Podcasts about taking ownership

What happens when you stop running from the things that hurt you and finally turn around to face them? At just 20 years old, Lawrence C. Harris has already lived through severe bullying, childhood abuse, mental health challenges, and experiences that forced him to grow up much sooner than he should have. For years, the effects showed up in ways he didn't always recognize, from emotional distance and unhealthy relationships to spending hours behind a screen simply to avoid being alone with his thoughts. In this episode, Lawrence joins Chuck to share how therapy, journaling, honest self-reflection, and learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions helped him begin working through his past instead of continuing to run from it. He opens up about setting boundaries with his father, learning to forgive without allowing someone back into his life, and recognizing the difference between who he used to be and who he is choosing to become. Lawrence also challenges us to look at the ways we distract ourselves from what may be happening beneath the surface. His message is especially powerful for young people, but it applies at any age: you cannot change what happened to you, but you can decide what you do with your life from here. Guest Bio Lawrence C. Harris is a youth speaker who helps teens and young adults believe in themselves, think differently about their future, and make better choices. Growing up, Lawrence faced serious challenges including mental health struggles, bullying, childhood abuse, and autism. Those experiences inspired him to begin speaking so other young people would know they are not alone and understand that their past does not have to determine where their life goes. Today, Lawrence shares the lessons and tools that helped him move forward, encouraging young people to take ownership of their future, work through difficult emotions, and believe that their lives can get better. You'll hear About How bullying and childhood abuse affected Lawrence's mental health at a young age Why journaling and therapy became important parts of processing his past How distraction can keep us from recognizing what we are really trying to avoid Why forgiveness does not mean excusing someone's behavior or removing your boundaries How to separate who you used to be from the person you are choosing to become Chapters 00:00 Lawrence's Mission to Help Young People 02:30 Growing Up With Bullying and Abuse 05:15 Accepting What Happened and Taking Ownership of His Future 09:45 Therapy, Journaling, and Working Through Trauma 16:00 The Light at the End of the Tunnel 19:15 What Happens When We Keep Running From Our Pain 23:30 Are You Having Fun or Avoiding What You Feel? 28:45 The Moment Lawrence Knew Something Had to Change 32:00 Leaving the Old Version of Yourself Behind 37:00 Forgiveness Without Sacrificing Your Boundaries 43:00 Taking Back Ownership of Your Life 47:00 What Lawrence Would Say to Someone Who Feels Stuck 53:00 Chuck's Challenge Chuck's Challenge This week, Chuck is taking Lawrence up on one of the most practical ideas from their conversation: sit in silence for one full hour and pay attention to what comes up. No phone. No television. No music. No distractions. Instead of immediately reaching for something to fill the silence, notice your thoughts. What keeps coming up? Is there something you've been avoiding, suppressing, or distracting yourself from? Chuck's challenge is not just to notice it, but to identify something that needs your attention and begin working through it. Connect with Lawrence C. Harris Website: https://www.lawrencecharris.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

Your family may help when you ask, but if you're still the one noticing, assigning, reminding, and checking, the mental load hasn't actually moved.   Season 1: The Overloaded Mom   Dianne breaks down the difference between help and ownership, why good intentions can still leave Mom as the household manager, and how to begin transferring the thinking behind a responsibility to your kids. You'll learn how to uncover the invisible steps in a task, define what finished looks like, and use reminders that build independence.   Episode at a Glance 00:00 Why Help Still Leaves Mom Carrying the Mental Load 05:17 Help Completes a Task, Ownership Carries Responsibility 08:45 Use Reminders That Build Independence 11:34 Choose One Responsibility to Transfer   Ready to transfer one recurring responsibility without expecting instant independence? Learn more about Dianne's five-day Ownership Reset and the current way to apply is to send a DM to me on Facebook or Instagram

In a world increasingly dominated by technology and disconnected from nature, this episode offers a much-needed perspective on the urgent need for spiritual awakening and holistic healing.  In this enlightening episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with renowned holistic health expert and spiritual teacher Paul Chek to explore the deep intersection of technology, consciousness, and the human spirit. Paul opens up about the transformative role of artificial intelligence, plant medicine, and the forgotten wisdom of nature in today's world. In this episode, Darius and Paul will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Paul Chek and His Work (02:10) Paul Chek's Origin Story (18:18) The Four Doctors of Health (27:39) Practical Health Principles for Everyone (32:55) Aligning Exercise with Your Dreams (36:01) The Four Doctors and Decision Making (39:04) The Renaissance of Plant Medicine (44:52) Plant Medicine vs. Artificial Intelligence (57:12) Taking Ownership of Your Life Paul Chek is a world-renowned expert in corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management, and holistic wellness. With over 40 years of experience, Paul has transformed countless lives through his integrated, root-cause approach to health and performance. He is the founder of the CHEK Institute, creator of Spirit Gym, and host of the Spirit Gym with Paul Chek podcast. A prolific author and educator, Paul continues to shape the future of integrative lifestyle management worldwide. Connect with Paul: Website: https://chekinstitute.com/  Website: https://paulchek.com/  Website: https://www.myspiritgym.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Y7Tgj2RR6Z5zxZZYYWoKg  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. 

I brought my wife on to talk marriage, with a slight emphasis on the man's role. We've been married eleven years, going on twelve, and our story is a little unusual, she came into my life mid-hike, stepping straight into raising my three kids from my first marriage, and now we've got five kids between us. We use that story to unpack one of our favorite analogies: marriage is an empty box, and the only thing you can pull out of it is what you've actually put in. Most people think marriage is going to solve their problems or fix their loneliness, but the truth is marriage exposes whatever cracks are already in your foundation, and taking ownership of yourself is the first and most important skill for building something healthy.We get really honest about our own early years, including the alarm I used to set on my phone that just said "the house has needs," and how I realized that if I didn't want my wife to feel like my mom, I had to take responsibility instead of waiting to be told what needed doing. We talk about how there's no universal standard of "shoulds" in a marriage, everybody's definition of responsible comes from how they were raised, and how learning to make what matters to your spouse actually matter to you is a skill, not an instinct. We also get into a striking statistic about how a husband coming to faith is far more likely to bring the whole family along than if a wife or child does first, which speaks to just how much of a catalyst a man is for the emotional and spiritual direction of his home.We close out with practical tools for anyone who didn't grow up with a healthy model for any of this: get a counselor, get into a community of healthy men who will call you up instead of enabling you, and stop carrying secrets, because what you hide defines you, while what you bring into the light sets you free. I also bring in John Gottman's research on the "four horsemen" that can predict with striking accuracy whether a marriage will succeed or fail, and why resentment and unforgiveness are so dangerous once they take root. At the end of the day, the goal isn't just a peaceful marriage, it's a connected one, and that takes both people willing to take ownership. Thanks for listening, guys, stay brave, and we'll see you next week.Chapters:00:00 – Intro04:50 – The Marriage Box09:40 – Who's Better at Taking Ownership in Our Marriage? 14:38 – "She Feels Like My Mom"19:28 – The System That Never Gets Set Up 24:20 – When Dad Never Showed Weakness 29:11 – Why Counseling Isn't a Lifetime Sentence 34:06 – The Pressure of Being the Only One Who Knows 38:55 – The Man as Catalyst43:46 – The Four HorsemenCONNECT WITH BRAVECOJoin Our Free Community for Men (ladies, sign up your man): https://www.braveco.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveco.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveco.men/Shop: https://shop.braveco.org/ABOUT BRAVECO: We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!What does it take to grow a construction business for more than two decades, build a team you can trust, and then lead it from another country?In this episode of The Building Talks Podcast, I sit down with Simon Betteridge, CEO of GVG Group, who has spent more than 20 years helping grow the business into one of South East Queensland's leading builder-developers. We get into the Queensland construction market, leadership, productivity, building strong teams and what sustainable business growth actually looks like over the long term.We also explore a pretty unique part of Simon's leadership role. While heading up the Brisbane business, he now lives back home in New Zealand, travelling to Brisbane every couple of weeks. Simon shares how trust, good people and the right culture make that possible, and why building a capable team means a business does not need its leader sitting in the same office every day.Takeaways:✅ Lessons from more than two decades of business growth✅ Simon's perspective on the South East Queensland construction market✅ Why productivity remains such an important industry challenge✅ Building teams around trust, capability and accountability✅ What long-term leadership looks like as a business grows✅ How Simon leads a Brisbane business while living in New Zealand✅ Why having the right people creates freedom at the topChapters:02:48  Growing Up Around Construction and Becoming a Quantity Surveyor06:43  Leaving the Office for Carpentry and Running a Small Business07:48  Trade or Degree, Building the Right Career Foundation12:34  Taking Ownership of Your Career and Becoming a High Performer18:38  Moving to Brisbane and Joining Gardner Vaughan Group20:47  How GVG Evolved from Commercial Construction into Development24:08  How Brisbane's Apartment Market Has Changed28:51  Why GVG Became a Builder Developer33:19  Project Continuity and Why GVG Is a People Business35:42  The South East Queensland Market, Olympics and Project Viability41:38  Scaling from 30 to 100 Staff Without Losing the Culture51:55  Building Long-Term Relationships with Subcontractors59:13  Scaling Systems, Governance and Digital Transformation1:04:15  Remote Leadership, Trust, Productivity and the Future of South East QueenslandTune in for a grounded conversation about leadership, trust, productivity and what it really takes to grow a construction business that can perform for the long haul.Hope you enjoy the podcast! #ConstructionLeadership #GVGGroup #QueenslandConstruction #BusinessGrowth #ConstructionProductivity #BuildingGreatTeams #Leadership #BuilderDeveloper #SouthEastQueensland #ConstructionCulture #BuiltEnvironment #AustralianConstruction #BuildingTalksPodcastThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auProud to partner with Housing All Australians (HAA) and The Building and Construction Foundation. Check out their websites and join the movement!www.housingallaustralians.org.auhttps://www.buildingandconstructionfoundation.org.au/The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

Episode Overview Everyone brings history into their relationships - past heartbreak, family patterns, attachment wounds, insecurities, and formative experiences. The real question is when past pain begins to actively shape or strain the current relationship. This episode explores the difference between having emotional baggage (normal) and asking your partner to carry it (damaging), and how to build a relationship that honours the past without being ruled by it.----more----

Is your health something that happens to you—or something you've been entrusted to care for?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong welcomes Sharon Lemoine, ARNP, owner of Gig Harbor Concierge Medicine. After more than 30 years in healthcare, including 25 years in emergency medicine, Sharon has witnessed the limitations of a system that often waits for illness before taking action. Today, she champions a different philosophy—one rooted in prevention, personal stewardship, and helping individuals become active participants in their own health.Sharon's perspective is also deeply personal. Living with Type 1 diabetes, surviving thyroid cancer, navigating surgical menopause, and undergoing a prophylactic mastectomy have taught her that flourishing isn't about having a perfect body; it's about faithfully caring for the body you have while cultivating purpose, resilience, and meaningful relationships.Together, Sharon and Dr. Armstrong explore the intersection of body, soul, and meaning, discussing how taking ownership of our health can transform not only how long we live, but how well we live.Learn more at https://gigharbormedicalspa.com/YouTube @SharonLemoine-ARNPPlease, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast. (We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.)The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastNutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they're based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwellJigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0OBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELLKneeMo® | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL

What if one of the biggest things keeping us from changing our lives is that we've quietly handed the steering wheel to someone or something else?  In this episode I'm asking whether we truly own our lives, because even when something isn't our fault, what we do next still belongs to us. I share the day I quit my first job at twenty-something and called my dad with a plan, and the other moments that shaped me. We talk about taking ownership of our thoughts, all the places we hand our power away through blame (the economy, the algorithm, our age, our past, "once things settle down"), and why co-creating means we pray, we listen, and then we move. I'll leave you with one small challenge for the week. Until next time, I love you, Julie Connect With Me Website: ourreimaginedlife.com Love the Podcast? If this one spoke to you, share it with the friend who keeps saying "someday." And if the podcast has been good company lately, a rating helps other women find us — ratethispodcast.com/ourreimaginedlife.

SHOW NOTES: What Will Be Different Because You Were Here? Taking Ownership of Your Impact explores a different way to think about legacy, not as something we leave behind at the end of our lives, but as something we're creating every day. Our words, choices, relationships, knowledge, encouragement, and even the patterns we choose to change can continue moving through other people long after the original moment has passed. In this episode, we're looking at the difference between being remembered and making a difference, the personal responsibility we have for what we put into circulation, and how we can live more intentionally without trying to control where our influence ultimately goes. Here is what we unpack together: Why legacy is something we're creating now, not something we leave someday The difference between controlling your life and taking responsibility for your part How psychology's concept of generativity connects contribution with future generations The surprising difference between wanting to be remembered and wanting to make an impact How values, skills, encouragement, and behaviors can travel through people without us realizing it Why not everything handed to us needs to be handed forward How caring for your own life is connected to what you're able to contribute to others Why you don't need a bigger platform to make a meaningful difference The important distinction between taking ownership of your impact and trying to control the outcome Why your name can disappear from the story while the good you started keeps moving CHALLENGE: Look at one thing you have been given that is worth passing forward, and intentionally put it into circulation this week. Teach it, share it, model it, encourage it, or simply live it in a way that someone else can carry with them. Just take ownership of your part and leave something good in motion. I Know YOU Can Do It!  

Many lawyers believe simply doing good work gives them complete job security, but in the end, much of your career may be in the hands of others. Kimberly Rice joins Jared Correia to share tactics lawyers can use to take command of their professional lives. Kimberly explains the basics of business for lawyers and gives concrete steps for developing a business owner mentality. Later, Kim reveals her “secret sauce” for marketing that helps lawyers create a prosperous personal brand in the business world. Kimberly Rice is the president and chief strategist at KLA Marketing Associates. ------ Oh, man! I bet you didn't know how much you were missing Jared's unique take on culture, legal practice, and whatever else pops into his head. But don't fret, there's plenty to go around. Jared's back with a new **WEEKLY** show, Legal Late Night, available not only on your favorite podcast app, but in living color on your neighborhood YouTubes. That's right, Jared's more than just a pretty voice. Join him and his guests in high-def 2D through the links below. Subscribe to Legal Late Night with Jared Correia on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/legal-late-night/id1809201251 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Rkik0LLMaU6u0e7AKfK9h Or your favorite podcasting app. And bask in the majesty of our YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZO71dMbPZJWAKWw_-qrRRQ

Contact Happening Now: Audience Encounters with UFOs, Sasquatch, and the Mount Adams Mystery James Gilliland hosts a panel-style edition of As You Wish Talk Radio in which Jenny Byers and multiple audience members share personal experiences involving ECETI, Mount Adams, UFO sightings, sky-watching, Bigfoot and Sasquatch encounters, spiritual discernment, direct contact, disclosure, and the importance of seeking firsthand experience rather than relying on controlled narratives. Disclosure, Discernment, and Direct Experience Gilliland opens by describing ECETI as a longstanding center for reported contact experiences and argues that authentic disclosure has been suppressed by censorship, money, competition, and controlled narratives. Byers agrees that truth should not depend on fame, influence, or institutional approval, and emphasizes that people should cultivate direct connection to Source rather than surrendering discernment to influencers, organizations, or technology. Together, they present personal experience and inner guidance as the foundation for understanding UFO and multidimensional phenomena. ECETI as an Experiential Spiritual Community Gilliland and Byers describe ECETI as a family-friendly environment where visitors can meet like-minded people, participate in sky-watches and healing circles, and openly discuss experiences that may be dismissed elsewhere. They characterize the property as a place of elevated energy, spiritual growth, emotional release, and direct contact with benevolent beings. Gilliland also discusses what he views as a broader transition between a collapsing old world and a new reality based on higher consciousness, healing, and loving detachment. Audience Reports of UFOs and Mount Adams Activity Several audience participants describe seeing large numbers of lights, craft, and orbs around Mount Adams and the ECETI property. Sean says he stopped counting after witnessing what he estimated to be hundreds of objects, while other participants describe lights emerging from the mountain, craft appearing to respond to attention, unusual formations, and sightings enhanced through night-vision equipment. Gilliland repeatedly encourages listeners to seek their own experience by watching the sky with an open mind, loving intent, and personal discernment. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and Interdimensional Encounters Audience members also recount reported Bigfoot and Sasquatch experiences, including sightings near the tree line, strong odors, heavy footsteps, branch-breaking, eyeshine, and beings that seemed to appear and disappear. Gilliland shares several of his own stories, including a close encounter with a female Bigfoot he perceived as distressed and an account of communicating through what he describes as mind-speak. The speakers portray Sasquatch as intelligent, spiritually sensitive, closely connected to nature, and sometimes associated with UFO activity. Challenging Official Narratives and Taking Ownership of Disclosure Gilliland argues that conventional institutions and some parts of the UFO community focus too heavily on threat assessment while ignoring reports of benevolent, spiritually advanced beings, healing, and transformative contact. He criticizes censorship, commercialization, jealousy, and the marginalization of witnesses who claim direct experience. His central message is that individuals should stop waiting for governments, conferences, media organizations, or public figures to provide disclosure and instead take responsibility for observing, questioning, and experiencing these phenomena for themselves. Sky-Watch Footage and the Invitation to Visit ECETI The closing field footage includes voices describing luminous circular objects, multiple flashes, orange orbs, clustered lights, and numerous objects moving above the trees. Participants insist that what they witnessed did not resemble conventional aircraft or satellites. The episode ends with an invitation to explore ECETI's podcasts, sky-watch videos, workshops, self-mastery teachings, and other resources while maintaining an open mind, a loving heart, and pure intent.

Contact Happening Now: Audience Encounters with UFOs, Sasquatch, and the Mount Adams Mystery James Gilliland hosts a panel-style edition of As You Wish Talk Radio in which Jenny Byers and multiple audience members share personal experiences involving ECETI, Mount Adams, UFO sightings, sky-watching, Bigfoot and Sasquatch encounters, spiritual discernment, direct contact, disclosure, and the importance of seeking firsthand experience rather than relying on controlled narratives. Disclosure, Discernment, and Direct Experience Gilliland opens by describing ECETI as a longstanding center for reported contact experiences and argues that authentic disclosure has been suppressed by censorship, money, competition, and controlled narratives. Byers agrees that truth should not depend on fame, influence, or institutional approval, and emphasizes that people should cultivate direct connection to Source rather than surrendering discernment to influencers, organizations, or technology. Together, they present personal experience and inner guidance as the foundation for understanding UFO and multidimensional phenomena. ECETI as an Experiential Spiritual Community Gilliland and Byers describe ECETI as a family-friendly environment where visitors can meet like-minded people, participate in sky-watches and healing circles, and openly discuss experiences that may be dismissed elsewhere. They characterize the property as a place of elevated energy, spiritual growth, emotional release, and direct contact with benevolent beings. Gilliland also discusses what he views as a broader transition between a collapsing old world and a new reality based on higher consciousness, healing, and loving detachment. Audience Reports of UFOs and Mount Adams Activity Several audience participants describe seeing large numbers of lights, craft, and orbs around Mount Adams and the ECETI property. Sean says he stopped counting after witnessing what he estimated to be hundreds of objects, while other participants describe lights emerging from the mountain, craft appearing to respond to attention, unusual formations, and sightings enhanced through night-vision equipment. Gilliland repeatedly encourages listeners to seek their own experience by watching the sky with an open mind, loving intent, and personal discernment. Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and Interdimensional Encounters Audience members also recount reported Bigfoot and Sasquatch experiences, including sightings near the tree line, strong odors, heavy footsteps, branch-breaking, eyeshine, and beings that seemed to appear and disappear. Gilliland shares several of his own stories, including a close encounter with a female Bigfoot he perceived as distressed and an account of communicating through what he describes as mind-speak. The speakers portray Sasquatch as intelligent, spiritually sensitive, closely connected to nature, and sometimes associated with UFO activity. Challenging Official Narratives and Taking Ownership of Disclosure Gilliland argues that conventional institutions and some parts of the UFO community focus too heavily on threat assessment while ignoring reports of benevolent, spiritually advanced beings, healing, and transformative contact. He criticizes censorship, commercialization, jealousy, and the marginalization of witnesses who claim direct experience. His central message is that individuals should stop waiting for governments, conferences, media organizations, or public figures to provide disclosure and instead take responsibility for observing, questioning, and experiencing these phenomena for themselves. Sky-Watch Footage and the Invitation to Visit ECETI The closing field footage includes voices describing luminous circular objects, multiple flashes, orange orbs, clustered lights, and numerous objects moving above the trees. Participants insist that what they witnessed did not resemble conventional aircraft or satellites. The episode ends with an invitation to explore ECETI's podcasts, sky-watch videos, workshops, self-mastery teachings, and other resources while maintaining an open mind, a loving heart, and pure intent.

Veronique de Rugy critiques the Trump administration's shift toward "socialism on the right," evidenced by the government taking ownership stakes in private companies like Intel. Often justified by national security, these interventions mirror European state-owned enterprise models that historically burden taxpayers and distort market competition. De Rugy argues that such moves make private companies hostage to government dictates, such as labor or diversity requirements. By adopting policies championed by far-left senators like Bernie Sanders, the administration risks damaging long-term economic efficiency and creating a "state enterprise" system similar to China's. (6)

Frank LaRosa says most financial advisors never take the time to find their industry defining goal. Frank opens by explaining what he calls a workation, time away from the office where real strategic thinking can actually happen. Stacey shares how she caught him working by the pool at five thirty in the morning on their most recent trip and Frank explains how that kind of deliberate space led him to write an entire internal operating playbook after reading eight books in eleven days. That same thinking space is where Frank landed on his industry defining goal, or IDG, a concept similar to the big hairy audacious goal from books like Scaling Up and Traction. Frank explains why a goal like this needs to feel nearly impossible and shares that his own goal is to help one out of every ten financial advisors who move firms. Frank gets personal about applying that framework to his own life, questioning whether the time and money he spends racing is helping or slowing down his progress. Stacey shifts the conversation into practice management, walking through how advisors should audit their client list by tier and why investing more time in fewer high value clients almost always outperforms spreading yourself across everyone. The episode closes with a direct challenge. Stacey lays out why so much of an advisor's success comes down to what they can actually control and Frank adds that once you know better, you cannot place the blame elsewhere. Together they push financial advisors to stop chasing the next move and start figuring out the right move for their business and their life.   Questions answered in this episode include: What is an industry defining goal and how do financial advisors find theirs? Why do financial advisors need a place to think outside their normal routine? How do you know if a personal passion is distracting you from your business goals? Should financial advisors segment their clients by tier? How do you know which clients are actually helping you reach your goals? Why is it important to filter out negative people in your life? What does it mean to make the right move instead of just the next move?   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Your Industry Defining Goal 02:13 Finding a Place to Think Strategically 03:34 Building an Internal Operating Playbook 09:02 What Is an Industry Defining Goal 12:48 Is Your Passion a Distraction From Your Goal 25:01 Auditing Your Clients and the People Around You 31:01 Taking Ownership and Making the Right Move 39:13 How to Reach Frank and Stacey   Learn more about Elite and our resources: - Elite Consulting Partners: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com - Elite Marketing Concepts: https://elitemarketingconcepts.com - Elite Advisor Successions: https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com - JEDI Database Solutions: https://jedidatabasesolutions.com - Elite Wealth Management Insights Report: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report - Listen to more: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-consulting-partners/

(0:00) Intro(0:23) What Tawakkul Really Means(0:50) Self-Blame vs. Personal Competence(1:19) The Difference Between a Condition and a Situation(1:29) Why Overthinking Is a Cognitive Distortion(2:01) What Allah Controls and What You Need to Change(4:14) Ego, Selfishness, and Self-Centeredness(6:17) Building Self-Esteem Before Seeking Social Approval(7:49) How Seerah Builds Confidence(8:14) The Cognitive Distortion That Holds You Back(9:16) Self-Awareness in the Lives of the Prophets(10:25) Prophet Nuhؑ and the Greater System(11:47) Prophet Adamؑ and Taking Ownership of Mistakes(12:56) Emotional Self-Awareness Through Dua(13:38) Why Allah's Laws Do Not Change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 4102: Chris Guillebeau argues that meaningful success begins with personal responsibility: showing up consistently, owning both failures and victories, and refusing to wait for someone else to create the life you want. Through personal stories of rejection, unexpected opportunities, and hard-earned perspective, Guillebeau shows how setbacks can become the experiences that ultimately lead to a more purposeful and fulfilling path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/personal-responsibility-and-showing-up/ Quotes to ponder: “Remember this: many people can help you achieve success, but no one else is RESPONSIBLE for your success.” “Sometimes people let you down because they suck. Sometimes you're just not ready. Other times, they let you down to give you the chance to be great without their help.” “Luck is like a winning lottery ticket, if it comes your way, might as well cash it in. In the meantime, better to focus on what you can really influence.” Episode references: Korean Air: https://www.koreanair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 4102: Chris Guillebeau argues that meaningful success begins with personal responsibility: showing up consistently, owning both failures and victories, and refusing to wait for someone else to create the life you want. Through personal stories of rejection, unexpected opportunities, and hard-earned perspective, Guillebeau shows how setbacks can become the experiences that ultimately lead to a more purposeful and fulfilling path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/personal-responsibility-and-showing-up/ Quotes to ponder: “Remember this: many people can help you achieve success, but no one else is RESPONSIBLE for your success.” “Sometimes people let you down because they suck. Sometimes you're just not ready. Other times, they let you down to give you the chance to be great without their help.” “Luck is like a winning lottery ticket, if it comes your way, might as well cash it in. In the meantime, better to focus on what you can really influence.” Episode references: Korean Air: https://www.koreanair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 4102: Chris Guillebeau argues that meaningful success begins with personal responsibility: showing up consistently, owning both failures and victories, and refusing to wait for someone else to create the life you want. Through personal stories of rejection, unexpected opportunities, and hard-earned perspective, Guillebeau shows how setbacks can become the experiences that ultimately lead to a more purposeful and fulfilling path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/personal-responsibility-and-showing-up/ Quotes to ponder: “Remember this: many people can help you achieve success, but no one else is RESPONSIBLE for your success.” “Sometimes people let you down because they suck. Sometimes you're just not ready. Other times, they let you down to give you the chance to be great without their help.” “Luck is like a winning lottery ticket, if it comes your way, might as well cash it in. In the meantime, better to focus on what you can really influence.” Episode references: Korean Air: https://www.koreanair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the beliefs you've carried your entire life were never truly yours? In this profound conversation, Vanessa Soul sits down with Just J Thompson: writer, brand builder, systems thinker, founder of the House of Anasah, co-host of The BLC Pod, and author of Building Consciousness with D.E.P.T.H. to explore what happens when we stop living from inherited beliefs and start thinking for ourselves. Together they unpack religious dogma, groupthink, consciousness, identity, loneliness, rejection, authenticity, and why true transformation begins by taking ownership of your own mind—not by following another belief system. Just J also shares his practical D.E.P.T.H. Framework, a powerful system for building consciousness through daily practice rather than spiritual bypassing or blind belief. If you've ever questioned your beliefs, felt like the outsider, or sensed there was a deeper truth waiting beneath the conditioning, this conversation is for you. Timestamps 00:00 Episode Preview 00:42 Welcome & Meet Just J Thompson 02:13 Who Are You... and Who Are You Not? 05:08 What Is Dogma? (Explained Simply) 06:27 Explaining Consciousness Like You're in Sixth Grade 08:10 Taking Ownership of Your Own Mind 11:39 Growing Up in Religious Dogma & Feeling Powerless 17:04 Why It's So Scary to Think for Yourself 23:36 Rejection, Loneliness & Finding Your Authentic Self 30:04 Can Humanity Evolve Beyond Groupthink? 33:20 The D.E.P.T.H. Framework Explained 47:07 Stop Proving Yourself—Start Improving Yourself 49:14 Final Wisdom: One Choice at a Time Connect with Just J Thompson

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You're not creative because you have an ADHD brain. You're creative because friction forced you to be. The Impulsive Thinker® tears down the myths about ADHD and Entrepreneur creativity.   In This Episode: Why friction—not your ADHD diagnosis—creates real creative skills The traps of too much and too little friction for ADHD entrepreneurs Growth mindset versus victim mindset in the face of business resistance   What You'll Take Away: Your creative drive wasn't handed to you by your brain—it was built through scars and pushback Repetition under pressure is where skills get made, not boredom-breaking Too much friction burns you out, not up Being bored isn't a flaw; it's fuel for finding new angles You, not your wiring, are responsible for what you make out of resistance   ABOUT THIS EPISODE This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® challenges the lie that ADHD brains are default creative machines. The Impulsive Thinker® dives into friction, growth mindset, and what really forges Entrepreneur creativity. You'll hear why standard business advice fails ADHD entrepreneurs and why workarounds became your standard. Grind, burnout, and "follow the money"—The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down how the wrong kind of friction eats your drive. If the world keeps telling you to stick to their plan, but you keep building your own—this episode is built for you. Hit play.   Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference.  

Connect with Sathiya: https://www.sathiyasam.com/Jay and Sathiya both grew up in the church, and we both know what it's like when the emotional side of manhood gets either fully embraced or completely rejected. In this episode, we get into why fatherlessness, not war, addiction, or incarceration on their own, is actually the root issue behind almost every major crisis we see in families today, and why healing fathers is the only way to stop producing broken sons.We trace how the s*xual revolution of the 1960s and 70s quietly rewired an entire culture away from responsibility and toward instant gratification, and how that shift is still playing out in dating, marriage, and fatherlessness today. Jay also walks through something I think every man needs to hear: where you're at right now probably isn't your fault, but it is your responsibility to fix. He breaks down a real, practical five-step process for working through pain instead of just slapping a "blanket of forgiveness" over your whole life, including a raw personal story about processing his own divorce through journaling, and why forgiving from compassion is so much more powerful than forgiving out of pure obligation.Toward the end, we zoom out to talk about what actually changes a society: not just rules, but men rediscovering that responsibility, not happiness, is what gives life real purpose. Jay unpacks his framework for fatherhood, protect, provide, and promote, and explains what "promote" really means through the lens of discover, develop, deploy, the same process his own dad used to help him find his calling as a counselor at 13 years old. If you're a man carrying father wounds, or you're a dad trying to break a cycle before it starts, this episode gives you language and tools for both. Stay brave out there.Chapters00:00 – Why Fatherlessness Is the World's #1 Issue05:15 – The Fatherlessness Epidemic10:27 – Why Taking Responsibility Breaks the Cycle of Fatherlessness15:44 – How the Sexual Revolution Fueled a Fatherless Generation21:02 – Taking Ownership of Your Healing26:15 – Why Presence Beats Perfection as a Father31:26 – Processing Real Pain Step by Step36:47 – Why Silencing Your Inner Child's Pain Isn't Real Forgiveness42:06 – Why Responsibility (Not Happiness) Gives Men Real Purpose47:16 – Discover, Develop, Deploy: Building a Legacy That Outlives YouCONNECT WITH BRAVECOJoin Our Free Community for Men (ladies, sign up your man): https://www.braveco.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveco.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveco.men/Shop: https://shop.braveco.org/ABOUT BRAVECO: We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

You've hired smart people, so why does it still feel like every question comes back to you? Mistakes keep happening, and your team waits for direction before moving forward. You're not imagining it, because this scenario is far too common among business owners who build teams but still end up carrying the emotional and operational weight of the business themselves. You hired, trained, delegated, and tried to empower your team. However, it's exhausting that everything still depends on you, especially for high-performing business owners who genuinely care about doing things well. The truth is, this isn't usually a hiring problem; it's a structural ownership problem. Your team may not be underperforming; they may simply be responding to the environment around them. Ownership is built intentionally, and only then can your business become scalable and finally give you some breathing room. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling and Kaitlyn Beaver break down why good employees still struggle to take initiative, the hidden leadership and system gaps creating owner dependency, why delegation alone isn't fixing the issue, and how to build a team that leads without routing everything back to you. We help business owners build sustainably profitable businesses that support life rather than consume it. Join us!Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production. Show Highlights:Shifting the dynamic and solving problems at the root instead of putting band-aids on the issuesOur Coach Approach program helps you learn to build a coaching culture and a team that takes ownership.Building a mindset around curiosityThe goal is for a business owner to say, “I trust my team, and I can delegate to them.”Team members who “come alongside” vs. team members who are “across the desk”In your team members' emotional bank accounts, are you making more “deposits” or “withdrawals”? (Aim for a 9:1 or at least a 7:1 ratio of deposits to withdrawals.)Ask yourself, “How many problems have I solved in the last two days?” (If it's more than one, YOU need to be in Coach Approach.)Need help knowing where to start? Book a call with Kaitlyn today!Resources:Ready to stop carrying everything alone? Join our upcoming Free Jumpstart workshop!

This week on The Audit Podcast, Erin Banet, Chief Audit Executive at Humana, joins the show to discuss what goes into preparing audit committee meetings and how the CAE role is evolving beyond traditional internal audit.   Erin explains how she builds audit committee agendas, prepares board members throughout the year, and why overcommunication is critical to successful meetings. She also shares how she uses industry publications and AI tools to stay ahead of emerging risks and keep discussions focused on topics like cybersecurity, AI governance, and compliance.   The conversation then shifts to enterprise risk management. Erin discusses overseeing ERM alongside internal audit, SOX, and other risk functions, why she began with a maturity assessment, and how combining these responsibilities gives audit leaders a more strategic role within the organization.   The episode closes with a discussion on the difference between enterprise risk management and the traditional audit risk assessment, along with practical ad   01:17 – Personal AI Use Cases 03:17 – Audit Committee Meetings: Cadence, Preparation & Board Communication 08:13 – Publications, AI Tools & Staying Ahead of Emerging Risks 11:18 – Over-communication Strategies for Audit Committee Success 14:02 – Taking Ownership of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) 19:18 – Conducting ERM Maturity Assessments & Building a Roadmap 21:12 – Internal Audit Risk Assessments vs. Enterprise Risk Management 24:13 – Thinking Like a Risk Strategist: The Future of Internal Audit   Be sure to connect with Erin on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.    Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule.

Can changing your beliefs change your life?In this thought-provoking episode of The Raw Vibe, I sit down with Matan Cohen-Citron, transformational coach, hypnotherapist, and movement specialist, to explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality.Matan shares how our unconscious beliefs influence our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, and explains how hypnotherapy can help reprogram limiting patterns that keep us stuck. Together, they dive into the connection between movement and mental wellness, the effects of trauma on the nervous system, and why creating a sense of safety is essential for lasting personal growth.Whether you're looking to overcome stress, better understand your unconscious mind, or simply become more present in your everyday life, this conversation is packed with practical insights and actionable strategies to help you live with greater purpose, clarity, and fulfillment.In this episode, you'll discover:How your beliefs shape your realityThe science and benefits of hypnotherapyWhy the unconscious mind drives much of our behaviorThe powerful connection between movement and mental healthHow trauma influences our sense of safety and decision-makingPractical ways to reduce stress and become more presentStrategies for creating lasting personal transformationBe sure to follow The Raw Vibe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from these life-changing insights. Your support helps us continue bringing meaningful conversations with inspiring guests from around the world.To learn more about Matan Cohen-Citron and his work, visit www.MatansMovement.com.For more episodes, guest information, and updates, visit www.TheRawVibe.com.And finally, a reminder from all of us at The Raw Vibe: Please be a responsible pet parent. Help reduce pet overpopulation by having your pets spayed or neutered, and give your furry family members the love, care, and lifelong commitment they deserve.00:00 The Importance of Physical Engagement00:52 Perceived Limitations and Self-Discovery03:17 The Journey to Transformation06:34 Understanding Trauma and Safety09:19 The Role of Technology in Connection12:13 Demystifying Hypnosis15:14 Beliefs and the Desire for Change18:02 The Secondary Gains of Behavior20:54 Identifying Core Issues in Personal Growth26:17 Taking Ownership of Personal Problems28:41 Navigating Conflict in Relationships32:34 The Essence of a Meaningful Life36:15 The Importance of Presence for Happiness46:15 Shifting from Survival to Thriving

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric dive into a wide-ranging conversation inspired by financial commentator Caleb Hammer's appearance on Joe Rogan. While the episode starts with an unexpectedly deep discussion about the Bring It On movie franchise, it quickly transitions into a thoughtful debate about generational wealth, housing affordability, student loans, personal responsibility, and the opportunities available to different generations. Through humor, pop culture references, and financial commentary, Travis and Eric explore how to navigate today's economic realities without falling into the trap of blame or victimhood. On this episode we talk about: Caleb Hammer's controversial comments about Boomers and financial responsibility The debate over whether older or younger generations have had greater economic advantages Housing affordability and how dramatically the real estate market has changed Why personal accountability still matters despite economic challenges How focusing on opportunities is more productive than blaming other generations Top 3 Takeaways Two things can be true at once. Economic conditions may be more difficult today, but personal responsibility and financial discipline still matter. Avoid generational blame games. Every generation faces unique challenges and opportunities, and success comes from adapting to the environment you're given. Focus on what you can control. Whether it's building skills, increasing income, or improving financial habits, progress comes from action rather than resentment. Notable Quotes "Every generation does it. Every generation worries that the next generation isn't going to figure it out." "You just have to take advantage of whatever opportunities are afforded to you." "Money only solves your money problems. But it's easier to solve the rest of your problems with money in the bank." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://instagram.com/travischappell Website: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you insightful conversations about money, entrepreneurship, investing, and personal growth. Be sure to check out the sponsor links in the episode description for exclusive offers available to Travis Makes Money listeners. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garza sits down in-person with Canadian death metal band CRYPTOPSY. On tour in UK & Europe July-August 2026! https://instagram.com/cryptopsyofficialCheck out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Flo's Workouts for Drummers05:50 - Marriage, Relationships & Getting Older06:56 - Christian Getting Into Audio14:09 - Religious Upbringing17:49 - Winning a Juno19:05 - The Unspoken King Backlash26:07 - Taking Ownership of the Band28:35 - Sound Throughout the Years32:02 - As Gomorrah Burns34:40 - Drum Influences40:08 - Drumming Style & Technique42:34 - Tough Love44:11 - Flo Screaming47:47 - The Carpenters49:19 - Matt Joining After Lord Worm53:50 - Self-Producing57:34 - Growing as a Person1:00:08 - Vox&Hops Podcast1:04:28 - Favorite Drummers1:06:45 - 3 Albums to Check Out

In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I'm joined by Angela Finlay, Chief Human Capital Strategist, former CHRO, educator, and author of Skill Stacking: Taking Ownership of Your Career in Changing Times.As organizations embrace AI and the pace of change accelerates, careers are becoming less linear and more dynamic. Angela shares why relying on a single expertise is no longer enough and how intentionally combining complementary skills can create new opportunities, increase resilience, and help professionals stay relevant throughout their careers.In this episode, we discuss:• Why traditional ideas of job security are rapidly changing• What skill stacking is and how it creates a unique competitive advantage• Why career pivots don't have to mean starting from scratch• The leadership mindset required to thrive in uncertainty• How AI is reshaping hiring, talent development, and the future of work• Why curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability are becoming essential leadership capabilities• Practical advice for professionals who want to future-proof their careers and take ownership of their growthTune in for an insightful conversation on career resilience, leadership development, and building the skills that will matter most in the years ahead.Connect with Angela here: Angela Blum-Finlay | LinkedIn Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.

Feeling like you don't know who you are anymore? My guest in this episode is Gaynor Mielke, a life, parenting and business coach, who says the reason this happens is because people don't realize how intertwined love, family and business are. Gaynor and I talk about the benefits of taking ownership of who you were meant to be, and how to combine love, family and business in your everyday life. 

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What if one simple shift in your language could change the direction of your life? In this episode of the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast, I share how developing courage, confidence, and changing the way I spoke to myself changed the trajectory of my life. We dive into the power of shifting from "I will" to "I am," and why the biggest breakthroughs don't come from giant leaps, but from the small, intentional one-degree shifts we make every day. From running a half-marathon I once thought was impossible to finding the courage to write and publish my book, Show Up Anyway, I've learned that courage isn't something we're born with - it's something we build. Every time we take the next step despite fear or uncertainty, our courage grows. And as courage grows, confidence follows. Perhaps you've been carrying a big, hairy, audacious goal for a while now.. but for one reason or another you haven't fully stepped into it yet. As you listen to this episode, I hope you're encouraged, challenged, and reminded that courage isn't about having it all figured out - it's about taking the next step anyway. I’ll be talking about: ➡ [02:36] Courage Is a Choice➡ [05:24] The One-Degree Shift Principle➡ [06:45]] The Golf Ball Analogy➡ [09:24] The Power of Self-Talk➡ [10:15] The Half Marathon Story➡ [12:15] How Limiting Beliefs Are Created➡ [13:15] Taking Ownership of Your Story➡ [14:45] The Identity Shift: “I Am”➡ [16:30] Applying the One-Degree Shift➡ [17:15] Building the Self-Belief Muscle➡ [21:54] Showing Up Before You're Ready➡ [22:24] Courage Starts With a Decision➡ [23:03] Your Big Hairy Audacious Goal➡ [24:15] Let Courage Become Contagious Resources: Looking for more? Head to our earlier episode or check out my book: ➡ Show Up Anyway by Sam Hind: https://a.co/d/8rk0Qth Free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediafordirectsellerswithgregandsam/ Are you ready to keep growing? Learn more about joining the Auxano Family - https://go.auxano.global/welcome Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Sam Hind’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/samhinddigitalcoach ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/auxanomarketing ➡ Email us: community_manager@auxano.global If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here: https://go.auxano.global/welcomeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Landing, Jason Davenport sits back down with Robert “Nemo” Nieman for one of the rawest conversations yet. What starts as a life update quickly turns into an honest deep dive into men's mental health, weight loss, testosterone therapy, stress, discipline, and the reality of trying to become a better man while working in the Pacific Northwest timber industry.Jason opens up about losing over 200 pounds, battling high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, and learning how to completely rebuild his relationship with food, health, and self-worth. Nemo shares his own journey through hormone therapy, fitness, recovery, mental struggles, and the mindset shifts that helped him take control of his life both physically and mentally.Together, they talk about:The hidden mental toll of working in demanding industriesWhy men struggle to talk about stress and emotionsWeight loss, fitness, and learning discipline later in lifeTestosterone replacement therapy and overall health optimizationSleep, recovery, nutrition, and long-term healthBreaking destructive habits and taking ownership of your lifeWhy consistency matters more than motivationThis episode is honest, unfiltered, and packed with real conversations that a lot of men need to hear.Sponsors:Drew's Boots — Premium handcrafted boots built for the toughest jobs in the timber industry. Use code JasonDavenport for 10% off your order.https://drewsboots.com/?ref=JasonDFinster Forestry — Currently looking to add an experienced harvester operator to their growing team. Contact finsterforestry@gmail.com with the subject line: Harvester Operator.

Heads up — this is Part 2 of Jamie's conversation with Jaclyn Taylor If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and start there. It sets up everything we unpack today. Most healthcare teams are working hard. They're just not working together. And the patient is the one absorbing the cost. In this second half of the conversation, Jamie and Jaclyn move from the why into the how. What does it actually look like when a provider stops responding to today's schedule and starts managing an entire patient panel? How do you turn a community health worker, a pharmacist, a PT, and a social worker into one coordinated team instead of four parallel ones? And what's the difference between data that produces reports and data that produces decisions? You'll hear: Why "frequent touches" only work when they're connected — and how fragmented touches still land patients back in the hospital The quarterback model — what it actually means for a provider to own a patient's trajectory, not just their visit The shift from seeing patients to managing a population — and why most providers were never taught how Why we don't have a resource problem in healthcare — we have an orchestration opportunity How to use technology and data without drowning in either What "showing up" really means inside a system that isn't perfect yet This is the episode for anyone trying to lead change from inside a system that's still catching up. Press play. www.YourHealth.Org

“My team just won't take ownership.” Most owners say it as a verdict on their people. Tommy Rohrlack and Cameron Earhart push back on that diagnosis. Before you decide you hired the wrong people, or that a younger generation just doesn't care, look at the environment those people are working in. Tommy and Cameron get into what ownership means, the culture that makes it possible, the clarity that gives it somewhere to land, and the uncomfortable possibility that the owner is the bottleneck.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:• Why “act like an owner” is the wrong thing to ask for, and what to ask for instead.• The three things a culture needs before anyone takes a risk: safety, connection, and a sense of future.• How clear expectations turn into real accountability.• What it looks like when the owner is the bottleneck — and the first move toward fixing it.DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP GUIDE:‍ ‍Episode 189: Why Your Team Isn't Taking OwnershipHELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: Take our 30 second SurveyHave a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.comCONNECT WITH AXIOM• Website• LinkedIn• Instagram• Facebook• YouTubeABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC: Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A salary feels safe — until you realize it's a cage. In this solo episode, host John Odermatt shares the story of being unexpectedly laid off after 16 years in corporate America and how it forced him to confront how little control he had over his own income. He introduces the "eat what you kill" mindset — the idea that income should be a direct reflection of your skill, effort, and output. John breaks down the hidden trade-offs of salaried work, including the illusion of security and the slow erosion of purchasing power through inflation. He contrasts the salary cage with the hunter mentality, where immediate market feedback replaces annual performance reviews. John argues that the greatest risk isn't going out on your own — it's never finding out what you're truly capable of. He closes with practical, low-stakes advice for salaried workers who want to test the hunter life without blowing up their financial security. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: The Salary Cage 1:18 – Sponsor: Good To Go Bodies 90-Day Fitness Program 2:42 – John's Story: 16 Years in Corporate America & Getting Laid Off 8:12 – Terminology: Where "Eat What You Kill" Comes From 13:04 – The Primal Satisfaction of Hunting for Your Income 21:24 – Salary vs. Entrepreneur: The Real Trade-Offs 22:01 – The Biggest Lie About Salary: It's Not Actually Secure 17:19 – The Advantages of the Hunter Mindset 21:25 – Why Doesn't Everyone Go Out on Their Own? 23:44 – Ed Mylett's Definition of Hell & The Real Risk of Playing It Safe 27:34 – How to Start Hunting Without Quitting Your Job SUPPORT LIONS OF LIBERTY: Help keep this podcast going! We rely on listener support to continue bringing you content on freedom, political reform, and personal empowerment. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lionsofliberty Support us on Locals: https://lionsofliberty.locals.com/ Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen – it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sit down with Tim Ross to unpack why so many of us struggle to trust ourselves and how that lack of self-trust impacts our decisions and confidence. We explore the deeper roots of self-doubt, from past experiences to internal narratives that quietly shape how we show up. Tim shares powerful insights on rebuilding trust within yourself and taking ownership of your life. If you've been second-guessing your choices or feeling stuck, this conversation will give you a new perspective on how to move forward.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Why Self-Trust Is So Hard to Build06:40 - The Root of Poor Decision Making10:05 - How Past Experiences Shape Your Confidence14:20 - Recognizing Self-Sabotage Patterns18:00 - Rebuilding Trust Within Yourself22:30 - Taking Ownership of Your Choices27:10 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

The reunion continues as Bozoma and Amanda clash over their careers. Jennifer arrives dressed to impress. Kathy's unconventional diet tips leave everyone laughing and confused. Emtions run high as Kyle addresses tough questions about her love life and the future of her marriage. Tensions between Erika and Dorit come to a head when Erika reveals the real reason her longtime friend left her seeing red in Italy. #RHOBH #DoritKemsley #KyleRichards Thank you for your support of this channel

In this AMA episode, Jay and Kipp dive into powerful lessons on fatherhood, presence, and leadership, starting with a moving story about choosing family over business opportunities. They explore the importance of showing up consistently for the moments that matter most, both at home and in life. The conversation then shifts into listener questions covering engagement in brotherhood communities, balancing confidence with humility, avoiding the trap of passive self-improvement, and handling criticism and comparison. The episode wraps with insights on discipline, personal responsibility, and how to let go of past mistakes while continuing to grow. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Opening & intro 00:30 - Forge event & family priorities 03:30 - The moments that matter for your kids 05:25 - Importance of in-person connection 07:35 - Q1: Driving engagement in the Iron Council 18:10 - Q2: Confidence vs humility 38:30 - Q3: Consuming content vs real growth 48:46 - Q4: Effort vs others not trying 49:15 - Q5: Letting go of past mistakes 1:06:24 - Q6: Navigating societal conflict Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

In this episode of SHE MD, we sit down with entrepreneur and founder Emma Grede to unpack what it really takes to build success from the ground up. From growing up in East London to co-founding billion-dollar brands, Emma shares the unfiltered truth about ambition, confidence, and what actually creates success.We talk about the myths holding women back… from work-life balance pressure to money mindset, imposter syndrome, and the idea that you have to “feel ready” before you start. Emma breaks down why confidence isn't something you wait for, it's something you build through action, failure, and repetition. She also shares how motherhood, leadership, and building businesses all collide in real life, not the curated version we see online.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsPeloton: Let yourself run, lift, sculpt, push and GO. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com David: Buy 4 cartons of Protein Bars and get the 5th free when you go to davidprotein.com/SHEMD. Kachava: Treat yourself to the flavor and nutrition your body craves. Go to kachava.com and use code SKINNY for 15% off your first order. Use code SHE MD at checkout. Prolon: For a limited time, Prolon is offering She MD listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program!Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com, and follow @discovercotton with the hashtag #ShopCotton.Sera: To learn more you can visit PreTRM.com talk with your provider about whether the PreTRM Test might be right for you.What You'll LearnWhy confidence is built after you take action, not beforeThe real reason most people stay stuck (and how to break out of it)Why “work-life balance” might be holding you backThe mindset shift that helped Emma Grede build billion-dollar brandsHow to stop overthinking and start making real progressWhat actually matters when building a successful career in today's worldThe truth about manifestation (and what works instead)How to develop resilience through failure, not avoid itWhat young professionals should focus on in the age of AIWhy your relationship with money can determine your futureKey Timestamps0:00 Introduction to SHE MD02:08 Meet Emma Grede02:31 Career, Motherhood and Reinvention04:08 Growing Up Without Traditional Path06:28 Finding Confidence at a Young Age08:19 Confidence Comes From Taking Action10:43 Manifestation vs Putting in Real Work12:26 Thinking in Long-Term 10 Year Goals13:19 Taking Ownership of Your Success14:44 Managing Emotions and Fear in Business20:42 The Journey to Building Good American22:29 Spotting Opportunities Others Don't See23:37 When Selling Out Becomes a Problem25:18 Fixing Mistakes and Listening Customers26:43 How AI Is Changing Work Today28:20 Skills That Matter More Than Ever30:55 Why Women Need Better Money Mindset42:47 The Failure That Changed Everything49:25 What's Next for Emma GredeKey TakeawaysSuccess comes from repetition, failure, and learning. Not perfection!Most fear is self-created and doesn't reflect realityAmbition without action leads nowhere. Execution is everything!Curiosity and adaptability are more valuable than expertise todayBuilding a strong reputation creates opportunities money can't buyCommunity and connection are powerful drivers of business successThe biggest breakthroughs happen when you get out of your own wayGuest BioEmma Grede is an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader known for building and scaling globally recognized brands across fashion and consumer goods. Raised in East London and largely self-made, she began working at a young age and built her career from the ground up, eventually launching multiple successful companies and achieving several exits before the age of 31. She is the co-founder and CEO of Good American and a founding partner of SKIMS, with a track record rooted in understanding customers, building community, and executing at a high level. A mother of four, Emma is known for her candid perspective on ambition, leadership, and modern work, and continues to champion a practical, action-driven approach to success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angela Finlay is a Chief Human Capital Strategist, former CHRO, educator, and author of Skill Stacking: Taking Ownership of Your Career in Changing Times. With over 30 years leading talent strategy across Fortune 150 companies and fast-growing organizations, she helps professionals and leaders rethink what it takes to build a resilient career in a rapidly shifting world. Angela also teaches Leadershipand Human Capital Management at the graduate level, including at Columbia University, where she brings real-world clarity to the future of work. Through her Skill Stacking framework, Angela equips individuals and organizations to move beyond outdated career paths and resume thinking. Instead of waiting to be developed, she challenges people to take ownership of their growth by intentionally building capabilities that create opportunity, mobility, and long-term relevance. In a world shaped by AI, disruption, and constant change, her message is clear: careers are no longer managed for you. They are built by you. Angela Finlay Vroom Vroom Veer Summary Jeff welcomes guest Angela Finlay and they laugh about the rough tech start to the session. Jeff prompts Angela to talk about what she's excited about. Angela describes her current roles: fractional and interim CHRO/HR leader for small- to mid-sized businesses, college-level teaching (including work with Columbia University and Fairleigh Dickinson), and a passion project — her book titled Skill Stacking, Taking Ownership of Your Career in Changing Times. She frames her book's premise: people don't need to “start over,” they can reconfigure and combine existing skills — an evolution rather than a revolution. Jeff and Angela briefly discuss historical job-displacement fears (Jeff mentions the example of a job to pick up horse poop) and Angela recounts a podcast episode she'd heard about the transcontinental railroad and the recurring nature of job-displacement panic in society. Jeff asks about Angela's background. Angela says she attended about seven schools by high school because her father worked in the newspaper industry and the family moved often; she learned to “reemerge” in new places. In high school she intentionally pushed herself out of her comfort zone (played field hockey on a losing team, joined activities) and learned to try uncomfortable things. Jeff shares a personal anecdote about his mother buying clothes for a freshman dance and how that changed his presentation. Angela mentions putting her son in a uniform/blazer changed his demeanor. Angela describes applying to many colleges; she unexpectedly received a full scholarship to Fairleigh Dickinson and originally intended speech pathology but switched to accounting (in part because her father was an accountant). She took a job in public accounting, found the work (manual ledger work, calculators printing on paper) tedious, and left a cubicle job after about six months. Her manager had been put in charge of HR and offered it to her — she accepted, taught herself about performance evaluations via library research, and began building HR capability despite feeling underqualified. Jeff observes that “figuring things out” is a valuable skill. Angela warns about over-reliance on instant help (Alexa) and the loss of productive struggle. They note chat AI tools are often very positive/encouraging; Jeff gives a brief anecdote of using AI to check hardware compatibility for an old computer and the AI correctly telling him “no.” Angela traces her career: roughly eight to nine years in public accounting, then head of HR at another firm, then about ten years with a Japanese conglomerate, Mitsui. She describes cultural differences at the Japanese company: relationship-building, the “ringy” process (needing consensus from many people), and the need to engage in non-work conversation before work talk. She shares a story about a code-entry error that produced multiple memos and made her feel like she was living an “Office Space” moment. Jeff and Angela discuss how office rhythms and politeness differ across cultures and organizations. Angela says later she moved to a community bank CHRO role in Brooklyn; when the bank was sold in the pandemic she reassessed and moved toward fractional/interim CHRO work and teaching — leveraging her experience going into companies during transitions. She mentions accounting-firm sales training early in her career and that she's “dangerous” at selling herself; also ties her teaching to early acting lessons and “interacting” skills. They turn to the book and the skill-stacking framework. Angela explains the idea of inventorying and intentionally categorizing one's skills instead of assuming you have no skills. She outlines categories in her stack model: Supportive skills: foundational expertise (examples she names include accounting and employment law). Tactical skills: execution skills — getting things done, project management, time/task management, resource allocation. Adaptive skills: ability to pivot, learn from feedback, take feedback constructively rather than fight it. Complementary skills: people-related abilities and emotional intelligence (EQ) — empathy, relationship-building (she gives a vivid hospital anecdote where a staffer's comforting, practical human response mattered more than clinical intervention). Knowledge-seeking: ongoing learning and curiosity, the polymath concept and making connectors among different domains. Jeff and Angela discuss AI: Angela uses AI in her work but notes it tends to be optimistic and encouraging and may not tell her when an idea is a bad one. Jeff recounts the story about AI warning him not to plug a CPU into an incompatible system. They discuss limits of AI and nuance: Angela emphasizes the human ability to read subtext, in-person dynamics, and emotional cues in organizations — things she believes AI can't replicate. Jeff and Angela also discuss image-generation tools: Angela has experimented with them, found mixed results (about “forty percent” success in her words), and recounts trying to generate an image for a white paper and getting irrelevant outputs (a “rose” instead of the intended interconnected GROWING acronym). Angela links this back to knowledge-seeking and prompting skill development. Angela says she's developing a free app that will let people upload resumes to visualize their skill stacks; she invites listeners to get on the list. She gives her contact info: the website stackingyourcareer.com, LinkedIn (Angela Finlay), and a YouTube channel called Stacking Your Career where she posts videos about the concepts. Jeff repeats the site and they discuss audiences and career planning briefly: Jeff references the FIRE movement (financial independence/retire early) as context for needing ways to make money; Angela stresses building and tracking transferrable skills so people can pivot across a long career span, mentioning the idea of a “sixty year career” and the U-shaped curve of happiness (listeners are told people burn out or are bored after many years and should plan to pivot). The interview wraps up with Jeff thanking Angela for the conversation and inviting her back. Angela agrees. Jeff jokes about “skill building” to end the recording. Tim Paige's outro thanks listeners, points them to the show notes at vvveer.com (transcribed as “v v veer dot com / triple v v double e r dot com”), and signs off. Connections Website

If your finances are out of control… Everything else will follow. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the true responsibility of leadership—becoming the provider your household depends on. Let's be real… You can't scale a business… Take big risks… Or think clearly… If your home life is financially unstable. Because real leadership doesn't start in the boardroom… It starts at your dinner table. In this episode, you'll learn: Why financial responsibility is about protection—not control How avoiding your numbers creates stress and instability Why facing your finances weekly builds confidence and clarity How a structured financial system gives you freedom to scale Because a real provider doesn't guess… They track. They plan. They execute. They remove uncertainty from their household… So they can dominate in the marketplace. When your finances are tight, your mind is free. When your house is secure… You can take bigger shots. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: 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

They analyze the start of the MLB season and debate whether the 162-game schedule remains the ideal length for professional baseball. The conversation shifts to the future of the Cleveland Guardians as David Blitzer prepares to assume ownership in 2027. They also contrast the Guardians' organizational stability with the chaotic nature of the Browns and Cavaliers.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gerron Duhon. Purpose of the Interview The conversation aimed to: Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults. Share Jerron Duhon’s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning. Promote his book “The Purpose of Paper”, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits. Key Takeaways Personal Journey & Identity Shift Jerron used football as a “meal ticket” to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis. He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning. Misconceptions About Wealth Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments. Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions. Financial Habits & Framework Jerron introduced his AIMS framework: Awareness: Know your current financial state. Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps. Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits. Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower. Faith and Finance Connection Principles like self-control, patience, and hope—fruits of the spirit—are essential for financial discipline. “Faith without works is dead” applies to money: belief must be paired with action. Generational Wealth Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children. Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery. Practical Advice Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month). Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing. Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use). Notable Quotes “Football was my meal ticket… but I realized I didn’t dream far enough.” “We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.” “Faith without works is dead—just like in finances.” “Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?” “Good advice is timeless.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gerron Duhon. Purpose of the Interview The conversation aimed to: Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults. Share Jerron Duhon’s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning. Promote his book “The Purpose of Paper”, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits. Key Takeaways Personal Journey & Identity Shift Jerron used football as a “meal ticket” to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis. He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning. Misconceptions About Wealth Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments. Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions. Financial Habits & Framework Jerron introduced his AIMS framework: Awareness: Know your current financial state. Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps. Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits. Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower. Faith and Finance Connection Principles like self-control, patience, and hope—fruits of the spirit—are essential for financial discipline. “Faith without works is dead” applies to money: belief must be paired with action. Generational Wealth Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children. Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery. Practical Advice Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month). Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing. Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use). Notable Quotes “Football was my meal ticket… but I realized I didn’t dream far enough.” “We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.” “Faith without works is dead—just like in finances.” “Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?” “Good advice is timeless.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is all around laying out my 2026 diet + training philosophies. I'm in a caloric surplus, training hard with intention, and choosing food quality over empty volume. We get into running and eating with purpose, and why the goal isn't a finish line—it's building a lifestyle you can sustain.I also break down the practical plays to take ownership of your diet: simple meal prep, portion control, 1g protein per pound, and a plan for late-night cravings. If you want to get stronger, leaner, and more consistent this year—try this framework.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction03:35 Taking Ownership of Your Diet05:09 Meal Prep and Food Prep Tips08:59 Appropriate Meal Portions14:37 Making Protein a Priority16:30 Late Night Snacking Strategies20:22 Caloric Surplus Explained31:18 Training Hard for Strength and Growth36:00 Avoiding the Easy Run Mindset in the Gym38:50 Balancing Strength Training and Recovery44:11 Prioritizing Food Quality Over Quantity01:02:45 Running with Purpose, Not for Numbers01:06:13 Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Food01:14:44 Training for the Love of the LifestyleORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionIG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comDive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis CoachingCheck out Upcoming Live Events!!In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses the importance of financial freedom and practical ways to earn a raise without burning out. She emphasizes setting a clear goal for a raise, having open conversations with managers early on, and improving the quality—not just quantity—of your work.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!00:00 Introduction: Working Smarter, Not Harder00:57 Welcome to the Show: Life, Real Life01:37 The Importance of Financial Freedom03:26 Taking Ownership of Your Financial Future06:50 Seven Practical Ways to Get a Raise07:36 Decide That a Raise is Your Goal14:56 Have the Conversation Early22:10 Improve How You Work, Not Just How Hard You Work27:54 Invest in Yourself30:44 Track Your Wins Like an Athlete32:23 Expand Your Impact33:50 Act Like Someone Who Already Earns More38:26 Conclusion: Set the Intention to Earn More39:22 Closing Remarks and Upcoming EpisodesSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollisFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.