Podcasts about Simplicity

By all accounts, the Naroditsky Memorial was a touching tribute to the legendary streamer, educator and grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. This week I welcome three guests to share their stories from the memorable event in Charlotte. Popular Chessable author and coach FM Dalton Perrine reflects on the lessons and memorable experiences of the tournament. Dalton also shares chess improvement insights from his excellent Chess Chatter newsletter and discusses Chessalyz, the AI-powered chess improvement platform he co-founded. Following Dalton, GM Eugene Perelshteyn and NM Mike Mahoney return to the podcast for an update on the "Chess Rocky" story. They discuss Mike's results after months of training for the event, along with unforgettable stories from the tournament, including their encounter with legendary GM Vasyl Ivanchuk. As always, I enjoyed hearing the stories and lessons from Dalton, Eugene and Mike, and I think listeners will find plenty to learn from their experiences. 00:04 Introduction and Background 01:01 The Narodzki Memorial Tournament Experience 04:01 Learning from Danya's Speedruns Mentioned: Chessbase India- Naroditsky Memorial Coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2unSfeOdoM Chessbase India Interview with Danya's Mother: Daniel Naroditsky's mother shares heartfelt message to the chess community 06:53 Atmosphere and Community at the Tournament 10:04 Performance and Reflections on Games 13:01 Simplicity in Chess Improvement 16:02 Chessalyze: The AI-Assisted Coaching Platform 22:12 Future of Chessalyze and User Feedback 27:57 Advice for Ambitious Club Players Mentioned: Survive and Thrive: How to Blunder Less and Defend Better https://www.chessable.com/survive-thrive-how-to-blunder-less-and-defend-better/course/80629/ 34:00- Upcoming Tournaments and Projects Thanks to Dalton for joining! Here is how to keep up with him: Chess Chatter Blog Chessalyz.ai DaltonPerrine.com 38:00 GM Eugene Perelshteyn and NM Mike Mahoney join me Mentioned: Ivanchuk is here, GM Steven Zierk Sindarov-Woodward 2026 https://www.chess.com/events/2026-naroditsky-memorial-masters-rapid/03/Sindarov_Javokhir-Woodward_Andy IM Sagar Shah-Mahoney 2026- https://lichess.org/study/IgNM0rNc/ZiaxROGi 48:32 The Pressure of Competition: In-Person Challenges 54:37 Reflections and Future Aspirations 55:00- Thanks to Eugene and Mike for joining! You can keep up with Eugene via his Substack, https://eugeneperel.substack.com/ If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If your head is noisy with doubts and worries about how/what to eat, listen to this short episode to reconnect you with what's really required to weigh your natural weight for good. Let it be this easy. Simplicity = efficacy. To work with me 1:1 in September, find out more here >

Did you know about this live webinar? Attend the next one and get your questions answered! To peak inside the community that is actually practicing Infinite Banking in their personal lives by heading over to -- https://www.skool.com/ibc-community-7282To deepen your understanding of The Infinite Banking Concept, head on over to https://thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Webinar01:19 Welcoming Participants and Setting the Stage03:21 Discussion on Retirement and Distribution Phase09:07 Guest comment reading10:30 Real-Life Examples of Infinite Banking in Practice with Coach Christina13:06 Going into business question/example14:41 Book keeper/accountant's strategy17:15 The Simplicity of Dividend Paying Whole Life Insurance18:30 Basic Math Example21:02 Balancing Traditional Retirement Accounts and IBC23:57 Sequence of Returns and Market Volatility28:38 Market Downturns and Retirement Safety Nets33:26 Legacy Planning and Family Wealth Transfer35:18 Senior Estate Planning and Asset Protection39:27 Structuring Wealth and Asset Protection Strategies42:41 The IBC Community44:16 Closing Remarks and Next StepsIn this episode, David and Paul explore the strategic use of infinite banking, retirement planning, and managing market risks. They discuss real-life examples, the importance of controlling your financial environment, and how to build a resilient wealth plan that lasts through market downturns.At Wealth Warehouse, we challenge you to transform your financial future through the principles of the most profitable business in the world: banking.We believe everybody should be involved in two businesses: the business that you're in, and the banking business. Everyday people can replicate what bankers have been doing for centuries to leverage capital and build wealth through private lending.Join us as we uncover the truths about money, expose lies and myths, and flip conventional financial advice on its head.DISCLAIMER: *This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

Caleb opens sharing a slideshow of his trip to Malawi and gives an impassioned plea to the Sr High out of Psalm 32. You do not want to miss this!

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Tony brings more than thirty years of experience to a thoughtful conversation about what makes homeopathy both enduring and effective. Drawing from his own journey into the profession, he reflects on the mentors, historical moments, and educational developments that shaped homeopathy in the UK while making the case for keeping its core principles simple and accessible. We also explore different prescribing approaches, the role of awareness in healing, and why understanding the character of each remedy matters more than getting lost in complicated theories. Tony closes by sharing the materia medica resources he values most and encouraging practitioners to build a strong foundation in the essentials of homeopathy. Episode Highlights: 02:13 - Tony's Early Influences and Experiences 10:02 - The State of Homeopathy in the 70s 14:16 - The Influence of George Vithoulkas 19:37 - Tony's approach in teaching materia medica 23:06 - The Spectrum of Remedies 25:55 - Case Taking and the Role of Insight 28:16 - The Challenge of Complexity in Homeopathy 32:09 - Polypharmacy vs. Classical Homeopathy 35:55 - The Importance of Transparency in Prescribing 39:49 Best Materia Medica Books 44:17 Heart Sing Advice About my Guests: Tony is one of the most experienced lecturers in the UK. He witnessed the resurgence of homeopathy in the late '60s and '70s and studied with Thomas Maughan, a leading figure and major influence on modern homeopathic thought. After travelling to India, Tony returned to teach yoga before beginning his homeopathic practice in 1982. He later studied Transpersonal Psychotherapy with Ian Gordon Brown and, in the mid-'80s, was among the group of students who studied under George Vithoulkas, the world-renowned Greek teacher and practitioner. Tony is known for bringing the Materia Medica to life, weaving his extensive clinical experience into his teaching. He continues to lecture at colleges and conferences worldwide. If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Learn more about CHE Australia and its homeopathy training programs: https://chehomeopathy.com.au/ Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom                

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. Hi Friends, I've been going live on Instagram every morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific, and today we talked about how clutter is preventing you from living your best life. Our souls are wired for growth. We aren't meant to wake up, go to work, come home, manage piles of stuff, and repeat the same day over and over. We're meant to explore, create, connect, and live fully. So why is it so hard to let go? Because your survival brain wants what's familiar, even if what's familiar is exhausting. Clutter isn't just physical. It's often a nervous system that has learned chaos feels safer than change. Join Me Live I'd love to meet you at my FREE one-day workshop on Monday, July 20. To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. We'll uncover the hidden block that keeps you feeling like you're always decluttering but never getting anywhere, and I'll share a simple way to move forward without overwhelm. And if you're on Instagram, come join my 30 Days to Simplicity series! I'm going live every morning, 9am Pacific,  sharing practical mindset shifts and encouragement to help you create more space in your home and your life. Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram and let me know you heard about it on Episode 377, I can't wait to say hello.       Amber Cammidge is the founder of Declutter Your Chaos,  host of the Declutter Your Chaos podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads, hundreds of raving reviews, and the creator of the Mindful Method for decluttering. She helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about far more than organizing a house. It's about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like your own.    

Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, performance coach to founders & elite athletes, and researcher on sustainable excellence, well-being, and behavior change. His new book, The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World, is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. He's also the author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance — books that have sold more than 500,000 copies and been translated into 20+ languages. He's on faculty at the University of Michigan, co-hosts the podcast excellence, actually, and writes regularly for the New York Times, with additional work in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic. He coaches founders, executives, and elite athletes — and has spent over a decade studying what actually separates world-class performers from people who just perform intensity.(02:00) Untangling worth from work(03:18) Mountains and passion(05:47) Clean fuel vs dirty(07:17) Simplicity over optimization(10:01) Stress rest growth cycle(11:14) Rest as the work(15:10) Digital Sabbath reset(18:33) Reclaiming focus(23:27) Dopamine fast reality(25:52) Excellence requires intimacy(29:15) Attention and mastery(32:57) Progress plateaus and curiosity(36:26) Learning mindset in sports(37:58) Steve Kerr values and perspective(40:50) Identity house minimum dose(45:15) Mental toughness responding(48:08) Nature nurture fit grit(51:39) Testosterone status and masculinity(56:05) Closing thanks and where to findBrad's websiteBrad's Instagram, Twitter, and SubstackThe Jitterbug phone

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. Hi Friends, I've been going live on Instagram every morning at 9:00 a.m. Pacific, and today we talked about how clutter is preventing you from living your best life. Our souls are wired for growth. We aren't meant to wake up, go to work, come home, manage piles of stuff, and repeat the same day over and over. We're meant to explore, create, connect, and live fully. So why is it so hard to let go? Because your survival brain wants what's familiar, even if what's familiar is exhausting. Clutter isn't just physical. It's often a nervous system that has learned chaos feels safer than change. Join Me Live I'd love to meet you at my FREE one-day workshop on Monday, July 20. To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. We'll uncover the hidden block that keeps you feeling like you're always decluttering but never getting anywhere, and I'll share a simple way to move forward without overwhelm. And if you're on Instagram, come join my 30 Days to Simplicity series! I'm going live every morning, 9am Pacific,  sharing practical mindset shifts and encouragement to help you create more space in your home and your life. Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram and let me know you heard about it on Episode 377, I can't wait to say hello.       Amber Cammidge is the founder of Declutter Your Chaos,  host of the Declutter Your Chaos podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads, hundreds of raving reviews, and the creator of the Mindful Method for decluttering. She helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about far more than organizing a house. It's about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like your own.    

In a world that constantly tells us to do more, buy more, and complicate more…What if the real advantage is simplicity?This week on ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, inventor, father, and founder of Pipebell Fitness, Kaili Hunt, for a conversation about building products with purpose, creating businesses that solve real problems, and why the greatest innovations make movement more accessible—not more complicated.From launching Pipebell Fitness to navigating fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and an ever-changing fitness industry, Kaili shares the lessons that shaped his journey and why the best businesses aren't built around products—they're built around people.Together, Bryce and Kaili explore innovation, resilience, leadership, community, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Whether you're building a business, raising a family, coaching others, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation offers practical wisdom and timeless perspective.Because the strongest foundations are often the simplest.Fitness is the vessel.Life is the adventure.⸻Highlights• The story behind Pipebell Fitness and the problem it was created to solve.• Why simplicity is one of the greatest competitive advantages in fitness and business.• How innovation starts with curiosity and a willingness to think differently.• The realities of entrepreneurship that rarely make social media.• Fatherhood, perspective, and redefining success.• Building products that remove barriers and invite more people to move.• Why trust is more valuable than attention.• Lessons learned through failure, resilience, and betting on yourself.• The future of strength training and functional fitness.• How community creates lasting transformation.• Building a business that serves people before profits.• What legacy really looks like.Follow Kaili Hunt for insights on entrepreneurship, fatherhood, fitness, and innovation.Instagram: @kailihuntpipebellfitnessFollow Pipebell Fitness to learn more about their innovative approach to strength training and discover tools designed to make movement more versatile, approachable, and enjoyable.Instagram: @pipebellfitness⸻About ALLSMITHALLSMITH is a lifestyle design company built around one simple belief:Fitness is the vessel. Life is the destination.We exist to help people become the kind of person capable of building the life they desire through movement, mindset, meaningful relationships, and intentional living.Whether you're looking to become healthier, stronger, more resilient, or simply more fulfilled, ALLSMITH provides the coaching, community, and conversations to help you get there.Here's how we serve our community:• 1-on-1 Coaching — Personalized in-person and remote coaching focused on movement, mindset, nutrition, recovery, accountability, and sustainable lifestyle change.• The ALLSMITH Podcast — Weekly conversations with world-class leaders in fitness, business, medicine, adventure, military, and personal development.• The ALLSMITH Newsletter — Practical insights, stories, and actionable tools delivered each week to help you intentionally design a beautiful life.• ALLSMITH Apparel — Built for adventure. Worn with intention. More than clothing, it's a reminder to honor your word, embrace adversity, and become who you're capable of becoming.• Community Events — Group workouts, sauna and cold plunge nights, live events, adventures, and meaningful conversations designed to bring incredible people together.At ALLSMITH, we're not just building stronger bodies.We're building stronger humans.⸻Support Our PartnersA special thank you to BUBS Naturals for supporting the ALLSMITH mission.BUBS creates NSF Certified for Sport® collagen, creatine, hydration, MCT oil, and wellness products trusted by professional athletes, military operators, and everyday people committed to living healthier, stronger lives.Their commitment to quality, service, and adventure aligns perfectly with everything we believe at ALLSMITH.When you support the brands that support ALLSMITH, you help us continue producing meaningful conversations like this one.⸻Join The CollectiveIf this conversation inspired you, challenged your perspective, or encouraged you to think differently, we'd love your support.Subscribe to the ALLSMITH Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.Leave a five-star review to help us reach more people with these conversations.Share this episode with a friend, coach, entrepreneur, parent, or someone who could benefit from hearing Kaili's story.Follow along for more coaching, conversations, adventures, and inspiration:Bryce → @therealbrycesmithALLSMITH → @allsmithcoKaili Hunt → @kailihuntpipebellfitnessPipebell Fitness → @pipebellfitnessVisit http://ALLSMITH.co to explore:• In-person & Remote Coaching• The ALLSMITH Podcast• The Weekly Newsletter• Premium ALLSMITH Apparel• Community Events• Brand Partners• Lifestyle Design ResourcesRemember…Fitness is the vessel.Community is the catalyst.Adventure is the reward.Keep showing up.Keep honoring your word.Keep building a beautiful life.See you in the next episode.Thank you for Listening! 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Most founders treat fundraising like a necessary evil — something to endure, survive, and move past so they can get back to building. Jason Fishman, founder and CEO of Digital Niche Agency, has spent a decade proving that's exactly backwards.With over 500 deals under his belt and campaigns that have collectively generated hundreds of millions in revenue and capital raised, Jason breaks down how modern founders are using regulated investment crowdfunding (Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D) not just to fill their bank accounts, but to build armies of shareholders, brand advocates, and strategic partners. The real asset isn't the money — it's the 20,000 investors who now want you to win and will tell everyone they know.This episode is a masterclass in treating your capital raise as a full-blown marketing campaign.Key Takeaways4:14 — How Jason discovered fundraising is a marketing exercise. Working at a social gaming company in LA, he created 75 versions of a pitch deck and saw firsthand the inefficiencies — and the upside — of a well-executed raise.7:01 — Why the warm-intro VC mindset is outdated. The traditional approach limits founders to who they know. Reg CF and Reg A+ let you target anyone — including non-accredited investors — and build a shareholder base of tens of thousands.8:48 — The planning principle most founders ignore. If you need funds in a year, start today. Fundraising isn't a sprint — it requires seeding relationships and building infrastructure long before you launch.10:48 — The traffic math behind a successful Reg CF campaign. You need 50,000–100,000 visits to an offering page to generate ~1,000 investments. Understanding digital marketing metrics — not just dollars raised — is the real measure of momentum.14:37 — Reg D vs. Reg CF vs. Reg A+ — how to choose. A clear breakdown of all three exemptions: who can invest, minimum investment levels, filing complexity, timelines, and when each makes sense for your stage.22:05 — How crowdfunding creates negotiating leverage with VCs. A graphene-industry client hit their full $5M Reg CF raise in 43 days — then used that crowd as a "waiting list" to walk away from unfavorable VC terms.23:52 — Which industries work best for community-driven raises. It's not just consumer brands. B2B companies, biotech, modular homes, and AI companies are all succeeding — what matters is a compelling market narrative.28:34 — Storytelling is the real conversion lever. The 3-1-3 method: break your pitch into 3 sentences, compress to 1 sentence, then distill to 3 words. If someone can't repeat your idea at a coffee shop, they won't invest or refer.36:55 — The #1 mistake founders make when marketing a raise. Not starting early enough — and assuming the offering page will do the work. The top 10% of deals get the majority of investments; the bottom 50% do no marketing at all.40:28 — The right vs. wrong way to use AI in your raise marketing. AI slop is rampant. The rule: don't use it unless it's better than human. AI accelerates experts — it doesn't replace them.42:47 — The future of capital formation is large crowds, fast. Prediction markets, digital communities, and A-list endorsements point toward a world where raises fill overnight — whoever builds the audience first wins.Tweetable Quotes"Twenty thousand investors isn't twenty thousand line items on a cap table. It's twenty thousand people who now want you to win — and who will tell everyone they know." — Jason Fishman"The community, the audience, is actually the most valuable part. It is a marketing exercise well beyond the funds raised." — Jason Fishman"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Look at fundraising as already accomplished — then figure out the steps to get there." — Jason Fishman"The fewer words used, the better. People need to be able to understand what you do so well that they feel comfortable explaining it to someone else." — Jason Fishman"AI slop is far too prevalent. Don't use it unless it's better than human — for any software, any tool, any AI." — Jason Fishman"If I scroll your offering page and the headlines don't sell me, I'm gone. It could be the most amazing company ever — but the storytelling sold you short." — Jason Fishman"Raise money like you're building a following, not begging for a bailout." — Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership Lessons1. Your investors are your first growth channel — treat them that way. The companies winning with community raises aren't just collecting capital. They're recruiting advocates. Every shareholder is a potential referral source, customer, and word-of-mouth engine. Build your raise strategy like a customer acquisition funnel, not a one-time event.2. Plan your raise 12 months before you need the money. Fundraising has a long cycle — regulatory filings, audience warming, relationship seeding. Founders who wait until they need capital have already lost the game. Start building your investor community before your runway demands it.3. The offering page is your highest-stakes landing page. Optimize it like one. You need 50,000–100,000 visits to generate ~1,000 investments. Apply e-commerce conversion thinking: glance test, bold headlines, social proof above the fold, and clear immediacy (time-limited share prices, investment bonuses). If the headlines don't convert, the product never gets a chance.4. Simplicity isn't dumbing down — it's the highest form of clarity. Use the 3-1-3 method: 3 sentences → 1 sentence → 3 words. If your investor can explain your company at a dinner table, they will. If they can't, they won't invest — and they definitely won't refer anyone. Complexity kills conversion.5. Crowdfunding creates leverage — don't give it away too early. A crowd of investors is a negotiating asset. Founders with a demonstrated ability to raise from retail investors can walk away from unfavorable VC terms and return to the crowd. This only works if you've built the infrastructure before you need the leverage.6. Diversify your capital-raise strategy the same way you diversify your marketing stack. Don't put all your eggs in one basket — not in SEO, not in one broker-dealer, not in one VC relationship. The founders who succeed build multiple traffic sources, multiple audience touchpoints, and multiple investor pipelines working simultaneously. One channel is fragility. Multiple channels are momentum.Guest Resourcesjfishman@digitalnicheagency.comdigitalnicheagency.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jafishman/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/https://jeffmains.com/books/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on moving from striving in the soul and mind into the rest of God that is already available through Christ. The speakers emphasize that believers do not have to work their way into God's presence because Christ has already opened the way to the Father. The struggle comes when the mind and soul try to understand, control, or produce what only the Spirit can bring forth. The discussion points to a simple, childlike trust in the Father. Instead of constantly striving to know the Lord by human effort, there is also the truth that the Father wants to know us and reveal who we are in Him. Mary and Martha are used as examples of the difference between being distracted by many things and being focused on ministering to what is on the Lord's heart. The conversation closes with the thought that this is a growth process, where the Father forms us as His workmanship and brings forth the new creation within us. Show Notes Living from the Spirit, Not the Soul Ken opens the conversation by pointing out that the mind and soul life are not where believers truly live now. The real place of life is in the spirit. Christ Has Opened the Way to the Father Mike emphasizes that Jesus' purpose was to bring us into the same relationship with the Father that He has. Through the cross, that door has already been opened. Rest Is Already Available The speakers bring out that rest is not something we struggle to attain. Because Christ is already in the Father's presence, believers have access to that rest now. Moving Beyond Striving Ron talks about the long-standing drive to know the Lord, but also points out the other side of the relationship: the Lord wants to know us. True relationship with God is not built by anxious effort, but by trust and rest. The Simplicity of a Child Ron describes relaxing in the Lord like a child. A child does not carry the burden of trying to figure everything out, but simply lives and trusts. Mary and Martha Mike uses Mary and Martha to show the difference between distraction and true ministry to the Lord. Mary focused on what was needed in the moment, while Martha was pulled in many directions. Becoming His Workmanship Ken closes by describing this as a growth process. The Father works uniquely in each person, bringing forth the new creation as the old nature is laid down. Quotes “Your mind is not your friend. Your soul life is not your friend. The spirit is where we live now, not on the soul plane.” — Ken “Jesus's drive was to get us to the Father.” — Mike “It's not a struggling and striving, trying to get there.” — Mike “We have access to His rest anytime we want it.” — Mike “The Lord loves us right where we're at.” — Ron “There's a flip side of that coin. The flip side is the one we always ignore, is that He wants to know us.” — Ron “How do I relax? Like a child.” — Ron “People don't know how to rest.” — Ron “Are we gonna be a Mary or a Martha?” — Mike “You just have to do the number one thing, is trust.” — Ken Scriptural References Resting in the Father Through Christ John 14 (6) — Jesus is the way to the Father, and through Him the relationship with the Father is opened. John 17 (21–23) — Jesus prays that His people would be brought into the same oneness He has with the Father. Hebrews 4 (9–11) — There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, and believers are called to enter that rest. The Finished Work of Christ John 19 (30) — Jesus declares, “It is finished,” pointing to the completed work of the cross. Hebrews 10 (19–22) — Through Christ, believers have confidence to enter into the presence of God. Not Striving, but Trusting Matthew 6 (25–34) — Jesus teaches not to worry about food, clothing, or tomorrow, but to seek first the Kingdom. Psalm 46 (10) — “Be still, and know that I am God.” Proverbs 3 (5–6) — Trust in the Lord rather than leaning on human understanding. Mary and Martha Luke 10 (38–42) — Mary sits at the Lord's feet while Martha is distracted with many things; Jesus says Mary chose the better part. John 12 (1–8) — Mary ministers to Jesus by anointing Him before His death. Being Known by the Lord Matthew 7 (21–23) — Jesus speaks of those who did works in His name, yet He says, “I never knew you.” Galatians 4 (9) — Paul speaks of not only knowing God, but being known by God. Becoming His Workmanship Ephesians 2 (10) — We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. 2 Corinthians 5 (17) — Anyone in Christ is a new creation. Galatians 3 (28) — In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. Romans 8 (29) — God's purpose is to conform us to the image of His Son. Takeaway The rest of God is not reached by striving, struggling, or trying to force spiritual growth through the mind. Christ has already opened the way to the Father, and His presence is available now. As we learn to trust like children, lay down the soul-life, and live from the Spirit, the Father forms us as His workmanship and brings forth the new creation within us.

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 28, 2026) As we began to see yesterday, the verse under consideration contains two words of great importance: “subtilty” and “simplicity”. We were learning that Satan uses subtilty – or trickery, and deceit – as he assaults children of God in this world. However, the simplicity that...

David is a veteran cybersecurity executive with more than 30 years of experience and currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer after previously leading Oracle's SaaS Cloud Security organization. David has held leadership roles at Microsoft and Google Cloud, helping build and secure some of the world's largest cloud platforms. He's also a former U.S. Navy electronic warfare specialist, an inventor with more than 30 security patents, and now serves as both a Chief Information Security Officer and Venture Partner.00:00 Intro02:50 Our Guest05:50 The Evolution of Technology and Coding10:55 AI's Role in Software Development and Security16:07 DevSecOps and Cloud Security Architecture18:35 The Future of Vulnerabilities and Human Factors in Cybersecurity21:22 The Value of Veterans in Cybersecurity22:21 Maturing Organizations in Cybersecurity23:20 Understanding Risk and Maturity Models24:51 Simplicity in Cybersecurity Practices25:27 Challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises27:05 Adopting AI in Organizations29:58 Data Leakage Prevention Strategies32:01 Third Party Risk Management35:02 Concerns with Embedded Systems37:50 Emerging Threats in Cybersecurity39:58 The Future of Cyber Threats43:27 Leveraging AI for Enhanced Capabilities

In this episode of the Big UC Update, UC Today's Christopher Carey sits down with Will Morey, Managing Director at Gamma, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the channel, the rise of AI, and what it really takes to deliver technology that works for SMEs.Will shares his journey from selling diesel to farmers to leading Gamma's channel business, and unpacks why the biggest opportunity in the industry right now isn't a product - it's helping customers figure out how to make AI actually work for their business.Topics Covered Include:Gamma's channel-first go-to-market and partner ecosystemWhy AI should be treated like electricity, not a productThe "iceberg model" — what sits below the waterline with GammaData sovereignty, compliance, and why they're suddenly front-of-mind for SMEsThe PSTN switch-off, CX, and what's next for the UC industry

Episode: 1660 Simplicity, complexity, and Shakespeare.  Today, Seattle Actor Megan Cole is here to talk about complexity, simplicity, and Shakespeare.

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. Hi Friends, Today's episode is a conversation with one of my clients. She shares her journey of living with clutter, constantly putting herself last, and how decluttering became about so much more than clearing her home, it became a path back to herself. Her honesty, kindness, and generosity shine through every minute of this conversation, and I think you'll see why I absolutely love having her in my year-long program. I know you will love her as much as I do.  Join Me Live I'd love to meet you at my FREE one-day workshop on Monday, July 20. To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. We'll uncover the hidden block that keeps you feeling like you're always decluttering but never getting anywhere, and I'll share a simple way to move forward without overwhelm. And if you're on Instagram, come join my 30 Days to Simplicity series! I'm going live every morning, 9am Pacific,  sharing practical mindset shifts and encouragement to help you create more space in your home and your life. Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram and let me know you heard about it on Episode 377, I can't wait to say hello.       Amber Cammidge is the founder of Declutter Your Chaos,  host of the Declutter Your Chaos podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads, and the creator of the Mindful Method for decluttering. She helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about far more than organizing a house. It's about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like your own.

One of my favorite shows is Scrubs, and there's one episode that's stuck with me for nearly 2 decades, and I think about it nearly every day. In it, the team can't diagnose a patient showing every sign of Lyme disease, because they can't find the tick bite. Every test comes back negative. Then Dr. Cox shaves the patient's head, finds the bite, and mentions Occam's Razor: the simplest solution is often the correct one.That idea has run through my whole business; I'm a natural overthinker. So today I talk about why we overcomplicate things, and why tool hunting feels productive when it's really just busy work in disguise.If you feel stuck or don't have a system in place yet, get the free Solopreneur System Starter Kit at https://streamlined.fm/kit. (00:00) - A Lesson from Scrubs on Simplicity (01:18) - What is Occam's Razor? (03:20) - Simplifying Client Onboarding with a Google Doc (04:14) - The Trap of Tool Hunting: Tools vs. Systems (05:22) - Designing Simpler Workflows (Fewest Links Philosophy) (07:37) - Practical Takeaways & The Starter Kit ————Streamlined Solopreneur helps  solopreneurs automate their business so they can take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. If you're looking to get started, you can download the Solopreneur Systems Starter Kit. It's 4 systems every solopreneur should have, the simplest way to get started, along with the exact tools, automations, and AI prompts you need. No guessing here. Get it for free at https://streamlined.fm/kitConnect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on June 28, 2026) In the verse under consideration today, Paul mentions two words that are important to understand: subtilty and simplicity. “Subtilty” means “trickery” or “craftiness,” and carries implications of cunning deceit. In this complicated world, the devil uses subtlity to distract us from the truth of God’s...

To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. Hi Friends, Today's episode is a conversation with one of my clients. She shares her journey of living with clutter, constantly putting herself last, and how decluttering became about so much more than clearing her home, it became a path back to herself. Her honesty, kindness, and generosity shine through every minute of this conversation, and I think you'll see why I absolutely love having her in my year-long program. I know you will love her as much as I do.  Join Me Live I'd love to meet you at my FREE one-day workshop on Monday, July 20. To join Monday's workshop click WORKSHOP. We'll uncover the hidden block that keeps you feeling like you're always decluttering but never getting anywhere, and I'll share a simple way to move forward without overwhelm. And if you're on Instagram, come join my 30 Days to Simplicity series! I'm going live every morning, 9am Pacific,  sharing practical mindset shifts and encouragement to help you create more space in your home and your life. Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram and let me know you heard about it on Episode 377, I can't wait to say hello.       Amber Cammidge is the founder of Declutter Your Chaos,  host of the Declutter Your Chaos podcast, with more than 1.5 million downloads, and the creator of the Mindful Method for decluttering. She helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about far more than organizing a house. It's about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like your own.

What happens when you mix ancient Eastern medicine, cutting-edge neuroscience, and the field of remote viewing? In this episode, host Doug brings together an eclectic group of practitioners, coaches, and intuitive minds from across the globe to explore the boundaries of consciousness. From the East Coast of the US to the Sunshine Coast of Australia, the group dives deep into the realities of modern meditation. The panel discusses the practical shifts that occur when utilizing neuro-technology like the Muse EEG headband and the Neurovisor to stimulate advanced brainwave states. You'll hear firsthand experiences of how optimizing your mental wavelengths alters your relationship with daily stress, pain, and uncertainty. The conversation shifts from the science of neuroplasticity to the grounding simplicity of presence, wrapping up with a fascinating look into the world of remote viewing—including how it is being used to read stock market trends and predict global news events. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or just starting your journey into the woo-woo, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that upgrading your mind is the ultimate form of energy management. Key Takeaways & Timestamps ·         Meeting the Collective: Introduction to the panel, featuring Tom (a licensed acupuncturist from Baltimore) and Joe Pani (an emotional fitness coach from Australia). ·         The Brain-Tech Revolution: Tom breaks down his daily use of the Muse EEG headband and the flashing light technology of the Neurovisor to accelerate deep alpha and theta meditation states. ·         The Simplicity of Presence: Ocalo and Joe challenge the need for high-tech tools, advocating for the power of pure breathwork, minimalism, and learning to sit comfortably with discomfort. ·         "You Are the Breath, Not the Breather": A profound look at the teachings of Alan Watts and how shifting your perspective can completely change your physical relationship to stress and cold exposure. ·         Upgrading the Brain by 40%: Doug shares insights from neuroscientists Dr. Drew Pearson and Dr. Amy Albright on how advanced clinical brain mapping can permanently resolve underlying emotional traumas and shadow work. ·         Energy Management vs. Time Management: Why true fitness (of the body and mind) is about economy of energy, avoiding burnout, and moving through life for the sheer joy of the experience. ·         Entering the Rabbit Hole of Remote Viewing: Josh from Rockstar Intuition pulls back the curtain on remote viewing, detailing how he uses it to track stock market charts, predict monthly news, and his experiences with the Monroe Institute's Gateway Tapes. Connect with the Guests: Tom Ingegno - https://www.linkedin.com/in/baltimoreacupuncture/ Josh Maitland - https://www.instagram.com/redroomstudio_ca/ Joe Pane - Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @joepaneinsights Akello Stone - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akellostone   Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178  

Fabian Alefeld interviews certified prosthetist/orthotist and EastPoint Prosthetics VP Brent Wright about his career path into O&P, his shift from being anti-digital to adopting scanning and additive manufacturing, and the impact on patient care and global access. Wright describes traditional fabrication workflows (casting, plaster positives, vacuum forming thermoplastics for orthoses, and carbon fiber/resin layups for prostheses) as artistic but time-consuming, hazardous, and lacking records. His digital journey accelerated after a Guatemala trip with Life Enabled highlighted the need to scale care; he focused on scanning, digital modification, and later powder-bed fusion, moving toward SLS with materials like PK5000 and TPU. He emphasizes pressure casting for prosthetic sockets, the value of digital records for insurance, and how AM can change socket “dynamics” to improve comfort and heal wounds. The discussion also covers RADii's data-driven fitting approach, Life Enabled's mix of traditional and 3D-printed solutions (including pediatric feet), modular “kit” concepts for developing regions, and barriers to sensors/actuators in the US due to reimbursement.02:33 Brent Origin Story09:30 Why Go Digital11:17 Scaling Global Access17:32 Traditional O&P Workflow20:02 Casting And Fabrication Steps24:07 Digital Workflow And Scanning33:22 Benefits Of Digital Records36:36 Flexible Liner Heals Wound40:47 RADii Data Meets Craft46:06 Life Enabled Model01:01:50 Democratizing via Manufacturing01:08:01 Sensors vs Simplicity

We dive into Chapter 6 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdfA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When Ryan Weeden started his journey, he was just a guy trying to find his place in an industry that often underestimated him. But instead of letting that define him, Ryan used it to fuel his ambition. Fast forward to today: Masters of Balayage is here changing Ryan's life and so many other hairstylists across the country.If you're feeling underestimated, remember: it's not about what others think, but what YOU believe you can achieve. #MastersOfBalayage #HairEducation #BeautyIndustry #EntrepreneurMindset #HairStylistLifeWANT MORE RYAN?WEBSITE: https://www.mastersofbalayage.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.weeden/LOVE THIS EPISODE?Leave Your Ratings, Reviews & Comments on the Podcast! Your feedback allows for more nourishing content and for more on-point education for beauty & barber pros. SHOP PODCAST MERCH: https://the-beautypro-coach-shop.fourthwall.com/SHOP MY STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeautyprocoachWANT MORE KRYSTINE?GET 1:1 COACHING: https://www.thebeautyprocoach.com/discovery-callsGET ON THE EMAIL LIST: ⁠https://bit.ly/3S5R2loSubscribe to The BeautyPro Podcast on Apple, Spotify & YouTube!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beautypro-podcast/id1700728724SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2km4Md6jjJMb7EyLvf0Huv?si=3f58fcf183e746e0Follow @thebeautyprocoach on Facebook & Instagramhttps://www.fb.com/thebeautyprocoachhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeautyprocoach

This one was recorded a while back (in 2024), but the argument hasn't dated a day, if anything, it holds up better now than when we first put it out. A of complexity in Irish pension and investment advice isn't there to help you. It's there to help the person selling it. In this episode, Paddy explains why simplicity almost always beats sophistication when it comes to your pension and investment planning, and what a genuinely simple structure actually looks like. What you'll learn: ● Why financial firms are often incentivised to make your pension and investments more complicated than they need to be ● The real-world cost of sophisticated, structured investment products that underperform ● What a simple, transparent pension and investment structure actually looks like in practice ● The questions worth asking any advisor before trusting them with your retirement assets If you've ever had a feeling that your own pension or investment structure is more complicated than it needs to be, this episode is for you.

Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minimal paperwork to innovate effectively. Before passing away in 1990, Johnson witnessed a final emotional flyover of his iconic Blackbird, marking the end of a legendary aviation era. (12)1962

Send us Fan MailAmazon sellers can use AI, CTR, product images, and packaging to get more clicks and sales.Is your Amazon packaging helping you sell, or is it holding you back? In this episode of the MAG Growth Podcast, Noah Wickham is joined by Monty Desai, founder of Pixie.AI, to talk about the 5 rules for better packaging on Amazon. They cover why screens are the new shelf space, how AI helps sellers create listings faster, and why product images can change click-through rate and sales. This video is for Amazon sellers, CPG brands, and brand owners who want better visuals, stronger packaging, and more clicks.Improve your Amazon product images and get more clicks. https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonSeller #AmazonFBA #AmazonListing #AmazonMarketing #AmazonSalesWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps00:00 - The Power of AI in Amazon Listings01:00 - Introducing Monty Desai from Pixie01:50 - How Pixie Revolutionizes Listing Strategy02:45 - The Massive Advantage of AI Early Adopters05:10 - The "Free Money" of Iterative Optimization06:50 - 5 Rules for Viral Product Packaging07:40 - Rule 1: Why You Must "Go Dark" on Screens09:10 - Rule 2: Simplicity and the Thumbnail Test10:45 - Rule 3: Choosing a Unique Typeface13:20 - Rule 4: Breaking the Category Rule (The Graza Method)14:15 - Rule 5: Selling Identity over Product15:50 - L'Oreal Case Study: Dominating the Aisle16:50 - Closing Advice: Going All-In on AI-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Watching TV shows or movies, you'd think big jewelry heists depend on all sorts of high-tech gadgets. But it turns out, some of the biggest thefts in history actually relied on one thing: simplicity. But a simple mistake, like a half-eaten sandwich, can foil the perfect plan. Feel free to DM me if you have a story you'd like me to cover . . on Facebook it's Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty Steele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James MacDonald, Founder of Limelight, joins That's What I Call Marketing to discuss programmatic advertising, building a global ad tech business, AI and why simplicity still matters for marketers today.This episode explores the journey from Fleet Street advertising sales to modern programmatic technology, through a practical conversation about risk, reinvention, customer focus, remote culture and building technology that solves real problems.In this episode, we cover:– What Fleet Street taught James about sales, resilience and asking for the business– Why helping people buy is more powerful than pushing people to buy– How James identified the gap that led to Limelight– Why programmatic advertising still needs simplicity, support and better execution– How Limelight thinks about AI, interoperability and the importance of human judgement– What it takes to build and maintain a strong remote culture across a global teamA useful listen for marketers interested in ad tech, programmatic advertising, AI in marketing, founder stories, sales, customer success, remote teams and building through change.That's What I Call Marketing is the podcast for marketers who care about brand, B2B, creativity, effectiveness and the future of the profession.Follow the show for more conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, agency leaders, professors, authors, thinkers and practitioners.Find more episodes at: https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.comThis Cannes Sessions episode is brought to you in partnership with The Digital Voice.Find out more at: https://www.thedigitalvoice.co.uk01:38 Starting out on Fleet Street03:19 What early sales teaches you04:35 From eggs to advertising06:27 Helping people buy, not pushing a sale07:04 Mentors, mistakes and learning through failure07:11 Starting again and founding Limelight09:31 Finding the right business partner10:59 Identifying the gap in programmatic12:00 Building the Limelight platform14:00 Taking risks as a founder15:59 Building culture as the company grows16:42 Running a fully remote global business18:17 What Limelight does20:49 How people discover Limelight22:16 Listening to customers and building the product23:33 AI, human judgement and interoperability26:05 Why simplicity matters in technologyThat's What I Call Marketing is where marketers come for real conversations about brand, B2B, creativity, effectiveness and the future of the profession.Hosted by Conor Byrne, the show features conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, agency leaders, authors, thinkers and practitioners about what good marketing looks like in practice.Listen, follow and find more episodes at: https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.comConnect with Conor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbyrneirl/If you enjoy the show, please follow, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more marketers find the conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us Fan MailThe idea for this podcast came from an unexpected place.The other day I was walking into Target when I overheard a woman talking with her husband and son. During their conversation, she said, “Less is more.” A few moments later, she said it again.It caught my attention because those three simple words carry a powerful message. In today's world, we're constantly told to do more, buy more, learn more, and achieve more. Yet many of the happiest, healthiest, and highest-performing people have learned the opposite. Less is often more.It reminded me of a story about former NHL player Dean Kennedy. Dean once told me that his goal wasn't to play 15 or 20 years in professional hockey. He simply wanted to play 10 years in the NHL. That was his focus. He wasn't distracted by everything that might happen after that. He committed to one meaningful goal, worked relentlessly toward it, and achieved it.Sometimes we try to accomplish so much that we end up accomplishing very little. A healthy mindset isn't about adding more to your life. It's about identifying what matters most and giving it your full attention.Here are my Top 10 Reasons Why Less Is More:More focus. When you focus on fewer things, you do them better.Less overwhelm. Too many goals create confusion. Simplicity creates clarity.Better execution. Success comes from consistently applying a few key habits.Higher quality. Doing fewer things well beats doing many things poorly.More consistency. Simple routines are easier to maintain over time.Better decisions. Fewer choices reduce decision fatigue and improve judgment.Greater confidence. Small wins build momentum and strengthen belief in yourself.Less stress. Eliminating unnecessary commitments creates more mental energy.More meaningful progress. Mastery comes from repetition, not constantly chasing the next idea.Lasting success. The highest performers don't try to do everything. They identify what matters most and commit to doing it exceptionally well.Remember, the goal isn't to do more. The goal is to do what matters most. When you remove the distractions and focus on what truly moves the needle, you'll often discover that less really is more.Continue Your Mindset JourneyDiscover the power of the Healthy Mindset AI Platform at HealthyMindset.ai.Explore the Healthy Mindset AI Podcast for practical mindset strategies, mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, performance insights, and self-coaching tools designed for athletes, leaders, and workplace professionals.The Healthy Mindset AI Platform combines targeted assessments, personalized growth plans, digital mindset tools, accountability support, and 24/7 access to the Digital Mind Mike Hartman to help you build confidence, strengthen focus, improve consistency, and perform at your best.For additional support, Coaching On Demand with Mike Hartman provides personalized coaching focused on mindset development, goal achievement, leadership, confidence, and performance.Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace Athletes Available on Amazon: Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace AthletesASSESS. IMPROVE. PERFORM. HealthyMindset.ai 

What if the secret to calling in more isn't wanting more… but fully receiving what's already here?In this week's episode of EmpowereD with Deanna Merlino, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a recent family trip to Ohio and sharing one of the biggest reminders I received while I was there.We live in a world that constantly tells us to hi chase the next goal, the next milestone, the next level. And while I wholeheartedly believe in expansion, I also believe one of the most overlooked manifestation practices is learning to genuinely enjoy the life you're living right now.In this episode, we talk about the beauty of holding both.Luxury and simplicity. Growth and presence. Ambition and contentment.From quality time with family and reliving childhood memories to self-care, gratitude, and the little moments that make life so meaningful, I'm sharing why I believe true abundance isn't found in choosing one or the other - it's found in embracing all of it.Because life isn't meant to be one endless healing session or one endless pursuit of “more.”It's meant to be lived.When you can find joy in the ordinary, gratitude in the present, and peace in the season you're in while still dreaming bigger…That's freedom.And ironically, that's when life has a beautiful way of expanding right alongside you.I hope this episode reminds you to slow down, soak it all in, and remember that the life you've been praying for may already be unfolding around you.

I have noticed a lot of noise in the industry. The coffee shop and its owner are the targets of a crushing and never ending stream of marketing that does not care about your success, but only moving units. The uncertainty that was supposed to be solved, is made worse, and the simple desire to serve coffee professionally, gets over complicated. No wonder we burn out so often.   Today on Shift Break we will be talking about how simplicity is the best strategy for any coffee shop and is worth establishing as a central pillar of the business so you can navigate the pressured environment of entrepreneurship and build something on a stable foundation.     REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES!  Build a Stronger Coffee Shop: One Step at a Time Great coffee shops don't happen by accident. They are built by hiring the right people, training them well, and leading them with clarity and consistency. In this live three-part Summer Webinar Series, Chris Deferio shares the practical systems and coaching insights that have helped coffee businesses build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more resilient operations. Each webinar includes: Live instruction and Q&A PDF workbook One hour of virtual consulting for each live attendee Lifetime access to the recording Register for the individual sessions that fit your current needs, or scroll down to save 20% on the complete Summer Webinar Series. REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES!    Sign up for 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email chris@keystothshop.com OR... book a free call now to talk about working together https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes: 421: Encore Episode: Simple, Powerful, Hospitality w/ Philip Paul Turner Keep Systems Simple! Founder Friday! w/ Amos Gillespie of Wheelhouse Coffee, Kentville, Nova Scotia, CA Menu Simplicity as Hospitality

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's podcast takes us to the heart of Mayfair in London, where Blackstone Private Wealth COO Farhad Karim shared the firm's history and evolution in Europe. He took a walk down memory lane to discuss the firm's 25th anniversary in Europe as we walked through Berkeley Square from Blackstone's current office to their new office at the other end of the square, highlighting how the firm has become the largest owner of commercial real estate in Europe and the importance of building a local presence in the region.Farhad took on the role of Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Private Wealth in 2024 after a career at Blackstone that included serving as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Europe and holding a senior leadership role in the firm's Real Estate business.Farhad and I had a fascinating discussion about the evolution of Blackstone's business in Europe and the firm's Private Wealth business globally. We covered:Why it's important to “meet people where they are at.”What Farhad learned from his experience as chairman of Blackstone Europe.Building and expanding Blackstone's Private Wealth business.How Blackstone will continue to be a pioneer in private wealth.The next phase of product innovation in the wealth channel.How an international perspective has shaped Farhad's approach to building the Private Wealth business.Harmonizing the institutional and private wealth businesses when delivering solutions to LPs.The human element of working with wealth.What it means to be “relentless.”Perspectives on evergreen funds.The scale of opportunity, information, and access.Thanks, Farhad, for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and passion about private markets and private wealth.Show Notes00:33 A Message from Our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions02:14 Farhad's Blackstone Journey03:37 Speed and Certainty Culture04:07 Real Estate to Wealth Channel Parallels05:04 Building for Local Markets06:16 On-the-Ground Coverage Worldwide07:45 Education at Scale08:52 How Well Advisors Understand Private Markets10:45 Early Innings Adoption12:09 Packaging Private Markets Products13:46 Simplicity vs Customization14:39 Consolidation and Institutionalization19:14 Global Trends Localization19:33 Scale and Deal Competition20:11 AI Advantage in Investing20:53 Portfolio Ops AI Playbook21:42 Private Markets Risk Setup22:17 Noise Versus Facts22:57 Fighting False Narratives23:42 Wealth Channel Narrative24:18 Why Private Markets Matter25:10 Investing Through Geopolitics26:25 Evergreen Versus Drawdown27:21 Discipline Over Structure28:28 Semi-liquid as a Feature29:17 Evergreen for Founders30:39 Evergreen Mindset and Compounding32:01 Owning the Narrative Direct35:22 Fiduciary Seriousness Balance36:15 Relentless Culture Explained38:39 Closing Footnotes(Timestamp 02:46.7): Largest owners of commercial real estate in Europe.(Timestamp 31:33.0): Reference to Class I annualized, inception-to-date return from January 2017.A Word from Our Sponsor, UltimusThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus, the full-service fund administrator and transfer agent powering asset managers in private and public markets. As alts go mainstream, you need real expertise to handle complex fund structures, connect with key distribution partners, and handle sophisticated compliance, reporting, and transparency demands.That's Ultimus: high-tech, high-touch solutions for over 450 clients and 2,500 funds with $775B in assets under administration. Backed by an expert team of over 1,200 employees, they place client service at the core of their business, helping you navigate complexity during your fund structuring or launch and then supporting you through every stage of growth. Whether you're already in the market or thinking about entering private wealth, you can trust their team's deep expertise in retail alternatives to help you reach your goals.Learn more at ultimusfundsolutions.com or email info@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

In this episode, Megan and Annabelle explore the importance of focus, mindset, and community in achieving success in Irish dancing. They share practical tips on how to prioritize key areas, measure progress, and build confidence to stay on track. Chapters: 00:00 - The Importance of Focus in Dance02:54 - Navigating Corrections and Mindset05:30 - The Power of One Thing08:23 - Understanding the What, Why, and How11:26 - Building Confidence Through Progress14:10 - Expert Guidance and Support17:04 - Real-Life Success Stories20:49 - The Simplicity of Progress21:37 - Challenging Internal Narratives22:05 - Personalized Coaching Success Stories23:31 The Importance of Focus in Training25:12 Building a Supportive Community28:27 The Role of Parents in Dancer Development31:16 Accessibility of Dance Knowledge32:53 Prioritizing Dancer Well-being34:34 Creating a Supportive Environment37:17 Finding Your Key Focus39:28 The Three Pillars of Success

My guest today is Jeremy Giffon.  Jeremy has been on the show before as one of our most popular guests, and this conversation is every bit as enjoyable as the first. Over the last 18 months, Jeremy has had hundreds of conversations with founders and with the capital behind their companies. I don't know many investors with such a high rep count in the most interesting corners of private markets, so I asked him what he has learned. We talk about what those lessons mean for founders and investors, why everyone has become subservient to the poster class, the hidden intellectual history behind Silicon Valley and much more. Please enjoy my conversation with my friend, Jeremy Giffon. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgeline.ai⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:02) Jeremy Giffon (00:02:34) Lessons from 18 Months of Founder Conversations (00:07:01) The Billion-Dollar PDF (00:08:13) The Unifeed & Rise of the Timeline (00:17:02) Power Law & Breakout Content (00:18:48) AI Algorithms Driving Content (00:20:38) Timeline-Native White House (00:21:09) Traits of Great Posters (00:25:27) Peak Guy & the Billionaire Priest Class (00:32:13) Billionaires Now Defer to Posters (00:34:52) Freedom vs. Relevance (00:38:53) AI & White-Collar Job Displacement (00:40:53) Stewarding Your Gifts as Moral Duty (00:43:18) Next Wave of Finance: Equity-First Firms (00:53:26) East Coast vs. West Coast Finance (00:55:34) Beating the Market Is Not That Hard (01:00:40) SPV Feudalism & Allocation (01:02:10) Egregious SPV Fee Structures (01:04:50) Simplicity vs. Complexity in Investing (01:07:15) Hiring: Attracting Differentiated Talent (01:11:00) Silicon Valley's Hidden Intellectual Traditions

WHAT THE LISTENER WILL LEARN •        Why protein needs increase after 40 — not decrease •        How under-eating protein drives hunger, cravings, and muscle loss •        The 30g per meal framework — simple, not stressful •        Why this single shift often does more than any complete diet overhaul KEY IDENTITY THEMES •        Self-trust and authority over her own body •        Simplicity over complexity — one number, not a system •        Working with the body instead of fighting it •        The end of guessing Message Jason on Facebook Follow Jason Cook in InstagramFollow Jason Cook on FBEmail Jason Cook here jason@lwcvip.comClient Results click hereJoin the Life Warrior Metabolism CommunitySupplements

Most investors think they're buying the same thing when they choose a target date fund—but two people who bought 2025 target date funds 15 years ago could have 40% different returns today. Same target year, wildly different outcomes. The culprit? Fund families structure these "simple" investments in dramatically different ways, and most investors never look under the hood. Key Topics Discussed Passive Investing vs Active Financial Planning (00:03:30) Cody explains why you should be a passive investor but an active financial planner in your own life, noting that 95% of active investors underperform broad index funds over time. Understanding Target Date Funds (00:08:15) How target date funds work as default 401(k) options, automatically shifting from aggressive to conservative allocations as retirement approaches along a predetermined glide path. Surprising Differences Between Target Date Funds (00:18:45) The revelation that identical retirement target years can produce vastly different outcomes depending on fund family—differences in international exposure, bond types, and allocation strategies compound over time. Comparing Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard Target Dates (00:24:00) Detailed breakdown of how three major fund families structure their target date index funds differently, with varying philosophies on diversification and risk management. The Hidden Costs of Target Date Funds (00:32:20) Analysis showing target date index funds cost 35% to 400% more than purchasing underlying index funds directly. Fidelity's target date index fund, for example, is four times more expensive than buying Fidelity's component funds separately. Static Allocation Funds Explained (00:38:10) Introduction to balanced funds that maintain constant allocations (like 60/40 stocks/bonds) regardless of your age or proximity to retirement. Target Maturity vs Constant Maturity Bond Funds (00:42:30) Deep dive into how target maturity bond funds differ from traditional bond index funds—all bonds mature in the same year, converting to cash automatically without requiring you to sell anything. The Seven-Year Bond Strategy (00:48:15) Cody's approach to determining bond allocation: calculate seven years of planned spending and hold that percentage in bonds. If you'll withdraw $40,000 annually from a $1 million portfolio, hold 28% in bonds ($280,000) and 72% in stocks. Bond Ladders and Behavioral Finance (00:55:00) How target maturity bond funds overcome psychological barriers to spending in retirement by eliminating the need to "sell" assets—bonds simply mature into cash when you need it. Simplicity vs Complexity in Portfolio Design (01:02:30) Cody shares his personal eight-fund retirement portfolio strategy, explaining why something that appears complex can actually feel simpler from a behavioral perspective. Notable Quotes Mike Piper, CPA (quoted by Cody Garrett, CFP®): "There is no perfect portfolio, but there are countless perfectly fine portfolios." Rick Ferri, CFA (quoted by Cody Garrett, CFP®): "The perfect portfolio is the one you're going to stick with. Maintaining discipline is the hardest part of investing." Cody Garrett, CFP®: "Once you understand what a target date fund is, you no longer need one." Cody Garrett, CFP®: "Investing is like a bar of soap. The more you touch it, the less there is." Brad Barrett: "Success in personal finance and investing comes down more to behavior, vastly more to behavior than it comes down to any type of knowledge or intelligence." Key Takeaways Review your 401(k) fund lineup and sort by expense ratio to identify the lowest-cost index fund options available to you If your 401(k) lacks low-cost index funds (under 0.10% expense ratio), contact your plan administrator to request they be added to the fund lineup Calculate how much money you plan to spend from your portfolio over the next seven years to determine your appropriate bond allocation Visit Morningstar.com and review the portfolio tab of any target date funds yo…

If Chris could go back and start his real estate career from scratch, what would he do differently?In this episode, Chris shares the biggest lessons he's learned after years of building a high-performing real estate business. From mastering the fundamentals to avoiding the mistakes that keep agents stuck, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement immediately.Whether you're a brand-new agent or looking to level up your business, these timeless principles will help you create more consistency, more opportunities, and more income.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why simplicity beats complexity every timeThe dangerous mistake agents make after finding successWhy prospecting is still the highest ROI activity in real estateHow surrounding yourself with top performers accelerates your growthWhy investing in yourself pays the highest returnsThe difference between an activity problem and a skill problemThe daily habit that can completely transform your businessKey Takeaways1. Simplicity wins.2. Never stop doing what's working.3. Prospecting solves almost everything.4. Proximity creates opportunity.5. Invest in your own growth.6. Know whether you have an activity problem or a skill problem.Memorable Quote"Every single day, have at least five conversations with people that last two minutes or longer about real estate. If you really want to crush it, make it ten."Commit to one simple habit:Have at least five meaningful real estate conversations every day, five days a week, for the next 90 days. Track your progress, stay consistent, and let the compound effect work in your favor.If you do that and still aren't seeing momentum, Chris wants to hear from you.RESOURCES: 

We dive into Chapter 5 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdfA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily content includes different recovery quotes from various sources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, and more! Transitions Daily also delivers the same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Visit www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information.               Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast

Why do so many of us keep chasing more… yet still feel restless, overwhelmed, and unsatisfied?In this fourth episode of Joy Camp Summer, Kristin explores a powerful question: What if more isn't actually what your soul needs?We live in a culture that constantly tells us we need more. More success. More money. More productivity. More stuff. But often, the pursuit of more leaves us exhausted and disconnected from the joy God wants us to experience right now.In this episode, Kristin shares why a simpler, more intentional life may be the pathway back to peace, joy, and deeper fulfillment. She explores the powerful shift from accumulation to contribution and why true joy often grows when we focus less on striving and more on connection, gratitude, generosity, and purpose.If you've been feeling stretched thin, stuck in comparison, or caught in the cycle of always wanting more, this episode will help you slow down and refocus on what matters most.Joy often grows when we stop chasing more and start fully living the life already in front of us.TakeawaysChasing more does not automatically lead to greater happiness or fulfillment.Simplicity often creates more peace, margin, and joy.True wealth is found in connection, contribution, and meaningful relationships.Gratitude helps break the cycle of striving and comparison.A joyful life requires intentional choices about what deserves your time and attention.Living with purpose brings deeper satisfaction than accumulating possessions or achievements.Joy increases when we appreciate what God has already placed in our lives.Join us for Joy Camp Summer here - https://kristinfitch.com/joyGrab the Rewire Your Mind: From Negativity to Joy- download here.Grab the Joy Rising- Daily Gratitude & Joy Journal here.Download My Free Joyful Living Devotional: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalReady to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!joy camp summer, how to find joy, why am I not happy, Christian women podcast, simple living, living with less, finding joy in everyday life, how to simplify life, gratitude and joy, Christian personal growth, overcoming comparison, contentment in life, faith and joy, purpose driven life, joy and peace, slow living for women, intentional living, stop chasing more, biblical contentment, Christian encouragement

Chris Kline is co-founder of BitcoinIRA, building a full-service platform that enables individuals to invest in cryptocurrency for retirement through secure, turnkey solutions and strategic industry partnerships, nationwide investor access. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Financial markets are evolving, and getting even a small allocation into crypto can significantly improve long-term portfolio performance. 2. Holding crypto inside a retirement account eliminates capital gains taxes on trades, preserving more of your investment gains. 3. Simplicity wins; using turnkey platforms and expert guidance helps investors avoid costly mistakes and confidently enter the crypto space. Check out the website bitcoinira.com to open an account and explore crypto investing. Take advantage of special offers and referral rewards - Bitcoin IRA Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 Days - Join JLD on his free '50 Days to Something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days. Revenued - Built for small business owners who need fast, flexible access to working capital, without relying on your personal credit score. Apply now at Revenued.com/fire. Framer - A website builder that offers real-time collaboration, a robust CMS with everything you need for great SEO, and advanced analytics that include integrated A/B testing. Get started building for free today at Framer.com/fire. For 30 percent a Framer Pro annual plan use code FIRE.

In this episode, Tyler Clark and Coleman Ayers sit down with Andrew Antelidze, a 25-year-old assistant coach and scout with BC Žalgiris in the EuroLeague. Originally from the Republic of Georgia, Andrew broke into professional basketball through a connection he built while working with the Georgian national team, eventually earning a role under head coach Andrea Trinchieri before expanding his responsibilities under Rokas Masoulis. At just 23, he joined the Žalgiris organization and has since been part of one of the club's most historic seasons, finishing fifth in the EuroLeague.The conversation covers a wide range of tactical ground, from video coordination and scouting philosophy to offensive frameworks, defensive analytics, and practice structure. Andrew shares how Žalgiris built their offense around first-eight-second and last-eight-second shot principles, why tagging up has been a staple of their defense for three seasons, and how they use energy charts and smart fouling metrics to drive physicality. The episode closes with an honest discussion about player development constraints in European basketball, the challenge of developing players during a nine-month season, and what it takes for a young coach to earn and keep a seat at an elite table.TimestampsAndrew joins; background and connection to ŽalgirisCatching up on Žalgiris's fifth-place EuroLeague finish and Francisco's season 13:20 — Pre-interview check: topics that are and aren't off-limits 13:24 — Andrew's interest in scouting and X's and O's over individual development 13:20 — Intro: Andrew Antelidze, assistant coach and scout, BC Žalgiris 13:25 — Career path: from Georgian national team to Žalgiris youth academy at 23 13:26 — How Coach Trinchieri found Andrew and gave him his first staff opportunity 13:27 — Role as video coordinator: responsibilities, late nights, learning on the fly 13:28 — How scouting work was divided among assistants; using SportsCode 13:29 — Film breakdown philosophy: how much detail depends on the head coach 13:30 — Clip limits for opposing players; protecting player mental energy before games 13:31 — Two coaching philosophies: Masoulis's tendency-based coverage vs. Trinchieri's team defense 13:32 — Using video individually vs. globally; assigning assistants to specific players 13:35 — Analytics and film working together: how numbers validate the message 13:37 — "Points before bonus" metric: using smart fouling as a physicality benchmark 13:38 — Individual analytics: tracking player tendencies and progress on specific skills 13:39 — Tagging up: three seasons of use, how Andrew measures it via wing offensive rebounding rates 13:40 — Tyler shares his experience implementing tagging up at the college level 13:41 — Andrew's Summer League experience with the Warriors and their aggressive crash philosophy 13:42 — Transition: defensive personnel and what "defensive skill" actually means 13:43 — Roster-based approach to defense: Trinchieri vs. Masoulis system contrast 13:44 — Defensive skill defined: anticipation, screen navigation, staying attached to shooters 13:46 — Energy charts: deflections, charges, and and-ones tracked and posted publicly 13:47 — Creating defensive incentive: meals and prizes for leaders on the energy charts 13:48 — Non-traditional tracking: defensive lineups, matchup planning, analytics team role 13:49 — Toughest EuroLeague guards: Mike James, Eli Cobo, Tamir Blatt 13:50 — Underrated tough matchups: FS and Maccabi's system; Cabarell as a standout player 13:51 — What makes American imports successful in EuroLeague: defense first, value possessions 13:53 — Why Žalgiris overachieved: roster chemistry, hunger, and organizational stability 13:55 — Late-season run to fifth place; Fenerbahçe turning it up in the quarterfinals 13:56 — Growing up in Georgia; basketball not culturally prominent; uncle who played D1 and pro ball 13:58 — Teammates Mamu (Raptors) and Goga (Orlando); Lithuanian basketball culture connection 13:59 — Georgian coach Manu Sharmarko Ishuli now at Monaco; pride in Georgian representation 14:00 — Offensive keys this year: multiple ball handlers, Francisco, Nigel Williams-Goss, Malalo 14:01 — First-eight-second and last-eight-second shot framework 14:02 — Giving players freedom within a structure; what that actually means 14:03 — Two-possession analytics: why the gray area (8–16 seconds) is the least efficient window 14:04 — Shot quality by player: Francisco's rim-or-three profile; Nigel's mid-range game 14:05 — Early threes and corner threes as non-negotiables 14:06 — How they generated open looks: ATO plays, drag screens, Iverson and loop actions 14:07 — Coverage-specific preparation: attacking hedge, playing against drop, reacting to switching 14:08 — Simultaneous weak-side actions to open the paint; terminology: "out" or "rocket" screens 14:09 — Practice structure with two days to prepare for a game 14:10 — Practice template: weight room, driving kick drill, 90 shooting competition, handicap 3-on-2 14:11 — Two scrimmage blocks: playing against opponent's defense, then running opponent's sets 14:12 — Day-before-game practice: same structure, reduced minutes, non-contact if one day out 14:13 — How detailed they get in scrimmage: pennies on shooters, personnel-specific defensive plans 14:17 — Giving players a defensive plan B for specific opponents (e.g., blitzing Mike James iso) 14:18 — Player development limitations in European basketball: staff ratio, time constraints 14:19 — "Maintenance" sessions for players with limited minutes; EuroLeague staffing vs. NBA 14:20 — Coleman on using games as development: domestic league reps, film with visualization 14:21 — Development mindset: learning to affect games vs. chasing skill reps 14:24 — Player mindset and keeping a notebook; EuroLeague as a veterans league 14:28 — NIL and why European players are increasingly interested in the college route 14:31 — Closing advice for young coaches: patience, professionalism, energy, relationships, passionResources & LinksFree Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources BAM Coaches Platform: https://platform.byanymeanscoaches.com/#/platform Books: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookKeep ListeningAlessandro Nocera on Building More Conceptual Players Another EuroLeague coach with deep tactical perspective — Alessandro breaks down dynamic vs. static 1v1, conceptual offense, and practice design across elite international settings. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19331880Thomas Pennellier talks Paris & Bonn Basketball, Designing Game-Like Practices & True Transfer A European staff coach conversation focused on representative learning and what preparation for high-level opponents actually looks like in practice design. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/18724187Jota Cuspinera on Spacing, Simplicity & Offensive Freedom Jota's framework for principles-based offense and player freedom maps directly to what Andrew described with Žalgiris's "first-eight, last-eight" structure and giving players room to operate within a system. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/18772044

We dive into Chapter 4 of Roland Allen's "Spontaneous Expansion of the Church," https://oneworldmissions.com/media/PDF/Books/TheSpontaneousExpansionOfTheChurch.pdfA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ben Felix on Simplicity, Private Equity, Factor Investing, and Living a Good Life In this episode of the Bogleheads® on Investing Podcast, host Jon Luskin, CFP®, sits down with Ben Felix, CFA, CFP®, Chief Investment Officer at PWL Capital and co-host of the Rational Reminder podcast. Their conversation covers what drives long-term investing success, why simplicity beats complexity, and how investors can avoid distractions from expensive and unnecessary strategies. They also discuss: * Why low costs, diversification, and asset allocation matter most * The hidden incentives behind heavily advertised financial products, including private equity * When tax planning is mostly a sales pitch * Why all-in-one funds help investors earn better returns * Using money to build a happier, more meaningful life * Whether 100% stock portfolios make sense in retirement * Whether factor investing still works Jon closes the episode by sharing his own takeaways, including why simplicity frees people to focus on what matters most. • • • Jon Luskin, CFP®, a long-time Boglehead and financial planner, hosts this episode of the podcast. The Bogleheads® are a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Group. It is a conflict-free community where individual investors reach out and provide education, assistance, and relevant information to other investors of all experience levels at no cost. The organization supports a free forum at Bogleheads.org, and the wiki site is Bogleheads® wiki. Since 2000, the Bogleheads® have held national conferences in major cities across the country. In addition, local Chapters and foreign Chapters meet regularly, and new Chapters form periodically. All Bogleheads activities are coordinated by volunteers who contribute their time and talent. This podcast is supported by the John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy, a non-profit organization approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity on February 6, 2012. Your tax-deductible donation to the Bogle Center is appreciated. Show Notes: Using Your Money to Be Happier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9InNdQhFwc PWL Planning Tools: https://research-tools.pwlcapital.com/ Bill Bengen on Bogleheads on Investing: https://boglecenter.net/bill-bengen-spend-more-money-in-retirement/ Bogleheads® Live with Christine Benz: Episode 37: https://boglecenter.net/bogleheads-live-with-christine-benz-episode-37/ Rational Reminder: Episode 316 - Andrew Chen: "Is everything I was taught about cross-sectional asset pricing wrong?!": https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/316

This week on Herbal Radio, host Lucretia VanDyke is joined again by the herbalist and tattoo artist who specializes in Appalachian ethnobotany and folk medicine, Rebecca Beyer. Join us as they continue to explore: Leaning on earth-based skills through natural disaster recovery Validity of herbalism in all its forms and practicing styles Finding the right teacher for your unique aspirations in herbalism Individualized herbal care: what works for one may not work for another Changing the narrative surrounding women's health Simplicity, practicality, accessibility, and effectiveness of Appalachian folk medicine

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