Podcasts about top performers

You promoted your best person. So why does it feel like something has gone wrong?In this Marketing 4 Business episode, Scott welcomes back Amy Jones, leadership coach and founder of Human Impact leadership, to unpack why capable people struggle when they step into leadership, and what business owners can do about it. Amy works with teams across New Zealand and now Australia. She shares practical tools from her Emerging Leaders Programme, including:Why leadership is 80% psychology and 20% skillThe heart emoji that came up in an exit interview, and what it taught Amy about leading across ages and channelsHow to make conflict healthy, and "kill the monster while it's little"Why new leaders dive in and do the work, and how that pattern leads to burnout as teams growClearing the runway: how leaders spot and remove roadblocks, including when the roadblock is themWhy you should build the leader before the role existsThe mindset trap of only training people who are underperformingWhy time and energy matter as much as money for business ownersIf you're a business owner trying to grow leaders who take ownership, keep good people longer, or get your time back, this episode is well worth your time.Download the Local Business AEO Playbook HERE. A free, step-by-step guide showing you how to position your business to be recommended by AI.If you found this episode valuable, please share it with another business owner who could benefit. Don't forget to follow Marketing 4 Business on your favourite podcast platform, and if you enjoyed the episode, we'd really appreciate a five-star review. Your support helps us reach more business owners with practical marketing insights.Connect with us:Follow the Marketing 4 Business podcast on Instagram HERE.Follow Digital Influence on Instagram HERE.Visit Digital Influence's website HERE.Book a complimentary marketing strategy session HERE.Connect with Scott Wilson on LinkedIn HERE.Connect with Amy Jones on LinkedIn HERE.Have Fun & Take Action

Bernard Quisumbing's story of addiction recovery, faith, and grief: five failed rehabs, 14 years on meth, and the prayer that set him free. Twenty years later, he's walking through the one loss he can't outwork. Stephen Scoggins sits down with Bernard, former hip-hop artist, former top-performing car salesman, and fitness and wellness thought leader with the Don't Quit Legacy Foundation, for one of the most honest conversations ever on One Part Lion, One Part Lamb. Bernard opens up about the deal he made with God after jail and five rehabs, how his marriage came back from the brink while he was "crushing it" at work, and what he's learning about grieving well after losing his baby brother, David. For high achievers, leaders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs, this is the Lion and Lamb methodology at its most human. The strength that gets you through, and the surrender that carries you when strength isn't enough. Content note: This episode discusses addiction and suicide and is intended for adult listeners. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. In the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). In this episode: - The prayer Bernard prayed when he "didn't even know God" - Why his wife was crumbling while he was the top performer at every dealership - The "Two Hands" principle: why high achievers give help but won't ask for it - Inflated vs. deflated ego: the two reasons we don't raise our hand - "Love or fear?": the question to run your words through before you speak to your kids - G.R.I.E.F.: an early framework for grieving well Chapters: (00:00) Intro & Content Note (01:46) 20 Years Sober From 14 Years of Meth (04:33) Meth, and the 60 People He Pulled In (06:42) Where It All Started: Age 7 (12:41) Top Performer, Crumbling Marriage (19:40) Two Hands: Why We Won't Ask for Help (20:52) Never Enough: The Messages He Believed (29:39) The Grief He Can't Outwork (32:23) What Families Get Wrong About Addiction (35:19) Five Failed Rehabs & a Deal With God (38:01) Why Asking for Help Is So Hard (43:07) Love or Fear? The Words Kids Carry (50:02) Anxiety, Isolation & Empathy (55:12) Achievement Hid Him, Didn't Heal Him (56:08) David, the Beloved & Anger at God (01:12:23) G.R.I.E.F.: How to Grieve Well (01:27:10) Don't Quit Legacy & Closing Watch the full video episode on YouTube HERE If this episode spoke to you, follow the show and leave a rating and review. It helps more leaders find these conversations. And if someone came to mind while you listened, send this episode to them. Connect with Bernard Quisumbing: Don't Quit Legacy Foundation: https://dqlegacyfoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernardquisumbing/ Follow Stephen Scoggins: Website: https://stephenscoggins.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephen_scoggins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LionLambWithStephen

One dental practice worked through four receptionists in a few years and every single time, they blamed the receptionist or blamed the hire. Dr Jesse Green traces the problem back to its real source: the dental practice hiring process. He makes the case that getting it right lifts the calibre of applicants, keeps good team members longer, and protects the productivity that constant turnover quietly erodes. If you are a dental practice owner tired of cycling through team members and ready to build a hiring system that works, you won't want to miss this episode.In This Episode:01:59 The two documents to have in place before you write a word of an ad: the ideal applicant avatar and your employer value proposition03:34 How to write an advertisement that speaks to your ideal applicant's hopes and frustrations05:15 Why advertising is only the first domino in a full recruitment systemResources and Links:How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers?Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on InstagramConnect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedInIf you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max ProgramMentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-hosts Telis Demos and Miriam Gottfried break down the conversation around AI safety and development, and how markets have reacted. Plus, OpenAI is now expected to have its initial public offering next year instead of this year. Will Anthropic follow suit? They also analyze the Federal Reserve's recent unanimous decision to hike interest rates, the mechanical impact of 10-year Treasury yields crossing 5%, and how these macroeconomic shifts are reshaping the bond market. Next, Jefferies equity analyst Jon Petersen joins the show to explain how rising interest rates and limited supply are impacting real estate investment trusts (REITs). They also discuss the impact of AI on the sector. Are companies like Digital Realty and Equinix poised to fare well in the data center buildout? What about industrial REITs like Prologis and Stag Industrial? Plus, Petersen breaks down why the REIT sector could be a healthy safe haven for investors if the AI bubble bursts. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a content-licensing partnership with OpenAI. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Telis Demos, writer for WSJ's Heard on the Street, and Miriam Gottfried, WSJ's investing and wealth management reporter, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control' AI Fears Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote Malls Were Left for Dead. Now They Are the Top Performer in Commercial Real Estate. For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Follow Miriam Gottfried here and Telis Demos here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Dr Jesse Green is joined by Clayton Newell from Henry Schein One to unpack how AI can help your dental practice today, not in five years' time. You will hear which low value tasks to hand over first, why freeing your front desk from the calendar and the phone changes the patient experience, and how to tell the difference between technology that earns its keep and technology that just looks impressive.Clayton also points to the revenue already sitting in your existing database: the lapsed recalls, the unbooked treatments, and the simple follow-up habit that turns those numbers into booked chairs. You will get a clear picture of where the practice of the future differentiates once systems become a commodity, and what that shift means for the work your team does every day. If you are a practice owner deciding how far to take AI and automation without losing the human side of your practice, you won't want to miss this episode.In This Episode:02:32 The parallel between tradies and practice owners, and why hands on craft has a long runway ahead of it12:17 AI clinical notes inside the PMS, and the end of writing up your day at nine o'clock at night17:36 Getting front of house out of the calendar, and why patient experience becomes the point of difference24:29 The money left on the table in your database, and the follow-up call nobody wants to make38:41 Practice owners are vibe coding their own tools: what to build, what to buy, and the compliance trapResources and Links:How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers?Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on InstagramConnect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedInIf you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max ProgramLearn more about Henry Schein One AustraliaConnect with Clayton Newell on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

Stan Beck joins The A Game Podcast with Nick Lamagna for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about risk-taking, reinvention, fatherhood and what it actually takes to build something that lasts - on the mats and in business. Stan is a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie and the owner of Renzo Gracie Salt Lake City. A first-generation American raised in Queens, NY to parents who survived the Holocaust as hidden children in France, Stan has spent his career refusing to follow the conventional path - dropping out of college, flipping real estate, building and losing a business during the 2008 crash, surviving a brutal stretch trading stocks, and opening multiple martial arts academies from Florida to Utah. One of the biggest themes in this conversation is something almost every entrepreneur, investor or high performer eventually runs into: What separates the people who actually pull the trigger on an opportunity from the people who just talk about it? Stan talks openly about the two times in his life when things fell apart financially, and why he never let fear make the final decision. His answer wasn't some hidden trick - it was deciding what the actual worst-case scenario looked like, accepting he could survive it, and moving forward anyway. He also opens up about the parts of his own upbringing he consciously chose to keep and the parts he worked hard to break so his kids wouldn't inherit them. In this episode, Stan and Nick talk about: Growing up first-generation American with Holocaust-survivor parents in Queens Why listening to his father talk business (without being allowed to ask questions) shaped how he raises his own kids Dropping out of college and buying his first property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at 30 years old Doubling his money on a concrete-floor loft with zero kitchen Becoming a realtor, moving to Florida, and building a hurricane window-film protection business Losing everything when the real estate market collapsed A painful, expensive lesson from trading stocks and why he never went back Training in the "blue basement" era of the Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC alongside Matt Serra, John Danaher, Ricardo Almeida and Chris Weidman Earning his black belt and opening academies in Florida, then Salt Lake City Knowing when a student or business partner is ready to run their own academy Why he handed off his Florida academy instead of holding on too tight Breaking generational patterns as a father and building emotional intelligence Why he tells his kids about his own weaknesses instead of hiding them The loyalty philosophy he learned from Renzo Gracie and why it only works one way first Why "hope" gets you through hard times better than forced enthusiasm Stan's biggest lesson for anyone trying to build something of their own: find someone who's already succeeded at what you want to do, copy their blueprint exactly until you get their results, and only then start making it your own. And when fear shows up, don't let it decide for you - decide for yourself what you can live with, and go. STAN BECK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stan.beck.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanbeckbjj/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-beck-95833291/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/stanbeckbjj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stanwolf RENZO GRACIE SALT LAKE CITY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renzograciesaltlakecity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581075153665#   CONNECT WITH NICK LAMAGNA Want to buy, sell or partner on a real estate investment? DM Nick the words REAL ESTATE on social media or email: podcast@nicknicknick.com All links: https://www.nicknicknick.com/links   Subscribe to The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing for Entrepreneurs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts. If this episode gives you value, please subscribe, rate, review and share it. Tag Stan Beck and let him know what part of the conversation hit home for you.

The Shallows EP 030 - Players We Got RightErik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring only a little bit of injury news and a bunch of the top performers from the last week. Then, it's the players we got right, where the guys go all the way back to March and review the top players they were totally correct about during the preseason, from Cal Raleigh to Yordan Alvarez and Cam Schlittler. Welcome to The Shallows! https://pitcherlist.com/premium/pl-pro-yearly/?coupon=LIVEDASHBOARD Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Folge 272: Individuell und zeitintensiv oder lieber generisch mit hoher Schlagzahl? Welcher Weg bringt im Active Sourcing auf LinkedIn und Xing wirklich die besseren Quoten? In dieser Folge fege ich den ewigen Streit zwischen Masse und Klasse vom Tisch. Gemeinsam mit den Insights aus einem Coaching-Tag mit einem absoluten Top-Performer zeige ich dir, warum Emojis, personalisierte Hobbys und die perfekte Textlänge völlig zweitrangig sind, wenn das Fundament nicht stimmt. Ich enthülle den wahren Hebel für eine garantiert hohe und positive Antwortquote: Der angebotene Job muss für den Kandidaten einen glasklaren, sinnvollen nächsten Karriereschritt darstellen. Du erfährst, warum du bereits beim Sourcing radikal filtern musst, weshalb das bloße Abhaken von Anforderungsprofilen eine Effizienzfalle ist und wie du deine Kunden im Briefing-Gespräch dazu bringst, echte Wechselgründe abzuliefern. Höre rein, wenn du Schluss mit verpufften InMails machen willst!

Leistung & Produktivität: Was treibt unsere Leistungsfähigkeit wirklich an? In dieser Episode widmen wir uns einem der aktuell am intensivsten diskutierten Themen in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft: dem Begriff und dem Verständnis von Leistung. Anknüpfend an unsere vorherige Folge zu Fehlzeiten betrachten wir die Ergebnisse des aktuellen HR-Reports 2026, der sich eingehend mit der Leistungskultur und der Leistungsgesellschaft auseinandersetzt. Wir differenzieren zwischen bloßer Anstrengung, individueller Leistungsbereitschaft (Wollen), Leistungsfähigkeit (Können) und den nötigen Rahmenbedingungen (Dürfen). Gemeinsam ordnen wir die Studienergebnisse ein und beleuchten die Kluft zwischen der Wahrnehmung der Beschäftigten, für die Leistung oft das verlässliche Erreichen von Zielen bedeutet und dem öffentlichen Narrativ, das meist Top-Performer und das Gehen der „Extrameile“ in den Vordergrund stellt. Zudem diskutieren wir, welche Rolle Anreizsysteme, Führungskulturen und Arbeitsbedingungen in Krisenzeiten spielen, wie sich der Leistungsbegriff im Zeitalter von KI verändert und warum eine differenzierte Debatte über unsere Wohlstandsgrundlagen essenziell ist. Zum HR-Report: https://www.hays.de/personaldienstleistung-aktuell/studien/hr-report-2026-leistung-foerdern-nicht-nur-fordern Mehr zum IBE: https://www.ibe-ludwigshafen.de/ Moderation: https://julia-kropf.de/ Quelle Musik: www.musicfox.com

There is one delegation habit that quietly caps the growth of a dental practice, and it is not the one you would expect. In this episode, Dr Jesse Green unpacks the difference between delegating a task and delegating an outcome, and why the second one is where the leverage lives. He also explains how answering a question with a question builds a team that problem solves without you. You will see why the practices that scale are the ones where the owner sits one layer back, and how to make that gear change without panicking and running back to what you know. If you are a dental practice owner who keeps hearing yourself say it is easier if I just do it myself, you won't want to miss this episode. In This Episode: 00:51 The checklist culture Jesse learned in the Navy, and why it did not follow him into his first practice 02:04 Delegating a task versus delegating an outcome: the line between beginner and advanced 02:34 Handing the monkey back: how teams return the job and why you must not take it 04:02 Two practice owners, two very different outcomes, and the one who ended up in front 05:29 The gear change, the short term dip, and why so many owners never push through it Resources and Links: How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers? Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on Instagram Connect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn If you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max ProgramMentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

Du brauchst keine Spitzenverkäufer. Durchschnittliche reichen. Das klingt falsch — ist es aber nicht. In dieser Folge erfährst du warum ein gutes Vertriebssystem aus soliden Verkäufern starke Ergebnisse macht — und warum Top-Performer das nie ersetzen können, solange das System fehlt.

100 Mio. Euro. Das ist die Summe, die mich ein einziger Fehler gekostet hat. Mit 19 Jahren habe ich mein erstes Gewerbe angemeldet, mit 25 die erste Aktie gekauft. Dennoch hat es bis Mitte 40 gedauert, bis die erste Million auf dem Konto stand. Im Rückblick ist das erschreckend: Der eigentliche Durchbruch im Business und an der Börse dauerte jeweils nur etwa fünf Jahre. Warum habe ich also zwei Jahrzehnte gebraucht? Der Fehler war nicht mangelnder Fleiß. Ich habe gelesen, gearbeitet und mich angestrengt. Aber ich habe das Spiel nicht ernst genug genommen und wollte alles allein schaffen. Wer die Abkürzung durch Mentoren und Experten ablehnt, zahlt einen extrem hohen Preis. Diese Opportunitätskosten summieren sich über die Jahre zu Summen, die sich die meisten Menschen nicht vorstellen können. Du erfährst: → Warum Fleiß allein Dich niemals wohlhabend macht → Wie Du den Wert Deiner verlorenen Zeit in Euro berechnest → Den Grund, warum Top-Performer ihre Zeit nicht verschenken → Warum 5.000 USD für drei Tage Chicago meine beste Investition waren → Wie Du durch Mentoren Jahrzehnte an Zeit kaufst → Den Unterschied zwischen einem Selbstständigen und einem echten Unternehmer → Warum Geiz bei der Ausbildung die teuerste Entscheidung Deines Lebens ist Zeit ist an der Börse und im Business die wichtigste Währung. Wer versucht, das Rad neu zu erfinden, verliert täglich bares Geld. Der Kontrast ist hart: Entweder Du investierst in Wissen, oder Du zahlst die „Strafgebühr" in Form von verlorenen Lebensjahren. ▬▬▬ Dein nächster Schritt ▬▬▬ Du möchtest herausfinden, wie Du Dein eigenes Vermögen strukturiert aufbauen und Deine Anlagestrategie an Deine persönliche Situation anpassen kannst? Dann vereinbare ein kostenfreies Strategiegespräch mit unserem Team.

Thema:Die neue Logik des Creator Commerce Warum Brands beim Creator Marketing zwischen Kontrolle und Performance wählen müssen „Wenn du wirklich auf Performance gehen willst, dann musst du den Creatorn kreative Freiheit geben.“ In der neuen Episode von „WhatsNextAgencies“ spricht Kim Notz mit Niklas Schwake, Co-CEO von Metapic, darüber, warum Marken im Creator Marketing immer wieder zwischen Kontrolle und Performance abwägen müssen – und weshalb mehr kreative Freiheit häufig die besseren Ergebnisse liefert. Niklas bringt dabei eine konsequent datengetriebene Perspektive mit. Metapic kommt ursprünglich aus dem Affiliate-Geschäft und hat sich über mehrere Umwege von einer Fitness-App zur Full-Funnel-Creator-Commerce-Plattform entwickelt. Heute zeigt sich für ihn: Wer Creator zu stark über Brand Guidelines, Posting-Zeitpunkte oder konkrete Inhalte steuert, schränkt genau das ein, was ihre Stärke ausmacht – das Wissen darüber, was in der eigenen Community funktioniert. Gleichzeitig kann Performance allein nicht der Maßstab sein. Ohne Markenaufbau und Storytelling wird Abverkauf auf Dauer teuer, weshalb Brand und Performance für Niklas immer stärker zusammengedacht werden müssen. Eine wichtige Rolle spielen dabei Daten und KI. Metapic analysiert die Performance von Millionen Content Pieces und kann daraus ableiten, welche Creator, Produkte oder Inhalte mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit funktionieren. Doch auch Daten können Erfolg nicht vollständig vorhersagen. Algorithmen verändern sich, Communities reagieren unterschiedlich und selbst ein Top-Performer kann bei einer anderen Marke plötzlich nicht funktionieren. Creator Commerce braucht deshalb vor allem Zeit zum Testen, Lernen und Iterieren. Im Gespräch geht es außerdem um die Zukunft von Agenturen und Talenten. Niklas ist überzeugt, dass reine Vermittlung und intransparente Fixpreis-Modelle zunehmend unter Druck geraten. Chancen sieht er dagegen dort, wo Agenturen Creator langfristig aufbauen und dabei unterstützen, sich von Reichweitenlieferanten zu Medienunternehmern mit eigenen Produkten und Formaten weiterzuentwickeln.

The Shallows EP 029 - Players We Got WrongErik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring only a little bit of injury news and a bunch of the top performers from the last week. Then, it's the players we got wrong, where the guys go all the way back to March and review the top players they were totally wrong about during the preseason, from Paul Skenes to Pete Crow-Armstrong. Welcome to The Shallows! https://pitcherlist.com/premium/pl-pro-yearly/?coupon=LIVEDASHBOARD Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of the 2026 US Open. He offers his thoughts on a sensational Tsitsipas performance to upset Fils. He also breaks down the day's most impressive performances, previews Day 3's most intriguing matches, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: A moment for Tsitsipas - 4:40 Storyline #2: Monday's Top Performers - 13:05 Upsets - 21:25 Going the Distance - 24:20 Other Women's Results - 30:10 Other Men's Results - 32:35 The Americans - 35:55 Players w/College Ties - 38:05 Day 3's Best Matches - 39:20 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sägst du noch am falschen Baum – oder schärfst du schon deine Säge? Viele Marketer und Unternehmer geben einfach „mehr Gas“, wenn die Ergebnisse stagnieren. Sie schalten noch mehr Ads, produzieren pausenlos Content oder rennen der nächsten High-Ticket-Mühle hinterher. Doch fester zu sägen bringt rein gar nichts, wenn das Sägeblatt stumpf ist – oder du am vollkommen falschen Baum arbeitest. In dieser Folge sprechen Matthias Niggehoff und René Delpy darüber, warum Top-Performer und Marktführer ihr Fundament kontinuierlich vertiefen, anstatt blind vorgefertigte Schablonen abzutippen. In dieser Folge lernst du: Effizienz vs. Effektivität: Warum viele Marketer ihre Energie an den falschen Stellen verschwenden und wie du die richtigen Prioritäten setzt. Das „Säge-Schärfen“-Prinzip: Wie du durch Verkaufspsychologie und strategisches Nachdenken bessere Entscheidungen triffst und dein Business effizienter skalierst. Raus aus der Guru-Falle: Warum 08/15-Templates und Standard-Funnels deine Lead-Qualität ruinieren und wie ein echtes Profi-Framework dein Business nachhaltig schützt. Motive statt Features: Warum „Over-Engineering“ Kunden verscheucht und wie du das Hauptkaufmotiv deiner Zielgruppe exakt triffst. Fokus statt Hokus Pokus! Willst auch du deine Säge schärfen und Verkaufspsychologie für dein Business nutzen?

Your foundation determines your ceiling.In this training, Ace breaks down the daily rituals, routines, and systems that help sales professionals perform at a higher level. If you've ever felt like you're constantly busy but not making progress, this video will help you create a framework that brings more focus, consistency, and execution into your day.Topics Covered:• Sales rituals• The Miracle Morning• Creating a flow state• Time blocking• Goal setting• Prospecting strategies• Building daily habits• Work-life balance• Productivity• Sales organizationSubscribe for more sales training, communication strategies, leadership insights, and professional development content from Acez Academy.Support the show⚡READY TO BUILD A REAL CAREER IN SALES, MORTGAGES, OR LEADERSHIP?Apply here and choose your track. Already happy with your career? Grab the standalone products and trainings anytime inside the shop.

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Are the 2026 tax changes about to undo years of work in your practice? Dr Jesse Green and Brendan Campbell go through what the changes actually mean for a practice owner, and the answer is calmer than the headlines suggest. You will find out which assets are grandfathered and need no action at all, how far away the real deadlines sit, where changing the way your practice is owned could get more money into super, and which questions to put to your accountant about your trust and your bucket company before anything shifts. If you are a dental practice owner with a trust, an investment property or a super balance you are working to grow, you won't want to miss this episode. In This Episode: 02:39 Division 296 and the $3 million super balance threshold, and why super is still one of the best places to hold money 06:21 The 50% CGT discount ends 1 July 2027 and cost base indexation returns, so gains arising before that date keep the discount 13:34 Negative gearing limited to new residential builds from 1 July 2027, with properties acquired before budget night exempt until you sell 31:02 The 30% minimum tax on discretionary trust income, and what it changes for bucket companies 41:11 The restructure that can move money into super, create a deduction on the borrowing, and lift your cost base Notes on This Episode: The capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms discussed in this episode are now law, taking effect from 1 July 2027Division 296 applies an extra 15% to super earnings above $3 million, with a further 10% above $10 million. Both thresholds are indexed and may rise over time The 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, the loss carry-back measure, and the instant asset write-off changes were proposed as part of the 2026-27 Budget. Confirm current status with your accountant before acting Resources and Links: Learn more about Prosperity Advisors How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers? Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on Instagram Connect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn If you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max Program This episode was recorded on 21 July 2026. The information and commentary shared is general advice only. It does not take into account any individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and it is not a substitute for advice about a specific practice or structure. Listeners should obtain advice from their own accountant, tax agent or licensed adviser before acting on anything discussed. Mentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways to Coach Yourself in Sales Question: Priya Chandrasekaran from Texas asks,  "I've got clients who love me—we golf, we grab dinner, but when a competitor undercuts me on value, I lose the deal anyway. How do you build relationships that actually hold up when the value conversation gets hard?" Book: Epic 5x Contract Wins by Lisa Magnuson 

Are you the bottleneck in your dental practice? If every decision in your practice still comes back to you, this episode breaks down exactly why. Dr Jesse Green unpacks the three layers of leadership, primary, secondary and tertiary, and shows how skipping any one of them quietly turns you into the bottleneck for every problem your team faces. You will learn how to set the standard as the practice owner, build clear scorecards and expectations for your team, and develop other leaders who can carry real responsibility without you.The real breakthrough in this episode is the accountability piece most owners miss. Jesse walks through a real case where a great team with solid training still was not performing until one simple habit changed everything, and explains why what gets measured gets managed. If you are a dental practice owner who is tired of being the answer for every question your team brings you, you won't want to miss this episode.In This Episode:00:00: Why leadership is not just one skill, and the three layers every practice owner needs to master (primary, secondary, tertiary)02:00: Building secondary leadership with clear scorecards, plus the line from Michael Filosi that reframes how you manage your team04:00: Developing tertiary leaders so you can step one layer back from the business05:00: The number one responsibility of the CEO, and why it matters more than most owners realise06:00: A real practice case study showing how one simple accountability habit turned a good team into a high performing oneResources and Links:How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers?Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on InstagramConnect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedInIf you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max ProgramMentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways to Coach Yourself in Sales Question: Priya Chandrasekaran from Texas asks,  "I've got clients who love me—we golf, we grab dinner, but when a competitor undercuts me on value, I lose the deal anyway. How do you build relationships that actually hold up when the value conversation gets hard?" Book: Epic 5x Contract Wins by Lisa Magnuson 

Recognize the 7 Mind Types - How Top Performers Speak Their Customer's LanguageMost salespeople treat every customer the same way. They use one pitch. One approach. One way of communicating. And it doesn't work for everyone.The problem isn't you. The problem is you're not reading the person in front of you. You're not recognizing their mind type.Today Sam sits down with Ridgely Goldsborough, a serial entrepreneur who's started forty-five companies, authored twenty books, and was Jim Rohn's voice in Latin America for decades. In this episode, Ridgely teaches you how to recognize the seven different mind types so you can adapt your communication and close more deals.What You'll Learn:The seven mind types and how to spot them instantly. The Giver loves to make a difference. The Connector values trust above all else. The Problem Solver needs data to make sense of things. The Innovator always wants a better way. The Perfectionist does things right. The Rebel challenges everything. The Master wants depth. Each one is wired differently. Each one communicates differently.Why knowing someone's mind type changes everything. Once you know their mind type, you know their communication keywords. Use those words and they respond as strongly as they respond to their own name. That builds trust. That closes deals.How each mind type has a superpower and a kryptonite. The Giver's superpower is causes. Their kryptonite is overcommitment. The Connector's superpower is trust. Their kryptonite is waste. The Problem Solver's superpower is solutions. Their kryptonite is paralysis when they don't have enough data. Every mind type is exceptional at something and struggles with something else. Knowing yours means you can play to your strength and manage your weakness.Why people who think like you are easy to work with, and why everyone else is difficult. When you don't understand someone's mind type, you clash. The Giver overwhelms the Connector. The Problem Solver frustrates the Innovator. The Perfectionist stifles the Rebel. But when you understand each other's mind type, everything changes.How your personal philosophy shapes which mind type you are. What you read, listen to, watch, and who you hang around with forges who you become. That determines your mind type. That determines how you communicate. That determines your results.Potential beats talent every single time. Someone twenty percent good making one hundred calls talks to twenty people. Someone fifty percent good making ten calls talks to five. Effort beats talent. Volume beats skill. The person willing to work is the person who wins.Why This Matters:If you're struggling to close deals, you probably already know how to sell. The problem is you're not reading the person in front of you. You're using the wrong approach for the wrong mind type. This episode teaches you to recognize the seven mind types so you can adapt your communication instantly. That skill changes your close rate.About Ridgely Goldsborough:Serial entrepreneur who's started forty-five companies. Author of twenty books. Studied alongside Jim Rohn as his voice in Latin America. Two master's degrees. Studied Buddhism, personal development, and human psychology. Now runs Local Market Dominator, helping contractors and home service businesses get found online and convert prospects into customers.Ridgely's Resources:Mind Types Framework and Communication Keywords List: Search "Mind Types" online or email Sam at sam@closeitnow.net and he'll send you everything Ridgely has created.Free AI and Online Visibility Audit: Go to https://www.localmarketdominator.com. Understand how people are finding you online and what happens when they do. Ridgely offers free audits on traffic and conversion for any business.Work with Sam:Website: https://www.closeitnow.netCoaching and training: https://www.closeitnow.net/coachingFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/closeitnowEmail: sam@closeitnow.netBook a call: https://calendar.app.google/KZH1j2Q1MAXTKbT38Three Ways to Work with Sam:One: On-site training. Half-day classroom plus half-day ride-alongs with your team.Two: Virtual training. Same frameworks, delivered remotely for teams or individuals.Three: The Build. Company scaling partnership with Doug C. Brown. You built the revenue. We help you build the business.Leave a Review:Five-star review on Apple Podcasts gets you a free one-hour coaching session with Sam. Message Sam with your review and you're in.Google Review Link: https://g.page/r/CbfnnDqTCwQdEAE/review

In this episode, Dr Jesse Green sits down with returning guest Michael Filosi to unpack the seven deadly sins of dental practice ownership: the recurring mistakes that quietly cap growth, enterprise value, and exit outcomes for practice owners. Jesse and Michael cover the fundamentals of high standards and self leadership, the numbers every practice owner should be able to read on the fly, the strategy for engineering yourself out of key person dependency, the discretionary effort required to lift your business IQ, why finding a first follower is more powerful than trying to lead the whole team on your own, the discipline of taking money off the table to build wealth outside the practice, and the shift from convincing team members to seeking their opt in. If you are a dental practice owner who wants to build a business that grows in value independent of your chair time, you won't want to miss this episode.In This Episode:03:00 Why standards are green light or red light, never seven out of ten, and how self leadership sets the ceiling for your team12:34 The numbers that actually move the needle in a dental practice, and why rebooking rate is the keystone metric19:57 How Michael took his revenue contribution from 40 percent to 0.6 percent and walked out with a clean sale42:22 The first follower concept, why it matters more than being the leader, and how to spot the right person49:34 The four financial systems every practice needs, and why the sale should be the cherry on top, not the cakeResources and Links:How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers?Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on InstagramConnect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedInIf you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max ProgramMichael Filosi's:Website, www.michaelfilosi.com.auLinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfilosiMentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

Moderner Vertrieb im Mittelstand: vom Hoffen zur aktiven Marktbearbeitung — 140 Geschäftsführer im Raum, eine Hand geht hoch. Christopher Funk zeigt, warum der klassische Hoffnungsvertrieb mathematisch nicht mehr funktioniert und wie du auf aktive Marktbearbeitung umschaltest. In dieser Folge: Die 95/5-Regel — nur 5 Prozent des Marktes kaufen aktiv. Die 1-3-5->7-Logik für effiziente Kundenbearbeitung. Die Potenzial-Matrix für A-, B- und C-Kunden. Warum 54 Prozent der Top-Performer Challenger sind. Und die fünf Fragen, die jeder Geschäftsführer mit Ja beantworten sollte. Eine kompakte Blaupause für den Wechsel vom Auftragsannehmer zum Marktgestalter.

Most practice owners obsess over new patient acquisition while their single most valuable growth asset sits quietly in the patient database. In this episode, Dr Jesse Green unpacks the dental patient reactivation campaign, a low cost, high yield system for winning back inactive patients that consistently returns 15 to 19% of a lapsed database to the chair. We unpack the story of a practice with 1200 active and 4000 inactive patients. Jesse reframes the dormant list as an untapped business asset and explains why treating reactivation as a one-off letter is the biggest reason it fails. You'll learn how to map a multi-touch sequence across letters, postcards, emails, texts and phone calls, how to triage and batch your inactive list so the easiest wins come first, and what results to measure. If you are a dental practice owner with a quiet appointment book and a dormant database, you won't want to miss this episode. In This Episode: 00:30 Why your 4000 inactive patients are a latent asset most practice owners completely ignore 02:20 The optometrist who lost the Green family: why one letter is never a reactivation campaign 03:00 Mapping the sequence: letters, postcards, emails, texts and calls across multiple touch points 04:00 How to triage and batch your inactive list so the easiest patients come back first 05:10 The 15 to 19% return rate, and how one practice turned it into 350 new patients Resources and Links: How Does Your Dental Practice Compare Against the Top Performers? Stay Up to Date by Following Dr Jesse Green on Instagram Connect with Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn If you're a Dental Practice Owner looking to scale your practice, learn more about our Practice Max Program Mentioned in this episode:Savvy Dentist Team Training BundleIf your practice can't run without you, it's time for systems - not more theory. That's why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training.Team Training Bundle 2025

Are you overwhelmed by all the self-improvement advice out there? Every book, every podcast, every social media post is telling you a different thing you should be doing and all those things might leave you feeling exactly the same as when you started. My guest today has spent the last decade interviewing more than 700 top performers to figure out what actually moves the needle. His book has hundreds of strategies, but I picked out the five that work best for anyone who wants to build confidence, reduce anxiety, or become a stronger version of themselves. My guest is Ryan Hawk, host of The Learning Leader Show and USA Today bestselling author. His new book is The Price of Becoming. Some of the things we discuss are: Why confidence comes from evidence and how it transfers to every other area of your life Why it's okay to copy other people when you're starting out (and the surprising fact about The Beatles that proves it). Curiosity as a skill disguised as a personality trait and why Ryan says it might be his number one love language. The line Ryan's dad said that reframes almost every anxious thought The Adam Sandler story about the professor who told him he'd never make it and the surprising way Sandler chose to remember him The difference between "clean fuel" and "dirty fuel" The three journaling prompts Ryan uses every night to compound growth over time The Therapist's Take: M quick take on how to apply each strategy starting today Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 248 — The 3 Words That Will Make You Mentally Stronger ⁠⁠⁠⁠330 — The Real Reason Your Coping Skills Aren't Helping (It's Not You) Links & Resources The Price of Becoming Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for My Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠helixsleep.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get 20% off sitewide   AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Boll & Branch — Get 20% off sitewide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BollAndBranch.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code stronger. Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠square.com/go/STRONGER⁠. Dupe — Go to⁠ Dupe.com ⁠to finally feel confident about what to buy. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most careers stall because professionals wait for permission, confidence, or the right timing rather than taking action. In this episode, host J.R. Lowry sits down with former professional athlete and entrepreneur Dre Baldwin to dissect why professional discipline outperforms raw motivation every time. Baldwin reveals how he translated lessons from overseas sports courts into scalable business frameworks centered on mindset, strategy, systems, and execution. They explore actionable ways to build true executive presence before you get the promotion, navigate career reinvention, and develop the human judgment skills AI can't replace.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/dre-baldwin.For more career guidance and resources, subscribe to my member community at https://community/pathwise.io

Even the most accomplished people—from fighter pilots and bestselling authors to entrepreneurs and comedians—struggle with imposter syndrome. In this solo episode, Travis Chappell shares one of the biggest recurring themes he's uncovered after interviewing more than 1,000 high performers. Drawing insights from guests like Michelle "Mace" Curran, Donald Miller, Michael Hyatt, Tanner Chidester, and Nikki Howard, Travis explores why self-doubt is universal, how confidence is actually built, and the practical steps anyone can take to stop imposter syndrome from holding them back. On this episode we talk about: Why imposter syndrome affects nearly every high achiever—even those at the top of their field How confidence is built through evidence and repeated action, not affirmations alone The difference between healthy self-doubt and overconfidence without experience Why focusing on hope instead of worry changes how you approach challenges A simple exercise for creating your own "stack of undeniable proof" to overcome self-doubt Top 3 Takeaways Confidence comes from accumulating evidence through action. Every challenge you overcome becomes proof that you can figure out the next one. Imposter syndrome isn't a sign that you don't belong—it's often a sign that you're growing into something new. Keep an "evidence file" of your accomplishments, wins, and moments of resilience to revisit whenever self-doubt starts creeping in. Notable Quotes "You don't build confidence by speaking affirmations in the mirror—you build a stack of undeniable proof that says you are who you say you are." "Imposter syndrome is not a personal weakness. It is a shared human condition." "Belonging followed the accumulation of the proof, not the other way around." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your best employees may quit long before they hand in a resignation letter. They stop contributing. They stop challenging ideas. And eventually, they stop caring. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down how to recognize silent burnout in top performers before disengagement turns into turnover. Strong operators can continue hitting their numbers while mentally checking out. That is why leaders must look beyond performance reports and pay attention to changes in energy, initiative, and communication. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why sudden silence can signal that a top performer has disengaged• How strong results can hide serious burnout• Why leaders must regularly audit engagement, not just output• How removing low-value work and creating new challenges can reignite motivation The truth is simple: Do not wait for the resignation letter to discover that someone has already quit mentally. Watch the warning signs. Ask better questions. Remove the work that is draining your strongest people. Give them a challenge worth fighting for. Leadership means paying attention to what is not being said. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elite Performance: Why Top Performers Are Using This Rowing Team's Framework | Harriet Beveridge Performance Psychologist InterviewMost business leaders run on autopilot, keeping the same meetings and habits simply because that's what's always been done. Harriet Beveridge has a test that cuts through all of it, borrowed from a British rowing crew that turned one gold medal in a generation into Olympic history.Beveridge is a performance psychologist, executive coach and stand-up comedian who co-wrote Will It Make The Boat Go Faster? with Ben Hunt-Davis, a member of the British eight that won gold in Sydney in 2000, Britain's first gold in the eight since 1912. Now in its third edition, the book is a working playbook for chief executives and high-performing teams.Her answer: ask if it makes the boat go faster, then get out of your own way.What You'll Learn:- The Bullshit Filter: How "will it make the boat go faster?" helped an underfunded crew cut noise, drop altitude training, and focus only on what moved the result.- Wouldn't It Be Amazing If: Why asking a deliberately outrageous question first unlocks ambitions that smart objectives alone never would.- Making It Impossible Not To: How teams engineer commitment, from taping a rower's hand to the oar, to booking a goal before it's funded, to accountability buddies who won't let you off the hook.- The DICE Beliefs Framework: The four beliefs, deserve, important, can, exciting, that quietly block performance, and how an "evidence wall" rebuilds them without affirmations.- Removing Friction From Habits: Why the "activation hump," the effort of just getting started, matters more than willpower, and how frictionless design builds habits that stick.- Thriving Under Pressure: How to identify personal stress triggers, from travel chaos to financial fear, and build small strategies rather than generic advice to stay calm.- Energy Over Time Management: Why managing energy, not just calendar blocks, decides whether high performers burn out or sustain results.- Curious About The Recipe: The deliberate practice habit of deciding what to focus on before a task, then reviewing it after, a step most businesses skip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'd love to hear from you. Send us fan mail!You're outperforming everyone, and still getting passed over. A 30-year HR insider explains why companies reward compliance over contribution, and how to speak up without killing your career.  Tim Sharp sat inside the HR rooms of the world's largest tech and pharma companies for three decades. What he saw drove him to write a book so honest his lawyer warned it could get him fired — so he published it under a pen name.  In this episode, you'll learn: — Why the "good soldier" path stalls at middle management, and what the people who rise do differently — The "don't outshine the master" trap — How to manage your visibility without dimming it — What "soft corruption" in senior ranks means for who actually gets ahead — Who HR really represents (Tim's in HR — he said it, not me) — How Tim built real courage: 12 years sober, a values rebuild at 40, and the practice of speaking up  GET TIM'S BOOK — important: it's published under his pen name. Search Amazon for: PHILIP ARMSTRONG FEYNG: "Busting Business Bullshit: From Corporate Nonsense to The Rise of The 20% Company" - HEREConnect with Tim: LinkedIn — @TSharp1 | Facebook & Instagram — @TimSharp  ------------------------From Bernadette, FIND YOUR LEADERSHIP GAP (free, 10 minutes): balloffirecoaching.com/opt-inSupport the show

Late-stage deals can appear secure once the buyer has accepted the product and the business case, but that is often when the risk feels most personal. In today's segment, Randy Riemersma explains why deals inside the final 10 yards are won or lost on buyer confidence and how elite sellers remove doubt through executive alignment, credible proof points, consistent communication with the champion, and a clear business-level point of view. The conversation gives revenue leaders a sharper way to evaluate late-stage deal risk and reinforces why belief, preparation, and execution matter when the buyer is preparing to make a high-stakes decision. Randy Riemersma is the founder of Sell with Precision, where he helps sales leaders strengthen go-to-market execution, leadership effectiveness, and sales operating discipline. He has spent decades in B2B sales, leadership, consulting, and executive coaching, with a focus on helping teams sell with greater clarity, precision, and business relevance. Connect with Randy: LinkedIn Website Resources mentioned: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos - The Hidden Beliefs That Shape Your Happiness with Shawn Achor Listen to the full episode: The Hidden Cost of False Velocity with Randy Riemersma Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

Flight risk is rarely loud. Most of the time, it shows up quietly in compensation data long before it shows up in resignation letters. Across organizations, roles, and levels, the same pattern is emerging: the market is moving faster than internal pay structures. New hires are coming in at higher rates than tenured employees in similar roles. Certain jobs are consistently priced higher externally than they are internally. And top performers are paying attention. This creates a different kind of retention challenge. Employees don't need to be disengaged to start looking elsewhere. They just need to recognize that the market value of their role has already lifted off. Amy Stewart from Payscale and Kelly Voss from Korn Ferry explore what compensation data is revealing about where organizations are most exposed, and how those signals show up before talent leaves. You will learn: Where pay gaps between new hires and tenured employees are creating hidden flight risk   Which roles and levels are most exposed to external market pressure   How compensation leaders can spot early warning signals in their own structure Check out the full report here: https://www.payscale.com/featured-content/flight-risk-report

PART 6 SCALING: THE 4 PILLARS TO $100M + BEYOND Congratulations on already accomplishing what 99% of professionals never do. You've mastered the mindset and habits needed for success. You've learned how to deliver world-class pitches, overcome any objection thrown your way, and close deals like the top 1%. Now, Part 6 of this book is about building a scalable sales machine that grows with or without you. It focuses on the four essential pillars of scalable success: People, Data, Technology, and Playbooks. You'll learn how to hire, train, and lead teams that execute at the highest level. You'll discover how to track actionable data across every department. You'll evaluate whether your tech stack is truly built for scale and how to integrate your systems for smooth operations. And lastly, you'll learn how to build bulletproof playbooks and documentation so your business can scale predictably and sustainably. This is the final stretch, so stay with me! Part 6 is where good turns to great, and great turns into an unstoppable growth engine. People: Hire, train, manage, and empower high-performing teams to execute at scale. Data: Track and improve data to fuel smarter decision-making and growth. Technology: Integrate cutting-edge systems to streamline workflows. Playbooks: Develop playbooks to ensure consistency, alignment, and optimal results. P.S.) Once my team and I scaled the business to tens of millions of dollars in revenue, I didn't have the expertise to scale it to $100's of millions in revenue. That's when we brought on a private equity firm that taught us how to grow to $100M+ and beyond. I share everything they taught me in this part of the book on scaling. Big shout out to one of the best PE Firms out there, Spectrum Equity, and one of the best managing partners out there, Mike Farrell. Thank you, Mike and Spectrum, for teaching us since day 1 how to build a repeatable and scalable architecture. We couldn't have done it without you. When you reach $10M+ in revenue, consider reaching out to them for an investment at www.spectrumequity.com.

The Shallows EP 022 - Bail or Sail? Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring injury updates to weekly staple Wyatt Langford, what you should do with Konnor Griffin and Carlos Rodon, and the legacy Justin Verlander will leave behind. Plus the guys recap the top performers of the past week, from Zack Wheeler's dominance to Taj Bradley's surge, to the shallow league viability of Ryan O'Hearn after his massive three homer and 10 RBI game earlier this week. Then the guys discuss if you should bail or sail on some of the biggest names in fantasy baseball, from Paul Skenes to Juan Soto to a very interesting sell take on Julio Rodriguez. Finally they look at some fun observations they've made recently, including Jeff Hoffman's scoreless run and the Marlins being good. Welcome to The Shallows! bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When your best employee starts going quiet, most managers wait. They're busy. They tell themselves it will pass. But silence sends a message, and it is not the one you want to send. Dr. Janel Anderson shares a personal story about a top performer who checked out for weeks, and what happened when she finally sat down with her. She walks through a four-step framework for entering this conversation with care and confidence: how to name what you've observed, how to ask one question and let silence work, how to hold the person and the standard at the same time, and how to follow up on purpose. If someone on your team has been off and you haven't said anything yet, this episode is your next step.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/275

Tim recaps an exciting week for Gameocck athletics highlighted by switching to Nike and landing a top recruit.

The Shallows EP 021 - Mize Guyz Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring injury updates to Wyatt Langford (again), Kris Bubic, an exploration of hip impingements, and the top performers of the past week, including Cade Cavalli, Griffin Jax, Mookie Betts, and Brandon Marsh. Then the guys discuss potential new crew mates to add to your rosters, from the sneaky valuable Sam Antonacci, to Cade Cavalli, Royce Lewis, and a must-add Casey Mize. Finally, they look at some big-name players who were dreadful in the first half that are second half rebound candidates, including Cal Raleigh, Austin Riley, Kyle Tucker, Kevin Gausman, and Bryan Woo. Welcome to The Shallows!   bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Shallows EP 020 - First Half Fun Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard navigate through The Shallows, starting with the Captain's Report, featuring pitcher injury updates to Kris Bubic, Matthew Boyd, and the return of Eury Perez. Also for the first time in the Captain's Report, the guys feature the top performers of the week, from Dansby Swanson's absurd double-header, to Wyatt Langford's heater (finally), the emergence of Jac Caglianone, and the pitcher that was promised, Kyle Bradish. Then the Erik and Carson give the their biggest takeaways from the first half of the season, including how terrible the American League has been and the curious case of the missing drag on the baseball and what that means going into the season's hottest months. Finally, they go position by position giving you their all-stars at each position so far this season, and some of the picks may surprise you. It's the 20th episode! Welcome to The Shallows! bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_pitcherlist Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most people have heard of the "dark web," but what exactly is it? Is it really a hidden corner of the internet where criminals and bad actors operate beyond the reach of law enforcement? And what about the "deep web"—is that the same thing? These terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Understanding the difference offers a fascinating glimpse into how the internet really works. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/what-dark-web You often hear that fewer people are getting married, that younger generations have lost interest in marriage, or that marriage itself is slowly fading away. The reality is much more interesting. Marriage is not disappearing—it is evolving. People are marrying later, expecting different things from marriage than previous generations did, and redefining what a successful marriage looks like. At the same time, marriage remains one of the most important relationships in people's lives. So what is changing, what isn't, and what does the future of marriage look like? For some answers we turn to Stephanie Coontz, Director of Research and Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families and author of For Better and Worse: The Complicated Past and Challenging Future of Marriage (https://amzn.to/440TQpK). We've all seen people who seem to possess an extraordinary level of confidence. Elite athletes, military leaders, top executives, first responders—people who perform under enormous pressure yet appear calm, focused, and absolutely certain they can handle whatever comes next. According to Dr. Nate Zinsser, the kind of confidence is a skill that can be deliberately built, strengthened, and maintained. Drawing on decades of experience training soldiers, athletes, executives, and emergency personnel, Dr. Zinsser explains where genuine confidence comes from, and how anyone can develop the mental habits that lead to stronger performance under pressure. Dr. Zinsser is Director of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point and author of The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance (https://amzn.to/4xAOwqS) Most dog owners believe a hug is a universal sign of affection. Your dog may not agree. While dogs are often expressive about their emotions, humans frequently misread what those emotions mean. Understanding how dogs communicate—and how they interpret our behavior—can help prevent misunderstandings that sometimes lead to stress, anxiety, or even aggression. Source: Stanley Coren, author of How to Speak Dog (https://amzn.to/4e07aAL). PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AIR DOCTOR: Head to ⁠https://AirDoctorPro.com⁠ and use promo code SYSK to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3year warranty!  RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab the King Closer Blueprint: My Step by Step Sales Process for closing over 2,000 deals (Only $27): https://www.titaniumu.com/blueprintWant to work directly with me to close more deals? Go Here: https://www.titaniumu.comWant the Closer's Formula sales process I've used to close 2,000+ deals (FREE) Go Here: https://www.kingclosersformula.com/closeIf you're new to my channel my name is RJ Bates III. Myself and my partner Cassi DeHaas are the founders of Titanium Investments.We are nationwide virtual wholesalers and on this channel we share EVERYTHING that we do inside our business. So if you're looking to close more deals - at higher assignments - anywhere in the country… You're in the right place.Who is Titanium Investments and What Have We Accomplished?Over 10 years in the real estate investing businessClosed deals in all 50 states​Owned rentals in 12 states​Flipped houses in 11 states​Closed on over 2,000 properties​125 contracts in 50 days (all live on YouTube)​Back to back Closers Olympics ChampionTrained thousands of wholesalers to close more deals_________________________________With over 2,000 Videos, this is the #1 channel on YouTube for all things Virtual Wholesaling. SUBSCRIBE NOW!    https://www.youtube.com/@RJBatesIII_________________________________RESOURCES FOR YOU:If you want my team and I to walk you through how to build or scale your virtual wholesaling business from A to Z, click here to learn more about Titanium University: https://www.titaniumu.com(FREE) If you want to learn how to close deals just like me, The King Closer, then download the free King Closer Formula PDF: https://www.kingclosersformula.com/closeGrab Titanium Profits: Our exact system we use to comp and underwrite deals in only 4 minutes. (Only $99) https://www.kingclosersformula.com/titaniumprofitsSupport the show

Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, world-record-holding wingsuit BASE jumper, martial artist, and author. We discuss the mental framework and moment-to-moment decision-making process that can allow anyone to build discipline and resilience and better navigate both everyday life and life's most challenging moments. Andy explains several simple-yet-powerful tools gleaned from his time in — and after — his SEAL career that can help you determine where to focus your actions and how to clear your mind of things you can't control or that hold you back mentally. Andy also shares and reflects on lessons learned from some of the deeply personal challenges he faced outside of combat and freefall. Finally, we explore the all-too-frequent tragedy of people — including high performers — taking their own lives, and consider what might be done to prevent more such losses. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Andy Stumpf (00:03:09) Protocols Book (00:04:06) Nagging Thoughts, Tool: Determine Influence vs Concern (00:10:14) Social Media, Screen Time Discipline (00:17:01) Sponsors: Our Place & Wealthfront (00:20:11) Social Media Addiction, Young Adults, Rebellion, Alcohol (00:27:38) Alcohol & Social Experiences; Cannabis; Ice Bath (00:36:07) Skydiving, Wingsuit Flying (00:41:47) Sponsor: AG1 (00:43:06) Skydiving, BASE Jumping, Wingsuit Flying; Navy (00:55:25) Danger & Fear, Wingsuit Flying Risk, Death (01:03:04) Divorce, Imperfection; Parenting Kids in Divorce (01:12:16) Sponsor: Function (01:13:55) Parents' Divorce (01:19:38) Long-Term Flow State, Focus, Adrenaline; Time Perception (01:30:58) Toilet Paper, Shortcuts, Tool: Do the Slightly Harder Choice (01:37:11) Micro-Discipline, Doing the Harder Thing, Tenacity & Super-Agers (01:48:00) Sponsor: Joovv (01:49:12) Physical & Mental Pain, Discussing Pain; Dogs (02:00:45) Suicide, Self-Talk, Isolation, Alcohol (02:11:52) Top Performers, Suicide; Ibogaine; Military, Trauma (02:21:36) Trauma & Healing, Exploring Other Possibilities, Control (02:28:57) Disciplined Acts, Choosing the Slightly Harder Option (02:35:20) Current Projects, Project Choice (02:41:48) Price of Success, Happiness, Money (02:53:09) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. Andrew Huberman receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for paid testimonials in his podcast, creating a conflict of interest. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.30% on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.05% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Additional terms and conditions apply, which can be found on Wealthfront.com/Huberman. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Satya Nadella walked into Microsoft in 2014 when the company was a slow-moving dinosaur. He stopped reacting and started acting. Cloud-first, AI before anyone cared, open source. Microsoft's stock climbed over 1,000%. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy uses that turnaround to make a harder point: most leaders are stuck managing the present while someone else is creating tomorrow's advantage. Darren introduces the pace setter framework and the three rules top performers follow to protect time for what actually moves the needle. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

In today's episode, I sit down with Sequel co-founders Matt Smith and Alex Macdonald, who bring together the worlds of professional sports, entrepreneurship, and early-stage investing. Matt shares how discipline, devotion, and constant self-improvement carried him from the lower levels of English football to the top tier, while Alex talks about building companies through rejection, resilience, and relentless curiosity. We discuss why the best athletes and entrepreneurs are often the first ones in and the last ones out, how identity can shift after success, and why fulfillment comes from the pursuit itself rather than the outcome. It's a conversation about mindset, purpose, and making the most of every minute.

RUN THAT EPISODE BACK! Today we are running an old favorite episode of mine!For 15 years in the Marine Corps, I believed the best Marines were always the ones in the trenches — the ones in the fire, making the play when the chaos hit. But what happens when the organization pulls you out of the fire? Does that make you less of a Marine, or is it actually the thing that saves you?In this episode of the Talkin' Crazy Podcast, I break down the mindset of top performers who sacrifice everything — family, balance, even their health — for the mission. I share the story of being sent to SACO when I was a Sergeant, how I thought it was punishment, and how that moment actually gave me the space to reset, write my book, and build Meech Speaks.This episode is for the Marines and leaders who pride themselves on grinding nonstop, but need to hear the truth: sometimes getting repositioned isn't punishment, it's preparation. Sometimes stepping out of the spotlight is exactly what you need to grow.

Why does it feel like everyone else has it together while you're constantly dealing with problems? Because you're seeing the highlight reel, not the reality. In this episode, Lori and I break down the truth about success that most people never hear. We share what our days actually look like, why even the most successful people are constantly putting out fires, and how a few non-negotiable habits are the only thing that keeps us grounded. Get ready to give yourself more grace, stop comparing your life to others, and start embracing what it really takes to build something big.   HIGHLIGHTS Why chasing balance sets you up to feel like you're failing. What's really happening behind the scenes of "put together" people. The habits that create stability even when life feels chaotic. Why growth always comes with something feeling out of sync. How to stop judging your life and start owning your season. What successful people are actually dealing with daily.   RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.   FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app

When you walk up to a table with a group of people, you probably pick a seat without thinking much about it. But where you sit can subtly shape how others perceive you and how the interaction unfolds. There's actually a simple strategy to choosing a seat that can give you an advantage — whether the table is round, square, large, or small. https://lifehacker.com/always-choose-the-best-seat-at-any-multi-person-table-5990596 No matter how rational you try to be, your thinking is shaped by biases you can't fully escape. These biases influence what you believe, the decisions you make, and even what you consider to be “true.” Alex Edmans, professor of finance at London Business School and author of May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do About It (https://amzn.to/3vprIz3), explains how easily our biases can be manipulated by data, headlines, and persuasive stories — and how to become a more careful, independent thinker in a world full of misinformation. When you think of elite performers — Navy SEALs, top athletes, high-level leaders — what stands out is their ability to stay focused, calm, and effective under pressure. That kind of mental discipline may seem out of reach, but it isn't. Eric Potterat, a clinical and performance psychologist and retired Navy commander who helped design the mental toughness training used by the SEALs, explains how these skills are built. He breaks down the habits and mindset shifts that allow people to perform at a high level — even in stressful, uncertain situations. Eric is author of Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World's Top Performers (https://amzn.to/3TV4Qka). Toothpicks seem harmless — just small wooden tools to clean your teeth. But they can cause more problems than you might expect. In fact, once you hear what can happen, you may think twice before reaching for one again. https://acedentaloftexas.com/why-are-toothpicks-a-danger-for-your-oral-health PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: Text SYSK to 64000 for your two free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose! DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you've tried everything at the pet store –it's time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.dom/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EXPEDITION UNKOWN: We love the Expedition Unknown podcast from Discovery! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices