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FF: Refineries, Bubbles, and Bullion

The destruction of refineries will have effects that reach around the globe. What are people going to do for energy? We also talk about the bubbles that have occurred, including the AI bubble that is still inflating. What questions should you be asking to prepare yourself for what is coming? The bond market has its own set of problems, and they aren't limited to any one country. No one is coming to the rescue, so learn what you can do to store your value. Governments trying to control things like healthcare and housing has not worked out well in the past, including in the US and the Netherlands. How will the recent law in the Netherlands affect their citizens? We are still in an inflationary boom. Learn about all the events going on and how they are changing things, so you can make better decisions for yourself and your family!

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Evolution Over Revolution

We seem to be de-evolving. There are many problems in the world today. We need to evolve in the way we think. We talk about medical malpractice, welfare, education, property taxes, and data centers. You can create value for the world, and the world will pay you for the value you provide. If you can consume less than you create, you can take the extra and either invest it or save it. If you invest it, that value can bring more value back to you. You can also store it, but you need to be careful what method you use to do this. Some ways do not preserve your purchasing power. Others will. Learn what you need to do to in order to create and preserve wealth!

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Samuel G. Abrams, Experienced Spiritual Teacher, Tarot and Pendulum Reader and Energy Healer since 1977

Favorite offerings- Everyone is Psychic-a simple, straight forward intro, Tarot Demystified- How and Why it Works and Spotting Scammers, Psychic Protection- all aspects including Cleansing, Wards, Shields, Curses, …., Manifestation- Positive Thinking is Not Enough. I am an Energy Healer, a Wiccan (from 1989) and Buddhist (since 1974) and can also offer classes in these areas. Multiple posts on this site.

I have done over 4000 readings on relationships, career, health, etc.

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TT: Midterm Madness

In this episode, the teenagers (Deven and Ethan) discuss the upcoming midterm elections, and the mistakes that both parties have made leading up to it. They also discuss more horrendous things Israel has done, crazy things Flock is doing, and a new anti-flock idea. Lastly, they mention something that proves the importance of actually owning what is yours.

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Guest: Michelle Warner

Episode Overview

In an increasingly automated and transactional world, human connection has become a powerful differentiator. Human connection expert Michelle Warner explains how leaders and businesses can turn caring into practical actions that make employees, customers, and families feel seen, heard, and valued.

Drawing on lessons from her childhood, military nursing, corporate leadership, and work across 37 countries, Michelle introduces the idea of “love deposits” and “pain deposits”—the emotional impact every interaction leaves behind. She also shares how the Platinum Rule, thoughtful customer service, and smart use of AI can create stronger workplace cultures, deeper relationships, and memorable customer experiences.

Key Takeaways

• Every interaction leaves a deposit. Love deposits help people feel seen, valued, capable, and safe; pain deposits can leave them depleted or ignored.
• Small actions create meaningful connection. Remembering a name, listening without rushing, offering help, or respecting someone’s time can have an outsized impact.
• Use the Platinum Rule. Instead of treating people how you want to be treated, learn how they want to be treated.
• AI should create space for humanity. Use automation for efficiency and administrative work so employees have more time for meaningful human interaction.
• Customer experience starts with leadership. Leaders can build cultures where employees are empowered to care for customers in personal, memorable ways.

Listener Q&A

What is a “love deposit”?

It’s an interaction that leaves another person feeling seen, valued, supported, or capable. It can be as simple as remembering their name, listening attentively, or offering help.

What is a “pain deposit”?

It’s an interaction or process that makes someone feel ignored, depleted, frustrated, or unimportant—such as being repeatedly transferred by customer service without getting a problem solved.

What is the Platinum Rule?

Michelle describes it as treating others the way they want to be treated, rather than assuming everyone wants the same experience you do.

Can AI improve human connection?

Yes. Michelle recommends letting AI handle tasks it does well—such as efficiency, personalization, and administrative work—while freeing employees to spend more time creating genuine human experiences.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• How to make employees and customers feel that they genuinely matter
• How love and human connection can become practical leadership strategies
• How to identify and reduce pain deposits in the customer journey
• How to personalize experiences using the Platinum Rule
• How to balance AI and automation with authentic human interaction

Connect with Michelle Warner: 

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"A coach will impact more people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime" – Billy Graham

It's your time... for GrowthTime! The power of 1-on-1 coaching with Coach Q will powerfully move you forward by helping you gain clear 20/20 vison, break you through limiting belief barriers, and support your ability to build high-performance teams through visionary leadership. 

Coach Q uses his unique “Power of 3” Growth Assessment and model to bring clear vision to areas of growth in your personal life and business leadership. He delivers a specialized combination of insight, motivation, and accountability to each GrowthTime! session to empower you to achieve your mission, goals, and life purpose.

"Many rising business managers and leaders don’t know what they need to do to reach the elusive “next level.” Maybe you too feel overwhelmed by the complexity of succeeding in life and leadership. 

The solution is found in getting HELP from others to reach your maximum potential. Are you ready to make progress and leave the "stuck" places in your life behind? I would be honored to serve as your guide to help you experience GrowthTime! in key areas of your life and leadership.

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Ever wondered what makes some entrepreneurs thrive while others struggle despite financial success? Tony Robinson OBE, known as "The Happipreneur," reveals the surprising secrets behind his revolutionary approach to Small Business success in this captivating conversation.

From a cozy bench overlooking the sea in "sunny Scarbados" (his affectionate name for Scarborough), Tony shares how his personal journey—including overcoming polio as a child and walking away from corporate success—shaped his mission to transform entrepreneurship. His "Happipreneurship" philosophy challenges conventional wisdom with remarkable results: Businesses following his principles achieve an 80% three-year survival rate compared to Silicon Valley's mere 10%.

Tony's wisdom comes wrapped in delightful stories—from his adventures with 200+ hats to his experiences running marathons after age 60. He reveals how a sabbatical year in Malta transformed his life, leading him to resign from everything that wasn't fulfilling and create a framework for entrepreneurial happiness. His "Pay in 30" campaign tackles the £30 billion cash flow crisis strangling small UK businesses, while his personal mantra—"never have to cross the street to avoid somebody"—offers profound guidance for conducting business with integrity.

The conversation takes unexpected turns through philosophy lessons from future Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, memories of 600,000 people at the Isle of Wight Festival without a single screen or mobile phone, and Tony's impromptu performance of Muddy Waters' "Got My Mojo Working." Through it all runs a consistent thread: genuine success combines purpose, integrity, and joy.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or dreaming of starting your own venture, Tony's refreshing perspective will transform how you think about business and life. As he quotes: "None of us ever get out of this alive. So be silly, be kind, be weird—there's no time for anything else."

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This week on The Vault Expert, we’re keeping things lighter and looking at what people are actually talking about right now.

From viral fall food and Halloween trends to why we love being scared, the psychology behind “cozy season,” how humor helps us deal with stress, and what new neuroscience is teaching us about uncertainty and sleep.

We also get into something most of us probably are not ready to hear yet:

Christmas is only 80 days away.

In this episode:

• Viral fall and seasonal trends
• Why Halloween and controlled fear are so appealing
• Why fall creates such a strong sense of nostalgia and comfort
• Social media’s obsession with cozy living
• Humor as a coping mechanism
• How the brain responds to uncertainty
• What happens in the brain while we sleep
• Why traditions and anticipation affect us so strongly
• The great debate: when is it actually acceptable to start Christmas?

It’s a mix of current trends, psychology, neuroscience, humor, and everyday life—because sometimes the most interesting conversations start with the things everyone is already talking about.

Energy, AI, Investments, & Math

Many people have failed to look ahead when making decisions. Europe's green energy move combined with the destruction of refineries are creating an energy crisis that will affect these citizens this winter. AI companies are claiming high valuations but are not producing income and have to spend more in capital expenditures than their current valuations to make AI work. There are a lot of retirement funds exposed to risk in the stock market currently. Real estate investors have at least put money into a hard asset, but if they didn't buy properties right, they may be facing problems when their loans adjust. How can you create and preserve wealth? Join us to learn more!

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Guest: Rado Pagac

Episode Overview

What if age, fear, and lack of time aren’t the real barriers to becoming stronger and healthier? In this episode, natural bodybuilder, nutritionist, personal trainer, and recovery coach Rado Pagac shares how discipline and self-belief helped him transform his life—from growing up in Slovakia and moving to America with just $700 to building a career around fitness and personal growth. Rado explains how older adults can start exercising safely, maintain strength and independence, overcome common fitness excuses, and develop the mental resilience to keep moving forward at any age.

Key Takeaways

• Stop waiting for the “perfect” time. Even 20 minutes can become meaningful time for physical activity.
• Walking, planks, and squats are three foundational movements Rado recommends for maintaining strength, core stability, balance, and independence.
• Exercises can be modified to match your current ability—from knee or wall push-ups to simple home workouts with resistance bands or light dumbbells.
• Your mindset matters: replacing “I can’t” with “How can I do this safely?” can change how you approach fitness challenges.
• Consistent physical activity can provide structure and positive routines for people rebuilding their lives during recovery.

Listener Q&A

Q: Am I too old to start working out?

Rado’s message is to start with what you can do now. Older adults who feel uncomfortable in a gym can begin at home using bodyweight movements, resistance bands, or light dumbbells.

Q: What if I genuinely don’t have much time?

Start with the time available. Rado argues that a 20-minute window can still be turned into productive physical activity instead of waiting for a perfect one-hour workout.

Q: What exercises should older adults prioritize?

If limited to three, Rado chooses walking, planks, and squats because together they address movement, core strength, lower-body strength, and balance.

Q: How can I make difficult exercises manageable?

Modify them. Someone unable to perform a standard push-up might start with knees down or perform push-ups against a wall.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• How to overcome the “I don’t have time” fitness excuse.
• How to begin exercising later in life without needing a commercial gym.
• Three simple movements for supporting strength and independence.
• How fitness and mental resilience can reinforce each other.
• Why one positive action today can create momentum for tomorrow.

Connect with Rado Pagac: 

Instagram — @radopagac

Facebook — Rado Pagac 

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