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This is the most personal episode we've ever recorded.  After days of labor, countless prayers, unexpected setbacks, and one of the hardest decisions we've ever had to make, we finally met our son. What we thought would be one of the most carefully planned moments of our lives became a journey of surrender, reminding us that God is often doing His greatest work in the moments we never saw coming. For the first time, we're sharing the complete story behind Reign's arrival. From the emotional highs and unexpected twists to the miracle of finally hearing his first cry. We also open up about why we've chosen to keep his face off social media, how becoming parents has reshaped our perspective on faith, purpose, and legacy, and what we're believing God for as we step into this brand-new season together.  This is more than a birth story. It's a conversation about trusting God when nothing goes according to plan, finding peace in the unexpected, and discovering that His greatest miracles are often waiting on the other side of surrender. Whether you're preparing for parenthood, walking through a season of uncertainty, or simply believing God for what's next, this episode is a reminder that His plans are always greater than our own. What You'll Learn: The hardest decision we face during labor, and how we found peace in it What becoming Mom and Dad revealed about trusting God's timing Why surrender is often the beginning of God's greatest work Why we've chosen to keep Reign's face off social media How becoming parents is reshaping our faith, marriage, and calling Timestamps: (02:15) - Our Pregnancy Story (04:39) - When Labor Didn't Go According to Plan (11:29) - The Unexpected Setbacks That Tested Our Faith (13:47) - The Spiritual Preparation Before Giving Birth (24:59) - The Hardest Decision We Made Before Meeting Reign (32:35) - The Moment We Heard His First Cry (34:05) - What Nobody Tells You About the First Hours of Parenthood (40:09) - The God-Given Meaning Behind Reign's Name (43:02) - Designing a Life That Holds Both Motherhood and Purpose (44:43) - Why We're Choosing to Keep Reign's Face Off Social Media (47:24) - The Hidden Danger Parents Need to Think About in the Age of AI (50:00) - Why Prayer Should Be Your First Response, Not Your Last Resort (57:20) - Building a Brand That Creates Freedom, Impact & Legacy Connect with Jake: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron     YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

Work without Worship Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Ecclesiastes 2:24-25   Under the Sun – Is believing the lie that life on earth is all there is. Point 1: The Reality of Work We brag about never neglecting work while neglecting the greater things in life   Point 2: The Ugly Truth about of Work Envy is one of the primary motivators of our ambition Three Practical Ways to end Envy 1. Repent of Envy – James 3:16 2. Remember His Promises – Psalm 84:11 3. Focus on Eternity – Colossians 3:2   Point 3: The Redemption of Work Satisfaction in work doesn't come from SUCCESS it comes from SIGNIFICANCE Three Questions to Think About: 1. Am I Worshipping Work? 2. Is Envy my Motivator? 3. Am I working for Success or Significance?

This week's video is the sixth part in Nate's ongoing series, How to Think About the Future. Today, Nate turns from describing possible futures to exploring how we can make decisions when certainty is impossible. He introduces a framework for planning under uncertainty by distinguishing between two common mistakes – failing to respond to real risks, and taking decisive action based on incomplete understanding. Touching on examples like soil health, social trust, and children's developmental windows, Nate also advocates that the most important compass for navigating the future is learning to distinguish between what can be rebuilt and what cannot. Overall, this episode examines how thoughtful planning requires balancing action with humility, while avoiding solutions that unintentionally deepen the problems they seek to solve. Nate explores the value of "robust actions" that create benefits across many possible futures, while also reflecting on the role of personal calling alongside practical resilience. He ends with a call for listeners to act where their agency is most visible – rather than seeking certainty about what lies ahead, Nate offers a way of seeing the world that helps us remain grounded as the landscape around us continues to change. What deserves our greatest protection, if some losses can be recovered while others cannot? Why is it important to be aware of the cognitive errors we might be making when evaluating the bigger picture? And how can we make meaningful decisions when the future is uncertain and every choice involves tradeoffs? (Recorded July 5th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Ed Calderon is a cartel expert, former cartel cop, security specialist, and combatives instructor with over 15 years of experience in public safety along the northern border area of Mexico. ED'S LINKS - IG: https://www.instagram.com/manifestoradiopodcast/ - X: https://x.com/eds_manifesto?t=mHTfUjf5CPPxGcS7lxBBfg&s=09 - WEBSITE: http://edsmanifesto.com FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - El Mencho K*lled & CJNG Franchise Cartel 13:10 - CIA Backed Presidents & Soft Invasion Theory 22:50 - AMLO Visited El Chapo & El Chapo's Son Charged With Treason 33:52 - Mayor of Tequila Was in the Cartel & Ukraine Mercenaries in Mexico 45:00 - An American Runs the Biggest Cartel in Mexico 56:15 - Operation Fast & Furious — I Found the Guns 1:04:35 - Mexican Auschwitz & Thousands of Missing People 1:14:15 - Venezuela Blueprint — Mexico Could Be Next 1:24:33 - Who Would Be Mexico's Maduro Figure? 1:36:00 - Israeli Training & Mossad's Hand in Mexico 1:46:12 - We're Already in WWIII & Drones Changing Everything 2:07:15 - Felipe Calderon Wasn't Ready & Military Abused Power 2:18:32 - America in Decline & Globalism Going Away 2:31:14 - Classic Narcos Cartel Is Disappearing 2:42:32 - Omar Garcia Harfuch — What Mexico Actually Needs 3:00:00 - Think About a Mexican ISIS 3:05:40 - Ed's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 449 - Ed Calderon Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, in Part 5 of the "How to Think About the Future" series, Nate scales his exploration of civilizational futures down to the future of a single human life and analyzes how the same patterns that shape economies, power, geopolitics, and Earth systems turn inward. Building on the framework developed throughout the series, he describes how the factors from material throughput to personal agency are underpinned by our own physical/mental health and our web of relationships. Nate emphasizes that we cannot build any stable future on top of cracking foundations, pointing toward the importance of cultivating a strong base of personal health and community to operate from. By outlining these scenarios – both on the personal and civilizational scales – Nate challenges the long-held assumptions that equate growth with success. He explores why the most regenerative paths available to us often look like decline from the outside and discusses the ways in which our civilizational foundations have been obscured by a societal trajectory of constant growth. Overall, this episode offers a mirror for reflecting on the landscapes we inhabit today and the quiet work required to navigate toward a better future for humanity and the biosphere. Are your daily choices strengthening your foundations, or are they slowly eroding the capacity you'll need for what's ahead? Which personal future scenario do you feel you're living in today, and what patterns are quietly shaping where you're headed? And how would your life change if you measured success by regeneration instead of productivity or growth? (Recorded July 5th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

This is episode 5 of Nate Atkin's $100 Million Dollar Journey, where we follow the real decisions, bottlenecks, and breakthroughs involved in building a mortgage business at scale In this conversation, Nate shares a pipeline update, a hiring update, and the next challenge he's working through: lead generation. We talk about where his business is really coming from, why doubling down on what is already working is often smarter than chasing new referral sources, and how one-to-many strategies can help him scale without getting spread too thin. If you want to grow your business without adding complexity for the sake of it, this one will help. In this episode, we cover: Why More Better New Matters - Before chasing new lead sources, look at what is already working and ask how to do more of it better. How to Go Deeper With Realtor Partners - We talk about how Nate can get more from his best realtor relationships instead of trying to be everywhere at once. Why One-to-Many Is the Next Move - Lunch and learns, webinars, and presentations can help you scale trust faster than one coffee at a time. Why Focus Beats Diversification - Sometimes the fastest path to growth is not adding more channels. It is getting better at the one that already works. How to Think About a Podcast - We also talk about when content can become part of your lead gen strategy and why audience and title matter more than most people think. The next level of growth usually does not come from doing more random things. It comes from getting more intentional about what already works and scaling it the right way. Follow Nate's journey through the links below: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok https://www.hummingbirdmortgages.ca/ $100 Million Dollar Journey Series Ep 1 - $100 Million Dollar Journey Ep 2 - How to Find and Hire an Underwriter Ep 3 - What Breaks When You Scale? Ep 4 - How to Hire Before You Burn Out Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my email list, Peckford's Playbook Join the Mortgage Mindset Daily (On a break this July) Gamify your prospecting with the 10@10 App I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell. To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.

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This week, Nate continues his "How to Think About the Future" series, where he invites listeners to imagine what it's like to live in different versions of the reality that lies ahead. In today's edition, Nate builds upon the frameworks outlined in part three to create four distinct future worlds – composites that emerge from various combinations of economic conditions, geopolitical scenarios, power structures, and Earth systems stability. The resulting worlds are not meant to serve as a prediction, but as a set of thought experiments designed to stretch our imagination and to sharpen our understanding of how societal shifts show up in our everyday lives.  Along the way, Nate also explores why some of these futures seem more stable than others, why economic contraction does not necessarily mean collapse, and why power distribution may matter more than the economic headlines. As Nate unpacks the logic of the four potential worlds, he emphasizes that we are not yet locked into any one outcome – the choices made by communities, regions, and institutions today still determine which valleys remain reachable tomorrow. This episode is an invitation to think beyond conventional narratives of progress and to consider what conditions make a future not just stable, but worth living in. What would daily life actually feel like in a world of managed contraction, ecological overshoot, authoritarian control, or systemic breakdown? Which institutions and practices are most important to preserve today, while the future remains unwritten? And why might the most desirable future also be the one that looks least like progress by today's economic measures? (Recorded June 9th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

This week's Frankly is part three of the series How to Think About the Future. Today, Nate builds a framework for understanding the pathways that connect today's choices to tomorrow's realities. Drawing from biology, ecology, history, and systems thinking, he introduces a civilizational terrain of ridges and valleys that is constantly shifting as we are moving through it. Nate also uses the concepts of switchbacks and erosion to explain why some futures emerge by default from existing incentives and momentum, while others require deliberate effort, coordination, and sustained commitment. Through examples that range from cell development to lake ecosystems to political systems, Nate examines how complex systems settle into stable states, and why some transitions are far easier to make than to reverse. As economic, geopolitical, and ecological pressures reshape the landscape we traverse, knowing which futures are downhill and which require climbing becomes increasingly important. The episode offers a conceptual tool for interpreting the composite worlds Nate will outline in the next part of the series, and invites listeners to consider both where they stand in the terrain and whether their daily actions are building pathways toward a more desirable future, or letting those paths erode. How do societies become trapped in self-reinforcing systems, and what does that look like in our current reality? Which futures seem most likely if present incentives and momentum hold? And which social, cultural, or ecological switchbacks are being built today that could open new possibilities tomorrow (Recorded May 22nd, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

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This week's Frankly is part two of the series How to Think About the Future. Today, Nate expands on the case for holding a distribution of possible futures rather than a single preferred one, and walks through a structured scenario-building exercise. He begins with the two-by-two grid that he has used for years, which indicates whether the economy will expand or contract and whether this happens within ecological limits or in overshoot. The four quadrants this produces represent possible directions toward the future: toward green growth, Mordor, Mad Max, or the Great Simplification. From there, Nate layers three more grids on top of this economic foundation. A grid focused on power – military, political, financial, and technological – asks how concentrated each is and where the gains flow. A grid regarding geopolitics maps cooperation and adversarial relations against interdependence and self-sufficiency, using the Strait of Hormuz closure as a live example of an adversarial and interdependent geopolitical makeup. Finally, an Earth systems grid tracks climate stress and biosphere integrity, taking into account that we are operating from an already compromised baseline. Nate also describes the role of technology as a modifier across all these grids, which amplifies whatever direction the surrounding system is already moving. He emphasizes that the real future will always come as a composite across these layers, and that the same economic headline produces radically different lived realities depending on the power, geopolitical, and ecological conditions it sits inside. Where do you find yourself already settled on a particular view of the future, and what gets filtered out when you are? Of the four grids Nate lays out, which feels most defining in your thinking, and which do you tend to underweight? What other grids might matter for anticipating the future, and how might they interact with the ones here? (Recorded April 20th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

“I'm not sure who I am but I know who I've been.“ this week on the show, Chris and Ethan take on a long awaited topic - Modest Mouse. Listen as they dive into the band's debut studio album, “This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About,” released 30 years ago this month. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/

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In this week's Frankly, Nate opens a new series called How to Think About the Future. He begins with some comments he's heard repeatedly on this platform: why cover nuclear, plastics, renewables, or climate when something else is the real issue? Nate observes that these questions come from people who have already settled on a single storyline about what's coming, and are filtering everything else through it. Our actual reality is much more complex and unknowable, and even the most well-informed perspectives may only be able to capture pieces of the bigger picture. Nate emphasizes that even his own base scenario – that the global economy is likely to hit a wall in the relatively-near future – should be held with humility. Nate introduces the idea of "scenario thinking" as a practical strategy to reflect on and prepare for several versions of the future, keeping one engaged and grounded in what matters. He also names why this line of thinking is hard in practice – 1. our nervous systems want resolution, 2. our careers and identities are attached to particular futures, and 3. cultural incentives reward confident stories over honest uncertainty. The episode closes by introducing shortfall risk, which is the danger that something essential, like topsoil, social trust, grid stability, or the nuclear taboo drops below a threshold from which it cannot easily recover. This concept will act as connective tissue across the rest of the series, which is an attempt to expand perception instead of picking the right future, and to identify what is coupled, what is irreversible, and what kinds of responses stay robust across many possible worlds. Where in your life have you quietly settled on a single story about the future? Which of the essentials you rely on would be hardest to rebuild if they fell below a threshold? And how might the decisions you make this week change if you held more than one plausible future in mind at the same time? (Recorded April 11th, 2026)   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

Travel demand is holding steady but shifting to last-minute booking behavior, forcing companies to adapt faster, while IHG argues scale is the best defense against global uncertainty and a new CEO letter warns that many 2026 assumptions have already broken. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why shorter booking windows are reshaping how travel companies operate, how large hotel groups are positioning themselves to absorb demand shifts across regions, and why industry leaders say this year requires faster decisions and a reset in strategy. This episode is presented by Lodgify! Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGAccor CEO: Geopolitical Turmoil Isn't Killing Travel — But Companies Need AgilityIHG CEO: Uncertainty Is the Only Certainty We HaveThe Recalibration: A CEO-to-CEO Letter on How to Think About the Rest of 2026 Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Being a Disney World Annual Passholder comes with some incredible perks — dining discounts, merchandise savings, exclusive offerings, and special in-park experiences. But there's another side to the story. In Part 2 of our Annual Pass series, we're breaking down not just the benefits — but the 5 hidden costs of being a Disney World Annual Passholder that most people don't talk about. In this episode, we cover: The biggest perks of the Disney World Annual Pass How discounts actually impact your overall spending The 5 hidden costs we encountered as passholders Why being a passholder can actually cost more than you expect How to avoid the most common pitfalls Whether you're a current passholder or considering becoming one, this episode will help you make a smarter decision.

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss the shooting in Minneapolis, the latest on Venezuela, and Cea Weaver.Editors' Picks:Rich: Also Jeff's postCharlie: Jeff's post “To Hell with Minnesota”MBD: Armond White's piece “The Better-Than List for 2025, the Year of Sedition”Phil: Charlie's post “How Not to Think About the ICE Shooting in Minnesota”Light Items:Rich: Good movies and bad onesCharlie: Bridge over the River KwaiMBD: Macklin CelebriniPhil: Downton Abbey: The FinaleSponsors:University of AustinVaerStrawberryMade InThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every year, Wall Street rolls out confident forecasts for where the S&P 500 will end the year—and every year those projections are treated as actionable insight. For 2026, analyst expectations cluster around modestly positive returns, even as valuations sit near historical extremes and macro risks continue to build. Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz explain why year-ahead market forecasts are largely an exercise in false precision. Instead of offering a price target with zero confidence, we walk through the key forces that are likely to shape markets in 2026—including stretched valuations, liquidity injections disguised as “reserve management,” the Federal Reserve leadership transition, midterm elections, fiscal uncertainty, AI-driven capital spending, tariffs, geopolitics, and rising sovereign debt risks. We also examine historical market behavior to provide perspective on drawdowns, winning streaks, and why valuations are a poor short-term timing tool but an excellent long-term risk signal. Finally, we discuss why flexibility, discipline, and risk management matter far more than guessing an index level twelve months in advance. If you are an investor trying to navigate uncertainty without relying on headlines or optimistic forecasts, this discussion provides the framework you need to think more clearly about markets in 2026. 0:00 - INTRO 0:19 - Betting on Anything, Healthcare Subsidies, HSA's, & Housing Bans 8:15 - Roll-of in Markets 12:42 - Guessing at 2026 Markets 20:35 - Think About the Known; Consider the Unknown 22:59 - Quantitative Easing & Chart Crime 25:09 - The Powell Exit & Midterm Elections 28:21 - Will Europe Keep Dumping Money into US Markets? 29:55 - AI Infrastructure Boom & New Technologies 32:02 - Our Process for Managing Market Rotations 35:14 - SCOTUS' Tariff Ruling & Trump's Plan-B 37:10 - Return of the Yen Carry Trade 38:50 - Smart Money Has Already Considered the Risks 42:08 - Don't Get Too Comfortable with Narratives Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manger, Michael Lebowitz, CFA Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQA10SrDk3s&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "2026 Forecast: Tis The Season For Wild Guesses" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/2026-forecast-tis-the-season-for-wild-guesses/ -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Sector Rotation Quietly Begins," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6zc2wXLn5o&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ria-economic-summit-tickets-1765951641899?aff=oddtdtcreator ------- Watch our previous show, "Open Chat Q&A: Markets, Earnings, Taxes & Portfolio Strategy," here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGgxAtaZIOI&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestm entadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketUpdate #SectorRotation #StockMarketNews #EconomicData #MarketVolatility #MarketOutlook2026 #StockMarketRisk #InvestorDiscipline #FedPolicy #ValuationsMatter

Every year, Wall Street rolls out confident forecasts for where the S&P 500 will end the year—and every year those projections are treated as actionable insight. For 2026, analyst expectations cluster around modestly positive returns, even as valuations sit near historical extremes and macro risks continue to build. Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz explain why year-ahead market forecasts are largely an exercise in false precision. Instead of offering a price target with zero confidence, we walk through the key forces that are likely to shape markets in 2026—including stretched valuations, liquidity injections disguised as "reserve management," the Federal Reserve leadership transition, midterm elections, fiscal uncertainty, AI-driven capital spending, tariffs, geopolitics, and rising sovereign debt risks. We also examine historical market behavior to provide perspective on drawdowns, winning streaks, and why valuations are a poor short-term timing tool but an excellent long-term risk signal. Finally, we discuss why flexibility, discipline, and risk management matter far more than guessing an index level twelve months in advance. If you are an investor trying to navigate uncertainty without relying on headlines or optimistic forecasts, this discussion provides the framework you need to think more clearly about markets in 2026. 0:00 - INTRO 0:19 - Betting on Anything, Healthcare Subsidies, HSA's, & Housing Bans 8:15 - Roll-of in Markets 12:42 - Guessing at 2026 Markets 20:35 - Think About the Known; Consider the Unknown 22:59 - Quantitative Easing & Chart Crime 25:09 - The Powell Exit & Midterm Elections 28:21 - Will Europe Keep Dumping Money into US Markets? 29:55 - AI Infrastructure Boom & New Technologies 32:02 - Our Process for Managing Market Rotations 35:14 - SCOTUS' Tariff Ruling & Trump's Plan-B 37:10 - Return of the Yen Carry Trade 38:50 - Smart Money Has Already Considered the Risks 42:08 - Don't Get Too Comfortable with Narratives Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manger, Michael Lebowitz, CFA Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQA10SrDk3s&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "2026 Forecast: Tis The Season For Wild Guesses" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/2026-forecast-tis-the-season-for-wild-guesses/ -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Sector Rotation Quietly Begins," is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6zc2wXLn5o&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-ria-economic-summit-tickets-1765951641899?aff=oddtdtcreator ------- Watch our previous show, "Open Chat Q&A: Markets, Earnings, Taxes & Portfolio Strategy," here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGgxAtaZIOI&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 -------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestm entadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MarketUpdate #SectorRotation #StockMarketNews #EconomicData #MarketVolatility #MarketOutlook2026 #StockMarketRisk #InvestorDiscipline #FedPolicy #ValuationsMatter

On this episode, past guests of Books with Betsy and I share our favorite books of 2025! Listen to hear about lots of great 2025 books and the excellent backlist we got to this year.    Books mentioned in this episode:    Betsy's Best Categorically (books that…):  Shocked me:  It's Not the End of the World by Jonathan Parks-Ramage Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell  Made me Cry: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai  Are You Happy? By Lori Ostlund  Underrated: Fundamentally by Noussaibah Younis  What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown  Recommend Widely: There is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America by Brian Goldstone  Isola by Allegra Goodman  Hard to Recommend:  King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby  Flesh by David Szalay  Made me Think About my Life Differently: Uzumaki by Junji Ito  Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa    Books Highlighted by Guests: Deedi Brown:  The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow Telephone by Percival Everett  Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age by Vauhini Vara  Francisco Rafael Peralta-Cerda:  Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman  Displacement by Kiku Hughes  Yellowface by R.F. Kuang  Chloe Waryan:  The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones  The Secret History by Donna Tartt  Woodworking by Emily St. James  Poor Things by Alasdair Gray Jess Abra Sandy:  How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix  Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews Soft Science & Other Poems by Franny Choi  Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong  Shakia Perry:  Issac's Song by Daniel Black  King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby  Zeal by Morgan Jerkins  Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan  Chelsey Stone:  The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejidé Deirdre Harrison:  Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer  Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself by Lisa Marchiano  The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley  Chirri & Chirra: The Snowy Day by Kaya Doi & Yuki Kaneko  The Red Fruit by Lee Gee Eun  Red Sled by Lita Judge  Jordan Hernandez:  This is Your Mother by Erika J. Simpson  The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley  Loca by Alejandro Heredia  Liv Hoselton:  Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green  A Noble Madness: The Dark Side of Collecting from Antiquity to Now by James Delbourgo  Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Frankenstein by Mary Shelly  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens  Leah Rachel von Essen:  And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts  Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert  One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

This week, we're looking at how our families shaped the way we think about boundaries and why holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving tend to reactivate old roles and survival strategies.  This episode explores how to show up differently this Thanksgiving — grounded, prepared, and centered — instead of slipping back into the versions of ourselves we've outgrown. You'll learn how to notice old triggers before you walk in the door, create invisible boundaries that protect your energy, plan resets and exit strategies without guilt, and stay connected to the adult version of you instead of the child who learned to self-abandon. This is about creating safety inside yourself so you no longer trade your peace for approval. Three Things to Think About: 1.     Why family gatherings often reactivate old roles — and how to stay anchored in the adult you are now, not the child you used to be. 2.     How to prepare your nervous system before you arrive so you can stay present, grounded, and connected to yourself throughout the day. 3.     Simple ways to protect your peace quietly and confidently even when others have big emotions, expectations, or reactions.    The adult you are today gets to make choices the child version of you  never had.   Get your FREE Boundaries Ebook here! If you're ready to find your voice, set healthy boundaries, and create more fulfilling relationships, this guide is your roadmap!   Need more?  Check out the Masterclass on Reclaiming Your Voice:   https://www.findyourvoicecourse.com/beyond-words       Hey! My signature course is live!  I am so excited to also offer a free upgrade to the group coaching program.  Be sure to click here to check it out: https://findyourvoicecourse.com/   Need coaching? Sign up here for your Power Hour, where you and I can get you started on your confidence journey!  https://findyourvoicecourse.com/power-hour

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Boundaries aren't just about saying no - they're about finally seeing clearly. In this episode, I break down how boundary work forces us out of fantasy and into reality, and why this shift brings up grief, sadness, and confusion before it brings peace. We explore what detachment actually means (loving without carrying), why acceptance always asks us to grieve the illusions we've held onto, and how seeing the truth opens the path to emotional freedom, self-respect, and grounded decision-making. Three Things to Think About: 1. Why clarity feels uncomfortable before it feels freeing — and how boundaries shift you from potential to reality in ways you may not expect. 2. What healthy detachment really looks like — and why it's not distance, coldness, or giving up, but something far more grounded and compassionate. 3. How grief and acceptance quietly shape boundary work — and how these emotions help you stop carrying what was never yours to hold.   Sometimes the hardest goodbye  is to the version of someone you hoped  they'd be.   Get your FREE Boundaries Ebook here! If you're ready to find your voice, set healthy boundaries, and create more fulfilling relationships, this guide is your roadmap!   Need more?  Check out the Masterclass on Reclaiming Your Voice:   https://www.findyourvoicecourse.com/beyond-words      Hey! My signature course is live!  I am so excited to also offer a free upgrade to the group coaching program.  Be sure to click here to check it out: https://findyourvoicecourse.com/   Need coaching? Sign up here for your Power Hour, where you and I can get you started on your confidence journey!  https://findyourvoicecourse.com/power-hour

This week, we break down what to know before buying into a practice, rethink what "net worth" really means, explore how to best use an Air National Guard retirement paycheck from 57 to 65, and highlight important basics on Special Needs Trusts. Today's episode is brought to us by SoFi, the folks who help you get your money right. Paying off student debt quickly and getting your finances back on track isn't easy, but that's where SoFi can help — they have exclusive, low rates designed to help medical residents refinance student loans—and that could end up saving you thousands of dollars, helping you get out of student debt sooner. SoFi also offers the ability to lower your payments to just $100 a month* while you're still in residency. And if you're already out of residency, SoFi's got you covered there too. For more information, go to https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/Sofi SoFi Student Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Additional terms and conditions apply. NMLS 696891. The White Coat Investor has been helping doctors, dentists, and other high-income professionals with their money since 2011. Our free personal finance resource covers an array of topics including how to use your retirement accounts, getting a doctor mortgage loan, how to manage your student loans, buying physician disability and malpractice insurance, asset allocation & asset location, how to invest in real estate, and so much more. We will help you learn how to manage your finances like a pro so you can stop worrying about money and start living your best life. If you're a high-income professional and ready to get a "fair shake" on Wall Street, The White Coat Investor is for you! Find 1000's of written articles on the blog: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  Our YouTube channel if you prefer watching videos to learn: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice for all your student loan needs: https://studentloanadvice.com  Join the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Join the community on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Join the community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Learn faster with our Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Sign up for our Newsletter here: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter  00:00 WCI Podcast #445 03:28 Buying into a Physician Owned Practice 11:42 What to Include in Net Worth 17:00 How to Think About a Pension 21:36 Managing a Special Needs Trust

What would you do if you were told to stop talking about Jesus?In this Sermon, we'll look at Peter and John standing on trial before the most powerful leaders in Israel. They boldly proclaim judgment — and then astonishingly offer grace and forgiveness through Jesus to the very men who orchestrated His death.The result: threats to stay silent.Their response:

The Tuesday Truth: Reflections from the Radio Man On a brisk Tuesday morning, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad—known to listeners as The Radio Man—takes his audience on another insightful journey through modern leadership and media reality. His latest episode of Inconvenient Ideas begins, as always, not with politics, but with a principle: “Donald Trump is still the king.” Not, Stan clarifies, the king of America—but the king of the ratings. And that's no small difference in today's performance economy, where visibility equals influence and airtime equals authority. He dominates the story,” Hustad observes. “Every time someone attacks him, they help him win the media game.” The result? A world where the loudest voice often becomes the leading one—and where even those who protest can unintentionally raise the crown on the very head they oppose. “It's a kingdom of attention,” Hustad notes, “and Trump still rules the realm.” The Nap Syndrome: Non-Achievement Performance But Stan's real message isn't about Trump—it's about us. He points to the weekend's “No Kings Rally,” a national protest that produced plenty of shouting but, as he calls it, “a NAP—a Non-Achievement Performance.” “Maybe it made them feel good,” he quips. “But nothing happened. Nothing changed.” That, Hustad suggests, is the danger in our modern culture of reaction: the illusion of activity without accomplishment. We substitute outrage for outcomes and noise for progress. The cure? Two words: So what? One of Hustad's mentors taught him that powerful question. Before you act, post, protest, or pontificate—ask, “So what? What will change? What will be better?” Leaders, he says, aren't just expressive—they're effective. They measure results, not reactions. From Power Plays to Purposeful Presence From there, Hustad draws a deeper leadership insight. Power, he explains, comes from motion. Donald Trump understands this well—keep money moving, keep people engaged, keep stories alive, and power follows. But there's another kind of power that Hustad lifts up: the power of self-expression and self-listening. In the “Do It Right” era—the performance economy he coaches others to master—success belongs to those who know how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. “We're in the Transformation Zone now,” he says. “It's not enough to do it—you have to do it right.” Whether you're leading a company, a church, or a creative venture, the microphone is now your crown. The question is, what kind of king—or servant—will you be? Things to Think About, Share, and Remember • Self-Expression + Self-Listening = Real Leadership. Speak your truth—but make sure it makes sense when you hear it back. • Ask “So What?” Before You Act. It's the simplest way to filter what truly matters. • Avoid the NAP Trap. Don't spend your energy on Non-Achievement Performances. • Remember Who (or What) Is King in Your Life. Is it ego, money, media—or something higher? • Power Follows Movement. Keep good things—ideas, generosity, creativity—moving. That's how you lead with influence. A Call to Reflection and Action Stan closes his broadcast with a question worth repeating: “Who or what do you want to be king in your life?” For some, it's wealth or recognition. For others, it's principle or faith. Hustad reminds listeners that those who follow the Christian tradition often speak of King Jesus—a different kind of kingdom built not on domination but on service and good works. His final challenge is simple: Don't waste your days taking NAPs. Build something. Lead something. Do it right. And if you're ready to start—whether in business, broadcasting, or personal transformation—Stan Hustad can help you find your voice and make your mark. Reach him directly at Stan@WiTRadio.net or visit WiTRadio.net. Because in the new world of performance, your story is your stage—and it's time to rule it well.

Season 14 Episode 374 reviews neuroscientist Friederika Fabritius on the limits of willpower with tips from Dr. Andrew Huberman's research on how to strengthen the anterior mid-cingulate cortex through deliberate focus and challenging tasks. The episode also reviews the brain's reward system and practical strategies—like Dr. Anna Lembke's 30-day dopamine reset—to protect motivation and long-term self-control. Practical takeaways include conserving willpower by simplifying choices, using meditation and focused exercises to build concentration, deliberately practicing difficult tasks to grow resilience, and rethinking how we reward children to avoid overstimulating their prefrontal cortex. On today's episode #374, we'll learn: ✔ Practical Tips for Building our Willpower/Resilience/Concentration ✔ The Importance of Understanding our Brain's Reward System for Ourselves and Our Children Welcome back to SEASON 14 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, and seven years ago, launched this podcast with a question I had never truly asked myself before: (and that is) If productivity and results matter to us—and they do now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to make them happen? Most of us were never taught how to apply neuroscience to improve productivity, results, or well-being. About a decade ago, I became fascinated by the mind-brain-results connection—and how science can be applied to our everyday lives. That's why I've made it my mission to bring you the world's top experts—so together, we can explore the intersection of science and social-emotional learning. We'll break down complex ideas and turn them into practical strategies we can use every day for predictable, science-backed results. For today's Episode 374, we continue our journey into our mind (and brain) with PART 2 of our interview review with neuroscientist, Friederike Fabritius, who we covered on our last EP 373[i] and her book The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better and Happier. VIDEO 1 Click Here to Watch Today we're reviewing a topic we've covered a few times on this podcast — willpower — that Friederike says “is limited and (that she) tries not to waste on people and processes that are just not worth it.” She explains: “To a certain degree, I try to simplify my life—I have five kids, a career, and I write books. So, in order to manage all of that, I say no to almost everything else. If I say yes to everything, by the end of the day I'm exhausted. If I then sit down at my desk to write, the result would be a disaster because my willpower is already depleted and I feel like collapsing on the couch. So, you need to be wise about not wasting your willpower on things that aren't worth it.” On Episode 294[ii], “Beyond Our 5 Senses: Understanding and Using the 6 Faculties of Our Mind,” we explored how to develop and use this important mental faculty. I find all six faculties of our mind fascinating—but the will is one of my favorites. It's what I'm using right now, sitting at my desk on a Saturday, to stay focused long enough to write this episode. YOUR WILL gives you the ability to concentrate. It helps you hold a thought on the screen of your mind, or choose thoughts of success over thoughts of failure. With a highly developed will, you can lock into a task, block out distractions, and accomplish what you set out to do. We also looked at willpower in Episode 344[iii], “The Neuroscience of Resilience: Building Stronger Minds and Teams,” where we explored how grit and mental toughness relate to new research from Dr. Andrew Huberman. His work shows what happens in the brain when we develop strong willpower—the same kind of strength we need to overcome adversity or, as Friederike describes, to sit down and write a book after a long day. This discovery even made one of the world's leading neuroscientists jump out of his chair—and I was right there with him in excitement. I can still remember exactly where I was when I wrote my notes about this—on my cellphone notepad when I learned this brain fact. Did you know there's a part of the brain called the anterior mid-cingulate cortex? It's not just one of the centers for willpower—scientists believe it may hold the secret to the will to live. (Dr. Andrew Huberman)[iv] This region increases in size when we do things we don't want to do—like adding exercise when we'd rather rest, or resisting foods we really enjoy. OR, think about the tasks in your day that you would rather skip over. When you do them anyway, you are strengthening and growing this part of your brain.

Pastor Mike will be speaking on Why is it Important to Think About the Afterlife Part 2. He will be reading out of Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11-14. I want you to consider this, what God has in store for his children in the next life gives us hope, helping us to navigate the trials and the […] The post Why is it Important to Think About the Afterlife Part 2 first appeared on Hope Worth Having.

Fearless Agent Coach & Founder Bob Loeffler shares his insights on How to Handle "I Want to Think About it" as an objection and how it's making his Fearless Agent Coaching Students rich! Fearless Agent Coaching is the Highest Results Producing Real Estate Sales Training and Coaching Program in the Industry and we can prove it will work for you if it's a good fit! Call us today at 480-385-8810 to see if it may be  good fit for you! Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students di all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Listen in each week as Bob gives an overview and explains the big ideas behind making big money as a Fearless Agent! If you are earning less selling real estate than you wish you were, and you're open to the idea of having some help, We are here for you! You will never again be in a money making situation with a Buyer, Seller or Investor and not have the right words! You will be very confident! You will be a Fearless Agent! Call Bob anytime for more information about Fearless Agent Coaching for Agents, Fearless Agent Recruiting Training for Broker/Owners, or hiring Bob as a Speaker for your next Event! Call today 480-385-8810 - or go to https://fearlessagent.com Telephone Prospecting for Realtors means Cold Calling, Door knocking, Calling for Sale By Owners, Calling Expired Listings, Calling your Sphere of Influence, Farming, Holding Open Houses, Spin Selling, but Fearless Agent Coaching Students do all of these completely differently and get massively better results! Find out how! Are You an Owner of a Real Estate Company - need help Recruiting Producing Agents - Call today! 480-385-8810 and go to FearlessAgentRecruiting.com and watch our Recruiting Video Real Estate Coaching training Real estate training real estate coaching real estate speaker real estate coach real estate sales sales training realtor realtor training realtor coach realtor coaching realtor sales coaching realtor recruiting real estate agent real estate broker realtor prospecting real estate prospecting prospecting for listings calling expired listings calling for sale by owners realtor success Best Realtor Coach Best Real Estate Coach Spin SellingSupport the show: https://fearlessagent.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Mike will be speaking on Why is it Important to Think About the Afterlife Part 1. He will be reading out of Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11-14. If we imagine that there is no heaven or hell and that all we have is just living for today, then we have also imagined a universe that is […] The post Why is it Important to Think About the Afterlife Part 1 first appeared on Hope Worth Having.

When Listening to God Hurts

How do you approach God when you have an urgent need?Do you find yourself “bargaining up” with your good works or “bargaining down” in unworthiness?This week, we will be in Luke 7:1–10 and seeing how a Roman centurion shows us another way—faith that rests entirely on the authority of Christ.This week, we'll see how Jesus responds to faith that says, “Just say the word.”⸻Two Things to Think About as you listen::1) Where do you place your confidence when you pray?Do you lean on your good works, your service, or your feelings of worthiness? Or do you hesitate because you feel unworthy?2) What does this story teach about Jesus' authority?Notice how the centurion recognized Jesus' word had power over all creation. What might that mean for your prayers and faith today?⸻Two Things to Pray through as you listen::1) Pray for a humble, confident faith. Ask God to free you from trusting in your works or wallowing in your failures, and to place your trust fully in Christ's authority.2) Pray for those carrying heavy burdens. Intercede for friends, family, or church members who need healing, help, or hope—asking God to work mightily because of who He is, not because of what we've done.

In this episode, labor market economist Guy Berger breaks down how jobs data is collected, why revisions happen, and how to interpret them in context. He explains the roles of NFP, claims, and JOLTS data, the impact of immigration shifts on labor supply, and how business surveys can signal future hiring trends. Berger also digs into why the current conditions show stability with potential for both cooling and tightening ahead. Enjoy! __ Follow Guy: https://x.com/EconBerger Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance __ Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code FORWARD100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london __ This Forward Guidance episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): http://vaneck.com/SMHFelix Learn more about the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): vaneck.com/SMHXFelix — Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:01) How Does BLS Gather Data? (6:27) Why Do We Have Revisions? (15:33) VanEck Ad (16:18) How to Think About the Data (20:42) Immigration Impact (29:10) VanEck Ad (29:50) Weekly Claims Data (40:08) JOLTS Data (45:54) The Beveridge Curve (53:49) Where is the Labor Market NOW? (56:20) Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

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Sometimes in life we face situations that need a different approach. Often, for us to get past certain issues we need to stop doing what we've always done and try something new. Join Chad Messerly for this week's ‘Something to Think About' to look at four points on how to make changes in our life.

How do we stay focused on God in a world full of distractions? In this episode of Something to Think About, Chad Messerly discusses three ways we can overcome distractions and focus more on what we need to focus on.

Matt McCaffrey is a former Mises Institute research fellow with an expertise in the American economist (and Austrian fellow-traveler) Frank Fetter. He joins Bob to discuss his newly published journal article exploring the dispute Fetter had with the august British economist Alfred Marshall over the theory of rent.Dr. McCaffrey's Journal Article: Mises.org/HAP480aFrank Fetter's Capital, Interest, and Rent: Mises.org/HAP480bMatt McCaffrey, “Frank Fetter and the Austrian Tradition in the United States”: Mises.org/HAP480cFor just $25, you can receive our December Bundle, including three essential reads:Tom DiLorenzo's Axis of Evil: America's Three Worst Presidents, Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy,and Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?. Claim your bundle now at Mises.org/HumanAction24

Keith Smith, MD is an anesthesiologist and founder of the cash-price Surgery Center of Oklahoma. In the wake of the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, Keith explains why US health care is so expensive and how to fix it. The Surgery Center of Oklahoma: Mises.org/HAP479aThe Story of the $100 Hospital Aspirin: Mises.org/HAP479bPrimal Prescription: Surviving the 'Sick Care' Sinkhole: Mises.org/HAP479cFor just $25, you can receive our December Bundle, including three essential reads:Tom DiLorenzo's Axis of Evil: America's Three Worst Presidents, Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy,and Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?. Claim your bundle now at Mises.org/HumanAction24

Using the heavily marketed movie "Wicked" as his news hook, Bob explains that the beloved Wizard of Oz movie involved an allegory of the bimetallism debates of the late 1800s, including William Jennings Bryan's famous "Cross of Gold" speech. Bob fills in the details about the Wizard of Oz lore, and then explains the economics of bimetallism in the United States.Bob's Book, Understanding Money Mechanics: Mises.org/HAP478aThe Wikipedia Article on the Political Interpretations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Mises.org/HAP478bThe Wikipedia Article on the Wicked Novel: Mises.org/HAP478cFor just $25, you can receive our December Bundle, including three essential reads:Tom DiLorenzo's Axis of Evil: America's Three Worst Presidents, Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy,and Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?. Claim your bundle now at Mises.org/HumanAction24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

David Glasner is a UCLA-trained economist specializing in monetary theory and the history of economic thought. He has disagreed in print with Murphy's take on the famous Sraffa-Hayek debate. David first explains his general views and then comments on the debate.Bob's Paper, "A Problem With the Pure Time Preference Theory of Interest": Mises.org/HAP477aDavid's Paper "The Sraffa-Hayek Debate on the Natural Rate of Interest": Mises.org/HAP477bFor just $25, you can receive our December Bundle, including three essential reads:Tom DiLorenzo's Axis of Evil: America's Three Worst Presidents, Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy,and Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?. Claim your bundle now at Mises.org/HumanAction24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

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In this episode of The Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount Jr. hosts Barrett King, Senior Director of Revenue and Partnerships. In this episode they dive into key insights on building effective sales training, the importance of a well-defined go-to-market strategy, and the power of partnerships to drive customer success. Barrett's approach to how sales enablement and partnerships can dramatically reduce the time it takes for a sales team to become proficient, creating stronger, faster results. Key Takeaways: – Training vs. Coaching Distinction: Successful organizations differentiate between training (knowledge transfer) and coaching (enhancement of skills). Training provides the foundational knowledge, while coaching develops and fine-tunes the skills that have been learned, allowing individuals to apply them effectively. – Proficiency Framework: Organizations that excel in training have a clear framework for progression—from theory to practice and application. This framework accelerates skill development, enabling employees to achieve in two months what typically takes twelve, improving overall organizational efficiency. – Ongoing Development: Training doesn't stop at onboarding. Continuous development and management of employees' growth are crucial. Organizations that treat training as a continuous process, rather than a one-time event, maintain higher levels of talent retention and skill proficiency. – Value of Partnerships: Partnerships in a go-to-market strategy are about delivering exponential value to customers by combining the strengths of two businesses. The "value triangle" concept emphasizes that a business, its partner, and the intersection of their services create more value for the customer than each could individually. – Customer-Centered Strategy: A customer-first approach drives effective go-to-market strategies. Partnerships, particularly for startups, should focus on aligning with partners who already have customer trust. By understanding customer needs and other solutions they're using, organizations can better strategize and offer more meaningful, value-driven collaborations. – Listen to Customer Patterns: Even with a small customer base, patterns emerge in how customers use your product or service. Identifying and understanding why certain customers adopt similar practices helps inform product strategy and go-to-market approaches, ensuring you're addressing real needs. – Customer-Centric Messaging: When reaching out to partners or customers, focus on how your solution will improve the customer's experience, rather than simply pushing your product. It's crucial to show how you can add value to the customer's existing operations, rather than expecting them to sell or adopt your product without a clear benefit. – Keep Outreach Simple and Genuine: Authentic, straightforward communication is often the most effective. Instead of overcomplicating messages with details about your offerings, a simple approach that highlights shared networks or experiences can open doors to meaningful conversations and partnerships. – Ego Can Be a Barrier: In the early stages of a sales career, ego can cloud judgment. It's crucial to focus on genuinely helping prospects rather than trying to prove oneself. Authentic engagement is key to fostering successful partnerships. – Timing and Personalization Matter: Sending emails at unconventional times (e.g., evenings or early mornings) can improve response rates. Tailoring outreach to when your prospects are more likely to be free and receptive helps break through the noise of their day-to-day work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KExatzKuSkQ Build Strong Partnerships Building meaningful partnerships can be a game-changer for your growth. But how do you move beyond just pitching products and get partners genuinely interested in what you offer? It's not just about numbers or features. It's about people working together for a shared purpose.  It Starts with Being Human One of the most common mistakes salespeople make is focusing too much on technical benefits and outcomes. Sure, increasing ROI by 448% sounds great, but at the core, partnerships are about people. When reaching out to a potential partner, the conversation should feel natural, like you're trying to build a genuine relationship. Instead of diving straight into the pitch, start by saying something simple like, “I want to help you.” It sounds basic, but being clear and genuine goes a long way. It's also realistic—out of the thousands of people you may reach out to, many won't be interested, and that's okay. Focus on the ones who are, and keep your message simple and authentic. Those genuine conversations are what spark real partnerships. Avoid Overcomplicating It Many sales professionals tend to overthink their outreach. We get caught up in scripts, email templates, and trying to perfect every little detail. But sometimes, it's better to strip it all down. Success can come from simply reaching out to agency partners and saying, “Let's chat for five minutes to see if we're a good fit.” This approach isn't complicated or flashy—it is about starting a real conversation. If you approach someone and say, “I think we can help each other,” it makes the whole interaction feel less like a sales pitch and more like a collaboration. That's what people want—a partner, not a salesperson. And when they see that you genuinely care about helping them, it's easier to gain their trust. Listening is Your Superpower Partnerships are built on understanding, not selling. It's easy to forget that when we're so focused on what we're offering. The best way to build trust with a partner is to listen. Take the time to research and understand their business, their challenges, and what their customers need. It's importance to observe, listen, and then act on what you've learned. For example, if you're reaching out to a partner, you might say, “I've been talking to some of your customers, and they mentioned that while your services are great, they could use a better way to manage their tech support.” This shows that you've done your homework and understand their business. It also gives you a foot in the door to offer a solution that fits into their strategy. The more you listen, the better you can tailor your outreach to meet their specific needs. Think About the Timing It's not just about what you say, but also when you say it that makes a difference. Timing can play a huge role in whether someone opens your email or takes your call. The speaker mentions an interesting tactic: sending emails at obscure times, like 8:37 p.m. or 6:12 a.m. The logic here is simple—your target audience is probably winding down at the end of the day or just starting their morning. That's when they're most likely to check their phones and see your message. By reaching out to them when they're more available, you increase the chances of getting a response. Sending a well-timed email with a simple message like, “I've been on your website and noticed this challenge. I'd love to spend five minutes talking about how we can help,” feels personal and relevant. Create Real Value Ultimately, your goal isn't just to make a sale. You're trying to create value for your partners and their customers. If what you're offering makes their business better, it becomes a win-win situation. True partnerships are about aligning with the customer's needs, not just pitching a product. If your partner can see that by working together, their customers will benefit, they'll be much more open to collaborating. Great partnerships are all about being people-first and focusing on creating better outcomes for everyone involved. If your message highlights how both of you can win by working together, the relationship becomes much more powerful than a simple transaction. Don't Be Afraid to Ask At the end of the day, a lot of us hesitate to ask for partnerships because we're afraid of rejection. If you've done your homework, listened to your potential partners, and have a clear understanding of how you can help them, there's no harm in asking. Worst case scenario? They say no, and you move on. Best case? You build a strong, lasting partnership that drives growth for both sides. The next time you're reaching out to a potential partner, remember to keep it simple, stay human, and always focus on how you can create value together. Building partnerships is about helping each other succeed—one genuine conversation at a time. Download the free A.C.E.D. Buyer Style Playbook to learn how to build deeper emotional connections when you interact with buyers and stakeholders.

#191: Grow your wealth and build a resilient portfolio by making smarter decisions with these 11 investing lessons. Financial advisor Ben Carlson and I share actionable insights on managing risk, overcoming psychological barriers in investing, and the power of simplicity and diversification to ensure long-term, fulfilling financial success. Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management and the author of four books on investing and personal finance. He runs the popular blog A Wealth of Common Sense, where he shares insights on financial markets and investing strategies. Ben also co-hosts Animal Spirits, one of my favorite podcasts. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ben-carlson-money-lessons Resources Mentioned Ben Carlson: Website | Animal Spirits Podcast | X 20 Lessons From 20 Years of Managing Money My All-Time High in Savings You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement Wealthfront Risk Parity Fund | What is Risk Parity? JP Morgan: S&P 500 Market Concentration Chart Fractional Vacation Homes: Pacaso Paula Pant's Podcast: Afford Anything Safe Withdrawals: Free DIY Withdrawal Rate Toolbox | Safe Withdrawal Rate Series Study: Spending Habits of Retirees ATH Podcast Ep #41: Beating Inflation, Alternative Assets, and Simplifying Your Finances with Ben Carlson Ep #59: Save Money, Build Wealth and Just Keep Buying with Nick Maggiulli Ep #91: Die With Zero: Net Fulfillment Over Net Worth with Bill Perkins Ep #117: Navigating a High Rate Market: Buying a Home, Preparing for a Recession and Where to Put Cash with Ben Carlson Ep #168: Building an Investment Portfolio to Grow and Protect Your Wealth with Chris Doyl Ep #180: Stocks vs. Real Estate: What's the Best Investment to Build Wealth? Ep #186: 25 Money Rules (and When to Break Them) with Brian Feroldi Ep #189: Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske Join our Newsletter Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Email us for questions, tips, deals and feedback Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:30) Experience in Investing Is Not the Same as Expertise (03:24) Intelligence Doesn't Guarantee Investment Success (05:42) No One Lives Life in the Long Term (07:32) Experiences Shape Your Perception of Risk (10:12) The Biggest Risks Are Always the Same yet Different (13:29) Optimism Should Be Your Default (20:03) There Is No Such Thing as a Perfect Portfolio (22:31) Overthinking Can Be Just as Debilitating as Not Thinking at All (24:30) How to Think About a Simple Portfolio with International Exposure (26:17) Less Is More (30:17) Ways to Reduce Overthinking (32:02) Tax Loss Harvesting vs. Direct Indexing (39:02) Why Ben Wrote a Post on 20 Money Lessons (40:11) Lesson #10: There Is a Big Difference Between Rich and Wealthy (43:37) The Reason Ben and Chris Invested in Holiday Homes (48:27) What's a Reasonable Amount to Save? (51:29) You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think for Retirement (56:47) The Final Biggest Takeaway Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Bob to analyze Kamala Harris's proposals against price gouging, and how some mainstream economists defend Government price controls. They also address misconceptions about price gouging and the evolving mainstream narrative on inflation.Bob's Article on Harris's Anti-Price Gouging Proposals: Mises.org/HAP463aThe Boston Globe Article Supporting Harris's Proposal: Mises.org/HAP463bFor the week only, get a FREE copy of Dr. Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy: Mises.org/HAPodFree

Bob quotes from David Ricardo to show that the classical economists understood that utility was essential to explaining market value, but then he also explains why the Marginalist Revolution was a scientific advancement.Bob's Journal of Libertarian Studies Article on The Labor Theory of Value: Mises.org/HAP462aHuman Action Podcast Episode 460, "What Does Say's Law Really Say?": Mises.org/HAP462bDavid Ricardo, On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation: Mises.org/HAP462cFor the next two weeks only, get a FREE copy of Dr. Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy: Mises.org/HAPodFree

OA1040 We begin in Florida with yet more of Judge Aileen Cannon's efforts to delay Donald Trump's federal case, including a demand for Jack Smith to be nicer to Trump's lawyers and her decision to allow non-parties to join the fun and make arguments in an upcoming hearing about whether Smith was properly appointed to prosecute Trump at all. Hunter Biden's federal trial began this week in Delaware on charges relating to his purchase and possession of a gun which he owned for 11 days in 2018. Matt breaks down the history of this investigation, the charges, and how this case ended up going to trial before a quick time jump in which we return to review what we know one week into these proceedings. How does this trial compare to the one which concluded a week earlier with the conviction of a former President Donald Trump--and would these charges ever have been brought against someone whose last name wasn't Biden?  11th Circuit order instructing the clerk's office to stop taking complaints about Judge Cannon Mar-A-Lago search warrant Jack Smith's Motion for Modification of Conditions of Release Quick Facts on 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) Firearms Offenses (US Sentencing Commission) Delaware indictment of Robert Hunter Biden (gun charges) “How to Think About the Hunter Biden “Laptop,” Marcy Wheeler (6/6/2024) If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!