Podcasts about Quantity

Conservatives are losing the country because they are too obsessed with electing fake Republicans. They are too focused on the quantity of Republicans rather than the quality and focus on a game of inches over a game of miles. Today, I expose the massive fraud at the heart of the GOP establishment, which is even greater than Democrat ballot fraud. We are playing a "game of inches" by obsessing over slim majorities in Congress, while the uniparty plays a "game of miles," quietly transforming our red states through massive Big Tech data center land-grabs, surveillance state Flock cameras, and crushing economic policies. It's time to stop prioritizing the quantity of Republicans and start demanding quality patriots. I'm also joined by Georgia lieutenant governor nominee Greg Dolezal, a Freedom Caucus conservative who shocked political observers by winning a statewide primary campaign centered on issues the establishment GOP refuses to touch: data centers, property taxes, corporate welfare, immigration, Islam, government subsidies, privacy, and the growing disconnect between voters and political elites. Plus, I explain why President Trump's 11th-hour opposition to the housing bill proves that the grassroots can still force Washington's hand. Stop funding the political industrial complex and start setting brushfires of freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us are doing all the things — and still not feeling vital and energized. This episode might reveal the missing piece…   In this week's episode, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Saunas, and her story alone is worth pressing play for. It starts with someone she loves, a health crisis that wouldn't budge, and a discovery that quietly changed the direction of her life.   We get into what infrared light actually is — and why it's so much more than just a hot room. We cover how it works at the cellular level, and what that actually means for detox, circulation, and the kind of deep rest most of us aren't getting. We also had a really honest conversation about the nervous system — why you genuinely cannot heal when you're stuck in fight-or-flight, and what it actually takes to come back into regulation.   It's not about adding another step to your wellness routine. It's about understanding what your body needs to do what it is innately designed to do... to heal.   If you feel like you've been running on empty and can't quite figure out why… I think this conversation is going to open something up for you. If you follow me on Instagram, you know how obsessed I am with my infrared sauna. It's my mini oasis where I go to replenish and reflect. If you'd like to learn more or create your own sauna tailored to your needs, visit Sunlighten.com/healwithkelly to receive a personalized quote. Infrared saunas can be pricey — so it's a great time to remind you that the sun is the most abundant and free source of infrared light. Spending 10–15 minutes outdoors in the morning or late afternoon will also give you a healthy dose of rich spectrum near-infrared rays. LINKS Sunlighten website: https://www.sunlighten.com/ Sunlighten on Instagram @sunlightensaunas Connie Zack on Instagram @conniejozack Go to Sunlighten.com/healwithkelly to get your personalized quote. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : ☀️ [0:00] Her Brother's Mercury Poisoning and the Sauna That Saved Him

Sleep duration has always been the headline number in sleep science, but mounting research is pushing the conversation toward something less obvious: how consistent your timing is from night to night. In this episode we dig into a debate that's far from settled, and into a statistical trap that may be quietly distorting it. WIn this episode we will:Break down the four separable pillars of sleep health: duration, consistency, continuity, and circadian alignmentWalk through the landmark UK Biobank study showing sleep regularity outpredicting duration for all-cause mortalityBring in brand-new data from SLEEP 2026 in Baltimore linking sleep consistency to long-term cardiovascular trajectoriesExpose the "range restriction trap," why duration looks less important in these studies largely because almost nobody in them was severely sleep-deprived for years on endStress-test the theory with five hypothetical sleepers, each excelling at one dimension and failing at another, to figure out which variable really wins when you push it to the extremeTo find out more about this week's podcast sponsor Welltory, please use the following link: https://welltory.com/Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!

What possibly could be the downside of focusing education on quantity vs focusing on the quality of the education? This week the boys explore the idea of a quantity vs. quality approach to educating the scuba world. Have a listen!

This week, host Jorden Guth sits down with SoundStage! Ultra's Jason Thorpe and SoundStage! founder Doug Schneider to discuss their trip to Vienna for High End 2026—the first time the world's most important hi-fi show has been held outside Munich in more than two decades. Did the move affect the show? Was there a demographic shift among attendees? What were the most impressive products, rooms, and demonstrations? And perhaps most importantly, were the Vienna sandwiches up to par? Sources: High End 2026 coverage fromVienna, Austria, on SoundStage! Global: https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/high-end-2026-vienna-austria Chapters: 00:00:00 Announcement 00:00:36 Introductions 00:06:46 Taking attendance 00:09:22 Quantity and quality of the rooms 00:14:23 How'd it sound? 00:28:33 The best record Jason ever heard 00:31:30 Bowers & Wilkins 800 D5 00:32:40 A demographic shift? 00:35:02 The offsite controversy 00:36:27 A 21st century player piano 00:43:53 Outro music: "To Be the One” by Israel Wasserman

Join us LIVE AT FIVE (PT) on YouTube for the watch party every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/@birdsandbeesdontfck Caitlin V is a sex and relationship coach, former sexuality researcher, author of Harder, Better, Longer, Stronger, and host of Good Sex on HBO Max from Michigan where her earliest sex education included a fifth-grade period lesson, a graphic STI scare slide in health class, and years of curiosity about pleasure that she had already discovered on her own. In this episode we talk about what men actually want help with in their sex lives, why performance goals like "lasting longer" rarely solve the real problem, and how intimacy, not frequency, is what most couples are actually craving. Caitlin shares how she went from academic sex research at the Kinsey Institute to coaching men about sex and relationships, why maintenance sex can quietly kill desire, and how intention, presence, and curiosity can transform a sex life. We also get into astrology and sexual chemistry, loud sex and the connection between breath and orgasm, group dynamics in intimacy, why coaching spaces for men matter, and the surprising way Caitlin realized academia wasn't where she wanted to make her impact. Caitlin and I are not fcking around with these Reddit stories. Join Patreon and dive in! https://www.patreon.com/cw/birdsandbeesdontfck  Where to find Caitlin: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaitlinV Book (Harder, Better, Longer, Stronger): https://harderbook.com Where to find Arielle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdsandbeesdontfck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@birdsandbeesdontfck  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/birdsandbeesdontfck   Bonus stories found exclusively on Patreon; STORY 1: I think my wife 31-F might be poisoning me 34-M, and I don't know what to do STORY 2: I [28F] am dating a divorcing dad [34M] and it's starting to take over my life STORY 3: My bf (M29) is threatening to break up with me (F24) over condoms   Like my cuffs? Me too! Get $15 Off Crave Pleasure Jewelry Here:https://lovecrave.com/arielle   Episode Cheat Sheet 02:14 Astrology, Sexual Chemistry & Scorpio/Leo Energy 06:03 Loud Sex, Breath & Orgasm Connection 08:15 Getting Caught Having Sex & Early Exploration 11:07 Claiming, Dominance & Sexual Identity 13:28 Science, Magic & Manifestation in Sex 16:12 Why Caitlin Coaches Men About Sex 19:02 Why Most Therapists Aren't Trained in Sexuality 21:36 Quality vs Quantity in Long-Term Sex 23:45 Why "Maintenance Sex" Kills Desire 26:04 Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Sex Explained 28:20 Co-Regulation, Group Energy & Intimacy 32:21 Why Male Friendship & Community Matter 36:54 Boundaries, Accountability & Relationship Conflict 45:33 Communication, Softening & Honest Feedback 46:58 Growing Up in Michigan & Early Sex Education 49:24 Masturbation, Pleasure & STI Fear-Based Education 52:05 Becoming a Sex Researcher at Kinsey Institute 56:12 Leaving Academia & Starting a Sex Education Platform 01:00:37 Coaching vs Influencing in Sex Education 01:02:50 Changing Career Paths & Following Your Zone of Genius 01:04:43 Patreon Reddit Stories Preview

In this podcast we will be talking about 6 Ways To Enjoy Your Life To The Fullest from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher who built his life's work around the philosophy of absurdism.So here are 6 Ways To Enjoy Your Life To The Fullest from the philosophy of Alber Camus - 01. Stop Waiting for Life to Give You a Meaning02. Kill "Hope" 03. Embrace the Daily Grind04. Prioritize the "Quantity" of the Present Over the "Quality"05. Reconnect with the physical world06. RebelWe hope you listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Camus, helps you to enjoy life to the fullest. Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people's lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of  people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant.

Lebanon is not sufficient for altar fires, nor its animals enough for burnt offerings. — Isaiah 40:16 After discussing God's incomparable supremacy, Isaiah emphasizes our human insufficiency to please the Lord. Lebanon is known in the Old Testament as a nation with great forests of beautiful trees producing the finest wood. The cedars and junipers of Lebanon were used in the construction of God's temple and the king's palace (1 Kings 5-7).But even Lebanon's great trees were not worthy enough to burn on God's altar. And Lebanon's animals were not sufficient for a burnt offering to the Lord. The prophet Micah asked God's people, similarly, “Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil?” Quantity does not impress God. An abundance of offerings cannot buy the Lord's favor. Human resources are too small and limited to please the sovereign Lord of the universe.Micah asks further, “With what shall I come before the LORD . . . ?”And, by the guidance of the Spirit, the prophet answers: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Lord, you are far greater than we can imagine, and you are beyond anything we can offer. Teach us to honor you by practicing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with you each day. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Navigating the Fast and Slow of LifeThis episode delves into the contrasting dynamics of fast-paced living and the benefits of slow, deliberate actions. The conversation kicks off with a reflection on the exhaustion of modern life and transitions into how slowing down can enhance productivity and accuracy in tasks. The host emphasizes the importance of taking time to communicate effectively and the art of being deliberate in relationships and content creation. A significant theme is the balance between speed and deliberation, highlighting that embracing both can lead to clarity in life. The discussion also touches on accountability in personal growth, the empowerment of self-advocacy, and the complexities of relationships, including dependency and insecurity.Chapters:00:00:01 - Introduction to the fast pace of life00:02:43 - Benefits of slow and deliberate actions00:05:01 - Value of taking time00:06:20 - Purpose of the podcast00:12:35 - Art of deliberate actions00:24:31 - Balancing speed and deliberation00:25:03 - Importance of diverse relationships00:26:06 - Accountability in personal growth00:26:46 - Empowerment and self-advocacy00:27:43 - Dependency in Relationships00:28:44 - Learning from Reality

A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise. The tribe has worked for the past seven years to revitalize the land of the 1863 Bear River Massacre. By eradicating invasive species, reviving native plants, and returning water canals to their natural paths, the tribe is significantly boosting both water quality and flow of the river. It is one of the biggest sources of water for the Great Salt Lake, and officials say the tribe’s efforts could be part of a solution to preventing the iconic body of water from disappearing amid an increasingly dry climate. And in Montana, The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes continue work as part of a historic compact to revitalize the Jocko River. We'll discuss how Indigenous knowledge is providing promise against a troubling trend. GUESTS Brad Parry (Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation), vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Seth Makepeace, hydrologist for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Donella Miller (Yakama), fish science manager for the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Hannah Freeze, Great Salt Lake deputy commissioner Break 1 Music: Prayer Song (song) Salish Spirit Canoe Family (artist) Keep Singing, Keep Dancing (album) Break 2 Music: Beauty Way (song) Summit Dub Squad (artist) The Beauty Way (album)

A site of tragedy for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has become a place of renewal and promise. The tribe has worked for the past seven years to revitalize the land of the 1863 Bear River Massacre. By eradicating invasive species, reviving native plants, and returning water canals to their natural paths, the tribe is significantly boosting both water quality and flow of the river. It is one of the biggest sources of water for the Great Salt Lake, and officials say the tribe’s efforts could be part of a solution to preventing the iconic body of water from disappearing amid an increasingly dry climate. And in Montana, The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes continue work as part of a historic compact to revitalize the Jocko River. We'll discuss how Indigenous knowledge is providing promise against a troubling trend. GUESTS Brad Parry (Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation), vice chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Seth Makepeace, hydrologist for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Donella Miller (Yakama), fish science manager for the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Hannah Freeze, Great Salt Lake deputy commissioner Break 1 Music: Prayer Song (song) Salish Spirit Canoe Family (artist) Keep Singing, Keep Dancing (album) Break 2 Music: Beauty Way (song) Summit Dub Squad (artist) The Beauty Way (album)

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The 2026 World Cup in North America is just around the corner but is it in danger of being too bloated? The June 11-July 19 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada will feature a record 48 teams from six confederations, with 12 groups of four teams each. A new round of 32 will make its debut and the tournament will feature a record 104 matches in total, 40 games more than the 2022 edition in Qatar. Four countries that will be making their debut in North America are Curacao – the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup – fellow minnows Cape Verde, and Asian newcomers Jordan and Uzbekistan. In comparison over World Cup history, the first tournament in Uruguay in 1930 had just 13 teams – three groups of three and one group of four nations. One winner from each group advanced to the semi-finals and the tournament comprised only 18 matches. There were no qualifiers then as it was an invitational tournament. In this episode, The Straits Times collaborates with Money FM 89.3’s Sports Minutes to invite nine fans in Singapore - who hail from participating World Cup nations - and together with columnist and pundit Neil Humphreys, they look ahead to what is in store at the June 11 to July 19 tournament. Representing their home countries but based in Singapore, are the following fans featured: Mexico: Mauricio Espinoza, chef/owner of Papi's Tacos in SG Argentina: Lucas Bilbao, co-founder, Minga Creative Company France: Stephane Missier, chief strategy officer, BBH Singapore Brazil: Matheus De Moura Sena, senior tax manager, Deloitte Spain: Sahil Naresh Primalani, founder, Aula De Lenguas England: Faraaz Marghoob, group strategy director, BBH Singapore Morocco: Karim Bencherifa, football coach Japan: Shuya Yamashita, BG Tampines Rovers footballer Germany: Lennart Thy, Lion City Sailors footballer Try out The Straits Times World Cup results simulator: https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2025/12/worldcup-2026-simulator/index.html Highlights (click/tap above): 0:55 Humphreys: Quality over quantity? Was it only about the money, not simply inclusivity & diversity? 2:43 Mexico, masks and the love of the game 5:12 Can Argentina make it two in a row? 7:00 A classic modern rivalry between France and Argentina 8:40 Mayonnaise: How mixing special ingredients needs to be done right too, in the case of France with many superstars 10:00 A comeback for Brazil, Spanish flair, or is football finally "coming home"? 14:06 The Morocco dream, history for Japan? Will Germany switch it? 19:09 Can World Cup 2026 overcome all the issues surrounding it? 22:10 World Cup 2026 favourites? Dark horses? 36:35 Is Cristiano Ronaldo too old? Who else should win the World Cup? Host: Deepanraj Ganesan (gdeepan@sph.com.sg) & Zia-ul Raushan (raushan@sph.com.sg) Filmed by: Studio+65 Edited by: Jonathan Roberts, deputy head, Audience Lab (video) Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Quality Over Quantity Subtitle: Practical Christianity 101 Speaker: Pastor Charles Swann Broadcaster: Covenant Baptist Church Event: Sermon Clip Date: 5/17/2026 Bible: Colossians 3:23-24 Length: 0 min.

So many high performers can find themselves getting fixated on the outcome and the work. They may even find themselves stuck in the loop of thinking "more is better" or "if I work harder, then I will be successful."In this episode, Sarah shines light on the concept of prioritizing quality actions over quantity and sheds light on the powerful impact and results that can occur from making this mental and energetic shift.When you shift from thinking "the answer is doing more and working harder" to "I will actually see powerful and positive results by prioritizing the quality of my work," that is when everything changes._______________________________________________________________If this episode resonated for you, share it with a fellow high performer who would benefit in hearing this message as well. And make sure to subscribe, follow along, rate 5 stars if you love the AYC Podcast, and drop a comment.Stay Connected:IG: @awakenyourchampionpodcast @awakenyourchampionTikTok: @awakenyourchampionWebsite: www.awaken-your-champion.comHave direct questions or ready to work together? Email awakenyourchampion@gmail.comYou can get your copy of ⁠The Champion's Journal here.⁠LMNT Affiliation:To fuel your mind and body to perform at your highest level, add LMNT electrolytes to your daily routine, for improved focus, mental clarity, and endurance. Receive a free sample packet with your first order. ⁠You can order your first box here.⁠ (If you know Sarah personally, you know she loves her LMNT :) )

What a thrill to talk to the prolific author Will Self on the occassion of his latest novel, The Quantity Theory of Morality. We discuss the book and a lot more besides!  Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

You've been in a growth phase and felt the pressure to add people. So you did. And then you spent the next year cleaning it up. More headcount is not more growth. Sometimes it is more complexity, more culture dilution, and more of your time fixing what should not have broken. This episode gives you a 7-part framework for growing the right way. Episode Breakdown [00:00:32] The Tension Every Intentional Leader Feels Most leaders know that adding the wrong people slows everything down. But the pressure to scale is real. This episode is built for the leader who wants to grow without sacrificing what they have already built. [00:01:15] The Core Shift: Growth Is About Output and Alignment, Not Headcount If you measure success by how many people you have added, you will make short-term decisions that hurt you long-term. Stop asking how many people you need. Start asking what kind of people you need. That question changes your entire recruiting posture. [00:01:40] Standard 1: Define Your Standard Before You Scale A lot of leaders try to figure out their culture while they are growing. That is backwards. Before you recruit, get clear on what a successful person on your team looks like, what behaviors you expect, what performance actually means, and what you will not tolerate. If that is not clear before you scale, you will fill your team with people who interpret your culture differently. [00:02:09] Standard 2: Build a Clear Recruit Avatar If you do not know exactly who you are looking for, you will convince yourself that almost anyone could work. That is where teams get bloated. Define your ideal recruit by what they produce, how they think, how they show up, and where they are in their career. The clearer the avatar, the easier it is to say no. And saying no is how you protect growth. [00:02:39] Standard 3: Focus on Productivity Per Person Most leaders add more people to increase output instead of maximizing the people they already have. Ask yourself: Are they operating at their potential? Do they have the systems, coaching, and clarity to produce at a higher level? Sometimes the fastest way to grow is not adding more people. It is getting more from the right people. [00:03:06] Standard 4: Recruit Fewer, Better Instead of adding five average people, what would it look like to add one high performer who aligns with your vision? Average hires create maintenance. Great hires create momentum. That one person can raise your standards and attract others like them. [00:03:26] Standard 5: Protect Your Culture at All Costs Every person you add either strengthens your culture or weakens it. There is no neutral. Before you bring someone on, ask: Will this person raise the standard? Will they make the team better, not just bigger? If the answer is unclear, that is your answer. [00:03:49] Standard 6: Align Growth With Vision Without a clear vision, growth becomes reactive. You hire when you feel pressure, when you feel behind, when you get excited. When you have a vision, you hire with intention. You know where you are going, you know who you need to get there, and you are willing to wait for the right fit. That is disciplined growth. [00:04:10] The Hard Truth About Fast Growth Not growing fast enough is frustrating. Growing the wrong way is expensive. It costs you time, energy, culture, and sometimes your best people. Do not confuse activity with progress. Real growth is measured by alignment, output, and sustainability. [00:04:35] Your Challenge This Week Look at your current top performers. What do they have in common? How can you find more people like them? Then look at your recruiting pipeline. Are you filling it with the right people or just available people? That clarity alone will change how you grow. Key Takeaways Growth is about output and alignment, not headcount. Measuring success by people added leads to short-term decisions with long-term costs. Define your culture standard before you recruit, not while you recruit. Ambiguity at the standard level creates chaos at the team level. A clear recruit avatar makes it easier to say no. Saying no is how you protect growth. Maximize your current team before adding to it. Sometimes the fastest path to more output is developing who you already have. Average hires create maintenance. Great hires create momentum. Recruit fewer, better. Every new hire either strengthens or weakens your culture. There is no neutral addition. Vision-driven leaders hire with intention. Reactive leaders hire with pressure. Know where you are going before you add someone to the journey. If you want help defining your ideal recruit profile and building a growth strategy focused on quality over quantity, let's talk. Visit bookrichardnow.com and grab time on my calendar. We will walk through how to identify who belongs on your team, how to build the avatar that filters out the wrong fits, and how to grow in a way that makes your team stronger, not just bigger.

Are you holding back from creating videos or posting on social media because you're terrified of low view counts? If you think digital marketing is purely a numbers game, you might be missing out on the single most valuable asset your business can have: real, human relationship.In this episode, guest Royce Blake joins the show to break down why creators and entrepreneurs shouldn't let small audience sizes crush their consistency. We challenge the classic sales mindset that focuses strictly on vanity metrics and massive, faceless reach.Discover why getting 200 views on a short video is actually an incredible marketing opportunity—after all, when was the last time you gathered 200 people into a physical room just to hear you talk for 15 minutes? Royce shares practical strategies on how to embrace your current starting point, speak directly to a loyal few through your smartphone camera, and shift your daily focus toward making just one incredible connection that could completely transform your business trajectory.Watch Marketing with Russ...aka #RussSelfie, Episode 617Featuring Russell Mangsen

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Most product decisions get made by analogy. Someone says, "This is how we've always done it," or "This is what the market expects," or "This is what the competition is doing." The room nods. The decision gets made. And buried somewhere in the middle of all of it is an assumption nobody checked. First-principles thinking is the discipline of identifying assumptions before the market finds them for you. By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to strip any problem down to what's actually true and build answers that hold, even when the boardroom is watching, and the clock is running. What Is First Principles Thinking? First principles thinking is the practice of breaking a problem down to its fundamental truths, then building your solution up from what actually holds. Not from industry convention. Not from what worked last time. From what's actually true about the problem in front of you. The alternative is reasoning by analogy: doing what worked before, doing what competitors do, doing what the category expects. Analogy is faster and usually right. It fails badly when the thing that used to be true stops being true and nobody notices. Why Assumptions Go Unchecked In 2005, HP's CEO, Mark Hurd, stopped me in the hallway at Building 20 in Palo Alto and drilled me on HP's R&D funding. The metric he focused on was R&D as a percentage of revenue. He wanted HP's ratio to look more like Acer's. I pushed back. I argued we should be comparing ourselves to Apple, not Acer. Mark didn't hesitate. "We are not Apple, and we never will be." What stopped me in that moment wasn't the disagreement. It was the certainty. Nobody in the room questioned whether R&D as a percentage of revenue actually measured what we thought it measured. That metric had been in use for decades. Every competitor used it. Every analyst tracked it. It felt like bedrock. It wasn't. It was an inherited constraint that had calcified into a rule. R&D as a percentage of revenue tells you about accounting categories. It tells you nothing about what that spending produces, whether the right problems are being attacked, or whether innovation output is growing or shrinking. The assumption underneath the metric had never been tested. Nobody had ever asked whether comparing R&D ratios across companies with entirely different business models actually tells you anything meaningful. The cost of that unchecked assumption didn't show up in the next quarter. It showed up over the following decade. HP's innovation pipeline quietly drained, and the Fast Company "Most Innovative" recognition we'd earned three years running disappeared with it. One inherited metric, accepted as fact by an entire room of experienced people, making a generational decision. That's what derivative thinking actually costs. Not a bad quarter. A decade. The people in that room weren't careless. They were experienced. Experience is exactly what makes inherited assumptions feel like facts. The metric felt like a fact. It was a choice nobody remembered making. That's exactly what a first principles question would have caught. Nobody asked it. The Three Core Skills The three skills run in sequence, and each one depends on the one before it. The first, Strip the Assumptions, finds the inherited assumptions baked into how the problem was framed. From there, Test What Remains and Build Up takes what survived and builds your solution from what's actually true. Finally, When to Use First Principles tells you when the process is worth running in the first place. Skip ahead, and the later skills don't hold. Run them in order, and they compound.  Strip the Assumptions Before you can reason from first principles, you have to know what you're actually working with. Most problems arrive already carrying assumptions in how they're framed. Your first job is to find them. Steps to strip assumptions: Write the problem exactly as it was given to you. Don't improve the framing yet. Use their words. Underline every word that implies a constraint. "Must," "can't," "always," "never," "the only way to." Each one is a candidate. Ask, for each constraint: is this physically true, or is it inherited? A physical truth holds regardless of what you decide. An inherited constraint is someone's prior decision that calcified into a rule. Set the inherited constraints aside and restate what remains. This is the real problem. It's usually smaller and easier to solve than what you started with. Treat what survives as your design constraints. These are your real boundaries. Take this list into your brainstorming, and test every idea against what's on it, not against the assumptions you crossed out. This step takes 20 minutes when you do it honestly. Most teams skip it entirely, then spend months optimizing a solution to the wrong problem. Test What Remains and Build Up Not every constraint is an assumption. Some things are actually true: physics, unit economics, human behavior at scale. The goal isn't to pretend those constraints don't exist. It's to be precise about which reality you're dealing with. Steps to test what remains and build up: Take each surviving constraint and push on it. Ask: Is this true because it's physically impossible to change, or because changing it would be expensive, unfamiliar, or uncomfortable? Expensive and unfamiliar are not the same as impossible. Separate the hard limits from the soft ones. Hard limits are what's actually true: things that hold regardless of how the problem is reframed. Soft limits are negotiable. Label them clearly. Most teams never make this distinction and treat every constraint as if it were granite. State your hard limits in plain language.  Write it down. One sentence per hard limit. These are the actual boundaries your solution has to honor. Reason forward from what remains. Don't start from where the industry is and work backward to justify it. Now ask: what solution do the hard limits support?  That last step is where unexpected solutions come from. When you reason backward from convention, you arrive at a modified version of the existing answer. The shape is familiar because you started with it. When you reason forward from hard limits, you land somewhere the category didn't expect, because you weren't anchored to the shape of the existing answer. Solutions built this way often feel strange at first. People will question them. That discomfort is usually a signal you've found something real rather than something inherited. That's what reasoning from what's actually true produces, rather than reasoning from what everyone assumed. When to Use First Principles Before running the process, ask these four questions. One yes is enough. Has the environment this decision was built for changed significantly? Does every solution on the table feel like a variation of the same thing? Is the current approach inherited rather than chosen? Would a bad assumption here cost you more than an afternoon to find and fix? If all four are no, past experience is the right tool. Use it.  The 20-minute assumption-strip is cheap. The cost of skipping it isn't. The Assumption Reversal Exercise For this exercise, you will need a partner. Have them watch this video first. They need to know what an inherited assumption looks like before they can spot yours. Once you're both ready, grab the free First Principles Thinking Checklist at innovation.tools or find the link in the description. It gives you both a shared reference point before you start.  Here is how it works: Each person brings one real problem. Something current, with actual stakes. Not a thought experiment. The problem should be one you've been turning over in your mind without arriving at a satisfying answer. Work on your partner's problem, not your own. You are trying to find the assumptions baked into how they've framed it. They are doing the same for yours. The reason this works is that you can see their inherited constraints more clearly than they can. You're not inside their problem the way they are. Each person lists every assumption they can find in the other's problem. Write them down. Don't argue yet. Don't evaluate. Just surface as many as possible. Quantity matters here. The obvious assumptions are easy. Push past them. Take each assumption and reverse it. If the assumption is "this requires a significant budget," the reversal is "what becomes possible if it requires no budget?" If the assumption is "the customer won't accept a different format," the reversal is "what would we build if they would?" Don't ask whether the reversal is realistic. Ask what it opens up. Discuss what the reversals revealed. Not every reversed assumption leads somewhere useful. But one of them usually exposes a constraint that was never as fixed as it felt. That's the one worth following. The point of the reversal is simple. Some assumptions hold when you push on them, and some don't. You can't tell which is which until you try. The Long Game Every time you run this process and find something that didn't hold, you get faster at spotting them. The judgment about when to use it gets sharper. That's what improvement looks like in practice: not a dramatic flash of insight, but a practiced ability to find the assumption in the room before it finds you. The assumption that costs you most isn't the one you haven't thought of yet. It's the one you stopped questioning years ago.  Find your partner. Run the Assumption Reversal this week. That's where this starts becoming a skill. Subscribe for the next episode. It builds on this.

BRADY KANNON (Golf.com/CBS Sports/Sports Grid) It's PGA Championship week and we turn to our expert for the lowdown on the field and the course conditions at Aronimink. What conditions will the golfers be dealing with in Philly for this week's Major? How big of a deal is Rory McIlroy's blister really? Would that be the reason he doesn't win two majors in a row? Are the favorites the way to go this week? What about Cam Young, he's hot right now. Who does Brady like this week? What's going on with the LIV golfers as the league deals with some big issues? Are there any LIV golfers to keep an eye on? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - Q is for a Quantity of Quirks- it's not exactly clicking for Tatsuya Imai and last night was a great example of that. - R is for Retooled Randy- Randy Arozarena is our best hitter right now. Who gets credit for it? - S is for September Southpaw- everyone is wondering when Kade Anderson will be ready to join the big club? Could we see him in the last month of the season? :45- The NFL schedule is out tomorrow! There are some tangible things we can learn from knowing the schedule.

BRADY KANNON (Golf.com/CBS Sports/Sports Grid) It's PGA Championship week and we turn to our expert for the lowdown on the field and the course conditions at Aronimink. What conditions will the golfers be dealing with in Philly for this week's Major? How big of a deal is Rory McIlroy's blister really? Would that be the reason he doesn't win two majors in a row? Are the favorites the way to go this week? What about Cam Young, he's hot right now. Who does Brady like this week? What's going on with the LIV golfers as the league deals with some big issues? Are there any LIV golfers to keep an eye on? :30- ABC's of the Mariners - Q is for a Quantity of Quirks- it's not exactly clicking for Tatsuya Imai and last night was a great example of that. - R is for Retooled Randy- Randy Arozarena is our best hitter right now. Who gets credit for it? - S is for September Southpaw- everyone is wondering when Kade Anderson will be ready to join the big club? Could we see him in the last month of the season? :45- The NFL schedule is out tomorrow! There are some tangible things we can learn from knowing the schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shulhan Aruch writes that it is preferable to recite fewer supplications with Kavana (concentration) than to recite more without Kavana. Of course, there are certain prayers which we are strictly required to recite, and which thus should not be skipped. And, we are not going to change the Siddur and omit non-obligatory sections which we have been accepted as part of the prayer service, so that we can recite the rest slower and with greater Kavana. On an individual level, however, if a person finds it difficult to recite these non-obligatory texts with Kavana, then he should preferably recite fewer, slowly and with concentration. For example, if somebody finds it difficult to recite all the additional supplications added to Shaharit on Monday and Thursday, I would advise him to recite a small amount with Kavana, and this is far better than mindlessly rushing through the entire text to complete it in time. This concept of "quality over quantity" applies also to Torah learning. G-d counts not the number of pages a person covers, but the quality of his learning, the time and effort he invests in Torah study. It is preferable to learn less material and to understand it properly, then to cover more ground but without a clear understanding of what was learned. The fixed learning regimens that many people follow – most famously, of course, Daf Yomi – have great value in providing a framework that helps ensure that a person spends time each day learning, but they also have a disadvantage, in that they do not allow enough time for a clear understanding of the material. Am Yisrael has accepted frameworks such as Daf Yomi because of the benefit of having a fixed structure of learning, but as a general rule, it is preferable to cover less material slowly, and understand it properly, than to learn larger quantities quickly with less clarity. Ideally, of course, a person should strive for both quality and quantity – devoting enough time to learn large amounts of material properly and in-depth.

Latest figures show at least 144 kiwi Police left for Australia in the past year, but Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is not concerned. He told Mike Hosking that we have 'some of the best police officers in the world' and therefore it's no surprise other countries try to poach from us. Chambers also maintains that our Police numbers are in a good place. "I mean, there's a tremendous amount to be proud of is that we've got nearly 10,500 police officers now. We've never had that many, in this country before," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1–2 NLT) Reflecting on the passing of human life, ethicist Michael Josephson wrote, “Ready or not, someday it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. . . . So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured? . . . Living a life that matters doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not a matter of circumstance but of choice.” The author of Ecclesiastes wrote, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest” (Ecclesiastes 3:1–2 NLT). The psalmist wrote, “My future is in your hands” (Psalm 31:15 NLT). And Job said to God, “You have decided the length of our lives. You know how many months we will live, and we are not given a minute longer” (Job 14:5 NLT). Contemplating how short life is and how powerless we are to change that can trigger anxiety in some people. It magnifies the importance of being proactive in the choices you make, not to mention the importance of starting to make those choices as early as possible. To put it another way: The evening of your life is determined by the morning of your life. If you start prioritizing healthy eating and exercise as a young person and continue the practice throughout your life, you will enjoy the benefits for years and years. Likewise, if you start prioritizing the things of God as a young person and continue the practice throughout your life, you will reap unimaginable blessings for as long as you live. The author of Proverbs touched on this principle when he wrote, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6 RSV). If you’re in the morning of your life—if, statistically speaking, you likely have many years ahead of you—now is not the time to sow your wild oats or to do the things you plan to repent for later. Now is the time to establish the habits, practices, and principles that will guide your life. Now is the time to study God’s Word, to memorize and apply it to every area of your life. Now is the time to begin the discipline of prayer, to set aside time every day to speak and listen to the Lord. Now is the time to develop and sharpen your skills when it comes to sharing your faith. If time is on your side, don’t let that advantage slip away. If you’re in the afternoon or even in the evening of life, the same principle applies, just in a different time frame. It’s never too late to adopt God-honoring disciplines. And right now, you’re as young as you’ll ever be. Reflection question: How can you prioritize and embrace God-honoring disciplines in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! Stay updated on all important event details. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is the Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) dead, or are marketing teams stuck in a cycle of high-volume, low-return efforts?Marketing economics have undergone significant structural shifts in recent years. With the disappearance of global labor arbitrage and the rise of AI-generated content, the costs of customer acquisition and inbound marketing have skyrocketed. Because of these changes, the once-dominant metric of the MQL is rapidly losing its relevance in today's B2B SaaS environment.In this episode of B2B SaaS Marketing Snacks, Brian Graf, Executive CMO of Kalungi, sits down with Stijn Hendrikse, Kalungi's co-founder and ex-Microsoft product marketing leader, to unpack the risks of over-reliance on MQLs. They talk through why marketing teams can no longer win on sheer quantity and speed alone, and how AI and globalization have completely changed the playing field.You'll hear why focusing on "big plays"—low volume, high depth strategies like flagship events or deep partnerships—is key to sustainable growth. Brian and Stijn also detail practical frameworks for shifting away from the high-volume "MQL trap" and moving toward metrics that actually matter: pipeline value and signal-to-noise ratio. By focusing on these deeper, quality-led strategies, marketing teams can flatten the problem of labor arbitrage and AI ubiquity.In this podcast, you'll learn:Why the once-dominant MQL is losing its relevance in the B2B SaaS environment.How the end of global labor arbitrage and the rise of AI have heavily inflated marketing and customer acquisition costs.The dangers of the "MQL trap," where teams are forced to execute high-volume, high-depth campaigns with diminishing returns.Why shifting to "big plays"—low volume, high depth strategies—is the key to sustainable growth.How to transition your tracking from MQLs to measuring the actual dollar value created in your pipeline.The importance of structuring a leaner marketing team that focuses on signal-to-noise ratio and quality-led strategies.By the end, you'll have a clearer view of why the old inbound playbooks are failing and how to build a quality-led, pipeline-focused go-to-market strategy that cuts through the noise.Chapters:00:00 The Death of the MQL08:20 Shifts in Marketing Economics15:29 The Big Play Quadrant20:49 New Metrics for Success25:44 Team Dynamics and Marketing CostsABOUT B2B SAAS MARKETING SNACKSSince 2020, The B2B SaaS Marketing Snacks Podcast has offered software company founders, investors and leadership a fresh source of insights into building a complete and efficient engine for growth.Meet our Marketing Snacks Podcast Hosts:  Stijn Hendrikse: Author of T2D3 Masterclass & Book, Founder of KalungiAs a serial entrepreneur and marketing leader, Stijn has contributed to the success of 20+ startups as a C-level executive, including Chief Revenue Officer of Acumatica, CEO of MightyCall, a SaaS contact center solution, and leading the initial global Go-to-Market for Atera, a B2B SaaS Unicorn. Before focusing on startups, Stijn led global SMB Marketing and B2B Product Marketing for Microsoft's Office platform.Brian Graf: Executive CMO at KalungiAs a CMO at Kalungi, Brian provides high-level strategy, tactical execution, and business leadership expertise to drive long-term growth for B2B SaaS. Brian has successfully led clients in all aspects of marketing growth, from positioning and messaging to event support, product announcements, and channel-spend optimizations, generating qualified leads and brand awareness for clients while prioritizing ROI. Before Kalungi, Brian worked in television advertising, specializing in business intelligence and campaign optimization, and earned his MBA at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business with a focus in finance and marketing. Visit Kalungi.com to learn more about growing your B2B SaaS company.

How do you move from simply reading the Bible to truly understanding its depths?In Session 2 of the Rooted Conference, Pastor Daniel Batarseh shares the "Tool Belt" of hermeneutics he uses for deeper Bible study. This session moves beyond basic reading, equipping you with practical tools to uncover the richness of God's Word—focusing on finding Christ throughout the entire Bible and effectively using outside resources.In this session, you will learn:Types and Shadows: Discover how Old Testament people, events, and symbols prophetically point to the person and work of Jesus Christ.Biblical Allusions: Learn to recognize the thousands of subtle echoes and indirect references the New Testament makes to the Hebrew Scriptures.Essential Study Tools: A guide to using commentaries (Matthew Henry, David Guzik), concordances (Strong's, Blue Letter Bible), and quality historical books (The Puritans).The Power of Community: Why sitting under faithful teaching and discussing the Word with others is essential for spiritual growth.The Emergency Tool: A powerful strategy for when you lack the motivation to read your Bible.Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned student of the Word, these insights will help you rediscover a sense of wonder in the Scriptures and fuel a personal revival of the Bible in your daily life.

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00:00 – Intro & welcoming Catherine from @myproper.nutrition 02:00 – The rheumatoid arthritis case that sparked it all 02:45 – The autoimmune trigger foods: eggs, dairy, nightshades, nuts, seeds, grains 03:10 – Elimination vs. rebuilding: why meat stock and bone broth are foundational 04:30 – Why reintroducing eggs too early wrecks progress 05:25 – Meat stock vs. bone broth: what's the actual difference? 06:30 – When even vegetables are reactive 07:40 – The $6,000 supplement stack problem 09:00 – Why whole foods beat isolated vitamins every time 10:30 – Fruit, training, and glucose response 12:00 – Creatine, kidney failure & the case against synthetic supplementation 14:20 – Getting creatine naturally (sardines, meat, broth) 15:50 – Organic vs. non-organic: why you eat less when food is nutrient-dense 19:00 – The reintroduction pyramid: building tolerance back 21:30 – Hashimoto's, under-eating & the Netherlands tap water story 23:30 – Helping long-term carnivore & paleo clients find their "why" 29:00 – Deep dive: Hashimoto's protocol, stress, circadian health 31:00 – Michelle's IVF story — preparing the body for pregnancy 32:00 – Nutrient loading through pregnancy & avoiding postpartum issues 35:00 – Organ meats, bone marrow & natural collagen 37:00 – The supplement industry vs. nature's pharmacy 39:00 – The vegan paradox: "perfect bloods" but failing bodies 41:00 – Reversing meds: the rheumatoid arthritis client's journey 44:30 – Food families, reactivity & personalised base diets 46:00 – Why nightshades, lectins and anti-nutrients matter 48:00 – Quantity matters: the spinach & almond reaction test 50:15 – The carnivore trend — why stripping vegetables isn't the answer 52:10 – The carnivore doctor turning yellow (beta-carotene / liver signs) 54:00 – Environment, stress & relationships as healing accelerators 57:00 – Psoriasis remission & the reintroduction checkpoint 59:00 – Catherine's own story: endometriosis, PCOS, eczema 1:02:00 – Walking away from her nutrition degree & seed-oil dogma 1:04:00 – Finding purpose, prayer & mission-driven practice 1:06:00 – Training practitioners in the Proper Nutrition method 1:07:00 – Hydration: why your perfect diet still fails without water 1:08:30 – Brutal honesty on the mental/emotional level 1:11:00 – Chris Kresser, "nutrivore" & the parasite-from-Bali story 1:12:30 – Parasite cleanses that keep failing — and why 1:14:00 – Plantar fasciitis, barefoot movement & evolutionary load 1:15:30 – Why pregnant women get back pain (atrophied postural muscles) 1:16:00 – Catherine's closing message: start small, trust food 1:17:45 – Where to find Catherine & wrap-up

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In this episode, Mike & Ben sit down with Amazon Influencer and longtime product reviewer McKay Christensen to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in the program right now: quality over quantity.McKay shares his background as a reviewer, how he built his business over time, and what his current income mix looks like across Amazon Influencer, Creator Connections, YouTube AdSense, and international earnings through Genius Links. He also talks through the data behind a browser extension he built to study thousands of top-performing upper-carousel videos and what that research revealed about ranking factors, video duration, thumbnails, and why stronger videos tend to outperform rushed content.The conversation dives into what actually helps creators stand out today, including better thumbnails, more intentional titles, comparison videos, real product testing, useful B-roll, and creating content that feels more unique and buyer-focused. Mike, Ben, and McKay also talk about why many creators need to pivot away from older high-volume strategies as the program becomes more saturated and competitive.They also cover practical workflow tips, including simple filming setups, using your phone more effectively, organizing footage, improving convenience, and building content in a way that creates more long-term freedom instead of constant burnout.If you are an Amazon Influencer, content creator, or product reviewer trying to create better videos, earn more per video, and build a smarter long-term strategy, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.____________________McKay C's YouTube ChannelView Channel Here!____________________JOIN THE COMMUNITYIf you are looking for deeper strategy, accountability, & honest conversations with other serious content creators, the Creator's Leverage Guild was built for exactly thatLearn more and join here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator's Leverage Guild⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________CHECK OUT OUR 2 NEW EBOOKS THAT JUST LAUNCHED!⁠⁠⁠⁠The AIP Master Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Stop guessing your way through AIP. The AIP Master Guide is your go-to resource for setup, backend navigation, Store IDs, payments, uploads, & more.⁠⁠⁠⁠Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Stop leaving money on the table. The Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook helps you pitch smarter, negotiate better, & turn free product offers into real paid opportunities._____________________WORK 1-ON-1 WITH MIKE AND BENGet personalized guidance on content strategy, monetization, brand deals, & scaling your creator business.• Book a 1-hour coaching call• Save with a 4-session coaching package⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Me Up!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_________________________JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITYConnect with other Amazon Influencers & content creators, ask questions, & stay up to date on what is working right now.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Influencer Success Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_________________________TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CREATORSViral VueMake smarter content decisions & grow faster.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Viral Vue here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code STRAHL10 for 10% off for lifeOinkTrack earnings & performance across platforms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Oink here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code STRAHL10 for 10% off for lifeDescriptEdit podcasts & videos faster and easier.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Descript here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geniuslinks: Our #1 Deeplinking Pick!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Geniuslinks!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VidiQ: Our #1 pick for YouTube channel Insights!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try VidIQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keepa: Makes advanced product research for AIP a breeze!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Keepa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lasso: Deeplinking for Blogs & YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Lasso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kadence WP: Great amazing websites for blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Kadence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.__________________________CONTACTHave a question, collaboration opportunity, or topic request?Email: mike@creatorsleverageguild.com

In this episode, Mike & Ben break down one of the biggest debates in the Amazon Influencer Program: quality versus quantity.A lot of creators fall into one of two camps. Some believe the answer is to post as many videos as possible and play a volume game. Others take a more intentional approach, focusing on better products, stronger videos, & content that stays on carousels longer. In this conversation, Mike & Ben explain why both approaches can work, but why quality often leads to better long-term results, higher earnings per video, & less burnout.Ben shares how he started out posting around 100 Amazon Influencer videos a month before shifting toward a more quality-first strategy after seeing that longer, better-made videos were performing better and lasting longer. Mike also talks through why low earnings often come from videos falling off carousels quickly, why product selection matters so much, and why creators need to think beyond just pumping out content.The episode also covers choosing products with real sales history, being more selective with samples, building long-term brand relationships with flat fees, retagging videos as ASINs change, & cleaning up your storefront over time.Mike and Ben also talk about why YouTube needs a completely different strategy than Amazon. They explain why blindly automating YouTube uploads is usually the wrong move and why search intent, titles, keywords, thumbnails, A/B testing, & evergreen content matter much more on YouTube than they do on Amazon onsite.If you are an Amazon Influencer, content creator, or product reviewer trying to make better videos, earn more per upload, & build a smarter long-term strategy across Amazon & YouTube, this episode will help you think more clearly about what actually moves the needle.____________________JOIN THE COMMUNITYIf you are looking for deeper strategy, accountability, & honest conversations with other serious content creators, the Creator's Leverage Guild was built for exactly that.Learn more and join here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator's Leverage Guild⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________CHECK OUT OUR 2 NEW EBOOKS THAT JUST LAUNCHED!⁠The AIP Master Guide⁠ - Stop guessing your way through AIP. The AIP Master Guide is your go-to resource for setup, backend navigation, Store IDs, payments, uploads, & more.⁠Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook⁠ - Stop leaving money on the table. The Leveraging Brand Deals Playbook helps you pitch smarter, negotiate better, & turn free product offers into real paid opportunities._____________________WORK 1-ON-1 WITH MIKE AND BENGet personalized guidance on content strategy, monetization, brand deals, & scaling your creator business.• Book a 1-hour coaching call• Save with a 4-session coaching package⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign Me Up!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_________________________JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITYConnect with other Amazon Influencers & content creators, ask questions, & stay up to date on what is working right now.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Influencer Success Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_________________________TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CREATORSViral VueMake smarter content decisions & grow faster.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Viral Vue here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code STRAHL10 for 10% off for lifeOinkTrack earnings & performance across platforms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Oink here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code STRAHL10 for 10% off for lifeDescriptEdit podcasts & videos faster and easier.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Descript here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geniuslinks: Our #1 Deeplinking Pick!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Geniuslinks!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VidiQ: Our #1 pick for YouTube channel Insights!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try VidIQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keepa: Makes advanced product research for AIP a breeze!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Keepa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lasso: Deeplinking for Blogs & YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Lasso⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kadence WP: Great amazing websites for blogs⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Kadence⁠⁠⁠⁠Affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.__________________________CONTACTHave a question, collaboration opportunity, or topic request?Email: mike@creatorsleverageguild.com

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Host Andrea Samadi revisits a 2021 conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes (VP of Performance Science at WHOOP) to explain how measuring sleep, recovery, and strain transforms performance and resilience. The episode emphasizes that small daily habits in downtime—sleep, HRV, hydration, and strategic movement—create a sustainable competitive advantage. Practical tips include tracking one recovery metric, building a shutdown routine, auditing downtime choices, prioritizing consistent sleep, and balancing strain with recovery so you can train smarter, reduce stress, and improve focus and wellbeing. For today's EP 390, we cover: ✔ What “What gets measured gets improved” really means for performance ✔ How sleep, recovery, and strain work together as one system ✔ Why recovery—not effort—is the true driver of results ✔ The hidden cost of high strain without adequate sleep ✔ How to use data to match your effort to your recovery capacity ✔ The difference between training harder vs. training smarter ✔ Why shorter, intentional workouts can outperform longer sessions ✔ How wearable data (like WHOOP) builds awareness and better decision-making ✔ The connection between overtraining, inflammation, and performance plateaus ✔ How to create sustainable performance through balance, not extremes Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and here we bridge the science behind social and emotional learning, emotional intelligence, and practical neuroscience—so we can create measurable improvements in well-being, achievement, productivity, and results. When we launched this podcast seven years ago, it was driven by a question I had never been taught to ask— not in school, not in business, and not in life: If results matter—and they matter now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make these results happen? Most of us were taught what to do. Very few of us were taught how to think under pressure, how to regulate emotion, how to sustain motivation, or even how to produce consistent results without burning out. That question led me into a deep exploration of the mind–brain–results connection—and how neuroscience applies to everyday decisions, conversations, and performance. That's why this podcast exists. Each week, we bring you leading experts to break down complex science and translate it into practical strategies that we can all apply immediately. Season 15 we've organized as a review roadmap, where each episode explores one foundational brain system—and each phase builds on the one before it. Season 15 Roadmap: Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation Phase 3 — Movement, Learning & Cognition Phase 4 — Perception, Emotion & Social Intelligence Phase 5 — Integration, Insight & Meaning PHASE 1: REGULATION & SAFETY Staples: Sleep + Stress Regulation Core Question: Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? Anchor Episodes Episode 384[i] — Baland Jalal How learning begins: curiosity, sleep, imagination, creativity Episode 385[ii] — Bruce Perry “What happened to you?” — trauma, rhythm, relational safety Episode 387[iii] Sui Wong Autonomic balance, lifestyle medicine, brain resilience Episode 389[iv] Rohan Dixit HRV, real-time self-regulation, nervous system literacy Episode 390 Dr. Kristen Holmes (Whoop) Recovery Metrics, physiological readiness Episode 391 Antonio Zadra Sleep, dreaming, REM Integration EPISODE 390 — Dr. Kristen Holmes Recovery Metrics, physiological readiness. In Phase 1: Regulation & Safety, we are asking one essential question: Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? And today we cover this topic as we travel back to May 2021 for EP 134[v] when we first met Dr. Kristen Holmes, the VP of Performance Science at Whoop. Back then, I had just turned 50 and purchased the Whoop wearable tracker to help me to improve my weakest link (at the time): Sleep. For today's EP 390 — We revisit this earlier episode with Dr. Kristen Holmes and her work that centers on one powerful truth: What gets measured gets improved. In our original conversation, we explored sleep, recovery, and strain — and how understanding your body's data can transform performance, health, and resilience. This episode bridges physiology and performance — showing how awareness becomes optimization. A lot has changed with the Whoop wearable device in the past 5 years and you don't need to use a wearable to tune into our conversation, to see how we can improve YOUR weakest link (once you have discovered what it is).

You're doing everything right, but something invisible could still be quietly sabotaging your energy, your health, and your performance.Night after night, a hidden issue may be disrupting your sleep, draining your testosterone, and setting the stage for erectile dysfunction without you even realizing it. You may think you're getting enough rest, but your body could be fighting a silent battle that affects far more than just how tired you feel. In this episode, you'll uncover a powerful connection most men completely overlook. Learn why fixing it could change everything for your sleep, hormones, and performance.Hit play now to discover what's really going on and how to take back control.--------------About Dr. Ram VermaDr. Ram Verma is a triple board-certified physician in sleep medicine, internal medicine, and obesity medicine, known for his forward-thinking approach to modern sleep health. As a leader in the field, he combines clinical expertise with emerging technologies to improve how sleep disorders are diagnosed and treated in today's AI-driven world. He is a strong advocate for the power of quality sleep, emphasizing that it plays a critical role in overall health, performance, and disease prevention. Through his TEDx talk, “Quantity vs Quality Sleep,” he highlights how better sleep can significantly lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health conditions.--------------Key TakeawaysSleep apnea is a major hidden cause of erectile dysfunction.Poor sleep lowers testosterone and sexual performance.Interrupted sleep reduces deep and REM sleep needed for hormones.Low oxygen levels damage blood flow and vascular health.Snoring and fatigue are key warning signs of sleep apnea.Untreated sleep apnea worsens erectile dysfunction over time.Men over 40 are at higher risk for both conditions.Sleep studies can diagnose sleep apnea quickly and easily.CPAP and other treatments can improve sleep and erections.Weight loss can help reduce or reverse sleep apnea.--------------Resources mentioned:Modern Man CribMediterranean DietGood Morning Wood SmoothieRenew with Dr. Anne--------------Curious about how you can boost your bedroom game and build lasting confidence? Check out the course at getwoodnow.com and start your journey to feeling like yourself again!--------------If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more and get more tips, subscribe to The Modern Man newsletter for exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! https://dranne.co/themodernman--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://truongrehab.com/sleep-apnea-erectile-dysfunction-link--------------Want to regain control of your sex life? It's time to reverse the effects of ED on your life. Join the Modern Man Club and embark on your journey to complete recovery and community.--------------Reveal the FREE treatment most men ignore that solves thousands of erectile dysfunction cases every year, plus the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid if you want to say goodbye to your ED. Uncover it all in my free eBook, available to download now.https://dranne.co/ebook

A Note from James:This is why I love doing podcasts—talking to people like Dr. Sheena Howard, author of Why Wakanda Matters. Wakanda is the country where Black Panther is from, and Sheena has written extensively about comics, including work on Black Panther itself.We talk about comics, race, and storytelling. I asked a question I was almost afraid to ask—whether the Black Panther movie was racist against other Black people—and she gave a surprising answer. We also talk about a time she was abducted in Jamaica, along with a lot of other topics.I loved this conversation. Please listen. Episode Description:James sits down with Dr. Sheena Howard—scholar, comic book writer, and Eisner Award winner—for a conversation that moves between pop culture, publishing, and personal survival.They use Black Panther as a lens to examine how stories shape identity, how representation evolves, and why cultural narratives are often filtered through systems that weren't built to support them. Sheena breaks down the tension between nationalism and isolationism in Wakanda, and why audiences interpret the same story in radically different ways.The conversation also goes deeper—into how gatekeeping works in publishing today, how creators can bypass it, and why building your own audience may be the most reliable path forward.And then there's the story she didn't tell for years: being abducted at 19. What happened, why she stayed silent, and what it reveals about psychology, fear, and resilience.This episode is about storytelling—but also about control: who has it, who doesn't, and how to take it back.What You'll Learn:Why “Black superheroes don't sell” is a myth—and how the industry perpetuates it anywayThe real gatekeeping mechanism in publishing today (and why audience ownership matters more than ever)How subtle bias shows up now—not in obvious barriers, but in shifting goalpostsWhat makes a story resonate across audiences (and why Black Panther worked at scale)The psychology of abusive situations—and how awareness and boundaries are built over timeTimestamped Chapters:[03:04] A Note from James[03:53] Favorite Superheroes: From Captain America to Black Panther[04:27] Why Black Panther Connected Culturally[04:43] The $1.2B Question: Why So Late for Black Superheroes?[05:17] Luke Cage, Netflix, and the “Myth” That Black Stories Don't Sell[05:39] Tyler Perry and the “Outlier” Problem[06:23] Pressure on Black-Led Films to Be Perfect[07:00] What Wakanda Represents (Uncolonized Possibility)[07:53] Killmonger: Anger, Oppression, and Relatability[08:23] MLK vs. Malcolm X Parallel in Black Panther[09:00] Identity Formation: African vs. African American Perspectives[09:47] Are Black Superheroes Designed to “Feel Safe”?[10:28] Gentrification, Stereotypes, and Media Influence[11:50] Media Isn't “Just Entertainment”[12:00] Early Representation and Cultural Messaging[12:28] Who Created Black Panther—and Why That Matters[13:07] Rewriting History: What Would She Change?[13:49] Designing a Modern Black Superhero[14:47] Why a Modern Hero Might Be “Invisible”[15:44] Publishing Barriers and Gatekeeping Conversations[16:36] Social Media vs. Traditional Publishing Access[17:26] Building 163K Followers—and Still Not Enough[21:47] The Instagram Post: “I Was Abducted at 19”[22:11] How It Started: Cheap Tour, No Money, Bad Decision[23:05] The Trap: Locked House and Escalation[25:00] Refusal and Survival Strategy[26:02] Car Crash and Escape Attempt[27:00] Walking Away and Getting Home[28:30] Why She Stayed Silent for Years[29:20] Abusive Relationships and Self-Blame[30:26] Leaving Abuse: The Role of Her Son[31:06] Love Bombing and Early Warning Signs[33:02] Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships[35:45] Teaching Kids Boundaries and Self-Worth[37:21] “Is Wakanda Racist?”—The Big Question[38:00] Nationalism vs. Racism Explained[39:00] Isolationism vs. Imperialism[41:00] Why Some Black Superheroes Don't Break Out[43:00] The Loss (and Survival) of Great Storytelling[46:14] How She Got Hired by Marvel (Cold Email + PI)[48:29] Why Pitching Ideas to Marvel Often Fails[50:00] Cold Outreach: Being Seen Before Heard[52:00] Do You Need Social Media to Sell Books? (Yes.)[55:01] Building an Audience vs. Waiting to Be Discovered[56:00] Email Lists: The Real Asset for Writers[59:00] Should You Niche Down or Stay Broad?[01:09:36] Do Podcasts Actually Sell Books?[01:12:00] Why Publishers Don't Care About You (At First)[01:14:18] Choose One: Money, Readers, or Prestige[01:15:10] Quantity vs. Quality Writing Models[01:23:56] Success Beyond the New York Times List[01:24:25] Owning Your IP vs. Writing for Marvel[01:26:18] “Survive the Gap” Concept and Film Project[01:27:00] Turning Ideas Into Franchises[01:28:44] Why Ownership Beats Gatekeeping[01:30:34] What's Next: Hip Hop and ComicsAdditional ResourcesHome | Dr. Sheena C. Howard | Creative EntrepreneurWhy Wakanda Matters by Dr. Sheena HowardBlack Comics: Politics of Race and Representation by Dr. Sheena HowardNina's Whisper by Dr. Sheena HowardMarvel's Black Panther (film)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Les Brown delivers a powerful message on the law of giving and the impact of contribution. What you give — love, support, service — comes back in ways you may not expect. By shifting from scarcity to abundance and choosing to give more of yourself, you unlock purpose, fulfillment, and a deeper connection to life.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: Motivation FULL Live Seminar Las Vegas - Les BrownHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode of Next Level University, Kevin and Alan unpack the tension between doing more and doing what actually matters. If you have been chasing progress through volume, staying busy to feel productive, or trying to win in every area at once, this conversation may force you to rethink what real growth actually requires.They explore performance, self-awareness, identity, consistency, and the hidden cost of spreading yourself too thin. This episode takes a direct look at what happens when effort stops producing results, why maturity demands better trade-offs, and how to build a sustainable path forward without lowering your standards. If you want stronger results without quietly exhausting yourself in the process, this is an important one to hear._______________________Learn more about:Join our private Facebook community, “Next Level Nation,” to grow alongside people who are committed to improvement. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/459320958216700Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

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Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando del nuevo presidente de Chile, José Antonio Kast; y de la bandera de Estados Unidos izada en la embajada en Caracas como símbolo del restablecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas con Venezuela. Hablaremos también de un estudio sobre la increíble columna vertebral de los gatos, que les permite corregir su posición en el aire para caer parados; y por último, de la polémica generada por los comentarios de Timothée Chalamet tras afirmar que a nadie le importan el ballet y la ópera.   La segunda parte del programa estará dedicada a la lengua y cultura de América Latina. En nuestro diálogo gramatical ilustraremos ejemplos de Adverbs of Quantity or Degree. En este segmento hablaremos de la península de Baja California. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase No aclares que oscurece, mientras conversamos del urutaú, que con su camuflaje y canto extraño fascina a los fanáticos del avistamiento de aves. - José Antonio Kast asume la presidencia de Chile - La bandera estadounidense ya ondea en Caracas - Descifrando por qué los gatos caen siempre parados - Timothée Chalamet versus la ópera y el ballet - Atravesando la península de Baja California - El ave fantasma que fascina a los fanáticos del avistamiento

Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando del nuevo presidente de Chile, José Antonio Kast; y de la bandera de Estados Unidos izada en la embajada en Caracas como símbolo del restablecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas con Venezuela. Hablaremos también de un estudio sobre la increíble columna vertebral de los gatos, que les permite corregir su posición en el aire para caer parados; y por último, de la polémica generada por los comentarios de Timothée Chalamet tras afirmar que a nadie le importan el ballet y la ópera.   La segunda parte del programa estará dedicada a la lengua y cultura de América Latina. En nuestro diálogo gramatical ilustraremos ejemplos de Adverbs of Quantity or Degree. En este segmento hablaremos de la península de Baja California. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase No aclares que oscurece, mientras conversamos del urutaú, que con su camuflaje y canto extraño fascina a los fanáticos del avistamiento de aves. - José Antonio Kast asume la presidencia de Chile - La bandera estadounidense ya ondea en Caracas - Descifrando por qué los gatos caen siempre parados - Timothée Chalamet versus la ópera y el ballet - Atravesando la península de Baja California - El ave fantasma que fascina a los fanáticos del avistamiento

Como siempre, comenzaremos el programa discutiendo la actualidad. En Irán continúa la guerra. Hoy analizaremos un aspecto particular del conflicto: su impacto sobre los mercados globales de la energía, y quiénes podrían beneficiarse de ello. Continuaremos con el anuncio de una nueva doctrina nuclear en Francia, que abandona su tradicional política de la "estricta suficiencia". En lugar de ello, bajo la nueva doctrina, Francia aumentará su arsenal nuclear. En el segmento de ciencia, comentaremos un nuevo estudio que indica que se ha subestimado considerablemente el aumento del nivel del mar, a causa de errores en los métodos de modelización utilizados con anterioridad. Concluiremos la discusión de la actualidad con la decisión de permitir el retorno de Rusia a la Bienal de Venecia. Como se esperaba, la decisión ha provocado una gran indignación. El resto del episodio de hoy lo dedicaremos a la lengua y la cultura españolas. La primera conversación incluirá ejemplos del tema de gramática de la semana, Adverbs of Quantity or Degree. En esta conversación hablaremos sobre la cesta de la compra en España, cuyos precios suben cada día sin parar. La cesta de la compra es precisamente el indicador que usa el gobierno español para calcular el Índice de Precios de Consumo. Discutiremos también posibles soluciones para parar esta subida constante. Y, en nuestra última conversación, aprenderemos a usar una nueva expresión española, Cambiar de chaqueta o ser un chaquetero. La usaremos para hablar del teletrabajo en España, regulado por una normativa del año 2021. Las estadísticas muestran que aunque el teletrabajo es una opción para muchas empresas españolas, el porcentaje de teletrabajadores no es tan alto como en la mayoría de los países europeos alrededor de España. Los ataques de EE. UU. e Israel sobre Irán tienen fuertes repercusiones en los mercados energéticos mundiales Francia anuncia una nueva doctrina nuclear y un aumento del arsenal nuclear Un nuevo estudio indica que el nivel del mar ha subido mucho más de lo previamente estimado El retorno de Rusia a la Bienal de Venecia provoca indignación Adverbs of Quantity or Degree - La cesta de la compra, cada vez más cara Cambiar de chaqueta o ser un chaquetero - Teletrabajo en España

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In this candid throwback episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing tackles a question most dating coaches avoid: Is it possible to date multiple women without being immoral, manipulative, or breaking hearts? If you've ever felt guilty building attraction, worried about "leading women on," or struggled to balance abundance with integrity, this episode delivers a grounded, principled framework for doing it the right way. Drawing from real coaching experience and a listener email, Mark explains how to approach dating from a go-giver mindset, set honest expectations, avoid false promises, and understand where heartbreak actually comes from. You'll learn how to practice dating skills, build attraction, and filter for a high-quality partner, without lying, using women, or compromising your moral compass. Key Takeaways: - Why seduction is a skill, and how to build it ethically - The difference between giving value vs. "taking" from women - How to date with abundance while staying grounded and honest - How honesty can prevent heartbreak Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Episode intro and preview [00:00:45] – Quantity leads to quality: why abundance matters [00:02:40] – Bret's email [00:03:40] – The go-giver mindset vs. being a taker [00:08:12] – Example value-packed texts and gambits you can use [00:11:00] – How to break it off without hurting her [00:12:44] – Taking numbers and dates without false intent [00:14:12] – When sex creates emotional bonding [00:14:40] – The rule for sleeping with only one woman at a time [00:18:00] – The drop rule [00:21:40] – Episode Outro Connect With Mark: Apply for Mark's 3-Month Coaching Program: https://coachmarksing.com/coaching/ Check Out The Perks Program: https://coachmarksing.com/perks/ Email: CoachMarkSing@Gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarksing/ Grab Mark's Free Program: The Approach Formula - https://www.CoachMarkSing.com/The-Approach-Formula About The Unapologetic Man Podcast The Unapologetic Man Podcast is your resource for mastering dating, attraction, and relationships from a confident, masculine perspective. Hosted by Mark Sing, this podcast gives men the tools and mindset shifts needed to succeed in their dating lives and build lasting, high-value relationships. #DatingAdvice #AbundanceMindset #MensDating #FemalePsychology #Attraction #Masculinity #Confidence #UnapologeticMan #DatingEthics #SelfImprovement

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