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What happens when your past keeps rewriting your future?We all carry stories — ones we didn't choose, ones that shaped our reactions, confidence, and leadership. But what if those stories aren't true anymore? What if the version of you that learned to survive isn't the same one called to lead?In this transformative episode, Jason VanRuler, MA, CSAT — a nationally recognized therapist, speaker, and author specializing in relationships, attachment, and dating — joins the conversation to share how facing your broken places can lead to true connection and personal freedom. Jason's journey from a chaotic, trauma-filled childhood to becoming one of the most respected voices in emotional health and leadership offers a roadmap for anyone ready to take ownership of their story.Featured in major national news outlets, known for his strong social media presence, and having spoken on stages to thousands, Jason brings both professional insight and raw honesty to every conversation. He's the author of Get Past Your Past (Zondervan, 2023) and the upcoming Discovering Your Communication Type, set to be released in April — a groundbreaking look at how our attachment styles shape the way we speak, lead, and love.He reveals why truth is the ultimate kindness, how confidence is something we earn through small, consistent action, and why uncovering your origin story is the foundation of authentic leadership. Whether you're leading a team, a family, or yourself, this episode will challenge how you view growth, success, and self-awareness.Quotes:“The best kind of confidence is the kind you earned. You can only earn it if you know where you're starting.”“If we don't really understand why that's the goal, we'll never get there. What fuels us fools us into thinking, ‘When I get X, I will feel Y,' but fulfillment comes from knowing our true origin story.”“You don't have to do the big thing every day, but you've got to do a thing every day that helps you be better—and do it consistently.”Actionable Takeaways:Identify your “scale moment.”Write down one area of your life where you've been avoiding the truth — your finances, health, or relationships. What would it look like to face it honestly this week?Audit your personal story.Reflect on a belief you've carried since childhood (“I'm not good enough,” “I always mess up,” etc.). Ask yourself: Is this still true today — or just an old story I've never rewritten?Earn your confidence through small wins.Choose one habit or routine you can do daily — no matter how small — that reinforces trust in yourself. Consistency, not perfection, builds authentic confidence.Define your communication type.Are you a Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, or Spark? Notice how you naturally communicate under stress, and identify one way to better connect with someone who communicates differently.Celebrate progress, not just results.At the end of each week, list one thing you accomplished or handled better than before. Pause to acknowledge growth before moving on to the next challenge.Conclusion:Jason VanRuler reminds us that growth doesn't begin with perfection — it begins with honesty. When we stop hiding behind stories that no longer serve us and start owning where we really are, we gain the power to change everything. Confidence isn't something we're given; it's something we earn through daily discipline, reflection, and courage.Whether you're a leader, parent, or student of life, the path forward starts with one question:What story about yourself needs to change — and what truth are you finally ready to face?Call-to-action:If this episode inspired you, take the next step: dive deeper into Jason's work through his books Get Past Your Past and Discovering Your Communication Type, and begin building a more intentional, truthful, and connected version of yourself.

In this episode, Patrick puts Nic in the hotseat and ask him questions. Together they explore tough conversations, frameworks, and the four mindsets: 1) Struggler 2) Achiever 3) Thinker and 4) Doer.As Nic says, “We're all in the people business.” Patrick adds how our work is to create more human connections. “The magic happens through the conversations we have and the connections we make.”The question we want to ask: How can I create a connection with this person? And in the process help them thrive?Building on the last week's episode, it is important to develop strong communication skills because how we communicate reflects how we lead.You can reach him at patrick@punchn.io. This is the second of two episodes with Patrick. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

Send us a textWhat if the part we're most afraid to say is the part people most need to hear? We walk through Paul's address at the Areopagus to show why the gospel isn't just comfort—it's also a clear warning rooted in God's holiness, justice, and love. Starting where Paul starts, we introduce God as Creator and sovereign over nations, then move to the urgent call to repent because “He has fixed a day” to judge the world in righteousness through the risen Christ. Along the way, we explore why Jesus spoke so plainly about hell, how the church lost its clarity on wrath, and why recovering it actually magnifies grace.We draw a careful line between two very different judgments: the judgment seat of Christ for believers—an evaluation for reward and future service—and the great white throne for unbelievers, where the books reveal the truth of our worship and the verdict is just. With vivid stories—from Rodin's The Thinker to a housefly that disarmed a stubborn listener—we highlight how God still opens ears. Athens responds in three familiar ways: some sneer, some delay, some believe. Dionysius and Demaris remind us that even among skeptics, the Spirit still saves.This conversation is not about fear-mongering; it's about honest love. If everyone is immortal and eternity is real, then clarity is compassion. We model how to speak plainly like C.S. Lewis urged—no jargon, no hedging—while keeping a humble tone that invites, not condemns. Listen to strengthen your convictions, sharpen your witness, and recover a full view of the gospel: heaven to enjoy, hell to avoid, a Savior to trust, and a hope that outlasts every age. If this helped you think and speak more clearly, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us what part challenged you most.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Notes and Links to Myriam Gurba's Work       Myriam Gurba is a writer and activist. Her first book, the short story collection Dahlia Season, won the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction. O, the Oprah Magazine ranked her true-crime memoir Mean as one of the “Best LGBTQ Books of All Time.” Her recent essay collection Creep: Accusations and Confessions was a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle award for Criticism, and won the Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction. She has written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and Paris Review. Her next book, Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings, published by Timber Press, is out today, October 21. Buy Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings   Myriam's Website   Los Angeles Daily News Review of Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings At about 1:50, Myriam discusses her mindset as the book is to be published, and she shares early feedback and reviews At about 4:05, Myriam talks about being inspired a bit by Borges' short story collection, Labyrinths, and more so from mythologies for Mesoamerica and the Minotaur At about 5:20, Myriam defines an important term At about 6:30, Myriam talks about writing from the perspective of a child and connections to The Secret Garden At about 8:30, “halycon” talk! At about 9:20, Myriam talks about the book's epigraph/opening saying, which comes from Myriam's grandfather Ricardo Serrano Ríos, as well as an early message/challenge to the reader At about 12:30, Myriam responds to Pete's questions about the differences between carefree childhoods and an encroaching world of homes and development, and nature being pushed aside At about 14:55, Myriam provides background on the book's main locale, Santa Maria, and its changes in her lifetime At about 15:45, The two talk about “claiming” of land and “renaming” and its connection to colonization  At about 18:20, Myriam discusses "indigeneity imposed from outside” in relation to a profound quote Pete notes from the book At about 20:20, Myriam talks about Western terms and ideas that make it difficult to describe and document Chumash and other indigenous contemporary life and geographical boundaries  At about 22:15, Myriam shares the story from the book about Deborah Miranda and a young child's shocked realization  At about 24:15, Pete notes some great puns, and Myriam expands on multiple meanings of “hoja” and connections between literacy and botany and the At about 26:05, Myriam talks about her use of The Santa Maria Times and its archive in building a history of the “settler town through the perspective of settlers”  At about 28:00, Myriam highlights Santa Maria-born Ida Mae Bochmann as an example of a certain time of progressive and colonizing woman  At about 30:20, Myriam reflect on the “communal garden” that was pre-European California At about 32:00, Pete and Myriam discuss the importance of paper and indigenous practices and priorities  At about 35:10, Myriam responds to Pete's questions about how she balances the macro- and the micro-, the allegorical and literal At about 36:45, BARS At about 39:30, “allegorical memoir” and “botanical criticism” are two possible genres that Myriam imagines for her "kaleidoscopic" book; she also talks about her love of writing and solving puzzles At about 42:00, Corn talk! Myriam shares some frightening stories about encounters with Midwestern cornfields  At about 45:50, The two discuss a resonant homecoming scene  At about 47:10, Myriam reflects on how local travel and local appreciation inform her argument about “[our] homes hav[ing] multitudes” At about 48:45, The two discuss the humungous industry that is agriculture, and Myriam talks about focusing in on Santa Barbara County's strawberry industry At about 51:30, Myriam talks about the history of Japanese-American farmers dispossessed by the internment camps of World War II At about 53:45, Myriam makes salient points about catharsis, emphasizing its conditionality-she cites “conditional catharsis”-and chats about susto and “cleansing” At about 58:50, Myriam talks about “the ethos of the local” and recommends Octavia's Bookshelf and The Theodore Payne Society , and she also shares book tour events      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. 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Send us a textWhat if the part we're most afraid to say is the part people most need to hear? We walk through Paul's address at the Areopagus to show why the gospel isn't just comfort—it's also a clear warning rooted in God's holiness, justice, and love. Starting where Paul starts, we introduce God as Creator and sovereign over nations, then move to the urgent call to repent because “He has fixed a day” to judge the world in righteousness through the risen Christ. Along the way, we explore why Jesus spoke so plainly about hell, how the church lost its clarity on wrath, and why recovering it actually magnifies grace.We draw a careful line between two very different judgments: the judgment seat of Christ for believers—an evaluation for reward and future service—and the great white throne for unbelievers, where the books reveal the truth of our worship and the verdict is just. With vivid stories—from Rodin's The Thinker to a housefly that disarmed a stubborn listener—we highlight how God still opens ears. Athens responds in three familiar ways: some sneer, some delay, some believe. Dionysius and Demaris remind us that even among skeptics, the Spirit still saves.This conversation is not about fear-mongering; it's about honest love. If everyone is immortal and eternity is real, then clarity is compassion. We model how to speak plainly like C.S. Lewis urged—no jargon, no hedging—while keeping a humble tone that invites, not condemns. Listen to strengthen your convictions, sharpen your witness, and recover a full view of the gospel: heaven to enjoy, hell to avoid, a Savior to trust, and a hope that outlasts every age. If this helped you think and speak more clearly, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review telling us what part challenged you most.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

This episode of the Rich Mind Podcast is designed to be a healthy trigger, challenging you to break free from black-and-white thinking and become a true independent thinker. Randy and his daughter Adrienne introduce Robert Kiyosaki's powerful concept of the "three-sided coin"—heads, tails, and the edge. They argue that real truth and clarity are found not by picking a side, but by standing on the edge and observing both perspectives objectively. The conversation delves into the dangers of "outsourcing" your thinking to media, experts, and even family, using a real-world example of a financial advisor's controversial take on gold. This episode is a call to action to question everything, audit your own beliefs, and take back control of your own mind.   Key Takeaways:   The "three-sided coin" is a mental model for critical thinking: instead of choosing between two opposing views (heads or tails), seek the truth by observing from the edge. To become an independent thinker, you must stop outsourcing your beliefs to external authorities like media, experts, or social pressure. Being triggered by a different opinion is a sign that you have a deep-seated belief worth investigating; it's an opportunity for growth. Life is not "right vs. wrong." By embracing the "gray area," you can make clearer decisions without the emotional weight of needing to be right. A practical example of conflicting paradigms is financial advice, where mainstream sources may differ drastically from independent thinkers on topics like gold. Gold can be viewed not as a traditional "investment," but as a store of value to protect your future purchasing power against currency devaluation. Audit your daily life to identify where you are mindlessly following routines or beliefs you've inherited, and begin to consciously choose your own path.   Questions Answered in This Episode:   What is the "three-sided coin" concept and how can it make me a better thinker? How do I stop being so easily influenced by other people's opinions? Why do I get so triggered when I hear something that I disagree with? What does it mean to "outsource your thinking," and how can I stop doing it? Is gold a good investment, or is there another way to think about it? How does currency devaluation affect my purchasing power? How can I use social media for education instead of mindless entertainment? What is the first step I can take today to become a more independent thinker?   Key People, Concepts, & Terms:   People: Randy Wilson, Adrienne Wilson, Robert Kiyosaki, David McAlvany, Andy Schectman, Luke Gromen. Concepts: Three-Sided Coin, Independent Thinker, Critical Thinking, Outsourcing Your Thinking, Triggers, Paradigms, Law of Polarity, Purchasing Power, Currency vs. Money, Gold.   Key Episode Timestamps   00:00 - A Warning: This Episode May Trigger You (And That's a Good Thing) 01:00 - The Core Concept: Introducing Robert Kiyosaki's "Three-Sided Coin" 04:25 - A Real-World Example: How a Bartender Navigates Polarizing Conversations 07:35 - The Danger of "Outsourcing Your Thinking" to Media and Authority 13:18 - A Triggering Topic (Money): Deconstructing a Financial Advisor's Take on Gold 19:16 - The Critical Difference Between Dollars and Money (Purchasing Power) 27:16 - Resources: Who to Follow for a Different Perspective on Finance 33:21 - Where to Start? Don't Tackle a Polarizing Topic, Start with Your Daily Habits 36:56 - The Social Media Facade: Are You Outsourcing Your Reality? 42:30 - The Ultimate Goal: Bringing Your Thinking "In-House"

The trivial battle of wits interminably marches on and has our moral compasses spinning like a blender filled with cold hard cash.  Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

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 People still think we should always think positively…That is so wrong it can not be wronger…And here you see the result:This week, in Australia, a loving Father, posted the pictures of his beautiful smiling kids and spouse on Facebook. And 2 hours later he stabbed his 3 kids, burned his wife and finally stabbed himself…What has caused this incident? Suppressed negative emotions.His wife and he had a body-building studio … They were in a process of a separation…The problem is positive thinking, …why?With positive thinking you:1. suppress your negative feelings, 2. and you don't share how you feel and think honesty in a given awful situation or in misfortune … Because if you do so, your so-called friends value you as a negative person and leave you alone… I read again and again on Facebook: Leave negative people alone!!!!!! The results are that we don't get our negative emotions under our control when we have suppressed them over a long time and then such things can happen… It is just so that you sit on dynamite and every moment you can explode!I have attended the best Therapy groups with the best Therapists of the world many years ago..In these groups, we were crying like crazy and releasing our anger and hate … How awful? And later we were lovely together and shared our love. This happened every day in these groups. 1. Are only mad people attending such groups?2. Or does such groups helped us to understand ourselves and other people much better? 3. Could we learn to accept and control our emotions better?4. Could we understand that love has 2 pols?5. Could we understand if we don't release the negative emotions like anger and hate then we can't love each other?I remember there was a mother and she could not decide to separate from her children and husband… She discovered how much she was hating her family… How awful?Turiya (Princess of Hanover) one of the best Therapists, demanded that the mother should separate and should only think about her separation after the group. How cruel? Then the mother released all of her hate, anger, sorrow, and sadness on her family,- the relationship was saved! Life is easy! Positive thinkers will never understand that… because they like to save the world and are making one war after the next war against evil things. And the positive Thinker can't understand that they are the root of the evil!We have to embrace everything also our hate and anger… If we do so, our negative emotions have no power anymore over us… And that is meditation! To watch and let happen what happens in us, without interfering!No judging! Before you can love somebody release your negative emotions without hurting anybody!Just go to a gym and make brutal hard exercises or fight or box against a sack… or make your garden work… My Video: See both sides https://youtu.be/-cVfo6BcrOUMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast1/See-both-sides.mp3  

Alive in Christ Story of seeing “The Thinker” statue in Paris. Have you ever walked through a museum and stood before a finely carved statue — maybe the thinker or another masterpiece — and wondered, “How could someone shape something so lifelike out of a block of stone or metal?” Yet imagine if that…

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Professor John Duncan is among the pioneers of modern cognitive neuroscience. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2008 and a Fellow of the British Academy in 2009. In 2012, he was awarded the Heineken Prize for Cognitive Science by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. After completing his education at the University of Oxford in 1976, Duncan worked for two years with Michael Posner at the University of Oregon, and then worked at the Medical Research Council (MRC). As of 2018, he is Programme Leader at the MRC's Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit in Cambridge; he is also a Professorial Research Fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St John's College, Oxford. His latest book, The Animal and the Thinker: Instinct, Reason and the Dance of Our Divided Selves, is out now.Professor John Duncan is our guest in episode 534 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Buy John ducat's latest book, The Animal and the Thinker, here - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461766/the-animal-and-the-thinker-by-duncan-john/9780753560921.Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cheryl Einhorn is the founder of Decisive, a decision sciences company that trains people and teams in complex problem solving and decision-making skills using the AREA Method. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely controls for and counters cognitive bias to expand knowledge while improving judgment. Cheryl developed AREA during her two decades as an award-winning investigative journalist writing for publications ranging from The New York Times to Foreign Policy Magazine, Barron's and Harvard Business Review.Ever wonder why some people make decisions easily while you agonize?Cheryl Einhorn introduces her AREA method that helps counter cognitive biases while expanding knowledge and improving judgment.• AREA stands for Absolute information, Relative information, Exploration, and Analysis• Decision-making isn't a solo activity but built on a collaborative backbone• Cognitive biases like confirmation bias and liking bias narrow our focus and limit effectiveness• There are five problem-solver profiles: Adventurer, Detective, Listener, Thinker, and Visionary• Each profile has different strengths and potential blind spots in decision-making• Understanding different profiles acts as a "trust accelerator" in relationships• Seeking input from profiles different from your own can help overcome analysis paralysisTake the free problem-solver profile quiz at app.areamethod.com and learn more about Cheryl's work at areamethod.com. Look for her upcoming book "The Human Edge: Better Decisions in the Age of AI" in spring 2026.Where to find Cheryl:Website: https://www.areamethod.com/Other links: https://app.areamethod.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylstrausseinhorn/She is the author of three books: Problem Solved, A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction, about personal and professional decision-making, and Investing In Financial Research, A Decision-Making System for Better Results about financial and investment decisions. Her new book about Problem Solver Profiles and the psychology of decision-making, Problem Solver, Maximizing Your Strengths To Make Better Decisions, was published in the Spring of 2023.Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams! As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it's easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That's where I come in. I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being. If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details. BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE Let's connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners ...

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We talk readily about being "the thinkers of our own thoughts" and because of that, being "the creators of own reality."  But it matters to realize the remarkable power of those facts.  We never have to live as the victim of our own most negative or distressing thoughts.  When people say casually how upset they are that they "keep thinking about" something that troubles or concerns them, they are missing the remarkable truth about our power TO think, the power we have to decide what we hold in mind, to change our minds, or to let it go.  What we think takes form as an idea which appears real.  But the life of a thought is only as long as we think it.  So reality shifts as our thinking changes.  We are never stuck in any "reality."  Our experience changes as our thinking changes.Support the show

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone reinventing yourself, the way you think about innovation will shape your future. Innovation isn't about guessing or chasing shiny ideas. It's about having a process, the right tools, and the discipline to test, learn, and scale what creates value. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Osterwalder—one of the world's most influential strategy and innovation thinkers, inventor of the Business Model Canvas, bestselling author, and CEO of Strategyzer. Alex has changed how the world approaches business design. Millions of entrepreneurs and leaders use his tools to innovate with clarity instead of chaos. We dive deep into the fundamental mistakes both large corporations and startups make: falling in love with ideas, building too much too fast, and only later discovering customers don't care.  Perhaps most valuable is Alex's framework for balancing core business operations ("exploit") with future-focused innovation ("explore"). This practical approach helps organizations avoid the common trap of applying existing business rules to innovation projects—a mistake that almost guarantees failure. Whether you're leading a Fortune 500 company, building a startup, or reinventing your own career, this episode offers actionable insights to make innovation less of a gamble and more of a repeatable process. What You'll Learn From Volleyball to Strategy: How Alex's unlikely journey shaped his obsession with creating and simplifying tools for business. Why Business Plans Fail: The origin of the Business Model Canvas and why structure beats guesswork. AI & Innovation: What AI changes (everything) and what it doesn't (the fundamentals). Portfolio Thinking: Why great companies run many small bets, kill weak ones fast, and scale the winners. Avoiding Zombie Projects: How to spot and stop initiatives that drain resources but deliver no evidence of value. Systems, Not Slogans: Why excitement isn't enough—innovation needs the right structures, incentives, and processes to thrive. Personal Success Strategy: Alex's reflections on what success means beyond growth and money, and why defining your own metrics of success is essential. 

HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom.1951

HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom. 1942

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois reunite just in time for a Crisis in Two Cities! Wally West is the Fastest Man Alive… but is he the smartest? With allies being taken off the board around him, The Flash finds himself standing alone against attacks on all sides! With the Rogues running amok in Central City and the Thinker assimilating Keystone, which way will Wally West run? Find out here! Covers The Flash (1987) #182-188 by Geoff Johns & Scott Kolins Time Stamps: 00:00:23 Intro & Whatcha Doin'? 00:26:17 Book Club Begins 02:28:16 Break 02:29:47 Speed Force Mailbag 02:54:25 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Check out THE COMICS COLLECTIVE, a comic book discussion podcast hosted by our friends Dallas, Anne and Lexi! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LyaMedHGXQ4oOyvXIOP8J?si=4c706a3d3969400d Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

Guest: Zinga A. Fraser is Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Brooklyn College and Director of the Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women's Activism. She is the author of Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words: Speeches and Writings. Photo credit: Wikimedia The post Shirley Chisholm, A Revolutionary Thinker appeared first on KPFA.

In the beginning was Mind. Not matter. Not energy. Not even space or time. Pure, infinite, eternal Mind - what the ancient Hermetic masters called The All. Imagine, if you can, a consciousness so vast that entire galaxies are but fleeting thoughts... where the birth and death of stars happen in the space between heartbeats... where countless universes bloom and fade like flowers in an endless cosmic garden. This is The All. The Divine Mind. The eternal Thinker. And here's the secret that changes everything: You are not separate from this Mind. You ARE this Mind, experiencing itself through the lens of individuality. The All creates through thought, just as you create entire worlds in your imagination. But unlike human thought, which flickers and fades, the thoughts of The All are sustained by infinite concentration, infinite will, infinite love. Every mountain, every ocean, every beating heart - these are thoughts in the Mind of God, held in perfect focus across eons of time. And you? You are both the thinker and the thought. You participate in the very nature of the Divine Consciousness. You are an instrument through which The All experiences itself, knows itself, creates itself anew in every moment.When you think, The All thinks through you. When you imagine, The All imagines through you. When you create, you are Divine Mind in action. 

Sam Francis was booted from "respectable conservatism" in 1995, but this new biography explains why this was a mistake.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

Howard Bloom He established a PR firm in a field he didn't know, popular music, his company became the “go-to” for artists to launch and re-establish careers. But even while tackling the careers of Prince, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Billy Joel, Billy Idol, & Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and while helping organizations such as Amnesty International, the NAACP, & Farm Aid, Bloom's basic field was science. His new book “The Case of the Sexual Cosmos: Everything You Know About Nature Is Wrong."Movie Reviews and More is broadcast live Tuesdays at 5PM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Movie Reviews and More TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Movie Reviews and More Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Epstein - psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in integrating Buddhist psychology with Western psychotherapy. With decades of experience, Mark has transformed how we understand the mind, self, and emotional healing. His books, including Thoughts Without a Thinker, Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, Open to Desire, The Trauma of Everyday Life, and The Zen of Therapy offer a profound synthesis of Eastern spiritual insight and Western psychological depth. Influenced by teachers like Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, and Joseph Goldstein, Mark shows us how, psychotherapy, mindfulness, and compassion can lead to deeper self-awareness.In our conversation, we dive into Mark's journey, how both Buddhism and Western psychology can illuminate the stories we live by. We also discuss his connection to Joseph Campbell, and how myth can serve as a powerful vehicle for self-discovery and personal growth.For more information about Mark and his work visit http://markepsteinmd.com/ For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. To subscribe to our weekly MythBlasts go to jcf.org/subscribeThe Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by Tyler Lapkin and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive producer, John Bucher. Audio mixing and editing by Tristan Batt.All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

Mark DeLuzio discusses the rules and mindset needed to be an effective critical thinker, which is essential to effective problem-solving. Every Lean coach needs to know how to solve problems effectively. Unfortunately, this knowledge is not widespread. Learn the skills required to take your problem-solving abilities to the next level.

Mercy Otis Warren not only wrote one of the first comprehensive histories of the American Revolution, she was also a leading Antifederalist thinker – and yet she is overlooked in most conventional histories of the era today. What makes her important and memorable? What can we learn from her today? Join Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens […]

Mercy Otis Warren not only wrote one of the first comprehensive histories of the American Revolution, she was also a leading Antifederalist thinker - and yet she is overlooked in most conventional histories of the era today. What makes her important and memorable? What can we learn from her today?Join Dr. Cara Rogers Stevens this week as she discusses this important American Founder with Brenda Hafera, Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation.Host: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea

Discover effective Bible study approaches that bridge the 2,000-year cultural gap between ancient writers and modern readers. Combine scholarly methods with spiritual openness for the most transformative experience, starting with prayer to invite the Holy Spirit's guidance for proper interpretation.For more information, visit https://bettyjohansen.com Wordsmith World City: Big Spring Address: Texas Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/

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Discover how Christian Brindle built a 7-figure business from the ground up. In this episode, he shares the mindset, strategies, and lessons that fueled his success—insights any entrepreneur can use, no matter the industry. Website: https://eseniorinsurance.com Signature Accomplishments:  Founder of the Everything Senior Insurance Host of The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast Published Author Top 1% Producer Mentor to thousands of Agents    Let's Connect and Engage: Leave a Google Review Today on what you enjoyed about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast.  Connect on YouTube and Sign up for our newsletter and get updates 

I have had a meditation practice for about 15 years now. I started hoping it would calm me down, and it has. But it's also made me more aware of the strangeness of my mind. Certain thoughts emerge seemingly out of nowhere. Many of them return again and again. Why? And what relationship should you have to your thoughts when you realize you're not the one controlling them?Mark Epstein is a psychiatrist and also a Buddhist. He's spent decades observing the mind through those two distinct traditions, and has written many books that helped build a bridge between them, from his 1995 landmark book, “Thoughts Without a Thinker,” to his latest work, “The Zen of Therapy.” So I thought it would be interesting to talk to him about what he's learned about the mind after all these decades of observing it.Mentioned:Open to Desire by Mark EpsteinBook Recommendations:John & Paul by Ian LeslieEssays After Eighty by Donald HallKairos by Jenny ErpenbeckThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.htmlThis episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Kristin Lin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Aman Sahota. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Elias Isquith, Jack McCordick, Marina King and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  —————————————————————In today's episode, we have the pleasure to interview Kim Butler, author of many books including Busting the Scarcity Mindset: Your Guide to Becoming a Prosperity Thinker.Kim is the founder of Prosperity Thinkers, co-founder of the Prosperity Economics Movement, and the author of eleven paradigm-shifting financial books. She's been helping families and entrepreneurs build wealth without Wall Street for over 30 years. A former financial planner who walked away from conventional practices, Kim is now a nationally recognized expert in whole life strategies, cash flow control, and building lifelong prosperity.In this episode, you'll learn why scarcity thinking shows up more often than you realize, how to actively retrain your mindset using the 7 Principles of Prosperity, and why gratitude—not budgeting—is the real secret to abundance.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Kim Butler.To Learn More about Kim and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/fF6sUQ5Website/Socials: prosperitythinkers.com/bookthinkershttps://prosperityparents.com/https://bustingscarcitymindset.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdhbutler/https://www.youtube.com/user/KimButlerP4Phttps://twitter.com/kimdhbutlerChapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 Learning personal finance through books and audiobooks5:47 Kim's first book “Leave your life insurance”7:34 Publishing a book through Amazon8:54 How Kim's wisdom helps you bust the scarcity mindset11:53 What to do about the scarcity mindset (praising & gratitude)18:42 Gratitude is the antithesis of scarcity22:49 The habit of scarcity25:27 Positive affirmations to counteract the scarcity mindset29:48 Who should read Kim's book34:52 Prosperity Parents: Expectations, Earning, E…________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Join us at the Institute for the Study of Feminine Myth--$10 "Thinker's Tavern" sessions on Thursdays in July!https://instituteforfemininemyth.org/thinkers-tavern This week's podcast is about Libitina, Roman goddess of funerals, corpses, and burials. We discuss the debated etymology of her name--is she connected to Venus and to voluptuous pleasure, or is that an error? Varro connects Libitina to "libido", and we also need to consider the ancient Etruscan goddess Alpanu, who is said to be Libitina's forerunner. What we may find is a different attitude toward the connection between life and death. 

Revolutionizing Maintenance with Digital Thinker's Asset Management Solutions Digitalthinker.com About the Guest(s): Alex Bolan is the President of Digital Thinker, leading the company's sales and marketing efforts with a deep focus on opportunity recognition and relationship building. A strong advocate for servant leadership, Alex dedicates time to fostering understanding and emotional intelligence within his team. He is a family man blessed with a son and a soon-to-be daughter. With core values rooted in God, family, and country, Alex's perspective is profoundly shaped by his experiences as a military veteran. With Digital Thinker, he champions cutting-edge enterprise asset management solutions and consultancy, striving to revolutionize manufacturing and maintenance industries through technological excellence. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Alex Bolan, President of Digital Thinker, delves into the transformative world of enterprise asset management and manufacturing efficiency. Chris and Alex explore Digital Thinker's innovative approach to optimizing assets and reducing downtime, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained equipment in the manufacturing sector. They discuss how Alex drives a vision of effectiveness and adaptability across various industries through cutting-edge solutions tailored to client needs. Throughout the conversation, Alex navigates the complex landscape of manufacturing in America, critiquing prevalent attitudes towards maintenance and asset management. He offers a refreshing perspective on the potential of technology, including AI, to augment and transform the manufacturing industry. The discussion culminates in Alex's mission to reshape operational culture and leadership strategies, highlighting Digital Thinker's impact framework designed to empower teams and maximize operational excellence. He advocates for a unified approach where asset management serves as a cornerstone of strategic decision-making in boardrooms. Key Takeaways: Enterprise Asset Management: Digital Thinker provides comprehensive solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency by minimizing downtime through precise asset maintenance and management strategies. Cultural Shift in Manufacturing: Alex advocates for a transformation in the cultural mindset towards asset management, promoting it as vital to operational success and profitability. AI in Manufacturing: While critical of some AI applications, Alex acknowledges its potential to optimize menial tasks and improve manufacturing processes when implemented effectively. Skills Gap Concerns: As a significant demographic shift looms, Alex stresses the urgency of addressing the shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing through improved training and technology integration. Impact Framework: Alex introduces Digital Thinker's impact framework, a methodology aimed at revolutionizing operational change management and boosting effectiveness in manufacturing environments. Notable Quotes: "Asset management deserves a seat at the boardroom table. It's not just a maintenance issue; it's a pivotal part of strategic success." "AI can enhance efficiency on menial tasks but claiming it will solve all our issues is misleading. We still need human insight for complex problems." "We built an ecosystem of excellence because without maintenance excellence, operational excellence is unattainable." "Being bold and accepting failure is crucial for leadership. It's about learning and adapting quickly." "Our goal is to move past unicorn farts and butterfly dust—we're committed to providing actionable data to guide strategic decisions."

As a business owner, you're meant to be a visionary. It's the role that makes you function as CEO in not just title, but also function. Without this role, your business will go nowhere. So if you're a visionary (or one in the making) who finds herself bogged down by daily tasks, this is your wake-up call to claim your role.In this miniseries finale on She Thinks Big, you'll discover what it means to fully step into the top role of the visionary for your business. I'll reveal how it allows your business to transcend from a mere machine to a powerful movement that unlocks unprecedented growth and impact by making the strategic shift you (and your business) deserve.2:12 - Why you might be having a hard time calling yourself a CEO4:08 - What a visionary is and the power of protecting that role7:21 - Why the visionary role can be hard to stay in 9:38 - How to stay in your visionary CEO zone of genius11:52 - The big picture, full delegation flow between all roles13:46 - Your next steps to reorganize and fully step into your visionary roleMentioned In How to Activate Visionary Mode and Own Your Role as the Big ThinkerShe Thinks Big by Andrea LiebrossAndrea's LinksBook a Call With AndreaAndrea on LinkedIn, Instagram, and FacebookYou don't need is another endless list of ideas or tools or generic advice, what you do need is personalized clarity. Well, good news. I've created something just for you, my brand-new quiz called, Are You Ready to Scale Big? Pinpoint exactly where you are in your entrepreneurial journey and get the customized guidance you need to unlock your next big step at andrealiebross.com/quiz.

Longtime friend of the show and frequent guest host Louis Allday (@Louis_Allday) was invited to Iran for an international media conference hosted by Press TV.   Watch the full episode on Press TV website https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/06/01/749030/Becoming-a-Critical-Thinker-&-an-Anti-Imperialist-Writer Check out Liberated Texts

[GRAINE DE METAMORPHOSE] Xavier Pitois reçoit Lev Fraenckel, professeur de philosophie, vidéaste “Serial Thinker” sur YouTube et auteur. La question du sens de la vie a-t-elle encore un sens de nos jours ? Vaut-il mieux renoncer à le chercher ? La philosophie peut-elle encore nous aider ? Lev Fraenckel nous propose de traverser des sujets très variés tels que l'amour, la mort, l'école, l'intelligence artificielle ou encore le mérite pour remettre la philosophie là où elle nous est peut-être le plus utile : dans nos vies réelles. Son premier livre Ma vie a-t-elle un sens ? est publié chez Albin Michel. Épisode #128Quelques citations du podcast avec Lev Fraenckel :"La vie humaine ne sera jamais un moyen en vue d'une fin autre qu'elle-même. Elle est une fin en soi et c'est ça qui doit être exaltant.""Il n'y a aucun phénomène existentiel qui est plus fort dans la rencontre avec l'altérité que le phénomène amoureux." "Le rire, c'est toujours une violence déjouée et c'est pour ça qu'on aime autant l'humour noir."Thèmes abordés lors du podcast avec Lev Fraenckel :00:00 Introduction02:59 La question du sens de la vie05:21 Ne servir à rien : un compliment !07:33 Donner du sens : l'expression artistique09:00 Interroger les normes10:52 La question du sens dans l'amour17:34 La conscience de soi : entre liberté et solitude21:08 Y a-t-il des progrès possibles en philosophie ?23:59 L'IA est-elle capable de ressentir de l'angoisse ?27:06 Complotisme et soif de sens32:30 Cultiver un rire qui rassemble ?38:44 Lev Fraenckel répond à la question : ma vie a-t-elle un sens ?Avant-propos et précautions à l'écoute du podcast Découvrez Objectif Métamorphose, notre programme en 12 étapes pour partir à la rencontre de soi-même.Recevez chaque semaine l'inspirante newsletter Métamorphose par Anne GhesquièreFaites le TEST gratuit de La Roue Métamorphose avec 9 piliers de votre vie !Suivez nos RS : Insta, Facebook & TikTokAbonnez-vous sur Apple Podcast / Spotify / Deezer / CastBox/ YoutubeSoutenez Métamorphose en rejoignant la Tribu MétamorphosePhoto © Roberto Frankenberg Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Join us for Thinker's Tavern on Thursdays 6:30 EST; details at  https://instituteforfemininemyth.org/thinkers-tavernThis week's episode looks at Semiramis, the legendary Queen of the Assyrian Empire who is said to have taken over as regent when her husband died, and until her son came of age. Semiramis is the Greek name of the queen Shammuramat, and her history is controversial. Roman historians and geographers credit her with many architectural achievements, conquest of the Armenians, and stabilizing a crumbling empire after a civil war. Not surprisingly, other stories portray her as a lustful, power-hungry seductress. We look at what is written about Semiramis, and discuss the "threat" of the powerful, competent woman in patriarchal narratives. 

Dave Iben is the founder and CIO of Kopernik GlobalInvestors, a $6bn global value investment shop which prides itself on independent thought and is comfortable with contrarian positions.Steve invited Dave on the podcast because at a recent NewYork conference, Dave was cheerleading that value was back, and Steve wanted to discuss the rationale for his enthusiasm, given value's massive underperformance in the last 15 years. Luckily Dave was spending the summer in London looking for cheap UK stocks, and they could record in person.

Who's really in charge? You, or your thoughts?

Join us for the new Thinker's Tavern series at the ISFM: https://www.instituteforfemininemyth.org/thinkers-tavernThis week's episode looks at La Loba, the Wolf Woman, sometimes also called the Bone Woman. She gathers the bones of animals, usually wolves, and when she has a complete skeleton she chooses the song to sing to bring the animal back to life. This story becomes a framework for discussing the psychological and mythological meaning of "bones", as well as the forces represented by the wolf. 

https://youtu.be/_FFUS8tb-b4 Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth Revisited and over 35 other books, is driven by a mission to transform the state of small business, entrepreneurship, and economic development worldwide. We explore Michael's origin story and the moment that sparked the E-Myth movement, including his revelation that most business owners don't understand their own businesses. He shares how his intuitive and soul-driven approach led to the creation of the first business operating system and the now-iconic principle of “working on your business, not in it.” Michael introduces his Eightfold Path Framework, built on the eight discrete personalities of an entrepreneur: The Dreamer, Thinker, Storyteller, Leader, Designer, Builder, Launcher, and Grower. We also discuss his Dreaming Room methodology, the Radical You 5-year entrepreneurial school, and how AI is enabling the creation of 199 vertical-market E-Myth books. --- Awaken Your Inner Entrepreneur with Michael E. Gerber Good day, dear listeners. So guess who I have here as my guest today. After five years, we finally got to the day when I can interview Michael E. Gerber, who is the author of the E-Myth Revisited, E-Myth Mastery and 35 other best-selling books that have sold over 5 million copies in 30 languages and 150 countries. Michael was the original mastermind behind the concept of the first business operating system back in 1986. And he coined the idea of Working On Your Business, Rather Than In Your Business, which idea touched at least 100 million entrepreneurs worldwide. So Michael is also currently the founder at age 88, almost 89. He is the founder and CEO of the Michael E. Gerber companies, owning programs including Gerber Works, Radical You, Become The One, and The Dreaming Room most recently, and he owns the rights to 35 E-Myth books. So Michael, without further ado, welcome to the Management Blueprint Podcast. I'm delighted to be here. Thank you, Steve. I'm so excited because really, I read your book back in the early 2000s. I got immediately smitten. I actually started a side business trying to implement your system without any training from you, which unfortunately was not successful. So I had to close down my side business, but we definitely implemented it in my own business. And I was just very enamored. I also got a dog-eared copy of E-Myth Mastery, which is like a big volume, and I kind of went through all the ideas there. And finally, to have you be a guest is a great honor, and it's a very exciting day. I'm delighted to be here. Thank you. So, Michael, I'm going to start with my favorite question, even though you are like a super guest here, but tell me about your personal “Why” and how it influenced your life and how it got you where you are at age 88, almost 89, still going strong, still being an entrepreneur. So, what was that “Why” that you had and have? Well, I have said it so many times, it's to transform the state of small business worldwide. To transform the state of small business worldwide. I can almost dance to it because that is what I've been working on all these years. And in the heart of that is to transform the state of entrepreneurship worldwide. And in the process of accomplishing each of those to transform the state of economic development worldwide. Because were I capable of doing the first in order to do the second, I would absolutely achieve that result, economic development worldwide.Share on X And within that resides the spirit of all that, but you know all about that. Well, I mean, I know as much as you've written down and as much as you told me, I definitely know that part. I don't know what's going on in your mind because you're still being creative. You're still developing programs, which is amazing to me. I like to be like you when I get to your age. It's definitely awesome. So tell me about the beginning. What prompted you to write the E-Myth?

Do you have a tendency to overthink dating situations? What's the healthy line of thinking things through to be intentional and even cautious – but not to the point of analysis paralysis or driving ourselves crazy thinking about what *could* happen? We unpack the major difference in this episode – how to lean into Thinker ways so it serves you, but also make sure you are taking action in your love life. Enjoy! Listen today and share your thoughts via email, or leave a message on Spotify or YouTube now! Also don't forget to take our poll on Spotify + InstagramTake the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Armoire: Get 50% off your first month of clothing rentals (up to $125 off) by visiting https://www.armoire.style and using the code DATEABLE* Avocado Green Mattress: Save 10% on all bedding and 50% off clearance bedding at https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Blueland: Get 15% off Blueland Cleaning supplies at https://blueland.com/DATEABLE with the code DATEABLE* Happy Mammoth: Take the Free Quiz & Get 15% off, sitewide, on your first purchase at happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Quince: Go to https://quince.com/dateable for free shipping and 365 day returns. * SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Everyday Collection and more at SKIMS.com * Washington Red Raspberries: For recipes, healthy tips, and retail locations go to https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Breaking Free From the All-or-Nothing Mindset That's Slowing Your Business Growth If you're anything like me, you've probably fallen into the trap of seeing your business in black and white – either it's thriving or failing, and there's nothing in between! In this episode, I share my personal wake-up call (spoiler: it involves a disastrous 5K run) that revealed how my all-or-nothing mindset was holding me back in business and life. Your brain naturally craves certainty (science confirms this!), but this extreme thinking creates unnecessary pressure and keeps you stuck in perfectionism, waiting for conditions that might never come. The truth is, growth happens in the messy middle where you're taking imperfect action, collecting data, and making strategic pivots.  In this episode, you'll learn practical frameworks to shift out of extreme thinking patterns that are stalling your growth. I'll show you how to reframe missed goals as data collection opportunities, take decisive action, and embrace "phase one" thinking that gets you moving forward. Plus, I share how my own mindset shifts led to launching my Made to Scale Mastermind and Milly Club – opportunities I would have missed if I'd stayed stuck in my all-or-nothing thinking. HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Mental Flexibility Is Your Superpower – Obstacles don't mean stop, they mean pivot. When launches don't hit goals or team members struggle, resist seeing it as failure and instead look for the adjustments and data that will fuel your next success. 2️⃣ Take Imperfect Action Now – Perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise. Instead of waiting for perfect systems or perfect timing, launch the simplified version, hire before you feel "ready," and treat everything as a data collection opportunity. 3️⃣ Ask Better Questions When You Feel Stuck – When the urge to quit feels overwhelming (which is normal!), ask yourself: "If quitting wasn't an option, what would I do next?" Then take that step, no matter how small, to maintain momentum. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy  #525: How To Become A Master Decision Maker (& Troubleshooter)  #748: Married To An Entrepreneur: A Sit Down With Hobie's and My Relationship Coach  MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield Ready to generate daily, high-quality leads that convert into paying customers? My step-by-step email marketing program, List Builders Society, gives you the proven blueprint to build a profitable, engaged list that drives consistent revenue—without the guesswork. Join my FREE Masterclass today! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights.

NYT columnist and sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom and scholar Eddie Glaude Jr. reflect on the struggle for civil rights and what it means to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day that President Donald Trump is sworn into office. "Perhaps the juxtaposition of seeing Donald Trump preside over the official state memorialization of Martin Luther King will remind us of our responsibility to remembering King as he actually was ... as he was a philosopher, an organizer of the people," Cottom says.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy