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In this episode, Nana speaks with Martin Rapley, the co-founder of Refurbishment Mastery. Martin is here to help you with your property refurbishments whether they are a quick tidy up between tenants, converting a house to an HMO, commercial to residential conversions or splitting a house into flats.He has over 30 years experience working in the construction industry, initially as a Contractors Quantity Surveyor and later as a Project Manager. Although he has a degree in Quantity Surveying it's the experience that really counts and during his career he is really lucky to have worked on a diverse range of projects including museums, police stations, banks, schools, offices, churches and lots of houses owned by investors and private individuals.Construction projects are a challenge, even for people with experience, so it's really important to use that experience to overcome the challenges that will arise. When Martin had his own construction company he was working with Property Investors and realised that there was no one independent for them to turn to for advice. As a result he could see lots of them wasting money, taking too long on their refurbishments and generally getting stressed by the whole processSince 2013 he has been providing independent support to Property Investors that are carrying out refurbishments, conversions and development projects. That support includes: - FREE online training - Training courses - Bespoke 1 to 1 mentoring - Financial appraisals and budgets - Construction contract advice - Quantity Surveying - Contract Administration - Project ManagementIn conjunction with all of this, he also sources and manages his own refurbishment and conversion opportunities generally working with private investors who want to get a great return on their savings. Contact Martin :Websiterefurbishmentmasterclass.co.ukYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9wg8WnlHyQ5QPPQzYabohQFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/refurbishmentmasteryFollow us on

Martin Lindstrom is the Founder and Chairman of Lindstrom Company, the world’s leading brand & culture transformation group, operating across five continents and more than 30 countries. For three years running, Thinkers50, the world’s premier ranking resource of business icons, has selected Lindstrom to be among the world’s top 50 business thinkers. Lindstrom is also a high-profile speaker and author of seven New York Times best-selling books. His most recent book, The Ministry of Common Sense, dives into how to eliminate the bureaucratic process in business, which is the topic of this enlightening episode!   Sponsored by...   Cultivate Grit. Amplify Action. Click to get The Importance of Journaling   We help YOU enjoy the success we've already enjoyed. Free downloads of Quick Reference Guides on Delegation, Time Management, Sales, and more.   Key Takeaways [1:50] When Martin was 12 years old, he created his own Legoland and convinced a local print shop to sponsor him. The next day, roughly 130ish people attended his theme park, including Lego’s lawyers. They offered him a job. [4:25] Due to the rise of technology, our children are losing some very key motor skills. [6:15] We often talk about B2B or B2C interactions, but what we really need to focus on is human to human interactions. [7:00] Whether we like it or not, all of what we do is irrational. [7:20] Martin shares some key insights he’s learned by not owning a phone for the last two years. [8:10] By having a phone to distract us all the time, we never get bored. This is a problem because a lot of beautiful things get created out of boredom. [10:15] The first thing Martin had to learn when he gave up his phone was to learn how to be on time again. [11:00] On average, we receive 350 emails a day! Technology is wonderful, but it’s also killing our time. [12:30] When it comes to time management, there are a lot of cool hacks out there, but executives are still not getting it right. [13:35] Martin shares what we’re getting wrong about meetings in our new digital environment. No one thinks short meetings are a good thing. [16:10] We have “chicken cage” syndrome. After being stuck in a cage for so long, when the doors are finally open to greener pastures, we don’t know what to do. We go back into our cage because it’s safer. [18:35] People are afraid of change; they are afraid of the unknown, so you have to think a bit creatively to help people feel comfortable enough to adapt to a new environment. [21:15] There are some legitimate fears organizations need to think through, like legal and HR, and the red tape behind this can stop innovation and progress. [24:10] The problem with a lot of compliance departments is that they don’t actually interact with the consumers. Martin wanted to try something different. [26:40] A good practice when creating new rules in a company is to also remove an old rule in the process. [27:55] Martin cultivated a campfire environment within an organization. This facilitated a new way for people in different departments to talk about the inefficiencies in the company. [32:00] The first thing you have to do when you’re in a crisis is to realize you’re in a crisis. Sounds simple, but people don’t do this. [32:55] We might be aware there is a crisis going on, but we still believe we can recover 50% or 75%. The reality is, your business is gone and you need to stop lying to yourself. [36:00] People are resigning positions because they’re frustrated by the lack of common sense in the organization. However, there is a way to change this. [39:15] If done correctly, the ministry of common sense should be earning you money. [41:45] Martin shares an example of what Hyundai did differently during an economic crisis. [43:30] If you define fear, some of it is due to lack of control, the unknown outcome, and uncertainty of how long the crisis will last. [46:10] Don’t ask the usual suspect to solve the problem. Use the entire organization to solve your big problems. [46:50] Listener challenge: Take a blank piece of paper and write down all the frustrations you have every day at work. Ask your co-workers to do the same.   Quotable Quotes “Around 85% of our behavior every day is subconscious. It really is irrational behavior. Yet, we believe we are always deeply rational in everything we do.”   “By having a phone, we never get bored anymore. And boredom is the foundation for creativity.”   “Technology is wonderful, but we’ve also gotten to a point now where it’s killing us more than it’s actually enhancing our lives.” “We need to cross-functionalize an organization. Compliance can’t just be something in a corner. Involve them and make them feel a sense of empathy. That’s when you break down all this red tape.”   “[If you want to pivot.] You have to wake up now and realize your business is gone. That’s it. You can’t continue what you’re doing right now with your company.”   “The ministry of common sense is really looking at every aspect in the organization and mapping it down and saying where do we get the most value for money. Most important thing, this function should earn you money.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Pass-life.com. Coupon Code: Duty. Websites: Martinlindstrom.com & Martin on LinkedIn Martin’s Book: The Ministry of Common Sense: How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate BS

In this episode Alex Alonso sits down with Mexican Cartel hitman who worked for the Arrellano-Felix organization based in Tijuana , Mexico.  When Martin was serving prison time in the early 1990s he linked with a contact to David "Popeye" Barron from San Diego's Barrio Logan. Popeye was connected to the Arrellano-Felix cartel since 1990 and by 1992 held a high position in the organization. When Martin was released from prison he meets with Popeye and starts working for him as a hitman. Video portions of this interview: https://bit.ly/3du8laEEmail Alex Alonso: https://www.streetgangs.com/contact/alexalonsoMailing Address:Street TV1976 S. LaCienega Blvd, #351Los Angeles, CA 90034Web: http://www.streettv.netWeb: http://www.streetgangs.com Merch: http://www.streetgangs.com/storePhone: 323.68one.997nine 

Martin Gallagher is an expert in converting strategy into success based on relationships, innovation, and personal connections. He is currently the CEO of The Clare Foundation, a charity focused on helping other charities access interest-free loans. His love for rugby has helped him leverage the ability to consciously use the ego for setting goals and achieving them. *My Key Takeaways* Martin grew up in Ulster, Northern Ireland, during a time of massive conflict. From there he travelled to Africa for what was supposed to be weeks and turned into 15 years. Spending most of his time in areas of conflict and violence where danger continued to be a part of his everyday life. In his words, he jumped from the frying pan into the fire. When Martin was 19 he found his love for rugby, which is his first recollection of being consciously aware of the man his previous years in adversity had shaped him to become. It was then, on the rugby field that he learned the dissemination of ego, at critical times, is essential. When your head is in the game, there's no time or value in thinking about anything other than what needs to be done and the best way in which to achieve it. Whether on the pitch, in a crucial meeting or a battlefield, clarity for the immediate, using every attribute and skill you have, whilst holding a definite space for how this supports the future, this is Martin's forte. The essence of the man, Martin, is in every fibre of his body and that I cannot express only with writing! A nugget he shared with me ‘there are 86,400 seconds in a day, use them wisely!' If it takes 20 seconds to make a mistake, don't make the remaining 86,380 pay for it! Let's Stay Connected Speak with Craig about Magnifying Your Impact https://www.craiggoldblatt.com/work-with-me/ https://go.craiggoldblatt.com/attract-ideal-donors YouTube: www.craiggoldblatt.com/Magnify_Your_Impact_TV   Connect with Martin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcf_uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheClareFoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclarefoundation/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinpgallagher/ Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clare-foundation  

Hon har hjälpt både Annika Sörenstam och Ariya Jutanugarn bli bäst i världen. När Martin får en timme med Pia Nilsson berättar den legendariska tränaren om de båda stjärnornas brokiga resar mot toppen. Men hon delar också med sig av intressanta tips om som kan utveckla också din golf.Pia Nilssons approach till golfträning har människan i fokus och det är approach som på många sätt revolutionerat spelet – lyssna på avsnittet och bli din egen bästa coach.She has helped both Annika Sörenstam and Ariya Jutanugarn become the best golfer in the world. When Martin gets an hour with Pia Nilsson the legendary golf coach she tells their story from inside the ropes, but she also shares some interesting tips that can help you improve your own golf.Pia Nilsson's approach to teaching golf is focused around the human being and it is an approach that in many ways has revolutionized the game – listen to the episode and become your own best coach.This episode is in Swedish.

Gina Martin is an activist, campaigner, author, and law-changer. In the summer of 2017, Martin was at a music festival when she was upskirted by a man in the crowd. The term upskirting refers to the violating act of taking photos or videos under a person's clothes without consent in an effort to capture a person's crotch area, underwear, and genitals. When Martin reported what happened to the police, she was told there wasn't much they could do. What she later learned was that upskirting was not a criminal offence in England and Wales. Martin launched a campaign called #StopSkirtingTheIssue, initially setting out to raise awareness of the prevalence of upskirting, but after two years of hard work, determination, and lobbying the government, Martin successfully changed the law in England and Wales.Martin made upskirting illegal, and under the new legislation those convicted of the crime face up to two years in prison. In the year since the law change, four men have been jailed and 16 men have been convicted of the crime, according to figures from the Crown Prosecution Service. In this episode of History Becomes Her, Martin speaks to host Rachel Thompson about how she brought about tangible change through activism, as well as the challenges and hurdles she faced in her campaign. Martin also shares her admiration for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district, and the youngest woman ever elected to congress.Martin's book Be The Change tells the story of how she went about building a campaign from the ground up, and it's a useful toolkit for anyone wanting to bring about change in the world.Please subscribe, rate, and review. Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @HBHPod. You can find Rachel on Twitter @RVT9. Special thanks to Gina Martin, Gleam Titles, and Little, Brown Book Group. Credits: Creator and host: Rachel ThompsonProducers: Maria Dermentzi and Nikolay NikolovEditor: Shannon ConnellanMusic: Christianne StrakerIllustration: Vicky Leta See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joakim Björkman är en av världens mest framgångsrika handigolfare. Han föddes med Akondroplasi – är kortare än de flesta av sina vänner – och in i ett liv där han inte var som alla andra. Men det har inte stoppat hans kärlek till spelet golf.När Martin sätter sig ned med Joakim berättar Joakim om hur golfen lyft honom ur en djup depression och hur han en vacker dag hoppas tävla mot "vanliga" Europatourstjärnor som exempelvis Henrik Stenson. Han berättar också om hur mycket just Henrik Stenson betytt för handigolfen och honom själv personligen.Luta dig tillbaka och låt dig inspireras av en resa som varit både lång och brokig – men där Joakim hand i hand med golfen kommit ut på andra sidan som en vinnare.Joakim Björkman is one of the world's most prominent handi-golfers. He was born with Achondroplasia – he is shorter than most his friends – and into a life where he is not like most others. But this hasn't stopped his love for the game of golf.When Martin sits down with Joakim, Joakim tells a story of how golf pulled him out of a deep depression and how he one day hopes to compete against "regular "stars on the European Tour, such as Henrik Stenson. He also explains the impact Henrik Stenson has had on the game of handi-golf and himself on a personal level.Relax and let this journey, which has not been an easy one, inspire you.OBS! This episode is in Swedish.

When Martin the magnificent rooster falls seriously ill even Dr Devitsky the experienced vet can't help. Farmer Willems and his wife don't give up on their sickly friend and with the help of their wise bees are able to nurse Martin back to health. BIG words from the story explained for our young listeners: to approach: to come near to to feel deflated: to feel low and discouraged solitary: alone without a companion (a solitary bee = on its own) to deposit something: to put or set down in a specific place propolis: "bee glue" - a sticky substance that bees collect from trees to fill cracks in their hives. Bees also use propolis as a medicine.  Please send your feedback, questions, suggestions and requests to Alex at

Church of Jesus Christ Study Session seeks to generate reflection about areas in the Restored Gospel. Whether it's Come Follow Me, a General Conference talk or a recent Gospel Topic, hopefully you'll find something to keep the Spirit of Christ in your life. Twitter - @mattsroberts90 ldsstudysession@gmail.com You can also join the discussion in the Facebook Group 'Church of Jesus Christ Study Session with Come Follow Me'. Join us as we continue our study into 2 Nephi 26-27 and learn more about the events of the translation of the Book of Mormon, as prophesied by Nephi. We consider the evidence around the multiple 'voices' that rise from the dust, the interactions between Martin Harris and learned scholars and how well-known phrases from the Restoration apply to us also.  Book of Mormon Central: The consultation with scholars also served to assure Martin Harris. Although the reactions of these learned men varied, Harris was satisfied enough with their replies to further assist with the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon. He served as scribe, financier, and witness of the Book of Mormon, all at great personal sacrifice. Besides shouldering the financial burden of printing the Book of Mormon, from which he never fully recovered, Martin’s once-sterling reputation suffered as a result of his undeviating faith in Joseph Smith after his trip to Mitchill and Anthon in New York City. His family and friends were “generally repulsed by his enthusiasm for a young man whose purported visions upset the greater Palmyra community. Friends advised him to cease espousing Joseph’s schemes. When Martin refused, they pronounced him deceived, if not deranged. . .. Yet he continued to side with Joseph Smith and risk further harm to his now spoiled reputation,” all the while knowing in his heart and in his mind the truthfulness of the work he was engaged in.

Hans svingar har uppmärksammats världen över. När Martin beger till Köpenhamn för att träffa Andreas Kali berättar den danske instruktören om hur hans egen satsning mot Ryder Cup förstördes på grund av dålig vägledning. Detta ledde till att han själv fick ett nästintill maniskt intresse för hur en golfsving fungerar och att han själv blev golfinstruktör.Andreas Kali berättar också om kriterierna för att du ska lyckas på touren, varför han anser att dansk talangutveckling har passerat svensk, och så passar han på att slå hål på en rad myter om den så bespottade tekniken stack and tilt.Som slutkläm delar han ut ett tips till Tiger Woods.Avsnittet är på svenska/danska.The swings he are building are receiving recognition all over the world. When Martin travels to Copenhagen to sitt down with Andreas Kali the danish instructor is telling a story of how his own target of playing in the Ryder Cup was ruined by poor guidance. This led to an almost manic interest for the golf swing and to himself becoming a golf instructor.Andreas Kali also explains what he demands from a player who is trying to make it on tour, why he believes that Danish talent development now is better than Swedish, and he also takes the time to break down some of the myths about the criticized stack and tilt technique.To finish it off he also gives a tip to Tiger Woods.This episode is in Swedish/Danish.

When Martin is locked away in solitary confinement and the FBI takes over the Junkyard Killer case, Malcolm uses his spare time as an excuse to try out a normal lifestyle; the NYPD tracks a new homicide that's linked to an elite underground sex club. Scorecard: 6.2/10 Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.comTwitter: Black Girl_CouchTumblr: slowlandrogynousmiracle

When Bart attends a comic book convention dressed as his superhero alter ego Bartman, he finds the first issue of Radioactive Man for $100 at Comic Book Guy's Android's Dungeon. However, he does not have enough money to buy it, and Homer refuses to give him extra money, so he decides to get a job. Bart turns to Mrs. Glick, who gives him fifty cents for his hard work. Bart then goes to the Android's Dungeon, with only a few cents extra, where he runs into Milhouse and Martin. He talks them into pooling their money and buying the comic book. Since none of them want to let the comic book out of their sights, they decide to spend the night together in Bart's treehouse. The three get progressively more paranoid and Bart becomes convinced the other two are conspiring against him. Eventually, the tension is at a breaking point. When Martin gets up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, Bart thinks he plans on stealing the comic and subsequently ties him up. Meanwhile, a thunderstorm approaches. Milhouse tries to alert Marge that Bart has gone crazy, but Bart thinks he is making a move for the comic and tackles him. Milhouse rolls over the side of the treehouse, but Bart catches him precariously by his sleeve. When a gale of wind takes hold of the comic, Bart is forced to decide between grabbing it and rescuing Milhouse. Bart chooses Milhouse; the comic flies out the entrance, gets shredded by Santa's Little Helper on the ground, and is hit by lightning. The next morning, the three boys reflect on how their inability to share led to the destruction of the comic, although Bart has forgotten the experience.

Martin Rutte is the co-author of The New York Times Business Bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work, translated into over 20 languages, with sales over 1.1 million copies. Martin has worked with many corporations such as Sony Pictures, Virgin Records, Apple Computer, and more — assisting them to expand their outlook and position themselves for the future.  For over 15 years he has been exploring peoples’ visions for the kind of world they deeply long for – His new book on this subject: Project Heaven on Earth: The 2 Simple Questions That Will Help You Change The World...Easily,has just been published.  There is a desire, a longing in each of us, for the unnecessary, immoral, and recurring problems of the planet- war, hunger, poverty, disease, hatred, addictions, abuse, crime, pollution, and more. Not just to get better, but too once and for all end! We’ve suppressed these yearning that arises from our soul, yearnings for a world that inspires hope, creativity, and engagement. What keeps this self-censoring in place is a culture that believes having the kind of world we yearn for is simply not possible.  Fundamentally, it calls for re-envisioning who we are as humans and as Humanity. From our most profound cores, we continue to know the kind of world we want. Let’s discover and create our new, collective story – Heaven on Earth.  How did you get started with bringing spirituality into business? Martin has a traditional background as a management consultant and speaker. About 25 years ago, he came back from consulting in Hong Kong and found himself in a bit of a funk. He ended up at an Augustinian Monastery and realized what was missing was God. At the time, everybody advised him not to talk about spirituality. He realized that his fear was holding him back and decided to explore the intersection of spirituality and work.  What did you see as some of the results of bringing spirituality into the workplace? Were people happier? People realized that they could bring into work this part of themselves that they didn’t think they could. They were happier, calmer and excited about being able to talk about spirituality at work.  What does spirituality mean to you? How would you define it? Martin purposefully doesn’t have a definition. It means different things to different people and he didn’t want to lose his audience by trying to force them to agree to his definition. He wants people to feel they can bring more of their soul into work.  Project Heaven on Earth is very ambitious. So many people are wandering around and wondering what their purpose is. But you ask a much bigger question – what is Humanity's purpose?  Many years ago, Martin read a paper that asked the question – What is the common purpose of Humanity? The idea of Heaven on Earth came just before he was making a keynote speech at a conference. He was meditating and asked himself, ‘If every business is spiritual, is that what you want?’ He realized that if we can transform business, we can transform the world. This formed itself as the idea of Heaven on Earth.  What were your next steps following that thought? He was in Toronto in the late 80s, running a management consulting company, the first time he heard the word vision. He knew he wanted to talk about it, but everybody told him he was crazy and that no-one would take him seriously. So when he had the concept of Heaven on Earth it concerned him that people might find it controversial.  So project Heaven on Earth lets talk a little about what that is. He many people and distilled down these 3 questions: Recall a time when you experienced Heaven on Earth Imagine you have a magic wand and with this wand you can have Heaven on Earth. What is heaven on earth for you? What simple easy concrete step will you take in the next 24hours to move that forward? When he asks these questions, no one ask him -what do you mean by Heaven on Earth. He believes this is because we all have within us a knowledge of what Heaven on Earth is.  If one person believes from their soul that something is right and someone else believes that something else is right, how do you work through that? To create more Heaven on Earth? For many years Martin led dialogues with opposing parties. They would come in ready for a fight and then through good dialogue processes they started to find some overlap. One of the roadblocks that comes up in a highly polarised time is ‘they are not with me.’  You talk a lot about belief People think ‘In order to do something you have to believe that you can do it. In order for someone to do X, they need to believe they can do X.’ They can either wait for the belief to come or they can set the goal lower so the belief is not needed. Martin thinks that belief is not necessary to accomplish something. He asks the question – Have you or anybody you know done something that they didn’t believe was possible for them to do? Everybody says yes because belief isn’t necessary.  What you’re saying is take action even if you don’t believe it’s possible? You also have to make a commitment. For example, someone wants to end hunger in the world but doesn’t believe it is possible. The commitment is the end of hunger and the belief is that it’s not possible. The belief could stop them which would be justifiable. Or they could say I’m working on ending hunger and I have a belief that it’s not possible. The belief is there in both cases but in one there is stoppage and in the other there is action.  You tell a story about running a marathon. You’d only run 5 miles and you signed up for a marathon. It sounds like you didn’t really train for it? His friends encouraged him to sign up for a marathon and the most he’d ever run was 5 miles. To this day he doesn’t believe that he did it. But he did. There’s this messaging in the personal development world that you have to believe it to see it. But you’re saying that’s not always true. Somebody didn’t run the 4minute mile until they did. Shortly after Roger Bannister ran the 4-minute mile, other people achieved this too. He broke the belief that it couldn’t be done. What are some conversational tools you can use to bridge gaps? When Martin has a fight with his wife the essence of it is always – you’re right and I’m wrong. They’ve been together long enough that they can recognize what is happening and go into separate rooms for a moment. When they come back together, everything is fine. The key is to break the pattern.  How long did it take you to write the book? 25 years. He needed to get clear about certain things before he could write it. It was tough. Martin doesn’t like writing. He likes the results but he doesn’t like the actual writing.  How would you describe your younger self? Martin was a kid who loved to play. He still has a playfulness about him. As a child, he knew he was here to change the world. It was very clear to him. How do you play? He does a form of printmaking called monotype. He loves playing with children and making jokes with his wife. He’s become fascinated by comedy and has been watching a lot of Martin Short and Jerry Lewis. What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Follow your passion. Follow what is true for you. And when people say you can’t do that, it forces you to look and see if your truth is still your truth. Links Project Heaven on Earth HTTP://PROJECTHEAVENONEARTH.COM 

The redlining map of Greensboro depicting "best," "still desirable," "definitely declining," and "hazardous" areas in which to lend. These maps were created by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation. Image courtesy: Mapping Inequality This reporting project is a collaboration between WFDD, Carolina Data Desk at The UNC School of Media and Journalism and Wake Forest University's Journalism Program. It was made possible through funding from the Knight Foundation. Today, in our project on the Triad’s housing crisis, WFDD reporter Bethany Chafin takes us to a Greensboro neighborhood for a rare glimpse into a place at risk of losing valuable affordable housing.   This intersection at East Bragg Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near downtown Greensboro is a dividing line. It's between two neighborhoods, and only one is thriving. If you look to the right, you can see downtown. The tallest building in Greensboro peaks over the horizon. And there's Southside, a bright and shiny redevelopment zone that began 20 years ago. It's a vibrant area; brick townhomes surround yoga studios and hair salons. There's perfect landscaping and new sidewalks as well as Dame’s Chicken & Waffles, a city favorite. To the left of this intersection is the beginning of Ole Asheboro. Homes are boarded up. Lots are vacant and littered. People loiter at a corner Citgo gas station; the neighbors call them “day walkers.” WFDD has spent nearly a year exploring the Triad’s housing crisis. Families pay more than they can afford; in Greensboro alone, nearly 40 percent of residents struggle to meet their housing costs. The region’s two largest cities top a national list on concentrations of evictions. We dug deeper: how did we get here and why? What can be done to attract growth while preserving housing where it’s needed most? It was a series of old maps that led us to Ole Asheboro. The maps have become, in some ways, predictors of where gentrification happens. But that new investment and those new residents had not come to Ole Asheboro. The federal government drew up these maps after the stock market crashed in 1929. The colors guided banks to make safer bets on where they loaned their money. The practice is called redlining and used race as one of the “hazards” to warn away banks. Ole Asheboro was considered high-risk, colored yellow and red because of the nearby black neighborhoods. For each neighborhood on the federal redlining maps, there was a detailed "Area Description." This is an excerpt from the area called C6 which included the majority of Ole Asheboro. Image courtesy of Mapping Inequality   Why does this matter? Ole Asheboro has nearly 700 residential properties – vital housing stock in a city that doesn’t have enough affordable options. In fact, Carolina Data Desk found the current average tax value of a home here is nearly $50,000, which is still within reach for low-income buyers. So, how do you a lift a neighborhood stained by lending discrimination? And how do you preserve the culture and affordable housing it provides? Is it even possible? To find out more, go left, into the heart of the neighborhood. Rooted At Home Jody Martin stands outside his house on Tuscaloosa Street. Martin knows this view, these homes, and these neighbors like the back of his hand. He grew up here, and he plans to grow older here. “My parents bought this house back in 1953. The white people that used to live in the area started moving out and then the first black families moved into this neighborhood,” he says. This was a defining moment in Ole Asheboro. Some black families settled here after the city cleared what it determined to be "slums" nearby, where homes had reached such a level of decay that the city bulldozed to start over. Jody Martin, a lifelong Ole Asheboro resident, surveys the street outside his home. BETHANY CHAFIN/WFDD Some new residents rented space in large Victorians, left vacant as Greensboro’s movers and shakers migrated to the suburbs. Others, like Martin's parents, bought modest homes along streets like Tuscaloosa. An all-black neighborhood was what Martin knew growing up. He remembers his childhood riding his bike around the neighborhood down to his grandparents’ house. At home, he dove into comic books, and his soundtrack was guided by his mom’s love of Nat King Cole. When Martin was a boy, he once asked his dad if their family of four was poor. “'No, we’re lower middle class,'" he recalls his father saying. "Now, we were poor. I mean we lived in a 5-room house. But you know, we had everything we wanted.” Despite money being tight, Martin's family invested in their home — adding rooms and a basement. The wealth they built would be passed down to Martin when he inherited the house after his mother died. A home can be a family’s fastest way to build equity and have something to give the next generation. But there’s still a large racial disparity in average net housing wealth. According to a 2016 national Survey of Consumer Finances, for a white household, the figure is over $215,000. For a black household? It's less than half that at $94,400. But for Martin and his family, a house was about more than money. “When you don’t have the fear of wanting anything, needing anything, when you know you’re in a safe place, everything else is possible,” he says. Today, Martin still feels rooted here even though most of the neighbors he grew up with are gone. “All of the original black owners have either died or moved away,” he says. Like Martin, a lot of the remaining homeowners in Ole Asheboro have been here a long time. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about half of them have been in their houses for at least 20 years. And quite a few for more than 40. As residents age out of the community, not all of the homes are staying in the family. And that could be a problem for Ole Asheboro. To see why, all you need to do is look a few blocks away to Julian Street. "Blighted" House after house is abandoned, left to decay. There's one that's really beautiful from the outside. But there’s a lock box on the front door, and the windows are boarded up. The window that’s broken is next to a yellow condemned sign from February 19, 2010.  A weathered sign posted on one of the many condemned homes on Julian Street in Ole Asheboro. BETHANY CHAFIN/WFDD This type of deterioration took root in the 1940s. Absentee landlords neglected maintenance on aging homes; others couldn’t afford these costs. And as a result of redlining, there were few new dollars or new loans being invested here. By the 1970s, the neighborhood was in serious jeopardy. And the city knew it. Stakes were high; Ole Asheboro had affordable homes the city didn’t want to lose. So, Greensboro invoked state law and declared Ole Asheboro blighted. This made things official. The city could intervene to stabilize the neighborhood. But no one predicted how long it would take.    Seeing Potential In Ole Asheboro In the 1990s, Michael Akins took his wife Barbara to see the house he wanted to renovate on Caldwell Street. At the time, she couldn’t imagine making a home here. “The disparity, the drug infestation, the prostitution that was going on ... This part of town at that time was so much different from the side of town that I came from,” she says. But Michael Akins saw a place of resilience, a community he'd be proud to live in. "People that I had known from growing up, this was a community they chose to move to in moving out of the projects or in moving out of the apartments that they had lived in. When they decided to buy a home, they came to a neighborhood like this." Today, with their children grown and gone, the Akinses are still waiting for Ole Asheboro’s potential to be fully realized. As president of the neighborhood association, Barbara Akins proudly points to the new downtown greenway extension, a community garden and recently installed public art. But she says it can be an uphill battle. “And you’re climbing, you’re climbing, you’re climbing. And you can’t get anywhere,” she says. Michael Akins adds: “Am I seeing some change? Yes. Have I seen as much change as I anticipated? No.”  They see the answer in more invested homeowners, people who will sit on their porches, mow their lawns, and plant flowers. Now, fewer than 42 percent of the residents here own. There are few signs that percentage is likely to increase anytime soon. Carolina Data Desk found for every 100 people living in Ole Asheboro, only eight applied for a mortgage. Across Guilford and Forsyth counties, that number was nearly double. And, for the homeowners who are coming, their arrival is through heroic effort. Barbara Akins, president of the Ole Asheboro Street Neighborhood Association, is a dedicated caretaker for this neighborhood. BETHANY CHAFIN/WFDD  A Win-Win Mary Witherspoon and William Scott are watching their new 3-bedroom, 2-bath house go up before their very eyes. They’re about to be first-time homeowners.   "She's been over there every day to talk to the contractor. When she rolls up, they say, 'We see you coming, Mary.' While I'm at work she goes over there and checks on the progress," Scott says while laughing. Until now, they’ve been renting a place just blocks away from the house they bought on Reid Street. And they’re bucking a trend. Black homeownership in Greensboro has been declining since the Recession. An American Public Media analysis shows that beginning in 2011, it dropped five percentage points in five years. The couple is thrilled about the opportunity. "That's all she talks about nowadays,” Scott says. “I got so much joy. I didn’t think we could be able to get this house. But we got this house. I am elated. I am happy,” Witherspoon says. A small, local nonprofit called Community Housing Solutions is making it happen. It’s a win-win — the neighborhood gets well-made homes and dedicated homeowners. Buyers get efficient, affordable houses and a chance to build wealth. It takes a lot to make this work: city-owned land, donated materials, volunteer builders. But pulling this off for Ole Asheboro's 132 vacant residential lots? Not likely. New homeowners Mary Witherspoon and William Scott stand outside their new house on Reid Street in Ole Asheboro. BETHANY CHAFIN/WFDD   Nibbles, No Bites Back on Julian Street, Carl Brower knocks on a "No Trespassing" sign in front of an empty lot the city cleared to make room for revitalization. “One of the properties that the city has bought. Available for someone to put a single family home in,” he says.   But it takes some imagination to see it. The grass is knee-high and there’s trash strewn about. It’s an eyesore. And a hard sell. Property values are low in this neighborhood. That means a brand new house here will immediately be worth less than a brand new house somewhere else in the city. Carolina Data Desk found the average tax value of residential homes in Ole Asheboro is just under $47,000 — a casualty of those redlining maps. By comparison, the city average is more than three times that at $160,215. Brower says, “[There's] traction being gained, but until we see these areas that are vacant and available, filled with homeownership and persons in the community that want the community to be what we want it to be, we’re going to have a never ending struggle.” For decades it’s been hard to get much here, whether residential or commercial. The neighborhood recently got a Family Dollar. But Brower says the property sat vacant for 20 years before that.  It’s the same story for another undeveloped lot nearby. “It’s been out for bid and looking for proposals for over 10 years. We’ve had a couple nibbles. We haven’t had a bite.” Despite that, Brower thinks the neighborhood is at a turning point. The intersection of East Bragg Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Southside and Ole Asheboro looking toward downtown Greensboro. BETHANY CHAFIN   He imagines a community where it’s not such a heavy lift to lure a Family Dollar. He welcomes a place like Southside where people can work, live, and play. The city’s been trying to court such an investment for a while. One thing is for sure. “It’s taking longer than anyone could imagine,” says Brower. At A Crossroads Back at the intersection near the gateway to the neighborhood, you can feel the revitalization of downtown creeping closer and closer. The question has always been how and will Ole Asheboro connect with downtown?     And there are so many more questions. Will family members stay or return, like Jody Martin wants? “I’ll be here, and I’m hoping if either my niece or my nephew want to, eventually they’ll take it over, repair it,” Martin says. Will it be renters or homeowners like the Akinses who move in as residents age out? “Even though my professional colleagues may not live over here, and the folk I’ve known haven’t lived over here … I always say it’s because this is where I believe I belong,” says Barbara Akins. And what will future development look like? Carl Brower says the line between uplifting and gentrifying is a very fine one. “We’re not trying to keep anyone from developing, but it has to be the development that fits the culture of this city and this neighborhood,” he says. But if and when the money starts flowing, it might not be up to them or the city. What is clear is that the next few years will be crucial. For now, residents wait, as they have for decades, feeling the pull of the future and the gravity of the past. Bethany Chafin: chafinbc@wfu.edu Exploring Ole Asheboro's Changing Neighborhood Story does not include AP content #on the margins #ole asheboro #redevelopment #triad housing #greensboro #downtown greensboro #southside #redlining #lending discrimination #affordable housing #ole asheboro street neighborhood association #development #investment #gentrification #carolina data desk #wake forest university journalism program #community housing solutions Race Economy Human Interest Normal Tweet

When Martin gets a pancreatic cancer diagnose, everything changes. His idea of how life would be did as well.

In this episode Martin (still buzzing from bumping into his 1982 band mate Glenn last week) - gets a family visitor that Tom was not expecting! When Martin heads to Tesco Tom is joined in secret by Eric Meat (TimeOut 'One to Watch' and all round genius Ali Brice). The former teacher from Humberside discusses the three rules of comedy, his heartbreak for Julia and his love for Phil Collins (as well as doing a poo in the shower). Will Tom get Eric interviewed and out of the door before Martin returns? And will the podcast help save his ailing career? Tom Ward - As himself Martin - Jeff Innocent Mercutio - Freddie Innocent Eric Meat - Ali Brice Molly Offended - Katie Norris 'Why don't you fancy me?' - Performed by Naomi McDonald Bailiff 1 (Ron) - Joe Jacobs Bailiff 2 (Ray) - Tony 'Milton' Wilson All Music - Lawrence Diamond & Adam Easton (AKA LNLY)

In this episode Martin shows Tom some of his clothes from 'back in the day', including a pair of leather shorts that he's rather keen to see Tom try on. When Martin heads to Tesco Tom's 3rd guest of the series swings by - Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2018 - Sindhu Vee (playing her mother Mrs Vee) for a chat about addictions. The bailiffs also pop round looking for money and Tom gets an unpleasant call from his agent. The clock appears to be ticking on his comedy career…and his interview: will he get the fragile and fat Mrs Vee out of the door before Martin returns? Tom Ward - As himself Martin - Jeff Innocent Mrs Vee - Sindhu Vee Molly Offended - Katie Norris 'Why don't you fancy me?' - Performed by Naomi McDonald & Roisin & Chiara Bailiff 1 (Ron) - Joe Jacobs Bailiff 2 (Ray) - Tony 'Milton' Wilson All Music - Lawrence Diamond & Adam Easton (AKA LNLY)

Matt Nichol is one of the most recognisable faces when it comes to strength & conditioning in ice hockey and he was introduced to me by previous podcast guest, Martin Buchheit. When Martin speaks highly of someone, you know its going to be an excellent episode and Matt definitely didn't let us down. Matt has been working in and around the NHL for the last 15 years and is not only a highly respected strength coach but the owner of a second business called BioSteel, a supplement company. Clearly Matt is more than just a strength coach and in this episode we get under the skin of the coach, businessman and person. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Matt Nichol (background, education and current role) Influences outside S&C How qualifying as a teacher laid the foundations of being a successful coach Bilateral vs unilateral exercises how has your view changed on this topic? Translating off-ice qualities onto the ice Speed Strength & power What is BioSteel Why was it needed? Most influenctial books Matt can be found on Twitter @M_Nichol and on Instagram @Matt_Nichol This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is sponsored by BLK BOX, leaders in performance training equipment & facility design. BLK BOX manufacture and distribute a full range of strength training equipment across Europe from their Headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

Welcome to Episode 72 of the No Quit Living Podcast. NQL is a personal development podcast designed to help listeners achieve their goals and desires. Through hearing the inspiring stories and tips from the greats, we will all find it easier to stay motivated. Today's theme of the day is discipline. This is something that is 100% essential in the journey of any entrepreneur or person with any sort of goal or desired achievement. "Discipline is giving yourself a command, and following it up with action." - Bob Proctor. Martin is a former IBM employee turned entrepreneur. He has technically retired four separate times, but has found his calling. When Martin first left IBM to start his own venture, he found himself in a position of having no success. It wasn't until he consulted another entrepreneur, seeking advice, that he was told to start a blog. Martin ended up writing a different blog post every day for over a thousand days, leading him to gaining millions of followers and features in magazines like Forbes and Entrepreneur. After writing so many blogs, writing Martin's first book was a cake walk. Our host, Chris and Martin discuss the importance of taking "No's" and having them motivate you to keep going and never quit until you get the "Yes" that you are looking for.    Website: http://www.startupprofessionals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartupPro?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Blog: http://blog.startupprofessionals.com/    

Clara Brett Martin becomes “student-at-law” with Toronto law firm. Clara Brett Martin was born in Toronto in 1874, the youngest of 12 children. Along with her siblings, Martin was schooled at home before graduating with high honours from Trinity College with a major in mathematics at the age of 16. After a year of teaching, Martin petitioned the Law Society of Upper Canada to become a law student, only to be rejected. But after her issue went to the Ontario legislature and then back to the Law Society, Martin became a student-at-law on June 26, 1893. She began her articles with the Toronto law firm of Mulock, Miller, Crowther and Montgomery and then switched to Blake, Lash, Cassels. She experienced all the difficulties one could imagine, including hissing, verbal threats and having to sit separately from other students. However, amidst a drop-out rate of close to 70 per cent, Martin not only completed her studies, but came in first place. She met further legal hurdles in her quest to become a barrister until former Premier Oliver Mowat and others intervened. When Martin was called to the bar as a barrister on February 2, 1897, she became the first woman lawyer in the British Empire. Years later she opened her own firm, hiring women law students along the way. Knowing the importance of educating women, she also served on the Toronto Board of Education for 10 years,. In 1989, a new office of the attorney general of Ontario was named the Clara Brett Martin Building. However, research revealed a letter from 1915 in which Martin made an anti-Semitic reference, and shortly thereafter, her name was removed from the building. Martin died in 1923 at the age of 49. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Martin Garcia. He’s the CEO and founder of FLYX.Systems. He’s also a mechatronics engineer and co-founder of Ilumexico, a solar power lighting company for rural communities in Mexico. He’s got an MSc in drone design at University of Southampton and is an alumni of Singularity University at NASA Ames California, USA and later, a teaching fellow for space and robotics. FLYX.Systems is a company that develops technology for industrial UAVs that aim to improve the productivity of many industries. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – The Lean Startup What CEO do you follow? – Elon Musk Favorite online tool? — Noun Project How many hours of sleep do you get? — About 8 If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – Martin would tell himself to finish every project he started, then move on to the next one   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:22 – Nathan introduces Martin to the show 02:17 – FLYX.Systems develops technology that encompasses both hardware and software algorithms 02:33 – There are 3 UAVs in history: the military UAVs, the drones that are popular nowadays, and the industrial UAVs 03:22 – Industrial UAVs are going to be the biggest game changer in business 03:31 – Industrial UAVs will be completely autonomous 03:48 – 70% of UAV crashes are caused by human errors 03:55 – Martin wants to develop a company that aims to build industrial UAVs for different applications in different industries 04:25 – Martin wants to build a combination of both the UAV hardware and the UAV software or the brain of the drone 04:33 – VJA is a company that uses UAVs mainly for photography, but the drones can’t be modified easily 04:59 – When Martin develops software in a computer that can be used in autopilot, it results to an amazing UAV with a high level of intelligence and algorithms that differentiate themselves from other UAVs 05:24 – FLYX.Systems currently has 2 main projects 06:09 - FLYX.Systems provides services to solar companies 06:26 – FLYX.Systems is still in the preoperative phase 06:34 – They’ve raised $100K 06:39 – They’ve used the funds for the UAV’s prototype and the landing platform 06:48 – The landing platform is one of their biggest projects up their sleeves 07:17 – The landing platform will be applied to the solar companies 07:32 – Team size 07:46 – Based in Mexico, but thinking of expanding to Columbia 08:03 – FLYX.Systems was launched early 2016 08:21 – Prior to FLYX.Systems, Martin was working as a CTO, developing technologies for solar applications 08:28 – Martin went to Singularity University’s summer camp where he met people in the same field 09:06 – Martin got his masters in UK and it was about the foundation and core of FLYX.Systems, which is the automation of the UAV system 09:27 – Martin was 28 when he entered Singularity 09:51 – One of the advantages in having an UAV business in Mexico is that the regulation for flying UAVs is not that harsh or strict compared to USA 10:18 – There’s less competition in Mexico, too 10:20 – The people in Mexico are talented and the salary range is lower than in the USA 10:42 – UAVs are not expensive when you know how to build them 11:27 – There’s a possibility for DJI to move to industrial in the future 11:40 – Martin wants to work on localized applications as quickly as possible 11:55 – Martin knows his market and wants to build something that is suited for their specific needs 12:13 – Martin also wants to combine technologies that DJI isn’t developing 12:30 – AI is one of the tools that Martin wants to harness 13:00 – Martin doesn’t want to depend on companies that sell UAVs 13:23 – People usually buy drones, then think of the vale 14:00 – Martin’s prototype will be launched next month and will be sent to different states in Mexico 14:14 – You pay for the service of the drone, the drone is not yet for sale 14:30 – The pay will depend on the size of the land but it will be around $15-20 per hectare 16:40 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: The UAV market is currently a very hot market – if you can combine both hardware and software, the better. Starting a business in other countries has its advantages – in this case, less competition, less cost, and fewer regulations. Don’t start multiple projects at one time; finish one before starting another.   Resources Mentioned: The Top Inbox – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens, and follow-up with email sequences Organifi – The juice was Nathan’s life saver during his trip in Southeast Asia Klipfolio – Track your business performance across all departments for FREE Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Host Gator– The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible Audible– Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books Freshbooks – Nathan doesn’t waste time so he uses Freshbooks to send out invoices and collect his money. 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“My goals are posted on my website for the world to see, JackDaly.net” At 59, Jack Daly did his first Ironman Triathlon! Today's he's closing in on 100 marathons and has the goal to complete one on every continent! When Martin catches up with him in this H2G interview he's preparing to go compete at the USA Triathlon "nationals". Jack wasn't always an athlete and that's at least one of the many lessons in this entertaining and educational episode. Jack Daly has an extensive list of "Bucket List experiences" an MBA and his sales expertise makes him a sought after speaker and consultant. Although Jack's real specialty (as far as Martin is concerned) is his philosophy of "lifestyle by design" and throughout the episode you will learn the important lessons and mindsets, tools and tactics that helped him craft his unique and inspiring life. Yes, YOU GUESSED IT, it comes down to his HABITS and GOALS! ; )   Jack's Bestselling Books! Hyper Sales Growth! The Sales Playbook Paper Napkin Wisdom   Thanks for checking out, sharing and subscribing to this podcast! ----------- More Resources (FREE! The Habit Factor's Tracking Template) The Habit Factor® (website: BLOG, tips, tools and other resources) The Habit Factor® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Pressure Paradox® Book (Amazon Kindle) The Habit Factor app (iOS, Android) The Habit Factor's Facebook (Private) Accountability Group >>>>CONNECT WITH HENRY EVANS

In today's story: Every year when the trees have all lost their leaves and the ground starts to frost in the morning, brother and sister start to make their lanterns for their annual lantern festival. This year they can't go their normal route and need to choose another place to walk. When Martin suggests going next door to visit the doctor's house, Sylvia worries that it will be too dark. But the magic of the evening shows her just how much can be seen with the light of a single lantern. *This story is the subject of our conversation with Susan Weber, Director of Sophia’s Hearth Family Center. The story gives guidance on how to model a festival life for our children.* About SparkleCast: SparkleCast explores the use of story in parenting and education. One week we share a free story for you to enjoy, and the next week we discuss the story with an expert and thought leader – with the aim of using the story (and all stories) as a parenting and educational tool. For more stories and tutorials, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! info@sparklestories.com Enjoy!

Welcome the newest episode of Dark Discussions, your place for the discussion of horror film, fiction, and all that’s fantastic. Eight Films to Die For, a group of films that After Dark would release limited around the United States for a two week period yearly, actually had a few gems out of the group. Some of the more famous that have become cult film fans favorites include The Hamiltons, Lake Mungo, Dread, and Mulberry Street to name a few. However, there was a little scene one entitled Ritual from 2013 which was actually a pretty good film that co-host Phil listed as one of the top 20 best horror films of that year. Since, director Mickey Keating has had three more films released in a two year period. In 2016 he released festival flicks Darling and Carnage Park. However, in 2015 he released a little film called Pod that Dark Discussions decided to critique. When Martin leaves a voice mail for his brother Ed to stay away and don't tell anyone where he is, Ed meets up with their sister Lyla, and the two head to Martin's remote Maine lake home to find out what's wrong. When they arrive, they discover Martin has gone off the rails. Paranoid, scared, and most certainly dangerous, he begins ranting about a government conspiracy about experiments done upon unwitting soldiers. Now, having tried to go off the grid, Martin now believes that he's being followed and in danger of being killed. Ed and Lyla try to decipher the rantings of their sibling. Written and directed by Mickey Keating, the film stars genre favorite, Lauren Ashley Carter as Lyla, probably first noticed by horror fans in the sleeper hit Jugface. Dean Cates plays Ed while Brian Morvant, who plays Martin, easily shines as a disturbed person that may or may not be telling the truth. Listed as a top twenty film by Dark Discussions last year, co-hosts Abe and Phil take a look at it more closely. As always we welcome your comments: darkdiscussions@aol.com (written email or attached mp3 files) WWW.DARKDISCUSSIONS.COM

On this week's episode of In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined in the studio by Martin Arndorfer of the Martin & Anna Arndorfer winery in Austria. Martin Arndorfer comes from a long line of wine makers, growing up in the vineyards and cellar of his parents estate. Anna Steininger is the daughter of one of the top and most respected wine makers in Austria, Karl Steininger, quite simply, they are a match made in ‘wine’ heaven. Both born with a natural, and it seems in that region, almost genetic understanding and love of the Riesling and Gruner Veltliner grapes. Martin truly fell in love with winemaking at the tender age of 12, but even before tried to play sick from kindergarten because he preferred to stay in the vineyards with his mother, and on the tractor with dad. Anna was basically ‘born in the cellar’ and has been helping with the wine making since the time she could walk. After attending a winemaking school that has been teaching future winemakers since 1860, Martin headed off to Italy to get some practical training (and thought he might eat quite well while there as well). Martin still lends much of his inspiration to two Italian producers; Ronco del Gnemiz run by Serena Palazzolo where he experienced his first full bodied whites matured in small oak barrels, and Fabrizio Iuli (yes the same Fabrizio Iuli that was my inspiration to start Indie Wineries). With Fabrizio he learned how to make, “complex and straightforward red wines of outstanding quality”. These two wineries sparked his interest in thrilling red wines and his passion for barriques. He said in both cases, he has also found friends for a lifetime. Thanks to Anna’s gentle persuasion he then attended the University of Austria and graduated with a degree in “International Wine Management.” He is currently studying for his master degree in the same major. When Martin returned from Italy, he and Anna moved in together, and not only did they unite their living spaces, but also their love, ideas, passion and knowledge for winemaking starting their own label, ‘Arndorfer’. The M & A on the bottle stand for, yes you guessed, Martin and Anna.

Trying to create new, effective habits is often associated with first trying to kill-off any existing bad habits that are holding us back. In this quick, high-value episode, Martin and I identify the three most important  “MENTS” when it comes to busting those bad habits! “Birds of a feather flock together." EnvironMENT Why would our environment influence our habits? Well, as our energy wanes throughout the day (along with our willpower), it is essential that your environment is tailored to support your new habits and goals. For example, if you're trying to lose weight, throwing out all of the potato chips in the pantry is a great start. The environMENT applies to all things--not just a new diet. When you surround yourself with like-minded people it provides a great support system to help you craft new habits. “A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit." ~Desiderius Erasmus 2. ReplaceMENT Quitting any habit cold turkey is often difficult and ineffective because it leaves a void. When it comes to removing a bad habit it's important to remember that nature abhors a vacuum. Instead, try replacing any bad habit with a new, positive one. When Martin wanted to cut back on his coffee habit, rather than stop drinking coffee, he replaced his morning cup of joe with green tea. “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you do, the better.”  3. Experiment This podcast, writing The Habit Factor, and even his new book, The Pressure Paradox as well as The Habit Factor app have all been, in some form or fashion, an experiments. It takes trial and error (action to create information) in order to find out what will work best for you. In many ways, this idea brings us back to #2 (replacement) since you will need to try things, make some mistakes before you find what will actually stick! [Tweet "“Good habits happen when planned, bad habits on their own.” @TheHabitFactor"] When trying to craft any new habit or BREAK ANY BAD HABIT, take a quick run through this checklist to ensure that you are setting yourself up for success. With these three "MENTS", you'll be certain to break bad habits and craft new powerful habits that will help you take charge of your life.  

Our special guest is Ty Olsson (Supernatural's Benny)   Sam (Jared Padalecki) asks a hunter named Martin (guest star Jon Gries) to keep an eye on Benny (guest star Ty Olsson) without telling Dean (Jensen Ackles).  However, when Martin tells Sam there was a vampire kill and he thinks Benny is responsible, Dean defends his friend.  When Martin decides to take things into his own hands, things get messy and Dean is forced to make a very hard decision.  Nick Copus directed the episode written by Daniel Loflin.

When Martin is away the homos will play! it's an EXTRA-gay show as Mutha krunk Sparkle Magick fills in for Straighty Martin. We sing the praises of BUTT magazine, Britney-loving Billy Brightside spills the tea on his hard time in "weekend jail", we examine The Bachelor's shame spiral TV tour and The Moosch and Frankie Fashion stop by for a Fashion Week wrap up. Brought to you by audible.com