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“Everyone's someone's somebody.” That's the tagline of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit organization tackling homelessness by rekindling relationships and reconstructing support systems. Inspired by his Uncle Mark, CEO Kevin Adler launched Miracle Messages in 2014. Growing up, Kevin watched his beloved and loyal uncle, who suffered from schizophrenia, battle homelessness on-and-off for 30 years. When Mark passed away at the age of 50, Kevin's family ensured that Mark's life would never be forgotten within their own family. However, Kevin realized that while his uncle was lucky to have a family to remember and support him, thousands of others living on the streets were not connected to their family members or friends. Kevin and Miracle Messages volunteers offer homeless individuals a chance to reconnect with their family members and friends. Through Miracle Message's reunion service, they have helped reunite over 425 people experiencing homelessness with support systems from which they have been separated, sometimes for decades. Dozens of reunions have resulted in individuals moving off the streets. Miracle Messages' buddy system has also connected members of the homeless population with volunteers who offer companionship and support through calls and text messages. They provide cell phones so homeless individuals can stay in touch, and are experimenting on a small scale with universal basic income for those who are homeless. Our CEO, Dr. Gloria Duffy, will join Kevin for a conversation addressing how homelessness can be addressed on the individual and familial level. This topic is deeply personal for Gloria, as it is for Kevin, since a family member of hers has battled homelessness. Over the past 15 years, Gloria and her family have developed a system that supports her relative with a home and other basic needs.  Please join us as Kevin and Gloria reimagine how we fight homelessness, and learn how Miracle Messages has reunited hundreds of families. SPEAKERS Kevin F. Adler Founder and CEO, Miracle Messages; Social Entrepreneur; Sociologist In Conversation with Dr. Gloria Duffy President and CEO, The Commonwealth Club of California In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on August 30th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you choose farming, or did farming choose you? Today we're joined by Mark Ramsay, Founder and Executive Director of Lewis Educational Agricultural Farm (or The LEAF) located in Southington, Connecticut. The LEAF brings classroom subjects to life, incorporating agricultural farming practices that are socially and ecologically beneficial while connecting learning through hands-on education. Mark is the 7th generation of the Lewis family to have continuously farmed the land since the 1700s. He's worked full-time on the family farm since 1979. The amount of history and experience offered in this episode is a must for farmers of all backgrounds and experience levels! You'll hear: The family expectations of Mark's role on the farm 1:15 The history of The LEAF 2:25 What kind of crops they work with 4:54 The LEAF's process for making beds and getting crops planted 9:18 About the educational aspect of the farm 14:02 How the school gardens were set up 20:25 How the team is structured and how hiring decisions are made 22:55 How The LEAF approaches flower production 26:27 What purpose animals serve on the farm 35:32 When Mark decided to structure the business as it is today 37:37 What The LEAF is experimenting with these days 43:49 About the Guest:The Lewis Educational Agricultural Farm (The L.E.A.F) is a 15 acre 501c-3 nonprofit educational farm in Southington, CT. Mark Ramsay is the 7th generation of his family to run the farm. Currently, the LEAF runs a year-round CSA program, a seasonal farm stand, and an online store in addition to numerous charitable and community programs. Mark and his team grow a huge variety of vegetables and cut flowers, and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming place for all.Resources:Website - http://www.leafct.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/the.leaf.ct Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.leaf.ct/   Harvest Hosts Resources: If interested in being a host, please be sure to mention ​​Growing Farmers Podcast on your application! Harvest Hosts Facebook  Harvest Hosts Instagram  Become a Host Information We are Harvest Hosts, a platform that connects over 180,000 RVers to local businesses and attractions. Based on our recent survey, Harvest Hosts members spend an average of $50 per night at each Host Location they visit; well-established Hosts are reporting an average of $13,000 in additional annual revenue. Our model is a cost-free opportunity for hosts to share their offerings with our members by opening up space for an overnight stay. We simply tell our members about you and they schedule their visit in advance. In exchange for the overnight stay, Harvest Host members are encouraged to make a purchase of at least $20 at each host location they visit. We hope to see you as a new host location of ours soon. ​If you have additional questions, please contact our Account Executive, JD at jd@harvesthosts.com  ​Don't believe us? Hear more from a host!

Episode 31 of Season 2 of TALK JAM features Mark Novak, precision-instrument specialist, who joins us for another exciting episode! When Mark talks, we always want to listen!In this episode, Mark talks about his early career on a submarine--from watching it being built from the ground up to its first sea trials and beyond! Mark also talks about how he's taught people how to learn, and how his father, a fighter pilot, taught him the fundamentals of how to learn as a very young child.It's always entertaining having Mark in our studio; hope you enjoy this great conversation!!Visit Kelly Fitzgerald Fowler's author website at: https://www.kellyfitzgeraldfowler.com/Visit Susan Sloate's author website at:https://susansloate.comLeave a comment on Mark Novak's YouTube channel: Mark Novak.Episode 31 of TALK JAM is sponsored by OVER MY DEAD BODY, the great Biblical thriller by Kelly Fitzgerald Fowler:https://www.amazon.com/Over-Dead-Body-Supernatural-Historical-ebook/dp/B07GDTQBGM/As always, contact us with comments, questions or show ideas at talkjampodcast@gmail.com. We LOVE hearing from you, and we DO read every email!

I always find that in someone else's story there is inspiration and lessons for all of us about how their career has evolved, the choices they have made and the path they have taken along the way. This is definitely one of those stories. My guest on today's Podcast is Mark Woolley founder and creative director of ‘Electric' a brand that encompasses award-winning salons, an ethical professional product line, an education academy, a photographic and film studio, and a farm in the English countryside. In today's podcast we discuss: Knowing when it's time to go out on your own… Creating a professional product brand, and… The ever-evolving salon business model. And lots more!   In this Episode:   [0:01:08] Welcoming today's guest, Mark Woolley, founder of the Electric brand. [0:03:13] Where Mark grew up, and his first memorable salon experience which carved out his life path.  [0:05:34] Mark explains what his company does, and how they differentiate themselves. [0:07:40] How Mark divides his time between the different elements of his business. [0:09:50] A sentiment within the hairdressing field that Mark strongly disagrees with. [0:12:50] Why Mark's salons are situated in more spread-out locations than most other salon brands. [0:14:00] Mark's thoughts about the positives and negatives of franchising. [0:15:47] When Mark decided it was time to break out and start his own business.   [0:18:31] Negotiations that Mark had with his previous employers, and the state of their relationship today.   [0:21:08] Why Mark decided to call his business Electric.   [0:24:00] The progression towards more independent contracts in the hairdressing industry.    [0:25:28] Reasons that Mark is worried about the rise of independent operators.    [0:27:16] Trends that Mark has seen amongst the youth of today. [0:29:00] Why Mark doesn't believe in the salon suite model.   [0:29:50] Mark explains the intention behind Electric Space, one of his most recent projects. [0:30:50] The tax system in the UK, and how that impacts self-employed salons.   [0:33:08] Different areas within Electric Space, and what they are used for.     [0:36:00] The experience that is provided to clients who visit Electric Space. [0:38:56] Why Mark decided to create a new product line. [0:41:44] Mark's reaction when he was handed the IP ownership of his product.   [0:44:13] How people responded to Mark's product initially. [0:45:30] Principles that are integral to Mark's product line. [0:48:30] Where you can learn more about the farm where the ingredients for Mark's products are grown.   [0:51:04] Mark shares his thoughts about why there is a lack of competitive haircare products being made in the UK.  [0:53:36] How Mark incorporates his love for all things British into his work. [0:55:41] The number of products that Mark has in his range, and why he doesn't want to bring out too many more. [0:58:24] Technicalities that exist in the making of some haircare products. [1:00:38] People who Mark is inspired by.   [1:02:35] Openness to share knowledge within the hairdressing industry. [1:03:48] Factors that have been essential to Mark's success.   [1:04:23] Mark shares a story which highlights the importance of trusting your intuition. [1:08:03] There is no right or wrong way to do things. [1:09:13] Where you can connect with Mark.   Links and Resources:   Grow My Salon Business   Mark Woolley Instagram   Electric Hair Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter    

Imagine yourself standing smack in the middle of a busy city. You'd get dizzy just by looking at how fast people go about their daily lives. Everyone is so hyperactive and absorbed in getting things done. Amid all the chaos, we forget to take a pause, be still and breathe.  Remember, we can only evolve into our best selves if we take a moment and be present. And no one knows this more than the ultimate warrior, Mark Divine. He joins us in this episode to share his experiences in the military and how meditation helped him develop inner strength. Mark also teaches us how to use positive internal dialogue in visualising and attracting victory.  If you want to know more about the benefits of meditation through the experience of an ultimate warrior, then this episode is for you.   Get Customised Guidance for Your Genetic Make-Up For our epigenetics health program, all about optimising your fitness, lifestyle, nutrition and mind performance to your particular genes, go to  https://www.lisatamati.com/page/epigenetics-and-health-coaching/. You can also join their free live webinar on epigenetics.   Customised Online Coaching for Runners CUSTOMISED RUN COACHING PLANS — How to Run Faster, Be Stronger, Run Longer  Without Burnout & Injuries Have you struggled to fit in training in your busy life? Maybe you don't know where to start, or perhaps you have done a few races but keep having motivation or injury troubles? Do you want to beat last year's time or finish at the front of the pack? 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If you have a big challenge ahead, are dealing with adversity, or want to take your performance to the next level and want to learn how to increase your mental toughness, emotional resilience, foundational health, and more, then contact us at support@lisatamati.com.   Order My Books My latest book Relentless chronicles the inspiring journey about how my mother and I defied the odds after an aneurysm left my mum Isobel with massive brain damage at age 74. The medical professionals told me there was absolutely no hope of any quality of life again, but I used every mindset tool, years of research and incredible tenacity to prove them wrong and bring my mother back to full health within three years. Get your copy here: https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/books/products/relentless. 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Manufactured in an ISO9001 certified facility Boost Your NAD+ Levels — Healthy Ageing: Redefined Cellular Health Energy & Focus Bone Density Skin Elasticity DNA Repair Cardiovascular Health Brain Health  Metabolic Health   My  ‘Fierce' Sports Jewellery Collection For my gorgeous and inspiring sports jewellery collection, 'Fierce', go to https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/lisa-tamati-bespoke-jewellery-collection.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  Find out Mark's experience with meditation and how this made him into an ultimate warrior. Discover how a positive internal dialogue can train your brain to be focused. Know about recapitulation and how it can help in dealing with traumas.   Episode Highlights [05:34] Mark's Background Mark's experiences with his father forged his mental toughness and resilience. This laid the foundation for him to be an ultimate warrior. He grew up boating, hiking, and running trails through the mountains. Athletics was his escape, but he wasn't able to think about his future.  When Mark left college, he was fortunate enough to get a job in a big accounting firm; this allowed him to go to a top business school.  Despite school and work, Mark was determined to continue his athletic career. He then became interested in Seido karate. Meditation made him realise that he wasn't following his true path.  [15:13] Becoming an Ultimate Warrior Mark came across a Navy recruitment centre, saw their poster, and applied to be a SEAL. Mark graduated with his entire boat crew. He was number 1 in his class.   Mark credits this achievement to meditation training and the team building activities that compelled you to tame your ego. [19:59] The Importance of Meditation and Yoga Mark meditated and trained in yoga every day in the war zone. He felt stronger and more confident.  Yoga is the oldest science of mental and personal development.  Mark learned that training one's physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual aspects mean you can access more of yourself and your potential. Yoga, in a sense, is integration; it is coming back to who we are and being whole.  Listen to the full episode to learn how Mark got into yoga and how this contributed to him becoming an ultimate warrior. [26:33] The Importance of Emotional Strength In SEAL training, most of those who quit were physically strong but lacked the emotional strength to handle extreme moments of crisis and doubt. The person subconsciously created the injury to quit.  Mark tried to be flexible and didn't let anything bother him during SEAL training.  Mark trains SEALs by teaching the Big Four: box breathing, positive internal dialogue, visualisation, and micro-goals.  [35:19] Examining Your Internal Dialogue Meditation is a critical part of examining one's internal dialogue.  How you talk to yourself has an incredible impact on your energy and motivation.  The term 'feeding the fear wolf' means to allow negative dialogue, imagery, and emotions to control and weaken you.  Positive thoughts, or ‘feeding the courage wolf', creates a higher vibration, bringing in more energy and access to creativity.  Controlling your breathing and adding a positive mantra can be very transformative; it helps you develop concentration and increase productivity.  [41:33] Imagining Victory Our belief systems are made out of statements that may or may not be true.  Pay attention to your thoughts and make them positive. Know that you are competent.  Although you may not feel it yet, continue meditating to get rid of that negative side.   When you understand your capabilities, you can project them into the future and have an image of your success.  When positive thoughts overcome negative ones, you can see your true self more clearly, and powerful thoughts start to spread.  [46:10] The Zen Process Meditation is challenging, especially for active people. We have to disconnect from various distractions and be still.  You can't evolve if you are constantly active; the only way to go inward is to slow down and be quiet.  The first step in meditation practice is box breathing. It releases stress and brings brain-body balance.  In the second step, the box pattern turns into concentration practice. The mantra is also added to train concentration and attention.  The third step allows you to put less energy into concentration and observe yourself from a witness perspective.  [53:00] The Importance of Doing Emotional Work Doing emotional work is the foundation of meditation.  Without this, you don't get the full benefits of meditation. Meditation requires patience.  The process is different for everyone.  [55:44] Going into the Witness Perspective In this part of the process, you empty your mind and allow any thought streams to come in. You experience a metacognitive split here.  You see the thoughts that come up from a perspective that's separate from them.  Through this, you realise you're not your thoughts and emotions. And so, you have the power to change your story. When you visualise from the witness perspective, you see what your spirit wants you to see. You realise your true purpose.  If you do this every day, you attract the future that's right for you, and you feel connected to the world. Through this, you eventually gain enlightenment. [01:02:43] How Meditation Can Help Athletes Meditation supports total health. Through it, you'll become more healthy, strong, and motivated. Awakened athletes and warriors who serve the world can change it. Athletes can do so because they are emotionally balanced. [01:05:25] What Is Recapitulation? Recapitulation is where we use imagery to go back into our past, relive traumatic events, recontextualise them, and forgive.  It is to see yourself forgiving your younger self and changing the image and energy associated with your traumas.  Awareness and identification of traumatic events is the first step to the recapitulation.  Recapitulation can be used to go back and overcome big traumas and to make sure you are not dragging past regrets.  Recapitulation then becomes a daily practice of letting go of regrets and resentments. Listen to the full episode and hear some examples of this!  [01:18:28] How to Be a Good Leader Show up as the best version of yourself. Be humble, authentic, trustworthy, courageous, and respectful.  It takes time to develop those qualities and work on them with your team.  Listen to the full episode to know how Mark does leadership training in his programs!   Resources Gain exclusive access and bonuses to Pushing the Limits Podcast by becoming a patron!  Harness the power of NAD and NMN for anti-aging and longevity with NMN Bio.  Listen to other Pushing the Limits episodes: #183: Sirtuins and NAD Supplements for Longevity with Dr Elena Seranova #189: Understanding Autophagy and Increasing Your Longevity with Dr Elena Seranova #199: Episode with Dr Don Wood Connect with Mark: Website | Instagram  The Unbeatable Mind Podcast with Mark Divine Bedros Keulian on Learning How to “Man Up” How to Deal with Trauma with Dr Don Wood Check out these books by Mark Divine!  Staring Down the Wolf  Unbeatable Mind  8 Weeks to SEALFIT The Way of the SEAL  KOKORO Yoga Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda 2021 Unbeatable Challenge   7 Powerful Quotes from This Episode ‘It was about physical, it was about mental, it was about emotional, it was about intuitional and spiritual aspects of our being. In that, I learned that if you train those together, then you will integrate, you'll become whole again.' ‘Human beings have not learned to be whole, and they don't recognise that we're all interconnected. And every one of our thoughts, every one of our emotions, every one of our actions has an implication or impact on the whole.' ‘How you talk to yourself has an incredible impact on your energy and your motivation. Literally, we use the terminology “feeding the courage wolf” versus “feeding the fear wolf.' ‘Understanding your capability as a human being, the potential that you have, the power that we have, you can then project that into the future and say, “What does victory look like for me?”' ‘I think that there's two reasons we're on this planet. One is to evolve to become the best version, highest and best version of yourself in this lifetime. The second is to align with our calling or our purpose.' ‘Ultimately, we create our own reality. It's all basically, it's all experienced with [the] mind. So that's powerful.' ‘You can do anything, one at a time.'   About Mark Mark Divine grew up in Upstate New York. He has a degree in economics from Colgate University and an MBA from NYU. He is a New York Times best-selling author, leadership expert, entrepreneur, motivational speaker.  Mark is also a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander. He spent nine years on active duty and 11 as a Reserve. With 20 years in service, he served in over 45 countries. During his time in the military, Mark created a nationwide mentoring program for SEAL trainees. Because of his success, he decided to start SEALFIT. This fitness company aims to prepare civilians for the physical and emotional demands of a SEAL-like lifestyle.  Mark knows the value of emotional strength in transforming lives. With this in mind, he published Unbeatable Mind in 2011, which includes an at-home study program. Mark also has several other entrepreneurial endeavours and books in his name. He's also the host of the Unbeatable Mind podcast. With all these ventures, Mark's ultimate aim is to create more resources to improve the lives of everyone he meets.  If you want to know more about Mark and his work, check out his website and Instagram.     Enjoyed This Podcast? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your family and friends so they can be motivated to be their real selves through meditation. Have any questions? You can contact me through email (support@lisatamati.com) or find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. For more episode updates, visit my website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts. To pushing the limits, Lisa   Full Transcript Of The Podcast Welcome to Pushing the Limits, the show that helps you reach your full potential. With your host Lisa Tamati, brought to you by lisatamati.com. Lisa Tamati: Well, hey everyone, Lisa Tamati here. Fantastic to have you back at Pushing the Limits this week. Now I have a wonderful man who I've followed for a number of years. He's one of my heroes, I was a little bit of a fangirl in this interview I have to admit. But it was pretty crazy. I have Commander Mark Divine on the show. Mark is an ex-Navy SEAL. He was a Commander in the Navy Seal. He was there for 20 years, and he was a fantastic leader. He was deployed in over 45 countries around the world. He also trains, trains a lot of the SEALs who are going into BUD/S training. He was number one on his course when he went through BUD/S, and that's saying something. That's nine months of hell on earth, so if you get through that, you've got to be pretty cool, and to be number one in the end of the whole 190 that went on, that's pretty amazing.  He's the author of a number of books: Staring Down the Wolf, Unbeatable Mind, and SEALFIT, and runs a number of multi-million dollar companies. As a leadership consultant, he trains, not only does he train the military, he helps people prepare for SEAL training. He also now runs through his innovative SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind training systems. Kokoro crucible is one of his programs. He shares the same secrets with entrepreneurs, executives, and teams through his book and through his book, and through his speaking, and through his award-winning podcast. He has his own, and I have the privilege of being on that one shortly. He runs world-renowned leadership and team events. Wonderful man to talk to, someone that I really, really look up to and respect. His discipline that he brings to everything that he does is quite amazing. So I hope you enjoy the show. Before we go, I just want to remind you to check out our epigenetics program, if you haven't already. Head over to lisatamati.com and hit the work with us button, and find out about our Peak Epigenetics program. This is all about understanding your genetics, and how to optimise them for your best performance. So everything from food, to exercise, what types of exercise to do, what times of the day you should be training, what times of the day you should be eating, and how often. What type of diet is right for you, right down to the nitty gritty. You know, eat almonds, don't eat cashew nuts, right specific to your genetics, so to speak. It also looks at your whole mood and behavior, what makes you tick, why do you think the way you do, what areas you may have problems with, your predispositions.  That's not to be all deterministic, and negative, that's all to be like this is what you're dealing with, and this is how we can hit things off at the pass. This is a really life-changing program, and we're really proud to bring it to you. We've been doing it for a number of years now. We've taken hundreds of people through this program, and we work with corporate teams. So if you're out there and you have a corporate team that might be interested in doing either this or our boost camp program, which is all about upgrading and learning all about how to manage stress, how to reduce the effects of stress, and be more resilient and bring a higher performance to your game, then please reach out to us. Go over to lisatamati.com. and check out all the programs that we have here.  Just a reminder too, I have a new book out called Relentless: How a Mother and Daughter Defied the Odds. If you've listened to this podcast for a while, you would hear me harp on about my amazing mum and the journey that we've been on back from a massive aneurysm that left her at the age of 74 with hardly any higher function, and a prognosis that said she would never ever do anything again. And they were very, very wrong. So I want to share this book, I want to share the story, because it's a very empowering story. So if you haven't read the book Relentless, I really encourage you to go and do that. I'm really keen to get this out there because this will empower and change lives, and already has, so make sure you read Relentless. Right, over to the show with Commander Mark Divine. Hi everyone, Lisa Tamati here. I'm super, super excited. I'm jumping out of my skin, I can't sit still. I have one of my great heroes that I've followed for such a long time, so I'm a little bit, being a bit of a fangirl right now. But I'm sure I'll calm down in a minute or two. Commander Mark Divine is with us. He has such a huge history. You are known, really, as the warrior man, Unbeatable Mind, SEALFIT. You've done a heck of a lot in your life. Mark, it's just, I can't wait to share some of your insights, because what you do and what you've done is just absolutely amazing. So, welcome to Pushing the Limits. Can you give us a little bit of background, Mark, on where you come from and what you've done and how you've, just to give us a little bit of, because you, obviously you've been in the SEALs, you're a commander in the SEALs, you're a trained SEAL. So let's start there. Let you come to it. Mark Divine: Oh, my God, where to start? Lisa: Maybe childhood. Mark: I was born at a very young age in a very small town in upstate New York, a province of the United States. I'll try to keep this short because sometimes I have a few run-on sentences. Go like 40 minutes, right? We don't want that to happen. That's when we have a good time. So yeah, I was a pretty normal kid growing up, running around the woods of upstate New York, crazy family, lots of alcohol and anger. The belt would come out pretty much every other night. My brother and I would literally just provoke my father just to do it, because we stopped taking him seriously after a while. In that regard, I feel pretty fortunate that my young spirit was like, ‘You can't break me'. I realise now that we all choose our parents, let's just say, from a spiritual perspective, I certainly believe that. For certain experiences, and for a while I played the victim, woe is me.  But now I look back and thank God, that really forged my mental toughness and resiliency. I had to unpack some crap from that, obviously, but it made me a Navy SEAL warrior, right? When I went through Navy SEAL training, you could not hurt me, because nothing was compared to my dad. Anyway, so that's a little aside. Upstate New York had a really— it's beautiful. I've been to your country in New Zealand. It's just absolutely gorgeous. I feel the same way about America in certain places, the much bigger. New York is one of those areas that, 6 million acres of unfettered, protected land in northern New York called the Adirondack Mountains, and that was my playground. And our summer home was on the west shore of a lake called Lake Placid where the Olympics were, you're probably familiar with that.  Lisa: Yeah.  Mark: There was no road access to my house. There was no TV, no internet. Still, there's finally internet after but no TV, and we would have to take a boat to get there. And so I grew up with boats and I grew up hiking in the Adirondacks and a lot of time alone in the wilderness, which is one of the reasons I became kind of an endurance athlete. I know you're an endurance lady. Because I was comfortable, being alone. I was comfortable running the trails in the mountains, and I used to have a friend, we would run up Whiteface Mountain, which is at the base or the foot of Lake Placid. Not a huge mountain, it's 4,000 feet, but you know it took a couple hours. If you're going to hike up there it takes a few hours. For us to run up there, took us 45 minutes. People used to think we were crazy. When we got to the top we would wrap our ankles and our knees and we would play tag on the way down. The trails are steep and just rocks and ruts and roots. It's amazing we didn't kill ourselves.  So that was my like early childhood upbringing, nature being in the woods and in the water were my solace away from the family dynamics. That led me to be a competitive athlete in high school, 12 varsity letters and then into college, I was recruited for swimming and I became a competitive rower. And then I started triathlon. So, I was an athlete, but the athletics really was my escape and kind of my grounding rod, like it is for so many athletes, right? When I— then I wasn't sure what was going to happen. I didn't really spend a lot of time in my youth thinking about my future, I kind of accepted a lot of the stories for my family that I was going to go back and be part of the family business. That business was really the place that Divines go, you know, we don't go into the military, we don't go into academia, we don't do those things. So anyways, it's as your listeners are hearing this, they're probably like, ‘Yep, check.' Lisa: They may have done that. Mark: That's the norm, right? That's not, I wasn't off, but it's certainly not what I teach today, right? Because, right, I think if we're— if we don't follow our passion and find our calling in life, then we're going to have discomfort later on, and discomfort is going to lead to existential crisis. So I was very fortunate, incredibly fortunate that when I left college, I got a job with a big accounting firm, consulting accounting firm called Coopers and Lybrand, which became accountant, became— Lisa: You were an accountant. I mean, that makes me laugh, really. Mark: I was an accountant. Lisa: I was on the way to being an accountant too. So because of what my dad wanted, and I'm about as far from an accountant, as you can get, you know.  Mark: I was too. Lisa: That's a good story. Mark: But I stuck with it long enough to become a certified public accountant, I had to pass the exam.  Lisa: I didn't. Mark: I got my— I tell you what, I would rather go back to BUD/S Navy SEAL training than try that darn exam again. That told me something right there. But you know, it is a great opportunity. Because here I am, you know, I got a degree from a pretty good university called Colgate. But I didn't really have any skills. And so this job opportunity gave me and sent me to a top business school in the United States called NYU, New York University. So I got my MBA in finance, and I became a certified public accountant for four years. I got to work on a lot of different companies as a consultant and auditor. So I saw a lot. But, so that was kind of formative, in a sense, like, I learned a lot. What was probably more formative, or more substantial for me was, once I got into that suit and tie, and I was working eight hours a day, mind you, they allowed me to work only 8 or 10 hours a day. Most people in those scenarios work 15 to 20. But because they were sponsoring this small group of us to go to business school at night, they had to let us off, and then we would go to school full-time during the summer, and just come in on Fridays. It was a really cool program. So I was working 8 to 10 hours a day, going to school at night. And it's— I was an athlete, right? And I was like, ‘How am I going to, how am I going to stay as an athlete?' Right? Most people don't. Because you know, in the corporate world, and I was like, ‘I've got to, I've got to continue my athletic career.' And so I would get up really early in the morning and go for a six mile run. And then at lunchtime when all my peers would go have a beer or martini and lunch, I would go to the gym and do like this, what I now know is a high intensity functional workout, which back then nobody talked about. Because I had to go fast, and I was wanting to do a lot of different variety, and I had to be in and out of there in 45 minutes. And then after, they let me go at five o'clock in the afternoon, and my first class wasn't till 7:30. So I'm looking at that saying, ‘Look, I got two and a half hours. I could do some training here.' So one night, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. But one night, I was walking down 23rd Street, I was living on 22nd in Manhattan, and I heard these screams coming out of this building. And I stopped and I looked up and I was standing under the flag of the World Seido Karate Headquarters.  ‘Oh, interesting. Maybe it's a martial art.' And I had been intrigued with the martial arts. But in Upstate New York, that just wasn't much. There's nothing as a matter of fact, in my time, and so I didn't really get a chance to study anything. So I went in there and I was floored. I was stunned by what I saw. It was an incredible art. This was the headquarters of a worldwide art called seido, they had three or 400,000 students. And the Grand Master, the founder was on the center of the floor, this Japanese man, 10th degree black belt, looked like a frickin' tank. And he was, his name was Nakamura, and he became my mentor, my first real mentor. Yeah. Now what's interesting, he says it wasn't really the karate that changed me. It was the zen training. And he is one of the few masters who kept the old ways of training the mind and the body and the spirit, and understood that they all had to be in balance, and they all were part of the package of developing these corrupted, these trainees.  I loved the zen part, and there was a zen class we had every Thursday night for an hour, we would sit on that little wooden zazen bench. And honestly, this studio is the headquarter, had well over a thousand students. There were ten of us in this class, most of them black belts, and I was a white belt, and I was like, ‘Where is everyone else?' I didn't get it. And then there wasn't a lot of understanding or talk about meditation back then. But boy, I did this thing to do meditation. I had all the usual kind of resistance to it, and my monkey mind going all over the place and wondering if it really worked. I trusted Nakamura and the way he acted and presented himself as a character, just who he was, was so different than any other human I've ever seen or experienced. And I was like, ‘There's got to be something to this, right?' So I stuck with it. And it literally changed almost every aspect of who I was and how I saw the world and what I perceived to be my calling and my purpose in life. And it was sitting on that bench that I realised that I was going down the wrong path with this MBA, CPA, working in the corporate world. Even if I went back to the family business, it just wasn't what I was meant to do. That was the first time in my life that I allowed myself to examine my core story that said, this is who I am, and to recognise it was built on a lie. Lisa: Yeah. And you weren't following your true path. Mark: I wasn't following my true path. But my true path wasn't exactly laid out for me, in those meditation sessions. It was more like the archetypal energy in the arc of my life was shown to me and that that art was to be a warrior, and then it would lead somewhere else that wasn't quite clear to me, but the warrior part was very strong. And it didn't— I didn't get messages while I was meditating, saying, ‘You're going to be a Navy SEAL.' What I got was ‘warrior' and, ‘You're going down the wrong path with this business stuff.' It was when I finally started to accept that, that I learned about the Navy SEALs, right. Remember, this is 1987, 88, there was no TV shows and movies, no famous names.  Lisa: They weren't famous back then.  Mark: Nobody knew them. In fact, the few people that did know them were like, crazy guys. So I— one day, I was walking home from work, and I came across a Navy recruiting station. I didn't even know it was that but I saw a poster in the window. I took a double take of this poster. I was like, well, the title of that poster was, ‘Be Someone Special'. And it had Navy SEALs doing really cool shit. Jumping out of airplanes, yeah, blocking out little mini submarines, sneaking through the water. It's just so cool for me. I just sat there kind of transfixed, looking at that, and I didn't say anything about the SEALs. They said, US Navy, and I was, ‘Huh, interesting.' So I went back and I talked to the recruiters so what, ‘Who are those people in that poster?' They said, ‘Oh, they're crazy Navy SEALs. You don't want to do that.' I said, ‘Yeah, I do. Tell me more.' So long story short. I started that whole CPA, MBA bullshit, 1985. In November of 1989, I got my black belt, I got my MBA, I got my CPA and I was on a bus. I was on a bus to Officer Candidate School. Lisa: That was the next mission. Mark: On to the next mission. I wandered away from, I walked away from probably what would today's dollars be $200,000 salary to get paid $500 a month?  Lisa: Wow. That takes— Mark: For heading off as a candidate. Lisa: That takes courage. That alone takes courage. Mark: But I didn't question that. You know, I knew it. I knew this is the right path. And when I got to SEAL training, what we called BUD/S, basic underwater demolition SEAL training. Man, I felt like I was home, and there was no way that they were going to get me to quit. I mean, other people said this, but I said this very clearly: ‘You have to kill me to get me out of here.' And I don't think they can legally do that. Although they sure do try. Lisa: It can get pretty close. Mark: It can get pretty close, yeah. I sailed through SEAL training. We had 185 in my class, hardcore, awesome guys. And 19 of us graduated. I graduated number one in my class and my entire team, my boat crew that we trained together from day one, graduated with me.  Lisa: Wow.  Mark: So there's something about that meditation training, Nakamura and the skills, and the values on team building and taking my eyes off myself and putting them on others, the taming of the ego, it really allowed me to help lead my team to success, right? We made it about the team and not about me, and everyone else was about them. And they— the team's, the instructors are, their job is to select the next crop of teammates that they will go to war with.  Lisa: Yeah.  Mark: So what they're looking for is not who's the toughest guy, not who's the best athlete—  Lisa: Not the coolest, yeah.  Mark: Yeah, exactly, not the best looking whatever. It's, ‘Are you a great teammate? Are you gonna have my back?' So that's something that I guess I demonstrated.  Lisa: Wow, that's a brilliant intro into your background. What fascinates me with you too is that you like— you know, because the SEALs are known for being hard asses. I mean, you know they are hard people, they have been through tough stuff, they go through tough stuff every single day that you're out there. But you've got this meditation side, you do a heck of a lot of yoga. You do, you talk about authenticity, and I know you don't like the word vulnerability, but you're quite, you're open about the stuff. That's quite the opposite of most, in the training that you get. I suppose this comes from Nakamura being your master, that he taught you that very early on, they're sort of the both sides of the coin.  I get that question quite a lot, too. When they— when people read what I've done and achieved and so on, they're like, ‘Wow, you must be a super hard ass.' And then they meet you and realise that you're actually very vulnerable or cry a lot. I'm very full of mistakes and problems and stuff that I'm working on at all times. But the difference is, I think, that you embrace both sides. And that you are always in pursuit of excellence, and you're always improving, and you're always developing. And I found that a really interesting combination in someone who's so physically tough and mentally tough to have had both sides. Was that a hard thing in the beginning with the SEALs? Mark: I think you're right. I did learn that initially from Nakamura and so every day, you know, I was so committed. Every day I would stretch and I would do my breathing practices and my visualisation while I was going through SEAL training. Every day in the SEALs, I do some version of that. It was you know, it's difficult for a military operator to keep a daily dedicated practice going if you're up 24 hours a day, and you're in combat. Honestly, when I went to Iraq and combat, I meditated and trained yoga every single day. And it had a profound effect on me, right? In the war zone, all my teammates are just getting frayed at the edges, and I felt strong and confident, and I knew I was going to survive, because I did, I had that vision. I was going to be home with my child, you know, my wife and son.  So it came first from Nakamura, and then I started into yoga. It's not my career, it's important people know, I did plus-20 years in the Navy SEAL, but about nine years active duty and 11 years reserve. So as reserve, so nine years after I joined, even while I was on active duty, I started to get into yoga. But when I got off active duty I had more time. I went full on in, and that was because— actually it is a blessing in disguise. I was living in San Diego and there was no seido karate out here. Otherwise I would have gotten back into seido karate. So first I got into something called goju karate, I got a black belt there. It was very similar to seido but it lacked the spirit and like the mental, the meditation, so I didn't really stick with that. And then I got into ninjutsu, thinking ninjutsu might be a little bit more spiritual. I really liked the teacher but he was a horrible business guy, so right on the cusp of getting my black belt, he shut his school down and ran out of money.  And then I found yoga kind of about the same time as ninjitsu. But I didn't really understand it until I read Patanjali's yoga sutras and also Paramahansa Yogananda's autobiography yoga. And those just absolutely shattered my paradigm of what was possible and what yoga was, as the oldest science of mental and personal development. So I fully went into yoga and I ended up getting 700 hours of certifications and started my own yoga program and wrote a book about it eventually, but, and started teaching it to SEALs. And so all this I was still a SEAL officer. Because I didn't retire from the SEALs in 2011, but I was able to do all this and build a business that started to teach Navy SEALs everything I would have been learning. And that's called SEALFIT. That was the business that everything I've been learning and applying in my own life, right? And this was this integrated model of development. It started with Nakamura where it wasn't just about the physical. It was about physical, it was about mental, it was about emotional, it was about intuitional and spiritual aspects of our being. In that, I learned that if you train those together, then you will integrate, you'll become whole again. What that means is you'll become more, you have access to more of yourself. You have to put more potential. You can maintain peak performance, you can serve more profoundly, you can do more, you've got way more energy, way more enthusiasm, way more motivation, way more peace of mind, way more clarity.  It's extraordinary. In a sense, it's like coming back to who we are. That's why I call it integration. In fact, the word ‘yoga' means union or integration, and so does is zen, believe it or not. Those practices and traditions are really all about becoming whole as a human again, as opposed to fragments and separate, separate from yourself and separated from others. So I stumbled upon this, and created my own path or my own model. And then when I had started to teach it to SEALs and special operators, and other military operators, a ton of people, even from New Zealand, some of your listeners might have been to my training. Then I started to recognise that, ‘Wow, this is necessary in our culture.' Because most Westerners have no connection to this, this way of living of, taking care of the internal while you are working in the external, the yin and the yang, the balance between being and doing, becoming whole again, so you can do your work from a whole perspective as opposed to a fragmented, separated self. Which leads to suboptimal results, at a minimum, in at least a flat out crisis or destruction at the maximum level. And that's, we're seeing that both in from the investment in violence, military build-up, conflict, as well as environmental degradation is because human beings have not learned to be whole, and they don't recognise that we're all interconnected. And every one of our thoughts, every one of our emotions, every one of our actions has an implication or impact on the whole. Lisa: Yep. This is really good. Because I think, we live our lives very much in the doing. We're busy all day, we're busy with a billion million things, we're running businesses, we're— we've got families and so on. And it's really hard to find that stillness. And I know that even as an athlete who, I think for years, I was just headed through the wall, you know, taking— Mark: Most people are, that's how they learn, until they hit the wall, right?  Lisa: Yeah, no, I hit the wall a couple of dozen times before, because I was a bit thick. I didn't wake up, said, ‘Hang on, this stuff isn't working anymore.' And it works when you're 20. And it works when you're 25. And it works when you're 30. And but when you start hitting your 40s, and you're still smashing the crap out of your body, and you're not really not refilling the tank, and you're not re-examining what the hell are you doing, I think that's when the wheel started, when the wheel started to fall off for me. And I'm like, ‘Hang on a minute, this— why isn't my body doing like, it wasn't what it was supposed to do?' And when you've grown up, though, with that expectation of, you have to be tough, you have to be hard. And I grew up different to you. But I had a dad who was very, he was an awesome father, but he was a hard ass. And he expected you to be tough and mentally tough, physically tough. He didn't really tolerate a lot of weakness or sickness or anything like that. And he was an amazing dad, but he pushed really hard. And that sort of makes you think, well, you have to be hard all the time. And then when you break down, then it's you being weak. Instead of looking at the whole picture, and quieting the mind and doing these things like meditation was for me. Yeah, I know, I hear it's really important, but I can't sit still. I need it twice as much. Mark: Yeah, well, there's a reason for that. It'd be fun to talk about. But think about, when I reflect back, and my SEAL training and all these other guys were trying to be hard, and they had the same thinking, because America has a real soft side to it. But there's a lot of freakin' warriors in America. And we have that same kind of what your dad's talking about. Gotta be hard. Like, there's no room for weakness. It's got to be tough. You think about the metaphor, the guys who quit were just bad asses. Yeah, why did they quit? They quit because they didn't— they lacked the emotional strength to understand what was happening to them in their either most extreme moments of crisis or moments of just doubt, right? And then they're like, so they let uncertainty in, let doubt creep in and corrupt their decision making and then, one mistake leads to an injury we call, quinjury. And you've probably seen this in endurance athletes' is when all of a sudden the injury kind of crops up and then the person's out. And then really, reality is they created that injury to quit.  Lisa: Yeah, because they wanted a way out.  Mark: Because they wanted a way out. It's very subconscious. It's not prepared. It's not preparing properly. It's not recovering properly. It's not understanding that this is a long game and getting your ego out of the way. Lisa: It used to prop up for me every— before any big race, that in the week ahead of that race, I would get sick. And I would, I'm sure that that was my subconscious trying to stop me do it. Mark: Yeah, I've given you an out, right. And so— Lisa: You've got a cold, you've got the flu. Mark: Think about the metaphor between, if you got a tsunami coming, like, consider tsunami a metaphor for a crisis, or a big challenge, like BUD/S or a 50 mile or 100 mile race or something like that. There's a tsunami coming. Would you rather be a mighty oak facing that tsunami, or would you rather be like a reed?  Lisa: A reed, definitely. Mark: Yeah, if so, when I went to SEAL training, I tried to be the reed, right? I tried to be really flexible. I didn't let anything bother me. You know, structures would come up and, during Hell Week for us, which week seven back then. But now it's more like week three or four, seven days non-stop training around the clock, no sleep. Everyone's heard about that. Like a day, Thursday, like the day before, we're over it most of it, we're down to 60, 35, maybe 45 or 50, actually, in our class from 185 already. And instructor evil comes over and he's like, ‘Mark, I don't like you, I'm gonna make you quit.' And in my mind, I was like, ‘Good luck.' And I even think I started— Lisa: That confidence! Mark: I don't know, it was just my spiritual strength saying, ‘No, you're not going to get me to quit, you can't.' And so I actually was challenging him in my mind, and it must come through on my face. And he goes, ‘I'm gonna wipe that smirk right out that effing face.' And he just made me start doing 8-count bodybuilders, which are like a burpee, basically. And I remember in my mind thinking, ‘Okay, all right. Let's do this.' Right? All I got to do is one 8-count bodybuilder at a time, until he gets tired. Lisa: Until he gets tired. Mark: Exactly! So that's what I did. I just did one. I just want, did one 8-count bodybuilder. And then I just did one 8-count bodybuilder. And then I just did one 8-count bodybuilder. And when we got up to like— Lisa: You broke him. Mark: 800.  Lisa: Holy heck.  Mark: Which is nothing, right? I did 24 hours of burpees last, a couple of years ago, as part of our challenge. We did, check this out: we did 22 million burpees as a tribe to raise money for veterans. And part of that was to break a world record where our six-person team, you would love this, three men and three women, we did 36,000 burpees in 24 hours, so I did 7,500 or something like that. So 700 is nothing. Back then I didn't know if it was going to be 700 or 7,000 or 70,000. But he got bored, and he walked away at about 700, and I have to say, that worked. That's a good strategy.  Lisa: What about the burning in the muscles and the exhaustion and the running out of glycogen—  Mark: You can do anything, one at a time.  Lisa: Wow.  Mark: It's just like in a race, I'm sure you get to a point where all you have to do all you are saying to yourself is, ‘Just one more step.'  Lisa: One more step. Yep, absolutely.  Mark: Same thing. We call them micro goals. And so we teach— I started teaching these to SEALs, and the best guys already did this. But now we teach it, the SEALs are teaching what I call the Big Four. And they're teaching box breathing for controlling their stress, they're teaching positive internal dialogue, and mantras. And they're teaching visualisation, visualise every event and visualise what the end state looks like for you and then visualise the mission and whatnot. And then micro goals. Like go to BUD/S thinking about eight months of training, you go to BUD/S thinking about, ‘What do I got to do today to win this?' And then when today gets hard, you just collapse. ‘What do I need to do to win this evolution or event that I'm in?' And then when that gets harder, you know, it's like, ‘What do I got to do to get to the next five minutes?' Anytime you quit, or you have the thought, ‘Well, this sucks. I think I want to quit.' You just say, ‘Well, let me just push through to another— let me just push through another five minutes.' Or, ‘Let me just get to that berm up there,' if it's a run, or Log-Pt could go on forever. ‘Let me just finish this evolution, then I'll make a decision.' And so you just keep kicking the can down the road of the pain and the quit decision and the suffering and eventually the suffering goes away, because that's a temporary state. Lisa: And this is like that you just dropped so much golden inside of two minutes. Take a couple of those because these are things that I've took me 20 years to learn. Mark: Play it back in slow motion. Lisa: You know, like this. That's how that's how I break down. You know, every mess of the like, I remember and my listeners have heard me tell the story. But I ran 2,250 kilometers from New Zealand for charity.  Mark: Wow. Good for you. Holy cow.  Lisa: Yeah, no, it's like, but I've been so busy in the build-up doing— I've been at other races around the world, done Badwater in the States, just come back from that, just launched a book and then I'm standing at the start line. I've been so busy in the thing that I actually hadn't thought about actually running the— because I was just like, ‘Yeah, I got everything, sweet.' And then I'm starting at the start line and I just had a panic attack, like the first real big panic attack. And I'm not, because you're staring down the barrel of this—  Mark: Like, holy shit, this is too high to climb. What the heck have I done? Lisa: What the frick was I thinking? And I went home, we had media, we had all my crew and everybody there and I just went away behind the one of the cars and got my mum, my mummy ‘cuz she's my safe place, went to my mummy and I just bawled my eyes out. And said, ‘Mum I can't do this, I don't know what the frick I was thinking. I can't, and there's no way out.' And mum's just like, ‘Hey,' as she hugged me, as mums do. And she said, ‘You don't need to do 2,250 today. All I want you to focus on is that little box up there,' you know, that was a couple of hundred meters up the road. ‘That's what you got to do right now. And then you're going to, you're going to get through to lunchtime, and then you're gonna have lunch. And then we're going to get through to this and that.'  She just broke it down into pieces, and she took all of that load that I was just like, ‘Oh my God, this is huge,' and she broke it into one step at a time, basically. And that was some of the greatest learnings that I've taken away for every event that I've done when— and there have been times when I've broken and I've just crashed on the ground. I don't know how to get up and people have come along and they've got me up and walked me through the next few steps. Or the next— and that has gotten you over that hump, you know? And I just wait, you know, that's so much gold, right there, what you've just said. I think if we can do that in daily life so when we're faced with some big scary thing coming at us, how do I just get through this moment? And we're very— if you can get through these impulses, you know, like there's 30 seconds, through the 30 seconds almost, sometimes you can get to a place where you can cope again. And then you can sort of get back up. Mark: And this goes back to like the internal dialogue. Most people don't examine their internal dialogue. And this is where meditation is so critical. And you can also consider, like running or swimming or biking, endurance sports generally, are also very good for examining internal dialogue, because you're going to meet resistance. How you talk to yourself has an incredible impact on your energy and your motivation. Literally, we use the terminology ‘feeding the courage wolf' versus ‘feeding the fear wolf'. Feeding fear is allowing negative dialogue and negative imagery and negative emotions to kind of run the rule the roost of your psychology, and that weakens you. Negative thoughts demonstrably weaken you as a human being.  Lisa: Yeah, because—  Mark: They're gonna not just weaken your motivation but literally musculature-wise you get weaker, and that's been proven through kinesiology. So positive thoughts create a higher vibration, which bring more energy, more access to more creativity and motivation. And so you got to train positive thoughts. That's what I mean by feeding the courage wolf. And the more you feed the courage wolf by training positive mantras and positive thoughts, then the more you starve the fear wolf until he goes away, until he just doesn't have the food anymore. And those patterns dry up and blow away. So I created a bunch of positive mantras that I would say in the SEAL training, and they're still with me today.  As soon as I start a hard workout, they kick back in. ‘Feeling good, I'm looking good, ought to be in Hollywood. Feeling good, I'm looking good, ought to be in Hollywood. I can get out of me in Hollywood. I've got this easy day, piece of cake. Boo yeah, hey, got this. Easy day, piece of cake. Boo yeah, hey.' And then I'll synchronise that with my breathing. So, hardcore, run three steps and inhale 1, 2, 3, ‘I've got this. Easy day. Piece of cake.' Exhale 1, 2, 3. Right.  Lisa: And the rhythm is good too, hey. Mark: Yeah, exactly. So I was synchronising those before, the big four. The first skill I said, box breathing, it's really breath control. Running, anything you're doing, always breathing through your nose as best as possible, and controlling the breathing and creating a nice rhythmic pattern with the breathing. It's going to be different depending upon what you're doing. If you're lifting weights, gonna be one thing, if you're running another, swimming another. Swimming creates its own little breathing patterns, because head in the water versus out of the water. But just starting there, controlling your breathing and adding a positive mantra, or a positive internal statement that's linked to the breath is transformative. Not only does it keep you in the game athletically or whatever, but when you do this during your regular day, day in and day out, you're training your mind to be really positive and to be very concentrated. So you're developing concentration power. So you're turning your mind from like a scattered floodlight, which is flickering on and off, the monkey mind, to a very, very concentrated laser beam that you can point that laser beam on anything, any task, any project, and it deeply improves your productivity, the ability to get things done, you know, significantly.  Lisa: Wow.  Just interrupting the program briefly to let you know that we have a new Patron program for the podcast. Now, if you enjoy Pushing the Limits, if you get great value out of it, we would love you to come and join our Patron membership program. We've been doing this now for five and a half years and we need your help to keep it on air. It's been a public service free for everybody, and we want to keep it that way. But to do that we need like-minded souls who are on this mission with us to help us out. So if you're interested in becoming a patron for Pushing the Limits podcast, then check out everything on www.patron.lisatamati.com. That's P-A-T-R-O-N dot lisatamati.com. We have two Patron levels to choose from. You can do it for as little as $7 a month, New Zealand, or $15 a month if you really want to support us. So we are grateful if you do. There are so many membership benefits you're going to get if you join us. Everything from workbooks for all the podcasts, the strength guide for runners, the power to vote on future episodes, webinars that we're going to be holding, all of my documentaries and much, much more. So check out all the details: patron.lisatamati.com. And thanks very much for joining us. Mark: And then the imagery, right, the imagery. Well, let me backup. The other thing that that process of paying attention to the quality of your thoughts and changing them to positive thoughts, and increasing your concentration power, as you start to look at the dialogue too, in your head. What is actually going on? And you recognise that typically what's going on in your head is a series of statements that are also based upon belief systems, but it can be framed as questions. When people say, ‘I don't think I can do this,' what they're really saying is, ‘Am I worthy? Am I competent?'  We can begin to recognise that our belief systems are based upon questions and statements that may or may not be true. And so you want to take a look at the ones that are questionable, especially if they have a negative quality, and say, ‘Is that true?' And you realise, ‘It's not true. I am worthy. I am competent.' Now, I may not feel that yet. But the more I tell myself that and the more I can see that in myself, and the more that I meditate and actually feel into my worthiness and my confidence, and the more I work to eradicate the emotional side or shadow that may have, be tied to related to that — for me, it was because of the childhood abuse, I kind of felt a little unworthiness and whatnot, even though I was capable as a SEAL, it's still kind of plagued me for a while, until I had to stare down that wolf of fear and be like, ‘Yeah, that's all bullshit. That's just a story that I'm holding on to and I was able to release all that energy and feel that worthiness now.' Then that leads to a whole nother set of questions, which are extraordinarily empowering, right. So when I— understanding your capability as a human being, the potential that you have, the power that we have, you can then project that into the future and say, ‘What does victory look like for me?' Right? ‘If I'm going to run this 2,000 meter, or 2,000 kilometer race, and I'm going to raise money for charity, what is that for? What's my ‘why'? And what does victory look like?'  You get a clear sense of what victory looks like. And then you can even do that with the micro parts. So you chunked it down into 100 kilometer segments, let's just say. What does victory look like for that segment for the next five days? What does it look like for today? What does it look like— this is, in a sense, what your mom was doing, but she was doing it from the other way around. What does it look like for the next six hours? What does it look like for the next three hours? You get a clear picture because you're asking the right questions, and you're winning in your mind before you step foot into the battlefield. So asking really powerful questions like, what does victory look like? Who is on my team? Who's got my back? Why am I doing this? How is it related to my purpose in my life? These are the questions that we start asking, because now we've drowned out the negative incessant chatter, which is just holding us back and distracting us. We've created this space, and I use the metaphor still water pond. We've taken our mind and we've created it instead of this choppy, you know, bouncing all over the place, turbulent thought stream, largely negative, we've calmed down. And it's now this still water, and on this still water, you can look at it, you can really see a reflection clearly. So that's kind of a nice thing, you get to see your true self more clearly, but also, what you drop into that water in terms of the thought is going to ripple out and affect everything. So you end up dropping thought seeds that are really powerful, instead of chaotic and negative. Lisa: Because there's this whole, these automatic negative thoughts and if we think about how we evolved that was there for our survival. Because we needed to be aware of dangers and things in our environment, so we were always looking for the bad thing that was going to come at us. But in our world now, where we just, we have this constant chatter in our head. And it's, you know, I've certainly dealt with this for a long time, and I and I fought against the whole sitting still thing, and focusing inwards. Because it's very unpleasant, when you having— when you want to move, you just want to move. Give me a hard ass workout, any day, over meditation, you know, because it's just like this energy, this agitation, but that's why I need to do it. So that I can break through that piece of the puzzle. And then you can tap into strengths that you didn't know you had, and quietness, and then you start to really reflect and like, for me, it has only really been, even in the last few months where I've been— My dad passed away, and it was one hell of a battle for his life. And I, yeah, it was a real— I was fighting against the system. And it was a mess of battle. It's all good when you win, but it's also good when you don't win. And so this one, just been— I was a bit of an existential crisis after that, because I'd lost this battle for my dad, who I loved dearly. And it made me go inward. It made me start to really question some of the biggest things because you start realising that life's short, shorter than I think it's gonna be. You want to understand why, and then going inside and doing some deep work and doing some trauma work and doing all that sort of hard stuff has been great. There's always good that comes out of shit. You never ever want to go through things like that, but when you do, you can always turn them into something, a learning curve of some sort. And having that, I was listening to you with Bedros Keulian, who's also is another one that I— Mark: Yeah, he's an awesome guy. Lisa: Yeah, he's just a rock star. in you, when you were talking about how you went through the zen process where you were, for a start, you started meditating, but you're just learning to quiet the mind. And then after a few months, that became then mindfulness. Where you're starting to observe yourself from outside in splitting the mind or somehow you put this and you're actually observing yourself as this higher self, if you like. Can you explain that a little bit? And how does that— Mark: Yeah, so glad you brought that up. Because I wanted to talk about that. Because you're right. It's— meditation is hard, especially for active people, which everybody, everybody listening, everybody in the Western world is pretty much hyperactive. Yep, that's what we're taught; it's reality. Like, ‘Go, go, go. Do, do, do.' We get over-committed. Now we have, you know, constant distraction with our iPhones and social media, and it's just gonna get worse, worse, worse. Wait until we get plugged in with a neural link, you know, like, wow. So we got to push back against that. The only way to push back against that is to disconnect from all that and to sit still, or stand still, or take a walk. But don't do anything, right. Don't do it for a goal. Don't do it to check it off a box. Don't do it to be the best meditator you know. Lisa: Tick that box.  Mark: It doesn't work, right? Lisa: That was what I was going to— Max: There's no goals here. Right? It's about becoming still, getting that clarity and this still water mind back, if you ever had it, but we had it when we were kids, of course, but in a different sense. So that you can evolve. You know, let me start there. I think that there's two reasons we're on this planet. One is to evolve to become the best version, highest and best version of yourself in this lifetime. The second is to align with our calling or our purpose. And those two really kind of go hand-in-hand or hand-in-glove. You can't evolve if you're constantly doing. You actually will stay stuck. You'll keep getting your ass handed to you. You'll keep suffering. You'll keep feeling victimised. And you'll keep looking outward for the solutions. And you'll keep blaming other people, or society, or taxes, or the government, or God. Lisa: A lot of fingers are turned. Mark: The answers lie within, right? And so the only way to go inward is to slow down and just be quiet. Right? So it's imperative. Now, why do most people fail? A) Because everything I've just talked about, they haven't been taught this. And B) because they're body mind, their body brain is very, very agitated. It's amped up because you've been taking all this stress on throughout your life. So what I teach is that the first step in meditation practice isn't mindfulness. It isn't a mantra practice. It's just a box breathe, which is a pattern breathe, five-count in, five-count hold, and five-count out, five-count hold, or four, or three, if you have trouble with that. And just let that nostril breathing in that massaging that the vagus nerve, stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. And it's bleeding off stress and bringing your body brain back into my balance.  Lisa: Yep.  Mark: When your body brain is back into balance, your brain is going to experience that as a lower frequency rate. Lower frequency means fewer thoughts, right? If you're in gamma, it's like tick-tick, popcorn brain. But if you're in alpha, like listening to beautiful music, classical music, or you're maybe doing some journaling, your mind stops racing. It starts to get into— Lisa: A lovely alpha state of focus.  Mark: Yeah, and so the box breathing practice trains your mind to get back into alpha, trains your body to de-stress, and you do this. It might take you months, usually about three months. I— my clients have this extraordinary calming that comes over them. And they're already changed. But this is, you know, just the preparatory work, right? This also, for those who are working on their physical structure in their health and their weight, this also has enormous benefits because you begin to feel a lot better. And you begin, you know, you're starting to breathe in that life force again. You're getting more oxygen with every breath, and you're retraining the breathing patterns so this becomes your more natural state. If you, let me just pause here, if you train for 20 minutes a day, have a five-count box breath, that's three breaths per minute, over time, and might take a year or more, you're gonna eventually settle into a natural breath pattern of six breaths per minute, which is now proven to the optimal. Lisa: Exactly.  Mark: I've been doing this for years, I never knew that, it just settled out there to where six breaths per minute through the nose was standard for me, or a standard, and that's what will happen to you.  Lisa: Yep.  Mark: Yeah. But those are full breaths, full exhales, getting all the toxins out there.  Lisa: Basically the exhale. Mark: It's enormously beneficial for your body, and everything starts to come back into balance: you start losing weight, you start eating better. Because you want to eat better, you start sleeping b

In this episode of The All-In Podcast, Daniel speaks with Mark Struczewski, a productivity expert who works with entrepreneurs to overcome distractions in order to avoid being overwhelmed. When Mark was fired, he was angry and unsure of what to do next. It was 2005. Social media was on the upswing and entrepreneurship was still coming into its own. With little experience, Mark decided to start a wedding photography business. The venture failed, but Mark learned something valuable about himself – he loved public speaking. Not only that, but speaking could be used to promote a business. This was a pivotal moment in Mark's life. He thought that entrepreneurship was just about hiring coaches and taking courses. Now, he had something to call his own. Mark created an email list. In time, an empire was born. One of the ways that entrepreneurs go wrong is they spread themselves too thin, losing focus and moving on to the newest platform. Instead of sticking to a blue ocean where the market is open, they flock to a red one and become one of many voices. Clients should never be directed to a social media page. Instead, they should be sent to YOU where the messaging is something you control. It took Mark a while to learn this lesson. Had he not lost focus, he believes that his email list would be even larger. Mark also had to learn to let go. When he ‘came to his senses' and allowed his wife to help behind the scenes, it freed him up to be a better content creator. Success doesn't mean that you plan every moment of your life. Becoming ‘Mister Productivity' meant that Mark made the decision to remove distractions and take care of himself physically and mentally. He encourages others to quit wasting time. Read instead, and learn as much as you can about the world. A better read person asks better questions, and better questions lead to better results.

The one where we're creating a legacy Emma and Nicole chat to award-winning children's author, podcaster and grief and mental health speaker Mark Lemon. When Mark was 12-years-old his father was murdered and he has now dedicated his life to helping children, young people, and adults struggling to come to terms with their grief and loss and launched his podcast, Grief Is My Superpower in 2019. Disillusioned with the lack of diversity in children's books, Mark (with two mixed-race children of his own) decided to create the Otis & Thea series of exciting story books with non-white characters at the helm.   Preorder our book The Half Of It: https://amzn.to/3rDq1qo Our website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/ Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mixeduppodcast Our Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marklemonofficial/   Culture Mix: Grief Is My Superpower: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-is-my-superpower-by-mark-lemon/id1468897791 You, Me and The Big C: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0608649/episodes/downloads Kai Isaiah Jamal “You'll Always Be Our Prince Archie” https://www.instagram.com/p/CMMcN3qArzv/ 

You probably think you've heard about every fringe cult there is, but you'd be wrong. This week, Amy and Chris discuss four unsettling and underreported cults, starting with the Alachua County cult in Florida, House of Prayer. Anna Young was the merciless leader of the group, worshipped by the other members. But Anna, known as "Mother Anna" was ultimately ousted by her own daughter, Joy Fluker, for her horrendous abuse of minors, which culminated in the death of two toddlers. In the second story, Chris recounts the case of Lawrence "Larry" Ray. Larry moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College. He began grooming and manipulating his daughter's roommates, which he used to extort them and create a bizarre sex cult, forcing the students to sleep with each other while he watched. Despite other parents reporting him, the college stated that there was nothing they could do. Lawrence kept his ruse up for over 10 years before we he was arrested, but he still seems to have a hold over some of his "group members." Next, Amy discusses the voodoo cult leader Mark Steven Foster. Mark was found dead on the side of a road with a strange and cryptic note in his shoe. Investigators had no idea this would start the pulling of the thread of Mark's unusual life, and his unusual death. When Mark's home was searched, police discovered pornography and other disturbing items, linking him to a bizarre cult. But it gets stranger. Investigators found out that Mark had convinced his friends to murder him for insurance money, but the note they found in Mark's shoe was Mark's attempt to pin the crime on his co-conspirators to ensure they wouldn't get away with it. Finally, Chris brings you the story of the Love Has Won group. Amy Carlson led the cult and was thought to be the reincarnation of several famous figures, from Jesus Christ to Marilyn Monroe, and more. Amy claimed to be in close connection with angels and ghosts, including dead celebrities. So if Amy was so beloved, why was she discovered as a mummified corpse in a small mountain town? When you’re ready to undo some damage, hit the reset button with the OUAI Detox Shampoo. Go to theouai.com and use code TCR to get 15% off your entire purchase! Go to Hellofresh.com/tcr12 and use code tcr12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps! Support the show AND listen ad-free here!: https://truecrimerecaps.supercast.tech/ Follow TCR on YouTube here! Follow TCR on Instagram here! Follow TCR on Facebook here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Sheldon is a carpenter, artist, woodworker, and amature everything else who set up shop in Cache Valley, UT 26 years ago where he continues to frustrate clients with unrealistic project timelines yet manages to deliver project results that inspire tears of joy. When Mark is in-between projects, he finds, rescues, and restores vintage woodworking tools to pass on to the next generation. https://www.amswoodworks.com/

This week Matt sits down with Mark Prince. Mark is a software engineer at Quantum Mob, where he works with big name clients building web sites. When Mark turned 30, he made the decision to make a career change, and reignite his childhood love of coding. Mark explains how he would “pre-work” in order to learn quickly on the job & why he credits his history of service jobs for his success as a software engineer. Other things discussed in this episode include: - Managing your time - Make sure you love code before you enter a boot-camp - More Code Fewer Chips and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/work-in-programming/message

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. In those moments, fear asks us accusingly, “Who are you to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” When we should be asking, “Who am I not to be?” - Tiffany  Mark Caswell, CEO of KSM Consulting, joins Tiffany in exploring their earliest memories of fear and how those experiences shaped them as leaders. When Mark stepped into the role of CEO, fear began to challenge his identity and ability to do the job. How did his childhood fears impact his ability to move away from fear into reality? And how do your experiences wrestling with fear shape you to this day? Take a listen.

Show notes: Today I’m joined by Brent & Kierstan Fessler. Brent is another man that sat on a C12 board with Mark. Check out episode 3 with Brad & Jooyoung Voeller, and episode 29 with Trevor & Catie Bird, for interviews with other C12 peers. When Mark joined a C12 board, he found the life… The post Brent & Kierstan Fessler: Love Works in Marriage, Parenting, & Workplace appeared first on .

Happy International Women's Day! Our podcast aims to show you that women are equal to men, especially when it comes to murder. Dani covers the murder of Sophie Lionnet. Sophie was just 21 years old when she moved from her small rural town in France to London to become a nanny for Sabrina Kouider. Sabrina dated celebrity Mark Walton (don't worry, we've never heard of him either) from the Irish boy band Boy Zone. After their break-up Sabrina developed a delusional obsession and claimed Mark was stalking her and controlling her with black magic. When Mark moved to LA, Sabrina turned her obsession to Sophie. She believed Sophie was hired by Mark to spy on her and tortured Sophie until she confessed. Listen in to find out how Sophie's murderers were caught! In this episode we're focusing on a slayer, saving our survivor for next week. But Carly swears that it's worth the wait. Follow us on social media - IG, Twitter, Facebook - @SlayorSurvive.Please also subscribe, rate, and review us!Check out our website www.slayorsurvive.com

Mark Rashid is an internationally known author and horseman known for his ability to understand the horse’s point of view and solve difficult problems with communication rather than force. When Mark decided to study the martial art of aikido as a way to improve his horsemanship, he brought the same quiet determination to it that he exhibits in his work with horses. After years of practice, he has earned a second-degree black belt in Yoshinkan aikido and now teaches the “way of harmony” in the local dojo as well as in his Aikido for Horseman workshops, which are known also by the name of “Aibado.” He is the author of fourteen books including Considering the Horse, Horses Never Lie, Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse, Horsemanship Through Life, Whole Heart, Whole Horse, Journey to Softness, and Finding The Missed Path, as well as a novel, Out of the Wild. He also has three music CD’s: Song of the Prairie, Making Good Time, and My Western Town, recorded with his good friend Brad Fitch.Mark's Website: https://markrashid.com/Check Out Mark's book's on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Considering-Horse-Problems-Lessons-Learned/Mark's Considering The Horse Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/consideringthehorseWarwick has over 650 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

Welcome back, guys! Today we are joined by Mark Harford, who is a 3-time Amazon best-selling self-help author. He is the author of Light Up the Darkness, and an expert in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), as well as sports psychology. Mark is also the host of the GetUp Power Hour, and the podcast Get Up. So take a look at all his endeavors after listening to this incredible episode! Honestly, friends if this episode does not hype you up to LITERALLY get up and take control of your life, I don’t know what will. There are so many golden nuggets I am so excited to share with you. Powerful Moments to Tune in for: (3:12) Get to know Mark (5:03) How Mark leaned into flipping the switch in his life. (9:40) Learn about the moments of uncomfy-ness that Mark has worked through to be successful. (12:05) How to be aggressive about your success, and getting out of a microwave mentality. (17:45) When Mark had to leave parts of himself behind to grow into the successful version of himself. (22:54) Mark’s tangible tip on overcoming your mindset blocks. (30:03) Marks writing journey and a little about his incredible books! Resources & Links Connect with Mark and read his books via his website www.markhaford.com Check out my latest fitness apparel or join my fitness app through my website https://www.anniefitlifefitme.com/about Get daily personal development inspiration, mindset practices, workouts, and lifestyle fun by following me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/annie_fitlifefitme/ Get podcast updates, inspiration to boost your day and, personal growth quotes by following the Let's Get Uncomfy Podcast on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/letsgetuncomfy.podcast/ About Annie Annie Graft is the CEO of Fit Life Fit Me, she has a passion for fitness, health, and personal growth. Annie found her love of fitness through her career in the Air Force and gymnastics. Her mission is to stand for more than just fitness or workouts because life is much more than abs! She wants YOU to find what sets your heart on fire and pursue that! Your life is in YOUR hands, so get up and go after your dreams! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annie-graft/support

As an attorney and civil justice advocate, author Mark M. Bello draws upon over 40 years of courtroom experience in his Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series. A Michigan native, Mark received his B.A. in English Literature from Oakland University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. After working extremely high profile legal cases, Mark wanted to give the public a front-row glimpse of what victims face when standing up for justice. Combining his legal experience and passion for justice with a creative writing style, Mark not only brings high-quality legal services to his clients but captivating novels to his readers. When Mark’s not writing legal and political novels, he writes and posts about fairness and justice in the civil justice system on his website, Legal Examiner and Injury Board. In his spare time, Mark enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. Mark and his wife, Tobye, have four children and 8 grandchildren.   TOPICS OF CONVERSATION: Drawing inspiration from today's headlines Social justice issues Sexual assault reporting before and after the MeToo Movement Creating characters we love and those we love to hate Writing two novels at one time What's next? SUPREME BETRAYAL is a dynamic and action-packed journey of injustice, betrayal, murder and revenge as white privilege, partisan politics and greed take precedence over the truth.   CONNECT WITH MARK BELLO! Visit his website: https://www.markmbello.com/ Follow him on social media: Facebook Twitter Watch the book trailer video Read the Reader Views review of Supreme Betrayal

The tradeshow industry was one of the hardest-hit in 2020 and while 30% of companies managed to take full advantage of unstable markets, 30% scraped bottom or worse. Rising from the bottom third, Mark Johnson ended the year with more cash than he started. Listen in to hear how he accomplished remarkable pivots to keep the entrepreneurial dream alive while safeguarding his clients during some of the most volatile times in recent US-history. Our conversations focuses on the fourth principle that we cover in our Intentional Growth Course: strategic planning. When Mark and his company found themselves in a bind because of what COVID did to their niche market, they didn’t just roll over. They decided to pivot. Today Mark talks about how he did it (and the steps to how that led them to become an even bigger business), why and how building an intentional business has led them to even bigger success, and how to identify markets that align with your business’s niche and values so you can do the same thing. What You Will Learn In Today's Podcast Interview What improv and leadership have in common. Mark’s core business philosophy of being “fast, flexible and fun” and what that drives in his culture and growth. Being arrogant and having a big ego can cause you to miss market trends and opportunities. How Mark and Star Exhibit recovered from the sudden death of his 37-year-old partner Tom. The devastating impact 2020 had on the tradeshow industry. Why Star Exhibit ignored going into the PPE industry when making pivoting choices during the pandemic. How Mark created a culture that enabled one of his front-line employees to take an idea all the way to the NHL. The importance of picking up on market trends and how to identify emerging markets that align with your company’s resources. How his company pivoted into pop-up office spaces to solve the need for isolated work areas that are separate of the distractions of home life. Why building an intentional business allowed flexible thinking and quick decisions when time was of the essence. Diving into the “Blue Ocean” annually is beneficial for your business, not just your blood pressure. Mark shares the importance of updating business plans each year to keep alignment and ROI high. How Star Exhibit climbed back from two employees. The value of human-centric design in fulfilling market demands (and when you might pass on an opportunity that doesn’t fit). Are You Growing The Value of Your Business Take The 2-Minute Assessment To Get Your Intentional Growth Score™ And 1-Page Vision Board. Are your company's current initiatives intentionally designed to increase the value of the business? Do you know what you want from your business long term and why? Do you know what your company is worth? Do you know the differences between Management, Family Transitions, PE Firms, ESOPs and Strategic Buyers? Does the business have a written strategic plan on how to achieve the desired normalized EBITDA and valuation? About the Guest: Mark Johnson is the CEO and founder of Star Exhibits, a strategic face-to-face marketing solutions company as well as CEO and founder at myBackyardStudio, which offers attractive and affordable space options addressing the need to do more from home. His passion to deliver human-centric solutions spills over from his for-profit endeavors as he is known for taking an active part in ensuring the safety and security of his clients. Mark has served on the board of international and national industry associations, as well as multiple non-profits.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Mark Mandell of Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, Ltd (https://www.mbmjustice.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Acclaimed trial lawyer Mark Mandell of Mandell, Boisclair & Mandell, Ltd. explains how he successfully advocated for Alissa Moulton, who was ejected from her boyfriend Alexander Arango's car after he lost control while driving under the influence, leaving her paralyzed. In April 2010, Alexander, who was only 18 years-old at the time, became highly intoxicated after he was illegally served alcoholic drinks at Twin River Casino and Royal Liquors store in Rhode Island. While under the influence, Alexander drove his mother's 1997 Toyota Camry and lost control of the passenger-filled vehicle as it struck a median barrier, crossed two highway lanes, rolled onto its roof and hit a tree, ejecting Alissa and another passenger. Today, Alissa is paralyzed from the chest down and confined to a wheelchair. Despite the defense's attempts to poke holes in the established timeline of events and to question whether Alexander was served drinks at the casino, a Providence, Rhode Island jury found in favor of the plaintiff Alissa, returning a total judgment of $21,270,455.69 in November 2016. This landmark dram shop liability case is also featured in Mark Mandell's book Advanced Case Framing. Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Mark Mandell Mark Mandell graduated from Georgetown University Law Center receiving his J.D. in 1974. When Mark graduated from Georgetown he served as a law clerk for the Honorable U.S. District Judge Edward W. Day in the United States Federal District Court in Providence for a year before entering private practice. Mark is certified for his expertise in civil trials by two national organizations. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. Attorney Mandell is also nationally recognized and Board Certified as an expert in medical negligence litigation by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Double board certification nationally is rare for trial lawyers. Both certifications require trial experience and passing a national certification examination. Mark is actually Triple Board Certified as he is also board certified in Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification. Mark is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates. Membership in the Inner Circle is limited to 100 of the best trial lawyers in the country. The Inner Circle has been described as “an invitation only group of the best plaintiffs lawyers in the United States”. Mark is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the College is an honor that is given only after a lengthy and rigorous evaluation. Attorney Mark Mandell is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and a member of the American Law Institute. He has also attained bar membership in United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and in the States of Rhode Island and Alabama. Mark Mandell has served as President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Roscoe Pound Institute of Civil Justice, the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association. He has chaired the Board of Bar Examiners for the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and is a Past Chair of the National Center for Victims of Crime. He is also a Past President of the National Crime Victims Bar Association. He not only has served these presidential roles but has served many intermediary positions in these prestigious groups. Attorney Mandell is a current member of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel and has also served on the Governor's Advisory Commission on Judicial Appointments, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Commission on the Future of Rhode Island Judicial System, the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, and the Governor's Council on Mental Health. He is currently a member of the Alabama Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Rhode Island Association for Justice, and the Rhode Island Bar Association. Mark has written 22 articles in well known journals and has lectured many hundreds of times to Trial Lawyers Associations, state and national, in 45 different states and internationally. Attorney Mandell is currently listed in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America“. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Welcome to the first podcast of 2021! JB is here to ruin everything. Delays in the podcast and domestic insurrection. The inauguration. We’re a Chris Gaines podcast now. We’re not mad at the movie, we’re just disappointed. Mark explains how chapters work. Robert Jordan? Return of The Whillice Cut. The writers strike. Corrine the Canadian secret agent. Fights like a drunk guinea pig. Marc Forster. Jack White. Box office. Studio notes. When Vicki from Clubhouse joins the podcast. When Mark drops a pan. Best side character (not Chris Gaines). Poseidon theory. Is this a good or bad Bond movie? Is Bond a good or bad person? Coming up next episode: Mark’s Birthday choice—Good Will Hunting. After that, The State of the Franchise and how we will choose what we talk about post-James Bond. Then a JB birthday choice, which is not Glengarry Glenn Ross. Then Skyfall. Clubhouse? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kissyourfranchisegoodbye/message

For this episode, Mark & Cécile go beyond the small talk about making new friends. When Mark learned that 3️⃣ 0️⃣ was the age where you peak in terms of friendships, he decided to embark into a journey to make new friends. But, how do you make new meaningful connections when you are a young professional who recently arrived in a new city?

Episode Summary: Today, our guest is Mark Choey, Co-Founder of HighNote Labs, a software company that holds the mission to provide innovative tools for the top agents in real estate.  In this episode, join Mark and me as we dive into some of Mark's most significant accomplishments and his companies' impact on San Francisco's neighborhoods. We also discuss Mark Choey's latest venture, HighNote Labs, launching later this year!  Top Takeaways:  Mark Choey's Advice for New Agents "You need to think about your real estate business and you being in the business, as a business. There needs to be a marketing component, expertise component, and a focus. As an agent, you need to figure out what your focus is going to be. We tell this to every agent that joins our brokerage." "You need to stand out because there are 1.4 million agents out there. Every market is competitive, and you need to figure out what is going to make you great. What is your niche, marketing angle, and who will you be providing your services to?" "You get three transactions in one. You represent on the buy side, and you wait for them to sell again and then represent them on the sale. Then you represent them on the buy again. If we focus on this strategy three-to-one. Now, District 9 is 25% of all the market share in San Francisco!" – Mark Choey [23:04] "One of the major things that an agent wants to convey to their client is a validation of themselves. Reviews and testimonials are everything. Before you buy something on Amazon, if you're deciding between five or six things, not only is the price important, but the reviews are the most important thing. The same goes for real estate. The reviews and testimonials are the most critical piece because you don't know who this agent is, and you need trust. Trust is everything in a business, and the reviews and testimonials is that piece." -- Mark Choey [32:17] Episode Highlights: [00:30] Intro  [00:56] Meet Mark Choey – Founder of HighNote Labs  [01:59] Growing Up in the Diverse State of New Jersey  [04:14] The Spirit of New Jersey Through Football and Attending Rutgers University [06:46] A Focus on Electrical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence  [10:09] Transitioning from New Jersey to Colorado  [12:23] How Mark Got His Start in Real Estate  [18:17] Climb Real Estate and Pivotal Moves in District 9  [24:43] Coming to the Decision to Sell the Company  [27:54] HighNotes.io – Building Great Tech for Great Agents  [34:29] Providing Agents the Tools for Beautiful Presentations  [36:32] Mark's Advice for New Agents  [38:44] Connect with Mark  [39:07] Closing Thoughts  [39:35] Outro   Episode Notes:  Joining us today is Mark Choey, Founder of HighNote Labs and the Co-Founder and Partner of Climb Real Estate. Only two and a half miles outside of New York City, Mark Choey grew up in the town of Teaneck in Bergen County, New Jersey. Mark identifies his hometown as being a very diverse community and a great place to grow up. Mark Choey attended Rutgers University sharing his take on why Rutgers football perfectly embodies the true Jersey spirit. With a love for technology and computers, Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He studied wireless engineering and even performed research studies on early wireless protocols surrounding transmitting data. Mark's undergraduate work led to a job opportunity with US West Advanced Technologies conducting more wireless research in Boulder, Colorado. While in Boulder, Mark received his Master's in Electrical Engineering focusing on Artificial Intelligence.  Later in his career, Mark Choey spent time in Asia, where he founded a start-up company called Geckonut.com, a community for travel bloggers and travel agencies. When Mark returned to the United States, he landed back in New York City. He was the Vice...

Mark’s TEDx talk, Why We Choose Suicide, is among the most-watched in the world with over 6 million views. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt went viral around the world. When Mark learned of products being sold on Amazon that promoted suicide, his successful online petition to have them removed garnered tens of thousands of signatures and again gained global media attention. The worldwide rights to Mark’s first book have been acquired by HarperCollins.Mark brings a diverse and unique perspective of someone who has been a patient, a professional, and a policy influencer in the mental health system. He lives with his family in Toronto, Canada.Informed by his direct experience with stigma and the mental health care system, Mark Henick dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change.Mark is the principal and CEO of Strategic Mental Health Solutions, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations and individuals to move strategically from basic mental health awareness toward meaningful, measurable action.He has previously served as the youngest president of a provincial Canadian Mental Health Association division in history, the youngest member of the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and a national spokesperson for the Faces of Mental Illness campaign. He has worked as a front line mental health counselor and the manager of a national workplace mental health training program. Prior to his present role, Mark oversaw the Fund Development and Marketing & Communications portfolios for the Canadian Mental Health Association as National Director of Strategic Initiatives.Mark holds a Master of Science in child development, a Bachelor of Arts with interdisciplinary honors focusing on psychology and philosophy, and certificates in trauma counseling, suicide intervention, mental health first aid, and knowledge exchange.Today, Mark is a sought-after public speaker and active media commentator on issues related to mental illness and mental health.Mark has appeared in more than a hundred television segments, and countless more radio, print, and online features about mental health. His work has frequently appeared across Canada by media such as CTV National News, Entertainment Tonight, and The Globe and Mail; in the United States by CNN, the Chicago Tribune, and The New York Daily News; and in the UK by The Independent, The Daily Mail, and The Sun. He has also appeared around the world in, AsiaOne (Singapore), Trud (Bulgaria), The Epoch Times (China), Reader’s Digest, Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post, among many others.

John the Baptist tells the truth. When Mark begins, he is in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance and telling about the one to come after him. Jonathan and Seth discuss baptism and how it empowers Christians to tell the truth.

When Mark and Faye Leveson's son Matthew went missing in 2007, feared dead, their world changed in an instant, never to be the same again. New episodes of season 2 will be released exclusively on icatchkillers.com.au a week earlier than anywhere else. Subscribers to icatchkillers.com.au get exclusive access, as well as access to articles, videos of Gary's interviews and interactive content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover chats with Mark Wight, Chairman and CEO of Wight & Company, about the intricacies and challenges of architectural design and construction and the efficiencies to the client of a vertically integrated design-led firm that handles design to delivery all in one shop. They discuss some current Wight & Company projects, including the Will County courthouse where the focus is transparency. Phil and Mark also discuss how the COVID-19 global pandemic and the shift to remote working have impacted design and workplace trends and how the company is handling the pandemic. Mark Wight is Chairman and CEO of Wight & Company, an award-winning architecture, engineering and construction firm that has been in business for more than 80 years. Originally founded by Col. Raulin B. Wight as a civil engineering firm, Wight & Company continues the tradition with a highly acclaimed group of transportation and infrastructure professionals. When Mark took the helm in 1987, he disrupted the industry by pioneering Design Led-Design Build, an integrated model of project delivery promising design and delivery excellence at unrivaled schedule and cost savings. This multidisciplinary approach connects architects to the cost implications of their design decisions and centers the collaborative process as the key to discovering the most creative and responsible solutions. Wight & Company is known for innovative ideas, technologies and responsible solutions ahead of their time. As a result, our company has been at the forefront of delivering environmental solutions that were once unorthodox but eventually became mainstream. The company’s culture of sustainability was integral to the successful completion of the first LEED Pilot Project. The construction value of the firm’s work in progress is over $1B annually and is continually ranked among the top firms in the country. The company has won numerous awards for its work from the American Institute of Architects, Landmarks Illinois, Design-Build Institute of America, U.S. Green Building Council, and many others. The greatest reward for Mark is working with the brightest people in the industry. Today, the firm boasts a visionary and vibrant culture of around 200 design, engineering, and construction specialists, dedicated to creating meaningful impact in the world today and in perpetuity. Mark earned a B.A. from Reed College and a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame. While never formally trained in architecture, engineering or construction, Mark has been a determined student of the industry for more than 32 years. Learn more at: https://www.wightco.com/

Mark Lewyn, long time Amazon seller who just wrote a book about his journey on Amazon. Serieral entrepnuer. Former journalist. Jumped into the internet early.As a journalist, you have no fear. When Mark was a journalist, you could reach out to people like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates and they'd pick up! You got immediate feedback from readers, you get that too in ecommerce.Tell me a little about how you ended up selling on amazonWhy did you decide to write the book “The $500 start-up on Amazon?”Don't follow your gut, follow the data. Got into darts.Tell me about some of the crazier products you sell or decided not to sell?How do you sell high quality goods on AmazonWent into darts, did great, went into dart accessories and failed. People just wanted darts.Got into diaper bags/caddies, but market got saturated. Product life cycle. Amazon mutual fund. Spread risk out.Amazon entering maturity phase, harder to sell. Busineses buying up Amazon sellers. Amazon sellers have to up their game, increase spend to be competitive. Have to take on investors or debt to grow. So sometimes you sell.Levels of improvement. Easy layup. Just optimize the page.Other forms of optimization. Supply chain optimization. Advertising. Diversification of geo locations. Craziest product I didn't choose to sell: Looked at sex toys. How does it feel to be getting close to 7 figures as a seller. Nervous sometimes with the risks. Risk reward - from 500k to 1mil. Personal question how to do it.Amazon is still a great market. Lots of opportunity. Start small on interesting niches to add value.Make sure you excercise to keep the Amazon stress down.Mark: "I started my Amazon business in 2015 and since I have launched all sorts of crazy products. Today I'm approaching seven figures, which only a teeny-tiny percentage of Amazon sellers ever do.That said, I've tried to capture the flavor of my crazy ride in a book that just came out this week called "The $500 Start-up on Amazon: How a dad of three launched a business on Amazon and escaped the hamster wheel of 9-5." https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+500+start-up+on+amazon&crid=11I8SSEQ0F63A&sprefix=The+%24500+start%2Caps%2C151&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_13IBelow is a quickie summary of what's included:Mark Lewyn had built a successful career as a journalist and technology executive until his last company crashed and burned, leaving him high and dry: No job, a wife and three kids, and a mortgage to boot. In the age of Covid-19, it's a dilemma facing an increasing number of people, both in the U.S. and abroad. Mark knew needed to figure something out, and quickly, and whatever he did couldn’t require a big wad of cash to get started. His answer? Amazon, specifically selling new products on the world’s biggest digital store. His initial investment: just $500. Today Mark is one of the leading sellers of products on Amazon. Not the biggest, mind you, but definitely up there. In "The $500 Start-up on Amazon,” Mark takes you on his journey of discovery on Amazon. He shares with you everything he learned along the way so that you can profit from his successes and avoid his mistakes. The $500 Start-up is the perfect read for anyone who is curious how a new generation of digital cowboys are cashing in and how you can do it too.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/myamazonguy)

Many of us have big goals and dreams, but usually achieving our ambitions means taking action outside our comfort zone, overcoming fear and uncertainty, and putting ourselves ‘at risk' in some way...even if it's just our ‘ego' that's in danger.  My guest on this show is Mark Visser, and he had a dream so big and dangerous that many people told him it wasn't possible to achieve. But he continued anyway.  He knew he had to prepare for and accept the unpredictable so that he could achieve the unbelievable. So he trained and learned and practiced until he'd completed the challenge he'd set himself and conquered his biggest fear.  Mark is an Australian big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker and ocean adventurer. He created a process to help him reduce fear and perform at his peak in extreme danger and he has since used it to coach many world champion athletes, professional sporting teams, business and elite military groups around the world. Today, he is sharing it with you to help you conquer any fear that stands in your way. Enjoy!   What you'll discover: When Mark decided to do something extraordinary and what led him there. How Mark's limiting beliefs were stopping him from making his dreams a reality and how he changed his mindset and attitude. The questions that guided Mark through his toughest experiences. How you can use fear to your advantage. The internal microphone that we all hold and why we should hand it over to the wiser version of ourselves. How surfing ‘Jaws' at night fitted into Mark's quest and led him to discover his eight steps to manage fear. The mental, emotional and physical training Mark did that helped him reach his goal. The mind-body connection and the sequence in which our bodies shut down because of fear. How Mark nearly blacked out with fear the first time he spoke! Mark's tips for managing future based ‘imagined' fear.  How speaking fits into Mark's life. Why Mark wrote his book and how it can help you move closer to your dreams.   All things Mark Visser: Website(s): https://www.theoceanwarrior.com https://www.markvisser.net Facebook: @MarkVisser   Books:  The Big Wave Method by Mark Visser Stop at Nothing by Lance Armstrong God I Am by Peter O Erbe   Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/club https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Episode 158: Longtime organic farmer Mark Sturges believes that when we create a better habitat for beneficial insects, we create a better habitat for ourselves. Mark is a master compost maker whose compost is filled with life. When Mark creates compost, he encourages the "whole neighborhood" to move in. The cast of characters in Mark's neighborhood are vast and include beetles, rotifers, fungi, nematodes, springtails, enchytraeids, and Beauveria bassiana- an insect "eating" fungi. Mark and I chat about compost tea and how its application can re-invigorate plants, soil, and large areas of land. You'll hear about Mark's successful use of compost tea in a vineyard suffering from a Phylloxera infestation. Mark's tea was sprayed on a Pinot block and the grapes were saved! Mark is a so-called entrepreneurial "Entra-Manure" who fills us on the importance of manure in the compost loop. He tells us why we shouldn't use chemical de-wormers on our animals and what effect these products have on beneficial insects, especially beetles. In turn, a lack of beneficials can lead to devastating impacts on pasture land, soil, animals, and climate. After hearing Mark talk about beetles, maybe you'll obtain Beetle Enlightenment like I did! I now have a deep appreciation for these unsung heroes of decomposition who also have an important role to play in mitigating climate change. Mark Sturges makes and ships organic compost and compost creatures nationwide from his Chili Nervanos farm in Bandon, Oregon. Mark is a writer whose work has appeared in Acres USA. His book of poetry The Return of the Fertilizer King and Other Tales is available online. Mark doesn't have a website. His work is all word of mouth. You can reach Mark at: ChiliNervanos382 (at) gmail.com.

2. Your kingdom come, Your will be done. The World’s Greatest Prayer Session #2: Your kingdom come, Your will be done Matthew 6:10 The Chicago Bears and the Lord’s Prayer . . . There seems to be some confusion in the understanding of the Lord’s Prayer. For example, take a minute to turn to the person next to you and explain, as concretely as you can, just exactly what “the kingdom” of God is. Was that an easy or hard thing to vocalize? Most Christians do not have a great deal of clarity about what the kingdom of heaven is preciously about and there is a good reason why. We can barely imagine it! What would this earth look like if this kingdom would really come. The good news is that the inspired writers of Scripture spent an enormous amount of time writing about what the world would look like if it were rightly aligned with the kingdom of heaven. But because this is a spiritual reality and spiritual reality is very hard to describe because we are so finite and so fallen, these writers wrote mostly in images and symbols to convey what life would be like under God’s full administration, under God’s reign. So let’s look at these images to get a picture of what we are praying for in “Your kingdom come, Your will be done.” Image #1 – Revelation 7:16a How would the world be different if this were true? Image #2 – Amos 9:13 and Romans 8:19-21 See Genesis 3:17-19. How has the curse infected all of creation? What would this picture look like? Image #3 – Isaiah 2:4 If this were true, what would be the purpose of the United Nations? Image #4 – Isaiah 11:6-9 What is the symbolism here meant to convey? Image #5 – Revelation 21:15-21 The kingdom of God is a place where human hunger for beauty is satisfied. What would that look like today? Image #6 – Malachi 4:6a The kingdom of God will redeem family life. What would that look like? Image #7 - Revelation 21:3-4 Anybody want to live in a world like this? What is the two-pronged blessing in these verses? So to sum up, the kingdom of God is the range of God’s effective will. It’s that sphere in which whatever God desires, happens. 1. Can God’s kingdom come now? In other words, is it possible that the day will come when God’s will is done fully here on earth or is it just wishful thinking? Read Mark 1:14-18. When Mark was summarizing Jesus’ message, how did he put it? When Jesus said that “the kingdom of God is near” He didn’t mean the time is just getting kind of close, but He means it is now available in Him. In Jesus, God’s will had unhindered sway. Jesus bore in His flesh and blood, in His person, the reality of the kingdom of God and everybody who saw Him, saw a life lived in the kingdom. So, is the kingdom of God only a future reality? Jesus says that it is now possible for human beings to live in the power and presence of God. We can do this right now! In verse 15 what is the key to living in the kingdom? What does Jesus say in verse 17 we need to do to realize life in the kingdom? 2. Jesus shared the most incredible vision of the kingdom of God and when people was it, caught it and believed it, they lived for it! The sacrificed their possessions for it, their careers for it, their homes for it, their families for it and their lives for the kingdom – and they did it with great joy. They did it with laughing and weeping and dancing because they couldn’t believe that he kingdom of God was really open for them! Have you experienced this incredible joy and peace? How has it changed the way you think and live your life? 3. Read Matthew 12:28. Some have argued that the primary significance of Jesus miracles was to authenticate the presence of the kingdom of God on earth. The main reason Jesus did miracles is so that people could know that the kingdom of God was a reality. Make sense? 4. So the kingdom of God is already available for ordinary, fallen people like you and me. But one day, it will come in all its fullness. One day there will be no other kingdoms to compete with. The reason it is so hard for us to understand and live in the kingdom of God is because there are so many other kingdoms that compete with God for our time and attention. Political kingdoms, economic kingdoms, military kingdoms, philosophical kingdoms, personal kingdoms – many of these kingdoms are opposed to God’s will. Yet, one day there will be only one kingdom and we will experience it in all its fullness. All the things the Scripture writers dreamed of will be real. Is this a day we should fear or look forward to? OK, should was a bad choice of words, do you fear or look forward to this day? 5. How can we better live in God’s kingdom today? How do these words, “your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” help?

When Mark comes out the other side, he’s decidedly not the man he used to be. But he has dodged the two outcomes he feared most: death and life without sex. Post-treatment, Mark reaches an uneasy peace with his status as a cancer survivor -- relieved, but dreading the prospect of the cancer’s return. For more, visit bostonglobe.com/prostate. Email us at prostate@globe.com.

Episode: 111 Honoree Corder Join David Pere and Shelby Osborne, with Honorée Corder, as they talk about the process of writing a book and turning that into multiple streams of income.   Honorée is a book strategist and 53-time author with over 4 million books sold. It all started with an advice given to him by Mark Victor Hansen, founder, and co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, during a conference she attended. When Mark said, “You must write a book,” she took his advice and worked on it. Since then, her life has changed exponentially.   She has successfully created multiple income streams from her books, knowledge, and expertise, and she is helping many other professionals become authors and build their own income streams.   In this episode, Honoree walks us through the thought process behind starting a book, the importance of building a legacy, and so much more. Stay tuned!   About Honorée Corder:   Honorée Corder is an executive and strategic book coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of dozens of books, including You Must Write a Book, The Prosperous Writer book series, Like a Boss book series, Vision to Reality, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom book series, If Divorce is a Game, These are the Rules, The Divorced Phoenix, and Stop Trying So F*cking Hard (and many more). Additionally, she is co-creator of The Miracle Morning book series with Hal Elrod. Honorée passionately coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors who want to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income one-on-one and in her Publishing Ph.D. LIVE! Course. She also runs the Empire Builders Mastermind, does all sorts of other magical things, and her badassery is legendary.   Outline of the Episode: [02:02] From business coach to best-selling author! [03:50] When someone gives you good advice, take it. [05:01] How to start a book and figuring out what you should write about. [08:24] Giving equal importance to the process of publishing your book. Think of you're legacy! [10:02] Why it's super important to get an editor to help you through the process. [14:23] How to choose the right book editor? It's an investment that's well worth it. [16:32] The option of hiring a ghostwriter. Why ghostwriting is a unique and special career? [21:38] Using your book as a marketing tool. Always have a copy of your book with you! [24:11] How authoring a book can help establish you as an expert. [27:17] Getting the law of reciprocity in your favor. If you want something, give it away. [29:10] Making money out of your book. From blank page to multiple income streams! [34:06] Getting into public speaking and coaching as a career. [36:17] Building multiple income streams through Empire Builders Mastermind course. [39:33] Don't get into something just because it sounds profitable. [40:43] Being intentional and purposeful with your life. Think long term!   - Advice to an 18-20-year old: Look at parents and plan for that time frame in your life. Think and plan long-term. - Resources: Website - com Blog - com/blog Twitter - com/Honoree LinkedIn - com/in/honoree "The Law of Success" by Napoleon Hill - https://www.naphill.org/shop/books/audiobook/law-of-success-audiobook/   Follow our journey! 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LevyCast returns with show guest favorite and Chicago Bears radio sideline reporter Mark Grote. We discussed: 1) I openly apologize to my son's Kindergarten teacher. 2) The other Dan Levy is getting way more famous than me, but I do know the most famous Mark Grote. 3) Mark was the funniest alcoholic of all-time...then we figured out he had a problem. 4) When Mark falls off the wagon, I and two other people become his super friends and assemble to make sure Mark is okay! 5) I OD'd on vitamins. 6) DJ is a stud and I have no first-hand experience on how to give him advice when the women are coming TO him. I'll help him when it comes time for rejection! 7) The time I got into a heated argument with someone about football, only to find out that person was the late great Gale Sayers. Once again, thanks for listening. Please leave a comment, subscribe, and share it with everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-levy8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-levy8/support

      In this episode of the podcast my guest Mark Timm co-author the book Mentor to Millions. Mark wrote the book with his friend Kevin Harrington one of the original shark tank sharks. We discuss many things like parenting, family meeting, how important is to have a mentor.   When Mark was younger he had a chance to work with Zig Zigalar and Zigalar was Mark's mentor. The most important thing we discussed was the importance of relationships. The most valuable relationship you ever have in this world is your family.     LINKS: marktimm.com Book Mentor to Millions http://www.mentortomillionsbook.com https://www.carolines.com/   Show link Buy me a coffee www.nosittingonthesideline.com Facebook page nosttingonthesideline.com/contact  

Mark Watson is a New Zealand-based photographer and author specializing in landscape, adventure and travel photography. Mark spent four years cycling from Deadhorse, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, a distance of 28,000 miles (46k km) linking together bikepacking routes and researching his own way into the culturally diverse towns and environments of the Americas.  Inside the Episode (6:00): We get the broad scope of Mark’s bike ride before breaking down the details of his trip.  (9:20): Mark gives us some back story on his travel experiences and how this trip from Alaska to Patagonia came to fruition.  (13:15): Make breaks down how he prepared for such an extensive trip, including how he saved and the jobs he had on the road to continue making a bit of extra cash.  (23:00): Mark made the wise choice to avoid the Darien Gap, a tough area of travelers in the Panama Jungle. Instead, he took the opportunity to bike through rural Cuba - experiencing the island nation beyond the touristy infrastructure and meeting people who rarely see outsiders take the opportunity to visit them.  (29:51): As Mark made his way through rural Columbia, his partner, Hannah had her phone swiped right off her bike handlebars.  (32:05): “People are generally good” - One of Mark’s main takeaways from his 28,000 mile cycling trip through the American continents. He met tons of people along the way from varying cultures, races, economic classes, and occupations. This was heartwarming, and something we do not get tired of hearing from our guests. (36:40): The journey became the destination. As Mark and Hannah made their way across the Americas it became obvious that seeing and experiencing the people and environments around them was prioritized over getting from Alaska to Patagonia in a set amount of time.  (38:05): Like the rest of the world, COVID-19 brought Mark’s journey to a stand still. When Mark got word on how coronavirus was ravaging Italy, he was in Chile, incredibly close to finishing his route.  (46:50): Check this out. Have you ever seen the night sky light up like this? When you’re alone in the middle of the Colombian wilderness, this is your nightlight.  (49:45): The day to day of a man on a 28,000 mile cycling journey across two continents is all about keeping it simple and light. From carrying only a sliver of soap to cutting the ends of his toothbrush to conserve weight and space, life on a bicycle has to be creative. Carry what you need, forget what you don't, and just look ahead.  (55:00): What about water? Vital to Mark completing his trip, he obviously had to map out and know where each potential water source was located in close proximity to his route. Being a crucial consideration, Mark mapped out each potential water source on the route. His rule of thumb: Carry enough water to make it beyond the next known water source….take notes.  (1:06:00): Mark discusses future trips, including how he’d like to retrace the migration of ancient man. From Africa, into Eurasia and into the Americas.  (1:09:20): Listen to Mark as he describes this environment in Northern Argentina. Surrounded by volcanoes and salt flats, calm in the mornings and hostile winds in the afternoon. Truly ‘no mans land’. A place few will ever experience, partly because they don't even know it exists. (1:17:00) Rapid Fire Question Round! Reach Out To Our Guest www.highlux.co.nz (http://www.highlux.co.nz/) (Main site) www.highlux.co.nz/blog (http://www.highlux.co.nz/blog)  (blog) www.highlux.co.nz/alaska-to-argentina (http://www.highlux.co.nz/alaska-to-argentina) (The Americas bike journey) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beinghana/ (https://www.instagram.com/beinghana/) 20 minute film: 'Inca Roads' https://www.highlux.co.nz/2019/06/inca-roads-from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-video/ (https://www.highlux.co.nz/2019/06/inca-roads-from-the-andes-to-the-amazon-video/)... Support this podcast

We realized that Twilight is such a huge part of vampire literature, especially now that Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer is out, that we needed a part 2 to out vampire discussion. We're joined by Mark Oshiro, author of Each of Us a Desert, and creator of Mark Reads! When Mark read Twilight it began their journey in fandoms and became a staple of the SFF world. We dig deeper into Twilight and how the POV changes in Midnight Sun. The things we love. The things we hate. Why we keep going back. And Mark breaks down "Windows, Mirrors, & Selfies" their short story in Vampires Never Get Old! Also in this episode: Buffy the Vampire SlayerSpoilers for Midnight Sun!Twilight by Stephenie Meyer31 Questions We Hope Edward Cullen Answers in Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun44 THOUGHTS WE HAD WHILE READING MIDNIGHT SUN BY STEPHENIE MEYERBreaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerEach of Us a Desert by Mark OshiroJane EyreMark Read Twilight Support the show (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250230010)

Join Elevate for this exclusive conversation with Mark Cuban on Career Success and Becoming the Best. Billionaire Investor, Star on ABC's Shark Tank, and Owner of Dallas Mavericks NBA Franchise, Mark Cuban joins Elevate Founder, Kaushik Ravi on the Elevate platform for this exclusive interview!3 ways to get access to this and other amazing content:1. Subscribe here & on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWWkAMa2_F8GpE5bO8kApug2. Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elevatecareer3. Visit ElevateLab.Org03:40 - Mark's career advice to professionals & students 05:00 - Thinking of risks in your career as opportunities06:25 - How Mark overcame fear & anxiety to drive his career forward07:40 - Mark's stories from his first job at Mellon Bank: His misadventures and what he learned from that journey10:30 - How to make the most impact in your career14:30 - Mark's thoughts on goal-setting16:40 - What will the opportunity after crisis? 17:40 - Mark's advice on what to study if you were to enter the workforce right now20:30 - Impact of AI going forward22:40 - Future of Education26:40 - When Mark hears a pitch on Shark Tank, what is he looking for?28:40 - What is Mark's edge as an investor? How does he work at it?33:00 - Why he doesn't hire people for Cuban Enterprises34:00 - Toughest Lessons Learned as a CEO38:00 - Current State of the World and how we can be better individuals40:40 - Return of the NBA 42:40 - Rapid fire questions: What did you do when you found out you were a billionaire? Would you run for president? What would your first few programs be as President? Who were your mentors? What were your Failures?

LinkedIn might have once been an online CV and recruiting platform, but it's changed completely since its first few years. Not many LinkedIn experts have been around since those early days, but Mr LinkedIn himself – Mark Williams – has. Few people know LinkedIn as well as Mark, who has been working as a LinkedIn trainer for well over a decade. When Mark agreed to join me on The Content 10x Podcast, I was over the moon! The opportunity to talk all things content with one of the premier LinkedIn experts in the world had the potential to provide so much value to this show's listeners… And he more than fulfilled that potential! Find out about: Answering some of the most common questions about LinkedIn content – from hashtags to company pages Why text posts should be your focus if you can only choose one format What Mark believes is the one mistake most people make on LinkedIn Important Links & Mentions https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrlinkedin/ (Mark's LinkedIn page) https://linkedinformed.com/ (LinkedInformed), Mark's podcast https://www.linkedinsights.com/ (Andy Foote's website), where you can find the 100 Hot Hashtags To watch the video, or read the blog post, click here

Mark Goblowsky is an air force veteran, career martial artist, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. He is on a mission to help others overcome the obstacles in their life based on his own experiences. Favorite Success Quote “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years” ~Bill Gates Key Points 1. Practice Your “Kung Fu” The martial art kung fu literally translates into two words. Effort and time. And the only things that are standing between you and your goals are these two factors. If you can become a master of Kung Fu, a master at putting in the effort over time, you will succeed. We all want to achieve great things, we all want a great life. We want the business, the relationships, and the body. And you can have it! You can have it all. But you must be willing to approach life through the lens of Kung Fu. Put in the effort, be patient with the time, and you will succeed. Because at the end of the day, time is going to pass whether you are doing what you love and pursuing your goals or not. So stop worrying about the outcome and get busy doing what you need to do to create the life that you want to live. If you are willing to be patient, to stick through it when times are tough, and to trudge forward even in the face of adversity, at the end of the day, you will be successful. No one who was truly committed to their craft, dream, or ambition for more than a decade fails. You will have failures along the way, yes. But at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done if you are willing to keep doing the work year in and year out especially when it’s hard, you will succeed. 2. If You Aren’t Happy on the Journey You Won’t Be Happy at the Destination There is a pervasive myth in society that “One day” we will be happy. We believe that when we finally have the six pack, the 7-figure company, the beautiful girlfriend, the house on the beach or the sports car then we will be happy. But the truth is that happiness can be experienced right here and now. And not only can it be experienced now, it must be experienced now. Because if you are not happy on the journey, you will rarely find happiness at the destination. If you cannot learn to be happy while you are building your business, you will not be happy when you sell it for $10 million. If you cannot learn to be happy while you are training your body and building your physique, you will not be happy when you finally attain the look you’ve been longing for. If you cannot allow yourself to be happy while you work to find the woman of your dreams, no relationship will ultimately satisfy you. Happiness is a choice, and if you aren’t choosing to be happy along the journey, you will arrive at the destination and wonder “Is this it?” 3. Resistance Gives You Strength  Most of you reading this want to become stronger. In all areas of your life. But what most of you don’t realize is that strength doesn’t come from ease. If you go to the gym every single day of your life from now until you die and all you do is push against the air, you will never get stronger, you will never build a strong body, and you will never force your muscles to grow. To become stronger, you must push against resistance, you must struggle, you must sweat, and you must bleed. And this doesn’t just apply to the gym. If you want your relationship to be stronger, you will have to face resistance. You cannot have a thriving marriage and never face adversity together. Because it is in times of struggle when love is truly born. It’s only when your marriage is facing resistance in some form or another that it is strengthened. In your business, you will never achieve success if you stay in your comfort zone and never face resistance. Success in business mandates failures. It mandates struggles and resistance that force you to grow, adapt, and evolve with the times. So embrace resistance, for it gives you strength. 4. Understand What is Truly Important  When Mark’s son was a young boy, he and his mother were in a terrible hit and run car accident with a semi-truck. His son suffered from a traumatic brain injury and now suffers from disabilities that will affect the rest of his life. When he got the call that his son was in a coma, how do you think Mark responded? Did he say “Gee, that really sucks… But I’ve got to finish up this project at work” Or “Wow! I will be there later, but I just really need to close this client… They’re worth a lot of money.” Hell no! He dropped everything in his life and was by his son’s side 24/7 for four months. Nothing, not his business, not his finances, not even his health got in between him and his child. And it is in times of severe duress that we realize what is truly important. Most of us spend our lives chasing external validation that is ultimately pointless instead of spending time on what really matters… The people that we love. Yes, you should want to be successful. Yes, you should want to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. But what’s the point if the people you love aren’t there to share it with you. Understand the importance of family, friends, and love and make that your focus in life. Everything else is dust in the wind. 5. When Hope Disappears, So Does Action You must always keep hope, no matter how grim the circumstance. And by hope, I don’t mean positive thinking. Hope is a powerful acronym that you must remember when life becomes hard. Here and now. Opportunity Perseverance Enthusiasm If you wish to keep moving forward and succeeding in life, you must live in the here and the now, you must always look for opportunities in adversity, you must push through adversity, and maintain a constant enthusiasm for success. When you lose hope, you lose the ability to take action. And when you stop taking action… You wither away and die. Never lose hope.

When Mark and Deb had sex, they only ever teased and fantasized about opening up their marriage. Deb started it by talking about another girl joining in, knowing that it was every guy's fantasy. Secretly, the thought of Mark fucking another woman turned Deb on too. At a wedding where they met Joe and Suzie, a seemingly random but friendly couple sitting at their table, they would soon find that their lives would be forever changed for the better...and sexier! (story courtesy of SLS.com). BONUS: Catch me trying out open mic nite, live! Find us on Twitter @unicornreport @tastymuffinlvr @dragontatsn2son This story is best listened to when standing at least six feet from others. Stay safe friends!

Does your management may want fewer human errors? Ifhuman performance at your facility lags behind what your management thinks is acceptable, you mayneed to improve human performance. But how do you improve human performance? With a humanperformance improvement program!Mark developed his first human performance improvement program back in 1985. It’s an interesting storyof how I came to do that, but that story is for another time. The point of this post is to discuss how YOUcan develop your company’s human performance improvement program.What Do YOU Need To Know About Human Performance Improvement?Before you start developing a human performance improvement program, you should probably knowsomething about human error. There is a whole field of study about this called human factors orergonomics.When Mark started designing his first human performance improvement program, he had just finished hisMaster’s Degree with an emphasis on Human Factors. Also he had just left the Nuclear Navy withextensive experience in high-reliability operations. Therefore, he had a pretty good background todevelop a program.You probably don’t have time to get a Human Factors Master’s Degree or spend seven years in theNuclear Navy to get a background to develop a human performance improvement program. What shouldyou do? We would recommend:1. Get as much information as you can about human factors.2. Review other human error reduction/human performance improvement programs.3. Review the large variety of human error reduction techniques being taught to understand how theywork and their human factors basis.4. Get feedback or test how the various human performance improvement tools work.That’s a pretty good list. We can help!Learn more about the Stopping Human Error Book! https://www.taproot.com/stopping-human-error-book/ and then buy the book: https://store.taproot.com/book-10-taproot-stopping-human-errorSign up for the 2 Day Stopping Human Error Course: https://www.taproot.com/course/stopping-human-error-course/Join us at our 2021 Global TapRooT® Summit where you’ll learn more about this and manyother improvement program topics: https://www.taproot.com/summit/

When Mark and Patricia McCloskey defended themselves with a strong show of force against hundreds of aggressive, trespassing people, I was reminded of my testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in January 30, 2013, when our federal lawmakers were considering banning certain firearms and operational parts of firearms under the bogus justification of increasing public safety. Mark and Patricia McCloskey walked out onto their lawn with a rifle and a handgun to protect themselves. The mainstream media and the leftist internet tried to turn them into viral villains, but except for the extreme left, people cheered and supported them for their actions. Americans have watched rioters and looters destroy our cities and kill those who stand up to them, like David Dorn. Police forces have given up precincts and our streets to rioters and looters who attack police officers without fear. It is easier to attack our second amendment in times of peace and security, but those attacks fall on deaf ears when Americans see what is happening around our country. Our Second Amendment gives every law-abiding American a fighting chance. MENTIONED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRTOPYl1rWU Gayle Trotter's Testimony on Capitol Hill: Guns Make Women Safer https://gayletrotter.com/gayle-trotters-full-senate-hearing-testimony-america-gun-violence/ Gayle Trotter’s Full Senate Hearing Testimony “What Should America Do About Gun Violence” https://www.foxnews.com/us/hundreds-honor-david-dorn-retired-st-louis-police-captain-killed Hundreds mourn David Dorn, retired St. Louis police captain killed in looting https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/parson-says-the-mccloskeys-had-every-right-to-wave-guns-and-shout-at-protesters/article_0508e624-58be-5600-a18b-c6973dbf7b5e.html Parson says the McCloskeys ‘had every right’ to wave guns and shout at protesters | Law and order https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/portland-place-couple-who-confronted-protesters-have-a-long-history-of-not-backing-down/article_281d9989-373e-53c3-abcb-ecd0225dd287.html Portland Place couple who confronted protesters have a long history of not backing down https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-mccloskey-st-louis-protests-president-trump St. Louis homeowner who faced down protesters with rifle believes Trump intervened to protect his community https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/president-doesnt-like-what-hes-seeing-missouri-governor-says-trump-might-intervene-in-viral-st-louis-couples-case 'President doesn’t like what he’s seeing': Missouri governor says Trump might intervene in viral St. Louis couple's case ----- You can also watch this episode on Gayle's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/gayletrotterrightindc Follow Gayle Trotter-- WEBSITE: gayletrotter.com TWITTER: twitter.com/gayletrotter PARLER: @gayletrotter FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gayle.s.trotter INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/gayle_trotter/ Support: www.patreon.com/gayletrotter Voice-Over Artist: Rick Regan voice123.com/rickregan/

Today’s guests are two of my favorite people in the health space, Mark Sisson and Morgan Buehler. Mark is an American author, a food blogger at “The Keto Reset Diet.” (https://www.primalblueprint.com/collections/books/products/the-keto-reset-diet) He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. And Morgan is a surfer, a soccer player, and a mother who is so down to earth and knows how to get business done. These two, together, were able to get Primal Kitchen out on the scene, grow it like a rocket ship, and sell it to Kraft-Heinz, and there’s just so much to learn from them as business leaders, wellness innovators, and people. You will learn about... (03:43) When Mark became passionate about nutrition (09:11) How we can manipulate our epigenetics (13:43) Explaining metabolic flexibility (21:41) How to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner (25:19) Going paleo or keto (29:10) The story of starting Primal Kitchen (41:34) The ups and downs in starting a food business (49:12) Exiting as a food entrepreneur (59:09) Creating a good relationship after being acquired Resources: marksdailyapple.com (https://www.marksdailyapple.com) Read “The Keto Reset Diet” (https://www.primalblueprint.com/collections/books/products/the-keto-reset-diet) Fab Four Fundamentals (https://kellyleveque.mykajabi.com) Mark’s Instagram: @marksdailyapple (https://www.instagram.com/marksdailyapple/) Morgan’s Instagram: @morganzanotti (https://www.instagram.com/morganzanotti/?hl=en) Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com (https://kellyleveque.com/) Instagram: @bewellbykelly (https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/) Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly (https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly/) Be Well By Kelly is a production of (http://crate.media)

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/207/29 On todays Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up his podcast interview with K. P. Yohannan, author of Never Give Up: The Story of a Broken Man Impacting a Generation, which happens to be episode 100 of Hank Unplugged which will be out soon. Hank also makes note of the end of our fiscal year on June 30th, reading a portion of 2 Corinthians chapter 9 where the Apostle Paul talks about generosity. Hank also answers the following questions: Why does God require people to have faith in something that cant be proven, and send them to hell when they dont? When Mark and Luke quote Jesus on divorce, they make no mention of the exception for adultery mentioned in Matthew. Why did they not include this exception? Is hell a literal pit of fire, or is that a metaphor? Why are the Ten Commandments only ten?

In this week’s episode of the Instant Impact Podcast, Elyse is sitting down with Mark Metry. Mark’s story is an incredible one. At just 22 years old, Mark is on Amazon Prime’s TV Docuseries “The Social Movement” season 2, bringing together the top minds from around the world to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. He’s the host of a global top 100 podcast, Humans 2.0, and has been featured on TEDx, in Forbes, HuffPost, and more. He’s on the show today to talk with us about how we can overcome the fear of becoming more visible, and show up as our honest, whole self every day.  Mark’s journey is what got him to where he is today. He went from having severe social anxiety to a worldwide speaker. At one point, Mark was at over 200lbs and suffering from countless chronic illnesses. On top of that, he was struggling with mental illness and flirting with suicide. Today, Mark is a happy, healthy, fulfilled individual on the path to mastery.  He talks about how social anxiety can stem from a traumatic experience that occurs during childhood. There are moments in our lives that influence our development and send our nervous system into a feedback loop with our body, preventing us from reaching our utmost potential. From the outside, it can seem like a simple fix, but in reality, it’s much more difficult. Sometimes, people will try to be themselves by leaning on vices to stifle the truth. When those are taken away, the stillness of the world can creep in and bring to light what is really wrong. The first step towards growth is taking a step back and identifying the deeper issues. Stripping away the vices that stifle pain prevents us from being the self we’re meant to be. Then, replacing the negative coping mechanisms with positive ones can allow you to escape in a healthy way.  As we can see from his experience, Mark touches on the fact that monetary success doesn’t equal fulfillment. When Mark was 15 he earned six figures. But he knew that despite his financial safety, he didn’t feel like his success was his. Now, he feels as though success manifests through self-improvement and bringing value to those around him. In 30 years, he says, he wants to be known for helping solve this massive problem that is affecting so many people in today’s world--mental illness.  In the end, our mortality can offer a valuable perspective when we experience social anxiety. Death, as Steve Jobs put it, is life’s greatest invention. That understanding that your time here is limited, and to live without regret, is something that can spark something deep inside you.    LINKS Markmetry.com Mark Metry on LinkedIn Podcast - https://www.markmetry.com/humans-2-0-podcast

Click Here To Enroll In Elliot Roe's A-Game Poker Masterclass Wondering what hypnotherapy for poker players can do for your A-game? Mark Herm has been working with Elliot Roe for over 3 years, and he asked if he could come share his experiences with you on the show. When Mark started working on past trauma and emotional triggers, he started seeing exponential improvement in his poker game. Today, he's crushing it at the tables and feeling free in life… But we'll let Mark tell you all about it! If you've been thinking about starting your journey with hypnotherapy, you won't want to miss this episode. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode

Do you have any porn regrets? In this episode, Mark Normand reveals which porn tape he regrets watching the most. Plus, Mark explains why men can’t get hard, and we talk about diversity in comedy. Mark was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, surprisingly to two normal parents. As a kid, he spent most of his time shooting short films and wetting the bed. He started doing comedy right after college and quickly moved to New York. Mark now does comedy clubs and colleges across the country and has been involved in many festivals, including Portland, Seattle, DC, Boston, Vancouver, Melbourne, and in 2013, was featured as a New Face at the Montreal Comedy Festival. In this episode, Mark explains why his manager quit show biz. It’s not too big of a deal during the pandemic, Mark is saving money now. Mark weighs in on the question, are there homophobic pedophiles? Society needs to figure out a way to get in the heads of these pedophiles. Then, Mark describes his first experience with pornography. His friend showed him porn at the age of twelve, and it completely blew Mark’s mind. He jerked off to it for five years after. We talk about regrettable porn viewings, including a toothless woman, a woman with three clits, and eating jizz. Mark speaks about getting crazy sick and breaking up with his long-term girlfriend of twelve years. He always thought about breaking up with her; however, he never wanted to pull the trigger. The breakup was ugly. So, Mark went on a bender every single night. He even did all the butt stuff with women on dating apps. People are more open to butt stuff then they are willing to say. Everyone likes some tongue action down there. When Mark finishes too fast, he always makes up for it! Plus, after twenty minutes, he is ready to get back in there. Mark reveals the details behind his worst auditions and pitches ever. On a pitch with Netflix, Mark kept making jokes that turned bad. Plus, we talk about diversity in comedy, why white guys are viewed as evil, and we talk about working with Louis C.K. (before he was canceled). Stay tuned as we talk about lying in relationships, Mark’s first date, and we play Cash Money trivia. In this Episode: [ 1:40 ] Why Mark’s manager quit show biz [ 5:15 ] Are there homophobic pedophiles? [ 7:30 ] About Mark’s first porn experience [ 12:10 ] Mark’s parents are hippies [ 19:00 ] The porn that Mark regrets watching [ 22:15 ] When Mark got crazy sick and broke up with his long-term girlfriend [ 25:50 ] Why most people like butt stuff [ 27:15 ] What Mark does when he finishes too fast [ 36:00 ] About Mark’s worst auditions and pitches [ 49:20 ] Comedy in Portland – why Portland is pushing back [ 51:30 ] When Mark opened for Louis C.K. [ 56:45 ] Why Mark lies in relationships [ 60:00 ] About Mark’s first date [ 65:30 ] Cash Money trivia Quotes: “I’m not a porn nut.” “When you can’t get it up, that’s when women flip.” “I hid my Viagra like a drug addict.” “I don’t know if eating ass is kosher.” “We are all going to die one day.” Links Mentioned: Mark’s Website: http://marknormandcomedy.com Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mark-Normand-21895626989 Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marknormand/ Email me: emmasbunker@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emmawillmannshow/support

This week we're talking to Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen.  They've just written a book called, “ASK! The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny.” In our interview, we talk in-depth about what they've learned about the art and the science of asking better questions to transform your life.  Specifically, we talk about the 3 questions they ask every day and they walk us through how they apply them to their lives, their relationships, their writing, and their businesses.      Listen To The Podcast:     RESOURCES: Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen New Book:  “Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny” Mark Victor Hansen Website: markvictorhansen.com MORE ABOUT THE EPISODE: Before we get started… I want to give you a little background on both our guests. Among many things… Mark Victor Hansen is often known best as "that Chicken Soup for the Soul guy."  Along with his co-author and business partner, Jack Canfield… they launched what Time magazine called, "the publishing phenomenon of the decade," with over 500 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold worldwide.  By the way, these books are one of the most successful publishing franchises of all time.  Plus, he's written a number of other best sellers as well! He's also a successful and impactful keynote speaker who's addressed audiences around the world.  He's been featured by Oprah, CNN, and The Today Show… just to name a few. Okay… now let's talk about Crystal Dwyer Hansen.  She's also a successful entrepreneur, as well as a Certified Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert.  Her first book “Skinny Life - The Secret to Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Fitness,” along with her speaking, and articles have helped people all over the world.  Finally… Mark and Crystal are innovative entrepreneurs and tireless philanthropists… and if I dug into all that they're up to on these fronts… this intro would be 45 minutes long. :) So I'll point you to all their websites (listed above) so you can dig even deeper into their endeavors. Obviously… they're up to some great work… and I'm excited to have them on.  So let's do this.   SHOW NOTES AND TIMES: Quick Episode Summary: 0:02 What to expect today! 1:30 Welcome Mark Victor and Crystal Hansen 4:02 How the Hansen's are handling Covid-19 7:00 Why the Hansen's book is important right now 8:47 When Mark lost $2 Million 13:21 How to start asking better questions 16:19 The 3 things you need to get unstuck 19:32 The difference between self-worth and net worth 24:19 What you can learn from Joseph 26:00 Why we are afraid to ask questions 28:01 The questions you should be asking others 31:37 Mitch's biggest takeaways     WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! How about you? What clicked with you? What got you thinking? What might you apply from what Mark and Crystal talked about?  Leave a comment and let me know! Check other Podcasts here:

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for inspiration during the COVID-19 crisis, my conversation with Mark Cuban may bring you some hope. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be an entrepreneur, he still has some great stories to put a smile on your face. And in case no one has told you yet: please don’t be ashamed to accept assistance from social welfare programs. You’ve earned the relief you need right now. What did you think of this episode? Let me know in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message Highlights 3:20 I ask Mark how he’s experiencing the crisis as a billionaire 7:17 Mark tells us why now is a good time to start a business (hint: it’s not for the money) 12:17 I ask Mark what advice he offers to people who were just laid off 17:54 When Mark thinks VCs may start investing regularly again 19:25 We talk about the network effect of raising people up 22:59 Why Mark recommends entrepreneurs look to their own community needs first: “You don’t have to be the leader to be a leader.” 28:37 We discuss why it’s important to continuously learn (especially now) 31:17 Mark talks about working from home while being a parent of three kids 34:08 Mark answers your questions Visit itsaboutdamntime.com for video. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

Mary Elizabeth, also known as "M.E", owns Mark n ME Salon in Rochester, NY with her husband, Mark. Kevin had an idea around the holidays to have himself and Sully put their bodies on the line, and have the listeners vote on what they would like to see each host get waxed. Well, the listeners ended up choosing Sully to have his entire chest waxed, and they chose for Kevin to have an actual Brazilian. (Insert wide eyed emoji here). The fellas then decided to make it a fundraiser for the John F. McNamara Foundation and they ended up raising over $500 for the organization! Thank you to every one who donated! A little history on Mark n M.E. When Mark graduated from college in the late 70s, he decided to get a NYS Cosmetology license so he could join his parents in the salon they started in 1956 called Style-O-Rama. He found an immediate passion for the business and has enjoyed being a hairdresser for over 35 years. While Mary Elizabeth went to college to become a teacher, she also worked full time at the salon doing nails. She found the salon work extremely rewarding and decided to acquire an NYS Cosmetology license as well. When they took over the salon, they decided to rename it to something a little more current. Since then, Mary Elizabeth has made the waxing services so popular, Mark & M.E. is now widely known as the “Home of the Ten Minute Brazilian®.” They're very proud of maintaining the highest level of professionalism in a welcoming, family atmosphere. All links to the salon are below! Enjoy the episode. We hope you went potty before listening. Mark & M.E. Website Mark & M.E. Facebook Page Mark & M.E. Twitter Page Mark & M.E. Instagram Page

Thomas recently had the privilege of playing piano on the latest album by Catholic composer Mark Christopher Brandt. The Butterfly consists of a suite for string quartet and piano, plus two solo piano pieces. The suite, which uses the butterfly's transformation as an allegory of conversion, was described by the Catholic poet Dana Gioia as “fresh, inventive and alive”. In this episode you will hear the beautiful Butterfly suite in full, followed by a no less beautiful conversation in which Thomas shares what he learned from Mark during this project, and Mark (as always) shares much wisdom about music and the Christian life, peppered with examples from his journey in both. Central to the conversation about music is the continuum of artists throughout history, and the deeper continuum for Christian artists: that our work transcends history because our first audience is the heavenly court, regardless of what welcome our art finds in this world. Contents [2:51] Accompanying text to The Butterfly [4:38] The Butterfly suite [21:09] Why Mark wanted another pianist (Thomas) to play on this project [23:22] Granting the string players more room for individual creativity than is usual in the classical world [28:06] What Mark taught Thomas in the studio: making a mistake is not a sin [36:54] Benefits of documenting the results of one's practice in order to move forward [41:59] The timeline of the album, spanning decades of Mark's journey as a composer [47:09] The historical ‘continuum' of music and being a part of its progress [52:38] Mark's counsel for those beginning to study composition [1:02:41] Contemporary pop has lost its connection to what came before it [1:07:17] Christians who are joyful are misunderstood as being naive [1:12:52] When Mark first became aware of how following Jesus was transforming him Links Purchase The Butterfly: Physical copies https://markchristopherbrandt.com/the-butterfly---store.html iTunes https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-butterfly/1488059624 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Mark-Christopher-Brandt/dp/B081K8Y1C7 Purchase the score and/or parts https://markchristopherbrandt.com/the-butterfly-scores-and-parts.html   Previous interviews with Mark: Episode 33: Structure and Freedom in Music and in Christ https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-33-structure-and-freedom-in-music-and-in-christ-mark-christopher-brandt/ The Nightingale https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/episode-0-nightingale-mark-christopher-brandt/  Other Resources Mark's website https://www.markchristopherbrandt.com/ Manassas String Quartet https://www.manassasquartet.com/   This podcast is a production of CatholicCulture.org. If you like the show, please consider supporting us! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio