Podcasts about wishful

What comes to mind when you hear the word hope? Wishful thinking? What is biblical hope? Take a quick listen to this Compactum on hope.

  ---- 1 - Deradoorian - Ready for Heaven - Set Me Free 2 - Ana Roxanne - Poem 1 - Wishful (draft) 3 - Cate Le Bon - Michelangelo Dying - Is It Worth It (Happy Birthday)?  4 - Shannon Lay - Past the Veil - Past The Veil 5 - Julia Jacklin - Crushing - Body  6 - Loma - Loma - Black Willow 7 - Seu Jorge - The Other Side - River Man (Nick Drake) (feat. Beck)   8 - Widowspeak - Roses - Hourglass 9 - Natalie Jane Hill - Hopeful Woman - Blue is the Color of My Sun 10 - Haylie Davis - Wandering Star - Mourning Dove 11 - Ellie O'Neill - Time of Fallow - Silent Water 12 - John Carroll Kirby - Piano Works 2016-2026 - Valentino 13 - Eartheater - Heavenly Body: If I'm The Bottle You're The Message - Nova 14 - Holland Andrews, Methods Body - Remain - Lightning Rod 15 - Emile Mosseri & Hand Habits - Your Lemon - Joyful Girl ---- 16 - Brennt Vanneste - Collection of Goodbyes: Escapades III - Anymore 17 - Carla Dal Forno - Confession - Gave You Up 18 - Dagmar Zuniga - In Filth Your Mystery is Kingdom / Far Smile Peasant in Yellow Music - Even God Gets Stuck In Devotion (ft. Austyn Wohlers) 19 - Ganavya & Jahnavi Harrison - The Bee 20 - F.S.Blumm - WELLEN FORMEN - Clock Dance 21 - Ida Urd - Sunflower - Lately 22 - Dermot Henry - Aiming Torches At The Sun - All The Things 23 - Shabason & Krgovich - Four Days in June - Begin Again 24 - Reckonwrong - How Long Has it Been? - Two Lovers 25 - Oliver Coates - The History Of Sound (OST) - Suitcase of Cylinders (feat. Briana Middleton) 26 - José Afonso - Como Se Fora Seu Filho - Eu Dizia 27 - Sarah Davachi - The Will of Tongues - Songs of the Smile's Fig: III. Follies 28 - Eluvium - Virga III - The Fires At Night 29 - Tomo Katsurada and Jonny Nash - At The Emerald Pool - Sunshower Rite 

ResourcesGet the FREE Yearly Business Review Workbook Know exactly what to fix, what to focus on, and what to stop doing. Get your Custom Business AuditGet organised - monthly and yearly business plannerRepurpose Ai: Streamline your content creation and repurpose effortlessly with ⁠Repurpose Ai⁠.Later Content Scheduling: Simplify your social media strategy with ⁠Later⁠.Flodesk: Elevate your email marketing with Flodesk – get 50% off your first year using ⁠this link⁠.Other Resources:Submit a question to be featured on the podcast and receive live coaching! Send a voice note or fill out the⁠ question form⁠.Where To Find Us:Instagram:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠TikTok:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Newsletter:⁠ Subscribe here⁠Threads:⁠ @sigma.wmn⁠Mid-year is where many business owners either make the decisions that shift everything or continue repeating the same patterns. In this episode, we look at what actually deserves your attention right now if you want the second half of the year to feel cleaner, more focused and more profitable. This is not about adding more to your plate. It is about looking honestly at what is working, what is slowing you down, and what needs to change.We explore what to assess beyond surface-level business metrics, including the patterns, habits and decisions that quietly impact your momentum. If you have been moving quickly without stopping to review the bigger picture, this episode offers a practical reset. It will help you identify where your energy is leaking, where your strategy needs refining, and what decisions will create immediate clarity.Tune in to hear:What to assess mid-year beyond surface-level metrics.The patterns that quietly slow your business down.The decisions that create immediate clarity and momentum.How to use a mid-year business review to make the second half of the year more focused and profitable.Find the Complete Show Notes Here → ⁠https://sigmawmn.com/podcast⁠In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why mid-year is the ideal time to pause, review and refine your business strategy.How overestimating what is possible can lead to poor planning and unnecessary pressure.The difference between wishful thinking and intentional decision-making in business.How to identify hidden patterns that are affecting your growth, focus and profitability.What to do now to create stronger momentum for the rest of the year.Themes & Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction: We're almost halfway through the year1:28 - Why mid-year is the time to pause, review and adjust your strategy1:47 - The #1 planning mistake founders make2:05 - Wishful thinking vs intentional planning2:49 - Free mid-year review workbook4:16 - Monthly and yearly planners for business owners5:11 - Client testimonial: stop pushing through chaos alone6:23 - Choosing chaos vs creating structure and systems6:51 - Review question 1: Is your business where you wanted it to be?8:26 - Review question 2: Are your sales where they need to be?11:32 - Review question 3: How organised is your business?14:37 - Review question 4: How do you track what needs to get done?16:22 - Why organisation might be Clara's secret sauce16:33 - The mid-year check-in: yes or no questions18:31 - What an audit delivers and how to book one19:04 - Who needs Brand Magnetism 10119:55 - If everything's going well, celebrate your wins20:28 - Wrap-up and where to find Clara's resources

  ---- 1 - Ana Roxanne - Poem 1 - One Shall Sleep 2 - Ana Roxanne - Poem 1 - Wishful (draft) 3 - Shearwater - The New World - Daydream Unbeliever 4 - Spencer Krug - Same Fangs - Get To Live 5 - Eliana Glass - E at Home - Solid Stone 6 - Lili Holland-Fricke - ... - Grief Song 7 - Enji - Ulaan - Vogl 8 - Masahiro Takahashi - In Another - I'm Your Mirror (feat. Joseph Shabason) 9 - Shabason & Krgovich - Four Days in June - Begin Again 10 - Masahiro Takahashi - In Another - Sky, Ocean, and Creatures (feat. Dorothea Paas) 11 - Friko - Something Worth Waiting For - Dear Bicycle 12 - Picture Frames - ... - 3:25pm 13 - Cancer House - The Moth - Camera Obscura 14 - Tommy Barlow - ... - Earth Killer ---- 15 - Natalie Jane Hill - Hopeful Woman -  Is the Color of My Sun 16 - SUSS - Counting Sunsets - Sunset III 17 - Lou Reed - The Raven - The Bed 18 - Bill Callahan - My Days of 58 - Empathy 19 - Ellie O'Neill - Time of Fallow - Water 20 - MALVA - Antes de Mais (feat. Beatriz Madruga) 21 - Bonança - Só - Só 22 - Carla Dal Forno - Confession - Staying In 23 - More Eaze - Sentence Structure in the Country - Distance 24 - Lauren Auder - Whole World As Vigil - Orchards 25 - Catarina Branco - Acordava Cansada - Onde Eu Me Escondo 26 - Elori Saxl and Henry Solomon - Seeing Is Forgetting - Heart  27 - Nicholas Krgovich - Boss Tape - Secret Garden 28 - Runaway Horses & Ebøshi  - ... - The Shore Was Silent 29 - Aldous Harding - Train On The Island - Riding That Symbol

You know how, when teaching finishes for the summer, you feel all-powerful and end up vastly over-estimating how much you'll be able to get done before the new academic year? And, have you ever noticed that the opposite happens once term starts up again: you're overwhelmed, you panic because you don't think you're going to manage to do everything, but then you surprise yourself and it's all fine in the end? Yeah, well, there's a reason for that. Join your imperfectionist pal for a speculative little dive into the psychology of perception, and some ideas about how you can smooth out the bumps and make nice, sensible plans all year round.ReferencesBalcetis E, Dunning D. Cognitive dissonance and the perception of natural environments. Psychol Sci. 2007 Oct;18(10):917-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.02000.x. PMID: 17894610.Balcetis E, Dunning D. Wishful seeing: more desired objects are seen as closer. Psychol Sci. 2010 Jan;21(1):147-52. doi: 10.1177/0956797609356283. Epub 2009 Dec 17. PMID: 20424036.Proffitt DR, Bhalla M, Gossweiler R, Midgett J. Perceiving geographical slant. Psychon Bull Rev. 1995 Dec;2(4):409-28. doi: 10.3758/BF03210980. PMID: 24203782.Proffitt DR, Stefanucci J, Banton T, Epstein W. The role of effort in perceiving distance. Psychol Sci. 2003 Mar;14(2):106-12. doi: 10.1111/1467-9280.t01-1-01427. PMID: 12661670.Schnall S, Zadra JR, Proffitt DR. Direct evidence for the economy of action: glucose and the perception of geographical slant. Perception. 2010;39(4):464-82. doi: 10.1068/p6445. PMID: 20514996; PMCID: PMC3298360.

“I have always said that they are the same person. And the drama of this story is that one ends up dead in the darkest prison in America, and the other in the White House.” — Michael WolffA few days ago we had Jason Pack on the show suggesting that the Anglo-American media elite had a degree of complicity in the Epstein scandal. Michael Wolff disagrees. The media weren't complicit, he says. They were just dumb. They found the story unseemly, were uncomfortable with it, and avoided it out of disdain—not conspiracy. David Remnick of The New Yorker was “dismissive of the whole thing.” The word Wolff keeps coming back to is “ick.”Wolff knew Epstein. He recorded an estimated hundred hours of interviews with him. He has tried repeatedly to sell an Epstein book. Every publisher passed—the last time as recently as autumn 2025. One cited “the ick factor.” Others feared a Trump lawsuit. The man who made fortunes for publishers with Fire and Fury couldn't get a deal on the story he knows best. If you want the closest thing to a firsthand account, Wolff says, read “The Last Days of Jeffrey Epstein” in his collection Too Famous. He's probably right.What emerges from the conversation is a portrait of Epstein as a middleman in a city of middlemen—but one who was genuinely interested in the people he connected, which is rare in that world. His sexual depravity was at war with his ambition to be respectable. The blackmail theory? “Certainly not true,” Wolff says. People came because they liked being there. He was their friend. And then there's Trump. Wolff's most explosive claim is that they are the same person—the closest relationship both men had in life was with each other. The drama is that one ends up dead in the darkest prison in America and the other in the White House. It's Gatsby without the romance. And that's what makes them both so vile.As for the Trump show, Wolff has given up predicting its end. It doesn't end until Trump dies. He is sui generis—nobody will replace him. He doesn't understand legacy, doesn't care about it, and when it's no longer about him, could give a fuck. We'll be trying to figure out how this happened for the next hundred years. Five Takeaways•       The Media Didn't Conspire—They Were Just Dumb: Wolff dismisses the idea that the Anglo-American media elite knew more about Epstein than they were letting on. They didn't know anything, he says. They found the story unseemly, were uncomfortable with it, and avoided it out of disdain—not conspiracy. David Remnick of The New Yorker was “dismissive of the whole thing.”•       No Publisher Would Touch the Epstein Book: Wolff has tried repeatedly to sell an Epstein book. Every publisher passed. One cited “the ick factor.” Others feared a Trump lawsuit. The last attempt was autumn 2025. The man who made fortunes publishing Fire and Fury couldn't get a deal on the story he knows best. The publishing industry's failure of nerve, Wolff says, is total.•       Trump and Epstein Are the Same Person: Wolff's most explosive claim: Trump and Epstein are the same person. The closest relationship both men had in life was with each other. The drama of the story is that one ends up dead in the darkest prison in America and the other in the White House. Gatsby without the romance.•       Epstein Was a Middleman in a City of Middlemen: What made Epstein different wasn't the blackmail—Wolff says that's “certainly not true.” People came because they liked being there. Epstein was genuinely interested in the people he connected, which is rare among New York's professional middlemen. His sexual depravity was at war with his ambition to be respectable.•       The Trump Show Doesn't End Until He Dies: Wolff has been predicting the end of Trump for years. He now concedes it probably doesn't end until Trump departs “this veil of tears.” Trump is sui generis—no one will replace him. He doesn't care about legacy. He doesn't even understand the concept. When it's no longer about him, he could give a fuck. About the GuestMichael Wolff is a two-time National Magazine Award winner and the author of Fire and Fury, Siege, Landslide, All or Nothing, and Too Famous. He has been a columnist for Vanity Fair, New York, the Hollywood Reporter, and the Guardian. He lives in Manhattan.ReferencesBooks and references:•       Too Famous: The Rich, the Powerful, the Wishful, the Notorious, the Damned by Michael Wolff — contains “The Last Days of Jeffrey Epstein”•       Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House by Michael Wolff•       Previous Keen On episode: Jason Pack on the Epstein files and media complicity•       The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald — referenced throughout as the model for Epstein, “but without the romance”About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States—hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:41) - Introduction: The media elite and Epstein (02:16) - The media didn't conspire—they were just dumb (04:18) - Wolff knew Epstein: why the story fascinated him (05:15) - No publisher would touch the book—“the ick factor” (08:21) - The Trump problem: fear of being sued (08:34) - What's the story? A middleman in a city of middlemen (10:01) - What Epstein was actually like (12:00) - “The Last Days of Jeffrey Epstein”: the best thing written about him (15:40) - Epstein as one of the elites—or the man who fed off them (16:29) - Trump and Epstein: the same person (17:49) - Gatsby without the romance (20:53) - The publishing industry's f...

Scott Mason talks with Sara Walshe about what intuition is and how lawyers can use it to feel better, work smarter, and avoid burnout. Sara describes intuition as an immediate “knowing,” and says it can show up either as experience-based pattern recognition (like a strong BS meter built from years of practice) or as a deeper inner knowing that's hard to explain. They discuss how to tell intuition apart from wishful thinking, how confidence can shape outcomes, and why “doom” feelings may be more about instinct and survival. Sara shares stories from studying for the bar, negotiating plea deals as a Brooklyn prosecutor, and eventually leaving law to combine yoga, mindfulness, and coaching. She emphasizes that intuition is easier to access when you feel safe, and suggests simple mindfulness tools—like slow finger rubbing paired with a deep breath—to get grounded in the moment. Want to learn more about combining mindfulness techniques with your legal practice? Get involved with the sponsor of today's podcast, the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee! A great opportunity is coming up on March 26, join the committee's Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Book Club (nycbar.org/calendar). Reading the book is encouraged but not required to take part in this community space. 00:00 Defining intuition 02:22 Two types of knowing 04:13 Wishful thinking vs intuition 07:21 Bar exam visualization 16:18 Using intuition in practice 19:38 Negotiation and efficiency 27:49 Office politics and EQ 30:57 Leading with intuition 34:26 Soft Skills Are Hard 35:07 Lawyer Identity Beyond Work 36:38 Connection Crisis and Screens 39:12 Marriage Lens of Intuition 40:21 When Not to Use Intuition 41:06 Intuition and Instinct Dance 49:16 Prosecutor to Coach Story 55:37 Mindfulness for Intuition 57:25 Fingertip Grounding Trick 58:45 Closing Thanks and Credits

Stuur ons een berichtjeBesnik Hasi's tweede passage eindigde zondag zoals ze begon: met twijfel en ontgoocheling. Hasi, die in maart 2025 overnam, kreeg aanvankelijk krediet.Het halen van de bekerfinale zorgde, ondanks een teleurstellende Play-offs, voor een verlengd verblijf. CEO Tim Borguet hamerde op de stabiliteit en continuïteit die de Kosovaar zou brengen.Wishful thinking. In deze aflevering zoeken we -opnieuw- nuance in een seizoen dat -opnieuw- alle kanten op lijktk te gaan. We kijken naar wat écht veranderd is en naar wat we nog kunnen hopen of eerder moeten vrezen.Wat is een realistische doelstelling voor Anderlecht in 2026?Welke fouten rekenen we Hasi persoonlijk aan?Wat voor type trainer heeft deze kern nodig?Je hoort het allemaal in de nieuwste aflevering van Radio Radzinski.Host: Pieter CoppensGasten: Bram De Jaegher en Jordy MellaertsMontage: Jordy Mellaerts

Today's episode is about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Where do you live?“ and how to say “May you be successful!” in Slovak. Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Where do you live?“ and how to say “May you be successful!” in Slovak.Slovak lessonTypes of sentences by purposea) Declarative sentences (oznamovacie vety)b) Interrogative sentences (opytovacie vety)c) Imperative sentences (rozkazovacie vety)d) Exclamatory sentences (zvolacie vety)e) Wishful sentences (želacie vety)Sentences1.    Bývam v Bratislave. (I live in Bratislava.)2.    Dnes je pondelok. (Today is Monday.)3.    Kde bývaš? (Where do you live?)4.    Máš čas? (Do you have time?)5.    Poď sem! (Come here!)6.    Prosím, zatvor dvere. (Please close the door.)7.    To je super! (That's great!)8.    Aká krása! (What a beauty!)9.    Nech sa ti darí! (May you be successful!).10. Kde bývaš? / Kde bývate? (Where do you live?)Timestamps00:43 Introduction to the episode02:38 Short announcement03:48 Slovak lesson07:34 Sentences12:00 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

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This story originally appeared in Wild & Wishful, Dark & Dreaming: The Worlds of Alethea Kontis (2016).Alethea Kontis is an actress, storm chaser, and New York Times best-selling author. She has received the Scribe Award, the Garden State Teen Book Award, and is a two-time winner of the Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award. She was twice nominated for both the Andre Norton Nebula and Dragon Award. Alethea narrates stories for multiple award-winning online magazines and does freelance work for Writing the Other. Born in Vermont, Alethea currently resides on the Space Coast of Florida where she watches K-dramas with her teddy bear, Charlie. Together they are ARMY, VVS, and Black Roses.Narration by: Will StaglWill Stagl lives in Tucson Arizona and is a proud member of the StarShipSofa team. This month you'll likely find him tearing through some fantasy epic at a local café or waiting for the next sci-fi TV show to air.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holiday gift-giving season is here! And we've got the mother-load of gift ideas for the teens and tweens in your life. In this episode we chat with the real experts-- our own kids-- to get their top wish list picks, so you can wrap up holiday wins without the guesswork. ;)

Nhắc đến Dan Hill, giới yêu nhạc nghĩ tới ngay một ca sĩ kiêm tác giả người Canada. Ông có nhiều bản nhạc pop ăn khách trên thị trường quốc tế trong những năm 1970 và 1990, nổi tiếng nhất vẫn là nhạc phẩm « Sometimes when we touch ». Trong tiếng Việt, bài hát này theo cách đặt lời và diễn đạt của nghệ sĩ Huy M.C là Tình quyến luyến không rời, còn theo tác giả Lan Anh do ca sĩ Lưu Bích trình bày là Vòng tay ấm cho người. Sinh năm 1954 ở Toronto, Canada, Danqua Hill lớn lên trong một gia đình công chức. Ông bộc lộ năng khiếu âm nhạc từ khi còn nhỏ, sau khi được bố mẹ tặng cây đàn ghi ta đầu tiên nhân sinh nhật mười tuổi. Khi còn học trung học, ông bắt đầu đi hát tại các quán cà phê. Trước khi đậu bằng tú tài, ông đã thu âm một băng nhạc demo với sự hỗ trợ của người bạn thời thơ ấu là Matt McCauley, sau này cũng trở thành một nhà soạn nhạc nổi tiếng tại Canada.  Đầu những năm 1970, Dan Hill ký hợp đồng thu thanh với một hãng đĩa độc lập của Canada (GRT Records). Vài năm sau đó, Dan Hill phát hành album đầu tiên cũng với đĩa đơn ăn khách (You make me want to be) trên thi trường Canada. Năm 1977, Dan Hill lúc ấy mới 23 tuổi, sáng tác và thu âm bản ballad « Sometimes when we touch » với sự hỗ trợ của nhà soạn nhạc Barry Mann, đã giúp anh hoàn tất album phòng thu thứ nhì "Longer Fuse". Đây là bản nhạc ăn khách nhất của Dan Hill, đạt hạng 3 trên danh sách Billboard của Mỹ và hahng nhất trên bảng xếp hạng thị trường Canada. Tina Turner từng ghi âm lại bài này vào năm 1978 trên album « Rough » của mình. Có lúc, Dan Hill xem thành công quá lớn của bài hát này như một « rào cản », che khuất các sáng tác khác trong sự nghiệp của mình. Bất kể ông có thu bản nhạc nào, thì bài hát mới cũng bị so sánh với giai điệu « Sometimes when we touch ». Nhiều năm sau đó, ông mới nhận ra rằng chính nhạc phẩm này đã mở cho ông nhiều cánh cửa của ngành công nghiệp giải trí và giúp ông trở thành một nghệ sĩ nổi tiếng. Mặc dù ông có nhiều bản nhạc ăn khách tại quê nhà Canada, nhưng các đĩa đơn tiếp theo lại không mấy thành công tại Hoa Kỳ. Mãi đến hơn một thập niên sau thành công đầu tiên, Dan Hill mới xuất hiện trở lại trên bảng xếp hạng Billboard vào năm 1987 với nhạc phẩm « Can't we try », một bản song ca với Vonda Shepard, mở đường cho Dan Hill thành công với 5 bản nhạc khác lọt vào Top Ten thị trường Hoa Kỳ, đầu những năm 1990.  Chính trong giai đoạn này, Dan Hill mới có cơ hội hợp tác với Céline Dion qua việc trình bày hai bản song ca là « Can't we try » (hát live 1987) và « Wishful thinking » (1989) viết cho album tiếng Anh « Unison » của Céline Dion, nhưng rốt cuộc bài hát lại không được tuyển vào danh sách cuối cùng trên album này. Một trong những ca khúc ăn khách khác của ông là « Seduces me » mà ông đã viết cho Céline trên album « Falling Into You ». Nhờ thành công vượt trội của album tiếng Anh thứ tư của Céline Dion với hơn 32 triệu bản được bán trên thế giới, Dan Hill được trao giải Grammy  năm 1996 với tư cách nhà đồng sản xuất album cho Céline Dion.  Ngoài giải Grammy này, ông còn nhận được sau này nhiều giải thưởng danh giá khác, trong đó có 5 giải Juno của Canada. Trong suốt những năm 1990, Dan Hill ít còn thu thanh các bài hát của mình mà chủ yếu tập trung vào việc sáng tác cho một số ca sĩ nổi tiếng thời bấy giờ như Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, George Benson hay Reba McEntire .....  Album phòng thu gần đây nhất của ông là  « On the Other Side of Here » được phát hành vào năm 2021, hầu như vào cùng thời điểm ông được vinh danh tại Đại sảnh Danh vọng các tác giả và nhà soạn nhạc Canada. Cũng như nhiều đồng nghiệp là Bruce Cockburn và Murray McLauchlan, Dan Hill thuộc vào hàng tác giả của Canada trưởng thành vào giữa những năm 1970, những người ban đầu chủ yếu  đi hát trong các quán cà phê nhỏ, các tụ điểm văn nghệ « bỏ túi », nhưng nhờ vào tài năng sáng tác và diễn  đạt, Dan Hill đã vươn lên thành một trong những ngôi sao sáng giá trên vòm trời âm nhạc.

Nhắc đến Dan Hill, giới yêu nhạc nghĩ tới ngay một ca sĩ kiêm tác giả người Canada. Ông có nhiều bản nhạc pop ăn khách trên thị trường quốc tế trong những năm 1970 và 1990, nổi tiếng nhất vẫn là nhạc phẩm « Sometimes when we touch ». Trong tiếng Việt, bài hát này theo cách đặt lời và diễn đạt của nghệ sĩ Huy M.C là Tình quyến luyến không rời, còn theo tác giả Lan Anh do ca sĩ Lưu Bích trình bày là Vòng tay ấm cho người. Sinh năm 1954 ở Toronto, Canada, Danqua Hill lớn lên trong một gia đình công chức. Ông bộc lộ năng khiếu âm nhạc từ khi còn nhỏ, sau khi được bố mẹ tặng cây đàn ghi ta đầu tiên nhân sinh nhật mười tuổi. Khi còn học trung học, ông bắt đầu đi hát tại các quán cà phê. Trước khi đậu bằng tú tài, ông đã thu âm một băng nhạc demo với sự hỗ trợ của người bạn thời thơ ấu là Matt McCauley, sau này cũng trở thành một nhà soạn nhạc nổi tiếng tại Canada.  Đầu những năm 1970, Dan Hill ký hợp đồng thu thanh với một hãng đĩa độc lập của Canada (GRT Records). Vài năm sau đó, Dan Hill phát hành album đầu tiên cũng với đĩa đơn ăn khách (You make me want to be) trên thi trường Canada. Năm 1977, Dan Hill lúc ấy mới 23 tuổi, sáng tác và thu âm bản ballad « Sometimes when we touch » với sự hỗ trợ của nhà soạn nhạc Barry Mann, đã giúp anh hoàn tất album phòng thu thứ nhì "Longer Fuse". Đây là bản nhạc ăn khách nhất của Dan Hill, đạt hạng 3 trên danh sách Billboard của Mỹ và hahng nhất trên bảng xếp hạng thị trường Canada. Tina Turner từng ghi âm lại bài này vào năm 1978 trên album « Rough » của mình. Có lúc, Dan Hill xem thành công quá lớn của bài hát này như một « rào cản », che khuất các sáng tác khác trong sự nghiệp của mình. Bất kể ông có thu bản nhạc nào, thì bài hát mới cũng bị so sánh với giai điệu « Sometimes when we touch ». Nhiều năm sau đó, ông mới nhận ra rằng chính nhạc phẩm này đã mở cho ông nhiều cánh cửa của ngành công nghiệp giải trí và giúp ông trở thành một nghệ sĩ nổi tiếng. Mặc dù ông có nhiều bản nhạc ăn khách tại quê nhà Canada, nhưng các đĩa đơn tiếp theo lại không mấy thành công tại Hoa Kỳ. Mãi đến hơn một thập niên sau thành công đầu tiên, Dan Hill mới xuất hiện trở lại trên bảng xếp hạng Billboard vào năm 1987 với nhạc phẩm « Can't we try », một bản song ca với Vonda Shepard, mở đường cho Dan Hill thành công với 5 bản nhạc khác lọt vào Top Ten thị trường Hoa Kỳ, đầu những năm 1990.  Chính trong giai đoạn này, Dan Hill mới có cơ hội hợp tác với Céline Dion qua việc trình bày hai bản song ca là « Can't we try » (hát live 1987) và « Wishful thinking » (1989) viết cho album tiếng Anh « Unison » của Céline Dion, nhưng rốt cuộc bài hát lại không được tuyển vào danh sách cuối cùng trên album này. Một trong những ca khúc ăn khách khác của ông là « Seduces me » mà ông đã viết cho Céline trên album « Falling Into You ». Nhờ thành công vượt trội của album tiếng Anh thứ tư của Céline Dion với hơn 32 triệu bản được bán trên thế giới, Dan Hill được trao giải Grammy  năm 1996 với tư cách nhà đồng sản xuất album cho Céline Dion.  Ngoài giải Grammy này, ông còn nhận được sau này nhiều giải thưởng danh giá khác, trong đó có 5 giải Juno của Canada. Trong suốt những năm 1990, Dan Hill ít còn thu thanh các bài hát của mình mà chủ yếu tập trung vào việc sáng tác cho một số ca sĩ nổi tiếng thời bấy giờ như Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, George Benson hay Reba McEntire .....  Album phòng thu gần đây nhất của ông là  « On the Other Side of Here » được phát hành vào năm 2021, hầu như vào cùng thời điểm ông được vinh danh tại Đại sảnh Danh vọng các tác giả và nhà soạn nhạc Canada. Cũng như nhiều đồng nghiệp là Bruce Cockburn và Murray McLauchlan, Dan Hill thuộc vào hàng tác giả của Canada trưởng thành vào giữa những năm 1970, những người ban đầu chủ yếu  đi hát trong các quán cà phê nhỏ, các tụ điểm văn nghệ « bỏ túi », nhưng nhờ vào tài năng sáng tác và diễn  đạt, Dan Hill đã vươn lên thành một trong những ngôi sao sáng giá trên vòm trời âm nhạc.

This is the final episode in our three-part series on the life and teachings of Walter Russell, presented in connection with our upcoming project – The NeuroHarmonic Method. Born into extremely disadvantaged circumstances and with no formal education beyond the fourth grade, Russell nevertheless achieved so much that Thomas J. Watson Sr., the founder of IBM, once remarked that it would take seven lifetimes of masterful effort to equal his accomplishments. Over the years, admirers have often described him as a kind of modern Leonardo da Vinci—a self-taught genius whose creativity spanned art, science, philosophy and much more. Russell himself always emphasized that the only way he had accomplished so much was by tapping into the indwelling God presence within. He taught that this same source of intelligence is available to every human being. The purpose of the NeuroHarmonic Method is to provide everyday people with practical understandings and techniques to uncover and activate the higher dimensions of their own inner intelligence. In this episode, we'll explore three key elements of Russell's perspective that are not only fascinating, but potentially transformative as you continue on your own journey to awaken the highest and best within yourself. Enjoy the episode.   Episode 42 – Views From An Elevated Perspective   This is the third episode about Walter Russell, one of the most accomplished people in American history. Episode 40, called Self-Bestowed Genius, gave an overview of Russell's life including some of his major accomplishments. It also described the incredible claim that Russel made that he was in touch with an infinite fountain of wisdom within himself that was the source of all his success in life. He also said that the same intelligence is within every human being.           The episode that followed, called the Five Laws of Success, presented Russell's five key elements on how we can tap into that intelligence to help elevate our lives. Those five elements were humility, reverence, inspiration, deep purpose and joy.           Now, although his accomplishments were remarkable in their own right, this multi-millionaire, internationally acknowledged master of drawing, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, business and philosophy had dropped out of school after the fourth grade, and had accomplished all of it with no real education, just by tapping into this source of inner wisdom. It was hard to believe, but as he always said, his life spoke for itself.   Following his death in 1962, he left behind teachings on many different topics. As I researched them, much of it was over my head. But there are three key points that I found particularly fascinating and I thought I'd pass them along so you can give them some consideration and see if they do anything for you. The first one concerns an ability we have in our consciousness that I had never considered before. Russell was very fond of the idea of something he called decentration which, he taught, was the opposite of concentration.           Now, we all know what it means to concentrate on something. You focus your attention on it and the more you concentrate on it, the more it gets into your mentality. And importantly, a lot of times, we have problems letting go of it, especially if it's charged with troubling emotions like anger, guilt and fear.             Holding on to negativity is far more prevalent than it may seem. According to current research, we each think about 50,000 thoughts a day, with a large percentage of them being negative and recurring, which means that we keep churning over the same negative thoughts and feelings again and again.             But Russell said we have the power to decentrate them. This power is a natural part of our mind, but we haven't been taught to develop it. With concentration, you focus your attention on something and give it your inner energy. With decentration, you do just the opposite. You dissipate your energy and remove your attention from the object.           He said you don't have to try to change the thoughts and emotions. If we have nothing further to gain from examining them, we can just choose to remove our energy from them and they will disappear on their own. After all, the only reason these things exist in our mind is because we are giving them energy. It's a very simple fact, but it can be easily missed.           He said it takes some practice, but like anything else, if we keep trying, we can get good at it. To start with, if a thought or idea is bothering you, just give yourself a verbal command like, “I decentrate that thought.” Or “I decentrate that feeling.” And then let your mind picture withdrawing your energy from it and see it dissipating, like mist in the sunlight.     It seemed like Russell had mastered the process.  He said he could decentrate to zero while he was in the middle of Grand Central Station, meaning he could give zero energy to thought and feeling while being in the middle of a crowd.  It may appear to be a tall order, but another thing Russell always said was, “If I can do it, you can.” You may want to give it a try. After many years, I think I may be starting to get the hang of it. So that's the first point from Russell that I wanted to bring up. The second one is about this inner intelligence that Russell claimed was the source of all his incredible accomplishments. He said it is within each one of us, and it isn't the higher side of our intelligence, or the part of us that is in touch with the higher spheres or some angelic realm of wisdom. It's not the genius part of ourselves or  anything like that. He said that what is inside of us is God Almighty. Period. Full-blast, full-power. God. At first, I found it surprising, then I realized that the idea forms the basis of most religions in the world. Many traditions speak of the Indwelling God Presence. For instance, the 15th century Indian poet Kabir used the image of the ocean and a drop of water to illustrate the point.  God would be the ocean, and each individual would be a drop. Kabir said that the drop is in the ocean, everyone knows this. But the ocean is also in the drop and very few know this. So, we all have God within. But according to Russell, as well as a myriad of other teachers and masters over the ages, if you want to get close to it, you have to surrender to it. And according to them, the more you do, you start to realize that you can merge with it, which, they say, is kind of the point of the whole thing. In his first law of success, humility, Russell put it this way, “I found that to achieve greatness one had to go only one inch beyond mediocrity. But that one inch is so hard to go, that only those who become aware of God in them can make the grade, for no one can achieve that one inch alone.” And he added, “The ‘I' must be forgotten, one must not be the part; he must be the whole. Until one learns to lose oneself, he cannot find himself.” In that vein, when someone asked him, “Why can't I do the things that you can do?” He replied, “The only difference is that I do everything for God and you do everything for your body.”           It reminds me of something I once read about Parmahansa Yogananda, the great yogi from India who spent many years in the west, elevating the lives of millions of people. until he passed away in Los Angeles in 1952.           In response to someone who kept questioning him about his personal life, he once said, “Oh, I killed Yogananda long ago. Only God dwells in this temple now.”           It's always humbling for me whenever I run across expressions like these. The idea of only God dwelling in my temple seems almost unimaginable. With my relentless mind generating a constant stream of random thoughts, I have so much garbage in there, I feel like the line in one of Bob Dylan's songs, “If my thought dreams could be seen, they'd probably put my head in a guillotine.”           With that summary of the state of my inner world, that ends the second point of Russell's that I wanted to bring up. The last one is pretty incredible. It's about his vision of our future and it runs pretty deep.             In 1921, he coined the term, “The New Age.”  Apparently, he was the first person to use it. He said that we were now moving into the next stage of our evolution, a new age which he called, “Epoch Three of Humanity.”           So, what were Epoch One and Epoch Two? According to certain theories of brain evolution, our brain didn't start out the way it is now. In the beginning, it was much smaller and we didn't have the ability to think rational thoughts or create language. We had instincts, we had emotional feelings, we were bonded to our family and our tribe, but we couldn't think. According to Russell, this state of being was Epoch One.           Then, for reasons that remain unknown, some major evolutionary changes took place and our brain radically transformed. It got about a third larger with much more fat, and we could begin to think rationally. We could think If-Then.  If I do this, then that will happen. Like I know that the sun comes up on this side of the cave, so if I sleep here, then I'll be warmer in the morning. Soon after, language began to develop, eventually followed by writing. Before this evolutionary change, the only form of communication we had was just glorified grunting.           This ability to think rational thought began Epoch Two of humanity, which went from pre-historic caveman days until now. Of course, rational thought changed our whole world and our lives in it. Every advancement from the wheel to the computer came from it. But critically, one primary factor hasn't changed at all, and that is, survival. We're still struggling to survive, living by the law of the jungle to a large degree. Kill or be killed. Winner takes all. Although it may not be clearly apparent, this fear-based concept of life is at the root of all the greed and lust for power that has dominated human history for all this time. All of this misery, generated by all of our conflicted concepts, theories and opinions, is all based on fear.           But, according to Russell, in Epoch Three of humanity, it is all going to change. It's probably not going to be an overnight transition. It may take some time, maybe even a century or two, and even though it may seem quite dark, supposedly, this is just the darkness before the dawn.             So, what are the implications of this new epoch? What does it mean? According to Russell, it means nothing less than a new kind of human being living a new kind of life on earth.           Humans will eventually be liberated from a life of drudgery. With the right intentions, technology will evolve to the point where all of the great resources of planet earth will be properly harvested for the benefit of all.           It might be hard to understand how bountiful the earth really is, but here are a few quick facts to consider. As far as overcrowding is concerned, if you took every single human being on the planet and put them all together with one yard between them, they wouldn't even fill up the state of Rhode Island. So, the entire population of the world could fit into the smallest state in America.              As far as hunger is concerned, more than 50 percent of all the food presently harvested on earth is thrown out every year, which means that human hunger isn't the result of there not being enough food for everyone. It's the result of misdirected and poorly coordinated human activity.           And when it comes to energy, it is estimated that there is enough power in the amount of sunlight that hits one acre of land in one hour to provide all the electricity to the city of Chicago for a whole year.           So, enough said about enlightened technology, what about the human? This is where it gets really encouraging. Russell said our destiny is to emerge from this fear-based, survival-oriented, dog-eat-dog existence into a much higher level of intelligence, whose foundations will be based on each individual's constant, conscious relationship with that divine energy that is within each one of us or God Almighty, as Russell called it.   Life will be like heaven on earth and if we could see the humans of 100 or 200 years from now, they would appear God-like to us, manifesting all the highest human characteristics. Wisdom, love, compassion and kindness, along with all the other better angels of our nature, would be part of our everyday way of life.             Okay, maybe it sounds too good to be true. But hey, I didn't come up with this stuff, Russell did. And supposedly he was getting it from the source of wisdom within him that was the source of all his amazing achievements. So even though it may sound like a great big piece of pie in the sky, I'm sticking with it. I'd love to imagine that 200 years from now, someone may be reading or listening to this information that came from this primitive man who was living in these primitive times. And that person would be thinking how obvious all of it was. Of course, all of these great things were going to come true. It had to happen and couldn't have been any other way. How obvious! Wishful thinking? Who knows? But no matter what may be happening in the world around us, we're still entitled to our hopes and dreams and as the saying goes, “It takes a dreamer to make a dream come true.”           Well, that's the end of this episode. As always, keep your eyes, mind and heart open and let's get together in the next one.

reTHINK blends the wisdom of psychology with the depth of Scripture to help us face the thoughts that hold us back. Each week, we'll explore a powerful biblical story, reframe harmful inner narratives, and take steps toward healing, wholeness, and spiritual strength. Be reminded: You are not your thoughts—and you are not alone.

Inspired by Jay ShettyWe can create a great relationship when we ask the right questions. Forget the fantasy of finding a “perfect partner.” A relationship's quality depends on what we make of it.When dating, we should enjoy ourselves and ask meaningful questions to understand what the other person wants.0. Why Ask the Scary Questions?If you're afraid to ask hard questions, deep down you might already know the answer. Avoiding the truth only delays the pain — and it will always backfire.We often live in lies, and that keeps us from moving forward.A healthy relationship is not only about chemistry — it's about clarity.If you want real connection, you need real conversations.People who hide from uncomfortable topics often face a bigger crash when the truth comes out. In my experience, speaking honestly reveals true friends, and those who don't belong will leave — saving time and energy.If you change yourself just to fit in with people who aren't right for you, it isolates you, damages your well-being, and can lead to deep despair. Rejection is scary, but pretending is worse.1. What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like for You?A healthy relationship:Gives you space to grow (unhealthy: forces you to shrink to fit)Holds you through hard times (unhealthy: makes you feel like a burden)Brings you peace (unhealthy: keeps you addicted to chaos)Challenges you with kindness (unhealthy: criticizes you into silence)Helps you trust your voice (unhealthy: makes you doubt it)Reminds you of your worth (unhealthy: makes you fight to prove it)Ask: What are your terms and conditions for a healthy relationship?Even better, explore their family relationship patterns — these often shape how they love.2. What Does Commitment Mean for You?Wishful thinking doesn't create a healthy relationship. Commitment does.Commitment is:Showing up on boring daysTalking things out instead of running awayFeeling safe, even when you disagreeAccepting differences without disrespectKnowing you're valued, even on your worst dayRespecting each other's space while staying connectedChoosing each other again and again, not just when it's easyThis conversation isn't about forcing commitment immediately — it's about understanding values before a crisis.3. How Do You Handle Conflict?Do you:A. Take time to process? (Hiding)B. Want to solve it immediately? (Venting)C. Explode emotionally? (Exploding)Healthy couples address conflicts early and calmly — not through avoidance, disrespect, or fighting.Ask: What are your long-term intentions? Are we going in the same direction?4. What Does Emotional Availability Mean to You?Are you emotionally open and vulnerable with your partner? Can they handle it?Emotionally available people share and respect emotions.Emotionally unavailable people hide feelings, punish honesty, or block connection.If your partner can't sit with your emotions, the relationship's depth will be limited.5. How Do You Recharge — Alone or With People?Introverts often recharge alone.Extroverts recharge through social interaction.Knowing this prevents misunderstandings when one person needs space and the other wants connection.Ask: What helps you during stress — space, talking, or distraction?6. What Does Being Ready for a Relationship Mean to You?Readiness often means:Emotional healingFinancial stabilityClarity on what you wantYou can't force a casual relationship into a committed one if the other person doesn't want it.7. What Does Independence Look Like in a Relationship?Some feel safe with space, others with closeness.Independence is about boundaries — and boundaries build security, not distance.8. What Are You Still Healing From?Deep, healthy relationships require emotional work and often therapy. Without it, many people can't truly be emotionally available.Final ThoughtIf you want a lasting, meaningful relationship, you must:Ask real questions earlyKeep your heart openWork through your own traumasPractice honesty, even when uncomfortableWithout this, the relationship will stay on the surface — and surface connections break easily in hard times.My Video:  How to Get the Perfect Relationship? https://youtu.be/K9WIi04UiQMMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/How-to-Get-the-Perfect-Relationship.mp3

Todd and Cathy share the upcoming changes to their podcast, Zen Parenting Radio, which will be renamed Zen POP Parenting starting June 1st! They also discuss the normal shifts in kids' friendships, highlighting the importance of loyalty, boundaries, and the reality that friendships evolve. As parents, we can feel more overwhelmed than our kids when these changes happen, but it's important to normalize the ups and downs of friendships and offer support without letting our own fear or discomfort take over.

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If you like this episode, put some stars on it or send it to someone who should listen to it. I make this all pro bono, but feel free to support me per Ko-Fi oder PayPal. My weekly german newsletter can be subscribed here steady. My english blog is hosted at Medium. I work as a keynote speaker, panelist and author. Feel free to contact me! **Tesla: progress that isn't progress at all** Ed impressively explained to me how Tesla has managed to squeeze new technologies such as the electric drive into an old, familiar product - the American car - in such a way that hardly anything changes. Long range, big battery, big car. The illusion of the future without people having to question their behavior. And that is precisely the problem. “Tesla sells us the old as something new - and people love it because they don't have to change anything.” I also often see that we in Germany - especially in the automotive industry - still think too much in traditional patterns. Instead of seizing the opportunities for real transformation, we cling to what has gone before. And still praise Elon Musk as a visionary, even though he is blocking precisely this change. **Electric cars are not automatically climate-friendly** Ed has raised an important point: The way we talk about e-mobility is preventing the transportation transition. If range is everything, we need huge batteries. And then e-cars are only for the rich. The real potential of electromobility lies in small, lightweight vehicles for short distances. And yes - maybe even an e-bike or a scooter. “The average trip in the USA is six miles long - why do we need 300 miles of range?” I also often ask myself why we don't manage to align mobility with real needs. Why do we still define freedom in terms of ownership - instead of shared, accessible and needs-based offers? **Autonomous driving: Wishful thinking with side effects** Another topic was Tesla's promise of “Full Self Driving”. For years, customers have been led to believe that their cars would soon drive themselves. But the technology still doesn't deliver. On the contrary: it brings with it new risks because drivers rely too much on the system - and react too slowly in an emergency. “Autopilot sounds like control, but in reality it makes us worse drivers.” I am convinced that autonomous driving can make sense - but not in a private car in the middle of the city center. I see much more potential in rural areas, for on-demand services or shared fleets. But this presupposes that we finally stop seeing the car as the universal solution to all mobility issues. **How technology is changing our view of mobility** What I appreciate about Ed's work: He doesn't oppose technology - but he demands that we finally see it for what it is: a tool. And not a promise of salvation. We have to ask ourselves: does this technology serve people - or do we serve it? “We have to learn again that technology should support us - not the other way around.” I too would like to see more urban spaces for people - not for parked cars. I dream of cities where we don't have to take a “vacation from the car”, but where car-free living is part of everyday life. And I know that there are no easy solutions. But it starts with the question: How do we really want to live? **My conclusion: we are not too small to make a difference** I know how often people say to me: “What am I supposed to change?” Or how often people who have visions are ridiculed. But that's exactly what drives me at *she drives mobility*: To show people that they are not alone - and that change is possible if we have the courage to think differently. “Change begins in the mind - and with the willingness to ask questions.” Thank you, Ed, for this honest, intelligent and inspiring conversation. And thank you to everyone who listened, thought and joined in the discussion. We need these voices more than ever.

Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, joins us for a captivating exploration into the world of sales optimization and scalable revenue. With his roots in sales beginning at his father's business, Doug has transformed into a visionary leader in sales strategies. In our discussion, Doug unveils the core principles of CEO Sales Strategies, stressing the necessity of a structured and systematic approach to secure predictable revenue streams. As we navigate the common hurdles businesses face, like setting clear goals and identifying right-fit buyers, Doug shares his invaluable perspective on the evolving role of AI in sales processes. He emphasizes the human aspect of selling, the importance of customer care, and how a structured sales process can be a game-changer. Our conversation also highlights the vital importance of business clarity and metrics in sustaining growth and avoiding chaos. Doug delves into how unmanaged growth can lead to business implosion and shares personal anecdotes, including a profound story about congenital hip dysplasia, underscoring the urgency of addressing root issues early. By examining micro measurements and uncovering hidden issues, Doug illustrates that real improvement calls for dedication and deep understanding, not just superficial fixes. Whether you're a seasoned sales veteran or new to the field, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to enhance your sales success and business outcomes. Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, is a renowned Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He is the creator of a predictable, reliable, measurable, math-based model for sales revenue growth. Using this system, Doug helps businesses and independent business professionals dramatically increase their sales. Doug has served as the independent President of Sales and Training for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, achieving a 143% increase in close rates and a 4150% sales boost in six months. He has built over 35 businesses, generating over $900 million in sales for himself and his clients. His expertise has benefited companies like Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, and thousands of other businesses. He has earned Top Sales Professional Awards and led high-performance teams. Doug's latest venture, Vibitno, is a revolutionary sales automation software designed to increase sales revenue by enhancing follow-up efficiency, boosting client retention, and increasing sales productivity. For four decades, Doug has shared his knowledge to help others achieve extraordinary sales growth through simple, effective steps.   Quotes: "Predictable sales revenue growth starts with clarity. Without it, chaos will eventually consume your business." "Selling is human. It's about solving a problem, gaining an opportunity, or achieving a goal, not just pushing a product." "If you want to make more sales, you need a process. It's like a dance—without a rhythm, you'll step on your partner's toes." "The key to scalable revenue is understanding your numbers. Wishful thinking won't hit your targets; clear metrics will."   Links: Website (CEO Sales Strategies): https://ceosalesstrategies.com/ Vibitno: https://vibitno.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dougcbrown123/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbrown123/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougcbrown_/ CEO Sales Strategies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceosalesstrategies Follow-Up Masterclass: http://ceosalesstrategies.com/stoptheleak   Find this episode and all other Sales Lead Dog episodes at https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog/ Tired of your CRM sucking the life out of your team? Visit https://crmshouldntsuck.com to get the book, get your CRM Impact Score, and discover how to rescue your system—and your sanity.

Many of Dr. Dee's patients tried the standard depression and anxiety therapy for years, but never got the results they wanted. When we keep taking the same medicine over and over, or we keep seeing the same counselor for years on end, and we are not experiencing healing, it's time to try something different.The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result.Wishful thinking that this same treatment will somehow start working is just that – wishful thinking.Dr. Dee discusses how shifting to a different therapy, one that gets the brain healthy, can make all the difference.1 

Wishful thinking feels comforting, but in retirement planning, it can quietly sabotage your future. In this second installment, Jude breaks down five more dangerous assumptions people make when planning for their golden years. From relying too much on Social Security to assuming Medicare will handle long-term care, this episode challenges listeners to face financial realities with clarity and strategy. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

There's an old Chinese phrase that goes, "It's better to be a dog in peaceful times than a man in a time of chaos." Wishful thinking, some may call that, for it's difficult to see peaceful times at any moment in human history. Most of us with a bit of life experience hearken back to when times were easier, and end up moralizing to any who will listen that our times back then were superior. And while that may be superficially true, it's not all that helpful. And complaining doesn't make the young fold feel any better.In fact, your and old may just end up pointing fingers at each other as to who's to blame for the world as it is.We'd like to dip our feet into those tumultuous waters in this podcast to suggest that all those lamentations and blame apportioning miss the fundamental point: we've been on an inverted path for millennia. We've reached the end of the road in a literal sense.Can any sense be made of the correct way to go now?Love, Consciousness and the Troubled World, today on Thinking with Somebody Else's Head.Click here to listen to this episode.

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Ian Altman discusses the difference between real and wishful sales forecasts on the Same Side Selling podcast. He emphasizes that salespeople are optimistic by nature and often provide unrealistic forecasts, especially when deals are forecasted to close at the end of the month, which frequently get pushed to the next month. Altman advises sales managers to ask more probing questions to uncover the true status of deals, such as understanding the client's motivations and alternatives. By focusing on meaningful questions, managers can identify real deals faster and improve sales accuracy.Biggest MistakesIan elaborates on the issue of salespeople providing optimistic forecasts, often citing vague dates like the end of the month, which are more hopeful than realistic.He points out that salespeople may delay providing specific dates to maximize the time available to close a deal, which can lead to unrealistic expectations.Ian advises sales managers to question the rationale behind forecasted dates, especially if they are the last day of the month, to uncover whether the date is truly constrained by the client's schedule or merely a hopeful estimate.He suggests that managers should probe deeper into the reasons behind the client's decision-making process to understand their motivations and alternatives, which can help in distinguishing between real and wishful forecasts.Best PracticesIan recommends asking more meaningful questions during sales meetings to uncover the true status and likelihood of deals, such as what would happen if the client did not choose the salesperson's company, and why the client might choose an alternative.He emphasizes the importance of understanding the client's motivations and the significance of specific dates, as this can provide insights into the client's decision-making process and the likelihood of closing the deal.Ian advises sales managers to encourage their teams to think from the client's perspective, focusing on what the client needs to believe in order to make a decision, rather than just relying on optimistic forecasts.He suggests that by consistently asking these types of questions, salespeople will be better prepared and more likely to identify and pursue real deals, leading to faster and more successful outcomes.

Timestamps:10:04 - Laconia's investment strategy12:56 - Why no warm intro is needed19:17 - How Laconia evaluates deals27:55 - Wishful thinking & investment red flags36:27 - Do Swiss companies need outside investment?This episode was co-produced with the Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation.About Geri Kirilova:Geri Kirilova is a partner at Laconia, a seed stage fund focused on B2B software companies. Geri holds a BA in Information Systems & Management from the NYU Stern School of Business, and worked as a VC for funds like Credo Ventures and LAUNCHub before joining Laconia in 2017. She recently moved to Switzerland with her husband.According to Geri, Laconia mainly invests in industries like retail tech, ecommerce enablement, proptech, fintech and digital health, and their investment strategy focuses on three key aspects: Strong unit economics; The ability to grow in a capital-efficient manner; The ability to make decisions in a repeatable fashion.As a rule, Laconia does not require a warm intro, and encourages companies to cold email them. This is because nowadays warm intros have become so standard that they no longer hold any value in Geri's eyes. What used to be “Hey, this person I worked with before is the smartest person I know, and they're raising funds for their company” has become “Hey this person I know is raising funds for their company”, so to Geri and her team, a “lukewarm intro” is the same as a cold email.When evaluating deals, Geri thinks of the following questions: What are the key beliefs, risks and hypotheses of this company? Is there market demand for their product? What's this company's go-to-market strategy? Can this company acquire significant market share over time? Do the founders have the right balance of ambition and realism to execute their vision?The cover portrait was edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartportrait.io⁠⁠⁠⁠‍Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.

Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy

Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy

Simplifying Meal Planning with a Realistic Pantry Strategy

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases WISHFUL THINKING and TO THINK BIGIn this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is when you think positively about something, but it probably isn't going to go the way you think it will. Here's a great example. If you don't study and you have an English test in a few months and you just think, ah, I'll just watch YouTube videos and I'll pass that English test, that's probably wishful thinking. You probably aren't doing enough. You're thinking that you're going to pass the test by just watching YouTube videos, but you should really be practicing your speaking and your writing and your reading and all of that stuff as well. So it might be wishful thinking. So hopefully you understand. It means you think a positive thought about something, but you're probably wrong.WANT FREE ENGLISH LESSONS? GO TO YOUTUBE AND SEARCH, "BOB THE CANADIAN"If you enjoy these lessons please consider supporting me at: http://www.patreon.com/bobthecanadianThe other phrase I wanted to teach you today is to think big. So sometimes at work someone will have an idea for a small change and then someone will say, why don't we think big? Instead of doing the small change, why don't we do something even bigger? So an example would be maybe a teacher says, my classroom isn't big enough so I'm going to remove a couple desks. And someone else might say, hey, why don't we think big? Why don't we instead spend millions of dollars and build you a bigger classroom? That's something that doesn't usually happen, but it could.Anyways to review. Wishful thinking is when you hope for something positive, but it probably won't happen. You're just being really, really optimistic. And to think big is to dream bigger than you would to solve maybe a small problem.But hey, let's look at a comment from a previous video. I wasn't going to talk about the weather today, but it's minus 15 right now, minus 21 with the wind chill. It's about, it's about as cold as it gets. This comment is from. Let's see here. Let me get my glove back on. Paper and gloves are a bit of a challenge. This comment is from Tolik. Thank you for the lesson, Bob. You have really nice boots. I like them. Have a nice day and I said I love my boots. I hope they last forever. But alas, I think that is wishful thinking.So yeah, I've had these boots for a while. I really, really like them. They are really, really nice boots. But to think that they might last forever I think would be wishful thinking. So a positive thought for something that most likely won't happen. So Tolik thank you for that comment, let me see If I can get this off here.Yeah, I wasn't going to talk about the weather, so I'll try... I'll try not to do that at all. So, anyways, I had a beautiful family day Monday. Yesterday for me. Two days ago for you. I think that is just the best holiday. My kids and I and Jen, we actually went and we played some badminton at the school. We went out to a little cafe afterwards and had a little treat. Uh, we spent some time as a family. We watched the TV show Jeopardy.I'm not sure if you know what that show is, but Jeopardy is a trivia show, a quiz show where they ask questions and then the contestants have to try and answer them. By the way, Jeopardy is probably a great way to learn English if you could find a way to watch that show. Uh, so we had supper together. Uh, we watched Jeopardy together. It was a fun evening, and it's fun just to have a day where you decide to spend the day with your family. So I really enjoyed it.Right now, though, I'm going to go back inside. It's a little too cold this morning for me, and I think I need to go warm up. ThanSupport the show

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Tonight's Episode Is My Podcast BrandonJaneauShow Season 11 Premiere Episode And The Theme Episode Of The Season Wishful Purpose

Do you sit around and lament the past, wishing your life had turned out differently? Start where you are and change your outcome into whatever you want it to look like. Start today. 

Title: Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants: A conversation with Dr. Joanne Liu Host: Ben Plumley Guest: Dr. Joanne Liu, Pediatric Emergency Physician and Former International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Episode Summary: In this episode, Ben Plumley interviews Dr. Joanne Liu, a pediatric emergency physician from Montreal, Quebec, and former international president of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Dr. Liu discusses her new book, "L'Ebola, les bombes et les migrants," which delves into the interconnected crises of pandemics, conflict, and migration. The conversation covers her experiences and insights from her tenure at MSF, the impact of global crises on public health, and the importance of recognizing our common humanity. Key Topics: Introduction to Dr. Joanne Liu: Her background as a pediatric emergency physician and former president of MSF. New Book Discussion: "L'Ebola, les bombes et les migrants" and its exploration of the polycrises of pandemics, conflict, and migration. Pandemic Preparedness: Reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of public health awareness, and the need for better preparedness for future pandemics. Climate Crisis: The impact of climate change on health and the emergence of new diseases. Migration: Dr. Liu's personal connection to migration, the challenges faced by migrants, and the need for a rights-based approach. Conflict and Health: The targeting of health facilities in conflicts, the importance of international humanitarian law, and the role of international institutions in addressing these issues. Call to Action: Dr. Liu emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to address global challenges and uphold our common humanity. Notable Quotes: "We need to recognize the humanity in the other person, the person we call other, because if we don't, we are denying our own humanity." "Wishful thinking is not a strategy, and it's not an operational plan." Production Team: Director and Producer: Erik Espera of NewsDoc Media Assistant Producer: Y-Isha Raphael Links: Link to Dr. Liu's book https://editionslibreexpression.groupelivre.com/products/lebola-les-bombes-et-les-migrants Connect with Us If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate us five stars, and share the conversation on global health equity. For more updates, follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Spotify. Facebook and Instagram: @ShotArmPodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shotarmpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69XpqCLn9oL2yU3votRIlO?si=8c14b13f7b8b48b3

Elevating Employee EngagementElevating employee engagement to have a more productive and committed workforce is part of every leadership or management agenda.But some people excel at it while others fall flat. Wishful thinking doesn't make it happen and in this episode we'll explore what does.What You'll Discover About Elevating Employee Engagement:* How elevating employee engagement can improve your bottom line* The three types of employee engagement* The role of empathy and self-awareness in elevating employee engagement* And much moreHost: Hanna Hasl-KelchnerHanna Hasl-Kelchner is an advocate for fairness in the workplace. She helps organizations gain clarity to make more informed decisions by reducing complex concepts into sensible, bite size pieces. Hanna accomplishes this as a business strategist and through her writing, speaking, consulting, and popular syndicated podcast, Business Confidential Now.Hanna brings a unique perspective to the table, growing up in an entrepreneurial family and running a business before age 30 and blending it with decades practicing business law. Those experiences enabled her to successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines during her career as a trusted advisor to influential decision makers ranging from startups to the S&P 500, Big Tobacco, and the White House.She has also been on the faculty at two top-ranked MBA programs: The Duke University Fuqua School of Management and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Leadership and Management episodes, especially:Part 1: Unveiling the Truth: Workplace Fairness Myths vs RealityPart 2: The Key to Retaining Top Talent: A Fair Work EnvironmentPart 3: Why Low Employee Engagement is Not an Employee ProblemPart 4: 5 Toxic Leadership Trends that Kill High Employee EngagementPart 5: How to Keep Positional Power From Being a Huge Achille's HeelContact Hanna and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.Her new book Seeking Fairness at Work on Amazon, in print, ebook and audio editions.

Is your organization's purpose secretly undermining its impact?In our latest episode of Designing Tomorrow, Jonathan and Eric tackle a provocative question: When does your purpose become a problem?We explore the hidden mistakes that can trap even the most well-intentioned social impact organizations, including:• Relying on wishful thinking instead of hard facts• Letting processes become more important than outcomes • Falling into dogmatic, crusade-like thinking• Overvaluing passion at the expense of skills when hiringThese traps can slowly erode your effectiveness and relevance without you even realizing it. Left unchecked, they may even lead to your organization becoming obsolete.But there's hope. We discuss practical ways to recognize the warning signs and realign your purpose for maximum impact.This episode is a must-listen for any social impact leader who wants to ensure their organization's purpose remains a powerful force for good, not an anchor holding them back.Episode Highlights[00:05] Concept of "purpose becoming a problem" in social impact work[01:23] Wishful thinking, often driven by a single donor, can mislead organizations[02:10] Donor diversification can help with a social impact organization's resilience[03:59] Your historic purpose may lose relevance over time[06:10] Sticking to outdated processes can stifle organizational growth[08:33] "Crusading" and dogmatic approaches [11:24] Exploration of how passion-driven hiring can sometimes overshadow skill-based hiring[13:12] Hiring practices, the balance between passion and necessary skills in building effective teamsQuotes"[Some] organizations are driven by wishful thinking and not brutal facts." -  Jonathan Hicken [01:23]"Some organizations are built on a house of cards, with one donor propping the whole thing up." - Eric Ressler [03:26]"I think in most cases an 'us vs. them' mentality is lazy marketing." - Jonathan Hicken [10:46]ResourcesNina SimonSanta Cruz Museum of Art & History How We Define Social Purpose BrandsSocial Enterprises: Own Your Purpose-Driven DifferentiatorHow Your Purpose, Vision, and Mission Can Guide Better Brand StorytellingDefeat Mission Creep and Master Your Nonprofit's Messaging to Maximize Impact*** If you liked this episode, it really helps a new podcast if you can help spread the word. Share with your friends or co-workers, post it to social media, “follow” or “subscribe” in your podcast app, or write a review on iTunes. We could not do this without you!We love hearing feedback from our community, so please email us with your questions or comments — including topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes — at podcast@designbycosmic.comThank you for all that you do for your cause and for being part of the movement to move humanity and the planet forward.Listeners, now you can text us your comments or questions by clicking this link.

My special guest tonight is Dr. Kewanuee & Kelly Lapseritis who are here to discuss their research and contact with the Sasquatch People and the message they have for humanity.   Buy the book.     Bigfoot, also commonly referred to as Sasquatch, is a purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America. Many dubious articles have been offered in attempts to prove the existence of Bigfoot, including anecdotal claims of sightings as well as alleged video and audio recordings, photographs, and casts of large footprints.[2] Some of which are known or admitted hoaxes.[3] Tales of wild, hairy humanoids exist throughout the world,[4] and such creatures appear in the folklore of North America,[5] including the  mythologies of indigenous people.[6][7] Bigfoot is an icon within the fringe subculture of cryptozoology,[8] and an enduring element of popular culture.[9] The majority of mainstream scientists have historically discounted the existence of Bigfoot, considering it to be the result of a combination of folklore, misidentification, and hoax, rather than a living animal.[10][11]Folklorists trace the phenomenon of Bigfoot to a combination of factors and sources including indigenous cultures, the European wild man figure, and folk tales.[12] Wishful thinking, a cultural increase in environmental concerns, and overall societal awareness of the subject have been cited as additional factors.[13] Other creatures of relatively similar descriptions are alleged to inhabit various regions throughout the world, such as the Skunk ape of the southeastern United States; the Almas, Yeren, and Yeti in Asia; and the Australian Yowie; all of which are also engrained in the cultures of their regions.[14Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio]

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Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're back with one of our most requested topics - how to build a solo practice that can meet your financial goals. It's been almost 6 months since we challenged you to evaluate your marketing objectives in episode #87 titled "Make More in 2024; Revenue Resolutions You Can Keep" ... so how are you doing?Is your bank account going to be bursting the first month after you get certified? Absolutely not. And anyone who promises you'll earn $70k or more in your first year is giving you a sales pitch that's not grounded in reality.We know first hand that the path to reaching business and financial goals in this business is fraught with challenges that require careful planning, strategic decision-making, ongoing monitoring, and persistent effort. Wishful thinking, though often tempting, can get in your way.So today, we explore the reasons wishful thinking is detrimental to solo practice building (hope is not a strategy) and highlight some practical steps you can take to move your business forward.The profession of divorce coaching can be a satisfying and financially rewarding pursuit, but it requires an understanding of business planning - being a talented coach is simply not enough. Learn more about DCA® or any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.comInstagram: @divorcecoachesacademyLinkedIn: divorce-coaches-academyEmail: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

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⭐ Download FREE PDF of 30+ "Ask the teacher" lessons - https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-ask-the-teacher/ Our question of the day is from a student who asked what the expression “wishful thinking” means.  Wishful thinking is when there's something you hope or want to happen… but the reality is that it probably won't; it's actually very unlikely. Let me give you a couple examples! Everyday English Speaking Course - https://www.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-course/ 

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Subscribe: Get the Daily Update in your inbox for free 1/ For the third time, the U.S. vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13 in favor with the U.S. against. The U.K. abstained from voting. The ... Visit WTF Just Happened Today? for more news and headlines, brought to you by Matt Kiser. The WTFJHT Podcast is narrated and produced by Joe Amditis.

Super Bowl is in the books, which means all NFL teams are on offseason now. Could the Lions have hung tough with the Kansas City Chiefs, or at least put up a better fight than the 49ers? Wishful stuff. Plus, Frank Ragnow is back, but should Lions fans worry about his long-term future? Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson snubbed on NFL awards? Coaching changes, and so much more. Want to support the PODcast and get great snacks? Use promo code POD15 at www.righteousfelon.com to get 15% off your order on craft beef jerky, biltong and meat sticks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Learn effective strategies to optimize your time and prioritize tasks based on their impact on your income with personal time management. Sherré DeMao is the CEO and founder of BizGrowthInc.com, a company that has been helping entrepreneurial businesses grow in value, worth, and prosperity for over 40 years.  One of the biggest areas entrepreneurs struggle with is time management. Sherré has some great ideas on how to help.    Wishful and Fearful Thinking AssessmentRead More Here

In this "super-duper" celebratory 300th episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca reflects on the transformative journey she has embarked on over the past 100 episodes, having hosted many experts, family members, and friends. Highlighting personal growth, she emphasizes the pivotal lessons learned, particularly the importance of giving oneself grace and its ripple effect on interpersonal interactions. From hosting her inaugural summit to interviewing cherished guests like Rabbi Alex and her family members, the podcast became a catalyst for self-growth, improved communication, and deeper connections. Grateful for the platform, Rebecca looks forward to more enriching conversations and continued learning experiences.Here is what to expect on this week's show:❤️ Celebrating the 300th episode milestone of The Whinypaluza Podcast.❤️ Reflection on personal growth and transformation through engaging conversations.❤️ Hosting an inaugural summit, inviting esteemed guests like Rabbi Alex, and interviewing family members marked significant podcast moments.❤️ The value of interviewing your family members - children, parents, etc. You will learn things you never knew.❤️ Emphasizing the significance of giving oneself grace and its impact on interpersonal relationships.❤️ Insights shared by Rebecca's husband, Seth, on the importance of recording family interviews for a lasting legacy.❤️ Rebecca's revelation about her favorite guests being family members and close friends.❤️ Each guest expert has taught her something new and beneficial.❤️ Reflecting upon the big goals that the Greene family accomplished this year.❤️ Valuing your time more and giving yourself permission to put your money where your values are.❤️ The impact of giving yourself and others grace.❤️ Wishful hindsight about the invaluable support of a community during early motherhood.❤️ Gratitude expressed for the transformative journey and anticipation for more engaging episodes ahead.Episodes Mentioned:➡️ Ep 202 Words of Wisdom from Rabbi Alex https://youtu.be/cjfphCZNdro ➡️ Ep 216 Healthy Relationships with Your Partner, Children, and Yourself with Dr. Liz Nissam Mattheis https://youtu.be/wjjE2v7Ukig ➡️ Ep 222 Ella Turns 14 with Ella Greene https://youtu.be/k5xbAP-qaiE➡️ Ep 242 Mother's Day Special with my MIL https://youtu.be/f7R54x_xsN8 ➡️ Ep 251 Father's Day Special with Seth Greene https://youtu.be/FEeTekS91GE ➡️ Ep 270 Seth & Rebecca's 18th Anniversary Special https://youtu.be/Ir-II3tIF3Q ➡️ Ep 285 Lessons From Taylor Swift https://youtu.be/uxYqeUYW98M ➡️ Ep 293 Adjusting to High School with Ella Greene https://youtu.be/pJph6yjTzU4➡️ Ep 298 Flip Your Switch to a Higher Consciousness with Dr. Teri Baydar https://youtu.be/pJph6yjTzU4Follow Rebecca Greene

In this "super-duper" celebratory 300th episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca reflects on the transformative journey she has embarked on over the past 100 episodes, having hosted many experts, family members, and friends. Highlighting personal growth, she emphasizes the pivotal lessons learned, particularly the importance of giving oneself grace and its ripple effect on interpersonal interactions. From hosting her inaugural summit to interviewing cherished guests like Rabbi Alex and her family members, the podcast became a catalyst for self-growth, improved communication, and deeper connections. Grateful for the platform, Rebecca looks forward to more enriching conversations and continued learning experiences. Here is what to expect on this week's show: ❤️ Celebrating the 300th episode milestone of The Whinypaluza Podcast. ❤️ Reflection on personal growth and transformation through engaging conversations. ❤️ Hosting an inaugural summit, inviting esteemed guests like Rabbi Alex, and interviewing family members marked significant podcast moments. ❤️ The value of interviewing your family members - children, parents, etc. You will learn things you never knew. ❤️ Emphasizing the significance of giving oneself grace and its impact on interpersonal relationships. ❤️ Insights shared by Rebecca's husband, Seth, on the importance of recording family interviews for a lasting legacy. ❤️ Rebecca's revelation about her favorite guests being family members and close friends. ❤️ Each guest expert has taught her something new and beneficial. ❤️ Reflecting upon the big goals that the Greene family accomplished this year. ❤️ Valuing your time more and giving yourself permission to put your money where your values are. ❤️ The impact of giving yourself and others grace. ❤️ Wishful hindsight about the invaluable support of a community during early motherhood. ❤️ Gratitude expressed for the transformative journey and anticipation for more engaging episodes ahead. Episodes Mentioned: ➡️ Ep 202 Words of Wisdom from Rabbi Alex https://youtu.be/cjfphCZNdro ➡️ Ep 216 Healthy Relationships with Your Partner, Children, and Yourself with Dr. Liz Nissam Mattheis https://youtu.be/wjjE2v7Ukig ➡️ Ep 222 Ella Turns 14 with Ella Greene https://youtu.be/k5xbAP-qaiE ➡️ Ep 242 Mother's Day Special with my MIL https://youtu.be/f7R54x_xsN8 ➡️ Ep 251 Father's Day Special with Seth Greene https://youtu.be/FEeTekS91GE ➡️ Ep 270 Seth & Rebecca's 18th Anniversary Special https://youtu.be/Ir-II3tIF3Q ➡️ Ep 285 Lessons From Taylor Swift https://youtu.be/uxYqeUYW98M ➡️ Ep 293 Adjusting to High School with Ella Greene https://youtu.be/pJph6yjTzU4 ➡️ Ep 298 Flip Your Switch to a Higher Consciousness with Dr. Teri Baydar https://youtu.be/pJph6yjTzU4 Follow Rebecca Greene