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Real meetings, real numbers, real lessons. Mary Jo recaps recent client meetings — from a 64 and 65-year-old couple buying land for their boys, to a 22-year-old starting with a $4,000 policy, to $100,000+ policies. You'll hear why leaving land without a plan leaves debt + operating expenses to the kids, why helping one child and not the other creates future fights, why divided interest beats undivided interest, how two guys who quit drinking turned their financial lives around, how a 50s entrepreneur beat Parkinson's Law with '08-'09 rentals, storage units and businesses, and why a timber farm shrank from 10,000+ acres by selling land to solve problems. It doesn't matter where you start — $4,000 or $100,000 — just get started. Learn infinite banking , estate planning , and financial freedom  for farming  and agriculture  families with Farming Without the Bank. Buy the book: https://www.FarmingWithoutTheBank.com/book  Email Mary Jo: MaryJo@WithoutTheBank.com  Chapters: 00:00 $4K to $100K policies — just get started 00:31 Welcome back — why I'm recapping real meetings 01:43 64 & 65 buying land — kids inherit debt + operating costs 04:23 Fairness trap — helping the struggling kid only 05:49 Divided vs undivided interest — will they farm together? 07:34 Quit drinking, turned life around — love these clients 08:10 Trucker income jump — trailer rentals for cash flow 09:10 Farm hand buyout opportunity — navigating transition 12:03 22-year-old county + farm + side jobs — $4K starter + skid steer 12:45 50s multi-millionaire — handicapped daughter + market risk 14:02 Beat Parkinson's Law — '08-'09 rentals to storage to business 15:36 3D printers in front of you — stop being paralyzed, move 16:57 Excavation + multi-state ranches run like a business 18:48 Surgeon buys farm — chasing rate of return vs control 20:03 Only ag-focused IBC practitioner — farmers think generations ahead 22:25 Timber farm 10,000 to small thousands acres — insurance as operating expense 24:39 Wrap — not all will start, some super ready 25:11 Schedule with Mary Jo or John Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Bobby Beltz didn't leave because he stopped loving the work. He left because everything surrounding the work slowly stole the joy from it.In this episode of the Wrench Turners Podcast, Bobby shares what dealership life was really like, from flat rate pressure and favouritism to unsafe decisions, bureaucracy, burnout, and the lack of teamwork inside the shop.But this isn't simply an argument against flat rate or the automotive industry. It's a conversation about why the same technician can struggle under one leader and thrive under another.We also explore why fleet work gave Bobby the stability he was looking for, what trade schools aren't telling future technicians, and why leaving a bad shop doesn't always mean leaving the trade.Maybe the work isn't the problem. Maybe it's the shop, the system, or the leader you're working for.If you're a technician questioning your future in the industry, watch this conversation before deciding what comes next.Subscribe to the Wrench Turners Podcast for more honest conversations about helping mechanics live happier, healthier, and more productive lives.Negative pushes. Positive pulls. God Blessj.Follow Bobby⚠️ Disclaimer:I'm a licensed mechanic. That doesn't mean I know what I'm doing, whether it's fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/Chapters00:00 Why Technicians Quit01:48 Bureaucracy Stole the Joy06:22 Leadership and Safety12:06 Bobby's Automotive Beginning14:55 The First-Year Reality21:21 Flat Rate and Favouritism27:08 The Industry's Broken Promise32:28 Why Fleet Work Wins39:18 Safety Over Productivity45:14 Hope for Burned-Out Technicians

JP Primeau is a strength coach, former university football player, and Olympic weightlifting coach in Nova Scotia.But this conversation isn't really about lifting.It's about what happens when the identity you've spent years building begins to change.JP and I talk about his transition from football into Olympic weightlifting and eventually coaching, what it feels like to go from being good at something to becoming a beginner again, and the difficult process of accepting that some of our ambitions may not turn out the way we imagined.That leads us into a question I've been thinking about more and more: when does perseverance become stubbornness?Stoicism teaches us to work with the obstacles life puts in front of us. But wisdom also requires us to ask whether we're pursuing the right obstacle in the first place. Sometimes continuing is courageous. Sometimes walking away is.JP offers a useful rule for those decisions: don't make them only on your worst days. Make sure you still feel that way on a good one. Later, we turn toward coaching and leadership—why technical knowledge isn't enough, what it means to listen to what someone isn't saying, and why a good coach has to respond to the actual human being standing in front of them rather than blindly following the program. Near the end, JP summarizes much of the conversation in five words:“It's a skill to give a shit.”A conversation about strength, identity, perseverance, coaching, listening, and learning to genuinely care about the people we're responsible for.Find JP Primeau:Instagram: @CoachPrimoCoaching: Primo Weightlifting ClubBased at KAOS CrossFit in Bayers Lake, Nova ScotiaJP coaches the Primo Weightlifting Club with team training on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Strong Stoic: strongstoic.substack.com

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JP Primeau is a strength coach, former university football player, and Olympic weightlifting coach in Nova Scotia.But this conversation isn't really about lifting.It's about what happens when the identity you've spent years building begins to change.JP and I talk about his transition from football into Olympic weightlifting and eventually coaching, what it feels like to go from being good at something to becoming a beginner again, and the difficult process of accepting that some of our ambitions may not turn out the way we imagined.That leads us into a question I've been thinking about more and more: when does perseverance become stubbornness?Stoicism teaches us to work with the obstacles life puts in front of us. But wisdom also requires us to ask whether we're pursuing the right obstacle in the first place. Sometimes continuing is courageous. Sometimes walking away is.JP offers a useful rule for those decisions: don't make them only on your worst days. Make sure you still feel that way on a good one. Later, we turn toward coaching and leadership—why technical knowledge isn't enough, what it means to listen to what someone isn't saying, and why a good coach has to respond to the actual human being standing in front of them rather than blindly following the program. Near the end, JP summarizes much of the conversation in five words:“It's a skill to give a shit.”A conversation about strength, identity, perseverance, coaching, listening, and learning to genuinely care about the people we're responsible for.Find JP Primeau:Instagram: @CoachPrimoCoaching: Primo Weightlifting ClubBased at KAOS CrossFit in Bayers Lake, Nova ScotiaJP coaches the Primo Weightlifting Club with team training on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Strong Stoic: strongstoic.substack.com

Everyone is asleep . . . but you. Again. Sleep specialist Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell has an important perspective on the "revenge bedtime procrastination" phenomenon: there's nothing wrong with wanting time that's just yours; the problem is where you're taking it from. In this session from the More For Moms Conference, Dr. Holliday-Bell (a physician and mom herself) unpacks why moms have been forgotten in the sleep conversation, why exhaustion has become your "normal" without you even realizing it, and how your nightly scroll is quietly rewiring your brain to treat sleep as optional. Dr. Holliday-Bell wants you to help you make shifts to your nightly routine, starting with if you do something that actually makes you look forward to it all day? Press play for the mindset shift, the science, and the small, doable tweaks that can help you stop stealing from tomorrow's energy, and start feeling like you again. FREEBIE for all: Postpartum Sleep Sabateur Quiz Uncover the five main categories that moms struggle to sleep even after their baby does, identify what your blocks are, and what you can do about them. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Postpartum Sleep Reset Program A self-paced program designed for moms who still feel wired, anxious, or unable to sleep even when their baby is resting. It helps you retrain your hyperalert nervous system, rebuild healthy sleep patterns, and start sleeping more deeply again using practical, science based strategies created specifically for the postpartum season.   Dr. Angela Holliday Bell is a Board Certified Physician, Certified Clinical Sleep Specialist, author, speaker, and mom. She helps busy women and mothers improve their sleep using practical, science backed strategies that fit real life. After overcoming her own struggle with insomnia during medical training, she built her career around helping others feel more rested, focused, and energized. She is also the founder of The Solution is Sleep and the author of Sleeping on the Job. FOLLOW ON IG TIKTOK WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natasha was on maternity leave with a newborn who cried until he was five months old, permanently thirsty, and completely fed up that the one drink bottle she owned had grown mould. She switched to drinking from a glass - hardly practical with two small kids - and mentioned to a friend, in passing, that she needed to find something better. Three or four weeks later that friend circled back: "That drink bottle thing you mentioned - are you still doing it?" That one question convinced Natasha there were more people like her out there. She launched Mode & Opal in late 2025 with a background in graphic design and corporate management, but zero e-commerce experience. In this episode, Natasha gets tactical about the moves that actually moved the needle: mining competitor reviews to design her offer, taking a product almost straight off the shelf to launch fast, and the single $3,900 press release that generated an estimated $400,000 in PR value and roughly 9 million views. What you'll learn in this interview: How a passing conversation with a friend - not a formal validation process - was the moment Natasha knew there was a real market for a better drink bottle Why she deliberately skipped long product development, took a well-reviewed bottle almost straight off Alibaba, and had her colours locked by the second sample - because her own frustration meant speed mattered more than perfection The competitor-review mining strategy: reading one- and two-star reviews of big-brand bottles to find the exact pain points (hard-to-clean straws, no replacement parts, leaking) and designing around them How she engineered average order value from day one - free replacement seals, stainless steel straw upgrades, and "buy two, get a free straw" offers that cost her little but felt valuable, instead of a discount pop-up that eats margin Why a free-gift threshold beat a free-shipping threshold for pushing AOV - and how many of her customers naturally buy 3 to 4 bottles at once for husbands and kids The single best marketing decision she made: investing $3,900 in a professional press release that landed 22+ placements, including a national airline magazine and a full-page newspaper article What that PR wave actually did - an estimated $400K in PR value, ~9 million cumulative views, and 20 sales in a single day when the story first ran How she repurposed the press coverage into her best-performing meta ad - a "the bottle New Zealanders can't stop talking about" angle with a 10% click-through rate and a lifetime ROAS over 4, still running today The exact growth curve after joining Founder: from $3,400 in April to $18,500 in August - roughly 400% growth - and settling into consistent $15K+ months as a solo operator How she runs the whole business lean - on her phone, at night, around her kids, using Claude-built AI agents to implement what she learns - and why her next strategic move is a consumable product to unlock subscriptions and lifetime value If you come from a creative or corporate background and assume e-commerce is a closed world you could never break into, this episode is for you. 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Should you quit your 9-to-5 and start a business or build your idea while you're still employed? For aspiring entrepreneurs, that question can feel HUGE. You're craving more freedom, creativity, or control, but leaving a stable paycheck can feel like jumping off a financial cliff. But what if you don't have to choose between playing it safe and burning it all down? In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares a five-step approach for quitting your 9-to-5, starting a business, and making the leap into entrepreneurship with more clarity. Drawing from her own experience building improve it! while working a full-time recruiting job, Erin breaks down how to test your idea, understand your finances, involve your support system, and create a gradual path toward self-employment. Instead of asking, “Should I quit my job?” Erin invites you to ask a better question: What can I build before I leave? Inside This Episode: The “Stay or Go” Gut Check: Use a simple gut check to understand whether you're ready to leave your job or just ready for something to change. Build Before You Bail: Why you don't need to quit your 9-to-5 before you start building your business. Erin shares how she built improve it! while working full time. Know Your Numbers: Get clear on your monthly expenses, income needs, and financial runway before making a career transition. Bring Your People In: Why talking openly with your boss, partner, friends, or trusted supporters can make a big career decision feel less scary and more strategic. Make the Leap Less Leap-y: Explore part-time work, freelancing, side hustles, and small business pilots as ways to test entrepreneurship before going all in. Start Small, Learn Fast: You don't need the perfect business plan. Build the smallest viable version, get feedback, and let the real-world data guide your next move. What to Do Now: Ask “What Can I Build Before I Leave?” Identify one small piece of your business or idea you can test while you still have the stability of your current job. Do the Math: Calculate your monthly expenses, income target, and financial runway. A dream gets a lot less scary when you know your numbers. Run a Tiny Experiment: Test your idea with a small offer, pilot, freelance project, or first customer. You don't need to quit to find out if there's demand. Talk to Your People: Bring a trusted person into the conversation. You don't have to make a major career decision alone or in secret! Build Before You Bail: Remember: quitting your 9-to-5 isn't the first step. Sometimes, it's the next step after you've built enough evidence to make the leap. Your Freebie Take the quiz: What's Your Leadership Style and Your Next Business Move? Find out how your leadership style drives motivation, and walk away with 3 specific ideas you can start building into your business right away. Workshop mentioned in the episode: Taking Initiative & Creative Risks Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Leadership Playground online membership community Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram Connect with Erin Diehl

Most women don't fail at building a business online, they quit before it works!!Jasmine Star is one of the OGs of online business. She walked away from a full-ride scholarship to UCLA Law School to become a photographer before she even owned a camera. She made $100,000 her first year, went on to win awards for her work, and started helping other photographers build their businesses.In 2016, she paid $25,000 to join a mastermind where her hot seat question was "what's a webinar?" Two months later, her first course did $255K in five days, all organic, and the next launch did over $1 million. Since then she's built a membership, a tech company (without knowing a line of code), and a coaching program with its own team of coaches, and she's been on more than a thousand calls with women building their businesses.Live on stage, Macy asked Jasmine what separates the women who make it from the ones who stall out. Her answer wasn't strategy, and it wasn't better content.0:00 Meet Jasmine Star, the OG0:55 "I refuse to die": staying power in business1:38 Quitting law school to become a photographer (no camera required)3:48 The $25K mastermind and "what's a webinar?"6:54 Her mom, and the question that changed everything8:50 Why she wants women to make money14:25 What sets apart the women who run with it15:00 Double your cringe17:27 Consistency vs. strategy vs. quality20:09 Attract or repel22:30 Lessons from five seasons of business25:01 Sales come from the inside, and being too close to your own magic26:54 Rapid fire: flops, wins, and the $275 watch30:11 Audience Q&A: "What do I even have to offer?"

Ep. 273: Six months before his daughter's wedding, he got a diagnosis: liver cancer, less than six months to live. Three years of treatment later, and now he's Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Company — a company that just ranked #1 in its industry on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list. On this episode, you will learn:  Why he tells his team "I can't do anything by myself" — and means it How vulnerability, not authority, built trust across 30,000 employees What it actually takes to avoid complacency after you've already won Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started:https://books.forbes.com/don/ Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness. Special thanks to Amelia Prieto for making this episode possible.

What does it really take to build a successful insurance organization—and make sure the agents inside it are actually succeeding? In this episode of the Life Insurance Academy Podcast, we sit down with Cayden Sanchez, co-owner of Sniper Insurance, whose journey into the insurance industry has been anything but conventional. Cayden shares how he went from selling just one policy in his first eight months, stepping away from insurance, and building successful sales teams in other industries to returning with a completely different perspective on what an insurance organization should look like. Today, Sniper Insurance is growing rapidly alongside Dana Neeson and Empower Life Group—but Cayden says the goal isn't simply more production. It's developing profitable agents who understand exactly what their next step should be. We dive into: • Why production numbers don't always tell the full story • The difference between being busy and doing money-making activities • Why new agents often become paralyzed by a lack of clarity • How individualized onboarding can outperform a cookie-cutter system • Why Cayden believes simplicity creates confidence and certainty • The process Sniper Insurance uses to develop new agents • Building profitable agents instead of simply recruiting more people • Why personal development and professional development often go hand in hand • The importance of treating agents like people—not production numbers • The lessons Cayden learned from leaving insurance and eventually coming back Whether you're a brand-new life insurance agent, an experienced producer, or building your own agency, this conversation challenges some common assumptions about growth, leadership, training, and what agents actually need to succeed. If this episode helps you, be sure to like the video, subscribe to Life Insurance Academy, and share it with another agent who needs to hear this conversation.  

Send us Fan MailHe was about to quit.Then Microsoft called.Peter Swimm built a Slack bot called Howdy — and Microsoft acquired it.But what happened inside that acquisition is not the story most founders expect to hear.Because Peter came out the other side with a perspective on AI that most CEOs have never been told.He is not here to tell you AI will save your business.He is here to tell you why the way you are using it right now is probably making things worse.Automating a broken process does not fix the process. It just runs the problem faster.And most companies — right now — are integrating AI into exactly the wrong things.

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I have 17 Commander decks. And I'm taking them all apart.This isn't a video about hating Commander. I've had plenty of good experiences playing EDH, and if Commander is the way you enjoy Magic, you should absolutely keep playing it.But I've realized that I don't actually enjoy playing Commander very much anymore.So I'm breaking down why.I talk about how I first discovered Highlander, how I got back into Commander after returning to Magic in 2012, building my first artifact decks, playing Commander during the pandemic, and how my relationship with the format changed over time. The bigger issue is that I've realized what I actually enjoy about Magic: community-created formats, 60-card decks, deckbuilding, and playing with cards that I love.That's led me toward formats like Premodern, Classic Legacy, Peak Legacy, and my own Peak Modern battle box — formats where I can build decks, lock in a card pool, and play the game without constantly worrying about the next round of updates. I also show off the battle boxes I've been building, including:Classic LegacyPremodernPeak ModernAffinityGiftsJundLantern ControlBirthing PodScapeshiftStormSplinter TwinTronBlue-Eyed RedAnd that's really the point of the video.I'm not quitting Magic. I'm trying to spend my time playing the Magic I actually enjoy.I want to play more 60-card Magic with my friends. I want to build battle boxes. I want to explore old formats. I want to make weird cards playable again. And I want to spend less time maintaining 17 Commander decks that I barely touch.If you're playing Commander because you genuinely love it, keep playing it.But if you're only playing it because everyone else is, maybe it's worth asking yourself what kind of Magic you actually want to play.00:00 — Why I'm Taking Apart 17 Commander Decks02:26 — How I Got Into Commander04:44 — The Social Rules of EDH07:05 — Why Commander Stopped Being Fun for Me09:26 — The Problem With Maintaining 17 Decks12:24 — Building My Own Peak Modern15:38 — My Peak Modern Battle Box21:09 — The Classic Legacy Battle Box23:28 — Why I'm Going Back to Community Formats25:45 — Playing Magic the Way I Actually Want

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What do you do when the career that defined you leaves you running on empty and your body says enough? In episode 280 of Joy Found Here, coach Erin Dougherty shares how burnout and a tough perimenopause pushed her out of an 18-year teaching career, into clinical research, then coaching midlife women. She covers whole-person health, finding comfort in Reiki after loss, building a community of 100+ women, and swapping rigid goals for flexible focus.In This Episode, You Will Learn:3:50 Burning out, quitting teaching with no plan B, and finding clinical research11:55 Why the body says enough, and how perimenopause forced her to rest14:33 Losing a childhood friend, discovering Reiki, and what it involves19:58 Health beyond diet and exercise, and why she coaches midlife women21:46 How the Sage and Sip Circle grew from coffee meetup to 100+ women28:15 Helping clients beat analysis paralysis by starting with values37:56 Why "focus" beats "goals," and how sleep stalls weight loss42:32 Grounding habits: play, nature and guided body gratitude meditation51:32 Auditing your energy in midlife so your cup can overflow52:50 Her children's book with her nephew, plus a free discovery callErin Dougherty is a certified health and wellness coach, Reiki Master, speaker and author, and the founder of Erin Dougherty Coaching. Known as the Empowering Habits Coach, she works online with women in midlife to build lasting habits around weight loss, stress, social connection and perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Her approach blends behavior change coaching with mind-body practices. Before coaching, Erin spent 18 years as an English teacher and then worked as a clinical research coordinator on neurological drug trials, which gave her an analytical eye and a whole-person view of health. She founded the Sage and Sip Circle, a Meetup community for women over 40 with more than 100 members, and wrote the children's book Eugene the Shy Dinosaur with her nephew.In this episode, Erin Dougherty shares how burnout and a tough perimenopause led her to leave teaching at 47 with no backup plan, and how clinical research turned her toward coaching. She explains why she sees health as more than diet and exercise, how Reiki helped her through grief, and how the Sage and Sip Circle grew from a handful of people to over 100. Erin describes a coaching approach that starts with values and swaps "goals" for "focus," and shares grounding habits like time in nature, guided meditation and jumping for bone density, and urges listeners to audit where their energy goes.Connect with Erin Dougherty: WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInBook: - Eugene the Shy DinosaurLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail The people we work with can shape our experience just as much as the work itself. In this episode, I'm exploring why connection, belonging, and genuine workplace relationships matter and sharing how my own perspective on the social side of work has changed over the years.From workplace friendships and isolation to retention, psychological safety, and creating opportunities for authentic connection, this is a conversation about the human side of work. If you're a leader or employee who wants to build a stronger culture, this episode will help you think differently about the role relationships play in making work meaningful.What You'll Learn:Why connection and belonging matter at workHow leaders can encourage connection without forcing itWhy workplace relationships can influence retentionKey Takeaways:Connection can make difficult seasons easier to navigateBelonging is built through authentic, consistent relationshipsStrong workplace connections need boundaries and professionalismCall to Action:Think about one relationship at work that you could invest in a little more. Join the conversation you normally skip, invite someone to coffee or lunch, check in with a coworker, or simply spend a few extra minutes getting to know someone beyond their role. Connection doesn't require a big gesture. It starts with choosing to show up.Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.______________________________You can find me here:Instagram: @gingerbizWebsite: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusinessX: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/ 

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I have 17 Commander decks. And I'm taking them all apart.This isn't a video about hating Commander. I've had plenty of good experiences playing EDH, and if Commander is the way you enjoy Magic, you should absolutely keep playing it.But I've realized that I don't actually enjoy playing Commander very much anymore.So I'm breaking down why.I talk about how I first discovered Highlander, how I got back into Commander after returning to Magic in 2012, building my first artifact decks, playing Commander during the pandemic, and how my relationship with the format changed over time. The bigger issue is that I've realized what I actually enjoy about Magic: community-created formats, 60-card decks, deckbuilding, and playing with cards that I love.That's led me toward formats like Premodern, Classic Legacy, Peak Legacy, and my own Peak Modern battle box — formats where I can build decks, lock in a card pool, and play the game without constantly worrying about the next round of updates. I also show off the battle boxes I've been building, including:Classic LegacyPremodernPeak ModernAffinityGiftsJundLantern ControlBirthing PodScapeshiftStormSplinter TwinTronBlue-Eyed RedAnd that's really the point of the video.I'm not quitting Magic. I'm trying to spend my time playing the Magic I actually enjoy.I want to play more 60-card Magic with my friends. I want to build battle boxes. I want to explore old formats. I want to make weird cards playable again. And I want to spend less time maintaining 17 Commander decks that I barely touch.If you're playing Commander because you genuinely love it, keep playing it.But if you're only playing it because everyone else is, maybe it's worth asking yourself what kind of Magic you actually want to play.00:00 — Why I'm Taking Apart 17 Commander Decks02:26 — How I Got Into Commander04:44 — The Social Rules of EDH07:05 — Why Commander Stopped Being Fun for Me09:26 — The Problem With Maintaining 17 Decks12:24 — Building My Own Peak Modern15:38 — My Peak Modern Battle Box21:09 — The Classic Legacy Battle Box23:28 — Why I'm Going Back to Community Formats25:45 — Playing Magic the Way I Actually Want

You can be stuck deciding whether to go back to school. Stuck in a job you've outgrown. Stuck wondering whether it's time to leave a relationship, move across the country, start something new, or finally do the thing you've been talking yourself out of for years.You can definitely be stuck in being stuck. It's a vicious loop.* Why can't I just make a decision?* What is wrong with me?* I should have figured this out by now.* And my fav: Just DO it!Spinning about it doesn't help much, does it? That's likely why you haven't moved yet. We're afraid of making the wrong choice, and hey, there may be real risks involved. Part of you may want change, and another part wants the safety of the known.Have you been staring at the problem so long that all you can see is the problem? Our minds get good at what we practice. You've prolly heard the phrase “neurons that fire together wire together.” It's a simplified way of describing neuroplasticity: repeated patterns of thinking and behaving can strengthen the pathways associated with them. So we do them more. And more.Cool when we're learning to drive, play the piano, meditate, or build a habit. Not so much when we keep circling the same worries:* I can't leave this job because…* I can't go back to school because…* I can't change this because…* I have to stay because…* I'll lose…Pretty soon, instead of poking around to see what's there, we're rehearsing why we're trapped in it. Again. I'm not saying the obstacles aren't real, but consider that they may not be the whole story.I'm pretty familiar with this stuck stuff.I spent a few years in technology and digital marketing. I was good at it. I had experience, a reputation, and built an identity around my work. But it wasn't really where I wanted to be anymore.It took way too long to figure that part out. Then, how could I bring out the parts of me that weren't getting to play? Would that be OK? I knew how to fit into that work persona. Other people knew me as that person too. Walking away wasn't simply changing careers. It meant questioning an identity I'd spent years building. That was heavy, and it brought up hard questions.If I'm not doing the thing I know I'm good at, what makes me valuable? What makes me me?The stuck feeling wasn't something I needed to force my way out of. What I needed was to understand what was keeping me there. Once I could see that, I had more choices.Before “What should I do?” maybe try “What's going on here?”When we want change, we tend to jump straight to “fixing” and solutions. And ur friends and family will happily join in with advice, helpful or not.Quit the job. Stay in the job. Go back to school. Don't go back to school. Move to Tahiti. Definitely do not move to Tahiti.There's useful territory to explore before deciding.Try finishing this sentence:I'm stuck because…Don't think of it as an assignment. Just notice what comes up.Your first answer might be practical: “I can't afford to change careers.”Then something else like: “I'm afraid I'll have to start over.”And underneath that: “I'm not sure I'll be good at anything else.”Now we're looking at something different. The money still matters. But it may not be the only thing involved.What do you actually want to change?We might have a clear image of what we don't want.* I don't want this job anymore.* I don't want to keep having this argument.* I don't want to live here.* I don't want to feel like this.Okay… So what are you hoping will be different?More creativity? Stability? Freedom? Connection? Work that feels meaningful? A relationship where you feel heard? A chance to find out who you are now instead of continuing to live as the person you were ten years ago?Sometimes we can be ignoring a need we haven't named yet. Once we name it, the picture can change.Maybe you don't need a new career. Maybe you need more creativity and a sense of agency in the one you already have.Maybe you don't need to move. You need more community and connection where you are.Maybe something in the relationship needs some deeper conversations.Or maybe, yes, it really is time to go.The point isn't to talk yourself into staying or leaving. It's to see your situation clearly enough that you have a choice.Give yourself more than two optionsStuckness has a way of making life look binary.Stay or leave.Do it or don't.Succeed or fail.Most of life has more options but we aren't really seeing them.* You can take one class instead of enrolling in a degree program. * Talk to someone already doing the work you're considering. * Visit the place you're thinking about moving to. * Ask whether something can change at work before deciding you have to quit.* Spend an afternoon making art without demanding to decide whether you're officially an artist now.None of these may be YOUR answer, but they are new directions to explore.It might be just one tiny step that gives you information that another month of thinking never could.You may not be stuck at all. You just don't know that YET.You don't have to solve everything today.Start with one question. Notice what comes up. See whether there are possibilities you couldn't see when all your attention was focused on being stuck.As you understand where you actually are, your choices may become clearer.And clarity doesn't always mean change.You may decide to leave the job, take the class, move, have the difficult conversation, or begin something completely new.You may also discover that you don't want the change you thought you wanted.That's OK, it's learning something important about yourself.Maybe you take a leap, or just one small step.Maybe you stay exactly where you are, but now you understand why you're choosing to stay.I wrote something to help you go a little deeperAs a coach, I've had a lot of conversations with people who know something isn't working but aren't yet clear about what needs to change.That's why I created I'm Stuck. Now What?It's a short ebook and workbook designed to help you slow things down, look at what may actually be keeping you stuck, and ask better questions before making a big decision.It won't tell you whether to quit your job, leave your relationship, move across the country, or reinvent your life.It will help you look at the situation from a few different angles, notice what's underneath the obvious answer, and identify a reasonable next step. Get full access to Microdosed Mindfulness at www.microdosedmindfulness.com/subscribe

Lindsay Crouse reveals the surprising signs that your grit may be working against you. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How purposeless endurance keeps you stuck2) How small acts of quitting can make bigger decisions better3) Why we're so afraid to quit–and how to get over it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1184 for the full transcript!— ABOUT LINDSAY — Lindsay Crouse is an independent producer and journalist and author of The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out. A 15-year veteran of The New York Times, her Emmy-nominated work on women's sports brought widespread change to the industry, including maternity protections for elite athletes sponsored by Nike. In The Times's Opinion section, she wrote and commissioned widely read essays and produced hundreds of short documentaries, including commissioning The Times's first Academy Award-winning film. A life-long competitive distance runner, she graduated from Harvard College, and lives in New York City with her family.• Book: The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out – Revolutionary Strategies for Personal Growth and Shifting Your Mindset on Success• Instagram: @lindsaycrouse• Website: LindsayCrouse.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith• Past episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: how do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… the 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/burnout You've been telling yourself the same story. That you're burned out. That you need a break. That you've worked too hard for too long. Here's the truth: you're not burned out, your systems are just broken. Most people aren't exhausted from working too much, they're exhausted from doing too much of what they hate, what they're not good at, and what doesn't make them money. This episode breaks down why you're calling it burnout when you actually just have a job you don't like, even if you own the company. From the CATO process that cuts the chaos to the hero complex that's secretly killing your business, you'll learn how to stop being the ball hog, start building a team better than you, and finally create a business that energizes you instead of draining you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you're not burned out for the reasons you think, and how doing too much of what you don't like, aren't good at, and aren't uniquely skilled at is draining your energy every single day The CATO process: how to cut all the things that don't make you revenue, automate the things that make you the most revenue first, delegate the high revenue tasks you don't like doing, and outsource everything else so you can finally stop being the hero Why being the hero feels like taking heroin and how treating yourself like a drug addict in your business keeps you stuck doing work you hate while annoying everyone around you The Walt Disney principle: how your job as CEO is not to do everything but to hire a team of A players better than you who believe in your vision so much they come work for you even though they're fully competent enough to do it themselves Why champions don't run at playoff level speed always, how to replace the word burnout with tired or break, and the question that snaps you back into focus: do you want to quit or do you just need a nap ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: The Burnout Trap Nobody Talks About (00:00:35) You're Not Burned Out, You Just Have a Job You Don't Like (00:02:51) The Hero Drug: Why Being Needed Is Killing Your Business (00:03:48) The CATO Process: Cut, Automate, Delegate, Outsource (00:04:37) The Walt Disney Principle: Build a Team Better Than You (00:07:08) The Ball Hog Problem: When Competence Becomes Your Prison (00:07:38) Do You Want to Quit or Do You Just Need a Nap? (00:09:54) Talking Employees Off the Edge: The Self-Reflection Method (00:12:34) Set and Setting: Change Your Environment to Change Your Energy (00:13:31) The Big Why: When Your Purpose Overcomes Any How (00:15:34) Parting Words: Just Don't Quit ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Ever felt like walking away from it all? You're not alone! In this episode, Caroline shares her 'happy tools' for getting back up. Just like many women who share their experiences with Caroline, sometimes she wants to quit too, especially after a hard week filled with online hate and stress from being a main provider, managing a team, running a business, and finishing her book. She explains that feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or needing a meltdown is normal, but she doesn't want anyone to stay stuck there. Her main advice is to give yourself one or two days to feel it, then use ‘happy tools' like sleep, self-care, gratitude, sunshine, fresh air, movement, music, getting dressed, and positive self-talk to reset and keep going. She emphasizes not dimming your light for others, remembering what you have, and believing you're worth showing up for, then reads messages from followers who felt inspired by her “look good, feel good” message. Feeling like you want to quit? Tune in now to get practical and easy tips to keep going and remember that ‘You are NOT a quitter!'Follow Caroline:IG: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.with.carolineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingcarolineSearch Looks: https://www.shop-with-caroline.com/Shop Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/coming-in-hot

New study shows people are smoking cigarettes in order to quit vaping. Belgium has a big time laughing gas problem. Woman had a piece of her head bitten off by a stranger, who may be a zombie, in Seattle. Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five years. Every single Monday. Since September 2021.This week marks the five-year anniversary of the Mind Bully Podcast, and Norense marks it the only way he knows how: raw, unscripted, from his new Upper East Side apartment with the rain coming down and the sirens going off outside the window.It almost didn't go this way. A guest episode for the Central Park series was supposed to drop this week, but the audio failed 20 minutes into an hour-and-45-minute conversation. Frustrated, Norense took it to God in his quiet time and heard something he didn't expect: slow down. This is your five-year mark. Maybe this moment is meant to be yours.What follows is a reflection on why the podcast started (a season in Germany marked by prejudice from a coach, performance identity, and suicidal ideation), what it has cost (family, friendships, finances, and a vision that hasn't been lucrative yet), and why he's still standing. It's also a word for anyone tempted to quit their God-given dream because the results haven't shown up.In this episode:The new mission statement: confronting lies and restoring truth, one conversation at a timeWhy you can't start something on emotion and expect emotion to carry you home"Make your values verbs": turning what you say you believe into daily practicePrinciples vs. pivots: why what's built on biblical principle stays good in 2059 while the world keeps pivotingExpress, don't suppress: why submission to God starts with honest expression in your quiet timeA practical morning routine: phone out of sight, and prayer, praise, and supplication with undivided attentionLooking for "shifts": how to find your stories in the small moments of change in your daysWhy confidence and taste only come by doing, not by thinkingThe honest truth about five years in: impact he's grateful for, and a vision that still hasn't paid off financiallyWhy God wants you to win for His name's sakeKey Truth: "Don't build on past pain. Use past pain for a purpose, and build on principles. Principles stand the test of time."Key Verse: Philippians 4:6-7 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.If this episode hit you:Rate and review the Mind Bully Podcast. Five years in, it's still how this message reaches more homes and hearts, one conversation at a time.

When Following Jesus Costs You Something Real | Before You Quit #9 What happens when following Jesus costs you something—or someone—you genuinely love? In Day 9 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner talks about a part of Christianity that can be painful to accept: Obedience can cost you something real. When Rob became a Christian during his junior year of college, one of the first people he wanted to tell was his best friend from high school. This was someone Rob could completely be himself around. They had taken road trips together. Made memories together. Enjoyed their college years together. Rob expected his friend to understand why his newfound faith meant so much to him. Instead, something changed almost immediately. His friend's body language changed. A relationship that had always felt completely comfortable suddenly became awkward. And eventually, the friendship was effectively over. Rob was shocked. He had expected the people closest to him to see what he saw in the gospel. Instead, he experienced firsthand Jesus' warning: "You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." — Matthew 10:22 Jesus also said: "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." — Matthew 10:34 Christianity in Concept vs. Christianity in Reality Christianity in concept can sound awesome and amazing. Christianity in reality can be painful and costly. Following Jesus can sometimes cost you: Friends. Opportunities. Invitations. Promotions. Your reputation. Comfort. Parts of the life you once knew. And when that happens, it's easy to start looking backward. You may begin wondering: "Was my life better before?" "Is something wrong with me?" "Is something wrong with my church?" "Is something wrong with my faith?" But sometimes people's reaction to your faith is less about what they think of you and more about what they think of Jesus. Your new faith, standards and worldview may make people uncomfortable. They may feel judged. They may feel replaced by your Christian friends. They may feel neglected by your new priorities and schedule. Following Jesus can change relationships. And that can hurt. Jesus Never Hid the Cost Jesus said: "Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples." — Luke 14:33 Sacrifice isn't an optional part of Christianity. And it isn't partial. Jesus' call touches everything we consider valuable: Our lives. Our families. Our friendships. Our money. Our time. Our habits. Our behavior. Our possessions. So if you're considering walking away from Jesus because following him has cost you something, slow down before you make that decision. Ask yourself: What am I really giving up if I walk away? Then turn your attention back to Jesus. Paul writes: "Though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." — 2 Corinthians 8:9 Jesus understands sacrifice. He gave up wealth. Relationships. Honor. Prestige. Comfort. And ultimately, his life. He gave everything to win your heart. So when obedience feels expensive, remember what Jesus has already given you—and what he continues to give. Before you quit because the cost feels too high, look again at Jesus. He is worth the cost. This is Day 9 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. If you know someone who's discouraged because following Jesus has cost them friendships, relationships, opportunities or comfort, send them this episode. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

Send us Fan MailSomebody getting a scholarship should be a win for everyone, so why does it sometimes turn into the most frustrating kind of loss? We sit with a tough moment on the Rebuild Scholarship: a recipient takes the free 12-week transformation, cancels repeatedly, then disappears when it's time to finish the documentary and own the process. It's disappointing, but it's also a real-world lesson about human nature, consistency, and what people do when the pressure to follow through finally shows up.We dig into the psychology of pricing and perceived value, including why paying for coaching changes behavior and why “free” can signal “optional.” Anthony breaks down the Planet Fitness model and how low-cost memberships often work because people stop showing up, then we flip that idea on its head and talk about what actually drives fitness results, weight loss, and lifestyle change. Along the way, Anthony shares the personal backstory that fueled the scholarship in the first place: a serious neck injury, years of dead ends, and the mindset shift behind “fitness is medicine” for chronic pain, mobility, and mental health.Then we get practical. If we're going to run a scholarship again, we need a structure that protects the mission and rewards commitment. Our takeaway is simple: don't say yes unless you mean it, and if you're building a free program, add real accountability so the right person finishes strong. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs the push, and leave a review. Where do you stand: should “free” programs come with consequences?Support the showIf you're a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or leader trying to build a stronger team and grow your company, this episode is for you.

Chris Anderson sits down in the studio with Michael J. López, an organizational change consultant, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of Change: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Transform Your Brain, Body, and Behavior. Michael spent more than a decade at Big Four firms leading transformation programs, played college football, and started his own company at 50 with his wife five months pregnant. He is 53 now, with one-year-old twins. This one is for the man who sets the same goal every January and quits it every February. Michael says the problem is not your willpower. Your brain has one job, to keep you alive, and it does that by predicting what happens next and steering you toward whatever is easiest. Every hard thing you try to do fights that. So you need a different relationship with effort, and you need to write your goals differently. In this episode: - Your brain is a prediction machine, and why that gap is what stops you - Quitters Day, and why motivation runs out in the third week - Too many goals at once, and why the adult brain can only chase one - Nouns versus verbs, the single shift that keeps you going - Dopamine without effort is dangerous - A habit is the opposite of change - The "I don't want to do this" voice, and why it is the signal to go - Getting kicked out the door at 50, and the best and hardest year of his life - Why do you think you're done? Stagnant means not improving. - Seven figures and hate your life, or six figures and home with your babies - Emotions are waves. Turn and face them. - The 12 hour rule. Move forward, not on. - Failure is what rewires your brain. Never the same mistake twice. - Read a book, turn a page, and do not let the AI easy button do your thinking - The Upgraded Man Journal, answering Andrew Menechian and leaving a question for the next guest Find Michael at michaeljlopez.coach. His book Change is on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and audiobook. He is on LinkedIn and Instagram at michaeljlopez9, and he hosts the Top Voice Podcast every Tuesday. If you have quit the same goal more than once, this one is for you. Follow the show, and send this to a man who keeps saying "I'm starting Monday." This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ chris@upgraded-man.com Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Send Chris Anderson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/upgradedmanpodcast The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do so many network marketers leave before they've given themselves enough time to succeed? Brian Carruthers joins Rob Sperry to share what 28 years with one company has taught him about commitment, consistency, recruiting and leading by example. In This Episode You Will Learn Why personal recruiting still matters after you've developed a large organization How a leader's activity sets the standard for the rest of the team How social media can create a misleading picture of what success actually requires

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120. Can you really get pregnant in your mid to late 40s after years of loss and failed cycles? Lisa joins us to explore her incredible path to motherhood. Lisa shares how she navigated silent endometriosis, seven grueling egg retrievals, and 11 embryo transfers, eventually quitting her full-time job to open a flexible business that could fund and accommodate her intensive IVF schedule. After overcoming multiple early miscarriages, she welcomed her first son at age 45 using donor eggs, proving that "lucky" comes in many different forms. Now 6.5 months pregnant with her second son at age 48, Lisa reflects on what it takes to stay resilient when the odds feel stacked against you. She breaks down the exact lifestyle shifts, immune protocols, and mindset reframes that brought her success, as well as her transition into mentoring other women navigating complex fertility treatments. Whether you are considering donor eggs, managing transfer fatigue, or simply looking for real proof of pregnancy over 40, Lisa's story offers an empowering blueprint and a powerful reminder that you are never alone on this journey. Get the resources, transcript, and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode120/Shop the Show

The tile is down. It's not grouted. The walls are still Sheetrock gray. The lighting isn't in.This is when clients panic.It happened this week. They thought they didn't like it — right before it was about to look amazing. We didn't pivot. We stayed with the plan. When it was finished they loved it so much they wanted to cry.I thanked them for trusting me and not changing it midway.Then I had my own version of that room. In one frustrated moment I wanted to quit design, quit the videos, quit the podcast. I've thought that before. And once I got through the hard moment, I realized I didn't want to quit. I wanted relief.The middle is a liar. Ungrouted tile is allowed to look like a mistake when it's just not done yet.How often do we throw in the towel too soon — and regret it?If you're in a gray-wall season, this one's for you.Subscribe for twice-weekly episodes on mindset, intentional living, and making life more beautiful inside and out.Instagram: @theheididawson#QuitTooSoon #UglyMiddle #InteriorDesign #Mindset #WildlySuccessfulLifestyle

Space Rabbit Studio joins Toys on Tap to talk about turning a creative escape into their full-time life.They started Space Rabbit with no business plan, just two creatives who wanted somewhere to make their own work. Then a logo became a character. The character became a resin toy. And eventually they quit their jobs and went all in.We talk about:• Growing up with Care Bears and giant robots in Taiwan • How Space Rabbit started as a website logo • Teaching themselves resin casting • The VERY rough first Space Rabbit • Building Mellow Meow and God! Gelato • Creating a strong character universe • Quitting their corporate careers • Taking Space Rabbit around the world • ToyCon UK and their first international show • Why making toys isn't for everyone • AR, animation, projection mapping, and what comes nextSpace Rabbit started as an escape.Now it's the thing they built their lives around.On Instagram: @space_rabbit_studioThanks to Our SupportersRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!Subscribe and Follow AlongInstagram:@toysontapLinkedin: Abraham MustoFacebook:@toysontapYoutube:@ToysontapSubStack: @toysontapPalmstreet: Toys on Tap: Live on Sundays 6pm

Mysterious rope candy."It smells like plastic!""I want to pecker up more, Mark!"Is narcissism a spectrum, too?"Quit lookin' at me!"A tale of two clients."You know, she was tall. I may have needed a ladder to get up in there."In Paranormal Corner: Hauntings from the 1800s

The enemy wants to create an identity crisis in our lives. While he wants the believer to question their identity, he wants the unbeliever to embrace an identity apart from God. We were all once rebels, but Jesus wants to rescue us from being a rebel to being redeemed. For those who are in Christ, the enemy wants to keep us stuck in our past and defined by our struggles. But when we can't out-think the enemy, we out-truth him with the Word of God. You are not your past. You are not your struggle. You are not defined by your scars but by Jesus' scars. Because of Jesus, you are redeemed, you are new, and you are His. There is only One who has the authority to name you, and it's the One who purchased you. As Satan tries to name you, don't forget that the Savior calls you His. Quit looking back and look up. There's an empty cross and an empty tomb that names you.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/jeO3iB91DXISubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_

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What if the breaking you're walking through isn't meant to destroy you, but to transform you? Good-Broken & Don't Quit is about learning to fully surrender to God, allowing Him to use the hard places to develop what He wants to release through your life, this is where your prayers carry weight, the anointing flows, and breakthrough comes through you to others. Don't let the breaking pull you away from God, let it draw you closer, and don't quit before the breakthrough.

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If you feel like giving up because you're exhausted, discouraged, or overwhelmed, don't make a permanent decision in a temporary season. The story of Elijah shows that even strong people can reach a point where they feel like they have nothing left. But God met Elijah in his exhaustion, restored his strength, corrected his isolation, and reminded him that his purpose was not finished. This sermon will help you understand how to keep going when you want to quit and trust God when you're running on empty. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches how God responded when Elijah wanted to quit—and what his story reveals about exhaustion, isolation, recovery, perseverance, and continuing in your calling. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why you can feel like quitting right after a major victory How exhaustion can make you question things God already settled Why you shouldn't make permanent decisions when you're temporarily exhausted How isolation can make giving up sound reasonable What to do when you feel alone, discouraged, or spiritually drained Why the thing you almost quit may be connected to someone else's future I Almost Quit Final You may be tired, but tired doesn't mean finished. The cave isn't your identity, exhaustion doesn't get to write your ending, and your worst moment doesn't cancel your calling. What feels like the end may become the place where God restores you and gives you strength to get up again.

RHOSLC, RHONY and RHOC have all had a week and we are here to break all three down as only we can! Next Gen concludes with tears, cameos and everyone, except Ava, still hating Charlie. One thing is clear though. Season Three, here we come. Jeff Lewis threatens to quit, again, and says he is serious this time. RHOC Producers make a desperate move to save this “off” season. Andy and Nene exchange words. The real reason Jacqueline Laurita and Melissa Gorga reunited is exposed. All this and oh, so very much more! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Great employees won't keep giving their best when excellence feels invisible.  In this episode, head coach John Felkins breaks down three ways to show appreciation that build morale and encourage the kind of performance you want to see again.   Next Steps: ·     

What if the hard things in your life aren't just something to get through—but opportunities to grow stronger on the other side? In this episode, Leslie Bosserman and I talk about emotional endurance: what it is, why it matters to your faith, and how you can develop it even when you're not fully aware of your emotions. Leslie teaches you how to build your emotional muscles so you can face challenges and persevere through setbacks and disappointment. Plus, Leslie will teach you to "Say Goodbye to Someday," a skill that will help you stop living in the shoulds, coulds, and somedays and start asking what God might be doing in you right now. So, if you're facing a difficult season, feeling stretched too thin, or simply want to be prepared for whatever comes next, this conversation will give you practical tools to keep going, keep growing, and trust God with the process. *** LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get Leslie's book, Emotional Endurance: Faith-Fueled Skills for Bouncing Back Get your FREE GIFTS from Leslie Watch Leslie's TEDX talk Visit Leslie's Website Me, Myself, & Lies: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself - book by Jennifer Rotschild   RELATED EPISODES Can I Be Resilient When Life Is a Mess? With Daniel Fusco Can I Build a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life? With Jay Hewitt Can I Persevere When I Want to Quit? With Nick Connolly Can I Manage My Emotions and Find Healing? With Dr. Mark Mayfield Can I Prevent Mental and Emotional Meltdowns? With Jeff Peabody Can I Choose Sabbath? With Travis West   SUBSCRIBE Get my weekly email Java with Jennifer, to be notified when a new episode releases. LET'S CONNECT Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) VISIT THE SHOW NOTES ON MY WEBSITE LEARN MORE