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Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, Kevin English sits down with Wayne Lehrer, author of The Art of Conscious Aging, to explore what it truly means to thrive in life's third act. Wayne shares his transformative journey from feeling "bulletproof" in his youth to facing the undeniable realities of aging - and how this shift became the catalyst for profound personal growth. About Today's Guest:At 73 years old, Wayne Lehrer is living an inspired Third Act, but that wasn't true a decade ago. Having been a World's Fair & Theme Park Designer, IMAX Filmmaker, Master Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Advocate, International Workshop Leader, Sculptor, and Author, it all changed at 62 when the reality of aging forced him to question everything he'd ever thought about himself - health, identity, longevity, purpose, and what “really matters” in our later years. Through 10 years of research, coaching, and soul-searching, Wayne distilled The Art of Conscious Aging, an Operating Manual for the Third Act. His work offers a road map, role models, and a vision of the extraordinary possibilities available to each of us as we become the hero of our Third Act, resurrecting as the best version of ourselves. Key Topics Discussed:·      Wayne's personal awakening to the realities of aging and how it shaped his life's mission·      What is conscious aging and why it matters·      The “Third Act Identity Crisis” and how to navigate it with grace·      Shifting from independence to interdependence and the value of community·      Why your best years can still be ahead of you—and how to make them count·      The importance of purpose, curiosity, and contribution in later life·      Embracing elderhood as a time of wisdom, giving back, and authentic happiness Connect with Wayne Lehrer:·      Website: https://waynelehrer.com·      Wayne Lehrer's book: The Art of Conscious Aging - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Conscious-Aging-Happiness-Purpose/dp/2186028905/·      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/waynelehrer·      Instagram: @lehrerwayne·      Email: wayne@waynelehrer.com   Connect with Kevin English & The Silver Edge:- Website: https://silveredgefitness.com- Instagram: @thesilver_edge- Join the Over 50 Lean Body Blueprint Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness Loved This Episode?If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more people who are ready to thrive in the second half of life!Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

 When the world is uncertain, it is especially challenging for an entrepreneur to steer their company forward. Heidi's six-word operating manual helps founders face the unknown and lead. Caution: Heidi's operating manual may sound simple, but executing it takes grit and leadership. More information: https://www.threshold.vc/podcast/six-word-operating-manual-for-entrepreneurs Further reading: No additional reading for this episode, but as promised, here's the link to the Etsy shop that sells the bracelets. You do have to specify to the shop owner what you want the bracelets to say! https://www.etsy.com/listing/575211134/personalised-stamped-bar-bracelet-on?click_key=1ae487b1f6385e2ed98e175cf738ae2369e5fbbe%3A575211134&click_sum=eefd3991&ref=nla_rv-1&frs=1&sts=1 

Operating Manual for Enlightenment: Recreating Your Mind by Lincoln Stoller Amazon.com This Operating Manual is not offering enlightenment, it's describing it. The enlightened mind unites intellect and emotion despite their separation being built into the structure of our brains. This split appears in the mythic division between our lower and higher natures, and the separation of mind and body. Intellect and emotion function in concert. As color and shape are to vision, one complements the other. When fully integrated, they cannot be taken apart. The topics in the book's first half lean toward the intellectual. The second half looks at the division from the emotional side. What we are separating with one hand, we are putting together with the other. Struggle We naturally consider our problems as different from ourselves. We see them in our environment, and rely on our skills and insights to resolve them. Our intellectual solutions address one aspect of these problems, while our emotions address another. Are these problems to be solved, or processes to be understood? What should we do if our problems are inside us? Mind Your state determines your readiness, arousal, and self-reflection. Your state of mind orients your thinking, how you can feel about yourself, and who you're able to be. Equally important are thoughts you're not likely to have, or cannot have at all. This book is about the states of mind that support focus, awareness, thoughts, and feelings. It's is not a guide to solving problems, it's an explanation of how you see. State With our state of mind, we gather our thoughts and focus our attention. Focus without a state is like a telescope with no one to look through it. In order to focus, first take full responsibility for all you think and feel. The properties of your state determine what you're capable of. One state of mind is not enough because you cannot understand the world from one point of view. Your future is determined by your range of states of mind. Wisdom Alternate states of mind support understandings we don't have. They may be logical, emotional, spiritual, or evanescent. They could involve knowledge spread across generations so that no one generation has the complete picture. We might call them prophetic, inspired, psychedelic, or delusional. Larger states of mind develop with experience, but they're not defined by the facts they hold. One needs a state of mind that can accommodate contradictions without generating conflict. Instantaneous Enlightenment Change does not happen instantly, but epiphanies feel instantaneous. The reason is simple: a new state is a whole rearrangement of one's previous conception. There are no halfway states to total rearrangement. Many pieces need to fall into place before we can make ourselves into something new. We are at a watershed moment in our understanding of the mind, after which psychology will change. Instead of focusing on thoughts and behavior, we are coming to understand that what's important is what you can think and how you can behave. The Operating Manual is an intellectual, emotional, and neurological road map to the integration you don't yet have. About the author Lincoln Stoller grew up around and was mentored by artists, engineers, scientists, athletes, and educators recognized as some of the greatest of the 20th century. He has published in the academic and the popular press as an astronomer, physicist, software architect, neurologist, anthropologist, psychotherapist, and explorer. As a teenager, he fell 1,000 feet off the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, swam to rescue on an island in the arctic sea, crashed his airplane, collapsed his horse, stepped in quicksand, survived frostbite, starved, poisoned himself, survived a major earthquake, was buried in an avalanche, and became a cultural ambassador to families in Central America, Mongolia, and the Caribbean.

Wayne Lehrer is an author, coach and teacher who leads a yoga class at the USC Leonard Davis School. He joined us to talk about his book, The Art of Conscious Aging and how to redefine yourself and find fulfillment as you age.  Transcript I hear all the time, I used to do yoga, but now my body doesn't like it. Well, find a new yoga class. If you remember how it made you feel, then doing it in a new way, maybe a gentler class, maybe a hot yoga class that's in the dark, that's slow, where you hold the poses and no one's looking at you because you may be self-conscious, maybe that's the answer to it. But not doing it is only going to make your life collapse. And I believe that one of the biggest problems with aging is people's worlds get smaller and smaller. Orli Belman (00:00): From the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, this is Lessons in Lifespan Health, a podcast about the science and scientists improving how we live and age. I'm Orli Belman, Chief Communications Officer. On today's episode, how teacher and coach Wayne Lehrer found purpose in aging and is working to help others do the same. Lehrer is the author of The Art of Conscious Aging, the Operating Manual for an Extraordinary Third Act. He also leads a weekly yoga class here at the USC Leonard Davis School. Welcome to our podcast, Wayne, and thank you for being here today. Wayne Lehrer (00:39): Oh, thank you for the opportunity. Orli Belman (00:41): I think it would be helpful to start with some definitions. Let's begin with the terms in your book title. What is conscious aging? Wayne Lehrer (00:48): Well, conscious aging is accepting the fact that it happens for everybody. That's the conscious part of it. You know, most of us live most of our lives under the assumption that we're never going to age, certainly, that we're never going to be old or get older. So conscious aging is how we approach the process and the practice of aging. It's just basically becoming mindful of all of the elements that go into the process of aging, whether it's exercise and diet, sleep, or the subtler things like stress, poor relationships, you know, creating value in the world. So conscious aging is showing up for your life in a way that your life creates value for you and others. Orli Belman (01:32): That's a wonderful idea. And what is the third act? Wayne Lehrer (01:36): So historically, you know, what people normally now refer to as the third act is retirement. Historically, you know, the average lifespan in 1900 was 47 years. So, there wasn't really a third act. You know, people were children, they went to work and then they passed away, basically. And around 1950, with the onset of Social Security and Medicare and all of the other elements that increased life expectancy: the fitness revolution, psychological help, retirement funds, a little bit more disposable income available and a less stressful life, people began to live long enough to have a third act. So basically, life in three acts is the first act of childhood–which I say basically goes from zero to 20–is a time of exploring, discovering who you are, gathering information, finding how you fit into your world and the world. And that's also a period of dependency, could be categorized. Wayne Lehrer (02:42): The second act, starting in your twenties, and for most of, us going to our mid-fifties or 60 years, so about 35 or 40 years, the second act is a time of independence. We develop the ego, the separate self, we explore the world as an individual. We acquire, achieve, build, collect, succeed, compete. And during that time we, you know, sort of begin to build the separate self and what is mine, which could be, you know, my profession, my identity, my family, my place in my community. And then what's historically happened is that 55 or 60 people began to retire. They began to get phased out of their jobs. Empty nest happened and all of a sudden, they're left alone. And historically what happened is people went into a period referred to as retirement, which was really a period of on the highest-level seeking comfort and serenity. Wayne Lehrer (03:41): But on the lower levels what it happened to be was security, being less engaged in life, withdrawing, you know, that just started changing. Now that people have a period of time of 30 or 40 years from the time of retirement–if you retire at 55 or 60 with the average life expectancy rising above 90–there's a good chance you're going to have 30, 40, maybe even 50 more years of life. And so it's as long as the period of the second act. And historically that was seen as a time where you just withdrew and you know, kind of went on this long slow decline towards oblivion, you know. And now for the first time, you know, their health is better, they have some money in the bank, some sense of ways of creating new value and transforming themselves, so it's what I call the new third act. And the new third act is a period of time where you look at how you're going to create value, become an elder, give back, build community and collaboration. Also, if you think about it in the theater or in the film historically, you know, the second act is where all the drama happens. The third act is where the hero rises from the ashes, pulls all the diverse parts of themselves together, finds a new level of who they are, and really makes a difference and redeems themself. At least in the better stories. Orli Belman (05:02): And you've advocated for a different word for retirement. What do you call this new third act instead of retirement and how would you describe it? Wayne Lehrer (05:12): Well, the woman who created AARP called it refirement, but I really think it's a time of reinventing ourselves. You know, where we're looking at all of the gifts we have, all of the professions we've participated in, what we're passionate about and what talks to us in the world, what speaks to us that we feel like we may be the answer to, or we may be able to make a contribution in regard to. And so we have to basically, you know, reimagine, recreate, redesign and reinvent who we are and then reboot as that person. So, you know, I think it's a time of reinvention and reimagining. Orli Belman (05:54): These ideas, are they based on your own personal experience? Wayne Lehrer (05:58): Both my own, those of a lot of my friends. Obviously, I'm in a number of communities right now of people that are, you know, my age or entering into their third act or deep into their third act. And when I look around at the people that are happy and that are actually where they feel that they're in the sweetest point in their life, they're actually in the sweet spot, all of those people are people that have made this transition. And I think the transition is the hardest thing because historically also there's been no role models for a healthy third act. So part of it is observation. A lot of reading. There's a lot of good new research out there. You know, that longtime Harvard study that talks about people that have been, you know, where they followed people for I think 75 years and they found that the people that had long-term relationships, the people that found ways to continue to create value in later life. So yeah, and I also think it's indicative of our time period. So it's really an observation of both our time period and those people that are around me and then my own process of moving through this transition. Orli Belman (07:06): And can you talk a little bit about your own process? I know you've had several careers and maybe you could give some advice to people who finished their first career. Is there anything to take away from your example about restarting, investing yourself and even becoming an entrepreneur? Wayne Lehrer (07:22): It's challenging, especially challenging to do something maybe you've never done before. I put myself in a position or feel called to be in a position where I'm having to use skills I never developed before but based upon all of these other things that I'm very passionate about. So, you know, when I was younger, I studied Oriental medicine, I invented medical machinery, I had a whole life as a designer. I designed theme parks, museums, and world's fairs. I was an IMAX and computer graphics filmmaker, have taught yoga and meditation now for 25 years. So, I've had this full life and, and multiple different experiences and what was in common to all of them. And I believe that this is a case for everybody when they start to approach their third act, is that each of us sort of has a core way we meet the world. Wayne Lehrer (08:12): So, for me, my gift was creating immersive, transformative, spiritually uplifting experiences. So whether it's a yoga class or meditation or it's a ride in a theme park. If you take my ride in the theme park, you're going to be swept away. You know, it's not just going to be a thrill ride; you're going to be pulled into another world. So I think one of the things that a lot of people are maybe terrified or feel really challenged about making a transition out of the career they've had is first assessing and acknowledging the skills that they've actually developed and not seeing a single job as they had, as something that wasn't something that brought them a skillset, brought them a new way to know themselves and have something to offer. And then also, and this I think is particularly indicative of the third act, it's very important at this age to look into the world and see what the things are that you respond to. Wayne Lehrer (09:07): So you know, the most obvious examples would be Mother Teresa said, Oh, somebody needs to take care of the lepers in Calcutta. And Jimmy Carter, who may be one of the better examples of somebody who has a way more profound third act than his first or second act went and started Habitat for Humanity or what Clinton did. And these are skill sets that yes, they had all of the diverse pieces for, you know, they could talk to world leaders, they could get in the door, they'd work with health people and that kind of stuff. But it was also them each being entrepreneurial, you know, actually being the spearhead of those things. And I know for me personally, you know, I've written this book and I feel that it's a message that I've been given to share and that really no one is talking about in the way that I am. As a result of that, I have to learn technology, the most dreaded thing that anybody in their seventies can have to do, you know. And I have to practice social media; you know, I'm a really warm and friendly person. I talk to everybody on the street and at Starbucks, but have me post on Facebook and you know, I shiver. You know, so I'm having to learn all these things and, and the thing that's allowing me to do it is my passion for the thing that I'm doing. Orli Belman (10:21): And you've spent some time around our school over the years, and you know that we are focused on healthy aging and there are a number of scientific studies that show measurable benefits of practices like yoga, meditation, gratitude. We have a course on the mind-body connection, and I'm sure none of these positive findings are a surprise to you. How did you come to these practices and what do you see people getting out of them, particularly as they age? Wayne Lehrer (10:49): That's a great question, and I think it's important to say that even in my book, anybody can start conscious aging at the age of 20. So I started doing yoga and meditation in my twenties. Now that, you know, gave me a bit of a head start, but that was my natural inclination. I was not so drawn to a professional career as I was to the life of a seeker, let's say. So as people age though, they need ways to disengage from their story. You know, if you notice a lot of older people, their stories, you know, the story you tell is the life you're living. And if you're telling a story that's 30 or 40 years old and may not even be true anymore and might not have even been true when you started telling it, may have only been from your trauma point of view, then you need all the help you can get to get free of that, if you want to reinvent yourself in your third act. Wayne Lehrer (11:43): So meditation is one of the ways of doing that. As we get older, if we look metaphorically at aging, part of what happens for people as they age is they become rigid in their thinking emotionally. You know, they limit their emotional life. They don't read new things; they don't go to new places as much. If they go to a new place, it's in the safe confines of a luxury cruise or whatever it is. And same thing happens in the physical body. So any kind of exercise like yoga or tai chi or qigong that's fluid and flowing is going to exercise and lubricate the joints. They actually have, you know, done research and they found out that the synovial fluid, it just needs movement and regular and it'll actually come back. So these are really simple and obvious things, and part of that has to do with the fact that you're only going to notice that if you're paying attention to your experience in the body that you have and in the mind that you have when you're in your sixties or seventies. If you're not paying attention to it, and you still think, oh I can play basketball, I can stay up till one o'clock at night and not pay for it the next day or the next two days. Wayne Lehrer (12:54): You know, so if you're paying attention and you actually have valuing that feedback system, then there's a great chance that you're going to start making the quality of choices that are going to lead you to things like yoga. And you're going to listen to those podcasts and those scientists and the people at the Davis School of Gerontology that are telling you about intermittent fasting. You know, all of these things that are all incredibly valuable that may not have been at all a part of your world while you were striving to earn a living and you know, build your home and your family and your business. Orli Belman (13:29): Can you tell me a little bit more about this feedback system that develops as we age? Wayne Lehrer (13:34): Yeah. When we're younger, we can get away with everything and anything. You know, when you're in your twenties, you want to stay up all night, no problem. You want to stay up two nights and then do a presentation for work? No problem. You want to eat french fries? No problem. Exercise until you drop? No problem. But when you get older, those things are not negotiable anymore; there's a very narrow window. Most people look at that in a negative way. They think, oh I can't do this and I can't do that anymore. But the truth is that you finally have a feedback system that scientists have always had. And the only way that science moves ahead is by having a ground zero or placebo study to go against. All of a sudden you recognize that if I do this, for example, if I say I want to write a book and yet I have an allergy to wheat and I eat wheat and I'm foggy the next day, then I can't write that book. Wayne Lehrer (14:27): And if I'm committed to that thing I'm passionate about, then I'll take a look at what it's going to take for me to accomplish that. Same thing with any dietary thing or exercise element. All of a sudden I have a feedback system because my body will let me know right away and my mind will let me know and I'll know emotionally this person is somebody I'm not comfortable about. I feel toxic after I hang out with them. This is how much time I can do that for. And the value of that is it really makes us more conscious beings, so we have finally have something to measure against that allows us to grow and actually become aware and cognizant of that fine-tuned area called quality of life or wellbeing. Orli Belman (15:12): So you're saying there's a real benefit that we get to be more in tune with ourselves and know what works for us and what doesn't. Wayne Lehrer (15:19): Absolutely. Orli Belman (15:20): And you mentioned earlier this idea of contributing or doing something of value as being important as people enter their third act. And this is also a big concept in the field of gerontology: this idea that there is a benefit to living with purpose. And that's something you're obviously doing. And what do you think about the importance of purpose and the role it plays in your life? Wayne Lehrer (15:45): Well, one of the things that you see really common in people as they age is they begin to feel devalued. If you've been at a job for 20 or 30 years and all of a sudden that job's over and you derived your value from showing up at the job and that's gone, that takes a toll. Now none of these things may individually take you down, but all of a sudden there are five or 200 people every day that you're not seeing either. And so the value that they have for you and that you have for them, that's gone. Your children have moved out and you're not a parent anymore. So the value you got from parenting, from making a contribution to somebody, that's gone. So it's not so much that we need it more in later life, it's that a lot of the sources of value we've had have inadvertently–and not so necessarily obviously–disappeared. Wayne Lehrer (16:38): That said, there's also, I believe, a natural thing that happens in India. They talk about three stages of life and the third stage. And you know, you go from being a householder to somebody who gives back, also sometimes known as a forest dweller. But somebody who becomes a seeker and moves into a more spiritual stage of life where they're making a contribution. So I believe it's a natural thing that actually elevates, if we're getting our value from what we do in the world and all of a sudden we're not doing as much in the world and we need to find a new way to get our value. And it may not be as much from what we do in the world as from actually going inside. Because those jobs that we got in the world, a lot of the jobs that people have for 30 or 40 years weren't jobs that they really chose. Wayne Lehrer (17:25): They were jobs that they were shuttled into by school, by parents, by opportunities that were purely monetary. So all of a sudden, when that's taken away and you become the person that makes the choice over what you want to do with the rest of your life, you have to look inside. And that is where the real value comes. Not just the looking inside, but looking inside and coming up and saying, wait a second, this in the world really matters to me. Like it became obvious to me that I had a contribution to make because those things I started at 20 that had to do with healthy aging, I kept doing them. And so all of a sudden all my friends were saying, oh my God, you're the youngest 73-year-old, we know. You should write a book. And I thought, yeah, that'd be nice. Wayne Lehrer (18:07): And then all of a sudden it, you know, just kept occurring to me. And next thing you know, I felt a calling because I saw a lot of people struggling, making a transition from their second to their third act. So I think a lot of people, it's almost a necessity that they find value because lack of value could result in what most people term depression, isolation, loneliness. These are all the natural things that happen for a lot of people as they age. And a lot of that has to do with that. They haven't found a place to be in the world. And our value comes from multiple places. So our communities have disappeared when we get older because we're not at work, we're not at school, you know, our kids aren't there. So we're not in the family as much. Our communities have disappeared. That's a place we get value. Wayne Lehrer (18:49): A lot of our relationships change. People move away or die. All of a sudden a place that we get value in, intimate relationships is gone. We're not doing our work. So the value we're creating as a worker or as somebody making a contribution that's been taken away, I believe, it's essential on multiple levels. Not the least of which has to do with, I believe, it's the period in our life when it's our job to give back. You know, historically, in other cultures there's a tradition called the elder, you know? And the elder was valued for the lifetime's worth of wisdom and experiences that they'd had, that they could relate to others, to help others avoid the pitfalls and the pain and the struggling and the suffering. That's not a common part of our society at this time. Orli Belman (19:38): Yeah, I think what you're talking about is something that many of our faculty talk about, which is this concept of generativity. A concern for guiding and giving back to the next generation, and that certainly comes across in what you're talking about and in your book. And why do you think that is something that plays such an important role in aging? Wayne Lehrer (19:59): Well, we're tribal. You know, we're part of a society now that's all filled with individuality and ego and a separate self. And a lot of us have benefited from being masterful, in going after things on our own and achieving things. But what has taken us to is the brink in a lot of different places. And that idea of generating value for society and for others is really essential to the very nature of who we are as people, which is we are not individuals. We're part of the human family, we're part of a planet and we're at a stage now that all of those things breaking down has become cumulatively painful to us if we don't stay in denial of it. And a lot of people do stay in denial of it because they don't want to face that pain, and they don't want to face the responsibility. But as you wake up to what your value is and what value you want to create in the world, I think that whatever value that most of the people are orienting their third acts around see as their contribution actually becomes something that contributes to the momentum of future generations. And turning things around for the collectivity. Orli Belman (21:15): And we've been talking about the third act, and which is the focus of your book and your work. But at our school, we're educating so many students of all ages and some of them as young as 18. And are there any lessons that they can apply to their own lives? Wayne Lehrer (21:31): Well, first of all, I have to say that I lived my whole life bulletproof. I had no physical problems. I didn't go to a doctor for like, 30 years, so I wasn't aware. And almost everyone I know, I talk to 57-year-olds who think that I'm exaggerating certain things because they haven't actually hit the transition from their second to third act. The reality of mortality, the reality of a body that doesn't always get fixed, the reality of being able to go out and get a new job, those things haven't really hit them yet. So they haven't been – I talk about in the book ­­— as being shattered. So for younger people, since that's not part of the reality, and most of us put off this idea that it's ever going to come, the best thing you can do is live well. Now, you know, the greatest contribution you can make to your own wellbeing as a 60, 70, or 80-year-old is to pay attention to these things that now surround us. Wayne Lehrer (22:27): You know, I mean, fitness didn't exist until the ‘50s. Psychology is only 50 or 100 years old, really. You know, or at least in the common parlance. It also kind of came in in the ‘50s. Retirement wasn't ever a possibility. So all of these things are new things. So, you know, to prepare yourself for a life that's going to go beyond just what you're doing now and just what you're attempting to achieve. Because you talk about an 18-year-old, they're at the beginning of their second act and all they see is, you know, the people that they admire, the role models in the second act. They see few role models in their third act. You know, the few people like, let's say, Jimmy Carter may be people that are sparking on one or two cylinders. But what about the people that are still healthy? Still can run a marathon? That have found ways to, you know, generate whole new fields of study. Wayne Lehrer (23:22): As I said, I think the most important thing that a young person can do, whether they're in the field of gerontology or not, is to really pay attention to what is required to live a healthy, well-balanced life, that's going to lead to a quality of living that's going to last you into your eighties or nineties or a hundred years old. Because a lot of the stuff that you lose, you can't get back. Now, a lot of it you can. I mean, I teach yoga to people that are incredibly inflexible, that start at 60 or 70. And if I watch a 50% turnaround in their flexibility, that means that the next 10 or 20 years of their life are going to be a lot better. Not just minimally better, but they're going to be a lot better. They're going to wake up in the morning and not immediately have to take some sort of medicine that's going to numb them out a little bit because they're in pain all day. And we know that a lot of people that age are doing that. Yeah, so the best medicine is doing it in advance. Orli Belman (24:21): And on the flip side, are there any lessons you think that people in their third act can draw from young people today? Any things that they're doing in their own lives that could be beneficial as we age? Wayne Lehrer (24:33): That's a really great question. And I know it's been really challenging for me and a lot of the people I know, one of the greatest qualities of young people, in fact, when we talk about old people, a lot of times what we say is they're stuck. They're rigid, they're not interested in new things. And if we talk about somebody that's young, curious to become curious again, that's an amazing quality that you can get from hanging around kids. And I think it's a lot of the thing that so many people in their third act love about being with their grandchildren. You know, you hang out with your grandchild for a couple hours and it's like, why? What? How come, you know? So I think curiosity is one of those things. Doing new things, you know, it's a chapter in my book. It's really important because what happens is you find a lot of older people and they say, oh, I've been there, I've done that. Wayne Lehrer (25:26): I don't like that anymore. Rather than look at maybe there's a new way to do that thing that you don't like, that could be incredibly joyful at this stage of your life. The other thing that young people I think can teach to older people is to really be willing to just live with your fears. Like I know at 30 I went back to school to become a filmmaker. My first job out of film school was directing the top newscaster in the world. That was my first job. I didn't think anything about it. And here I am, starting this whole new thing and I've got to learn all of these new things. It's no different than I did 40 years ago. And yet I want to admit, I feel terror often now, you know. Feel the fear and do it anyway is what you do when you're younger. Wayne Lehrer (26:12): Even if you're feeling the fear, most young people are in denial of it. But most of the time it's just like, okay, well, you know, what's the worst that can happen? When an old person says, what's the worst that can happen? They come up with a litany of worst-case scenarios, maybe only one or two of which actually were horrible and even happened. So I think that's another great thing, you know, to do new things, remain curious, investigate. Oh, finally be playful. You know, I have a group of guys that are between 30 and I'm the oldest and we go to the beach, and we meet at the beach in the morning. We meditate on the sand, and then we body surf. You want to turn into an 8-year-old boy? Go to the beach with a bunch of guys and at 6:30 in the morning, jump in the ocean and body surf. That just changes the quality and tenor of the rest of my day. A little bit of playfulness, a little bit of curiosity, a little bit of willingness to do things that I'm terrified of, all are reinvigorating me. And I believe that when you hear a lot of people say, this is the best time of their life, they're all probably have those qualities happening. Orli Belman (27:18): That's really wonderful advice. What would you say to people on this idea of trying new things? Who say, I can't do yoga, I'm not able to do that, I don't want, I'm not interested in meditation. How do you convince people to try something new? Wayne Lehrer (27:34): Well, I think it's really valuable to look around. You know, there's a saying, if you want to stop doing heroin, stop hanging out with heroin addicts. [laughs] You know, if you want to do these things, start hanging out with people that are living that new third act. So what happens to a lot of older people is they stay in the same circles. You know, I know that almost everybody that's in my life right now, of any age or people that inspire me, I don't really hang out with anybody that doesn't inspire me anymore. And so now obviously some people say, well, family, okay, so put family aside if they don't inspire you. But I think that it's essential to look around and see the people that you admire the most, that have aged the best, who you think have a real quality of life and do what they do. Wayne Lehrer (28:19): You know? And the other thing is, again, if you're doing new things and you're curious. You know, I hear all the time, I used to do yoga, but now my body doesn't like it. Well find a new yoga class. If you remember how it made you feel, then doing it in a new way, maybe a gentler class, maybe a, a hot yoga class that's in the dark, that's slow, where you hold the poses and no one's looking at you because you may be self-conscious. Maybe that's the answer to it. But not doing it is only going to make your life collapse. And I believe that one of the biggest problems with aging is people's worlds get smaller and smaller. Orli Belman (28:58): And just on an actual like, practical level, if you know someone in your life who says, I'm not going to try yoga. What's a way to convince them to give it a try? Wayne Lehrer (29:07): Like anything, tell them how it makes you feel. You know, share your enthusiasm, share your joy. Share the difference it's made for you. Whether it's meditation–I mean, so many people I know that are older, because I teach meditation and yoga, you know, they'll say to me, I say, well try this class or go there. And once I get a taste of it, there's a song by a friend of mine and he's got a line in it. He says, I've just had a taste of something fine. I think if you can get somebody to just try something, you know, so that may be part of your negotiating with them is like, just try it. If you don't like it, you never need to do it again. But what do you have to lose? Because the downside is, I joke in my yoga class all the time, I said, okay, so you're 40 years old and you can't do the splits. What if it takes you 40 years to be able to do the splits? That means at 80 years old, you're going to be doing the splits. You're going to be the hottest person in your senior housing place. People are going to be knocking on your door at 11 o'clock at night. Orli Belman (30:04): [laughs] Well, being curious and playful and active and flexible. That is all really wonderful advice. And is there anything you want to add that we haven't talked about? Wayne Lehrer (30:16): Yeah, I think one of the things that I didn't know when I started writing my book and what caused me to write it, what inspired it was that I got moderately depressed. Which is, you know, I got depressed, you know, and I didn't know what it was about. So I went to a psychotherapist who specialized in gerontology, and while I was working with him, he kept working on my depression. And after a couple months there, I realized that depression wasn't my problem. My problem was that I was stuck in this, what I call second act operating system of achieving and acquiring and accumulating and building and competing when in fact, that's not what I was doing anymore. So I was defining myself. I was in a losing proposition. And I think a lot of people when they get into their fifties, sixties, and seventies, keep defining themselves by their second act, body, minds, jobs. Wayne Lehrer (31:08): And so making that transition is one of the most challenging things. So historically we had the, you know, what's called an identity crisis. Which was between 20 and 21, you know, somewhere, you know, between your first and your second act. Tons of role models, easy transition. You went to college, you got a job, you know, decided on a profession, you got married. These are all natural things that, what do you do? What does someone do? Going from not working, from working every day, having kids at home, and all of a sudden all of that's gone? There are no role models for it. So it's a very challenging proposition. You need to find healthy communities, you need the help of, whether it's a therapist who specializes in this or somebody who coaches you through this transition process. I believe it's the biggest challenge that anyone's going to face as they enter into old age, which is learning to redefine themselves by a new operating system. Orli Belman (32:05): Well, thank you so much for being that role model. Our podcast is called Lessons in Lifespan Health, and you've certainly given us so many lessons to learn from today. So thank you so much for joining us. Wayne Lehrer (32:17): Oh, it was such a pleasure. Thank you, Orli. Orli Belman (32:19): That wraps up this Lesson in Lifespan Health. Thank you to Wayne Lehrer for his time and expertise, and to all of you for choosing to listen. Join us next time for another Lesson in Lifespan Health and please subscribe to our podcast at lifespanhealth.usc.edu. Lessons in Lifespan Health is supported by the Ney Center for Healthspan Science.

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WAYNE LEHRER, at 73, has fully moved into a new phase of life… the most rewarding so far. Wayne says, “I have prepared my whole life for this moment. Successes, failures, self-care, and eventually … Discovering what's important … now. Learning to let go of what no longer Is. And the steps to take to cultivate Happiness, Joy, Meaning, Intimacy and Fulfillment in mid-to-late-life.” This is the groundbreaking message ofh is upcoming book “The Art of Conscious Aging that makes it the Operating Manual  for the Third Act.”  Wayne's unique view of the world first showed up in his paintings, then as a filmmaker, writer, producer of large-scale event experiences, and sculptor. It became clear that the thread was “immersive, transformative, and spiritually uplifting experiences.” But now he is in a different space. Around age 60, he started to let the person he was go, which was hard, and then became the person he is today. This is the time when all the pieces come together: the hero(ine) overcomes their own and others' obstacles, marshals their skills and talents, rises to the occasion, and, in the words of Abraham Maslow, self-actualizes. Age and the passage of time can be viewed as a great assembling of all our seemingly splinter skills and experiences. This is a time when we can become the person we were meant to be.  While he continues to teach yoga and meditation, he is also begun to Coach others to successfully Launch into their Third Act.  www.waynelehrer.com  

As an expert in the built-environment, Gabriel Wilcox leverages his role as an architect through focusing on projects where he can integrate sustainable frameworks. Motivated to find solutions for some of the most pressing issues we are faced with in society, his work continues to center around improving the conditions of our buildings and spaces. One element that he believes has the power to deeply improve our built environment is by integrating more nature in design. Gabriel explains how this can be an extremely powerful and influential tool in reconnecting ourselves back to the natural world, which can provide better solutions for how we build and construct our spaces moving forward. He believes that the profound impact that biophilic design can have on humans, buildings and our health is undeniable and that by applying this philosophy more widely and with urgency, we will be able to establish a better future for generations to come. Mentioned in this episode: Krueck Sexton Partners International Living Future Institute Biomimcry: Innovation Inspired by Nature by Janine Benyus Biomimicry, an Operating Manual for Earthlings - Interview with Janine Benyus A plant's-eye view - TED Talk, Michael Pollan Books by Douglas Farr How to grow clean air - TED Talk, Kamal Meattle Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation by Paul Hawken Have thoughts or comments to share? Feel free to reach out to MAREDI Design at hello@maredi-design.com

Tom Shadyac is one of Hollywood's all-time leading writer/directors with his films, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar, Liar, Patch Adams, Bruce Almighty, and Evan Almighty, grossing nearly 2 billion dollars at the box office. Tom also produced the documentary Happy, and wrote and directed the documentary, I AM, which explores two fundamental questions – What's wrong with our world, and what can we do about it? I AM has won numerous national and international awards and was one of the highest grossing documentaries of 2011. Tom is also a New York Time's best-selling author, with the 2012 publication of his first book, Life's Operating Manual. Of Lebanese descent, Tom comes from a unique and diverse background; he's been an actor, screenwriter, and standup comic, while studying in depth the monastic traditions, ancient philosophy, mystic poetry, myth, and storytelling. What sets Tom apart is his rare ability to blend humor and heart. In 2013, after teaching at Pepperdine for 8 years, Tom became filmmaker in residence at the University of Memphis and taught at LeMoyne-Owen college where his students introduced him to the pulsing promise of the Soulsville neighborhood. Soon after he purchased two bankrupt buildings that became the Memphis Rox Campus, housing the world's largest non-profit climbing gym, as well as numerous multi-faceted programs that serve the local community.

Maddie and Brooke welcome their first guest to the podcast, Eric Roberts, an alignment coach and Founder of the Unlock Method. In this episode Eric explains the meaning behind the recent astrological shift of Pluto into Aquarius BIG CHANGES PEOPLE. He shares more about the different modalities he uses in his work including astrology, human design, numerology, gene keys and astrocartography, as well as understanding North nodes and South nodes and so much more. Eric's work is powerful as it helps people unlock their own Personal Blueprint, in other words, their Operating Manual to help them find alignment with their Life Purpose, Business/Career and Relationships. All we can say is, get ready for the next 20 years, it's going to be powerful. Show Links: Eric Roberts IG: @theunlockmethod Expand with us: Instagram: @Expandersclub Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Expanders_Club TikTok: @Expandersclub Website: Expandersclub.comCopyright @2024 Expander's Club.

In this episode I share some of the knowledge I received from my experience at the ancient Mexican sites of Teotihuacan and Monte Alban during a two week drive with my my Father from California to Costa Rica. My experience there ties into  Buckminster Fuller's book, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, and its concept of true wealth. As well as Thoth's Prophecy to Asclepius. I close up by sharing some insights about Mesoamerican time keeping and its intricacies.Spiral Revival's InstagramAlai's InstagramThat's Just Reality bookMuch love & blessings, Alaï Margarita Canyon Miel'aqua Malaika Delmaré Zaela Starshine

Today’s episode of the Second in Command podcast is a recast of Cameron’s conversation with Brandon Fong of the Beyond Curious podcast. They discuss the critical role of the COO, paralleling it with Cameron’s entrepreneurial evolution that includes childhood business endeavors and his impactful role at 1-800-GOT-JUNK. He advocates for comprehensive leadership training, as evidenced by his “Invest in Your Leaders” course which encompasses interviewing techniques and hiring strategies. Cameron’s early ventures, from trading coat hangers to his strategic leadership roles, illustrate the developmental arc of a successful executive. Brandon and Cameron discuss the dynamic between a CEO and COO, framing the COO’s role as an integral counterbalance to the CEO — implementing the vision with precision and fostering a synergistic partnership, often strengthened through innovative practices like “date nights.” Cameron outlines the transformative power of a “vivid vision,” an extensive blueprint for a company’s future that streamlines decision-making and aligns with organizational aspirations. They also discuss Cameron’s personal philosophy following his tenure at 1-800-GOT-JUNK, where he prioritizes life’s enjoyment, personal passions such as skiing, and a harmonious work-life integration. He introduces the unique concept of a personal “Operating Manual” for leaders, enhancing interpersonal dynamics within teams.  Enjoy! In This Episode You’ll Learn: The COO’s role as a complement to the CEO, and Cameron’s journey to becoming the COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. The importance of leadership training, highlighted by Cameron’s course “Invest in Your Leaders.” The COO’s responsibilities in executing the CEO’s vision and nurturing a collaborative relationship. The concept of a “vivid vision” – a detailed plan for a company’s future that aids in decision-making and aligns with the company’s long-term goals. Cameron’s post-1-800-GOT-JUNK philosophy on enjoying life, pursuing passions like skiing, and balancing work with personal life. And much more… Resources: Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedIn Get Cameron's latest book “Meetings Suck: Turning One of The Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable” Get Cameron's online course – Invest In Your...

When you hear the words "learning opportunity", what comes to mind? For me, its an euphenism for a failure or mistake. "No, you didn't fail, you learned!" "We learn from failure, not from success". I do agree that failures and mistakes are opportunities to learn. I do NOT agree that we don't learn from success. I think that we can learn A LOT from success, and in podcast I share how to do it.  Recall a time in life (maybe it's right now) when things were working. Maybe it's a time that you were feeling very committed to your health goals. Maybe it was a time that following through on habits just felt easy. A time you had more energy. A time you consistently slept 8-9 hours a night like a baby kitten. A time where you were very connected with your spouse and had a lot of fun with sex. A time where you were just, well, feeling GOOD. Then, press and join me on a simple process to create your 'best self operating system'. Success leaves clues. Success is an EXCELLENT opportunity to learn. Take a listen and let me know what you think! -Tanja x P.S. Here's the link to get a discount off of Deep Sleep for Canadians. 

On this Episode, number 273, of the “Just Bein' Honest Podcast”, we get to hear the inside scoop to all things astrology + what makes your individual self truly unique!Eric Roberts is an Alignment Coach and the founder of The Unlock Method, a uniquely designed system for looking at and analyzing your own personal Life Blueprint (in other words, your Operating Manual). Eric guides his clients to find their alignment with their Life Purpose, Business/Career and Relationships. Eric utilizes modalities like Astrology, Human Design, Astro-cartography, Numerology, Gene Keys, Somatics/Energetics, Deep Questioning and more! His goal is to provide you with a massive amount of CLARITY and understanding to move forward in an ALIGNED and EMPOWERED way. Let's jump in and find out more - I know I cannot wait!We are diving in deep about:What is the "UNLOCKED METHOD"?How to prevent TOXIC lifestyle patterns through Astrology.Is one sign more toxic than the other?How your individual blueprint in life is your purpose.WIN! You could WIN a bundle of my favorite wellness products! All you have to do is leave a COMMENT + 5-STAR RATING over on APPLE PODCASTS / iTUNES (Subscribing is a PLUS!) - WAIT, we have MORE giveaways to come, stay tuned!Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB@THEUNLOCKMETHOD*** Thank you to today's Sponsors! Grab them now :As Mentioned in Recent Shows:MEDICINE MAMA'S APOTHECARY : HONESTKB for 15% OFFBON CHARGE YELLOW TINTED GLASSESTHREE SHIPS BEAUTY : HONESTKB20 for 20% OFFHYDRATION FAVES:Trace MineralsFlightFud // HONEST for 10% OFF!HERBAL REMEDY FAVES:WishGarden Herbs  // Use code : HONESTKB 20% OFF orders of $25+BeeKeepers Naturals // Use code: HONEST20!HOME + GARDEN:SPICES : EVERMILLPAINT : ECOS PAINTSBEDDING + BATHROOM : PARACHUTE HOMECLEANING SUPPLIES : BRANCH BASICS // Use code : HONEST for 15% off Starter KitsKB APPROVED WELLNESS:PLANT BASED MILK : JOI // Use code: HONESTKB for 10% OFF!DOG TREATS :  BOTANICAL BONES // Use code: HONEST10 for 10% OFF!CBD :  PRIMA  // Use code: "HONEST40" for 40% OFF!!!GUT HEALTH : ION BIOMEHYDRATION : TRACE MINERALSCEREAL : LOVEBIRD FOODS // Use Code : HONEST10 for 10% OFF!The "Just Bein' Honest" Podcast is a production made from the ♡xoxo KB*Business Inquiries : kb@justbeinhonest.com*Music : "Alone" by Emmit Fenn // "Bravado" by Rondo Brothers

A round-table conversation with global practitioners who have either been using the Personal User Manual for years or have just about created one to guide themselves and their teams on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Let's hear more about the different perspectives at the table around the Personal User Manual as Lisette Sutherland, Andrea Woodard, Yu-Ju Lin, Tze Chin Tang and Sarika Kharbanda explore how understanding your own user manual can unlock your true potential.Connect with Lisette Sutherland over LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisettesutherland/Connect with Yu-Ju Lin over LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yujul/Connect with Tze Chin Tang over LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tzetang/Connect with Andrea (Dea) Woodard over LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapwoodard/Connect with Sarika Kharbanda over LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikakharbanda/Subscribe to YouTube channelSubscribe to new podcast channel SpodKast

Summer Series: Moving through some of our favorite episodes over the years that still ring as times and true. Modern society is replete with electronics—iPads, computers, cell phones, cars, and so on—and all of these come with one important accessory: a manual that teaches you how to use and care for your device. In Life's Operating Manual, Tom Shadyac answers a simple yet provocative question: is it possible that life comes with a similar set of guidelines?

Summer Series: Moving through some of our favorite episodes over the years that still ring as times and true. Modern society is replete with electronics—iPads, computers, cell phones, cars, and so on—and all of these come with one important accessory: a manual that teaches you how to use and care for your device. In Life's Operating Manual, Tom Shadyac answers a simple yet provocative question: is it possible that life comes with a similar set of guidelines?

Rachel has spent 20 years in various Automotive OEM roles across Australia and New Zealand.  Her career to date has included roles with Volvo, Holden, Jeep, Ford and MG. She has often been the first and only female in her department. Most recently, Rachel was New Zealand Country Manager at MG. She was literally stopped in her tracks when she shattered her ankle and lower leg. This injury has led to her taking a career break while undergoing a full year of intensive rehabilitation.  During her recent enforced downtime, she's reflected on what is important from her next career step - and concluded that it's all about being transparent in how she works, especially with regard to the skills we often don't talk about in interviews, yet which can be career-defining.  Rachel is self aware and she's used that self-awareness to develop a personal operating manual.  She finds that sharing it with managers helps them to get the best out of her.  This realisation prompted her recent social media post “Dear Future Boss" which is an open letter to potential future managers highlighting certain elements from her personal operating manual. I saw Rachel's post on LinkedIn and it resonated with me so I invited her to join me to create this episode.  In our conversation we touch on many interesting topics including her desire to be independent and put her career first, her love of automotive and a curiosity to try different parts of the industry and get as broad an understanding as possible and the reminder that even someone who is self motivated and takes ownership of their career can't control everything.  We wish Rachel all the best in her search for her next automotive position. LinkedIn: Rachel Johnson Episode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  Email: cvm@aquilae.co.uk If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app.  Episode recorded on 13 March, 2023 

The great psychologist Carl Jung was a leading pioneer in psychological type analysis.  In fact, he coined the terms "extrovert" and "introvert."  His work spawned a whole industry of personality analysis which is as strong today as ever.  And key to his psychological type system was his recognition of Intuition, or the "small still voice within."  This function has direct correspondence to Hegel's notion of Spirit.  In a 1933 lecture on proto-psychologists in philosophy, Jung thought that had a scientific study of psychology existed back in Hegel's time, Hegel would probably have been a psychologist.   This episode reviews Jung's work, relates it to Hegel, and offer a new dimension based on Jung's work - the Creative/Receptive.  Support the show

There is a quiet, redemptive story of our time in this conversation — a radical way of approaching the gravest of our problems by attending to how original vitality functions. Biomimicry takes the natural world as mentor and teacher — for, as Janine Benyus puts it, "we are surrounded by geniuses." Nature solves problems and performs what appear to us as miracles in every second, all around: running on sunlight, fitting form to function, recycling everything, relentlessly "creating conditions conducive to life.” Janine launched this way of seeing and imagining as a field with her 1997 book, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Today she teaches and consults with all kinds of projects and organizations, including major corporations, as you'll hear. Welcome to this unfolding parallel universe in our midst, which might just shift the way you see almost everything about our possible futures.This conversation was part of The Great Northern Festival, a celebration of Minnesota's signature cold, creative winters.Janine Benyus is the author of several books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. She is the co-founder of the non-profit Biomimicry Institute and Biomimicry 3.8, a consulting and training company.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.___________Please share On Being with friends, family, book clubs, neighbors, colleagues, and perfect strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store. And if you can take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app, you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this community of conversation and living.Also: sign up for our Saturday morning ritual of a newsletter, The Pause, for replenishment and invigoration in your inbox — and of course all things On Being — at onbeing.org/newsletter. And delve more across our social channels: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.

Neurophysiologist and brain coach, Louisa Nicola, is back to talk about how to optimize brain health and performance with exercise. Louisa sheds light on why exercise is so important for brain function, the best form of exercise for the brain, and how to take control over your brain health to prevent stroke, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. If there's one episode that will persuade the most sedentary person to finally prioritize exercise in their life, it's this one. Louisa shares some incredible facts about the brain, disease, and exercise that will make you less scared of disease and more empowered to take care of your body. Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, brain coach to elite athletes, and Founder of Neuro Athletics, a full-service neuroscience diagnostic testing company.    Follow Louisa Nicola @louisanicola_ Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning   Key Highlights To optimize your performance at work and consistently operate at your best, you need to think of yourself as an athlete. An athlete bases their life on the tactics of their sport (their job), the technical side, the sports psychology side, nutrition, and strength. “If you base your life on those pillars, the ROI is exponential,” Louisa says. What does neuroscience currently say about the benefits of exercise on brain health? Louisa explains the difference between exercise and physical activity, noting why resistance training is better for the brain than aerobics. She details a study that shows a reversal in mild cognitive impairment (pre-dementia) from just six months of exercise alone. You are in control of your brain health. Lifestyle interventions give you the control over developing/preventing stroke, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease.  Start to assess yourself. The #1 thing that is controllable, yet can collapse the capillaries in your brain, is consistent high blood pressure (hypertension), which can decrease brain function. Do you check your blood pressure regularly?  Louisa shares why she's so intrigued by vascular health right now and the crucial role your veins play in brain health. Episode resources: Get your FREE variety pack of Recharge electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Save 10% on Ketone-IQ with code CHASE at https://www.HVMN.com  Save 15% on grass fed beef sticks with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Paleovalley.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/wRvHVLzykew  Louisa has also been in episode 436 and episode 624

"Have you tried turning him off and on again?" What would appear in your personal operating manual?  How you want to be informed and kept up to date. What's your hierarchy of communication? How do you approach time? All of these could appear in your own operating manual - the guide you create to help other people 'use' you to your best ability. Andrew Davies shares his thinking and approach to business and leadership without drama (another line on his manual) and with clarity. 'Empowerment as leasehold not freehold' is another insight - the manager still owns the land, and all the responsibility. Join me for a great conversation! You can find Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andjdavies/ https://twitter.com/andjdavies ---------------------- When you're ready to help your new managers perform better, visit: https://practical-leadership.academy

This is the conclusion with Pastor Gary and Elder JC Montgomery on the family. With so much turmoil in the world, there is only one direction we may take and that's following our Operating Manual –the Bible. It clearly allows us to see the path we should follow and the consequences if we do not as with tWitch, Stephen Boss, DJ for Ellen DeGeneres Show– who recently committed suicide. What believers should know before taking any desperate measures. It just may save your life. Of course, Pastor goes on another rabbit trail which is necessary. Please comment by calling (580) 634-5896 or email at stonebhr@gmail.com. Keep tuning in for sessions that will keep you going in a mad and insane world. +++++++ Contact The Stone Builders at www.welivingstones.org with questions or comments and how to donate.

Do you feel upset or angry when the 'betes doesn't do what you expect or want it to? You might have an operating manual for type 1 diabetes. If you use the word "should" a lot when talking to yourself about T1D, your emotions are probably suffering because you've made them dependent upon your numbers. Learn some tactics for throwing out the manual. Read the show notes and find all the links discussed in the episodeSupport the showWhat to do next... Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Half-Dead Pancreas Club Follow the Pod on Instagram Follow Colleen on Instagram ...

Do you find yourself frustrated by how other people live their lives? Like showing up late for their appointment for example? In today's episode, I'll share how we often find ourselves at odds with others over the "hows" of what we do and don't do, and how we can let go of the frustrations and feelings that often accompany these scenarios. It's a short episode, but it packs a punch, so don't miss it! To learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.

After hearing this quote from Dr. Gabor Matè on a podcast (The Joe Rogan Experience #1869), Mark shares his thoughts on how we've created a workplace operating manual for humans that are based upon technical and robotic processes that are fundamentally flawed, and why its time to add his suggested human elements into it.

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Ever wish your rental properties came with an Operating Manual? Well, look no further!! Listen as we talk with Nathan Ruffing about his book, The Landlord's Operating Manual and we discuss what you need to know about self-managing multifamily properties.www.NathanRuffing.comThe book:The Landlord's Operating Manual: Essential real-life real estate investment decision makinghttps://www.amazon.com/Landlords-Operating-Manual-Essential-investment-ebook/dp/B083H8Q33W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+landlord+operating+manual&qid=1587467492&sr=8-2Published: Apr. 29, 2020

Collaboration can be a pretty volatile part of work… working alongside great people can make even the most mind-numbingly boring tasks feel like pure play - but when you don't gel with a particular team, even a passion project can become a drag. So how do you make sure you're collaborating with the right people? And collaborating the right way? Author and coaching expert Michael Bungay Stanier wants you to have these conversations before you even start working with a new collaborator. Before any project begins, he recommends co-writing an ‘operating manual', a set of processes and guidelines for collaborating. He shares the most effective questions to ask when you're thinking of working with someone, and breaks down the reasons every team needs to have discussions like these. Connect with Michael on Twitter or at his websiteYou can find the full interview here: Michael Bungay Stanier teaches you how to beginVisit Inventium Labs to download your operating manual.***My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here.Connect with me on the socials:LinkedinTwitterInstagram  If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.auCREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collaboration can be a pretty volatile part of work… working alongside great people can make even the most mind-numbingly boring tasks feel like pure play - but when you don't gel with a particular team, even a passion project can become a drag.  So how do you make sure you're collaborating with the right people? And collaborating the right way?  Author and coaching expert Michael Bungay Stanier wants you to have these conversations before you even start working with a new collaborator. Before any project begins, he recommends co-writing an ‘operating manual', a set of processes and guidelines for collaborating.  He shares the most effective questions to ask when you're thinking of working with someone, and breaks down the reasons every team needs to have discussions like these.  Connect with Michael on Twitter or at his website You can find the full interview here: Michael Bungay Stanier teaches you how to begin Visit Inventium Labs to download your operating manual. *** My new book Time Wise is out now. You can grab a copy here. Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram    If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of this comes from the book: “Cable Cowboy: John Malone and the Rise of the Modern Cable Business” by Mark Robichaux  “The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success” by William Thorndike John Malone Operating ManualEnroll in Colin's Acquisition Course & Community at IndiePE.com.Reach out to Colin Keeley and Brent Sanders on Twitter with any feedback. Sell your SaaS at VerneHQ.com 

At the core of industrialized society is an economic idea based on scarcity. But Buckminster Fuller, Terence McKenna, and others presented an alternative perspective - abundance. In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris continue discussing ‘Food of the Gods' and introduce Fuller's ‘The Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth'. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Colin and Brent discuss Colin's operating manual for Joe Liemandt (ESW Capital) Operating Manual.Enroll in Colin's Micro-PE Course & Community at IndiePE.com.Reach out to Colin Keeley and Brent Sanders on Twitter with any feedback. Sell your SaaS at VerneHQ.com 

Aaron Alexander is one of the foremost experts on how to utilize the body to improve all aspects of your life. He is the host of the Align Podcast and the author of The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life. As a holistic performance coach, he has helped thousands of people, including some of the world's best athletes and celebrities optimize the function of their body. In this podcast, we talk about myriad ways to tap into the innate healing capacities of our bodies and find medicine in the mundane.   Get Aaron Alexander's book The Align Method | https://alignpodcast.com/align-method/   Connect With Aaron Alexander: Website | Aligntherapy.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alignpodcast/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/alignpodcast?lang=en Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AlignMovement/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6egNlsOB3AfgLsvNR4zXCA   This episode is sponsored by:   Fit For Service Mastermind | aubreymarcus.com/fitforservice   Onnit Get 10% off Onnit products |  https://www.onnit.com/Aubrey/   LUCY.CO Get %20 off Lucy Nicotine Gum | LUCY.CO and use the promo code AMP at checkout   Connect with Aubrey: Website | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/aubreymarcus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/ YouTube | https://bit.ly/2DLctpk   Check out  Own The Day Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus|  https://bit.ly/2t6x4hu   Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Newsletter:  https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email   Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast: iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2G8ccJt IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/397Msh0 Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg

In this episode, Jeff outlines the key points of the City Wide Operating Manual and Franchise Agreement documents. Click here to view the Foundations for Success article in City Wide YOU!

Tom Shadyac was the youngest joke-writer ever for comedian Bob Hope, & is widely known for writing and directing the comedy films Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Patch Adams, and Bruce Almighty. More importantly though, after being the number one comedy writer in Hollywood who's movies made billions of dollars… he gave that all up, and started to live a life that felt more meaningful for him. He moved on to make the documentary I Am, & to write Life's Operating Manual. I don't think it's possible for someone to meet Tom, & to not be moved & touched & inspired to live & love more. I've never met someone who has changed the world more than this man, & I'm so excited to share his heart with you thru this episode!  Topics we discuss in this episode:  -how to live in the heart… -how to make others feel more seen and more held -choosing love over fear -The hurting heart being the open heart  -How to stay in your heart in conflict with another -how polarized we have become when it comes to Covid & political issues -Everybody in front of you is God in drag  -rumi and the damaged book -You say to the darkness “thank you” -what he's longing for now -what he's learned most from being in a relationship -success stories that have come out of Memphis rox and how we can be a part of that -the story of Mary Magdalene… -how do you make peace w/ death & what comes after  -His question for Jade https://instagram.com/untamedandunashamedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link   Intro music:    Milckmusic.com @milckmusic on TikTok, ig, fb, Twitter  Somebodysbeloved.com   Production: Reel In Motion  Upcoming guests: Kyle Kingsbury, Paul Selig, JP Sears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este espisodio #53 charlamos con Tomás Aftalion sobre la cantidad casi ilimitada de recursos que poseemos hoy en día y que, por medio de la tecnología podríamos vivir en abundancia. Lo que Tomás nos comparte es que la mentalidad debe ser animarnos a pensar en largo plazo y animarnos a arrancar con algo para hacerlo realidad. Episodio imperdible

Book:A Place of Quiet Rest, Nancy Leigh DeMossArticle:https://wng.org/articles/instruction-manual-1617303514Reading Plans:https://fivedaybiblereading.com/Bible%20Reading%20Schedule%202021.pdfhttps://media.thegospelcoalition.org/static-blogs/tgc/files/2010/12/TGC-Two-Year-Bible-Reading-Plan1.pdfPsalm 119Reach out at Unshakenpsalm622@gmail.com

Revisiting our conversation with Carrie Cheadle, renowned mental skills coach, from May of 2020 to understand how we can apply our experiences and perspective to our ever-changing circumstances. Carrie's insight and expertise is applicable across a wide variety of disciplines, skill sets, and backgrounds.  Episode Highlights Include: Understanding the role of stress in performance and how it should be factored into our expectations and goals.  There's no straight line to our goals, so resiliency is critical for sustainability.  Perfection is not the goal.  What your "Operating Manual" tells us about how to reach optimal performance.  When it's the right time to work on limiters, and when it's not.  Visit Thomas Endurance Coaching for more resources, guidance, and support.  

In this week's episode, Erica and Lauren interview Human Design teacher Katie Irvine. If you've never heard of Human Design, Katie describes it as the operating manual for our unique bodies. It is a map for getting to know YOU. We cover the three main components of a Human Design chart: Type, Strategy, and Authority and so much more. Katie even ran Erica and Lauren's charts allowing personal examples to be utilized for clarity in the conversation. It really left us wanting so much MORE!Intro to Human Design Hacks:1 - run your own Human Design for free at www.mybodygraph.com2 - experiment with your strategy and authority3 - practice self-compassion when learning new things about yourself4 - appreciate your uniqueness as a gift and strengthThen take advantage of Katie's free resources and guides on her website and youtube. If you love the show, please subscribe and leave us a review! We'd love to connect with you and hear what you think.SHOW RESOURCES:Follow Katie:Instagram: @sort.of.spiritualWebsite: www.sortofspiritual.com YouTube: KatieSortofSpiritualFollow EricaInstagram @ericaalisonwellnessWebsite: http://www.ericaalisonwellness.comFollow Lauren:Instagram: @laurengerminarioFollow the podcast Instagram @theresahackforthatWebsite: https://www.theresahackforthatpodcast.com/ 

Acclaimed Stanford neurobiologist Dr. Andrew Huberman comes on the podcast to break down the science for a new human operating manual. It starts with attention to the nervous system. Are you too alert, or too sleepy? What are the best strategies for productivity? Do you need to speed up, or slow down? Do you have the neuroplasticity to learn and retain knowledge, or is it going to slip away from you? This podcast explores the intersection of psychology and biology in a way that will leave you with dozens of tools to bring into your everyday life.    Listen to the Huberman Lab Podcast | https://apple.co/3sCfyfD   Connect with Dr. Andrew Huberman Website | https://www.hubermanlab.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/hubermanlab YouTube | https://bit.ly/3udFRZX   This episode is sponsored by: Zen Solar Head over to ZenSolar.com right now and fill out the form to find out if your home is a good fit for using solar power   Get 20% off Vivobarefoot footwear and 100 day Free Trial by visiting Vivobarefoot.com/AMP and using the code “AMP”   Onnit Get 10% off Onnit products |  https://www.onnit.com/Aubrey/   Connect with Aubrey: Website | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/aubreymarcus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/ YouTube | https://bit.ly/2DLctpk   Check out  Own The Day Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus|  https://bit.ly/2t6x4hu   Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Newsletter:  https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email   Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast: iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO Stitcher | https://bit.ly/2G8ccJt IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/397Msh0 Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg          

This week's guest is Detroit based producer, artist, mixer, and mastering engineer Noël Jackson.  Noël has worked with various artists and labels including Warner Records, Superfreq, David Guetta, Kevin Saunderson, and Mr. C.  In addition to music, Noël also works as a computer engineer, user experience designer, and hacker.  He is best known in that realm for his work with Automattic, Gawker Media, and Jeffery Zeldman. We go deep on the early internet, the power of design, living with integrity and how building habits will push you past your goals. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The musical element of surprise Working ethically The fearlessness of youth Web logs Pop music as an educational resource Allowing yourself to be flexible Finding inspiration in design The art and science of engineering Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth Learn More About Noël Jackson... Website: https://noeljackson.com/ (https://noeljackson.com/) Check out his music https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xRgViI3Wx8g93kA8gDHs1?si=yQU2sOrMSfe7eL3FTSgf0A (Here)! Instagram: https://instagram.com/noeldjackson (https://instagram.com/noeldjackson) Twitter: https://twitter.com/noel (https://twitter.com/noel) Newsletter: https://noel.substack.com (https://noel.substack.com) Our Sponsors: Sign Up for Complete Producer Network https://www.completeproducer.net/share/z_LJhc8M_GtKZ1OX?utm_source=manual (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Beats Accelerator Process https://knowledge.completeproducer.pro/bapwaitlist (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Mix Accelerator Process http://mixaccelerator.com/ (HERE)! Other Links: https://www.travisference.com/coffeecup (Give Me a Coffee Cup!) Support Progressions on https://www.patreon.com/progressionspod (Patreon)! Sign up for the https://mailchi.mp/87a95bbfe666/progressionspod (Progressions Mailing List) https://kit.co/travisference (Gear and Recommended Reading List) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/ (https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod (https://twitter.com/progressionspod) Learn more about Travis: https://www.travisference.com/ (https://www.travisference.com/) "Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth" - https://amzn.to/3i9AplZ (Here) Credits: Guest: Noël Jackson Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference

My Podner in this episode is me, Kit Vinson (finally!), and I'm going to talk to you about what franchisors should know about their franchise operating manual. Time Stamps Kit Vinson Intro 00:00:29 Segment 1 00:02:15 Get to know Kit Vinson Segment 2 00:13:30 Topic Segment – The Franchise Operating Manual Segment 3 00:00:00 There are no Quickdraw Questions in this episode   Topics Discussed in this Episode What's Included in a franchise operating manual? Every manual is customized to the industry of the company, but there are elements of a franchise operating manual that are common to all manuals. Introductory chapters Pre-Opening chapter Human Resource chapter Daily Operating Procedures chapters Marketing chapter Sales Chapter   What is the process for producing a franchise operating manual? Creation of the custom outline for the manual Legacy documentation review Identification of the content experts Information gathering phase Production phase Revision phase Make the manual creation process fun so that you can start the flow of your team's creativity juices.   How often does the typical franchise manual need updating? Manual updates should be completed on a regular basis. Younger franchise systems will need to update their operating manual more frequently because their systems seem to evolve at a much faster pace than that of a mature franchise system. If you do not keep your franchise operating manual updated regularly, you increase the probability of you having to explain to a judge why your manual isn't up-to-date.   How are franchise operating manuals typically distributed to the franchisees? Hard copy (paper) PDF Web based platform (Wiki-style) Hard copy manuals have extreme limitations. They are not secure. They are only a snapshot of your system on that day. Media limitations. PDF manuals are searchable, but they are not secure. They are also a snapshot of your company's system on that day.  They are relatively easily to update but you run the risk of having multiple versions of your manual floating around your system. Web based, online operating manuals are secure, they are extremely easy to update, you can track your franchisees activity in the manual, and you can include multimedia content such as videos.   What are the functions of a franchise operations manual? First, the Franchise Operations Manual is the authority document of the franchise System Standards. The System Standards are the standard procedures that a franchisor requires of all franchisees in order to duplicate the customer experience in every location. The customer experience is the driving force behind profitability. If you can duplicate a favorable customer experience, then you may have a business that you can franchise. If you have a well prepared Franchise Agreement, it will refer to the Franchise Operations Manual as the System Standard. This way, as your system grows and your System Standards change, you only have to update the manual instead of updating the Franchise Agreement.   Second, the Franchise Operations Manual is the most effective tool for protecting your Brand. A company's Brand is one of its most valuable assets. The Brand is also the asset that is at most risk when a company decides to franchise. When you franchise a concept, you are putting your Brand in the hands of other people, all of whom likely have different ideas about the best direction for the company. A properly prepared Franchise Operations Manual, with well-defined and organized System Standards, will be one of the few tools you have to manage the Brand and control the franchisees when they try to act on their vision for what is best for your Brand.   Third, the Franchise Operations Manual will likely be the principal tool for training new franchisees. It is the “Your Company for Dummies” book. You have to assume that most of your franchisees will not have experience in your industry. They may not have any business experience at all. It is very common for a retired schoolteacher or a retired military person to invest in a franchise. This is not to suggest that schoolteachers or military personnel don't have any business savvy, it is only to say that they were not formally trained in business and have not practiced it during their career. Your manual needs to be a document that not only trains them on your system of providing a favorable customer experience, but also one that brings them up to speed on how to manage a business.   Fourth, a well prepared documentation of the procedures that has helped make your company a success will help you sell your concept to potential franchisees. Put yourself in the shoes of a potential franchisee. If you received a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that showed you that the company had a 50 page document describing all of its operating procedures, you might be a little concerned. You will also take your Franchise Operations Manual with you when you meet with potential franchisees for the first time. In that meeting, you will attempt to sell the concept to the prospect. Like all good sales people, you will likely have a few sales tools to assist you. You will probably present a PowerPoint presentation of the concept, you will review the company's performance in the FDD, and you will present the Franchise Operations Manual as your proof that you have a well documents system for success.   Fifth, you don't get very many opportunities to convey your corporate culture to your franchisees. Initial training lasts a week or so. Annual conferences last a few days per year. Ultimately, it is the franchise operating manual that will have the most contact with your franchisees, so what better place to show them who you are.     Kit Vinson www.franman.net kit.vinson@franman.net 214-736-3939 x 101  

In this episode Daniel and Nate talk about church architecture design inspired by their theology and how we could build buildings that preach loudly about who God is. From the atheistic of the space down to the behind the scenes utilities and everything in between. They even discuss what their faith in Christ compels them to do with their urine. Just listen to the podcast. It will make sense... hopefully.Why build a dome:Ancient DomesAdvantages of a domeBenefits of a domeWho is Michael Reynolds: What is an Earthship? What is the design?Buckminster Fuller and geodesic domes:Operating Manual for Spaceship EarthEverything I Know What is passive solar heating and cooling? CartoonWhat is our daily "solar allowance"? CartoonJohn Hardy: Building with BambooWendell Berry:The Art of the CommonplaceSex, Economy, Freedom, & CommunityThe Unsettling of America Joel Salatin: DocumentariesFreshFarmageddonBooks The Marvelous Pigness of PigsYou Can Farm How are humans living outside of our God-created nature?Watch the trailer for "Social Dilemma"Paul Wheaton:Rocket Mass HeatersHow they workSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/jubileefreedomshalom)

One of the leading pioneers in plant medicine and transformational healing, our guest, Dr. Dan Engle, is changing the game- so to speak - not only for athletes suffering with brain injurires but for anyone wishing to enhance their cognitive abilities, conquer emotions and get the most out of life. After going from an Ashram to living in the jungle for a whole year studying and drinking plant medicine 6 days a week, and with a background in integrative psychiatry, neurocognitive restoration, peak performance medicine and psychedelic research, he helps individuals shift from illness and trauma to health and happiness. His multi-disciplinary approach focuses on healing the body and brain, the heart and mind and, finally, integrates the spirit to help individuals optimize all aspects of health for sustained fulfillment. In this episode we cover all of what's listed below and more!: •Micro-concussions •Satori method •MMA/combat & and full contact sports brain injuries  •Traumatic brain injury  •Float tanks/ sensory deprivation tanks •Screen time and depression  •How Stress changes our Brain •Psychedelic medicine (LSD, Psilocybin, Ayahuasca)  •Physical and psychic integrity •PTSD  •Lakota Warrior: Hoka Hey •Concussion pain  •Nerve regeneration  •Gene therapy  •THC therapy MAJic Tricks: •How to Observe Your Ego •Get on Your Fish Oil Uptake Book Recommendations:  •Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker •The Concussion Repair Manual by Dr. Dan Engle •Life's Operating Manual by Tom Shadyac •Man's Search for Meaning by Viator E. Frankl •The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav  Disclaimer:This program is for general informational purposes only, so you can understand more about the brain and body and how they heal, it does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. It is not a prescription; you must talk with your own primary doctor for that. There are a variety of factors that contribute to your healing process, your body is complex and your circumstances are unique. For questions or more information about working privately with us contact the Managing Director at info@halotrustorganization. Copyright © HALO Trust Organization. All rights reserved. All information, records, recordings, meetings, conversations are held in and protected by private trust agreement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the leading pioneers in plant medicine and transformational healing, our guest, Dr. Dan Engle, is changing the game- so to speak - not only for athletes suffering with brain injurires but for anyone wishing to enhance their cognitive abilities, conquer emotions and get the most out of life. After going from an Ashram to living in the jungle for a whole year studying and drinking plant medicine 6 days a week, and with a background in integrative psychiatry, neurocognitive restoration, peak performance medicine and psychedelic research, he helps individuals shift from illness and trauma to health and happiness. His multi-disciplinary approach focuses on healing the body and brain, the heart and mind and, finally, integrates the spirit to help individuals optimize all aspects of health for sustained fulfillment. In this episode we cover all of what's listed below and more!: •Micro-concussions •Satori method •MMA/combat & and full contact sports brain injuries  •Traumatic brain injury  •Float tanks/ sensory deprivation tanks •Screen time and depression  •How Stress changes our Brain •Psychedelic medicine (LSD, Psilocybin, Ayahuasca)  •Physical and psychic integrity •PTSD  •Lakota Warrior: Hoka Hey •Concussion pain  •Nerve regeneration  •Gene therapy  •THC therapy MAJic Tricks: •How to Observe Your Ego •Get on Your Fish Oil Uptake Book Recommendations:  •Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker •The Concussion Repair Manual by Dr. Dan Engle •Life's Operating Manual by Tom Shadyac •Man's Search for Meaning by Viator E. Frankl •The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav  Disclaimer:This program is for general informational purposes only, so you can understand more about the brain and body and how they heal, it does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. It is not a prescription; you must talk with your own primary doctor for that. There are a variety of factors that contribute to your healing process, your body is complex and your circumstances are unique. For questions or more information about working privately with us contact the Managing Director at info@halotrustorganization. Copyright © HALO Trust Organization. All rights reserved. All information, records, recordings, meetings, conversations are held in and protected by private trust agreement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech companies are looking to take data collection to a new level and it’s not to sell ads. Alphabet owner of Google also owns a company called Verily that plans to use in technology, software, machine learning and the skills of biologists, geneticists and psychologists and even philosophers to model what makes for a healthy human. In their own words, they plan to map humans the way they have mapped the world. Once we have a better sense of what healthy is and how to monitor we can faster and more accurately determine when something is wrong.  The ultimate goal is to understand how and why we age and potentially overcome it. image credit: Verily

Ich möchte mit dieser Episode anregen – vielleicht auch ein wenig provozierend – über Begriffe nachzudenken:  Natur Umwelt Umweltschutz Umwelt und Wirtschaft Anthropozän In welcher Form wir diese Begriffe interpretieren, stellt sich als fundamentale Weichenstellung heraus, wie wir mit unserer Zukunft umgehen. »Ich habe mich oft gefragt: 'Was sagte der letzte Bewohner der Osterinsel, der gerade dabei war, die letzte Palme zu fällen?' Schrie er wie moderne Holzfäller: 'Wir brauchen keine Bäume, sondern Arbeitsplätze!'? Oder sagte er: 'Die Technik wird unsere Probleme schon lösen, keine Angst, wir werden einen Ersatz für das Holz finden'? Oder vielleicht: 'Wir haben keinen Beweis, dass es nicht an anderen Stellen auf der Osterinsel noch Palmen gibt, wir brauchen mehr Forschung, der Vorschlag, das Abholzen zu verbieten, ist voreilig und reine Angstmacherei'?«, Jared Diamond Es macht auf sehr anschauliche Weise deutlich, wie sehr wir als Individuen auf die Probleme fokussiert sein können, die aus unserem Job, unserer Rolle in der Gesellschaft oder Wirtschaft entspringen. So fokussiert, dass wir völlig übersehen, dass wir durch den immer angestrengteren Versuch, unser Unternehmen, unsere Familie, unseren Staat aufrecht zu erhalten gerade die dafür notwendigen Fundamente zerstören.  In dieser Episode werden wir von Alexander von Humboldt hören: »Alles ist Wechselwirkung« und über das Verhältnis von Wirtschaft und Natur: »Naturmenschen und Menschen früher Zivilisationen lebten in der Vorstellung einer geradezu grenzenlosen Fläche. [...] Es gab immer einen anderen Platz, den man aufsuchen konnte, wenn die Dinge zu schwierig wurden; entweder weil die Umwelt oder die sozialen Strukturen im bisherigen Lebensraum zerstört wurden. […] Besonders Ökonomen sind größtenteils gescheitert mit den Konsequenzen dieses Übergangs von einer offenen zu einer geschlossenen Welt zurechtzukommen.«, Kenneth Boulding Was ist dieses – von Boulding, McLuhan und anderen eingeführte – »Spaceship Earth« (Raumschiff Erde), und wie kann es uns diese Idee weiterhelfen?   Die Erde photographiert von der Apollo 8 Mission (1968) Dann ist der Begriff der »Umwelt« an der Reihe. Macht dieser Begriff (und die traditionelle Umweltbewegung) heute überhaupt noch Sinn, oder verstellte er den Blick auf die Tatsache, dass wir in ein neues Erdzeitalter, das Anthropozän eingetreten sind und damit völlig neu über unser Verhältnis zur Welt nachzudenken haben? »Wir waren immer verrückt, aber wir hatten nicht die Fähigkeiten die Welt zu zerstören. Jetzt haben wir sie.«, Nassim Taleb Was wir angerichtet haben, fällt auf uns zurück. Niemand wird uns dabei helfen. »Die Natur ist nicht länger am Steuer des Planeten, wir sind es. Es liegt in unserer Hand, was passieren wird.«, Mark Lynas Was folgt aus dieser Aussage? Zunächst die Erkenntnis, dass ich in dieser Episode viele Türen öffne, viele Fragen aufwerfe und hoffe, zum Nachdenken und zur Diskussion anzuregen. In späteren Folgen, werde ich versuchen, verschiedene dieser Themen wieder aufzunehmen, auch in Gesprächen mit Gästen. Referenzen Jared Diamond, Kollaps, Warum Gesellschaften überleben oder untergehen, Fischer (2012) Andrea Wulf, Alexander von Humboldt und die Erfindung der Natur, C. Bertelsmann (2016) Kenneth E. Boulding, The Economics of the Coming Spaceship Earth; In H. Jarrett (ed.) 1966. Environmental Quality in a Growing Economy, pp. 3-14. Baltimore, MD: Resources for the Future/Johns Hopkins University Press. US Botschafter Adlai Stevenson bei einer UN-Ansprache im Jahr 1965 {Chris C. Park, The Environment, Psychology Press (2001)} Buckminster Fuller, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth Club of Rom 1972: Grenzen des Wachstums The Anthropocene is functionally and stratigraphically distinct from the Holocene, Colin N. Waters et al., 8. Jan 2016 Nassim Taleb, Skin in the Game, Penguin (2018) Klaus Kornwachs, Philosophie der Technik, C.H.Beck Wissen (2013) Lars Fischer, Geoengineering – haben wir überhaupt noch eine Wahl?, SciLogs (2010) Mark Lynas, The God Species: How Humand Really Can Save the Planet  

Pastor Doug continues our Bootcamp series by talking about what we should be using as our "field operating manual" in life.

Aircraft manufacturers present performance data in tabular or graphical form, and attempt to indicate how the aircraft will perform in a variety of different atmospheric conditions and power settings. Usually found in Section 5 of the Pilot’s Operating Manual, these charts can be used to help pilots determine takeoff and landing distance, fuel burn, and rate of climb depending on factors like temperature, pressure altitude, and whether or not there is an obstacle.  In this safety seminar, San Carlos Flight Center’s Assistant Chief Pilot Brian Eliot will present a ground school refresher, reviewing the information you need to know during a cross-country flight and before you land or takeoff from an airport. He will actively involve the audience in this fun review of performance charts and point out interesting facts that you may not know. If you want to improve your ability to read performance charts, or just want to test yourself, don’t miss this ground school refresher.

Liam Martin went from pro-figure skater to building a business with hundreds of remote employees. Pioneering remote work, Time Doctor and Staff.com not only serve employers looking to empower their remote teams, but also digging into incredible research around the movement.  Listen in as Liam gives his unique perspective on culture building, battling remote employee loneliness and why he has an Operating Manual on himself. 

The man and the mystic; a heartwarmingly human journey into the contradicting parts that make Tom Shadyac an undoubtedly bright light in this time and space. From writing and directing some of the worlds most iconic comedies: Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, & The Nutty Professor, just to name a few, to diving deep into controversial topics and shedding light on unspoken issues with his book: Life's Operating Manual, and documentaries: I Am, & The Brian Banks Story, you truly cannot stay the same after encountering this mans influential works. Tom transcended what we might call “living the American Dream” by uprooting his entire life, selling off his assets, donating his millions, and moving to one of the most impoverished cities in the nation in order to live closer to what he calls “true wealth”, amongst those who are incredibly rich in spirit. He's a man who's healed so many with his comedy, and who has freed slaves all over the world with his philanthropy & activism. With his constant message that love trumps fear, and by making every person he encounters feel seen, he is truly an embodiment of love & light. We are so thankful to call this man a friend and to get to share his message with the world through this podcast. We hope you go away from this episode like we did: beaming! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man and the mystic; a heartwarmingly human journey into the contradicting parts that make Tom Shadyac an undoubtedly bright light in this time and space. From writing and directing some of the worlds most iconic comedies: Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, & The Nutty Professor, just to name a few, to diving deep into controversial topics and shedding light on unspoken issues with his book: Life's Operating Manual, and documentaries: I Am, & The Brian Banks Story, you truly cannot stay the same after encountering this mans influential works. Tom transcended what we might call “living the American Dream” by uprooting his entire life, selling off his assets, donating his millions, and moving to one of the most impoverished cities in the nation in order to live closer to what he calls “true wealth”, amongst those who are incredibly rich in spirit. He's a man who's healed so many with his comedy, and who has freed slaves all over the world with his philanthropy & activism. With his constant message that love trumps fear, and by making every person he encounters feel seen, he is truly an embodiment of love & light. We are so thankful to call this man a friend and to get to share his message with the world through this podcast. We hope you go away from this episode like we did: beaming! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode two of HiveMinds with Amanda Joy Ravenhill, Executive Director of the Buckminster Fuller Institute, we discuss recent climate change predictions, solutions and strategies for our collective evolution, the legacy and insights of Buckminster Fuller, and how we can create a better future for all of life. Show notes: Segment 1: Climate Change - The New IPCC Report that predicts doom by 2030 and requiring global action within the next 3-5 years - Carbon Engineering possibilities - Putting more iron filings into the ocean to create more algae blooms undersea and the potential indirect effects - Putting sulphur dioxide into the air - Physical radiation blockers including putting mirrors into orbit and reflecting more sun and the issue with space debris - Carbon Sequestration - Biochar - Reforestation via drones - The refugee crisis - How climate change will affect the tropics - Amanda’s work with The Drawdown Project Segment 2: Buckminster Fuller - How to make the world work for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or disadvantage of anyone. - The annual Buckminster Fuller Challenge for $100k - The Dymaxion Design Principles of being inspired by nature - The Geometry of Nature - Living in domes - Intentional communities and ecovillages with domes on them - Tensegrity = The concept of tension and integrity - Carbon 60 and the Buckminsterfullerene Segment 3: Creating a World That Works for Everyone - UN Prediction of 10B population by 2050 - The Importance of Access to Contraception for women in the developing world - Amanda’s dream for the world we create the world she imagines Q&A - Carbon Engineering - Efforts to prepare for living in a post-climate change world - The Center for the Force Majeur in UC Santa Cruz 500 year studies on the Tibetan Plateau (near China, India, Pakistan with so much ice) and ensuring that as it melts, humans can still live in the area. Their proposed solution = a massive reforestation effort over 100 years. - The Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth book in 1968 - The story from this book of humanity as a baby chick emerging from a world of fossil fuels and into regeneration

We live in tremendously exciting times. I call this the Age of Empowerment because of the explosive growth of our knowledge; knowledge that empowers us to act in powerful ways that fulfill and enrich our lives. We have extensive knowledge about psychology and modern spirituality, but knowing how to integrate psychology and spirituality is just beginning to develop. This talk is about that integration. We will learn how self-psychology contributes to our spiritual growth, and explore how our spirituality aids our psychological growth. We will: Define self-psychology and spiritualityTalk about the benefits of linking our psychological understanding of our self with our spiritual growthExamine beliefs and “issues” to see how they affect our spiritualityConsider an example to help us see how this can work Today's special guest Jeffrey Bryan has been a psychotherapist, a licensed clinical social worker, for 39 years. His book The Operating Manual for the Selfis based on over 44,000 clinical interviews. It is a comprehensive reference and self-help book that describes and integrates the most important concepts of the psychology of the self. Mr. Bryan then extends these concepts, and adds the innovative ideas that will take us into the rest of the 21st century. Along with theory, the book includes practices that the reader can utilize for personal change and growth. Mr. Bryan has also founded the International Institute for Self-development (IIFSD.org), which holds the vision of helping us to, “Awaken and Further Our Human Potential Through Self-Development.” The activities of the institute include: publishing books, giving worships and talks to a worldwide audience, and training new and experienced therapists.

Hollywood director Tom Shadyac traded a mansion and private jets for a mobile home and a bicycle. He had found the traditional trappings of success were not the key to happiness. After a successful Hollywood comedy career and a near-death bicycle accident, Tom eagerly shares his discoveries about life and happiness. In part two of a two-episode conversation, Shadyac discusses technology, morality, competition, success and politics. His documentary, I Am, explored what’s wrong with the world and what we can do about it. His book, Life’s Operating Manual, shares his observations about the true meaning of life. Learn more at http://www.conversationearth.org

Tom Shadyac is a successful Hollywood comedy director who found the traditional trappings of success were not the key to happiness. He traded a mansion and private jets for a mobile home and a bicycle. After a bicycle accident nearly killed him, he decided it was time to tell a different kind of story. His documentary, I Am, featured interviews with Desmond Tutu, Noam Chomsky, David Suzuki, and others about what’s wrong with the world and what we can do about it. He also wrote the book, Life’s Operating Manual, which is a lot like it sounds. In part one of this two-episode conversation, Shadyac discusses human nature, the definition of success, and our cultural story, with a few references to Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump along the way. Tom Shadyac Films: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective The Nutty Professor Liar, Liar Patch Adams Bruce Almighty Evan Almighty I Am NOTE: We’re bringing you encore episodes from the 2nd season of Conversation Earth while we make plans for the future. Please support the continuation of Conversation Earth with a tax-deductible donation at http://www.tinyurl.com/ceseason3 Learn more and subscribe to our weekly updates at http://www.conversationearth.org

Tom Shadyac has probably made you laugh. He was the youngest ever staff joke writer for Bob Hope and he directed some of the biggest comedy films in recent memory, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Nutty Professor. A lot of people would say Tom has “made it.” Tom would disagree. Tom joins Ben and Bob for a conversation about his life and the path that led him to abandon the pursuit of fame and material abundance to focus on helping others. He tells of his 11 year period of unemployment as he struggled to find success in the Los Angeles comedy scene, his relationship with Jim Carrey, and how following his own passions led him to take a risk with Ace Ventura. Tom also talks of his approach to teaching film, and explains why he defines success as a state of mind. You can find out more about Tom's story and philosophy in his book Life's Operating Manual and his documentary film I Am (which we highly recommend!). More on this episode and The Road to Now podcast can be found at our website: www.theroadtonow.com

Envision what our world would and could look like if we actually started reading and following the directions contained in “Life’s Operating Manual.” Co-founder with Janine Benyus of the Biomimicry Guild and Biomimicry Institute, Dayna Baumeister provides an eagle’s-eye view of biomimicry breakthroughs using ecological design and nature-inspired technologies that emulate nature’s profound design sophistication. She has worked in the field of biomimicry with Janine Benyus since 1998 and designed and teaches the world’s first Biomimicry Professional Certification Program. Introduction by Byrony Schwan, Executive Director of the Biomimicry Institute. This speech was given at the 2011 Bioneers National Conference. Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. To experience talks like this, please join us at the Bioneers National Conference each October, and regional Bioneers Resilient Community Network gatherings held nationwide throughout the year. For more information on Bioneers, please visit http://www.bioneers.org and stay in touch via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/bioneers).

--{ "No Say in the Decision of Reality in Transition - Part 3" © Alan Watt }-- Communist Front Groups - Inner and Outer Parties - Drastic Population Reduction - RIIA, CFR, Quigley - Self-Appointed Guardians of the Universe - Intergenerational Revolutionaries - Environmentalism Cover for Depopulation - Maurice Strong Groomed by David Rockefeller - Strong Privatized Ontario Hydro - Club of Rome - Limits to Growth, 1972 - Albert Pike on Preparing Revolutions - Documentary, Survival of Spaceship Earth - Barbara Ward - Sverker Åström - Stockholm Summit, 1972 - Entertainment to Prepare the Mind - Buckminster Fuller, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, 1968 - Soylent Green - No Blade of Grass, 1970 - Logan's Run, 1976 - ZPG, 1972 - COP21, Ban Ki-moon - China and India at COP21 - Redistributing Wealth - Role of Pope Francis "Transformative" - Episcopal COP21 Delegation - Goals of Totalitarians have Never Changed - Biggest Enemy to this System is the Individual. *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Dec. 13, 2015 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)

Modern society is replete with electronics—iPads, computers, cell phones, cars, and so on—and all of these come with one important accessory: a manual that teaches you how to use and care for your device. In Life's Operating Manual, Tom Shadyac answers a simple yet provocative question: is it possible that life comes with a similar set of guidelines?

Modern society is replete with electronics—iPads, computers, cell phones, cars, and so on—and all of these come with one important accessory: a manual that teaches you how to use and care for your device. In Life's Operating Manual, Tom Shadyac answers a simple yet provocative question: is it possible that life comes with a similar set of guidelines?

Está ocurriendo una revolución que no somos capaces de ver, entrevista a Tom Shadyac, durante el Congreso Mentes Brillantes, que tuvo lugar en Madrid los días 13 y 14 de noviembre de 2014. ------------------ Tom Shadyac: ¿Qué pasa con nuestro mundo? Es uno de los directores de comedia de Hollywood más reconocidos de todos los tiempos por sus películas, Ace Ventura: un detective diferente, El profesor chiflado, Mentiroso compulsivo, Patch Adams, y Como Dios. Ha recaudando cerca de 2 mil millones de dólares en taquilla. Recientemente, Tom dio un giro a su vida y escribió y dirigió su primer documental, YO SOY (I Am) que explora dos preguntas fundamentales: ¿Qué pasa con nuestro mundo? Y ¿qué podemos hacer al respecto? Pero Tom es mucho más que un director de cine. Durante los últimos años, ha llenado auditorios con sus conferencias, inspirando a jóvenes y mayores por igual, con su estilo apasionado y creencia absoluta en el espíritu humano. Ha participado en numerosos programas de televisión como The Oprah Winfrey Show y The Ellen DeGeneres Show. El año pasado, Tom escribió su primer libro: Manual de Operaciones de la Vida (Life's Operating Manual), que rápidamente llegó a la lista del New York Times Bestseller. ------------------ http://elsercreativo.com/ http://www.mindalia.com - La Red Social de Ayuda a través del Pensamiento http://www.mindaliaradio.com - La Radio del Pensamiento Positivo http://www.circulosdeayuda.com Los videos de esta y otras conferencias y entrevistas de interés en http://www.mindaliatelevision.com Puedes escuchar este y otros audios en http://mindaliacomradio.ivoox.com

Está ocurriendo una revolución que no somos capaces de ver, entrevista a Tom Shadyac, durante el Congreso Mentes Brillantes, que tuvo lugar en Madrid los días 13 y 14 de noviembre de 2014. ------------------ Tom Shadyac: ¿Qué pasa con nuestro mundo? Es uno de los directores de comedia de Hollywood más reconocidos de todos los tiempos por sus películas, Ace Ventura: un detective diferente, El profesor chiflado, Mentiroso compulsivo, Patch Adams, y Como Dios. Ha recaudando cerca de 2 mil millones de dólares en taquilla. Recientemente, Tom dio un giro a su vida y escribió y dirigió su primer documental, YO SOY (I Am) que explora dos preguntas fundamentales: ¿Qué pasa con nuestro mundo? Y ¿qué podemos hacer al respecto? Pero Tom es mucho más que un director de cine. Durante los últimos años, ha llenado auditorios con sus conferencias, inspirando a jóvenes y mayores por igual, con su estilo apasionado y creencia absoluta en el espíritu humano. Ha participado en numerosos programas de televisión como The Oprah Winfrey Show y The Ellen DeGeneres Show. El año pasado, Tom escribió su primer libro: Manual de Operaciones de la Vida (Life's Operating Manual), que rápidamente llegó a la lista del New York Times Bestseller. ------------------ http://elsercreativo.com/ http://www.mindalia.com - La Red Social de Ayuda a través del Pensamiento http://www.mindaliaradio.com - La Radio del Pensamiento Positivo http://www.circulosdeayuda.com Los videos de esta y otras conferencias y entrevistas de interés en http://www.mindaliatelevision.com Puedes escuchar este y otros audios en http://mindaliacomradio.ivoox.com

AK5A talks with David Rheams about Ecology, the limits to our ecological knowledge in light of current technology and discourse and our expectations and understanding that result. David is a Ph.D. Candidate in Cultural Studies at George Mason University. Correction: David refers to Skinner in reference to the idea of “small is beautiful”, he wrote to us to say he should have said “Schumacher”. Works Cited: - Andrew Ross, Bird on Fire : Lessons from the World’s Least Sustainable City (Oxford ;New York: Oxford University Press, 2011). - John Bellamy Foster, Marx’s Ecology : Materialism and Nature (New York: Monthly Review Press, 2000). - John Bellamy Foster, Brett Clark, and Richard York, The Ecological Rift : Capitalism’s War on the Earth (New York: Monthly Review Press, 2010). - Marx, Karl. Capital : A Critique of Political Economy. Edited by Mendel. London; New York, N.Y.: Penguin Books in association with New Left Review, 1981. - Marx, Karl. “Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844.” In The Marx-Engels Reader, edited by Robert C. Tucker. 2d ed. New York: Norton, 1978. - Malthus, Thomas. An Essay on the Principle of Population. Electronic Scholarly Publishing Project, 1798. (PDF). - E. F Schumacher, Small Is Beautiful: Economics as If People Mattered (New York, N.Y: Harper Perennial, 2010). --- Other References: New York Subway Map: - http://www.mta.info/maps/submap.html Drought map: - Texas Drought Map - from David: “There are many of these – hopefully I wasn’t coming across as critical of them – rather I was trying to use it as an example.” Hockey Stick Graph: - Wikipedia: Hock Stick Controversy - The Atlantic: “The Hockety Stick: the Most Controversial Chart in Science Explained” - Michael E Mann, The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines, 2014. Critiquing TED: - from The Guardian: “We Need to Talk About TED” - from Salon: “TED Talks are Lying to You” Spaceship Earth: - Not just a totally creepy ride at the Epcot Center: Wikipedia - Fuller, R. Buckminster. Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth. Baden, Switzerland: Lars Müller Publishers, 2008.

Originally aired 07-28-2013 I say that in a past life I worked in the entertainment industry, comedy in particular. I co-wrote and co-produced novelty records THE HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A GUN, I LIKE EM BIG AND STUPID and EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY all performed by Julie Brown. I directed comic music videos for some of these songs, and ended up co-writing and co-producing the film EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY. I've produced and hosted this show since 1996 and I consult and speak primarily to non-profits and foundations, working with them on communications, encouraging them to tell better stories. My transition seems mild compared with that of this week's guest, TOM SHADYAC, whose phenomenally successful writing/directing/producing career included the hits ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE, LIAR LIAR, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, and PATCH ADAMS . His films grossed nearly $2 billion and earned him four People's Choice awards and a ton of money. His 2011 documentary, I AM recounts what happened after a cycling accident left him incapacitated for months. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. In the film, Shadyac meets with a variety of thinkers and doers including David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu - asking what's wrong with society and what can we do make things better? Tom wrote a book, LIFE'S OPERATING MANUAL, which asks whether life comes with a set of guidelines? If so, what are they? And finally, do we have the courage to pay attention and to change? Rather than spoil the plot by telling you his answers, join us for the conversation.

Modern society is replete with electronics—iPads, computers, cell phones, cars, and so on—and all of these come with one important accessory: a manual that teaches you how to use and care for your device. In Life's Operating Manual, Tom Shadyac answers a simple yet provocative question: is it possible that life comes with a similar set of guidelines?

Tom Shadyac was the hugely successful Hollywood director of such films as Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, The Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty and Patch Adams. Then in 2007 he moved out of his 17,000-foot mansion and into — surprise! — a mobile home. He began giving away his income. The luxuries of his former lifestyle had taught him one thing: "I was no happier," he says. Not long after, he was hit on the head during a bike accident and suffered from debilitating post-concussion syndrome. This last physical struggle gave him the courage to talk about why he made such a drastic change as well as the courage to direct the groundbreaking documentary "I Am" - which examines the troubling question, "What's wrong with our world—and what can we do about?" ... And to capture this exploration in his book, "Life’s Operating Manual: with the Fear and Truth Dialogues" - in which Tom answers another simple yet provocative question: "Is it possible that life comes with set of guidelines - an operating manual?"... like just about everything today — from your computer to your car, from your cell phone to your iPad? As Julie Ann's guest on ConsciousSHIFT, Tom shares what he has discovered about "Life's Operating Manual" - and argues that we can discern what is written inside of this operating guide and find the courage to live in accordance with its precepts.Tom explores nature, history and philosophy, and opens our eyes to one underlying principle that should guide the human race: love. This single principle is, in essence, our operating manual . . . and its instructions are very simple.The question is, do we have the courage to live in accordance with this precept — to step away from how society currently works and the ills we experience because of it? Do we have the fortitude to change and cast aside the ideas that have led to war, poverty, genocide, and environmental destruction?With Tom’s inspiring vision of what the world can be and the straightforward advice he shares on ConsciousSHIFT about how to move toward it, your answer to these questions will be a resounding yes.Join Julie Ann and Tom for this thought-provoking, life-expanding exploration!

Aired: 07/28/13 I sometimes say that in a past life I worked in the entertainment industry, comedy in particular. I co-wrote and co-produced novelty records THE HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A GUN, I LIKE EM BIG AND STUPID and EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY all performed by Julie Brown. I directed comic music videos for some of these songs, and ended up co-writing and co-producing the film EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY. I've produced and hosted this show since 1996 and I consult and speak primarily to non-profits and foundations, working with them on communications, encouraging them to tell better stories. My transition seems mild compared with that of this week's guest, TOM SHADYAC, whose phenomenally successful writing/directing/producing career included the hits- ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE, LIAR LIAR, THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, and PATCH ADAMS . His films grossed nearly $2 billion and earned him four People's Choice awards and a ton of money. His 2011 documentary, I AM recounts what happened after a cycling accident left him incapacitated for months. Though he ultimately recovered, he emerged a changed man. In the film, Shadyac meets with a variety of thinkers and doers including David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu - asking what's wrong with society and what can we do make things better? Tom's now written a book, LIFE'S OPERATING MANUAL, which asks whether life comes with a set of guidelines? If so, what are they? And finally, do we have the courage to pay attention and to change? Rather than spoil the plot by telling you his answers, join us for the conversation.

Modern society is replete with electronics—iPads, computers, cell phones, cars, and so on—and all of these come with one important accessory: a manual that teaches you how to use and care for your device. In Life's Operating Manual, Tom Shadyac answers a simple yet provocative question: is it possible that life comes with a similar set of guidelines?