Podcasts about underestimating

Joe Giglio previews tonight's game between USA and Canada and thinks there's a part of Mark DeRosa's mistake from earlier in the week that we aren't talking about enough. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'WIP Daily' (subscribe here): Joe Giglio previews tonight's game between USA and Canada and thinks there's a part of Mark DeRosa's mistake from earlier in the week that we aren't talking about enough. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am really excited to have Karen Hart, CVPM, CCFP, on the podcast. Karen is the Director of Hospital Operations at the Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) and is an MIT-trained engineer turned veterinary practice manager. Leading people through change has taught me something truly humbling: enthusiasm alone doesn't bring others along, and Karen discusses what it actually takes to make change work in the real world of veterinary medicine! Listen as Karen walks us through her journey and how she spent her career stepping into practices specifically to lead transformation. She has implemented technician triage programs, restructured workflows, and has even driven full cultural resets, and what I especially love about her perspective is that she doesn't treat change as chaos but rather as a system - one that can be designed, tested, adjusted, and strengthened. Karen and I also get honest about the parts that no one likes to talk about - software changes that take far longer than expected and inspections landing at the worst possible time, protocols that suddenly don't fit your new workflows, and burnout that starts before the change even begins. I reflect on how I underestimated the emotional weight of one of our biggest transitions and how that stress spilled over to my team in ways that I didn't even intend. Karen even reminds us that people don't hate change itself; instead, they hate the discomfort that comes with it, and together, we unpack why timing, pre-planning, and communication matter more than any tool or platform. We discuss blind spots, decision fatigue, and the reality that as leaders, even when a change isn't your fault, it's still your responsibility to guide people through it. We explore what true buy-in looks like: starting with the "why," inviting real input, building timelines that respect human limits, and mixing quick wins with slower, harder shifts. From handling change-averse team members to reframing setbacks as resilience, this conversation is about leading with clarity, empathy, and accountability! I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Karen Hart! Show Notes: [1:56] - Hear how, driven by engineering and systems thinking, Karen Hart leads large-scale change across practices. [4:16] - I point out how better technician utilization and triage can reduce doctor stress while changing how practices function. [5:34] - Karen believes that change is uncomfortable but worthwhile, and software transitions require at least a full year. [8:37] - Underestimating preparation time increases stress, yet leaders must still guide teams through inevitable pain points. [11:03] - Karen argues that real buy-in begins with shared purpose, deep listening, and collaborative decision-making. [14:39] - Thoughtful timing and quick wins help teams adapt without burning out! [17:32] - Karen talks about how her love of change is a blind spot, so she has to balance realism, positivity, and personal bandwidth. [20:34] - Karen argues that change has to be anchored in purpose, with firmness and compassion when some can't adapt. [23:05] - Patient-centered purpose and honest feedback help sustain teams when change becomes hard. [25:53] - Hear how self-awareness, humility, and course correction change failed attempts into resilience. [28:45] - Empathetic feedback systems protect teams while also acknowledging limits beyond our control. [31:36] - Karen explains how tracking metrics while managing timing and narrative strengthens culture via change. Thank you for listening. Remember you are not in this alone. Visit our website for more resources. Links and Resources: VHMA Web Page VHMA Coronavirus Resources VHMA Facebook VHMA Twitter VHMA on Linkedin Episode Sponsor: Epiq Animal Health Karen Hart, CVPM, CCFP on LinkedIn Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) Web Page Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) on LinkedIn

Everyone wants multiplication fast. But the people who last in disciple-making learn something different. In this episode, Mark and Dave talk about why most leaders burn out chasing one-year results and how long obedience through habits and rhythms actually produces multiplication. If you want to stay faithful in ministry for decades instead of flaming out in a few years, this conversation will reset how you think about growth, seasons, and expectations.Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources.Find Dave on Substack here: https://substack.com/@damillertimeAnd Mark on Substack here: https://substack.com/@multiplyingdisciples

Mar 6, 2026 – When energy markets and geopolitical tensions collide, does the traditional investment playbook still hold? With oil surpassing $90 a barrel, investors are facing a complex landscape of supply chain vulnerabilities and inflationary pressures.

S6:E23 Scaling a business doesn't reduce pressure. It refines it. Queue Up Episode This week on Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Borja Cuan, co-founder of 415 Digital, to explore what truly changes when companies move from startup to scale. If people don't trust you, they won't follow you. If your expectations drift faster than your clarity, growth fractures. Borja shares what eight years of agency growth has taught him about client pushback, AI disruption, mindset discipline, and the emotional endurance required to scale.

S6:E23 Scaling a business doesn't reduce pressure. It refines it. Queue Up Episode This week on Small Business Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Borja Cuan, co-founder of 415 Digital, to explore what truly changes when companies move from startup to scale. If people don't trust you, they won't follow you. If your expectations drift faster than your clarity, growth fractures. Borja shares what eight years of agency growth has taught him about client pushback, AI disruption, mindset discipline, and the emotional endurance required to scale.

SEGMENT - Jones and Keefe discuss the Red Sox weekend of Spring Training where the Sox have had no problems scoring runs. Is the fan base underestimating how good the offense might be?

I'm going to take a wild guess — you're a bit blind to your own brilliance.You second guess yourself. You overthink. You flirt with imposter syndrome. And while you're trying to build confidence or develop self belief, you're still quietly underestimating the very qualities that make you powerful.In this episode, we're diving into self awareness and identity work - because the problem isn't your discipline, productivity or willpower. It's that you've normalised your own resilience for so long that you can't see it clearly anymore.We'll talk about:Why you see yourself differently to the way everyone else doesHow to stop underestimating yourselfAnd how to increase your self worth (and recognition of your own amazing gifts) every single dayThis is women's empowerment in its truest form - living authentically, leaning into self acceptance, and building a confidence mindset rooted in self trust, not fear.If you've ever wondered how to get out of your own head, how to develop self belief, or how to finally make decisions from who you actually are (instead of who you think you should be), this one's for you.RESOURCES:Secret (& Free) Limited Podcast: Confident As F**k (Even When You're Not There Yet)Work with me: www.lifeeditcoaching.comInstagram: @lifeeditwithalix

Are the 49ers aware of all the things they need to fix on their team?

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EPISODE 245.  Key Takeaways: What due diligence is: The buyer's inspection/audit of the seller's business to confirm the story, financials, contracts, and assumptions made pre-LOI. The emotional shift for sellers: Post-LOI can feel like “we're done,” but diligence is often the most challenging phase and can be exhausting and distracting. Why buyers do it: Risk mitigation and validation, plus identifying upside (synergies, growth investment opportunities, consolidation savings). Common seller mistake: Underestimating diligence and showing up unprepared, both emotionally and operationally. Role of an M&A advisor: First point of contact, ensuring data is clean/defensible, fast response cadence, and pushing back where appropriate. “Scope creep” reality: Multiple outside parties (QoE, tax, legal, integration) often ask overlapping questions, creating a “Groundhog Day” effect without strong process management. Top diligence areas buyers focus on: Revenue quality, customer concentration, contracts/renewals, security posture, key person risk, and scalable delivery model. Retrade risk signals: Business performance softening during diligence, messy financials, messy contracts, or major unexpected changes in the business. Keep momentum (they cite ~90 days as a good diligence window) and don't let diligence distract leadership so much that performance slips. Listen to Shoot the Moon on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Buy, sell, or grow your tech-enabled services firm with Revenue Rocket.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti continue unpacking the fallout from the Supreme Court's decision to strike down key Trump-era tariffs, followed by the White House's swift move to implement new 15% global tariffs. They examine what the renewed trade uncertainty means for markets, business planning, foreign negotiations, and Congressional involvement in an election year.The hour also previews upcoming economic data and major earnings reports from Nvidia, Home Depot, and Salesforce, while exploring broader questions about AI-driven productivity, stock market valuations, and whether volatility is quietly rebuilding beneath the surface.

Watch the video on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iv9GTvypqdc 109,000 new trucking companies entered the market in 12 months.  That's 300 new competitors per day. So the real question isn't "Is trucking competitive?" It's: How do you win anyway? This is the BEST trucking advice we've captured over the past few years — condensed into one powerful 30-minute masterclass for owner-operators and fleet owners who want to stay profitable, stay booked, and build something that lasts. Inside this video, experienced operators break down: ✅ Why SAFETY must be the foundation of your company (or you're built on sand) ✅ How to avoid going out of business during slow freight markets ✅ The truth about cost per mile (most truckers calculate it wrong) ✅ Why cheap tires actually cost you MORE money  ✅ How to manage cash flow before it's too late ✅ Why balancing your checkbook monthly could save your company ✅ The difference between being busy and being profitable ✅ How diversification protects you when a major customer disappears ✅ Why trust & reputation beat marketing ✅ The difference between a "driver" and a true professional You'll also hear hard-earned lessons about: Growing too fast Insurance mistakes Underestimating accounting Seasonal trucking challenges Fuel efficiency strategies Working on your business vs. just in it This isn't theory. This is real-world trucking experience from operators who've survived downturns, fires, rate swings, and market crashes. If you're serious about building a trucking company that lasts longer than the next freight cycle — this video is for you.

If you feel like you're doing everything right in your bikini competition prep or fitness journey training hard, eating “clean,” hitting your steps — but your body isn't changing then this episode is for you!  In this week's episode of Bikinis After Babies, we're breaking down the most common bikini prep and fat loss mistakes women make and exactly how to fix them so you can start seeing the progress you've been working so hard for.In this episode, we cover:1. Training Hard… But Not Training Smart → You might be showing up consistently, but if you're not training with progressive overload and real intensity, your body has no reason to change.2. Underestimating sleep + stress → If your sleep is inadequate, overstimulated, overtraining, and stressed out… your body will fight fat loss.  Recovery isn't optional in prep/fat loss. It's part of the plan.3. Inaccuracies in nutrition → You can eat clean foods and still eat too many calories.And yes… almond butter can stall your prep faster than a slice of cake. Food quality matters, but calorie intake still drives fat loss.4. Ignoring biofeedback → Digestion, cycle changes, inflammation, water retention, stress… these matter more than most women realize.  The scale doesn't always tell the truth — your biofeedback does.5. Comparing your journey to someone else's → The fastest way to ruin your progress is to copy another person's plan without knowing their body, metabolism, or history. Comparison creates panic decisions — and panic decisions ruin physiques.Your results aren't stalled because you're not capable. They're stalled because you're repeating patterns that don't match your goal physique….because most stalled results aren't caused by bad genetics or a broken metabolism. They're caused by small, repeated mistakes that add up over time… and keep you stuck in the same physique year after year.We hope that you enjoyed this episode and if so, we would LOVE it if you would rate, subscribe, and leave us reviews on how this podcast has helped you

February 10, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss a range of topics from the recent Super Bowl victory of the Seattle Seahawks to the current state of the market, including economic indicators and investment strategies in gold mining. They delve into the complexities of capital cycles in commodities, the evolving role of the US dollar in global economics, and the implications of market volatility on investment sentiment.

Staring at a driveway buried by a snowstorm is a lot like looking at a massive financial goal—overwhelming until you start chipping away. This episode of Check Your Balances explores how small, "baby steps" eventually lead to a critical inflection point where momentum takes over. We discuss the transition from the "grind" of active saving to the moment your portfolio's growth begins to outpace your contributions. By staying consistent through the heavy lifting, you allow your wealth to transform from a stationary pile into a self-sustaining engine.Send us a textSend your questions for upcoming show to checkyourbalances@outlook.com @checkyourbalances on Instagram

Polytechnic diplomas have been a cornerstone of Singapore’s workforce since 1954, supplying skilled talent across industries from engineering and biomedical science to aviation and media.Yet, despite their proven value, diploma holders often face a persistent perception problem: they are seen as ‘good enough to start’, but not always equipped to lead or progress.Is it finally time for the polytechnic diploma to get the recognition it deserves? And how can employers and institutions ensure that skills and potential, not just degrees, shape career progression?On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Mubin Saadat, Deputy Opinion Editor, The Straits Times, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S6:E9 Pattern Discussed: Borrowed credibility, unearned trust. A founder attaches themselves to a "known" brand, platform, or business model and assumes it will carry visibility and trust, but the local operator work that actually earns belief (standards, reputation, community proof, consistency) still has to happen. How it keeps good businesses unseen, untrusted, underpaid, or underperforming: it creates a quiet mismatch between what the audience expects and what they experience, so people hesitate, churn, or never refer. Why it shows up across many businesses: I hear this across franchises, startups, and service businesses: people buy "brand" or "marketing," then discover the real differentiator is still execution, clarity, and credibility signals at the ground level. Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview There's a quiet frustration many owners do not say out loud: you can do "the right things," spend real money, and still feel like momentum never arrives. Sometimes the issue is not effort, it's the assumption that a name, a model, or a platform will do the trusting for you. Across hundreds of conversations, Dr. LL keeps hearing the same underlying tension: people want a clearer path, but they keep getting sold shortcuts. This episode sits right in that gap.

S6:E9 Pattern Discussed: Borrowed credibility, unearned trust. A founder attaches themselves to a "known" brand, platform, or business model and assumes it will carry visibility and trust, but the local operator work that actually earns belief (standards, reputation, community proof, consistency) still has to happen. How it keeps good businesses unseen, untrusted, underpaid, or underperforming: it creates a quiet mismatch between what the audience expects and what they experience, so people hesitate, churn, or never refer. Why it shows up across many businesses: I hear this across franchises, startups, and service businesses: people buy "brand" or "marketing," then discover the real differentiator is still execution, clarity, and credibility signals at the ground level. Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview There's a quiet frustration many owners do not say out loud: you can do "the right things," spend real money, and still feel like momentum never arrives. Sometimes the issue is not effort, it's the assumption that a name, a model, or a platform will do the trusting for you. Across hundreds of conversations, Dr. LL keeps hearing the same underlying tension: people want a clearer path, but they keep getting sold shortcuts. This episode sits right in that gap.

AI data centers are driving rapid demand growth, exposing the limits of traditional electricity forecasting and planning. --- Electricity demand in the United States is rising fast, fueled in large part by the rapid expansion of AI data centers. Grid operators have repeatedly revised their demand forecasts upward as they try to anticipate how much new power these facilities, along with other emerging loads such as advanced manufacturing and crypto mining, will require. In January, however, something unexpected happened. PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, lowered its demand growth outlook, just weeks after a capacity auction driven by expectations of booming demand produced record high prices. Estimating how much electricity new data centers and other large loads will actually add to the grid is difficult, and the uncertainty cuts both ways. Overestimating demand can leave consumers paying for grid infrastructure that never gets fully used. Underestimating it can threaten reliability. All of this is playing out as the rapid buildout of data centers is increasingly framed as a question of economic competitiveness and national security. On the podcast, Shana Ramirez and Arne Olson of Energy and Environmental Economics argue that while improving forecast accuracy remains important, uncertainty itself needs to play a more central role in how the grid is planned and governed. In a recent E3 paper, they lay out why demand forecasts will remain imperfect, and why grid rules and planning processes should be designed to work across a range of possible outcomes rather than relying on a single view of the future. Ramirez and Olson discuss the reliability and cost challenges this uncertainty creates and describe governance approaches that could help the power system remain reliable and affordable as new loads come online. Shana Ramirez is director, asset valuation and markets at E3. Arne Olson is a senior partner at E3. Related Content: Boomtowns in the Battery Belt: Risks and Opportunities of Clean Energy Investments in Small Towns of America https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/boomtowns-in-the-battery-belt-risks-and-opportunities-of-clean-energy-investments-in-small-towns-of-america/ Energy System Planning: New Models for Accelerating Decarbonization https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/energy-system-planning-new-models-for-accelerating-decarbonization/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary In January 2025, FarmKind ran a provocative media campaign which used controversial media messaging and materials to promote ‘offsetting' as an option for individuals who are concerned about factory farming but are currently unwilling or unable to change their diet. The campaign raised an estimated $16,700--$59,300 (explained in our Results section below) and generated a number of media ‘hits' including TV and created some debate that many advocates have told us they found productive. However we made mistakes in its execution and generated unproductive controversy within the EA and animal advocacy movements. This post aims to explain our theory of change, what happened, what we got wrong, and what we learned. We still believe mobilizing the meat-eating majority to take action for farmed animals requires meeting them where they're at, which sometimes means provocative framing that distinguishes us from vegan advocacy -- though we understand many in the movement disagree. However, we regret specific execution failures, particularly our insufficient stakeholder consultation, which risks sparking infighting within the animal movement.Context FarmKind is a donation platform that aims to bring more money into the movement against factory farming. People donate through our platform directly to six highly effective farmed [...] ---Outline:(00:12) Summary(01:23) Context(02:06) The goals of our campaign(02:51) Primary goals(03:16) Secondary goals(04:06) How we envisaged it working(05:24) Launching the campaign(07:18) Coordination with Veganuary(07:22) Did you tell Veganuary about the campaign in advance?(08:21) Did Veganuary object to the campaign?(09:07) Is there bad blood between you and Veganuary?(09:50) Does Veganuary endorse this campaign?(10:13) What we got wrong(10:16) 1) Underestimating the risk of movement infighting(12:29) 2) Insufficient stakeholder consultation(13:11) 3) Internal coordination failures(13:52) How we responded to concerns(17:20) Results(20:12) FAQs(20:15) Are you anti-vegan?(22:35) Aren't you concerned about dissuading people from being vegan?(26:07) Have you measured whether you're dissuading people from being vegan or supporting animal advocacy?(29:03) Why not just do something much more nuanced?(29:45) Why did you pitch to tabloids and right-wing outlets?(30:50) Conclusion --- First published: January 23rd, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/c2buSr3oatKQJZi6F/reflections-on-farmkind-s-january-media-campaign --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Lessons From Napoleon for the Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Napoleon never ran a startup, but his life provides many lessons for the startup founder. Here are some lessons to take away from his life: Underestimating risk -- Napoleon underestimated the harshness of the Russian winter and suffered great losses. The startup should consider carefully the market to pursue before investing substantial resources. Overconfidence -- Napoleon grew overconfident from his past successes. The startup should consider each opportunity as a new way to succeed or fail. Failure to adapt -- Napoleon refused to modify his traditional plan and suffered losses for it. The startup should adapt to the market conditions and make changes to optimize the team for each stage. Failing to take timing into account -- Napoleon refused to retreat from the Russian campaign and suffered for it. The startup should ask if now is the right time to pursue a market. Overextending -- Napoleon overextended himself in attacking Russia. The startup founder should consider focusing resources on a few key priorities and not spread out over too many. Consider the fate of Napoleon and his attack on Russia as a series of lessons for your startup. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

IN EPISODE 256:In Episode 256, Kelli Thompson explores the cost of overestimating others and underestimating ourselves. We discuss ways to align decisions with values, how to stay grounded as a leader, why we should treat AI with white gloves, and the importance of mentorship.ABOUT KELLI THOMPSON:Kelli Thompson is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who is on a mission to help more women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She is theauthor of Closing The Confidence Gap, and her work has been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Marketwatch, Quartz, Business Insider. Her TEDx talk on fulfilling your leadership potential was a 2025 Editor's Pick.LINKS:Episode #80: How to grow sideways in your careerTEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVbsZ52jgLs

Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they share thoughts on Michigan targeting former Utah head coach, Kyle Whittingham and as they discuss, they share thoughts on why they believe the Wolverines have not been able to lure a big name coach in the wake of firing Sherrone Moore. They then talk about the Georgia Bulldogs and share thoughts on Kirby Smart's comments in regards to Ole Miss still having their offensive staff intact therefore they will be just as challenging this time around as they were in the first meeting between the two teams.

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In the inaugural VC10X LP Roundtable, we bring together experienced allocators Matt Curtolo & Anurag Chandra to unpack the state of venture capital as we close out 2025 and look ahead to 2026.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comTopics covered:- How the recent Fed rate cut does and does not change venture capital- Why DPI pressure has become the dominant LP concern- Venture vs private credit and when the comparison actually matters- Fundraising realities and why it now takes 18 to 30 months to raise a fund- The changing role of secondaries, continuation funds, and engineered liquidity- Why M&A, not IPOs, has historically driven most venture exits- AI as a structural opportunity or capital concentration risk- Generalist vs specialist funds and what real differentiation actually looks like- Why some LPs are staying committed to venture despite short term underperformance- The biggest mistakes allocators made in past cycles and what they won't repeatTimestamps:(00:00) - Preview(01:08) - Introduction to the LP Roundtable(03:15) - The impact of the macro interest rate environment on venture capital.(03:55) - The limited direct effect of interest rates on early-stage innovation.(06:00) - How interest rates negatively impact SaaS company valuations and exits.(09:35) - How "higher for longer" interest rates are changing LP expectations for returns.(11:13) - The LP perspective: Balancing DPI, MOIC, and IRR in venture investing.(14:09) - The role of the exit environment and secondaries in meeting DPI pressure.(16:38) - The risks of LPs over-focusing on short-term DPI.(18:44) - The emergence of the secondary market for later-stage companies.(20:30) - Future outlook for the M&A and IPO markets as exit paths.(21:02) - Why M&A is the historical bread and butter of venture exits, not IPOs.(23:37) - Underestimating the potential scale of venture-backed exits in the new tech era.(27:35) - How early-stage funds can engineer liquidity through secondary sales.(29:24) - Gross vs. Net Returns: The difference between a good investor and a good fund manager.(30:50) - Why is it so difficult to raise a VC fund today?(31:45) - The fundraising bifurcation: Brand names vs. emerging managers.(35:10) - Career risk and structural barriers for LPs investing in smaller funds.(38:01) - Why institutions often prefer to invest in Fund III and beyond.(40:38) - How can fund managers differentiate themselves? Generalist vs. specialist.(41:46) - Differentiating as a "hustle fund" with a functional specialty (e.g., go-to-market).(45:25) - It's not about being different, it's about being better: The importance of GP-thesis fit.(48:08) - VCs should "take their own medicine" when pitching to LPs.(49:17) - Outlook for 2026: Will the venture market get easier for funds and startups?(50:05) - An optimistic outlook for 2026 driven by technological acceleration.(55:18) - The growing importance of global and emerging markets in venture capital.(55:45) - A closer look at India's booming IPO market and its contrast with the US.(57:15) - Conclusion and final thoughts.---Links to connect:Matt Curtolo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-curtolo-caiaAnurag Chandra - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchandraPrashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vc10x Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQVC10X website - https://vc10x.comFor sponsorship queries, reach out to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSubscribe for weekly conversations on venture, private markets, and investing.

In this bonus episode of Hybrid Office Hours, the Hybrid team breaks down the most common marketing blind spots they see across the cannabis industry, from dispensaries to B2B and ancillary brands. Drawing on years of firsthand experience, this conversation outlines why many cannabis marketing strategies fail to deliver results and what brands should rethink if they want to compete, grow, and win market share. The discussion is practical, candid, and grounded in real examples from legal cannabis markets. Rather than chasing trends or vanity metrics, the episode challenges brands to focus on fundamentals like audience clarity, value differentiation, realistic expectations, and long term visibility. Below are the ten cannabis marketing blind spots covered in the episode and why each one matters. 1. Believing Your Audience Is Everyone One of the most persistent mistakes cannabis brands make is assuming their product is for everyone. While many people can consume cannabis, that does not mean everyone will. Trying to appeal to a broad audience dilutes messaging and weakens brand identity. The team emphasizes the importance of niching down and focusing on the people most likely to say yes. Brands that go deep with a specific audience conserve marketing budgets, create stronger emotional connections, and become more relevant within a defined lifestyle. 2. Relying on Educational Content to Drive Sales Educational cannabis content has value, but it rarely leads directly to transactions. Topics like terpenes, cannabinoids, and the entourage effect attract informational search traffic, not buyers ready to purchase. The episode explains that educational searches are typically global and dominated by publishers and media brands, not dispensaries or product companies. While education can support sales conversations or B2B marketing, it should not be treated as a primary revenue driver for consumer brands. 3. Failing to Clearly Define a Unique Value Proposition If a brand looks and sounds like its competitors, consumers have no reason to choose it. Every purchase decision is based on perceived value, not just price. The team stresses that brands must clearly communicate what makes them different and why that difference matters to customers. A unique value proposition only works if the market actually cares about it, which requires research, testing, and validation. 4. Assuming Consumers Will Adopt What You Want to Sell Many brands build products or features based on internal assumptions rather than market demand. This often leads to wasted time, money, and energy. The conversation highlights the importance of minimum viable products, market research, and competitive analysis. Great ideas are only valuable if customers actually want them and are willing to pay for them. 5. Underestimating the Impact of Packaging and Design Packaging is often the first and sometimes only interaction a consumer has with a cannabis brand. Strong design builds trust, signals quality, and drives trial. Examples like Wild and 1906 illustrate how distinctive packaging can influence purchasing decisions, even when consumers cannot remember the brand name. The team also notes that while compliance rules may limit creativity, all competitors face the same constraints. 6. Treating Cannabis as a Commodity Instead of a Lifestyle Successful brands align themselves with a lifestyle, values, and identity rather than just a product category. People use brands to signal who they are and what they believe in. The episode reinforces that lifestyle branding is a natural extension of niching down and is especially effective in competitive markets where products are otherwise similar. 7. Ignoring PR as a Core Marketing Channel Public relations is positioned as a visibility engine that fuels both traditional and AI driven search. Mentions from trusted publications and industry sources carry more weight than self promotion. The team advises brands to budget for PR early, coordinate announcements carefully, and avoid missing opportunities by sharing news before involving PR professionals. 8. Expecting Immediate Results and Overnight Wins Marketing is a process, not an event. Brands often approach marketing reactively, expecting it to solve urgent business problems. The episode makes clear that trust, awareness, and demand are built over time. Even paid advertising requires repetition and consistency, while organic strategies like SEO and brand building need patience and long term commitment. 9. Misjudging Market Size and Growth Potential Understanding total addressable market is critical in cannabis due to geographic and regulatory limits. Not every category is large enough to support aggressive growth targets. The team shares examples where brands set unrealistic revenue goals without accounting for category size, competition, or consumer demand, leading to frustration and financial strain. 10. Overvaluing Social Media as a Sales Channel A strong social presence does not automatically translate into revenue. Followers, likes, and engagement are not the same as customers. Social media is positioned as a tool for attention, credibility, and brand presence rather than direct ROI. The team encourages brands to set realistic expectations, prioritize relatability over rigid brand rules, and give social media managers the autonomy to create engaging content. Final Takeaway These ten blind spots are common across the cannabis industry, which means brands that address them gain an immediate strategic advantage. By focusing on clarity, differentiation, patience, and visibility, cannabis companies can move ahead of competitors who remain stuck in outdated assumptions.

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If you keep telling yourself you want to start a side hustle, but weeks keep passing with no real movement, there's a reason. And it's not a lack of ideas, time, or talent. It's the silent mindset traps that play out in the background and quietly keep you stuck at the starting line. After interviewing more than 170 side hustle heroes, I've heard the same patterns again and again. Today we break down 7 of the most common thinking mistakes that stop people from ever getting traction: Waiting to feel ready Overlearning instead of acting Staying busy with low-impact tasks Underestimating the value of your skills Comparing your Day 1 to someone else's Year 5 Believing confidence must come first Falling into the all-or-nothing time trap You'll learn how each one shows up, how to spot it in yourself, and what small, practical shift gets you moving. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly which mindset has been holding you back, and the next step that will move your side hustle forward today. Do you like what you're hearing? Consider giving it a caffeinated thumbs up. We'd really appreciate it! Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things. For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/175 Connect with Joan: Instagram Facebook About Joan Be on the show! Tell us about your side hustle success story!      

Are We Underestimating Praise?2 Chronicles 20:21-22 "After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.”In this chapter of Chronicles, God's people have armies coming to attack them from three different places.  Things were not looking good.  Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, as he stood in the assembly.  He told the king and all the people of Judah that they shouldn't be afraid because this was not their fight. It was God's fight.  He told them to march down against the invading armies, but that they would not have to fight the battle.  This is where the verse picks up.  “After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: 'Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”Jehoshaphat and his army were headed into what seemed like a hopeless battle.  There were three different armies waiting to destroy them and take their land.  You would think they would have the soldiers lead them in this battle.  Even if they trusted God, you would think that just to be on the safe side, you would have the soldiers go first.  However, King Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out to face the armies.  “As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.”Did you catch that last part?  It doesn't say that once they started fighting, the Lord gave them victory.  It doesn't say their enemy was defeated by their mighty hand.  It says that as they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against their enemy, and they were defeated.  They didn't even have to fight a single person.  They didn't have to lift their hands at all in this fight. They just needed to lift up their voices.   Do you have enemies that you need to defeat?  Are you praising God now while you are in the middle of it, or are you waiting until you get out of it?Sometimes we are trying to fight our enemies on our own.  We know we need God, and yet we ask Him for so much that we feel we should try to do this one on our own.  Yet, instead of leading with praise, we lead with anger, frustration, sadness, jealousy, and whatever other emotions we are feeling at the moment.  Can you think of a time when you have charged into a situation with your emotions leading the way?  How did that work out for you?  For me, it never works out.  When I go into a situation on my own without inviting the Lord to come with me, it never works out as I intended it to.  However, when I do think to praise the Lord while I am in the middle of a difficult situation, it always turns out well.  There are times when we think God has abandoned us.  We are praying and it does not seem like He is with us. Maybe we are the ones who have abandoned God.  We may be praying, but are we praying with a hopeful heart?  Are we trusting God will come through for us when we pray?  Are we praising God for all He does for us?  God is working in our lives every single day. Are we praising Him for that?  I talk a lot about gratitude because I think it is so important to go through life being grateful for what we have.  I think when we are grateful for what we have, God blesses us with more.  Being grateful is also a great way to shift our mood if we are feeling sad or having a bad day.  Sometimes, all it takes is a perspective switch, and we can turn our whole day around.  Praise is different from gratitude.  Sometimes, we can be praising God for what we have and what He has done for us, and yet praise is so much more than that.  We can also praise God for who He is.  Sometimes we are in a situation where we may not want to or be able to praise God for the situation. For instance, in this verse God's people were not praising God for the situation they were in.  They were not grateful they had three armies coming after them.  They were praising God for “the splendor of His Holiness.”  They were praising God for who He is.  He is the Fountain of Life.  He is the great “I AM.”  He is the Just One, and He is the King of kings.  He is the Lord of Lords, and He is the Light of the world.  He is the Lord our God.  He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  How often are you praising God for simply being God?  How often are you spending time in prayer thanking and praising God for being everything you need Him to be?  Maybe the next time we are in a hard situation, instead of charging into the situation with our guns blazing, we can lead with our praise.  Instead of leading with our anger, frustration, and sadness, we can lead with our praise.  God is always there for us.  Let's be there for Him.  Let's give God the praise that He so rightly deserves.  The thought just came to me that not everyone knows how to praise God.  There is no specific way.  I love to listen to praise and worship music, which is really any Christian music.  I am also part of a prayer group, and we praise out loud to the Lord, thanking Him for all He has done and all He Is.  I say phrases such as those listed above, things such as, you are the Light of the World, You are the Word made flesh, You are the King of the Kings.  You can also think back to all you have and thank God for that one by one.  You can thank God for everyone He has brought into your life.  Praise is time spent with the Lord when you are either thanking Him for something or you are talking about all the reasons He is awesome!!  I challenge you to find some time in your day-to-day and praise the Lord.  You can do it silently within your own heart, or you can shout it from the rooftops and everything in between.  Whatever you feel comfortable with.  The more you praise the more comfortable it will feel to you.  Also, the more you praise the more you will see God working in your life.  Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, help us to praise you more.  Put praise for you on our hearts so we long to do it.  Give us a thirst for praising you Lord.  It is so amazing how you defeated Judah's enemy when they started to praise you.  Lord, we have many enemies, and we need you to defeat them.  Help us to praise you first instead of trying to fix it all our selves.  We love you, Lord; you are so powerful.  You give Light to our lamps.  You straighten our crooked path.  You are always by our side, and we are so grateful.  I ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen.Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you on Monday.  Remember, Jesus loves you and so do I!  Have a blessed weekend.Today's Word from the Lord was received in July 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “If you don't have the strength to stand firm, just desire it, and I will be firm in you. I desire you.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Partner Summit San Diego 2025. This video is a deep dive with Jeetu Patel on why the real AI revolution is happening in infrastructure and networking, not just in GPUs or chatbots. Jeetu explains that we are massively underestimating how much AI infrastructure the world will need. Power becomes the core constraint, GPUs are the core asset, and networking is the force multiplier that lets thousands of GPUs act as one system. He walks through how we went from models on a single GPU → 4–8 GPUs in a server → racks with hundreds of GPUs (like NVL-72 with 500+ GPUs) → clusters of racks, and now “scale across” between data centers when power and real estate are scattered across different regions. The conversation then shifts to edge AI and Cisco Unified Edge: instead of doing all token generation in big data centers, some inference and token generation must move to the edge (branches, factories, hospitals, stadiums, stores) where data is created. Jeetu explains why edge devices need to be plug-and-play, remotely managed, and integrate compute, networking, security and observability in a single platform. He also introduces the idea that AI is now constrained by three big bottlenecks: • Infrastructure • A trust deficit (people don't trust AI yet) • A data gap (models are mostly trained on human internet data, not on rich machine data) Jeetu explains how security becomes a prerequisite for productivity, not a trade-off, and describes Cisco's work with Splunk, open-sourced time-series models, and machine data (logs, metrics, traces) to close the data gap by correlating machine data with human-generated data for better insights. Globally, he talks about the “token generation race” – how every country now cares about having enough AI token generation capacity because it directly links to GDP and national security. He cites huge infrastructure build-outs with partners like G42 in the Middle East, at gigawatt and trillions-of-dollars scale. Finally, Jeetu tackles the “AI will take my job” fear. He outlines three stages of thinking: 1. “AI will take my job.” 2. “Someone who uses AI better will take my job.” 3. “Without AI, I won't be able to do my job.” His message to younger viewers: be excited, adopt AI as a companion, own your learning, and learn fast because AI compresses the time it takes to build skills. // Jeetu Patel's SOCIALS // LinkedIn: / jeetupatel Website: https://www.cisco.com/ X: https://x.com/jpatel41 // David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // Menu // 0:00 - Coming up 0:33 - "Networking is sexy" 02:24 - Scale up, scale out and scale across explained 04:47 - Cisco and Nvidia partnership 05:55 - Cisco and G42 partnership // Addressing the AI bubble 08:11 - New Cisco Unified Edge 11:08 - Agentic AI in the future 13:05 - Huge demand for networking 13:57 - The three constraints 16:38 - AI in the real world 19:26 - How AI will take jobs away 21:38 - Conclusion Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

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Underestimating yourself keeps you from seeing the strength and potential that everyone else already sees in you. In this heartfelt solo episode, April Shprintz shares an inspiring story about a young man who proved what's possible when you stop comparing, start trusting your instincts, and finally recognize your own brilliance. Through honest reflection and encouragement, this conversation reminds you that your greatest power lies not in being perfect but in believing that what you've already done—and who you already are—is exceptional.Join April as she brings her infectious energy, passion and expertise in helping people around the world master their mindset and create massive success and happiness. Master Your Mindset, Master Your Life!Have a question or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email April at: april@drivenoutcomes.com.

- Lumberbuck is back! Have we been underestimating the Seahawks? Usually we are guilty of thinking our teams are better than the National folks give them credit for, but this time, we might need to be the ones to catch up. National talking heads are saying things like the Seahawks are at the front of the line as far as SB teams, and how will anyone defend them now? NFL has them #1 in their power rankings this week! We were positive this team would be better than the preseason talk and rankings had them listed, but even we couldn't predict this. :30- Jorge Polanco declined his option with the Mariners and will test free agency, but the Mariners could still bring him back if the price is right. Murakami is the latest Japanese sensation to head to the US and the Mariners are being mentioned in every conversation regarding the corner infielder, what would it cost? :45- Kyler Murray has been sent to IR, but how did it come to this? From supposedly getting ready to start on MNF, to the IR in just days, is it really the injury or was Arizona just done with the former first-round pick? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Lumberbuck is back! Have we been underestimating the Seahawks? Usually we are guilty of thinking our teams are better than the National folks give them credit for, but this time, we might need to be the ones to catch up. National talking heads are saying things like the Seahawks are at the front of the line as far as SB teams, and how will anyone defend them now? NFL has them #1 in their power rankings this week! We were positive this team would be better than the preseason talk and rankings had them listed, but even we couldn't predict this. :30- Jorge Polanco declined his option with the Mariners and will test free agency, but the Mariners could still bring him back if the price is right. Murakami is the latest Japanese sensation to head to the US and the Mariners are being mentioned in every conversation regarding the corner infielder, what would it cost? :45- Kyler Murray has been sent to IR, but how did it come to this? From supposedly getting ready to start on MNF, to the IR in just days, is it really the injury or was Arizona just done with the former first-round pick?

Echoes of 1919: How Underestimating the PLA After Tiananmen Created a Strategic Failure. Jim Fanell and Brad Thayer connect the current geopolitical threat posed by the PLA Navy to past strategic failures, drawing an analogy to the British Empire's "10-year rule" instituted in 1919. The US made a similar miscalculation regarding China after the brutal Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, as the US Navy and Pacific Command did not perceive any threat from the PRC. Fanell, who worked at the US Joint Intelligence Center Pacific from 1989 to 1991, confirms that intelligence focused on the Soviet threat, and China did not become a priority until around 2014 or 2015. Following Tiananmen, the US should have highlighted the Chinese Communist Party as a "sadistic monster," but instead the George H.W. Bush administration rushed to repair the relationship. Thayer emphasizes that US leaders in 1989 had a great understanding of communism's evils, but this understanding has since faded, and China is now incorrectly viewed as a capitalist state. Deng Xiaoping learned from Tiananmen and the Soviet collapse, focusing on economic reform while establishing a relationship of dependence between US business and the CCP.

Philip Diehl reacts to Friday's CPI report and what it means for the Fed. He anticipates at least two 25 basis point rate cuts this year, with another 1-2 next year as the “base case.” However, until we get more clarification around private credit risks, “we don't know what that course will be” beyond October. He warns though that those cuts won't drive the market higher. Philip expects the dollar to continue to weaken and talks about momentum in the gold trade; he thinks people are “underestimating the vulnerability of the market.”======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Are We Underestimating Praise?2 Chronicles 20:21-22 "After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.”In this chapter of Chronicles, God's people have armies coming to attack them from three different places.  Things were not looking good.  Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah as he stood in the assembly.  He told the king and all the people of Judah that they shouldn't be afraid because they was not their fight, it was God's fight.  He told them to march down against the invading armies, but that they would not have to fight the battle.  This is where the verse picks up.  “After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”Jehoshaphat and his army were headed into what seemed like a hopeless battle.  There were three different armies waiting to destroy them and to take their land.  You would think they would have the soldiers lead them this battle.  Even if they trusted God, you would think just to be on the safe side you would have the soldiers go first.  However, King Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out to face the armies.  “As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated.”Did you catch that last part?  It doesn't say once they started fighting the Lord gave them victory.  It doesn't say their enemy was defeated by their mighty hand.  It says as they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against their enemy and they were defeated.  They didn't even have to fight a single person.  They didn't have to lift their hands at all in this fight, they just needed to lift up their voices.   Do you have enemies that you need defeated?  Are you praising God now while you are in the middle of it, or are you waiting until you get out of it?  I have known that praise is important for some time know.  I have even done other episodes on how important it is to praise through the storm, not just after it is over.  However, I didn't know about this story.  I didn't know about God destroying three armies with praise alone.  Sometimes we are trying to fight our enemies on our own.  We know we need God and yet we ask Him for so much we feel we should try to do this one on our own.  Yet, instead of leading with praise we lead with anger, frustration, sadness, jealousy and whatever other emotions we are feeling in the moment.  Can you think of a time when you have charged into a situation with your emotions leading the way?  How did that work out for you?  For me, it never works out.  When I go into a situation on my own, without inviting the Lord to come with me, it never works out as I intended it to.  However, when I do think to praise the Lord while I am in the middle of a difficult situation, it always turns out well.  There are times when we think God has abandoned us.  We are praying and it does not seem like He is with  us. Maybe we are the ones who have abandoned God.  We may be praying, but are we praying with a hopeful heart?  Are we trusting God will come through for us when we pray?  Are we praising God for all He does for us?  God is working in our lives every single day, are we praising Him for that?  I talk a lot about gratitude because I think it is so important to go through life being grateful for what we have.  I think when we are grateful with what we have God blesses us with more.  Being grateful is also a great way to shift our mood if we are feeling sad, or having a bad day.  Sometimes all it takes is a perspective switch and we can turn our whole day around.  Praise is different from gratitude.  Sometimes we can be praising God for what we have and what He has done for us and yet praise is so much more than that.  We can also praise God fro who He is.  Sometimes we are in a situation where we may not want to or be able to praise God for the situation. For instance, in this verse God's people were not praising God for the situation they were in.  They were not grateful they had three armies coming after them.  They were praising God for “the splendor of His Holiness.”  They were praising God for who He is.  He is the the Fountain of Life.  He is the great “I AM.”  He is the Just One and He is the King of kings.  He is the Lord of Lords and He is the Light of the world.  He is the Lord our God.  He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.  How often are you praising God for simply being God?  How often are you spending time in prayer thanking and praising God for being everything you need Him to be?  Maybe the next time we are in a hard situation, instead of charging into the situation with our guns blazing, maybe we can lead with our praise.  Instead of leading with our anger, frustration, sadness, we can lead with our praise.  God is always there for us.  Let's be there for Him.  Let's give God the praise that He so rightly deserves.  The thought just came to me that not everyone knows how to praise God.  There is not specific way.  I love to listen to praise and worship music, which is really any Christian music.  I am also part of a prayer group and we praise outloud to the Lord thanking Him for all He has done and all he Is.  I say phrases such as those listed above, things such as, you are the Light of the World, You are the Word made flesh, You are the King of the Kings.  You can also think back to all you have and thank God for that one by one.  You can thank God for everyone He has brought into your life.  Praise is time spent with the Lord when you are either thanking Him for something or you are talking about all the reasons He is awesome!!  I challenge you to find some time in your day today and praise the Lord.  You can do it silently within your own heart, or you can shout if from the roof tops, and everything in between.  Whatever you feel comfortable with.  The more you praise the  more comfortable it will feel to you.  Also, the more you praise the more you will see God working in your life.  Dear Heavenly Father I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, help us to praise you more.  Put praise for you on our hearts so we long to do it.  Give us a thirst for praising you Lord.  It is so amazing how you defeated Judah's enemy when they started to praise you.  Lord, we have many enemies and we need you to defeat them.  Help us to praise you first instead of trying to fix it all our selves.  We love you Lord, you are so powerful.  You give Light to our lamps.  You straighten our crooked path.  You are always by our side and we am so grateful.  I ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, AmenThank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you on Monday.  Remember, Jesus loves you and so do I!  Have a blessed weekend. www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

2. The Colossal Misjudgment: Underestimating Ukraine and Putin's Imperial Ambitions. Serhii Plokhy (Professor of Ukrainian History at Harvard University) covers the lead-up to the 2022 full-scale invasion, noting Russia's military buildup in 2021 while President Biden publicly stated that no US troops or weapons would be sent to Ukraine, which constituted a "colossal misjudgment of Putin." Despite the lack of meaningful preparatory military aid for Ukraine, US intelligence performed exceptionally well, accurately predicting the timing of the war and releasing this intelligence in real time, hoping to "shame" Putin. The expectation that Kyiv would fall within days reflected a profound misjudgment: underestimating the resolve of the Ukrainian state and people, and overestimating the Russian military's capacity. To justify his actions, Putin built an argument to the Russian people based on a "misreading of history," reviving 19th-century Russian imperial ideas that claimed Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians constituted a single whole. This false belief led to the expectation that Ukrainians would welcome Russian troops with flowers, rather than weapons. Putin's consistent goal since 2014 was to stop Ukraine's Western trajectory and integrate it into the Russian-controlled Eurasian Union. When President Zelensky refused Putin's demands regarding the implementation of the Minsk agreements in Paris in December 2019, many observers mark this moment as the countdown to the 2022 invasion.

Send us a textHow many times have you told yourself, “I'm just average”? That quiet self-dismissal, that resistance to going all in, it's more common than you think. But what if that story is the exact thing keeping you stuck?Join Anna and Tim as they dig deep into the mindset trap of “being average.” This episode is a bold callout and a loving push. It's for the people who've been holding back, who know there's more inside them but can't quite get past the fear, the comfort, or the doubt. Anna lays out what separates high performers from the rest, and it's not talent, luck, or being special. It's how you show up when no one's watching.This Episode Covers:The quiet lie of “I'm just average” and why it sticks.Why most people bow out when it gets hard.The power of choosing discomfort over comfort.How high performers keep going when motivation fades.Discipline, structure, and the myth of inspiration.Reframing failure as feedback instead of finality.How to behave your way into belief.Why growth always includes tension and why that's good.Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!The podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYqu__________________________________________Don't forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail hello@annamarcolin.comWebsite https://www.annamarcolin.com

You'll only ever expand as far as what you believe is possible. That's why today, we're pushing past our preconceived limits with the 2025 Powerhouse Women Event panel featuring Kat Norton, AKA Miss Excel, and Lacee Green, the Curvy Girl Trainer! Live on stage, we reflect on the past and present inner work it takes to stop underestimating yourself and start shattering expectations in order to expand what's possible. Our conversation pulls back the curtain on the becoming process, what we have to shed in order to embody the identity we desire, and how to love ourselves during the process. Consider this your invitation to break through limitations and call in abundance in all its forms!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome to the 2025 Powerhouse Women Event panel with Kat Norton and Lacee Green! 02:00 How Kat Norton energetically aligned herself with the person she wanted to become. 07:20 How Lacee Green found her joy to live authentically. 15:55 When was a time you overcame being underestimated? 24:25 What did you need to shed in order to step into your current identity? 32:30 Why grief is so important in the becoming process. 39:55 How to detach yourself from the outcome. 41:30 How to give yourself the space to grieve.   RESOURCES + LINKS Apply for the Fall 2025 Expanders Retreat HERE Join the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event waitlist HERE   FOLLOW Kat: @miss.excel Lacee: @thecurvygirltrainer Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Episode OverviewIn this insightful episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford re-interviews Angie Weinberger, a renowned expert in global mobility and repatriation. Angie shares her deep knowledge about the complex journey of returning “home” after years abroad, unraveling common myths and real-life challenges that expats and global nomads often face.Key Topics DiscussedReverse Culture Shock:Angie explains why returning to your home country can sometimes be more challenging than moving abroad in the first place. Many expats idealize their homeland, only to have reality fall short upon their return.Intercultural Adjustment:Even brief international experiences can fundamentally change personal values, communication styles, and identities, often more than most repats expect.Common Repatriation Challenges:Psychological adjustment and feelings of disconnectOverwhelming administrative burdens (immigration, documentation, logistics)Integrating international spouses and managing children's adjustment, especially in different education systemsEmployment concerns—lacking positions at home, rebuilding professional networksFinancial considerations, especially planning around multinational pensions, taxes, and retirementPersonal Transformation:Both Angie and Doreen reflect on how global experiences permanently alter the “core” of a person, and the importance of articulating these changes in one's home environment.Practical Tips for Repatriates:Take things one step at a time - utilize checklists for admin tasksSeek out professional guidance early (tax consultants, financial advisors, coaches)Use journaling, mindfulness, or other reflective practices to process changeBuild a support system of others who understand the international journeyAcknowledge both the visible and invisible elements involved in moving “home”Special Considerations for Retirees:Managing pensions, tax liabilities, and social security across multiple countriesPlanning the next phase of life - “rewirement” rather than just retirementAdmin Burden:Do not underestimate the complexity and emotional weight of bureaucracy involved with every international move—even frequent movers make this mistake.Angie's Top AdviceThe most common mistake? Underestimating the impact of reverse culture shock and mis-attributing feelings of discomfort to the wrong causes. Recognize that it's a normal psychological transition, not a sign of depression or failure.Connect with Angie Weinberger:Company: Global People TransitionsEmail: angela@globalpeopletransitions.comLinkedIn: Angie WeinbergerBlog: Global People Club SandwichWebsite: ngweinberger.chThank you for tuning in to Nomadic Diaries!Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with Confidence.

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The venture capital landscape is evolving, and a founder's choice of fund size and partner could make or break their business. In this episode, CJ sits down with Kyle Harrison, General Partner at Contrary and writer of the Substack Investing 101, to make sense of the changing incentives and power dynamics in the field of venture capital. He explains how capital agglomerators and cottage keepers are playing dramatically different games, how the ethics of backing competitors have changed since the advent of AI, why a fund's size is its strategy, and what the potential pitfalls of dilution could be for founders. The conversation also covers why the line between hype and tangible business value in AI is so blurry, the role of narrative as an economic driver, and why the most valuable thing a VC can offer might just be "borrowed credibility.”—LINKS:Kyle Harrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-harrison-9274b278/Contrary: https://www.contrary.comInvesting 101: CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.comLINKS MENTIONED:* “The Unholy Trinity of Venture Capital”: * “The Horse, The Jockey, or The Whole Race?” * Endowment Eddie on X (@endowment_eddie): https://x.com/endowment_eddie* “Institutionalized Belief In The Greater Fool”: * “The Unbundling of Venture Capital”: * “The Productization of Venture Capital”: https://kwharrison13.com/essays/the-productization-of-venture-capital—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:23) Sponsor – Navan | Rillet | Pulley(07:13) VC Models: Cottage Keepers Versus Capital Agglomerators(11:16) Balancing Taking On Money and Finding Great Investments(16:35) Sponsor – Brex | Aleph | RightRev(20:54) Founder-Friendliness: The Ethics of Backing Competitors(26:33) When Fund Size Sabotages Outcomes(32:32) The Sins of Omission Versus Commission(36:02) The Dilution Trap for Operators in Venture-Backed Companies(38:17) Underestimating the Magnitude of the Outcomes(40:35) AI Hype, Valuation, and Real Business Impact(45:37) Market Psychology: Narrative and Story As Economic Drivers(48:21) Valuation: Cursor and Windsurf(52:50) The Unbundling of Venture Capital: What Founders Really Hire VCs For(1:01:47) Things To Consider When Choosing a VC(1:04:35) FTX Lessons & Compounding Growth(1:10:02) Kyle's Predictions for the Future of VC—SPONSORS:Navan is the all-in-one travel and expense solution that can give you access to exclusive, proprietary Nasdaq-validated data that reveals what's happening with corporate travel investments. See the Navan Business Travel Index at https://navan.com/bti.Rillet is the AI-native ERP modern finance teams are switching to because it's faster, simpler, and 100% built for how teams operate today. See how fast your team can move. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/metrics.Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: https://pulley.com/mostlymetrics.Brex offers the world's smartest corporate card on a full-stack global platform that is everything CFOs need to manage their finances on an elite level. Plus, they offer modern banking and treasury as well as intuitive expenses and accounting automation, bill pay, and travel. Find out more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.##VentureCapital #VC #Startups #Founder #FundSize This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

In this episode of Building Better Developers with AI, Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche revisit their earlier discussion on “Estimation Essentials” and explore how AI helps sharpen project pricing. The theme is clear: estimation is less about numbers and more about setting expectations. Developers who learn to price with confidence gain credibility, avoid stress, and build long-term client relationships. Why You Must Price With Confidence Estimation impacts far more than budgets. A clear, honest number builds trust and predictability. Vague requirements like “integrate with multiple systems” can't be priced accurately—so instead of guessing, developers must clarify scope. Saying “not enough detail to price this yet” protects both sides from disappointment. Honest estimates strengthen trust. Don't guess—clarify. Common Pitfalls When You Don't Price With Confidence The hosts highlight mistakes that derail projects: Underestimating to win a contract, then burning out. Ignoring hidden costs such as meetings, testing, and documentation. Forgetting risk buffers, leaving no room for the unexpected. Leaning on gut instinct rather than repeatable methods. By failing to price with confidence, developers risk missed deadlines, blown budgets, and damaged reputations. Frameworks to Help You Price With Confidence Rob and Michael recommend proven approaches: Bottom-up estimation – Break work into small tasks. Top-down estimation – Use data from past projects. Three-point estimation – Balance optimistic, pessimistic, and likely outcomes. Risk-first sequencing – Attack uncertain features first. These frameworks bring structure, reduce surprises, and give clients realistic options. Choosing Models That Let You Price With Confidence Pricing isn't just about numbers—it's about risk allocation. Time & Materials (T&M) – Risk stays with the client, who pays for actual work. Fixed Price – Risk shifts to the developer; scope must be crystal clear. Beware hybrid models like “T&M with caps,” which push risk onto developers without fair compensation. The key is aligning incentives so both sides win. MVP Thinking: Another Way to Price With Confidence Defining a minimum viable product (MVP) early protects the project when scope changes or budgets tighten. By locking in must-have features at the start, you can deliver value even if time or resources run short. This approach ensures clients get results and developers maintain credibility. Practical Steps to Price With Confidence Callout: Break tasks down, add a 20–30% buffer, and communicate assumptions. Follow these steps on your next project: Clarify requirements first – No assumptions left unspoken. Break into small tasks – Accurate estimates come from detail. Add buffers – Protect against risk and scope creep. Track actuals vs. estimates – Learn and refine over time. Explain assumptions – Clients trust numbers when they know the “why.” Challenge: Practice Pricing With Confidence Review your last three estimates. Where did you miss hidden costs like testing or meetings? On your next project, add a 25% buffer to that category and track whether accuracy improves. Small tweaks create more reliable pricing habits. Closing Thoughts The path to better client relationships isn't perfect numbers—it's predictable delivery. Developers who price with confidence clarify scope, tackle risks early, and communicate openly. The result? Trust, repeat business, and less stress. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Software Estimation: Improving Productivity, Quality, and Expectations Setting Realistic Expectations In Development A Project Management and Pricing Guide for Success Pricing Strategies – The Value Of Your Product Or Service The Developer Journey Videos – With Bonus Content Building Better Developers With AI Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

Hour 4: Underestimating how good Sanders or Gabriel has to be + CJ Kayfus or Browns quarterbacks? + Get Shedeur some reps! full 2184 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:46:36 +0000 4FjMimoE7oP1FeMdRDkK8TnCdTY4Utlm sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 4: Underestimating how good Sanders or Gabriel has to be + CJ Kayfus or Browns quarterbacks? + Get Shedeur some reps! The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Are we underestimating how good Sanders or Gabriel have to be to carry the Browns' future? full 707 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:10:41 +0000 uXceNFeIHkx6lHpgNAIqm2MCBG9AYDAK nfl,cleveland browns,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima nfl,cleveland browns,sports Are we underestimating how good Sanders or Gabriel have to be to carry the Browns' future? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False ht