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My man, Gary Ware, stepped into the diner and brought a bunch of truth and his expertise in play to the booth. Before we dove into all that we compared notes on how we both eat our pancakes. Then we discussed our mutual love, improv comedy. I asked Gary how Gary got into improv (turns out it was completely on accident!) and what improv taught him about himself. We then chatted about getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and where the shame creeps in. Gary made a huge shift going from a full-time marketing job to selling everything to starting his own company as an entrepreneur, so naturally, we had to talk about it. Then we got into his bread and butter: Play. We discussed why it is hard for adults to play and what we need to do to incorporate more play in their lives. This one ended super strong, y'all!   About the Guest:  Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play is a corporate facilitator, keynote speaker, certified coach, and self-proclaimed Creative Catalyst. Gary has over 14 years of experience in the corporate word holding various leadership positions. Being a multifaceted individual Gary also comes with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. After experiencing burnout in his pursuit for success and happiness, he realized that what was missing was play. Committing to a life of play is what led Gary to discover his passion for facilitating. Gary uses the power of applied improvisation and other playful methods to assist people in unlocking creativity, confidence, and better communication. Gary was recently featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2020 by the Engagedly HR software platform. When Gary isn't leading workshops or speaking, you can find him learning magic or off an adventure with his wife Courtney and son Garrett. Connect with Gary and learn more: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/ (https://www.breakthroughplay.com/) http://instagram.com/garyware (http://instagram.com/garyware) https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyware/) About the Host:  Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me:   I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership. My clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. As a speaker, I am doing the two things I loves the most: making people think and making people laugh!  I host my own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live (and sometimes they are 1-day virtual events). They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live. Alas, you're here because of an idea I had a number of years ago and didn't think I was good enough to pull it off. I finally acted on it and alas Diner Talks with James was born! As you can see from what I do in my professional life, Diner Talks is alligned with everything I believe in and teach.  If this wasn't dry enough, and you would like to know more info about my speaking, events, or coaching feel free to check out my website: JamesTRobo.com. Let's Be Friends on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo (https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo (https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP (https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP) Twitter:...

Gary Antonian Sheffield was November 18th, 1968 in Tampa, Florida. His mother Betty was the older sister of Dwight Gooden. Betty chose to raise Gary on her own, moving the the two of them to Belmont Heights, near the notorious Ponce de Leon projects with the Gooden’s. During his childhood, Gary and Dwight did everything together, with Dwight often hauling Gary out of bed, handing him a bat, and making him try to hit what was already a tremendous fastball for an 11-year old. Gary was well known for his temper from an early age. He had arrived late for a practice, and was subsequently benched, which Gary remedied by chasing his coach around the diamond with a bat.When Gary was 11, he was selected to the Belmont Heights Little League All-stars, a team which included future big-leaguers Ty Griffin and Derek Bell. Their team went on a roll and made it to the Little League World Series, where they would advance all the way to the championship game, before falling to Taiwan 4-3. Gary played for Hillsborough High School’s varsity team by his sophomore year, and by junior year he’d beefed up to 175 pounds, while playing both 3rd base and pitching. During his senior year, he frequently showed home run power while commanding a fastball in the upper 80’s. As a batter, Sheffield batted .500 with 15 home runs-while not striking out once- and would win the Gatorade Player of the Year Award. 

Gary Winston is a musician who calls Walla Walla Washington home.  Gary was born in Walla Walla and began his musical journey after seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. You will love his story. His first guitar was from Montgomery Wards and soon after he received his first guitar it was obvious that this would be his path in life. After all a person is dedicated to their craft if they take their guitar with them to the bathroom.  Sadly, the Vox Amp his brother purchased for him did not have the girls screaming like the music store owner told him they would. Gary spent almost 15 years on the road during the 70's and 80's throughout Canada, Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada.  After he stopped touring the PNW  he joined the CC Ryders Band and toured Asia.  The CC Ryders were the house band for the Hong Kong Grand Hyatt.  Gary was able to play with some huge names (you have to listen to hear who)When Gary came back home to Walla Walla he has continued to play and perform.  Gary Winston and The Real Deal are a popular band at many of the wineries and are always a popular draw.Make sure you listen to this episode. Gary plays a couple of songs for us and is a very engaging storyteller. I know I enjoyed my time hearing Gary's stories.Thanks to Walla Walla Guitars for letting us record this episode in the studio. There are so many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExploringWash)

Gary Spikes Jr. is a podcast host, monster hunter and a veteran, retired from the U.S. Army. When Gary isn't out searching for monsters in his state of Oklahoma, he's training dogs. Gary's been down the paranormal road many years, and has dealt with all sorts of hauntings and unknown creatures in the state!

Geoff Woods is the co-founder and president of the training company that is behind The ONE Thing. It's a brand, a concept, a training company that changed many people's lives. Geoff has built this company with his partners, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Gary is the co-founder of Keller Williams, the largest real estate company in the world. When Gary and Jay co-authored The ONE Thing, it quickly took off and became one of the highest-rated business books of all time. Most people in that moment will think about starting speaking or a podcast or a training company. But a billionaire doesn't lift a pinky until they find a person they can bring into their world and make that their one thing. And that’s where Geoff comes in. Entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and leaders can really use this concept of how they've taken the business and the book and just weaving them all together. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Geoff’s ONE thing No one succeeds alone Giving yourself permission to make your world bigger by allowing others to step inside your world Finding the right mentor Investing in time, rather than spending it Episode Highlights: Finding Your ONE Thing If you're going to succeed at a high level as an owner, you have to master succeeding through others. When a billionaire sees an opportunity, they don’t lift a pinky until they find a person they can bring into their world and make that their one thing inside their world. If you want to achieve big things, no one succeeds alone. Anytime you're hitting a ceiling of achievement, you're missing a person, either in the form of leverage or in the form of a mentor or coach. Every single one of us wants to live a big life. What that means to you depends. But the reason you leave a job is that you wake up one day and realize you cannot have everything you want by being inside the world of that company. How to Make Your World Bigger As an owner, you have to give yourself permission to make your world so big that any talented individual can step inside your world and have everything they could possibly want because it actually makes your world bigger. It's the new person's job to make your world bigger, and all that you have to do is be willing to give yourself permission to let your world get bigger. Because your world getting bigger is not comfortable, it means you have to be willing to give people agency and let people step inside your world and feel like it's theirs and make their call and build something inside your world. How to Find the Right Mentor 1. Get clarity. First, what do you want because a mentor can serve you best in their area of expertise? For example, if you want to master real estate investing, you should not be going to somebody who's mastered stock. It's not their expertise. So part of this is actually sitting down and asking what is it that I want? 2. Get strategic. The best way to meet somebody would be in the pond they're already swimming in. If you want to approach big names, you have to have a reason to give value to them. Invest in Your Time The ONE Thing is the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results because they’re in the business of time. The problem is that most people are spending their time they're not investing it. We don't hold our time to the same standard we hold our dollars when we know time matters more than money. Resources Mentioned: The ONE Thing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erikecabral/support

Gary Hartley joins Dr. Paul Jenkins for this episode of Live On Purpose Radio. When Gary relocated to Abilene Texas, he wanted to get to know his neighbors. It arose in his heart to get...

When Gary's near-fatal cancer struck in the summer of 2015 there were few options available to him. His entire reality was uprooted and tossed into yet another more perplexing and mystifying one. Due to his firm resilience and ability to follow his heart, he slowly emerged from cancer into a world far greater than the one he had previously known. Now a former Opera singer, Gary teaches people around the world about how the power of surrendering allowed him to transform his mind and create peace in the face of a storm. Check out Gary here: https://www.garyramsey.org/    

What if the very thing you seek in life is what you are called to give to others? On February 22nd, host David Bell speaks with Gary Dumas.  Gary Dumas is an author, educator and personal development coach helping men and women find and grow into the absolute best version of themselves. When Gary started […] The post David Bell Speaks with Gary Dumas of The Dumas Company appeared first on KKFI.

Among the highlights of the inaugural Edible-Alpha® Live! event, held online December 9, Tera interviewed agriculture pioneer Gary Zimmer and his daughter Leilani Zimmer Durand. As the founder of Madison, Wisconsin-based Midwestern BioAg, Gary is considered the father of “biological farming”—essentially the first iteration of regenerative agriculture—which focuses on balancing soil biology, chemistry and structure to produce greater, higher-quality yields. When Gary started the company in 1983, his approach was virtually unheard of in the U.S. Convincing organic dairy farmers that the ticket to more efficiency and profitability was improving their soil required a lot of education. But as Midwestern BioAg’s processes and nutrient-rich and carbon-based fertilizers got great results, the company grew steadily, expanding beyond just dairy farms and beyond Wisconsin. Gary and Leilani also wrote the book on biological farming—literally—which helped spread his philosophy and practices around the world. Still, investors weren’t lining up to jump in. Gary bootstrapped the endeavor, including establishing the fertilizer processing arm, landing no outside capital and getting by on debt financing. And when he couldn’t convince university researchers to help him test his innovations, he established his own organic, 100% grass-fed dairy farm for in-house R&D and demos. Today, the company continues to thrive, and Gary now works with some of the world’s largest farms, both organic and conventional, on incorporating biological farming. He also has his hand in many tangential projects, including processing ventures, a new consulting business with Leilani and an initiative to revitalize rye as a vital soil-regeneration crop. He’s also thinking about succession plans if ever he opts to slow down. Next, Tera asked Gary and Leilani what’s next for regenerative agriculture. This led to a great discussion on what the term truly means, its potential benefits for the planet, the role big food companies can play, how Big Ag needs to evolve, and how eco-minded consumers are a driving force for change. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities for food and farm entrepreneurs today and the need for more impact investment to further these endeavors. Visit the Edible-Alpha® YouTube channel to watch the extended Video Podcast that includes audience Q&A!

Grab a snack and tell all your friends, The Rockstar Dad Show is back again with a new episode! This week, Jaret and Gary talk balloon festivals and road trips before inviting professional drummer Gary "Smash" Foster to the air. When Gary joins the hosts, he has plenty to share. After spending nearly a year in lockdown with his "three-nager", he introduces us to his family and talks coping with quarantine. Later, the guys dig into Gary's musical history and reminisce with him on the Vans Warped Tour, barbeque bands, and all the wild things that happen at punk rock summer camp. Listen in now!

Today, I am blessed to have here with me an investigative science and health journalist and co-founder of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org), Gary Taubes. He is the author of The Case Against Sugar (2016), Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It (2011), and Good Calories, Bad Calories (2007), published as The Diet Delusion in the UK.  Taubes is the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research and has won numerous other journalism awards. These include the International Health Reporting Award from the Pan American Health Organization and the National Association of Science Writers Science in Society Journalism Award, which he won in 1996, 1999, and 2001. (He is the first print journalist to win this award three times.)  Taubes graduated from Harvard College in 1977 with an SB degree in applied physics and received an MS degree in engineering from Stanford University (1978) and in journalism from Columbia University (1981). In this episode, Gary Taubes joins the show to speak about his work shining a light on bad science in the nutritional realm. After publishing What If It’s All Been A Big Fat Lie?, Gary faced loads of backlash. However, that didn’t stop him. Gary has published countless books about why we need to ditch carbs, stop eating sugar, and start eating fats. Gary speaks about the inspiration behind his book, The Case For Keto. After interviewing 120 doctors from around the world that recommend the keto lifestyle, his book talks about why the established rules about eating healthy might be the wrong approach to weight loss. Tune in as we talk about why calories in, calories out is a terrible way to lose weight.  ⏱️ The Art of Fasting Webinar. Register For Free: http://www.benazadiwebinar.com ▸

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Music is a language that musicians speak. When you start getting into the original music of the United States the richness that comes out in the music is like nothing else in the world. When "Sissy Strut" was released all the musicians in Berklee were mesmerized because it was a feel of music we could understand but not relate to. Different people began to tell us it had to do with the whole New Orleans thing. Harry Blazer and I were both going to Berklee and in those days I didn't have a car or transportation so Harry would drive me all over the place. He would ask me in a very humble way if I could teach him about time feel. Harry and I would go to my basement of my house in Boston and we would practice time feel. We both fell in love with "The Meters." That allowed us to bring a perspective into jazz that rhythm sections did not have then. When Gary hired us we were able to bring that feel to the session. I remember Peter Erskine telling me how much that record ("Gary Burton New Quartet") influenced him and George Mraz the same thing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jake-feinberg/support

This week I speak with serial entrepreneur and marketing guru Gary Radford. Gary has started and sold many successful companies and his innate ability to create unique and innovative brands such as Wasp Diesel, Rhino FSD and Sumoboards sets him apart from the rest. When Gary starts a company, there is always someone waiting in line to buy it. Gary and I talk about start-ups, how to set up your business for success, building a healthy relationship with criticism and staying motivated in a world of innovators. Gary talks us through starting brands, the daunting process of due diligence, having an exit strategy and succinctly explains exactly what your customers want to know. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, looking to elevate your brand or wanting to know how culture is created, then this episode won’t disappoint. If you would like to know more about Gary, you can follow him on LinkedIn or read more at www.ifonlyyouknewpodcast.com.au How healthy is your relationship with criticism Rich Dad Poor Dad Follow If Only You Knew Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for more episodes, photos, videos and other show content. Watch this conversation on YouTube You can also email any feedback to; ifonly@ifonlyyouknewpodcast.com.au Make sure you subscribe so you never miss and episode and please leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts

In 1971, in Virginia, a black teen was shot and killed by a white store owner. The city Alexandria created T.C. Williams, an integrated high school. The movie Remember the Titans gives us a glimpse of that struggle. There is a moment when Julius (a black player) and Gary (a white player) are arguing under a tree. When Gary challenges Julius to give his all for the team, Julius turns to Gary and says, “Attitude reflects leadership…Captain.” The unrest, anger, fear and apprehension America feels today reflects the vacuum left by the absence of national leadership. Without a strong voice, one filled with humility, courage and hope for everyone, we get leaders who put self-interest ahead of concern for the people. I struggle to say this, however I will -- Trump is my president. He is the president for all the people, those who like him and those who don’t. He is here to care for the American public and to put the interest of the common good above his own. The president sets the standard

Mary Andringa wrote a book as a tribute to her father, Gary Vermeer., a book. As the founder of Vermeer Corporation, a large manufacturing company, Gary knew the importance of keeping an eye out for those who were disruptive to others. When Gary entered the manufacturing plant and saw three or more employees talking together, [...]

Here’s the Ithaca Minute from 14850 Today for April 21st. The Ithaca Police Department is investigating the theft of a package from a porch in Ithaca’s west end on Monday afternoon, helped by home security video showing what appears to be a group of teens. A group of four is shown in the video walking by the house, then two stop and one of them plucks a package off the porch and puts it in the other’s backpack. And The Bike Rack in Collegetown has closed its doors after about 49 years, and longtime owner Gary Weidberg has retired. When Gary’s brother Cliff Weidberg started The Bike Rack in 1971, “he was attending Cornell Law and identified a need for quality, affordable bikes and service in a convenient location for the Cornell community,” Gary tells us. He passed the business along to his brother when he graduated, and Gary has since owned and operated the store and an ever-expanding accessory sales business for the 45 years since. Subscribe to the Ithaca Minute in iTunes or Google Play, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Stitcher, or via RSS feed, or follow 14850.com on Facebook and Twitter.

On this episode of the cavnessHR podcast we talk to  Gary Sheely - Founder/CEO of 1Eighty Consulting cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR   across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following Workplace violence Workplace violence myths Culture factors in the workplace Skydiving Gary's Bio Gary works with organizations that want to develop a proactive approach in preventing workplace violence. Gary conducts training sessions on raising awareness and standards for safety best practices. As a result of his work, clients often share a significant drop in cost and time associated with violence and bullying, and an improvement in building a safety culture. When Gary is  not speaking or writing he is helping people safely jump out of an airplane.  Gary's Social Media Gary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-sheely-b241614/ 1eighty Consulting: https://1eightyconsulting.com/ Gary's Advice  I would say if you're a manager and a supervisor or supervisor. You want to really take a good look at reducing your risk of workplace violence. Look at that injustice factor, and focus on managing to engage with your employees. I can't emphasize that enough. So that would be my best bit of advice. Learn how to manage for engagement, and that instead of not doing certain things, I would say do that. It's going to put you on the right path to making your organization less likely to have workplace violence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome Dog Lovers! Thanks for tuning in. I am so excited to have our guest Gary Tashjian on the show today. He is the founder and CEO of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, which delivers fresh dog and cat food across the US direct to pet owners’ doors. Driven by his passion for helping his own dogs, Gary created Darwin’s to give pet owners convenient access to the best nutrition possible. Now 15 years later, Gary’s passion has never waned, and Darwin’s continues to be a leader in fresh pet food. When Gary isn’t at Darwin’s, he’s spending quality time with his wife and two retrievers, Molly and Maci.Gary, can you share with us the story of how the company came to be?What makes your food different from others on the market?I’ve heard that you prefer to call your product "real" food rather than "raw" food. Why is that?I wanted to congratulate you on being included on the Truth About Pet Food’s 2020 List. For those not familiar, can you share what you had to do to be on that?What’s your business model? Where can people find your products?Why do you believe raw is the best way to feed?I know that you’ve had warnings in the past from the FDA. Can you speak to that?What are your thoughts on salmonella in raw food? Is there really a health risk and should people be concerned?Why do you think that Darwin’s has such a loyal following?Do you encourage your customers to rotate products and proteins?I know that many people with larger dogs, and/or maybe with more than one dog cannot afford to feed a completely raw diet. What if someone was to mix Darwin’s raw with kibble? Is that better than not changing their food at all?Where do you see the pet food industry going? Is it getting better and are more dog parents feeding fresh food?What are you and your team working on now?Darwin’s Natural Pet Products? darwinspet.comFB @rawdogfoodIG @darwinspetfoodSPECIAL OFFER: Right now Darwin’s has a special introductory promotion going on. So, if you visit darwinspet.com/50 – you’ll be able to get your first 20 lbs of raw pet food for 50% off. And, if people use the code WOL, they’ll get a free jerky treat with their introductory order. What a great deal!We appreciate our sponsor: BowWowLabsAs a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL5 at checkout to get 5% off your purchase! Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.Special thanks to Gary for being on the show. Catch you next time!Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I StitcherThe purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a veterinarian, licensed nutritionist or other qualified professional. The host as well as guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Wag Out Loud LLC neither endorses or opposes any particular views discussed here.

Gary, my guest this week, is here to share his miraculous recovery from a massive brain bleed. When Gary’s wife found him convulsing on their floor one morning, she called 911.  After scanning his brain, he was diagnosed as having a dural AV fistula. The doctor called this bleed a monstrosity and was shocked to find that it had spontaneously healed a few weeks later on Easter Sunday. Gary’s story has so many tender mercies or little miracles that show how much God was watching out for Gary and his family. And in fact, Gary did get his life back. Thanks for joining me in the movement that miracles still happen. Spiritual Resources:  Hearts of the Fathers by Sheldon Lawrence Support our sponsors www.meditationsonthemount.com  & www.bibledice.com   Visit www.wondersandmiracles.com for more stories or to submit a story.  Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @wondersandmiracles

How do you get buy-in from athletes? Why is it important to not try and fit players into a system? How can being a creative thinker make you a better coach? Join us as we answer these questions and much more of Gary Gait, considered by many as the greatest lacrosse player of all-time.      Gary is currently the head coach of the women's lacrosse team at Syracuse University. Gary has won championships as a collegiate and professional coach. When Gary was playing, he was a 4-time All-American at Syracuse and has been inducted into the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame, as well as the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame.       Highlights from the Podcast: Gary tells the story of how him and Jerry met Growing up in British Columbia and finding Lacrosse How can a coach create buy-in for learning sports psychology techniques? Gary talks about the lessons learned by losing 4-consecutive championships The idea of “never stand still” as a coach Why is it important to help players be great problem solvers? Howdy you balance being a parent and a coach? What are some important qualities for an assistant coach?  What are some differences between coaching women and men? Gary describes characteristics of great coaches     Gary Gait was a four-time All-American for the Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team from 1987-90 (including first-team honors from 1988 to 1990), and was on three NCAA championship-winning teams. He twice won the Lt. Raymond Enners Award, given to the most outstanding college lacrosse player, in 1988 and 1990. Gait holds the Syracuse career goals record at 192 and the single-season goals record at 70, an NCAA record until 2008. In 1997, the NCAA Lacrosse Committee named Gait, along with his twin brother and Syracuse teammate, Paul, to the 25th Anniversary Lacrosse team.         Resources mentioned: "Air Gait” video of Gary jumping over the net to score Championship Productions Becoming A Champion Lacrosse Player with Gary Gait: Shooting Techniques and Drills DVD Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business, and Life, by Jerry Lynch Every Moment Matters, by John O’Sullivan         Connect with Gary Gait Twitter: @garygait      Announcements: 5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open! We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.        Help support the podcast and become a Podcast Champion …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses. Check out https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions for more information. 

Strategies for Boosting Self-Esteem “Explosive Success Doesn’t Happen Overnight.” Gary Tuerack (18:54-19:02) Today, Randy Haveson invited his friend Gary Tuerack over for an interview. He is the founder of the National Society Of Leadership And Success. They’ve known each other for twenty years and have lot of similarities. In this episode, they share their life stories about where they came from and where they are today. Stay tuned as they discuss their strategies for boosting self-esteem. Part One of ‘Strategies for Boosting Self-Esteem’ Several years ago, Gary went to Randy to share an amazing idea. He wanted to handle an organization that focuses on leadership for college students. When he laid out the framework, Randy got impressed. There were a couple of people who didn’t believe in his vision. But it didn’t stop him to follow his dreams and today he has touched over a million lives. “Words of affirmation have the incredible power to change your whole life.” - Gary (05:30-06:11) This is one of the many struggles a lot of people are facing today. We all have those times where we gathered ourselves and doubted what our worth was. So many people try to fit into the norms of this society because they don’t feel good about who they are. The good thing about struggling is that it takes you to a place where you realize you have to have to step up. It pushes you to go out of your comfort zone.  When Gary was in middle school, he got bullied by someone who happens to be bigger than him. He attended a jujitsu class to build his confidence and self-esteem in case the kid attacks him. One thing he loved about it is that he learned lessons about life other than jujitsu. There was this one simple but powerful exercise that changed his entire life and the way he sees himself.   If you want to feel different about yourself, you need to change your choice of words. You need to come up with words that will build up your self-confidence.  That’s right! If you want others to believe in you, you should be the first person to believe in yourself. Gary practiced this habit of looking at yourself in the mirror on a daily basis. Then he comes up with words of affirmation that he could tell himself over and over. At first, it feels awkward and you feel like nothing is happening. The reason behind it is you don’t believe in yourself but that’s okay. Keep doing it many times as much as possible.  Part Two of ‘Strategies for Boosting Self-Esteem’ Whatever words you come up with, keep telling that to yourself. It’s like you’re trying to convince yourself even if you don’t believe it. We are all a work in progress so even if it takes years, that’s alright. You will notice some significant transition as you keep on doing this. Once you have learned this habit, it will help build your self-esteem big time.  “Success isn’t just about the revenue, it’s about the lasting positive change you make in this world.” - Gary (13:39-13:46)   There was a time when Gary was growing his business, he was losing sight of why he wanted to do what he’s doing now. He went back to his habit of saying words of affirmation. That was the game-changer for him because that’s been part of a recipe for his success.   How to Get Involved Hitting the stage internationally, Randy is a welcomed speaker that exudes raw energy fueled magnetic charisma and the relatability of a best friend. He helps audiences around the country and the world finds their paths in life and learn the self-esteem building skills necessary to be positive, productive, and fulfilled members of society. Find out more about his speaking and consulting firm that helps businesses, schools and individuals address topics such as: self-esteem, alcohol & other drugs, leadership development, and more. https://randyspeaks.com/  

In this episode we review DYING TO BE LOVED, a real suspenseful film revolving around Emily, a troubled teenager, her mopey and deranged boyfriend Gary, and Jill, Emily's protective and discerning mother. When Gary murders someone in a totally stupid and unnecessary manner, Jill has to figure out how to save Emily's life before it's too late--and it might already be. Please pardon Lydia's excessive use of the f-bomb and the phrase "then he's/she's like..."

Fun episode this week with the quick witted Gary Cannon. We recorded this podcast before our shows at the world famous Improv at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Gary and I talk Joker (Some spoilers), some things we have in common with Joker, awful jobs, the delusion you have to have sometimes have and yet drench yourself with optimism to make it in showbiz. GPS Technology, another pop up alpha male quiz and much much more! When Gary is not performing standup comedy and doing warm up for various TV shows including The Conan O'Brien show he is fostering dogs that are shelter bound. Please share the link to the show on your social media and make someones day. You never know who might need to hear it. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/darrencarter Support this podcast: http://www.darrencarter.com/donate/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/OfficialDarrenCarter We now a Facebook group. Seach Pocket Party Podcast on FB and join the party! I have FOUR Live Comedy Albums on iTunes and Amazon and always appreciate your support. Great laughs and you're giving back with every purchase. I want to thank you for subscribing and sharing this podcast. The more retweets (I've pinned the link on my twitter @DarrenCarter), shares on FB the better. Use the #PocketPartyPodcast . Any reviews on iTunes and YouTube comments I get I'll give shoutouts on the podcast. Send emails to PocketPartyPodcast@Gmail.com for all business inquiries. GET YOUR JOLLIES! OCT 22 I'll be doing another "Darren Carter and Friends Show" in Santa Clarita, CA. Tickets available on Eventbrite and also the link is on my IG --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PocketParty/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/PocketParty/support

Entrepreneurs and business owners often talk about setting goals, accomplishing what’s important, and finding balance in life. Business and life strategist Gary Coxe is here to talk about how time balance isn’t always possible but what is possible is finding goals that are in balance with your beliefs and values.  Gary coaches clients to break through their self-imposed limitations. He has been seen on shows like The View, Dr. Phil, and more. We had an interesting discussion about how we need to believe our goals and how if we don’t believe them, we can’t feel them. He also explains why it’s so important to clear out past trauma so those feelings don’t continue to resurface.  You can find Gary here: BLITZ Your Wealth Plan! Ask Loral Gary Coxe Show Notes: [01:33] When Gary was 15, the second business he started was doing over $100,000 a year.  [01:56] He then got married, and his wife told him that the baby she just had was not his. Then his grandfather and step father die of cancer. His uncle was killed in a plane crash. His father was shot and died. He had gone through a huge series of losses by the time he was 21 years old.  [02:42] If we learn how to clean the negatives from our past out, we create emotional freedom. Then we are able to be a lot more successful. [03:18] To be more successful, we have to take on more risk. There comes side effects and challenges with that risk. [04:07] We have to take risks to get better. When we fail while taking that risk, we relive all of the emotional pain from the past. [04:14] We don't want to feel that pain when taking our business or finances to the next level.  [05:06] Knowing what you need to do but not doing it is often a sign that you have things stuck at your emotional hard drive. [05:26] We all create different stories. We need to be aware of our stories and mental processes.  [07:23] Ask how you reward the behaviors that are not working towards your success. [08:37] We have to have leverage to make change. Value and belief are to make change.  [10:00] For every belief we act on, we get a result. We need to be able to identify or limiting beliefs. [10:40] We need to go from a limiting belief to an empowering belief. Find strategies to believe your belief.  [12:15] Be a leader of your feelings, not a slave to your feelings.  [13:03] You know a belief is empowering if when you say it you feel it.  [13:41] When you find a strategy to make the feelings match the words, change will happen.  [14:09] Feeling connectivity. Learn to understand how you can make a feeling match a belief. This creates emotional freedom. [15:41] When my feelings are not in harmony with my goals, ignore my feelings. [16:21] We either ignore or reward our feelings. If our feelings aren't congruent with our goals we need to ignore them. [18:25] Write down your goals, because how you feel about them is a powerful measuring chart.  [19:19] You can't balance time. Write down your goals everyday. You can have a balancing of values and beliefs. Links and Resources: Integrated Wealth Systems

How much emphasis do you put on play in your life? Somehow, as we enter adulthood, we lose our affinity for play. Today’s guest has made it his mission to bring play back into the lives of busy adults, and he’s here to tell us how his intensity has made it all possible. Gary Ware is someone I first met at the World Domination Summit this past year. People are drawn to his playful energy, and he is twice-exceptional, with ADHD and dyslexia. Gary will share how he’s learned to channel his energy in positive ways to help himself and many other people as he teaches them how to bring more play into their lives. Gary is the founder of Breakthrough Play, and he’s a sought-after corporate facilitator and keynote speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theater. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparking collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance. Gary spent over a decade in the corporate world and originally pursued improv to master public speaking. He discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieve various business challenges. Naturally, he created workshops for his team and other executives in his network to deepen relationships and improve creativity. Gary became obsessed with learning how to use play as a transformational tool, and, as a result, happily transitioned from marketing to pursue facilitation full-time. When Gary isn’t leading workshops and keynote speaking, you can find him learning magic or off on an adventure with his wife, Courtney, and son, Garrett. Show Highlights: Gary’s intense passion for helping people be more authentic Why people feel uninspired and unengaged at work today Why finding joy in what you do is a conscious choice How Gary uses his personal brand of intensity to find different ways to solve complex problems, even using hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming As Gary grew up, he was a curious and playful ball of energy, and always the class clown The cultural factors that affected his intensity because he attended a different school almost every year because of his father’s military career Becoming a “social chameleon” to fit in wherever he was, but never really knowing who he was Gary’s identity crisis as an African-American How Gary had to learn what was necessary to survive and how to operate with a filter The story of an out-of-control moment of a food fight in school How Gary uses his superpower of making people feel comfortable How Gary harnesses the power of his intensity in being his goofy self, but always in connection with others Why Gary views his ADD as a superpower now Why Gary calls play “a gift” and a “form of meditation” The best advice Gary ever received: “You are perfect just the way you are.” Books that have helped Gary: Play DHD, The Big Leap, and The Happiness Advantage (see resources below) How Gary brings playful methods to interesting situations Gary’s advice for listeners: “Think about how you played as a young child, and think about how you can bring that back into your life.” Resources: Breakthrough Play Find Gary Ware on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Books: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor Play by Dr. Stuart Brown Play DHD by Kirsten Milliken The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Check out Embracing Intensity for more info about the Befriending Your Brain course series, launching in the fall.

When Gary’s wife Joy died suddenly in 2017 from sepsis, he turned to his daily practice of doodling to express his grief and help him to process the reality of widowhood and parenting two young, bereft children. The series of heartfelt illustrations soon caught the attention of the public and quickly became a viral sensation. Liz had the pleasure of speaking with Gary for the Shapes Of Grief podcast and what ensued was a heartwarming conversation about love, parenthood, surrendering to grief & finding hope for the future. Don’t miss this one! Note from Liz: I hope you're all getting something really beneficial from the Shapes Of Grief podcast. I want to send out a huge thanks to those of you who have sponsored the podcast so far. I'm delighted to let you know that there is a new sponsorship option of just $1 per month - I'm hoping this will encourage more listeners to sponsor us and help to keep us going. Become a sponsor on Patreon for as little as $1 per month! Your support is much appreciated. ♥️ https://www.patreon.com/shapesofgrief For more resources, please see www.shapesofgrief.com, follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram. Support us on Patreon! #garyscribbler #thedoodlediaries #grief #loss #bereavement #sepsis #widow #widowhood #griefpodcast #bereavement #grieftherapy #griefsupport #hospice #shapesofgrief

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Through easy to understand, fun, interactive speeches and sessions, he presents to a wide variety of clients in the areas of creative thinking, mojo, marketing, strategic facilitation, and innovation to improve performance and help us be at our best. ​ Gary has written 6 books, a number of which have become best sellers, and won the Speaker of The Year Award for TEC (The Executive Connection) in both 2007, 2008 and again in 2012. In addition to his speaking commitments he also established Australia’s first ever creative thinking venue The Ideas Vault at The Entertainment Quarter in Sydney, co-founded Australia’s leading cycling foundation the Tour de Cure in 2007, writes a blog called The Espresso, in which he scours the world to find interesting tips, tools and news to give you a new or different perspective on the world in which we live, and hosts a popular new podcast series on iTunes called The Mojo Radio Show. Key Points from the Episode with Gary Bertwistle: Gary bought a farm in his home of Australia, and in driving back and forth to the city from his farm, he went through all of his music library, and decided to listen to podcasts, which sparked a desire in him to start his own (after a previous career in radio) Getting to hear the real authentic person behind the outward person is what Gary really craves in all of his interviews, and key to finding why someone has their mojo working When Gary and two friends were putting together their charity efforts and had to select what to focus on, childhood cancer became so clear because kids get cancer despite not having lived a life of smoking or other behaviors people normally ascribe to cancer. Gary has also focused on the impact on all of those around the person with the diagnosis, and Gary has worked to support them, as well. While money helps, we can also really help people by being of service to them, sharing a message or being a support While he was deep into raising money for cancer research and treatment, his father was diagnosed with cancer A doctor friend of his told him that cancer is a formidable foe, and we have to be as aggressive with it as it is with us. He took this advice to his father to ask him, yes or no, are you going to fight this? If yes, then we are really going to fight, so let’s do it. Not only did Gary work to raise money to fight cancer, but he has become a fire fighter to help save farms like his own from wildfires in Australia He heard about people going out to fight these fires, and felt a strong sense that you cannot hear about this and not do something yourself. He also had a very clear desire to do it because it was hard. The draw of a realtest was a big part of what drives Gary to go after new goals. Gary talked about the life of a volunteer. He and his peers work all day as farmers, getting up early and working hard all day. Then they get the call to fight a blaze, and go fight it until the work is done only to get up early again to work on their farm. They do it for no pay, and no time off afterward. It’s out of the pure desire to help. He saw this first hand fighting a blaze that nearly took his own home if he and his peers didn’t stop it just feet from his kitchen window. Doing truly fulfilling work like this is such a part of his world, and so rewarding in a way that he can’t imagine not having it in his life. It’s important to model the right kind of values and behaviors. When kids see us doing right, they will follow. When you focus on the process of giving back, it changes the trajectory of your life, the scale of what you do next, and your whole approach to your world and what’s important. Our children then get to change their trajectory through the example we set, which makes it even more important. Gary likes disruption and being different. He reminded me of the idea from Mark Twain that, whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s probably time to pause and reflect. Links: Websites: garybertwistle.com Books: The Keys to Creativity (2006), Who Stole My Mojo? (2008), What Made You Think of That? (2009), The Vibe (2010), My Dad’s Got Mojo (2010), What I Wish I Knew About Cancer (2011) Gary's Amazon Author Page Podcast: Mojo Radio Show (Hear me on Episode 181) Blog: https://studentoftheworldblog.wordpress.com Facebook: @gary.bertwistle Instagram: @the_mojo_radio_show Twitter: @tmrspod Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast       Keep Growing with Do a Day Get the book in print, Kindle, iBooks, Audiobookand more - even get a personally-signedcopy from Bryan Falchuk Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

Gary Harper suffered from a near-death experience and almost lost it all. He made a promise to God that if he made it through, he would dedicate the rest of his life to service and helping others. God granted him that wish and today Gary consults with clients on how they can live their mission and vision and all the while, optimize their business process.   Key Takeaways: Gary travels the country to help businesses with their processes. Gary was an executive for almost 15 years and also got into real estate about 20 years ago, but he lost it all and had to file for bankruptcy. Gary also nearly died from Lyme disease in 2011. During that time, he made a promise to God. How can you create your own vision plan? Gary had to start with his ‘Why'. He highly recommends Simon Sinek's work. Gary's ‘Why' is to honor God. Gary explains his company's ‘Why' and showcases how it's different from his personal ‘Why.' What really matters with you? When Gary was on his deathbed, he asked himself what did he do with all of his time. Where did it all go? Do you want to miss your child's birthday because you were too busy trying to make money? How can people better visualize their life 10-15-20 years down the road? Gary breaks down his MVP (Mission, Vision, and Process) framework. Where we stumble and fail is when we try to do too much. The biggest thing is to FOCUS! It doesn't really matter if you have a vision if you don't have a gameplan on how to get it done. Document your process. If you're in real estate, you're wearing about 44 hats. Sometimes we work so hard that we lose focus on who it's for, and why it's for, and then your most important relationships fail. There are two types of entrepreneurs out there. There are leaders and there are dictators. Why do entrepreneurs fail to scale their businesses? Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with  Gary here: Sharperprocess.com Stay focused all year long: Fullfocusplanner.com Book Recommendation: Start with Why, by Simon Sinek Focus, by Al Ries   Tweetables: “If you don't first and foremost work on you and make sure you're healthy and you're ready to go to that level, then you'll fall flat on your face.” “MVP stands for Mission, Vision, and Process. How can you be an MVP in 2019? It first starts with that mission.” “Sometimes we work, work, work, and it's for money, and we lose sight of who it's for, and why it's for.” Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the “5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)” video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!

About Gary Lancina Gary Lancina is no stranger to marketing. Prior to joining Mercury Marine in 2016, Gary worked for SC Johnson’s marketing department. Gary promoted personal care brands using a strategy known as influencer marketing. Influencer marketing involves a forming a relationship with an influential person to strengthen a brand’s identity on social media or in-person. Gary has established a wealth of these relationships, from connections in the automotive field to minor league hockey teams and the NFL. Gary currently serves as senior director of Global Brand and Influencer Marketing Strategy at Mercury Marine.   Authentic Agendas  Gary says that influencer marketing is all about creating productive, mutually beneficial relationships with potential customers. Utilizing well-vetted influencers within an industry has proven to be an ethical and successful way to increase awareness and product sales. Finding appropriate influencers are both an art and a science. Gary explains that when scouring social media for new relationships, individuals with a big following aren’t always the most sought-after trait. While finding someone who emits a trustworthy, authentic perspective is crucial, you also have to carefully look at their audience’s characteristics. Having an overly bloated or broad follower base can lead to weaker engagements or an inappropriate demographic altogether.   Connecting with Influencers  When Gary first began utilizing influencer marketing, he created relationships through the use of agencies who helped broker introductions. The influencers many of these agencies brought in weren’t always in tune with the demographics Mercury Marine was looking for. Gary says in marine sporting, history or legacy in an activity or industry is the key to reaching the audience you are catering to. The smaller population of advocates and enthusiasts with marine interests isn’t as cutthroat as other fields, making it feasible to introduce relationships and opportunities to specific people without the use of an agency. Gary says that once a strong relationship is formed with an influencer, other leads follow in the form of referrals.   Local Influencers Mercury Marine’s reputation and legacy helps reach everyday people who fit the profile of the company’s influencers. Whether it be fishing guide services or pro fisherman, most enthusiasts are familiar with the Mercury brand. Creating relationships with these earnest, local aficionados can be tremendously successful in stimulating awareness, loyalty and purchases in many regions. The person-to-person contact initiated by on-the-ground advocacy is just as important as positioning a brand alongside a popular online influencer.   Maintaining Relationships  The nature of influencer marketing requires establishing and maintaining relationships. Gary says keeping open and clear channels of communication is crucial. Hearing the perspective of an influencer and keeping an open dialogue about the relationship also helps prolong and strengthen a relationship. Gary says the longevity of relationships is extremely important, and at Mercury Marine some of these connections have lasted for decades.   Success Metrics  Social platforms allow for content-creators to access a bounty of valuable statistics and data. Analytics like click-throughs, views, screen-time, sources of traffic, activation methods and location data help determine the effectiveness of the relationship. Tools like Crimson Hexagon also give detailed insights into demographics and audiences. Location analytics allow a detailed look into how word-of-mouth and social posting alone can generate buzz in a region. In all cases, building trust and evoking feelings for your brand without diluting the integrity of your brand is certainly considered a measurement for success.   Connect With Gary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glancina/

Episode 14: Gary Everling | Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer, Hendricks Regional Health How do you maintain a fast-paced environment but also have a strong culture? Gary Everling wanted to find the answer. That’s where the Disney Institute, the professional development and business consulting division of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, came in. The Hendricks Regional Health Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer has worked in healthcare administration since 1998, and he embraced the Disney Institute with open arms. When Gary told the Hendricks Regional Health staff that the Disney Institute was coming in to implement strategy, the staff reaction was extremely positive, as you can imagine. Find out how this massive “business behind the magic” initiative led to a culture of executing service in the Make My People Better podcast.

Learn about the Open Future Learning training resource for supporters of people that have an IDD, & how Ben Drew is fighting the oppression of people with IDDs.   In this podcast/ blog I had a pleasure of speaking with Ben Drew, Founder of Open Future Learning. Ben has over 20 years of experience working with people with an intellectual or developmental disability starting as learning disability nurse, then going on to create an individualized housing and support service, and he is now the Founder of Open Future Learning. Ben is also an incredible storyteller and even though this podcast is lengthy, it is a pleasure to listen to.   Due to the length of the podcast, the blog is broken down into Part 1, and Part 2. In Part 1 of the blog, you will learn about the Open Future Learning training resource for supporters of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs), and Ben's life journey to fight oppression and create ordinary incredible lives for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In Part 2 of the blog, you will learn about 3 foundational support principals for exceptional support. As always, all of these insights can be heard by clicking play on the podcast player below.     You can listen to this conversation in its entirety by clicking play on the player below, OR by clicking one of the following links to listen on your favourite podcast player; iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play.   What is Open Future Learning?   Open Future Learning is an Online learning resource 100% dedicated to the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs). The platform is developed for support staff, but anyone that touches the lives of people with IDD can benefit from the resource. The platform has a wide range of learning modules (for example: abuse prevention to social valued roles) which are delivered as interactive multimedia books. Open Future Learning is known for their short films and they have an on-demand video library with just over 700 short films featuring the leading global thinkers on IDD. They have also created a new product called Side-By-Side learning.    Ben explains, “ We have the saying from self-advocates, ‘Nothing about us, without us’, but we don’t live up to this. Training is one of those things. So we developed ‘side-by’side’ learning. The person that receives the support and provides the support do the learning together. They are short 30-minute interactive learning modules."   Ben continues, "Much of the content is created in collaboration with many of the leading minds in the developmental disability community. It is a really financially efficient way to get people to access these leading minds, compared to only the select few that were able to go to a conference."   The platform is designed for support organizations and priced accordingly, however, if you are an individual learner or a family and you want access to this resource you can email Ben and he will help you to access this resource. Email hello@openfuturelearning.org       Ben Drew’s Mission To Fight Oppression and Create Ordinary Lives for People with IDDs:   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Ben shares his story:   “I grew up in the UK in a small town called Devon. On the outskirts of the town, there was a small community for people with IDDs. It was kind of like Camphill without the farm. My best friend from school lived in that community, his parents managed the community. He lived in this cluster of houses where people with IDDs lived. It was great because we played football (soccer) on demand, it was mostly guys, and I got to know all of these people in the best way. When these guys came into the town the way that other people interacted with them was different. They teased them, they spoke behind their backs about them. This always sat with me and it was the starting point to wanting to work with people with disabilities. Went I was 18 years old I went to a summer camp for people with IDDs in the US, and really enjoyed it. Then came back to the UK and got a job with a guy named Gary Kent. He lived in a large residential home with 20 people with IDDs. It was a hospital that had been converted for people with IDDs to live after the institutions closed. Gary lived there as well but decided he wanted his own home. He left and purchased his own home in a nearby village. When Gary came back to the residential home he said he had to close down the residential home. He had seen the other side of life. He was learning how to cook, he was in his own community, he had control over his life and his environment - and he wanted everyone else to have that.   There was a guy that lived there [in the residential home] that was physically abusive, and there was a guy that was a runner. When the runner chose where he wanted to live, he never ran away again. The guy who was a hitter moved into a home of his own and he stopped hitting people. You can be getting really good support and if the environment isn’t right and the location isn’t right - you can only so so much.”   Insight: This was a huge lesson for Ben when he saw the change in people when they got control of their lives. These oppressive environments occur in residential homes, but they can also happen within our family homes. Speaking from personal experience, my parents home became an oppressive environment for my sister Sarah (who has an IDD) due to a lack of choice, social isolation, and lack of transportation. Most of Sarah’s decisions were made for her and most things were done for her. Of course, these things were done with the best of intentions, but this caused more stress and anxiety on everyone in the household, everyone entering the household, and suppressed opportunities for Sarah to grow. Sarah has moved out of her parents home and into a home shared with me where she now has choice and control of her life.   Ben continues with a leadership insight:   “Vulnerability of leaders is important. Gary was always incredibly transparent. He would always share his mistakes and things he had messed up. The residential home was just another thing. In order to empower everyone else underneath him, he had to be that way. The people underneath him could also make mistakes, they could also mess-up. I see cultures in organizations coming down on people. If you make a mistake it is a warning, if you make 3 mistakes you aren’t allowed to do things anymore. That culture just doesn’t work.”   Ben then when on to set up service to help 100 people with IDDs over 6 years to buy or rent their own home, manage their own supports with their own budgets, in Bristol UK, using the formula Gary gave him. Ben then moved to New York, and that is where he started Open Future Learning.   Part 2 of this blog is coming on December 18th, with insights on 3 fundamental support principals that are foundational to great support. If you want to learn about these core support principals now, you can do so by listening to the podcast.   Ben is also the creator of memes that help to nudge people in the direction of being more accepting, more inclusive, and to develop the understanding of what it is like to live with an intellectual or developmental disability. Here are a couple of my favourites:           If you received value from reading this blog or listening to this podcast episode I encourage you to share it with someone else you feel would benefit.   You can also support this work by subscribing. This podcast and blog is supported completely by listeners and readers like you. Thank you to those that have supported by subscribing!     Love & Respect, Eric Goll         Resources:   http://www.openfuturelearning.org/   https://www.youtube.com/user/OpenFutureLearning   Email: ben@openfuturelearning.org       If you received value from this content please leave me a review on iTunes. By leaving a 5 star review on iTunes you make the Empowering Ability Podcast more discoverable, and more families will benefit. Click Here To Leave a Review on iTunes       The Empowering Ability Podcast is available on iTunes and various other apps so that you can listen while on the go from your smartphone!   Click Here To Listen on iTunes

Gary Pinkerton talks with Tim Kelly, active duty Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy and founder of Kelly Housing Group, about how he's been able to do real estate investing while being on active duty, finding the right group to help you scale up as a person and how to succeed in real estate investing. Key Takeaways: [6:50] How Tim got started [14:12] Some information about Active Duty Passive Income [18:09] Always think about your why [19:56] Constantly think about how you can add value, every day [25:17] When Gary realized he didn't think the same as most home owners and needed to surround himself with different people [27:20] Pick a niche in real estate and go deep on it Website: www.TheTimothyKelly.com www.KellyHousingGroup.com

If I had to describe this influential COO in one word, it would be balanced. No... maybe it would be intelligent Or maybe poised. Open-handed might be a good one. Anyway... you get it!I had the privilege of interviewing one of the businessmen I look up to most, James Orsini; Chief Operating Officer of the explosive, game changing empire that is VaynerMedia. Sure... millions and millions of people know and follow Gary Vaynerchuk. But a visionary like that needs someone to execute. When Gary keeps throwing Hail Marys, someone needs to catch it in the end zone. That someone is James.James has served in some major global roles as the COO of Interbrand, EVP of Finance and Operations for Saatchi & Saatchi, and the President and CEO of SITO Mobil.Since I first met him in February of this year, he has quickly become a true mentor. The more I get to know him, the deeper my admiration grows. Not only does he have a long list of professional successes, but he balances that with great success as a husband, father, and community servant.It is my absolute privilege to introduce him to the Dealers Compressed community. This might be a great week to share with a friend.Here is my current itinerary:January 24-27: NADA Convention, San Francisco: (Speaking: Time and location TBD)Reading List:Connect With James Orsini on LinkedInJimmyThePencil on TwitterMaplecrest FordEmpire State of Mind copyright Jay-Z and Atlantic Records. . .DID YOU KNOW that the Dealers Compressed Podcast started as a creative visual production around the book “Like I See It”. We created it independently to give auto dealers an accessible way to engage the book and hopefully spread the timely message to their staff and others in the industry. We hope that YOU will use it in your dealership!It’s engaging.It’s FREE.Its right HERE!. . .pauljdaly.comConnect with Paul J Daly on LinkedInFollow along on InstagramFollow Paul J Daly on TwitterLike Paul J Daly on Facebook

Welcome to A Healthhier View Podcast with Host Beth and Guest Co-Host (filling in for Chris) Marc Prescott and Featuring Special Guest Gary Golding, Survialist known for his appearance on the Discovery Channel's Show Naked and Afraid. Topic:  "Consuming Less" Meet the people who are making our world a better place. Some of them you will know by name or on sight. Some you may never know this side of heaven. But they all have something to teach us.  Gary Golding loves nature, he loves animals, he loves teaching, he loves serving, he loves living on the edge, he loves a good challenge and when Gary can do all these at the same time; that’s a dream come true.  When Gary speaks he speaks from the heart and doesn’t hold anything back. He wants to bring out the best in others; helping people find faith in themselves, teaching others to respect the planet, consume as little as possible, and how to be a great leader at work and at home and much more. To learn more about Gary visit A Healthier View showpage at www.up2meradio.com The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. This podcast is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about the network, shows, hosts and guests visit us at www.up2meradio.com Enjoy the Conversation!  You can like us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio

Today we welcome to the Booth acclaimed artist, author, and actor Tony Fitzpatrick, and his son and podcast partner, Max. They are quite a team. Max also manages Adventureland Gallery at 1513 N. Western. Where there is great art and free beer! Tony's stunning drawing collages can be found in museums such as MOMA and Chicago's MCA, along with a lot of private collections. He has also done cover art for many musicians, including friend of the show Steve Earle, jazz saxaphonist Frank Catalano, Ike Reilly and Sarah Borges. Tony has amazing taste in music, so check out these brilliant artists. In 2009, New City magazine named Tony Fitzpatrick the "best iconic Chicago personality now that Studs Terkel is gone." That is quite an honor and we agree. Tony and his son are now producing a great podcast called The Max & Tony Show. Tony has lots of radio experience from doing a show on the Loop and Max brings a lot to the table as a younger actor and producer. They have amazing friends who often appear on the show. Check it out. We talk about all the opportunities we now have in the very personal medium of podcasting. Tony is hilarious making fun of us who are Cubs fans for bringing up our world series win every chance we get. He is a long time White Sox fan. Steven Conrad, creator of the television show Patriot, tapped Tony to play a wonderful character named Jack Birdbath. Not only is it an amazing show, but Max and Tony describe a creative process that sounds like a dream come true. AND...they filmed season two in Paris! Max was able to be on set every day and get a "master class in acting for camera." Not too shabby. Check out season 2 in the fall. Tony can do it all. When Gary asked him about that he said, "I've always found that the best respite from one creative pursuit is another one. Which is why I've always written poetry....A good, nimble, and limber way to keep yourself engaged creatively all the time." Tony recently published Dime Stories, a collection of columns and drawings he did for New City. He reads the first piece, about bird watchers, for us. What a treat! How about this description from the great Chicago filmmaker, Andrew Davis: "This brilliant view into the wild world of Tony Fitzpatrick will move you. His art is astounding and relevant, his writing gutsy, funny, and unafraid. In the tradition of the the great Chicago and Illinois icons—Terkel, Twain, Royko, and Sandberg—Tony Fitzpatrick takes on the phonies and con men and elevates the humanity in us all. From beautiful birds to bar room brawls, Dime Stories exemplifies the work of a true renaissance man. Grab this book and cherish it." —Andrew Davis, director of The Fugitive, Code of Silence, and Holes Gary mentions Tony's prescient column about Donald "Chump," written in 2014. Another good one to check out. Have you heard about the League of Kitchens? They are cooking workshops led by immigrants in their homes. An immersive experience. You leave with a booklet of their family recipes and a shopping guide. What could be better? Max, who is the manager of Adventurleand, talks about the joy he feels making things happen for artists. Tony tells us about creating posters as part of his activism, the most recent for the women's refugee project. "The most potent thing I can do with my particular skill set." We appreciate this so much, Tony! Michele and Tony's daughter Gaby is living in Greece, receiving and helping rafts of refugees from Syria. What a family. Kiss of Death: Bill Gold Gary celebrates the life of Bill Gold who designed more than 2000 movie posters. Read his amazing legacy here. What a legend!              

In this episode, you will learn: • Matt’s brief background. • What Matt’s podcast is all about • Gary’s brief background. • Matt’s definition and first exposure to horizontal income. • Gary’s horizontal income streams and what it means to him. • Matt’s success story and journey to horizontal income. • Some of Gary’s stories on his journey to horizontal income. • Some of Matt’s horizontal income breakthroughs. • Gary’s biggest lessons in his journey to horizontal income. • Matt and Gary’s advice on creating passive income. • Plus so much more! Matt Aitchison Matt is a millennial entrepreneur, 7-figure real estate investor, speaker, and avid adventurist. Most importantly, he is a proud husband and father to two beautiful girls who make life a whole lot richer. Matt aims to live like a millionaire in all aspects of life; as a dad, husband, business owner, mentor, philanthropist, health enthusiast, etc. Along with this exciting journey, Matt learned many things about life and business. While everyone has a different definition of “wealth”, for him it’s much more than a bunch of zero’s in a bank account and the material items that are accumulated along the way. Matt believes wealth goes far beyond dollars and while money is important, it’s meaningless if you’re bankrupt in the other areas of life that lead to happiness and fulfillment. Through inspiration, action, community empowerment and connectivity, Matt believes we can all unlock a rich and fulfilling life if we choose to. It’s time to unleash your millionaire within and start living the life you were meant for. Let’s enjoy this journey together! Gary A. Jonas Jr. Gary’s profession has always centered on the real estate industry. Gary ran sales departments for two national mortgage platforms. In 1998, he joined forces with his current partners to start Advanced Mortgage Concepts where he served as president of the mortgage company until 2007. Gary’s main focus has shifted to HOW Properties where he directs Development and Acquisitions. When Gary isn’t training for the next marathon, he’s devising improvements to existing properties while researching the company’s potential for real estate expansion throughout the city of Philadelphia.

*It's officially been a year since I left VaynerMedia: here are my Top 5 Tips for New Entrepreneurs based on the very real lessons I learned. It also includes a free Business Checklist for New Entrepreneurs that I made in partnership with my attorney Nico Becerra (Ep. #14). I feel particularly passionate about this topic because most entrepreneurial content online is motivational and not about what you genuinely need to do in order to create a legitimate business. That's why Nico and I are working to provide you with valuable resources to make sure, if entrepreneurship is actually the right path for you, you can set yourself up for success right out the gate. ------------ "Ideas are shi*t, execution is the game." -@garyvee Big ideas aren’t enough to sustain a business. You need executors - James Orsini is an executor. This week’s interview is with VaynerMedia’s Chief Operating Officer and Gary Vaynerchuk’s #2, James Orsini. James has more than 30 years of finance and operations experience. He has held high level positions at global agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi & Interbrand. He was a global CFO overseeing 31 offices in 26 countries before he was 30. James has held most C-Suite executive roles from CEO to COO to CFO to CIO (and he’s also a CPA!), which makes him beyond qualified to speak to what makes some of the biggest agencies in the world run successfully. On this episode, we talk: His process to bring Garyvee's business visions to life What makes a good COO Scaling a business the right way How new divisions at VaynerMedia are created When it's time for divisions to be dissolved How VaynerMedia thinks about fees & pricing Why James is not interested in being a CEO again (& more!) ------- SHOW NOTE TIMESTAMPS 3:42 - James' background before Vayner  6:24 - So you said you were a global CFO before you were 30- how were you able to rise through the ranks so quickly? Can you explain even the difference between the role is as a CEO vs a COO vs a CFO (and which of those is the most stressful)? 8:14 - So when you started at Vayner you came in as Chief Integration Officer. What was your decision to actually join Vayner, and why that role? Did you know that was going to ascend to COO later?  11:10 - How has your day to day role changed in the move from Chief Integration Officer to COO? 12:01 - To give people a little background what is Vayner X? 13:45 - When Gary acquires a “Pure Wow”, do you oversee the operations of “Pure Wow” or does that operate completely independently? 14:42 - Gary and AJ have business experience but not traditional operations experience from the magnitude that you're used to in advertising. What operating systems were not in place at Vayner that you helped institute? 16:19 - How is Vayner the same as agencies that you’ve worked for and how has it been different?  17:00 - A COO’s responsibilities are so dependent on the CEO you work with, and one of the things I loved about working with Gary is that he's not a micromanager. I don't know how your relationship goes in terms of decisions; does every decision need to run through him? Are you allowed to execute on ideas you have or is it him coming to you with ideas and then you just have to execute on those? 18:00 - How has Gary been different from other CEOs? Is it just his vision or has it been something more than that? 20:34 - What makes a great COO? 21:53 - Gary is famous for saying ‘ideas are shit, execution is the game,’ so obviously you have that background. What’s your decision making style then? How do you logic something out? If he comes to you and he's like, ‘I want to build a Twitch studio tomorrow,’ where do you even start? 23:29 - You're obviously a financial mind, too. So let's say he comes to you with an idea, where do you start? Do you start with the financial aspects, do start with trying to understand it as a general business, do you try to understand it as a process that doesn't maybe exist yet? 25:18 - Because you do have this financial experience I'm sure you're looking at profit and loss statements. How does your job interact with the CFO world? How do you and Alan work together? 27:23 - So a big part of your role is efficiency. What are the metrics to gauge efficiency? If something is not efficient, where do you start looking to streamline it? 28:12 - So then how do you think about the strategy - in general for growth and expansion, is it usually coming up with new offerings, is it about bringing in more business for the same offerings? 30:55 - We’re definitely going to talk about Vaynermentors, but even just talking about the 4 D’s and other offerings like AI and voice services, how do you guys figure out what to charge? I know with at least the 4D’s you can maybe ballpark like what Gary would get for an hour or whatever, but if you’re implementing a completely new service…? 32:12 - So is that when you decide if you should raise rates?  34:00 - You’ve worked for a ton of companies at this point. What are some of the biggest mistakes you see when people are trying to scale and how can you avoid them? 35:24 - So I know Vayner has the London office and that there’s always been talk about a Singapore office or some kind of Asian hub (who knows if you'd expect the Latin America) --  What are the important elements to look for in terms of global expansion? 36:29 - Speaking of things that might not work, when it comes to divisions of the agency that end up getting dissolved, how do you gauge when it's time to call it quits? 39:08 - So then what's the rotation for you on checking in on departments? Like you said, now you have the experience aspect, you have the studios, you have a Vayner Talent, and a Vayner Beta, and all of this stuff happening…  40:37 - What aspects of Culture do you need to take into account? What are you guys having that kind of conversation about? 41:34 - So I'm always interested when Gary introduces a new offering. We touched on it earlier, but I know you've been particularly excited about Vaynermentors- can you tell me a little bit more about who this is for? 45:45 - So how much growth can these companies expect, or is there no expectation put on that? 47:02 - I know this is new but how long does it take to really deep dive and truly understand one of these businesses? It seems like it would be very time-consuming. 47:50 - Is there anybody that you look to for business advice, and how do you stay up-to-date on trends? 48:49 - You've been really active on social media now- were you active on social media before you joined Vayner? 49:22 - So are you working on building your personal brand? Is that actually a goal of yours or is it more just for fun? 50:30 - What do you think the secret to influence is? 51:55 - You mentioned that social and digital is the last piece that you didn't have on your resume- what's the dream for you at this point? 53:07 - You have been the #1 and right now you’re Vaynermedia’s #2- when did you realize you didn’t want to be a #1?  55:53 - Where can people find you? ------- To connect with James: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Snapchat VaynerMentors Info To connect with Brittany: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluential #beyondinfluentialpodcast

In Episode 8 Tracey talks about her initial attempts at coparenting with Gary and how things didn't really go as planned at all. To learn more about Tracey and the podcast visit the Finding Your Best Self website.  Once there you can opt in for access to special episodes and updates, and join the Finding Your Best Self Facebook page, a special community just for women who are striving to find the best versions of themselves.  You can also support the podcast by shopping with one of our many affiliates.  Each time you make a purchase through an affiliate partner, they make a contribution to Finding Your Best Self which helps us to keep producing podcasts for you. Do you love what you are hearing so far?  Leave us a review on iTunes!  It is the best way for you to help others find the podcast.  Also, Tracey loves to hear your feedback.  Just click here to leave feedback, ideas for future episodes, or to share your personal story. Show Notes:    Co-Parenting I was recently interviewed on a podcast about loss and grief Check it out here!.  During the interview, the lovely podcast host asked me if it helped to write about what happened to me all of those years ago when I went through the terrible loss of my marriage and the way of life that I thought would always be mine.  And the truth is, it really does help, but all of that stuff that I have talked about, all the stuff that has happened between Gary and I is really so long ago that I am over it.  Sure I get riled up telling the stories, and it churns me up a bit when I have a friend or one of my besties from my Facebook group contacts me and are going through the same thing, but overall, I have come out the other side.  I’m good.  Really. There is one exception to that rule though.  The part that isn’t behind me yet is the part that pertains to my kids.  Although my marriage was dissolved in a courtroom after two and a half years of battle almost six years ago now, I am still the mother of these two amazing people, and he is still their father.  And co-parenting with Gary, well it has never been easy.  I have been putting off talking about this, because it is still really real, and really raw.  And while talking about everything else is easy, it’s old news, talking about my kids and what they are currently going through is fresh, and it’s painful.  I can be somewhat impartial with the rest, but with this stuff, this is not something I feel magnanimous about…I will do the best that I can. Custody situations can vary.  I was lucky enough to be awarded sole physical custody of my kids and only joint legal custody.  Legal custody relates to decisions surrounding healthcare, religion, and schooling.  So a few years ago when my son was being brutally bullied in school and I wanted to pull him out and let him do school online, I was vetoed and there was nothing that I could really do about that.  But the sole custody part was a huge bonus for me.  And a real life saver, which I will explain here in a moment. But first let’s go back to 2009.  The very first weekend after we moved over the river and through the woods to the poopy brown house, the kids had their first “visitation” weekend with Dad.  I was kind of a wreck and couldn’t wait to get them back.  And before I even went to pick them up I got a call from my then best friend, who lived across the street and had spent some time with my daughter when she had come over to play that day.  She warned me that I was going to hear some news from the kids that I wasn’t going to like.  While the two little girls were chatting and playing, my daughter, Samantha, had told hers that she had “had a sleepover “ at daycare.  Which, if you will recall, means that she spent the night at Carol’s house.  I didn’t think too much about it because Carol, if you will also recall, was married.  My friend, we will call her Janet, wanted me to know, and I thanked her. So when I picked up the kids that evening, the first thing they both blurted out was that they had spent the WHOLE weekend at daycare.  I called Gary.  We talked civilly.  I explained to him that I felt it was important for the kids to spend some time getting used to living in two homes before he started diverting their attention with Carol, if that was what his future was going to hold.  He assured me that there was nothing going on with Carol, but in the end, he agreed that the kids should have some time to adjust first.  When I tucked the kids in to bed that night, my son, age 9, said, “Mom, I think Carol is going to be our stepmom!”  And I cheerfully agreed that “maybe she is”.  I should mention, that I was not unhappy that he would choose to start a relationship with Carol after we split.  And I also was not yet clear that she was the catalyst of the split.  Carol had been our daycare provider for a number of years at that point. She knew my kids and I believed that she cared about them.  They knew her and they trusted and cared for her as well.  My guard would have been up had she been a stranger…but she was Carol…I felt okay about the idea that if the kids wouldn’t be with me, they would be with someone who understood my parenting style and who also cared about them. Two weeks pass and the kids are back with Dad for another weekend.  They spend another weekend sleeping over at Carol’s.  During the weekend in between her husband had been given his walking papers and he was now moved out.  My kids would continue to spend almost every night spent with their father in sleeping bags on her basement floor until we got to court over a year later and I got the judge to assert that he would not have visitation with them unless they had beds to sleep in. So we got off to a rocky start parenting together from the very beginning.  The first agreement that we make on behalf of the kids is violated when he doesn’t keep the kids separate from his “friendship” with Carol.  But things are weird all the way around.  He barely seems like the same person.  And the kids start to notice. When we were together, Gary would play video games with our son, Jake, and it was kind of their “thing”.  Jake loved that time with his Dad and they played games that I didn’t always think were appropriate for Jake’s age group but my boys were happy, so I was happy.  Jake loves guns.  Both Gary and I are from an upbringing that hunt and guns are a part of our culture.  Jake had toy guns ranging from a realistic cap gun to Nerf guns.  He also had a fascination with knives and had his own pocket knife that he had been taught to handle safely.  Once Gary started spending all of his parenting time at Carol’s all of the rules changed.  Jake was not allowed to have any guns as toys there.  Carol did daycare and she would not allow it.  When I did daycare we kept my kids’ toys separate—guns were for the weekends or after all the daycare kids had left.  They weren’t outlawed.  Jake was told that this was not an option at Carol’s and to leave the guns at Moms.  Knives were definitely not allowed, which was understandable.  But what poor Jake did not understand though, was that suddenly the rules around video games changed.  First, Dad no longer wanted to play video games with him.  He was busy hanging out with Carol.  As if that wasn’t bad enough, Jake was no longer allowed to play any of his games that he was used to playing with Dad.   The M rated games were all gone.  And he wasn’t allowed to play the T rated games either.  It was G rated or nothing, and I watched as Jake’s love of video games died off.  The following Christmas Jake asked for a bunch of games and got a couple of them from myself or grandma.  When Gary saw them he was livid.  Why would I buy our child T rated games when he said no?  Well, because you used to let him have them…and no one understands why that has changed. Another thing that changed after Gary and Carol started hanging out is that he started going to church.  When Jake was a baby, Gary’s parents pushed for us to get him baptized.  Gary and I dragged our feet.  Although we identified as Christians, we didn’t go to church and I wanted to find a place that we liked before we baptized our baby there.  I asked him repeatedly to go with me to check out the churches in our town.  Gary could not be bothered to get up early on a Sunday to go and attend church services with me.  Well, once Carol was in the picture, they were going twice a week.  AND requiring the kids to go with them.  Our kids had never had to sit through a church service other than a random funeral or wedding and suddenly they were going twice a week when they were with Dad.  Jake didn’t like it.  He doesn’t believe the way that we do and I accept that he has his own opinions.  His father does not and it has caused problems between them. Then there was talk of having Samantha baptized at Carol’s church…but not really to me, rather around me.  That still hasn’t happened yet, but I am fairly certain I won’t be invited when it does.  And yes, doing that behind my back is a direct violation of our court order. There are more tales of parenting woe like when Gary decided to take Samantha to get her ear’s pierced and I said no but he did it anyway, because he said Carol deserved to have that special time with MY daughter.  Or like the times that he and Carol would decide to go out of town and leave the kids with Carol’s mother instead of allowing them to just stay with me.  Or the dozens of times they took my two kids and her one child and left the three of them in a hotel room at the casino overnight so they could gamble on the casino floor all night long, a nine year old in charge of two other kids 6 & 4. Or how he stopped bringing them to visit his parents as much or accommodating his parents vacation schedules so that I had to deprive my kids of time with their beloved grandparents or give up my own time. You know the answer to that one…I give up my time over and over again so that they can continue to have a wonderful relationship with their grandparents.  Or there was also the time when he essentially kidnapped my children on a Friday night that happened to be Jake’s birthday because he said he was sick of dealing with me and he would not be bringing them back until a judge ordered him to.  And I cried and cried until Tuesday, when the kids reappeared.  As if by magic.  And don’t even get me started talking about child support.  I could go on and on. Now those of you who have gone through a divorce or are going through one are probably screaming at me right now that I need to document this and tell the judge.  Well, I did just that and although the judge sided with me on every issue and made notes to that effect in her court order.  Enforcement of that court order is something else entirely and the reassurance that the judge agrees that my kids being left in a hotel room is not safe does not help me keep them from ending up in that hotel room when they are in their Dad’s care.   Yes, I could have him found in contempt, but that all costs money and time, which are two things that I don’t have ample quantities of and I would rather spend what I do have on these kids. Parenting with an ex is hard.  Parenting with an ex who cannot be wrong and does not ever see the error in his ways or apologize for anything…well, I am going to go out on a limb and say that it is impossible.  I sure haven’t been successful at it.  Throughout all of this abuse, I never badmouthed this man to his children.   Until recently—when for reasons you will discover in a moment, it could no longer be avoided. I will talk about the perils of bashing the ex in another episode, but it’s just a terrible idea on all fronts.  Don’t do it. Jake is 17 now.  He is a smart, creative, sensitive young man and he makes me proud in a myriad of ways every single day.  He also makes me want to strangle him on occasion but I love and respect the human he is growing up to be.  His Dad has a mold that he would like Jake to fit into.  You see, Jake has never really liked school, and as a result he is an underachiever by society’s measure.  He isn’t incredibly social, doesn’t put a ton of energy into chasing girls, and doesn’t play sports.  Jake didn’t get his driver’s license right when he turned 16…or 17.  Part of that was that I couldn’t afford drivers ed because well, his dear old Dad doesn’t help out too often, but also because he doesn’t really care if he gets a driver’s license and he recognizes that there are financial ramifications to doing so.  And he has no interest in getting a traditional job—both because he does not incur expenses, and because he hopes, and is working towards making a living online doing graphic design for video game designers.  He is very good at it.  All of these things add up to “not good enough” for his father.  So a few months ago, the two of them had a discussion, via text message about his father’s expectations and Jake decided that rather than change himself to avoid disappointing his father, he would just NOT.  His father expects an apology that Jake has opted not to give.  So he doesn’t see too much of his Dad anymore.  He is starting to stand his ground and to speak up when things seem unfair, and that doesn’t go over well with a man who cannot be wrong.  Then there is Samantha.  She is such a radiant soul and has always been Daddy’s little girl.  But the stuff happening with her brother upset her.  Hearing Carol talk trash about her brother got to her even more than listening to them talking trash about me for all of these years.  Sweet Sammy started hardening herself, suspecting that if she didn’t jump through all of the hoops that she would be next.  That time came sooner than she expected.  While camping with some cousins and Gary’s parents, her step-brother Charles became upset claiming that Samanthaand Jake were teasing him.  He was in tears, and wanted to go home so he called his Mom.  She immediately set out for the northwoods to retrieve him and Gary sent a text message to me and an email to his mother that he was going to bring our kids home too.  Well, when Carol showed up at the campground, it was only Samantha who had to go home, and after words were exchanged between her and the grandmother a tearful fourteen year-old girl was driven away against her will.  She was devastated and swore that she did nothing wrong.  Her story was corroborated by her grandmother and every adult at the campground, and after a day and a half when I was finally able to see her, I mentioned flippantly that I had half a mind to drive her back there.   After consulting with and getting approval from the grandparents, we hatched a plan… and back to camping she went.  Of course she was punished the next time she went to Dad’s for defying his orders, but we believed that we had stood up for what was right.  And even after trying to talk to him with the help of her therapist, he refuses to believe that he did anything wrong or that his forcing her to leave her cousins and grandparents was anything less than “good parenting”.   He also bought her expensive concert tickets the week that this therapy visit was scheduled, because he had to know that she had grievances to air.  And his doing so, as per his plan in my opinion, pushed her complaints to the side.  At least for now. Samantha is a bit more aware of the tenuous nature of her situation now.  She knows that one wrong step will put her right out of her father’s favor.  But she also cares less.  People always say that kids are smart and they figure stuff out for themselves, and that is certainly true with my kids.  They get it now.  They certainly are nobody’s fools. And here’s the big moral of this whole story.  While these tales and woes do not necessarily involve me…it is incredibly upsetting to comfort your child when they are hurt by one of the two people who should love them most in the world.  Just like them bashing me to the kids though, it works slightly in my favor.  My kids are more aware now than ever before that my love for them does not have conditions.  That they don’t have to fit a mold for me to love them.  And that they don’t have to hide their feelings or pretend.  We can talk through the tough stuff. They are welcome to have and share their opinions.  Just as I am allowed to play the parent card and overrule them. Gary and Carol like to say that we don’t have any rules in our house.  But we do have rules.  Well, maybe just one rule.  Love and respect each other.  I strongly believe that if we do that, there are no additional rules required.  While I wish that things were different and that their father and I could work together to be better parents to them and to remove so much of the awkwardness that has happened and is bound to continue to happen when we have to attend things together, I am feeling pretty okay with what I am accomplishing on my own.  These are good humans.  I must be doing something right. Until next time.  Don't forget to visit the FB group Finding Your Best Self FB Group--The Home for Badass Besties and share your motivational thought or phrase from Episode 7. 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Gary Wood is the President and Co-Founder of Integrus Solutions, a National Recruiting and Consulting Company specializing in analytical recruiting. When Gary isn't working on his business, he dedicates his time and talent to several local nonprofit and charitable LGBTQ organizations in Houston, Texas. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Montrose Center, as well as President of Outreach United, and Co-Founder & Co-Chair of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Father / Daughter Relationship Goals 1:10 A farm with some history. 4:00 Growing up in the shadow of Ridgetown College. 7:20 “Typical teenager” is what a Dad says when his kid was WILD! 10:30 Sarah can’t say “scrotal circumference” in front of her Dad. 15:40 Land prices and predators – not sheep friendly. 17:10 You show me your sheep. I’ll show you mine. 21:00 Wanna buy a sheep? 28:50 When Gary talks reason to a yuppie. Don’t try this at home. 29:40 When Gary destroys Sarah at trivia. 31:50 You’re going to want a tissue for this. www.briensheep.com

In Episode 6 Tracey talks about how friendships can change after a divorce or big breakup and why it is important to find your own tribe.   To learn more about Tracey and the podcast visit the Finding Your Best Self website.  Once there you can opt in for access to special episodes and updates, and join the Finding Your Best Self Facebook page, a special community just for women who are striving to find the best versions of themselves.  You can also support the podcast by shopping with one of our many affiliates.  Each time you make a purchase through an affiliate partner, they make a contribution to Finding Your Best Self which helps us to keep producing podcasts for you. Do you love what you are hearing so far?  Leave us a review on iTunes!  It is the best way for you to help others find the podcast.  Also, Tracey loves to hear your feedback.  Just click here to leave feedback, ideas for future episodes, or to share your personal story. Show Notes:    When Gary informed me that he had decided to end our marriage it was November.  I had already caught him in the bathroom with Carol but I still didn’t believe that we were actually headed for an imminent divorce.  I was pushing for counseling, or at the very least, for him to see a doctor (I think I already mentioned that I thought he was acting like a crazy person).   So by the time we were planning the actual separation it was in the midst of the holiday season. Like any good suburban Mom I was preparing for the annual Christmas cookie exchange with my neighbors.  It was at this event that I announced that they would all soon be seeing a moving truck in our driveway.  This angered Gary, that I would make our private business public to all the ladies in the neighborhood.  And I have to admit, that was one of the most confusing things to me to date…that he wanted me to disappear and I wasn’t allowed to talk about it. But that’s what this episode is about.  I HAD to talk about it.  So in the midst of playing some game for Christmas ornaments or something I announce that I am moving out with the kids, that my marriage is over, and that I hope we will all stay friends.  Those beautiful ladies tried to be supportive.  They asked the right questions, made the right sympathetic noises, and encouraged and supported me.  They wanted to know why I wasn’t more angry.  They wanted to know if he was cheating, to give their own opinions on that subject, and to tell me what they thought about her—it wasn’t good.  But what I was going through and what I was about to go through scared them.  No one lives in a glass house.  They believed that we were happy.  So if this could happen to us, then it could happen to any of them.  No one likes to witness their own mortality.  While they hugged me and said nice things, I could feel each of them slip away ever so slightly. We hung out again, with their husbands this time, on New Years Eve.  The kids and I had moved out the day before.  Gary had said he would not be home, so we could come over and shower before the party if we wanted, he was going to a party at a coworkers house.  The charge on his debit card for Bennihana said that was a lie, but whatever…the only reason that even registered on my radar is because he had been “unable” to give me money for Christmas gifts for the kids. The New Year’s Eve party was fun.  My friends were enthusiastic about my decision to go back to school, were making recommendations on I should choose for my next career.  They all gave big hugs and even the boys promised to be there if I needed anything.  As I loaded my kids in the car in the snow, and drove down the back roads to the poopy brown house, there was only one thing I needed.  I needed this not to be my life. Over the weeks that followed, I felt more alone than I could have ever imagined.  My friends called to check in and I really appreciated it.  But I didn’t have anything to say.  There was nothing new.  I was still terribly hurt and sad and just starting to get angry and let’s face it, over time, no one wants to hear the same sad story over and over again.  And remember, my story scared them.  Maybe I pushed them away, maybe they got tired of listening to me cry…eventually they stopped calling as much, and some of them stopped calling at all. I had one friend who thrived on the drama in my life and stayed by my side.  Eventually that would prove to be a problem, but during that first year, she was the fuel that kept me moving.  She managed a charitable organization and gave me a part time job.  And it was there that I met Lisa.  Back in those days when I met someone for the first time, part of my introduction was that my husband and cheated on me with the daycare provider.  It was just something I had to say.  That I needed people to understand about me, right from the get go.     Don't forget to pop over to the website and check out the many ways that you can support the podcast.  Do you shop on Amazon?  By using our link, a portion of each purchase you make at Amazon.com will be donated to help us produce this podcast.  Thank you for your support!

In Episode 4 Tracey talks about what she would do differently if she had it to do over again and her controversial take on sharing custody with the person who destroyed your children's lives. To learn more about Tracey and the podcast visit the Finding Your Best Self website.  Once there you can opt in for access to special episodes and updates, and join the Finding Your Best Self Facebook page, a special community just for women who are striving to find the best versions of themselves.  You can also support the podcast by shopping with one of our many affiliates.  Each time you make a purchase through an affiliate partner, they make a contribution to Finding Your Best Self which helps us to keep producing podcasts for you. Do you love what you are hearing so far?  Leave us a review on iTunes!  It is the best way for you to help others find the podcast.  Also, Tracey loves to hear your feedback.  Just click here to leave feedback, ideas for future episodes, or to share your personal story. Show Notes:  If there were two things that I could do over again.  It would be this:  1) don’t try to be nice and 2) start keeping notes.  Now I was a girl who was raised to always be nice and amiable and polite…and when I first told my neighborhood friends at a Christmas cookie exchange that I thought my marriage was over, they all asked me why I was being so nice about it.  Everyone agreed, that if he had suddenly decided that he wanted out that he must be cheating (we really didn’t know that to be true at the time, despite the bathroom scene…because, yeah, I am that gullible) AND they also agreed that I had every right to NOT be nice.  If my marriage was over, I just wanted a nice quiet divorce.  I wanted what was best for the kids.  And I still believed that he would do the right thing.  He would support his children.  He was my best friend, of course, he would do that.  Oh, sweet innocence.  You were so….sweet.  Divorce is nothing if not enlightening.  We decided that we would file our paperwork for the court ourselves and save a ton of money.  Sounded like a great plan to me because I did not have a POT to piss in.  I was leaving this relationship with absolutely zero savings, two maxed out credit cards and a month to month lease on a house my parents had offered to help pay for.  I left the papers with him and told him to fill out his part and then give them to me.  And I waited, and I waited.  And I waited.  He told me that he didn’t know the information, the financial stuff, and then he started talking about what he wanted, what he thought he deserved.  It turns out, he thought he deserved, well, everything.  I told him I would wait until February the 1st for him to fill out the documents and if he did not then I was going to retain a lawyer.  On February 15th I retained that lawyer…she ended up being too nice…and I later had to find a new one. Which brings me to the second thing, I would do differently.  If I had to do it over again, I would keep better notes.  When Gary found out that I was not going to be a push over and give him everything he wanted, for example, the majority of the time with our children, all of our savings, and the household furnishings, while I took all of the debt and no possessions but my family heirlooms…Let's just say the proverbial shit hit the proverbial fan.  He was not happy.  And that was when the threats, and the insults, and the shit talk, and the overall ugliness began.  For a while, I brushed it aside as a passing phase.  You have to understand.  He was my best friend for 20 plus years.  We had had arguments and been mad at each other before, and we always forgave each other.  In my mind, this would be no different.  He would remember that he cared about my well-being, that he didn't set out to hurt me, and he would do the right thing.  So I didn't keep track of things.  It wasn't until later when I realized how important the little details were at making up the big story that I went back and pieced it together as best I could.  Thankfully I am a huge blabber mouth and had talked to my friends, his family, and anyone who would listen and had a trail of text messages and emails a mile long from which to reconstruct the past few months.  I should have kept better notes.  What I did have was a diary of bad behavior—his and mine—that I kept on my computer in a file called "Ugly Stuff".  Printed out for the judge it was 18 pages of mostly one-line entries.  From him refusing to bring our children home at the end of his weekend (yep, that's kidnapping) and her telling my kids that I just wanted their father's money.  And Carol texting me in the middle of the night telling me what I loser I was and how I blew it with such a "wonderful man" all while denying that she was sleeping with him, even months after we split.  This was a pretty constant thing for a while until I got smart and threatened to get a no contact order against her unless she stopped.  That worked…but then she called a cop friend of hers and told him that I had threatened to kill her…I hadn’t really, just made some cryptic Facebook posts about pushing slinkies down a flight of stairs and references to wood chippers, which my friends jumped on and had good times with.  Carol still believes I really was looking for a hitman on Facebook.  Thankfully the judge laughed that one off.  Like I said, my Ugly Stuff file was a journal of bad behavior on both sides.  But in the end it was also evidence.  Evidence that disproved many of the lies that he tried to put past the judge in our final divorce hearing (which happened over two years after we split) which is a story unto itself) and substantiated every claim that I made.  It was invaluable to my winning custody of my children.  And that was all that was important to me…my kids belong with me.    One thing on that subject before I wrap this up.  That is one thing that I still can't quite wrap my tiny little brain around.  I believe that children in divorce situations should have time with both parents.  But I really struggled with the concept that he should have 50% of their time.  In the end, we had to hire a custody evaluator who decided what was best for the kids and I was awarded more time.  But from the very beginning, I wanted to do the right thing by my kids, but could not swallow this one fact…  That because he decided that he wanted to be with someone who was not me, that I had to give up 50% of my time with MY kids.  I did not step out on my family, and I would NEVER have done anything to jeopardize my children's happiness and emotional well-being.  But he did.  He destroyed their reality and created so much conflict and turmoil in their lives.  And yet, at least to me, it felt like I was the one who had to pay the price by now not being able to put my children to bed every night, see their sleepy smiles every morning, and share every birthday, holiday, and exciting first with them…  It was heartbreaking for me at the time and just felt completely unfair.  And you know what?  It has never gotten easier.  It still sucks to share my kids.  I still absolutely hate being away from them for days at a time. But that, my dears, is life.  So I tell myself what I would tell you if you were whining to me about it.  Suck it up Buttercup!  Until next time!   Don't forget to pop over to the website and check out the many ways that you can support the podcast.  Do you shop on Amazon?  By using our link, a portion of each purchase you make at Amazon.com will be donated to help us produce this podcast.  Thank you for your support!

Gary Vaynerchuk is the CEO of VaynerMedia which is one of the world’s hottest digital companies, and the host of the #AskGaryVee Show. He is also the author of four New York Time’s bestselling books including Crush It!, The Thank You Economy, Jab Jab Jab Right Hook, and #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneurs Take on Leadership Social Media, and Self-Awareness. When Gary was fresh out of college he took his family’s wine business and grew it from a 3 million dollar a year business to a 60 million dollar a year business. He did this in just five years. He is also a prolific angel investor and a venture capitalist investing in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Uber, and BirchBox before eventually co-founding Vayner/RSE, a 25 million dollar investment fund. In today’s show, we talk about how Gary was approached by a publisher and got his first book deal. We also discuss Gary’s feelings on self-publishing, and what it means to Gary to build a brand. We also touch on business and book promoting tactics that Gary used to become as successful as he is today. Gary also talks about the importance of finding what you are good at and the important concept of “hustle” and just putting in the work.  You can find Gary here: Gary Vaynerchuk Website @garyvee on Twitter Gary’s YouTube Channel Gary Vaynerchuk on Facebook Gary Vaynerchuk on LinkedIn VaynerMedia #AskGaryVee Show    Show Notes [01:42] How Gary reacts to technology and the things going on around him. After finishing a speech at Web 2.0 about living your dreams in a practical way, Gary was approached by several publishers. He signed a book deal and Crush It! was born. [04:11] Why Gary uses a publisher to get that big cash advance, but he is open to self-publishing in the future. [05:24] The launch of Crush It! and how Gary promoted it in advance by building an audience, using social media, PR, and influencers. [07:16] How you really have to put in the work of promotion a half a year before the book comes out. [07:50] Investing in brand building was very helpful in promoting #AskGaryVee and building an audience. [10:30] How Gary's message of work is not all that sexy, but his charisma makes up for that. [13:19] How people need to find the medium that works for them. We don't have to communicate to the world the same way everyone tells us to. Try what works for you. [15:01] How talking is a skill for Gary, so he takes advantage of that skill. [16:08] The number one question people really ask about Gary? [16:26] The top 3 drivers for sales of #AskGaryVee. [17:19] How Gary did an 8-hour telethon where if people bought 8 books they were put in a big drawing. It was a big success. Even if people didn't buy the books, Gary built and increased his audience. [18:52] The jab, jab, jab philosophy is to give away content three times and then the right hook is the ask to buy. Give, give, give, sell! [20:12] Mistakes authors make of not promoting early enough and being too sales oriented on social media. [21:26] Hustle mode really works. Hustle to sell and write your books. Do the work. [22:25] Mistakes made and lessons learned over the course of Gary's book career. [24:17] How Gary's books fit into his business model. [25:23] Triple down on your strengths and don't worry about your weaknesses. [27:31] Being fully yourself and finding your own system. [29:12] How changing people's lives is worth more to Gary than money. [30:51] Having balance between the steak and the sizzle. You need to have both. [32:37] Writing a book works, if you write a good book. Just write your book.   Links and Resources: Gary Vaynerchuk Website @garyvee on Twitter Gary’s YouTube Channel Gary Vaynerchuk on Facebook Gary Vaynerchuk on LinkedIn VaynerMedia #AskGaryVee Show Crush It! The Thank You Economy Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneurs Take on Leadership Social Media, and Self-Awareness Vayner/RSE            

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation — I’m Stephen Woessner. Have you ever noticed how most people only pay attention to the final product of a successful business owner? They say things like…“I can never be like them.” or “They got lucky.” What most people don’t see is what the business owner overcame on their path to becoming successful. All of the struggles. All of the daily rejections. The heartaches. The betrayals. The rumors. The criticism. Even the empty bank accounts. And all of those lonely nights while they worked hard to make their vision become a reality. You see, Onward Nation, the only difference between the one who quits, and the one who doesn’t, is that the successful owner showed up every day. The successful owner worked hard every day. They hustled every day. They learned from a proven mentor every day. They worked hard to improve every day. They did all this…even though they felt like quitting…every day. And eventually, they became who they are today…a successful business owner. All of this is a very powerful lesson that I learned from Patrick Bet-David, founder and host of the popular YouTube channel, ValueTainment. Onward Nation, if you haven’t already subscribed to Patrick’s YouTube channel, I highly recommend it. Patrick is exceptional at teaching success principles and lessons you can apply immediately in order to move your business onward to that next level. And during this solocast, we are going to dig deep into one of the fundamental – yet underlying principles that I just shared from Patrick. The principle is fundamental to success — but Onward Nation — it is also easy to miss, overlook, or to take for granted. The principle is that there is no such thing as an overnight success. There isn’t. No matter what industry — no matter what sector — the companies that have achieved sustainable success reached their pinnacle after years and years of perfecting their craft. Successful people think about long-term wins – not short-term wins. It is about the long-haul, it is about endurance, and outlasting the competition not just for today – but for years and years down the road. So I am going to share some examples to illustrate this powerful principle. Why? Because it is critically important to realize that success takes time. Your success requires your full attention. Your success requires failure, it requires making adjustments, repositioning, trying again, failing again, reintroducing products, and maybe even being on the brink of collapse as was the case with Apple, before you finally, truly “make it.” My hope for you is that you will celebrate the challenges and obstacles that are in your way right now. With the right perspective – you will see them as the gift that they are. Each challenge – each obstacle – each setback – is actually making you stronger — if you let them. Each embarrassing failure is forcing you to think differently — they are testing your commitment to your vital priorities, vital function, and your wherewithal. Will you push forward — or will you quit, Onward Nation? My hope is that you will always push forward and never quit. There is no such thing as an overnight success. Instead, it takes persistence and tenacity over the long haul. The path to success often winds and swerves – and then ultimately – you make it – after 15 to 20-years of grinding it out and remaining focused on your vital priorities that you are then seen as an “overnight success.” To that point, I encourage you to go back and re-listen to my interview with Verne Harnish in episode 205 and listen carefully to how Verne introduces himself to you, Onward Nation. Verne says this is his 34th year of doing just one thing — helping companies scale up. His organizations and companies are devoted to this “one thing”…his books are dedicated to this “one thing” and even his family and friends are dedicated to supporting him be successful with this “one thing.” The discussion with Verne is so compelling because he takes some time to dispel the overnight success myth by sharing some interesting data points and stories. One of those data points is that there are over 11,000 new companies launched every hour all over the world today. Just think of that, Onward Nation…11,000 new companies an hour. However, the vast majority of those companies will not be successful — they will lack the fortitude — the staying power to effectively scale their business. For example, Verne went on to share that of the 28 million businesses in the United States, about 24 million of the total are solopreneurs and will never scale up. Why? Most lack the resources — and I don’t mean just financial. Often times, as Verne shared, it is not a question of “how much do I need to scale?” but typically a question of who do I need to be in association with in order to scale up over the long haul. Verne cited Apple and how the company had slowly moved along with their 25-year timeline — nearly collapsed — until Steve Jobs came back. At the time Jobs returned, they had 9,800 employees and were nearly broke. And likely all of us know what happened following the iPod’s release in 2001 — but it didn’t succeed right away…in fact…the iPod floundered a bit for a couple of years. But in 2003, it got some traction and now Apple has scaled to over 110,000 employees during the last 13 years. It would be very easy to forget about those first 25 years of trial, error, struggle, losing millions of dollars, nearly going broke, and then focusing on just one thing and doing it with excellence in the iPod — and then traction takes hold. Success requires a disciplined effort over a long period of time. Some people look at Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of Vaynermedia in New York City, as this guy who came out of nowhere to leap in front of the social media space and is now super popular with a massive following. Couldn’t be further from the truth — and Gary would be the first one to tell you. His story is one of grit, tenacity, outworking the competition, and playing to win for the long term. When Gary launched Wine Library TV — his daily show — for about the first year, his audience was really small…almost discouragingly small…but Gary didn’t quit. Then year two…then year three…then year four…then year five, and then year six. Six years, Onward Nation! Six years of producing a high-quality show of 20 to 30-minutes of engaging video content — every day — that’s what it took for Gary Vee to win. Just think about that for a minute. The magnitude of content he produced. It is really easy to look at Vaynermedia today and become impressed with the success — heck — nearly 900 in NYC and five other locations across the United States — those are significant accomplishments. But to me, and I suppose it is because I’ve had the rare opportunity to be Gary’s guest at Vaynermedia, to go behind the green curtain to interview him and to learn from him, I know that one of the things he is most proud of — and he should be — is all of the hard work, the struggle, the determination to make something out of nothing. Gary truly enjoys the journey to success — and he would be another one to tell you there are no shortcuts to success. And just because someone gets paid over $50,000 to deliver a keynote today — like Gary does — there is precious backstory there and it’s the backstory that is much more interesting. Let’s take a look at the late Peter Drucker, arguably the godfather of modern day management. Verne Harnish shared with me during our interview that of Peter’s 39 groundbreaking books, only 13 of them were written before Peter’s 65th birthday. Peter wrote twice the number of books after he turned 65. What? It takes a long time, Onward Nation, to collect, curate, and share the wisdom that is deep and impactful enough to matter and add value to a lot of people, like Peter did. Or, how about Picasso? Of his top 10 paintings — six of them were painted after he had turned 50. And four of the of 10 paintings were completed when Picasso was 51. Again…it’s the long-term commitment to your vital priorities and vital functions…perfecting your craft with years, and years, and years of disciplined effort. I have mentioned vital priorities and vital functions a couple of times this morning — so if you want a refresher on terminology — just go back and listen to episode 203. I dedicated an entire solocast to the topic of the vitals in your business and the lessons I learned from one of my mentors, Darren Hardy. So let’s move onto another example of long-term success. It would be very easy to look at James Patterson, one of the most successful novelists in history, and think — wow — here’s a guy who has it made. How amazing to be that lucky — to just write all day — what a joy. Again, let’s go behind the green curtain. I had an opportunity to interview the incomparable Linda Kaplan Thaler — oh my word, Onward Nation — Linda is brilliant. She was the creator of the AFLAC duck and so many ad campaigns that I know you will recognize if you go back to listen to our interview. But during our conversation, Linda told me about how she used to work for James Patterson when James was the creative director of the agency where Linda worked. James and Linda worked together for 17-years and became great friends. As Linda shared with me, James did not become a great novelist by accident or luck. Instead, to perfect his craft, James would get up every morning at 4:00 and would write for four hours until 8:00 when he would leave his home for the agency. He would then put in a full day — go home — and be in bed by 8:30 every night. And he rinsed and repeated this process for 21 years, Onward Nation. Staggering. 21 years! Just think about how many times during those 21 years that he would have second guessed himself, called himself bat crazy, how much criticism he received from friends and family encouraging him to just quit and to give up on his dream, and so much more. But he didn’t. He remained committed to his vital priority — and after 21 years — he became the successful James Patterson we know today. Or, how about Henry Ford? He was 40 years old when he founded the Ford Motor Company with the help of friends, family, and several investors who collectively helped him raise $28,000 in capital in 1903. And if you look through Mr. Ford’s timeline, you will see trials, tribulations, blood, sweat, tears, heartache, success, followed by disappointment, followed by triumph, followed by obstacles. So, let’s put all of these stories and principles into context by remembering the excellent lesson taught to us by Cody Foster, founder of Advisors Excel, our exceptional guest on Episode 81 of Onward Nation. Cody said to me, “Stephen, don’t compare someone else’s front-of-stage with your back-of-stage.” If you only look at someone’s front-of-stage — what you see in the public eye — you miss all of the struggles, the obstacles, the pain, the suffering, the courage, and their zig-zagged journey to where they are now. For example…we could look at Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, one of Hollywood’s hottest and most in-demand actors today…and it would be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that his path to success was different…that it wasn’t full of struggle, grinding it out, working hard to be the best…and most importantly…that it took 20-years for Dwayne to reach the pinnacle of success that he now enjoys. An injury on the football field at the University of Miami that ended any hope of a professional football career that then he directed his attention toward professional wrestling. And then he worked tirelessly to perfect his craft…slowly…training…making mistakes…until he made it to the big show…22,000 people in New York City’s Madison Square Garden…and a pay-per-view television audience for his first big shot at a win back in 1996. And due to all of the excitement…he forgot to direct his attention toward the correct camera…so the huge at-home audience saw a lot of The Rock’s back. Did this send him spinning and worrying about the mistake? No! He got back to work…and ground it out for years until he won his first WWE championship. And then that success led to controversy and tension…which he battled through…and finally some smaller movie roles…then a movie series…then some larger roles…and in November 2016…a starring role in Disney’s Moana as the mythical, Maui, whose bigger than life personality is a perfect fit for The Rock. And if you want to see some awesome behind the scenes video for the recording of Moana – just check this out: But what if The Rock would have quit after football? What if he would have quit in his early WWE career and let the frustration of not getting an early break set him back? What if he approached the smaller movie roles with less than full enthusiasm and instead decided to hold out for the big one? What if, Onward Nation…The Rock had not been willing to invest the 20 years of blood, sweat, and tears to become an overnight success? What if? And what if you don’t? You will be robbing the world of your special gifts and talents. What if Napoleon Hill gave up and quit because he had not become an overnight success? But, most people don’t know the story behind the success of “Think & Grown Rich” — and how the first edition, per se, was a great book but not well-received by the American public. Why? Well, several factors. First, it was published in 1928 — just one year before the Great Depression. The American public was not looking for — or ready for — a success manuscript at that time. And second, the book was huge and it was under a different title. It was the 612-page “Law of Success” — wow. I own the book — it is sitting on my desk right now — and it is amazing. It is essentially a more comprehensive version of “Think & Grow Rich.” Smartly, Napoleon decided to revise and repackage the Laws of Success by trimming it down — making it more concise — and then publishing it as “Think & Grow Rich” in 1937, nearly 10 years later, following the Depression. “Think & Grow Rich” then went on to sell 70 million copies worldwide. Again, no such thing as an overnight success. So don’t give up, Onward Nation! I hope you realize that the struggles you are facing — perhaps the abyss you are staring into right now — is all part of the master plan. You are more talented, more wonderful, more gifted, more incredible than you can possibly imagine. You are a child of the highest God and were blessed with an abundance of talent — so don’t quit — don’t give in — don’t stop. Keeping moving forward — success is there for you — just not overnight. So with that…I want to thank you again for taking the time to be here with me today. It is an honor to have you here — thank you for tuning in — I am delighted you chose this episode to be what you listen to, study, and take with you on your morning run, or maybe Onward Nation has become part of your daily commute, or in some other way has become part of your morning routine. However our daily podcast fits into your daily routine — I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable 86,400 seconds you have in your day with me and the strategies we learn and share each day from today’s top business owners. And please continue to let me know what you think of Onward Nation…good or bad…I always want your feedback. My direct email address is stephen@onwardnation.com — and yes — that is my actual Inbox. No fancy filters or filing system and I read and reply to every single email. So please let me know how you think we are doing. I look forward to hearing from you. Until then, onward with gusto!

Gary Jonas talks about his profession which has always centered on the real estate industry. He shares his best practices for succeeding and what he does to Grab Life Big! In this episode, you will learn: Gary's goals for people who work for him A day in Gary's life Gary's goals 20 years from now Gary's definition of fulfillment Gary's best practices for succeeding What brings Gary joy? The best vacation Gary has taken Gary's Top 5 on his bucket list The most brilliant day in Gary's life so far Gary's current investments What Gary does to Grab Life Big! Gary’s profession has always centered on the real estate industry. Gary ran sales departments for two national mortgage platforms. In 1998, he joined forces with his current partners to start Advanced Mortgage Concepts where he served as president of the mortgage company until 2007. Gary’s main focus has shifted to HOW Properties where he directs Development and Acquisitions. When Gary isn’t training for the next marathon, he’s devising improvements to existing properties while researching the company’s potential for real estate expansion throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Hi, all. Hoje eu falo sobre idioms super comuns do inglês com a palavra ball. Não perca! Transcrição Hi, all. You're listening to the new episode of the Inglês Online podcast, and today we look into idioms with the word ball. Please download our Android app and leave a comment about this podcast at the iTunes store. Thank you very much and enjoy the podcast! So let's get started today with an idiom that you will hear all the time. Seriously, I'm not even exaggerating. Both of our idioms today are actually quite common in the English language and if you're in the habit of watching American or even British TV shows, you've probably heard them many times already. Just this week I was watching an English reality show and heard our first idiom: the ball is in your court. That means, it's up to you now. It's your decision or it is up to you to take the next step. So let's say I invite my friend Mary to go on a trip to Buenos Aires with me. I tell her that I can book the accommodation and prepare our itinerary. All she has to do is let me know whether she wants to come along! So now the ball is in her court. It's her decision, it's up to her, and once she's made up her mind she will let me know whether she's coming or not. The ball is in her court. Here's one more example: Robert and Dana were boyfriend and girlfriend. They had been in a relationship for two years. One day, they had a fight because... Robert did something that Dana didn't like. As a result, they broke up. However, Robert later apologised to Dana and explained why he did what he did. She understood, but still wasn't sure if she wanted to get back together with him. Robert said "Well, you know how I feel. The ball is in your court now." That means, it's up to Dana. It's her decision. The ball's in her court. Now on to our second expression of today... Imagine that you have a favourite band that you love. You've got all their albums, you've been to their concerts... You're a huge fan. One day their new CD comes out and when you listen to their new songs you can't help but feel hugely disappointed. You hardly know what to think! The songs are just... awful! Is this really the band you know and love? More like the band you thought you knew... So your brother wants to know if you like the new CD and you tell him the truth: your favourite band really dropped the ball this time. They dropped the ball. They failed. They made a mistake - or a series of mistakes. They did not keep up the good work, that's for sure. Maybe they're suffering from depression. Maybe they're having a bad year. Maybe they're fighting amongst themselves and it's affecting their creativity. You don't know what the reason is... But you know this time they dropped the ball. Imagine you're working with a team at your company and you're preparing a sales proposal for a big client. Gary is the salesperson who is going to meet with the client and present the proposal. On the day of the meeting... Gary sleeps through his alarm and misses the appointment. That's right... When Gary finally gets out of bed, it's too late. Gary screwed up. He completely dropped the ball on this one. Your company would have closed the deal if Gary had not dropped the ball on the day of the meeting. Now, what is your example? What's your story about someone dropping the ball? Was it you who dropped the ball? Let me know in the comments, and talk to you next time! Key expressions the ball is in your court drop the ball

Hi, all. Hoje eu falo sobre idioms super comuns do inglês com a palavra ball. Não perca! Transcrição Hi, all. You're listening to the new episode of the Inglês Online podcast, and today we look into idioms with the word ball. Please download our Android app and leave a comment about this podcast at the iTunes store. Thank you very much and enjoy the podcast! So let's get started today with an idiom that you will hear all the time. Seriously, I'm not even exaggerating. Both of our idioms today are actually quite common in the English language and if you're in the habit of watching American or even British TV shows, you've probably heard them many times already. Just this week I was watching an English reality show and heard our first idiom: the ball is in your court. That means, it's up to you now. It's your decision or it is up to you to take the next step. So let's say I invite my friend Mary to go on a trip to Buenos Aires with me. I tell her that I can book the accommodation and prepare our itinerary. All she has to do is let me know whether she wants to come along! So now the ball is in her court. It's her decision, it's up to her, and once she's made up her mind she will let me know whether she's coming or not. The ball is in her court. Here's one more example: Robert and Dana were boyfriend and girlfriend. They had been in a relationship for two years. One day, they had a fight because... Robert did something that Dana didn't like. As a result, they broke up. However, Robert later apologised to Dana and explained why he did what he did. She understood, but still wasn't sure if she wanted to get back together with him. Robert said "Well, you know how I feel. The ball is in your court now." That means, it's up to Dana. It's her decision. The ball's in her court. Now on to our second expression of today... Imagine that you have a favourite band that you love. You've got all their albums, you've been to their concerts... You're a huge fan. One day their new CD comes out and when you listen to their new songs you can't help but feel hugely disappointed. You hardly know what to think! The songs are just... awful! Is this really the band you know and love? More like the band you thought you knew... So your brother wants to know if you like the new CD and you tell him the truth: your favourite band really dropped the ball this time. They dropped the ball. They failed. They made a mistake - or a series of mistakes. They did not keep up the good work, that's for sure. Maybe they're suffering from depression. Maybe they're having a bad year. Maybe they're fighting amongst themselves and it's affecting their creativity. You don't know what the reason is... But you know this time they dropped the ball. Imagine you're working with a team at your company and you're preparing a sales proposal for a big client. Gary is the salesperson who is going to meet with the client and present the proposal. On the day of the meeting... Gary sleeps through his alarm and misses the appointment. That's right... When Gary finally gets out of bed, it's too late. Gary screwed up. He completely dropped the ball on this one. Your company would have closed the deal if Gary had not dropped the ball on the day of the meeting. Now, what is your example? What's your story about someone dropping the ball? Was it you who dropped the ball? Let me know in the comments, and talk to you next time! Key expressions the ball is in your court drop the ball  

“When Gary flourishes, so does Lake County and so does Porter County and so does Indiana. We’re all connected.”

When Gary and I were in Kansas City for MidAmericon 2, the 74th World Science Fiction Convention last month, we were fortunate enough to sit down with a handful of really interesting people.  One of the highlights was getting to chat with the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Sturgeon award nomination author of “Waters of Versailles”, Kelly Robson. In what was a really enjoyable conversation, we discussed Kelly's work, starting a writing career a little later in life, and a lot more. We'd like to thank Kelly for making time to join us and, as always, hope you enjoy the episode!

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Joshua Gagnon Leadership Podcast! Activate 2016 is less than three months away! If you are a church leader in the New England region looking for a place to be encouraged, challenged, and get connected with other leaders in the area, join us for Activate on Wednesday, September 21, 2016! We'll be featuring renowned pastors Mark Batterson, Larry Osborne, Levi Lusko, and Joshua Gagnon. Additionally, this year we are adding breakout sessions that will help you grow in your area of ministry. Sign up before July 31 for Special Early Bird pricing! Learn more and sign up here: http://bit.ly/28KYtGI Today's guest on the Joshua Gagnon Leadership Podcast is Gary Moritz, the lead pastor of Twin City Baptist Church, located in Lunenburg, MA. Called to pastor a church that was in desperate need of “rebuilding”, Gary and his family left their home and church in Virginia to fulfill a need he saw in the least-churched region of the country. Because of his faithfulness to God's challenging calling, Twin City is now a thriving and growing church reaching wider demographics. Pastor Gary is a “down-to-earth communicator," talented leader, and visionary. He is married to his best friend, Jana, and they have two daughters. Learn More About Gary: Gary's Blog: http://mytwincity.org/category/blog/ Garry's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RITZCracker Mentioned In This Episode: “The Key to Everything” by Matt Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Key-Everything-Unlocking-Secret-Succeed/dp/1400204984 “Next: Pastoral Succession That Works” by Warren Bird:https://www.amazon.com/Next-Pastoral-Succession-That-Works/dp/080100571X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467170249&sr=1-1&keywords=next+warren+bird www.leadership.net “Who Stole My Church: What to Do When the Church You Love Tries to Enter the 21st Century” by Gordon MacDonald: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Stole-My-Church-Century/dp/0785230491/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467170271&sr=1-1&keywords=who+stole+my+church 3 Takeaways for Leaders: 1. Don't take Jesus' job of building His church. When Gary stepped into his role of pastoring Twin City, he learned that there is a high failure rate for reviving dying churches. But Gary came to the conclusion that, although there may be a failure rate, Jesus does not fail. As long as we allow God to direct us in building up His church, we will be met with success. 2. The decisions we make today will affect our destiny tomorrow. As leaders, we must constantly be looking forward and see what is up ahead at what God wants us to do. Stop being comfortable, get out, and allow God to do great things in you and through you. 3. Succession can't just be reserved for retirement scenarios, it has to be about emergency planning. Have a system in place where you are raising up leaders who can step in if you are unable to. Come up with a plan for leadership succession and write down a standard procedure for all systems. Quotes From This Episode: “Jesus didn't call us to be comfortable, he called us to be conformable.” - Gary Moritz “We can't allow finances dictate our faith.” - Gary Moritz “Honor up, honor down, honor all around.” - Gary Moritz “Every pastor has a pain file.” - Gary Moritz “If the pastor is healthy, the church is healthy.” - Gary Moritz “We have to realize that we have a short life and we have to have maximum impact.” - Gary Moritz

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation — I’m Stephen Woessner. Have you ever noticed how most people only pay attention to the final product of a successful business owner. They say things like…“I can never be like them.” or “They got lucky.” What most people don’t see is what the business owner overcame on their path to becoming successful. All of the struggles. All of the daily rejections. The heartaches. The betrayals. The rumors. The criticism. Even the empty bank accounts. And all of those lonely nights while they worked hard to make their vision become a reality. You see, Onward Nation, the only difference between the one who quits, and the one who doesn’t, is that the successful owner showed up every day. The successful owner worked hard every day. They hustled every day. They learned from a proven mentor every day. They worked hard to improve every day. They did all this even though they felt like quitting every day. And eventually, they became who they are today…a successful business owner, Onward Nation. All of this is a very powerful lesson that I learned from Patrick Bet-David, founder of PHP Agency, an insurance marketing organization, and is the host of the popular YouTube channel,ValueTainment. Onward Nation, if you haven’t already subscribed to Patrick’s YouTube channel, I highly recommend it. Patrick is exceptional at delivering impactful education, success principles, and business lessons any business owner can apply immediately in order to move onward to that next level. And during this solocast, we are going to dig deep into one of the fundamental – yet underlying principles that I just shared from Patrick. The principle is fundamental to success — but Onward Nation — it is also easy to miss, overlook, or to take for granted. The principle is that there is no such thing as an overnight success. There isn’t. No matter what industry — no matter what sector — the companies that have achieved sustainable success reached their pinnacle after years and years of perfecting their craft. So I am going to share some examples with you over the next several minutes to illustrate this powerful principle. Why? Because I think it is important to realize that success takes time. That success requires your full attention. That success requires failure, making adjustments, repositioning, trying again, failing again, reintroducing products, and maybe even being on the brink of collapse as was the case with Apple, before you finally “make it”. I want you to rest easy today — and to celebrate the challenges and obstacles that are in your way right now. They are a gift — they are making you stronger — if you let them — they are forcing you to think differently — they are testing your commitment to your vital priorities, vital function, and your wherewithal. Will you push forward — or will you quit, Onward Nation? My hope is that you will always push forward and never quit. Back when I was a sophomore in high school, I decided that I wanted to play football. Now, truth be told, I didn’t know the first thing about football…literally…I didn’t even know the positions on the field. I knew zero plays…nothing. And to make matters worse, I was 6 feet tall and about 150 pounds, slow, lanky, without any skill at all. In fact, I was so bad — and I am honestly not exaggerating at all — I was so bad, Onward Nation, that I actually sat on the bench during practice. As a young kid in high school, I thought my coaches were disrespecting me by not letting me practice. Now that I am older — I can only imagine the coaches meetings — they probably went something like this. “Ahem, okay gentlemen, we need to make some adjustments here in practice…has anyone seen that Woessner kid, yeah, he’s really bad. He has no talent on the field. Let’s let him stay on the team but we need to keep him busy on the sidelines because he is so bad that he will get destroyed even in practice.” Which was likely followed by lots of agreement and laughing. I distinctly remember talking with my dad one night when I felt like quitting because I was frustrating with my lack of opportunity — again — I didn’t realize the coaches were helping me, they weren’t trying to hold me back — they were actually ensuring I could move up just not in football — and my dad told me it would be okay if I quit. And that took me back a little bit. Quit? After the call, I thought long and hard about what he said — and I later decided that it was not okay if I quit. Quitting was not okay — and even if I never played another down on the team — I would not quit. I would attend every practice — every game — and root on the guys who were much better than me. But I would never quit. I wasn’t going to be successful in football but quitting to me felt like I would be given up on a lot more than just 10th grade football. So I finished the season no matter how embarrassed I was to be riding the pine bench. I think about those lessons often because they still fuel me today, Onward Nation, and my hope is that the lessons fuel you, too. Don’t ever give up. Remain committed to your vital priorities — and eventually — you will succeed. There is no overnight success — it takes persistence and tenacity over the long haul. To that point, I encourage you to go back and relisten to my interview with Verne Harnish in episode 205 and listen carefully to how Verne introduces himself to you, Onward Nation. Verne says this is his 34th year of doing just one thing — helpful companies scale up. His organizations and companies are devoted to this “one thing”…his books are dedicated to this “one thing” and even his family and friends are dedicated to supporting him be successful with this “one thing.” The discussion with Verne is so compelling because he takes some time to dispel the overnight success myth by sharing some interesting data points and stories. One of those data points is that there are over 11,000 new companies launched every hour all over the world today. Just think of that, Onward Nation…11,000 new companies an hour. However, the vast majority of those companies will not be successful — they will lack the fortitude — the staying power to effectively scale their business. For example, Verne went on to share that of the 28 million businesses in the United States, about 24 million of the total are solopreneurs and will never scale up. Why? Most lack the resources — and I don’t mean just financial. Often times, as Verne shared, it is not a question of “how much do I need to scale?” but typically a question of who do I need to be in association with in order to scale up over the long haul. Verne cited Apple and how the company had slowly moved along with their 25 year timeline — nearly collapsed — until Steve Jobs came back. At the time Jobs returned, they had 9,800 employees and were nearly broke. And likely all of us know what happened following the iPod’s release in 2001 — but it didn’t succeed right away…in fact…the iPod floundered a bit for a couple of years. But in 2003, it got some traction and now Apple has scaled to over 110,000 employees during the last 13 years. It would be very easy to forget about those first 25 years of trial, error, struggle, losing millions of dollars, nearly going broke, and then focusing on just one thing and doing it with excellence in the iPod — and then traction takes hold. Success requires a disciplined effort over a long period of time. Some people look at Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of Vaynermedia in New York City, as this guy who came out of nowhere to leap in front of the social media space and is now super popular with a massive following. Couldn’t be further from the truth — and Gary would be the first one to tell you. His story is one of grit, tenacity, outworking the competition, and playing to win for the long term. When Gary launched Wine Library TV — his daily show — for about the first year, his audience was really small…almost discouragingly small…but Gary didn’t quit. Then year two…then year three…then year four…then year five, and then year six. Six years, Onward Nation! Six years of producing a high-quality show of 20 to 30-minutes of engaging video content — every day — that’s what it took for Gary Vee to win. Just think about that for a minute. The magnitude of content he produced. It is really easy to look at Vaynermedia and get impressed with the success — heck — 500 employees on Park Avenue in NYC — and that is darn impressive. But, to me, because I have had an opportunity to be Gary’s guest at Vaynermedia, to go behind the green curtain to interview him, and to learn from him, I know that one of the things he is most proud of — and he should be — is all of the hard work, the struggle, the determination to make something out of nothing — he truly enjoys the journey to success — and he would be another one to tell you there are no shortcuts to success. And just because someone gets paid $50,000 to deliver a speech today — like Gary does — there is all kinds of back story there — and it’s the back story that is so interesting. Let’s take a look at the late Peter Drucker, arguably the godfather of modern day management…Verne Harnish shared with me during our interview that of Peter’s 39 groundbreaking books, only 13 of them were written before Peter’s 65th birthday. Peter wrote twice the number of books after he turned 65. What? It takes a long time, Onward Nation, to collect, curate, and share the wisdom that is deep and impactful enough to matter and add value to a lot of people, like Peter did. Or, how about Picasso? Of his top 10 paintings — six of them were painted after he had turned 50. And four of the of 10 paintings were completed when Picasso was 51. Again…it’s the long term commitment to your vital priorities and vital functions…perfecting your craft with years, and years, and years of disciplined effort. I have mentioned vital priorities and vital functions a couple of times this morning — so if you want a refresher on terminology — just go back and listen to episode 203. I dedicated an entire solocast to the topic of the vitals in your business and the lessons I learned from one of my mentors, Darren Hardy. So let’s move onto another example of long term success. It would be very easy to look at James Patterson, one of the most successful novelists in history, and think — wow — here’s a guy who has it made. How amazing to be that lucky — to just write all day — what a joy. Again, let’s go behind the green curtain. Last week, I had an opportunity to interview the incomparable Linda Kaplan Thaler — oh my word, Onward Nation — Linda is brilliant. She was the creator of the AFLAC duck and so many ad campaigns that I know you will recognize when you hear our interview. Cannot wait to share our discussion — we will air it as episode 226 on Monday, May 2nd — so stay tuned for that. But during our conversation, Linda told me about how she used to work for James Patterson when James was the creative director of the agency where Linda worked. James and Linda worked together for 17 years and became great friends. As Linda shared with me, James did not become a great novelist by accident or luck. Instead, to perfect his craft, James would get up every morning at 4:00 and would write for four hours until 8:00 when he would leave his home for the agency. He would then put in a full day — go home — and be in bed by 8:30 every night. And he rinsed and repeated this process for 21 years, Onward Nation. Staggering. 21 years! Just think about how many times during those 21 years that he would have second guessed himself, called himself bat crazy, how much criticism he received from friends and family encouraging him to just quit and to give up on his dream, and so much more. But he didn’t. He remained committed to his vital priority — and after 21 years — he became the successful James Patterson we know today. Or how about Henry Ford…he was 40 years old when he founded the Ford Motor Company with the help of friends, family, and several investors who collectively helped him raise $28,000 in capital in 1903. And if you look through Mr. Ford’s timeline…you will see trials, tribulations, blood, sweat, tears, heartache, success, followed by disappointment, followed by triumph, followed by obstacles. So, let’s put all of these stories and principles into context by remembering the excellent lesson taught to me by Cody Foster, founder of Advisors Excel and my guest on episode 81 of Onward Nation. Cody said to me, “Stephen, don’t compare someone else’s front-of-stage with your back-of-stage.” Meaning…if you only look at someone’s front of stage — what you see in the public eye — you miss all of the struggles, the obstacles, the pain, the suffering, the courage, and their zig-zagged journey to where they are are now. And the last example I want to leave you with is Napoleon Hill. If you have been listening to Onward Nation for a while now — you know I love Napoleon’s book, “Think & Grow Rich.” I have such high regard for this book — it is, in my opinion — the ultimate guide to achieving success. But, most people don’t know the story behind the book’s success — and how the first edition, per se, was a great book but not well-received by the American public. Why? Several factors. First, it was published in 1928 — just one year before the Great Depression. The American public was not looking for — or ready for — a success manuscript at that time. And second, the book was huge and it was under a different title. It was the 612-page “Law of Success” — wow. I own the book — it is sitting on my desk right now — and it is amazing. It is essentially a more comprehensive version of “Think & Grow Rich.” Smartly, Napoleon decided to revise and repackage the Laws of Success by trimming it down — making it more concise — and then publishing it as “Think & Grow Rich” in 1937, nearly 10 years later, following the Depression. “Think & Grow Rich” then went on to sell 70 million copies worldwide. Again, no such thing as an overnight success. So don’t give up, Onward Nation! I hope you realize that the struggles you are facing — perhaps the abyss you are staring into right now — is all part of the master plan. You are more talented, more wonderful, more gifted, more incredible than you can possibly imagine. You are a child of the highest God and were blessed with an abundance of talent — so don’t quit — don’t give in — don’t stop. Keeping moving forward — success is there for you — just not overnight. So with that…I want to thank you again for taking the time to be here with me today. It is an honor to have you here — thank you for tuning in — I am delighted you chose this episode to be what you listen to, study, and take with you on your morning run, or maybe Onward Nation has become part of your daily commute, or in some other way has become part of your morning routine. However our daily podcast fits into your daily routine — I want you to know how much I appreciate you sharing some of your invaluable 86,400 seconds you have in your day with me and the strategies we learn and share each day from today’s top business owners. And please continue to let me know what you think of Onward Nation…good or bad…I always want your feedback. My direct email address is stephen@onwardnation.com — and yes — that is my actual Inbox. No fancy filters or filing system and I read and reply to every single email. So please let me know how you think we are doing. I look forward to hearing from you. We will be back tomorrow with an incredible interview with Jordan Goodman, America’s Money Answers Man. You will not want to miss this discussion, Onward Nation! Until then, onward with gusto!

BIG ANNOUCEMENTS!!! Plus.... Mike O'Meara Show, The Tony Perkins Show, and The Rob and Joe Show. The boys get some new toys, and it leads to some hits and misses. Rofo is a gassy fella which is great on a first date. When Gary has to use the restroom, you might want to pray. Oscar.... well, you'll have to listen. What does Joe Robinson mean to Rob Maher?

This week we chat with Gary Shapiro, The Ninja Innovator. Gary is the President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, a U.S trade Association representing more then 2200 consumer technology companies. The CTA also owns and produces CES –the largest international show for consumer technology. When Gary isn’t testifying before congress on behalf of global tech and business issues, he’s authoring New York Time Best-Sellers including “Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Businesses” and “The Comeback: How Innovation will Restore the American Dream”. Gary plays a very important role in helping technology companies stay ahead and be strategic about the constantly evolving consumer tech landscape. Hear the latest on upcoming trends, what to expect at CES 2016 and what it takes to innovate when the Tech Cat chats with Gary Shapiro, The Ninja Innovator.

Here's a tune inspired by Janie Rothfield from her Ifiddle, theyBanjo album. I have a banjo friend who also likes this tune and we've been working on it a bit. This is just me on 1st and 2nd fiddle. When Gary and I get something working I'll record a fiddle/banjo version.

Here's a tune inspired by Janie Rothfield from her Ifiddle, theyBanjo album. I have a banjo friend who also likes this tune and we've been working on it a bit. This is just me on 1st and 2nd fiddle. When Gary and I get something working I'll record a fiddle/banjo version.