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314: QUIPA: Processes that Drive Profit With over two decades of experience as a workroom owner and interior designer, Hope Arbery understands the real challenges behind custom work—long hours, pricing uncertainty, and the constant pressure to get everything just right. She founded QUIPA to provide the tools she—and so many others—wished they had: automated yardage and pricing calculations, professional estimates, and systems that bring clarity instead of chaos. Hope is deeply committed to helping workrooms not just survive, but truly thrive with confidence, professionalism, and profit. In today's conversation, we're diving into what inspired her to create QUIPA, how it works, and the key problems it solves for workrooms everywhere. Topics Mentioned: Project management and pricing support Modernizing workrooms Simplified operations and communication Key Thoughts: Modernizing workrooms in the custom soft furnishings industry to remain competitive is very important. The demand for efficiency and accuracy is increasing, and estimating and project management tools can provide assistance. The complexity of teaching the intricacies of window treatments prohibit many from hiring. Providing estimates quickly helps maintain project momentum and avoid losing clients due to delays. Contact Michele: Email: Team@ScarletThreadConsulting.com Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL Website: scarletthreadconsulting.com LinkedIn: Michele-Williams Contact Hope: Email: hope@quipa.com Website: https://www.quipa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myquipa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myQUIPA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myquipa References and Resources: Work with Me The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today CFO2Go Metrique Solutions
Bob Zimmerman discusses the crew selection for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which has been simplified to focus on Earth-orbit docking tests. He also examines private sector developments, including German startup Isar's funding, Stoke Space's reusable rocket design, and an orbital servicing mission by Catalyst intended to rescue a decaying NASAtelescope. (7)1904
Get our Business Idea Database: https://clickhubspot.com/wjsl Episode 833: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) breakdown the biggest IPO of all time. — Show Notes: (0:00) what even is SpaceX (7:11) What even is a trillion dollars? (8:51) Launches explained (9:07) Starlink (14:07) Data centers in space (17:39) Starship (24:46) Grok (28:06) a wonderful business at a silly price? (34:16) the mission (37:51) SBF's $114B fumble (39:04) funny, weird, surprising nuggets from the IPO (42:35Who's getting rich this week? (51:13) The genius insight of Luke at Gigafund (55:46) Pessimists get to be right, optimists get to be right (59:12) Elon's comp package — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /
You can't control your feelings, but you can influence them by choosing your next thought and action. In this episode, host Peter Fenger sits down with Anthony Verdino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of the new book, “CBT Simplified: A Simple Guide to Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”. Drawing from his extensive background in outpatient hospital settings and private practice, Anthony specializes in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients of all ages build mental resilience and emotional stability. Together, Peter and Anthony demystify mental health by breaking down complex concepts into a practical, accessible toolkit. From breaking the cycle of procrastination and mastering assertive communication to reframing negative thoughts, this conversation offers compassionate strategies to help you regain agency, lean into your challenges, and build lasting resilience. For more information about “CBT Simplified: A Simple Guide to Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” by Anything Verdino, LCSW, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG24D7M For more information about Anthony Verdino, LCSW, please visit: https://www.anthonyverdino.com Connect with Anthony on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-verdino-lcsw-87a6806b
We'll tell you what's new, again. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. That's right. Simplified. Faster. More under the more menu. Less colour. Save your Teams Events as templates and get a glimpse of the new Events app. Take a look at the Planner Agent from Copilot, now GA. This and more... 0:00 Introduction 2:39 Microsoft 365 Copilot: Planner agent general availability - MC1323264 8:08 Power BI integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot - MC1323266 13:17 Save your event as template to reuse event configurations - MC1324279 17:59 PowerPoint Live adds the ability to reload updated presentations during meetings - MC1324281 20:48 Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Simplified, chat-centered experience - MC1325422 28:06 (Updated) New entry points for "Create pages with AI in SharePoint" - MC1324284
I Ching · Book of Changes · Part 2 of 2 Hexagrams 46-64 The Great Appendix 大傳 Commentary on the Words 文言傳 Remarks on the Trigrams 說卦傳 The Orderly Sequence of the Hexagrams 序卦傳 Treatise on the Hexagrams Taken Promiscuously 雜卦傳 The Book of Changes (Traditional: 易經; Simplified: 易经; Legge: Yî King, Wade-Giles: I Ching; Pīnyīn: Yìjīng; Bopomofo: ㄧˋㄐㄧㄥ; Korean: 역경; Japanese: 易経; Vietnamese: Kinh Dịch)
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What have you been up to lately? In this Simplified Speech catch-up episode, Andrew and Kassy share stories from the past month. Kassy talks about a family visit to Jeju Island, where rainy weather didn’t stop them from hiking Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea, and seeing some of the island’s stranger attractions. Andrew shares what happened during his birthday and fifth wedding anniversary, which fell in the same week and involved more cake than one person should eat in seven days. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, a helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. Links mentioned in this episode: Jeju Island Hallasan
In this episode of Insurance Town, I get to interview my good friend Casey Armstrong of Canopy Connect. We dive into the innovative ways Canopy Connect is revolutionizing data collection for insurance agencies. Casey shares insights on how their platform simplifies client interactions, enhances data accuracy, and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of insurance technology and how agencies can leverage these tools for growth and efficiency..In this episode: Casey shares his journey with Canopy Connect from its inception in 2020 and how agency data collection has evolved.The simplicity of using QR codes and custom referral links to streamline prospect interactions.How Canopy Connect's Trailhead feature offers flexible, choose-your-own-adventure insurance pathways.The real-world impact of instant loss runs and deck pages extracted directly from carriers' systems.The role of AI in automating mundane tasks, freeing agents to focus on trusted advisory.Unique marketing strategies like limo rides and conference appearances to connect with customers creatively.The importance of human oversight in AI solutions to ensure accuracy and trust.Case stories illustrating premium increases through correct coverage and client advocacy.Practical tips for agencies new to Canopy Connect, including the ease of integrating it into current workflows.Casey's heartfelt message on gratitude, technological progress, and the future of insurance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Insurance Town & Casey Armstrong intro 00:29 - Canopy Connect: The one-click solution for agencies 00:58 - The benefits of automation and the Trailhead feature 01:26 - AI for insurance: saving time and improving accuracy 02:23 - Exploring innovative marketing strategies and conference fun 03:00 - Casey's background, biking stories, and Northwest Arkansas 07:28 - How Canopy Connect transforms prospect engagement 08:08 - The value of instant carrier data and loss runs 09:39 - Bringing human oversight to AI automation 10:34 - The manual effort saved by AI and data accuracy 12:23 - How deck pages from carriers eliminate errors 15:08 - Commercial accounts insights and loss history access 16:13 - Simplified onboarding for new users of Canopy Connect 16:53 - Embedding Canopy into existing agency workflows 20:16 - Real-world client stories: under-insured homes & premium impacts 24:28 - Trailhead: The flexible, customizable journey paths 28:23 - The speed and efficiency benefits of Canopy Connect 30:34 - Lead tracking and prospect management dashboard 36:37 - Creative marketing: conference limos & branded experiences 38:35 - Heartfelt messages to existing customers and prospects 42:08 - Casey's call to action: harnessing technology for growth & successResources & Links: Canopy Connect - Streamline client data collection and quoting1Fort AI - AI automation for insurance submissions and quotingMAV - Text messaging solutions for prospect qualification Casey Armstrong on LinkedIn Connect with Casey: LinkedIn Email: casey@usecanopy.com Note: This lively and authentic discussion highlights cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of insurance. Whether you're an agent, agency owner, or industry innovator, Casey's insights will inspire your next move—embrace technology, improve efficiency, and grow your business with confidence.
Operational simplicity is often one of the most underestimated drivers of franchise success. As brands grow across multiple markets, complexity has a way of quietly entering the business through expanded menus, added processes, new technology, and inconsistent execution. Over time, that complexity can slow operations, weaken guest experiences, and create friction throughout the organization. For Chad Offerdahl, simplicity is not a limitation. It is a deliberate growth strategy. As President & CEO of The Big Biscuit, Chad has spent more than 15 years helping shape the systems, culture, and operational standards behind the brand's expansion throughout the Midwest. What began as a small breakfast concept has evolved into a growing franchise system built on consistency, hospitality, and disciplined execution. One of the central themes behind operational simplicity is understanding that growth does not always come from adding more. In many cases, sustainable growth comes from removing unnecessary complexity and refining the systems that already work. This principle applies across industries, but it becomes especially important in hospitality and franchising where execution must remain consistent across every location. Restaurants are naturally complex businesses. Staffing, training, inventory management, guest expectations, and operational efficiency all intersect in real time every day. As more locations are added, the challenge becomes maintaining standards without overwhelming operators and frontline teams. Chad's approach focuses heavily on reducing unnecessary friction inside the system. Simplified operations allow managers to train teams more effectively, create faster service experiences, and maintain stronger consistency across locations. Instead of constantly chasing trends or expanding menus beyond operational capacity, the brand prioritizes what guests value most and executes it at a high level. This level of discipline is often what separates scalable franchise systems from those that struggle to maintain consistency as they grow. Operational simplicity also creates advantages beyond efficiency. It strengthens franchisee confidence, improves onboarding, and allows teams to focus more attention on the guest experience rather than navigating unnecessary operational complexity. When systems are easier to execute, franchisees and employees are better positioned to deliver the hospitality and reliability customers expect. The guest experience itself remains a critical part of the equation. In highly competitive restaurant categories like breakfast and lunch, customers have no shortage of options. While product quality matters, consistency and hospitality are often what create loyalty. Guests return to brands where they know what to expect and trust the experience will be delivered the same way every time. That consistency requires operational discipline behind the scenes. Ford often emphasizes that systems are what create scalable growth. However, systems only work when they are practical, repeatable, and consistently reinforced throughout the organization. Complicated systems may look impressive on paper, but they frequently break down in execution. Another important lesson from Chad's leadership philosophy is the importance of reducing "firsts." In operations, every new process, procedure, or initiative introduces additional variables that increase complexity. By limiting unnecessary changes and focusing on refining proven systems, organizations can reduce friction and improve overall execution. This mindset becomes even more important as franchising evolves. Today's franchise landscape is increasingly influenced by experienced multi-unit and multi-brand operators who evaluate systems carefully before investing. These operators are looking for brands that provide clarity, operational efficiency, and scalable infrastructure. Simplicity becomes an advantage because it allows operators to focus on performance instead of constantly managing complexity. Operational simplicity also strengthens culture. When teams clearly understand expectations and processes, they operate with greater confidence and accountability. Training becomes more effective, communication improves, and leadership can spend more time supporting growth rather than solving preventable operational issues. For The Big Biscuit, this disciplined approach has helped the brand continue expanding while maintaining the hometown hospitality and guest experience that originally made the concept successful. Rather than trying to become everything to everyone, the brand has stayed focused on delivering a reliable experience supported by strong systems and intentional leadership. Operational simplicity is not about doing less for the sake of convenience. It is about creating systems that are easier to execute, easier to scale, and more effective at delivering consistent results. As businesses continue to grow in increasingly competitive environments, the brands that simplify strategically will often be the ones best positioned for long-term franchise success. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Chad OfferdahlChad Offerdahl is the President & CEO of The Big Biscuit, where he has spent more than 15 years helping shape the brand's culture, operational systems, and long-term growth strategy. Under his leadership, The Big Biscuit has expanded throughout the Midwest while maintaining a strong focus on consistency, hospitality, and operational simplicity. Chad brings extensive experience in franchising, restaurant operations, and scalable business development, with a leadership philosophy centered on disciplined growth, strong franchisee relationships, and delivering reliable guest experiences. In addition to leading The Big Biscuit, Chad also supports emerging food and beverage concepts through advisory and investment roles focused on building strong operational foundations and sustainable growth. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping companies attract loyal customers, expand brand visibility, and drive innovation. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 brands. His expertise spans business growth strategy, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, and AI-driven content systems that help businesses improve performance in rapidly changing markets. Learn more at Profit Rich Results and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv
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Pace yourself! This week's astrology is jam-packed with action! Jessica unpacks the transits in easy-to-follow, bite-sized pieces. Pay extra attention to Neptune and Uranus! Watch the video version of Ghost of a Podcast on my Patreon or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessicalanyadoo/videos
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Why do we dream? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana share their own theories about what dreams are for, the strangest recurring nightmares they’ve had, and a uniquely Korean kind of dream that’s said to predict pregnancy. They also get into sleepwalking, snoring, and the small habits that can quietly ruin your sleep. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, a helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here: Members can access the ad-free version here: Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join. References: Wikipedia, Conception dreams — Read here:
The Toddler Essentials continues and this week Laura and Jennifer are tackling sleep. They'll explain how parents can help toddlers sleep through the night and safely transition from a crib to a toddler bed, emphasizing confidence, consistency, and safety-focused routines. Plus, the common sleep disruptions around 18–24 months during the “language explosion,” and why it's important to return to the foundational routines tailored to each child's design.
What's Next In the Evolution of Podcasting, Tech, & AI with Anika Jackson (#17) We are living in exciting times. Regardless of some of the crazy and unpredictable things unfolding in our society, the growth and evolution of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unparalleled. If you're resisting it, it's time to change your perspective... And what you're about to consume may just help you do so. In this episode of Let's Blow This Up Live, I was joined by Anika Jackson, an all-star podcaster and communications professional who's parlayed the success of her podcast, Your Brand Amplified, into a number of huge opportunities. Anika is currently teaching students at USC the benefits of podcasting and utilizing her experience to lock down speaking opportunities across the globe. As Anika brings her knowledge and wisdom to Let's Blow This Up Live, she and I dive into where podcasting is heading, how AI has changed the game for so many current and aspiring podcasters, where the rapid growth and evolution of technology is taking us, and why you need to tap into the podcast medium for your brand and business TODAY. Schedule a Free Discovery Call with Jason Cercone here. Visit his website at https://www.bombtrackmedia.com/ For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hey there, counselor friend. This is episode 300, and I truly can't believe we've reached 300 episodes of this podcast. Today marks the final episode, and I'm feeling a lot of emotions—but more than anything, I feel content. This podcast has served its purpose, and there are now hours of episodes you can listen to that are designed to help you simplify your life as a school counselor, while also empowering you to feel more confident and prepared in your role. My goal has always been to share the experiences and strategies I've learned along the way—so you can make your day-to-day easier, support more students, and advocate for the important work you do. Whether you've been listening since day one or you're just discovering the podcast, thank you. Truly. Your kind words, emails, and testimonials have shaped this space and made it what it is. I started School Counseling Simplified in October of 2020. At the time, I was a new mom to my first baby, living in San Diego. Now, I have three beautiful children, and we've spent the past few years living in Costa Rica. It's been such an incredible journey, both personally and professionally. When I first started, I didn't even have my IMPACT membership or courses. Watching how those have grown, and the impact they've had over the years, has been so meaningful. I'm going to link some of my favorite episodes below so you can dive in and revisit a few highlights. And if you've found this podcast helpful, I think you would absolutely love my IMPACT membership. It's a supportive community of counselors, with monthly professional development and access to hundreds of resources—all designed to help you feel confident and supported in your role. Resources Mentioned: Join IMPACT https://brightfutures-counseling.com/pages/podcast 225. Best of SCS: How to Teach Conflict Resolution in Each Tier 226. Best of SCS: Mindset Shifts for School Counselors with Chrissy Nichols 227. Best of SCS: How to Be a Trauma Informed Counselor with Joyce Harduvel 228. Best of SCS: How to Teach Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships 229. Best of SCS: Supporting Title 1 Students and Families with Megan Polk 279. Best of SCS: 5 things I wish I knew when I first started counseling 280. Best of SCS: How to Design Small Group Curriculum That Works 281. Best of SCS: 3 Must-Have Data Tools for Individual Counseling Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!
Retailers and truckers are backing the government's more simplified, high-trust fuel rationing system. Detailed plans showing who gets priority access were unveiled at the Beehive yesterday in the very unlikely event it's needed. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports.
What if your wellness routine isn't separate from manifesting… but actually the first step?In this episode, I'm breaking down why you can't think your way into a new life from a body that feels exhausted, inflamed, or stuck in survival mode—and how your daily wellness habits are shaping what you attract (whether you realize it or not).This is your reminder (and maybe the shift you didn't know you needed):✨ Your body is your manifestation vessel✨ Your nervous system determines what you can receive✨ How you care for yourself is the signal you send to lifeLINKS FOR YOU:SIMPLY :: well: Simplified wellness for women: https://tinyurl.com/SIMPLYwell Tired AF Yoga Series: https://tinyurl.com/LELTiredAFTHRIVE series playlist: https://tinyurl.com/LELThrive Tips for Strategic Radical Self-Care – Let's Get Started!https://lauraerdmanluntz.com/podcast29/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel for FREE: https://tinyurl.com/LELYouTubeTVEnjoy!LauraTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro to the video 0:56 - Why Wellness IS Manifesting3:28 - Reason 16:28 - Reason 27:15 - Reason 38:15 - Why being in midlife matters10:04 - The next step12:56 - SIMPLY :: well+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode, Coach Jolie, Coach Terra, and Coach Damon break down how to keep your nutrition simple, sustainable, and effective without getting overwhelmed by trends, supplements, or social media noise. From meal prepping vs. meal planning to building balanced meals with protein, carbs, and fats, the team shares practical strategies that actually work in real life. They also dive into easy go-to options like crockpot meals, grocery planning, and simple snack ideas to keep you prepared whether you're at home or on the go. Plus, they introduce a simple rule to help you avoid overeating and better understand your hunger cues. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to “eat healthy,” this episode will show you how to take back control and focus on what really matters.
Jason was a guest on The Sales Management. Simplified. Podcast hosted by Mike Weinberg. In this episode, they talked about why outbound is harder than ever, what broke the classic SDR–AE model, and Jason's Too Good To Ignore outbound methodology. Check out more free content and get help with outbound at https://outboundsquad.com.
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Send us Fan MailThere's a version of you that you know you're capable of becoming… So what's actually holding you back?In this powerful episode, Kaitlyn sits down with Dr. Daryll Wharton, keynote speaker, mindset coach, and hypnotherapist, to uncover the real reason so many women feel stuck—even when they “know what to do.” Together, they dive into the subconscious patterns, inherited beliefs, and hidden narratives that quietly shape your identity and keep you playing small.Dr. Daryll shares her incredible personal journey, her approach to rewiring the mind, and simple yet powerful shifts that can help you start showing up as your next-level self—starting today. From confidence and discipline to identity and self-worth, this conversation will challenge the way you think about transformation.If you've ever felt like you're holding yourself back, this episode will open your eyes in a whole new way.
I Ching · Book of Changes · Part 1 of 2 (Hexagrams 1-45) The Book of Changes (Traditional: 易經; Simplified: 易经; Legge: Yî King, Wade-Giles: I Ching; Pīnyīn: Yìjīng; Bopomofo: ㄧˋㄐㄧㄥ; Korean: 역경; Japanese: 易経; Vietnamese: Kinh Dịch) Fúxī (伏羲), King Tāng of Shāng (商湯), King Wén of Zhōu (周文王), his son the Duke of Zhōu (周公旦), and Confucius (孔子) have traditionally been credited as the originators of the trigrams (八卦 bāguà), hexagrams (卦 guà), hexagram statements (彖 tuàn), line statements (爻辭 yáocí), and Ten Wings (十翼) commentaries. "The I Ching does not offer itself with proofs and results; it does not vaunt itself, nor is it easy to approach. Like a part of nature, it waits until it is discovered." — Carl Jung Different combinations of three yang (⚊) and yin (⚋) lines create the eight trigrams, namely: ☰ (乾 Qián Heaven, the sky. S. Untiring strength; power.) or (Father. NW) ☱ (兌 Duì Lake, or marsh. Collected water. SE. Pleasure; complacent satisfaction.) or (Youngest daughter. W) ☲ (離 Lí Fire, as in lightning; the sun. E. Brightness; elegance.) or (Second daughter. S) ☳ (震 Zhèn Thunder. NE. Moving, exciting power.) or (Oldest son. E) ☴ (巽 Xùn Wind; wood. SW. Flexibility; penetration.) or (Oldest daughter. SE) ☵ (坎 Kǎn Water, as in rain, clouds, springs, streams, and defiles. The moon. NW. Peril; difficulty.) or (Second son. N) ☶ (艮 Gèn Hills, or mountains. NW. Resting; the act of arresting.) or (Youngest son. NE) ☷ (坤 Kūn The Earth. N. Capaciousness; submission.) or (Mother. SW) When three lines are added to a trigram the resultant pairs of trigrams constitute the sixty-four hexagrams. The lower trigram is called 'the inner,' and the one above 'the outer.' The lines are numbered from one to six, commencing with the lowest. To denote the number of it and of the sixth line, the terms for 'commencing' and 'topmost' are used. The intermediate lines are simply 'second,' 'third,' &c. As the lines must be either whole or divided, technically called strong and weak, yang and yin, this distinction is indicated by the application to them of the numbers nine and six. All whole lines are nine, all divided lines, six. The Book of Changes is included as one of the Five Classics (五經) of the Confucian canon and Confucius said, "If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yì, and might then escape falling into great errors." (Analects, VII.16) Scottish translator James Legge was a Hong Kong missionary, Non-Conformist Pastor of the English Union Church, and the first professor of Chinese studies at Oxford University. The original manuscript of his translation was nearly destroyed after being soaked in the Red Sea for a month. Cover: Leftmost Guardian of the Yî by cartoonist Robin Bougie (2024), released by him into the public domain. Special thanks to Lancy (王欣兰), a graduate student at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, for her help with Chinese pronunciation.
Unlocking the Secrets of Soil: An Interview with Ellen Fay from the Sustainable Soils AllianceDiscover the fascinating world beneath our feet with Ellen Fay, a passionate advocate for soil health and biodiversity. In this episode, we delve into what soil really is, why it's vital for our planet, and how we can all contribute to its preservation.Main Topics:The fundamental composition and diversity of soil across different landscapesThe significance of soil as a living ecosystem and its role in climate change mitigationThreats to soil health including erosion, contamination, compaction, and land usePractical ways for schools and individuals to support soil conservationThe importance of policy and research gaps in soil protection effortsKey Insights:Soil is a complex living ecosystem made up of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and a vast diversity of microorganisms and fauna.There are over 750 recognized soil types in the UK, each requiring specific management practices.Soil degradation poses significant threats to biodiversity, water management, and climate regulation.Protecting leaf litter, avoiding soil compaction, and understanding local soil types are critical practices for environmental stewardship.National soil monitoring and policies need nurturing to safeguard soil for future generations.Small everyday actions, such as avoiding peat and engaging kids in soil exploration, can make a substantial impact.Timestamps:00:44 - Introduction to Ellen Fay and her journey into soil advocacy01:33 - The importance of soil knowledge and the role of the Sustainable Soils Alliance05:23 - Simplified explanation of what soil is and its components09:36 - Diversity of soil types across the UK and their formation12:53 - How ancient woodland soils differ and why they are slow to recover15:00 - The debate over leaf litter and soil layers in forests17:31 - The vulnerability of soils and threats from land use and construction21:15 - The impact of soil compaction and how to remediate it24:52 - The ecosystem functions of soil and its importance for water and carbon storage29:52 - Current national initiatives and policies for soil protection32:18 - Practical actions individuals and schools can take to promote soil health40:45 - The potential impacts of using woodchip on pathways and soil protection42:48 - Final advice on making informed decisions to safeguard soilResources & Links:Sustainable Soils AllianceUK Soil Map & DataBook: "Teaming with Microbes" by Jeff LowenfelsResearch on Soil BiodiversityUnderstanding Soil Erosion and ConservationConnect with Ellen Fay:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteAdditional notes:Ellen emphasises the crucial role of education, policy reform, and everyday actions in preserving soil. Engaging children in soil ecology — through activities like wormeries and plant growth experiments — fosters early appreciation and stewardship of this vital resource.
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The last in our series for Season 2 & a special for Australia & New Zealand, who are in lockdown.Justine is the Visionary / Founder at Your Virtual Assistant. The company has around 30 virtual assistants & Virtual Business Managers, based all around New Zealand.She came across EOS a few years ago & tried to self-implement. I'll let her tell you why it didn't work, however, she came to me back in March 2020, just before the lockdown in New Zealand hit. We were excited that I could help her to implement it into her business. However, once lockdown was announced, she came to me & said she wanted to pause.We had a discussion and fortunately, she decided that there probably wasn't a better time to be starting - given all the uncertainty that comes with a global pandemic.16 months later & Justine & her new Leadership team have smashed all their goals & are continuing to achieve their rocks each quarter.In a time when many businesses are struggling, the Your VA Leadership Team has Clarity, they have Simplified their business & they are achieving their Vision.And most importantly, Justine is back doing what she loves & takes her weekends off, without feeling even a little bit guilty.If you'd like to understand how she did this, then take a listen.
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Elizabeth Barron returns to the show just four weeks after her debut appearance for a wide-ranging follow-up on her first months as Executive Director of the PHP Foundation. Elizabeth shares the key findings from her community listening tour, covers the upcoming PHP community survey in partnership with JetBrains, talks about the Foundation’s plans for transparency, documentation, and guest blogging, and discusses the challenges of the PHP newcomer experience. The episode also features a candid conversation about public speaking anxiety, conference culture, and the enduring warmth of the PHP community. Topics Covered PHP Foundation Community Findings Main Topic Elizabeth published a blog post summarising the findings from her listening tour across the PHP community. Four key themes emerged: Foundation transparency — Many people don’t know what the Foundation is doing; the website is too generic and needs to better reflect the team’s actual work. Marketing of PHP — How PHP is perceived externally, and how the community can better promote the language. Community support — What the Foundation can do to better support developers, user groups, and sub-communities. The language itself — Feedback and ideas relating to PHP’s ongoing development. Elizabeth noted that the volume of feedback was a good sign — silence would be a much bigger problem. A Part Two of the blog post is in the works and will cover strategy and next steps. Newcomer Experience & Documentation Gap A recurring theme from the community feedback was how hard it is for brand-new developers to get started with PHP: There is no single central “landing page” for newcomers — help is scattered across Discord, Reddit, local user groups, and elsewhere. The PHP manual assumes a baseline of programming knowledge that true beginners don’t yet have. Many existing beginner resources have not been updated as the language has evolved. PHP lacks the kind of gamified, beginner-friendly learning apps that Python and JavaScript enjoy. Mike noted that most coding bootcamps are JavaScript-first, leaving a gap for PHP-based introductory learning. Elizabeth is exploring whether the Foundation can help coordinate and amplify existing resources rather than compete with them — and fill in the gaps that remain. Matt Stafer’s recent involvement with the Foundation was highlighted as a potential access point for reaching newcomers, given his large following. PHP Community Survey (with JetBrains) The PHP Foundation is running a community survey in partnership with JetBrains (makers of PHPStorm). The goal is to generate open, usable data that anyone — including the Foundation, JetBrains, and the broader community — can analyse. Community members were invited to suggest their own questions (the submission window closed on the day of recording). The full survey was expected to launch in early June. Foundation Transparency & Hiring Update The Foundation’s developer hiring process (which had been open in a previous cycle) was paused while Elizabeth settled into the role and internal processes were stabilised. Many of the Foundation’s developers currently work in silos; improving collaboration and communication across the team is a near-term priority. The Foundation’s blog will be opened up to guest bloggers — Elizabeth teased an upcoming post she’s excited about but couldn’t yet name. Developer applications are expected to reopen in autumn 2025. Public Speaking Anxiety & Conference Culture An unexpectedly personal and engaging segment where all three speakers opened up about their experiences with social anxiety and public speaking: Mike shared that despite running the show and talking to guests regularly, he struggled to approach familiar faces at PHP conferences in person. The group discussed strategies: preparing thoroughly (Elizabeth and Shane), improvising with bullet points (Chris), and the benefit of pairing up to speak (Mike and Chris’s planed joint talk). Elizabeth reminded Mike that audiences are always rooting for the speaker — and encouraged him to keep pushing through the discomfort. Chris mentioned Merge PHP (online conference, 14th May) as a useful middle step between podcasting and live in-person talks. PHP Appalachia — A Community Origin Story Elizabeth shared the story of PHP Appalachia, one of the earliest informal PHP community gatherings, held in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area starting around 2006. Around 12 people from the PHP IRC channel (phpC) rented a cabin with Wi-Fi, gave talks, and sat around a campfire — and Elizabeth is still friends with every single person who attended. Links & Resources PHP Foundation The Executive Director’s Manifesto — Chris’s article on PHP Architect, based on Elizabeth’s previous episode (free to read) Merge PHP — Online PHP conference, 14th May (Andy Snell: “More than just a cache, data-structured databases”) PHP Tech Conference — Coming up in a few weeks, running alongside JS Tech for the first time PHP Architect Magazine — Use code ALIVE3 for the first 3 months of a digital annual subscription free PHP Architect Store — T-shirts, caps, mugs and more PHP Architect Discord — Join the community, ask questions, and chat with PHP core contributors PHP Architect Social Media X: https://x.com/phparch Mastodon: https://phparch.social/@phparch Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/phparch.com PHPArch.me: https://phparch.me/@phparch Discord: https://discord.phparch.com Partner This podcast is made a little better thanks to our partner. Displace Infrastructure Management, Simplified. 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Why do so many law firms struggle with cash flow, profitability, and financial clarity? In this episode, Ben Hockema, CFP® and Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, breaks down practical strategies to help law firm owners take control of their finances and build more sustainable, profitable practices. With recognition from major publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, Ben brings a clear, no-nonsense approach to financial planning—helping attorneys move beyond stress and uncertainty toward confidence and control. His work focuses on creating systems that support both business success and personal financial well-being. In this conversation, we explore: · Why managing finances in a law firm is more complex than it appears. · How the "Profit First" system works and which firms benefit most from it. · Key differences in bookkeeping and accounting for law firms. · Strategies for improving cash flow, profitability, and long-term financial planning. Whether you're a solo attorney or managing a growing firm, this episode offers actionable insights to help you design a financial roadmap aligned with your goals and values. To learn more about Ben Hockema and his work, visit Illuminate Wealth Management. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr
In this special bonus episode, Scott McInnes and his colleague Sadhbh O'Flaherty are joined by Communications Consultant at Gallagher, Maddison Grigsby, to explore the latest insights from the 'State of the Sector' report on internal communications, focusing on the readiness gap, strategic alignment, and human-centric communication. Maddison shares expert advice on improving manager effectiveness, change management, and leveraging AI for better engagement. Key Takeaways: The evolution of internal communication practices and the importance of continuous improvement. The "Readiness Gap": understanding the misalignment between technological potential, leadership expectations, and employee experiences. Six key risks impacting organisational readiness: audience burnout, budget constraints, line manager effectiveness, information overload, lack of inclusion of communicators in decision-making, and lack of clear direction. The significance of strategy clarity, shared understanding, and alignment in achieving organizational goals. The critical role of managers in communication effectiveness and how to empower them with practical tools and frameworks. Importance of change management versus change communication, and how emotional responses influence organisational change success. The impact of human-centric approaches, including tone of voice, narrative, and bite-sized content adapted for attention spans. The persistent neglect of management communication tools and the opportunity for AI to streamline messaging, measurement, and feedback. The cultural shift needed to support managers and improve communication effectiveness across organisations. Chapters: 00:00 Celebrating 150 Episodes and Reflecting on Growth 01:23 Introduction to the State of the Sector Report and Key Stats 02:25 Focus on the Readiness Gap in Organizations 05:44 Understanding the Six Key Risks Contributing to the Readiness Gap 10:07 The Power of Strategy and Shared Understanding 11:00 Leadership's Role in Clarifying Vision and Strategy 12:29 The Importance of Repetition and Clarity in Communication 12:57 Addressing Change and Emotional Responses in the Workplace 15:01 The Significance of Empathy and Human Emotion in Change Management 15:56 Embracing Continuous Change as the New Norm 17:04 The Skill Set of Change Communications and Internal Comms 18:52 Psychology and Employee Resilience in a Volatile Environment 22:56 The Role of Tone of Voice and Storytelling in Engagement 36:26 The Impact of Human-Centric Communication and Simplicity 42:22 The Power of Storytelling and Narrative in Internal Comms 44:39 The Shift Toward Authentic and Human Tone of Voice 48:57 Leveraging AI for Simplified and Impactful Communication 49:17 Practical Tips for High-Performing Teams and Manager Effectiveness 50:41 The Importance of Listening and Feedback Loops 51:56 Closing Remarks and Resources for Better Internal Communication Keywords: internal communication, change management, employee engagement, leadership, AI in HR, communication strategy, organisational change, employee trust, storytelling, human-centric communication Resources: State of the Sector Report - https://ajg.com/employeeexperience/state-of-the-sector Website link with more Information: inspiringchange.ie/stateofthesector Connect with us: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram Connect with Maddison Grigsby: LinkedIn | https://www.ajg.com/employeeexperience/
Formula 1 gets a second chance at being...Formula 1! Will F1 succeed, or will it struggle? Lots of subtle but important changes as we look forward to the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. On the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, the stories, key narratives, talking points, rivalries, and of course, racing! Most Formula One races are drama-packed, but Miami takes the cake—turns, fake marinas, celebrity cameos, and more overtakes than you can shake a tire at. This year, it's not just about lap times; it's about race politics, new regulations, and whether the track's just an excuse for a good time in the sun. Kunal and Soumil are back to decode the madness—covering everything from Netflix's questionable portrayal of drivers' fitness (seriously, Vettel running a sub-three-hour marathon? Mind-blowing or misfire?) to India's hyper-ambitious 2027 F1 hosting plans, which seem more like wishful thinking than a real calendar slot. Plus, the season's big rule tweaks are under the microscope: batteries, turbo limits, and whether F1 drivers are more like pilots or mere operators in their high-tech flying machines. You'll discover why Mercedes still hasn't cracked Miami's code, if Ferrari's recent struggles are just a blip, and why McLaren's latest upgrades are shaping up to turn heads. Plus, some juicy predictions—who's snagging the sprint trophy, who'll win the Grand Prix, and why we're most excited for a Miami race that's become a spectacle of shortcuts, celebrity sightings, and strategic shuffles. This episode isn't just for F1 die-hards; it's for anyone who loves high-speed chaos, glamorous drama, and questioning if the sport is still the pinnacle of motorsport or just the coolest live-action video game. Spoiler: Miami's action might just rewrite the pecking order. Perfect for motorsport fans, curious onlookers, and anyone looking to spice up their weekend with some insider insights, hilarious takes, and predictions you'll want to bookmark. Dive in now before the lights go out and the race begins! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Spring Break Recap 0:34 - Kunal's Spring Break Highlights 1:15 - Sebastian Vettel's Marathon Feat 2:29 - Formula One Drivers and Image 3:35 - Netflix's Portrayal of F1 4:33 - Formula One Changes and Interviews 5:30 - Return to Iconic Tracks 6:11 - Istanbul Park Memories 7:21 - Celebrity Sightings and Miami Vibes 8:07 - Off-Track Moments and Argentina's F1 Ambitions 9:24 - Miami's Unique Racing Experience 10:00 - Geopolitical Concerns and Racing 11:03 - Upcoming Racing Events 12:06 - F1 Drivers' Off-Track Adventures 13:25 - Christian Horner's MotoGP Ambitions 14:25 - Rule Changes and Their Impact 15:51 - Qualifying and Safety Concerns 17:12 - Super Clipping and Battery Management 18:46 - New Start Line Procedures 19:17 - F1 Drivers as Operators 20:15 - Indy 500 and Motorsport Comparisons 21:42 - Miami Grand Prix Expectations 22:11 - Miami Circuit's Character 23:21 - Fake Marina and Celebrity Culture 24:27 - Celebrity Sightings in Miami 25:57 - Miami Fan Fest and Predictions 26:54 - Team and Driver Performance Predictions 28:21 - McLaren's Upgrades and Strategy 29:44 - Red Bull's Response to Competition 30:24 - Engine Upgrades and FIA Regulations 32:33 - Additional Development Opportunities 34:15 - Competitive Balance in F1 34:58 - Mercedes' Miami Challenges 35:26 - Miami's Unpredictable Race Outcomes 37:44 - Championship Narratives and Predictions 40:55 - Williams' Performance Concerns 42:00 - Ferrari's Winning Drought 43:01 - American Teams and Fan Support 45:18 - Driver Market and Future Moves 46:30 - Miami Race Predictions 48:24 - Miami's Impact on the Season 49:58 - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content #F1 #MiamiGP #Formula1 #f1podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!I keep thinking about how often we walk into a gallery already convinced we don't belong there and how quickly that belief starts to shape what we choose. In this week's episode, I sit down with gallery owner Liz Lidgett to talk about her new book “Art Is For Everyone”. Because collecting art isn't about having the right words or the right budget, it's about being willing to notice your own reactions and trust them. We talked about how your taste develops through exposure—by looking at a lot of art, by saying no without apology, and by getting curious about why something pulls you in. A good gallerist isn't there to judge you; they're there to help you translate those instincts into something tangible. And yes, we got into the practical side: price, scale, the mistake of buying small just because it feels safer, but what matters more is understanding that art isn't meant to match your room, it's meant to lead it. When you let yourself buy from that emotional place, you're not just filling a wall, you're creating a home that reflects you in a way nothing else really can. Support the showSubscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month. If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?
Read my new book, The Price of Becoming. www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: David Epstein is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene. A former investigative reporter at ProPublica and senior writer at Sports Illustrated. His new book is called Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. Notes Be part of "Mindful Monday" -- Text Hawk to 66866 Key Learnings The easier move is to let it go. David found a factual error in Ryan's new/my new book. David was supposed to read it and write a blurb on it - but went further and challenged a factual error. The kind move, what great leaders actually do, is being willing to point things out, even if it could cause a little friction. There is such a thing as too much autonomy. After Range became mega viral, David optimized for autonomy. He individualized his whole life. He no longer was writing about what others assigned him. A year later, he realized there is a thing as too much autonomy. He missed the structure of a work day, the deadlines, the annoyances of working with other people's schedules. This total freedom ended up feeling terrible. "The great thing about being committed by your own choice is that you can stop wondering how to live and start living." This quote by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi hit David when he was on a dating app for book topics, just swiping and swiping. That day he said, "I'm really interested in constraints. I need some myself. I'm writing a book proposal on this." Two weeks later he was 10 times more interested because he decided to dive into it. Cal Newport says "system shutting down" at the end of his workday. It seems silly, but when you have all that freedom, you need something to close the workday so you can recover and be ready for the next day. Your brain is made for preventing you from having to think whenever possible. Cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham says thinking is energetically costly. So when your calendar is too open, all you'll do is what's convenient. Your brain will be lazy. The path of least resistance. The mere urgency effect: when schedule and structure is too open, people do things that seem urgent even if they're unimportant. When you're too unstructured, you end up doing huge volumes of low value stuff just to have checked off doing something. What David's workday looks like now: Batching work: people at work check their email on average 77 times a day. The way people are usually doing that is they're toggling all the time between email and something else. When you do that, it lowers your productivity and massively increases your stress. David doesn't start his day with his inbox. He'll check it at the end of the workday because emails can take him away from the most important work at the beginning of the day. Stress + Rest = Growth. The workday ends when David's son gets home. When writing, you have to program in rest, just like you would if you were an athlete in training. Daniel Kahneman said writing "Thinking Fast and Slow" was the worst few years of his life. David had lunch with Kahneman and praised the book. Kahneman said, "Never again." He said it was so isolating. He was used to working with a partner or multiple partners and colleagues. He felt so isolated that he said he'd never write a book again, or if he did, he would write it with somebody else. And that's what he did. And David could empathize with that. David made a one-page architectural outline for how "Inside the Box" would look. If it's not on that page, it is not in the book. He wrote as small as possible to try to defeat his own system. The book's 20% shorter than his other two. He thinks it's much tighter writing. He was so much more efficient that he doesn't feel nearly as burned out. After a mega hit book, two things matter: (1) A lot is out of your control, and (2) Identify as a craftsman. David's colleague at Sports Illustrated told him, "If a book about genetics and vampires comes out the same day, you're screwed, and there's nothing you can do about it." He was right. But David very strongly identifies as a writer now, as a craftsman. He's taken fiction writing courses just to learn about craft. With Inside the Box, he did a structural experiment that he found so engaging because he was focused on the craft itself, not just the commercial outcome. "Docendo discimus" - by teaching, we learn. This is a quote from Seneca. If people think they're going to have to teach certain material, they organize it more coherently in their own mind. They start pulling out main ideas and attaching different ideas together. Teaching it is even better, but just making someone think they're going to have to teach it makes them learn in a much more coherent way. Narrative values: the recurring themes that give coherence to a life. David went back and looked at his life and identified: curiosity, open-mindedness, diligence, and resilience. Now that he's started telling his story in that way, it shows up everywhere. But going forward, he also wanted some things in his story that he didn't have. So he identified forgiveness in particular because that has not been a strong suit for him. Ben Helfgott: the only living Olympian to have survived a concentration camp. Almost everybody in his family was killed in the Holocaust. He just preached forgiveness all the time. When David saw what Ben did, these petty grudges he's holding are nothing. You're just poisoning yourself when you hold these grudges. So David decided he wanted forgiveness to become one of his narrative values. Herbert Simon won the highest award in computer science, psychology, and the Nobel Prize in economics. His quote serves as the epigraph of the book: "It is a myth, widely believed but not less mythical for that, that people are most creative when they're most free." Simon coined the term "satisficing." It's a combination of satisfy and suffice. It means having good enough decision rules. He contrasted that with maximizing. From a mountain of psychological research, it is almost always bad to be a maximizer. Maximizers are less happy with their decisions, less happy with their lives, more prone to regret. There's not much evidence they actually make better decisions most of the time. Simon was a proactive satisficer. He said you need three sets of clothing: one on your back, one in the wash, and the next one ready to wear. He simplified all the decisions in his life so he could save cognitive bandwidth for the really important ones. He famously said, "The perfect is the enemy of the good." Choose when to choose. Choose when to save and when to use your cognitive bandwidth. Good enough doesn't mean you have low standards. It means you're saving your bandwidth for the most important things. "How you do anything is how you do everything" is completely wrong. This is one of David's least favorite quotes. It's wrong. Herbert Simon did the same mundane thing, the same breakfast every day, the same socks, so he could crush it in his work. He wasn't doing everything the way he was doing his work. The Fredkins Paradox: We spend the most energy on the least important decisions because we agonize when the options are really similar. General Magic: They invented the smartphone in 1990. The iPhone would not exist without them. They had infinite degrees of freedom. They could do anything. When the device came out, it didn't solve a clear customer problem. It had a 200-page manual. They sold 3,000 units in the first six months. Meanwhile, people inside General Magic who bit off much smaller chunks had success. One low-level engineer started Auction Web. His bosses said no, too small. He left and changed the name to eBay. Another created Graffiti. He said "I'm going to solve a clear customer problem. Busy professionals want contacts and calendars on the go." He did just a calendar, contacts, and a memo pad. That was the Palm Pilot. By doing way less. By doing something, not everything. Tony Fadell (the "podfather"): "If you don't have constraints, make up constraints." Bill Gurley said, "We have a saying in venture: more startups die of indigestion than starvation." When Tony co-founded Nest, he made his team work inside a literal box. He made them prototype the box before they had the product. If it didn't fit in that box, it was not a priority. Reflection Questions What area of your life has too much freedom right now? Where could you add a constraint (a deadline, a ritual, a boundary) that would actually make you more productive or creative? If you had to pick three narrative values that run through your life story, what would they be? Are they the ones you want, or do you need to add an aspirational value like David did with forgiveness? What's one decision you're maximizing (trying to find the perfect choice) when you should be satisficing (good enough and move on)? How much time and energy would you free up if you applied Herbert Simon's approach? More Learning #310 - David Epstein: Why Generalists Will Rule the World #582 - Cal Newport: Obsess Over Quality #660 - James Clear: The 4 Laws to Behavioral Change Podcast Chapters00:00 The Price of Becoming - Ryan's New Book 01:15 Meet David Epstein 02:39 The Fact Checker: What Great Leaders Do 04:27 Dedication Easter Eggs 05:50 The Problem With Too Much Autonomy 10:47 Why You Actually Need Constraints 12:29 Batching Work: The 77 Email Checks Problem 17:20 Lunch with Kahneman: Thinking Fast and Slow Was Miserable 22:18 What To Do After A Viral Book 27:07 Docendo Discimus: By Teaching, We Learn 29:13 Why Leaders Should Regularly Teach 31:09 Desirable Difficulties 31:56 Narrative Values: The Themes That Define Your Life 34:31 Adding Forgiveness As an Aspirational Value 36:13 Chips on Shoulders vs. Proving People Right 39:10 Herbert Simon: The Man Who Won Everything 40:20 Satisficing Over Maximizing 42:40 Choosing When To Choose 44:29 Good Enough Doesn't Mean Low Standards 46:13 Why "How You Do Anything" is Completely Wrong 47:25 General Magic: Do Something, Not Everything 52:49 One Year From Now: What Are You Celebrating? 54:54 EOPC
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The crew breaks down the Flyers' dominant 2-0 series lead over the Penguins and discusses why they are currently the only Philadelphia team delivering true hope to the city. They analyze standout performances from young stars like Porter Martone and Owen Tippett and ask if this series is over.
The crew breaks down the Flyers' dominant 2-0 series lead over the Penguins and discusses why they are currently the only Philadelphia team delivering true hope to the city. They analyze standout performances from young stars like Porter Martone and Owen Tippett and ask if this series is over.
The crew breaks down the Flyers' dominant 2-0 series lead over the Penguins and discusses why they are currently the only Philadelphia team delivering true hope to the city. They analyze standout performances from young stars like Porter Martone and Owen Tippett and ask if this series is over.
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I'm excited to welcome Jenna Riemersma back on the podcast for the third time to talk about her new book. She's a certified IFS therapist, bestselling author, and someone committed to making IFS accessible to everyone. Her new book, Move Toward: A Simplified IFS Therapy Tool to Welcome All Parts of You, gives you a simple way to work with parts in the real world, in real time. In This Episode The three-step Move Toward tool: Notice, Know, Need How Self Energy can transform a room of people What Self-led action looks like when you're in a toxic relationship or a power-down position Parts-led activism vs. Self-led activism Why moving against our own parts, and other people's parts, makes suffering worse IFS and addiction: why fighting parts never works long term "Every burdened part I take care of inside of me is no longer creating impact in the world around me." -- Jenna Riemersma Takeaways Move Toward is not the same as anything goes. Unblending changes your energy even when nothing on the outside changes. People feel it Self-led action includes courage, clarity, and the ability to see danger clearly, not just softness and compassion Parts-led activism burns you out and widens division. Self-led activism keeps your humanity intact People in marginalized or power-down positions need safe spaces to fully express their parts before deciding how to engage The Book Move Toward by Jenna Riemersma | jennariemersma.com About Jenna Jenna Riemersma is a Certified IFS therapist and IFS Clinical Consultant who specializes in making parts work accessible. She's the best-selling author of several IFS books including Altogether You, IFS Integration, and her newly-released book, Move Toward. Free resources, worksheets, and guided meditations available on her website and Insight Timer Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Souliology. Souliology offers retreats and immersive learning experiences for IFS professionals, many led by IFS Senior Lead Trainers and eligible for continuing education credits. Their programs support deep professional and personal growth, offering space to step away from the demands of daily life so you can return to your practice more present and resourced for the clients you serve. Souliology: Where growth meets depth. Learn more at souliology.com About The One Inside I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that's still at the heart of all we do. Join The One Inside Substack community for bonus conversations, extended interviews, meditations, and more. Find Self-Led merch at The One Inside store. Listen to episodes and watch clips on YouTube. Follow me on Instagram @ifstammy or on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. I co-create The One Inside with Jeff Schrum, a Level 2 IFS practitioner and coach. Resources New to IFS? My book, The One Inside: Thirty Days to Your Authentic Self, is a great place to start. Want a free meditation? Sign up for my email list and get "Get to Know a Should Part" right away. Sponsorship Want to sponsor an episode of The One Inside? Email Tammy.
Steve Hayes is joined by Mike Warren, Scott Lincicome, and Megan McArdle to discuss our overly complicated tax code and our launch of Dispatch Markets, featuring Scott's latest newsletter. Steve, Megan, and Mike then discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax and how the democratic socialist mayor has governed so far.The Agenda:—Donald Rumsfeld's tax letter—The cost of tax compliance—Political will for tax reform—Personal vs. corporate tax complexity—Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax—Economic policy in New York—NWYT: J.D. Vance's small crowdDispatch Recommendations:—Trump Retribution Campaign Threatens to Unravel Indiana GOP—Is Private Credit in Trouble?—The Decline and Fall of Orbánism Show notes: —Megan's podcast Reasonably Optimistic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Have you ever returned food at a restaurant? Fired a real gun? Used a fake ID to buy alcohol? Andrew and Indiana play Never Have I Ever in this episode, a popular North American game where players share the surprising things they have or have not done in their lives. Who has done more? Listen to find out, and learn some useful English expressions along the way. Listening to natural English conversations like this one is a great way to improve your fluency. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.
Your CPA Is Looking in the Rearview MirrorTax preparation records what already happened. Tax planning changes what will happen. Here's the difference — and why it might be costing you tens of thousands of dollars a year.Nobody loves taxes. But the people who hate them the most are usually the ones overpaying. This episode is about closing that gap — using the exact same strategies that high-income earners and savvy business owners have always used, most of which your tax preparer has never once brought up.40%of U.S. households pay zero federal income tax40.4%of all federal taxes paid by the top 1% of earners97%of federal income taxes paid by the top 50% of earners300K+projected CPA shortage in the U.S. over the next decade⏱What's covered in this episode0:00Cold open — why everyone hates taxes (and why you're still listening)2:30What your taxes actually pay for — and the government's "flexible" relationship with efficiency5:00The stats: who actually pays federal income tax in America8:00How tax brackets really work — and busting the biggest myth in personal finance11:30Tax preparation vs. tax planning — the core difference14:00Deductions every business owner should be taking (home office, vehicle, travel)19:00Advanced strategies for high earners: state tax credits, historic preservation22:30Roth vs. pre-tax: paying taxes when rates are lowest25:30The RMD time bomb — and how to defuse it before it goes off1How tax brackets actually workBefore any strategy makes sense, you have to understand the system. The U.S. uses a progressive, marginal tax structure — meaning higher rates only apply to dollars above each threshold. This is the most misunderstood fact in personal finance.The myth that costs people real money"I don't want to earn more — it'll push me into a higher bracket." This is wrong. You cannot take home less money by earning more. The higher rate only applies to the next dollar above the threshold, never to everything below it.Standard deduction — your free pass (2025, married filing jointly)You only pay taxes on income above the standard deduction. For 2025, that's $31,500 for married couples filing jointly. A couple earning $131,500 only pays taxes on $100,000 of it.2025 federal tax brackets — married filing jointlyRateTaxable income rangeTax on this portion10%$0 – $23,850$2,385 max12%$23,850 – $96,950$8,772 max22%$96,950 – $206,700$24,134 max24%$206,700 – $394,600$45,096 max32%$394,600 – $501,050$34,064 max35%$501,050 – $751,600$87,693 max37%Above $751,60037¢ on every dollar aboveWorked exampleA married couple with $150,000 in taxable income pays: $2,385 (10%) + $8,772 (12%) + $11,671 (22%) =$22,828 total. That's an effective rate of 15.2% — not 22%. Their marginal rate is 22%, but that's only on the last dollars earned.2Deductions every business owner should be takingHome office deduction✓Must be used regularly andexclusivelyfor business — the IRS is strict on this✓Two methods: Simplified ($5/sq ft, up to $1,500 max) or Actual Expense — actual almost always wins for homeowners✓W-2 employees: not deductible since 2018's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — this surprises people constantly✓S-corp owners: have the corporation pay you rent for the space — deductible to the business, potentially tax-free to you✓Hidden risk: depreciation recapture when you sell the home — most preparers never warn clients about thisBusiness use of vehicle✓Standard mileage rate: 70 cents/mile in 2025 — the simplest method, requires a contemporaneous log✓Apps like MileIQ make logging effortless — documentation is the difference between keeping and losing the deduction in an audit✓Heavy SUVs over 6,000 lbs GVWR qualify for Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation — potentially a massive first-year write-offBusiness travel — turning a trip into a deduction✓If the trip's primary purpose is business, transportation is fully deductible — even if you add personal days at the end✓Structure: business meetings at the front of the trip, personal time at the back. Sequence matters — plan before you book.✓Spouse/family travel generally not deductible unless they have a genuine, documented business role✓International trips: if personal days exceed 25% of the trip, transportation costs must be allocated proportionally3Advanced strategies for high earnersState tax credits — the strategy most advisors don't know aboutUnlike deductions (which reduce taxable income), credits reduce your actual tax liability dollar-for-dollar. Many states — including South Carolina and Georgia — offer transferable or refundable credits for affordable housing, historic rehabilitation, film production, and economic development zones.High-income taxpayers can purchase these credits from developers at a discount — buying $1.00 of tax credit for $0.85 creates an immediate 15% return before the tax savings even kick in. This is entirely legal and widely used by high earners who have proactive advisors.Historic preservation & conservation easementsThe Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) offers a 20% credit on qualified rehabilitation of certified historic structures. Conservation easements — where a landowner donates development rights to a land trust — can generate substantial charitable deductions.Important distinctionSyndicated conservation easements have been scrutinized by the IRS when promoters inflated valuations. The strategy itself is legitimate — what drew enforcement action were manufactured transactions with 4:1 or 5:1 deduction-to-investment ratios. Due diligence on the appraiser and structure is essential.Other strategies worth knowing✓Qualified Opportunity Zones:defer and potentially eliminate capital gains by reinvesting within 180 days of a sale✓Cash Balance / Defined Benefit Plans:contributions can exceed $200,000/year for high-earning self-employed individuals✓Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT):sell a highly appreciated asset without immediate capital gains, receive an income stream, get a partial charitable deduction✓The Augusta Rule (Section 280A):rent your personal home to your own business for up to 14 days/year — tax-free to you, deductible to the business4Pay taxes when the rate is lowest — Roth vs. pre-taxEvery dollar you earn will be taxed — either on the way in, or on the way out. The only question is when, and at what rate. That's the entire game.The core conceptPre-tax accounts (Traditional IRA, 401k): deduct now, pay taxes on every withdrawal in retirement. Roth: pay taxes now at today's rates, then never pay taxes on that money or its growth again. The math is identical if your rate stays the same — the strategy is about predicting the rate differential.The Roth conversion opportunityYou can convert any amount from a Traditional IRA or 401(k) to Roth in any year — you pay ordinary income tax on the converted amount. The strategy is "filling the bracket" — converting just enough to reach the top of your current bracket without crossing into the next one.A married couple with $150,000 in taxable income has roughly $56,000 of room in the 22% bracket (which runs to $206,700). Converting $56,000 at 22% today could mean avoiding 32%, 35%, or higher rates on those same dollars later.The RMD time bombRequired Minimum Distributions kick in at age 73 — the IRS forces you to withdraw a percentage of your traditional IRA balance every year, whether you need the money or not. On a $2 million IRA, that's potentially $80,000–$100,000+ of forced taxable income annually, often pushing retirees into higher brackets than when they were working.Proactive Roth conversions in the years before RMDs begin can dramatically reduce or eliminate this problem. A preparer sees the RMD on a 1099-R and enters it. A planner sees it coming 15 years out and builds a strategy around it.Key takeaways from this episode01Tax preparation is compliance. Tax planning is strategy. By the time you're sitting with your CPA in February, every decision that affects your return has already been made.0240% of households pay zero federal income tax. If you're a business owner or high earner, the tax code was not designed to protect you — proactive planning is the only protection you have.03Brackets are marginal — you never lose money by earning more. Your effective rate and your marginal rate are different things, and confusing them costs people real money every year.04Home office, vehicle, and travel deductions are available to almost every business owner and are routinely missed due to poor documentation or a purely reactive tax relationship.05State tax credits, historic preservation, opportunity zones, and cash balance plans are legal, proven strategies used by high earners everywhere — they're just unknown to those without proactive advisors.06The Roth conversion strategy is not a one-time decision — it's...
From why you should own the haystack to why you shouldn't fear new market highs, Peter and Charlie discuss five key lessons from Peter's recently re-released book, Money, Simplified.
This week on the podcast, Laura and Jennifer continue the six to fifteen month essential series. They'll guide parents through evolving daily routines, emphasizing flexibility, predictability, and developmental readiness. Throughout, they talk about why routines are tools, not rigid rules: families can enjoy late park trips, adjust bedtimes, rely on “reset” points (like the morning wake time), and use consistent pre-nap and bedtime rituals to anchor days even when timing shifts.
The Big Unlock · Michael Hasselberg, PhD, RN, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer, Nebraska Medicine In this episode, Dr. Michael Hasselberg, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Nebraska Medicine, makes a compelling case that sustainable digital transformation in healthcare requires more than technology, it demands the right organizational structure. By unifying IT, innovation, and strategy under a single transformation office, health systems can move from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide impact. Drawing from his journey across telehealth, mobile apps, VR, and AI, Dr. Hasselberg emphasizes that true transformation is about redesigning systems to deliver the right care at the right time. Nebraska Medicine deploys nearly one new generative AI tool per month, automating capacity management, discharge workflows, and revenue cycle operations. He also highlights the value of real-world innovation units where new technologies are tested with live patients before system-wide deployment. Dr. Hasselberg's most provocative insight: the next frontier of AI readiness isn’t a new technology, it’s application rationalization. He argues that to lead in AI and innovation, health systems must simplify their tech stack. Take a listen.
Evergreen marketing starts here! The go-to podcast for course creators, coaches, and consultants who want to build an online business through evergreen courses, sales systems, and content that actually converts—without relying on constant launches or being online all the time.A TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED MARKETING PODCASTAre you tired of creating content and still not seeing consistent results?Are you trying to figure out how to build an online course that actually leads to real sales?Have you been told to focus on launches, trends, and visibility… but it still feels harder than it should?Do you wish there was a way to grow your business using podcast marketing and simple systems that work behind the scenes?What if your marketing didn't rely on you showing up every single day… but instead supported consistent income?Welcome to Evergreen Marketing, Simplified. I'm your host, Jan Ditchfield—an award-winning marketing strategist with over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and fundraising, generating more than $25 million in revenue, and building a half-million-dollar business powered by evergreen marketing and my podcast.This podcast is really about doing things differently. It's about stepping out of the constant cycle of creating, posting, and launching, and learning how to build something that actually works long term.We talk about evergreen course creation and what it really looks like to build an online course that fits into your life—not one that takes it over. I'll walk you through how your podcast can become more than just content, and start working as part of a system that brings the right people into your world and helps them move forward. And we also explore what it takes to build a business that feels steady. One that grows in a way that's sustainable, and doesn't rely on you being “on” all the time just to keep it going.Because this isn't about doing more. It's about building smarter.It's about creating a business rooted in evergreen marketing—one that gives you clarity, consistency, and the ability to grow without burning out.If you're ready to simplify your strategy, build a business that works, and create something that supports your life, you're in the right place.Hit play, my friend and let's get to work!Ready to Turn Your Podcast Into a Revenue Stream?If you want to build a business that works when you're offline, your podcast can become one of the most powerful evergreen marketing tools in your business.Inside my Podcast Growth Strategy, I'll help you optimize your podcast for search so it attracts the right listeners, grows your audience, and turns your show into a discoverable marketing asset that keeps working long after you hit publish.This is a done-for-you strategy designed to help you grow your show, increase your online visibility, and create income without social media.
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Are robots about to take over our houses? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy catch up and share what’s new in their lives. Kassy talks about the new robotics program at her school and the family members coming to visit her in Korea, and Andrew explains the strange little experiment he tried to finally get over his fear of the stock market. Kassy also mentions an older episode about the GameStop story, which you can hear in Chatterbox 261 – “Meme stocks” The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here Members can access the ad-free version: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.
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In Episode 107 Mike shares a personal update on his social media sabbatical and one of his biggest observations after participating in so many Q1 sales team kickoff meetings. Listen in as Mike unpacks his frustration and confusion about how few salespeople are conducting professional, consultative, value-delivering, opportunity-creating, conversational meetings with prospects and customers. He briefly reviews his common sense outline (from New Sales. Simplified. Chapter 11) for structuring winning sales calls and then dives deeper into both how to start and end the meeting well. 1. Hear a simple technique for how sellers can take control, share their plan/agenda, get buy-in and input from the prospect/customer, reduce tension, create comfort and remove that awkward, adversarial dynamic…all while making the buyer feel that the meeting is all about them! 2. Ensure that sellers define, secure, and SCHEDULE the prospect/customer's committed-to next step! Too many salespeople are concluding sales calls with assignments for themselves but not getting agreement to (and scheduling) what the prospect/customer will do next. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The October 7-8 Supercharge Your Sales Leadership Event Mike's 12-year bestseller, New Sales. Simplified. This episode is sponsored by Pursuit Sales Solutions. If you are looking for help adding A-player talent to your team, contact Mike's friends at pursuitsalessolutions.com/weinberg
Your client committed. They were fired up. And then they just stopped showing up. Before you assume it is you or that they do not want it enough, there is a better explanation. Behavior change resistance is a built-in feature of change itself. And there are two very different types that require two very different coaching responses. In this episode, I am breaking down exactly what those two types are, what they look like in your clients, and how to coach through each one so your clients actually move forward. In this episode: The real reason your clients stall out, drop off, or quietly disappear Process resistance vs. outcome resistance and how to tell them apart Why "finding their deep why" is not always the fix coaches think it is Practical coaching moves to help clients break through each type How to use this framework on yourself when your own resistance shows up Grab the 10 Powerful Questions every coach should know: amanda-walker.com/questions Ready to get coaching support and business strategy in one place? Let's talk: amanda-walker.com/letschat Connect with me on Instagram: @awalkmyway https://www.instagram.com/awalkmyway/
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Would you use AI to write a birthday message to your best friend? What about a condolence note when someone loses a parent? Inspired by this Guardian article, Andrew and Indiana share their honest opinions on a question a lot of people are asking: is it ever OK to let AI speak for you in your personal life? You’ll learn some useful expressions along the way and probably finish with a stronger opinion than you started with. Listening to real conversations between native speakers is one of the best ways to build your fluency and feel more confident in English. The Best Way to Learn with This Episode: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here: Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join:
Joe Holder is a performance coach, Nike Master Trainer, and wellness strategist who works with elite athletes, artists, and brands at the intersection of fitness, mindset, and longevity.If you want real results by summer, this episode lays out exactly how to use the next 12 weeks to build strength, improve conditioning, lose fat effectively, and create a body that looks and performs better. We break down how to get into solid general shape in the first 4–6 weeks, then transition into smarter “toning” phases that focus on muscle balance, symmetry, and definition. Joe explains the difference between building vs. toning muscle (and why most people get this wrong), plus what most people miss when structuring a workout plan that actually delivers visible change.You'll learn how to use the three types of cardio strategically, including when cardio helps recovery instead of hurting progress, and how to apply progressive overload, de-load phases, and supercompensation so your body keeps adapting.We also get tactical with carb cycling, sustainable fat loss, training with PCOS and how to monitor short-term progress so you build real intuition about what's working.Joe shares the key difference between rigid routines and flexible frameworks, what elite athletes and celebrities do differently, and how to stay consistent long enough to see real momentum.If you're ready to treat the next 3 months like a focused training camp and walk into summer feeling strong, lean, and dialed, this episode is your blueprint.This episode is brought to you by:Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Mask from BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com.For a limited time, Prolon is offering 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day program! Visit ProlonLife.com/BLONDE to claim your 15% discount and bonus gift. Use code WELL and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/WELL. Go to Piquelife.com/WELL and secure 20% off for life.Visit livemomentous.com and use promo code well for up to 35% off your first order.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/well.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.