Podcasts about visualizations

In this mini-episode, we explain visualization: the science behind it, its limitations, the difference between general and technique visualization, and how it applies to jiu-jitsu.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodels

What if one of the most important parts of your ultramarathon training isn't another long run, hill workout, or strength session? What if it's training your mind? In this episode of Run the Riot, I sit down with ultrarunner, clinical hypnotherapist, mindset coach, and NLP practitioner Holly Grahn, founder of Hypno Gold. Holly recently completed her first 200-mile race at the Divide 200, and we dig into what it took to prepare for that kind of challenge—not only physically, but mentally. Holly shares how she used visualization, mental rehearsal, positive reframing, gratitude, and self-hypnosis before the race so that when things got difficult, her mind was already trained to look for a way forward. And things definitely got difficult. We talk about sore feet, massive climbs, long stretches between aid stations, pouring rain, hallucinating a monkey wearing sunglasses, catching her boyfriend Rob around mile 100, and ultimately finishing their first 200 miler together. But this conversation goes much deeper than racing. Holly explains how the beliefs we carry about ourselves can affect the way we train, race, work, and live. We talk about self-doubt, fear, anxiety, feeling like we're "not good enough," and why simply telling yourself to be positive isn't always enough. Holly also explains what hypnotherapy actually is—and what it isn't—and how she works with athletes and other high performers to identify thought patterns that may be holding them back. We talk about: • Holly's journey from a shy kid who struggled with self-esteem to ultrarunner and hypnotherapist • Her early ultramarathons and the lessons she learned the hard way • Preparing physically and mentally for the Divide 200 • Why mental training should happen before race day • Visualization and mental rehearsal for difficult race situations • Turning negative thoughts into useful beliefs • Looking for evidence that supports the person you want to become • Talking to yourself like you would talk to a friend • Gratitude as a tool when an ultra gets difficult • Breaking huge challenges into the next aid station—or even the next step • Learning from DNFs rather than allowing them to define you • Why identity affects behavior • What hypnotherapy actually feels like • The difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy • Self-doubt, anxiety, fear, sleep, procrastination, and self-sabotage • The Hypno Gold app Holly created for athletes and high performers • Why there may be much more inside you than you've discovered yet One practical takeaway from Holly that I really liked: write down a negative belief you're carrying, rewrite it into something that moves you toward your goal, and then start looking for actual evidence that supports the new belief. Training the body matters. But when you've been moving for days, you're exhausted, your feet hurt, and everything inside you is telling you to stop, your mind becomes part of the equipment you're carrying. ### Connect with Holly Grahn **Hypno Gold:** https://www.hypnogold.com/ **Hypno Gold App:** https://hypnogold.passion.io/ **Instagram:** @hypno_gold_app **Facebook:** Hypno Gold **Schedule a session with Holly:** https://schedulewithhypnoholly.as.me/ **Email:** info@hypnogold.com Holly's Hypno Gold app includes sessions covering areas such as performance, mindset, sleep, anxiety, procrastination, self-sabotage, emotional healing, and personal growth. She created it to make hypnotherapy more accessible for athletes and high performers. ### Run the Riot If you're working toward your first or furthest ultramarathon and want someone in your corner helping you build the training, strategy, and confidence to get there, learn more about Run the Riot Coaching: https://runtheriot.run/ Mine Your Potential.

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Gladden interviews memory expert and 2x USA Memory Champion, Ron White, who shares his journey into memory training and the techniques he uses to enhance memory. They discuss the mechanics of memory, the importance of repetition and review, and practical strategies for remembering names and information. Ron emphasizes the role of health, nutrition, and exercise in memory function and introduces the Mind Palace technique as a powerful tool for memory enhancement. In this conversation, Ron White discusses various memory techniques, particularly the mind palace method, and how he applies these strategies in memory competitions. He emphasizes the importance of visualization, emotional engagement, and understanding in the memorization process. The discussion also covers his preparation for the upcoming National Memory Championship, where he will face various challenges that test his memory skills. Throughout the conversation, the significance of making learning enjoyable and meaningful is highlighted. For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!  Takeaways ·       Memory is not a gift; anyone can improve it. ·       Repetition is crucial for memory retention. ·       The forgetting curve shows how quickly we forget without review. ·       Recognizing information is the first step to recalling it. ·       Vivid and detailed mental images enhance memory. ·       Good nutrition and exercise support cognitive health. ·       Hearing impairment can affect memory and cognitive function. ·       Engaging all senses can improve memory retention. ·       The Mind Palace technique helps organize and recall information. ·       Creating stories around names can aid in remembering them. The mind palace technique allows for effective memorization. ·       Visualization enhances memory retention and understanding. ·       Emotional engagement can significantly improve memory recall. ·       Memory techniques can be applied in various contexts, including competitions. ·       Understanding the material is as important as memorizing it. ·       Creating associations can help in remembering complex information. ·       Repetition and review are crucial for long-term memory retention. ·       Using humor and creativity can aid in the memorization process. ·       Memory competitions test not only memory but also strategy and preparation. ·       Approaching memory challenges as a game can make the process more enjoyable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Memory Mastery 02:03 The Journey into Memory Training 05:50 Understanding Memory Mechanics 12:13 Practical Memory Techniques 17:52 The Role of Health in Memory 22:03 Exploring the Mind Palace Technique 26:51 The Mind Palace Technique 31:46 Memory Techniques for Competitions 36:39 Visualization and Understanding in Memory 40:49 Preparing for the National Memory Championship 46:00 The Emotional Aspect of Memory To learn more about Ron White:Website: https://ronwhitetraining.com/ Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw    

September 29, 2026: a strangely big day for hypnosis.The New York Times published “Why Are We Becoming So Entranced by Hypnotherapy?”—a look at hypnosis moving further into mainstream culture, featuring practitioners including Melissa Tiers. Get ready for a "coincidence" which brings us to today's guest....Shauna Cummins is a hypnotist, artist, author of Wishcraft, and founder of the Divine Feminine School of Hypnosis. Melissa has been a formative influence on Shauna's work; Shauna says she probably wouldn't be doing this at all without her, while also taking hypnosis into distinctly artistic, spiritual, and experimental territory of that's radically hers. And yes: apparently all Greg has to hear is the phrase “Divine Feminine School of Hypnosis” and his attention is secured.His Facebook algorithm is special. Trust us, we've seen it. However, this episode goes somewhere the newspaper story doesn't quite reach.What if our renewed fascination with hypnosis has less to do with celebrity wellness trends—and more to do with the fact that we're living in an environment increasingly designed to capture our attention, shape our desires, and tell us what to imagine?What if hypnosis can also be a way of taking some of that territory back?In this conversation:Why wishing may deserve a serious second look—and what wishing wells were actually for.The difference between imagination and fantasy, and why one can move you while the other can keep you circling.How hypnosis can become an art form, not merely a clinical technique.Why artists may already be working with trance without calling it hypnosis.The strange relationship between algorithms, attention, suggestibility, and identity.Why Shauna thinks the imagination deserves something approaching reverence.And whether reclaiming your ability to imagine your own future might now qualify as a small act of rebellion. Pasted text Pasted text Pasted textShauna's work sits right at that intersection: hypnosis as artistry, hypnosis as agency, and hypnosis as what she beautifully calls “practical divine magic.” Greg swooned again. Dreams are coming true already....it's Open Loops. Shauna's Links:Shauna Cummins — Official WebsiteDivine Feminine School of HypnosisWishcraft: A Guide to Manifesting a Positive FutureThe Wishing Well — Kripalu Retreat, December 4–6The Future of Hypnosis Conference Replay Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

He had it all. He had a suit and tie and an office on the 15th floor of the most recognizable building in Rochester, New York. Inside, though, Ben Albert was quietly miserable. Then the pandemic hit, and overnight he was laid off, broke, and officially "non-essential."In this raw and generous conversation, Ben takes us backstage to the months when he was lost. He talks about binge drinking, losing his father, his mother's illness, and doing morning affirmations with a twitching eye after a night with an empty bottle of whiskey. From that low point, he discovered a powerful idea: disintegration. He didn't need more habits. He needed to remove the ones muting his best self.Ben shares how a podcast called Rochester Business Connections turned into peers, mentors, and clients all at once. He also explains how he now guides podcasters to treat their show like a media business.In this episode, you'll discover:Why "shedding" is a necessary act before you rebuildDisintegration vs. integration: why removing bad habits can matter more than adding good onesThe 15-minute rule, about 1% of your day, and how small cuts compound into big changeHal Elrod's SAVERS morning routine (Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing)The LinkedIn alumni strategy Ben used to land guests and build a business network from scratchWhy a podcast guest can be a peer, a local connection, a mentor, and a potential clientBuilding a Brand Bible: your "category of one," contrarian viewpoints, and contradictory valuesCase study: how the Rebel Roots podcast found its true audienceConnect with Ben Albert:

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Lost Piece Exercise: The audio will tell you the position of most of the pieces on the board. Can you work out where the missing piece is meant to be? To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 4R1R1/1R6/7R/3R4/R4R2/2q5/7R/1R3R2 w - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

Are you so energetically sensitive that staying home sometimes feels easier than dealing with crowds, conversations, and other people's energy?In this episode of The Constance Messmer Podcast, we explore energy fields, aura protection, empath sensitivity, and how to handle the physical and psychic “space invaders” that can leave you feeling anxious, depleted, frazzled, or completely out of your body.Your auric field is an active part of your daily life. Think of it as your soul's spacesuit, your radar dish, your mirror, your wetsuit, and your first line of energetic interaction with the world. Spirit takes this conversation from physical space invaders into psychic spaces, thought connections, unfinished emotional business, energetic cords, and the ethics of intuitive work.

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Illegal Move Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. Somewhere in there, a player will make an illegal move but the game will continue anyway. Find the illegal move. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Nxe4 5. Re1 Nd6 6. Nxe5 Be7 7. Bf1 Nxe5 8. Rxe5 O-O 9. d4 Bf6 10. Re1 Re8 11. c3 Rxe1 12. Qxe1 d6 13. Bf4 Bf5 14. Nd2 c6 15. Nf3 Qc7 * Answer at the end of the episode.

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Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.”— Dr. Lauren Fogel MersyDid Tesla Detect an Alien Probe in 1899?The Black Knight Satellite Mystery Through Tesla's EyesTesla, Radio Echoes, and the Black Knight MysteryTesla's Alien Probe VisualizationNikola Tesla, the Black Knight Satellite, and long-delayed echoes—while making clear that this is a fictionalized storytelling exploration, not a claim of established fact-in what GB is about to narrate!Nikola Tesla, a mysterious orbiting object, and a memory-palace storytelling experiment come together in this episode about the Black Knight Satellite Mystery.Grandpa Bill explores a fictionalized question: What if Nikola Tesla detected something in 1899 connected to long-delayed radio echoes—or an unidentified object in orbit? Using a vivid mnemonic scene with Tesla, electrical arcs, auroral gases, and a dark object over Earth, GB blends speculative storytelling with reflections on radio history and memory techniques.In this episode, Grandpa Bill connects the Black Knight satellite legend and Tesla's experiments with the Magnetic Memory Method, PAO, and memory-palace storytelling. GB also traces a path from early serial radio to podcasting, exploring how stories and ideas can echo across time.This is an imaginative blend of Nikola Tesla lore, space mystery, radio history, and creative visualization. The Black Knight satellite premise is presented as a fictionalized exploration.#NikolaTesla, #BlackKnightSatellite,#BlackKnightMystery,#Tesla, #SpaceMystery, #RadioWaves, #LongDelayedEchoes, #UnexplainedMysteries, #ScienceHistory, #MemoryPalace, #MnemonicTechniques, #Podcast,

 Hey beautiful people. I've got a little cold and my hair is not cooperating, but I showed up anyway, because I didn't want to procrastinate on talking to you about procrastination. My mom Lois has never put anything off a day in her life, and she genuinely doesn't understand why the rest of us do. This one's for everybody else. Here's the truth: procrastination has nothing to do with how badly you want something. It's an emotional problem, not a productivity problem. You're not avoiding the task. You're avoiding the feeling attached to the task. Once you understand what your brain is doing, you can get the upper hand, and I've seen this work over and over with my clients. Key TakeawaysYour brain can't tell the difference between thinking about something and doing it. Every time you think about that thing you're putting off, your brain believes you're working on it and getting nowhere, so it starts to feel huge.Don't think about it unless you're working on it. Put it in your calendar in small chunks, set a reminder, and let it go until then.Motivation comes after action, not before. Start small, and the good feelings follow.Episode HighlightsA quick lemon exercise that proves your brain reacts to your thoughts like they're realWhy creative people are especially prone to procrastination, and the "perfect problem" that keeps them from startingThe five-minute timer trick I used with a painter client, who showed up with a canvas way bigger than I expectedWhy it takes longer to complain about emptying the dishwasher than to actually empty it (about three minutes, kids)Why your to-do list needs fun things on it too, even Halloween costumes in DecemberA guided meditation where you picture your task already done and feel what that's like, followed by silent repetition of the mantra OmMentions and ReferencesMy book, Honey Do to Honey DONE!, on using reminders and task lists so households can stop arguing about kitty litter and start actually talking to each otherThe "little by little" technique from last seasonMy "It's All in Your Head" T-shirtPickleball players and CrossFit folks, who are proof that feeling good fuels follow-throughTry This Week Pick one thing you've been putting off. Instead of thinking about it all week, put it in your calendar as a short block, even five minutes. When the time comes, get yourself somewhere that feels good: your favorite spot, a candle, your favorite drink. Then just start. And add one fun thing to your to-do list while you're at it. Connect With Me Instagram: @thestresstherapistTwitter: @stresstherapyMeditation and yoga retreats and other offerings: ilovetherapy.comLive in Georgia and ready to work together? Visit the website to set up a free face-to-face consultation.Join my mailer so you don't miss a thing. Edited and produced by Owen Flake

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Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 c5 4. Bh3 * Answer at the end of the episode.

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How can we make statistics meaningful to someone who does not work with it every day? I talk with Steve Mallett about his work with the PSI Schools team and the lessons it offers for training colleagues in pharma. We explore how hands-on activities, interactive data visualization, and a clear understanding of the audience can help people connect statistical concepts to patients and speak about results with greater confidence.

Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: kn6/p7/PP6/K7/8/8/8/8 w - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

About The Mindset Meditation: Our guided visualizations, morning affirmations, and deep sleep stories are designed to help you release stress, find inner peace, and start your day with purpose. You can also explore our extended library of sleep music, yoga music, and relaxing music by visiting our website.How to prepare for this session: Detox your mind and heart of the thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you. Find a quiet, comfortable space. Close your eyes, take a few slow, deep breaths, and begin focusing on relaxing every inch of your body.Start by wiggling and relaxing your toes.Rotate your ankles and relax your feet.Slowly work your way up your body, releasing the tension in your calves, your shoulders, and your mind.Within minutes, you will feel as if you are floating. Detach, let go, and give yourself permission to feel at peace.Connect with our Community:Website & Music Library: https://themindsetmeditation.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjSPlease share this episode with a family member or friend who might need a moment of peace today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

898 The Lord Founded the Earth by Wisdom, A Guided Christian Meditation on Proverbs 3:19-23 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Proverbs 3:19-23 NRSVA NET By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. 20 By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, so that the clouds drip down dew. 21 My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion. 22 So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck. 23 Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. NASB 19 The Lord founded the earth by wisdom, He established the heavens by understanding. 20 By His knowledge the ocean depths were burst open, And the clouds drip with dew. 21 My son, see that they do not escape from your sight; Comply with sound wisdom and discretion, 22 And they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck. 23 Then you will walk in your way securely, And your foot will not stumble. Reflection on Scripture: What does God know? Reflect on the different things that God knows. I think many times when we think about God's wisdom we consider moral things. Perhaps we think about how God knows the future. It is beyond that. God… knows… everything… God knows philosophy, all of it He knows physics, He knows history, and metaphysics He knows Psychology, he knows genetics, he knows all possible technologies including ones we will never discover He knows drug pharmacology. He knows how to force atoms together. He has an understanding of the foundation of the universe. He definitely knows what you need and what you want. He knows how to help you overcome every weakness and sin. God has knowledge of everything. Not just what humans have figured out but beyond that.  God knows everything. Not just that but he is all wise. Wisdom and knowledge are not the same thing. Knowledge is having a collection of facts; wisdom is knowing how to apply knowledge God has both He knows how to set galactic foundations. The sea, representing chaos, he knows how to quell. He knows how to form clouds and cause them to create dew and rain If we are able to learn from God and then follow God's spirit of wisdom, then we will have the knowledge and wisdom needed to accomplish what we need to in life. You will not stumble Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

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About The Mindset Meditation: Our guided visualizations, morning affirmations, and deep sleep stories are designed to help you release stress, find inner peace, and start your day with purpose.How to prepare for this session: Detox your mind and heart of the thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you. Find a quiet, comfortable space. Close your eyes, take a few slow, deep breaths, and begin focusing on relaxing every inch of your body.Start by wiggling and relaxing your toes.Rotate your ankles and relax your feet.Slowly work your way up your body, releasing the tension in your calves, your shoulders, and your mind. Within minutes, you will feel as if you are floating. Detach, let go, and give yourself permission to feel at peace.Connect with our Community:Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjSPlease share this episode with a family member or friend who might need a moment of peace today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Nick Hiter Show, This week it's just Nick in Studio X with a story he first read at 11 years old, a mile from where he sits: a 15 year old in Wilmington, North Carolina looking for his name on a list.Let us know in the comments what YOU want to hear about next!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Nick Hiter Show, I start with the roster that didn't have Michael Jordan's name on it and follow the small wins from junior varsity to six championships, because the part of that story that matters is that the list was right about the moment and wrong about the future. Then I go back to my own list: the night my dad drove me through the night to Kenosha, Wisconsin, the $650 a month contract I signed that morning, my first professional at bat, and why the room was always bigger than me. From there it's the decade I was lost, rock bottom in 2013 with a young child and a wife I couldn't afford to marry, the insurance interview my family told me to turn down, and the licensing exam I failed three times with a 69. I talk about the mentor who told me to give it a real shot, meeting the real Brad Lee and reverse engineering the studio I saw in Vegas, and the winning streak habit that turned gratitude into momentum. I walk through the exercise I'm running with our agents at Real Financial right now, what kind of Christmas do you want, and working backwards from that number to a couple thousand conversations. And I bring it home with the question I want you to ask every morning: who are you three years from today, and what would that person do today?Key Points:- Before the world saw Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan had to see Michael Jordan.- The list wasn't wrong. It described his circumstances, not his future. A snapshot, not a sentence.- You can't hit a target you can't see. Visualize the end and work backwards to close the gap.- When things get the hardest, that's how you know you're on the right track.- What you focus on grows. Look for problems and you find them. Look for wins and you find those.- Everything that's happening to you is happening for you, and you choose how to use it.- Change requires different. Growth requires change. You can't get something different by doing the same.- Gratitude and entitlement cannot coexist.- Most of the problems people bring you are belief problems.- Visualization gives you the target, small wins give you evidence, evidence gives you confidence, and confidence creates momentum.- Ask what the person you're becoming would do today, then go get that one win.Chapters:0:00 Welcome to Studio X, and the mantra: work hard, dream big2:39 A 15 year old in Wilmington: Michael Jordan and the list9:38 Old Nick's shot at pro baseball: the Kenosha tryout20:36 Lost for a decade, rock bottom, and the insurance interview28:31 Give it a real shot: who is Nick the insurance agent?33:33 The winning streak: small wins, gratitude, what you focus on grows39:23 What kind of Christmas do you want? Working backwards from the number45:20 Identity, momentum and shiny object syndrome48:42 Back to Wilmington: the list was a snapshot, not a sentenceAbout Nick:Nick Hiter is the host of The Nick Hiter Show and The Hitstreak, the founder of HitLab, and Senior Vice President and COO of Real Financial, where he sits between the field and corporate and turns the vision into execution.Subscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

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Finally! A new episode! The boys go through the hurdles we face when trying to visualize and execute the artistic visions we have in our head and why we sometimes fail, is that the end? Do we accept the shortcomings? Or is there something more? We discuss!Join our Discord! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/aXFPjZDmCE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Check out our Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/builtsidewayspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-This Episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠usagundamstore!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Hosts:Julio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Clippinubs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Bro_Builder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pabz: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Chris_Pabz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Clueless_Gunpla_Builder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Z:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @The_Old_Ronin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GunplaPaul⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the Friday insight. This is Part 6 of the Conceptualization and Rating series kicked off a few weeks ago. The brain wants to filter our thinking down to a "point". Breaking through and beyond 1800 is in large part about resisting that. For more articles like this, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/articles And to learn more about the Don't Move membership, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/join

Welcome to the Friday insight (on Thursday this week because we're catching up). This is Part 4 of the Conceptualization and Rating series kicked off a few weeks ago. Under pressure, our brains simplify the position for us before we even get a chance to think about it for ourselves. These "frames" affect so much of our thinking, and breaking through 1500 is about breaking those frames. For more articles like this, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/articles And to learn more about the Don't Move membership, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/join

Send us Fan MailYour relationship with money shapes how you think, feel, give, and make decisions.Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP®, Author, Speaker and consultant joined me on Get Ready Before Life Happens to talk about building a healthier, more intentional relationship with money. Ellen shares how money beliefs are formed, why early money memories matter, and how generosity, visualization, and self-awareness can create more confidence and possibility.Key TakeawaysYour relationship with money influences every financial decision.Early money memories can shape beliefs that guide your choices.A belief can be examined, questioned, and updated.Confidence grows when people understand their money story.Generosity can support happiness, purpose, and prosperity.Visualization helps people connect money with meaningful goals.Advisors can create calm by listening beyond the numbers.Tony's Take: Money is personal before it is technical. The numbers matter, but they rarely tell the whole story. Our beliefs, memories, fears, hopes, and habits shape how we make decisions.Connect with Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFPLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenrogin/Website: https://www.ellenrogin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllenRoginBooks: Messages from Money: How to Stress Less, Prosper More, and Reshape Your Relationship with Money by Ellen Rogin (Amazon) Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality by Ellen Rogin and Lisa Kueng (Amazon)Bio: Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP®, is a money expert, intuitive, and New York Times best-selling author of Picture Your Prosperity and the Amazon best-seller Messages from Money: How to Stress Less, Prosper More, and Reshape Your Relationship with Money. A former financial advisor, Ellen combines deep financial and business expertise with a strong intuitive ability that helps people see their financial lives, opportunities, and next stage of success with a deeper level of clarity.Ellen works with successful individuals and organizations who sense there is more available to them and want to see money, opportunities, and what's next from a deeper perspective, revealing new possibilities and a more aligned path forward.Ellen is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and TEDx presenter whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Money, Time.com, and Forbes.com.

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Welcome to the Friday insight (on Thursday this week because we're catching up). This is Part 4 of the Conceptualization and Rating series kicked off a few weeks ago. Conceptualization at 1200 is all about the short calculation. Here's the challenges of that and how to approach it. For more articles like this, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/articles And to learn more about the Don't Move membership, head to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/join

What can AI help us see, try, or explore that we couldn't easily do before? Alli shares three standout talks from the 2026 Outlier conference—and three lessons for using AI in data visualization: - Use AI to expand your options without outsourcing your judgment.- Give AI the information it needs to critique its work.- Use AI to find what's worth visualizing in the first place.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Show notes: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/podcast/113Schedule your storytelling with data team trainingDownload our free SWD + AI Primer PDF documentOutlier Conference 2026 YouTube PlaylistSurbhi Bhatia's “DraftGPT: fast ≠ finished in vibe-coding data visualisation.”Madeleine Filloux's “How we cloned our visualization team.”Nihanth Cherukuru's “Emerging Opportunities at the Intersection of AI and Visualization.”

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Position Exercise: The audio will tell you where each of the pieces on the board are and whose turn it is. Find the best move! To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization FEN for today's exercise: 8/2R5/4pk2/3rN1p1/3P4/6P1/3n2K1/8 w - - 0 1 Answer at the end of the episode.

What if manifestation isn't about attracting what you want—but becoming the version of you who is finally available to receive it?If you've been visualizing, journaling, affirming, and still wondering why your life hasn't changed, this episode may completely shift the way you think about manifestation.In this episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, I sit down with spiritual coach, author, and manifestation expert Latha Jay to explore a deeper approach to creating the life you desire.Latha is the creator of the 24/7 Manifestation Method™, an approach that goes beyond vision boards and positive thinking and focuses instead on identity, subconscious beliefs, aligned action, spirituality, and becoming the person who can actually hold the life she says she wants.We talk about why pushing harder isn't always the answer, how our thoughts and emotions can shape our reality, and why manifestation works best when it becomes a way of being—not just something you practice for a few minutes each morning.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why manifestation is less about “getting” what you want and more about becoming the version of yourself who is ready to receive itHow subconscious beliefs and identity can quietly block love, abundance, success, and visibilityThe difference between aligned, inspired action and forcing an outcome from fear or anxietyWhy affirmations, journaling, and visualization may not create change unless your deeper patterns shift tooHow Latha's 24/7 Manifestation Method can help you begin changing your thoughts, emotions, actions, and energy in just seven daysWe also explore the role of spirituality, surrender, nervous-system regulation, and divine timing—and how to know when it's time to take action versus when it's time to trust.If you're ready to stop chasing your next level and start becoming the woman who naturally attracts and sustains it, this conversation is for you.Connect with Latha Jay:Get Latha's book, The 24/7 Manifestation Method: Becoming a Magnet for Success in Just Seven DaysAmazon: https://a.co/d/04XvGVhfAccess the presale book bonuses:https://www.lathajay.com/247manifestationbook#LathaJay, #Manifestation, #247ManifestationMethod, #ManifestationMindset, #Abundance, #AlignedAction, #SubconsciousMind, #SpiritualGrowth, #LawOfAttraction, #BalancedBeautifulAbundantOur Sponsors:Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BBA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ✨ CONNECT WITH REBECCA ✨

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Mental imagery refers to sensory processing in the absence of sensory stimuli, and this can be through our visual senses or our senses of hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Below are links to some of the research referenced in this episode. If you want to go back and listen to each of the exercises, the time markers are 5:08 - 10:11 (Exercise #1), 24:53 - 36:48 (Exercise #2), and 42:26 - 50:50 (Exercise #3).Click here for the link to the Imaginator App on the App Store for iPhone.Lawrence, H. R., Balkind, E. G., Ji, J. L., Burke, T. A., & Liu, R. T. (2023). Mental imagery of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 103, 102302.McEvoy, P. M., Hayes, S., Hasking, P. A., & Rees, C. S. (2017). Thoughts, images, and appraisals associated with acting and not acting on the urge to self-injure. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 57, 163-171.Cloos, M., Di Simplicio, M., Hammerle, F., & Steil, R. (2020). Mental images, entrapment and affect in young adults meeting criteria of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder (NSSID) – a daily diary study. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 7, 4.Ji, J. L., Kyron, M., Saulsman, L., Becerra, R., Lin, A., Hasking, P., & Holmes, E. A. (2024). Picturing self-harm: Investigating flash-forward mental imagery as a proximal and modifiable driver of non-suicidal self-injury. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 54, 713-727.Bang, S.-K., & Lee, E. (2024). Short imagery rescripting intervention effects on non-suicidal self-injury college students: A randomized controlled trial. The Open Psychology Journal, 17, e18743501342804.Schmied, E., Hack, L., Connemann, B., Sosic-Vasic, Z., & Kroener, J. (2024). You're not alone: Imagery rescripting for adolescents who self-harm. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1395603.Di Simplicio, M., Appiah-Kusi, E., Wilkinson, P., Watson, P., Meiser-Stedman, C., Kavanagh, D. J., & Holmes, E. A. (2020). Imaginator: A proof-of-concept feasibility trial of a brief imagery-based psychological intervention for young people who self-harm. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 50(3), 724-740.Knäuper, B., McCollam, A., Rosen-Brown, A., Lacaille, J., Kelso, E., & Roseman, M. (2011). Fruitful plans: Adding targeted mental imagery to implementation intentions increases fruit consumption. Psychology and Health, 26(5), 601-617.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram @DocWesters. To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter/X (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #1 by Feedspot in their list of "10 Best Self Harm Podcasts" and #5 in their "20 Best Clinical Psychology Podcasts." It has also been featured in Audible's "Best Mental Health Podcasts to Defy Stigma and Begin to Heal."

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In this episode, Junior explains how The Forward Method™ helps people reduce and heal from anxiety by addressing its root cause rather than simply reacting to its symptoms. Anxiety is a natural survival response to perceived danger, but many people remain trapped in that state because of past trauma, negative thought patterns, excessive worry, an overactive fight-or-flight response, or chronically elevated stress. Junior discusses how changing your internal state begins with regulating the nervous system.At the heart of The Forward Method is vocalization, a practice that uses the human voice to help calm the nervous system through energy, frequency, vibration, and velocity. Junior explains that vocalization is designed to help interrupt anxious patterns and create a calmer, more regulated state. Once anxiety begins to subside, however, it is essential to replace those old patterns with new, empowering ones rather than allowing the mind to return to fear.The complete Forward Method combines affirmations, meditation, vocalization, and visualization into one integrated system. Affirmations direct the subconscious toward a clear target. Meditation develops inner awareness and strengthens intuitive thought. Visualization helps mentally rehearse the desired outcome before it becomes reality. Together, these four pillars create a process for mental, spiritual, and personal development while reinforcing healthier subconscious habits through repetition and emotion.Junior reminds listeners that good habits are formed the same way bad habits are—through repetition. When you consistently train your subconscious and regulate your nervous system, confidence begins to replace fear, clarity replaces overthinking, and your life begins to move in a more positive direction. The Forward Method is designed to help you create lasting internal change so you can live with greater peace, purpose, and confidence.If you'd like to learn more about The Forward Method or schedule a consultation with Junior, visit www.hereforyoulifecoaching.com or email junior@hereforyoulifecoaching.com.Here For You Life Coaching is a Voicemaster Enterprises LLC company. © 2026 All Rights Reserved.

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896 Happy Are Those Who Find Wisdom, A Guided Christian Meditation on Proverbs 3:13-18 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Proverbs 3:9-12 NRSVA 13 Happy are those who find wisdom,     and those who get understanding, 14 for her income is better than silver,     and her revenue better than gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels,     and nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand;     in her left hand are riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,     and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;     those who hold her fast are called happy. KJV 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. and refreshment to your inner self. Reflection on Scripture: What is true wisdom? As someone who has studied a lot of ideas of humans in the form of advanced mathematics and physics I find the question of what wisdom is, to be fascinating. As I've learned about philosophers I find some ideas interesting yet it does not compare to the value of the wisdom of the Lord? I was talking with a young man who was really struggling because he felt he wasn't measuring up to what he wanted his life to become. I spent a great deal of time challenging his notion. He was looking for what would make his life feel like it was good enough. The reality is that there is no eternal philosophy of man. When we try to live for ourselves in our own will be eternally unsatisfying  As an example. Solomon is pondering all the wisdom he had acquired, and even more curious is that his wisdom was a gift from God. And yet when he reflected on the truth and depth of his wisdom he realized that the only thing that mattered was the wisdom of the Lord. When we look at his life we discover a perfect example of this problem. God gave his wisdom, his wisdom became world renowned and he gained great wealth as a result. Yet as his influence grew, he allowed for his attention to be taken away from the Lord and even yield toward false gods. And then the end of his life was tipified with disappointment and failure. The only success he found in life was by learning the wisdom of God.  What would God's wisdom move you toward in your life? What challenge or struggle have you been working through in life? How would God's wisdom change your perspective on it? What of human wisdom is not working for you and how can you incorporate God's wisdom in its place. Ponder on that.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod