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Quick question. What's the voice you hear describing what's happening on screen during a movie or a TV show for blind and low vision viewers? That's audio description. And somebody has to record it for every show, every movie, every piece of streaming content, every educational video on every major platform. Every single one. That is an enormous amount of work. And most voice actors have no idea how to get it. What Audio Description Actually Is AD is narration inserted into the natural pauses in a piece of video content, like dialogue, music, and sound effects, that describes what's happening visually. Character movements, facial expressions, scene changes, text on screen, important visual information that a viewer would otherwise miss if they can't see the picture. The narration is written in the present tense. It's delivered neutrally. The AD narrator describes. They don't editorialize. They are giving information logically but not characterizing it. And it has to fit precisely within the gaps in the existing audio, which means pacing is really important. The scripts are timed to the millisecond. The narrator has to hit very specific durations, sometimes very short ones, while still conveying the information clearly and in a warm, accessible way. It's a skill. It is a very highly sought after skill. It's in demand across every streaming platform. Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney, Amazon, Apple, HBO. As well as broadcast, educational content, corporate video, and more. Accessibility compliance requirements mean this market is not shrinking. It is growing. Why Aren't More Voice Actors Pursuing It Part of it is visibility. AD narration doesn't usually get a credit in the traditional sense. It's not the kind of booking you post about on social media. The narrator is heard, not seen, and the whole point is that the narration blends seamlessly into the viewing experience. Part of it is that the scripts look really intimidating the first time you see them. They're formatted differently from any standard voiceover script. There are time codes and pacing notes and flagged lines with very tight windows to hit. It feels very technical in a way that commercial or corporate work doesn't. And part of it is there isn't a clear how do I get in path that gets talked about the way commercial or gaming or e-learning does. But here's the thing. The opacity is an opportunity. The barrier isn't talent. It's knowledge. Voice actors who understand how AD works, who have trained for the specific demands of the format, and who have appropriate samples in their portfolio are rare. And the buyers in this space know that. The Actual Craft Audio description narration isn't just a neutral read. It has a specific warmth and accessibility to it. You're a guide. You're not a reporter. You're helping someone experience a piece of content, and that requires a quality of presence and care that is specific but also learnable. The pacing demands are unique. AD scripts use notations like brisk or very brisk. The gap between two lines of dialogue might be four seconds and you have to convey meaningful visual information in that space clearly without rushing in a way that loses the listener. You need to deliver every line as if it counts while also being flexible about what gets used. It's a different muscle than commercial or video game or narration work. But it's absolutely buildable. And the voice actors who invest in training for it are walking into a niche with very little competition and pretty steady work. How to Position Yourself for AD Work First, get familiar with the format. Watch content with audio description turned on. Netflix, Amazon, YouTube all have accessibility settings. Turn it on for a show you're already watching and listen to the pacing, listen to the tone, notice how the narration sits in the audio environment. This is your market research and it costs you nothing. Second, build a sample. You cannot pitch AD work with a standard narration demo. You need a sample that demonstrates you understand the format, ideally built from fictional content. The sample should show tight pacing, appropriate tone, and ideally a mix of slower and brisk paced lines. Third, identify the buyers. AD is produced by post-production companies and accessibility service providers, not usually directly by studios or streaming platforms. Researching and building a contact list, just like you would for any other vertical, is important to do. And then frame it in your marketing. If you have an AD sample, say it. Put it on your website. Mention it in outreach. Most voice actor websites don't have AD sections. Having one immediately signals that you're someone who has done the work to understand the work. Why This Niche Matters Beyond the Bookings It's not a glamorous vertical. But it is so meaningful. Audio description exists because people deserve to experience art and storytelling and information fully, just as anyone else. The voice actor doing AD work is genuinely contributing to accessibility, to children and adults alike, and that work has human stakes to it. The commercial reality is strong, consistent, and growing. There aren't enough trained narrators to fill the demand. And the personal reality is strong because it's interesting work that requires real craft and you get paid for that craft. The door is open. Most people just haven't knocked on it yet. Want to Keep the Conversation Going? If you're interested in learning more about this, reach out. Mandy offers performance and business coaching and would love to help you get this part of your business going. Reach out at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com.

When building your family tree it's easy to skip over your own parents. Just in time for Father's Day we are exploring practical strategies for uncovering and preserving your dad's life story. Learn how to get around privacy restrictions barriers on records, build a timeline, conduct interviews, and strategically fill in the gaps in your family history. ✔ SHOW NOTES: Get Lisa's video show notes pages here. (Coming Soon) (Premium Member Bonus Downloadable PDF in the Resources section.) Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member here. Learn more about Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Our Sponsors for this episode: Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription. Click here and use coupon code GenealogyGems MyHeritage Click here to start finding your family history at MyHeritage Visit Archives.com Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what's available with your Premium eLearning Membership. Sign up today here. Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems: Instagram.com/genealogygemspodcast Facebook.com/genealogygems Pinterest.com/lisalouisecooke YouTube.com/GenealogyGems

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Here is a pattern I've seen play out hundreds of times with high-achieving women: the more capable you are, the more convincing your avoidance becomes. Not the obvious kind — procrastination, distraction, scrolling. The sophisticated kind. The kind that looks exactly like doing something. Researching instead of starting. Refining the plan instead of executing it. Finding the most articulate explanation for why this particular moment isn't quite the right one. Intelligent avoidance doesn't feel like hiding. It feels productive. It generates a genuine sense of forward motion. And it keeps you exactly where you are. This episode is for the woman who is very smart, deeply self-aware in many ways, and still hasn't done the thing she knows she needs to do. It's not a judgment. It's an invitation to look at the pattern clearly — because the moment you can see it, it loses most of its power. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com #GraceAndGritPodcast #MidlifeWomen #Avoidance #MidlifeHealth #WomenOver40 #HealthMindset #HighAchievers #TheConsistencyCode #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealth #Procrastination #SelfAwareness #SecondAct #WomenOver50 #OverthinkingWomen  

Welcome to Schauer Thoughts, this week we'll be dissecting the “MAHA Report” as well as it's strategy and “MAHA ELEVATE” proposal. Please know that there will be several more parts to this series so if there's anything you think I didn't get to or is worth emphasizing, I will absolutely be doing follow-ups and want you to hang tight - I very much hear and mirror your concern. Researching this episode has been heartbreaking like none other and I just appreciate you all taking the time to listen. Please review the sources below for all information, it is of the utmost importance right now that we all stay informed. Download Hily Dating App from the App Store or Google Play, or visit ⁠https://hily.go.link/jRMKW I do also plan on searching for actionable items and ways to recognize front groups, but I do need some time to collect and format that information. Please know that hope is never lost.  Nuance: I do apologize for my poor pronunciation of some medical conditions and other words, I am someone who loves to research outside of a school context so I don't get to hear most of these words spoken out loud by others. I foresee some red-hat-supporters running with this point for “evidence” of me being unintelligent and I'm covering my bases for when that eventually happens. My main reason for pointing this out is not to prevent people making fun of my pronunciation but more of a demonstration on how predictable some people are. Reminder: I love answering questions, if you have an assumption on any of my political stances, please just ask. *Spoiler* I am not a fan of the United States military and have very strong, informed opinions. Edit for 31:50 - I accidentally referred to RFK Jr. as “JFK” - this was a mistake lol. Books: Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans - Khiara M. Bridges Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes Us Sick - Murray Carpenter A History of Transgender Medicine in the United States: From Margins to Mainstream - Carolyn Wolf-Gould, Dallas Denny, Jamison Green, Kyan Lynch, Editors Enshitification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It - Cory Doctorow Astroturfing: Manufacturing Fake Grassroots Campaigns - S Williams Gifted Books: Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma - Wednesdae Reim Ifrach REAT, ATR-BC, CLAT Healing the Land Teaches Us Who We Are: How Indigenous Cultural Resistance Can Restore the Earth, Recover Community, and Create Sustainable Futures - Maceo Carrillo Martinet, PhD Sleep and Its Meanings: Sociocultural Investigations from Critical Sleep Studies - Edited by Diletta De Cristofaro Mad Eden - Morgan Thomas MAHA Information: The MAHA Report - https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MAHA-Report-The-White-House.pdf The MAHA Strategy - https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-MAHA-Strategy-WH.pdf  MAHA ELEVATE Model - https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/maha-elevate  Resources: US Science After a Year of Trump  https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-026-00088-9/index.html  Senior NIH official pushes MAHA strategy to skeptical ADA audience https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/05/ada-conference-new-orleans-richard-woychik-synergy-nih-maha/ List of Wars Involving the United States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_wars_involving_the_United_States  Poisoning the Well: How Astroturfing Harms Trust in Advocacy Organizations https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23294965221123808 Psychiatrists say RFK Jr's take on SSRIs is an ‘oversimplification' of the problem https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2026/05/07/psychiatrists-say-rfk-jr-s-take-on-ssris-is-an-oversimplification-of-the-problem S&T Digital Forgeries Report https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/23_0630_st_digital_forgeries_report_signed.pdf Example of why we really need  Scientific American (2013) - Natural versus Synthetic Chemicals Is a Gray Matter  https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/guest-blog/natural-vs-synthetic-chemicals-is-a-gray-matter/ RFK Jr. Parrots Pete Hegseth, Says America is Too Fat for War https://newrepublic.com/post/205033/rfk-jr-parrots-pete-hegseth-says-america-fat-war-dietary-guidelines-hhs  White House asks for $16B in cuts to HHS, more money for war https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/healthcare-economics/white-house-asks-16b-cuts-hhs-more-money-war World Ward Wednesday: Farm Cadets https://www.thefoodhistorian.com/blog/world-war-wednesday-farm-cadets RFK Jr. talked about ‘reparenting' kids on wellness farms. We visit one that inspired him. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/nx-s1-5798733/rfk-jr-addiction-treatment-centers Up to 70% of Farmworkers Not Returning to California Farms following ICE Raids https://www.thepacker.com/70-farmworkers-not-returning-california-farms-following-ice-raids  ICE raids have deterred foreign farm workers, but farmers hope to make hiring easier https://www.npr.org/2025/12/02/nx-s1-5604903/ice-raids-have-deterred-foreign-farm-workers-but-farmers-hope-to-make-hiring-easier Automatic military draft registration takes effect in December. Here's how it would work https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/09/politics/us-military-draft-registration-2026 Selective Service - Who Must Register https://www.sss.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WhoMustRegisterChart_1-28-25-2.pdf   Military Medical Information Nuance Reminder: I am well aware that there are people in the US military that currently have these disorders/ diseases/ conditions, my *quite specific* emphasis is on the formal documentation and/or diagnosis (it's been medically charted by a physician) of these conditions PRIOR to entering the United States military. Apologies for the aggressive nuance, as someone raised around the military, I just know ~ deep in my soul ~ that someone is going to be so tempted to say “my boyfriends in the Army and he has ADHD!!” I'm very happy for y'all, but again, documented and/or diagnosed before entering the United States military.  Circular No. 100, War Department, Provost Marshal General's Office, Washington, November 9, 1863 - Annual Report of the Secretary of War, Washington: Government Printing Office, 1856 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Report_of_the_Secretary_of_War_which_Acc/EMVOAQAAMAAJ?gbpv=1 To find the information I was discussing go to page 74. Defects Found in Drafted Men (1919) https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/bookviewer?PID=nlm:nlmuid-9502639-bk To find the information I was discussing, go to page 49. Unfit for Service: Physical Fitness and Civic Obligation in World War II https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/unfit-for-service-physical-fitness-and-civic-obligation-in-world-war-ii.htm  Iraq War and Afghanistan  https://dmna.ny.gov/hro/agr/army/files/1557332720--AR%2040-501%20Standard%20of%20Medical%20Fitness.pdf  Current (2026) Disqualifying Conditions https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF?ver=8i9QED7mH4XAA4zoSSIwZA%3D%3D  Military Command Exception https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Privacy-and-Civil-Liberties/HIPAA-Compliance-within-the-MHS/Military-Command-Exception  Can You Join the Military with ADHD? https://www.additudemag.com/can-you-join-the-military-with-adhd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you spend your weekends visiting cliffs with your child to find out which ones would be deadliest? Well, that’s something Fiona Hardy did in researching her new ‘cosy crime’ novel, Old Games! In this episode, Fiona joins us to discuss the inspiration for this latest book, her own writing process and how she went from kids to adult fiction! 00:00 Welcome06:31 Writers in the wild11:06 Writing tip: Metrics of success14:31 WIN!: The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery by Samera Kamaleddine & Hykie Breeze16:10 Word of the week: ’Obstreperous’16:57 Writer in residence: Fiona Hardy17:50 What is her new book ‘Old Games’ all about?20:09 Plotting and pitching this second novel23:25 Cosy crime without a murder26:19 Writing fight scenes27:41 Realistic consequences28:28 Setting the story in Victoria30:23 Researching crime and cliffs32:42 Balancing bookselling and writing34:11 Daily writing process and goals35:31 Publicity, creating socials and anxiety39:17 How Fiona moved from kids to adult books40:34 Future projects43:39 Writing tip45:10 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month we turn the spotlight on bass players Ivan Vaughn and Lou Walters, plus drummer Andy White. *******Links mentioned in this episode Ivan Vaughn Wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_VaughanAndy White wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_White_(drummer)Finding The Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Garry Popper - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420/Websites:Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter **************Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.comYou can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Final Episode Sign-OffThis was the final planned episode of The Forgotten Beatles series. Over the last 19 episodes we have covered 34 different people that at one time or other appeared on stage or in the studio either with, as a part of, some incarnation of The Beatles. Researching their stories has been a fascinating journey and it was a pleasure, and the comments about this series have been delightful and much appreciated.So what's next?Well after five years I've decided to give the Before They Were Beatles podcast project a rest for a while. But that doesn't mean I'm stepping away from the world of The Beatles, as there are a couple of other Fab Four related projects developing.Thanks again for your time, interest, and your feedback. It's been a fab five years.I've been your host, writer, and producer, Alan J. Porter. - Stay Well, Stay Safe, and enjoy Peace & Love.**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.

"I always think, 'Jesus, this person could be reading War and Peace, and they picked up this dopey little book.' You know what I mean? So the best thing I could do is be interesting or helpful. I can't be boring, and I've got to try to be helpful," says Austin Kleon, author of Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again.What a pleasure to welcome back Austin Kleon to the show to chat up his new book, his first in seven years, Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again. It's published by Tarcher. Like Austin's previous books in Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going, this pink wonder is the size of those old double-album CD cases you'd get in the 90s and it's packed with insights and inspiration Austin learned from his two young boys about being an artist and how to be a creative person in times where creativity is needed more than ever. Fun stuff.So Austin is a funny, irreverent, sometimes cranky, but almost always inspiring based on his posture in the creative world. The stuff he curates and his generosity in sharing it is a big reason his Substack audience is 309,000 people strong and as of this taping, #5 in art & illustration on the stack. You can also learn more about him at austinkleon.com where he frequently blogs, though he's turned the dial down on that a bit in favor of the paid audience of his Tuesday newsletters. I've been plugged into the Kleon-verse since about 2014 right when Show Your Work came out and he made appearances on Creative Live with Chase Jarvis, so it's been cool to see the arc of his career to date.In this episode, we talk about: Place and his Ohio roots The farmer approach The idea of uncertainty Knowing less Getting back to that thing The most punk thing Metallica did What if Austin is the apprentice now? A revelation from Fiona Apple How his paid newsletter audience helped cook the book Researching in the open Knowing what weight class he's in Being interesting and helpful Going full-on Beast Mode The coveting of creative people How jealousy shows what's broken in you And how his kids brought punk back into his lifeIf you're going to pair this episode with anything, check out: Episode 146: Austin Kleon Episodes 169 and 433 with Chase Jarvis Episode 266 with Kristen Radtke Episode 369 with Akeem S. Roberts Episode 480 with Dana Jeri Maier Episode 486 with Roz Chast

Are you stuck because you lack vision, or because you are not doing the work? In today's episode, Kevin and Alan discuss why success requires both imagination and execution. Kevin reflects on how podcasting was built one step at a time, before the bigger picture was clear. Alan explains the “clouds and dirt” framework, showing why vision without action becomes fantasy, and action without direction becomes wasted effort.They also explore self-awareness, discipline, natural wiring, and the client patterns they have seen after thousands of episodes and years of coaching. This episode will help you see which side you need to build next. Listen now, before your goals start charging rent for all the space they take up in your head._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

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AI shopping is moving from "help me research this" to "help me buy this." When companies like Stripe and Shopify start building the payment and checkout systems for AI agents, it's worth paying attention. In this episode of Get Digital Marketing Results, Donna Botti and Bob Clark cover what's behind that shift, what the data shows about consumer behavior, and what local businesses should clean up to be findable, comparable, and recommendable to AI agents. Stripe just updated Link so AI agents can request purchases and wait for approval. Shopify is making merchants discoverable inside AI shopping channels. AI-driven traffic to Shopify stores is up 8x year over year since January 2025, and orders from AI-powered searches are up 15x. The infrastructure for agentic commerce is being built now, not in some far-off future. You'll learn: ✅ Why AI is shifting from research helper to actual buyer ✅ How Stripe Link is enabling AI agents to make approved purchases ✅ How Shopify is preparing for shoppers who never visit your site ✅ What the data shows about consumer comfort (and limits) with AI shopping ✅ How AI agents read structured information instead of visually browsing ✅ Three things to clean up on your website this week Key takeaways: AI is moving from research to purchase. Major commerce platforms are building the infrastructure for it now. AI agents read structured data. Thin product or service pages give them less to compare, recommend, or trust. Clear information helps everyone. Removing confusion makes you easier to choose for people, AI assistants, and agents. For show notes and more resources, visit www.delosinc.com/episode449. Subscribe for more actionable digital marketing tips for local and regional service businesses.

In this special episode of Forgotten TV, journey back to the fall of 1986, when NBC urged America to “Come Home,” ABC proclaimed, “We Belong Together,” and CBS asked viewers to “Share the Spirit.” Through rare promos, network image campaigns, and the debut of new shows including ALF, L.A. Law, Head of the Class, Designing Women, My Sister Sam (and several others you probably don't remember), explore a fascinating moment when all three major networks seemed to be selling something larger than television itself: family, togetherness, reassurance, and emotional connection...with NBC and CBS occasionally resembling a boisterous Sunday morning revival meeting. We also explore the likely reason that: NBC invited viewers to "Come Home." ABC insisted "We Belong Together." CBS urged audiences to "Share the Spirit." Researching and producing podcasts and articles is extremely time consuming. Please consider financially supporting Forgotten TV in any of the following ways: SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREON Support Forgotten TV with Paypal Buy Me a Coffee Shop the Forgotten TV Merch Store Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Some music used under license from Epidemic Sound. If you need music for your podcast or YouTube channel, please visit Epidemic Sound.  Be sure to check out promotional partner Q106.5, the home of 80s and 90s hits at Q1065.com Forgotten TV is not affiliated with or authorized by any production company or TV network involved in the making of any TV show or film mentioned. All TV series, films, and characters are copyright and property of their respective rights holders. Copyright 2026 Forgotten TV Media  

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Listen to the full podcast: https://bit.ly/SKMPOPPENHEIMERBilly Oppenheimer has spent years inside the minds of two of the most celebrated creatives alive, Rick Rubin and Ryan Holiday. Billy is also working on his first book, and what he shares about the process, the endless hunger for more input, the terror of finishing, the paradox of detachment is something any creator will feel in their chest.Follow Billy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpoppenheimer/X: https://x.com/bpoppenheimerWebsite: https://billyoppenheimer.com/03:47 Billy's Aphantasia07:12 How Billy Found Rick Rubin10:10 Different Creative Minds15:02 Memory Palace Failure17:56 Education Is Broken20:42 Alpha School & Interest Graphs24:32 Identity & James Baldwin27:28 Psychedelics & Identity Reset29:36 AI in the Writing Process33:05 Primal Intelligence / Angus Fletcher38:34 Technology Shapes the Experience42:50 Palmer Luckey & Creative Time49:00 Agency, NPCs & Exposure53:30 Aphantasia & Dreams57:53 Ideas Come Through Us1:04:05 Stillness & No Inputs1:05:54 Amor Towles & Long-Game Research1:07:44 Publishing vs. Self-Publishing1:24:27 Landlines & Outlived Institutions1:31:32 Lessons from Rick & RyanListen to the complete episodes of Sky King's Mental Playground, sign up at skmp.supercast.comFollow Sky on XSubscribe on YouTubeFollow Sky on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people never start the thing they want most in life because they research themselves right out of it. In this episode, I get real about how information overload is one of the sneakiest dream killers out there, and how the simple act of just jumping in and finding out if you enjoy something has been behind every meaningful thing I have built. If you have been waiting until you know everything before you start, this episode is your wake-up call. Key Takeaways Too much research before starting something new can talk you out of the very thing you were meant to do. Enjoyment has to come first. Strategy can always be layered on later, but you cannot build backward. Showing growth matters more than showing perfection. My first book had a typo in the first three words, and I am proud of it. You do not have to understand everything about something to know that you love it. Sometimes "I enjoy this" is enough of a reason to begin. Waiting for the perfect plan is how you spend your whole life on the sidelines watching instead of playing. Action Steps Identify one thing you have been researching but never started, and commit to taking one real action on it today, before you do any more research. Ask yourself honestly whether the goal you are chasing is something you genuinely enjoy, or just something you think you should want. Let the answer guide your next move. Release the need for perfection before launch. Write the first chapter, book the first gig, or take the first class. Let people see your growth in real time. Notable Quote Find what you love, find something you're passionate about, and then put some skill to it. You'll build a life that you want. You'll build a life that you're proud of.

There are seasons for steady, daily effort — and then there are moments when incremental progress just makes things worse. This week I'm talking about something that surprised even me: the idea that sometimes, the most useful thing isn't a small step. It's a big one.The Garage, the Trees, and the Difference That MattersI cleaned my garage this weekend. And planted a tree garden. Both projects taught me something different about momentum — and when crossing the threshold into "just finish it" is actually the right call.Gardens vs. Demolition ProjectsNot every challenge in life responds to the same approach. Building a habit, growing a marriage, developing your finances — these are gardens. They need consistent tending over time, not a dramatic push. But cleaning out a neglected room, making a decision you've been sitting on for two years, or finally addressing a health issue? Those are demolition projects. They need force and commitment.Building vs. ClearingAsk yourself: am I building something, or am I clearing something? Building almost always works through small steps — strength, relationships, discipline, creative practice. But clearing often needs a different gear entirely. And when you nibble at a clearing project slowly, you stay emotionally attached to the old system and never fully cross over.The Two Big MistakesThe first: trying to Big Bang something that actually needs consistency. January 1st energy applied to the wrong kind of project exhausts you fast. The second (sneakier): using small steps to avoid transformation altogether. Researching, planning, organizing bins — it feels like motion, but it's avoidance. Ask yourself honestly: am I moving forward, or circling the drain?What Nature Shows UsGrowth in nature is rarely gradual and visible. The trees look dead for weeks in late April — and then overnight, everything is green. Birds migrate in a burst, not a slow fade. A caterpillar doesn't gradually become a butterfly; it dissolves and emerges something completely new. Life contains both slow formation and sudden transformation.Reading the Season You're InThe wisdom isn't in choosing one philosophy and sticking to it forever. It's learning to read the moment. Some seasons call for faithfulness and daily showing up. Others call for a shovel, a weekend, and a decision not to stop. Both approaches are gifts. Small steps help us begin. Big bangs help us cross the threshold.If something on your list has been "in progress" for longer than makes sense — ask yourself if you've been treating a demolition project like a garden. The answer might change your whole Saturday.You can reach me at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com or find everything I do at jillfromthenorthwoods.com.Timestamps0:00 Introduction3:18 Gardens vs. demolition projects6:39 Building vs. clearing — two different workflows9:12 Mistake #1 — Big Banging things that need consistency10:19 Mistake #2 — Using small steps to avoid change14:30 Why the Big Bang creates clarity16:03 What nature teaches us about sudden transformation21:56 Closing thoughtsJill's Linkshttp://jillfromthenorthwoods.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallstepshttps://twitter.com/schmernEmail the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.comBy choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal experiences and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, life coach, or mental health professional. Any habits, strategies, or suggestions offered should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or counseling advice. Results vary — small steps look different for everyone. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.

Welcome to today’s episode, featuring: Tabs, Time, and Techy Goodness! If you browse the web on a desktop or laptop, we’ve got tips, tools, and fun discoveries to make your online life smoother and more productive. But before we dive into demos, we have two exciting announcements for our community! Join Our Virtual Library Event — June 11 Did you know you can borrow books from your local library without ever leaving home? You absolutely can, and we're going to show you how! Join us on Thursday, June 11 at 8:00 PM Eastern for a free virtual event all about discovering the amazing digital resources your local library offers. We'll talk about: Researching your local library Accessing digital audiobooks and ebooks Supporting your library while expanding your reading options Learning about library programs, guest speakers, and events Reconnecting with the community during a fun virtual evening together We've missed gathering with everyone and look forward to connecting again after so many months away. Be sure to register your free spot! Meet the Our Special Magazine Team — June 3 Kim also shares news about a special event for readers of the Our Special magazine from National Braille Press! Join Kim, NBP editor Natalie, and several columnists on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual conversation open to both current and former subscribers. During this hour-long event, you'll: Learn more about the magazine Explore the women's-interest topics it covers Hear about a brand-new feature added this year Share your feedback and ideas for the magazine's future Meet the people behind the publication To attend, email editor at NBP dot org (replace with the @ sign and period and remove spaces), or check your inbox—and maybe your Spam folder too—for meeting details sent by Natalie last week. HelloTabs Demo—Tame Your Browser Chaos Next up, we explore a browser extension that may completely change how you manage tabs: HelloTabs. If your browser currently looks anything like Kim's—dozens upon dozens of tabs open at once —this tool could become your new best friend. We demonstrate: Jumping instantly between tabs with keyboard shortcuts Smarter tab organization Customization and configuration options Better time management while working and browsing Faster navigation with less frustration You'll even hear Kim flying effortlessly from tab to tab like a browser wizard. It's available for Chromium-based browsers and Firefox alike. Steve's Clock Returns! Speaking of time management, Chris introduces an old favorite: Steve’s Clock. This classic talking clock application for Windows may be old-school, but it still delivers plenty of charm and usefulness. In this demo, you'll learn: How the talking clock works Ways to configure announcements and settings How it fits into a modern Windows workflow Why talking clocks are still surprisingly delightful Yes… it really was “a great time had by all.” we couldn’t resist the pun. Thanks for Listening! As always, thank you so much for spending your precious time with us. We appreciate every listen. We'll see you in June! The post Browser Magic and Talking Time appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast.

How to find prime contractors and pitch them for real subcontracting work is one of the most overlooked skills in federal contracting, and most small businesses get it completely wrong. In this episode of the Federal Help Center podcast, Eric Coffie sits down with Zach Golden to break down a step-by-step research method for stalking primes, profiling tribal 8(a) firms, and writing outreach that actually gets a response. If you've been chasing contracts you can't win solo, this is the workflow that opens doors. Here's what you'll learn inside this episode: Why large 8(a) primes like ANCs, tribal entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations operate more like Amazon than Walmart and how to position yourself inside their partner network The exact research workflow Zach uses inside OpenCube IQ to pull a prime's financials, NAICS codes, contract history, and government POCs before sending a single email How to write a short capability statement email that doesn't over-explain and triggers a real reply from busy CEOs and business development leads How to use NAICS code spending data and state filters to surface the right primes when you don't yet know who's holding the contracts in your space The talking points strategy that lets you sound like an insider in conversations with primes even when you're early in your govcon journey EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Why large 8a primes work like Amazon partners 1:25 - How to approach tribal entities with capability statements 2:50 - Sending capability statements into the network 3:30 - Researching tribal primes inside OpenCube IQ 5:00 - Reading contract history and finding government POCs 6:30 - Using NAICS code spending to find the right primes 7:45 - Filtering by state to narrow down vendor lists 8:45 - Building talking points that prove you know the game Market Intelligence gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

In this episode, I share some insights from the world of podcast interviews, sharing surprising experiences from a marathon of guest appearances on brand-new shows. Maybe Not Use AI ResearchDiscover the pitfalls of relying too heavily on AI-generated questions, the importance of audio quality, and why genuine research and thoughtful preparation make interviews truly valuable. Whether you're a podcasting newbie or looking to sharpen your hosting skills, I've got some practical advice and candid insights to help you create interviews that stand out, and get shared.Takeaways:Using AI for podcasting is all about how good your prompts are, so don't skimp on that.New podcasters often have terrible audio quality, just buy a decent microphone already.If you're interviewing someone, do your homework and ask unique questions, please.Podcasters need to realize that repetitive questions make for boring interviews, spice it up!When you have better audio than your guest, it's time to reconsider your setup, trust me.Researching your guest before the interview is not crazy prep, it's called being a pro.Mentioned in This EpisodePodmatchPodcast GuestsSamson Q2U MicrophoneMentioned in this episode:Podcasting in Six WeeksStart Podcasting in Six Week - Starts June 3rdHave you been struggling trying to start a podcast? Did you drown in all the jargon? Did you feel overwhelmed? The School of Podcasting is offering a course, Podcasting in Six Weeks, that will walk you through the entire process. Learn from 20-year Hall of Fame veteran Dave Jackson as he walks you through the process of planning, launching, and growing your show. The best part is the class is only $1. For more information, go to schoolofpodcasting.com/sixweeks. Podcasting in Six WeeksThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

[00:00] - Intro [00:38] - Bill's background [07:27] - Expanding education and manufacturing capabilities [14:44] - Clearance for fiberglass pool installation [17:28] - How to become a fiberglass pool installer [24:03] - Researching fiberglass "chalking" [31:36] - Selflessness [34:09] - Chalking looks like calcium silicate bound to to gelcoat polymers [37:40] - The LSI, and chelating calcium [40:04] - Gelcoat molecular structure [46:15] - Thursday Pools' chemistry recommendations [52:49] - One chemistry strategy that gets everyone's needs met [57:00] - UV systems impact fiberglass chalking?! [1:01:39] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool

How do I analyze a listing? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a step-by-step example of my process to determine whether a short-term rental is going to be profitable or not. I'm analyzing a current listing for a Gatlinburg property.Time-stamps:Wednesday Wins (2:52)The property I'm analyzing today (9:16)Researching the property on AirDNA (11:55)Accessing comparable properties (14:08)20% off your annual subscription of Lodgify (17:46)Comparing predictions with BNBCalc (18:48)Comparable properties on BNBCalc (21:14)Broader market research (23:38)One last look at the data (32:37)Mentioned in This Episode:Use code “bmpod20” 20% off your annual subscription of Lodgify: brandandmarket.co/lodgifyEpisode 093: A Birthday Episode with My Husband, Caleb: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-a-birthday-episode-with-my-husband-calebVictoria House Sevierville: victoriahousesevierville.comAirDNA: airdna.coBNBCalc: bnbcalc.comConnect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/scheduling

This week we are joined by Anna North! Anna North is the author of four novels, including Outlawed, an instant New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, and Bog Queen, a national bestseller and National Book Foundation Science + Literature Selected Title. She is also a senior correspondent at Vox, and lives in Brooklyn. In this episode, we discuss Anna's journey as a writer and her latest book, "Bog Queen." Anna shares insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind her characters, and her experiences at the Iowa Writers Workshop. The conversation also touches on themes of identity, societal roles, and the challenges of balancing journalism with novel writing. Recommendations From This Episode: Bodies... The Exhibition Lonesome Dove Follow Anna: Instagram: @annanorthbooks  Bluesky: Anna North Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics include: Should You Follow Your Heart or Mind?, Founder Risk, Career Survival & Life Beyond Finance and Tech, and more.Refer to chapter marks below for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section. Get mentored by Chris: Book a Zoom call to discuss joining my Business Academy, Finance Bootcamp (to get a job in finance) or MBA Degree Programs or for investing/business/personal development coaching: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWDownload my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramChapter Marks: 0:25 Intro + Welcome 2:09 Heart vs Mind 4:40 Appliance Sales Collapse 5:35 SaaS & Consulting Outlook 7:48 Is Intel Too Big to Fail? 10:25 Claude vs ChatGPT 11:49 Oil Industry & Iran War 13:41 Will Duolingo Survive? 15:33 Investment Banking vs AI 17:54 Coinbase Layoffs 20:54 Future of Work 22:02 Building Cash Flow 23:41 Building Traffic in 2026 27:35 AI & Dating 30:21 Politicians & Insider Trading 31:38 Oil Short Before the War 32:07 Convertible Notes 33:44 Marriage Advice 35:39 Is PayPal a Buy? 37:35 Career Pivot from Finance 41:26 Anthropic IPO 42:17 Portfolio Diversification 43:53 Quant vs Traditional Finance 44:47 Quant vs Macro Hedge Funds 46:33 Researching a Company 48:29 Why VOO? 50:28 Investing in Oil 54:33 Stocks vs Bonds vs ETFs 54:48 Best Sell Signals 56:47 SpaceX IPO Risks 58:35 Facebook in 20 Years 59:40 Modeling a Stock 1:00:38 What Private Equity Firms Do 1:02:47 Risk Taking When Young 1:04:57 AI Productivity Multiplier 1:06:08 Gamestop-Ebay Deal 1:06:48 Software Sales Compensation 1:07:45 Founder Leaves Company 1:11:55 Student Loans vs Cash Tuition 1:13:34 Future Outside Finance & Tech 1:16:48 Managing Negative Feelings 1:18:35 Is the Iran War Ending? 1:20:00 Real Estate, Stocks & Golf 1:22:36 Blockchain & Traditional Finance 1:25:59 Space Sector Advice 1:28:00 Advice for a 15-Year-Old 1:29:25 Finance vs Consulting 1:30:35 What Makes a Great CEO? 1:31:40 Vanguard ETFs 1:32:30 Is Nvidia Overvalued? 1:33:09 Gold vs Real Estate 1:34:36 $1M Bitcoin Valuation Connect with me: Schedule a 1:1 call with Chris: https://haroun.short.gy/1on1CallYTWYouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun

Teaser ... Zhengyu's tech background and new book, Rethinking China ... What kind of threat is China, really? ... How trading with China transformed America ... The stakes of the chip war ... Will tech war lead to real war? ... The US-China escalation spiral and Taiwan ... “Researching while Chinese”: the new Red Scare? ... Heading to Overtime ...

Researching the company before an interview sounds simple…but most candidates are either doing too little, way too much, or struggling to explain what they actually found.In this week's episode, we unpack what employers are really looking for when they ask “what do you know about us?” and how much research is actually necessary.We also cover how to handle surprise phone calls, organise your notes, and communicate your research in a way that feels natural and genuine instead of overly rehearsed.

Today on the show we talk about the importance of funding and supporting research about the historic, geographic, and economic circumstances of Newfoundland and Labrador.Guests: Sharon Roseman, director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research; Barbara Neis, professor emerita, Dept. of Sociology at MUN; Lisa Rankin, research chair in Northern Indigenous Community Archaeology; Alison Carr , managing editor, Memorial University Press; Fiona Polack, academic editor at Memorial University Press.

A Milestone Built on Consistency and Community Episode 500 of Principal Matters is more than a milestone; it's a reflection of years of consistency, curiosity, and commitment to elevating school leadership. What began as a blog in 2013 and evolved into a podcast in 2015 has grown into a global conversation among educators. With over 700 pieces of content produced, the show has become a trusted space where leaders learn from one another, share experiences, and grow together. For this special episode, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke invited a panel of respected leaders and longtime listeners to reflect on lessons learned, meaningful moments, and the future of education leadership. The panel includes: Dr. Don Parker, Josh Tovar, Donna Hayward, Frederick Buskey, Brent Kline, Dr. Nick Davies, and Dr. Tracie Swilley. Will Parker – Founder, Principal Matters LLC https://williamdparker.com Jen Schwanke – Author, Speaker, Co-Host https://jenschwanke.com Dr. Don Parker – Speaker, Author, PD Consultant https://drdonparker.com Josh Tovar – Principal, Memorial Pathway Academy (Garland, TX)Memorial Pathway Academy https://www.garlandisdschools.net/memorial Donna Hayward – Principal, Haddam-Killingworth High School (CT)Haddam-Killingworth High School https://hkhs.rsd17.org Frederick Buskey – Host, Assistant Principal Podcasthttps://www.frederickbuskey.com/appodcast.html Brent Kline – Principal, Palo Alto High SchoolPalo Alto High School https://www.paly.net Dr. Nick Davies – Principal, Woodland Middle Schoolhttps://www.drnickdavies.com/ Dr. Tracie Swilley – Assistant Superintendent, Fairfield County School District (SC)Fairfield County School District https://www.fairfield1.org https://educate-her.com The Power of Ongoing Conversation A consistent theme across the episode is the idea that Principal Matters is not just a podcast; it's an ongoing conversation among trusted colleagues. Our friends described the show as: A “circle of trusted friends” A space where leadership challenges feel shared, not isolated A bridge connecting leaders across different contexts and regions Rather than one standout episode, they emphasized the cumulative impact of hearing diverse voices over time. Whether discussing rural leadership, student voice, or restorative practices, the conversations feel timeless and relevant. Leadership Through Relationships Another major takeaway is the relational nature of leadership. Guests highlighted how the show models: Authentic dialogue Curiosity-driven questioning Respect for diverse perspectives Dr. Don Parker reflected on how meaningful it is when leaders feel seen and valued in conversation, while others noted the importance of creating environments where people feel safe to share openly. The podcast itself mirrors what effective leadership looks like in schools: listening deeply, building trust, and learning collaboratively. Timeless Lessons for School Leaders Across the discussion, several key leadership principles emerged: 1. Leadership is Human Work The most impactful leaders connect with people—not just systems or outcomes. 2. Growth Requires Community No leader succeeds in isolation. Networks, mentorship, and ongoing dialogue are essential. 3. Student Voice Matters Including students in decision-making leads to stronger, more meaningful school practices. 4. Reflection Drives Improvement Whether through podcasts, conversations, or coaching, reflection helps leaders refine their practice. Behind the Scenes: Crafting the Conversation Jen Schwanke offered insight into the preparation behind each episode: Researching guests and their work Developing thoughtful, curiosity-driven questions Allowing conversations to evolve naturally Meanwhile, the production process—editing, publishing, and distribution—relies on a dedicated team, including our editor, Emily Parker-Eaton, and our theme music by Samuel Parker, highlighting that the podcast is truly a collaborative effort. Parting Words: Wisdom from the Panel The episode concludes with powerful reflections from each guest, including: Remember your “why” Seek support—you don't have to do this alone Slow down and focus on people, not just tasks Embrace the impact you have on lives every day Stay committed to growth and connection Each message reinforces a shared belief: leadership is challenging, but deeply meaningful work. Thank you Listen to the entire episode for even more takeaways! Episode 500 wouldn't be possible without you, the listener, so thank you! This show is a celebration of perseverance, relationships, and shared purpose. More than anything, it reminds us that leadership is not about having all the answers; it's about asking better questions, building stronger connections, and continuing the conversation. And as the panel suggested, this isn't the end. It's just the beginning of the next 500 conversations. Until the next episode, thank you for listening, and thank you for doing what matters! The post PMP500: Celebrating 500 Conversations in School Leadership appeared first on Principal Matters.

Incorruptible with Eric RiesWhat if the companies that last the longest are the ones building enough trust that people want to keep participating in them? That's the idea behind this conversation with Eric Ries — entrepreneur, author of The Lean Startup, and now Incorruptible.Through stories such as Volvo giving away the seatbelt patent, Tony's Chocolonely opening its ethical supply chain to competitors, and Mary Parker Follett's idea of the “invisible leader,” we explore how organizations create lasting advantage through trust, shared purpose, and systems that hold together as companies scale.We also unpack why so many businesses drift toward short-term extraction, what leaders misunderstand about organizational health, and why AI is exposing deeper weaknesses in how companies operate.If you're building a company and questioning whether business-as-usual is still the right operating system, this conversation is for you.Key TakeawaysEthical business can outperform extractive business models: Eric argues that mission-driven companies are not sacrificing performance. In many cases, trust, alignment, and long-term thinking create stronger economic outcomes.Volvo used open ecosystems as strategy: Giving away the three-point seat belt patent helped establish safety as an industry standard while positioning Volvo as the global leader in automotive safety.Tony's Chocolonely treats its mission as infrastructure: The company's goal is not simply selling chocolate. Its mission is to eliminate child slavery from the cacao supply chain through systems that competitors can also adopt.Positive externalities can strengthen competitive advantage: Eric explains how companies can create value by improving the broader ecosystem around them instead of maximizing short-term value extraction.Organizations are shaped by invisible leadership: Mary Parker Follett's idea of the “invisible leader” shows how shared purpose influences decisions when executives are not in the room.Organizational health cannot be commanded: Leaders can issue instructions, but trust, accountability, and commitment have to be cultivated through systems and behavior over time.Additional InsightsThe current business narrative rewards extraction over durability: Barry and Eric discuss how modern startup culture often glorifies hyper-efficient solo founders, aggressive cost-cutting, and short-term returns while ignoring long-term organizational health.AI is amplifying leadership weaknesses, not solving them: As companies use AI to accelerate decision-making and productivity, leaders are being forced to confront whether their systems actually create clarity, trust, and aligned behavior.Mission statements are easy. Mission transmission is harder: Eric argues that values only matter when they shape real decisions, incentives, hiring, product tradeoffs, and customer experience.Open systems can expand both impact and market position: From Linux and Git to Netflix influencing AWS through open source tooling, the episode explores how sharing infrastructure can strengthen an ecosystem while also benefiting the originating company.Profit becomes dangerous when it ignores externalities: Eric explains how traditional profit models often fail to account for long-term brand damage, human cost, environmental impact, and deferred liabilities.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode RecapEric Ries explains why organizations are living systems, not machines to be controlled. Leaders can command action, but organizational health has to be cultivated through purpose, trust, and the systems people use when no one is watching.00:57 – Barry's Opening ReflectionBarry connects AI, leadership, and decision-making systems before introducing Eric's new book, Incorruptible.02:14 – Guest Introduction: Eric RiesBarry introduces Eric Ries, entrepreneur, author of The Lean Startup, and author of Incorruptible, framing the conversation around ethical business as a path to long-term prosperity.04:34 – Researching the Stories Behind IncorruptibleEric shares how much research went into the book, including the challenge of finding stories that were not just interesting, but genuinely useful for leaders.08:07 – Volvo and the “Seatbelt Heist”Eric breaks down how Volvo's decision to give away the three-point seat belt patent created a prosperity cascade that reshaped the industry while strengthening Volvo's long-term brand position around safety.16:45 – Open Source as StrategyBarry connects Volvo's story to Netflix and cloud computing, where open sourcing internal tools helped shape the direction of the broader ecosystem.17:57 – Positive Externalities as Business StrategyEric explains why companies often overlook opportunities to create value by improving the wider system around them.20:18 – Tony's Chocolonely and Slave-Free ChocolateEric tells the story of how a Dutch journalist turned frustration over child labor in cacao production into a fast-growing chocolate company with a much larger mission.24:03 – Mission Beyond the ProductTony's mission is not simply making chocolate. The business exists to eliminate child slavery from the cacao supply chain and align economics with ethical sourcing.26:00 – Tony's Open ChainEric explains how Tony's opened its ethical supply chain to competitors while requiring them to commit to the same standards across all their chocolate products.30:32 – The False Tradeoff Between Ethics and PerformanceEric challenges the business-school assumption that companies must choose between mission and profit, arguing that the data often shows the opposite.33:23 – Redefining ProfitBarry and Eric discuss why traditional definitions of profit often ignore externalities, deferred liabilities, human cost, and long-term brand damage.39:19 – The Myth of the Solo FounderBarry pushes back on modern founder mythology and explains why anything built to last depends on systems, teams, and shared ownership.40:36 – Mary Parker Follett and the Invisible LeaderEric introduces management thinker Mary Parker Follett and explains why her ideas about shared purpose and distributed authority were decades ahead of their time.45:00 – What Guides Decisions When Leaders Aren't PresentEric explores Follett's idea of the invisible leader: the shared sense of purpose that influences behavior when no executive is in the room.49:35 – Organizations as Living SystemsEric compares organizations to emergent intelligence systems like ant colonies or the human body, arguing that leaders can cultivate organizational health but cannot directly command it.52:30 – Closing ReflectionsBarry and Eric reflect on the need for new business models that prioritize trust, mission alignment, and long-term value creation over extraction.Useful ResourcesEric Ries — IncorruptibleEric Ries — The Lean StartupEric Ries on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/ The Eric Ries Show YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow Barry O'Reilly — Artificial Organizations - https://geni.us/artificialorgsFAQsQ1: What is Eric Ries' book Incorruptible about?Incorruptible explores how leaders can build companies that stay aligned with their mission as they grow. Eric looks at stories from business history to show how purpose, governance, incentives, and ownership shape whether companies create long-term value or lose their way.Q2: Why does Eric Ries use Volvo as an example?Volvo's three-point seat belt story shows how a company can create value by spreading a mission beyond its own products. By making the patent available to others, Volvo helped establish safety as an industry standard while strengthening its own reputation for safety.Q3: What is Tony's Chocolonely trying to change?Tony's Chocolonely is trying to eliminate child slavery from the cacao supply chain. The company sells chocolate, but the deeper mechanism is building an ethical supply chain that other companies can use through Tony's Open Chain.Q4: What does Mary Parker Follett mean by the invisible leader?The invisible leader is the shared purpose that guides people's decisions when no formal leader is present. It is what shapes behavior in everyday moments, such as how teams handle quality issues, customer problems, or ethical tradeoffs.Q5: Can leaders...

We go from breath-holding chaos to a surprisingly practical conversation about layoffs, AI-driven job shifts, and why people are quitting even when they are not the ones getting cut. We share a simple resume test for AI filters, then get real about identity, fear, and how to stay ready without spiraling on LinkedIn. • Pasting your resume into Notepad to see what AI and ATS tools actually read • Why fancy formatting, images, and broken bullets can quietly tank applications • Using Markdown thinking to make your experience clearer and more machine-readable • Layoffs plus voluntary exits as a culture and trust signal • Asking “who does the work now?” after headcount cuts and AI replacements • Separating personal identity from work identity before a crisis hits • Talking about value you bring, not just tasks you did at your last company • ABL as a default habit: always be looking, always be learning • Researching the market, picking a direction, then learning the missing skills • Building a savings fund when possible to reduce panic decisions If you want to connect with us, you can do so by getting in our Discord. You can do that by looking in the podcast show notes. If you're watching on YouTube, you can do us a big favor by like, commenting, and subscribing. If you want to help us out, you can join our Patreon.Support the showClick/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

Physicist Dr. Michael Clarage breaks down the controversial Electric Universe theory—a radical rethinking of how the cosmos works. Instead of gravity and nuclear fusion dominating everything, this model suggests electricity and plasma may be the true driving forces behind stars, planets, and galaxies.From solar energy transfer to galactic filaments and the nature of consciousness itself, this conversation challenges everything you think you know about reality. Follow Matt Beall Podcast: https://x.com/MattBeallPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mattbeallpodhttps://www.instagram.com/mattbeallpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556879741320 Check out our Shorts & ClipsShorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallShortsClip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallClips Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallPodcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-beall-limitless/id1712917413  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6727221 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MattBeallPodcast Check out Dr. Michael Clarage:https://michaelclarage.substack.com/https://safireproject.com/index.htmlTimeline:00:00:00              Introductions00:03:33              Researching the EU00:12:05              What is the EU?00:36:31              Observing the EU00:43:55              Examples of the EU01:00:57              Gravity vs. the EU01:06:44              Is Electricity LIFE itself?01:19:32              Traveling in the EU01:26:37              Light of Life01:56:09              Time02:30:14              SAFIRE Project02:42:36              Closing The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are notnecessarily the views of the host or of any business related to the host.

What if the key to healing your mind and body has been locked inside you all along?  In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh welcomes master hypnotist and certified past life regressionist Sarah Breskman Cosme to explore the fascinating world of hypnosis, past life regression, and the power of the subconscious mind. Sarah shares how her own childhood struggles with OCD, phobias, and a decade of therapy ultimately led her away from conventional psychology and toward a method that helps people heal in ways she never thought possible. From witnessing a skeptical science teacher spontaneously recall vivid memories of ancient Lemuria and Atlantis and then heal a serious brain condition, to documenting sessions across four books, Sarah's work challenges everything we think we know about consciousness, reality, and human potential. She and Darius dive into what it means to be in true alignment, how our thought patterns shape the reality we experience, and why the universe seems to conspire in our favor when our heart, mind, and gut all want the same thing. In this episode, Darius and Sarah will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background of Sarah Breskman Cosme (08:38) Sarah's Journey to Hypnosis and Past Life Regression (14:20) The Power of Alignment and Manifestation (20:04) Understanding Hypnosis and Its Misconceptions (21:17) Understanding Hypnosis and Its Power (24:26) Researching the Subconscious Mind (29:24) Accessing Higher Consciousness (36:18) The Impact of Hypnosis on Healing (40:34) Creating Your Own Reality (48:36) Exploring Future Possibilities Sarah Breskman Cosme is a Master Hypnotist, best-selling author, and Level 3 practitioner of Dolores Cannon's Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), dedicated to exploring the depths of consciousness and the mysteries of human existence. Trained under luminaries like Dr. Brian Weiss, she has spent decades bridging ancient wisdom and modern insight through her work and her popular Hypnotist's Journey book series. In 2023, she was honored with the prestigious Dolores Cannon Award for her groundbreaking research. Her work has earned her a global platform, with appearances on Fade to Black with Jimmy Church, Coast to Coast AM, and Gaia TV. Connect with Sarah: Website: https://www.theholistichypnotist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbreskmancosme/  Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/SARAH-Breskman-Cosme/author/B0932XGJ3Q  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"For the beautiful Section 4 of Flow, I wanted to celebrate the rewilding projects that took place between 2016 and 2022 under the LIFE Lech “Dynamic River System Lech” at Elmen-Nussau and Vorderhornbach."I was immediately inspired by the photo of the sound being recorded at the bridge. Imagining being in that moment, overlooking the meandering turquoise braids of water, the gravel beds and the dark green forests and wondering what the ecology of this area would be like and that I'd need to hike here one day. So I wanted to bring together an ecological sonic landscape."The river is played using a rainwater-filled glass harp, guided by the geomorphic imagery. Using a recurring motion of playing the top of a wine glass, I wanted to embody the water movement of the River Lech. Moving not as a straight line but more in swirls, spirals and circles, flowing left and right."Varying the level of rainwater in each glass created a scale of resonating frequencies that formed individual braids of the river. I found joy in playing the glasses in the imagery of this section of the River Lech. Occasionally, using a particular resistance when playing the glass to give a sense of friction against the gravel beds and under the bridges, sometimes slowing the pace of the river down afterwards."I used the field recording of the river to create artistic interpretations of ten animal vocalisations from birds, amphibians, fish, and insects. By selecting out the matching spectral vocal range of these species. Many of which were on the LIFE Lech's target list."A low D whistle creates the feel of a riparian forest. Researching the rewilding projects, I discovered the number of important plants in the area, such as Dwarf Bullrush and German Tamarisk, and that, in the summer months, over 6,000 Lady's-slipper Orchids inhabit the forest on the upper left side of this section of the river. Botanical drawings of these plants were turned into sonic spectrograms, which were blended into the piece."At the Elmen-Nussau location, 10 groynes on the left riverbank were shortened by a total of 280 m. Included as 10 slightly intrusive faded notes panned to the left at their rough positioning of where they once sat on the riverbed, before the first rewilding melody of the piece."At the Vorderhornbach location, Linear and cross constructions were shortened or removed over a 2 km length on both banks. A particularly forested section, here I have made this section of the piece fuller and wilder before the sounding of the “Hornbach” tributary line, which joins the River Lech, moves us into the melody for the second time."I loved the idea of connection with other parts of the river, with the river being an important corridor between different habitats. I incorporated 6 seconds of a sound bite called 'Dusty Stem' that Bill McKenna kindly donated from section 1. I have taken the sound bite down by 3 semitones, imagining it carried down the river through sections 2 and 3, and into 4."Section of the river Lech reimagined by Rachel Larsen-Jones. -------Flow is a creative exploration telling the story of a river through the power of sound. The project is a collaboration between the University of Padova and the University of Würzburg, with support from Cities and Memory. Explore the full project at https://citiesandmemory.com/flow.

Forgotten TV is reader/listener supported. These podcast notes may contain affiliate links to Amazon or other retailers. As an affiliate, Forgotten TV earns royalties from these purchases, at no extra cost to you.  The signal has been intercepted. In this episode of Forgotten TV, we begin a deep dive into the 1985 NBC sci-fi comedy Misfits of Science, starting with the pilot telefilm “Deep Freeze.” From a Cold Open “intercept” to a totally official Humanidyne corporate promo reel, this episode sets the stage for one of television's strangest and most overlooked experiments. Explore the origins of the Human Investigation Team (HIT), meet the Misfits, and revisit a world of cryogenics, neutron beams, and 1980s science gone wonderfully sideways as we declassify each episode.  This is Part One of a two-part event. Full episode dossiers, expanded research, and additional materials are available on Patreon. They didn't get it. You will.

Learning how to respond to a SAM.gov sources sought notice is one of the most overlooked skills in government contracting — and in this live session, Eric Coffie does it right in front of you. No theory, no fluff — just a real opportunity pulled from SAM.gov, broken down and filled out from scratch so you can see exactly how it works. Whether you are brand new to govcon or trying to get your first contract, this episode shows you the process that most gurus skip. How to pull SAM.gov opportunities into Google Sheets for free — Eric walks through the exact download steps on SAM.gov, uploads the CSV file into Google Sheets, and filters 300+ live opportunities in real time Why sources sought notices asking for government past performance are traps for new contractors — Eric flags a Canon cameras RFI that required prior federal contracts and explains why responding to those as a new business wastes your time How to respond when the government leaves out furniture specifications — Using a live office furniture sources sought from the Yakima agency, Eric researches comparable solicitations, builds a categories-based spec table, and writes a full capability statement on screen for student Lavanya What to do when micro purchases never show up on SAM.gov — Eric explains why micro purchases are not publicly solicited and how the pipeline conversations you start through sources sought responses are how you eventually get access to them How to team up with nonprofits and local organizations to win grant-funded contracts — Using a diaper distribution program from the Department of Health and Human Services, Eric explains the teaming strategy that lets newer businesses respond with credibility Join the GovCon Giants community, get access to live webinars, templates from the vault, and the support system you need to start winning. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Sponsor message and GovCon Giants show intro 0:44 - How to download SAM.gov opportunities into Google Sheets 5:30 - Walking through the Canon cameras RFI with a live student 11:00 - Why sources sought with past performance requirements hurt new contractors 12:40 - Reviewing bulk fertilizer, punching bags, and niche opportunities 16:00 - Pricing strategy for commercial products sold to the government 18:02 - Diaper distribution grant and teaming with nonprofits to win 20:30 - Why micro purchases never appear on SAM.gov and what to do instead 21:29 - Finding the office furniture sources sought for Yakima agency 30:00 - Researching comparable specs to help shape government requirements 34:04 - Writing a live capability statement for the office furniture bid 39:53 - Finalizing the response and sharing the template with the audience 44:45 - FederalHelpCenter.com resources, upcoming events, and closing If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding  

What happened to the women in your family tree who simply disappeared? In this episode of The Photo Detective Podcast, I'm joined by genealogist Sunny Morton to explore the hidden lives of Catholic nuns in American family history. We talk about why these women vanish from traditional records, how to identify them through clues in documents and photographs, and where to find the rich archives that hold their stories. I even share my own surprising discovery of two unknown nuns in my family. If you've ever had a “missing” ancestor, this episode will give you new tools—and a fresh perspective on your research.Links:Save on both of Sunny's books with coupon code Church26 at Genealogical.comSearching for SistersHow to Find Your Family History in US Church Records Forever.com Sign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Have a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation.About My GuestSunny Jane Morton is a genealogy educator whose expertise includes using U.S. religious denominational records for family history. She is author of the new book, Searching for Sisters: A Guide to Researching Catholic Nuns in the United States. She is co-author of How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, which received a book award from the National Genealogical Society (NGS). She is Editor of NGS Magazine; a Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine; and an Associate member of the Archivists for Congregations of Women Religious.Maureen Taylor Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective® helps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation's foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others.   Learn more at Maureentaylor.com I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. Support the show

Researching a card and deciding to buy it is a fun process- but be careful. The hobby is filled with Cliques, Naysayers and Echo Chambers that can cloud an objective decision with subjective bias. Enjoy!

Chris Murphy joins Katey to talk about the return of HBO's Euphoria, how much the show has changed since it first premiered back in 2019, and whether it might earn Zendaya a remarkable third Emmy. Then talks to Matthew Macfadyen about playing yet another "slightly excitable Midwesterner" on Death by Lightning, but one who feels a long, long way from Tom Wambsgans. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Euphoria Returns 02:18 Minting New Movie Stars 04:59 Euphoria's Zoomer Aesthetics 06:28 The Idol Experiment 09:35 Season Three's Visual Shift 15:33 Rooting for Rue 18:10 Zendaya's Superstardom 21:17 Drama Actress Emmy Race 23:58 Colman Domingo's Impact 26:50 The Wider Drama Race 29:01 Next: Matthew Macfadyen 30:40 Origin of Death by Lightning 32:16 The Death by Lightning Beard 32:53 Evaluating New Scripts 34:27 Understanding Charles Guiteau 35:47 Researching a Forgotten Era 36:51 Playing a Delusional Narcissist 38:34 Acting Moment by Moment 41:20 The Thrill of the Unknown 42:25 Clashing Scene Dynamics 43:53 Fame and the Desire to Belong 45:24 Life Imitating Art on Set 46:24 The Comfort of Being a Gun for Hire 48:06 Leaving It to the Editors 48:59 The Artist's Right to Fail 50:07 Finding the Show's Tone 52:33 A Break from Excitable Characters ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes for just $5 a month. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the Prestige Junkie newsletter.  Follow Katey on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Ankler. 

On this episode, Dr. Riley Kirk welcomes Dr. Emily Gogol to the Bioactive Podcast to discuss the science, cultivation, and accessibility of cannabis from both a research and real-world growing perspective. Drawing from her background in biomedical science and her work leading Infinite Tree and Grow It From Home, Emily shares her journey from infectious disease research into cannabis farming, and how she applies data-driven methods to breeding, field trials, and terpene selection. They explore the process of developing stable, uniform cannabis genetics, the role of sensory evaluation (“the nose”) in selecting cultivars, and the importance of simplifying cannabis cultivation for home growers. The conversation also dives into practical growing techniques, including seed starting, drying and curing methods, and how to assess plant health and readiness. They discuss common challenges growers face, from germination myths and hermaphrodite stress to the differences between indoor and outdoor genetics. Additionally, they explore the evolving landscape of cannabis access, including home growing, seed distribution, and the impact of hemp regulations on small businesses and patients. The dialogue further highlights DIY approaches to cannabis as medicine, cannabinoid differences such as CBD, THC, and CBG, and the importance of education in empowering growers. Finally, they touch on the broader vision of making cannabis cultivation more approachable, sustainable, and accessible to communities nationwide. This is a conversation for anyone who wants to better understand the science behind cannabis cultivation, explore practical growing techniques, and gain the confidence to approach cannabis as both a plant and a tool for self-sufficiency. Chapters 00:00 Cannabis Is Just A Plant 00:53 Meet Dr Emily Gogol 02:45 From Infectious Disease To Farming 06:30 Starting The Oregon Farm 07:59 Recreating Sour Pineapple 12:50 Breeding For Uniformity 16:18 Field Trials And Data Systems 19:33 Terpene Selection And The Nose 25:52 Home Growers And Shipping Seeds 30:11 Simple Seed Starting Rules 32:16 Why Cannabis Feels Hard 37:58 Drying And Curing Basics 41:08 Vertical Basket Drying 41:55 Fast Dry Terpene Logic 42:28 How to Check Dryness 43:04 DIY Hang Dry Setups 44:19 Cannabis Is Just a Plant 47:12 Why Homegrow Wins 48:27 Outdoor vs Indoor Genetics 51:02 Hermaphrodite Stress Signs 52:58 Best Cultivars for Maine 55:44 Labeling Your Plants 56:45 CBD THC CBG Differences 01:03:08 Hemp Ban Business Impact 01:08:45 DIY Medicine and Scales 01:10:35 Where to Find Grow It From Home 01:12:40 THCA No Heat Tinctures 01:16:13 Seed Germination Myths 01:19:27 Packaging and Farewell Learn More / Resources Grow It From Home https://growitfromhome.com/ Want Exclusive Content and Ad-Free Episodes? Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one: www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more expert insights into cannabis science, plant biology, and natural products. Sign Up for Emails! www.AppliedPharmacognosy.org Keep up with Dr. Riley Kirk https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@cannabichem https://instagram.com/cannabichem https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey friends, Chase here Let's talk about something that looks responsible on the surface — but quietly steals momentum from your life underneath it. I'm talking about overplanning. Not thoughtful preparation. Not healthy strategy. I mean the kind of planning that masquerades as progress. The kind that lets you feel productive without actually moving. The kind that sounds smart, looks disciplined, and gets praised by the world… but keeps you from starting the thing that matters most. That's what this episode is about. Because there's a hidden cost to overplanning, and most people don't notice they're paying it until years have gone by. It shows up in the projects you never started. The ideas you softened so they'd be easier to explain. The creative risks you talked yourself out of because the timing wasn't quite right, the plan wasn't complete, or the path wasn't clear enough yet. And here's the truth I want to put on the table right away: clarity is not a prerequisite for action. It is a reward for action. That's the heartbeat of this episode. If you've been waiting until you know more, until you feel more confident, until the uncertainty settles down… this one is for you. What This Episode Is Really About This micro show starts with an idea I've been thinking about a lot lately: there's a kind of tax we pay in life, and it doesn't come out of our paycheck. It comes out of our potential. It's the tax of sensible decisions. The choices that seem wise from the outside. The decisions other people approve of. The instincts that keep you safe, polished, prepared, and socially acceptable — but also slightly removed from your own real life. That tax compounds quietly. And one of the biggest ways it shows up is through overplanning. Because overplanning gives us the emotional comfort of movement without the actual vulnerability of motion. It lets us say, "I'm working on it," while avoiding the part that actually asks something of us. It keeps us in research mode, optimization mode, comparison mode, information-gathering mode — anything except the one mode that changes our life: doing. The hidden cost of overplanning is not just wasted time. It's delayed becoming. It's the version of you that only appears once you start — and never gets a chance to exist if you stay in your head too long. The Core Idea Research can become a very convincing form of avoidance. That doesn't mean research is bad. Planning matters. Preparation matters. Reflection matters. But there's a line — and once you cross it, planning stops serving the work and starts replacing it. That's the dangerous part. Because when planning becomes a substitute for action, it starts to feel noble. It feels mature. Responsible. Strategic. It gives you a reason to postpone the scary part while telling yourself you're still being productive. But in reality, what's often happening is much simpler: fear is dressing up as wisdom. And fear is clever. It doesn't always say, "Don't do the thing." Sometimes it says, "Do a little more research first." Sometimes it says, "Wait until you can see the whole plan." Sometimes it says, "You just need one more conversation, one more framework, one more round of prep, one more sign that this is the right path." But so much of the creative process — and honestly, so much of life — only reveals itself once you're in motion. You cannot think your way into the wisdom that only action creates. Why We Overplan in the First Place Most of us don't overplan because we're lazy. We overplan because uncertainty is uncomfortable. Action creates exposure. It creates the possibility of embarrassment, failure, imperfection, missteps, and outcomes you can't control. Planning, on the other hand, gives the illusion of control. It lets you stay in a world where everything is still theoretical — and therefore still safe. That's why overplanning can feel so seductive. It soothes the nervous system. It makes you feel like you're reducing risk. It helps you avoid the messy, irreversible, identity-shaping moment where you stop talking about the thing and actually begin. But beginning is where the information lives. The real information. Not the abstract kind. Not the clean, organized, secondhand kind. I mean the lived information you only get by stepping onto the trail, making the call, hitting publish, building the draft, having the conversation, taking the first rep. You do not find your way by staring harder at the map. You find your way by moving. The Story at the Center of This Episode In this episode, I share a simple story about researching a hike. I spent weeks getting ready. Trail maps. Elevation charts. Reviews. Recommendations. All the inputs. All the signals. All the ingredients of feeling prepared. And then Kate and I got to the trailhead, stepped out of the car, and I confidently led us in the wrong direction. That's the joke, of course. All that preparation — and I still got it wrong. But the deeper lesson is what matters. Because despite all that, we ended up discovering a hike that became one of our favorites. Not because I had the perfect plan. Not because I knew exactly where I was going. But because we started walking. That's how creativity works too. That's how growth works. That's how so many meaningful things in life actually happen: not through perfect foresight, but through imperfect movement. You stumble. You adjust. You notice. You learn. You refine. And somewhere in that process, the path reveals itself. What You'll Hear in This Episode This one is short, but it lands hard. Here are a few of the big ideas inside it: Why "more research" is often just more delay — especially when the decision has already been made and the next real step is action How planning can become fear masquerading as wisdom — convincing, articulate, socially approved fear Why preparation doesn't always change what actually happens once reality enters the chat How creativity actually works — by starting now and figuring it out as you go Why clarity comes from motion rather than waiting on the sidelines for certainty to arrive Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) If you want to skip straight to the parts that speak most to where you are right now, here are a few landmarks from the episode: 01:52 – The "tax" of sensible decisions and the cost of staying safe 02:38 – The hidden cost of planning and how research can become avoidance 03:31 – The hiking story: weeks of preparation, wrong direction anyway 04:22 – What that story reveals about how creativity actually works 05:06 – Why planning is often fear masquerading as wisdom 05:19 – The central takeaway: clarity is a reward for action 05:36 – How a wrong turn can still lead you somewhere better 06:22 – Final charge: stop planning and start moving toward your dreams Read This If You've Been Waiting to Feel Ready There's a trap a lot of smart, capable, ambitious people fall into. We think readiness comes first. We think confidence comes first. We think certainty comes first. Then we act. But more often than not, life works in the opposite order. You act first. Then confidence grows. Then data arrives. Then discernment sharpens. Then clarity begins to form. This matters because a lot of people are not actually stuck because they lack talent, opportunity, or ideas. They're stuck because they're trying to solve a moving problem while standing still. And stillness, when it goes on too long, starts to feel like identity. You become the person who is "thinking about it." "Working on it." "Researching options." "Getting clear." Meanwhile, the only thing that would truly help is the very thing you're postponing: motion. Action is not what you do after clarity. Action is how clarity gets built. The Deeper Cost Nobody Talks About The hidden cost of overplanning is not just that it wastes energy. It's that it disconnects you from your own instincts. When you spend too long looking outward for answers, you start forgetting that some answers can only be found inward — and then tested through lived experience. You begin trusting frameworks more than your own body. Advice more than your own curiosity. Consensus more than your own direct encounter with reality. And while outside input has its place, there comes a moment when no one can tell you the next right move with more authority than the part of you that is willing to begin. That's the part overplanning muffles. It creates noise where there should be contact. It creates endless preamble where there should be practice. It creates the illusion that wisdom lives somewhere "out there," when in fact some of the most important wisdom arrives through participation. Questions to Ask Yourself If this episode hit a nerve, sit with these for a few minutes: Where in my life am I calling something "planning" that is actually avoidance? What decision have I already made — but keep surrounding with more research? What am I hoping more preparation will protect me from? What would change if I believed clarity comes after the first step, not before it? What is one action I could take today that would teach me more than another week of thinking? A Simple Practice for Breaking the Cycle If you've been circling something important, here's a simple way to interrupt the pattern: Name the thing. What is the project, conversation, decision, or step you keep postponing? Write down the next visible action. Not the whole plan. Just the next move. Do it before you optimize it. Let action generate information. Reflect only after motion. Use feedback from reality, not just theory. Repeat. That is how paths appear. The goal here is not recklessness. It's not abandoning thoughtfulness. It's not pretending strategy doesn't matter. The goal is to put planning back in its proper place: in service of action, not in place of it. One Last Thought You may not get it right the first time. You may walk the wrong direction for a while. You may discover that the thing you planned for is not the thing that actually unfolds. Good. That's not failure. That's participation. That's the process working on you while you work on the process. And sometimes the "wrong" turn becomes the only reason you ever find the better path. So let this be your reminder: You do not need more certainty to begin. You need a willingness to move. Stop planning your way around your dreams. Start walking toward them. Until next time: trust action, let clarity catch up, and remember — the path reveals itself in motion.

What if the "sugar high" you rely on for a productivity boost is actually the very thing sabotaging your focus, mood, and long-term performance? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Connie Bennett, a transformational speaker, certified health coach, and bestselling author of Sugar Shock!, Beyond Sugar Shock, and I Blew My Diet! Now What? Together, they uncover the profound connection between what we eat and how we perform, revealing that productivity isn't just about time management, it's also about biochemistry. Connie shares her deeply personal journey from a self-described "sugar-addicted journalist" suffering from 44 unexplained ailments to a leading voice in health and empowerment. She explains how processed carbs and sugar create a vicious cycle of fake productivity followed by debilitating crashes, and why willpower alone is never enough to break free. Backed by research and real-world coaching experience, Connie introduces the concept of the "Big Four Binge Triggers," including heartbreak, relationship stress, trauma, and caregiving, and explains how identifying your why is the first step toward lasting change. She also offers practical, neuroscience-backed techniques like the "Broccoli Process" to help listeners shift their state in moments of temptation. Whether you're struggling with afternoon slumps, emotional eating, or simply want to sustain high performance without burning out, this conversation will help you understand how to align your food choices with your goals. Tune in to learn how to stop fighting your cravings and start designing a lifestyle that supports steady energy, mental clarity, and true productivity.   What We Discuss [00:00] Introduction [02:01] Guest introduction: Connie Bennett [05:13] Connie's journey: from journalist to health coach [07:21] The turning point: quitting sugar [09:33] Relapse and carb addiction [11:53] Researching binge triggers [13:14] The four big binge triggers [16:27] Journaling and creative expression for healing [19:39] Sly shopping catalysts and blood sugar roller coaster [20:52] Practical tips: avoiding snacking and habit stacking [23:48] Other sly chompers: stress and mindless munching [26:59] Consequences of poor eating habits [28:36] Goal power vs. willpower [31:13] Healthy eating strategies and food choices [32:15] Developing a healthy eating plan [33:29] Book structure and coaching approach [34:02] How to connect with Connie and book giveaway [34:48] The broccoli process: overcoming temptation [38:46] Podcast wrap-up and final thoughts   Notable Quotes [07:12] "So I was like a fake productivity high, eat sugar or carbs, get my buzz so I can be productive and then come crashing." – Connie Bennett [08:32] "Once I decided I quit. Every single ailment vanished." – Connie Bennett [10:52] " We could be sabotaged by ourselves, by our non-conscious habits, because our subconscious and non-conscious habits actually runs about 95% of our life.." – Gerald J. Leonard [12:45] " After the loss of my mother, I was doing what I now call heartbreak binging." – Connie Bennett [15:16] "Once you know your why, that can enable you then to move on, to become, to learn." – Connie Bennett [20:00] "If you start your day and you just have coffee and then you go to the gym, or you take your kids to school or whatever, you're setting yourself up for a major blood sugar low." – Connie Bennett [24:41] "If you want to be a really highly productive person who creates wonderful things and helps other people, you know, to to do their best. You are not going to be your best or your brightest. If you are eating junk foods." – Connie Bennett [28:55] "I say that we live in basically junk foods jungle." – Connie Bennett [29:15] "You don't want to rely on willpower. Willpower, the research shows it can, like, run out." – Connie Bennett [30:00] "When you eat better, you will feel better. You will become better. You will be more the kind of person that you want to be." – Connie Bennett   Resource and Links Connie Bennett Website:www.connieb.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniebennett/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ConnieBennett? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniebennettauthor/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/smarthabitsgirl Books: Sugar Shock!, Beyond Sugar Shock, and I Blew My Diet! Now What?   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Additional information One sheet ConniebMedia One Sheet – Connie Bennett, Your Bounce-Back Boldly Guide™ Press kit ConniebPress Kit – Connie Bennett, Your Bounce-Back Boldly Guide™ PDF of my new book, I Blew My Diet! Now What? Sync- AMAZING! - I_Blew_My_Diet_PagePerfect_V8.pdf Rave reviews (mostly rave) of I Blew My Diet! Now What?   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

Today we're joined by Preservation Maryland's (the organization that powers PreserveCast!) Outreach Manager Christiana Limniatis and Maggie Pelta-Pauls, our former Property Redevelopment Specialist, to discuss the process of researching a historic property – why people conduct the research, the hidden histories that can be uncovered, and how researching a historic property has real-world impact today.Check out Christiana and Maggie's work here: https://www.preservationmaryland.org/researching-the-history-of-the-berlin-house/and Preservation Maryland's Property Research Guide here: https://www.preservationmaryland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PresMD-Property-Research-Guide.pdf

Discover the hidden science of the Northern Lights! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Maria-Theresia Walach to uncover the physics behind the aurora and the fascinating complexities of space weather. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Science of the Aurora: What actually causes the different colors and shapes in the night sky? Space Weather Impacts: How solar activity affects our satellites, power grids, and GPS systems. The Ionosphere: A deep dive into the layer of Earth's atmosphere that acts as a gateway to space. Current Research: Dr. Walach shares insights from her latest work on magnetospheric physics. Timestamps: 00:56 - Introduction to Dr. Maria-Theresia Walach 05:15 - How Auroras are formed: Solar wind meets the Magnetosphere 12:30 - The impact of Space Weather on modern technology 22:45 - Researching the Ionosphere: Challenges and breakthroughs 35:10 - Future missions and what's next for Space Physics 42:00 - Closing remarks and where to find more research About the Guest: Dr. Maria-Theresia Walach is a leading researcher specializing in Space Physics and the Earth's Ionosphere. Her work is vital for understanding the Sun-Earth connection and protecting our planetary infrastructure. Links & Resources: AstroPhiz Website: https://astrophiz.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @AstroPhiz Keywords: Astronomy, Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights, Space Weather, Physics, NASA, Dr Maria-Theresia Walach, Science Podcast, Ionosphere.

Finding government contracting points of contact before the RFP drops is one of the most powerful moves a small business can make in federal BD. In this episode, host Eric Coffey walks through his exact process for identifying and reaching the right people inside federal agencies — using free, publicly available tools — so you're building relationships during the planning phase, not scrambling when the solicitation hits. What you'll learn in this episode: How to use Acquisition Gateway to uncover real names and emails — including small business contacts and program managers tied to specific forecast opportunities Why industry day PDFs are a goldmine — Eric breaks down how the MICC (Mission and Installation Contracting Command) industry day reveals names, responsibilities, and project types most contractors never bother to find How to use SAM.gov to access archived industry day documents — including historical MICC PDFs packed with incumbent info, partner agencies, and organizational contacts The LinkedIn and AI research method for profiling contacts once you've identified them from forecast listings The exact outreach framing to use when cold-contacting a POC you found through a forecast — so you don't get ignored EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction to the Federal Help Center podcast 0:27 - Why BD before the RFP is the winning strategy 1:26 - Using Acquisition Gateway to find forecast opportunities 2:13 - Filtering agency forecasts by NAICS code and set-aside 2:43 - Finding small business contacts inside forecast listings 3:42 - Researching program managers and end users on LinkedIn 4:40 - Using AI and Google to profile hard-to-find contacts 5:38 - How to approach a cold outreach to a forecast POC 6:07 - MICC industry day PDFs as a federal contacts goldmine 7:06 - Army Corps of Engineers and other industry day resources 7:35 - Finding archived industry day PDFs on SAM.gov If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

In this episode of The Grow Your Occupancy Podcast, Julie Podewitz talks with Katharine Ross, President of Seniors Guide, to explore how today's senior living consumers research communities, what information matters most to them, and how operators can better connect with both prospects and adult children. Katharine shares what Seniors Guide is seeing firsthand: more self-led research from older adults, longer digital buying journeys, greater demand for transparency around pricing, and a growing appetite for authentic content that shows what life is really like inside a community. She and Julie also discuss the power of testimonials, resident and family voices, executive director involvement, and why storytelling may be one of the most effective ways to build trust and close the perception gap around senior living. This conversation is packed with practical insight for senior living operators, sales leaders, and marketers who want to strengthen their digital presence, improve engagement, and create more meaningful connections with future residents and their families.

If you feel like you're drowning in hotel research, this is your sign to stop trying to do it all! In this extra spicy Hot Take, Robin and Jennifer explain why over-researching is holding advisors back and how leveraging DMCs and trusted partners leads to better client experiences, less risk, and more time to grow your business. Plus, what to do when a recommendation isn't quite right and why those DMC fees are doing more for you than you think. It's time to step out of the weeds, trust your network, and finally operate like a true curator, not an overworked researcher. Hit play now!Have a topic you'd like discussed in a future Hot Take? Join the Niche Community and submit your questions anytime through the form on the platform. → JOIN NICHEFOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM @TiqueHQ

Beans, Beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you absorb valuable minerals and proteins, improve your cardiovascular function and the health of your arterial walls as well as cholesterol and fat absorption, boost your digestion and gut bacteria health, and enjoy an array of bright and colorful foods - but what about that other, turbulent side benefit?In this explosive episode, we will break down, like an enzyme breaks down an oligosaccharide, the compounds in beans and the processes in your body that can cause the possible noxious side benefits, as well as what ancestral peoples did to deal with this - aside from cracking ancient jokes that never get old. We will discuss in detail a patented process purported to eliminate ALL of the potentially thunderous side-effects using only water, time and heat, and we will additionally talk about herbs that can be cooked or served alongside beans to quell the claps of cheeky applause.There is a copious amount of additional material that I could only include in the show notes for reasons of being too inappropriate to read on air, and they can be found on our website, ancestralkitchenpodcast.com by clicking the Episodes drop-down. I tested the absolute technology limits with the length of show notes today and ran out of room on our podcast apps, so go and enjoy the mountains of links and additional text I put there for you to enjoy.In this episode I hope you will find the critical information you need to understand the possible pitfalls of beans and where those pitfalls come from, and leave feeling confident in how to deal with them and enjoy not only beans, but all their benefits - and none of their possible sound effects. Researching this episode left me all the more in awe of the incredible, ancient value beans bring to our diet, and more determined than ever to include them in a variety of meals across the week without what the Bard called any "strange eruptions".* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Get more news from Alison & Andrea by signing up to their newsletter here.For a free 30-page guide to Baking with Ancient Grains sign up for Alison's newsletter here!Get our three podcast cookbooks:Meals at the Ancestral HearthSpelt Sourdough Every DayThe Pastured Pork CookbookGet all three of our cookbooks! 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On the website you will also see the ancestral jokes alluded to in the episode, as well as the newspaper clippings from the Duke of Windsor's wedding including the advertisement for bile beans!Corned Beef recipeHow long have humans been eating beans?The Story of Beans in Mexican CuisineKaren Hurd's research on beans and bile - story starts at about 8 minutes inLondon Musem bile beansBacteroides thetaiotaomicron utilization of RFO (raffinose family oligosaccharides)What is Raffinose?Article about Steve Sando and Rancho Gordo (behind a paywall, but new viewers are allowed an article or two before paying)Sumerian JokesAncient Anatolian breadThe Rise and Fall of Çatalhöyük: A Neolithic Matriarchy?Neolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükDid Vikings and ancient Norse peoples eat beans?When were potatoes introduced to England?Does epazote reduce gassiness?Epazote seeds from Mountain Rose Herbs (organic)Yerba SantaFonda san MiguelWhat do digestive bitters do?What does epazote do to beans? “Epazote's ability to reduce gas production is thought to be due to its carminative properties. Carminatives are ingredients that help to relieve gas and bloating in the digestive system. Epazote's carminative properties are believed to work by reducing the amount of gas produced by bacteria in the large intestine. This is achieved through the inhibition of the growth of gas-producing bacteria, as well as the reduction of the amount of oligosaccharides that are fermented. As a result, epazote can help to reduce the discomfort and bloating associated with eating...

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we're joined by Marie "Lootie" Leautey, the second woman in history to run around the world solo and unsupported — and the fastest woman to do it. Lootie's journey began in France, far from the running world. A former smoker and corporate finance professional, she swapped cigarettes for daily runs at 25, building up to her first marathon in just eight months. That spark turned into an audacious dream: to run across the globe — 26,000+ km, across four continents, relying entirely on herself. Starting her run in Europe in December 2019, Lootie faced deserts, mountains, and long stretches between resupply points, carrying only a 12–15kg stroller packed with her essentials. Along the way, she experienced the kindness of strangers, the thrill of new cultures, and the incredible mental discipline required to run a marathon every day for years. Beyond the physical feat, Lootie shares how her journey is rooted in purpose: raising funds for Women for Women International, honouring her grandmother's legacy, and inspiring women to ask themselves, "Why am I doing this, and is it aligned with who I want to be?" This is a story of grit, adventure, and the extraordinary power of chasing your own path — a reminder that there's very little you can't achieve once you set your mind to it. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Lootie Becoming the 2nd woman to run around the world - solo and unsupported Fastest women to run around the world  Her early years growing up in France Coming from a sporty family but not being interested in running Her love for team sports  Being a smoker Being out of shape at 25/26 years old Swapping her cigarettes for a run ever day Her wake up call in Greece while learning how to windsurf Building up to a marathon distance- 8 months later Leaving France when she was 20  - working in finance for big corporates  Having the idea to run around the world Going on Google - has anyone run around the world before The World Runners Association (WRA)  Her route and the rules and how they gave her structure  Needing to cross a minimum of 4 continents, and run in one continuous direction  Running a minimum distance of just under 30,000 km (The runner must cover a total of at least 26,232 km on foot) Making the decision and the commitment  Understanding her WHY and having it at the forefront of her mind  Self financing the challenge  Deciding to run a marathon per day  Taking 2 years in the planning and preparation  Running without time pressure The daily thoughts, the novelty of running  Never thinking of giving up as this is exactly what she wanted Her running set up - and keeping it as light as possible (12 - 15kg) Researching with google maps - trying to figure out her location every 40km The longest distances without resupply - and knowing she would need to camp and to be self sufficient.  Having a stroller with waterproof bags  The mental side of the challenge while running  Having a sensory experience while running  Not being bored on any of the days - even while crossing the desert in Australia Speaking French, English, German and Greek Starting her run in Europe and why it was such a challenge (covid) Starting 6th December 2019 After leaving Europe and heading to America (Getting an exception from the WRA) Arriving in New York in Mid November 2021 What daily life was like on the road  Starting running at dawn and being done by lunchtime  What the afternoons would look like  Carrying 2 GPS trackers - and updating the info daily (or as often as possible when wifi was available) Going to bed by 9pm and sleeping very well throughout the challenge - going from sleeping 5hrs a night to 9/10 hours of sleep at night Eating what you find, eat until you are not hungry anymore Not being dependent on certain types of food, drinks, gels, supplements etc Running in South America (her first visit was on the run), starting in Patagonia  Running up to 4,000m of altitude  Being inspired by her Grandmother who was the director of the first feminist library in France   Being taught the differences between the treatment between men and woman  Being encouraged to do what ever she wanted Wanting to use her voice to share that message with women  Running for Women for Women International  Wanting to rise $1 per km run  The challenges of running in Australia: - road trains, distances between resupply points The kindness of strangers  Running in Australia between May and August - which is Autumn time  Finishing the world run in Sydney, Australia and coming to the end of the run and the experience. Feeling a little bit of satisfaction and also wanting the run to continue - a cocktail of strong and contradictory emotions  Feeling at peace now - 3 years after the run The day after and not needing to run anymore Never missing the running, even though she enjoyed it everyday  Struggling to run casually after the end of the world run Flying back to France and going back to the normal world  Having a publishing contract in France and being ready after 2/3 months to start writing about the experience Feeling that the adventure was so rich - that she wanted to write the story in English and finding a publisher in the United States The next challenge…. Deciding to run across Africa Wanting to be a teacher How to connect with Lootie on social media  Final words of advice for other women who want to take on their own personal challenge Whatever you're doing — at work or in your life — pause and ask yourself: Why am I doing this? And how aligned is it with who I am, or who I want to become? There's very little you can't do once you set your mind to it. Her motto - Wanting to see the world, enjoy it and appreciate every step of the way.    Social Media Website: lootie-run.com  Instagram: @lootierun Facebook: @lootierun Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/48402997   

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