Podcasts about Optimism

Welcome to the Monday Minute – your weekly reset to lead better, think clearer, and build your independent dealership with intention. Sponsored by Auto Analytix.Your best employees could probably make more money somewhere else. Most of them aren't leaving. And if you think that is about the paycheck, you are missing what is actually holding them – and what will eventually lose them if you are not paying attention to it.In this episode, Jeff and Luke get into culture – not the buzzword version written on a wall next to your mission statement, but the real version that gets built one conversation, one decision, and one hire at a time. Jeff makes the case that culture is not your slogan or the animal shelter you sponsor – it is what you actually tolerate, what you celebrate, and how you treat a customer who walks in furious about a blown engine while your whole team is watching to see what you do next. The owner or manager is always setting the tone whether they realize it or not. Luke shares the four core values that run his own dealership – Family, Optimism, Unwavering, Rectify – and why having an acronym your team can actually remember matters more than a framed poster nobody reads. The best cultures are not built in grand gestures. They are built in the small things: catching someone doing something right, a Friday lunch, a Monday morning huddle, a simple tradition that tells your team they are part of something worth showing up for.Your assignment this week: pick three to five core values that actually define your dealership – then live by them, not just frame them. Catch someone doing something right at least three to five times this week and recognize it out loud. Create one simple tradition your team will look forward to. Then ask three employees one question: in one word, how would you describe our culture? Write down what they say. If everyone says the same word, that is your culture. If everyone says something different, you have a problem worth solving – and now you know where to start.Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.com for the full theme and exercises.Not subscribed yet? Sign up now.https://theindependentdealer.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=603446580871d8522a454418d&id=50aae74348Let's build this together.

Mark Moore, New Testament scholar and teaching pastor at Christ Church of the Valley, joins the MTNTOUGH Podcast to discuss his new book The Missing Messiah (co-authored with Kyle Idleman). He unpacks how modern culture has softened Jesus into a comfortable figure and why recovering biblical masculinity—rooted in responsibility, brotherhood, and Jesus as both Savior and Warrior-King—is essential for men, families, and society. From the roots of the masculinity crisis to practical calls for men to step into purpose, suffer well, and mentor the next generation, this conversation equips men to live always ready in every pillar of life.Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab and creator of the MTNTOUGH+ Fitness App in the top podcast for Mental Toughness and Mindset. (P.S.

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden report live from Falcons training camp to discuss the team's quarterback situation and defensive depth. They are joined by Grant McCauley to break down the Atlanta Braves' moves ahead of the trade deadline and analyze the impact of the Dodgers' recent talent acquisitions. 01:50 - Grant McCauley on Braves 05:32 - Tarik Skubal Trade Analysis 10:12 - Braves Prospect Trade Value 16:48 - Falcons Training Camp Update 20:38 - Falcons Quarterback Outlook Discussion 34:26 - Tony Romo Media Rumors 40:55 - Three Strikes Segment

BitMEX shut down without an angry tweet. Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder joins Kain and Taylor on why dead tokens never get that mercy. Plus, Kyle Samani's Multicoin blowup. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cape⁠⁠⁠⁠: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at ⁠https://cape.co/unchained⁠ (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== BitMEX shut down after 11 years and crypto Twitter answered with nostalgia. When a token project dies, the same audience spends weeks dragging it. Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the team behind Arbitrum, joins Kain Warwick and Taylor Monahan to work through why. Goldfeder argues crypto's grant-funded, revenue-optional era is over, and explains why Arbitrum licensed its stack so that partners like Robinhood Chain have to keep paying for it, while Base pays Optimism. They trace the DPRK crewhacking crews now rotating through bridge exploits, debate whether Uniswap's new permissioned pools point toward tokens that carry real investor rights, and ask Goldfeder whether he would trade Arbitrum's open token for a restricted one only a fraction of the world could hold. The conversation closes on Kyle Samani telling Solana builders that Multicoin, the firm he co-founded, is working against them, and what that says about how much of an ecosystem can rest on a single fund. Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kain Warwick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Host of Uneasy Money and Founder of Infinex and Synthetix ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Monahan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Co-host of Uneasy Money and Security Expert Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steven Goldfeder - Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs Timestamps

Malik Nabers is progressing faster than expected, but the Giants' optimism comes with a serious warning. NFL reporter Connor Hughes explains why Nabers could contribute against the Cowboys in Week 1 barring a setback, while revealing that the rest of the wide receiver room has left plenty to be desired. Odell Beckham Jr. has endured a quiet start and is far from guaranteed a roster spot, while Abdul Carter is already wrecking practices. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they examine how John Harbaugh has immediately brought professionalism and raised the Giants' floor. They also react to Tony Romo being placed on leave by CBS and debate whether Baker Mayfield could become the stabilizing quarterback the Jets desperately need.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – People are still fired up about the call from "Black Pill Craig" who tried to justify his pessimism and desire to abandon America for Thailand. (I guess I'll save all my show prep for next week!) Plus, Pre-Gaming with Brett Winterble!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Send us Fan MailToday we're releasing a new episode from a brand new series called the Boundless Body Radio Heritage Series! I wanted to do something extra special to celebrate 1,000 podcast episodes recorded here at Boundless Body Radio, a milestone that we hit on June 24, 2026!These episodes are actually not new, although they might be new to you! When we first got started back in October, 2020, I was so fortunate that so many incredible people said "YES" to being hosted on the show, however, we didn't have very many listeners at the time!Today, we get thousands of downloads every single month, and are usually included in the top 150 Fitness and Nutrition Podcasts on the Apple Podcast charts!To honor our amazing guests, I will be selecting one of those original episodes and posting them here on for this special series!As I was going through these episodes again, I remembered how valuable these conversations actually were. it was really striking how much the information these experts have shared has born out to be even more accurate several years later.The audio quality of a show was not as good back then as it is now, but I still really hope you enjoy these episodes, and find them relevant and helpful to you today!Cheers, thanks as always for listening, and I really hope you enjoy this episode of the Boundless Body Radio Heritage Series!Gin Stephens sure knows how to fast! This New York Times Bestselling author of Fast. Feast. Repeat. has been on our radar for quite some time!She has also written other successful books, including an Amazon #1 bestseller, "Delay, Don't Deny". Her blog is amazing, and includes a ton of great information about fasting.She was the host of three podcasts, The Intermittent Fasting Podcast, Intermittent Fasting Stories, which featured a variety of successful fasting stories, and her newer podcast, Life Lessons, which she hosted with her friend, Sheri Bullock.Find Gin at-ginstephens.comFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Mike takes a look at the increasingly fractured Democratic Party and the rise of socialist candidates he argues are pushing it further outside the political mainstream. With November approaching, he weighs whether those candidates could ultimately give Republicans an advantage in the midterms, examines the enthusiasm and uncertainty surrounding both parties, and asks whether voters will reject the Democrats’ leftward shift when they head to the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai at Ellentor Centre in Toronto, July 31, 2026."Don't forget that sometimes it is necessary to have smiling faces." (The Way, 657)

France’s interior minister says optimism remains even as firefighters work to get the blazes in southwestern France under control. Then: we head to Mallorca for the opening of a new Mandarin Oriental. Plus: a conversation with the president of Japanese eyewear brand Globe Specs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe reacts to Baker Mayfield's contract frustrations before diving into the Buffalo Bills' championship window. They debate Brandon Beane's roster construction and analyze why previous opportunities were squandered compared to the Chiefs' success. Discussion shifts to training camp standouts and the hope that the rookie class can provide the blue-chip talent needed for a Super Bowl run. 01:04 - Baker Mayfield Contract Frustration 02:44 - Beane and McDermott Critique 04:58 - Unforgivable Missed Super Bowls 10:04 - New Draft Class Optimism 15:16 - Bills Uniform Design Debate

What if the biggest problems in your life weren't obstacles... but invitations? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares the philosophy behind SuperLife and explains why he believes every challenge contains the seed of a solution. From discovering toxic products in the nutrition industry to helping bring clean water to hundreds of thousands of children, Darin reveals how shifting from complaint to contribution has shaped every major chapter of his life. He also shares practical principles for cultivating optimism, surrounding yourself with solution-oriented people, taking radical responsibility, and building a life fueled by possibility instead of fear. If you've been overwhelmed by the state of the world, this episode is a reminder that the future belongs to those willing to create it. What You'll Learn Why every problem contains the opportunity for a solution How SuperLife became a movement centered around "a world that works" The mindset shift from complaining to creating Why optimism is a practice, not blind positivity How Darin built a career by solving problems instead of criticizing them The importance of surrounding yourself with solution-oriented people Why taking 100% responsibility changes everything How vision creates momentum and attracts new possibilities Why stillness and action are equally essential for growth Practical daily habits for creating your own SuperLife Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:35 – Sponsor: Alkemis 00:03:27 – Why I believe in a world that works 00:04:50 – Choosing solutions over fear 00:06:23 – Every challenge is an opportunity 00:07:10 – How frustration built my career 00:08:02 – The birth of my superfood journey 00:09:16 – Why SuperLife became a movement 00:10:17 – Stop complaining and start creating 00:11:11 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:12:58 – Clean water changed my perspective forever 00:14:25 – Your patterns are not your identity 00:15:24 – Why personal responsibility creates freedom 00:16:26 – The power of surrounding yourself with innovators 00:17:49 – Creating a field that attracts solutions 00:19:10 – Stop focusing on what's broken 00:20:30 – How the universe responds to action 00:21:28 – Building a movement around possibility 00:22:11 – Why problems should make you hopeful 00:23:16 – Curiosity unlocks new possibilities 00:24:39 – My daily practices for staying optimistic 00:26:21 – Stillness, courage, and taking action anyway 00:28:02 – Vision creates the path forward 00:29:01 – A call to help create a world that works Thank You to Our Sponsors: Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The world doesn't change because we become better at pointing out what's broken—it changes because ordinary people decide to become extraordinary problem solvers. Every challenge is an invitation, every obstacle contains a solution, and every one of us has the ability to help create a world that works."   5 Building Blocks: The SuperLife Vision This episode touches five pillars that could each become their own future episode. Treating them as a recurring framework gives the show a spine, andgives you a running "vision doc" you can build on episode by episode.   1. Optimism as a Discipline, Not a Disposition The core reframe: optimism isn't naivety, it's where you choose to point your energy. Future episode: the difference between denial and constructive optimism. 2. The Individual Work — Awareness, Freedom, Connection You flagged this yourself as "more on that another time." This is likely your richest solo-episode territory: what it actually means to learn from pain, become more aware, more free, more connected to your contribution. Could be a 3–4 partarc on its own. 3. The People You Cultivate Your stated "greatest asset." A strong recurring segment could be short profiles — 2–3 minutes each — of specific people in your orbit and the solutions they're building. Turns an abstract claim ("I'm surrounded by great people") into proof, episode after episode. 4. Possibility Thinking / "What Else Is Possible?" The engine of the whole philosophy. Future episode: a practical walkthrough of how you actually run this question against a real problem, step by step, so listeners can use it themselves. 5. Daily Practices Your list of eleven. This is a natural standalone episode ("The 11 Things I Do Every Day to Stay Optimistic"), each one expanded with a real story, rather than compressed into one segment of a broader episode.

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Mikel Arteta Makes Transfer Promise, Vini Jr Optimism & Major Target Injured - Arsenal Transfer ShowMikel Arteta has made a fresh transfer promise, optimism is growing over Arsenal's chances of signing Vinícius Júnior, and one of the club's major transfer targets has suffered an injury.In today's episode of The Arsenal Transfer Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton analyses Arteta's latest comments and what they reveal about Arsenal's ambitions before the transfer window closes.We also discuss why there is renewed optimism surrounding Vinícius Júnior despite recent reports over his future, before assessing the impact of an injury to one of Arsenal's leading transfer targets and what it could mean for Andrea Berta's plans.

In hour 3 of Steiny and Guru, Evan and Guru discuss the optimism going into the 49ers season but also what scares them about this year. Plus, how has Kyle Shanahan proved how invaluable he is?

Does the 49ers getting healthier this year give you the most optimism for the team this year? What gives you most pause?

Todsay on the 5: The mood among video game fans has been pretty dour between the XBOX layoffs and Sony's continued anti-consumer moves. While I'm not going to tell anyone I think things are great, it's actually possible all this misery could lkead to something positive. Maybe!

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, about the findings of the 2026 Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor, which reveals growing optimism among South Africans about their financial future. This even as debt, affordability pressures and widening financial inequality continue to challenge millions of households. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Dave too optimistic when it comes to the Giants? Plus, an edition of Stump Rothenberg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JP and BMitch can sense the optimism around Ashburn as Washington aims to bounce back from a bad 2025 season.

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Bobby, Deuce, and Jeff discussed the optimism for Saints fans as the team opens its 2026 training camp. Bobby, Deuce, and Jeff listened to Saints GM Mickey Loomis' comments about an extension for WR Chris Olave. Bobby emphasized the importance of the team getting a deal done with Olave. The guys also projected improvement for the Saints' special teams unit.

Dungeon Crawler Carl has officially taken over our lives—but does the series genuinely deserve all the hype?We discuss the characters we are terrified to lose, its surprisingly thoughtful commentary on misogyny and oppressive systems, and why rereading a familiar story can become an emotional life raft when everything else feels chaotic.We also talk about The Song of Achilles, The Spellshop, Heaven Official's Blessing, Suffs, Korea's Battle of Fates, trusting your intuition, Reykjavik, Tokyo, and an upcoming magical trip to Scotland.What was the best book you read this month?Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will ultimately go through. Then, Meta's latest ad campaign puts an optimistic spin on AI, but Scott has a few ideas for better taglines. Plus, Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner jokes fall flat, and the FDA's decision to ease restrictions helps fuel America's peptide boom. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From AIDS 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, host Ben Plumley talks with International AIDS Society Young Leaders Edmond Soko (Zambia, Grassroots Soccer) and Noah Mancuso (Atlanta, Emory/RTI) about where the HIV epidemic is heading. Edmond describes using soccer-based, play-focused curricula to deliver HIV prevention education and reach rural adolescents who struggle to access services. Noah outlines three posters: a systematic review on barriers and facilitators to injectable PrEP for adolescent girls and young women, an analysis of how US federal funding cuts affect geographic access to PrEP in Atlanta, and a review of 20 years of mobile health interventions showing limited translation into real-world apps. They discuss new prevention innovations like a monthly pill and a weekly prevention pill with earlier access planning, the promise and risks of AI and telehealth for reducing stigma and improving access, shifting funding realities, and ongoing activism and optimism for epidemic control. 00:00 Welcome to AIDS 2026 00:50 Meet the Young Leaders 01:24 Edmond's Grassroots Soccer Work 03:00 Noah's Path into HIV Research 04:09 Posters and New Findings 07:12 Soccer as Prevention Strategy 08:30 Conference Vibe and Tensions 10:24 New Prevention Innovations 12:11 Careers and Funding Cut Reality 13:34 Optimism and Activism 17:03 AI and Digital Health Trends 21:46 Telehealth Access and Stigma 25:16 Next Generation Takeaways 27:10 Closing Thanks and Sign Off AIDS 2026 https://www.iasociety.org/conferences/aids2026 Check Out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! How do you see the future of global health unfolding? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health. #hivaids #HIV #AIDS #globalhealth

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on if there is enough talent to reach the playoffs, which Carl states why he believes not only that they do have the talent, he is also confident in Kevin Stefanski being able to coach this team into the postseason. 

Vini Jr Contract Talks, Yan Diomande Misconception, Bruno Guimaraes Optimism - Arsenal Transfer ShowFresh Vinícius Júnior contract talks have emerged, there is a major misconception surrounding Yan Diomande, and optimism is growing over Arsenal's pursuit of Bruno Guimarães.In today's episode of The Arsenal Transfer Show, Arsenal reporter Tom Canton analyses the latest developments surrounding Vinícius Júnior's future at Real Madrid and what any new contract negotiations could mean for Arsenal's reported interest.We also address the growing misconception around Yan Diomande, separating fact from fiction regarding the highly-rated youngster, before discussing why there is renewed optimism over Arsenal's chances of signing Bruno Guimarães.

Michael Pina says the Rockets should run it back with the roster

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Tommy can buy long-term Jets optimism but not for this season.

Hour 3: The Sixers are still no match for the Knicks. Tommy can buy long-term Jets optimism but not for this season.

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Faith can be defined as irrational. Pastor Wayne Shevey is here to expand on that with what he calls "irrational optimism for irrational times". 

Over the course of his career, no other director has documented the passage of time better on screen than writer-director Richard Linklater. The Texas filmmaker, synonymous with being one of the vital voices of the independent film movement of the 1990s, has used his filmography to record the most vital parts of our lives, and how those moments from our past and present can shape our future. Whether it's our first love and the long romantic journey with that person (the Before Trilogy), the magic of his childhood (School of Rock, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood), the glory of high school and college (Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some!!), the evolution of artistic expression (Me and Orson Welles, Blue Moon, Nouvelle Vague), Linklater has looked inward at the human condition expertly for close to forty years, but none more so perfectly than he did with his 2014 masterpiece, Boyhood. Originating as an idea in his mind over two and a half decades ago, Linklater assembled a cast and crew to go on a twelve-year journey of filming that would chronicle the life of a young boy from the age of six all the way to eighteen, from kindergarten to the end of high school. From the early 2000s to the mid-2010s, Linklater tinkered in the editing room with footage from limited days to shooting with his actors, sometimes even without a finish script, and sprung out a one-of-a-kind film that serves as a memory box for generation within its specific look at a boy growing up in South Texas as he's discovering who he wants to be, living with his mother and sister and occasionally spending time with his father when he is in town. In symbolic nod to the years, it took to make Boyhood, it returns to theaters for a run of anniversary screenings nationwide for its twelve-year celebration to re-explore the evolving yet universal themes Linklater concluded about adolescence, parenthood, siblings, and learning that the road to becoming the person we want to be takes exactly one thing Linklater has become known for, time. In a recent conversation, Linklater and I spoke about the origins of the project, collecting the music that made up the character's world, the evolving nature of the project, and retooling the film's narrative to fit the film's star Ellar Coltrane's life and interests. We also spoke about working with Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke, their growth within these characters as parents and how Arquette's role mirrored the life of Linklater's mother. Our discussion continued with what it was like to film eight other films while creating Boyhood, why San Marcos, TX was a great location to shoot the majority of the film (he continued to use this location for Everybody Wants Some!!), his optimism about the future generations on the whole as well as within the confines of artistic expression. In our final moments, Linklater teased his latest expansive project he's doing right now, an adaptation of the musical Merrily We Roll Along, this time with the film commencing over the course of twenty years to complete the time period of this celebrated work from Stephen Sondheim. While it seems like a daunting task, only Linklater would have the trust from audiences to deliver again once we are able to see the film in the years to come. But until then, the director, much like when he was making Boyhood, will continue to create great work that reminds us of his artistic super power; that by looking inward, we discover the value of our place, our time, and the skin we live in. Boyhood will receive a 12th anniversary theatrical re-release from Independent Film Company (IFC) on July 31.

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Episode 305: Ridiculously OptimisticThe clipI open this one with a message from a content creator who goes by Writer's Cramp. The theme: be ridiculously optimistic about your future, aim higher than seems reasonable, and do not let other people talk you out of what you want. Worth the ninety seconds.These messages always strike me the same way. You hear them and think, well, yes, obviously. So then ask yourself the real question. Why wouldn't you live that way?What you actually controlLet's be clear about the limits. You cannot control how a game turns out. You cannot directly control how the other players behave, though you have more indirect influence there than you might think, mostly through how you carry yourself.What you control completely is how you choose to interact with the events that happen to you. On the court and off it.That is not a consolation prize. That is the piece that determines your experience.On being scaredThere was a line in the clip about being scared being part of being alive. That one applies directly to improvement.I think of the mental side of pickleball in three parts. Perspective, which is what Pickleball Therapy: The Book covers. Play, which is the next book. And improvement, which is the third, because improving carries its own mental weight.Improvement is scary. You are leaving the thing you already do well and moving toward something you do not do well yet. That is uncomfortable by design. It is also when you feel most alive, because that is when you are growing.The story: let's just get fourLast week I was playing in an eight-player group. My friend David and I partnered up for the last game against Jeff and Patrick, two good players. David had not had a great session.Before we started I told him: let's just get four points.He looked at me. Four?I was not being serious about the ceiling. But watch what it does. We score one, and we are a quarter of the way there. We score two, halfway. We get stuck at three for a while, three quarters. Then we hit four.And now think about it functionally. I have to get to four anyway. Nobody counts to eleven without passing four first. So the target was never a lowered bar. It was a real checkpoint on the way to the same destination.Once we got there I told him, let's go for six. We got six. Then we pushed it again.We won the game.Why it worksPressure comes from measuring yourself against something you do not control. The final score is not yours to control. A checkpoint on the way there is.And here is the part that makes it hold up: if we had lost that game 11-4, I still get to turn to David and say, I told you we were getting four. The metric survives the loss.The other version: timeI talked a few weeks back about using time the same way. Same group, playing with Jeff, and our opponents Tyson and Scott could not miss. All credit to them, they were out of their minds.We were down 8-2 and the clock read something-25. I told Jeff, let's get to 30. On the clock, not the scoreboard.We got to 31 and I put my hands up. Victory.We lost that game. We won on our metric.If you come up with your ownIf you find a version of this that works for you, I want to hear it. Drop it in the comments, post it in the TRP Community under the podcast, or email me. Fair warning that my response time depends on what else is going on, but the address is open.In the riffCamp schedule is liveThe 2026 and early 2027 camps are posted. You have been asking, so go take a look.One principle that matters to us: if you look at a camp and the number does not work for you right now, email us and tell us what is doable.To be clear about what that is and is not. It is not a discount program. The value is there at the stated price. The signature camp includes the online course, pre-camp experiences, and the community, so there is a whole structure around the two days.What it is: a way for cost not to be the reason you don't get coached. We don't ask follow-up questions. We don't ask for a bank statement. No guarantee we can make every request work, but we will do our best.Tap Into Your Flow updateThe series is underway. Five weeks, one piece at a time, and it is free.Week one establishes the connection between rhythm and the sport. We have done a version of this at camps for years, where players dink with their eyes closed and hear the metronome underneath the rally. Rush it, and the sound changes.What has been interesting for me as a coach is pulling the pieces together for this series. Putting music next to pickleball footage makes it obvious in a way that talking about it never quite did. You can watch the rally move with the music.If your play feels forced, one position to the next, paddle up, paddle back, staccato, this is for you.And the name is the point. I am not teaching you to flow the way I flow. The flow is already in you. You are a human being who has made it this far on this planet. It is in there. What gets in the way is interference, most of it self-issued, our own minds handing out instructions that keep us from moving cleanly through a shot.The series includes written materials, videos, and music. You will also come away knowing more about Johann Strauss and the Blue Danube than you expected from a pickleball newsletter.Links and contactsCamps: tonyroigpickleball.com/campsCamp cost conversations: camps@tonyroigpickleball.comEmail Tony: tony@tonyroigpickleball.comTap Into Your Flow: free with the email list at tonyroigpickleball.comTRP Community: tonyroigpickleball.com

Sunday July 12th - Eternal Optimism

Chris McMonigle reacts to Max Fried's stellar outing in his return from injury, sealing a series win for the Yankees. Still, it wasn't all positive, as C-Mac tears into the Yankee offense once again, which continues to struggle without Aaron Judge. Chris reacts to the team's much-needed rally late in game two of Wednesday's doubleheader, the failure to capitalize on Gerrit Cole's strong outing in game one, and what options Brian Cashman and company have to get this listless lineup going again.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS4:13 - Optimism around the pitching staff after Cole and Fried pitch on the same day for the first time.13:58 - Praising the bullpen, specifically Bednar and Blackburn, while looking for one more shutdown reliever.21:00 - Evaluating Will Warren's surprise appearance in the ninth inning.28:30 - The offense is a "disaster."34:55 - Deep frustrations with Bellinger and Goldschmidt expanding the strike zone.45:05 - Why Caballero and Volpe aren't the answer, and why the Yankees need to call up Lombard NOW.46:13 - Thoughts on Caballero's pitch clock antics, his clash with Dennis Santana, and MLB's response.1:01:00 - Potential moves for Mason Miller, Shea Langeliers, and Luis Arraez.1:07:38 - "Shill or Shame" Segment.1:18:28 - Looking ahead to the pitching matchups for the upcoming weekend series against the Phillies.

Host Evie Stokes sits down again with indie pop sensation Gelli Haha to share music from a fellow Angeleno. The two get into Gelli’s friendship with Tia Rabinovitz, aka Nymphlord, and the band’s off-kilter optimism. “Garden” comes from Nymphlord’s latest album, Shedding Velvet, out now on Lauren Records.Produced by: William Myers and Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: Daniel TopeteSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Kravitz is joined by David Croft and Craig Slater to discuss the latest F1 news ahead of the weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.-•You can watch the Formula One action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•The F1 Show is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/f1/news/27451/12822277/the-f1-show-podcast-sky-sports•You can listen to The F1 Show on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The F1 Show".•For all the latest F1 news, head to www.skysports.com/f1•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Peter Burns on 3HL - Will Stein & Kentucky Optimism + Sarkisian & Texas Championship PotentialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris McMonigle reacts to Max Fried's stellar outing in his return from injury, sealing a series win for the Yankees. Still, it wasn't all positive, as C-Mac tears into the Yankee offense once again, which continues to struggle without Aaron Judge. Chris reacts to the team's much-needed rally late in game two of Wednesday's doubleheader, the failure to capitalize on Gerrit Cole's strong outing in game one, and what options Brian Cashman and company have to get this listless lineup going again.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS4:13 - Optimism around the pitching staff after Cole and Fried pitch on the same day for the first time.13:58 - Praising the bullpen, specifically Bednar and Blackburn, while looking for one more shutdown reliever.21:00 - Evaluating Will Warren's surprise appearance in the ninth inning.28:30 - The offense is a "disaster."34:55 - Deep frustrations with Bellinger and Goldschmidt expanding the strike zone.45:05 - Why Caballero and Volpe aren't the answer, and why the Yankees need to call up Lombard NOW.46:13 - Thoughts on Caballero's pitch clock antics, his clash with Dennis Santana, and MLB's response.1:01:00 - Potential moves for Mason Miller, Shea Langeliers, and Luis Arraez.1:07:38 - "Shill or Shame" Segment.1:18:28 - Looking ahead to the pitching matchups for the upcoming weekend series against the Phillies.

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S17 E32: Perry E. Metzger on Bitcoin in 2008, Cypherpunk Culture & AI Optimism Time stamps: 00:00:50 - Introducing Perry E. Metzger 00:03:06 - Perry Metzger's Background 00:06:04 - The Cryptography Mailing List's Origins 00:07:36 - "The Code Breakers" & Early Influences in Cryptography 00:11:19 - The Cypherpunks Era and PGP 00:22:08 - The State of Cryptography in 2008 00:24:20 - Satoshi's Bitcoin Announcement on Metzdowd 00:28:52 - Bitcoin's Key Innovations 00:32:39 - Critique of Proof of Work 00:36:21 - Sponsors 00:40:10 - Scalability and Future Challenges 00:48:41 - Initial Reactions to Bitcoin 00:51:21 - Early Criticisms of Bitcoin from James A. Donald & Ray Dillinger 01:05:16 - Perry's Moderation of the Bitcoin Discussion 01:08:16 - Satoshi's Anonymity and Mailing List Logs 01:11:19 - Perry's Comic Book on Computer Science 01:16:13 - The Metzger Dowdeswell Mailing List Today 01:23:04 - Perry's Interest in AI 01:47:03 - AI Advocacy and Combating "Doomers" 01:49:19 - The Extropy Mailing List 01:51:01 - Conclusion and How to Follow Perry Metzger

The Atlanta Falcons rookies report to training camp on Friday with the veterans following next week. There is a lot of new in Flowery Branch, and that gives Falcons fans reason for optimism that the team can break its playoff drought that dates back to 2017. Become a Member of the Falcons Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExH7g8jWCX0Wb5p6Jd9FwA/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For More Atlanta Falcons News: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/onsi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick Kendell: https://x.com/NickKendellMHH Scott Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/c/scottkennedy?sub_confirmation=1 #Falcons #AtlantaFalcons #DirtyBirds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When uncertainty and bad news pull the mind toward pessimism, how can we cultivate genuine hope without ignoring reality?In this guided meditation, Geshe Legtsok leads a reflection on gratitude, good fortune, impermanence, and intentional action. By recognizing the blessings in our own lives, appreciating the positive contributions of others, and remembering that change is always possible, we develop a more balanced and hopeful outlook.Episode 226: Meditation to Cultivate Hope for the Future | Geshe LegtsokJoin our third annual How to Train a Happy Mind three-day in-person retreat in California's redwoods August 13–16. LEARN MOREIf you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.