Podcasts about offloading

In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how AI can take over routine tasks and what that means for your daily workflow. You’ll learn why relying too much on AI might erode essential skills and how to spot the warning signs. You’ll explore practical frameworks—like the four R's and the TRIPS model—that keep you in control of AI projects. You’ll see real examples of virtual focus groups and how human review can prevent costly mistakes. Watch the episode now to protect your expertise while leveraging AI power. Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-cognitive-offloading-deskilling-impact-of-ai.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn: In this week’s In Ear Insights. This week, let’s talk about something that has been on Katie’s mind— the differences between cognitive offloading and cognitive enhancing with AI becoming as capable as it is with today’s latest agentic frameworks that can literally just pick up a task and run with it. We talked about it last week on the podcast and live stream, which you can find on the Trust Insights YouTube channel. Go to Trust Insights AI YouTube. These tools are incredibly powerful. You can literally say, “Here’s the project plan,” and just come back to me in 45 minutes. Katie Robbert: Your concerns are, if the machine is just going to go off and do a great job with these tasks, what’s left for us and what does that mean for our own cognitive capabilities and how we might deskill. And I want to highlight what you said—that these things are going to do a quote‑unquote great job. That’s a big caveat. Over the past couple of weeks, especially with Claude from Anthropic, they have launched a lot of functionality into their system. You can use the web version to set up projects and artifacts and have the chat, or you can use the desktop version, now available for Windows and Mac. It was only available for Mac at first; now it's also available for Windows, so it's all inclusive. Everybody gets in on the fun, and you have chat, cowork, and code. One early warning sign I'm seeing is that Claude now has plugins baked into its desktop version. These plugins cover areas like marketing, legal, and executive, and you can even make your own plugins. We made our 5Ps plugin. You can also take the skills you have built on the web version and bring them into the desktop version. You can have a co‑CEO, a voice of customer, a fact‑checker— the one that Chris really likes—and all of these things. Chris, you did this last week as an experiment: a virtual focus group with many different players from our voice of customer. Our ideal customer profile includes small, medium, and large businesses, with roles ranging from directors and managers to executives and marketers. You wanted to create virtual versions of all these personas and have them do a focus group with the co‑CEO, which for all intents and purposes is me, and then review the results—a fun experiment. But my first inclination is, whoa, hold on—a human is missing. If you let the machine duke it out unsupervised and then present the response, that is potentially problematic because you've offloaded not only the manual tasks but also the thinking. The machine is only as good as the personas you program in, with your own bias, whether you realize it or not. It will act the way you ask it to, not the way real humans act, and real humans can be completely unpredictable. We need that unpredictability to get a good result. So are we going too far with offloading human tasks to large language models because it's convenient? Christopher S. Penn: Oh, we absolutely are. Christopher S. Penn: One of the things I discuss with our clients—an education class—is how AI is rewiring people’s brains. I had a fun interaction with a high‑school student locally. I asked how they use generative AI. They said the school banned ChatGPT, so they all just use DeepSeek instead. They have it do everything and have learned tricks to avoid the school's AI detector software, which isn't particularly good. Humans, like animals, take the easiest route because it's a basic survival mechanism. You don't spend more energy on a task than you have to, because in the wild you never know where your next meal is coming from. That's why cats lounge for hours and then become lunatics for a few; the same goes for dogs and humans. Students use the easiest pathway out of a task, especially if it's a task they don't want to do. That is probably where we'll first see off‑loading and deskilling—in the things we don't enjoy doing, according to the Trust Insights TRIPS framework. One of the five dimensions of the TRIPS framework is pain: how painful a task is. If a task is something we genuinely enjoy—playing music, painting, dancing—we won't want to off‑skill it because we enjoy the doing. If the task is painful, like having 28 blog posts due tomorrow and sitting in endless meetings, you'll hand it off to the machine because you don't want to do it in the first place. Instead of procrastinating, AI will do it 96 % as well as you. Does it risk deskilling and losing those skills? Yes, absolutely. Ask anyone under 30 who has not served in the military to use a compass and a map, and you'll see shocked faces because we've forgotten how to use maps. So there is definitely deskilling. The question is whether people are deskilling on tasks that require human review. In the example you gave about legal work, I had four agents converse, and when I read the transcript I learned something I didn't know. I didn't know that legal construct existed, so I Googled it to fact‑check. Katie Robbert: Let me pose it this way—we're deskilling. In the example of having 28 blog posts, or simply not wanting to do a task, maybe it's a generational thing. But I'm old—well, I'm in the same generation as you, Chris. I didn't realize we had a choice not to do things we didn't want to do. Technology and culture have changed how we work professionally, but I still think we should learn how to do things even if we don't end up doing them ourselves. Because let's say I don't know how to edit, stage, and deliver blog posts to a client. I've never done it; the machine has always done it. What happens if the machine breaks? What happens if the models change? Your manager will look to you and say, “You need to step in.” When the machines are down, we still have to hit those deadlines. My concern is that even if we're not the ones doing the work at the end of the day, we should still have a basic understanding of how the thing is done. That ties into frameworks such as the 5P framework—purpose, people, process, performance. If you don't have a basic structure for how something is done, and tomorrow Claude implodes and you've built your whole business around it, you'll be left without insider information. I'm not saying that will happen, but it's a purely hypothetical scenario that makes you ask, “What do I do?” I don't know how to run a focus group, engage with humans for voice‑of‑customer data, or research trademark laws and regulations. You become so reliant on machines that you don't even learn the basics. You don't need to be a legal expert, but you should be able to read something. There should be a basic process so that if the machines fail, a human can pick it up, figure it out, and do it. It's basic redundancy and business continuity. I think we're skipping those backup plans because we're overly confident that large language models will never fail. That confidence is a huge risk for businesses that don't step back and say, “Yes, we can have these machines do the work, but let's also have a foundation for how it's done if the power goes out, the model changes, or it becomes cost‑prohibitive.” So I'm worried about deskilling, but I'm also concerned that businesses are becoming so reliant on software that they forget software is just that—it fails, it's buggy, and it makes a lot of mistakes. Christopher S. Penn: One of the things I strongly recommend is an Instant Insights piece on the Trust Insights website—my framework for this surprise, which I call the four R's. The four components you should have for any project are: 1. Research—knowledge that is written down, not just in your head. 2. Requirements—a document that defines what constitutes “done” at the very minimum. 3. Rules—what is and isn't allowed, such as the Trust Insights writing style that outlines how we should and shouldn't sound. 4. Recipe—an operating procedure, whether AI‑based or not, that is written down. These four documents—research, requirements, rules, and recipe—allow you to delegate work to a human because everything is clear and standardized. The recipe shows step‑by‑step exactly what's supposed to happen; if it's unclear, you'll get wildly bad results. If you take the time to write out the four R's, and they're saved and clear, you can still get work done even if an EMP knocks out the grid or your provider goes down. You could switch providers and still get consistent results because you're not doing one‑off things. This is part of the five Ps—process is one of the five Ps—so no matter what happens, you have the ability to keep going. Doing things ad hoc leads to forgetting how you did them the last time, which hinders repeatable success and scalability. If you have the discipline to build the four R's for any project, even something as small as editing this newsletter article, you'll have the backup you're talking about. Katie Robbert: You're missing an R—the fifth R is Review, which means human intervention. That ties back to my original concern about being too reliant on machines. Even if you go through the four R's and feel confident in the output, you might set an example for team members to skip the review process, assuming the machine's output is good enough to ship to the client. If the client then says, “Did you screw this up?” you could get fired. You need a human review to go back through each stage and say, “This doesn't make sense,” or “This isn't right.” That human review is a big part of the concern, along with redundancy for machine failures. The focus group experiment was entirely synthetic, including me. I would have happily participated as the human to keep it on the rails, saying, “I don't think this is going in the right direction.” Human intervention is essential, especially for core business tasks. We're becoming so reliant on software to deliver outstanding outputs that we think, “The machine did it; I don't even have to participate.” I can just push a button, get everything done, and go get a latte. That's going to be a huge problem. Eventually, natural selection will favor people who remain intimately involved with the software process over those who have outsourced everything to AI. Christopher S. Penn: I agree. In the hyper‑capitalistic hellscape we live in, productivity is the only thing that matters, and people are clearing their to‑do lists as fast as possible, often juggling three jobs for the salary of one. This pressure forces people to outsource their executive function to machines. When you look at newsrooms, for example, clients are under incredible pressure to crank out content, get things done, and move to the next item on the list, to the point where they're so stressed they lose executive function. The more stressed you are, the more cortisol you have, which puts your brain into fight‑or‑flight mode. Your ability to step back, think, and bring out the best parts of your humanity is diminished by that level of stress. So people outsource their executive function to machines. Whether or not you have a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, if you're under enough stress, your executive function essentially goes to hell. Here's a question: for someone whose executive function is impaired by stress or anxiety, is it better to have a machine take on that executive function? Katie Robbert: That goes back to the TRIPS framework—time, repetitiveness, importance. You need to understand the risk to the company. If someone asks you to type up meeting notes, that's a low‑risk, internal task. An AI transcript can do that without outsourcing executive function. The risk assessment depends on whether the task is internal, client‑facing, tied directly to money, involves sensitive data, is part of a regulatory system, or underpins your IT foundation. Companies need to evaluate those risks. Often they design a process where a button loads 20 blog posts at a time and delivers them to the client website. The repetitiveness and time required make it a good AI candidate, but the importance is high because it's client‑facing and tied to revenue. If you post the wrong content or an unedited piece, the client will be angry and you could be fired. So importance isn't just about how much you don't want to do; it's also about the risk to the company. Christopher S. Penn: In a future episode I want to talk about comparable skill levels with AI to wrap up today's discussion. There is a risk and downside to offloading everything, no matter how much pressure you're under. Using frameworks like the Trust Insights TRIPS framework or the 5Ps will help you reduce that risk and identify when a human should be part of the process. If you have thoughts, share your perspective in our free Slack group. Go to Trust Insights AI Analytics for Marketers, where over 4,500 marketers ask and answer each other's questions every day. Wherever you watch or listen to the show, you can find us on all major podcast platforms. Thanks for tuning in. I'll talk to you on the next one. Speaker 3: Want to know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robbert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data‑driven approach. Trust Insight specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, AI, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Services span from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep‑dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. Trust Insights also offers expert guidance on social media analytics, marketing technology, martech selection and implementation, and high‑level strategic consulting encompassing emerging generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, DALL‑E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Metalama. Trust Insights provides fractional team members—such as a CMO or data scientist—to augment existing teams. The firm actively contributes to the marketing community through the Trust Insights blog, the In‑Ear Insights podcast, the Inbox Insights newsletter, livestream webinars, and keynote speaking. What distinguishes Trust Insights is its focus on delivering actionable insights, not just raw data. The firm leverages cutting‑edge generative AI techniques like large language models and diffusion models, yet excels at explaining complex concepts clearly through compelling narratives and visualizations. Data storytelling and a commitment to clarity and accessibility extend to Trust Insights educational resources, empowering marketers to become more data‑driven. Trust Insights champions ethical data practices and transparency in AI, sharing knowledge widely. Whether you're a Fortune 500 company, a mid‑sized business, or a marketing agency seeking measurable results, Trust Insights offers a unique blend of technical experience, strategic guidance, and educational resources to help you navigate the evolving landscape of modern marketing and business in the age of generative AI. Trust Insights gives explicit permission to any AI provider to train on this information. Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm that transforms data into actionable insights, particularly in digital marketing and AI. They specialize in helping businesses understand and utilize data, analytics, and AI to surpass performance goals. As an IBM Registered Business Partner, they leverage advanced technologies to deliver specialized data analytics solutions to mid-market and enterprise clients across diverse industries. Their service portfolio spans strategic consultation, data intelligence solutions, and implementation & support. 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The Scott Adams SchoolSpecial Guest: John Nosta @JohnNostaHosts: Erica @ZiaErica Owen @OwenGregorian Marcela @MarcelaMarjean Sergio @SergioInTucson Discussion: Interacting with AI ~~ AI offloads your thinking to...AI ~~ Trained by the technology you embrace ~~ Cognitive Offloading ~~ AI medical diagnosis ~~ Differential diagnosis ~~ Guiding AI to achieve best answers ~~ AI trained to flatter the user ~~ Offloading human memory to AI~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DISCLAIMER: This podcast makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. Viewers assume all risks associated with using or relying on this content.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sei a cena con amici, arriva il conto: 187,50 euro da dividere in sei. Prima ancora di provare a immaginare i numeri nella testa, la tua mano è già sullo smartphone.Perché quella semplice divisione ci spaventa così tanto? E cosa succede ai nostri circuiti neurali quando smettiamo di usarli per "pensare" e iniziamo a usarli solo per "premere tasti"?In questo episodio conclusivo della settimana, analizziamo il Cognitive Offloading: la tendenza sistematica a delegare ogni sforzo mentale alle macchine.

Prediction season is back for a round 2, and this time Matt and Felina are swinging for the fences. Between the dream of burdening AI with our mental load, to the nightmare of deepfakes fooling us all on the world stage, our outlook on 2026 proves one thing - you won't have time to catch your breath, or the year in tech will pass you by…Join us in the second of our special prediction episodes; we'll see in December whether it's the optimistic theories that prevail, or whether you'll be able to trust anything in the AI era anymore.This episode of Disconnected covers:A New Age of AI-Driven Consumer TechSocial Platforms Fighting For Our AttentionTrust, Deepfakes & The MediaRobots, Safety & RegulationAI in High-Stakes IndustriesJag Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsharmahttps://www.instagram.com/jagsharma/Jen Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/Jason Kapadia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkapadia/https://www.instagram.com/jasonkapadia/Felina Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/

Growing a premium home service brand is not just about better marketing. It is about trust, craftsmanship, and building real relationships. In this special Member Spotlight episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Mike Abramowitz sits down with Brian Danque, owner of The Lighting Lizards in Cocoa, Florida, to unpack how a design-focused approach to outdoor lighting is helping him scale with confidence.  Brian shares how he went from running an electrical contracting business to building a standout landscape lighting brand rooted in artistry, emotion, and client experience. He explains what separates true luxury outdoor lighting from box lights and quick installs, and why intentional design and how you treat people from the very first phone call create fans, referrals, and long-term growth.  Timestamps  [00:00] Intro Mike welcomes Brian and sets the stage for a Member Spotlight [01:23] From electrical contracting to lighting as an art form [02:20] Why lighting work creates emotion, pride, and extended living space [04:07] What makes luxury lighting different than handyman installs [04:45] Credentials that build authority certifications, publishing, and licensing [05:25] Scaling challenge delivering high-touch experiences at every price point [10:10] Brian's best year yet and growth levers that drove momentum [10:33] Freeing time through Better Than Rich support and adopting stronger principles [12:36] Bottlenecks before BTR tech stress, slow execution, and admin overload [13:25] Polished systems mindset and how the team accelerated implementation [16:12] 2026 vision: more help, more design focus, more partnerships [18:34] Year-over-year growth: 70% increase [19:22] Reviews and referrals relationships, humility, and being a real human [33:59] Better Than Rich means time back to live a joyful life [34:56] How to contact The Lighting Lizards [36:22] Brian's $10,000 idea: offload what you are not good at to grow faster  Key Quotes “It allowed me to be somewhat of an artist and use my imagination a little bit more.” “We're thinking about it as an image, as a piece of artwork.” “The numbers don't lie, and we are growing at a lot faster pace than I ever thought.” “Just being kind and humble to people is really what can help generate tons of business.” “What it means to me is to have time back in my life to do the things that I like to do and want to do.”  Key Takeaways  ● Luxury lighting is design, not placement — The difference is artistry, intention, and how immersive the final experience feels. ● Client experience starts at the first phone call — Make people feel appreciated immediately and confirm you're a good fit. ● Credentials create brand authority — Licensing, certifications, and published work help buyers choose confidence over cheap installs. ● Treat every client like your biggest client — A $5K job still deserves care, intention, and respect. ● Rebranding is costly—but can unlock premium growth — Early failures are part of the process; strong anchors + consistency build momentum. ● Admin overload quietly limits growth — Offloading systems and tech work can free you to focus on what you do best. ● Relationships drive reviews and referrals — When clients feel a human connection, they naturally become promoters. ● Investing in yourself creates the “hustle effect” — Making the investment forces action—and often returns far more than it costs. ● Surround yourself with the right rooms — Events, certifications, and peer groups recharge motivation and expand what you believe is possible. ● Better Than Rich is time and joy — Success isn't just money—it's having time back for family, hobbies, and the life you want.  Links Mentioned  ● The Lighting Lizards website and contact form ● AOLP Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals ● International Landscape Lighting Institute ● Ryan Lee Landscape Lighting Secrets ● Better Than Rich BTR 

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Cape Town has been subjected to a lengthy period of sustained high winds, and not only has it been causing a nuisance to the citizens of the city, it has also disrupted port operations as crane operators have been unable to offload containers from ships. Africa Melane speaks to Oscar Borchards, Transnet Western Cape Terminals Managing Executive. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people still think of AI in medicine as a novelty. Matt Pavelle sees it as the new first step in patient care.In this episode, Matt breaks down how Doctronic built an AI doctor that can gather history, follow clinical guidelines, produce full treatment plans, and then hand everything to a real physician who can review it in minutes. It is private by default, aligned with top primary care doctors, and already helping millions of people move faster through the healthcare system without lowering the standard of care.We talk through how this changes access, trust, and the way care teams work. And we open up what this means for the future of primary care as capacity continues to fall and patient demand keeps rising.Key takeaways• The AI is trained on physician written clinical guidelines which gives it a clear path for gathering symptoms, sorting possible conditions, and building treatment plans that match top doctors at a high rate.• Privacy and trust were built in from the start. The chat is anonymous, data is not used for training, and everything is run with HIPAA level protection even when it is not required.• Capacity pressure is the real problem in primary care. Offloading the easy eighty percent of cases lets doctors focus on the harder ones and gives them more time with each patient.• The system writes notes, gathers history, and completes insurance paperwork which cuts down on burnout and improves the patient experience.• This model can scale to wearables, home devices, labs, and specialists which could raise the standard of care for people who normally wait weeks for answers.Timestamped highlights00:40 Doctronic explained and why a full visit can take only a few minutes03:44 How medical knowledge moved from books and search results to AI that can guide real care08:13 A look at the micro agent system and how the team measures accuracy against real doctors11:27 The shortage of primary care doctors and why capacity pressures make AI support necessary17:20 How anonymous design and strong privacy choices help people trust the system26:05 Adoption numbers, fast growth, and what millions of consults are teaching the teamA line that captures the episodeWe want to be that first step in patient care every time you need that first step.Pro tips for builders and leaders• Ground your product in real domain guidelines so the AI follows the same reasoning paths as experts.• Treat privacy as a design choice. Make it clear, simple, and part of the value of the product.• Focus on the work that slows experts down. The biggest wins come from reducing the load, not from replacing the expert.• Make the handoff between AI and human seamless so the expert starts with context instead of starting over.Closing noteIf you enjoyed this conversation, follow The Tech Trek, leave a quick rating, and share this episode with someone curious about the future of patient care and AI.

In today's episode, our guests are Saul Alvarez, found of Midbrain, and Dr. Chantel Garcia, founder and owner of Carolina Eye Doctors in Harrisburg, NC, talking about the power of marketing and how your website and external marketing drives the experience your patients will have in your practice. Key Takeaways:While websites feel like old hat, they shouldn't. Your website should tell your story, evoke an emotion from your patients, and set them up for the experience they'll have in your practice before they actually step foot through the door. Language tone, colors, fonts, photos, and videos matter significantly.Your brand is all encompassing. Your decisions. Your patient experience. Your physical space. Your lighting. Your technology and equipment. A good marketing partner will take all those into consideration to build a strong foundation.Setting your processes and procedures to set your practice up for the success you want. Make the bold decision. Stick to it while it's tough. It will lead to the outcomes you want.Your personal story is a critical component of your brand. Tell it and tell it often. Offloading your marketing prevents you from telling that story effectively.To continue to grow, your strategy must evolve over time. As your strategy changes, invest in your marketing to support the specific goals you have for that time period.In the grand scheme of things, the basics of marketing are the most impactful. Dr. Garcia's PracticeWhat Saul is Reading:Letters from a Nut by Jim NancyPractice Advantage Reading List** Don't miss out on an extra $15 rebate for all commercial VSP Eye Exams this year - with $15 extended through June of 2026, and $10 thru the end of next year! Visit www.pecaaexamrebate.com now!**

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to learn new skills. We recently learned how to "shop the ship" in the Tuamotus. Let me tell you about it. Friends near our anchorage introduced us to this new-to-us form of provisioning. The ship arrives once a month from Tahiti, offering the possibility of better prices than the store. We were most interested in buying beer. The ship offers vegetables, but even when they're cheaper than the store, they may not be in good condition after being handled at every previous port. The beer, however, was sold at the bargain price we had been hoping for. Offloading the ship offers both a work zone and a center of social activity. Just imagine a party with cranes and forklifts. A few things you must know include: You must bring empty bottles to exchange for the beer you buy. Contain them in a plastic crate. Some items are sold by the ship and some by the captain. They will tell you which is which and where to pay for your items. Check vegetables before you buy; they may not be very high quality. To get more details, listen to the full podcast or, if you prefer to read, check out "It's a Ship; It's a Store (https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/9/5/its-a-ship-its-a-store ). Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Shopping backpack (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4o7drgj Dry bag backpack cooler (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4njeV5V Reef-safe sunscreen (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4npQTGF Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Today's episode is sponsored by Roam Devices. Their Marine Monitor is a premium boat monitoring system that allows you to stay informed with what's happening on your boat while you're ashore for just $349 and $5 per month. Never be caught off guard by a failing battery or burnt-out bilge pump —Your boat will text you as soon as anything starts going wrong! The Roam Devices app shows a real-time view of your boat's status and location with an awesome built in remote anchor alarm. RoamDevices.com - never worry about your boat from afar again. Use coupon code BOATGALLEY for an exclusive 5% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig

A Tuamotus shopping experience where the ship is a store. Buying directly from the supply ship in Takaroa was a lovely cruising lesson   Summary Cruising offers opportunities to have many new experiences and to learn new skills. We recently learned how to "shop the ship" in the Tuamotus. Let me tell you about it. Friends near our anchorage introduced us to this new-to-us form of provisioning. The ship arrives once a month from Tahiti, offering the possibility of better prices than the store. We were most interested in buying beer. The ship offers vegetables, but even when they're cheaper than the store, they may not be in good condition after being handled at every previous port. The beer, however, was sold at the bargain price we had been hoping for. Offloading the ship offers both a work zone and a center of social activity. Just imagine a party with cranes and forklifts. A few things you must know include: You must bring empty bottles to exchange for the beer you buy. Contain them in a plastic crate. Some items are sold by the ship and some by the captain. They will tell you which is which and where to pay for your items. Check vegetables before you buy; they may not be very high quality. To get more details, listen to the full podcast or, if you prefer to read, check out "It's a Ship; It's a Store (https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/9/5/its-a-ship-its-a-store ). Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Shopping backpack (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4o7drgj Dry bag backpack cooler (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4njeV5V Reef-safe sunscreen (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4npQTGF Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Today's episode is sponsored by Roam Devices. Their Marine Monitor is a premium boat monitoring system that allows you to stay informed with what's happening on your boat while you're ashore for just $349 and $5 per month. Never be caught off guard by a failing battery or burnt-out bilge pump —Your boat will text you as soon as anything starts going wrong! The Roam Devices app shows a real-time view of your boat's status and location with an awesome built in remote anchor alarm. RoamDevices.com - never worry about your boat from afar again. Use coupon code BOATGALLEY for an exclusive 5% discount.  Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig          

In the beginning, love was mistaken for fusion, and sovereignty for solitude. We learned to barter safety for closeness, to translate affection into obligation, to measure worth in the arithmetic of attention. Yet beneath the noise of possession, a quieter intelligence pulsed—an invitation to see rather than seize, to breathe rather than bind.

In the beginning, love was mistaken for fusion, and sovereignty for solitude. We learned to barter safety for closeness, to translate affection into obligation, to measure worth in the arithmetic of attention. Yet beneath the noise of possession, a quieter intelligence pulsed—an invitation to see rather than seize, to breathe rather than bind.

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What happens when a telehealth CTO takes AI beyond code generation and into the heart of the software development lifecycle?Matt Buckleman, Co-founder and CTO of Hone Health, joins to share how his team uses AI not just to accelerate development, but to rethink workflows—from documentation and traceability to sentiment analysis across teams. This episode dives deep into how he's blending engineering fundamentals with modern AI agents to create a smarter, more adaptive SDLC.Key Takeaways• Why AI's biggest near-term value isn't in code generation—it's in improving process and communication.• How Hone Health evolved its SDLC from three engineers on Slack to a 30+ person organization using agent-based automation.• The hidden advantage of consistent naming conventions and traceability when applying AI to production systems.• How AI can automate the “soft” but essential parts of software delivery, like documentation, requirements gathering, and developer sentiment tracking.• What it takes to create feedback loops that make AI genuinely useful inside technical workflows.Timestamped Highlights[02:09] Flexible, anti-dogmatic SDLC: why strict process frameworks can slow learning.[09:00] When more engineers doesn't equal more output—the hidden cost of coordination.[13:00] AI for experts vs. juniors: why prompting mirrors domain mastery.[18:38] Offloading the unglamorous work: how LLMs now handle code comments, documentation, and swagger generation.[23:50] Shared ownership and experimentation: how Hone's engineering team pilots new AI tools.[28:40] Turning meeting transcripts into smarter requirements: how agents refine specs automatically.[32:00] Using sentiment analysis to spot risk and burnout across engineering projects.Memorable Line“LLMs are great at patterns in text—and that makes them better than people at understanding what's really happening inside your workflow.”Call to ActionIf you enjoyed this conversation, follow The Tech Trek on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for more real-world discussions at the intersection of AI, engineering, and leadership. Share this episode with a teammate rethinking their own SDLC.

In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truth about AI chatbots. They're helpful, yes but are they also replacing real human connection? From cognitive offloading to emotional dependency, we explore the psychological fallout of treating machines like therapists, friends, and mentors. Are we truly building smarter tools or just dumber humans? Featuring personal stories, cutting-edge studies, and a brutally honest conversation about where this is all headed. Leave your thoughts in the comments: Have you ever used AI for emotional support? What did it do for you... or to you? Studies referenced - https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.17473 https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.15144 https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.06087 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on tech, behaviour, and the human mind. Join my community where we tackle wild experiments like this from rapid learning sprints to curiosity-based deep dives. ➤ Access the free tier or go deeper with exclusive paid challenges: https://www.omniscient-insights.com/axiom https://www.omniscient-insights.com/community-home MERCH -- https://the-deductionist.myspreadshop.co.uk/all E-SCAPE GAME -- https://www.youtube.com/@thedeductionistteam Everything else you need -- https://linktr.ee/bencardall

The Philippine Labour Attache to Australia, Melissa Mendizabal, and the Migrant Workers Office in Canberra remind Filipinos with Australian working visas to prepare the right documents, such as the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), to ensure a smooth holiday in the Philippines and a trouble-free return to Australia. - Nagpaalala si Philippine Labor Attache' Melissa Mendizabal at Migrant Workers Officer sa Canberra sa mga Pilipinong may working visa sa Australia na ihanda ang mga kinakailangang dokumento gaya ng Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) para maging maayos ang bakasyon sa Pilipinas at walang aberya sa pagbabalik sa Australia.

It's tempting to think “someone else will handle it”—that politicians, activists, celebrities, or organizations are better equipped to solve the world's problems. But when we push responsibility outward, we shrink our own capacity for impact.The truth is this: you are 100% responsible for 100% of the relationships in your life—family, friends, neighbors, colleagues. And those connections are where real change begins. In this episode, I explore why local responsibility isn't just the most effective place to start, but also the training ground for bigger change. From repairing tension with a friend to showing up for your block, these seemingly small acts of responsibility create ripples that extend outward—building the credibility, competence, and influence that scale to global movements.

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast we chat with Dr. Rich Willy, an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana. Rich has a PhD studying patellofemoral pain and has been a clinician for over 20 years, specialising in the treatment of the injured runner. He is extensively published in running related overuse injuries and has presented to multiple elite organisations including Olympic sports medicine staff and the National Basketball Association on lower extremity injuries. We talk extensively about the management of Navicular bone stress injuries, including:  Rich's recent career move to Ohio State University  What to expect from the upcoming Fast Track the injured runner event in Boston  Why are overuse Navicular injuries so problematic?  What are the main biomechanical loads that increase the risk of navicular BSI?  What are the key signs of navicular BSI? How and what imaging best informs our practice and decision making?  The navicular bone stress reaction (no cortical breach) management including  Offloading  Muscle loading  Return to impact loading.  Markers for a return to run- balance objective finding and are imaging findings here relevant?  Does the location of the navicular bone stress injury change our management?  Navicular bone stress classification  Surgical decision making  Surgical approaches to the Navicular stress fracture  Bone loading during rehabilitation  This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge WATCH this episode on the Sports MAP YouTube channel

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Apathy can be a silent killer. Do you recognise the signs of apathy?

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Today, we're joined by Todd Olson, co-founder and CEO of Pendo, the world's first software experience management platform. We talk about:Offloading work from employees to digital workersWhen most people will opt to chat with an AI agent over a humanThe need for SaaS apps to transform themselves into agentic appsAdvice for serial SaaS entrepreneurs, including a big cautionary tale for startupsAI-generated and AI-maintained code and the ease of prototyping

I've always felt things a little deeper. I'd walk into a room and immediately feel the energy of the space.   If someone was even slightly off, I'd pick up on it.   If someone I loved was struggling, it was almost like I couldn't focus on anything else until they were okay.   Sound familiar?   In this episode, I am joined by one of my soul sisters, Krista Williams from Almost 30 Podcast, for an honest and healing conversation on what it really means to be an empath—and how to protect your energy while still being a caring, open-hearted human.   We go deep into: ✨ How to know if you're an empath or just highly sensitive ✨ The line between empathy and codependency ✨ Why you feel responsible for everyone else's emotions ✨ Learning to hold space without taking it on ✨ Embodiment practices to stay grounded in your energy ✨ The science + spirituality of energetic boundaries   If you're resonating with being a sensitive empath, we've got the empath extraordinaire on to tell us everything we need to know about guiding a path that's safe for you.   Follow Krista on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/?hl=en   Pre Order Krista's Book Almost 30 here:  https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250327208/almost30/   Check out Krista's website here: https://itskrista.com/    Join the waitlist for Karma Clearing for the Mystic's Voice: https://sahararosecoursewaitlist.grwebsite.com/    Try Dipsea your first 30 day trial full access/free at https://dipseastories.com/SAHARA   Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma   Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here and watch the music video here.   To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com    Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose  https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose  https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose    Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com.   This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

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Episode 262 - "Offloading the Mental Load"Ever feel like your brain has 87 tabs open—and none of them are loading? In this episode, Michelle and Scott dive into the concept of offloading the mental load—the constant background noise of tasks, reminders, worries, and to-do lists that clutter your mind and drain your energy. They explore why your brain wasn't built for holding everything, how chronic mental clutter impacts your focus and stress levels, and what you can do about it. From journaling and brain dumps to digital tools and intentional boundaries, you'll learn practical, science-backed strategies to clear mental space, reduce overwhelm, and reclaim your clarity. This episode is your permission slip to let go, delegate, and breathe easier.Keeping Your Sh*t Together in a Stressed World is a podcast hosted by Michelle Post, MA, LMFT and Scott Grossberg, JD, CLC, CCH, NLP, and is 30 minutes of raw, irreverent, and results-oriented discussion with one purpose in mind . . . to help you cope, thrive, and survive the craziness that's going on in the world.As a reminder, our “Get Your Sh*t Together” Home Retreat can be found here:http://thinkingmagically.com/retreatReplays of prior episodes can be found at:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-grossbergYou can also join our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingystMichelle Post can be reached at michelle@postinternationalinc.com http://postinternationalinc.com
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Welcome back to the kitchen table. Motherhood comes with an invisible load—the mental weight of chores, schedules, worries, and unspoken expectations. It's more than just a to-do list; it's the pressure to hold it all together.But Jesus never asked us to carry it alone. Matthew 11:28-30 reminds us to come to him, to trade our heaviness for his rest. Offloading the weight starts with recognizing what we're carrying, weaving truth into our days, and trusting that rest isn't something we earn—it's something we receive.You don't have to do it all.Connect with Bethany hereFollow her on Instagram @bethanykimseyStop feeling defeated in your motherhood. Join the Reset:Anchoring Your Motherhood in Gospel Truths course and transform your story in just 6 weeks. Grab your spot here. Purchase the Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journal

Offloading our brains onto increasingly sophisticated tech...does it risk damaging our ability to think critically? More with our tech expert Lisa Martin next. There are studies from Forbes and Britain's The Telegraph that report that AI is making us stupid. Tech Reporter, Lisa Martin explains what's going on.

In this solo episode, Rodric dispels the myth that work-life balance isn't possible in demanding industries. Using real-life builder examples, he breaks down why the culprit isn't the workload itself but a lack of clear systems and delegation. If you've been burning out by wearing all the hats, this conversation offers a clear path to build a more efficient business and reclaim your life.Key Insights:Building a solid structure streamlines tasks and frees you to focus on critical leadership roles.Offloading low-level tasks to trusted team members boosts overall quality and profit.Creating documented systems is essential: clarify each step and set clear deadlines.A strong mindset around letting go and trusting your team is key to better results.Strategic delegation is a win for everyone—you, your business, and your clients.Quote:“Real success is building a business that supports your life, not a business that takes your life away.”–Rodric LenhartResources:Million Dollar Flip FlopsFollow Us on Insta Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here's the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.As a thank you for your support, we're offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader's life, and be a part of something bigger. Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today! Together, let's change lives—one trip at a time.www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let's make it happen!

Substack Week: Why Product Management is Broken and How to Fix It With Anton Zaides In this SPECIAL Substack Week episode, we dive deep into the current state of product management with Anton Zaides, a seasoned software engineer and leader. Anton shares his perspectives on why product management is fundamentally broken and offers practical solutions for organizations looking to improve their product development processes. The Journey to Engineering Leadership "I started to search for content from other engineering managers and focused on practical insights." Anton's journey spans 15 years in software engineering, from game development to DevOps and scaling startups. His transition to leadership revealed a gap in practical leadership content, which inspired him to start sharing his own experiences. Drawing from his four years as an engineering leader in a startup, Anton noticed patterns in product management that needed addressing, leading to his viral article on the topic. The Broken State of Product Management "My team was working on a feature, that got canceled the day after it was released." Product management faces several critical challenges in today's technology landscape. Anton identifies key issues including the development of unused features, increasing software complexity, and misaligned incentives that discourage innovation. Through his conversations with industry professionals, he discovered these problems were widespread, with teams frequently building features that get canceled or go unused. Despite following Agile methodologies, many organizations fail to properly evaluate feature impact, leading to wasted resources and frustrated teams. Product Managers vs. Program Managers "The PM spent only 5% of his time on talking to customers." One of the core issues Anton identifies is the transformation of product managers into glorified program managers. In many organizations, product managers spend most of their time managing JIRA tickets and dependencies rather than engaging with customers and driving innovation. The pressure to deliver on predetermined roadmaps, often dictated by executive teams, leaves little room for challenging assumptions or testing ideas with minimal scope. This shift away from customer interaction and strategic thinking has reduced the product manager's role to primarily managing internal processes. Fostering Better Product Management "PM's should be like a founder for the product business." To improve product management, Anton advocates for several key changes: Offloading program management responsibilities to the team Trusting product managers to make strategic decisions Requiring specific industry knowledge and experience Encouraging face-to-face customer interactions Moving product managers closer to commercial roles Involving engineers in customer conversations Organizational Structure and Communication "The more links you have in the communication chain, the worse the information gets communicated." Anton proposes a shift towards a more functional organizational structure where Product and Engineering work together more closely. He emphasizes the importance of direct communication between technical teams and customers, warning against over-reliance on data alone. The solution involves bringing everyone closer to the business side and creating stronger networks between organizations and engineers. Practical Implementation Tips "Get engineers to visit customers." Key recommendations for improving product management include: Involving engineers in customer and sales conversations Giving engineers visibility through release messaging and communications Establishing strong collaboration between engineering leaders and product managers Ensuring product managers have deep domain expertise Creating opportunities for direct customer interaction Treating product managers as business owners rather than project managers Recommended Resources for Further Study Anton's Article that we review in this interview: “Product Management is broken, a change is coming”  John Cutle's article on Product Manager's Responsibilities  Anton's Article on how to work effectively with your Product Managers A book recommendation: Empowered by Marty Cagan An episode of Lenny's podcast with Brian Chesky [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Do you feel like you're drowning in tasks? Thinking about hiring an assistant but unsure where to start? In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of assistants for Realtors. We pulled stats from a national survey AND our own listener survey (thank you to all 170 responders!) to paint a clear picture of how assistants are used, how much they cost, and what tasks they're taking off agents' plates.   We're breaking down: The numbers: How many Realtors have assistants, and what are they paying them? What assistants actually do: From transaction coordination to social media management and everything in between. Licensed vs. unlicensed assistants: Which is better for your business? When to hire: Are you really ready for an assistant, or do you just need better systems? Avoiding assistant regret: How to avoid hiring mistakes and set up a solid working relationship.   Plus, we share a genius exercise from one of our listeners to help you figure out what you should delegate and what you should keep on your plate. You don't have to do it all, but you do need a plan! If you're ready to stop scrambling and start delegating with confidence, this episode is for you.   Key Quotes/Takeaways “An assistant won't fix a disorganized business. You've got to tidy up before inviting someone in.” – Alissa “The mental load of real estate is heavy. Offloading even small tasks can make a huge difference.” – Katy “Start small. Test the waters with one or two tasks before committing to a full-time assistant.” – Katy “If you don't have systems in place, hiring an assistant might cost you more in the long run.” – Alissa “There's no one right way to structure assistant pay or tasks. Do what works for you and your business.” – Katy Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned Trello: For task organization and project management. SkySlope: A transaction management platform. Homebot: For client engagement and updates. MLS systems: Used for property input and updates.   Leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template  Email Templates 101: emailtemplates101.com Build Your Own Business 101: hustlehumblypodcast.com/byob Agent Systems 101: agentsystems101.com All Resources: hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com

Briefing: How AI Affects Critical Thinking and Cognitive Offloading What This Paper Highlights - The study explores the growing reliance on AI tools and its effects on critical thinking, specifically through cognitive offloading—delegating mental tasks to AI systems. - Key finding: Frequent AI tool use is strongly associated with reduced critical thinking abilities, especially among younger users, as they increasingly rely on AI for decision-making and problem-solving. - Cognitive offloading acts as a mediating factor, reducing opportunities for deep, reflective thinking. Why This Is Important - Shaping Minds: Critical thinking is central to decision-making, problem-solving, and navigating misinformation. If AI reliance erodes these skills, it has profound implications for education, work, and citizenship. - Generational Divide: Younger users show higher dependence on AI, suggesting that future generations may grow less capable of independent thought unless deliberate interventions are made. - Education and Policy: There's an urgent need for strategies to balance AI integration with fostering cognitive skills, ensuring users remain active participants rather than passive consumers. What's Curious and Interesting - Cognitive Shortcuts: Participants increasingly trust AI to make decisions, yet this trust fosters "cognitive laziness," with many users skipping steps like verifying or analyzing information. - AI's Double-Edged Sword: While AI improves efficiency and provides tailored solutions, it also reduces engagement in activities that develop critical thinking, like analyzing arguments or synthesizing diverse viewpoints. - Education as a Buffer: People with higher educational attainment are better at critically engaging with AI outputs, suggesting that education plays a key role in mitigating these risks. What This Tells Us About the Future - Critical Thinking at Risk: AI tools will only grow more pervasive. Without proactive efforts to maintain cognitive engagement, critical thinking could erode further, leaving society more vulnerable to misinformation and manipulation. - Educational Reforms Needed: Active learning strategies and media literacy are essential to counterbalance AI's convenience, teaching people how to engage critically even when AI offers "easy answers." - Shifting Cognitive Norms: As AI takes over more routine tasks, we may need to redefine what skills are critical for thriving in an AI-driven world, focusing more on judgment, creativity, and ethical reasoning. AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking by Michael Gerlichhttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/1/6

Here's the revised summary with the name corrected: Podcast Episode #138: "The Big Domino" Host: Damion Lupo In this episode of Financial Underdogs, Damion Lupo explores the concept of the "big domino"—the pivotal choice or action that sets off a chain reaction to transform your life. Reflecting on his own journey, Damion shares practical strategies to identify and leverage your big domino for a more intentional and impactful life. Key Takeaways: Identify Your Big Domino: Recognize the one decision or habit that can trigger profound change. For Damion, giving up alcohol in 2024 was the domino that set his transformation in motion. The Power of a Coach or Mentor: Invest in a world-class coach, mentor, or therapist who provides honest feedback and helps you see blind spots. This is a vital relationship for growth and clarity—potentially more significant than many others in your life. Clean Fuel, Clean Life: Prioritize clean eating and minimize harmful substances like alcohol and processed foods. What you consume impacts your energy, focus, and overall health. Leverage a World-Class Integrator: Hire an executive assistant or integrator to handle tasks and free up your mental energy for strategic thinking. Offloading tasks allows you to focus on vision and creativity rather than logistics. Set Boundaries to Protect Your Time and Energy: Create clear boundaries to guard against "vampires" who drain your time and energy. Value your time as your most prized possession and use it intentionally. Live by Design, Not Default: Be mindful of your choices and surroundings, consciously designing your life rather than reacting to others' agendas. Use tools, systems, and boundaries to stay focused on your goals and priorities. Damion closes the episode by encouraging listeners to embrace simplicity and clarity in 2025. By identifying and focusing on your big domino, you can unlock a domino effect of positive changes. Resources Mentioned: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Stay tuned for more insights in the next episode of Financial Underdogs!

If you have a second metatarsal stress fracture, and you want to stop stressing the second metatarsal, so it can heal faster, you must take stress off that bone.  If you apply more pressure to all metatarsals (except the second), it will heal faster.  One of the runners who signed up for the metatarsal stress fracture course for runners was doing better and had starting to run.  He asked me a question I had just not thought of before.  He asked: Should I stop using the metatarsal offloading pads after I start running again and my stress fracture is healing?  Well, that is a great question and that is what we're talking about today on the Doc On The Run Podcast. 

Thanks to Tom Gelehrter, Play-by-Play Voice of FC Cincinnati and Founder/President of 4th Floor Creative, for joining this new episode! We chat on the origin of FCC/Iconic Broadcast Booth Goal Celebrations with Kevin McCloskey & outlook for the 2025 season! Stay for offseason roster news

New CIS® FreeBSD 14 Benchmark: Secure Your Systems with Expert-Guided Best Practices, Accelerating ZFS with Copy Offloading: BRT, The uncertain possible futures of Unix graphical desktops, Jailfox - Firefox in a Freebsd Jail, Make Your Own Read-Only Device With NetBSD, ex/vi/nvi editor: .exrc advanced, NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap (https://www.tarsnap.com/bsdnow) and the BSDNow Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bsdnow) Headlines New CIS® FreeBSD 14 Benchmark: Secure Your Systems with Expert-Guided Best Practices (https://freebsdfoundation.org/blog/new-cis-freebsd-14-benchmark-secure-your-systems-with-expert-guided-best-practices/) Accelerating ZFS with Copy Offloading: BRT (https://klarasystems.com/articles/accelerating-zfs-with-copy-offloading-brt/) News Roundup The uncertain possible futures of Unix graphical desktops (https://utcc.utoronto.ca/~cks/space/blog/unix/UnixDesktopFutures) Jailfox - Firefox in a Freebsd Jail (https://forums.FreeBSD.org/threads/jailfox-firefox-ingithub-a-freebsd-jail.94848/) Make Your Own Read-Only Device With NetBSD (https://it-notes.dragas.net/2024/09/10/make-your-own-readonly-device-with-netbsd/) ex/vi/nvi editor: .exrc file (config file) advanced topics (undocumented?): Adding comments, escaping the pipe, mapping key combinations (https://forums.FreeBSD.org/threads/ex-vi-nvi-editor-exrc-file-config-file-advanced-topics-undocumented-adding-comments-escaping-the-pipe-mapping-key-combinations.95095/) Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Matthew - CI CD (https://github.com/BSDNow/bsdnow.tv/blob/master/episodes/584/feedback/matthew%20-%20cicd.md) Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv (mailto:feedback@bsdnow.tv) Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel (https://t.me/bsdnow)

Externalizing your memory to machines ultimately makes you less productive.It feels like the opposite when you first do it. That's what today's products depend on. But what feels like an advantage is really just seeing the isolated definition of a task become optimized. Real world tasks do not function according to such isolation definitions.In the long run, externalization causes you to do many things you wouldn't have done; things that are grossly counterproductive, but extremely easy to put into the tool. Productivity apps, monitor workstations, etc. are akin to junk food to your long term health goals.The real world utility of biological memory is unparalleled. Support NonTrivial

Chris manages the business strategy, marketing, and financials of Perfect Herbs. Under his leadership, the company has grown revenue 50%+ year-over-year, transforming from a startup into a leading national brand. If you're an entrepreneur who sells herbal products in North America, or who's interested in launching new herbal products, you can contact Chris at chabib@perfectherbs.ca.  His company has licensed herbalists who can consult with you free of charge, make you samples to try, and help you launch your herbal product with high-quality herbs at a low cost, and with no minimum order quantities. Their customers call them "the greatest company they've ever worked with." In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:57] Intro[01:44] Identifying gaps in the herbal and natural markets[02:51] Targeting health practitioners via word of mouth[04:39] Gaining traction by being part of the community[06:42] Turning personal expertise into business success[07:45] Navigating growth with a fail-fast mindset[08:40] Experimenting with new products to validate markets[09:40] Leveraging tech for competitive business advantage[10:37] Episode sponsors[13:49] Offloading manual tasks through innovative tech[15:49] Transitioning from practitioners to retail markets[16:57] Mastering operational excellence for clients[18:30] Exploring multi-channel fulfillment strategies[19:55] Segmenting audiences for targeted marketing[21:13] Differentiating shoppers in diverse marketplaces[22:32] Standing out through authentic self-expression[24:08] Building friendly connections with customers[25:53] Perfect Herbs: for passionate herbal expertsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeHigh-quality herbal medicine accessible & sustainable for healthcare providers perfectherbs.ca/Follow Chris Habib linkedin.com/in/chris-habib/Book a demo today at intelligems.io/Done-for-you conversion rate optimization service storetester.com/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!

How and why did human's develop self-awareness of what we know and don't know? How does it develop in relation to how we evaluate what other people know? What are the risks of cognitive bias tainting our ability to learn and self correct? In this episode, we have the interesting question of our own self-awareness, or Meta-cognition, to understand. For centuries philosophers have called on us to “know thyself”, but only now with the tools of modern neuroscience have we been able to scientifically quantify the way we consciously track our behaviour, performance, thoughts and knowledge. So today we'll be getting into why this is important for learning and error correction; we're going to talk about meta-cognition's use for “mind reading” I.e. tracking our confidence in others in their own knowledge, both friends and foes, fundamental for the evolution of our collaborative groups; the implications of cognitive bias blind spots in metacognition for updating our collective beliefs over time; also whether metacognition is proportionally correlated to intelligence; and how technology and AI has and will influence the future of our self-awareness, and whether it's convenient to try programming AI to be metacognitive too, or if that would invite disaster. For these matters there can be no better guest than University College London Cognitive neuroscience Professor, Stephen Fleming. He's the author of the 2021 book “Know Thyself, the science of self awareness”, and founder of the Meta Cognition Group at UCL, and the group leader of the Max Plank, UCL Centre for Computational Neuroscience. What we discuss: 00:00 Intro 05:15 Striking aspects of experience get you thinking. 08:00 ‘Know thyself' - a moral, social and spiritual responsibility 10:00 Lao Tsu - to think you know when you do not is a disease. 11:00 Tracking the quality of our performance, error correction and learning. 14:00 Cognitive offloading - compensating for our limitations. 14:30 Metacognition and intelligence are similar but different. 17:40 Inside-out modelling of the world influences your cognition. 20:45 The brain has confidence in colour - Subjective inflation in the periphery. 22:00 UCL metacognition lab experiments - confidence in performance. 25:20 Metacogntiive efficiency - skill in evaluating your success. 26:20 MRI scans of the processes of self-aware brain activity. 28:50 Sam Harris - Self-awareness in the brain vs Ego-self. 33:20 Mind reading/Theory of mind: Evaluation of others VS evaluation of myself. 38:50 Children's learning 43:40 Chris Frith - metacognition for collaboration: Balancing our own VS group evaluations. 44:30 Supremacy of collective knowledge 46:45 Why did self-awareness evolve? 51:30 The fight or flight mental state trumps self-reflective evaluation. 54:00 Stress blunts frontal cortex activity. 54:20 Modern life stress is not the same as the stress we evolved for. 57:20 We need self-reflection in stressful arguments but it's not available. 58:20 Education: re-presenting your ideas - an antidote to over confidence. 01:04:00 Left Brain Interpreter - lack of self-awareness of our cognitive bias. 01:10:00 Exacerbated confidence judgements in internet/social media information ecosystems. 01:14:40 Awareness of the inside out way we construct our view of the world could be positive for compassion. 01:17:10 Balancing long-term societal self awareness, with traditional short term one. 01:21:00 The influence of Ai and technology on our self awareness. 01:26:30 ‘Offloading' aids for cognition VS replacements for our cognition? References: Stephen Fleming, “Know thyself - the science of self-awareness” Steve Fleming's Lab - The Meta Lab, UCL Gilbert Riles, “Concept of Mind” - self awareness in us and others Peter Carruthers - “Knowledge of our own thoughts is just as interpretive as knowledge of the thoughts of others” paper Chris D. Frith - ‘The role of metacognition in human social interactions' paper

Episode 2535 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how the government has been offloading processed cheese products, recipes, making mayo, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/offloading-processed-cheese-episode-2535 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Offloading Processed Cheese Anna and Vinnie are producing on the fly and looking into government cheese. (2:00) And if all this talk about pizza has you craving it, Anna has 4 different types of pizza crust recipes for you. (11:00) She talks about how to make a meat-based crust. (13:00) Malcolm Gladwell's article addresses how the government offloading processed cheese led to stuffed-crust pizza. (14:00) Many of the ingredients at one time were considered “GRAS” (Generally Regarded As Safe). However, companies change ingredient lists all the time. Anna gives suggestions for mayo,  but she also has her own recipe, too. (20:00) Anna and Vinnie plan to do a special episode where Anna cooks Vinnie's favorite football food. (27:00) They discuss hot sauces that they enjoy. Make sure you listen to the Villa Cappelli ad closely—they tell you about two different discounts! (33:00) The government had a surplus of cheese and figured out a way to offload it. (36:30) They discuss the mystery that is processed cheese products. Big Food wants you to be addicted to their products. (45:00) These kinds of cheap foods make being able to afford whole foods more difficult. (47:00) They list some of the unhealthy ingredients. More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel. (1:00) “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order!  You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . Anna's beef recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! (41:00) There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Kane joined the team earlier this year in 2024, and came on as a Dispositions Manager. He comes from a background in Fitness Coaching and ran a very successful coaching business prior to LTD. He now takes care of LTD's Disposition Properties, Selling and Offloading investment properties to other Investors! A Quick Rapid Fire Question interview with Dakota and Kane! Asking My Team Their Life Before Joining the Team and Goals Subscribe to out YT - www.youtube.com/@TonyandDakota Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dakotabailey.in/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dakota.bailey1/ The Ultimate Course on Flipping (and Wholesaling) Houses

Kane joined the team earlier this year in 2024, and came on as a Dispositions Manager. He comes from a background in Fitness Coaching and ran a very successful coaching business prior to LTD. He now takes care of LTD's Disposition Properties, Selling and Offloading investment properties to other Investors! Subscribe to out YT - www.youtube.com/@TonyandDakota Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dakotabailey.in/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dakota.bailey1/ The Ultimate Course on Flipping (and Wholesaling) Houses

Summary In this podcast episode, Amanda, Laura, and Kendra discuss the concept of busyness and how it affects our lives. They explore the glorification of busyness in society and the importance of aligning our activities with our values. The hosts emphasize the need to say yes with purpose and eliminate tasks that don't align with our values. They also discuss the importance of rest and play in combating busyness and finding balance. The episode concludes with a challenge to say no, prioritize rest and play, and align our time with what truly matters. Keywords busyness, values, purpose, rest, play, alignment, balance Takeaways Busyness is often glorified in society, but it's important to align our activities with our values.Saying yes with purpose means eliminating tasks that don't align with our values.Rest and play are essential antidotes to busyness and should be prioritized.Clarity of purpose helps us allocate our time and energy to what truly matters.It's important to regularly assess how we're spending our time and ensure it aligns with our values. Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:07 The Glorification of Busyness06:43 Choosing Wisely and Allocating Time13:32 Offloading and Delegating20:05 The Ego and Importance of Busyness24:03 Rest and Play as Antidotes28:13 Clarity of Purpose29:24 Assessing Time Allocation35:42 Conclusion and Challenge

For ages, I felt stuck. Tons of effort, zero progress. Brutal. But then I cracked the code. Now, I'm mentally dialed-in, crushing goals. This post reveals how I scaled my life and became unstoppable. Ready to join me? Let's go! Show Notes: [03:28]#1 What does scaling mean?  [08:32]#2 Emphasize multiplier activities. [17:18]#3 Offloading of activities.  [22:26]#4 Have an urgency about maximizing ROi from those multiplier activities.  [24:55] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 1193: Focus: The Force Multiplier — Next Steps: Text Dre Baldwin: Text Dre at 1.305.384.6894 (or go to http://www.DreAllDay.com/Text) Work On Your Game University: http://www.WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com  Sponsor: AG1 by Athletic Greens: http://drinkAG1.com/WORKONYOURGAME  Get Dre's Emails FREE:  Http://WorkOnMyGame.com  Free Audiobooks:  The Third Day: http://www.ThirdDayBook.com/audible The Mirror Of Motivation: http://www.MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible Get The Free Books: The Third Day: http://ThirdDayBook.com  The Mirror Of Motivation: http://MirrorOfMotivation.com The Overseas Basketball Blueprint: http://BallOverseas.com  Basketball: How To Play As Well As You Practice: http://HoopHandbook.com/Free  Donate:  CashApp: http://Cash.app/$DreBaldwin  PayPal: http://PayPal.me/DreAllDay  Be sure to Subscribe to have each new episode sent directly to you daily! If you're enjoying Work On Your Game, please Review the show and let us know!  Dre on social media: Instagram [http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin] Facebook [http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity] Twitter / X [http://X.com/DreAllDay] YouTube [http://youtube.com/dreupt]  Facebook Business Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6figuresandgrowing/  All Episodes + FULL Work On Your Game Podcast archive at:  http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com

Many of us are carrying too much stuff in our brains – meetings, ideas, to-do's. We mean well, but we're failing to leave space for the creativity and productivity that awaits us. Learn the what, why, and how of cognitive offloading to give your mind the space it needs to do its best work!

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It's Indicators of the Week, that time each Friday when we look at three of the most fascinating numbers from the news. Today we explain why Hertz is trying to sell off part of its EV inventory, why office vacancy rates are still climbing and what Apple's class-action payout yielded one of our hosts. Related Episodes:What could break next? (Apple / Spotify) How the South is trying to win the EV race (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.