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Forty-seven million people left the workforce and most of them had no idea what to do next — and Patricia Drain is here to tell you that is perfectly okay. In this installment of the "It's Okay" series, Patricia walks listeners through three powerful questions designed to cut through the fear and confusion that comes with major life and career transitions. Drawing from her own experience pivoting her business during the pandemic, she shares how asking the right questions leads to clarity, while asking the wrong ones keeps you stuck. From imagining your ideal day in business to identifying the problems you genuinely enjoy solving, these exercises have helped real people design lives they never thought were possible. If you are ready to stop standing in the corner wondering what comes next, the foundation is waiting for you — and it starts with knowing your gift. https://yourgiftisyourniche.com
Many commercial real estate principals know something needs to change in their business, yet months or even years can pass before they do something about it. In episode 273 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores what he calls the holding pattern. It's the state where business owners recognise a problem but continue delaying meaningful change. Rather than focusing on missed opportunities, Darren examines the hidden costs that continue to accumulate while principals wait. From misallocated time and stalled team development to reduced enterprise value and declining energy, the holding pattern can quietly become one of the most expensive places to operate. Darren also unpacks the three underlying reasons many commercial real estate principals delay making changes, and shares three powerful questions – or tests – that can help determine whether the current business structure is supporting future goals. The Replacement Test Could your business generate broadly the same revenue for three weeks if you were not available? The Trajectory Test Is the gap between where your business is and where you want it to be getting smaller or larger? The Energy Test Are you more or less energised by your business than you were two years ago? If you've recognised recurring patterns in your agency but haven't acted on them yet, this episode provides a framework to help you evaluate the true cost of staying where you are. --- Email hello@cresuccess.co and put the word "GROW" in the subject line to take the first step towards accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate agency with the right people on your team, serving ideal clients inside a business that just works. Visit the CRE Success website: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/273 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
There is a 45% chance the fish oil sitting in your cabinet right now is already oxidized. And rancid omega-3s do not just fail to help you. Research shows they generate pro-inflammatory byproducts that work against everything you are taking fish oil for. Dr. G breaks down exactly how this happens, how to test what is in your cabinet tonight with zero equipment, and what to actually look for before you buy another bottle. In this episode, you will learn: • The two oxidation markers most brands count on you never knowing about, the peroxide value and the anisidin value, and the total oxidation score that tells you whether your fish oil is actually fresh • Why the number on the front of your fish oil bottle is not the amount of omega-3s you are getting, and the simple math that reveals whether you have been underdosing for years • The at-home test you can do right now with one capsule, a pin, and 30 seconds that will tell you immediately whether to keep your fish oil or throw it away Plus the specific brands that passed Dr. G's independent investigation for certificate of analysis standards, packaging, storage, meaningful EPA and DHA doses, and proper oxidation scores. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The George Washington University Study That Exposed What's on Shelves 1:46 - Peroxide Value, Anisidine Value & the TOTOX Score Explained 2:18 - Why Fish Oil Is One of the Most Chemically Fragile Supplements You Can Buy 3:10 - What Legitimate Brands Do to Protect Their Oil (And What to Look For) 3:39 - The Label Scam: 1,000mg of Fish Oil Is Not 1,000mg of Omega-3s 4:24 - What a Clinically Meaningful Dose of EPA and DHA Actually Looks Like 5:09 - Three Questions to Ask Any Fish Oil Brand Before You Buy 7:00 - How to Test the Fish Oil in Your Cabinet Right Now 8:08 - The Brands That Passed Dr. G's Investigation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan's doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question, “Am I ready to retire in 2026?” Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers. If retiring in 2026 is on your mind, your version of this question is the one that matters most. And it probably has its own wrinkles, its own gaps, its own version of “almost ready”. That's exactly the kind of thing worth sitting down and figuring out together. Here's what we discuss in this episode:
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What are the three most asked questions about walking? During today's ten-minute walk, Dave reveals the questions and the answers.Take the 30 Day Walking Challenge starting on Monday, June 1.Download your free 30 Day Fitness Chain Tracker for the June Walking ChallengeJoin The Walking Friends Community on PatreonCheck out Walking is Fitness sponsors:Monarch will help you get your finances in order. Use code FITNESS to get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core!Covepure.com/walking to get $250 off. Thanks to CovePure for sponsoring this episode.Get 50% off your first coaching session at strawberry.me/walking. It's like therapy for your careerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's the final episode of Season 5, dear listeners… and we're getting very honest. What happens when writing plans fall apart?In this episode: ✍️ Jo shares the reality of where things are at with Book 4 ✍️ Fiona talks about finally breaking through a month-long writing block ✍️ Jacq attempts to wrangle her 2000+ book collection into some kind of order!Plus our usual segments —
We're doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question — am I ready to retire in 2026? Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers. Contact Info: Website: https://crystallaketax.com/ Phone Number: 815-526-3092
What would you do if you were deep in labor and someone walked in and said it was time to talk about Pitocin, breaking your water, or maybe even a cesarean?I am you through the exact moment that catches most mamas completely off guard in the birth room (myself included, and I share about it), and the three questions that can slow everything down, get you the information you actually need, and help you make decisions from a place of confidence instead of fear.With my first baby, I was told we needed an emergency cesarean. And even in that moment of urgency, I wish I had known what I am sharing in this episode.That there is almost always time to ask questions. That a recommendation is not a requirement. That I had more say than I realized.This is the episode I wish every pregnant mama could hear before she ever walks into the birth room. It is not about being difficult or argumentative, it is about knowing how to gather information and make the best decision for you and your baby no matter what comes up during labor. I promise this will be an episode you will want to save and jot notes down from.Share it with your birth partner and listen together if you can!Here are some highlights from the episode:Why the toughest moment in labor is often not the intensity of the contractions and how to be ready for itThe one thing you can do when a recommendation comes up that immediately gives you more controlThe thoughts that run through every mama's mind when a big decision lands mid-labor and why you are not aloneQuestion #1 to ask your provider the moment a recommendation comes up, and what the answer tells youQuestion #2 that opens up a conversation most providers are not going to have with you unless you askQuestion #3 that turns a blanket recommendation into something specific to you and your situationWhy making decisions from confidence instead of fear has a real physiological effect on your laborHow to make sure your birth partner knows all three questions before you go into laborDon't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here's how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com. Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!
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Andy Richter wowed audiences when he made it to the semi-finals on “Dancing with the Stars.” Conan O'Brien's former sidekick joins me to talk about how doing DWTS not only introduced him to a new generation of fans but gave him the kickstart his health needed, how he came up with the idea for his hit podcast, “Three Questions,” his instant chemistry with Conan, and what it's like being a dad, once again, to a little kid. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatEntertainment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Andy Neary, former professional baseball pitcher turned insurance industry consultant and founder of Complete Game Consulting, for a conversation packed with hard-earned wisdom on branding, leadership, mindset, and what it really takes to go from stuck to scaling. Andy's path into insurance started the way many do: by accident. After playing Division One baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and spending two years in the Milwaukee Brewers minor league system, he found a pink slip in his locker and a family friend pointing him toward New England Financial. But the limiting beliefs that derailed his baseball career, fear of judgment, fear of comparison, fear of failure, followed him straight into his sales career and kept him mediocre for the better part of a decade. The real turning point came in 2014 when he and his fiancé Amy packed up and moved to Colorado, giving Andy a blank slate and the push he needed to bet on himself for the first time. He built a personal brand on LinkedIn when most people in the industry were still laughing at the idea, generated inbound leads by showing up every day with valuable content, and eventually had peers asking him to teach them what he'd done. By 2021, he walked away from his book of business entirely and went all in on Complete Game Consulting, which today helps insurance professionals craft a sales message that gets the right prospects to say, tell me more. The heart of this conversation is the mindset gap between six-figure and seven-figure producers, and Andy breaks it down into three shifts. The first is investing in yourself without waiting for someone else to foot the bill, a non-negotiable he says separates top producers from everyone else. The second is putting in the work when no one is watching. The third is owning the result, good or bad, and treating every loss as data rather than defeat. From there, Andy walks through the three questions every stuck agent needs to answer: what makes you different, what is your zone of genius, and who is your ideal buyer? Get those three things clear, he argues, and you have the foundation to become a genuine thought leader in your niche, regardless of whether you've been in the business two months or twenty years. Andy and Ty also dig into the future of the industry, and Andy makes a compelling case that AI won't replace the relationship-driven insurance professional, but it will absolutely replace the transactional broker. His take is that the producer role is shifting from consultative advisor to industry expert, and agents who embrace that shift and use AI to automate the mundane so they can spend more time on relationships will thrive. Those still evaluating their stance on AI, in his words, are already getting left behind. The episode closes with two pieces of advice that Andy, a self-described natural introvert, says changed the way he sells. First, if you believe in what you sell and believe it helps people, you have an obligation to tell as many people as possible. Second, your job in a sales conversation isn't to win the business, it's to help the prospect make a clear and confident decision, even if that decision is no. Andy leaves everything with one final word: consistency. It's the only secret sauce, and the best producers in the industry have simply mastered the art of showing up every single day. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com
Today I'm showing up with my coaching hat on and asking you some powerful questions that can help you figure out what you actually want. Be warned: we go deep! Subscribe to my Substack CONTACT SOPHIE: Coaching - Find out more Buy My Book - Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life Instagram - @sophiecliff Email - sophie@sophiecliff.com
It's the news we'vel been bursting to share for months… Jo spills all the behind-the-scenes details of her HUGE FOUR-BOOK DEAL with Poisoned Pen Press!
We're doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question- am I ready to retire in 2026? Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/
In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Allan Liska. Allan Liska, threat intelligence analyst at Recorded Future, has more than 15 years of experience in information security and has worked as both a security practitioner and an ethical hacker. Through his work at Symantec, iSIGHT Partners, FireEye, and Recorded Future, Allan has helped countless organizations improve their security posture using more effective intelligence. He is the author of “The Practice of Network Security, Building an Intelligence-Led Security Program”, “Securing NTP: A Quickstart Guide” and the co-author of “DNS Security: Defending the Domain Name System and Ransomware: Defending Against Digital Extortion.”, and "Ransomware: Understand. Prevent. Recover." Allan on LinkedInAllan on BlueskyAllan on Substack (Ransomware)Green Archer Comics Allan Liska's cybersecurity books on Amazon! The Gate 15 Interview EP 55. Allan Liska, Ransomware Sommelier. Threats, mental health, comic books and Diet Dr. Pepper. (18 Feb 2025)“I think we're in a rough time right now… we need to be more empathetic and more compassionate” – Allan LiskaIn the podcast, Allan and Andy discuss: Ransomware, Recorded Future, cybersecurity, and comics!Anti-Ransomware Day, 3rd party ransomware risk, and the expanding ransomware ecosystemIABs, scams, BEC, and other threatsThoughts on AI and LLMsThe value of networking!Green Archer Comics! and where you can meet Allan: Comic Logic (17 May), Big Lick Comic Con NOVA (30-31 May) Sleuthcon (05 Jun)We play Three Questions! and talk, Green Arrow, The White Desert, and some rapid-fire comic word associationAnd more!
Are you caught between supporting your adult kids and your aging parents while trying to fund your own retirement? You are not alone, and the math is real.In this solo episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck unpacks the Canadian sandwich generation, one of the most pressing financial and emotional pressures facing Canadians in 2026. Drawing on more than 24 years in financial services and his own lived experience as a single father of five, Dwight breaks down the real numbers behind the pressure and the practical steps to start carrying the weight on purpose instead of by accident.What you will learn in this episode:✅ Why more than one in three Canadian young adults under 34 are living with at least one parent✅ The three invisible withdrawals quietly draining the sandwich generation's retirement✅ The 2026 cost of long-term care in Alberta and British Columbia✅ Why the RRSP is not always the right tool, and when the TFSA should take the lead✅ Three questions every Canadian needs to ask to start living on purpose✅ The exact conversation to have this week with your adult kids and your ageing parents⏱️ Chapters:0:00 Welcome and Introduction0:57 Why This Solo Episode Matters4:30 The Pressure Is Real, 2025 RBC and iPaaS Data7:00 A Global Pattern, A Canadian Reality9:30 The Other Side of the Sandwich, Ageing Parents11:30 The Three Invisible Withdrawals16:00 Three Questions to Live on Purpose18:30 The Canadian Financial Toolkit24:30 Why Segregated Funds Earn Their Keep27:00 The Conversation to Have This Week30:00 How Dwight Can Help and Final Thoughts
Before we jump in, this episode is a little different. I was recently invited to be a guest on Business Owner Tales from the Trenches, hosted by Cannon Carr. They were kind enough to let me share that conversation here on Business, Finance and Soul. This time, I am not the one asking the questions. I am the one answering them. We talked about my journey starting Transition Staffing Group, the lessons I learned from watching my grandparents struggle financially later in life, the idea of building what I call a Freedom Fund, and why business ownership should be about more than revenue, profit, or a future exit. This conversation touches on entrepreneurship, risk, financial independence, delegation, legacy, and the question every business owner eventually has to face: What is enough? Key Topics Entrepreneurship as a Creative Outlet Shaun reflects on how he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and the opportunity to build something meaningful. He explains that entrepreneurship gave him both a creative outlet and a platform to help others grow. The Early Days of Business Ownership The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife considered different business ideas before he ultimately stayed in the recruiting industry and helped build Transition Staffing Group. Lessons from Family and Financial Independence Shaun shares how his grandparents' retirement experience deeply influenced him. Their lack of financial planning created dependency later in life, and that experience shaped Shaun's belief in creating security and independence before it is needed. The Freedom Fund Shaun explains the Freedom Fund as a personal financial foundation built outside the business. Instead of assuming the company would eventually sell or always remain valuable, he wanted a separate plan that would create independence regardless of what happened to the business. Defining "Enough" A major theme of the episode is understanding how much is enough. Shaun discusses how business owners can get caught constantly chasing more unless they define what kind of life they actually want to build. Scaling Beyond Yourself Shaun talks about the difficulty of moving from being deeply involved in client and candidate work to creating a company that could grow beyond his personal production. Letting Employees Make Mistakes One of the hardest parts of scaling, Shaun explains, is allowing team members to make mistakes with relationships and responsibilities that the founder once personally owned. But without that trust, the company cannot grow. Building a Platform for Entrepreneurial Employees Shaun shares his vision for TSG as a place where ambitious, entrepreneurial employees can grow, earn, lead, and have a voice without needing to leave and start their own firm. Legacy and the Enders Scholarship After reaching a level of financial independence, Shaun and his wife shifted more attention toward giving back. The Enders Scholarship supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. Timestamped Show Notes 00:00 – Opening: More Than Revenue The episode opens with a question for business owners who want more than revenue. The conversation is framed around personal freedom, impact, and building something bigger than yourself. 00:19 – Introduction to the Episode Cannon Carr introduces the episode and sets up Shaun's story as one centered on fulfillment, purpose, risk, financial planning, and intentional business growth. 01:15 – Three Questions for Business Owners Listeners are invited to consider three major questions: What does your Freedom Fund look like? Is your wealth strategy dependent on a future sale? Are you scaling with a clear definition of enough? 02:00 – Shaun's Entrepreneurial Beginning Shaun reflects on whether he always saw himself as an entrepreneur. He shares that he was always drawn to leadership, mentorship, and people who had collected wisdom and passed it on. 02:40 – Leadership, Mentorship, and Creativity Shaun explains that entrepreneurship became the right path because it gave him a creative outlet and the ability to build a platform where others could succeed. 03:35 – Creating Opportunity for Employees Shaun discusses the responsibility he feels to create a company where employees can have a voice, grow financially, and feel some of the ownership mentality he once wanted for himself. 04:00 – Searching for the Right Business Shaun shares how he and his wife would spend weekends at Barnes & Noble, exploring business ideas, franchises, and different models before deciding what path made sense. 05:00 – Visualization Before Knowing the Word Shaun talks about imagining different business paths and paying attention to how each one felt when he said it out loud. This helped him move closer to the right opportunity. 05:45 – Staying in the Recruiting Industry Although Shaun initially explored many types of businesses, a respected partnership opportunity helped him realize that the staffing and recruiting industry was the right place to build. 06:30 – Family Influence on Money and Business Shaun explains how family experiences shape the way people view money, risk, security, and independence. 07:15 – His Grandparents' Retirement Experience Shaun shares the story of his grandparents retiring early without a strong financial plan. He watched them later become financially dependent on their children. 08:30 – Living in the Moment vs. Planning for the Future Shaun reflects on the beauty of his grandfather's ability to live in the moment, while also recognizing the danger of not planning for a future self who may need security. 09:40 – The Importance of Independence Later in Life The experience taught Shaun that joy, independence, and financial security become especially important as people age and may no longer be able to earn. 10:00 – Early Definition of Business Success Shaun explains that in the earliest days of Transition Staffing Group, success simply meant survival: having enough cash to meet payroll and keep going. 10:45 – Scarcity, Fear, and Motivation The early years were driven by fear and scarcity, but Shaun explains how the right mindset can turn those pressures into resilience and motivation. 11:20 – Success Evolves from Survival to Abundance As the business grew, Shaun's definition of success shifted from his own survival to helping employees succeed and creating abundance for others. 12:20 – Profitability from the Beginning Shaun discusses how his former business partner's conservative approach shaped the company's early financial discipline, including avoiding debt and focusing on profitability. 13:15 – The Balance Between Profit and Growth The conversation explores the tension between keeping profits for security and reinvesting enough back into the company to create future growth. 14:00 – Using Profit to Build Freedom Instead of using profits only to increase lifestyle, Shaun and his wife focused on building a financial foundation that could support their future independence. 15:00 – Defining the Freedom Fund Shaun introduces the Freedom Fund as a financial equation built around desired lifestyle, annual spending needs, investable assets, and the ability to create optionality. 16:00 – The 4% Rule and Financial Targets Shaun explains how he thought about investable assets and withdrawal rates, using the example of $5 million producing roughly $200,000 per year under a 4% framework. 17:00 – Everyone's Number Is Different The conversation emphasizes that financial independence is personal. For some people, an amazing life may require far less than someone else's target. 17:30 – Not Depending on a Business Sale Shaun explains why he never wanted his entire financial future dependent on selling Transition Staffing Group. The business had value, but the future was never guaranteed. 18:15 – Industry Disruption and Uncertainty Shaun reflects on how technology, job boards, LinkedIn, and now AI have all raised questions about the future of recruiting, making diversification even more important. 19:15 – Hitting the Freedom Fund Number Shaun shares that he and his wife eventually reached their Freedom Fund number after roughly 20 years of consistency, discipline, investing, and time in the market. 20:00 – Moving from Security to Legacy Once financial independence became more secure, Shaun and his wife began focusing more on impact, giving, and legacy. 20:30 – The Enders Scholarship Shaun discusses launching the Enders Scholarship, which supports students who have lost a parent to gun violence, drugs, or alcohol. 21:15 – Giving Instead of Lifestyle Inflation The conversation explores how Shaun and his wife chose to use financial security to give back in meaningful ways rather than simply increasing lifestyle. 22:15 – Managing Difficult Business Seasons Shaun talks about down years, industry headwinds, and the challenge of continuing to invest in the business while protecting personal and company finances. 23:00 – Freedom Fund Mindset During Storms The Freedom Fund mindset allows business owners to ride out difficult seasons with less panic, similar to having cash reserves during a market downturn. 24:00 – Adjusting Owner Compensation Shaun explains that during difficult periods, he may reduce what he pays himself to make sure the business remains healthy and positioned for future opportunity. 24:45 – Playing Catch-Up Financially The conversation explores how to recover when financial contributions need to pause during a difficult year. Shaun discusses the importance of doing the math and keeping the long-term plan alive. 25:45 – Seasons of Life and Business Shaun reminds listeners that life and business both have seasons. Feeling behind does not mean you are failing; it means you adjust the plan and keep moving. 26:30 – Advice for Service-Based Entrepreneurs Shaun offers advice for professionals who leave corporate roles to start service businesses. He stresses the importance of deciding early whether you want to remain a solopreneur or build a team. 27:30 – Understanding the Business You Want to Build The conversation highlights the difference between building a lifestyle business, remaining the technician, or creating a company that can scale beyond the founder. 28:30 – The E-Myth and the Technician Trap Shaun references the idea that many entrepreneurs remain stuck as the technician inside their own business. That can be fine if it is intentional, but frustrating if the owner expected something different. 29:30 – Replacing Yourself Takes Longer Than Expected Shaun explains that replacing yourself in a service business often takes two to three times longer than expected, especially when you are growing through profit rather than outside capital. 30:00 – Shaun's Shift in 2019 Shaun shares that in 2019 he made a major commitment to work himself out of the day-to-day client and candidate role so he could focus more on building the company. 30:45 – Working On the Business Instead of Only In It Once Shaun moved out of the most intense day-to-day role, he was able to focus more on staff development, systems, leadership, and long-term company growth. 31:15 – The Difficulty of Delegation Shaun talks about how hard it is to watch people make mistakes with clients and relationships he personally built, but he also explains that this is the only way people truly learn. 32:00 – Building for the Next Generation Shaun shares his vision for creating a company where entrepreneurial employees can have upside, voice, creativity, and opportunity inside the organization. 33:00 – Why Entrepreneurial Employees Leave Shaun reflects that if earlier in his career a company had given him more ownership, voice, and opportunity, he may not have needed to leave to start his own firm. 33:30 – The Future Size of TSG Shaun discusses his vision for Transition Staffing Group growing intentionally to around 25 to 30 people while maintaining quality, culture, and reputation. 34:00 – How to Connect with Shaun Shaun shares where people can find him, including LinkedIn, Transition Staffing Group, CallTSG.com, and the Business, Finance and Soul podcast. 35:00 – Cannon Carr's Closing Reflections Cannon reflects on the conversation and highlights how Shaun's approach aligns with the principles of intentional business ownership, financial independence, and reinvesting in people. 36:00 – The Power of Personal Narrative The recap emphasizes how Shaun's childhood observations and family experiences helped shape the financial philosophy that guided his business decisions. 37:00 – Building a North Star The conversation highlights the importance of documenting your "why" and defining success before growth, disruption, or distraction pulls you off course. 38:30 – Letting Go to Scale Up The recap focuses on Shaun's move from technician to builder, showing how letting go allowed others to lead and helped the company grow beyond him. 39:45 – Repurposing Wealth Along the Way Cannon connects Shaun's Freedom Fund concept to the idea of repurposing wealth: creating independence outside the business before needing a perfect exit. 40:30 – Legacy Through Giving The Enders Scholarship is highlighted as an example of using business success and financial freedom to help others and create a lasting impact. 41:00 – Final Takeaway The episode closes with the reminder that business is more than revenue and profit. At its best, it aligns purpose, values, people, financial independence, and impact. Memorable Takeaways Business ownership should create freedom, not just more responsibility. A future business sale should not be your only financial plan. Defining "enough" gives business owners clarity, confidence, and better decision-making. Profit matters, but so does what profit allows you to build. Scaling requires letting other people make mistakes. Legacy often begins after security. The goal is not just to build a bigger company. The goal is to build a better life and a better platform for others. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com
What if the revenue your business is missing isn't a marketing problem, and it isn't a sales problem — it's a conversation that's never happening between two teams that are supposed to be on the same side? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Sean P. Shannon — Founder of Strategic Growth Design, Fractional Chief Sales Officer, and 34-year sales leadership veteran who built his entire career selling something most people said couldn't be sold: radio airtime. From rising through the ranks at iHeart, Audacy, and Cumulus Media to building iconic Atlanta brands like Q99.7 and 99x as a Senior VP and Market President, Sean has spent three decades helping hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses unlock revenue they didn't know they were sitting on. Now, Sean is on a mission to help entrepreneurs stop the silent war between their marketing and sales teams — and it starts with three questions most businesses have never thought to ask. In this episode, you'll discover:The three critical questions every marketing team must ask their sales leader — and why most never doWhy the gap between what marketing says and what sales hears is costing businesses more than any ad budgetSean's Three V's pipeline diagnostic framework: Volume, Velocity, and VeracityWhat 34 years of selling air taught Sean about making the invisible undeniableThe objection data hiding inside your sales team that is your entire content strategyWhy the founder who hates selling is leaving more money on the table than any other single business decisionHow the Fractional CSO model is giving SMBs C-suite sales strategy at a price they can actually afford If you're building a business and your marketing and sales aren't speaking the same language — this episode is the intervention you didn't know you needed.
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“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Life moves in seasons—and with each season often comes new challenges, new opportunities, and sometimes new financial finish lines. On today's episode of Faith and Finance, we were joined by Cody Hobelmann, a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA), and co-founder of Finish Line Pledge, to discuss why adjusting your financial finish line is not only okay—it can be wise and faithful. What Is a Financial Finish Line? A financial finish line is simply an answer to the question: How much is enough? It helps separate what we intend to use for our own needs from what we can make available for Kingdom purposes. Rather than endlessly increasing lifestyle spending or accumulating wealth without direction, a finish line provides clarity and purpose. For many people, the idea of setting a finish line can feel intimidating. It may sound final or restrictive. But Cody emphasized that a finish line is not about perfection—it is about growth. Your first finish line does not have to be your last. Why Finish Lines Need to Be Revisited Just as a financial plan should be reviewed regularly, your finish line should be revisited as life changes. There are many reasons to adjust it: A new child or dependent enters your family Someone is no longer financially dependent on you You move to a region with a different cost of living Your health changes Major life transitions reshape your responsibilities These shifts may change the cost of maintaining the same lifestyle, making it wise to reassess your financial boundaries. At first glance, caps and limits can sound restrictive. But Cody shared that in practice, setting a finish line often creates freedom. Instead of constantly wondering if you need more, you begin to experience: Contentment Peace Purpose That reflects a biblical pattern. God's boundaries are not meant to diminish joy but to protect and deepen it. Financial limits can function the same way. Two Types of Finish Lines 1. A Lifestyle Finish Line This is the amount needed to support your current and future lifestyle. It helps determine the appropriate and sustainable level of spending. 2. A Net Worth Finish Line This is the amount of wealth you believe is wise to accumulate over your lifetime. Cody connected this idea to Luke 12 and the parable of the rich fool, who stored up more than he needed while missing the deeper purpose of his resources. The issue was not wealth itself, but accumulation without a Kingdom perspective. Three Questions to Help Define “Enough” Cody highlighted three key areas to prayerfully consider: Your Lifestyle Needs - What does it truly cost to live faithfully and responsibly in this season? Wealth Transfer - What resources would you like to pass on to heirs or future stewards? Conservative Margin - What reserve is wise for life's uncertainties—without placing ultimate trust in money? These categories can help shape a thoughtful and prayerful plan. If You're Beyond Your Finish Line If you realize you are accumulating more than needed, Cody suggested asking one important question: Why am I holding on to these resources in the first place? That question can expose fear, habit, or misplaced trust—and open the door to greater generosity and purpose. Start Before You Feel Ready One of the most practical insights from the conversation was this: don't wait until you “arrive” to become generous. Even if you have not reached your finish line, begin giving now. Build habits of generosity with what God has already entrusted to you. As Scripture reminds us, “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Corinthians 9:11). A Practical First Step Not sure where to begin? Try setting a finish line for the next 90 days. You do not need a lifelong blueprint today. You only need the next faithful step. Experiment, learn, pray, and refine along the way. Your finish line is not a rigid rule—it is a discipleship tool. It reminds you that everything belongs to God, and you are a steward of what He has entrusted to you. In every season, the goal is not simply to have more. The goal is to know what is enough, live with contentment, and be ready to participate in God's Kingdom purposes with joy. If you'd like help prayerfully answering the question, How much is enough? FaithFi has created its very first FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money Is Enough? This practical, workbook-style resource is designed to help you define your finish line with biblical wisdom and sound financial principles. You can receive it when you become a FaithFi Partner by May 31, at $35 per month or $400 per year. Visit FaithFi.com/Give to learn more and become a partner today. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: My wife and I are both 62. I'm still working, but with health concerns, should she start Social Security now and invest it, or should we both wait? I have $600,000 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert it all to a Roth at once or gradually over several years? Also, can I receive Social Security and contribute that money directly into a Roth IRA? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) A Spending Finish Line is Just the Beginning by Cody Hobelmann (Article in Faithful Steward, Issue 2) The Finish Line Pledge Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Good morning Voice Family! Today is the third week of our Life After Resurrection series. Can't wait to hear what our Elder Rafael brings to us today! If you are new to Voice Church, please take a moment to fill out the connection card at www.voice.church/connect to get more info and get connected to the church family!
Awaken & Manifest Your Best Life: A Spiritual Awakening Podcast
Join the Mind-body Ritual challenge here! https://www.theawakenedstate.net/challenge/Join Reconnect to stay in the loop: https://www.theawakenedstate.net/reconnect/In part two of this special live series, we go deeper, past identifying the disconnection and into what your system is actually asking for.Most of us have been taught to push through, optimize, fix. Almost no one taught us to ask: what do I actually need right now?In this episode, we explore the three layers of a complete mind-body ritual practice — and why most spiritual practices fail because they only speak to one of them.We cover:What your BODY needs — how to read physical signals of dysregulation and what body rituals actually do for your nervous systemWhat your SOUL needs — why soul depletion gets mistaken for laziness or depression, and which rituals feed the part of you that holds your intuitionWhat your MIND needs — how mindset rituals create focused direction and prime you for growth (and why they don't work without the body and soul piece first)Why your intuition goes quiet when your body is dysregulated — and how rituals bring it backThe difference between a practice you do and a practice that actually meets you where you areBy the end of this episode you'll have a clearer sense of which layer is most depleted for you right now — and what to do about it.This episode is part of the Reconnect Live Series. If you want to go deeper and build this practice with daily accountability and community support, the Mind-Body Ritual Challenge is open April 25–May 1. Details at https://www.theawakenedstate.net/challenge/
Every farm family eventually needs a conversation about who inherits what, who doesn't, and why. Almost none of them finish it. Patti Durand — family business advisor and author of The Future Leader — has built her career on being in the room when those conversations happen. Her business partner Chris Corbett grew up as one of five kids on a Manitoba farm and left at sixteen. Between the three of us, every side of the non-farming sibling story shows up at this table. Patti's working claim is a plain one. Unspoken expectations become resentments. What gets left unsaid at a twenty-million-dollar kitchen table gets paid for later — in estate litigation, in family silence, in the farm that stops functioning. Across an hour, Patti walks through three questions she has carried into hundreds of family meetings. Each one is designed to bring heirs to the table without handing them the keys. What surfaces is harder than a will and more uncomfortable than most farming parents expect. Guests: Patti Durand and Chris Corbett of Bright Track Consulting — brighttrack.ca Subscribe to Growing the Future for new episodes. Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.
The Daily Pep! | Rebel-Rousing, Encouragement, & Inspiration for Creative & Multi-Passionate Women
Together at the start of the week, we're taking five minutes to set some realistic intentions, put you back in the equation, and help you have a more fulfilling week.
A tiny ritual with a big impact. Three questions that bring me back to myself, soften my nervous system, and remind me who I'm becoming.
What if the real thing pushing women away is not what a man says, but what he fails to notice?In today's episode, Emilia and Alan share three important questions that can change how men show up in dating and long-term relationships. This conversation is for conscious couples and conscious singles who want more than surface talk and quick fixes. It shines a light on why problem-solving can miss the heart of the moment, why status does not create true connection, and why curiosity, vulnerability, and deep listening matter so much in love.If you want a healthier relationship from the inside out, this episode will challenge what you think women need and help you see connection in a clearer way. Hit play and let this one hold up a mirror before life does.Show notes:(1:41) Three questions men need(4:23) Stop fixing, start listening(10:20) Ask what she needs(14:04) Safety matters more than status(18:01) The skill that repels women(20:10) Presence builds long-term connection(21:04) Outro______________________
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Many devoted Christians are quietly exhausted—not because they don't love God, but because deep down they feel like they have something to prove.In this video, we unpack three powerful words that often shape how people live out their faith without even realizing it:Labels. Limits. Lists.Labels spoken over our lives can slowly become the identity we live from. Those labels create invisible limits. And when identity feels uncertain, we often build spiritual checklists trying to prove our worth to God.But the gospel flips that entire system upside down.Instead of earning identity through performance, scripture tells us that our identity begins with what Christ has already finished.In this video we explore:• Why labels can quietly shape your identity• How beliefs create invisible limits in your life• Why many Christians feel stuck in spiritual checklists• The truth about identity in Christ• How the gospel restores who you really areIf you've ever felt like your worth depends on what you produce, how much you serve, or how well you perform spiritually… this message is for you.Remember:Your identity was never meant to be earned.It was already settled at the cross.
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What do you actually lose if you lose sight of Easter?For some people, Easter is everything — it shapes how they see every day. For others, it's more like an annual tradition: you go, you eat, you move on.This message explores three parts of the Easter story that bring three real questions to the surface.Questions that — whether you grew up in church or haven't been in years — you've probably felt before, even if you didn't have the words for them.Can I trust him? Does any of this actually matter? And what does it mean for right now?If your faith has weak spots, if you're someone who could take or leave Easter, or if you've always believed but you're not sure you know why — this one's for you.Happy Easter from Community Church.
Jeannette looks into the most dangerous place in business: comfort. While many leaders fear failure or competition, the true threat is a quiet slide into irrelevance. She explores why the most successful leaders are those who treat reinvention as a requirement rather than an option, especially in an era of rapid AI integration and shifting consumer behaviours. From identifying lethal stability to mastering the art of the strategic pivot, this episode is a wake-up call for any leader or entrepreneur who has stopped feeling uncomfortable. You'll Learn Why: Constant revenue and steady clients can mask a dangerous lack of evolution. Accepting a good status quo is the primary barrier to achieving greatness and long-term growth. Technology is shifting the goalposts, making current relevance more valuable than past reputation. Staying ahead requires questioning your assumptions every six months to avoid becoming a "Kodak leader." Powerful leadership demands a consistent upgrade of your network, mindset, and identity. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now
In this episode, Tiffany poses a critical question to experts and thought leaders: If your audience doubled tomorrow, would you actually be ready?While most entrepreneurs strive for more visibility (landing podcast interviews, speaking on bigger stages, and increasing social reach), Tiffany argues that visibility without viability is a recipe for burnout. She explores the "hamster wheel" effect where experts feel they are constantly rebuilding momentum from scratch because their brand ecosystem isn't designed to capture and compound the attention they receive. Tiffany breaks down how to move away from a "Frankenstein brand" and toward a coherent Brand Operating System that allows your authority to scale effortlessly.Key TakeawaysVisibility vs. Viability: Visibility is simply attention (vanity metrics), whereas viability is the infrastructure that creates sustainability. Visibility amplifies what is underneath… if your foundation is fragmented, more attention will only magnify that fragmentation.The "Episodic" Growth Trap: Without a structural way to "anchor" new followers, momentum dissipates after a launch or feature. A viable brand ensures that attention becomes cumulative rather than starting over at zero every time.The "Frankenstein Brand": Many experienced business owners have a brand that is a series of "edits" layered over time or a "spaghetti at the wall" approach to offers (e.g., having dozens of disconnected courses). This requires the founder to manually close every gap instead of the brand doing the work for them.Conversion Architecture: A website should not just be a "pretty brochure." Its sole purpose is to drive specific actions. If your brand positioning is outdated or the client journey is unclear, you are experiencing "authority leaks."Three Questions to Evaluate Your Viability:If your visibility doubled tomorrow, do you know for sure your current ecosystem would convert that attention into revenue?Is your messaging stable enough to reflect your long-term positioning, or does it change with every new offer?Does your brand feel like an integrated system or a series of disjointed layers?The Long Game: Moving from a "strategic conversation" to a "motivational one" means building an architecture that allows you to evolve without having to reinvent the wheel.Mentioned ResourcesBrand OS Pro Demo: Book a personal one-on-one session with Tiffany to evaluate your brand ecosystem, identify gaps, and discuss opportunities for growth. (Note: Available for a limited time personally with Tiffany).Rate, Review, and Follow on Your Favorite Platform! If you loved this episode, leave us a review. And always make sure you're following the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow now!
Today I bring you along to my meditation chair, when I get ready to practice. Specifically, I let you in on how I decide to practice each day. There are three questions I ask myself once I sit down that determine the path of my practice for that day. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on the page. Be a part of the show!
Knowing what to do isn't the problem—taking consistent action is. In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider continues the Inner Game series with a powerful focus on action. Building on the previous episodes about pausing and embracing change, Kari shares three deceptively simple questions that help leaders move forward—even when motivation is low, willpower is depleted, and life gets messy. Drawing from neuroscience, habit research, and personal stories (including a surprisingly relatable struggle with consistency), Kari breaks down why action breaks down—and how to make progress inevitable instead of exhausting. In this episode, you'll learn: Why inconsistent execution is the real outcome killer How to take action without relying on motivation or willpower The question that instantly lowers resistance and bypasses perfectionism How to anticipate obstacles without sabotaging your mindset Why clarity, simplicity, and environment outperform discipline every time How to make new actions repeatable, sustainable, and automatic Key takeaway: You don't rise to your goals—you fall to your systems. And the right questions can build systems that work with your brain, not against it.
The Three Questions will return for a NEW SEASON next week with a very special season premiere episode! Until then, we're looking back at Andy's 2020 conversation with Mike Sweeney - the executive producer and head writer of Sunday's Academy Awards, hosted by our friend Conan O'Brien! The longtime Conan writer talks with Andy Richter about surviving a traumatic upbringing, his career trajectory from trial lawyer to head writer for Conan, and the value of being surrounded by funny people. Do you want to talk to Andy and friends live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Behind every healed heart is a story of radical forgiveness and God's redeeming love. This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, the guys sit down with John Smithbaker, founder of Fathers in the Field Ministry—a powerful outreach that pairs godly men with fatherless boys to introduce them to their Heavenly Father and guide them toward healing. John vulnerably shares his own transformative journey: growing up abandoned by his earthly father, wrestling with deep wounds, coming to Christ, and ultimately choosing forgiveness—which set him free and sparked the vision for Fathers in the Field. He now equips men to walk through the same process of forgiveness, releasing bitterness and stepping into the fullness God intends. If you've been hurt by an absent or broken father figure, struggle with unforgiveness, or want to help others find freedom, this raw and redemptive conversation is for you. It's a reminder that no wound is beyond God's healing grace. Listen or watch the full episode this Thursday—wherever you subscribe, or on YouTube! Learn more about Fathers in the Field and how churches can get involved: fathersinthefield.com https://knownlegacy.org/mens-retreat Wake Up, Gear Up, and Come Alive! Known Legacy Mens Retreat Arrowhead camp Cleburne TX April 10-12th 2026 Take a break from the noise and step into a weekend designed just for you—a time to rest, recharge, and rediscover who God created you to be. Whether you're running on empty or just need to hit pause, this retreat is your invitation to refocus on your purpose and build deeper connections with other men on the journey. What's Included: * Intentional time to slow down and breathe * Dynamic worship & powerful teaching sessions * Epic cornhole tournament * Basketball, disc golf, gaga ball, 9 square, horseshoes & lawn games * Archery & archery tag * Indoor activity center: foosball, ping-pong, carpet ball, board games & movie nights * Meaningful conversations & memories that last Cost: * $300 per person (double room occupancy) * $400 per person (single room occupancy) ⚠️ Spots are limited — don't wait to sign up! Scholarships available! Email: bill@knownlegacy.org for more info. https://knownlegacy.org/mens-retreat Chapters (00:00:01) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:06) - Pet Peeve of the Day(00:04:53) - Do You Wish You Had A CB With A Handle?(00:06:01) - Driving Lessons For College Students(00:08:46) - John Smith Baker on Fathering(00:10:30) - John on Fathers in the Field(00:17:58) - "Do I Believe in God?"(00:19:15) - What's the Power of a Campfire(00:20:09) - The Cause of the Fatherless(00:22:00) - Bradley on Fatherhood(00:24:15) - What Advice Should I Give to a Divorced Dad?(00:29:12) - The Command to Ask For Forgiveness(00:32:50) - Discussing the Structure of the Church(00:33:05) - Forgive Me(00:36:11) - John on Being Fatherless(00:39:09) - Three Questions for the Gospel(00:40:40) - John on The Known Legacy Podcast
The Financial Therapy Podcast - It's Not Just About The Money
What happens in the wide gray space between financial therapy and life planning? In this rich, unscripted conversation, Rick explores that question with a next-generation leader who brings both heart and rigor to the future of financial planning. Together, they unpack the difference between “snorkeling” and “scuba diving” with clients, why deep listening and long pauses can be more transformative than advice, and how practitioners can responsibly navigate emotional territory without overstepping their role. Along the way, they touch on the power of George Kinder's Three Questions, the limits of traditional CFP training, the growing influence of Internal Family Systems, and why doing your own inner work may be the most important professional development of all. It's a candid look at where the profession is headed—and what it takes to truly put humans first.#FinancialLifePlanning #FinancialTherapy #HumanFirst #ValuesBasedPlanning #BehavioralFinance A podcast that blends the nuts and bolts of financial advice with the emotions that drive our money decisions. Join Rick Kahler, CFP®, CFT™, as he blends practical financial wisdom with the emotional insights that shape our choices. Discover how financial therapy can help you make money decisions that truly align with your values..
Series: The Way Back Isaiah 2:1–5 Jon Mahlstedt March 1, 2026
Daily Word Have you ever wondered whether you are being called to a particular field, career, or business? If so, there are three questions you should ask yourself to determine if you are being called there. If you can answer yes to all three of these questions, then you are being called to that area. __________ Jeremiah 1:4–5 KJV, Hebrews 12:1 KJV, Proverbs 20:5 KJV, Psalm 37:4 KJV, Romans 12:2–9 KJV, Matthew 25:14–18 KJV, Luke 16:10 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley explores why many e-commerce brands stall between $1 million and $5 million in revenue. He introduces the "inverted pyramid of value" to illustrate how founders often get stuck in low-leverage tasks, and explains that breaking through requires identifying and focusing on the business's main constraint. Josh shares actionable frameworks and prioritization strategies to help entrepreneurs delegate, systemize, and concentrate on high-impact activities, enabling them to escape the “swamp” and scale their businesses to the next level.Welcome to the Ecom Breakthrough Podcast! I'm Josh Hadley, sharing my journey scaling an "ecommerce business" from zero to eight figures. This episode details "scaling strategies" and the "business mindset" needed to overcome common "business obstacles" faced by entrepreneurs. Learn how to identify constraints and "grow your business" beyond plateaus with a solid "ecommerce strategy"!
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3916: Allison Carmen reflects on how digital distractions quietly fracture our most meaningful connections, even in shared physical spaces. Through the lens of a powerful Tolstoy parable, she challenges us to reclaim the present moment, making now, and the person in front of us, the most important priority in our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/is-there-anything-more-important-than-giving-our-attention-to-the-people-we-are-with-in-this-moment/ Quotes to ponder: "All of these electronic distractions created a gap between all of us that was never there before." "Being in the NOW, we are present to give and receive the true gift of life, LOVE." "If we can make NOW the most important moment, and the person we are with the most important person, and what we are doing the most important thing, we will be led to more meaningful and fulfilling lives with one another." Episode references: The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Questions-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0439199964 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3916: Allison Carmen reflects on how digital distractions quietly fracture our most meaningful connections, even in shared physical spaces. Through the lens of a powerful Tolstoy parable, she challenges us to reclaim the present moment, making now, and the person in front of us, the most important priority in our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/is-there-anything-more-important-than-giving-our-attention-to-the-people-we-are-with-in-this-moment/ Quotes to ponder: "All of these electronic distractions created a gap between all of us that was never there before." "Being in the NOW, we are present to give and receive the true gift of life, LOVE." "If we can make NOW the most important moment, and the person we are with the most important person, and what we are doing the most important thing, we will be led to more meaningful and fulfilling lives with one another." Episode references: The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Questions-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0439199964 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send a textThis episode delivers a simple 3-question framework to build clarity, resilience, and momentum—without needing another book or course. Learn how to challenge limiting beliefs with What makes this true?, design your ideal 10/10 day with What does ideal look like?, and strengthen mental toughness with What's the good in this? These practical mindset tools help you overcome self-doubt, boost productivity, and turn setbacks into growth. If you want sharper decision-making, better habits, and consistent personal development, this conversation gives you the questions elite performers use to win.Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it.Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass
Kevin Twomey is a husband, father, and a principal consultant at Table Group, which specializes in helping executive teams build a work culture that fulfills their people. He brings some of that same expertise to bear when looking at the modern frantic family, and how parents can create intentional patterns that help fulfill their people—the family as a unit and as individuals.