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On Saturdays, we direct our attention to prayer for one another. Let us take what we have been learning this week as a guide for our prayers.

Have you ever felt stuck on your plateau like you’re no longer progressing? At some point, you must have whether it be in life or business. What if I told you that your plateau is not an impediment but a nesting ground for your power? In this episode, Dean talks about how to make the best out of the time spent on your plateau to prepare yourself for the next level. ----- Automated Transcription Below Dean Soto 0:00 Hey, this is Dean Soto, founder of FreedomInFiveMinutes.com and ProSulum.com. We're here again with another Freedom In Five Minutes podcast episode.   Dean Soto 0:15 Today's topic is this: Your Power Comes From Your Plateau. That and more coming up.   Dean Soto 0:29 Well good morning everybody. We're on a walk with, yes, you guessed it. The Luna Meister. We're out and about with all the yellow, white, and purple flowers.   Dean Soto 0:43 Just absolutely loving all of this. She found something that she really wanted to sniff. So she's out there sniffing. Oh, man.   Dean Soto 0:54 Well for those who do not know. Brazilian jiu-jitsu is very difficult. So for the last ... wow. It has been going on for a year. It will be for one year. Wow. For a year. I have been practicing, Oh no. It's been a year. Because I started in February last year.   Dean Soto 1:21 Over a year I've been practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Something that I had always wanted to try and got into it because of the Wake-Up Warrior program. All of the Wake Up Warrior stuff. It was one of my goals.    Dean Soto 1:38 Last year about February, one of my targets was to compete in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament. That actually happened within 90 days of setting that target. I competed in my first Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament, ended up getting bronze, on no Gi, and ended up not getting anything on Gi as a uniform that you use in jujitsu.   Dean Soto 2:05 No-Gi is basically without that uniform. I ended up getting a bronze and, it was something that was really cool. It was a pivotal moment in my life.   Dean Soto 2:18 I never thought I would continue and just keep on going, but it's something that has continued to challenge. It’s Like chess. It is a chess match every time and you learn more and more every single time.   Dean Soto 2:35 One of the things when it comes to jiu-jitsu is that you have these plateaus. For a couple, I want to say a couple of months now, this has happened two or three times.   Dean Soto 2:54 I'd get to the gym, we'd be doing our normal training class. Basically, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the normal training class is where you're actually learning something. You’re hitting. You're being taught something.   Dean Soto 3:14 On Saturdays mornings we roll. It's just sparring the entire day or in the entire time that you're, at the class. You're rolling, you're just putting into practice everything that you had learned.   Dean Soto 3:33 Well, Over and over again, I would consistently get submitted by the same guys who had been, they'd been doing this much longer than I have, but they were continually submitting me. I'm like, gosh, and submitting means they won.   Dean Soto 4:01 They either got me in an arm lock or a choke. I'm like, man, I just am not getting better. One guy, in particular, he's our resident blue belt in jiu-jitsu. If you don't know it, there are only a few belts in jiu-jitsu. It's White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black. Okay. They do have a red belt, which is like you have to be in for like 40 years or something like that to get it. But it's very hard. It takes a long time to get from belt to belt.   Dean Soto 4:37 Just going from white belt to blue belt, it's a bit of a... you definitely have learned a ton. Okay. You're much better than your typical white belt.   Dean Soto 4:52 All that being said, the resident blue belt — he would submit me usually in 15 to 30 seconds, maybe a minute if I was lucky. It was just getting so frustrating and so I would take a little break from it.   Dean Soto 5:10 I'd be speaking at work or whatever, take a break, go back. It was just — it was happening and happening. One thing that happens in jiu-jitsu is that these plateaus — I think that they're there, they naturally happen because they do two things.   Dean Soto 5:35 One is I think that they provide a constraint and it allows you also to build up different types of muscle memory for the different things that you're learning. No, I don't know. That's just a theory.   Dean Soto 5:52 The last week or two, Oh my gosh,  the same guy who was submitting me, in 30 seconds, couldn't submit me at all in five minutes. Certain people who I have gone against over and over again and lost, I've been able to submit.   Dean Soto 6:22 My body would start doing things that I knew in my head and I had tried and failed, but now have been able to actually pull off and it was like a switch. Just flipping. How the heck did that happen? I don't know.   Dean Soto 6:47 It's happened two or three times in this whole ordeal, this whole learning, resilient jiu-jitsu to the point where now I go in against some of the younger folk. I can't believe I say that. 39 he's going against some of the younger folk where I would be, panting and I would be like, I'd have in the back of my mind they're going to outmaneuver me. They're going out.   Dean Soto 7:23 I do all these different things. Like as they're doing whatever they're doing, I'm just calmly rolling him over, calmly putting them into a submission hold calmly doing things where I'm like, what the heck happened?   Dean Soto 7:45 This breakthrough of plateaus has happened over and over again in this particular— However if I look back on life. If I look back on business, spirituality, my body, my health, these plateaus come very often and a lot of the times we see these as bad things. We see this plateau as a bad thing.   Dean Soto 8:25 Gosh, I feel stuck.   Dean Soto 8:30 Well in that instance, there are certain things that you are learning. There are certain things that you are learning in those plateaus that you might not even realize that you are learning.   Dean Soto 8:46 People who are Pro Sulum customers who have a Virtual Systems Architect, a lot of the times they become customers because they're in a spot where they cannot get out of this constraint — time.   Dean Soto 9:03 The constraint is they're working tons. A lot in their business. Or the constraint is that they're tired of when they stop working, their business starts declining and they see that plateau. They've been in that plateau for a while.   Dean Soto 9:24 I've had one recent customer, who just came on, who had been researching a lot of different ways to start systemizing what he's doing a lot of different ways, but never really pulled the trigger and that's not because he's not action-oriented, but because during that plateau process there's something about that process about being in that particular situation.   Dean Soto 9:54 There's something about that situation where the wheat is being separated from the chaff, right. The good is being separated from the bad, the good idea, the good system, the good thing is being separated from the bad and there's a problem, right? There's a problem and obviously there's a possibility of fixing that problem.   Dean Soto 10:27 For me in jiu-jitsu, the problem is getting submitted by these bigger guys, these or these guys that have been around for much longer than I have and there's the possibility of improving my technique against these guys or finding some way to improve my technique against these guys. But often what's lacking is that path that's in the middle.   Dean Soto 10:56 What path do you take to get there? And this is something I learned. That is the whole framework. There is something I learned from Garrett J White at Wake Up Warrior. Very powerful.   Dean Soto 11:09 You have a problem. You have the possibility, but you need to have that path, and not all paths going to take you to that possibility, right? Not all paths are going to take you there. Some paths might take longer, some paths might take shorter, some paths might not take you there at all.   Dean Soto 11:28 During that plateau, the reason not to be scared, the reason not to fear, and to think that you're going to always be stuck there is because that process is there to help you to make a good decision. On which path to take to reach possibility.   Dean Soto 11:55 Now for me with Brazilian jiu-jitsu. One, there were a couple of paths that I took. I took a course, an online course called Keenan Online. K E E N A N Online. It's Keenan Cornelius. His course, super cheap, but he goes through pretty much every technique in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And so that helped out a lot.   Dean Soto 12:29 Then, there's an app on the iPhone called BJJ over 40, so Brazilian jiu-jitsu over 40. That might sound like, well, why do I want to learn how old guys do jujitsu? But one of the things is the stuff that he teaches works for everybody, but the whole idea, the whole point is to use as little energy and as little movement as possible.   Dean Soto 12:59 Those two things over time completely allowed me to take that path to the possibility of defeating those people in Brazilian jiu-jitsu who had been plaguing me for so long. But the same thing goes with business.   Dean Soto 13:19 For me, I did not want to hire a massive amount of employees. I did not want to make seven figures plus in revenue over time, I did not want to have to deal with W2's and deal with payroll and worker's compensation and insurance and all this other stuff. I had to find courses and mentors that taught me how to do that,   Dean Soto 13:57 How to build systems — how to build automated systems through technology or systems that other people use. I had to find that path, right? So the plateau gives you the power to find the path to the possibility. That lets you solve your problem.   Dean Soto 14:26 What are you plateaued in right now in this week? What I want you to do is enjoy the plateau and start researching ways to get on the path to getting to the next level of that plateau, but don't get anxious about it.   Dean Soto 14:50 Don't get frustrated by it. Enjoy it. Enjoy being on the plateau because just knowing that this is going to lead you to the next level, whether it will, whether it's now or a week from now or a month from now, you will reach the next level.   Dean Soto 15:13 It's just right now your subconscious is finding the absolute best way to do that, and so just trust that God, your subconscious, your talent is helping you to find a way to break through to get to that next level. All right.   Dean Soto 15:35 This is Dean Soto. Go to google.com type in Freedom In Five Minutes podcast and it will come up with your favorite podcast apps. Go and subscribe.   Dean Soto 15:47 The more you subscribe, actually, that was about to say the more you subscribe, the more value you're getting. You can only subscribe once but go ahead. Subscribe. The more that you listen, the more value you're going to get. So go check that out. Go to ProSulum.com P R O S U L U M .com.   Dean Soto 16:05 If you want a Virtual Systems Architect that can literally automate your entire business in five minutes — in as little as five minutes a day, go check that out. Get yourself a Virtual Systems Architect and I will see you, my friends in the next Freedom In Five Minutes podcast episode.

He was from Lycia in Asia Minor. After living there as a hermit for many years, he traveled to the Egyptian Thebaid and lived among the Desert Fathers. He then went to Palestine, where he founded the great Lavra, a community of about seventy monks, that remains to this day. The monastery's rule was simple and strict: During the five weekdays, the monks would stay in their cells, praying and weaving baskets and mats. On these days they ate only a little dry bread and some dates. On Saturdays and Sundays the monks gathered for worship and ate boiled vegetables with a little wine. Each monk owned only one garment; if he left his cell he was required to leave it open so that anyone else could take whatever he needed from it. Saint Gerasimos himself was an example to all of them, exceeding even the rule that he laid upon them: during the Great Fast, he would eat nothing but what he received in Holy Communion.   In the desert, the Saint once saw a lion in great pain from a thorn in its paw. Moved by compassion, Gerasim approached it, made the sign of the Cross and pulled the thorn out. The lion followed the elder back to the monastery and remained there until the Saint's death. When Gerasimos died, the lion, overcome by grief, soon died also, lying upon the Saint's grave.   Saint Gerasimos was present at the Fourth Ecumenical Council at Chalcedon, where he proved a strong champion of Orthodoxy, though he had inclined toward the Monophysite heresy in his youth. He reposed in peace in 475.

Rest is so underrated, especially in business. Not many people talk about it. Most of us are just hustling our way to success, and it is really exhausting.  On this episode of the podcast, I talk about why rest is so important in your marketing strategy. Contrary to what many believe, you don't always have to be in hustle mode in order to reach your goals. By doing less, your results will be better! I’ll be the first to say I’m guilty of not taking time to rest. When I reached 6 figures in my business and doubled my income from last year, the pressure level also went up. Success is addicting, and it happens at every level of business. Even if you're just starting out or you've been in the business for quite a while, we tend to push ourselves harder and forget about rest. Rest allows us to recharge. As we gain more opportunities to market and reach potential clients, it gets more and more difficult to take a break. This eventually leads to burnout, and I personally experienced this in my business. It makes us slow and dull, and we start to doubt our own abilities. This is why you need to fill up your tank to keep your wheels turning. I noticed that after taking a well-deserved rest, I feel rejuvenated and that's when my most creative ideas come to me. Being in the moment, like spending time with your family, opens your mind to what's more important in life. It provides a better perspective on what really matters to you and helps you see that there is more to life than business.  When you become overwhelmed with and wrapped up in work, you become stressed out physically, mentally and emotionally! People also develop unrealistic expectations. Hence, you not only feel pressure from within, but from those around you. To help you get better at habitually taking a rest, I share with you 5 steps to incorporate more rest into your marketing, business and life: 1. Let go of all the junk that you're carrying with you. All those junk are just weighing you down. You don't need them and you definitely don't need to carry them with you. These could be your desire for control and approval, your lack of boundaries or your urge to always be on the go. It's time to let them go! Start embracing rest and you'll immediately feel lighter. 2. Build rest into your calendar. Work doesn't end. Even rest should be scheduled or it doesn't happen. Make sure to block off some time for rest so you will always be reminded to always take a break. Relax, take a vacation or simply spend quality time with your family! 3. Turn off all tech and disconnect! On Saturdays, I schedule a "social detox" which means that I disconnect from all social media which forces me to be present at the moment. Whether we like it or not, social media conveys messages that may trigger negativity, such as we're not good enough or we've got to do more. I recommend that you list the top things that trigger your stress and anxiety on a piece of paper where you can see them. Protect yourself and be strict about how much time you spend on social media. 4. Set proper boundaries. Hold yourself responsible for setting limits and keeping proper boundaries for yourself! Again, people may develop unrealistic expectations and it'll put more pressure on you. Be strict in following your own standards and be kind to yourself. 5. Ask your loved ones to keep you accountable. I challenge you to tell more people that you need more rest. Our family and friends want to see us happy, so it's best to ask them to keep you accountable with your rest. The first 30 days of setting a new habit are crucial since it's when you're most likely to go back to your old ways. Having someone remind us that we need to take a break keeps us from slipping back to hustle mode.   Connect with Market Like a Boss! Find out more on how you can work with me at Vroom Communications Continue the conversation in my Facebook Group. Grab your free guide - 5 Steps to Get Clients Like a Boss.   Listen + Subscribe on ITUNES or STITCHER I’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so that I can reach more women! Search for the podcast in your podcast app (Market Like a Boss) Scroll down and click 5 stars Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review Press send!

He was born into a Christian family at Nikopolis in Armenia. When he was eighteen his parents died, and with twelve other young men he established a small monastery. After a few years, much against his will he was made Bishop of Colonia, but he continued to live the ascetic life of a monk. After nine years of service as bishop, discouraged by the worldliness and intrigue around him, he secretly left for Jerusalem to live as a monk. He was divinely guided to the monastery of St Sabas, who received him and, knowing nothing of his rank, assigned him a lowly place among the new monks. Saint John cheerfully undertook whatever task was given to him and served the other monks in humility and silence. After completing his novitiate he was given a cell where he lived in total silence, fasting five days a week. On Saturdays and Sundays he joined the brethren for prayer, Communion and meals; but even at these times the other monks were edified by his silence and unceasing compunction. Saint Sabas desired to make him a priest and took him to be ordained by the Patriarch of Jerusalem. Saint John asked the Patriarch for a private meeting and explained that he could not be ordained because he was already a bishop. The Patriarch returned St John to St Sabas, telling him only that it was impossible for him to ordain John, who should be allowed to live in silence and solitude. Saint Sabas was perplexed (thinking that some sin prevented the monk from being ordained), but soon received a revelation of John's true rank.   After many years of reclusion, St John withdrew further to a cave in the desert for nine years. He became known as a divinely-enlightened counselor and a wonderworker, and cheerfully received all who came to him for guidance or prayer. In 509 he returned to the monastery, where he lived as an anchorite in his cell, communicating with the world only through one of his disciples. For many years he lived only on thin porridge, into which he would mix ashes. One day a disciple saw him pouring ashes into his food, and John abandoned the practice, not wanting to be known for the practice of any virtue.   Once he asked God for a sign revealing whether he would be granted to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Taking a fig-seed, he placed it on a bare rock outside his cell. Without soil or water, the seed brought forth a plant, put forth leaves and flowers, and produced three figs, which St John shared with his disciples. The Saint then made ready for death. He reposed in peace, at the age of 104.

Hanim Tosun feels at home at the Istanbul office of the Human Rights Association, also known as the IHD, its acronym in Turkish. It was here that she and a group of Kurdish women launched the first Saturday Mothers vigil 24 years ago.The Saturday Mothers is one of the longest-running peaceful protest movements in the world. On Saturdays since 1995, the women would gather in Istanbul's Galatasaray Square, a popular pedestrian shopping area, to demand the whereabouts of their sons, fathers and husbands who disappeared after Turkey's 1980 military coup. Their protest was inspired in part by the Argentine women in white who demanded to know the fates of loved ones who disappeared during their country's dictatorship.Today, Turkey's Saturday Mothers continue to meet in Istanbul — at the IHD office. And while many of the founding protesters are growing frail, their daughters are taking the reins. Some men have joined the movement, as well.Hanim Tosun’s husband, Fehmi Tosun, was among hundreds of Kurds who disappeared in the ’80s and ’90s, when Turkey’s conflict with its minority Kurdish population was at its height. Anyone who sympathized with Kurdish separatists could be targeted. Related: Biden said ISIS is ‘going to come here.’ Is he right?In the wake of another war Turkey is now waging against the Kurdish region of Syria, many Kurds fear that more of their loved ones will be kidnapped by militias and authoritarian regimes.US troops are crossing into Iraq as part of a broader withdrawal from Syria ordered by President Donald Trump, a decision that allowed Turkey to launch an offensive against the Syrian Democratic Forces, which for years was a US ally battling ISIS. (SDF is a leftist Syrian Kurdish militia considered terrorists by Turkey.)Turkey agreed to pause its offensive for five days under a deal with Washington. The truce expires late on Tuesday, just after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to discuss next steps in the region at a meeting in Russia with President Vladimir Putin.‘They’re going to catch me. They’re going to kill me.’The last time Hanim Tosun saw Fehmi Tosun was October 1995. She was upstairs in their Istanbul apartment when the yelling started. It was around 7 p.m., and a group of men were taking him away.“He was shouting a lot. He tried not to get in the [men’s] car, but they forced him to get in the car ... they were dragging him in. While I was trying to go downstairs, I yelled, ‘Get that car's license plate,’” she said. Her daughter, Jiyan Tosun, who was 9 years old at the time, heard her father scream. “[He shouted,] ‘They’re going to catch me. They’re going to kill me,’” Jiyan Tosun said. “I ran downstairs. My brother ran up to the car, but my father told him to let go because they might do the same to him.”Related: Does the chaos in Syria help ISIS?They never heard from Fehmi Tosun again.“We didn't understand that it was undercover policemen at first.”Hanim Tosun, Saturday Mothers“We didn't understand that it was undercover policemen at first,” who took her husband away, Hanim Tosun said.Fehmi Tosun is among at least 1,300 Kurds who have disappeared in Turkey’s conflict with its minority Kurdish population since 1935, according to Maside Ocak, a researcher with Turkey's Human Rights Association. Only 200 bodies of Kurds who've been killed have been identified, she said.Her own brother, Hasan Ocak, is among the dead — his body was identified by a Turkish soldier — while a local journalist found bones from two teenage Kurdish boys in a cave in 2016.At 53, Hanim Tosun is one of the youngest of the Saturday Mothers. Many of them are in their 80s and 90s now, and some have died without getting answers. The Turkish government banned them from meeting for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009.Related: Syrian civilians plea for 'no-fly' zoneIn recent years, Turkey has been cracking down on dissent by women. In March, police tear-gassed and stopped the International Women’s Day protest in Istanbul after 17 years of allowing it.Successive Turkish governments have targeted and harassed the Saturday Mothers. But the current government, led by the AK Party, generally left them alone.Until August 2018. On the 700th vigil, police swooped in with tear gas. They arrested dozens of protesters, including one of the pioneering Saturday Mothers, 83-year-old Emine Ocak, who is Maside Ocak’s mother. An image of Emine Ocak in 1997 alongside a photo of her last year being detained by police went viral on Turkish social media.  Video of Turkey: Clashes erupt as Saturday Mothers protest for missing  Since then, the government has banned the Saturday Mothers from gathering at Galatasaray.“The world heard about our struggle from Galatasaray. We want to return there. It’s like a sacred ground, for us.”Hanim Tosun, Saturday Mothers“The world heard about our struggle from Galatasaray. We want to return there. It’s like a sacred ground, for us,” Hanim Tosun said.Turkish officials say they blocked the vigils because the Kurdish militia group, the PKK, was using them as propaganda on social media. The Saturday Mothers say they have no connection to the PKK.Amnesty International is advocating for the government to allow the group back to the square.“It’s a place of historic importance. It’s a place of peaceful protest, not just for the Saturday Mothers actually, but sit-ins [and] small-scale protests over the years have taken place there,” said Milena Buyum, a campaigner for Amnesty. “Now, it’s encircled by iron barriers, and there’s a permanent police presence there discouraging and stopping anybody else. And this is a really big problem. The public space is being banned for people.”Keeping the protest aliveFor now, the Saturday Mothers have moved their sit-in to the human rights office.Jiyan Tosun is 34 now, and when her mom can’t make it to the Saturday sit-in, she often steps in. She’s studying to become a lawyer, she said, because she wants to fight in court, as well as the street.“Until the disappeared are found and the perpetrators are tried, our demands will remain the same. This has been my mother’s struggle since we were kids.”Jiyan Tosun, Saturday Mothers“Until the disappeared are found and the perpetrators are tried, our demands will remain the same," she said. "This has been my mother’s struggle since we were kids. Every week, my mother was going to the demonstration on Saturday … If we didn’t go with her, we were waiting in front of the TV, to see how much she would be beaten that week,” said Jiyan Tosun.At one Saturday protest earlier this year, Jiyan Tosun was stationed in front of the human rights office. About 150 people gathered for the vigil, carrying red carnations and photos. Nearby, about a dozen police officers in riot gear stood on alert.“I’m angry because the reason we’re here is the government … They are just standing in front of us and actually preventing us from finding our relatives,” she said. Fariba Nawa/The World  Credit: Saturday Mothers meets every Saturday to demand the whereabouts of their missing husbands, fathers and sons. But Hanim Tosun says she doesn’t go as often as she used to.Related: For many US military vets, the offensive against the Kurds is personalShe said it’s painful to keep retelling her husband’s story. “When I was getting arrested, there was a lot of violence: kicking, slapping, tear gas, batons. But in jail, they didn’t touch us. One time, they put us in solitary confinement,” said Hanim Tosun, who has been arrested numerous times over the years.And she doesn’t like to discuss the details in front of her kids.“The hardest thing for me has been hiding the pain from my kids and enduring it in silence when I’m with them.”Hanim Tosun, Saturday Mothers“The hardest thing for me has been hiding the pain from my kids and enduring it in silence when I’m with them,” Hanim Tosun said.But she said that despite the pain, she will continue her activism. It’s still important for the world to hear them, so more people don’t disappear like her husband did.She and the Saturday Mothers have gotten recognition and support for their struggle. The Irish band U2 recognized Fehmi Tosun in their 1997 album, “Pop,” and the Tosun family met the band members after an Istanbul concert in 2010.“Our government doesn’t hear our voice. Somewhere far away, they hear us," Hanim Tosun said. "Our struggle is not in vain. I’m happy to see that."Reuters contributed to this story. 

Erin Oprea arrived at 10:59:59 am on the morning of our #WeGotGoals recording. Scheduled for 11 am, I noted how punctual she was, despite the fact she walked all the way from the opposite side of town to get the our recording studio. Over the next hour, I grew increasingly impressed by Erin, a personal trainer to stars like Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood, author of The 4x4 Diet, and expert in virtual training, recipe planning and sold out workout tours across the U.S. [Love Erin Oprea already and want to work out with her in Chicago? She's visiting this weekend for THREE workout opportunities—click here to learn more!] In fact, Erin is one of those people you just want to know everything about once you meet her and learn a few key things about her. Like the fact that she was a Marine, and made history when she was appointed to lead the first female platoon attached to the infantry in a war zone. This fact is likely a major contributor to the next most fascinating thing I found out when chatting with Erin for the podcast. She is the definition of full-out fun with a capital F, but you better believe she's got a strict regimen that enables her to fit in everything she's passionate about. Erin trains upwards of 11 clients every day, so her working day generally starts by 5 am. Afternoons are filled with "media time" - working on books, virtual training, press, etc. - and then comes her personal workout time. In the episode, you'll hear her say, "I'm not good at sleep," but that when it comes down to it, it's either sleep or work out, and she's not willing to let go of her "play time" (also known as her own time in the gym). On Saturdays at 4 pm, you might catch her at Whiskey Row in Nashville with her homemade beet juice and tequila cocktail in hand. But then again, to accomplish what she has, achieved the level of recognition she attained, and to still train celebrity clients with their own crazy schedules on a regular basis, how else would you manage your time? And even with a huge list of accomplishments, can you guess what she told me when I asked her what big goal she's most proud of? "I see that I have so much more to hit... I don't know at what point my mind is going to say, wow, you've done a good job. You're successful." The moment that really stuck out to me out of our entire interview was how she described new, big goals. Until she sees the right opportunity, little ideas stay in the back of her mind, lying dormant. As soon as the moment is right, that idea bubbles to the surface and takes over everything in its path. "I am in overdrive and I will work 24/7 until I hit what I decide I want to hit, and that's how my mind works," Erin says. Right now, the big goal that's still in its sleepy phase is starting an activewear line of her own. And my money's on us seeing one hit stores sooner rather than later, if we are to use any of Erin's previous massive achievements and passion for her job as our guide. But ultimately, Erin's continuous forward momentum is rooted in the simple fact that she knows who she is, where she's been, and what her purpose is. "Every experience in your life leads you to the next thing," she reasons. "You learn so much. I never would have thought this is what I would be doing today. I planned on retiring in the Marine Corps..." But now that she is where she is, she reasons: "All I wanted was to train people to feel better and be happy. I want to see people happy." You'll hear a consistent theme across this episode. It doesn't matter to Erin that she's considered one of the most well known trainers in the industry, she wants to be your biggest cheerleader. She is hell bent on making sure you feel supported in your fitness path wherever you are, and to help you smile and see the beauty in movement along the journey. When I asked Erin some parting advice, she answered, "Change your perspective... there are so many people in the world that cannot move, and we don't cherish it enough." Run, don't walk (or you know, walking is fine, as long as you're not sitting) to listen to this episode of #WeGotGoals with Erin Oprea. If you love it as much as we do, subscribe to the #WeGotGoals podcast wherever you like to listen to them, on Apple, Spotify, and more.

Session 97 Dr. Brandee Waite is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist who practices in an academic setting for almost 15 years now. She talks about her specialty, types of patients, and the things she likes the most and least about her practice. Meanwhile, check out all our other resources in store for you on Meded Media. [01:30] Interest in PM&R Brandee actually didn't even know PM&R existed until the summer after her second year in medical school. It was a relatively small specialty on the west coast. She and her friends were reading about the different specialties they could possibly take. One of them told her that PM&R actually fit her personality. It actually talked about how the specialty involves patients and their functions in their day-to-day life.  With a background in fitness and dance, she figured out it was a great fit for her. They basically described PM&R as an intersection of neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. She thought she highly liked most of those things. [04:10] Traits that Lead to Becoming a Great PM&R Doctor You have to like working with other people. The PM&R physician is the leader of the care team who works very closely with the physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff. They work in an in-patient rehab setting to really address all of the rehabilitation needs for patients. These may include learning how to dress again or walk again. Hence, you have to be able to work on a team that will have additional input with you as the guide. Some PM&R doctors do procedures, others don't. Brandee further subspecialized into musculoskeletal as a PM&R doctor. Since she's very much into dance, fitness, and sports, she liked the aspect of taking care of athletes. Plus, she likes to do a lot of procedures so she found it as a really good fit for her. [06:45] Other Specialties She Considered Brandee initially wanted the OB/GYN route. But what really sold her into PM&R was when she did a rotation in PM&R. The doctor she rotated with was an outpatient musculoskeletal specialist, who was double-boarded in Rheumatology and PM&R. He was prescribing pool therapy for people with back pain and lower extremity problems. And she had never seen any other physician who did such as a way to deal with those problems. As a dancer and fitness instructor, Brandee used to teach water aerobics during summer time. She knew it just made so much sense. Brandee doesn't like primary care and so she knew she was going to do a specialty and OB/GYN was the one she ended up liking the most. More so, she just didn't love her rotations in internal medicine. She went into PM&R not even knowing that she wanted to do a sports medicine fellowship. It was basically just the overall function for general musculoskeletal care and the rehabilitative aspects for people with neurologic and orthopedic injuries. And as she went more into it, she found that the subspecialty was even more exciting to her than the rest. Hence, she ended up doing it. [11:52] The Roots of PM&R and Types of Patients PM&R actually came about way back after World War II. A lot of people came back with disabilities and primary care physicians didn't know how to care for an amputee or one with a spinal cord injury. Currently, Brandee sees a lot of people with knee arthritis and knee problems. She sees a range of people from professional athletes to a woman with cerebral palsy who has lived an ambulatory life. They basically see any problem that is affecting a joint that's not part of the skull or the spine. Although there are PM&R doctors that do spine treatment. They have separate sports and spine clinics at their office, and she only works on the sports side. Sometimes, she sees patients where they have to do "investigative" medicine. They take histories and listen for nuances. They do a strong physical exam combining elements of neurologic exam, orthopedic exam, and general exam. Other times, some patients come to her already with a diagnosis from their primary care doctors. This would then be a different conversation. [14:50] Taking Calls In their group, they have a lot of subspecialists. They have some general PM&R doctors as well as some neuromuscular specialists and pediatric rehab specialists. They have a 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. That being said, she takes calls about six times a year over the weekends. She is on call from home from 5pm-8am during the course of the week that she's on call. On Saturdays and Sundays, they go in and make rounds to see all the patients while the other doctors have their weekends off. [16:15] Choosing Academic Setting over Community Setting Brandee chose the academic setting over the community route not for the money obviously. After ten years, all her students were paid. She owns a home, takes care of her family, and travels a lot. She saw that in the community, there was not so much focus on keeping up with what's the latest thing that has come out recently. It was more of a struggle for them to get out and go to conferences and collaborate with other people in their field. Additionally, she likes teaching. She feels that her presence in the residency program might mean more as a woman and an underrepresented minority in the field. Plus, she gets more time off to travel to attend conferences. [18:42] Work/Life Balance You figure out how to do the balance. She doesn't take that many calls. However, in sports medicine, she ends up spending more time covering games. This takes additional time to her regular call schedule. She is married and has two kids. She's lucky to have support from her family. Ultimately, you just have to be efficient with your time and what's required of your documentation. Eventually, you will be able to figure this all out. Brandee sees 15-22 patients a day. Her last patient is usually scheduled at 4:15-4:30 so she rarely stays in the office beyond 6 pm. In addition, she's also a fellowship director, the director of their clinic, and the chief for sports medicine. Hence, she has other administrative and leadership responsibilities that she has to take care of. Because of this, she doesn't necessarily have to see patients five days a week all day everyday due to her other responsibilities. So she could have half a day in the clinic and probably take a half day or full day for administrative time. [21:30] Doing Procedures Brandee does a lot of ultrasound-guided procedures. Some doctors use X-ray guidance while she does ultrasound. PM&R has this interest in regenerative medicine which involves cells and biologic materials to treat diseases like stem cell injections or platelet-rich plasma injections. They don't do stem cell injection at their office but they do some plasma injections. A lot of PM&R doctors do an interventional spine or a pain fellowship. They can then do epidural steroid injections for back pain or injections into the facet joints or the zygapophysial joints for back or neck pain. Some doctors do EMG and nerve conduction study, which involves an electrical study of the extremities or face to measure different nerve functions. [23:15] The Training Path The PM&R residency takes four years. Some residencies have all four years at the same spot. While some have internships somewhere else and you just do 3 years of PM&R at the site. You can do a one-year transitional internship or just a preliminary medicine year. Then you can do your three-year PM&R residency. Brandee took this route before doing a 1-year sports medicine fellowship after finishing residency. Brandee thinks PM&R is getting more and more competitive. They've noticed that they're getting more and more applications each year. The board scores are getting higher and higher. It's not as competitive as Dermatology or Neurology. But out of the medical subspecialties people can go into, PM&R is becoming more competitive. Although location plays a role too. East coast and west coast spots tend to be more selective or more competitive than those in the middle of the country. [25:10] What Makes a Competitive Applicant At Brandee's institution, they have a small residency program with only 3 residents per year. For their program, they want to make sure that people are very self-motivated and very collegial. Having advanced clerkships in neurology, orthopedics, medicine, rehab, psychiatry, and those other subspecialties related to PM&R can be very helpful. For people going into sports medicine, they look at whether they've done some volunteer work at local high schools or colleges. They look at any shadowing experience with a sports medicine doctor. Have good letters of recommendation and show that you're a hard worker. Get those letters from fields that are close to PM&R. If your institution doesn't have PM&R, you have to go out and look for places that do rotations. This was what Brandee did and she knew she had to do well at those places in order to get letters of recommendation. [27:00] Bias Against DOs Brandee says there are a lot of DOs in PM&R so she's not seeing any bias at all. That said, certain residencies may have a screening and selection process coming from different DO schools. [28:25] Subspecialty Opportunities Some people do a traumatic brain injury fellowship. Concussion is a very hot topic in medicine today. Others go into 2-year pediatric rehabilitation. They would subspecialize in debilitating diseases that affect muscular dystrophy in children or cerebral palsy. You can also do pain management fellowship or neuromuscular disease fellowship (offered at UC Davis). [30:15] Working with Primary Care and Other Specialties What Brandee wishes primary care doctors to know about PM&R is that you can't necessarily send a patient to a general PM&R doctor and expect him to do certain procedures. Understand that even within a practice, there is some breadth of expertise. Also, physiatrists can be a very integral part of a sports medicine practice. Sometimes people think of orthopedics or internal medicine doing sports medicine. But PM&R is actually an incredibly good fit for sports medicine types of issue. A lot of what they do is recommending how people can be more physically active, not just for the sake of sports. So use the PM&R doctors as a helper to help treat other chronic diseases by using exercise and physical activity. Other specialties they work closely with include orthopedic surgery, neurology, and rheumatology. [33:35] What She Knows Now That She Wished She Knew Going into Medicine Brandee wished she had known more about the billing and argument issues. She's also big on self-confidence but she sees a lot of people struggling with this. So she wishes they knew they're smart enough to make a good contribution. [35:15] The Most and Least Liked Things About PM&R Aside from doing injections, what Brandee really likes about her specialty is educating patients about their disease so they're not reliant on their physicians for everything. She likes being able to help people make milestones and fully participate in them. What she likes the least is arguing with insurance companies that don't want to pay for MRI or procedure that she really thinks would help her patients. [39:45] Major Changes in the Future of PM&R She doesn't see any major changes coming although she's seeing how PM&R is now being more and more accepted. After you take your regular board exams for internal medicine or family medicine, and if you do a fellowship, you can sit for the nonoperative sports medicine boards. It was only 11 years ago that PM&R doctors were allowed to start sitting for that exam. There were not a lot of fellowships that allowed PM&R doctors to join them. There are only 20 or less accredited PM&R sports medicine fellowships in the country and Brandee would love to see more of that. That being said, it can be very competitive to get into a fellowship just because there aren't as many spots for PM&R doctors as there are for internal medicine or family medicine doctors. [41:11] Final Words of Wisdom If she had to do it all over again, Brandee would still have chosen the same specialty. Finally, her last piece of advice to those interested in sports medicine through the PM&R path is that you have to do your primary residency first. If you're so focused on what your subspecialty would be, sometimes you miss some of the learning opportunities that you can get along the way that will help you end up being a better physician overall. Especially with sports medicine, if you're so focused on getting your fellowship that you don't do a good job in the other things you have to learn in order to get there, that will shoot you in the foot every time. For people who really like musculoskeletal and body functions, Brandee thinks the pathway through PM&R is more interesting than going through family medicine or internal medicine. But if you love primary care, then the latter is definitely the way to go. Links: Meded Media

In this episode, you will meet my 9-year old son Henry, hear his infectious laugh and find out the one burning question he has about Parkinson’s. I think Henry might just want a normal Dad, not one with Parkinson's , my co-host Niki Reitmayer and my wife Rebecca try to convince me otherwise. On Saturdays,  Henry and I go on adventures. We hang out, run errands, laugh, talk, and just spend time together. Father-son time means even more for me since my Parkinson’s diagnosis. I don’t always have the energy or ability to do the things we used to do and that will only get worse over time, so when we get the chance to connect, I relish it. Parenting is hard regardless if you have Parkinson’s or not. Parky can make things harder, however, it also allows me to demonstrate how I deal with adversity, teaches Henry empathy, the importance of philanthropy, and the value of quality time over quantity time. You will also hear from fellow father with PD Jonny Acheson about how he talks to his kids about Parkinson’s and how PD has changed how he approaches parenting. Singer Songwriter Emily Chambers was 12-years old when her dad was diagnosed and TeaParky.com creator Michael Chueng was 11. They both talk about what it was like to grow up with a Dad who has Parkinson’s and offer advice to my son Henry. Wondering how to talk to kids about Parkinson's? Check this link out https://www.parkinson.ca/wp-content/uploads/Talking-to-Children.pdf  Follow me, Larry Gifford  Twitter: @ParkinsonsPod Facebook: Facebook.com/ParkinsonsPod Instagram: @parkinsonspod Follow Co-host and Producer Niki Reitmeyer Twitter: @Niki_Reitmayer Thank you to Dan Gifford, Tracy Cherry, Jonny Acheson, and… Emily Chambers. You can check out her music at www.emilychambers.caand follow her for future alerts about “Shake, Shake, Shake.” You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/emilychambersmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/em_chambers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilychambersmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em_chambers/ Michael Chueng. Check out his site www.teaparky.comand follow him. Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/teaparkydotcom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeaParky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaparkydotcom/ And special thanks to my son Henry and to my wife Rebecca Gifford. For more info on our partner Parkinson Canada head to http://www.parkinson.ca/ The toll free hotline is 1-800-565-3000 Or follow them on Twitter Parkinson Canada            @ParkinsonCanada Parkinson Society BC      @ParkinsonsBC Credits Dila Velazquez – Story Producer Rob Johnston – Senior Audio Producer

On Saturdays we Life Coach!!! Here is an exclusive look into my journey and how my life has just pivoted in the last 24 hours!!! Live from #JTrainsPodcast Happy Saturday!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-nelson4/message

College Football and Local Government. We continue our series on the relationship between local governments and universities. Tom Casady, Director of Public Safety, joined the podcast to talk about the game day atmosphere in Lincoln, the preparation it takes to get ready for the influx of fans and his favorite memories. On Saturdays enough people come to Lincoln to make it the third largest city in the state. Prior to being named Public Safety Director, Tom was the Lincoln Police Chief from 1994-2011. 

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New Animal Shelter and Wildlife Rehab (Aired on May 19 and 20, 2018) Josephine Santoro and Carl Syslo visit RadioRotary to tell about the new Safe Haven Animal Shelter $ Wildlife Center, located in Stormville in southern Dutchess County (Town of Beekman). The first phase of their operation will be to provide a no-kill shelter for injured or orphaned dogs, which can be adopted after any necessary rehab. These dogs will be kept in kennels until adopted, but in the second phase a new building, specially designed for making dogs and cats feel at home (and not imprisoned) will take over. The original kennel building will be remade for wildlife rehab—Ms. Santoro is a certified wildlife rehabilitator. An important adjunct to the Stormville facility is the Thrift Shop specializing in reselling donated pet-related products and household items. On Saturdays the Thrift Shop houses a Pet-Food Pantry, supplying free pet food to low-income pet owners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiorotary/support

Irene Gillespie: Owner, Irene's Catering Kitchen "I learned in the kitchen with my mom and my grandmother. I'm a mixed woman, so I learned the Spanish side of cooking. I learned the black side of cooking and then I was involved heavily in my church. On Saturdays they would sell dinner, so I would participate and learn what I could and deliver. I've always had a passion for cooking. I didn't work in a restaurant. I literally did things for family members, friends, you know things like that. After hearing I should do something, I should start a business so many times, I started saying, well maybe I should.

The ILEAD Company® welcomes you to Spotlight Saturday. On Saturdays, I will educate you authors who are impacting lives through published literary work.Topic: “Why Obtaining Authorship Exposure Is Crucial”Yesterday’s Blog Message: http://leadershiptko.com/blog/healthy-food-never-forsake-the-pomegranate/Join the Leadership TKO for Authors relaunch: www.leadershiptkoforauthors.comLakeisha's FB Profile Link: www.facebook.com/theleadershipspecialist Two Complimentary Services:(a)Free Speaker Coaching Series: www.leadershiptkoforspeakers.com(b)Influential Speakers™ Group Coaching program: http://leadershiptkoforspeakers.com/index.php/group-coaching/Have an Android phone? Grab the Leadership TKO™ app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.custom.prod.app_c_47224Cheers to you and your leadership journey!Lakeisha McKnightLeadership Strategist | CEOThe ILEAD Company LLC“Building Winning Leaders Globally”

Welcome to Speaker Stories Saturday!!! On Saturdays, you will gain the privilege of getting to know another speaker as I share his or her story through iheart Radio, blogs, etc.  Topic: “Jesus, the Christ - The Greatest Story Revealed”Yesterday’s Blog Message: http://leadershiptko.com/blog/healthy-food-learn-the-benefits-of-wheat/Visit http://bit.ly/Speaker-Story-Saturdays-Submission to have your story shared on an upcoming Saturday evening with the world.Lakeisha's FB Profile Link: www.facebook.com/lmcknightspeaksFree Speaker Coaching Series: www.leadershiptkoforspeakers.comInfluential Speakers™ Group Coaching program: http://leadershiptkoforspeakers.com/index.php/group-coaching/Have an Android phone? Grab the Leadership TKO™ app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.custom.prod.app_c_47224Cheers to you and your leadership journey!Lakeisha McKnightLeadership Strategist | CEOThe ILEAD Company LLC“Building Winning Leaders Globally”

Welcome to Speaker Stories Saturday!!! On Saturdays, you will gain the privilege of getting to know another speaker as I share his or her story through iheart Radio, blogs, etc. You will also learn about how story creation and sharing as well. Let's bring on those story building nuggets!Topic: “Stories Speakers Can Tell”Yesterday’s Blog Message: http://leadershiptko.com/blog/healthy-food-about-that-jewel-called-flax/Visit http://bit.ly/Speaker-Story-Saturdays-Submission to have your story shared on an upcoming Saturday evening with the world.Lakeisha's FB Profile Link: www.facebook.com/lmcknightspeaksFree Speaker Coaching Series: www.leadershiptkoforspeakers.comInfluential Speakers™ Group Coaching program: http://leadershiptkoforspeakers.com/index.php/group-coaching/Have an Android phone? Grab the Leadership TKO™ app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.custom.prod.app_c_47224Cheers to you and your leadership journey!Lakeisha McKnightLeadership Strategist 4The ILEAD Company LLC“Building Winning Leaders Globally”

Welcome to Speaker Stories Saturday! On Saturdays, you will gain the privilege of getting to know another speaker as I share his or her journey of victory through iheart Radio, blogs, etc.... You will also learn about how story creation and sharing as well. Topic: “Speaker Stories Saturday - Chatting With Ivette Edinkrah”Pevious Blog Message: http://leadershiptko.com/blog/healthy-food-understand-the-power-of-oats/Visit http://bit.ly/Speaker-Story-Saturdays-Submission to have your story shared on an upcoming Saturday evening with the world.Lakeisha's FB Profile Link: www.facebook.com/lmcknightspeaksFree Speaker Coaching Series: www.leadershiptkoforspeakers.comInfluential Speakers™ Group Coaching program: http://leadershiptkoforspeakers.com/index.php/group-coaching/Have an Android phone? Grab the Leadership TKO™ app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.custom.prod.app_c_47224Cheers to you and your leadership journey!Lakeisha McKnightLeadership StrategistThe ILEAD Company LLC“Building Winning Leaders Globally”

Welcome to Speaker Stories Saturday! On Saturdays, you will gain the privilege of getting to know another speaker as i share his or her story through iheart Radio, blogs, etcTopic: “Speaker Story Saturday - NWHM”Other Helpful Links:Previous Blog Message: http://leadershiptko.com/blog/healthy-food-little-honey/Visit http://bit.ly/Speaker-Story-Saturdays-Submission to have your story shared on an upcoming Saturday evening with the world.Lakeisha's FB Profile Link: www.facebook.com/lmcknightspeaksFree Speaker Coaching Series: www.leadershiptkoforspeakers.comInfluential Speakers™ Group Coaching program: http://leadershiptkoforspeakers.com/index.php/group-coaching/Have an Android phone? Grab the Leadership TKO™ app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.custom.prod.app_c_47224Cheers to you and your leadership journey!Lakeisha McKnightLeadership StrategistThe ILEAD Company LLC“Building Winning Leaders Globally”

The ILEAD Company® welcomes you to Speaker Stories Saturday. On Saturdays, you will gain the privilege of getting to know another speaker as i share his or her story through iheart Radio, blogs, etc.... You will also learn about how story creation and sharing as well.Topic: “Speaker Stories Saturday - Why Are Stories Important in the Business World”Other Helpful Links:Visit http://bit.ly/Speaker-Story-Saturdays-Submission to have your story shared on an upcoming Saturday evening with the world.Yesterday’s Blog Message: http://leadershiptko.com/blog/healthy-food-adding-garlic-meals-beneficial/Lakeisha's FB Profile Link: www.facebook.com/lmcknightspeaksFree Speaker Coaching Series: www.leadershiptkoforspeakers.comInfluential Speakers™ Group Coaching program: http://leadershiptkoforspeakers.com/index.php/group-coaching/Have an Android phone? Grab the Leadership TKO™ app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spreaker.custom.prod.app_c_47224Cheers to you and your leadership journey!Lakeisha McKnightLeadership StrategistThe ILEAD Company LLC“Building Winning Leaders Globally”

On Saturdays podcast ProSportsExtra's Trevor Uren and Austin Smith go at it head to head talking sports! Uren and Smith played basketball against each other growing up, they'll battle once again on PSE!   

Where the barbershop is an artist's studio and the Internet doesn't exist, it's safe to assume you've entered the world of Benky, a barber with some real groove in his scissors and his step. Benky grew up in the small village of Shek O prior to starting a one-man barber shop in Central. On Saturdays, he hosts covert music nights to fuel his love of jazz, community, and conversation. --- Octopus is a podcast that follows the stories of eight exceptional artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, and innovators who continually enhance their craft and empower their communities. Each episode is a culmination of how they do what they do. It's also deeply about who they are. This episode was produced, hosted, and written by Mandy Sham and mixed by Mark Marji. Artwork by Rebecca Hong. Opening and closing music provided by Bensound. Visit www.octopuspodcast.com for more information.

The Three-Month Vacation, that's one of the things that make me really happy. But what else is required to keep that happiness level up? The key lies in identifying the obstacles. When we remove the obstacles, we know how to get to happiness. This may seem like a weird topic to take on, but check it out for yourself. Happiness isn't some weird pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It isn't some Internet marketer promising you endless clients. It's reachable, you know. So check it out. -------------------- Useful Resources Email me at: sean@psychotactics.com Magic? Yes, magic: http://www.psychotactics.com/magic Transcript:http://www.psychotactics.com/three-obstacles-to-happiness/ ---------------- When I was 8 years old the highlight of my week was “coconut water”. On Saturdays, I’d go with my father to get all the provisions for the week. There was no drive to the supermarket ten times a week. Instead, once a week, we’d get on the train, then walk into a market filled with fresh vegetables, meat, fish and fruit. And in the middle of this market was a guy who sold coconuts—and coconut water. Almost nothing brought a smile to my face as much as the thought of drinking coconut water on Saturdays. It was my moment of pure bliss. And that, just that, is the secret of life We go around trying to find the purpose of life, when the answer is right in front of us all the time. The purpose of life is to be “happy”. Except I wasn’t entirely happy with just the coconut water After we bought a ton of meat, fish and vegetables and headed back to the train station, we’d eat a potato snack dipped in a mixture of green mint chutney and tamarind sauce. Now that too, was my moment of bliss. So wait, this happiness story is getting weird, isn’t it? I mean here we are trying to establish happiness, and it seems we’re jumping from one point to another. And that’s exactly the point! No one thing makes us happy. For me, my current moments of bliss are the walk to the cafe with my wife, the coffee, let’s not forget the coffee. There’s also the time I spend with my nieces. My painting, my work, the music on my podcast, single malt whisky—and yes, the 3-Month vacations. And yet, most of us never write down what makes us happy So do it as an exercise. Get out a sheet of paper. Make the list. It won’t necessarily be a very long list. And the funny thing is that it will consist of rather mundane things like gardening, a walk on the beach—I even know someone who is super contented by ironing. Making the list enables us to know what we really want from life, so we can start heading in that direction. Because frothing, right in front of us are the obstacles. They’re determined to reduce, even eliminate our happiness. So what are these obstacles? They are: – Inefficiency – Greed – Self-doubt Inefficiency? Really? Yes, really! Though you’d never expect to see inefficiency in a happiness list, it’s the No.1 killer of happiness. That’s because if you were to look at your list again, you’d find that everything that makes you happy, also takes time. Time that you’re spending being inefficient Look at the software you’re using. How efficient are you at it? Let’s take for example the “Three Month Vacation” podcast that I create. Well, the podcast recording itself is just 15-17 minutes. And I can usually do it in one take. But each podcast is matched to music—often as many as eight different pieces of music (you have to listen to it, to believe it). And all this music, and production, and editing—well, it takes 3 hours. So the question that arises is just this: How do you save 10 minutes? Just 10 minutes in a three-hour exercise, adds up to 20 a week—about bout 100 a month. Which totals up to 1200 a year. That’s 20 hours of happiness deprivation and for what? For inefficiency? That’s a stupid, yes stupid, way to go about things isn’t it? But we do it routinely—we stay inefficient We know that one of the best ways to get clients is to write a book, or a booklet. To create information that draws clients to you, instead of you chasing after them. And we know that the book can’t just be “written”. It needs structure. But no, no, no, no and no. We just sit down and write the book. And many, many hours later, we’re not sure why we’re struggling so much with the book. Or why a client is even going to read it. And we’re stepping deeper in the doo-doo of inefficiency. So what are we to do? Well, we have a list of what makes us happy, right? How about a list of the things we do; the software we use; the books, video, audio we have to create? How about a list—and not a very long list, that enables us to see where we can get more efficient? Instead of slogging for a year over a book, would there be a way to write it using structure? That alone could shave off 10 months of twirling round and round. If you’re using a piece of software, how about learning just two shortcuts a week? Just two a week! See how that brings inefficiency down to its knees, two shortcuts at a time. Yes, inefficiency is a big problem, but greed isn’t far behind is it? Let’s examine greed, shall we? So what’s the big deal with greed? I think greed is good. Whenever I’m greedy, I’ve almost never felt bad. I’m pretty happy when stuffing my face with one more helping of biryani (that’s a rich, rice dish) or another heap of maccha ice-cream. So greed itself isn’t a problem. But it sure can get in the way That’s because it takes time to wash off the greed. Too much ice-cream, too much wanting this and that—it all takes time. Because I now have to balance out that greed and atone for it in some way. I have to walk more, exercise more, work more. It doesn’t make sense, does it? Yet we have all the dollar signs in our face We have marketers that show us how much they earn. This month I earned x. no of dollars. The month after, I earned so much more. Oh, look a dip in income! That’s not good. Let’s work twice as much to obliterate that dip. And so we follow along like idiots expecting that the dollars will show us the way. And they do. Without the dollars we’re just spinning our wheels. But there’s a point of enough. Again, this comes down to a definition, perhaps even a list. What’s your enough? Do you know? Even though I love my nieces dearly, I do have a point of enough. Coconut water? Even an 8-year old could tell you what was enough. And yes, the dollars. Do we really have to keep doubling them? Are we working for the joy of working, or are we slaves to the smile of our bank managers? Greed is nice in small bursts, but terrible as a strategy We pay the price and it becomes a form of inefficiency—and the second barrier to our happiness. Which slides us into the third big hurdle, which is just as surprising. Namely, self-doubt. Self doubt is a big rocking chair, isn’t it? You know the concept of a rocking chair, don’t you? It gives you the feeling of movement, but it goes nowhere. Self-doubt is like that, doing cartwheels in the velodrome of our brain. But run into a person who’s always second-guessing themselves, and you realise that you can’t do much about it. And it’s terribly inefficient, this self-doubt. It fills your brain with a load of nonsense that keeps you from being happy. And there’s nothing much you can do it about it, because the damage isn’t new. It’s something that has been part of you for a good chunk of your life. So learn to say thank you. That’s it. The inefficiency comes from the fact that someone won’t like your article, your book, your painting, your garden, the muffins you just baked , etc. And if you just assume that you’re at the point of “thank you,” you’ve saved yourself a lot of grief. Because if you’re saying “thank you,” it means you just got complimented on something. Even just the thought of saying thanks is making you smile right now, isn’t it? Now you no longer have to apologise, or back track. The thank you is your way out of the mess, every single time. The secret of life is in knowing what you want—what you really want It’s the inefficiencies, the greed and the self-doubt that get in our way. Can we save 10 minutes of inefficiency? Can we define our “enough” so we can earn what we want, but then stop? Can we get off the rocking chair by envisioning the “thank you” that is to follow? Just recognising the barriers and getting out of their way, that’s the goal, isn’t it? The secret of being happy isn’t as hard as it seems. Well, it can be. Right at this moment I can’t decide: coconut water or coffee? Still reading? Have a look at—How To Slow Down—And Why It’s Critical: Episode 17 http://www.psychotactics.com/to-slow-down/  

The Three-Month Vacation, that's one of the things that make me really happy. But what else is required to keep that happiness level up? The key lies in identifying the obstacles. When we remove the obstacles, we know how to get to happiness. This may seem like a weird topic to take on, but check it out for yourself. Happiness isn't some weird pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It isn't some Internet marketer promising you endless clients. It's reachable, you know. So check it out. -------------------- Useful Resources Email me at: sean@psychotactics.com  Magic? Yes, magic: http://www.psychotactics.com/magic   Finish The Book Workshop: http://www.psychotactics.com/dc Meet Me In Denver: http://www.psychotactics.com/denver   For the Headline Report (Free): http://www.psychotactics.com/   -------------------- Time Stamps 00:00:20 Introduction: The Secret of Happiness 00:01:23 The List, the list, the list 00:03:56 Obstacle 1: Inefficiency 00:07:07 Obstacle 2: Greed 00:09:32 Obstacle 3: Self-doubt 00:11:30 Summary 00:12:29 US Workshop + Book on Pricing ------ Transcript:   When I was 8 years old the highlight of my week was "coconut water".   On Saturdays, I'd go with my father to get all the provisions for the week. There was no drive to the supermarket ten times a week. Instead, once a week, we'd get on the train, then walk into a market filled with fresh vegetables, meat, fish and fruit. And in the middle of this market was a guy who sold coconuts—and coconut water.   Almost nothing brought a smile to my face as much as the thought of drinking coconut water on Saturdays. It was my moment of pure bliss.    And that, just that, is the secret of life We go around trying to find the purpose of life, when the answer is right in front of us all the time. The purpose of life is to be "happy".    Except I wasn't entirely happy with just the coconut water After we bought a ton of meat, fish and vegetables and headed back to the train station, we'd eat a potato snack dipped in a mixture of green mint chutney and tamarind sauce. Now that too, was my moment of bliss.    So wait, this happiness story is getting weird, isn't it? I mean here we are trying to establish happiness, and it seems we're jumping from one point to another. And that's exactly the point! No one thing makes us happy. For me, my current moments of bliss are the walk to the cafe with my wife, the coffee, let's not forget the coffee. There's also the time I spend with my nieces. My painting, my work, the music on my podcast, single malt whisky—and yes, the 3-Month vacations.    And yet, most of us never write down what makes us happy So do it as an exercise. Get out a sheet of paper. Make the list. It won't necessarily be a very long list. And the funny thing is that it will consist of rather mundane things like gardening, a walk on the beach—I even know someone who is super contented by ironing. Making the list enables us to know what we really want from life, so we can start heading in that direction.    Because frothing, right in front of us are the obstacles. They’re determined to reduce, even eliminate our happiness.   So what are these obstacles? They are:  - Inefficiency - Greed - Self-doubt   Inefficiency? Really? Yes, really! Though you'd never expect to see inefficiency in a happiness list, it's the No.1 killer of happiness. That's because if you were to look at your list again, you'd find that everything that makes you happy, also takes time.   Time that you're spending being inefficient Look at the software you're using. How efficient are you at it? Let's take for example the "Three Month Vacation" podcast that I create. Well, the podcast recording itself is just 15-17 minutes. And I can usually do it in one take. But each podcast is matched to music—often as many as eight different pieces of music (you have to listen to it, to believe it). And all this music, and production, and editing—well, it takes 3 hours.   So the question that arises is just this: How do you save 10 minutes? Just 10 minutes in a three-hour exercise, adds up to 20 a week—about bout 100 a month.  Which totals up to 1200 a year. That's 20 hours of happiness deprivation and for what? For inefficiency? That's a stupid, yes stupid, way to go about things isn't it?    But we do it routinely—we stay inefficient We know that one of the best ways to get clients is to write a book, or a booklet. To create information that draws clients to you, instead of you chasing after them. And we know that the book can't just be "written". It needs structure. But no, no, no, no and no. We just sit down and write the book. And many, many hours later, we're not sure why we're struggling so much with the book. Or why a client is even going to read it. And we're stepping deeper in the doo-doo of inefficiency.    So what are we to do? Well, we have a list of what makes us happy, right? How about a list of the things we do; the software we use; the books, video, audio we have to create? How about a list—and not a very long list, that enables us to see where we can get more efficient? Instead of slogging for a year over a book, would there be a way to write it using structure? That alone could shave off 10 months of twirling round and round.    If you're using a piece of software, how about learning just two shortcuts a week? Just two a week! See how that brings inefficiency down to its knees, two shortcuts at a time. Yes, inefficiency is a big problem, but greed isn't far behind is it? Let's examine greed, shall we?   So what's the big deal with greed? I think greed is good. Whenever I'm greedy, I've almost never felt bad. I'm pretty happy when stuffing my face with one more helping of biryani (that's a rich, rice dish) or another heap of maccha ice-cream. So greed itself isn't a problem.   But it sure can get in the way That's because it takes time to wash off the greed. Too much ice-cream, too much wanting this and that—it all takes time. Because I now have to balance out that greed and atone for it in some way. I have to walk more, exercise more, work more. It doesn't make sense, does it?   Yet we have all the dollar signs in our face We have marketers that show us how much they earn. This month I earned x. no of dollars. The month after, I earned so much more.    Oh, look a dip in income!    That's not good. Let's work twice as much to obliterate that dip. And so we follow along like idiots expecting that the dollars will show us the way.   And they do. Without the dollars we're just spinning our wheels But there's a point of enough. Again, this comes down to a definition, perhaps even a list. What's your enough? Do you know? Even though I love my nieces dearly, I do have a point of enough. Coconut water? Even an 8-year old could tell you what was enough. And yes, the dollars. Do we really have to keep doubling them? Are we working for the joy of working, or are we slaves to the smile of our bank managers?    Greed is nice in small bursts, but terrible as a strategy We pay the price and it becomes a form of inefficiency—and the second barrier to our happiness. Which slides us into the third big hurdle, which is just as surprising. Namely, self-doubt.   Self doubt is a big rocking chair, isn't it? You know the concept of a rocking chair, don't you? It gives you the feeling of movement, but it goes nowhere. Self-doubt is like that, doing cartwheels in the velodrome of our brain.    But run into a person who's always second-guessing themselves, and you realise that you can't do much about it. And it's terribly inefficient, this self-doubt. It fills your brain with a load of nonsense that keeps you from being happy. And there's nothing much you can do it about it, because the damage isn't new. It's something that has been part of you for a good chunk of your life.    So learn to say thank you! That's it. The inefficiency comes from the fact that someone won't like your article, your book, your painting, your garden, the muffins you just baked , etc. And if you just assume that you're at the point of "thank you," you've saved yourself a lot of grief. Because if you're saying "thank you," it means you just got complimented on something. Even just the thought of saying thanks is making you smile right now, isn't it?   Now you no longer have to apologise, or back track. The thank you is your way out of the mess, every single time.    The secret of life is in knowing what you want—what you really want It's the inefficiencies, the greed and the self-doubt that get in our way. Can we save 10 minutes of inefficiency? Can we define our "enough" so we can earn what we want, but then stop? Can we get off the rocking chair by envisioning the "thank you" that is to follow?    Just recognising the barriers and getting out of their way, that's the goal, isn't it?    The secret of being happy isn't as hard as it seems. Well, it can be.   Right at this moment I can't decide: coconut water or coffee?

Hot, sunny weather seems to finally be here to stay. That means zucchini and tomatoes should be here, too, right? Well, not quite. This spring has been long and cool, particularly compared to last year, according to area farmers. “Edible, right now? Today? Nothing yet,” said Long Island farmer Joe  Barszczewski. “We didn’t have a spring. It looks like we’ve gone from winter now leaning toward summer. And everything is a little bit behind, probably two weeks.” Barszczewski grows 20 acres of vegetables on the East End. That’s just enough to supply his farm stand on Albertson Lane in Greenport. Right now, the stand is mostly stocked with seedlings. That’ll change soon. “With this warm weather, you can catch up quick,” he said. While New York City residents seemed to get rain nearly every other day this spring, Barszczewski said his fields got just enough to avoid having to irrigate. Barszczewski said the cooler weather helps prevent farmers planting too soon. Gail Hepworth of Hepworth Farms in Milton, New York, agreed. She grows 182 varieties of vegetables and supplies the Park Slope Food Co-Op. She said cooler weather helps enforce the guideline of only planting after May 15 in this growing zone. “A lot of times when it’s warm weather like last year, we were biting at the bit to get out there because it just seemed like everything was ready for us,” Hepworth said. “And that’s very dangerous because before May 15 there can be a frost.” An unexpected frost can have farmers starting all over. One way to help ensure crops are available regardless of weather conditions is to rely on greenhouses, which is what Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, Long Island, have been doing. Will Lee said that they’re currently harvesting raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, as well as asparagus, lettuces, sugar snap peas, and radishes. Soon, they’ll start planting in the fields. Nevia No of Bodhitree Farm is harvesting strawberries from her fields at Bodhitree Farm in the Pemberton Township of New Jersey. She says her strawberry season is nearly over, but that farmers further north will take over where her stock leaves off. Unlike the Eastern End of Long Island, No said that the southern part of New Jersey got just enough rain. “We did get a sufficient amount of water,” she said. “We didn’t really have a very long dry spell... which was a good benefit for all the greens.” No brings her produce to the Union Square farmers market on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Saturdays, Bodhitree Farm has stands at the Abingdon and Greenpoint McCarren Park markets. Right now, she is harvesting English shell peas, leafy greens, and summer radishes. The Italian leafy green spigarello, which tastes like broccoli, did particularly well this year, and No said to look forward to fava beans showing up in the next few weeks, too.

On Saturdays show we will discuss the weeks top stories to include signing of the Job Act by President Obama, The Economy and The Road to the White House..   Talk to you at 10 am on Saturday, April 7, 2012...

On Mondays, I go to school. I have maths, English, history and French. On Tuesdays, I go to school. I have P.E., geography, maths and English. On Wednesdays, I go to school. I have French, science, English and music. On Thursdays, I go to school. I have geography, maths, P.E. and art. On Fridays, I go to school. I have maths, English, French and science. On Saturdays, I don’t go to school. I play football and I watch television. On Sundays, I don’t go to school. I play tennis and video games.

On Saturdays

Many of our listeners are likely aware that this past Saturday was International Save the Vaquita Day, and we spent a lot of time putting together a very special city-wide event here in Boise, ID where I reside.  Our partners for this event included the Mexican Consulate Office here in Boise, the Discovery Center of Idaho, JUMP Boise, the Aquarium of Boise, and local Mexican restaurant El Gallo Giro.  We held screenings of our film, Souls of the Vermilion Sea, gave presentations about the vaquita, and held a vaquita march. The vaquita march was perhaps the highest profile component of this city-wide International Save the Vaquita Day event - we had 22 hand painted and creatively designed vaquita banners to represent the approximate number of vaquitas remaining on the planet.  We met at the Idaho State capital building, and marched down 8th street in downtown Boise.  On Saturdays 8th street hosts the Boise farmer’s market and is open only the pedestrian traffic, so it was an ideal route for our march.  We turned a lot of eyes as this strange procession of vaquita advocates marched through the crowded open air market, and hopefully got some people thinking about endangered species conservation. Of course, we weren’t the only ones hosting events for International Save the Vaquita Day this year.  There were events taking place across three continents, including several events in China and numerous events in Mexico.  This was the 5th annual International Save the Vaquita day, and it was Aidan Bodeo-Lomicky, who actually played a central role in the creation of this annual event back in 2013, which is why we’ve decided to re-broadcast the interview that we recorded with him over a year ago for episode 44 of the show.