives with trivia tied to today's birthday that connects Nintendo's origins to something nobody expected. Five mentor highlights from the first half of 2026 close the episode -- including clips from George Newman on creativity, Jim Murphy on adversity, Bola Sokunbi on surviving a very expensive rollover mistake, Beth Kobliner on why young people are gambling instead of saving, and Cody Berman on the compounding moment that changes everything.Resources MentionedHow to Get Rich in American History by Dr. Joseph Moore -- New York Times bestseller; available at bookstores and on Amazon; josephmoore.comInner Excellence by Jim Murphy -- referenced for mental strength and adversity; available wherever books are soldClever Girl Finance -- Bola Sokunbi; clevergirlfinance.comAfford Anything podcast -- Paula Pant; referenced in first-half mentor recapRetire by 30 by Cody Berman -- retireby30book.comGet a Financial Life by Beth Kobliner -- referenced in first-half mentor recapStacking Benjamins Field Kit -- stackingbenjamins.com/fieldkitStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201; write Joe at joe@stackingbenjamins.com with your favorite first-half lessonStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, host Paul Jamison explores the timeless principles of Napoleon Hill's seminal work, Think and Grow Rich, discussing why cultivating the right mindset is the foundational step toward achieving lasting financial success and peace of mind in your lawn care business.