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Christian Disciple and Forgiveness Right mouse click to save/download this as a MP3 video file G!day! The Apostle James wrote: 'When all kinds of trials and tribulations crowd into your lives my brethren, do not resent them as intruders but welcome them as friends. Realise that they come to test your faith and produce in you the quality of endurance. But let the process go on until your endurance is fully developed and you will find you have become men of mature character, with the right sort of independence. ' James 1:2-4 It is often said by psychiatrists that 90% of people with emotional related psychiatric problems would be cured, if only they knew forgiveness. Forgiveness of course is a major part of Christianity, both in the way that God forgives us when we come to Him in penitence and repentance, but also in the way Christian disciples forgive others and themselves! Does that surprise you that people may need to forgive themselves? How does that work? The two major causes of emotional problems, involve forgiveness. Failure to receive forgiveness. Many people try to pay for their sin or to atone somehow for their sin or as AW Tozer out it: "The perpetual penance of regret." Some people even try to punish themselves for they're past sins. Failure to give forgiveness. There are always people who hurt us by what they say and do. If forgiveness is not offered, a root of bitterness resentment and anger may spring up in our lives. There are 'significant others' - parents who hurt us, siblings who fail us or tease us, and friends who betray who reject us. Now you may well be asking yourself, why does God allow these irritations and offences to take place? We need to understand that God's ultimate purpose for allowing irritations and offences to occur in our lives is to give us an opportunity to become more like Jesus Christ His Son (Romans 8;28:29). There are some irritations we can control and we are responsible to see us take sensible steps to do so. There is no point in complaining we are overweight if we are not prepared to diet. There are many sources of irritations and offences we can't control. People. Personality traits, inconsistencies, rejection etc. Environment. Inconveniences, natural elements, pressures. Ourselves. Frustrations with our deficiencies, limited abilities, failures, illnesses etc. God uses these circumstances, experiences and irritations to shape us and mould us like a gem cutter, cutting and polishing a stone to make it valuable. However, whether God requires 'sandpaper' or a 'sledgehammer' sometimes depends on our willingness to be involved in the process. God is concerned not just about what is happening to us, but also what we are learning and how we are responding in His workshop of life. How do we respond to irritations and offences? a. Wrong Responses (Human way) Defend yourself. Accuse somebody else and pass the blame. Hold anger in instead of dealing with the problem. b. Right Responses (God's way) Be honest with yourself - Am I in the wrong? Be willing to admit when you are wrong - Ask forgiveness. Be willing to forgive. Asking for forgiveness can be one of the hardest things we need to do. This is particularly so when we have been betrayed by a friend or someone who has been unfaithful. We need to stop and consider Christ and the enormity of His forgiveness. Failing to co-operate with God's purposes, has two frequent results Insensitivity: Ignore, shut off, withdraw and avoid. Oversensitivity: Resentment, bitterness, hatred, anger and revenge. Remember!! Forgiveness deals with our emotional response/s toward an offender. Pardon deals with the consequences of the offence; we may not be in a position to offer pardon. Forgiveness enables us to have the same openness toward the person after they offend us, as before. Lastly, when we forgive the offender, the hurt and the wound will start to diminish. This is helped when we realise Christ understands and can use these experiences for our eternal advantage. For more to think about please do read for yourself James 2v1-4… Give yourself the following tests, and see how you respond or react to them. Why not share your answers with your spouse or a close friend, so you can pray over any issues together. Tests to see if there is someone I need to forgive Resentment test - Is there anyone you resent? Responsibility test - Do you find yourself thinking, "If only they (parents, friends, colleagues, God) had done this, things would have been different!" and therefore blaming others? Reminder/reaction test - Do you find yourself reacting against a person because they remind you of someone else? Right mouse click or tap here to save/download this as a MP3 video file
After more than a decade inside big law and senior leadership, Mollie took the leap into entrepreneurship in 2024, and hasn't looked back. Now, she runs two game-changing businesses: The Fulfillment Lab and Mollusc At the centre of it all? A belief that corporate culture needs fixing. It's too fast. Too impersonal. Too unsustainable. Mollie is here to create a better way, for all of us. Connect with Mollie: Website: https://mollietregillis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie_treg/ Connect with Ruby: https://www.instagram.com/rubykmarsh/ Creator Club Business Coaching
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with of leaking economic signals everywhere we look today. And the NZD is in retreat as the mood sours on commodity currencies, and Wall Street follows.First, the overnight full dairy auction brought lower prices yet again, down -2.4% in USD terms this time, down -1.0% in NZD terms. Butter (-4.3%) and cheddar cheese (-6.6%) were the big deliners this time, but the key WMP also fell -2.7%. If it wasn't for China buying, the situation could have been worse as a bearish tone was very evident and markets for milk fats (butter, cheese) are now oversupplied. This was the sixth consecutive drop, taking the fall since early August to more than -10%. So the softness is mounting up now and analysts will be dusting off their new season $10/kgMS forecasts for a serious review.In the US there was a large retreat in optimism as reported by the RCM/TIPP sentiment survey. It fell a sharp -9.1%in November to it the lowest since June 2024, a shift that was not expected and certainly the size of the shift wasn't anticipated. Confidence among investors slipped -3.1% but for non-investors it plunged -10.4%.The US Logistics Managers Index shows that freight costs are rising and at an increasing rate, but that inventory levels are contracting. This monitoring also reports that warehousing costs and utilisation are now rising at a much softer pace.. This metric seems to suggest more momentum is leaking from the heart of the giant US economy, but it isn't in retreat yet.And staying in the US, the Americans has said China would return as a big buyer of their soybean crop after the Trump/Xi meeting. But as we noted at the time, the Chinese were silent on that commitment. And so far they have not placed any orders in the US (while continuing to buy in Brazil). It makes sense - why would you buy from a supplier who uses trade as a pawn? The uncertainty and unreliability would make anyone shy away from such commitments.All this American negativity is seeing Wall Street in retreat today. At the same time, there are some signature elections being held in parts of the US today and all eyes are on the retribution the US president may apply if results don't go his way. Withholding food aid to the poor is already underway. More will surely follow.In Australia, their central bank held its cash rate target at 3.6% again in yesterday's review but it is admitting to worries about inflation pressures. However, they are hoping those pressure are transitory. Still, remarks yesterday will have financial markets removing any chance of any rate cuts in the foreseeable future.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.08%, down -3 bps from yesterday at this time.The price of gold will start today at US$3968/oz, down -US$39 from this time yesterday.American oil prices are -US$1 lower from yesterday at just over US$60.50/bbl, with the international Brent price now just under US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at just under 56.7 USc, and down -40 bps from yesterday. Against the Aussie we are down than -10 bps at 87.2 AUc. Against the euro we are down -20 bps at 49.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just over 61.3 and down -40 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$102,729 and down another -3.8% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just on +/- 2.3%.Join us at 1pm this afternoon for the live press conference presenting the latest RBNZ update of their Financial Stability Report.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.
Jonny Q has been in the rooms for 10 years. He is a single dad who raised a son single-handedly for the last 8 years. Jonny stopped using cocaine and alcohol in 2015 but picked up an amphetamine-based pre workout between years 6 and 7. He had a continuous sex and love addiction until a few months ago. Jonny is now doing everything he can to strive towards total abstinence of everything. Today he shares with us how sobriety and abstinence alone just aren't enough.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery. Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission! Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:Cocaine AnonymousAlcoholics AnonymousBig Book of Alcoholics AnonymousSex and Love Addicts AnonymousNoodle It Out with Nikki MOutro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast
Today on the show we have a personal story of my own attempt to get back to health and fitness. After pretty much living in a gym for the past 30 or so years I had major surgery and then complications which stopped me training or playing for over 3 years With the help of Josh Leyes at Par4Success I have managed slowly to coax my body back into training. Even to be back in the gym at all feels like a major victory I couldn't have done any of it without the help of the guys at Par4Success They are without doubt the best I have come across in terms of fitness and conditioning in the past 30 years It was great to get Josh on the show We discussed: The importance of taking the 4 Rotary Tests Why data gives you an inspiring goal to aim at Why functional rotation is so important How speed training alone can be dangerous for your body Are you an injury waiting to happen? The joy of being able to move better The role of the mind in effective training A really great session with a top trainer who has helped me so much I cannot overemphasise how important it is to take the ROTATIONAL TEST www.par4success.com/mindcaddie Take action on what Josh suggests in todays show Realise just how precious your body is Don't waste the opportunity www.par4success.com/mindcaddie To join us on the Mind Caddie journey go to www.mindcaddie.golf Shop with code : MINDFACTOR10 at checkout for 10% OFF your next order at www.fenixxcell.com @fenixxcell
Today's episode I speak about the 4 Fears that hold so many high performers back but they never actually see it as its a blindpsots You will probably be able to relate to at least one of these If anything I we landed and you want to take action on it You can Book your FREE CLARITY CALL like these guys did If you are ambitious lad who feels stuck and wants perform better in all areas of life then this is for you!! BOOK YOUR CALL NOW You have zero to lose and it could reignite your spark Send me on whatsapp +44 7565 270506 or on Instagram
In this episode, Merlin Matthews, founder of Man Academy, explores how men can move from isolation to connection, from being “lone warriors” who suppress emotions to connected men who grow through community and accountability. From childhood trauma and dissociation to running a global charity and now creating a movement to halve the male suicide rate, Merlin's story is as complex as it is hopeful. He shares what he's learned about breaking free from conditioning, such as the pressure to “man up,” hide emotions, and go it alone. You'll learn:Why so many men get trapped in “doing it all alone” and how to stop.How childhood conditioning shapes emotional disconnection in adult men.Why “doing the work” means applying insights, not just collecting them.The power of men's groups and accountability to help men heal and grow.Simple starting points for any man to begin his own reconnection journey.Why open, honest connection is the antidote to loneliness and self-doubt.Why listen: This is a grounded, honest conversation about what it takes to become a fulfilled, emotionally capable man in a noisy world. Merlin offers a rare mix of candour and practical wisdom, showing that the real path to growth begins when we stop doing it alone.If you want to connect with Merlin, visit his website: man.academyMerlin's suggested reading list:MEN'S WORK:Manhood, Steve Biddulph: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine, Robert L. Moore, Douglas GilletteNo More Mr. Nice Guy, Robert A. GloverRed Pill Psychology: Psychology for Men in a Gynocentric World, Peter Wright and Paul ElamMen's Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom, Connor BeatonGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, Miguel RuizThe Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, Jack CanfieldTiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything, B.J. FoggThe Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life, Michael RoachThe War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle, Steven PressfieldScattered Minds, Dr. Gabor MatéMeditations, Marcus Aurelius Directories of men's groups:www.findamensgroup.com - A global directory of men's groups focused on emotional work. https://mensgroupdirectory.com – Men's groups in the UK, USA, and Australia.
**BRAND NEW MERCH JUST DROPPED HERE!!**https://girlsoverheardpodcast.comThis week we're talking about the biggest story in Scotland right now and wondering how anyone fell for the fake baby!? We're also launching our new merch today (hoodies, tees and more!) and chatting about our cringiest and most questionable halloween costumes of the past! Join the group chat and 07428957885 and send us your stories, dilemmas and anything you want us to chat about! WATCH ON PATREON (PRE-SALE MERCH LAUNCHES WED!)https://www.patreon.com/c/GirlsOverheardWATCH OUR WEEKLY VLOG: https://youtu.be/ZcTAnO6FDCI?si=H6ZL8e8krznwl0CoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aOtGuxPxIenVDwmUwWjOhGirls Overheard Insta: https://www.instagram.com/girlsoverheardGirls Overheard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsoverheard Ash: https://www.instagram.com/mamareid/Eilidh: https://www.instagram.com/eilidhwells/Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.fairbairn/FAQHow do I send a message in to you guys?The best way is to WhatsApp or message us on 07428957885! You can send us a text, a voice note or even any TikToks you want us to chat about! And don't worry, we will always keep you anonymous!How many episodes do you release every week?We put out our main episode on a Monday and our bonus episode, Confession Sessions goes out every Wednesday! This one has even more stories and juicier gossip so it's available for our Patreon Rat Pack. Join us over there and you'll get access to our forums, first access to live show tix and more! When is your next live show? We haven't announced any live shows for 2025 but any new dates will always be announced on Confession Sessions first so make sure you're on there!Where can I find you on socials?We're on Instagram and TikTok as @girlsoverheard so come join us! Email: girlsoverheardpodcast@gmail.com
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle teaches us that every minute you spend worrying about the future or regretting the past is a minute lost, because really all you have to live in is the present, the now, and gives you actionable strategies to start living every minute as it occurs. Eckhart published The Power of Now in 1997, which eventually went on to become a New York Times bestseller after Oprah Winfrey fell in love with it and recommended it. "Your life is now. Realise that the present moment is all you have. Make NOW the focus of your life." E.TGet The Power of Now from Amazonhttps://geni.us/EckharttolleGet the summary via Blinkisthttps://blinkist.o6eiov.net/rnKQNBBecome a Moonshot Memberhttps://www.patreon.com/Moonshots
“I had to swallow the pill that it would get worst financially before it got better”This week on Money Chill Out podcast I sit down with Sydney Curtins to explore what it really takes to break free from the 9 to 5.
Don't get left behind! In this critical episode of the Urban Property Investor, "You are being debased faster than you realise," We unpack the hidden costs of inaction in real estate. Discover how inflation and currency debasement are silently eroding your wealth and opportunities, and why long-term thinking and decisive action are more crucial than ever to avoid being priced out of the market. I discuss - 00:00 - Understanding Debasement in Real Estate 09:31 - The Impact of Inflation on Property Values 18:50 - The Cost of Inaction in Real Estate Investment 26:23 - The Long-Term Strategy for Property Investors Don't hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions :) If you're yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel. Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple Spotify - https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube And remember, I'm really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :) Take care, Sam Hey Investors! It's great to see you here. To get you started on your journey we've popped a few educational resources below for FREE! ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Part Time Property Investor ebook-https://pre.fyi/yt-part-time-investor-ebook ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Property Investor's Cashflow Calculator- https://pre.fyi/yt-cashflow-calculator ➡️ REGISTER for a Property Investing Webinar - https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest Positive Real Estate's Property Investor Masterclass
Cronulla produced a powerful performance to end the campaign of Minor Premiers Canberra with back rower Billy Burns (34:32) scoring an all-important try. It's been quite the season for a player who was released from the Dragons and wasn't sure if he would keep playing. Now he's in a Preliminary final which, as he told Quentin Hull and the team, is a shock because he could scarcely believe he was playing finals while he was on the field in the Elimination Final against the Roosters. Meanwhile incoming Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook (1:20:07) explained what appealed to him about the Newcastle job, why he's pleased to have Dylan Brown on a 10 year contract and his preliminary chats with Kalyn Ponga. Plus John Gibbs chats to Bulldogs legend Chris Anderson (2:10:56) about his team's 1995 Grand Final win and you can hear Six Again (10:42) and First Thought (44:30). And Ruan Sims (3:00:56) announces the winner of this years...Ruan Sims Medal.
What if busyness isn't about the hours you have but about the wounds you carry? In this episode of Man On Fire, we explore how childhood trauma, poor habits and an overactive mind make time feel scarce. We reveal the physiological and spiritual practices that shift your relationship with time from pressure to poetry.
Sarah Grynberg built her career behind the mic as Executive Producer of Hamish and Andy and on breakfast radio, before stepping out front with her own hit show A Life of Greatness. In this chat, she opens up about burnout, personal growth, the role of community, her spiritual journey, becoming a mindset coach and why podcasting can be as therapeutic as it is powerful — including her experiences interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars. Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Bestie Advice segment… “I know he loves me… but I don’t think he’s the one.” This week, we hold space for one woman’s silent heartbreak—the kind that lives behind closed doors, beneath culture, commitment, and the pressure to stay in a life that looks “perfect” from the outside. In a story layered with love, guilt, fear, and quiet regret, we unpack what it means to question everything—your marriage, your future, and who you are becoming. If you’ve ever asked yourself, "Am I selfish for wanting more?"—this one will speak straight to your soul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sintonía: "Intro" - Us3"Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" - "I Got It Goin´ On" - "Tukka Yoot´s Riddim" - "Lazy Day" - "Eleven Long Years". Todas las músicas extraídas del primer álbum de Us3 titulado "Hand On The Storch" (Blue Note/Capitol Records, 1993)"Come On Everybody (Get Down)" - "Caught Up In A Struggle" - "Doin´ A Crime" - "Recognise and Realise" - "Hymn For Her". Todas las músicas extraídas del 2º LP, "Broadway & 52nd" (Blue Note/Capitol Records, 1997) Todas las músicas compuestas e interpretadas (sobre samples de discos del sello Blue Note) por Us3Escuchar audio
Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk the Cardi B trial, raising the flag, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!
I did my first Lattes & Lives this week - after such a long time. If you've been around my world for a while, I used to go live on Intagrams a lot and I would make those epsiodes into podcast episodes, but recently it's not something I've been doing! So we're back and today I'm doing a little confession....and hopefully it's helpful for you! ************* Check out my latestly workshop - Content to Clients where I share with you how you can use the content you're sharing to build your list and get more clients! Access it here - https://www.suzchadwick.com/C2C Ready to work together? Join Brand Builders Academy VIP - Join the Amplify Accelerator
So summer's almost over, but it's been an eventful one in France. We'll bring you up to date with what's been happening. But the thrust of this week's episode and the reason we've started the new series a week earlier than planned is that France has, once again, been plunged into, yep you can guess what I'm going to say next: a new political crisis.The country is facing "great danger" says the PM Francois Bayrou, but is the country listening to him? We'll get all the news and analysis on the latest turmoil to hit Emmanuel Macron's government and find out what's going to happen next.And one of the big subjects our team has been covering in recent weeks has been a major change to France's citizenship rules that has left a lot of readers anxious.We'll explain all.They say never change a winning team, so for this new series I've decided to stick with the same line up that has made Talking France THE podcast to listen to if you're interested in France... With me once again will be Editor Emma Pearson, journalist Gen Mansfield and French politics guru John Lichfield. Ben McPartland is your host.Thanks for joining us for a new series of Talking France.We hope you all had a fantastic summer wherever you were.As a reminder, just in case you might have forgotten during the heatwaves, this is a podcast produced by the team at The Local France, thanks to our paying members, so if you like what you listen to, please sign up via The Local.fr and help keep Talking France going.Essential reading:OPINION: PM Bayrou is doomed, but will his fall wake up France?'Illogical, bizarre and ageist': Readers react to French citizenship changesAnalysis: Has France really made it impossible for retirees to get citizenship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I recently spoke at a retreat run by Primal Instincts which was all about helping men reclaim their health, purpose and clarity. On the first night, the men shared their story on why they were at the retreat and some of the stories were very heavy, sad and touched my heart. They were also really inspiring that despite what these guys had gone through, they hadn't given up and here they were, investing in themselves to step their life up. I pulled aside 3 of the guys to interview them on my podcast, what they share is real, raw and it's going to make you realise that you aren't alone with whatever problems you have going on. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast to stay up to date with episodes I release every week. If you loved this episode, I'd be super grateful if you could leave me a review which helps me spread this podcast out to more amazing people just like you :) HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW ME: Instagram: @luke_page
This episode delves into a powerful model for encouraging behaviour change, applicable to both managing others and self-improvement, by focusing on three critical factors: Trigger, Incentive, and Ability. It challenges common, ineffective management approaches and provides insights into fostering new habits and desired actions by making the 'right' thing the 'easy' thing.Uncover why naive management approaches, such as mandating rules or blaming individuals, are ineffective at solving underlying behavioural problems or creating new, lasting habits.Learn about the Trigger, Incentive, and Ability model, a set of principles that can be applied to encourage specific actions in others or to facilitate self-betterment and incorporate new behaviours into your own life.Understand that Incentives are the critical factor in deciding what actions to pursue, driven by the question, "what's in it for me?". It's crucial for incentives to be clear and understood; an unclear incentive is effectively no incentive at all. Beneficial incentives tend to be more effective from a scientific standpoint.Discover the importance of a clear Trigger, which is the cross point or moment at which a decision to act is made. Assuming triggers will be self-generated is often a flawed management practice, especially when encouraging new behaviours.Explore how Ability goes beyond just skill, encompassing clarity on how to do something and the reduction of friction and variability in the desired behaviour. The goal is to reduce cognitive overload and make the desired action the easiest option, thereby facilitating habit formation.Realise the interconnection between Ability and Incentive, as a lack of clarity in how to perform a task (Ability) can make the incentive unclear because the reward for completion becomes uncertain.Learn that the investment in encouraging behaviour change should focus on creating a better trigger, a better (and clearer) incentive, and higher ability (lower friction, higher skill) to ensure people engage in the desired behaviour.
Vaughan Roderick and his guests, former BBC political editor Betsan Powys and current political correspondents Elliw Gwawr and Cemlyn Davies look ahead at the next Senedd election in May. With 10 months to go they look at the changes to the electoral system, the runners and riders, polling and the issues at stake - answering all the questions you didn't know you wanted answering.
23rd July 2025In this Satsang, Sanjay explores fundamental questions of human existence, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's true nature beyond the physical body and ego. He discusses the nature of religion, spirituality, and the pursuit of truth, highlighting the transformative power of unconditional love, self-inquiry, and inner silence. Throughout the Satsangt, Sanjay emphasizes the concept of Brahman, the importance of love and devotion in spiritual practice, and the need for continuous contemplation to experience pure awareness and dissolve the ego.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !
This episode focuses again on the fundamental principle that your systems are perfectly designed for the outcomes you are experiencing, regardless of whether those systems were intentionally or accidentally created.Here are the key takeaways from the episode:Uncover how your systems, whether intentionally or accidentally designed, are perfectly configured for the outcomes you experience. The implication of design means choices have been made in setting up a system, but your intent is less important than the actual outcomes produced.Learn why your intent is less important than the actual outcomes when evaluating your systems. If your intent was the sole factor, everyone would achieve their desired results. Instead, systems should be judged by the outcomes they generate.Discover the concept of "accidental design," where unseen factors influence system behaviour. This can be inspired by Goodhart's law, where a measure becomes a target and changes behaviour, or by environmental factors, such as how your workspace impacts your thinking and heart rate.Explore how "invisible systems" – the unexamined rules and assumptions that govern your daily life – profoundly influence your actions and results. These are forces changing your behaviour that you likely haven't evaluated, such as automatically accepting all meeting invites.Understand that human behaviour, including your own, can be an outcome of your systems. This perspective offers the highest leverage opportunity for change, as modifying the underlying system is more effective than relying on temporary motivation or addressing knowledge gaps in isolation.Realise that system boundaries are often arbitrary, and a system's design must account for all factors influencing its outcomes. For example, a quality assurance system cannot be considered good if it fails due to a "talent" issue; the talent pool and hiring procedures are part of the overall system affecting the outcome. Ignoring such factors because they fall outside perceived boundaries of responsibility can lead to irreducible or expensive risks.You are encouraged to investigate the invisible parts of your systems and write down the assumed rules that govern your life, even if you haven't evaluated their truth or helpfulness.
My guest this week is my former Bhubesi Pride teammate - Richard French. We talked about: Coaching rugby to kids in Africa Playing rugby in the British Army Experiences of the Army/Navy game Various roles within the British Army, including anti-poaching roles in Africa Finding Ultra marathons and how they are incredible for physical and mental health This is a truly inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Ultra 4 Charity - https://ultra4charity.com/ For Rangers - https://www.forrangers.com/ Save The Rhino - https://www.savetherhino.org/ Bhubesi Pride - https://bpfafrica.org/ GET STASH England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v British & Irish Lions Store - https://bil.sjv.io/9gNaL4 BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! (https://patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast) SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
“What the fock?” Oisinn goes. “Are you serious?”I'm there, “Oh, I'm serious all right. I'm as serious as – well, you know what.”He goes, “A living funeral? Where did this idea even come from?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Safe Software (Safe), the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform, is excited to announce the strategic expansion of its business operations to Ireland and the UK. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's global growth trajectory, deepening its commitment to supporting clients across Europe by offering local expertise and presence. With a mission to help organisations across the globe do more with data, Safe has experienced accelerated growth over the last several years. The move to establish its foothold in Ireland reflects the company's impressive progress on its path to achieve its goal of hitting $250M in revenue by 2028. "Our customers are tackling complex, high-volume data challenges across industries, and they rely on our FME Platform, from Form to Flow to Realise, to turn data into action," said Don Murray, CEO of Safe Software. "By expanding into the EU, we're both strengthening support for our growing customer base and deepening collaboration with our partners, ensuring faster response times, tailored solutions, and end-to-end success throughout the entire data journey." The new European operations serve as hubs for customer and partner support, innovation, and increased collaboration across the region. This announcement represents a key step in the company's long-term vision to scale its global team that is passionate about helping customers solve the world's toughest problems with data. Safe Software is now hiring across a range of roles in Ireland. To learn more about what life at Safe is like and to view open opportunities, please visit: www.safe.com/careers. See more stories here.
Are you overwhelmed not because you're doing too much, but because you're essential to everything, everywhere? In this episode, I reveal the 4 hidden signs that you're the bottleneck in your own business - and why this isn't a time management problem, it's an energetic structure problem. You'll discover why you can never actually finish your work, why delegation keeps bouncing back to you, and how to transform from being energetically essential to everything into being strategically essential to the right things. I share my personal story of working every Sunday while 8 months pregnant, and how I built systems that allowed me to take 5 months of maternity leave (twice!) without my business falling apart. If you're tired of being the person everything runs through, this episode will show you exactly how to build a business that flows instead of drains. Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business? Book your CEO Operating Audit and discover exactly where you're essential vs. where you need systems. DM Holly "AUDIT" on Instagram or visit the link: https://abranchofholly.com/audit
This episode delves into the use of substitute questions—simpler queries we use to answer more complex ones—and the crucial concept of cohesion between these substitutes and our true objectives. You'll learn how to leverage counterfactual thinking to scrutinize your assumptions and enhance the effectiveness of your decisions. Discover two powerful counterfactual techniques: asking "what else could be true?" to reveal alternative explanations, and employing thought experiments to, for example, precisely define your desires and career aspirations. The discussion offers practical applications, from refining hiring processes by identifying high-cohesion interview criteria to avoiding confirmation bias in debugging. By adopting counterfactual thinking, you can significantly improve your analytical skills, make more informed choices, and build robust strategies.Uncover how cognitively taxing questions lead us to use substitute questions as heuristics, and why understanding the cohesion between these is vital for accurate decision-making.Learn to implement "counterfactual thinking" to rigorously check your heuristics and substitute questions, ensuring they effectively align with your actual goals and underlying evaluations.Discover two key counterfactual techniques: exploring "what else could be true?" to identify alternative explanations for observations, and conducting thought experiments to clarify nuanced personal and professional desires.Explore practical applications of counterfactuals to drastically improve processes like hiring, by challenging low-signal interview criteria (e.g., LeetCode problems) and making more predictive assessments of candidates.Understand how counterfactuals can combat biases like confirmation bias in problem-solving, such as debugging, by prompting you to consider alternative causes and avoid poor pathways of biased logic.Realise the transformative power of counterfactual thinking in refining your thinking process, improving your career trajectory, and enhancing departmental operations by identifying and improving low-cohesion substitutions.
Where does Europe fit into the 21st century? Political scientist Professor Helen Thompson returns to the podcast to talk about the big picture for the global economy and international relations in the age of Trump's second term, China's rise and Europe's relative decline. She talks to Hugh about the real significance of America's debt pile, Silicon Valley's shift to Trump, the future of NATO, the growing interest in controlling the Arctic and China's economic and technological rise. And she argues that Europe needs to realise just how different a place America is - and always has been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Daniel Ogunshakin, BBC journalist and Liverpool fan, describes what he witnessed when a car drove into a crowd at Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade.
Do you feel too busy to pray? Do you struggle to be real with God? In this episode, Fr Columba invites us to rethink our approach to prayer. Drawing wisdom from St Francis de Sales, St Paul and von Balthasar, he challenges the idea that prayer is a luxury for when we have time.
▷ SUBSCRIBE TO FILTHY FELLAS https://bit.ly/FilthyFellasSubscribe ▷ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/FilthyFellasSpotify ▷ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3GIFthj ▷ LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/44aouyk THIS WEEK, YOU LOT TOOK OVER. WE LET THE CROWD RUFFLE FEATHERS AND KICK OFF THE DEBATE… THERE WAS NO SHORTAGE OF STRONG OPINIONS AS THE BOYS DISCUSSED THE MESS SURROUNDING CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND EUROPA LEAGUE QUALIFICATION, MOSTLY THANKS TO MAN UNITED AND SPURS' ABYSMAL LEAGUE FORM. THE BOYS ALSO SHARED THE PERSONAL STORIES OF WHEN THEY EACH REALISED THEY WEREN'T GOING TO MAKE IT AS FOOTBALLERS. PLUS: WHO'S WINNING THE BALLON D'OR, AND WHAT'S OUR OFFICIAL TEAM OF THE SEASON? ALL THAT AND MUCH MORE. KEEP YOUR QUESTIONS COMING. ONE LOVE — FILTHY ▷ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/filthyfellas ▷ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@filthy_fellas ▷ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/filthy_fellas ▷ X: https://x.com/Filthy_Fellas ▷ MERCH: https://filthyatfive.com
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to define yourself by what you're against? In this episode, I explore a subtle but powerful habit: letting negativity shape your identity. I'll share how shifting your attention toward what you value—rather than what you reject—can rewire your mind and reconnect you with meaning, clarity, and joy.
Proverbs 10:31-11:8, Joshua 17:1-18:28, John 1:29-51. The New Testament presents the ‘land' as a picture of the Christian life (Hebrews 4) Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it
Proverbs 10:31–11:8, John 1:29–51, Joshua 17:1–18:28 Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it.
Proverbs 10:31, 11:4-6, Joshua 18:3, John 1:29-46. The New Testament presents the ‘land' as a picture of the Christian life (Hebrews 4) Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it
Proverbs 10:31; 11:4–6, John 1:29–46, Joshua 18:3 Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Taavet Hinrikus is a Partner at Plural, the early-stage fund that backs the most ambitious founders on a mission to change the world through technology. He co-founded Wise in 2010, where he was CEO and later Chairman, which went public in the first-ever direct listing in Europe in 2021. Prior to that, Taavet was Skype's Director of Strategy until 2008, having joined as its first employee. He's been an active investor for more than a decade,with personal investments in the likes of Bolt and Synthesia. In Today's Show We Discuss: 04:08 VCs are Spreadsheet Monkeys 05:41 Why Banker European VCs Suck More Than The Others 11:20 Why Serial Entrepreneurs Are Better 14:48 Why the 2:20 Fee and Carry Model in VC is Broken 18:01 What are the Biggest Ways VC Investment Decision-Making is Broken 28:26 Why is it BS when VC Firms Need Every Partner to Meet the Founder 31:24 When and Why Will Founders Realise Multi-Stage Firms are Bad Early Investors 34:35 Why Does Europe Need to Build it's Own Tech Now More Than Ever 37:24 Will Putin Invade More European Countries 39:29 What are the Dangers of Having US Made Tech in Europe 47:12 How Does the Change in Relationship Between the US and Europe Impact How We Build Our Tech Ecosystem? 52:36 Quick Fire Questions and Reflections
I had a fascinating conversation with Bren Veziroglu about ecological dynamics and how it's transforming coaching and movement practice. Bren's journey from a self-described "skinny, unathletic" teen to becoming an influential voice in movement education reveals powerful insights about skill development and learning. Three key takeaways from our conversation:Traditional drilling approaches develop technique but not true skill. By understanding that skill emerges from the dynamic interaction between the person and their environment, we can design more effective practice methods.The ecological approach creates more joy and engagement in learning, making practice not only more effective but inherently rewarding. When activities are task-led rather than drill-led, both coaches and athletes experience more flow.Developing physiological capabilities is important, but these should be built through functional movements aligned with the actual demands of the activity, rather than isolated exercises with questionable transfer.To continue exploring these ideas with like-minded coaches and practitioners, join my learning group 'The Guild of Ecological Explorers' by heading to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and clicking the 'join a learning group' button.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.
CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.
In these shorter Side Mirror episodes, I introduce concepts, tools, and experts that help you enable Fulfilling Performance for yourself and the people you lead and care about.In this Side Mirror which is part one of two episodes, I want to talk about friction.Not the physics kind. The kind that silently builds up in our work and lives, slowing us down without us even noticing. The kind of friction that gets in the way of us bringing more of what we've already got to what we're doing.Fulfilling Performance depends on us recognising and removing this type of friction—what I often refer to as handbrakes. In Part 2, next week I'll share how the most common forms of friction fall into four broad categories—and how by topping up the Fundamentals we can reduce friction and enable Fulfilling Performance.About AndyI'm an experienced business leader and a passionate developer of people in the automotive finance industry, internationally.During over twenty five years, I have played a key role in developing businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Corporate Finance UK, BMW Financial Services Singapore, BMW Financial Services New Zealand and Tesla Financial Services UK.At the same time, I have coached individuals and delivered leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.I started Aquilae in 2016 to enable “Fulfilling Performance” in the mobility industry, internationally.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance Hub.Connect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a guided peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 9 April, 2025.
Burnout isn't just a buzzword — it's a creeping, physiological and psychological disconnection that's become all too common in high-achieving cultures. And often, the people most affected are the ones least likely to see it. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Clare Ashley — author of A Burnout Doctor and former NHS medic — who knows this terrain from the inside. After her own collapse early in her medical career, Clare began to explore burnout not just as a condition, but as a message. We explore: Why denial is often a hallmark of burnout The subtle early signs we tend to ignore How purpose, community and autonomy act as protective forces Why 20% of meaningful work can shift everything How burnout recovery ties in with self-awareness, flow and intention This is a vital conversation — especially if you've been pushing through, wondering why you're so tired, or feel like something's been missing.
This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose.• Understand the core message of Chesterton's fence: before getting rid of an existing system, process, or code, take the time to understand why it was put there in the first place.• Learn about the common thought process that leads to wanting to remove things without understanding them ("Why on earth would anyone ever do it this way?").• Discover the parable of Chesterton's fence: the more intelligent reformer questions the removal of a fence until its use is understood.• See an analogy in code review where a senior engineer might question the removal of code or tests without understanding their purpose.• Understand the cognitive bias of illusory superiority and the Dunning-Kruger effect, which can lead to overestimating one's own abilities and underestimating the reasoning behind existing systems.• Recognise the mistake of assuming that predecessors were incompetent and that their work was done in error.• Appreciate the importance of adopting a curious mindset and trying to understand the original reasons behind existing practices.• Understand that Chesterton's fence is not a justification for never changing anything, but a caution against recklessness and the importance of being informed.• Learn that even when deciding to remove something, understanding its purpose can lead to better decisions and improvements in the future (e.g., replacing an old test with a better one).• Realise the value of learning from the experiences and reasoning of those who came before.
This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategic strengths. It emphasizes focusing on excelling in your existing strengths rather than spreading efforts thinly across all areas of improvement. Understand why it's misguided to immediately convert a list of growth areas into a to-do list and the importance of collaborating with your manager on this. Learn to identify the growth areas you are interested in and determine what has kept you from excelling in them, such as time, opportunity, or self-confidence. Discover why focusing on becoming extraordinarily good in your already strong areas can lead to unique opportunities for you and your company. Explore how to strategically discuss your growth areas with your manager, focusing on a limited set of areas for improvement and suggesting compromises or delegation for others. Challenge the conventional wisdom of balancing skills and instead consider how to become a top performer (top 2%) in your areas of strength. Realise that a team composed of individuals excelling at different things, will probably be more effective than a team of well-rounded individuals.
Are you being manipulated without knowing it? Robert Greene reveals the silent tactics of influence and how to take back control Robert Greene, returning for his third time on DOAC, is a world-renowned expert on human psychology and behaviour. He is also a multiple New York Times bestselling-author of 7 books such as, ‘The 48 Laws of Power', ‘The Art of Seduction' and ‘The 33 Strategies of War'. In this conversation, Robert and Steven discuss topics such as, how most people don't realise they're narcissists, the hidden cost of porn, why you're setting your child up for misery, and why good people never win. 00:00 Intro 02:14 The Most Important Decision of Your Life 04:53 Is There a Strategy for Finding Your Purpose? 09:52 Is It Harder to Find Your Purpose When You're Older? 14:30 The Only Way to Learn Anything! 15:50 Why Do We Procrastinate? 17:11 We Need to Develop Toughness and Set Limits 20:08 Skills Are the Gold of Today's World 23:02 The Longer Road vs. Shortcuts 26:34 Channeling Your Dark Side 30:31 How Important Is Focus for Mastery? 41:27 Too Many People Want Quick Returns 43:36 The Different Types of Intelligence 47:05 Controlling Your Envy Is Important 52:29 Use Your Envy to Become Better 54:13 Why Mastery Is Still a Successful Book 55:53 What Is the Solution to Loneliness and Powerlessness? 01:01:30 The Difference Between Being Lonely and Alone 01:09:49 How Pornography Hooks You 01:16:10 Ads 01:17:15 Are We Breeding a Culture of Lower Motivation Because of Porn? 01:21:43 What Do We Not Want to Admit About Human Nature? 01:24:28 The Narcissist in Us 01:27:20 Dealing With Narcissists 01:28:47 Do We Have to Be Actors to Get Ahead? 01:30:42 Do You Need Lies and Manipulation to Succeed in Life? 01:33:16 The Contribution Score 01:35:09 Let Others Do the Work, but Take the Credit 01:39:42 The Importance of Self-Control 01:44:00 What to Do When Injustice Is Done to Us 01:48:29 Predators Love Prey 01:49:31 Are We Going Through Dangerous Times? 01:57:16 Wokeism and Trump: Which Side Got Things Right and Wrong? 02:02:47 The Power of the Masses Can Be Dangerous 02:05:56 Are We Caught Up in Maniac Solutions? 02:08:33 Ads 02:09:28 What Does Our Identity Mean to Us? 02:13:59 Our Minds Are Getting Smaller! 02:19:33 Judging Based on Appearances 02:22:54 How Does Someone With Power Behave? 02:25:33 Can You Fake It Until You Make It? 02:26:10 How to Be Confident 02:28:20 How to Believe in Yourself When You Don't 02:34:36 What to Do in Negotiations Follow Robert: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/WLXqDa7GiRb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/RYo8kigHiRb Website - https://g2ul0.app.link/s0by34hHiRb Spotify: You can purchase Robert's book, ‘The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations from the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/9s2XkfoHiRb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode introduces a simple quadrant tool to visualise different working modes that a team or individual task might be in, based on levels of autonomy and definition. Understand how the quadrant is built using the X-axis of dependency (high to low) and the Y-axis of definition (high to low) to visualise different work modes. Explore how the bottom left quadrant represents work that is highly exploratory and highly dependent, often requiring collaboration across multiple departments. Learn how a "spike" usually fits into the bottom right quadrant, signifying autonomous exploration. Discover how the top left quadrant is for work that is highly dependent but highly defined, such as a migration project or adopting a new tool. Understand how the top right quadrant represents work that is the most defined and the most autonomous, typically a singular task assigned to an individual. Recognise that many development frameworks focus on optimising work to fit in the top right quadrant to improve flow by reducing dependencies. Consider that the top left quadrant is often the lowest value production due to high dependencies without creative thinking. Realise that exploratory work, if unguided, can be a liability, and it may be useful to involve more people in the exploration or ensure the individual has significant experience. Be aware that processes are often optimised for tasks in the top right quadrant, potentially leading to the avoidance of work in other quadrants.
This episode explores philosophical frameworks—ontology, teleology, and dynamism—to inform decision-making in uncertain situations, providing practical advice for applying these concepts in your professional and personal life. Understand how ontology, teleology, and dynamism can help you navigate conversations about future actions for teams, companies, families, or yourself. Ontology focuses on a thing's intrinsic characteristics, teleology on its purpose or outcome, and dynamism on the changing environment. Learn how these philosophical frameworks address the uncertainty of the future and provide tools for making intentional decisions. The episode connects these concepts to practical advice, especially for engineering managers, demonstrating their relevance to your career. Explore how ontology identifies a thing's characteristics in isolation, while teleology considers its purpose or outcome. Discover how dynamism identifies changes in the environment and intent, providing a contextual understanding. Consider how dynamism can recognize the need to change a team's role due to external factors, like AI, which contrasts with the potentially static views of ontology and teleology. Understand that 'should' implies value in decision-making, with choices leaning towards desirable or undesirable outcomes. The episode explores how to define the criteria for 'should' in various contexts. Realise the importance of adapting your thinking to new realities, which is crucial in decision-making.