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What Is a Grant? Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. A grant is funding to a startup to further the business but does not take equity nor must be paid back. The government provides grants to startups to help commercialize the technology and foster economic growth. Federal grants are given to startups to promote specific technology goals. There are state and local grants to foster business development. Research and development grants come in either an SBIR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or STTR Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR). These grants are structured in three phases: Phase 1 -- feasibility study to determine commercial potential. Phase 2 -- commercialization of the technology. Phase 3 -- taking the product to market. The SBIR and STTR are given by each department of the government, including: Department  of Agriculture Department of Defense Department of Energy Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency Department of Homeland Security National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Institute of Health National Science Foundation National Institute of Standards and Technology You can find specific information about grants from the US government at grants.gov.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Is technology a tool or a toy, good or bad? What role does the arts play in technology? Can technology play a part in restoring homes?  Ryan Collins, president of Bethel Tech, joins Jennifer in Episode 62 to answer these questions and so much more. There is a place for connection over video games, and the arts are the bedrock to a career in technology, just as they are for other aspects of a child's development into a well rounded human. Ryan also brings to the podcast a passion for righteous principles in the work force, his excitement for tech careers opportunities that skip years of college and debt, and his experience as a homeschool dad building a family culture of intentionality.  Ryan's Practices for a whole and Restored Family:  We turn off wifi every night when we go to bed. When we travel qw wear hats that are emf blockers We make sure we are not spending a ton of time staring at screens We spend a lot of time outside and together Limit a child's screen time and make sure you are monitoring it Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out our Elementary Bundles to provide your child with a strong foundation in creativity, living stories, science, and history. The Kind Kingdom Volume 1 and Volume 2 The Playful Pioneers Volume 1 and Volume 2 Precious People Volume 1  In this episode– The role of technology in the future job market  Understanding video games and their role in connection versus addiction  Have a family vision of real connection  Technology usage should be balanced with other life priorities and values The importance of monitoring and stewarding your childs screen time and video game consumption If you are looking to transition careers or looking for career ideas for your children, check out the Bethel School of Technology  You can find Ryan Collins book "God of Tech" on Amazon  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Ryan here- Ryan's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Jennifer Yan talks about how to 10 X your business using less time and money on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. Jennifer Yan is the founder of Seven Figure Shift, an organization that helps business owners to increase their profits efficiently. She is based out of San Francisco, California. Here are some of the topics covered as Jennifer Yan and Rob Oliver talk about how to grow your business using less time and money: · Software engineering taught her that there is a good way to do things and a better way to do things! · Sometimes finding a solution that works is just the start, can it be refined to operate using less resources? · Users are turned off by websites that take more than 2.5 seconds to load · How you choose to spend your time will tell you about your future · You can make more money, but you can never make more time · The TT system utilizes Teams and Technology · You can start with the sales team on a commission basis, limiting your investment · Negotiating and bartering for services reduces time and money expended · One of the biggest expenses that people face is taxes – 30 to 50% · Incorporating helps you save on taxes and limit personal liability · Networking and business events offer great opportunities to build relationships · Most of her Power-Play Team is comprised of contract employees · Price indicates quality in the mind of consumers · Testimonials are a powerful tool to demonstrate the quality of your work · Ask to see your potential contractor's portfolio of accomplishments · Technology can work 24 hours a day, making money while you're sleeping! · Email marketing can be totally automated · You can also automate your other marketing endeavors · LinkedIn is a powerful tool for B2B businesses · Fear of failure is one of the most limiting things for entrepreneurs · Don't be attached outcome because there will always be more opportunities · Every “No” gives you a whole lot of data You can learn more about Jennifer Yan and Seven Figure Shift through her website and social media links. Take advantage of her generous offer for a 30-minute strategy session: Website: https://www.smallbusinesscoachsanfrancisco.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpyan/ Calendly: https://calendly.com/jen-90/marketing-consult Thanks for listening to the Learning from Smart People Podcast! Please Subscribe, leave a comment and follow us on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/LFSPPodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/LFSPPodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imroboliver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWV_LuUad7ZWuE9j5D9v-w You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com

Meet Team Funk In Motion. They are group of dancers who shared their dance performance video to support the cause of spreading awarenss about covid19 and vaccination. They got 5th Spot in top 10 of Jeetenge Hum online Creative Contest aimed at spreading awareness about covid 19 and motivating people to get vaccinated. He participated in poetry category.  Ruh-E-Mohabbat Powered by Power In Me Foundation is announcing national campaign to spread positivity and motivate people to get vaccinated. Our campaign is called "जीतेंगे हम". Team Members :  Aditya Nagpal Jatin Allawadi Rohan Prasad Deepanshu Tanwar Aarushi Dwivedi Nitish Goel Aditya Chandolia Ria Monga College Name : Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology  You can follow Them on Instagram @funkinmotion The entire Interview episode is available on multiple podcast platforms on the official channel of Ruh-E-Mohabbat ( REMFM). Here is the link to YouTube video is https://youtu.be/G3wkKtCfT6g #jeetnegehum #ruhemohabbat #powerinmefoundation  #interview #creativity #positivevibes #motivatingall #india #poetry #singing #storytelling #dancing #audio #video #writeup #indiafightscovid #socialawareness #socialcause #delhi #mumbai #jaipur #indore #raipur #kolkata #pune #bangalore #getvaccinated --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruh-e-mohabbat/message

Meet Team Funk In Motion. They are group of dancers who shared their dance performance video to support the cause of spreading awarenss about covid19 and vaccination. They got 5th Spot in top 10 of Jeetenge Hum online Creative Contest aimed at spreading awareness about covid 19 and motivating people to get vaccinated. He participated in poetry category.  Ruh-E-Mohabbat Powered by Power In Me Foundation is announcing national campaign to spread positivity and motivate people to get vaccinated. Our campaign is called "जीतेंगे हम". Team Members :  Aditya Nagpal Jatin Allawadi Rohan Prasad Deepanshu Tanwar Aarushi Dwivedi Nitish Goel Aditya Chandolia Ria Monga College Name : Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology  You can follow Them on Instagram @funkinmotion The entire Interview episode is available on multiple podcast platforms on the official channel of Ruh-E-Mohabbat ( REMFM). Here is the link to YouTube video is https://youtu.be/G3wkKtCfT6g #jeetnegehum #ruhemohabbat #powerinmefoundation  #interview #creativity #positivevibes #motivatingall #india #poetry #singing #storytelling #dancing #audio #video #writeup #indiafightscovid #socialawareness #socialcause #delhi #mumbai #jaipur #indore #raipur #kolkata #pune #bangalore #getvaccinated --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ruh-e-mohabbat/message

On today's episode I chat with Leslie Petruk, Assistant trainer with the IFS Institute. Leslie is a parenting EXPERT and I am thrilled she took time out of her busy schedule to hang out. This is Leslie's third time as a guest on the podcast and all my parenting parts are thrilled to have her on again. Even though this is titled "mom guilt" this episode is for any parental/adult figure who is raising little ones. We talk about: - I am Bad. -Ways shame shows up in moms - Importance of Repair (and learning to apologize well) - "Not what you did but what you do after." - Kids and Covid - Kids and Technology -You turn as a parent - Setting up intentions - The work-life balance myth - What are managers need from us and importance of perspective - You can't afford to NOT do self care - Working from home - Importance of judgment free community and having a tribe - Kids have good intuition and bad interpretation (Mommy is crying ... I must have done something wrong). ------ Find out more about Leslie here: Home - The Stone Center – Charlotte, NCThe Stone Center – Charlotte, NC (thestonecenternc.com) Leslie H. Petruk | MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC (selfleadership.org) ---- I would love to hear from you- follow me on Instagram and Facebook to find out when I am going to be hosting rooms on Clubhouse! I am @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse. Join The One Inside Facebook Community to keep in touch. You can find the past episodes at Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger. Enjoy!

Do You Have An Advisor Of The Future?Many of us know we will need a financial advisor at some point of our life. Whether a mortgage officer, a lawyer, a CPA, a banker, or a holistic financial planner like me. But the question remains, will he/she be an advisor that can keep changing with the financial landscape.In this episode, we speak about what to look for in the advisor of the future. And spoil alert: it is not the advisor of your parents.Looking for a Christian Financial Advisor? Schedule a no obligation free consultation: www.abrwealthmanagement.com/consultationJoin our mailing list to receive more Christian Resources:http://eepurl.com/hnxGcDSubscribe on your favorite platforms:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-say-the-darndest-things/id1546970147Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0nkiUkwoJalvgFhZnsIbkkGoogle Podcast:https://podcasts.google.com/search/financial%20advisors%20sayTechnology is going to be number one. In this digital world, access to information and the advisor is critical. As the oldest of the millennials are approaching age 40, they have been through 2 recessions and they are realizing that they can't do it on their own. The arrogance behind picking a few good stocks when the market was rising, gave this false sense of control. And now they are afraid that they won't have enough money to reach their retirement goal. On that same note, it isn't uncommon for the next generation to compare visiting their parent's financial advisor like visiting the dentist.We live in a very sensitive time, and transparency around what your advisor beliefs are, are becoming the non-negotiables in selecting an advisor.Consumption, when you provide information, potential clients have a chance to consume information about the advisor when they have the time. The days of the in-person seminar is slowly fading away. People want webinars they can enjoy at home, and most importantly, replays they can watch if the time doesn't match up with their schedule.Next is branding. The general practitioner is going to find his business slowly fade away. We spoke about it earlier, how people want to be able to identify with their financial advisor. The information they provide should directly impact the clients that they serve.So here are a summary of things to look for:1) Common interest- As a faith based firm, we believe that faith and finances don't have to be separate. That you can make money, and still do the work of God in your life. Your financial advisor should also share your perspective about life. Because they will be making decisions on your behalf.2) Technology- You need an advisor that is able to meet you where you are. We spend a majority of our time on our computers and our phones. Finding out what technology they have to make access and information fast and fun will be a plus

Do You Have An Advisor Of The Future?Many of us know we will need a financial advisor at some point of our life. Whether a mortgage officer, a lawyer, a CPA, a banker, or a holistic financial planner like me. But the question remains, will he/she be an advisor that can keep changing with the financial landscape.In this episode, we speak about what to look for in the advisor of the future. And spoil alert: it is not the advisor of your parents.Looking for a Christian Financial Advisor? Schedule a no obligation free consultation: www.abrwealthmanagement.com/consultationJoin our mailing list to receive more Christian Resources:http://eepurl.com/hnxGcDSubscribe on your favorite platforms:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-advisors-say-the-darndest-things/id1546970147Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0nkiUkwoJalvgFhZnsIbkkGoogle Podcast:https://podcasts.google.com/search/financial%20advisors%20sayTechnology is going to be number one. In this digital world, access to information and the advisor is critical. As the oldest of the millennials are approaching age 40, they have been through 2 recessions and they are realizing that they can't do it on their own. The arrogance behind picking a few good stocks when the market was rising, gave this false sense of control. And now they are afraid that they won't have enough money to reach their retirement goal. On that same note, it isn't uncommon for the next generation to compare visiting their parent's financial advisor like visiting the dentist.We live in a very sensitive time, and transparency around what your advisor beliefs are, are becoming the non-negotiables in selecting an advisor.Consumption, when you provide information, potential clients have a chance to consume information about the advisor when they have the time. The days of the in-person seminar is slowly fading away. People want webinars they can enjoy at home, and most importantly, replays they can watch if the time doesn't match up with their schedule.Next is branding. The general practitioner is going to find his business slowly fade away. We spoke about it earlier, how people want to be able to identify with their financial advisor. The information they provide should directly impact the clients that they serve.So here are a summary of things to look for:1) Common interest- As a faith based firm, we believe that faith and finances don't have to be separate. That you can make money, and still do the work of God in your life. Your financial advisor should also share your perspective about life. Because they will be making decisions on your behalf.2) Technology- You need an advisor that is able to meet you where you are. We spend a majority of our time on our computers and our phones. Finding out what technology they have to make access and information fast and fun will be a plus

This week we'll hear how one professional athlete started his own premier league, learn about the excess waste we're creating as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and get some safe travel tips. CITATIONS: Scientific American SoulBuffalo Ocean Plastics Leadership Network Journal of Environmental Science & Technology You can subscribe to Fast Break on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen. If you like this show, please leave us a rating or a review.

Science Landing on a boat is so last year: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/rocket-lab-reusable-rocket-plans/ We can now detect lasers shot by Aliens: https://www.livescience.com/66086-are-aliens-flashing-laser-beams.html Technology You might not be the only one looking in on your ring video doorbell: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/08/police-can-get-your-ring-doorbell-footage-without-a-warrant-report-says/ nVidia bringing ray tracing to their non-ray tracing graphics cards: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/18/nvidia-ray-tracing-tech-coming-to-GTX-cards/ Other Cool/Weird Shit Computer made from textiles: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/17/the-big-picture-the-embroidered-computer/ What lengths would you go to not lock yourself out of your car: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/12/20800798/tesla-model-3-rfid-chip-keycard-amiedd-video-watch-body-hacking-body-modification

Lisa David is a partner at eCapital Advisors, one of the nation's largest performance management and business analytics firms, where she focuses on the organization's go-to market strategy and solution definition. As a leader in the tech space, Lisa has valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges women in business face. Lisa also currently serves on the Dean's Executive Advisory Board for the College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa. She is a past board member and Chairman of the Board for Vision Loss Resources. She is an active member of the Women's President Organization where she was honored in 2013 and 2014 for leading one of the 50 fastest growing women owned/led businesses. Lisa is also a member of the Committee of 200, a membership organization of women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. What You Will Learn: Lisa explains how she balances the many complex aspects of her career and home life, and she shares what she considers to be her “untouchables”: the aspects of her life that she considers to be a top priority. Lisa discusses her efforts to bring skills and lessons she has learned in her business role to her personal life, such as having morning “team huddle” meetings with her daughters. Lisa talks about her struggle with guilt and self-forgiveness when aspects of her life aren't in balance or when she doesn't do things perfectly, and she explains the strategies she uses to cope with these feelings. Lisa offers her thoughts on being a woman in business, especially in a male-dominated field like technology. She shares how she deals with being a mother who is often away from home traveling for work. Lisa talks about her efforts to mentor other women in business, including a luncheon she held with the goal of increasing the numbers of women leaders in her industry and others and forging connections. Lisa shares her feelings of vulnerability and unpreparedness she experienced when her 17-year-old daughter tore her ACL at a dance rehearsal, and how it impacted Lisa's ability to focus on work. Lisa talks about her love of learning and how it has helped her to keep up with the rapidly changing technology innovations of today. She shares what the future will look like at her company, and why being open to innovation is critical. Lisa discusses how her team recognized the need to form an advisory board, how they chose the board's members as a reflection of eCapital's clientele, and how the advisory board helps to maximize the organization's success. Resources: eCapital Advisors website: www.ecapitaladvisors.com Lisa David's LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-david-7124861/ Women in Business | Balancing Motherhood With a Career in Technology You're here because you know that learning never ends. You're the kind of entrepreneur, business owner or leader who realizes that the pursuit of a perfect life, while a worthy goal, is also an impossible one. You know there is no end to the race, and you're ready to power through anyway. You know that the climb to the top is endless, and you're going to make the climb anyway. In short, you're ready to become an unf♥

Science First space tourists: Virgin Galactic goes to edge of space: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/22/virgin-galactic-sends-its-first-passenger-to-the-edge-of-space/ We can fix global warming by using a sun curtain: https://earther.gizmodo.com/scientists-maybe-if-we-only-dim-the-sun-a-little-it-wo-1833203941 Technology You can now pay with your fingerprint...kind of: https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/11/18259624/natwest-gemalto-debit-card-fingerprint-scanner-biometric-contactless-nfc-uk USB4, here to save us all: https://gizmodo.com/usb4-is-going-to-revolutionize-the-usb-standard-all-ove-1833059622 Other Cool/Weird Shit Man steals from bank by "testing" an ATM exploit: https://gizmodo.com/programmer-at-chinese-bank-jailed-after-reportedly-find-1832326878 The GPS system is going full Y2K: https://gizmodo.com/the-y2k-moment-for-gps-systems-is-just-a-month-away-1833125742

Alright y'all. Let's face it: Distractions are a fact of life. You're going to face them in every area of your life and your business, and the honest truth is that if we don't face them, they're going to keep us from getting things done. I want you to reach your goals and achieve everything you want in the coming year. So let's talk about how to stay focused and eliminate distractions. All human beings are wired to be curious. We naturally gravitate toward the new, even if that keeps us from doing the things we need to do. But not all distractions are created equal. Three Categories of Distractions Let's think of distractions in the form of a stop light. STOP.Red Distractions: The distractions that you should ignore. STOP. Proceed with caution.Yellow Distractions: The distractions that cause you to slow down and think about. GO!Green Distractions: The distractions that demand your attention. Red Distractions Squirrels These types of distractions, like a squirrel zooming in front of you on a walk, divert you from your main task at hand. They might be new ideas, shiny objects, something more fun, or simply something that is going to help you procrastinate. For me, this is a normal occurrence. They steal my attention away from what I'm really supposed to be doing. I am working on one idea or objective, something new pops up, and I focus on that instead. It's easy to get derailed by these types of distractions. But honestly, they are just squirrels. These go in the Red Distractions category because they are the types of distractions that you need to stop letting steal your focus. Technology You knew I was going to go here. I can't talk about distractions without calling out the main culprit and source of distraction for so many of us. Technology notifications distract us all day long. It's a text when you're in the middle of a project or a quick browse on Facebook when you really should be writing marketing copy. Most types of technology distractions are examples of those that you can and should ignore. Those notifications come in 24/7, and they're still going to be there when you get done with your task at hand. How Do You Handle Red Distractions? Red Distractions are the easiest distractions to avoid. You shut it out, put on blinders, and force yourself to focus. This is a matter of will and discipline. If you want to get anything done, set yourself up for success. You need to eliminate any possible chance for these distractions to come at you.  Put on noise-canceling headphones, go to a room or coffee shop by yourself, close all the tabs on your computer, hide your phone, and get to work. Force yourself to focus, and you'll finally start finishing. Yellow Distractions There are no hard and fast rules for ignoring these distractions. Proceed with caution, like you would at a stoplight. Stop and think before you let them steal your focus. People Around You You're going to encounter all kinds of people who have the potential to distract you-customers, team members, vendors, friends or family. When you have people in your life distracting you, you must stop and think before allowing them to steal your focus. Do their needs demand your attention, or can you set up a boundary until you have the space and time to address them? Related: How to Say No And Stand Your Ground Kids in Your Home Yes, kids are people, but we all know they present a different level of distraction than the other people in your life. Nothing can derail your plans like your kids. (Can I get an "Amen!"?) Let's be honest. When your kids need you, it's because they need one of two things: They want to play or they need help. Again, think about what is most important in that moment. Are you up against a deadline and you need to tell your kid you'll play with them later? Or are you in a place where you can be present and seize a moment with them? Related: Look For Distractions...

Alright y’all. Let’s face it: Distractions are a fact of life. You’re going to face them in every area of your life and your business, and the honest truth is that if we don’t face them, they’re going to keep us from getting things done. I want you to reach your goals and achieve everything you want in the coming year. So let’s talk about how to stay focused and eliminate distractions. All human beings are wired to be curious. We naturally gravitate toward the new, even if that keeps us from doing the things we need to do. But not all distractions are created equal. Three Categories of Distractions Let’s think of distractions in the form of a stop light. STOP.Red Distractions: The distractions that you should ignore. STOP. Proceed with caution.Yellow Distractions: The distractions that cause you to slow down and think about. GO!Green Distractions: The distractions that demand your attention. Red Distractions Squirrels These types of distractions, like a squirrel zooming in front of you on a walk, divert you from your main task at hand. They might be new ideas, shiny objects, something more fun, or simply something that is going to help you procrastinate. For me, this is a normal occurrence. They steal my attention away from what I’m really supposed to be doing. I am working on one idea or objective, something new pops up, and I focus on that instead. It’s easy to get derailed by these types of distractions. But honestly, they are just squirrels. These go in the Red Distractions category because they are the types of distractions that you need to stop letting steal your focus. Technology You knew I was going to go here. I can’t talk about distractions without calling out the main culprit and source of distraction for so many of us. Technology notifications distract us all day long. It’s a text when you’re in the middle of a project or a quick browse on Facebook when you really should be writing marketing copy. Most types of technology distractions are examples of those that you can and should ignore. Those notifications come in 24/7, and they’re still going to be there when you get done with your task at hand. How Do You Handle Red Distractions? Red Distractions are the easiest distractions to avoid. You shut it out, put on blinders, and force yourself to focus. This is a matter of will and discipline. If you want to get anything done, set yourself up for success. You need to eliminate any possible chance for these distractions to come at you.  Put on noise-canceling headphones, go to a room or coffee shop by yourself, close all the tabs on your computer, hide your phone, and get to work. Force yourself to focus, and you’ll finally start finishing. Yellow Distractions There are no hard and fast rules for ignoring these distractions. Proceed with caution, like you would at a stoplight. Stop and think before you let them steal your focus. People Around You You’re going to encounter all kinds of people who have the potential to distract you—customers, team members, vendors, friends or family. When you have people in your life distracting you, you must stop and think before allowing them to steal your focus. Do their needs demand your attention, or can you set up a boundary until you have the space and time to address them? Related: How to Say No And Stand Your Ground Kids in Your Home Yes, kids are people, but we all know they present a different level of distraction than the other people in your life. Nothing can derail your plans like your kids. (Can I get an “Amen!”?) Let’s be honest. When your kids need you, it’s because they need one of two things: They want to play or they need help. Again, think about what is most important in that moment. Are you up against a deadline and you need to tell your kid you’ll play with them later? Or are you in a place where you can be present and seize a moment with them? Related: Look For Distractions Disappointing Your Children Let’s go ahead and call something else out too: Your child will be disappointed. How can I stay focused on my work at home and not disappoint my child? You can’t. I disappoint my boys in some way every day. They want cake for breakfast, and I say no. Disappointment. They want to drill their brother in the head with a plastic power drill, and I stop them. Disappointment. They want to play outside barefoot in 20-degree weather, and I make them wear shoes. Disappointment. As mothers, we are not strangers to disappointing our kids. This just feels harder because it feels optional. I get it. You’re often choosing between two things you love. If your work is important to you, it’s okay to focus on that sometimes. In fact, it’s healthy for your kids to see you excited about and focused on something other than them once in a while. You’re doing a good job with them, and sometimes, it’s okay to get back to work. Green Distractions This one is easy. Green means go. These types of distractions are the ones that require you to stop what you’re doing and deal with it. These trump whatever task you’re working on. These may start as a distraction but become a priority. These are urgent and important things, like a crisis, emergencies, anything that is the absolute most important thing. These categories are going to give you some guidelines and direction. They’ll help you determine whether you need to stay focused or pay attention to the distractions. Staying Focused and Eliminating Distractions with Curt Steinhorst Curt Steinhorst is the best-selling author of the book, Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace. Curt Steinhorst is no stranger to being distracted and was even diagnosed with ADD as a child. After spending years studying human behavior, Curt is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves. He founded Focuswise, where he coaches and equips organizations to overcome the challenges of being in a constantly connected workplace. His unique insight has helped executives, TV personalities and even well-known professional athletes effectively communicate and create focus while speaking, leading, and facing customers. In this episode, Curt Steinhorst and I discuss how to stay focused and eliminate distractions in your business. We cover: The theory behind distractions How much time we are wasting being distracted How to identify and react to the distractions in your life How to deal with different types of distractions, like phone calls, emails, kids, husbands, pets, TV, social media, etc. Practical ways to decrease distractions in your life right now Related: Stop Doing Everything Yourself Choosing Your Focus Daily During the Holiday Season We are in the thick of the Christmas season. I’ll be honest: It’s my favorite time of year, but it can also be the most stressful time of year. It’s busy. It’s crazy. It’s fun. It’s all the things. Instead of getting to December 26 and wondering where your time went, I have a simple challenge to help you focus on what is most important every day this season! Here’s my challenge: Choose to do one thing every day that would make you really proud. Sounds simple enough, but let’s talk about what that means. One day, it might look like getting caught up on emails. The next, you might get a manicure. And the next, maybe it’s snuggling with your kids and watching a Christmas movie. This gives you permission to change your mind and priorities every single day. You can balance productivity and rest. You can get things done in your business and enjoy yourself in the process. It’s your season, and you don’t want to miss these moments with the ones you love most. What would make you proudest today? #AskChristyWright One of my favorite parts of this podcast is hearing directly from you. Give me a call on my toll-free line at 844.944.1074. You might hear your question on a future episode! 1:26 Identifying the Three Categories of Distractions 20:08 Staying Focused and Eliminating Distractions with Curt Steinhorst 51:12 #AskChristyWright 59:50 Challenge to Choose Your Focus Daily During the Holiday Season Get Christy's 25 Ways to Protect Your Time by filling out the form here! 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How Effective is the Technology You're Using as a Truck Driver Bruce evaluates some of the technology drivers are using to trip plan such as funding parking spots, researching fuel prices, and whether inspection stations are open or closed. Are the apps you use accurate or not? Find out how much you should be relying on technology on the road. This episode is sponsored by Chrome Supply Warehouse offering custom chrome solutions for your truck. You can learn more about Chrome Supply Warehouse at www.chromesupplywarehouse.com This episode is also sponsored by Rosedale Transport offering a variety of jobs for truck drivers throughout their terminal network in Canada and the United States. You can learn more about the opportunities available at www.rosedalegroup.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast offers a positive voice for truck drivers in the transportation industry with career and business information. The Lead Pedal Podcast is a show for those in the trucking industry wanting to improve their trucking careers or businesses. What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced “Led”) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. The interviews, information, features and other items that are meant to be helpful for drivers and those in the trucking industry. We are not here to wine and complain about the industry but aim to offer positive ways to create a successful trucking career. Professional truck drivers work for good carriers, good carriers treat drivers better, pay better, and therefore have good careers. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show include interviews and topical information relevant to those in the transportation industry. The show is published every Tuesday and is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com , ITunes, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, Spotify, and other popular podcast platforms. You can learn more about Bruce Outridge and the bands behind the music of the show under the About tab. Why not join us in the studio by watching the show on The Lead Pedal Podcast YouTube Channel. Click here to check out the Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp9Hv9ZhNGAYZQvk3WWIFug?view_as=subscriber Show voice over bumpers provided by Brad Hails of the Killin' Time Band at www.killintimeband.com  . Background music provided by the Danny Thompson Band with their song Miles and Miles. Learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics, you can learn more about this special cause at www.truckconvoy.ca . The organization helps athletes with special needs raise funds for uniforms, competition, and more. The Lead Pedal Podcast is an official media sponsor for Trucking for a Cure which helps bring awareness and raises funds in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. You can learn more about the organization at www.truckingforacure.com

Vinton Cerf Vice president and "chief Internet evangelist," Google Inc. Doctor of Engineering and Technology You are hailed as one of the “fathers of the Internet,” which has transformed how we work, communicate, find information, pursue research, and shop. Along with your lifetime collaborator, Robert Kahn, you created the protocols that allow information to flow through a global network of computers. Ever the visionary, as the Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, you continue to imagine the impact of technology on our society, through applications focused on artificial intelligence, communication, the environment, and, lately, interplanetary travel. We are pleased that as a native of New Haven, you have returned to your childhood home to receive the degree of Doctor of Engineering and Technology.