Podcasts about Perfection

This is Part 1 of a two-part series: From Spiritual Baby to Mature Perfection Part 2 is coming soon and is titled: What Does the Bible Really Say About Christian Perfection? Read more here.Support the show

Today I'm reviewing Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang, and I genuinely have no notes. This book was incredible. It gave me everything I want from fantasy: compelling characters, fascinating worldbuilding, a unique magic system, and themes that gave me so much to think about long after I finished reading.One of my favorite aspects is the way science, physics, mathematics, and magic work together. Magic essentially feels like coding—you have calculations, written spells, and a system with actual structure behind it. But that incredible worldbuilding is only the beginning.M. L. Wang uses this story to dig into classism, colonialism, sexism, religion, institutional power, and who gets access to knowledge. There are so many layers to unpack that our Fantasy Fanatics book club actually went overtime because we couldn't stop discussing it.And then there's that ending.

Dana sits down with dental hygiene program director Brionna Watson @brionnawatson_, MPA, RDH, Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Community College of Baltimore County, to discuss what it really takes to thrive in dental hygiene school, from trusting the learning process and developing resilient study habits to understanding why true competence comes from comprehension—not memorization. They also explore career growth beyond clinical practice, the importance of mentorship, financial and lifestyle preparation for school, and how emerging innovations like virtual reality are expanding dental hygiene education.

Our St. Irenaeus Ministry for Adult Faith Formation (SIM) launches its second year of bringing together adults who want to understand our Catholic faith more fully, experience it more deeply, and make it more relevant to our everyday lives.For their first meeting, SIM welcomed lecturer and pastor Monsignor Watkins to speak about “The Eucharist as the Perfection of Religion,” which was held in St. Ann Church on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00pm. Next week, SIM launches our 20-session Catholicism series that will take participants on a journey around the world and deep into the faith:With acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron, we'll travel to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. You'll be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture, claiming more than one billion of the Earth's people.You'll experience the fullness of Catholicism in all its beauty, goodness, and truth.

It is important to manage our emotions and perceptions of other reactions during high-pressure situations. If we make a mistake or fail to deliver as we thought we should, we need to focus on what we can control in the moment - our emotional state, mental state, and immediate reaction.Key TakeawaysOur feelings and perceptions during high-pressure situations are often more negative than reality warrants.Focusing on what we can control — our own performance and adjustments — is essential to maintaining confidence.Practice is not about achieving perfection; it is about learning how to adapt and adjust in the moment.Presentations, speeches, and athletic performances will never be 100% perfect, and that is normal and acceptable.Redirecting attention from uncontrollable external factors to internal capabilities leads to better outcomes. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

Knowing what you want to change is only part of the preparation. Amy Hudson asks Dr. James Fisher three questions before his first 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge: What motivates him, what obstacles does he anticipate, and how will he stay accountable? His answers bring the discussion into everyday life, from modeling healthy habits for his son to changing his diet soda routine and managing easy access to snacks while working from home.Amy shares ways to reduce last-minute food decisions, including bringing leftovers, cooking protein ahead of time, and keeping meal components available. They also discuss family encouragement and community support. Fisher's daily Sudoku habit illustrates the larger mindset: focus on today's achievable action, let those successes accumulate, and recognize that an imperfect month can still represent meaningful progress.• Clarifying personal motivation before a nutrition challenge• Planning around diet soda habits and familiar food choices• Preparing snacks and meals for work and travel• Building accountability through family and community• Celebrating small wins instead of demanding perfection• Choosing between recipes, prepared ingredients, and flexible meals00:00 — Progress and Consistency00:52 — Dr. Fisher Takes On the Challenge02:18 — Question 1: What Is Your Motivation?06:31 — Question 2: What Could Get in the Way?07:54 — Changing the Diet Soda Routine11:09 — When You Work Near a Full Cupboard13:20 — Eating on the Go: Start With Leftovers14:26 — Question 3: How Will You Stay Accountable?18:07 — Support From the Challenge Community19:08 — Start Small and Celebrate Your Wins21:40 — Organizing Recipe Ideas With Pinterest23:23 — Three Ways to Plan Your Meals24:01 — Rethinking What a Meal Can Look Like27:30 — Planning for Hunger Between MealsLearn more about The Exercise Coach and find a studio near you.https://exercisecoach.comSubmit a strength, health, or well-being question for a future episode.https://strengthchangeseverything.comFollow Strength Changes Everything on Apple Podcasts.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strength-changes-everything/id1536169608Watch Strength Changes Everything on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJn2uiUCAumWilp3k_eTk2QThe Exercise Coach: https://exercisecoach.comSubmit your questions: https://strengthchangeseverything.comListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strength-changes-everything/id1536169608Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJn2uiUCAumWilp3k_eTk2Q

Rachel explores why practice —not perfection —is the healthier way to live, making room for mistakes, grace, and growth instead of guilt.Intentional Family #168: What My Broken Leg Taught MeIntentional Family #169: When Life Hands You Lemons

Gridiron Report: QB3 Case Keenum runs Ben Johnson's offense to perfection vs Eagles full 112 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:06:28 +0000 DPfqg0SPOU3t7RgAHmU8ML4rowPQjnF2 news Chicago All Local news Gridiron Report: QB3 Case Keenum runs Ben Johnson's offense to perfection vs Eagles A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://pla

Gridiron Report: QB3 Case Keenum runs Ben Johnson's offense to perfection vs Eagles full 112 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:06:28 +0000 DPfqg0SPOU3t7RgAHmU8ML4rowPQjnF2 news Chicago All Local news Gridiron Report: QB3 Case Keenum runs Ben Johnson's offense to perfection vs Eagles A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://pla

Gridiron Report: QB3 Case Keenum runs Ben Johnson's offense to perfection vs Eagles full 112 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:06:28 +0000 DPfqg0SPOU3t7RgAHmU8ML4rowPQjnF2 news Chicago All Local news Gridiron Report: QB3 Case Keenum runs Ben Johnson's offense to perfection vs Eagles A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://pla

This week on The 3 Retro Movie Geeks, we're heading to the tiny desert town of Perfection, Nevada, as we dig into one of the greatest creature features of the 1990s – Tremors. With Paul away this week, Rob and Scott are joined once again by returning guest Ben Devlin for a fun-filled discussion about a film that perfectly blends horror, comedy, and action. Starring Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward as handymen Val McKee and Earl Bassett, Tremors delivers giant underground monsters, unforgettable characters, and a surprising amount of suspense. We explore what made the original film such an instant cult classic, from its brilliantly paced script and practical effects to the terrifying Graboids that kept everyone off the ground. The team also discuss favourite scenes, behind-the-scenes trivia, memorable quotes, and why Tremors continues to entertain audiences more than three decades after its release. Does it deserve to be considered one of the finest monster movies ever made? We certainly have plenty to say! So grab a pole vault, climb onto the nearest rooftop, and join us for another nostalgic deep dive into a true cult classic that proves sometimes the best monsters are the ones you never see coming.

Y'all love a “storytime” episode and it's been a while since the Perrys recorded one. The Perrys cover a wide range of topics, from legalism and the idea of “sinless perfection” to stories about identity, “hood” dynamics, and pretending to be someone you're not. Jackie and Preston discuss the theology of justification and sanctification as they remember meeting someone during a stop on a poetry tour who claimed he had not sinned in 10 years. Then you'll hear some high-school Jackie stories – like the time she was a fake gang member on her old Black Planet page – plus Preston's recollection of the time he got robbed in Nigeria for multiple hours. It's a funny one – enjoy. Scripture references: Romans 7:13-20, 23-24 Romans 7:5 1 Corinthians 1:2 This Episode is Sponsored By: crossway.org/WTPlyrics - Purchase The Sing! Hymnal and get 30% off with a free Crossway plus account. https://shopify.com/perry - Sign up for your FREE trial today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a perfectionist, a dabbler, or a denier? Dr. Tabatha and Ashlee sit down with FTF coach Marilyn, who traded perfection for obedience and found more peace in her mid-50s than ever before. A real talk on surrender, identity in Christ, and why God is calling you now, not once you feel ready.Perfectionist. Dabbler. Denier. Dr. Tabatha names the three ways women avoid the truth about their health - and their faith. Then she and Ashlee sit down with Fast to Faith coach Marilyn Bright, a recently retired New Jersey school administrator turned faith-based health coach, who spent decades doing faith "in isolation" - a checklist of prayer and exercise she performed and then shelved before the stress of the day undid it.Marilyn shares what changed when she stopped trying to earn her way to perfect before letting God in, and started bringing Him all of her instead - her work, her marriage, her body, her mess. She walks through her path from the $5 Challenge to the 40-Day Program to the Coaching Academy, why the weekly Monday calls became "sacred" to her, and how surrender in obedience means moving before she feels ready, not after.In Marilyn's own words: "I came to Fast to Faith to lose weight; but what I found was and continues to be a transformation - learning to love my whole self instead of trying to punish my body into weight loss."In this episode●      The three ways women avoid the truth: perfectionist, dabbler, denier●      Why "it's easier to perform for God than to sit still for God"●      How Marilyn moved from a faith checklist to giving God all of her●      The lie that you must be perfect before God will bless you●      Martha and Mary - producing vs. being present with Jesus●      What weekly coaching and community accountability actually does●      The power of praying for one another in the Fast to Faith sisterhood●      This week's charge: be still and know that He is GodScripture referenced●      Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God."●      John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."●      Luke 15 - The Prodigal Son●      Luke 10:38-42 - Martha and MaryAbout MarilynMarilyn Bright is a wife, mom, recently retired school administrator, and now a faith-based health coach from Berlin, New Jersey. She serves on her church's worship team, leads the women's ministry, and sits on the church board. She also mentors novice school principals for the state of New Jersey. Off the clock, she loves personal and spiritual growth through reading and online courses, practicing yoga, traveling with her family, and spending time with her beagle and chocolate lab.●      Follow Marilyn: instagram.com/marilyn.faithwellness/●      Start with Marilyn's 5-Day Challenge: ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiy-559443?am_id=marilyn5950Your healing story is someone else's roadmap.And if you are still in the middle of your own - you need this too.If you have ever wondered what it would look like to turn your transformation into your calling Dr. Tabatha live Join here:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/from-stuck-to-freeJoin Dr. Tabatha LIVE: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/from-stuck-to-freeReady to go deeper?Start here: 5-Day Empowered by Faith Challenge ftf.fasttofaith.com/empoweredbyfaithdiyShop Dr. Tabatha's supplement line: Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first order: shop.fasttofaith.comGet the book: Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: book.fasttofaith.com/bonus?am_id=fasttofaith5413Fast to Faith is hosted by Dr. Tabatha Barber — OB/GYN, functional medicine physician, and founder of the Fast to Faith Sisterhood and Coaching Academy.

Perfection can feel like a high standard.But sometimes, it is just fear delaying the launch.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why perfectionism can become one of the most expensive forms of procrastination—and why speed, feedback, and iteration often matter more than getting everything right on the first attempt.You cannot learn everything in private.At some point, the market has to see the product.Real customers will show you what works, what breaks, and what actually needs improvement.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why perfectionism can disguise fear of criticism• How excessive preparation can slow your speed to market• Why customer feedback is more valuable than endless internal tweaking• How rapid iteration creates a more adaptable businessThe truth is simple:Version one does not need to be perfect.It needs to exist.Launch the product.Collect the feedback.Fix the weaknesses.Improve the experience.Then repeat the process faster than your competitors are willing to.Perfection delays information.Execution creates it.Push the button.Read the data.Keep improving.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

« Et si la clé pour créer, c'était simplement d'oser ? Dans cet extrait, Aminata Bléas-Sangaré nous raconte comment son podcast Tout le monde passe sur le trône est né d'une envie : donner la parole sans filtre, et créer un espace où les gens peuvent s'exprimer pleinement.Elle partage :- Son déclic : « Le podcast, ça s'apprend sur le tas. J'ai osé me lancer, et j'ai réalisé que j'avais le droit de créer ce qui me manquait. »- Sa philosophie : « On a le droit de tester des choses. On n'a pas besoin d'être journaliste pour animer un podcast. »- Son apprentissage : « Ce podcast m'a appris l'audace, et m'a donné confiance en ma prise de parole. »Un extrait authentique et inspirant, où Aminata nous rappelle que : "nos peurs ne doivent pas nous empêcher de créer. Son podcast est né d'une envie simple : laisser les gens s'exprimer jusqu'au bout. »

Episode Description:A good outcome does not necessarily mean you made a good decision.And a bad outcome does not necessarily mean you made a bad one.That distinction is at the heart of James's conversation with Annie Duke, former professional poker player and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts.Poker gave Annie an unusually intense laboratory for studying uncertainty. You can make exactly the right decision and lose money. You can make a terrible decision and win. If you judge yourself only by the result, you may reinforce bad habits, discard good strategies, and learn the wrong lesson entirely.James connects this immediately to business, investing, comedy, relationships, and his own experience selling a company during the dot-com boom. When things work out, people naturally want to take credit. When things go badly, they naturally want to blame luck.Both reactions interfere with learning.Annie argues that one of the most valuable skills is learning to separate what you controlled from what you did not. Instead of asking only, “Did I win?” ask whether the process that produced the result was sound.The conversation then becomes an exploration of how to learn faster.Annie says one of the best shortcuts is to “borrow other people's 10,000 hours.” When she entered professional poker, her brother had already spent years around players like Erik Seidel and Dan Harrington. Instead of rediscovering everything through expensive trial and error, Annie entered a community that had already spent thousands of hours thinking about the game.But being around experts is not enough.You have to know how to talk to them. You have to communicate the relevant details. You have to remove the outcome when asking for advice so it does not bias the conversation. And you have to find people willing to challenge you instead of simply confirming what you already believe.Annie describes three essential commitments for a strong decision-making group: a commitment to accuracy, accountability for your beliefs, and openness to dissent.James and Annie also explore the role of teaching. Annie says her own poker game changed dramatically once she had to explain her strategies to students. If you cannot clearly explain why you believe something, you may not understand it nearly as well as you think.The second half of the episode turns toward practical decision-making.Annie explains mental time travel: instead of allowing the emotion of the present moment to dominate a decision, imagine how your future self will view it. A $100 gambling win can feel terrible if you were previously up $2,000, while a $100 loss can feel great if you were previously down $2,000. But one year later, you would simply prefer the $100 win.Perspective changes the decision.James adds his own variation: “situation traveling.” If he cannot see a personal problem clearly, he asks what advice he would give his daughter or how he would handle the same situation in business.They also discuss pre-mortems, negative visualization, planning for obstacles, parenting, “yes, and,” self-serving bias, echo chambers, and the value of saying “I'm not sure.”For Annie, uncertainty is not weakness.It is the beginning of curiosity.And curiosity is what makes learning possible.Editorial Note:This is a From the Archive episode originally centered on the 2018 release of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts. Annie has since published How to Decide and Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.The episode uses Nate Silver's 2016 U.S. presidential-election forecast to illustrate probabilistic thinking. FiveThirtyEight's final forecast gave Hillary Clinton roughly a 71% chance and Donald Trump roughly a 29% chance—meaning a Trump victory was less likely in the model, but far from a zero-probability event.What You'll Learn:Why a good outcome does not prove that you made a good decision.Why bad luck can follow a strong decision—and good luck can reward a bad one.Why winning can sometimes make learning harder than losing.How ego interferes with honest feedback.What temporal discounting does to decision-making.Why people prefer certainty even when certainty is impossible.How to “borrow” another person's 10,000 hours.Why community can dramatically accelerate learning.How experts know which details actually matter.Why teaching something can expose weaknesses in your own understanding.How to separate signal from noise when evaluating feedback.Why you should often hide the outcome when asking someone to evaluate a decision.The difference between wanting to be right and wanting to be accurate.Why accountability improves decision quality.How disagreement can make a learning group stronger instead of weaker.Why peer groups can become dangerous echo chambers.How to plan for future obstacles before they appear.What Annie means by mental time travel.How James uses “situation traveling” to make emotionally difficult decisions.Why changing your definition of “winning” can change your behavior.Why Annie deliberately dropped down in stakes when learning a new poker game.How saying “I'm not sure” creates hunger for new information.Why experts tend to be more aware of the limits of their own knowledge.How “yes, and” can help someone reconsider a belief without triggering defensiveness.Why improving your learning process even slightly can compound into enormous gains.Timestamped Chapters:[03:03] Thinking in BetsJames introduces Annie and her framework for making decisions when you do not have all the facts.[05:16] Luck, Skill, and the Stories We Tell OurselvesJames remembers selling a company during the dot-com boom and mistaking a fortunate outcome for evidence that he was a genius.[07:36] Why It's Hard to Learn From WinningAnnie and James discuss the tendency to stop examining your performance when the outcome was good.[09:16] Ego and Temporal DiscountingAnnie explains why humans naturally take credit for good outcomes, blame bad ones on luck, and favor immediate emotional rewards.[11:18] Good Decisions Can FailThe conversation shifts from learning to decision-making and the importance of accepting uncertain outcomes.[13:01] Why We Pay to End UncertaintyJames and Annie discuss business deals, pensions, lotteries, and why people accept large discounts to get certainty now.[14:24] Workshopping the Book in Front of AudiencesAnnie explains how years of speaking helped her turn decision science into stories people could actually use.[17:03] Can You Hack the 10,000-Hour Rule?James asks how Annie went from graduate school to becoming one of the world's best poker players.[18:04] Borrow Someone Else's 10,000 HoursAnnie explains why learning from people who have already accumulated expertise can dramatically shorten your own learning curve.[19:57] The Poker Learning PodAnnie describes the community around her brother, including Erik Seidel and Dan Harrington, and how their thinking accelerated her development.[20:43] Experience Is Necessary, but Not SufficientAnnie argues that putting in hours is not enough; you have to know how to interpret feedback.[23:15] Finding the Right Learning CommunityEven if you cannot immediately surround yourself with world-class experts, Annie says you can identify people who are curious, calm, and committed to improvement.[25:06] Why Teaching Made Annie Better at PokerHaving to explain strategy to beginners forced Annie to discover assumptions she could not actually defend.[26:05] The Truth Can AtrophyAnnie uses John Stuart Mill to explain why even correct beliefs become weaker if you never have to defend them.[30:26] Experts, Peers, and BeginnersJames and Annie identify three valuable learning communities: people ahead of you, people alongside you, and people you can teach.[31:10] How Erik Seidel Taught Annie to ThinkAnnie remembers being told to stop describing a poker hand as “unlucky” and instead provide the details needed to analyze the decision.[33:16] Don't Tell Me How the Hand EndedAnnie explains why knowing an outcome can bias the advice someone gives you.[34:30] Why Headlines Invent ExplanationsJames compares outcome bias to financial headlines that explain a market move after it has already happened.[36:27] The Feedback LoopAnnie describes how expert advice, practice, and immediate feedback can dramatically accelerate learning.[38:50] Virtual Mentors Count TooBooks and other resources can give you access to expert thought processes even when you cannot know the expert personally.[39:31] Peer Groups vs. Echo ChambersAnnie explains why a group of peers is only useful if everyone is genuinely open to disagreement and new information.[43:23] Accuracy, Accountability, and DissentAnnie outlines the three commitments she believes make a strong decision-making group.[45:02] Bets as AccountabilityPutting odds on a belief forces you to clarify how confident you actually are.[47:17] Make the Decision Before the Market CrashesAnnie explains how predetermined rules and accountability partners can prevent emotional reactions from taking over.[48:36] Map the Mines Before You Step on ThemInstead of visualizing only a perfect future, Annie recommends identifying the obstacles and disappointments that could derail you.[50:43] The Backdoor Into an Expert CommunityJames uses Judd Apatow and podcasting to show how creating something can give you a reason to approach experts.[52:25] Start With Three PeopleAnnie explains why community does not need to begin with fame or a large audience.[53:55] Nate Silver and the Meaning of 30 PercentJames and Annie use probabilistic election forecasting to show why people routinely round uncertainty down to zero or up to certainty.[57:29] What Probabilities Are Actually ForAnnie explains how forecasts can help people decide where to spend their time, attention, or resources.[01:00:55] Mental Time TravelAnnie introduces a technique for escaping the emotional intensity of the present moment by asking how your future self will view the decision.[01:01:32] The Blackjack TestWinning $100 after being up $2,000 feels terrible; losing $100 after being down $2,000 feels great. A year later, the preference becomes obvious.[01:05:05] Have a Conversation With Your Future SelfAnnie describes using time travel with her children, while James introduces his own version: “situation traveling.”[01:06:10] A Community of Different Versions of YouJames and Annie expand the idea to future selves, situational selves, and counterfactual versions of yourself.[01:09:31] Redefining WinningInstead of defining winning by whether you made money, Annie suggests defining it by whether you learned.[01:12:00] Drop Down in Stakes to Learn FasterAnnie remembers moving from high-stakes Hold'em to tiny stud games because she cared more about learning the new game than protecting her status.[01:15:10] Be Open to DissentAnnie says disagreement is one of the most powerful accelerators of expertise.[01:15:52] The Power of “I'm Not Sure”Certainty shuts down curiosity. Annie argues that acknowledging uncertainty keeps you hungry for information.[01:19:11] Experts Know What They Don't KnowOne mark of expertise, Annie says, is greater awareness of the boundaries of your knowledge.[01:20:07] Decision-Making for ParentsAnnie explains how she redirects her children from blaming a bad test on the teacher toward planning what they can do next time.[01:22:00] “Yes, And” as a Decision ToolJames connects Annie's parenting strategy to improv: accept the current reality, then build forward from it.[01:23:10] David Letterman, Lauren Conrad, and Bad DissentAnnie explains why challenging someone directly can backfire when you have not agreed to that kind of conversation.[01:27:45] How Much Can You Really Hack 10,000 Hours?James asks how much faster deliberate learning can make someone an expert.[01:32:40] You Don't Have to Be Great at ThisAnnie says even modest improvements in recognizing learning opportunities can double how much you learn.[01:35:17] “Suck Less” and Let It CompoundSmall improvements shift the odds over time. Perfection is unnecessary; direction matters.[01:37:06] Thinking in BetsJames recommends the book and summarizes the conversation around uncertainty, community, self-compassion, and learning.[01:38:01] Ryan Holiday's Secret Influence on the BookAnnie explains how the structure of The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy influenced the way she wrote Thinking in Bets.Additional Resources:Annie Duke — Official WebsiteAnnie Duke — BooksThinking in Bets — Penguin Random HouseHow to Decide — Penguin Random HouseQuit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away — Penguin Random HouseAnnie Duke — Alliance for Decision EducationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Perfection is often just procrastination wearing nice clothes, waiting for a flawless moment that will never arrive while you drown in endless excuses. God is not looking for polite, empty promises of "yes" or grand intentions for tomorrow—He is looking for execution today.#FULLTANKwithBroBo​ #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026​ #BoSanchez​ #StopSayingYoullDoIt​ #ExecuteNotExcuse​ #TakeActionToday​ #FaithInAction​ #SpiritualMaturity​ #TrulyRichMindset​ #StopProcrastinating​ #Grace​--- PS. Do you want to grow your finances but don't know how? For the past 18 years, I've received a lot of “thank yous” from so many TrulyRichClub members because once upon a time, they were stuck in their finances but through the club, they learned how to invest and they're on their way to financial freedom. If you want to grow your finances and reach your financial dream, go to www.trulyrichclub.com now or go to trc.ph/events to join our upcoming seminars!To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez

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Preparing for situations in life is not about trying to be perfect, but rather to be able to keep moving towards our goals. Every moment of our life is preparing us for something, when we don't point our preparation towards our goals we are usually preparing for failure.Key TakeawaysPreparation is more valuable than the pursuit of perfection, as perfection is rarely achievable.When pressure arises, individuals naturally fall back to their level of preparation — making consistent preparation essential.Failure should be reframed as a learning opportunity rather than a defining outcome.Life continuously tests individuals beyond formal education; emotional and skill-based testing never stops.The goal is not to be perfect, but to be consistently prepared for challenges and setbacks. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

What happens when K-pop's gruelling formula meets the American music industry?The global girl group Katseye has gone from a reality-show experiment to a global phenomenon. With chart-topping hits, a viral Gap campaign and a sold-out international tour, the group has become one of the biggest success stories in pop.But as Katseye breaks through in America, it is also bringing new attention to the intense training, fierce competition and relentless scrutiny that helped fuel its rise. Has the group's success shown that the K-pop model can work outside South Korea, or exposed the costs of trying to recreate it? The Global Story's Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman speak with BBC music correspondent Mark Savage about whether the discipline, pressure and perfectionism that drive K-pop's success can translate to an American audience.(Photo: Katseye performs in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Credit: Paul Bergan/ EPA/ Shutterstock)Clips: Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE | Official Trailer | NetflixProducer: Sam Chantarasak and Cat FarnsworthExecutive producer: Martine PowersSound engineer: Travis EvansSenior news editor: China Collins

Have you ever gone back to something you haven't done in a while and immediately wondered if you still know how to do it? It's funny how quickly that doubt can creep in. We can have years of experience and plenty of proof that we're capable. Somehow, we can still convince ourselves that too much time has passed or that we've forgotten everything we once knew. Then we step back into it and realize, wait, I actually know more than I thought I did. I've been noticing this in my own life lately, especially as I return to things I haven't done for a while. I also had a moment recently when a friend was going through a difficult loss. There was a chance I might need to step into her role and emcee a call with very little notice. My first thought was whether I could really pull it off without having time to prepare. But when I stopped and looked at everything I've already done, I realized I had plenty of experience to draw from. I needed to give myself a little more credit. On this Wise Walk, we're exploring what happens when our inner critic gets louder than the evidence of what we already know. We'll look at the expectations we put on ourselves. We'll also talk about letting go of the need to be perfect. Sometimes being present is enough. Sometimes saying yes to something that makes us a little uncomfortable is exactly what reminds us what we're capable of. Are there times in your life when you stepped away from something you enjoyed or got really good at, then wanted to return to it later? When you go back to it, does fear or anxiety surface? Do you give yourself enough credit for what you already know? Instead of feeding that fear, can you remind yourself that you probably know more than you think you do? Is there an activity, passion, or hobby you want to return to but have been putting off because too much time has passed? What is stopping you from going back to something you are curious about? Can you get grounded in why you have been holding yourself back? Can you trust your ability to work through whatever comes up and allow yourself to have the experience you are meant to have right now? Has someone ever asked you at the last minute to do something you felt unprepared for? What was your internal dialogue at that moment? Were you able to honor what was coming up for you while still moving past your self-doubt? When something pushes you outside your comfort zone, can you get curious about why it feels uncomfortable? What choices do you want to make when you find yourself outside your comfort zone? What actions can you take to let go of perfection and simply be present? Can you show up for yourself and others without expecting yourself to be perfect? Where in your life can you say yes to something that feels uncomfortable? Can you step outside your comfort zone, put your inner critic on the back burner, and surprise yourself? When you do surprise yourself, who are you going to tell? How can you be your own cheerleader? How can you appreciate the progress and momentum you are creating? Where can you gently tell your inner critic, "Not right now. I'm moving ahead anyway"? How can you give yourself credit for doing something uncomfortable or challenging? Who can you share your wins with who will be just as delighted as you are? I want to give you a shout-out for doing those scary things and not feeling like you have to be perfect. You are present, and you are showing up for yourself and others in ways that matter. I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode and what else is going on in your life. Feel free to reach out and share. I look forward to next Thursday for another Wise Walk. Until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [04:21] How I had to realize that I could step up and help someone who needed support in their time of need, even though I wasn't sure that I was ready.  [05:24] I knew it was important for me to give my friend support to feel what she needed to feel.  [06:22] My friend is still being the emcee for the event, but she knows that she has my support, and that I can step up if needed. [07:05] Presence over perfection. Perfection isn't what people are typically looking for. They want the raw, vulnerable, good stuff that they could relate to. [09:18] When I was on this Wise Walk, I realized that we all have this inner critic. This inner critic also creates a lot of noise. [10:17] Sometimes we also have unrealistic expectations. We need to keep these in check and realize something magical will come out. [12:12] We can't lose faith in ourselves. We need to believe in ourselves and expect good outcomes to come our way. [13:26] The importance of giving ourselves credit and owning our wins. [14:56]  As children, we get used to something new every year. As adults, there isn't as much change until we start going through major life changes like retirement or a new business or career. [16:15] I'm grateful that I can apply these concepts to my own life and that I'm seeing so many people who I care about doing the same thing. Memorable Quotes: "You probably know more than you think you do. Give yourself credit and trust what you already know." - Mary Tess "Challenge your inner critic. Growth often begins when you move forward even when part of you feels uncomfortable." - Mary Tess "Say yes to something that scares you a little. You may discover you're far more capable than you expected." - Mary Tess "Perfectionism is overrated. Something beautiful can happen when you let go of unrealistic expectations." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Heart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the challenges faced by today's youth, who often grapple with the pressures of hyperproductivity and the quest for perfection. She emphasizes the importance of helping children build their identity in Christ rather than solely focusing on their achievements. The discussion highlights the need for parents to recognize and celebrate their children's qualities, such as loyalty and confidence, and to be mindful of the potential dark places that the pursuit of being the best can lead both teens and parents. With insights from researchers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Kathy explores how we can guide our kids through the complexities of modern life while nurturing their spiritual and emotional well-being. Join us as we learn how to support our children in thriving amidst the pressures of their generation.

What if becoming a stronger leader isn't about getting everything right—but becoming more honest about where you need to grow?   In this episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Melissa Russell, President of charity: water, for a candid conversation about leading through failure, receiving feedback, and releasing the expectation of perfection.   Melissa explains that leaders have to become comfortable with acknowledging when something hasn't gone as planned. If perfection is the goal, every criticism or mistake can feel crippling. But when leaders accept that they will not always get everything right, they become freer to receive feedback, learn from it, and keep moving forward.   She also challenges a common way of describing organizational culture: "We're not a family. We are a sports team." A healthy team can care deeply for one another, form lasting friendships, and have fun doing difficult work together while still remaining clear about roles, performance, accountability, and what the mission requires.   The conversation becomes deeply personal as Melissa shares about losing her mother and stepfather shortly after stepping into her role at charity: water. At the same time, she was helping her oldest child transition to college. That season brought her to the end of herself and taught her the importance of asking for help, receiving care, and allowing others to carry some of the weight. As she shares, "It's a very vulnerable thing to need help—and to receive it."   Melissa also offers an inside look at working alongside a founder, building trust with an executive team, and creating an organizational culture where people can "say the real thing in the room." She explains why empowerment and accountability must go hand in hand—and why leaders should never hold someone responsible for a goal without giving them the authority and clarity needed to achieve it.   The conversation also explores the global water crisis and its disproportionate impact on women and girls. Melissa shares how access to clean water can transform an entire community—improving health, allowing girls to attend school, strengthening families, and bringing a new sense of peace and hope.   This conversation is ultimately about leading with humility: accepting that you will not always get it right, creating teams where both people and the mission can flourish, and trusting God enough to move forward before you feel completely ready.   In this episode, we get into: Perfection isn't the goal of leadership. Receive feedback, acknowledge what didn't go well, and keep moving forward. Your organization is a team—not a family. Healthy teams care for one another while remaining clear about roles, accountability, and what the mission requires. You can move forward before you feel completely ready. Trust God's prompting, trust what you know, and don't let doubt keep you waiting. Melissa also shares why leaders need trusted relationships where they can be vulnerable, fully known, and reminded that they are not alone. Those relationships don't simply support us through difficult seasons—they change how we lead, parent, and show up in every part of our lives. She closes the conversation with a clear challenge for the woman who knows it is time to take a step forward: "You know, you know, you know. So act on it. Don't wait."   4word is excited to welcome Melissa to BOLDLY this October in Dallas, where she will share more about her leadership journey and the life-changing work of charity: water. Learn more about BOLDLY at 4wordwomen.org/boldly/.   About Melissa Harrison Melissa Harrison is a journalist, nonprofit leader, and President & CEO of 4word. She is passionate about helping women integrate faith, leadership, and purpose in the workplace. As host of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa brings a storyteller's perspective to honest conversations about work, calling, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward.   Learn more about Melissa: melissaharrison.net Follow Melissa on LinkedIn and Instagram   About 4word 4word is a global community for Christian women in the workplace, helping women grow in their faith, thrive in their work, and become the women and leaders God created them to be.   Find out more about 4word: https://4wordwomen.org/ Follow 4word on LinkedIn and Instagram  

As one of the few people to ever fly an airshow at Oshkosh, a competition aerobatic routine, and a Red Bull Air Race, Michael Goulian has a unique perspective on flying at the edge of the envelope. In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes to share how he prepares both physically and mentally for a performance, what's unique about modern aerobatic airplanes, and what his favorite maneuver is. Michael is also a longtime flight instructor and flight school owner, so he connects the intense focus of the airshow world to the job of a primary flight instructor, with tips for improving stick and rudder skills in the age of glass cockpits. In the Ready to Copy segment, he talks about his favorite fly-in destination in New England, his pre-show playlist, and golf.SHOW LINKS:* Mike Goulian Aviation: https://mikegoulianaviation.com/* Goulian Aerosports: https://mikegoulian.com/* PJ2 GPS Radio: https://www.sportys.com/pj2-gps-radio.html

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Brewed to Perfection: A Passionate Barista's Trial by Coffee Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole del mattino filtra attraverso le foglie dorate degli alberi, posate lungo la strada tranquilla di un moderno sobborgo.En: The morning sun filters through the golden leaves of the trees, resting along the quiet street of a modern suburb.It: All'interno del piccolo caffè, si respira l'aroma avvolgente del caffè appena macinato.En: Inside the small café, the enveloping aroma of freshly ground coffee can be felt.It: Luca, il barista appassionato, si muove con la precisione di un artigiano tra macchine e tazze di ceramica.En: Luca, the passionate barista, moves with the precision of a craftsman among machines and ceramic cups.It: "Francesca, hai sentito del critico che dovrebbe venire oggi?"En: "Francesca, have you heard about the critic who's supposed to come today?"It: chiede Marco, collega di Luca, con toni di curiosità e apprensione.En: Marco, Luca's colleague, asks with tones of curiosity and apprehension.It: "Sì, dicono che la sua recensione potrebbe cambiare la vita a chiunque," risponde Francesca mentre sistema le brioche nel bancone.En: "Yes, they say his review could change anyone's life," Francesca replies as she arranges the croissants in the display case.It: Fuori, un vento frizzante d'autunno scuote le foglie, ma dentro, il caffè è un rifugio caldo e accogliente.En: Outside, a brisk autumn wind shakes the leaves, but inside, the café is a warm and welcoming refuge.It: Luca è determinato a dimostrare il suo talento.En: Luca is determined to demonstrate his talent.It: Vuole che il critico lasci il suo caffè con una recensione stellare.En: He wants the critic to leave his café with a stellar review.It: Ma proprio mentre il caffè si riempie di clienti, come un fiume continuo di gente affamata e assonnata, la nuova macchina per espresso inizia a fare i capricci.En: But just as the café fills with customers, like a continuous stream of hungry and sleepy people, the new espresso machine starts acting up.It: Luca la guarda con occhi increduli e un nodo allo stomaco.En: Luca looks at it with incredulous eyes and a knot in his stomach.It: La situazione è caotica e il tempo stringe.En: The situation is chaotic and time is running out.It: "Sembra che dovremo usare l'altra macchina," dice Marco, sollevando le spalle.En: "It looks like we'll have to use the other machine," Marco says, shrugging his shoulders.It: Luca sa che la vecchia macchina richiede più tempo e cura.En: Luca knows that the old machine requires more time and care.It: Non si arrende e inizia a preparare ogni tazza con abilità e dedizione.En: He doesn't give up and begins to prepare each cup with skill and dedication.It: Ogni schiuma di latte, ogni espresso è calibrato con attenzione.En: Every milk froth, every espresso is calibrated with attention.It: L'attesa cresce, ma anche la fiducia dei clienti nel vedere la maestria di Luca.En: The anticipation grows, but so does the customers' confidence as they watch Luca's mastery.It: Intanto, il critico entra nel caffè.En: Meanwhile, the critic enters the café.It: Si siede a un tavolino vicino alla finestra, osservando l'andirivieni con sguardo attento.En: He sits at a table near the window, observing the comings and goings with a keen eye.It: Ordina un cappuccino, e per Luca è il momento della verità.En: He orders a cappuccino, and for Luca, it is the moment of truth.It: Con mani ferme e un cuore che batte forte, Luca prepara il cappuccino perfetto.En: With steady hands and a heart pounding hard, Luca prepares the perfect cappuccino.It: La schiuma è densa, il profumo del caffè è invitante.En: The foam is thick, the coffee's aroma inviting.It: Con un sorriso fiducioso, lo serve al critico, che ne prende un sorso e accenna a un sorriso di compiacimento.En: With a confident smile, he serves it to the critic, who takes a sip and hints at a smile of satisfaction.It: Dopo qualche minuto, il critico si alza, lascia una mancia e un biglietto con poche righe.En: After a few minutes, the critic stands up, leaves a tip and a note with a few lines.It: È un commento positivo sulla qualità del cappuccino e sulla dedizione del barista.En: It is a positive comment on the quality of the cappuccino and the dedication of the barista.It: Luca lo legge e sente una soddisfazione crescergli dentro.En: Luca reads it and feels a sense of satisfaction growing inside him.It: Ha superato l'ostacolo.En: He has overcome the obstacle.It: La fiducia nelle sue capacità è più forte che mai.En: The confidence in his abilities is stronger than ever.It: Quella sera, mentre chiude il caffè, pensa al suo sogno e a come un piccolo passo possa portarlo sempre più vicino a realizzarlo.En: That evening, as he closes the café, he thinks about his dream and how a small step can bring him ever closer to achieving it. Vocabulary Words:the suburb: il sobborgothe aroma: l'aromathe craftsman: l'artigianothe critic: il criticothe curiosity: la curiositàthe apprehension: l'apprensionethe display case: il banconethe refuge: il rifugiothe review: la recensionestellar: stellareincredulous: incredulichaotic: caoticathe anticipation: l'attesathe mastery: la maestriakeen: attentothe foam: la schiumathick: densainviting: invitantethe note: il bigliettothe obstacle: l'ostacolothe dedication: la dedizionethe skill: l'abilitàstream: fiumebrisk: frizzantecalibrated: calibratothe confidence: la fiduciato hint: accennarethe satisfaction: la soddisfazionethe heart: il cuorethe talent: il talento

Special Host: Adam Anderson from Threat Captain. What does success look like in an industry where technology changes faster than anyone can predict? In this episode of MSP1337, Chris Johnson (GTIA) and Charles Love (Showtech Solutions) join Adam Anderson from Threat Captain for a wide-ranging conversation on cybersecurity maturity, business growth, client communication, and preparing for an AI-driven future.The discussion challenges the idea that MSPs need to be perfect before making progress. Instead, the panel explores why cybersecurity maturity is a journey, how trust is built through clear communication rather than technical jargon, and why the most successful IT professionals learn to speak both technology and business.Along the way, they dive into behavioral economics, the psychology of decision-making, the realities of technology sales, and the traits that separate great MSP professionals from great technicians. The conversation concludes with practical career advice for students, recent graduates, and anyone navigating a rapidly changing job market shaped by AI and automation.Whether you're an MSP owner, cybersecurity leader, technician, or someone planning the next stage of your career, this episode offers valuable insights on balancing ambition with adaptability, embracing continuous improvement, and building a future that isn't dependent on today's technology trends.Key Takeaway: Cybersecurity, business, and careers all follow the same principle: maturity matters more than perfection.

Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsGreek and Roman Primary SourcesAristotle. Generation of Animals. Translated by A. L. Peck. Loeb Classical Library 366. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1942.Galen. On Semen. Edited and translated by Phillip De Lacy. Corpus Medicorum Graecorum V 3, 1–2. Berlin: Akademie-Verlag, 1992.Galen. On the Usefulness of the Parts of the Body. Translated by Margaret Tallmadge May. 2 vols. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1968.Hippocrates. Generation, Nature of the Child, Diseases IV. Translated by Paul Potter. Loeb Classical Library 520. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2012.Hippocrates. On the Seed and the Nature of the Child. In Hippocratic Writings, edited by G. E. R. Lloyd and translated by J. Chadwick and W. N. Mann. London: Penguin, 1978.Soranus. Soranus' Gynecology. Translated by Owsei Temkin. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1956.Greek and Roman Medicine, Gender, and SexualityConnell, Sophia M. Aristotle on Female Animals: A Study of the Generation of Animals. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016.Dean-Jones, Lesley. Women's Bodies in Classical Greek Science. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1994.Flemming, Rebecca. Medicine and the Making of Roman Women: Gender, Nature, and Authority from Celsus to Galen. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.King, Helen. Hippocrates' Woman: Reading the Female Body in Ancient Greece. London: Routledge, 1998.Laqueur, Thomas. Making Sex: Body and Gender from the Greeks to Freud. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1990.Lloyd, G. E. R. Science, Folklore and Ideology: Studies in the Life Sciences in Ancient Greece. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983.Mattern, Susan P. The Prince of Medicine: Galen in the Roman Empire. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.Nutton, Vivian. Ancient Medicine. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2013.Ayurveda, Kāma, and South Asian Sexual TraditionsDoniger, Wendy, and Sudhir Kakar, trans. Kamasutra. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002.Flood, Gavin. The Tantric Body: The Secret Tradition of Hindu Religion. London: I. B. Tauris, 2006.Meulenbeld, G. Jan. A History of Indian Medical Literature. 5 vols. Groningen: Egbert Forsten, 1999–2002.Sanderson, Alexis. “The Śaiva Age: The Rise and Dominance of Śaivism during the Early Medieval Period.” In Genesis and Development of Tantrism, edited by Shingo Einoo, 41–350. Tokyo: Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo, 2009.White, David Gordon. Kiss of the Yoginī: “Tantric Sex” in Its South Asian Contexts. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.White, David Gordon. The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions in Medieval India. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996.Wujastyk, Dominik. The Roots of Ayurveda: Selections from Sanskrit Medical Writings. 3rd ed. London: Penguin, 2003.Chinese Medicine and Daoist CultivationDespeux, Catherine. Taoism and Self Knowledge: The Chart for the Cultivation of Perfection. Leiden: Brill, 2018.Furth, Charlotte. A Flourishing Yin: Gender in China's Medical History, 960–1665. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1999.Kohn, Livia. Daoist Body Cultivation: Traditional Models and Contemporary Practices. Magdalena, NM: Three Pines Press, 2006.Lo, Vivienne. “The Influence of Nurturing Life Culture on the Development of Western Han Acumoxa Therapy.” In Innovation in Chinese Medicine, edited by Elisabeth Hsu, 19–50. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001.Pregadio, Fabrizio, ed. The Encyclopedia of Taoism. 2 vols. London: Routledge, 2008.Schipper, Kristofer. The Taoist Body. Translated by Karen C. Duval. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993.Wile, Douglas. Art of the Bedchamber: The Chinese Sexual Yoga Classics Including Women's Solo Meditation Texts. Albany: State University of New York Press, 1992.Comparative and Methodological StudiesFoucault, Michel. The History of Sexuality. Vol. 2, The Use of Pleasure. Translated by Robert Hurley. New York: Vintage Books, 1990.Hopwood, Nick, Rebecca Flemming, and Lauren Kassell, eds. Reproduction: Antiquity to the Present Day. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018.Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E., and Mathew Kuefler, eds. The Cambridge World History of Sexualities. Vol. 2, Systems of Thought and Belief. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024.Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

Manchester City and Sunderland produce an extraordinary eight-goal battle defined by ruthless finishing, fearless resistance, and defensive vulnerability at the Etihad Stadium. Antoine Semenyo powers City's devastating attack, while Brian Brobbey repeatedly tears through a structure unable to protect its advantage or contain his movement. Perfection survives, but with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain approaching, City must confront the weaknesses that Sunderland exposed beneath their spectacular start.⚽

What happens when a high-achieving leader drops the mask of perfection? Meet Jasper Calcara!Jasper Calcara is a CEO, entrepreneur, single father, author, and speaker whose work centers on helping people build success without sacrificing what matters most.In this episode, structural engineer and entrepreneur Jasper Calcara spent decades in the high-pressure construction industry, He realized early on that clear communication is vital to project success. However, personal success didn't automatically heal internal struggles. Jasper opens up about shedding his "Superman complex," navigating divorce, overcoming the need for external validation, and why embracing vulnerability actually empowers your team to be more authentic and productive."Real strength is not carrying the weight alone. It's in the courage to repair the damage within." ~ Jasper CalcaraKey Takeaways:the high cost of perfectionwhy flawlessness in business and life leads to burnoutcommunication as a survival toolhow to communicate in fast-paced engineering environmentsthe power of vulnerabilitythe costs of not being vulnerableredefining successsources of validationfinding genuine internal peace and purpose...and so much more!Connect with Jasper Calcara:Website: jaspercalcarra.comListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lx0lfbikJsg

Tonight on the Metal Hammer of Doom we're reviewing the latest Anthrax album, Cursum Perficio. Released September 18, 2026, the record is Anthrax's twelfth studio album and their first since 2016's For All Kings, marking the longest gap between albums in the band's career. It is also their first album since 2004's The Greater of Two Evils to arrive without a lineup change from the previous record. Work began in fits and starts as far back as 2018, but touring commitments, the pandemic, discarded material and continued rewrites delayed the finished album until 2026. The band entered the studio in 2023, with Joey Belladonna recording vocals later that year and production continuing into 2025. The title, Cursum Perficio, roughly translates to “I complete my journey,” though the band has stressed that this is not intended as a farewell album. Singles included “It's for the Kids,” “The Edge of Perfection” and “Everybody's Got a Plan,” with Scott Ian calling “The Edge of Perfection” the greatest Anthrax song in the band's history.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

This month we are focusing on Habit 9: Growth Mindset. My goal is to help you build habits peacefully so that you can impact your world powerfully. In the Hello Mornings Daily Podcast, I share a simple tip based on our monthly theme and then I close the podcast with our 3-Minute Morning Routine. THE 3-MINUTE MORNINGGod Time: Pray Psalm 143: 8 (Minute 1)Plan Time: Prayerfully Review Your Calendar (Minute 2)Move Time: Take 5-10 Deep Breaths (Minute 3) That's it! Adjust as needed and use as your pathway to a growing morning habit! Want to go deeper with our workshops, journals, Bible Studies and accountability?Join The Hello Mornings Academy, where we help Christian women build habits and reach goals peacefully so they can impact their world powerfully. DOWNLOAD OUR RESOURCES: https://www.hellomornings.org/goodies CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY: https://www.hellomornings.org/academy GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Nelx6p Cheering you on,❤️ Kat Lee

Laura Bonamici - Former Global Head of Marketing, Fujitsu "Leadership is increasingly an act of translation." "The role of leadership was not to force speed, it was to create the conditions where speed could emerge." "Perfection was never the problem, but waiting for it was." "You become geographically global, but you're remaining intellectually domestic." "Ultimately, what you leave behind is that beating heart, and you leave that through people."   Laura Bonamici is the former Global Head of Marketing for Fujitsu and spent four years in Japan helping lead major transformation within one of the country's best-known technology companies. Born and raised in Sardinia, Italy, she built her career almost entirely outside her home country. After completing university, she moved to the United Kingdom, then Germany and eventually Japan. She describes her career as one of "leading away from home", repeatedly operating as an outsider who must understand a new environment while still delivering organisational results. Her original assignment in Japan was expected to last around 18 months, but the scale and complexity of the transformation extended her stay to four years. During that period, Fujitsu was pursuing an ambitious mid-term plan and expanding its Uvance digital services portfolio, with marketing playing an important role in the company's transformation. Japan ultimately forced Bonamici to question leadership approaches that had previously worked successfully elsewhere. The experience strengthened her belief that effective global leadership depends upon understanding context, translating between different perspectives and bringing people with you through change.   Laura Bonamici's lessons about leadership in Japan begin somewhere unexpected: mushroom hunting in Sardinia. As a teenager, she would accompany her father into the woods at six o'clock in the morning. It did not matter how late she had stayed out the previous night. If she had promised to go, she was expected to be standing at the door on time. The first lesson was trust: if people cannot rely on your word, nothing else works. Her father also taught her not to rush into the woods searching for mushrooms. First, they stopped, crouched down and allowed their eyes to adjust to the colours, light and patterns around them. The lesson she later carried into leadership was equally simple: without understanding context, people often cannot see what is actually there. Her four years leading transformation in Japan brought those childhood lessons back into focus. Bonamici describes modern leadership as an "act of translation". She is not referring simply to translating Japanese into English or vice versa. Leaders must translate contexts, perspectives and competing realities so that people can understand what change means and move forward together. One of the biggest tensions she encountered was stability versus speed. Japanese organisations possess formidable strengths in structure, process, alignment, consistency and execution. Yet technology cycles are shortening, AI has become a standard copilot and markets can change in months rather than years. Simply demanding greater speed from a system designed around careful execution can generate resistance. Bonamici instead created protected spaces where small cross-functional teams could experiment, learn and make mistakes. Speed was not imposed on the wider organisation. New approaches were tested, demonstrated and then scaled. Communication also required recalibration. Important ideas were often shaped through relationships, trust and smaller conversations rather than created inside large meetings. Small groups could explore ideas before larger forums validated decisions and accelerated implementation. The second tension was precision versus progress. Japan's commitment to quality encourages organisations to get things right before moving. Transformation, however, often requires learning while moving. In Fujitsu's marketing application of AI, Bonamici did not dismiss legitimate concerns about governance, accuracy and risk. Her team started with focused, lower-risk use cases and made the learning visible. The question gradually moved from "Is this perfect?" towards "What are we learning and how can we improve it?" A third tension involved global ambition versus local reality. Bonamici describes what she calls "Japan-to-Japan globalisation": Japanese companies expanding geographically by following Japanese customers overseas while retaining essentially domestic assumptions. International success requires more. Companies must understand different customers, markets and competitive dynamics. Technical excellence alone does not guarantee that customers will recognise value. Markets construct meaning around products. Marketing therefore becomes a bridge between global ambition and local relevance. For Bonamici, leadership is consequently not about eliminating tension. It is about becoming comfortable enough to hold competing realities simultaneously and helping other people navigate them. Her final insight concerns legacy. Processes, structures and playbooks can disappear after a leader leaves. The more enduring legacy resides in people. Leaders leave pieces of themselves in those they have developed, influenced and encouraged. The blueprint may change. The people carry the beating heart forward. Q&A Summary What makes leadership in Japan unique? Bonamici sees leadership in Japan as an exercise in understanding and translating context. Japan combines strong structure, process, alignment, consistency and execution with an increasingly urgent requirement for organisational speed. The challenge is therefore not simply deciding whether an organisation should move quickly or carefully. Leaders must work within both realities. She found that ideas in Japan were frequently developed through relationships, trust and smaller conversations before reaching larger forums for validation. Effective leaders therefore create environments in which ideas can emerge safely, gain support and ultimately move faster. Leadership becomes less about forcing change and more about creating the conditions in which change can occur. Why do global executives struggle? Bonamici experienced this herself. She arrived with energy, a transformation mandate and an initial assignment of approximately 18 months. Like many leaders, she was psychologically geared towards demonstrating results quickly. Japan challenged assumptions and methods that had previously contributed to her success. Her first six months were largely about "landing". By twelve months, it had become clear that 18 months would not be sufficient for the mandate. Her assignment was extended and eventually became a four-year experience. The wider lesson is that leaders arriving from overseas cannot assume that methods proven elsewhere can simply be transplanted into Japan. They have to observe the environment, understand the context and adjust without abandoning the objective. Is Japan truly risk-averse? Bonamici does not characterise Japan simply as risk-averse. Instead, she identifies a strong commitment to precision, governance, accuracy and careful execution. Her experience introducing AI into marketing illustrates the distinction. There were legitimate concerns about governance, accuracy and risk. Rather than arguing that these concerns were obstacles to innovation, her team worked with them. They created small, focused use cases offering low risk and high learning. Results and lessons were then made visible. The breakthrough came when the organisational conversation shifted away from demanding perfection before action towards asking what could be learned through controlled experimentation. What leadership style actually works? Bonamici argues for leadership based on translation, context and bringing people with you. Trying to impose speed can produce resistance. Creating small protected environments where people have permission to test, learn and make mistakes can allow new ideas to prove themselves before they are scaled. She also stresses the importance of breaking enormous transformation challenges into manageable horizons. Her own assignment developed through six-month and twelve-month checkpoints rather than being psychologically treated as one enormous four-year transformation. Most importantly, leadership means bringing others along rather than simply moving ahead personally. How can technology help? Technology itself is one of the forces increasing the pressure for organisational change. Bonamici notes that technology cycles are compressing and AI has become a standard copilot. Her experience with AI in marketing suggests that technology adoption does not require organisations to choose between innovation and governance. Focused experimentation can reconcile the two. Organisations can begin with lower-risk applications, learn from real experience and make those lessons visible. This allows confidence to develop through evidence rather than through argument. Technology therefore becomes both a driver of transformation and a practical environment in which organisations learn how to transform. Does language proficiency matter? Bonamici acknowledges that language translation is a significant part of leadership in Japan, but her larger emphasis is on context translation. For her, leaders must move between worlds, perspectives and competing realities and help their teams make sense of them. Her experience living and working in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan reinforced another lesson: individuals from different cultures are often less fundamentally different than leaders assume. Group dynamics can vary considerably, particularly in Japan, but Bonamici prefers to search for common ground and build from there rather than treating cultural difference as an automatic barrier. What's the ultimate leadership lesson? Bonamici's ultimate lesson is that leadership is about people. Structures change. Processes change. Successors reorganise teams and replace systems. A leader who defines legacy solely through organisational blueprints therefore risks disappointment. Bonamici instead thinks of legacy as something carried through people. Her metaphor comes from visiting the island of Teshima with her daughter and recording their heartbeats for an artwork archive. She later realised that the digital recording was not actually her heart; it was merely a record of its mechanics. She sees organisational legacy similarly. Handovers, processes and playbooks are recordings. The "beating heart" survives through people. For Bonamici, the strongest leadership legacy is therefore not a spreadsheet or process that remains untouched. It is having influenced people who carry something meaningful forward, adapt it and eventually pass it to others. Author Credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). In addition to his books, Greg publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, and Japanese business culture. He is also the host of six weekly podcasts, including The Leadership Japan Series, The Sales Japan Series, The Presentations Japan Series, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews. On YouTube, he produces three weekly shows — The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews — which have become leading resources for executives seeking strategies for success in Japan.

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Sis, if you overthink and overanalyze every choice — what do I eat next, when can I eat, is this the right thing to eat?  — and you wonder if you'll ever escape the nonsense, this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing one of my very favorite recovery tools for the woman stuck in analysis paralysis, self-sabotage, and perfectionism. Because here's the thing — waiting to feel 100% certain before you act is exactly what's keeping you stuck. And the eating disorder loves it that way. Let me show you a better way to decide. First, a word on purpose Before I get into the tool, I have to share the devotional that lit a fire in me this morning: purpose is more about realignment than achievement. You are a workmanship, created in His image and for His purpose — and your identity is found in your design, not in your passions or your resume. How you see yourself will determine what you see for yourself. So often it's your past — the ups and the downs — that blocks you from believing your potential. And that's directly linked to today's tool, because when you don't believe something is for you, you block your own ability to act on it. The tool: you don't need 100% — just 51% Here's the whole thing, and it's beautifully simple: you never need to be 100% sure about a decision. You just need to be 51% sure — slightly more convinced it's the right choice than not. I call it a "rule," but honestly, sis? It's the opposite of a rule. You're a perfectionist drowning in food rules and shoulds already — this is the one that sets you free from needing to be perfectly certain. Think of it as permission. Because total certainty is rare, and waiting to feel fully confident is what's keeping you from living. The eating disorder demands 100% (hello, Queen of Perfection) — and that demand creates paralysis. Recovery doesn't require perfect confidence. It just requires the next step. And God can't bless the actions you don't take. How to apply it — 3 steps 1. Acknowledge the uncertainty. Feeling uncertain is normal — you're about to do something brave, and brave is scary. Not knowing what to eat next or what your body needs doesn't make you a failure. You don't need all the answers. The assignment is just to go. 2. Listen to your recovery voice. Ask: What would my recovered self do? What aligns with where I'm headed? What would my support circle tell me to do? (And if you don't have a strong circle yet — sis, you can't do this alone. Come find one.) I tell my clients: if you won't grant yourself permission, take mine. 3. Make the 51% choice now. No delaying. If your recovery voice is even slightly louder than the eating disorder voice, that's enough. Lean in. Trust that 51% sure is enough to move. What 51% looks like in real life The snack: You're not 100% ready, but you're 51% convinced it supports your health. That's enough. What's in the pantry? Let's go. Getting support: You've thought about coaching off and on — maybe she could help me. If you're leaning toward even the idea, that's 51%. That's enough to take action. The dinner out: You don't know if you're ready for the Mexican restaurant with friends — but a small part of you knows isolation won't serve your recovery. That small part is the 51%. That's enough to say yes. Why it works: you're building evidence Every 51% decision in favor of your recovery does something powerful — you build evidence in your brain that you can trust yourself. Your true voice gets louder. The eating disorder voice gets quieter, because you're no longer taking its orders. You create real momentum for healing (not a Band-Aid on a bullet hole), and you practice flexibility over perfectionism. You get to be Queen Flexibility. Queen Spontaneity. You do not have to be Queen Perfection. And when the percentages feel really close and you still aren't sure? Celebrate making the decision at all — focus on the process of deciding, not the result. Treat each choice as an experiment and a learning opportunity. Recovery isn't about being 100%. It's about being brave enough to choose you — one 51% decision at a time. A few lines from the episode "You don't need to be completely sure. You just need to be sure enough." "The eating disorder demands 100% — and that demand creates paralysis." "If you won't grant yourself permission, take mine." "Every 51% decision builds evidence in your brain that you can trust yourself." "You can be Queen Flexibility. You do not have to be Queen Perfection." "God can't bless the actions you don't take." Your assignment this week Notice the moments where you can apply it. When a decision comes up, ask: Am I 51% convinced this supports the direction I want to live? Am I 51% convinced this supports my recovery? If yes — step forward. Messy, sloppy, "I don't know" action all counts. The point is to move. Ready for a circle that helps you decide? You were never meant to do this alone — and having support makes every one of these decisions easier. Connect with Lindsey:

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The School Year of Friendship: Beyond Perfection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-09-18-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen zachtjes van de bomen op het terrein van de kostschool.En: The leaves fell gently from the trees on the grounds of the boarding school.Nl: Het was herfst en de wereld kleurde oranje, rood en geel.En: It was autumn, and the world turned orange, red, and yellow.Nl: Sanne liep rustig over een pad dat naar het kleine winkeltje buiten de school leidde.En: Sanne walked calmly along a path that led to the little shop outside the school.Nl: Daan en Tijs liepen naast haar.En: Daan and Tijs walked beside her.Nl: Ze spraken vrolijk, maar Sanne was verdiept in gedachten.En: They talked cheerfully, but Sanne was deep in thought.Nl: Ze dacht aan de nieuwe schoolbenodigdheden die ze nodig had.En: She was thinking about the new school supplies she needed.Nl: Perfecte spullen om indruk te maken op haar veeleisende ouders en haar strenge leraren.En: Perfect things to impress her demanding parents and her strict teachers.Nl: Maar hoe kon ze dat doen met het beperkte geld dat ze had?En: But how could she do that with the limited money she had?Nl: Net voorbij de houten deur van het winkeltje, draaiden de geur van verse boeken en de schappen vol met kleurige notitieboekjes en pennen hun aandacht.En: Just past the wooden door of the shop, the smell of fresh books and the shelves full of colorful notebooks and pens caught their attention.Nl: Sanne zuchtte.En: Sanne sighed.Nl: Veel dingen die ze wilde, waren niet in voorraad, en het geld dat ze had, was niet genoeg voor de mooiste dingen.En: Many things she wanted were not in stock, and the money she had was not enough for the nicest items.Nl: Daan, altijd opgewekt, pakte een glitterend schrift op en hield het lachend omhoog.En: Daan, always cheerful, picked up a glittery notebook and held it up with a laugh.Nl: "Misschien moeten we hier een grap over schrijven!"En: "Maybe we should write a joke in here!"Nl: Sanne glimlachte flauw.En: Sanne smiled faintly.Nl: Tijs daarentegen snoof zachtjes.En: Tijs, on the other hand, snorted softly.Nl: Hij leek wat verloren, alsof hij een stukje thuis miste.En: He seemed a bit lost, as if he missed a piece of home.Nl: Toen haar oog op Tijs viel, hoorde Sanne hem zachtjes mompelen: "Ik weet niet eens welke spullen ik moet kopen.En: When her eyes fell on Tijs, Sanne heard him softly mumble, "I don't even know what supplies I need to buy.Nl: Het voelt zo vreemd hier."En: It feels so strange here."Nl: Zijn stem klonk verdrietig en onzeker.En: His voice sounded sad and uncertain.Nl: Ze voelde een golf van medeleven.En: She felt a wave of sympathy.Nl: Ze had gehoopt iets stijlvols te kopen, maar Tijs had hulp nodig.En: She had hoped to buy something stylish, but Tijs needed help.Nl: Aarzelend liep ze naar hem toe.En: Hesitantly, she walked up to him.Nl: "Zullen we samen kijken?"En: "Shall we look together?"Nl: stelde ze voor.En: she suggested.Nl: Tijs keek verrast op, een beetje dankbaarheid schitterde in zijn ogen.En: Tijs looked up in surprise, a bit of gratitude shining in his eyes.Nl: Daan, altijd de grappenmaker, sloot zich bij hen aan en maakte gekke opmerkingen over de meest saaie notitieboekjes, waardoor Tijs eindelijk zijn eerste echte lach liet zien.En: Daan, always the jokester, joined them and made silly comments about the most boring notebooks, causing Tijs to finally show his first genuine smile.Nl: Het trio bladerde door kleurpotloden, pennen en schriften.En: The trio browsed through colored pencils, pens, and notebooks.Nl: Daan stelde de grappigste spullen voor, terwijl Sanne hielp met de praktische keuzes.En: Daan suggested the funniest items, while Sanne helped with the practical choices.Nl: Uiteindelijk koos Sanne sobere maar bruikbare spullen, terwijl Tijs een beetje van alles kreeg.En: In the end, Sanne chose simple but useful supplies, while Tijs got a bit of everything.Nl: Sanne merkte dat de warmte van hun nieuwe vriendschap belangrijker was dan de perfectie die ze had nagestreefd.En: Sanne realized that the warmth of their new friendship was more important than the perfection she had been striving for.Nl: Toen ze het winkeltje verlieten, waaide een frisse herfstbries langs hen, en Sanne voelde zich lichter.En: As they left the shop, a fresh autumn breeze blew past them, and Sanne felt lighter.Nl: Daan vertelde vast weer een mop, en Tijs liep zelfverzekerder dan voorheen naast hen.En: Daan was probably telling another joke, and Tijs walked more confidently beside them than before.Nl: Vriendschap, realiseerde Sanne zich, was het beste dat ze dit jaar op school kon hebben.En: Friendship, Sanne realized, was the best thing she could have at school this year.Nl: Perfectie mocht dan belangrijk zijn, maar het was het hart dat echt telde.En: Perfection might be important, but it was the heart that truly mattered.Nl: En dat deed ze met volle overtuiging.En: And she believed this wholeheartedly. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesgrounds: terreinboarding school: kostschoolautumn: herfstcheerfully: vrolijkdemanding: veeleisendestrict: strengesupplies: benodigdhedenshelves: schappennotebooks: notitieboekjesin stock: in voorraadglittery: glitterendmumble: mompelensympathy: medelevenhesitantly: aarzelendgenuine: echtebrowsed: bladerdecolored: kleurpencils: kleurpotlodensuggested: stelde voorpractical: praktischeuseful: bruikbarewarmth: warmteperfection: perfectiestriving: nagestreefdbreeze: brieslighter: lichterconfidently: zelfverzekerderfriendship: vriendschapwholeheartedly: volle overtuiging

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Accounting Voices is a senior leadership platform hosted by Rob Brown that interprets the forces reshaping accounting firms across North America and beyond.This "AI Reality Inside Firms" series brings together influential accounting leaders to answer the same five structured questions about how AI is actually landing inside firms.No hype. No vendor narratives. Just honest leadership perspective from someone navigating AI from the inside.Today's special guest is John Roman, Chief Information Officer at Bonadio GroupThe five questions:Where is AI genuinely reshaping strategic direction for firms?What are firms still getting wrong about AI?Which AI-related leadership decisions will matter most over the next two years?Where is AI creating the greatest internal tension in firms?By 2027, what will separate leading firms from the rest?Five questions. One honest conversation. Part of a season that is building a definitive picture of AI reality inside accounting firms in 2026.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jzao8J0BhxgThank you to our Season Partners for making this series possible.Fieldguide is the AI-native platform for audit and advisory enabling human and AI collaboration to scale capacity, improve quality and transform how firms operate. fieldguide.ioInstead is the first AI agent that owns end-to-end tax from research, planning, filing, and defense all in one system. It replaces CCH, GoSystems, UltraTax, Lacerte, ProConnect, Drake and many more. instead.comKarbon is the global leader in AI-powered practice management software for accounting firms. Their research into how technology is reshaping firm performance is essential reading for anyone leading a firm in 2026. karbonhq.comDigits is the world's first AI-native accounting platform. It's accounting software that works for you to deliver real-time financials and automate the month-end close. digits.comFiled is the intelligent tax workspace for preparation and review automation and the only AI for prep, review and planning that runs inside your tax software especially made for high-volume firms. filed.comAccounting Voices is a senior sense-making platform for firm owners, managing partners and senior operators navigating the forces reshaping accounting firms. Host Rob Brown convenes structured conversations with leaders across the profession to interpret what AI, private equity, consolidation and leadership pressure mean in practice.This season, AI Reality Inside Firms, brings together senior accounting firm leaders answering the same five structured questions about how AI is actually landing inside firms, separating execution from narrative.Find all episodes on your preferred podcast platform or on the Accounting Voices YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@accountingvoicesTo find out more or to explore season partnership opportunities, connect with Rob on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrownMuGpicV0BI2pcL5zFzNk

Perfection is not truth. It is an idea shaped by someone else's opinions and expectations. In this inspiring spiritual talk, Rev. Lee Wolak explores perfectionism, authenticity, self-acceptance, conscious living, personal freedom, inner wisdom, and spiritual growth. Discover how releasing impossible standards helps you trust yourself, live authentically, and embrace your inherent wholeness with courage and confidence. Receive Rev. Lee's Daily Thought and Agape's weekly newsletter for practical wisdom that helps you live with greater awareness, freedom, love, and authenticity. Sign up here: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations Become a supporting member here: https://agapetx.infellowship.com/OnlineGiving/GiveNow/NoAccount/

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden joins the show to discuss longevity, healthy aging, nervous system health, and what it means to live young for a lifetime. Together, we explore why feeling unwell should not automatically be accepted as a normal part of aging, how clinicians can look beyond symptoms to address deeper drivers of health, and why curiosity, purpose, performance, and daily habits all matter for a longer, more vibrant life.We dive into:Why “normal for your age” should not always be the goalThe difference between lifespan, healthspan, and staying usefulDr. Gladden's five-circle approach to longevityLooking beyond symptoms to address the root cause of the root causeHow the nervous system supports strength, balance, agility, and performanceThe connection between stress, vagal tone, the brain, and the bodyHow clinicians can begin incorporating longevity medicine into practiceWhy personalized data and emerging technology could transform patient careSimple lifestyle changes that can support healthy agingHow daily habits become rituals and ultimately shape identityThe role of curiosity, play, joy, and purpose in living young for a lifetime

You've spent months planning your wedding, but what happens when the actual wedding doesn't look exactly like the one you've been imagining?In this episode of the Wedding Planning Collective Podcast, I'm talking about wedding day expectations and the difference between planning intentionally for the things that matter to you and expecting every moment to happen exactly according to plan.Because I absolutely want you to care about the details. Make the timeline. Have the rain plan. Tell your officiant to move before the first kiss. But preparation gives you the best chance of getting what you want—it doesn't guarantee an outcome.We're talking about:• The difference between a wedding day preference and an expectation you've turned into a requirement• What you should reasonably expect from the vendors you've hired• How TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest can create an invisible checklist for your wedding day• How to decide whether a wedding day problem actually needs your attention• Why your wedding priorities still matter once the wedding day arrives• Giving yourself permission to change the plan, even when nothing has gone wrongThe big takeaway: Plan for the wedding you want, but leave some room for the wedding you actually have.Because at some point, you have to stop planning the wedding and start experiencing it.FREE WEDDING PLANNING HAPPY HOURJoin me September 23 at 6 p.m. ET for “What Are You Forgetting? 10 Wedding Details You Probably Haven't Thought About Yet.”I'll walk you through 10 easy-to-miss wedding details I see couples overlook all the time, followed by live wedding planning Q&A. Can't make it live? There will be a replay!Save your free spot: planningcollective.com/happyhourIf this episode helped you, make sure to follow the Wedding Planning Collective Podcast and leave a quick rating or review. It helps other couples find the podcast—and helps me keep bringing you free wedding planning advice every week.

This lecture explores the theme of fear in The Path to Perfection, examining how fear can both hinder and guide personal growth. It will discuss the different forms fear takes—such as fear of failure, judgment, and the unknown—and how these emotions can distance individuals from spiritual and personal fulfillment. The session will also highlight practical ways to confront and transform fear into a tool for self-awareness, resilience, and inner strength on the journey toward perfection. Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman presents a reflective and insightful talk centered on Shaykh Masihullah Khan's The Path to Perfection, focusing on the chapter “Love of the World.” Through a moving reading of the text and thoughtful commentary, he brings its timeless spiritual lessons into conversation with the realities of modern life. The talk offers clear, practical guidance on navigating today's challenges while cultivating sincerity, balance, and a deeper connection to what truly matters. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman covers the book titled, 'Essentials of Islamic Spirituality' previously known as 'The Path to Perfection'. Link to book: https://www.whitethreadpress.com/publication/essentials-of-islamic-spirituality/

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 2176: Laura Stack explains why perfection is often the enemy of finished work, and names five situations where good enough really is good enough. She walks through limited launch time, being overwhelmed, waiting on other people, ballpark estimates, and the point where diminishing returns set in. The takeaway is a practical time management habit: do the job properly, then get it out the door. Read along with the original article here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/05/when-good-is-good-enough-five-situations-when-perfection-is-counterproductive/ Quotes to ponder: "You don't always have to do a job perfectly!" "Sometimes getting something from 90 to 100% takes just as long as getting it from 0 to 90%." "But generally, good enough really is good enough, MOST of the time." Optimal Work Daily is a daily career advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on productivity, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your career a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever hit a major goal only to immediately move the goalposts and feel like you are still falling short? Same here, friend! And that's why in this episode, we explore how to break free from the trap of perfectionism and measure your progress by how far you have come rather than an elusive ideal. Today we're joined by brand strategist, designer, and host of Grown From Within Podcast, Melissa Heckel - who brings over 16 years of entrepreneurial experience running Branch Creative Co. - joins us to share her raw, relatable journey through burnout, business lows, and the mindset shift that changed everything. Get ready to ditch the endless hustle, embrace your wins, and cultivate true contentment in both your business and personal life!Connect with Melissa: Branch Creative Co. | @branchcreativeco | LinkedIn | Facebook | Grown From Within Podcast---Connect with Kate: mskatehouse.com | the live by design blueprint | @mskatehouse | mastermind | courses | speaking | FREE overcoming overwhelm masterclass

Are you exhausted from trying to be a good mom? The pressure to do motherhood perfectly can leave you feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, and constantly behind. In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about the invisible checklist so many working moms carry—the homemade meals, school events, work responsibilities, patience, family time, spiritual life, and all the little things we think a “good mom” should be able to manage. But what if the standard you're trying to meet isn't actually God's standard? Perfection isn't a finish line. It's a treadmill. And when we constantly measure ourselves against an impossible definition of a good mom, we don't become better mothers—we become tired mothers. We'll look at motherhood through a biblical perspective and consider what God actually asks of us. From Micah 6:8 to the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we'll talk about the difference between faithfully caring for our families and living under the pressure to prove we're doing enough. You don't have to be a perfect mom. You don't have to do everything. And you don't have to carry every expectation placed on you. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize the unrealistic expectations behind “good mom” pressure Identify the difference between God's standards and cultural expectations Understand why constantly trying to do more can leave you emotionally exhausted Think biblically about perfectionism and motherhood Release one unnecessary expectation from your mental checklist Make room for rest, grace, and what God has actually entrusted to you Scripture Mentioned Micah 6:8 — Acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God Luke 10:38–42 — Mary and Martha Philippians 4:13 — Finding strength and contentment through Christ Colossians 3:23 — Doing our work for the Lord rather than for the approval of others A Simple Practice for This Week Take a look at your invisible “good mom” checklist. Choose one thing you've been telling yourself you have to do in order to be a good mom—and let it go. Skip it. Delegate it. Say no to it. Or simply decide that it doesn't need to be done perfectly. Then notice what happens when you stop trying to prove you're a good mom and start focusing on faithfully loving the people God has placed in front of you. You are not called to perfect motherhood. You are called to walk with God and faithfully steward what He has entrusted to you. Listen to More Episodes If you're an overwhelmed working Christian mom trying to balance faith, family, work, and the demands of everyday life, the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast is here to help you live with biblical wisdom instead of constantly feeling like you're falling short. Subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with another working mom who may be carrying the pressure to do it all. You don't need to become a perfect mom. You may simply need to release the pressure to be one. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

Why do we need one another—and what does community have to do with our life of faith?In this episode of Together4Good, Pastor Nate reflects on our deep human longing for connection and the belief that relationship is woven into the way God created us. From the communal nature of the Trinity to Jesus' compassion, confession in worship, and the healing that comes when we can honestly say, “I'm struggling too,” this conversation explores why meaningful community matters.Why our desire for relationship may be rooted in the very nature of GodHow Jesus' compassion restores people to both wholeness and communityWhy being present with someone can sometimes matter more than fixing their problemHow confession reminds us that none of us has life completely figured outWhy vulnerable, grace-filled communities can become places of healing00:00 Why Community and Connection Matter 00:45 Were We Created for Relationships? 02:30 The Trinity as a Community of Love 03:20 Rublev's Icon and the Invitation to the Table 05:15 God's Desire for Relationship 06:35 Jesus, Compassion, and Restoring Community 09:00 Sometimes People Need Presence, Not Solutions 10:45 God Suffers With Us 12:45 Relationships and Human Flourishing 14:00 What Makes Faith Community Different? 15:20 Confession: None of Us Has It All Together 17:00 Learning Compassion for Ourselves and Others 18:15 Lowering Our Expectations of Perfection 19:30 Alienation, Vulnerability, and Healing 21:00 What the Church Can Learn About Honest Community 23:05 Creating Spaces for Connection at Bethany 24:20 Created for Community and Held by GraceIf this conversation gave you something to think about, like the episode, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need the reminder that we were never meant to navigate life alone.

Welcome to the penultimate episode in our 2026 summer series.  We are joined by Venom from the Fresh Cuts Podcast (among many others) and Sam from Students of Horror to review The Perfection.  There are some very high scores and some that are....well not! We hope you enjoy!

Somewhere in Time Podcast returns with another classic album celebrating 30 years! This episode focuses on the second full length album from Tool, "Aenima". Among many topics covered, the pod focuses heavily on the lyrical content from Maynard James Keenan, as well as the outstanding musicianship throughout. This album also gets the full track-by-track treatment.  The "Shit you gotta hear" segment includes a quick listen to one of the new Anthrax songs, "Edge of Perfection" and Keith's review of the book "The Gales of November", about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

While many believe striving for perfection is a fool's errand, in this week's episode both of our storytellers chase it anyway.Part 1: Weiji Ma grapples with the pressure of living up to his child prodigy reputation as he grows older. Part 2: Chia Lin's meticulously structured life is upended by a chance encounter with a swarm of bees outside her lab. Weiji Ma received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, but ended up strongly disliking working in Physics. He did postdocs in computational neuroscience at Caltech and the University of Rochester, but then realized he cared much more about measuring human behavior. He became faculty in 2008 (in Houston, TX) and moved to New York University in 2013, where he is now professor of neuroscience and psychology. His research has covered many areas, including visual decision-making, multisensory perception, visual working memory, metacognition, multi-step planning, problem-solving, mindsets, and procrastination. Nevertheless, it hasn't helped him make better decisions or reduce his own procrastination.Dr. Chia Lin is a Research Scientist at the Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Research Lab in Columbus, Ohio. Originally from Taiwan, she moved to the United States in 2003 to study pollination ecology. Her beekeeping journey began in 2013 when she joined the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University as a postdoctoral researcher. Her current research focuses on developing farm management strategies to enhance pollinator health and improve crop productivity. During the summer months, she manages over 100 honey bee colonies to support various research projects across Ohio. In addition to her scientific work, Chia is a kindergarten teacher at the Columbus Chinese Academy. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys crocheting, building with Legos, and spending time with her family and two cats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Fully Booked, Elicia Crook explores what Brené Brown's Daring Greatly can teach massage therapists about running a business. She looks at vulnerability, perfectionism, boundaries, and the courage it takes to put yourself and your work out into the world. Host: Elicia Crook is a business coach and mentor for massage therapists, sharing the tactics she used to create her business success over 16 years. She is a diploma-qualified remedial massage therapist, using modalities such as Bowen and craniosacral therapy, and has a Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, which she used while teaching massage for several years. Through her career and business experience, Crook discovered who she needed to be and what is required to run a deeply satisfying massage business. Now she takes the Fully Booked Without Burnout blueprint to other therapists around the world to create more success and passion. For more information, visit https://healthleaderco.com/ Resources: If you are new to Brene - you can see one of the world most watched Ted talks of all time here:https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=Xs8ySZtdUalc5XKE For more info on Health Leader Mastery - check out https://healthleaderco.com/mastery "Making the Leap to a Full-Time Business" https://www.abmp.com/learn/course/making-leap-full-time-business-part-1-mindset   Sponsor: Save time and reduce stress with MassageBook. It's not just software—it's a comprehensive solution that handles online scheduling, payment processing, and marketing campaigns, making it easier for you to provide your clients with top-notch care. Enjoy free, unlimited access for 30 days and save on your monthly subscription with your exclusive ABMP member discount.    Special Offer:  Right now, MassageBook is offering listeners $50 off when they sign up with coupon code ABMP50. Start your free 30-day trial today and transform your practice with tools designed to increase bookings and streamline client management.  Connect with MassageBook:  Visit their website: MassageBook  Follow MassageBook on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn   

SCRIPTURE- Philippians 4:7    “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  REFLECTION- Teresa - Our Newest ReflectorMUSIC- "Perfection" by The Mountain- "Purpose" by Jonny EastonNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.