Podcasts about Subtraction

Episode: 1631 Learning to subtract 49 from 62: more than meets the eye.  Today, what is 49 from 62?

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 3701: The Mad Fientist explains why reaching his financial independence number left him no happier than the day before, and how chasing it in isolation made him miserable. Drawing on Nassim Nicholas Taleb's idea that happiness is best pursued as a negative, he argues that the real payoff of financial independence is the power to subtract whatever makes you unhappy. The journey, not the finish line, is where the value is. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/happiness-through-subtraction/ Quotes to ponder: "Financial independence isn't the answer to all your problems and it won't be the source of all your happiness." "Having money in the bank allows you to say goodbye to all the things that make you unhappier." "A big number in the bank is relatively meaningless but using that money to remove the things from your life that make you unhappy is priceless." Optimal Finance Daily is a daily personal finance podcast where we narrate the best articles on financial independence, investing, saving money, and money management, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your wealth a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiply By Subtraction-Pastor Josh Pate by Eastgate Church

This week, we are welcoming kids of all ages into “big church” with us for CL Family Day — a special service we have every fifth Sunday to give our Next Gen volunteers a break and allow parents and children to worship God together. Plus, now that our young people are back in school, it’s the perfect time to dive into a message called Kingdom Math. Together, we’ll look at three pairs of mathematical formulas to help us see how our thoughts and actions should be inverted by the Gospel, and at the end, Jordan Weathers, communications director at Covenant Life, will share some practical things we can do as families this week to grow closer to God and make a greater impact on the lives of others.

This week, we are welcoming kids of all ages into “big church” with us for CL Family Day — a special service we have every fifth Sunday to give our Next Gen volunteers a break and allow parents and children to worship God together. Plus, now that our young people are back in school, it’s the perfect time to dive into a message called Kingdom Math. Together, we’ll look at three pairs of mathematical formulas to help us see how our thoughts and actions should be inverted by the Gospel, and at the end, Jordan Weathers, communications director at Covenant Life, will share some practical things we can do as families this week to grow closer to God and make a greater impact on the lives of others.

What do you love about triathlon? We think this is an important question to ask and an an even more important concept to protect. There are levels of going to the well and levels of stress we can handle in a functional way. Today, we talk about the power of elimination, and even more importantly when to recognize that it's needed. We argue that it isn't the races that wear us down, but the constant level of stress day after day. How do you protect your love of the sport? How do you get the most out of training in a minimal effective dose sort of approach? There's nothing wrong with the occasional shelling, but understanding how that amplifies all the stress around you is a key to continued enjoyment. Training is only as good as our ability to recover from it . . . and frankly, live a satisfying life in all areas. And, when did it become "only" a 70.3? Topics: Weather and forecasts What's going on in triathlon? Is the season feeling long? Get rid of burden Simplify Reducing marginal stress Controlling our ability to be prepared Why do we like triathlon? Making decisions about MORE Craig Alexander is back on the bike after 7 years Filling every corner of your plate Racing is your ability to execute Is it the races or the accumulation of days of stress that wears you out Average power vs Normalized power costs Training is only as good as your ability to recover from it Dropping things off your plate You don't have to be in a constant state of stress Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

What does it actually take to move from capable professional to recognised authority? And what happens when someone with a serious corporate track record steps back, strips things down, and builds something far more deliberate?That's what this conversation is about.Ben Robbins spent over a decade at the sharp end of e-commerce and consulting - leading EMEA for a global consultancy, growing a team to 20+ people across Europe, and working with household names like Google, Meta, P&G and Unilever. He didn't leave because it wasn't working. He left because something else was pulling harder.This is a conversation about motivation, subtraction, and what it really means to build a business around the life you want - not the one you assumed you should want.✳️ The presenting problem is rarely the real problem - Ben works by digging beneath the surface to find what's actually driving the challenge. A founder who wanted more sales hires turned out to need a compelling reason for people to join - not a bigger recruiting budget.✳️ More is not always the answer - one of the most consistent patterns Ben sees is people adding when they should be removing. Identifying what's in the way tends to unlock more than piling on new strategies ever could.✳️ True motivation changes everything - asking what someone really wants - not just the revenue target, but what it would actually do for their life - is what turns vague goals into something worth working hard for.Ben's Amplifiers✳️ Start with subtraction - before adding anything new, ask what you could remove that would get you closer to your goal. Strip back what's blocking you before you reach for another tactic.✳️ Design your ideal ordinary Tuesday - not a fantasy week, not your peak day. Just a good, average Tuesday. What does it look like? Who's in it? What work are you doing? That answer tends to reveal far more about what you actually want than any big goal-setting exercise.✳️ Set a notional hourly rate - Ben recommends The Almanack of Naval Ravikant as a read that provokes this kind of thinking. The idea of setting a high hourly rate - not as a billing figure but as a filter - helps you get ruthless about what deserves your time and what doesn't.If you found this useful, please take a second to subscribe or follow the show. It really does help, and it means you won't miss conversations like this one.Ben's website: https://www.ben-robins.com/---Timestamps00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Welcome and context01:32 - Ben joins the conversation02:29 - Ben's background - from Amazon consultancy to global e-commerce leadership05:02 - Why leave a successful corporate career for coaching?06:22 - What was really driving the decision08:07 - The patterns Ben sees repeatedly with founders and leaders09:51 - The presenting problem vs the real problem - a real example11:59 - Why motivation matters more than targets13:55 - Pivoting for joy, not accumulation15:05 - Clayton Christensen and How Will You Measure Your Life?18:10 - Vision, fulfilment, and letting the picture emerge20:00 - Michelangelo, subtraction, and remembering what made it brilliant22:23 - Where business actually comes from - networks, content, and referrals25:17 - How Ben nurtures relationships deliberately28:05 - Authenticity, recall, and making content about the other person31:09 - Social media, face-to-camera content, and genuine connection36:30 - What's next for Ben - group coaching, webinars, and Cambridge38:54 - Amplifier 1 - Subtraction before addition40:10 - Amplifier 2 - Design your ideal ordinary Tuesday41:15 - Amplifier 3 - The Almanack of Naval Ravikant46:28 - How to connect with Ben46:54 - Owner's Trap podcast----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.Mentioned in this episode:Signature StudioGet started today - signtaturestudio.me

We're kicking off our new 21-Day Happiness Challenge — and it's probably not what you expect. Instead of focusing on what you have to be grateful for, we flip the lens: what don't you have that you're grateful to be without?That single shift — from counting blessings to counting absences — sits at the heart of this challenge. We explore how modern culture, the "affluenza virus," and the pull of speed and convenience are actively working against our happiness, and how 21 days of focused attention can start to change that.

Search "landing page vs homepage" and every result tells you the same thing: they're two different tools for two different jobs. True — and useless, because you've got both, and both are leaking.This episode doesn't choose between them. It deletes one.The Subtraction Pass is one count and three cuts: count every destination on your front page, then cut the menu, cut the choices, and cut the clicks until exactly one thing is left. Nothing gets added — no new copy, no new design, no new tool — which is why you can finish it in an evening.Also in this one: why clutter feels necessary (and what each excuse actually costs), what Hick's Law measured in 1952, and why one action on a page is Conversion Logic Compression rather than just tidier design.One letter a week: cameronlimitless.com/letter

Multiply By Subtraction-Pastor Josh Pate by Eastgate Church

You know the trope: the DM who builds an unwinnable encounter, or a puzzle so clever it's basically unsolvable — not because the story needed it, but because somewhere underneath, they needed to feel untouchable.In this episode, Justin unpacks the inner work behind that trope: a concept he calls “okness,” the diamond-level self-security that keeps insecurity, jealousy, and thin skin from leaking into your games. You'll get four practical exercises — the Negative Feedback Loop, the Gratitude Journal, the Worst Case Scenario, and Subtraction — to build the kind of okness that lets you take criticism, welcome chaos at the table, and run better games because of it, not in spite of it.Thanks for listening to today's show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmithHire a Professional Dungeon Master: https://session0studios.com/dungeon-master-for-hire/Discord: http://session0studios.com/discordPatreon:https://session0studios.com/patreonDungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter

The first 30 days of school can make everything feel urgent, but effective leadership starts with knowing what matters first. In this episode, we'll focus on the foundations that need your attention right away: clear behavior expectations, clarity for new teachers, and making sure staff understand the curriculum they are expected to teach. We'll also talk about what can wait, including interventions, MTSS, and other systems that may be better introduced once the school year is underway. Leadership by Subtraction isn't about ignoring important work—it's about sequencing the work so you can build a strong foundation without overwhelming yourself or your staff. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

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When everyone's chasing the latest shiny marketing tactic, what does it look like to grow a law firm by doing less but better? In this episode, Elliot Johnson shares how “addition by subtraction,” disciplined strategy, and deep content can transform both your firm's brand and your client experience.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Elliot Johnson discuss: Addition by subtraction and prioritization in marketing Career journey into legal marketing and CMO role Jujitsu as a framework for leadership, patience, and strategy Personal branding for lawyers vs. firm branding Content, SEO, AI, and aligning marketing with client experience   Key Takeaways: Focusing on a small number of high-impact initiatives—and cutting everything else—is often the fastest path to meaningful growth. Mastery in any discipline, whether jujitsu or marketing, comes from deliberate fundamentals, patience, and long-term commitment rather than quick wins. Lawyers who intentionally build personal brands online give clients confidence, create future career options, and support their firm's broader marketing efforts. Aligning your external marketing promises with a genuinely strong client experience is essential for generating trust, five-star reviews, and referrals. Strategic, expert-driven content now serves not only human readers but also AI and search engines, making it a crucial long-term investment for any law firm.   "We want them to be able to confidently recommend us." —  Elliot Johnson   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Elliot Johnson: Elliot Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Angel Reyes & Associates, one of Texas's fastest-growing personal injury law firms — and one of the few in the industry to build a truly world-class SEO and paid media operation entirely in-house. Where most firms outsource their digital marketing and hope for the best, Elliot has assembled and developed an elite internal team spanning paid search, SEO, content, local search, digital PR, and lead generation — with a hard focus on attribution, ROI, and performance that can be defended in a boardroom. His operating philosophy is AI-first and data-obsessed, built for a marketing landscape that is changing faster than most teams can keep up with. When he's not optimizing campaigns or debating LLMs, Elliot is a professor of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a cinephile with a watchlist that never gets shorter.   Connect with Elliot Johnson:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotjohnsonks/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

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In this episode, you'll learn the first principle of Leadership by Subtraction: subtract the noise. As a principal, it's easy to feel like every email, interruption, parent concern, and staff request deserves your immediate attention, but not everything is urgent or important. This episode explores how constant reacting keeps school leaders from focusing on the work that has the greatest impact and shares three simple questions to help you filter out distractions, protect your time, and lead with greater clarity and purpose.Join the group coaching program Leadership by Subtraction HERE. Get the Leadership by Subtraction Starter Kit HERE. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

در این قسمت پاپکورن تاک در مورد فیلم جدید استیون اسپیلبرگ، Disclosure Day صحبت می‌کنیم. 15 تا از قدرتمندترین کارگردانهای دنیا رو نام می‌بریم. تریلر سریال Neuromancer رو بررسی می‌کنیم و نگاهی داریم به بازی Halo Campaign Evolved.حمایت مالی از پاپکورن تاک:https://hamibash.com/popcorntalkاگر عاشق فیلم، پاپ‌کالچر و گپ‌وگفت‌های صمیمی هستید، این ویدیو را از دست ندهید و تا انتها با ما همراه باشید.لینک پاپکورن تاک در یوتیوب و برنامه های پادکست:https://li.sten.to/5093zia8لینک پاپکورن تاک در X:https://x.com/popcornfarsiکانال پاپکورن تاک در تلگرام:https://t.me/popcorntalkpodChapters:00:00 مقدمه و احوال‌پرسی صبح/شب01:06 دکور جدید دیوار (پنل و قاب‌ها)02:21 تریلر بلید رانر ۲۰۴۹02:41 سفر آخر هفته به دالاس، تگزاس03:16 ترور کندی و دیلی پلازا03:37 مقایسه شهرهای تگزاس (هیوستون، آستین، دالاس)04:36 رانندگی و زندگی در تگزاس05:53 سریال Landman06:46 فیلم‌ها و سریال‌های مرتبط با تگزاس07:48 ملکن‌هانی و Weapons (کارگردان جدید)08:56 فیلم Backrooms10:55 پیشینه گیمری کارگردان Backrooms12:41 اصل طراحی Subtraction by Design14:52 بازی Exit 817:29 کتاب نورومنسر و ویلیام گیبسون18:52 سریال سایبرپانک اپل تی‌وی20:59 بلید رانر و ریشه‌های تصویری سایبرپانک21:38 نقد فیلم Disclosure Day اسپیلبرگ23:03 دیوید کوپ، نویسنده فیلم27:04 هشدار اسپویل و پایان‌بندی فیلم29:31 چالش: فیلم‌های اخیر اسپیلبرگ33:49 رتبه‌بندی قدرتمندترین کارگردان‌های هالیوود1:01:08 مستند Wild Wild Country1:09:09 تأثیر هندی‌ها در صنعت تک1:21:22 آشا شارما و ایکس‌باکس1:23:24 جمع‌بندی و خداحافظی

(00:00) Zolak, Dondero, and Barth open the show talking about the Red Sox win streak in retrospect and where this team can go from here. Dondero says it is an awkward situation at the deadline for the Sox, their biggest pieces didn't have a role in the streak.(13:26) Zo asks when the last time they just sent a young star away to get them away and the guys discuss whether or not Anthony should even be brought back from exile.(23:53) Chad Tracy comments following their first loss since July 1st. Can the Red Sox re-focus after they tied a franchise record for consecutive wins with 15?(34:03) The guys finish the hour by trying to pin down what exactly changed in the Red Sox organization that sparked this win streak. They go to the phone lines for your thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2010, Limbo arrived on Xbox Live Arcade as a silent, monochrome puzzle platformer built almost entirely on what it refused to explain. David and Rob trace creator Arnt Jensen's six year path from a solitary sketch of a beach and a cave to the founding of Playdead alongside producer Dino Patti, and how that small studio grew to include designer Jeppe Carlsen and composer Martin Stig Andersen. They break down how visual design, sound design, and puzzle design each independently arrived at the same guiding principle of stripping away anything too clear or identifiable, and how the team's habit of discarding roughly seventy percent of everything they built became the actual engine behind the game's identity. Along the way, they explore the investor friction, the platform decisions, and the ambiguous ending that still divides players today. Join us as we learn by dying on today's trip down Memory Card Lane. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/a-trip-down-memory-card-lane/6f7a180f-6cf4-4953-865e-a191b6df07a7 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript

Principals don't need more information—they need space to think, reflect, and actually implement what matters most. In this bonus episode, I share why group coaching is so powerful for school leaders and how learning alongside other principals can help you feel less alone, gain clarity, and create real change.If you're ready to stop adding more to your plate and start focusing on what matters most, join me inside Leadership by Subtraction. You'll get coaching, accountability, and a community of principals who understand the work.Click here to join Leadership by Subtraction. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Most health goals get framed as addition, like gaining energy or building more muscle.   A subtraction goal focuses on what disappears instead, like fewer pills or fewer doctor visits.   Subtraction goals are often easier to picture clearly than abstract addition goals like a number on a scale.   That clarity can create sharper motivation than a vague desire to gain something someday.   Rewriting a goal around what needs to disappear can reveal a stronger reason to stay committed. BOOK A CALL WITH PERRY: http://talktoperry.com TEXT ME: (208) 400-5095 JOIN MY FREE COMMUNITY: http://upsidedownfit.com The Legacy Continues with Syona: https://sharesyona.co/?url=perrytinsley RESOURCES Best Probiotic for Gut Health: https://bit.ly/probyo Best Focus & Memory Product: https://bit.ly/dryvefocus Daily Success Habits (Free Download): morningsuccesshabits.com WOW! You made it all the way down here. I'm seriously impressed! Most people stop scrolling way earlier. You officially rock, my friend.

In this episode of The Principal's Handbook, we explore why becoming a better leader isn't about doing more—it's about doing less with greater intention. You'll learn how trying to tackle too many initiatives at once can create burnout, reduce momentum, and keep your building from making meaningful progress. The episode introduces the Leadership by Subtraction framework, helping you identify the one area that will have the biggest impact on your school through three simple reflection questions. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, this conversation will help you lead with more focus, clarity, and confidence.Join the Leadership by Subtraction Waitlist HERE.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Most people think wealth grows by adding more hustle, more assets, and more ambition. Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, known to many as Nell 3D, built her career on the opposite bet. A subtraction mindset for building wealth is the idea behind her Substack, Subtract to Succeed, and in this conversation with Syama Bunten, she explains why the approach works. Nell's money story began with a single childhood memory that held two worlds at once. One moment, she was having lunch at her great-grandfather's Fifth Avenue apartment. Later that same day, she was driving north to a Vermont campfire and tofu hot dogs with her mother's off-grid best friend. The split stayed with her through a decade of frontline humanitarian work in places like the West Bank, an executive MBA, and a marriage where she and her husband kept his wealth and her own distinct. The two chose access over ownership at almost every turn. She calls the trap catching so many people chrematistics, money chased for its own sake, and names the pursuit a kind of disease worth subtracting from a life. What emerges from that critique is her own redefinition of wealth and success, where legacy is measured in intellectual and social capital rather than a number in an account. A subtraction mindset for building wealth means asking what to release before asking what to add. The same clarity is what Wealth Catalyst is built on. Find a Freedom Tour salon near you at wealthcatalyst.com/salons or join the Wealth Catalyst Summit on October 16 at wealthcatalyst.com    Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Getting Rich Through Subtraction, Not Addition 02:27 Growing Up Between Two Very Different Worlds 07:38 Family Values, Moving Schools, and Economic Shifts 12:36 Starting a Party Planning Business at Eleven 17:00 First Splurges and Working Abroad in Tokyo 19:42 Harvard, Education Advocacy, and Refugee Camp Work 26:58 Financial Faith and Building Her Own Company 36:09 Marriage, Wealth, and Access Versus Ownership 39:49 Chrematistics and the Trouble With Venture Capital 47:13 Stewardship, Legacy, and Intellectual Capital   Connect with Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey: Follow Subtract to Succeed on Substack Connect with Nell on LinkedIn   Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

You don't need to add more to your business. You need to subtract the right things. In this episode, Tanya breaks down the Subtraction Method: three cuts every entrepreneur needs to make before they reach for one more offer, one more hire, or one more yes. If revenue is climbing but your life isn't getting any easier, this episode is the reset you need. You'll learn: Why adding to your business is usually motion, not progress The real difference between revenue and a business that actually pays you The three cuts of the Subtraction Method: simplify the offer, simplify the role, simplify the yes The identity question hiding behind every task you "can't" hand off A 3-question audit to find where your business is overbuilt Grab your copy of How to Collaborate to keep building a business that doesn't need more of you to grow: https://www.foxtalksbusiness.com/book

Most productivity advice tells you to add: more goals, more apps, more habits, more trackers, more systems. But what if the fastest path to better results isn’t adding anything at all—it’s subtraction? In this episode, Thanh and Brooks explore why removing friction beats adding motivation, and how a subtraction audit can transform your productivity faster […]

Over the past several weeks, I have become more aware than ever of just how valuable my attention is. In this episode, I talk about the importance of consciously choosing where I focus my attention, recognizing the distractions that pull me away from what matters most, and intentionally subtracting the things that create unnecessary open loops in my life and business. I share a recent conversation with my friend Vincent that helped me see how differently I relate to phone calls, text messages, direct messages, and notifications. I explain why I have intentionally removed almost all notifications from my life, why only my immediate family can interrupt me in real time, and how even one small red badge or unread message can pull my attention away from deep, focused work. I also talk about the growing trend of online communities through platforms like Facebook Groups, Mighty Networks, Circle, Skool, and Groups.io. While I believe online communities can be valuable when they serve a clear purpose, I also believe many people are confusing community activity with real progress. One of the biggest questions I explore in this episode is this: How many hours each week are you intentionally investing in conversations with the exact type of person you most want to serve? For many entrepreneurs, the answer is zero. They may be active in online communities, posting, commenting, networking, and responding to notifications, but they are not consistently focusing their attention on the conversations that would actually move their business forward. I also share how my daily reflection practice with my Plaud Note Pro and ChatGPT has helped me identify where my attention is leaking, where I am getting distracted, and what I need to subtract in order to stay aligned with the life and business I say I want to create. This episode is about attention, focus, distraction, and subtraction. Taking things to the next level can look like subtracting the things that keep pulling your attention away from the next aligned step. Questions I Ask In This Episode Where is your attention currently being spent? Is that attention producing the life and business you say you want? What do you need to unsubscribe from, mute, leave, or stop checking? Call To Action If this episode resonates with you, and you are an entrepreneur who wants more momentum in turning your vision for the future into reality, I'd love to invite you to learn more about Next Level Mastermind: Momentum. Momentum is a weekly mastermind environment for entrepreneurs who are ready to gain clarity, identify the next aligned action, stay focused, and begin subtracting the distractions that keep them from moving forward. You can learn more at: https://cliffravenscraft.com/momentum After you've had a chance to look over the page, send me an email at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com and put the word “Momentum” in the subject line. If it feels like something you'd be interested in pursuing, I'd love to explore whether Momentum is the right fit for you.

Libby Adams, Founder of the International Academy of Self-Knowledge and their book, "THE LAW OF SUBTRACTION: The Missing Piece for Inner Peace, Love and Freedom". 

This week we will be exploring the ancient practice of fasting. What is fasting, and is it something I should be doing? And practically, how is the Lord calling me to fast?

Hey friend,  Are you eating what feels like a decent diet but still dealing with joint pain, rashes, brain fog, or anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere? Have you ever suspected a food might be connected to your symptoms but talked yourself out of actually cutting it out? Does figuring out what to eat in summer feel like one more decision your brain just doesn't have room for? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience cutting gluten — the rash, the joint pain, the anxiety that cleared when I finally committed to removing it — and walking through what inflammatory foods actually do to a body managing chronic illness. Plus the one simple prep move (a protein ready to go and veggies cut up) that takes decision-making out of eating so you can actually follow through.   Resources and Links Mentioned Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching   Related Episodes: 229. Why Chasing Health Trends Is Keeping Exhausted Chronic Illness Moms Stuck — And the Simple Framework That Actually Works 225. Exhausted but Can't Sleep? The Coffee Habit Stealing Your Deep Sleep   Connecting with Me Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Podcast → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube    

Doing more is not always the answer. Sometimes the fastest way to scale is to subtract. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the strategy of subtraction and why simplifying your business can create more revenue, more speed, and more freedom. Let's be real… More products do not always mean more profit. More services do not always mean more value. More complexity does not always mean more growth. Sometimes it just means more chaos. In this episode, you'll learn: Why doing one thing flawlessly beats doing a thousand things decently How complexity destroys efficiency, margins, and fulfillment Why cutting weak offers can strengthen your entire business How simplicity creates faster execution and cleaner scale The truth is simple: Complexity is the enemy of leverage. If every client needs a custom solution… If every offer requires a different process… If your team is constantly switching directions… You do not have a scalable business. You have operational chaos. High-level operators do not keep adding just to feel productive. They subtract. They prune. They simplify. They identify the highest-margin winner and build everything around it. Because when your business becomes simple… Your team moves faster. Your delivery gets better. Your margins increase. And your core offer becomes impossible to ignore. Cut the noise. Refine the process. Master the one thing. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if happiness wasn't something you chased… but something you could actually engineer?In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Thayne Martin—executive, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, and founder of It's Pure Love—to explore his groundbreaking framework: The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™).Thayne's story is one of profound transformation.After enduring severe childhood abuse, he struggled with depression, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and ADHD. His pain became so overwhelming that he attempted suicide multiple times. But everything changed after a near-death experience—when a reaction to medication caused him to drown in his own swimming pool.What happened next shifted everything.When Thayne regained consciousness, he describes experiencing a level of clarity, gratitude, and unconditional love unlike anything he had ever known. That moment became the catalyst for a new way of understanding the mind, emotions, and human behavior—and ultimately led to the creation of ELAH™ and eX eM NeuroConditioning™.In this episode, we explore how these tools can help you break free from limiting patterns and intentionally create a life filled with connection, purpose, and joy.In this episode, we discuss:Thayne's powerful journey from trauma and despair to healing and purposeHow a near-death experience transformed his mind, heart, and lifeThe Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™) and how it worksUsing simple “math-like” operations—Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Gratitude—to guide your lifeHow your brain is wired to reinforce whatever you repeatedly think and feelThe role of neuroplasticity in reshaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviorsWhat eX eM NeuroConditioning™ is and how it accelerates transformationHow emotional experiences influence brain chemistry and behaviorThe importance of awareness, connection, and gratitude in healingWhy real, lasting change comes from experience—not just informationWhat is ELAH™?The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™) is a simple yet powerful framework that helps you organize your thoughts, emotions, and relationships using five symbolic operations:Addition – What do you want more of in your life?Subtraction – What do you need to release or let go of?Multiplication – What can you amplify and grow?Division – What can you share with others?Gratitude (=) – The equal sign that brings everything into alignmentThis elegant system makes personal growth practical, memorable, and easy to apply in everyday life.A Powerful ReminderHealing doesn't have to be complicated.Sometimes, the most profound transformations come from the simplest shifts—what you focus on, what you feel, and what you choose to reinforce.Learn More About ThayneTo learn more about Thayne Martin and his work, visit:

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This week, Pete and Jen noodle on the activity of a subtraction audit...one more thing to add to their plate, that will hopefully free up more space. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is a subtraction audit? How might we help ourselves filter the things we say yes to? What are some tactics protect the free time in our calendar?   More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

One of the most difficult responsibilities of leadership is knowing when a team member is no longer the right fit for the organization. In this episode, Anthony and David tackle a topic that every restaurant owner, operator, and manager eventually faces: professional separation. Rather than viewing employee departures as failures, the conversation explores how leaders can approach these situations with dignity, honesty, and respect. They discuss the concept of "addition by subtraction"—the idea that removing a misaligned team member can often improve culture, morale, and overall performance, even when that individual brings valuable skills to the table. The discussion covers: Why high performers can sometimes become culture liabilities The danger of keeping someone because you're afraid of the alternative How leaders often ignore warning signs because of convenience or ego The difference between poor performance and poor alignment A more dignified approach to professional separation The hidden cost of toxic leadership on teams and organizational culture Why admitting a hiring mistake is a sign of leadership maturity How to protect both the employee's dignity and the organization's future Anthony also shares a real-world example of helping a manager transition out of a role through a mutual separation process that preserved relationships, supported the employee's next opportunity, and minimized disruption to the business. ✅ Culture matters more than individual talent. ✅ High skill does not automatically equal high value. ✅ Leaders often hold on too long because they're addicted to the comfort a person provides. ✅ Ignoring misalignment creates larger problems for teams and organizations. ✅ Professional separation can be handled with respect, honesty, and humanity. ✅ Your best employees notice when leadership avoids difficult decisions. "Focus less on what they're bringing to the table and more on what they're taking away from the table." For more restaurant leadership, operations, culture, and profitability insights: Restauranttopia Subscribe to the Restauranttopia newsletter for industry insights, leadership strategies, and practical tools for restaurant operators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An expository sermon from 2 Peter 1:8-9 on the importance of growing spiritually.

In this episode, host Jethro interviews Robert Dillon, author and director of Bright Bytes, about the transformative power of learning spaces. Robert argues that reimagining physical classroom environments is one of the few true "big levers" of disruption in education — alongside grades and schedules. The conversation covers practical, low-cost strategies for redesigning spaces, including removing clutter, adding writable surfaces, varying seating arrangements, and leveraging hallways. Robert emphasizes designing with students rather than for them, using a phased purchasing approach (30/40/30), and embracing iteration over perfection. The episode also touches on the cultural shifts that come when spaces signal something different — making learning feel like a place where process matters more than product, and where hard work can actually be fun. Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks, IXL, and Renaissance Learning:As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com.We're proud to be sponsored by Playworks, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.If you're a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that structured recess is a research-backed approach to keep kids in school. In fact, a UC Berkeley study of Title I schools found that those partnering with Playworks had significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. Further, Mathematica research demonstrated that Playworks schools spent 27% less time transitioning from recess back to learning, saving teachers valuable instructional time. These results are possible for your students, too. Learn how Playworks can help you improve student-educator relationships, belonging, and attendance by signing up for a quick no-obligation conversation. We're also thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

In this perspective-shifting episode of In The Lab, Ruben breaks down one of the hardest lessons entrepreneurs and investors eventually face: sometimes the thing holding you back isn't what's failing, it's what's still working. From business ventures to habits, routines, and even ways of thinking, growth often requires subtraction before addition can happen.Throughout the episode, Ruben unpacks the idea of “making room” for bigger opportunities by intentionally removing what no longer aligns with where you're trying to go. He shares personal examples of shutting down profitable businesses, evolving into new seasons, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs in life come after difficult decisions that initially make no logical sense from the outside.He also dives into how entrepreneurs can use AI, mentors, and reverse engineering to make smarter decisions with less emotional bias. Instead of asking which tactic or business model is best, Ruben explains why the better question is: “What outcome am I trying to achieve?” From there, the vehicle becomes clearer. The episode reframes how to think about opportunity cost, blind spots, and the hidden weight of trying to carry too many things at once.Tune in now to learn how to trim the fat, stop overloading your plate, and create space for the version of your life and business that actually aligns with where you're trying to go.#EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #RealEstateInvesting #MidTermRentals #WealthBuilding #PersonalDevelopment #ScaleSmart #AIForBusiness #MindsetShift #ExperimentNation

You ever have one of those weeks where everything looks successful on paper… but internally, you feel completely off? Busy. In demand. Opportunities everywhere. Yet instead of clarity and control—you feel scattered, rushed, and strangely disconnected. In this episode, I break down one of the most common—and costly—patterns high performers fall into: getting off track not because things are going wrong… but because they're going right. I'll discuss why your instinct to "do more" when you feel stuck is actually what's keeping you there—and how returning to the fundamentals is the fastest way to realign, regain clarity, and perform at your highest level. In this episode, you'll learn: Why high performers get off track due to success—not failure The hidden cost of ignoring subtle feelings of disconnection and overwhelm Why "doing more" is the wrong solution when you feel stuck How your self-care routine directly impacts clarity, focus, and execution The fastest way to regain momentum: returning to fundamentals How to identify where you've said "yes" when you should've said "no" Why slowing down is the key to accelerating forward progress If you've been feeling off, overwhelmed, or out of alignment… this episode will show you exactly how to get back on track—fast. Time Stamps: 00:00: The feeling of being "off" despite success 02:30: Why high performers get stuck solving the wrong problem 04:53: Client story: success that created disconnection 09:21: The cost of abandoning self-care 15:30: Why doing more makes things worse 18:08: The real solution: slow down and return to fundamentals 23:24: Subtraction vs. addition: the path back to clarity 26:20: Reconnecting with what worked before I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential.  If you know you're capable of more but keep feeling stuck, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter

Eye-opening conversation with Nell 3D (Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey) — leadership advisor, Forbes Senior Contributor, keynote speaker, and self-described Subtraction Activist.With degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, Columbia Business School, and London Business School, and 25+ years advising Fortune 500 executives at Google, Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, and more, Nell has helped high-achieving, impact-driven leaders across the globe break through invisible success ceilings.After her own near-fatal wake-up call from chronic overdoing, she created the Systematic Subtraction™ and Lead in 3D™ frameworks (ME / WE / WORLD) that teach ambitious women how to stop adding more effort and start subtracting what no longer serves them — creating structural change, conserving energy, and generating compounding results in life, teams, and organizations.In this episode, Nell shares why “doing more” stops working for high performers, how to identify and release the hidden drains on your time and energy, and practical ways to align your purpose so success finally feels as good as it looks. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or mission-driven professional feeling stretched thin, this conversation will give you the permission and tools to do less while mattering more.https://www.nell3d.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

We truly believe less is more, and so we're challenging ourselves to focus more on subtraction and less on addition. The financial industry and broader world want us to believe that complexity is a necessary evil and will even improve our financial situation, but it's just not true. We often say comparison is the thief of joy, but so is complexity! One of the most powerful financial moves we can make is focusing on subtracting, reducing our wants, and truly buying into the idea that less is more. By treating complexity as the thief of joy, you can stop running on the hedonic treadmill and start designing a simpler, higher-impact financial life. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/158-the-science-of-less-why-subtraction-is-the-ultimate-less-is-more-strategy/

What if the secret to getting more done was to stop doing things? Sabri Suby, founder of King Kong, one of Australia's fastest-growing digital agencies and a shark on the most recent season of Shark Tank Australia, has built his entire work philosophy around subtraction. He audits every hour of his week, limits meetings to two days, and has trained his "fixer" to keep the outside world from ever reaching him. In part one of our two-part conversation, I sit down with Sabri to get inside the full system, including his Kings Audit process, his deep work routine, and the Dream Day exercise that keeps him from chasing shiny new objects. Sabri and I discuss: The Kings Audit: how to find exactly where your time is going and calculate the true cost of low-value tasks Why Sabri only takes meetings on Mondays and Fridays, and how he keeps them to 15-minute increments How he trained his "fixer" to act as a gatekeeper, screening requests before they ever reach him How to protect your most valuable hours How to automate your personal life so your time at home is genuinely high quality Shiny object syndrome: why most businesses stall because they chase too many things The Dream Day exercise for getting clear on your goals before saying yes to anything Why "no" is Sabri's default answer, and the framework he uses for decisions that aren't a clear yes or no Key quotes "The way that you focus is through subtraction. It's not by addition." "New levels have new devils. A lot of the time, to get to that new level, you're gonna have to give away something that you really, really love." Connect with Sabri Suby on Instagram and LinkedIn and check out KingKong. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team insiders Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing share their perspective on the trade for Maxx Crosby falling through, the reported massive move to get star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, and another departure to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join The In-Person Scaling Workshop In Las Vegas: https://www.acquisition.com/o-vegasYou're about to hear the exact blueprint that took Alex Hormozi from hustling in the gym industry to dominating the social media game and building an empire. In this Q&A, Alex breaks down the top social media strategies that have fueled his success, revealing why YouTube is the conversion king and how Instagram still leads in traffic generation. He uncovers the realities of balancing intense business growth with personal relationships, offering insights that most entrepreneurs won't talk about. Alex also shares some tips to boost productivity and focus, especially for business leaders battling ADHD.In this episode00:00 Top ROI platforms: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok02:13 How Alex and Leila met03:28 Balancing between business and a relationship06:15 How to make cold calls and push through to seven figures07:10 ADHD productivity hack: Focus through subtraction, not additionMore Value:Download your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=youtubeDiscover The Easiest Business I Can Help You Start (Free Trial): https://www.skool.com/hormoziGet the $100M Book Bundle: https://shop.acquisition.com/pages/100m-book-bundleTake the $100M Lead Generation Course: https://www.acquisition.com/training/leads?hsLang=enLearn How to Make Offers People Cannot Refuse: https://www.acquisition.com/training/offers?hsLang=enFollow Alex Hormozi's Socials:⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Acquisition ⁠