Podcasts about reluctant messiah

In this solo episode, Jim Oliver challenges the traditional notion that financial freedom is the ultimate destination. Instead, he reframes it as the beginning of a more meaningful journey—one rooted in ownership, impact, and legacy. Drawing on personal stories, lessons from Infinite Banking, and thought-provoking metaphors, Jim urges listeners to shift from escape to empowerment and build a life of purpose beyond financial independence. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Financial Freedom Is Just the Start Most people chase financial independence like it's the goal. It's not. It's just the starting line. Once you're free, that's when the real game—impact, leverage, and legacy—begins. 2. Control the Money, Control the Outcome When you control the money, you control the outcome. Infinite Banking puts you in the driver's seat—no more waiting on approvals, no more lost opportunity cost. You become the bank. 3. Impact Is the Ultimate ROI True wealth isn't just about what you earn or save—it's about what you build that outlives you. After freedom comes impact. The mission shifts from accumulation to contribution. Book Recommendations: Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach (particularly the opening parable about the creatures in the stream) Best Advice Jim Ever Received: “Let go.” Like the creature who released his grip on the rock to discover what the stream had in store, stepping into the unknown is the only way to discover what you're truly capable of.  

Frequent guest John Strelecky joins us to discuss one of his favorite books, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach.   Guest Bio John Strelecky is the #1 Bestselling inspirational author of many books including; The Cafe on the Edge of the World, Return to the Why Cafe, What I've Learned, The Big Five for Life, The Big Five for Life - Continued, Life Safari, and Ahas!- Moments of Inspired Thought. He co-authored the book, How to be Rich and Happy. His works have been translated into forty-three languages and sold more than 9 million copies worldwide.   Learn more at https://www.johnstrelecky.com/    For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode294    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode   Guest's website: https://www.johnstrelecky.com/    Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach https://www.amazon.com/Illusions-Adventures-Reluctant-Richard-Bach/dp/0440204887  Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/

* BRUCE DICKINSON   "Mistress of Mercy" (new +  dédicace 5/03 Nantes) * MONKEY 3 "Ignition" (new) * JAYCE ET LES CONQUERANTS (Générique) * LUCIFER   "A Coffin has no silver lining"  (new) * BLAZE BAILEY   "Ghost in the Machine" (live)  en concert à la Rochelle le 6/03 * IMMOLATION "Reluctant Messiah" * JOB FOR A COWBOY "Beyond the Chemical Doorway" (new) * FISH "Shadow Play/Just Friends" * WINGS OF STEEL "Wings of Steel"   en concert en Mai en France * SEPULTURA "Beneath the Remains" * TANKRUST "For the Greater Good"  * HEAVENLY "Ode to Joy" * SOLE DRIVER "Rise Again" (new)

All the Links - https://linktr.ee/barbarafaison This is an episode about how I believe discipline and commitment trump inspiration and motivation. I've known Regenna London since 1995 and in those years we have experienced a lot of life together. As a fellow creative (she's a Gemini, so you know some creating is going on there) we have been each others talk it out partners for projects and life. I think it has been about 16 years since she created her Forty Day Plan, which is a journal with questions, reminders and encouragement to focus on something for forty days to help you live life better. Regenna and I have been using this plan since its inception, between 2 - 4 times a year. It's a great way to create structure for me and to have discipline to complete projects or goals. I also realize that it is winter, so I choose things that are not as challenging to do and I still feel like I'm moving forward in life. We are on Day 38 - Be Proud - Courage has its rewards is the encouragement for today. Indeed, it takes courage to do something for 40 days. Only two more days left! I know myself, so I chose three things to focus on: Read something daily. Journal or write my affirmations. Practice Qigong. I know me…I also chose to start cleaning out my pictures on my phone and tablet, so I've been doing that, just not every day. And sometimes I pull a card from my card deck. Lol. How am I doing with the plan? I finished a book called Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach and I'm reading a few other books as well. I also gave myself permission to not finish a some books I started reading. I get to decide how I want to spend my time. Why spend precious hours reading a book that I will most likely not remember days after I finish it?  I'm sharing the Be Yourself excerpt from my book/eBook/audiobook, Why Struggle? Life is too short to wear tight shoes, today. Be Yourself  I am very fortunate to have a great circle of friends. When you love yourself and understand who you are and what you bring to the world, you only want to be you. I am a great Barbara but not a good Suzanne or any other friend. Suzanne is my oldest friend, we've been friends over 50 years. I love her dearly for who she is. How many times have you thought, “If they really knew me, they probably wouldn't like me?” How long have you pretended to be someone else simply to please other people? Pretending to be someone you aren't takes a toll on us mentally, physically and spiritually. If I depended on being motivated or being inspired to do any of these things, it wouldn't happen. The Forty Day Plan gives me structure, accountability and encouragement. I'm grateful for Regenna who created The Forty Plan journal…it keep me committed and accountable. What keeps you committed? Feel free to reach out if you'd like to share your thoughts with me - barbarafaisonllc@gmail.com is the best way to reach me. And if social media is better for you, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, our best. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbara-faison/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbara-faison/support

Hva skjer når en traumeterapeut og en person med komplekse møtes til en trygg og autentisk samtale? Podkast-magi. Det var i alle fall slik det føltes da Anneli Mjøen gjestet podkasten Hel med Mari.Anneli Mjøen er forfatter, frilansjournalist, yogalærer og traumeterapeut med spesialisering innen NARM klinisk traumeterapi. NARM står for Nevro-affektiv relasjonell modell, og er utviklet av Dr. Laurence Heller for komplekse traumer. Og dagens episode handler nettopp om dette; komplekse traumer og NARM.I tillegg til komplekse traumer og dialog rundt behandlingsformer, snakker vi også om sunt sinne, emosjonell validering, og regulering av følelser når vi blir trigget (også av barn!) og yogaterapi.Triggeradvarsel: Da atmosfæren i episoden opplevdes som svært trygg for meg, deler jeg egne tanker og opplevelser. Overgrep og selvmordstanker nevnes.I denne episoden refererer vi til arbeid av:Dr. Laurence Heller og NARM-instituttetSamtale mellom Dr. Heller og Dr. Mate: https://youtu.be/VbDLRkAvPoc?si=0vGFlnOd0GZ6MtrzBoka “Illusions - The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah” av Richard BachBoka “Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Story” av Richard Bach Følg Anneli videre på Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annelimjoen/Tusen takk for at du lytter til podkasten Hel med Mari. Likte du episoden hadde jeg superglad om du ga den en anmeldelse. Ikke glem å abonnere på podkasten der du lytter til podkast. Alle episoder er gratis

Brought to you by Mixpanel—Event analytics that everyone can trust, use, and afford | Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security | Round—The private network built by tech leaders for tech leaders—Christopher Lochhead is a 14-time #1 bestselling author, top podcaster, and former 3x public tech company CMO and has been an advisor to over 50 VC-backed tech startups. He is best known as a “godfather” of category design, and Adobe named his book Play Bigger one of “the five greatest marketing books of all time.” In this episode, we discuss:• What exactly category design is• The “Frame It, Name It, Claim It” framework• How to go about designing your category• Why “languaging” is so powerful• Rating yourself on the category design scorecard• Why Chris considers “product-market fit” a dangerous concept• Chris's spicy take on positioning• The “better trap” and why it's crucial to avoid it• The magic triangle of product, company, and category• How to embrace negative feedback• Why the greatest time in the history of innovation is now—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Christopher Lochhead:• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lochhead• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlochhead/• Website: https://www.categorypirates.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Chris's background(05:08) Why Chris shares his negative criticism on his website(11:58) A simple explanation of category design(18:00) How Purell mastered category design(23:07) What Gong got right (and wrong)(29:01) The “better trap” and why it's crucial to avoid it(38:51) Reflective thinking vs. reflexive thinking(44:45) How Lomi created a revolutionary solution for food waste (48:50) The “Frame It, Name It, Claim It” framework (49:08) The concept of “languaging” (54:00) Examples of languaging (59:19) Spend more time on the problem than the solution(1:01:37) The power of “backcasting”(1:07:33) The truth behind building legendary brands(1:10:39) The problem with product-market fit(1:16:11) Chris's spicy take on positioning(1:19:20) “Damming the demand”(1:24:49) Laws from Chris's book The 22 Laws of Category Design(1:29:46) Word of mouth: the most powerful form of marketing(1:34:05) Chris's closing message to listeners(1:39:01) Lightning round—Referenced:• Rick Rubin Says Trust Your Gut, Not Your Audience: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rick-rubin-says-trust-your-gut-not-your-audience/id1570872415?i=1000606447333• How to identify your ideal customer profile (ICP): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-identify-your-ideal-customer• Grant Cardone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrantCardone• Tai Lopez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tailopez• The Difference Between a First Mover and a Category Creator: https://hbr.org/2019/11/the-difference-between-a-first-mover-and-a-category-creator• Gojo Industries: https://www.gojo.com/• Gartner reports: https://www.gartner.com/• Forrester reports: https://www.forrester.com/bold• Gong: https://www.gong.io/• Clari: https://www.clari.com/• Threads, Instagram's “Twitter Killer,” Has Arrived: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/technology/threads-app-meta-twitter-killer.html• Kevin Maney: https://kevinmaney.com/• Red Bull cola: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/theorganics/organics-simply-cola• Microsoft Copied Apple's Successful Retail Plan. Now It's Shutting the Whole Thing Down: https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/microsoft-copied-apples-successful-retail-plan-now-its-shutting-whole-thing-down.html• A New Way to Think, with World's #1 Management Thinker Roger Martin: https://lochhead.com/roger-martin/• A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness: https://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Think-Management-Effectiveness/dp/164782351X• RJ Scaringe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjscaringe• Lomi: https://lomi.com/products/lomi• Otis elevators: https://www.otis.com/en/us• How to build a breakthrough … the secret of Backcasting: https://medium.com/@m2jr/how-to-build-a-breakthrough-3071b6415b06• John Bielenberg's website: https://www.thinknado.com/• Eddie Yoon: https://www.eddiewouldgrow.com/• Marc Andreessen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pmarca• Snow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One: https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Leopard-Legendary-Writers-Category/dp/1956934456• Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Bigger-Dreamers-Innovators-Dominate-ebook/dp/B015MOJ80G• Niche Down: How to Become Legendary by Being Different: https://www.amazon.com/Niche-Down-Become-Legendary-Different-ebook/dp/B07FLKJJQQ• The 22 Laws of Category Design: Name & Claim Your Niche, Share Your POV, and Move The World from Where It Is to Somewhere Different: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Category-Design-Somewhere-Different/dp/195693457X/• An inside look at Deel's unprecedented growth | Meltem Kuran Berkowitz (Head of Growth): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/an-inside-look-at-deels-unprecedented-growth-meltem-kuran-berkowitz-head-of-growth/• Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah: https://www.amazon.com/Illusions-Adventures-Reluctant-Richard-Bach/dp/0440204887• What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School: Notes from a Street-Smart Executive: https://www.amazon.com/What-Teach-Harvard-Business-School/dp/0553345834• Inventing Anna on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81008305• The rise and fall and rise of Tony Eltherington: https://www.swellnet.com/news/swellnet-dispatch/2017/04/27/rise-and-fall-and-rise-tony-eltherington—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Stuart Gethner is the president of Gethner Education & Consulting, which finds, funds, and manages off-market properties with double-digit returns for investors. In this episode, Stuart discusses his business plan for value-add multifamily properties with the goal of creating long term wealth for his investors. He also shares his subject-to financing strategy and why cash-on-cash is always the focus of his deals.   Stuart Gethner | Real Estate Background President of Gethner Education & Consulting Portfolio: 80+ multifamily & manufactured housing units Based in: Scottsdale, AZ Say hi to him at:  stuartgethner.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Greatest Lesson: When you go into business with someone, it's like you're getting married. Do your due diligence and really get to know your partners.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: CASKX Techvestor MFINCON BAM CAPITAL

Host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Stuart Gethner, the managing partner of Dobson Real Property Management to the king's stage! Stuart brings his wealth of experience to the show, having owned pharmacies before transitioning to real estate and running a consulting business that helps others scale and grow their companies. He discusses the importance of building relationships, doing your due diligence, thinking big, and avoiding regrets. Stuart also emphasizes the value of working with someone who can help you avoid mistakes, and highlights the difference between rushing and making speedy decisions. Stuart shares his journey to success in the real estate industry, and offers valuable lessons, decades in the making, for anyone looking to succeed in business or life. Learn how to build quality relationships, think bigger, and avoid mistakes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry. Tune in today!During this episode, you will learn about;[01:28] Intro to Stuart and his business[02:09] Stuart's Why [05:09] Suart's story of how he got into entrepreneurship [10:24] The foundations of real estate to set yourself up for success[12:06] A realistic view of real estate investing[14:05] A good decision Stuart made in his business[18:57] A bad decision Stuart made in his business[25:12] Why Stuart recommends strategic alliances[29:58] Stuart's decision making process[34:15] Stuarts #1 KPI [34:30] Chaz asks a favor[40:25] Stuarts book recommendations[41:09] Stuarts opinion on networking and masterminding[43:55] Stuarts experience going all in with business and family [46:14] Stuarts wisdom to his younger self[49:17] How to connect with Stuart[51:36] Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"If you want to be competitive, you have to buy better in order to be competitive in the marketplace." - Stuart Gethner"You're only as good as your team, and you can't go at it alone." - Stuart Gethner"You're only as good as your professional network." - Stuart Gethner"If we don't create a success story for you, we failed. And I don't want to fail." - Stuart Gethner"Nothing ever happens according to plan, but you wouldn't know it if you didn't have a plan. Yeah." - Stuart Gethner"When I do partnerships with W and I do joint ventures, one of the things that I say flat out is, let's agree to leave our egos at the door, and let's do what's best for the business." - Stuart Gethner"One of the biggest challenges we have as humans, whether you're entrepreneurs or in whatever field you may be in, is mindset and being able to have a mind shift and being able to work on your attitude." - Stuart Gethner"Yes, start sooner, but at the end of the day, I'd like you to think bigger because the only limitations that you have are the limitations that you put on yourself." - Stuart Gethner"I have the confidence, I have the wherewithal, and whatever mistake I made, we'll figure it out." - Stuart GethnerBooks and Resources Recommended:"The Illusions of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach -Amazon link:

Elenique Marie and Crystal discuss the first five chapters of the spiritual classic Illusions, The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, by Richard Bach. Topics discussed: Surrender/letting go, the power of perspective, the subconscious, Neville Goddard's timeline technique, and much more. Upcoming Books:Inside The Body of God by Karen Curry Parker (starting May, 2023)The Way of Integrity by Martha BeckGet Elenique's Book, Purpose By Design: https://a.co/d/iEP656GSend your questions for the podcast: miraculousthinking@gmail.comJoin us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/miraculousthinkingJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1070529766931227/Connect with Elenique: https://eleniquemarie.comConnect with Crystal: https://crystalannecompton.com

Written by Richard Bach Read by Christopher "The Stache" Lash --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-lash/support

Written by Richard Bach Read by Christopher "The Stache" Lash --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-lash/support

Written by Richard Bach Read by Christopher "The Stache" Lash --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-lash/support

Written by Richard Bach Read by Christopher "The Stache" Lash --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-lash/support

Brad Yates is an EFT expert or other wise known as tapping. Brad is recognized for having over 1000 videos on Youtube to help everyone have access to healing their blocks. Brad is someone who wants to see people reach their full potential and in this episode we talk about how you can use tapping to get rid of your fears and step into your power. Brad talks about using tapping for money, love and health. We also do a tapping on "feeling loved", which you definitely want to tap on. Thank you for tuning in x Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and rate this podcast. I appreciate YOU so much! Follow me on: @chaosintheattic For health coaching: @iam.ennkay @iswearbytheolive www.ro-hik.com --------------------------------------------- @tapwithbrad https://www.tapwithbrad.com Book Recommendation: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

Written by Richard Bach Read by Christopher "The Stache" Lash --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christopher-lash/support

Awakened…Now What?! SPOTLIGHT: CHIMDI On Awakened…Now What?!, hosts Jay-R and Helen take a deep dive into Awakening. Whether you've experienced your own awakening or are craving the awareness that comes with discovering your connection to the world, this podcast is for you. Chimdi Ihezie, creator and creator coach, is the special guest on today's episode! She is on a personal and spiritual journey that she shares with her over 16K YouTube subscribers and podcast listeners. Through travel and finding awareness, Chimdi's lifelong path to awakening led her to quit her job and make major changes in her life. Now, she's focused on healing traumas, replenishing energy levels, and helping others explore their creativity and self-fulfillment. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on awareness, trusting yourself, and carving out your own journey! Topics discussed in this episode: Who is Chimdi Ihezie? What prompted Chimdi's own awakening 3 pieces of awareness What Helen and Chimdi learned from traveling Chimdi's content creation Trauma healing and transparent communication Chimdi shares trauma grounding techniques The importance of community and support Dealing with naysayers on social media Chimdi offers advice to creators who are shy Spiritual bypassing Trusting your intuition Learn more about Chimdi on her Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTC1vsvogotg9sn2j8s0aZQ Listen to Chimdi's podcast, Voice Notes From Your Friend, on Apple Podcasts! Books mentioned on this episode: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness by Gary R. Renard Come Chat With Us On Discord Find Us On Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/awakenednowwhat/support

Why would anyone take a leap of faith? What is proper worship? Haywood Glover discusses why one should always question their beliefs and not fall blindly into following a particular religion or person. We talk about the flaws in religious zealotry that comes forth from a lack of intellectual scrutiny. We also discussed the racial and political divisiveness in Christianity and the self-righteous blind spots it can foster. Why would a logical naturally skeptical, risk-averse person choose faith? Notes: "One Day It'll All Make Sense" by Common "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach "The five lifestyles or values that Ecclesiastes tries are precisely the five tried in all ages and cultures, from ancient Hinduism's 'Four Wants of Man' through Augustine's Confessions to modern existentialist novels like Sartre's La Nausee and Hesse's Siddhartha." - "You Can Understand the Bible" by Peter Kreeft "In a Pit with Lion on a Snowy Day" by Mark Batterson Why fear God? German theologian and philosopher Rudolf Otto describes it as the "Mysterium Tremendum et Tascinans" - a mystery before which humanity both trembles and is fascinated is both repelled and attracted.

Steven Morris Electrical engineer & High-Viber of Craziness @lifesmith - the mythology and the crafting of life. The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and the world is what shapes our reality. Who is Richard Bach, author of “Illusions: the Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah”? Disappearing Clouds: thoughts create reality. Learning Discernment is ongoing. Neutral Learning. Some stories can be retold, some will always be there. Which app uses Spaced Repetition Memorization? Love is an abstract concept. Abstractions from nature implemented in code. (24:00) Blockchain solves the problem of data integrity. Holochain uses distributed hash tables for data maintained by the user first and foremost and the process makes sure that the data is in integrity with the rules in which it is created. “I didn't get my 6th b**ster, so I can't spend money anymore.” We are in a worldwide collapse of civilization… but collapse doesn't have to be a bad thing. Techno Utopia vs. Mad Max @lifesmith

Welcome to this wisdom packed epsiode of New Earth Visionaries! I am joined by Life Mastery Consultant and fellow podcast host, Kevin Carton. Kevin specializes in empowering people to discover and live their soul's purpose. As a Life Mastery Consultant certified through the Brave Thinking Institute, he has spoken on stages in front of thousands of people, which led to him being described as a young Bob Proctor and the next Tony Robbins. He shares insight and inspiration on his podcast, Science & Spirituality, which has been downloaded over a half a million times from people from 100+ different countries. As a sought-after speaker, teacher, and coach, Kevin's workshops and coaching programs have helped hundreds of people breakthrough limitations and achieve greater results than they've known before. Kevin and I chat about: Spiritual Awakening and the Soul Purpose Blueprint Why the unconscious system is making people feel like they're in a pressure cooker. The notion of being a soul having a human experience. Kevin shares his “Time Machine” conscious creation technique Reasons why you may be stuck in unconscious patterns and loops Everything is already here NOW We get results in the physical reality based on who we are being. Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevincarton.com/ (https://www.kevincarton.com/) Podcast: https://anchor.fm/science-spirituality (https://anchor.fm/science-spirituality) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinfcarton/ (https://www.instagram.com/kevinfcarton/) Free "Soul Purpose Blueprint": https://www.kevincarton.com/soulpurposeblueprint (https://www.kevincarton.com/soulpurposeblueprint) https://www.instagram.com/amandamonnier (Connect with Amanda ) https://amandamonnier.com/embodied-essence (Embodied Essence Community) www.instagram.com/amandamonnier Kevin's Book Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 (The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom) https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Work-Recognize-Patterns/dp/006301209X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U3UPHA9LVX77&keywords=how+to+do+the+work&qid=1646889953&s=books&sprefix=How+to+do+the+%2Cstripbooks%2C132&sr=1-1 (How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self) https://www.amazon.com/Illusions-Adventures-Reluctant-Richard-Bach/dp/0099427869/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ISL5DGAPRWCX&keywords=illusions+richard+bach&qid=1646890068&s=books&sprefix=illusions+%2Cstripbooks%2C119&sr=1-1 (Illusions : The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah) https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YPZYYJ1LIJW8&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1646890125&s=books&sprefix=the+body%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1 (The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma)

For part 3 in our recent Reluctant Messiah series, Tyler has a candid conversation with the legend himself, Wayne Lynch. The topics range from the commercialization of surfing, to the inherent selfishness of being a surfer and how one reconciles it in their life. Wayne is fun, humorous and articulate. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a supplement to the Reluctant Messiah episode, Tyler had an opportunity to interview in front of a live audience Tom Curren and Sonny Miller to discuss the legendary Search trips for Rip Curl. What follows is an incredible conversation and storytelling of one of the greatest marketing campaigns ever in surfing and establish Curren as a surfing messiah for a generation of surfers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-Care for Caregiving Artists with Shimoda Donna Emmanuel Why is it so hard for us to take care of ourselves? We all get busy. We feel a sense of urgency to keep up and do more. But if we're honest, we realize that very little is really urgent. Still, all of this hustle means we neglect habits and routines that will keep us well and give us energy for work in and out of the studio. And it's even harder when you're also responsible for caring for others. Whether you're a parent with growing children or an adult with aging parents, caregiving can take a lot out of you. It's hard to spend time on yourself when you're maxed out on so many levels. It's no wonder that self-care takes a backseat to other priorities. On this episode of The Art Biz, I'm joined by Shimoda Donna Emmanuel. Shimoda has been the caregiver in her family, primarily for her mother Izola who recently passed after living with Alzheimer's, but also for an ailing sister. In 2020, Shimoda wrote Sacred Stitches: The Art of Care Giving, which has tips for stitching yourself together when caring for someone with Alzheimer's, but can also be useful to other caregiving roles. Together Shimoda and I talk about her routine, how she keeps her home to maintain a high vibration, tools she uses to de-stress and to stay calm, and how gratitudes and "the rage dance" fit into her self-care routine. Highlights The fiber collages, jewelry, circles of love and sacred stitches of Shimoda's work. (2:13) Shimoda wrote Sacred Stitches during the pandemic while caring for her mother. (7:29) Key tips for de-stressing as a caregiver artist. (14:20) How to keep your energy high so you can stay positive and productive. (24:52) Spring cleaning takes on a new meaning with self-care. (28:40) Finding a support group that can give you the support you need. (31:16) Handling emotions might mean screaming, crying and doing a rage dance. (34:51) How to cultivate a space that helps you destress. (36:30) Making time for sleep and watching your diet. (40:45) ‘Let this be easy'- Shimoda's mantra for hectic days. (46:05) A peek at what Shimoda is looking forward to in the New Year, and where her name came from. (49:10) Mentioned Sacred Stitches: The Art of Care Giving - Tips for Stitching Yourself Together When Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's by Shimoda Donna Emanuel Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts CaringKind in NYC Resources   Show notes, images, and listener comments Artist Planning Sessions Create Opportunities for Your Art Quotes   “I've got to take care of myself. The caregiver has to take care of themselves.” — Shimoda Donna Emanuel “I've got to keep my energy high and keep my vibration high. That's what's most important to me.” — Shimoda Donna Emanuel “It's just not good to hold it all in. I can get through emotions quicker if I just let myself deal with the feelings.” — Shimoda Donna Emanuel   Guest Bio Shimoda Donna Emanuel is a mixed media artist living in Harlem, N.Y. Shimoda Accessories has a range of work that includes intuitive jewelry & fiber art. Her art has been on HGTV as well as the covers of Essence magazine and other publications. Her art is available for purchase at The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. As a caregiver of her sister and her 97-year young mom with Alzheimer's, Shimoda wrote Sacred Stitches: The Art of Caregiving. This colorful book offers tips for other caregivers. She found solutions that worked for her with creative exercises, rituals, and more. Shimoda also published Sacred Stitches: Fiber Art Dolls for the Soul and Sacred Stitches, an inspirational 25-piece card deck. First posted: artbizsuccess.com/caregiving-shimoda-podcast

On the #Israel Podcast: Killing the #Egyptian, aiding women at the well, and experiencing the Burning Bush - #Rabbi Yishai Fleisher details the steps to the creation of humanity's greatest leader - #Moses as we enter the Book of Shemot/Exodus. Then, Malkah Fleisher on making #Aliyah despite the challenges and the fight to keep life normal under the new Corona restrictions.

On the Israel Podcast: Killing the Egyptian, aiding women at the well, and experiencing the Burning Bush - Rabbi Yishai Fleisher details the steps to the creation of humanity's greatest leader - Moses as we enter the Book of Shemot/Exodus. Then, Malkah Fleisher on making Aliyah despite the challenges and the fight to keep life normal under the new Corona restrictions.

If there are still gifts on your list, we have some suggestions. This episode is brought to you by Vitamin K Daily. Get 4 weeks free when you sign up today! Links • Audible • Kindle • Tim Ferriss • Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens • The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon • The Labyrinth of the Spirits by Carlos Ruiz Zafon • The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafon • The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon • On Writing by Stephen King • Arbonne • The 5 Love Languages • Atomic Habits by James Clear • My Philosophy for Successful Living by Jim Rohn • Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach • Zoa • Air Fryer

For a few years there when I was a teenager I collected quotes in books. Those collections give a glimpse into what I was interested in and obsessed with at various times. I'll even read a few to spark your curiosity. If you want to hear more on any particular subject, or if you want to ask a question or simply connect, you can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianathebard/ To listen in on my other podcast which is all about Shakespeare's naughty bits, check out F*ckShakespeare on Apple podcasts and Spotify. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've all heard self-help slogans, but too many of us feel lectured to when we hear them. The truth is the slogans are for the speaker or writer, and if it connects to you, great. This episode is brought to you by Vitamin K Daily. Get 4 weeks free when you sign up today! Links • Cameron Hanes • David Goggins • Joe Rogan • Jocko Willink • Tony Robbins • Grant Cardone • Eckhart Tolle • Wayne Dyer • Steven Pressfield • Power: How to Get It, How to Use it by Michael Korda • Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

Michael Arnold is the author of the book, Slacking Off: A Successful Way to Work from Home and he wrote it especially for those who are considering to work or are working from home and are seeking a work life balance.   He has been a work from home entrepreneur for over 15 years and he's worked with major corporations such as Cox Automotive, Verizon Super Pages, and Major Commercial Finance companies. His journey wasn't a smooth sailing one since he is also human just like us and he made many mistakes along the way. But he has lived to share some wisdom from his own experience to help people on their work from home journey to create successful actions on their own.   Questions   Can you share a little bit about your journey? In your book Slacking Off a successful way to work from home. Could you share with us maybe in five to eight or nine minutes, just what the book is about? Who is it targeted for? And how can it help our listeners. Could you share with our listeners since you have so much experience working from home, this was quite new for many people last year March when the pandemic just hit. Could you share with maybe our listeners maybe 1 to3 things, competencies or behaviors that you think someone who is working from home needs to embrace in order to be successful? Have you seen customer experience change much since the pandemic as a consumer or even as a business owner? How do you stay motivated every day? Could you also share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? Could you also share with our listeners maybe one or two books that have had the biggest impact on you? It could be a book that you read recently, or a book that you read a very long time ago, but it still has had a great impact on you. Could you share with our audience, what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about - either something that you're working on to develop yourself or your people? Where can listeners find you online? Do you have a quote or saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote, it kind of helps to refocus you or get you back on track.   Highlights   Michael's Journey   Me: Even though we read a little bio about our guests, we always like to give them the opportunity to kind of just share with us a little bit about their journey. How is it in your own words would you describe how you got from where you are now to where you were before? How did you get to where you are today?   Michael shared that a lot of ups and downs and experimenting in different industries led him to be a work from home entrepreneur and a father and let's say, contributor to the community. And he thinks ultimately, like most of us, he started out trying to be everything he could be at a young age before he was 18.   Work normal jobs like McDonald's, Christmas tree lots, doing landscaping and lots of different things at a very, very young age. And still was looking to find what he enjoyed and that became understanding businesses really fast and sharing, whether it be speaking, or presenting or consulting and he thinks ultimately, when we learn from our mistakes, and we're better people for it, and we've survived the misses, the bullets that fly our way, metaphorically and can live to tell about it, he thinks that's essentially what's brought him here, is his ability to survive through all things or persevere, if you will.   Slacking Off: A Successful Way to Work From Home What is it About and Who is it Targeted for?   Me: So, in your bio, we read that you wrote a book and we were having a brief discussion about this prior to actually starting the recording. And so, for those of our listeners that didn't catch the name of that book, it's Slacking Off: A Successful Way to Work from Home. So, could you share with us maybe in five to eight or nine minutes, just what the book is about? Who is it targeted for? And how can it help our listeners.   Michael shared that he wrote this book because he's been working from home for 15 years, and he's worked for himself, he's worked for other companies, major corporations, very large corporations that have 1000s and 1000s of employees. And he's been mostly in either a sales role or a strategy role or a management role and what he found over the years is that basically people around him, including himself were struggling a lot with work life balance and usually the really successful guy or gal that's really good at work is missing out at home and very rarely are they balancing between the two and it doesn't necessarily mean these people don't exist, but it's just rare.   And a lot of times people who are putting themselves into work obsessively are successful, but again, not happy. And so, he created this book to help people who want to actually take that obsession which is amazing, it's not a bad thing; it's a great thing when you're doing it in the right ways.   And just get a little more time for themselves and help them invest more in themselves, whether that's with time and effort or even money.   Of course, if they find something that's good for them, because themselves, actually they are the most valuable product that exists, you can buy a car, you could buy a house, you can buy nice clothes, you can have all these things. But unless you're investing in yourself, it really isn't going to pay off as big as it would be if you did invest in yourself because that's what ultimately this book is to help you invest more time, effort into yourself and do it in a way that's unique. Pun intended.   Competencies or Behaviors Needed to Be Successful When Working from Home   Michael shared that he's using his book as the foundation here for this question because this is exactly how he set this book up was exactly the things you need to know and the things that you should have in place when you work from home, whether you're experienced or not. And that is one; you should recognize what you do when you're not working.   It sounds so obvious, most people are like, “Yeah, of course, I know when I'm not working.” But do you really because what he found over the years is that even for himself, which he uses himself as the example here is that sometimes what he actually considers not working for himself is different from what he considers not working for somebody else.   And he'll just very lightly explain a little more in that so there's no confusion there, nebulousness. Basically, what he would look at you and say, you're working when you're doing this and not working when you're on Facebook or Twitter or whatever, versus him might be different. He might judge himself less than he judges, or more or less than he judges you.   And so, what he did is he put himself up on the microscope and said how much scrutiny, all unbiasness, just straightforward, looking at himself, what's actually working, and what's not considered working.   Is being on Facebook for 5 minutes a problem, probably not that big of a deal in the middle of a work day.   But it's not technically working and it doesn't matter that your boss or your company or yourself, it doesn't matter what your employer says, what matters is actually how you feel and usually when people aren't doing a task as they are paid to do, eventually they start to, let's just say, have more problems, it starts very small.   So, ultimately, everybody starts off with what's called a slacking off day, which is you take one day and you just slack off, you actually avoid work the entire day, on purpose, and you just slack off, that's it.   And so, the only caveat or disclaimer to that entire thing is that you write down what you do, if it's reading a magazine, reading a book, on Facebook, watching TV, exercising, whatever it is you do to slack off, it's important to recognize that first and foremost, before you do anything.   Then you carry that into your work day and you have that list, whether it's digital or on paper in front of you to actually help you recognize when you're actually starting to slack off so that you (a) recognize that the next chapter of what you need to do, which is start to actually make time for yourself to slack off.   Why is it that some of us slack off? There's probably hundreds of reasons.   But he thinks fundamentally what the purpose and confidence that you need, or the let's just say consistency you need to have is being able to move throughout your day, and do it in a way that you're happy with. Do it in a way that keeps you going and if you have time to slack off in the morning or in the evening, or whenever, you'll probably slack off less during the times that you probably shouldn't be.   And so, ultimately you want to make sure that you recognize for yourself and keep yourself accountable because it doesn't matter if your boss is mean or not, doesn't matter if you're being watched or not, you're in an office or you're not in an office, the end of the day, the only person that judges you, is you and God. So, at the end of the day, you need to be right with yourself and God more than you need to be right with other people.   And of course, you should be respectful and ethical but that's kind of the gist, that's just a little piece. There's obviously a lot more but that should answer the question.   Changes in Customer Experience Since the Pandemic   Me: Could you also share with us as an entrepreneur yourself, there's a lot of things that have changed since the pandemic and you are a consumer yourself, you mentioned before we started recording that you were in an Uber for the first time in over a year. Have you seen customer experience change much since the pandemic as a consumer or even as a business owner?   Michael stated of course, it's consistently changing and something he wanted to say early on was that forgive him for not coming out with this book before the pandemic, because he started writing in 2019. But he thinks ultimately, it's a dream for most people to work from home, so, the fact that the businesses that are existing now are tailoring work from home experience and making it easier, it actually pushed a lot of people on the fence of making their employees work from home, making their businesses more work from home friendly, making their products more work from home friendly, and all the technology that comes with it.   There's a lot of reasons why working from home is beneficial and there's a lot of reasons why in certain jobs, they're not. But ultimately what we're finding, and please chime in here if you have something to say about it. But is that it's actually not as hard to work from home for a lot of these businesses, or even these services to provide work from home experiences as we thought.   Look at the weather channel people who are giving you the weather forecast from their home office, it's not that hard.   Me: I agree with you. But I think as you said, a lot of people were forced to embrace the whole work from home as the pandemic came, they were forced into it, if it was a choice that they had to make, and things were operating normal and we weren't going through a pandemic, I highly doubt that many companies would have even thought of implementing it. I've met with many business owners, or even senior managers who when they look at their balance sheets, in terms of so much savings that they've made as an organization, productivity has actually improved with employees working from home. Of course, with everything there are advantages and disadvantages, because I'm sure there are some other things that may still suffer as a result. But it still doesn't mean that there are a lot of industries where people were working, that they couldn't have worked from home and been productive and created the same or even better results.   Michael shared that there are a couple reasons for him, but he's curious, what's Yanique's thought about why somebody who's working from home is producing more than somebody who's in the office?   Me: Well, I worked from home before the pandemic, so I'm not even sure if I could compare myself. But if I use persons who I know personally, I have a friend that works in an insurance company, he works in the pensions department and one of the things he said to me why he feels he's more productive is he works many times way past 5:00 pm, because I guess when you're at work, when it's 5:00 pm, you get up, you pack up your stuff, and you head home, but because he's home, he just keeps working and sometimes he works until 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm, it's when he looks at the clock, he's like, “Oh, my I'm still working, it's time to shut the computer down and just kind of unwind.” So, I don't know if other people fall into that category but that was his experience. And I was like that wouldn't have happened if you were working in the office unless you were working on some special projects and it was required for you to stay back late. Ordinarily, people would just leave at the time that work ends and they go home.   Michael agreed and stated that that is exactly what occurs, we're our own worst critic and we're our biggest driver. So, it's like we're not only our own worst critic, but we're also our own motivator, that kind of leads into to what he was saying earlier, it's like that's exactly why he wrote this.   He wrote this for Yanique's friend, he wrote this for him, because and of course, anybody else who is like so happy about working from home that they're starting to form these habits that they're not paying attention to of overworking to the point where eventually, it doesn't actually produce much.   Now, he wants to say something, he's very much for somebody putting everything they got into something and he definitely don't advocate people being lazy. The point of the book being slacking off is actually to appeal to the person who is struggling because maybe they're slacking off too much or maybe because you want more time to yourself, but ultimately recognizing that it's okay to work 12 hours and 15 hours a day, it's actually not a problem.   He's doing business 7 days a week and he still always use his own book as a tool and a roadmap for himself to make sure he maintains a work life balance. But ultimately, you just you want to make sure you're taking care of yourself and you want to make sure that you sustain properly, because at the end of the day, you cannot not invest in yourself whatever it's nutrition or exercise or reading.   There are 60 books a year are some of the top CEOs in the world, 60 books a year is what they read while managing their own work and life, and he's sure they have their ways of doing it.   But ultimately, a year after doing that, working 9 hours a day until 10, o'clock at night, or whatever, eventually it becomes “Either I'm doing it because I'm great. Or I'm doing it for different reasons, or whatever.”   But as long as they don't have built in time for themselves, eventually, they're slaving away to a job and doing way more, and getting paid hourly, that's great. But it's like it may not be worth it.   He knows people, they get paid $1,000 to $2,000 an hour, and they work nonstop but they spend time with their family, they spend time for themselves and everybody's happy, or at least happy enough. And so, there's a difference.   So, that's really ultimately he thinks what's happening too which Yanique totally hit the nail on the head, what occurs we overwork ourselves, because we're like, that's what employers who are experienced in working from home, having worked from home people, that's what they know, they know that ultimately, you may get a lazy guy who will manipulate people or gal who manipulate people and you work very little but you'll get in majority people who will overwork.   How Michael Stays Motivated Every Day    Me: Could you share with our guests; how do you stay motivated every day? You work from home, what are some of the things that you do to kind of motivate yourself? Because the reality is we're human and even if you really enjoy what you do, which I do, personally. And so, there are days when physically, I may not feel as enthusiastic but there are little things that I'll do like maybe exercise or listen to some music to kind of just get my mood or energy up, what are some of the things that you do to kind of keep yourself motivated?   When asked about how he stays motivated, Michael shared that another part of his book is on this, he totally understands, some days you are less motivated than others. There's actually a lot of reasons for that. What he personally do is, he raises his purpose, if he's feeling less motivated today for whatever reason, he increases his purpose. So, if his purpose and this is another chapter in his book is to have you look at the reasons you're doing what you're doing…   Why do you work?   “It may be paying my bills?”   Don't be general, let's be specific.   Why do you do it?   “I do it to pay for this, I do it to pay for that. I want to go on vacation. I want to do this, I want to have that. Oh, wow, I didn't realize I expect to have a raise in the next year, or whatever it is.”   But your purposes are what drive you and we forget about those purposes if we've been doing things for a very long time, unless we're so successful that we're building new purposes.   But a barrier, whether it's personal or outside of yourself is something that is raised up in front of you, it's anything, it's unmotivated, it's problems, it's lack of winning, whatever it is. He just increases his purpose.   He says something's holding me back. Listen, he's facing something right now that's stopping him or attempting to stop him from doing things. He won't necessarily get into details, but he'll just say, every day he'll reach a point where it's definitely a little bit frustrating because he wants to go do one thing and he's got all these other things trying to get in his way.   And all he remembers and know is that as a being, nothing stops him ever. The only thing that actually stops him is him, that's it.   There's no one and nothing that's ever truly ever stopped him from doing or getting what he wants ever. But as a being, what you're talking about is motivation that does stop you.   So, just remembering like, if you can't figure out your reasons for why you're doing what you're doing, or you can't increase, add more reasons, add more things if you're unmotivated, that's what he does, he adds more things.   And he says, “Okay, I want all these things and that's why I do what I do. I now want double that, triple that.”   And he adds, he adds and he adds and he adds, give him more reasons why you do what you do. If you're unmotivated, add more reasons why you want to do more, you want more, you build more, not less.   A lot of people have a tendency to get lazy and downtrodden when they're not getting what they want himself included, and you just have to remind yourself, you're a producer and producing is what makes us happy when we're moving and shaking no matter what that is we're doing. So, increase your purposes is the simple answer.   App, Website or Tool that Michael Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business   When asked about online resource that he cannot live without in his business, Michael stated that he'd say just honestly, the calendar, Google Calendar, Apple. He uses the calendar a lot, he thinks if he didn't use it digitally, he would use a planner.   He thinks back in the old days, people used to use the book planners is just what they were with little calendars on them and that's how they wrote their appointments, and they look at their schedule.   Whether you're drawing it on a piece of paper, or you have it digitally, those calendars are everything. At the end of the day, time is all we got, that's really what we have, and we're either selling our time, or we're buying it. So, that should be the first thing that you teach your kid is about how to manage their time, that should be the number one thing other than obviously, how to survive of course.   But time is important, calendars are important for you, they are tools for you to use. He also wrote this book for the person that was like him, who, for years, refused to use a calendar, because he didn't want to be predictable, he did not want to be predictable for himself or anything.   He likes the adventure of spontaneous movement and things. He was that guy that would just barely make it to the deadline, but he wasn't ever late, he would just barely make it to the appointment, wasn't really late and he liked that and he could manage it very well. And he became very good at shooting from the hip and winning but when he actually started doing things on a calendar, goodness, then he was dangerous.   Books That Have Had the Greatest Impact on Michael   When asked about books that have had the biggest impact, Michael shared that there's a couple of books one he would say, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss, that's a great book on negotiating. He'll share 3. The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone. The 10X Rule, he was very surprised how good that was, he's a great guy (Grant Cardone), everything he stands for has been tremendous. And then there's another one called The Reluctant Messiah, which has been a really interesting book, it's more of a kind of a fictional. It's called the Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. It's kind of a book that takes you on this journey of a guy trying to coach another guy to help him through his life and it's just very metaphorical. But man, is it huge, it's such a great book. And he's not a big fiction guy, so when he looked at it, he was like, he read it, but it blew his mind. It was very, very cool.   What Michael is Really Excited About Now!    Michael shared that he's really excited about Slacking Off, he's excited about the book. Excited about getting this out to as many people right now during their work from home all over the world.   He created this book because he saw so many people having problems and becoming unhappy in their life and he created this to help those people, whether they looked at one chapter or all of them, it's a very simple, easy book, you can read it in like an hour and a half it's very, very simple, but it's full of stuff.   Other than that, he works currently in a medical technology field where he's trying to help a company name ROM Technology, essentially just develop business with them and help them grow as a company and continue to just progress, he supports them through a lot of different efforts. But it's mostly focused to help people get better after surgery and rehab, their legs or knees or hips, so they don't necessarily have to leave their house to do a certain amount of rehabilitation.   It also helps lower narcotic usage so that we have less people taking pain pills, it gets them better faster. So, a lot of time is dedicated to that too and he's very excited about it because it helps people and It costs less money and it drives down their narcotic usage, which he's not a fan of people taking pain pills unless it's absolutely necessary. So, it's a really, really great product and great company and they have such a great team and there are so many people supporting, so many doctors of specialties that doesn't even have anything to do with rehab, love it, and are supporting it. And he's been spending a lot of time trying to help them grow and do everything he can to play his part for sure.   Where Can We Find Michael Online   Facebook – SlackingOff Twitter – @SlackingOffBook Instagram – @slackingoffbook   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Michael Uses   When asked about quote or saying that he tends to revert to, Michael shared that he uses so many quotes. This quote came from Sir Winston Churchill, “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.” Doesn't mean rebel against everybody but what it means is, do what you do and if you believe in something go for it. Doesn't matter if people say, don't go this way or you can't do this, or you can't create a podcast, you can't do your own business, do it. Do it, jump, take your risks and you'll surprise yourself, you'll very much surprised yourself.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners   Links Slacking Off: A Successful Way to Work from Home by Michael W. Arnold Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience   Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.”   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

Julia and Victoria, who had somehow never read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery, are joined by ANGR Podcast host Sofia Syntaxx, who has collected upwards of ten editions of the book from all over the world, including the most recent translation into their indigenous language Anishinaabemowin. They talk about translation across languages and cultures, childhood dreams, and being haunted by the Duolingo owl.Mentioned in the Episode:ANGR podcastSofia's blog Too Sexy for Contactslink.tree/sofiasyntaxxBook Club #bookstagram episodeThere There by Tommy OrangeGambit from X-MenAnishinaabemowin language - The Seven Grandfather teachingsA Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'EngleWind, Sand, and Stars by Atoine de Saint ExuperyOgimaans: Ojibwe translation of The Little PrinceReading Rainbow“The Emperor's New Clothes”Lemonade (film) by BeyonceRecommendations:Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard BachThe Hobbit by J. R. R. TolkienWaiting for Godot by Samuel BeckettThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoThe Velveteen Rabbit by Margery WilliamsCurrently Obsessed:This Way Up season 2 on HuluHalsey's new album/film If I Can't Have Love I Want PowerBlack Widow filmCamp Creep podcastYou're Wrong About podcastMaintenance Phase podcastYou Are Good podcast

Darleen DeRosa discusses how to build top teams and deliver high-impact work while leading from a distance. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The quickest way to build trust in your team 2) How to ensure accountability with the ATC model 3) Simple, but effective ways to keep your team motivated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep670 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARLEEN — Darleen DeRosa, Ph.D., is a consultant in Spencer Stuart's Stamford office and a core member of the Life Sciences and Leadership Advisory Services practices. Darleen brings more than 15 years of consulting experience, with deep expertise in talent management, executive assessment, virtual teams, top team effectiveness and leadership development. Darleen works with leading companies to facilitate selection, succession management and leadership development initiatives. She is a trusted advisor to CEOs, CHROs and boards. Darleen earned her B.A. in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and her M.A. and Ph.D. in social/organizational psychology from Temple University. Darleen is the co-author of Virtual Success: A Practical Guide for Working and Leading from a Distance (with Richard Lepsinger), as well as other book chapters and journal articles on leadership. • Darlene's book: Leading at a Distance: Practical Lessons for Virtual Success, with James Citrin • Darlene's book: Virtual Team Success: A Practical Guide for Working and Leading from a Distance, with Richard Lepsinger • Darlene's LinkedIn: Darleen DeRosa • Darlene's company: SpencerStuart.com. Get more resources here! — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Donut • Software: Mural • Software: Miro • Article: “How to Combat Zoom Fatigue” • Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach • Book: The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, James Noel • Game: Kahoot! — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesome • Creatives on Call. Access 15,000 brilliant marketing and creative professionals at CreativesOnCall.com/AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Tellor joins us to share his story of growing up in an abusive household, seeking validation outside his marriage as an adult, and deciding in the last moments not to commit suicide. We discuss celebrating small victories, wearing masks, and more. If you're feeling alone and/or having suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is here to help. Chat online or call 1-800-273-8255. Brian Tellor • Website • Podcast • Facebook | Twitter | Instagram More Links • The War of Art by Steven Pressfield • Toastmasters • Kelvin's website • Law of Attraction • Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach • John Wooden • Marie Forleo • MKMMA

Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant MessiahRichard Bach To learn more about Terri Hofstetterwww.terrihofstetter.comFacebook - Soul Adventure Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/terrihofstetter1/ To learn more about and work with Michael Trotta:www.sagefirementoring.comWhen you struggle to explain what you do, who it's for, and why it matters, growing a business can feel like an impossible task. At Sagefire Mentoring, we use a story-based approach and nature-oriented framework to help you communicate your message in a way that feels authentic and attracts customers.

As we come to the conclusion of the stories we've shared with DM Stephen Garcia, the team finds themselves face to face with some of the most nefarious entities they've encountered until this point. Will this battle be the last for our group of adventurers, or do they have what it takes to make it to the other side of this battle?We would love to have you join our amazing Discord community at bit.ly/NotQuiteChat!We have opened up our Patreon, found at bit.ly/NotQuitePatreon, feel free to drop in and show your support that way. We are working to finalize some benefits to joining to include special one-shot recordings and streams with the cast and some of our friends monthly!Also! We are now affiliated with Dice Envy, find your next sets of dice at bit.ly/NotQuiteDice!Theme music, the song "Where Heroes Begin" [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrYJct8xNPg ], by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs podcast and of DColeMusic on Youtube!https://twitter.com/FourOrbshttps://www.youtube.com/c/dcolemusic/Sound effects and music used in this episode found at Tabletop Audio, Syrinscape, and Zapsplat.comhttps://tabletopaudio.com/https://syrinscape.com/https://www.zapsplat.com/Used also is a snippet from Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

We've all heard how important morning routines are, and on this episode I talk to you about why I think they are so crucial to add into our daily habits. For me, adding a morning routine has changed the way in which I go about my day dramatically. Listen in for the reasons why morning routines are so important, what my routine looks like, and why (per the usual) you need to create one that works best for you and only you. Enjoy! Meditation App: Insight Timer Book recommendations for your morning routine:You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome LifeThe Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to FaithA Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to LoveSuper Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest DreamsIllusions : The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Host, Rahbin Shyne, offers a personal look into the origins and intention of the 365 Brothers Podcast. Favorite song: Always and Forever by Heatwave. Favorite book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her?" Every interview starts with getting-to-know-you questions about favorites, accomplishments and then goes deeper. You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. Follow on Instagram @allthingshyne or on Facebook. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Interested in being a guest? Click here. Support the podcast.

In this episode, I interview Steve Stewart-Keene. Steve shares his story with us, that begins with a life-changing motorcycle accident and how he had to consider the career options available to him. He talks about some of his earlier jobs before taking on a role with The Prince's Trust, helping vulnerable young people get their lives back on track. Steve then shares how he took a great leap and left the United Kingdom to start and run a resort in the South African bush. He shares some of the challenges that he needed to overcome to make this a reality.Having made a success of the resort and running it for nine years, Steve talks about his return to the UK and how, after several jobs, found a massively fulfilling role, co-caring for a disabled young man.   Key TakeawaysKnowing your product (or service) and believing in it, is key to you making a success of your roleYou can come up with a lot of reasons not to do something. If you have an idea and you believe in it, do the research, look at alternatives, think about worst-case scenarios, and then planIn addition to having a plan, always have a plan BHave patience and look at things holistically - understand the big pictureYou need to develop the ability to sell what you are doingBe flexible and adaptable and be willing to change things that are not workingTake feedback from others, sometimes it is not only your planUnderstand that the world is a bigger place and expose yourself to diverse cultures and experiencesEnjoy what you do, many people don'tObstacles are there to be overcomeResources MentionedSteve spoke about his work and career at The Prince's TrustBooks MentionedSteve recommends the following books:Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A story by Richard BachIllusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard BachConnect with SteveSteve does not have a social media presence but listeners are welcome to contact him via the show.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gunterrichter)

In this episode, writer, comedian, and commentator Baratunde Thurston talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, by Richard Bach.

Are you waiting for your WHEN? Waiting to be happy and fulfilled WHEN you finally [insert achievement here]? What if it’s a lie that you need something outside yourself to be complete? What if you stepped into the belief that you are whole RIGHT NOW? How would that change the goals you set for yourself? Harry Sherwood is the founder of Consciously Wholistic Living, a coaching practice dedicated to helping people transform in mind, body and spirit. In the course of his own spiritual journey, Harry has lived with and learned from monks, yogis, martial arts masters, professors and psychologists around the globe, studying Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Kriya Yoga, mindfulness and psychology. Harry has practiced thousands of hours of meditation and earned a Religious Studies degree from the University of Michigan. He is passionate about guiding people to live life in alignment with their truest selves. On this episode, Harry joins Emerald to discuss his draw to the mystical and explain how Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) launched his incredible spiritual journey. He describes the courage it takes to let go of the false self and stay on course, offering insight into the lie that we need something external to be fulfilled. Harry also covers the creative process, sharing the danger in getting lost in other people’s ‘shoulds’ versus recognizing what calls to us. Listen in for Harry’s advice on taking the time to recharge when necessary and learn how to choose goals from a place of fulfillment, recognizing that you are whole, complete and loved RIGHT NOW. What You Will Learn How a feeling of being trapped drew Harry to the mystical How SRF served as inspiration for Harry’s spiritual journey Harry’s insight on the courage to let go of your false self Why defining your True North crucial to develop courage How breathing techniques help you let go of resistance The lie that we need something external to be fulfilled The danger of getting lost in other people’s ‘shoulds’ Why Harry takes the time to recharge on a regular basis How Harry leverages a Jedi Council for coaching + support The value of choosing goals from a place of fulfillment How Harry celebrates successes by sitting with his WINS Connect with Harry Sherwood Consciously Wholistic Living Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Soccerex Self-Realization Fellowship Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Stuart Gethner—Pharmacist turned real estate investor, instructor, and coach joins us on The Art of Passive Income to talk about why he left pharmaceuticals in the past to start living life for himself! Stuart, who is also a neighbor of Marks, has been a real estate investor for over 15 years and he's done it all—purchased with cash, traditional financing, self-financing, hard money lending, lease options, subject to deals, wholesaling, fix and flips, but his favorite is buy and hold properties because that strategy creates wealth as opposed to just income. Join the guys as Stuart talks about why he left the pharmaceutical world behind to pursue real estate. And, find out why buy & hold is his favorite now, but is subject to change with the market cycles. The guys delve into: The 1-2 percent rule Stuarts method of acquisition Funding your first deal Scarcity mindset The guys also delve a little deeper into cycles and what Stuart predicts is coming next for the real estate market. Listen in now to hear how this pharmacist turned real estate investor is living life for himself. TIP OF THE WEEK Mark:  Learn more about Stuart at StuartGethner.com. Scott: Check out, Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr. Stuart: Be consistent with passion. You have to be passionate with what you're doing and really be able to put the time, energy, and effort into it. Check out these books:  The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?

Are you in benzo withdrawal? Do you feel stuck? Hopeless? Do you wish you could be more positive? More active? In part two of this three-part series, you will learn tips for improving your physical and mental health. Maintaining a positive mindset during withdrawal may sound like a near impossibility — but it's a goal worth fighting for. And keeping active — while a continuous struggle – can be equally as challenging but just as key to your sanity and success. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/managing-the-fear-of-benzo-withdrawal-part-2-bfp004Video ID: BFP004 Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:27 Q&A08:15 Feature: Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal (Part 2)23:07 Moment of Peace  Episode Summary Welcome to the second segment of our 3-part series on Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal. This series is derived from a chapter in my book titled, “Managing the Fear,” which focuses on reducing the fear, anxiety, and stress during benzo withdrawal. Before we dive too deep into our featured topic, we will chat a bit and cover a few questions in our Q&A section on short-term use and symptoms in protracted withdrawal.  Feature Series SERIES: Managing the Fear of Benzo Withdrawal In my opinion, fear, and the stress and anxiety related to that fear, cause more distress and more complications during withdrawal than anything else. And this fear is not some natural psychological fear. It's chemically enhanced. On top of the original anxieties we had before our dependence on benzos, we now have a damaged nervous system that can't process fear correctly. A system that can send us into a panic state — both psychologically and physiologically — at the least sign of distress. Above all, stop worrying. Worry, fear and anxiety increase all withdrawal symptoms. Many of these symptoms are actually due to anxiety and not signs of brain or nervous system damage. People who fear withdrawal have more intense symptoms than those who just take it as it comes and think positively and confidently about recovery.— Prof. Ashton, The Ashton Manual This series is broken down into three separate parts: PART 1 (https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/managing-the-fear-of-benzo-withdrawal-part-1-bfp003) — Series Introduction— 1) Taking Responsibility for Your Own Recovery PART 2 (this video)— 2) Keeping Positive— 3) Maintaining Mental and Physical Activity PART 3 (https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/managing-the-fear-of-benzo-withdrawal-part-3-bfp005)— 4) Having Kindness for Yourself and Others— 5) Finding Acceptance of Your Condition  Episode Description Today we discuss two essential elements to maintaining a stable mindset during withdrawal: positivity and activity. 2) POSITIVITYAllowing your feelings to happen, all feelings, is critical to maintaining mental health. A positive mindset is not about suppressing your feelings or glossing over them and putting on a good face. That plan of attack can lead to disaster. What I'm talking about is a positive mindset. You still feel sad, angry, mad, and everything else at different times. But when something happens in your life, you will lean a bit more on the positive side than the negative side. Focus on what is good in your life. 3) ACTIVITYKeeping an active mind and body is critical to success during withdrawal. More and more studies show that keeping your mind active is key to keeping it healthy. This goes double for people with anxiety and triple for people going through benzo withdrawal. And being physically active is equally as important. Studies have shown that the first twenty minutes of exercise garners the most health benefits. Even if you can't do anything else, a brisk walk every day can do wonders. It's not just about exercise, it's about being active.  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. — Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/.— Babyak, Michael, James A. Blumenthal, Steve Herman, Parinda Khatri, Murali Doraiswamy, Kathleen Moore, Edward Craighead, Teri T. Baldewicz and K. Ranga Krishnan. “Exercise Treatment for Major Depression: Maintenance of Therapeutic Benefit at 10 Months.” Psychosomatic Medicine 62(5)(October 2000):633-38. Accessed April 12, 2018. http://www.hibody.co.uk/Exercise%20treatment%20for%20major%20depression.pdf.— Bach, Richard. Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah. New York: Creature Enterprises, 1977. Print.— Finding Nemo. DVD. Directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich. Performed by Ellen DeGeneres. Screenplay by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, and David Reynolds. 2003. Buena Vista Pictures, 2003.— Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018.— McCarthy, Justin. “More Americans Say Crime Is Rising in U.S.” Gallup. October 22, 2015. Accessed April 12, 2018. http://news.gallup.com/poll/186308/americans-say-crime-rising.aspx.— Meixler, Eli. “‘Remember to Look Up at the Stars.' Read Some of Stephen Hawking's Most Memorable Quotes.” Time. March 14, 2018. Accessed March 15, 2018. http://time.com/5198842/stephen-hawking-quotes-universe-life.— Roser, Max and Esteban Ortiz-Ospina. “Global Extreme Poverty.” Our World in Data (Online Resource). 2018. Accessed April 12, 2018. https://ourworldindata.org/extreme-poverty.— Roser, Max and Esteban Ortiz-Ospina. “Global Rise of Education.” Our World in Data (Online Resource). 2017. Accessed April 12, 2018. https://ourworldindata.org/global-rise-of-education.— Roser, Max and Esteban Ortiz-Ospina. “Homicides.” Our World in Data (Online Resource). 2018. Accessed April 12, 2018. https://ourworldindata.org/homicides.  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Victor Wooten is a legendary Grammy award-winning bassist, and also author of the amazing book, The Music Lesson, A Spiritual Search for Growth through Music. He says that he knew music was really special at a very early age, when playing shows with his brothers. His spiritual sources, in addition to his parents and brothers, include A Course in Miracles (his brother Roy turned him on to the Course), as well as Illusions, the Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach and Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. Victor wrote The Music Lesson in response to requests from students, but rather than an instructional book, he created a work of fiction to address key concepts about music. He sees the effects of the power of music all the time; in his CD Trypnotyx with Dennis Chambers and Bob Franceschini, he talks about music being a "cupid bomb" that can bring people together. He says music erases our differences, and that musicians can bring us together better than politicians or churches. He encourages us to play music fully with intention, and focus on why we are playing, which is also to be covered in his forthcoming book.

Myriam discusses how she got started in Aviation, from her original career choice of being a high school teacher. She outlines how she was able to achieve her aviation licenses using the local airfield by where she was living at the time. She mentions how building a good reputation around the airfield is very helpful when learning how to fly and listening to the more experienced pilots share their wisdom at the field. Myriam also discusses how she got her first job working for a regional airline and some interesting vignettes of that interview. Myriam then discusses how she then transitioned to a fractional ownership company that flew Cessna Citations. From there she found herself behind the controls of a 747 working for Atlas Air Cargo and discovered that she could be anywhere in the world in six hours. She reflected that all flights while she worked at Atlas were ‘into the sun’. Myriam’s current position is flying right seat for UPS in the Boeing 767. She discusses how she prepared for that position and what routes she prefers when she flies. She also discusses work/life balance considerations pilots must deal with to maintain their physical health. In conclusion, Myriam provides some advice for aspiring young aviators on actions they could take if they are looking to pursue a career in aviation. Thank you for listening and if you have any feedback or suggestions, please email either info@timeinflight.com or Hunter directly at: hunter@timeinflight.com   Books Mentioned: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Flight of Passage: A Memoir by Rinker Buck Movies Mentioned: Children of the Magenta line

MARC MARON is one of the most respected comedians in the country, a pioneer in the world of comedy podcasting, and a legend in the stand-up community for his extraordinary career that has spanned three decades. He has appeared on HBO, “Conan,” “Letterman,” two comedy central presents specials, and countless other television appearances. He has written a best selling book based on his solo show, “The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life As a Reluctant Messiah,” created a second critically acclaimed one-person show entitled “Scorching the Earth,” and and his three CDs, "Not Sold Out,” “Tickets Still Available” and “Final Engagement” are comedy cult classics. Marc headlined an episode of John Oliver's New York stand-up show, was ranked # 7 in Comedy Central's annual Stand-Up showdown, and was the host of Comedy Central’s flagship show “Short Attention Span Theater.” His podcast "WTF with Marc Maron" skyrocketed to # 1 on the iTunes comedy charts, has consistently been one of the most listened to since its inception, and ranked # 3 as the “best podcast” by iTunes rewind.

Michael Ribas is a Certified High Performance Coach who specializes in challenging and empowering motorsports engineers, drivers, executives, media and marketers to lead and execute more effectively and consistently. Michael's clients report greater clarity and productivity at work along with more energy, courage and influence in their personal lives.   Where you can find Michael online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Books mentioned: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah   What did you think of this episode? I want to know. Go to MarkStruczewski.com/ribas and leave a comment. Join The Mark Struczewski Podcast Group on Facebook! To leave feedback about the podcast or give suggestions for ideas for future episodes (including guests you'd like to hear me interview), go to MarkStruczewski.com/mypodcast or email feedback@markstruczewski.com. If you are looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to my weekly Next Level Productivity Digest. If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Jeff is the bestselling author of "Real Artists Don't Starve." I've wanted him to come on this podcast for over a year. Because he knows the secret to become a "thriving artist." "That's somebody who makes money so they can make more art," he said. The key is to combine your art with a business sense (even if it's just the basics). Start with your natural talents. Turn those talents into skill (through practice). Develop a business sense (more on this in the podcast) and figure out "what does ownership" look like in your space. This is the guide to becoming a real artist. A wealthy artist. (You'll even learn HOW to ask for money.) Show Notes:  "Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into your Comfortable Life" by Jeff Goins "The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing" by Jeff Goins "You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)" by Jeff Goins "The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do" by Jeff Goins "Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age" by Jeff Goins "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach "Jonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition" by Richard Bach Full show notes here  Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Jeff is the bestselling author of “Real Artists Don’t Starve.” I’ve wanted him to come on this podcast for over a year. Because he knows the secret to become a “thriving artist.” “That’s somebody who makes money so they can make more art,” he said. The key is to combine your art with a business sense (even if it’s just the basics). Start with your natural talents. Turn those talents into skill (through practice). Develop a business sense (more on this in the podcast) and figure out “what does ownership” look like in your space. This is the guide to becoming a real artist. A wealthy artist. (You’ll even learn HOW to ask for money.) Show Notes:  “Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into your Comfortable Life” by Jeff Goins “The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing” by Jeff Goins “You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)” by Jeff Goins “The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do” by Jeff Goins “Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age” by Jeff Goins “The 48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach "Jonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition" by Richard Bach Full show notes here  Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jivana is an actor and presenter living outside London, England with his gorgeous wife a massive cat, Jaffa.  As you will quickly hear in this episode, he loves playing and joking around, and loves delving into the nature of existence, meeting new people and spending time with friends. He also loves Formula One and by putting his peace first has manifested his dream job as a Formula One commentator. "I feel like understanding the nature of life and nature of reality is the most fun game to play by a long long way and certainly if we're going to be here, let’s enjoy it - Let’s play!” Topics mentioned: Renouncing Christianity at the age of 8. Being fascinated by the question of Why are we Here? The first impact meditation had was on his relationship with his wife - she noted that he was more chilled out, relaxed, easier, less judgemental Choice - "I could choose where I put my attention, on movement and the constant churning of an ever unsatisfied mind or on the context in which it exists, the still, silence, space from which everything comes.” Meditation for his career - battle with money as an actor, sense of lack, living hand to mouth. I ask Jivana about Trust- one of my personal challenges - It implies that the universe could get your life wrong in some way, the fact that you have to trust it. Jivana talks about the effect his Dad dying had on him We talk about the power of the Reset Button and I start dropping F-bomb’s. "I saw more and more that I didn’t want my happiness to be based on the state of my bank account. More and more I understood what I wanted more from all of the different jobs that I did." "Prioritising my peace before anything else is the only thing that’s ever worked." “My minds been commentating on my whole life and now I get to commentate on Formula One” "Nothing that has happened, that has happened to you needs to affect your decisions right now. Always, right now you have a choice." Resources mentioned: Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast - Subscribe here Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah [amazon_textlink asin='0099427869' text='Illusions - The adventures of a Reluctant Messiah' template='ProductGrid' store='lilab108-20' marketplace='US' link_id='5de31417-9b93-11e7-886c-434546f0a26d'] Learn to meditate with Jivana and his amazing wife Micci, who coincidentally is going to be on the show next week. They are teaching a weekend meditation course at their home in Berkhamsted, just north of London from the 6th to 8th of October. You can learn more about the course and sign up by Clicking Here Free 30-day trial on Audible: This episode is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. I have two to recommend: The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles The Universe has your Back by Gabrielle Berstein All you need to do to get your free 3--day Audible trial is visit www.audibletrail.com/lilab. Choose one of the above books, or choose any of the endless options they offer. It's that easy. Go to www.audibletrail.com/lilab and get started today. Enjoy! Free Guided Meditation: If you would like to get started with meditation but you're not sure how to start, head over to my website at lilab.life and...

On today's show, Kurek Ashley shares ‘Life Changing Question’ – ‘How would ‘Love’ respond?’   Kurek Ashley also covers How he broke the record of walking over hot calls with a distance of 81 meters The importance of visualization The power of focus and the cost of breaking focus How to transform disempowering habits into empowering habits Why he reads his goals daily, and recites affirmations and ‘I am’ statements The techniques he shared to help his clients become Olympic gold medalists.   Resources Mentioned in this show: KurekAshley.com kurek@kurekashley.com Books: Richard Bach who wrote “Jonathan Livingstone Seagull Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach   “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” by Dan Millman, “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason

How can you use mass hypnosis to control 60,000,000 people so they vote for you to become the leader of the world? Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, knows the answer and has known it for years. So I called him and asked. I needed to know. He told me how Trump won. And he told me how anyone can use these persuasion techniques to improve their lives. What if you can get people to do whatever you want just by using the right words and subtly hypnotizing everyone you meet? It sounds like a science fiction novel. But it's true. It's what happened, and it happens every day. Who are the victims? You're the victim. Scott Adams predicted in September 2015(!) that Donald Trump would become President because, "he is the best master persuader I have ever seen." Scott Adams trained as a hypnotist and master persuader for years. "Once you realize that everyone is completely irrational," Scott Adams told me, "your life gets a lot easier. "You can start to use the principles behind this to see why people really do things, as opposed to using rational facts, and then use that to your advantage. "Understanding that people are irrational has made my life a lot better." But how did he predict a year and a half ago that Trump would win? I needed to know how. And how I could do it. Trump was the unlikely choice to be President. Just like Scott was the unlikely choice to be one of the world's most popular cartoonists with Dilbert. But we can all learn the skills that Scott learned. Scott heard a story that made him want to change his life in his 20s. His mother had delivered birth to his sister without the use of anesthetics. She was hypnotized. "She felt no pain," Scott said. So Scott, in his 20s, learned all the techniques of hypnosis. "You mean," I said, "You can take a gold watch and swing it in front of their eyes and make them do what you want?" "That has never happened," Scott said, "Except in movies. "What you learn is that basically everything people do is completely irrational. And then they rationalize it later. "Like, they might say they voted for Trump because of his policies but this is just a rationalization. Everyone is irrational and everyone is subject to persuasion." Everything seemed against Trump. But somehow he beat 16 candidates in the primaries and one big candidate in the election. And, Scott says, all the theories as to why he won have been wrong. So I called him up and asked him what happened. And he told me: ----------------- - THE LINGUISTIC KILL SHOT "Trump described everyone using two techniques: - words that had never been used in politics before - words that were visual. So every time you looked at the candidate being described you would look for confirmation bias." Example: Jeb Bush he described as "low energy". "Low energy" had never been used to describe a candidate before so they stood out. And whenever you looked Jeb, unless he was jumping around, you would automatically look for clues that showed he was low energy. Trump systematically did this with everyone who was frontrunner against him, including "Crooked Hillary" which referred both to her legal troubles and the persistent rumors that she was sick. ------------------ - CHARISMA = POWER + EMPATHY Scott said, "Trump clearly had the Power part down. But he was low on Empathy. "So he used polling to figure out what the critical issue was for the most amount of people and came up with Immigration. By going with this issue he proved he had empathy with his base. "Expect him as President to try to show empathy to a much larger group of people." ------------------ - OVERSELLING THE STORY "Trump consistently oversold his point. For instance, 'Build a Wall'." He used hyperbole because it's the direction that counts. "It didn't matter that the facts didn't support him. His base was listening to the direction while all the media was getting bogged down in the weeds. "And in many cases, he would back down. He would recognize if he oversold too much and back down on it. "But again, the media would show his views for free because he was so outlandish and his supporters would note the direction, not the facts." I asked Scott: What would happen to Trump if a "Rick Perry" situation occurred like in 2012, where Perry couldn't name the 3 cabinet departments he wanted to eliminate and that destroyed his campaign? Scott said, "If Trump was stumbling to name the three he would just say, 'You know what? There are 10 cabinet positions I'd eliminate! You probably can guess the ones I'm talking about." "And then while everyone would be scratching their heads trying to figure out if there are even ten cabinet departments, his supporters would be just note the direction." -------------------- - AUDACITY Early on he would say things that were so audacious nobody could believe a Presidential candidate would be saying these things. But people got used to it. It got him free media coverage which allowed him to spend less than half of what Hillary spent. It allowed him to consistently say audacious and outlandish things throughout the campaign without upsetting his base. ----------------- - EMBRACE THE ARGUMENT If you just outright reject someone, they won't even pay attention to what you say. But with everyone he spoke with, he would start off agreeing with them and then start to turn people towards supporting his ideas. Even with Hillary, he would say: "She has great experience" before following it up with, "but after 30 years, what has changed?" --------------------- - TALENT STACK Scott said, "I'm not the funniest guy in the room. And I'm not the best at drawing. But I'm pretty good at both and that's where Dilbert comes from. "It's really hard to be the best in the world at one thing," Scott told me, "But if you are 'pretty good' at a bunch of things and use them together, you can succeed. "Trump has one of the best talent stacks I've ever seen. He's not the smartest guy in the room, but he's pretty good at public speaking, business smarts, humor, hiring and firing, politics, etc." Again, he didn't know as much as the other candidates about every political issue. "Expect him to get to know the facts that are important once he is President. But he was pretty good at knowing what was going on and combined that with the other "pretty good" things in his talent stack." ------------------- - BLAME OTHERS FOR PEOPLE'S SUFFERING "While Hillary was focusing on 'I'm With Her' and 'Let's make history with the first woman President', Trump was focusing on 'Draining the Swamp' and 'Let's Make America Great Again'. These were much more powerful persuasion messages." --------------- DID HILLARY HAVE A CHANCE? How could Hillary have fought better using her own persuasion techniques? "Hillary was running a strong persuasion game in the summer," Scott told me. "She might even have won if she stuck with it." " 'Dangerous Donald' was scary for people. But then her campaign leaked the Billy Bush video and even though it caused Trump to dip in the polls, it wasn't as bad as portraying him as a madman at the nuclear controls. Ironically, that bad news actually helped Trump." ---- My podcast with Scott comes out later today. I wanted to learn other things from him. Like how can I, or anyone, learn these persuasion techniques. What are the easiest techniques to learn? He told me on the podcast. Plus he was very honest and told me a trick he uses with the women he dates. ---- Does any of this mean Trump is going to be good or bad? This article isn't about that. It's just about what Trump, and all political candidates, do to win elections. Trump, according to Scott, was just particularly good at it. "The best I've ever seen". ---- Is it bad that people are irrational? That facts don't matter? Yes. But it's the reality. Our brains were built to hunt for food in scary and uncertain situations. In our more complex society, we still respond to primitive emotions even if they are now irrational. Do I want to be better at persuading so my life is better? Of course. The reality is: I'm easily influenced and have to constantly remind myself everyone has an agenda all the time. I don't think it matters who is President. There are too many forces at work to check and balance everything. But it does matter how I react, how I build my life day by day. It's my choice (I hope) whether or not I have a good impact on others. Or not. Maybe Scott hypnotized me into writing this. In which case, he did an excellent job. ------- Scott Adams Persuasion Books List: (this is from his blog) Chapter 1 - Things You Can Stop Believing The first chapter is designed to make you skeptical about your ability to comprehend reality. If you are already a hardcore skeptic, you can skip this chapter. - An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural - by James Randi - They Got It Wrong: History: All the Facts that Turned Out to be Myths Hardcover - by Emma Marriott [I have not read this book but anything in the genre of “wrong history” will work.] Chapter 2 - Stretching your Imagination These books are selected to open your mind for what follows. If you have experience with LSD or mushrooms, you might not need this chapter. (Yes, I am serious.) -Jonathan Livingston Seagull - by Richard Bach -God’s Debris: A Thought Experiment - by Scott Adams -Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah - by Richard Bach Chapter 3 - The Moist Robot Hypothesis The Moist Robot Hypothesis first appears in my book that is listed below. The idea is that humans are biological machines, subject to cause and effect. According to this view, free will is an illusion and humans can be programmed once you understand our user interface. With this chapter I ease you into the notion that humans are mindless robots by showing you how we are influenced by design, habit, emotion, food, and words. Until you accept the Moist Robot view of the world it will be hard to use your tools of persuasion effectively because you will doubt your own effectiveness and people will detect your doubt. Confidence is an important part of the process of influence. -The Design of Everyday Things - by Don Norma -What Every BODY is Saying - by Joe Navarro -The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business - by Charles Duhigg -Influence - by Robert B. Cialdini PhD -Thinking, Fast and Slow - by Daniel Kahneman -Salt Sugar Fat - by Michael Moss -Steve Jobs - by Walter Isaacson [The whole book is good, but look for the part where I appear on Jobs’ radar screen. That’s the part where you understand that hypnotists can identify each other by their tells.] -How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life- by Scott Adams -Free Will - by Sam Harris Chapter 4 - Active Persuasion This chapter gets into the details of how to influence people. My opinion is that you will be less effective with these tools if you do not have a full understanding of our moist robot nature introduced above. -Impossible to Ignore - Dr. Carmen Simon (NEW) -Trump: The Art of the Deal - Donald J. Trump -Win Your Case: How to Present, Persuade, and Prevail–Every Place, Every Time - by Gerry Spence -Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your ---Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial - by Tony Robbins -How to Win Friends & Influence People - by Dale Carnegie (Better yet, take a Dale Carnegie class near you. It will change your life. Trust me.) -How to Write a Good Advertisement - by Victor O. Schwab -The Secret to Selling Anything - by Harry Browne -The One Sentence Persuasion Course - 27 Words to Make the World Do Your Bidding - by Blair Warren -Reframing: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Transformation of -Meaning- by Richard Bandler , John Grinder (This is included for completeness. Much of the NLP field has exaggerated claims, but there is some strong reality at the base of it.) -How to Hypnotise Anyone - Confessions of a Rogue Hypnotist - by ---The Rogue Hypnotist -Hypnosis and Accelerated Learning - by Pierre Clement (This is the school of hypnosis I learned in hypnosis class. It comes from Ericksonian hypnosis. See next book on list.) -Speak Ericksonian: Mastering the Hypnotic Methods of Milton Erickson - by Richard Nongard, James Hazlerig (Erickson was the father of modern hypnosis. Any book about his methods would be interesting.) ----- How good is Scott at predicting things? The attached Dilbert cartoon he drew 26 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Word of the Day - Illusions Definitions, revealing family secrets, optical illusions, small worlds, Sammy Shelor and fame,  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell Chris Bohjalian A Little Sweet... Beth's struggles with sciatica.  "Sidna Allen's Dream" Sidna Allen House Carter House in Hillsville, Virginia Hand dyed yarns Leslie is dyeing much yarn for Olde Liberty Fibre Faire, held in Goode, Virginia, on April 23. Greenberry House is Meadows of Dan is open! A Little Tart... Illusions, The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Leap of Faith with Steve Martin M. C. Esher “The simplest questions are the most profound. Where were you born? Where is your home? Where are you going? What are you doing? Think about these once in a while and watch your answers change.” - Richard Bach 50 Optical Illusions by Sam Taplin “Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.” - Mark Twain “Growing up is losing some illusions, in order to acquire others.” - Virginia Woolf “Why do we call all our generous ideas illusions, and the mean ones truths?” - Edith Wharton “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.” - Alan W. Watts. “It is far harder to kill a phantom than a reality.” - Virginia Woolf “One sometimes weeps over one's illusions with as much bitterness as over a death.” - Guy de Maupassant A Little Unexpected... Things are happening in Meadows of Dan! Willville Motorcycle Campground High Country Lavender Greenberry House Izzy's Treasure Chest Poor Farmer's Market Toy Time Folk Toy and Science Museum Woodberry Inn and much more! College for Older Adults, Reynolds Homestead. Your hosts wrap things up and will be back with a new word in a couple of weeks. Music Attribution Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 CC Attribution (3.0)

Get your wings, along with J. and Collision, as the author of definitive 70s artifact Jonathan Livingston Seagull struggles to follow up his mega-hit with...this.  In this thin volume, Richard Bach teaches us all that the best thing about flying is that it lets you look down on everyone.  Bach proves that he's hella hardcore, as he teaches us to Rise Above (Black Flag style) while At the Movies like Bad Brains!  This book is for everyone who ever wanted to feel good about themselves for no particular reason, and this episode is for everyone who met somebody like that and was all like...dude...seriously...take it down a notch. SPECIAL NOTES: * Buy a t-shirt!* We have a live show taping coming up!  February 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m., at Stage Werx Theater, 446 Valencia St., San Francisco, California, a block away from the 16th St. BART station!  Be there!  Recommendations: Omega the Unknown, Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes Wolf in White Van, John Darnielle Music: "Paper Planes" by MIA "Fly" by Sugar Ray "Fly to the Angels" by Slaughter "The Biplane Evermore" by The Irish Rovers  

Victoria made waves in the world of photography by spearheading a campaign that supports positive body image and self-love. She's an inspiration to everyone around her and continues to improve herself by surrounding herself with positivity and love. Victoria believes that everyone is beautiful, and that we have to learn to love ourselves in order to truly achieve pure bliss and contentment. Beauty comes from within and in being confident in our own skin. She's true to her movement and I loved every single minute of this podcast interview.   Habit of Thought: “I am still exploring and changing my ways. I am in the process of self-exploration.” Habit of Action: “I meditate every morning and every evening. When I meditate, I see life a little more positively.” Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach Princely Advice for a Happy Life by Alexi Lubomirski Web Resource: www.curvesthebook.com http://www.victoriajanashvili.com Facebook: Victoria Janashvili Photography Instagram: @victoriajanashviliphoto Contact: victoria.janashvili@gmail.com

In this second episode with Richard Bach, he walks Ron Way through this amazing book that chronicles his month-long travels with the "reluctant messiah," whom he meets while barnstorming around the country in an old biplane.

NFC and biker safety are the focus of today's entrepreneurial interview when David Werner, founder of Third Eye Design joins the show to share the challenges of consumer product design and bringing a motorcycle protective technology to market. During our chat we also delve into the arena of pivots, military tech and the power of patents to fuel Kickstarter success. The HelSTAR Kickstarter Campaign [one-half-first] [/one-half-first][one-half][/one-half] [clear-line] Key Crowdfunding Takeaways How to turn your passion into an innovative business Why nearly traumatic events can galvanize individuals into entrepreneurship How to solve large safety issues What goes into product testing for motorcycle products The power of patents in building a Kickstarter campaign Why some technology gets crushed by colossal companies The future of near field communication in tech development How unexpected pivots can happen in tech companies Why large campaign goals can crush Kickstarter success The cost of tech product development How to find well connected founders Ways to get incredible media coverage The power of integrity in business Links thirdeyedesigninc.com Influential Books The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah   [clear-line] Connect with David @3rdEyeDesign Third Eye Design's Facebook Killer Kickstarter Campaigns The Lomography Petzval Lens Love the Show? Leave us a Review  

MARC MARON is one of the most respected comedians in the country, a pioneer in the world of comedy podcasting, and a legend in the stand-up community for his extraordinary career that has spanned three decades. He has appeared on HBO, “Conan,” “Letterman,” two comedy central presents specials, and countless other television appearances. He has written a best selling book based on his solo show, “The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life As a Reluctant Messiah,” created a second critically acclaimed one-person show entitled “Scorching the Earth,” and and his three CDs, "Not Sold Out,” “Tickets Still Available” and “Final Engagement” are comedy cult classics.  Marc headlined an episode of John Oliver's New York stand-up show, was ranked # 7 in Comedy Central's annual Stand-Up showdown, and was the host of Comedy Central’s flagship show “Short Attention Span Theater.” His podcast "WTF with Marc Maron" skyrocketed to # 1 on the iTunes comedy charts, has consistently been one of the most listened to since its inception, and ranked # 3 as the “best podcast” by iTunes rewind. Presently he has his own show on IFC that he created and executive produces entitled “Maron,” which is now starting its second successful season.