Is it better to have a method, or a system? Is it better to be goal oriented or strictly success/failure. What is the 'Prime Objective', how is it associated with achieving goals? Was Scott Adams correct when he alluded to 'goals are for losers and systems are for winners'? Is that, in fact, true? Of course not, and that was not Scott's intention. Goals are steps in life, in the journey of life, so just be aware and live on!

Anna Thomas has got this college stuff down, graduating with a perfect 4.0 she is a consummate winner. Here are her tips for collegiate success in her undergraduate career at Michigan State University. 1. Being Prepared ● Learned this lesson early in my college career- moving from TX to MI, winter was quite The shock to me made me question if I had made the right decision choosing MSU, Once I got appropriate clothes, I was better able to handle the cold. This lesson can be applied to many other things in life- being prepared for class, exams, presentations, interviews, etc. ● Global Learning Conference presentation 2. Getting a job early on in college ● Kept me out of trouble, important to get in the field experience, and understand what you like and don’t like networking, building a resume and LinkedIn, developing skills, ● Briefly talk about experience at the anaerobic digester and EDL 3. Balance ● One of my key takeaways from NZ, talk about their culture, choose classes that make you happy that helps balance out the super stressful ones you are required to take for Your major, like my boxing class or basketball class, this semester. Stay on top of your schoolwork but also go out and enjoy time with your friends, because you will never be at this stage of your life again. 4. Experiment, be present, and attentive ● College is a time to experiment, go across the world, and try new things ● Ex before college I rarely hiked. If I took half my advice of trying new things, I would have just tried it out, hiked up the hill, down the hill, and just called it good. It takes being mindful to realize this is something I thoroughly enjoy doing. Then, taking it a step further and figuring out what specific things about it I actually enjoy? The effort, the way it makes my body and mind feel to accomplish something difficult, that I love seeing different landscapes and unique environments across the world, giving me a greater sense of purpose and reason to fight for a more sustainable future. Then, taking it even further and thinking about how do I continue to incorporate it into my life now and in the future. Career? Just a hobby? Slowly overtime gather data points about yourself to help build a life and career that is fulfilling to you.

In this episode which is filled with massive amounts of intel we discuss with the energy kingpin the following- AI and the power grid Natural gas demand and power demand The fragility of the electric grid Rising electricity prices Increased opposition to data centers The renewable rejection database What's next for nuclear Please subscribe to Roberts outstanding Substack for much more information!

Brock Fletcher is back for a Reality of Real Estate episode, featuring his expert analysis for this coming year, 2026. If this is your year to make a change, if you are ReFiring into a new phase of life please listen to this episode as Brock is always solid in his advice.

Danielle Radin is a nationally known expert on the topic of Narcissism and NPD. In this episode we discuss the following- Why do narcissists try to talk to you in the first place? Is there a way to avoid them? What is a boundary? How to talk to narcissists when you have to (grey rock method) Other methods: yellow rock, agree rock How to spot a narcissist

We spend more on healthcare than any nation in history… yet Americans are dying younger than people in every other peer country. Every generation deserves a healthier America than the one before it.” Dr. Matt McCord is an anesthesiologist and acute pain physician who has spent 32 years on the front lines of American healthcare. Over those decades, he has watched something deeply troubling unfold: America leads the world in healthcare innovation, yet those breakthroughs have never translated into better or more efficient care — and now the gap is widening in the wrong direction. — pulled downward by four forces we created ourselves: routine opioid prescribing that turns acute care into lifelong dependence, smoking and preventable disease, metabolic illness we refuse to prevent, and a healthcare industry bloated with middlemen who profit when care fails. Our team wants to help wean America off its dependence on opioids and rebuild the health of our communities. So, we found Opioid Free America for one reason: The tool we need to fix this already exists — claims data. For too long that data has been hoarded, distorted, or weaponized against patients, employers, and prescribers. We are reclaiming it. We turn that data into the most powerful force for good American healthcare has ever seen — exposing waste, predicting risk early, identifying harmful prescribing patterns before addiction starts, and empowering clinicians with insights they were never given. This is not simply about ending unnecessary opioid exposure — though that alone will save countless lives. It’s about something bigger: Leaving the workforce, our communities, and this country in better shape than we found it. Our mission is to partner with prescribers — the people at the front line of pain care — and give them the education, standards, and data-driven tools needed to prevent addiction before it begins. We advance safer care, opioid-free recovery, and evidence-based alternatives that protect patients rather than expose them. Better health. Lower costs. Longer lives. It all begins with data — and ends with America leading the world again in health, not falling behind.

Recovering from major surgery is really hard, I know, I just went through it! Having a team behind you who can educate as well as assist in our treatments is vitally important to recovery. In this episode we talk to Janis Grigans, the entrepreneur behind A2Z Medical Solutions. Please listen or watch as we share some very valuable information and solutions. · Who am I? What was my upbringing/background? · What is A2Z Medical Solutions, and what does it provide? What is a NICE Unit? · The studies behind cold compression therapy · How do you acquire such a unit? From whom and where? · What is the overall goal? What are you trying to achieve? - Bring safe and reliable home-remedy therapy units to those with joint pain, swelling, and orthopedic surgical recovery in the Mid-Michigan area and beyond. 

Talking to Quinn about effort and hard work is fun, not only do we talk about real life, but we get to mix in the college athletics perspective. This includes (from the article Quinn wrote) The Effort Paradox ( SKOOL Website-Parents of student athletes forum ) On the surface, it doesn’t make sense. Our brains love efficiency, right? Save energy, do the least amount of work necessary. But at the same time, we crave effort. We Need Work to Feel Like We’ve Earned It Humans are meaning-making machines. When something comes too easy, we don’t trust it. It doesn’t feel real. Think about it—how many times have you heard stories of lottery winners who end up miserable? Or people who inherit wealth but struggle with purpose? Effort Is Identity This goes beyond just chasing goals. Hard work becomes part of who we are. Look at high performers—whether in business, sports, or any other field. Many of them don’t need to keep pushing. They’re already successful. Yet they do it anyway. The Real Takeaway Instead of resisting hard work, lean into it. The struggle, the long hours, the moments of doubt—that’s not just part of the process. That is the process. So next time you’re knee-deep in something difficult, wondering why the hell you put yourself through it, remind yourself of this: You don’t just need the work. You want it. And deep down, you wouldn’t have it any other way.

Earl Christensen is the founder and lead investigator of ChristenServ, a private investigative firm dedicated to delivering thorough, reliable, and discreet services to clients across multiple sectors. Earl holds a B.A. in Law Enforcement and spent 13 years as a police officer, including seven years serving as a sergeant. During his law-enforcement career, he developed deep expertise in surveillance, interviewing, case management, and problem-solving under pressure. After leaving the police force, Earl launched ChristenServ to provide clients with high-quality investigative support grounded in professionalism and integrity. His services include standard surveillance, locating individuals, and conducting interviews, as well as paper service, consultations, and notary services.