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“Send Coach John a message”Found a great reflection post for today from The Mindfulness Meditation Institute (@TrainingMindful) where this thought was shared:  “Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines  what you do.  Attitude determines  how well you do it.” - Raymond Chandler.  These 3 things we all can look at a bit better and look at improving them. Our abilities, yes.. We are born with them, but we can improve upon those and others with focused intent.  I for sure need to remember that Motivation is an inside job and of course that goes along with my Attitude too.  I control those and I can and I must, bet better at them.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found this post to be a great truth and reminder.  It comes from Dolphins Enlighten (@embracetruejoy) - Where the intro thoughts were this:  “Letting go of the need to have the last word brings inner peace and stops unnecessary arguments.”  The quote itself comes from Rachel Wolchin who said this:  “Maturing is realizing how many things don't require your comment.”  I know for one thing, I need to get better at being more mature in this area for sure.  In today's Internet age, it's one thing for me to keep getting better at not having to respond to each and every post. Some yes, but most of them know.  And - I can't give up my peace for those things that others say, write, post, etc., and keep dwelling on it and let them change my mood for sure. Always something to work on for us to keep getting better with.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

On Matt's return from the library, and his narrow escape, he comes across discarded pallets. Building material for an outhouse. Back at his hillside, Matt spade-tills his corn patch and plants his seed, but needs water with no rain in sight. While borrowing buckets from Abi for river water, she tells him of her grandfather's dried up well farther up the hillside. Matt begins digging it out, in hopes of a closer water source. Leave a comment and a rating wherever you're listening to this story. 5-star ratings help boost this story's visibility. Comments help Mic know he's not just narrating to an empty room. (He wonders, sometimes) AND Your support helps keep these stories coming. The ad revenue is pitifully small. Help Mic out by buying him a cup of virtual coffee at  Buy Me A Coffee  Monthly supporters on Patreon and BMAC will be getting chapter 7 of the Matt's Restart prequel. You could read ahead too, when you become a member! 

“Send Coach John a message”I found a post from Damon West (@damonwest7) that reminded me about how to get my day going.  He shared this:  “Start your day with one question: how am I going to show up today for myself and for others?  Because your attitude, your effort, and your presence will shape every room you walk into.”  Then spend the day doing your best to be your best for yourself and others.  In all that I have to do, mowing the lawn for example, I need to show up and do my best since I can't do the entire lawn at once - I need to focus in and get the front yard done today and do it the best that I can despite the pain I'm in.  I need to show up and do my best, even when I run an errand that has to get done. Every little thing that we do, it's better when we show up and do our best.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I came across a fabulous reminder that is connected to a legend who just passed away.  Gratitude HQ (@gratefuledu64) shared this quote from Dolly Parton “If you see someone without a smile today, give ‘em yours.”  What a fantastic reminder for us to not only help others, but it's also a simple way for us to help ourselves too.  It's also something that is so simple to do and yet, it has a wonderful result attached to it too.  So many people are carrying worries among other things, that a simple smile can remind them of better things.  The legacy of Dolly Parton is something that is being shared all over the world by so many different people since she passed away recently.  What a legacy she has left for us to help live better lives. These hashtags were also part of the post:  #WednesdayWisdom #ThankYouDolly.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

YOU NEED TO RESET, RESTART, AND REFOCUS! No matter how many obstacles or setbacks you face, you have the power to hit the reset button. Resetting does not mean starting completely over, it means refocusing, using what is already inside you, and starting up again to construct a different version of yourself. Powerful Motivational Speech featuring Coach Pain. SpeakerCoach PainYouTube: http://bit.ly/2LmRyeaInstagram: http://bit.ly/2XLcLW5Website: http://bit.ly/2YTgWvqBook Coach Pain to speak at your organization: https://bit.ly/BookCoachPainMusicReally Slow Motion Buy their music:Amazon : http://amzn.to/1lTltY5iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ee3l8KSpotify: http://bit.ly/1r3lPvNEpic Motiversity Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Send Coach John a message”I found a fabulous post from Clint Hurdle (@ClintHurdle13), which by the way every post he puts out there is to help others. He's the author of one of my favorite books, “Hurdle-isms - Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball.”  Check Coach out along with his book too!  Two things I found from a recent post of his all dealing with some of his connections to Alcoholics Anonymous. First, he reminds us “by the way, it costs $0 to cheer for others.”  What an amazing and powerful reminder for all of us.  In a world where things seem to be crazier and crazier each and every day (especially in our country due to one person and his out of touch supporters), we all can do something to cheer on others and lift them up!  There was also this quote as part of his post too: “If you think that you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito!”   That one for sure hammers home the point about we are never too small to make a difference for others.  My friends, keep finding things to remind you about the great things you can accomplish for others and that will lead you to doing the same for yourself too!   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”Finding myself in the mobile studio again for this one, I found this from Mindset Machine (@mindsetmachine) where this idea was shared about Success - “Success happens twice.  First in the mind, then in the grind.  Picture it, work it, own it.”   This helped to remind me that I need to put in a lot more work other than just thinking about the ideas I have.  I need to really put more effort into working for them, which will help me own them too.  Imagine connecting these two ideas about success. What can you do with our ideas that you have??   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I was reminded (again), of how important it is to simply be open to wanting to get better. The podcast I was listening to that really got me thinking about this topic was from Jon Gordon's podcast, tilted “Rise To Lead” where he interviews his guest Doug Dentler, a CFO with a company who has written a book about this.  The mindset it takes to simply want to get better is HUGE!  I love the reminders that I heard about even people that have this bigtime title (CFO), need to still find people to help them become better. It's a journey I am on always - and my podcast is something that I hope helps you in your journey to continuing self improvement.  Go out there and find things you connect with in order to keep finding ways to get better.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Welcome to the Energy Newsbeat, where host Stu Turley breaks down the ten most critical energy stories shaping global markets and infrastructure. In this episode, we explore a landscape marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities: from the alarming vulnerability of the U.S. power grid to coordinated cyberattacks, to Iraq's aggressive push to double oil production and reshape Middle Eastern energy politics. As geopolitical tensions escalate—with Ukraine striking Russian refineries and the U.S. tightening sanctions on Iran—the global energy market faces historic supply constraints, record-high refining margins, and tanker costs that are reshaping fuel prices worldwide. Meanwhile, the explosive growth of AI data centers is creating a power demand crisis that threatens to overwhelm manufacturing capacity for years to come. This episode examines how these interconnected forces—from grid security and sanctions effectiveness to renewable energy policy and oil market dynamics—are fundamentally transforming the energy landscape and what it means for consumers, investors, and national security.1. U.S. Grid Vulnerability & Blackout RiskThe host discusses the critical vulnerability of the U.S. power grid to coordinated attacks on substations. Former FERC chairman John Wellinghoff warned that targeting just nine key substations could cause an 18-month nationwide blackout, potentially affecting millions. The episode emphasizes the importance of backup power systems and preparedness.2. Iraq's Oil Production Expansion & OPEC DynamicsIraq is aggressively pursuing plans to double its oil production capacity to 8-10 million barrels per day, with major oil companies (Chevron, Exxon, BP) securing new contracts. The discussion explores whether OPEC will allow this expansion and how Iraq is building export routes through Turkey to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.3. Sanctions on Iran & Their EffectivenessThe episode covers U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessen's sanctions strategy against Iran, examining whether sanctions are effectively constraining Iran's oil exports. Evidence shows Iran's exports have collapsed from 1.8-2.1 million barrels per day to near zero, though Iran is finding workarounds using land-based truck transport.4. Drone Threats to Oil InfrastructureThe UAE has installed massive metal cage structures over oil storage tanks in Abu Dhabi for anti-drone protection—a response to increasing drone strikes on energy infrastructure in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. This reflects how modern warfare is changing energy security.5. Ukraine's Strikes on Russian RefineriesUkraine has successfully struck major Russian refineries, including the Lukoil refinery in Perm, degrading Russia's refining capacity and military fuel supply. This has significant global oil market implications.6. Diesel Supply Shortages & Crack SpreadsHedge funds are reducing bearish bets on European diesel, signaling expected fuel supply shortages. U.S. crack spreads (the profit margin for refining) have hit record highs at $102 per barrel, driven by tight inventories and high tanker costs—not refinery gouging.7. AI Data Center Power Demand CrisisGE Vernova's gas turbine backlog has hit 116 gigawatts with delivery delays until 2031. The episode explores how AI data centers' massive power appetite is creating a manufacturing bottleneck, forcing companies to "bring your own power" (BYOP) solutions.8. Floating Offshore Wind Farms in BritainThe UK is moving to expensive floating offshore wind farms with 200 new turbines and 300-400 kilometers of cables. The host argues this approach will increase energy costs and require natural gas backup, contradicting net-zero goals.9. Winter Gasoline Waiver & Ethanol PolicyThe Trump administration issued an emergency waiver allowing early transition to winter-grade gasoline to help curb prices. The host advocates for eliminating ethanol mandates, arguing it wastes energy and increases consumer costs.10. Venezuela Oil Rig RestartSchlumberger (SLB) is preparing to restart 15 idle oil rigs in Venezuela to ease drilling bottlenecks, though Venezuela faces energy constraints that complicate operations.Overarching Theme: The podcast emphasizes that global energy markets are tight, oil and gas remain essential long-term, and geopolitical factors (sanctions, conflicts, infrastructure attacks) are reshaping energy supply chains and prices.1.What if 9 Substations were Targeted on the US Grid? Would Jon Wellinghoff's Prediction of an 18-Month US Grid Blackout Happen?2.Will Iraq leave OPEC, or will OPEC allow Iraq to double exports within six years?3.Will Choking Iran's Economy End the War, or Are They Too Resilient?4.UAE Cageing Up Their Oil Storage for Anti-Drone Protection5.Ukraine Hits Lukoil Refinery. How Degraded is the Russian Refinery Capacity?6.Hedge Funds Cut Bearish Bets on European Diesel to Two-Year Low7.GE Vernova's Gas Turbine Backlog Hits 116 GW. What Does This Mean for the AI Market?8.Britain Doubles Down on Wind by Moving to Floating Wind Farms for More Expensive Energy9.US Allows Early Sales of Winter Gasoline to Help Curb Prices10.SLB Prepares to Restart 15 Oil Rigs in VenezuelaA shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling, and we use their tools for the Energy News Beat weekly Rig Reports: https://welldatabase.com/

“Send Coach John a message”I found another gem from Mark Hickie (@MPHickie) and he reminds us about this clip he shared from (@itsjusttrey) -  “Remember where you came from. Never lose sight of how far you've come. All the hard days you have made through and how hard you've worked to make it this far. You got so much more to give. Keep going!”  The great thing is that we all have this “huge barrel” of things we have been through.  Our history is our best mentor! There is energy there for us to get through the next challenge that we have.  Keep building up this energy.  It will help ourselves and those around us too.  Enjoy this clip!!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”Another fired up post that I found and it reminds me of so many things. It comes from  Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and the simple message is:  “Be someone who still tries.” The details of the post are here:  “Be someone who still tries.  After failure, frustrations, and heartache - be a person who musters up the courage to try and believe that good things are yet to come.”   A big part of this is realizing every single human has failures, frustrations and heartache!  It's up to us to choose what we will do with those things.  Just like yesterday's message, this one too reminds us to keep going and to keep caring!!  I had a great conversation with my good friend Joe D. (former boss) - and one of the things we spoke about was the old saying, “do not grow weary doing good.”   Joe gave me a copy of “The 10 Commandments of Leadership” from Dr. Kent M. Keith, and one of them as this: #2 “If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.  Do good anyway.”  Keep trying my friends! I know I need to keep it up too!   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found something from a Master difference maker that we all need to connect with. Jim Rohn Official (@OfficialJimRohn) shared this HUGE post - "Four powerful little words: learn, try, stay and care." — Jim Rohn.  He reminds us this:  “Simple? Yes. Easy? That's up to you.”  I usually don't leave hashtags from a post that I share with you - but these are important enough for you to at least do some searching on your own to make your own connections.  (#JimRohn #JimRohnQuotes #Lifestyle #PersonalDevelopment #DesignYourLife #Success #MotivationalQuotes)  These 4 little words… They are a great roadmap for life.  I'm sure there are many more thoughts that I could have shared with you in this episode about these words - but I think it would mean more to you the listener to make some connections on  your own too. In today's crazy world - little things like this can really help us to get through the tough moments.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Gina sits down with Livy Community member Megan Mapley for an open conversation about sustainable weight loss, mindset, emotional eating and what it really takes to create lasting change. After losing 53 pounds, regaining weight when life got busy and finding her way forward again, Megan shares why she stopped chasing the all-or-nothing approach and started building habits she could actually live with. They talk about food noise, social media, movement, body image, GLP-1 weight loss medications and the difference between needing a reset and believing you have to start over. It's a relatable reminder that weight loss isn't about perfection or quick fixes. It's about learning what works for your body, trusting yourself and continuing to make progress through every season of life.Where to Find Megan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endlessprogressproject/This podcast aligns with Aug 19th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Send Coach John a message”I found a very powerful reflective post from Kylie Riordan (@mindfulheal) and it was this reminder for all of us:  “Always remember that you can have the worst days of your life and a few weeks later you can have the best day of your life.  Don't give up.  Keep going.”  I've been inspired lately, mainly by my parents - especially my dad!! There are others too that I have connections to or simply see in person, that remind me to not give up and to keep going.  A key for all of us to remember is that we are that same person for others.  That's why we always need to keep looking to improve every day we have.  Keep encouraging that person staring back at you in the mirror too!!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found a great “formula” for all of us to use in our lives.  It comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and it's The (Complete) Formula for Getting Lucky!!  It is Preparation (personal growth) + Attitude (belief / mindset) + Opportunity (a good thing coming your way) + Action (doing something about it) = LUCK!  So many of these things we can work on creating every single day and then we will see different results for sure compared to if we didn't have this formula.  Keep investing in each of these pieces of this formula my friends.  I need to keep this up for sure!!   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”This short gem came from Jon Gordon (@JonGordon11) where he shared this #MindsetMonday message.  “The mind is like a Garden.  You need to weed the negative and feed the positive.”  Wow.. simple,  yet total 100% truth!  There are plenty of things that we can let build up in our minds and hearts that are weeds.  Things that will discourage us, doubt ourselves, be negative, etc.  What we need to do is “fertilize” our minds and hearts with the stuff that is full of joy, encouragement, builds our peace, connects with our burn and our life-purpose along with helping us to connect to the people we love and care for.  Even if you are like me and not much of a gardener, taking care of this kind of weeding and fertilizing helps us wherever we go.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

This week, John and Niki are joined by Jesse Vitelli, fresh off a five day subathon on his Twitch channel after being laid off at Restart.Run. Together, they take a hard look at Matt Karch's history of odd behavior, Netflix's most recent studio closures, and Star Wars Zero Company.00:00:00 Intro & Raising Cane's talk00:11:25 Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch did something very weird and has done many weird things previously to this new weird thing00:34:14 Netflix closes Night School, Moonloot, and lays off others00:41:35 Restart.Run's remaining leadership releases a bizarre statement00:48:23 Pokémon Pokopia sold five million copies00:54:00 Take-Two looks to be getting deeper into simulation sports00:56:00 Wolverine & Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave previews dropped01:11:20 South of Midnight now listed as self-published, but is that the whole story?01:12:55 Esoteric Ebb serves the best of Disco Elysium without some of the baggage01:20:30 Knytt Classic is a faithful update of a 2006 freeware standout01:23:27 Niki's in the Splatoon Raiders endgame now01:26:55 Star Wars Zero Company is a lot more than a new XCOM01:47:00 HIVE QUESTIONS02:20:55 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.

An eight-day halt of avocado imports from Mexico's main avocado-producing state has been lifted. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

The supplies Matt arrived with are running thin. He has to head into a store for more. The local grocery store / truck stop / hardware store had garden tools and seeds so he can grow his own food. Matt stocked up, though he realizes he has no real idea how to about gardening. On the way back home, he spots the little library of the village of Warren. Its one computer with firewalled internet was not much help with how to grow corn. The very plain young woman librarian found him the perfect beginner book but he could not check it out. Matt eventually noticed that Erin, the librarian was attracted to him. Visible Quips? Patreon introduced a new feature late last year. Quips would be short form public posts — a bit like tweets — that could include text, photo, and video. These were supposed to help content creators be more visible. I have been posting Quips for a couple of months, mostly about little things going on around the homestead. These have filled in the gaps between chapters. I WAS going to tell you to check out my Patreon page (www.patreon.com/mic_roland) to view my Quips, but it seems that some OS and browser combinations don't show the Quips tab on my homepage.  If you see it, great. Check them out. If you can't, I've pasted links to a few of them below so you can still have a look. https://www.patreon.com/mic_roland/posts/159390657 https://www.patreon.com/mic_roland/posts/165100471 https://www.patreon.com/mic_roland/posts/165476323 https://www.patreon.com/mic_roland/posts/166016126 https://www.patreon.com/mic_roland/posts/166431457 ---

“Send Coach John a message”Super short, but very powerful reminder here from Psyche Wizard (@PsycheWizard) where they shared this:  Marcus Aurelius said it right - “Discipline is the art of not betraying yourself.”  Again, it shows how throughout the history of humans being around, there have been lessons out there for such a long period of time. Yet - we all need to keep learning these things and implementing them into our lives!  Remember, have the talk with the person in the mirror about things like this.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found this powerful reminder from Nancy Lieberman (@NancyLieberman) all connected to why we do the right thing. “If you do good expecting a reward, that is when it stops being a virtue.  Real growth is not a transaction.  You do not do good to collect something.  You do it because you are already something.”  BOOM!!  What a powerful reminder about how we go about our lives, every day!  Doing the right thing is the way to go because it's the right thing.  We should live our lives more and more with this. Again, think of how the world would be a much better place.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found a much needed reminder from Mindset Machine (@mindsetmachine) where this was shared:  “People are addicted to easy and easy is the reason their life stays hard.”  In today's world with so many distractions and things that we can choose from on how to spend our time - it is not difficult to choose easy things.  I've done it for sure. But you know what?  As I reflect and connect to this concept, I look back at all the times where I took my foot off the accelerator and just did things that were fun (watch t.v., spend time playing games, time on my phone and computer looking up nonsense, etc.), then I felt down about myself.  I felt drained actually.  I felt tired and worn out.  Then I had no focus and energy to do things that really mattered and were important.  There is the thought, if we always choose what's easy and fun all the time, later the price to be paid is a lot worse. Our life will not be fun and it will be more difficult than it really had to be.  This does not mean to never have fun. It's a necessary part of life for sure. But not all the time.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Iran's proxy group the Houthis have launched fresh missile attacks on Yemeni ports in the Red Sea as their conflict with Saudi Arabia heats up. A new war in the Arabian Peninsula is now inevitable, according to former Yemeni diplomat Mahmoud Shehrah.On today's episode of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant talks to Chatham House's Shehrah to unpack the Houthis' intentions and to what extent they are acting on Tehran's orders. Could they close the Bab al-Mendab strait and what can the West do about it?Plus, news of an Iranian assassination plot against Donald Trump that forced him to hide in an airplane catering trolley, and why the US president is now demanding war reparations from Iran to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. HighlightsIran's proxy group the Houthis restarting the Yemen warIran's Trump assassination plot exposedCONTRIBUTORS:Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphantMahmoud Shehrah, former Yemeni diplomat and associate fellow Chatham House @shehrah_mahmoud WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dkCONTENT REFERENCED:Trump demands ‘reparations' from Iranhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/08/10/trump-demands-reparations-iran/Trump sneaked out of Turkey in catering cart over Iranian plot fearshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2026/08/11/trump-secret-flight-turkey-iran-plot-air-force-one/Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Producer: Max BowerVideo Producer: Peter ShevlinResearcher and Social Producer: Anna HindmarshStudio Operator: Andy WatsonExecutive Producer: Venetia Rainey ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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“Send Coach John a message”Another gem of a reminder came across my wire this morning and it comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and the reminder was this:  “It's time to get more aggressive about the life you want.”  The time is now.  We are all running out of it and it's later than we think.  Have that conversation with the person in the mirror as to what this is made up of.  The little things that only you know about that have to do.  Amazing things that you can start to work on towards your health, finances, relationships, etc.  Keep taking little but aggressive steps toward the things you want to make your life be all about.  Also, take the aggressive steps towards removing the things, people, thoughts, words we speak to ourselves, etc., that keep us from building the life we want to build.  Lot's of work to do - but totally worth it. Start today! Your future self will be proud you did.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I had a memory come back to me this Monday morning - it's about a formula that I heard from Coach Jim Valvano.  He shared this:  “You + Motivation = Success.”  You can find a clip of his talk HERE as he shares this mindset. (An incredible speaker sharing things like this… Love Coach Jimmy V).  We have the incredible gift of choice. We can make the choices every day to fill in this formula however we want to do.  Make sure you listen to the video as he shares it much better than I ever could!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3658: Danae Smith shares why July is the perfect month to press restart on the goals you set in January, and why restarting is a powerful choice rather than a defeat. She offers two reflective questions to help you take stock, release what you do not want to carry, and show up to your life with the same intention you bring to your financial goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//pressing-restart Quotes to ponder: "With life we have a choice: we can let it happen or we can happen to it." "You have full permission to restart; to dream up new goals and revisit old ones." "There is no shame in pressing restart." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3658: Danae Smith shares why July is the perfect month to press restart on the goals you set in January, and why restarting is a powerful choice rather than a defeat. She offers two reflective questions to help you take stock, release what you do not want to carry, and show up to your life with the same intention you bring to your financial goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//pressing-restart Quotes to ponder: "With life we have a choice: we can let it happen or we can happen to it." "You have full permission to restart; to dream up new goals and revisit old ones." "There is no shame in pressing restart." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3658: Danae Smith shares why July is the perfect month to press restart on the goals you set in January, and why restarting is a powerful choice rather than a defeat. She offers two reflective questions to help you take stock, release what you do not want to carry, and show up to your life with the same intention you bring to your financial goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//pressing-restart Quotes to ponder: "With life we have a choice: we can let it happen or we can happen to it." "You have full permission to restart; to dream up new goals and revisit old ones." "There is no shame in pressing restart." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1911 Gold enters the second half of 2026 backed by a fully closed $35.65 million financing. CEO Shaun Heinrichs spoke to Mining Stock Daily. The last half of 2026 will be milestone-heavy stretch: a global resource update, finalized test mining targets with stope development underway, and True North Mill startup following completion of the crushing circuit.

“Send Coach John a message”Wow.. did I need to find this one and connect with it. It comes from Mind Decoded Psch (@mindDecodedpsch) and they are sharing this thought that: “You don't need more time.”  The main post shares this:  “Protect your focus.  It's your greatest advantage.”   This hit me hard as I re-posted it with this thought:  “Looking back, I've done mostly a poor job at this … I know I will keep trying to get better.”  It's true.  We don't need to look to have more time if we keep having poor habits that our life is influenced by. There are so many examples every single day where I know a little more focus would help me more than I know.  Our focus helps us to make choices and do things we need to do in order to live our best lives.  Think about all the times where this is true.  Look in your rear-view mirror and connect how true this statement is.  I know I sure do have plenty of times in my past. The key is for me (and us) to learn from those moments, not to beat ourselves up about them.  Keep.  Getting.  Better!  Look to protect your focus, just once.  Then do it again. And again.  I sure do know that I need to work on this one moment at a time.  I will keep trying for sure.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Colonel Douglas Macgregor to the show. Doug is a Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Decorated Combat Veteran. He offers a stark assessment that the Middle East conflict is fundamentally a Jewish war with no vital strategic interest for the United States, describing it as already regional and increasingly merging with other global flashpoints. He argues that the recent halt in hostilities is merely a pause, not a resolution, as no underlying issues have been settled. The conversation highlights how three conflicts—Ukraine, the Gulf region, and the cold war with China—are converging into a larger, dangerous alignment of Russia, China, and Iran against US and Israeli interests. Macgregor warns that Iran has effectively weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, and a potential Houthi blockade could cripple Saudi Arabia's ability to export oil, threatening the existence of Gulf states unless they expel American forces. He contends that the US has been militarily defeated by Iran's strategic use of new technology and space-based surveillance, yet political pressure from Zionist billionaires and the Israel lobby prevents President Trump from disengaging. This dynamic, he argues, will likely restart the bombing campaigns. The discussion shifts to the profound economic implications, with Macgregor predicting severe market fragility, potential bank runs, and even a depression. Against this backdrop, he sees gold becoming more valuable than ever, propelled by central bank buying, de-dollarization, and monstrous US debt. He cites predictions of gold reaching $13,000 to $15,000 per ounce, possibly sooner than 2031 if conflict reignites. Macgregor reveals his personal investment philosophy of holding cash and precious metals exclusively, emulating J.D. Rockefeller's strategy of maintaining liquidity to capitalize on distressed opportunities. He praises Palisades Goldcorp for its strong cash position and strategic investments in gold, uranium, and other critical minerals, positioning it for substantial upside in a deteriorating global economy. He concludes by emphasizing the decline of US hegemony and the urgent, yet ignored, need to accept a new world order. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:22 – Israel Iran Conflict Update 00:03:02 – Three Merging Global Conflicts 00:09:08 – China Cold War Risks 00:12:28 – Houthi Implications 00:14:30 – A Jewish War 00:23:36 – Conflicts & Impacts on Oil 00:30:44 – Joining Palisades Gold Board 00:32:37 – Gold Price Predictions 2031 00:38:12 – Gold Vs. Aliens/Other Commodities 00:44:41 – Doug’s Personal Finance Strategy 00:48:09 – Wrap Up and Resources Guest Links: Website: https://douglasmacgregor.com X: https://x.com/DougAMacgregor Substack: https://substack.com/@coloneldoug YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@macgregorwarriordiplomacy Articles: https://breakingdefense.com/author/doug-macgregor/ Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, an author of five books, a PhD, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. Macgregor was commissioned in the Regular Army in 1976 after 1 year at VMI and 4 years at West Point. In 2004, Macgregor retired with the rank of Colonel. In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia. Macgregor is widely known inside the U.S., Europe, Israel, Russia, China and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army's largest tank battle since World War II, and for his ground breaking books on military transformation: Breaking the Phalanx (Praeger, 1997) and Transformation under Fire (Praeger, 2003). Macgregor's recommendations for change in Force Design and “integrated all arms-all effects” operations have profoundly influenced force development in Israel, Russia and China. In 2010, Macgregor traveled to Seoul, Korea to advise the ROK Ministry of Defense on force design. In 2019, Transformation under Fire was selected by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, Chief of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), as the intellectual basis for IDF transformation. His fifth book, Margin of Victory: Five Battles that Changed the Face of Modern War from Naval Institute Press is available in Chinese, as well as, English and will soon appear in Hebrew. In 28 years of service Macgregor taught in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point, commanded the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, and served as the Director of the Joint Operations Center at SHAPE during the 1999 Kosovo Air Campaign for which he was awarded the Defense Superior Service medal. In January 2002, at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's insistence the USCENTCOM Commander listened to Colonel Macgregor's concept for the offensive to seize Baghdad. The plan was largely adopted, but assumed no occupation of Iraq by U.S. Forces. Macgregor has also testified as an expert witness before the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and appeared as a defense analyst on Fox News, CNN, BBC, Sky News and public radio. He is fluent in German.

“Send Coach John a message”I came across a post from Mark Hickie (@MPHickie) where he shares this reminder: “Be a light to someone else! There is no greater flex than the positive impact you can have on another life. Your greatest currency is the effect you have on others!” #BeALight.  Listen to the passion that (@itjusttrey) has in sharing this message. I know there seems to be a ton of negativity, anger, hatred, division, lies, etc., out and around our world right now.  All of us can make a difference if we look to keep getting better ourselves (our character, integrity, love for ourselves, etc.), and if we look to serve others more. Good stuff that I needed reminders about for sure. Hope this helps you too.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found a fantastic and simple reminder from Jim Rohn Official (@OfficialJimRohn) where this truth is shared with us.  "You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great." — Jim Rohn “Stop waiting. Start now!”  Yes, it is simple, but for many it's not easy to do. Why? Life gets in the way. Excuses take front and center in our lives. For me, I need to grasp onto the truth that the reason why things I want to happen, have not happened - are all on my shoulders.  I cannot blame others. It's the person in the mirror for sure. He and I need to have a conversation and then, what is one small step I can take towards getting things going! Then again and again and again.  One small step at a time, repeated over and over again will make a difference!!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

All links mentioned in the post can be found here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/180 Words matter. Have you ever felt like you "blew it" because you missed a few days of your routine? Maybe your house got messy again. You stopped exercising. Your planner hasn't been opened in weeks. Your business routines slipped, or your quiet time in the morning has been inconsistent. What if you didn't need to restart? What if you simply needed to resume? In this episode, Tracy shares a mindset shift that can completely change the way you think about consistency. Inspired by an article from The Optimized Pastor ("Don't Restart, Do This Instead"), shared by a former client, Jason,  she explains why the word resume is far more empowering than restart. You'll learn 10 practical strategies to help you return to the habits and routines that matter—without guilt, shame, or waiting for the "perfect" time. If you've ever felt like you've fallen behind, this episode is your reminder that organized people aren't people who never get off track. They're people who know how to resume...over and over. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why "resume" is a more powerful word than "restart" How waiting for Monday, January, or the perfect moment keeps you stuck The role shame plays in keeping you from moving forward How to build an organized identity through evidence instead of perfection Why reconnecting with your "why" makes consistency easier How curiosity can replace guilt after you've "fallen off track" Key Takeaway Consistency isn't about never stopping. It's about shortening the amount of time between when you stop and when you resume. The people who seem the most consistent aren't perfect; they've simply become really good at coming back.

“Send Coach John a message”Super advice here from Mindset Machine (@mindsetmachine) where this is what was shared:  “Always give yourself something small to look forward to, like a nice meal or a weekend stroll.  Your mind and body need gentle reminders that life is meant to be enjoyed, not just a series of chores and survival.”  This is so spot on. I know I need to continually have little rewards set up for working hard and looking to be a good person with doing things the right way.  Life is not always easy, but there should be plenty of little enjoyable moments to celebrate with.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Do not make yourself wrong. Life is busy. We have multiple commitments that we're juggling, all of us.” - Beth BaranyIn this How To Write the Future podcast episode titled “How to Restart Your Writing after a Break,” host Beth Barany shares the emotional turbulence of coming back to writing after a break and why feeling anger can be a powerful tool to use in your writing. She also offers tips to use timed writing and helpful prompts, which are available to download free here.Sign up for your “10 Ways to Generate Ideas” ebook:https://writersfunzone.com/blog/10-ways-to-generate-ideas/ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTHow To Write The Future is a podcast for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to imagine better worlds—and write stories that bring those futures to life. Each episode offers practical craft guidance, creative prompts, and big-picture inspiration to help you draft, revise, and publish with purpose.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany is an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. Through her services and products, she guides novelists to write, revise, and publish stories that matter—blending practical craft guidance with a big-picture commitment to bright imagination, deep meaning, and wide-open possibilities. She calls writers to create with hope and courage—and to speak truth through art, even when it stretches them into a new version of themselves.RESOURCESSign up for your “10 Ways to Generate Ideas” ebook:https://writersfunzone.com/blog/10-ways-to-generate-ideas/Questions? Comments? Send us a text!Support the show---♦︎ JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP: For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what?Join the Edit the Future: Sci‑Fi/Fantasy Revision Lab. Get premium weekly lessons and a monthly Q&A on Zoom. Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/subscribe♥︎ FREE: Sign up here for the Edit Your Novel ChecklistHelps writers revise faster with less overwhelm by focusing first on diagnosis, not fixing. Get yours at http://edityournovelchecklist.com.♡ SHOP: Sci‑Fi & Fantasy 24 Writing Prompts: https://ko-fi.com/s/4ac9160a74❤️ Want to be interviewed on the podcast? => Email us!CONNECT WITH BETHvia emailvia LinkedInCREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT (Affiliate link)MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

This is the prequel to the novelette, Refuge Mountain. You could consider it all part of the same story, just told in two different sections. This part takes place 4 years before the outage featured in the Siege of New Hampshire series. It follows Matt as he starts his life over, trying to live as a hermit in the mountains. In this chapter, Matt leaves his old home of Manchester behind, with all his worldly possessions in his pickup. He finds out fairly quickly that his meager 401k cash-out will not get him much, if anything. He follows a tip to a widow living near Mount Moosilaukee who might have some acres to sell. Show Your Support. Your support helps keep these stories coming. The ad revenue is pitifully small. Help Mic out by buying him a cup of virtual coffee at  Buy Me A Coffee  Monthly supporters on Patreon and BMAC will be getting chapter 5 of the Matt's Restart prequel. You could read ahead too, when you become a member! 

Nyomi is 15 days into her 30 Hard challenge, and tonight she gets REAL about what discipline actually means.On Day 13, her body shut down. She had a choice: restart at Day 1 or repeat Day 14 and continue. She chose to honor the work she'd already done and keep moving forward.This episode explores the difference between perfectionism and REAL discipline - it's not about being perfect, it's about being RESILIENT. It's about continuing when you fall, not erasing your progress.Nyomi shares the powerful story of a man who walked from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to raise money for a school, got hit by a car during the journey, and kept going. That's what real discipline looks like.If you've ever thought about restarting instead of continuing, if you've been knocked down and wondered if it's worth getting back up, if you're learning what real discipline means - this episode is for you.KEY TOPICS & MOMENTS:✓ 15 days into 30 Hard challenge✓ Day 13 body shutdown (post-explant surgery healing journey)✓ The choice: restart at Day 1 or repeat Day 14✓ Nyomi chose to CONTINUE and honor the 13 days of work✓ What she did on Day 14 (pull exercises, eating right, continuing)✓ Day 15 moving forward✓ The Philadelphia to Los Angeles walker (100-day goal, got hit by car, kept going)✓ Discipline vs. Perfectionism✓ Resilience as the core of real discipline✓ Honoring your progress (not erasing it)✓ Getting up where you fall✓ The importance of "your why"✓ Not being afraid to work hard to find out how great you can be✓ Morning rituals (shower, altar, prayer, meditation, journaling)✓ Understanding that things happen (unforeseen circumstances)✓ Continuing forward vs. starting completely over✓ The quote: "Don't be afraid to work hard enough to find out how great you can really be"✓ Community wisdom (callers shared their experiences with starting/stopping)✓ Self-love isn't about perfection✓ Healing journey awareness✓ Discipline in real life (when podcasts interrupt morning rituals, etc.)THE CORE MESSAGE:"Discipline is so sexy, but not because it's perfect, but because it's RESILIENT.Because it continues. Because it honors you in where you are and how you're moving and how you move from there.When you get knocked down, you get up where you fell and you keep going. That's discipline. That's resilience."— Nyomi BanksTHE 30 HARD CHALLENGE:Nyomi's 30 Hard consists of:✓ 30 minutes altar/prayer/meditation✓ 30 minutes walking✓ 30 minutes working out✓ 30 minutes reading/listening to uplifting content✓ Eating healthy mealsDay 13: Body shut downDay 14: Repeated (honored the 13 days + kept moving)Day 15: Pull exercises, healthy eating, continuing forwardTHE PHILADELPHIA TO LOS ANGELES WALKER STORY:A man set a 100-day goal to walk from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to raise money to build a school in Philadelphia.During the walk, he got HIT BY A CAR.Did he:A) Restart from Philadelphia?B) Give up?NO.He said: "Fix me up. I'm going to heal and continue walking."128 days total.Got knocked down.Got back up WHERE HE FELL.Kept going.That's real discipline.That's real resilience.His "WHY" (helping the kids get a school) was bigger than any obstacle.CALLER INSIGHTS:**BRUSH COMMENT:**"The confidence in which one rocks their clothes matters more than any price tag."On starting/stopping: When you have a bad day, it's not failure. You take that day and move on to the next one.**ANOTHER CALLER:**Talked about learning subjects and starting/stopping patterns. Key insight: When you have a bad day, don't start over - just move on to the next one.SPONSORS:ELEVATE ME APPSelf-discovery coaching app by Nyomi BanksGuided meditations + workbooks on healing + self-love + daily coachingStudio.com/Nyomi7 days free, no credit card requiredWE-VIBEPremium intimate wellness products for couples and solo explorationSelf-pleasure is self-discovery. Part of knowing yourself.Link in episode notesCode: AskNyomi (mentioned but not emphasized in episode)GOLIGut health and energy support productsNyomi is personally using for gut health and energyAffects mood, mental clarity, confidence - all connectedCode: X (or asknyomi - need to verify from previous episodes)Goalie.comHELLO ICEStatement jewelry piecesMake you feel like the main character in your own storySummer sale: Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Code: FREE)Buy 2 Get 2 Free (Code: B2G2)helloice.comRESOURCES & LINKS:

Častou reakcí premiérů, kteří se ocitli v krizi a čelí silnému tlaku, je, že sáhnou po personálních změnách ve vládě. Vymění pár členů kabinetu a doufají, že se tím aspoň na chvíli stočí pozornost někam jinam. Někdy to pomůže, jindy ale ten efekt rychle zase vyprchá. K podobnému kroku před časem sáhl i německý kancléř Friedrich Merz.

“Send Coach John a message”I just found a couple of reminders for myself and for you, my favorite listener - the first one comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) who shares this powerful lesson and reminder for any human being going through “stuff”... which means all of us.  The reminder is this:  “Who we become in the process is the real reward.”  It's connected to this thought from Brad Stulberg, The Way of Excellence - “There is no greater illusion than thinking the accomplishment of some goal will change your life.  What will change your life is who you become in the process of going for it.”  What an outstanding observation and truth.  I find it overwhelmingly emotional to grab onto this truth! The sooner we do connect to it the better off our life experiences will be. The second amazing find for me this morning, I'll share with you tomorrow. (sorry for the teaser). I'm just looking to make sure I do this episode the best that I can, which means one thing at a time my friends.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Three Mile Island is on schedule to receive nuclear material by the end of the year. We report on the power plant's progress as it nears reopening.A group of municipalities in northern Dauphin County voted to incorporate a joint authority to oversee emergency services. This comes as communities across the state face funding issues.Pennsylvania State Police have identified the body of a man discovered in Menallen Township, Adams County on Sunday. The demolition of the William Penn School building in Harrisburg began earlier this week.Republic Services is being fined more than $9 million for polluting a York County creek. And now a deep dive: Today, we begin a six-part series here on The Morning Agenda. Pennsylvania's population is getting older, with health experts warning that change will mean a rise in cases of dementia.  Can the state look to other regions of the world where older populations are thriving? In today's part one of the series DESIGNING DIGNITY, Kiley Koscinski from our friends at WESA went to Japan to find out. It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. 

“Send Coach John a message”I shared this post that I found from Mindset Machine (@mindsetmachine) because it's something that I do want to have these moments in my life. The quote is this:  “Make sure your life is full of “I can't believe I did it” instead of “I wish I did it.””  Just imagine you getting to say this more and more.. That you did things that you were proud of along with your loved ones being proud too.  Imagine a string of days, months and years piled up that this statement was true!  Wow.. that would be a fabulous life.  Something that I need to work on for sure.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

After coming up just short of winning the Brickyard 400, Denny Hamlin breaks down exactly what happened during the final restart and why he believes the Next Gen car has made passing at Indianapolis nearly impossible. Denny explains the strategy behind his late-race decisions, what went wrong with Joe Gibbs Racing's restart, and why the track isn't at fault for the racing product that we all saw yesterday. Plus, he gives high praise to Corey Heim after another impressive victory, weighs in on Hendrick Motorsports' recent struggles, and Ryan Preece's late-race call for four tires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Send Coach John a message”I needed this reminder for sure today - because remember, motivation comes from inside of us for us.  I found it from Art of Life  (@Art0fLife_) and the thought was this:  “You're the greatest project you'll ever work on. Restart.  Reset.  Refocus.  As many times as you need.” This got me refocused right behind the heart… as I needed to restart things with my computer that died over the weekend. I'm trying to get things back running and I needed this reminder.  I know I'll need it again when the next storm comes through as well. The same goes for all of us. Love this reminder…. For you, YOU are the greatest project you will ever work on.  Keep working on YOU!  START OF MY COMPUTER BEING RESETTED.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

“Send Coach John a message”I found something that reminded me about the person I want to keep trying to be. It comes from Reads with Ravi (@readswithravi) and this is what was shared:  “Be someone who still tries.  After failure, frustrations, and heartache - be a person who musters up the courage to try and believe that good things are yet to come.”  I love this!  I want to have the mindset to keep trying everyday in my life. There are plenty of times where I don't feel like it, but I know I need to have a stronger “don't quit” attitude.  Again, this is another reminder for every single human to realize we all struggle throughout life and we all have a choice as to how to respond to those struggles.  I need to just keep having more moments where I don't quit. It's an everyday battle to work on.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Joe Beech is not - we repeat NOT - an entrepreneur (per him). He also doesn't like titles and - until recently - wasn't even that fond of his own company's name. What Joe IS is someone who has learned the art of staying open to possibility and embracing a good pivot when it comes his way. He's taking his own experiences and sharing them with college and uni students about to make the leap into their own careers, which technically makes him a mentor - another word he's not that fond of. If you're ready to make a change and take your own leap, this good guest's upfront and truthful thoughts may be just the inspiration you need. And don't forget our 2026 theme: SAY YES. Joe Beech is saying yes. _________________________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. A tanker fire in the Straits of Hormuz and consecutive days of missile exchanges signal a "war restart." Ambassador Haqqani argues neither side can afford to look weak, leading to a stalemate of aerial bombing without a clear plan for regime change. Roggio and Haqqani agree air power alone cannot secure ground, and the estimated 600,000 troops required for a ground invasion is "science fiction." (1)1767 YEMEN

Jonathan Schanzer reports on the restart of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, where oil prices have hit $87 per barrel. The US is conducting air strikes against Iranian naval assets and drone bases. Schanzer questions why these strategic targets were not hit earlier in the conflict. (3)