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In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Show, Clint Betts sits down with current congressman, John Curtis, and discusses the most relevant issues affecting citizens of the United States today.

Throughout his time in Congress, John Curtis has shown a commitment to conservative principles, working across party lines when necessary to achieve meaningful results. He has been a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and responsible public lands management, all with the goal of improving the lives of his constituents in Utah's 3rd congressional district.

During his service, he’s had the opportunity to witness both compelling and repelling changes and choices made inside the United States government.

Enjoy this episode as Clint and John dive deeper into the view of congress, dramatic changes of political parties, the impact of personal responsibility, and much more.

Outline of the conversation:
0:00 Representing Utah and roots of divisiveness
5:00 Working with other members of Congress
9:45 January 6th and upcoming elections
26:55 Russia and Ukraine
31:45 Preventing nuclear war
35:45 Covid and the economy
47:00 Fiscal responsibility
49:15 The future of Utah
54:00 MLB in Utah
55:30 Congressman vs Mayor
57:30 Plans for John
1:00:00 Closing remarks

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What makes a good leader? This is a question Clint is devoted to exploring to discover what it really means to lead with excellence. Something that great leaders have in common is a philosophy of unity and accountability. They understand when it's time to convince versus when it's time to convene and great leaders spend more time bringing their people together, rather than pushing them in a single direction. Tune in to hear more of what sets the best founders and business leaders apart from the rest as we dive into more of their stories from the front lines.

1:55 Are we being manipulated?
3:05 Contemplating modern existance
3:44 What we lack is leadership.
4:13 What do great leaders have in common?
4:50 "If you can't lead yourself, who's to say you can lead others?"
5:36 Convince vs. Convene
7:57 Treat everyone like they matter.

There's been a lot of talk lately about classified documents. So much so, it begs the question: why does this keep happening? Join Clint Betts as he reflects on why paper is such an integral part of our lives and how something so small can hold much power. There's no doubt that this latest scandal has made leaders everywhere rethink their management (or mismanagement) of important items. Either way, someone needs to have an intervention with these people.

2:28 The thing about classified documents
3:08 Where did we go wrong?
3:42 The first time
7:31 Old vs the young
7:53 "Where are the grandchildren? Someone needs to sit these boomers down to explain how and why encrypted technology exists. Or maybe a millennial staffer could show them how much money the government they happen to lead spends on cybersecurity every year."
8:19 A leader's thoughts on the matter

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Traeger Grills CEO, Jeremy Andrus, where he shares what gets us through the tough economic cycle we're currently in. In a "survival of the fittest" environment, who makes it out to the other side? Tune in to learn the hard truth from Jeremy - something only a seasoned leader like him would have the gumption to actually say. If you're looking for advice from the top, this episode is for you! Get ready to have your investing philosophy shattered.

3:31 Interview with Jeremy Andrus
5:43 "For better or worse, we don't all get out of this. This is part of the culling process of an economy, and it's the invisible hand that fixes it, that takes care of all these things. And it's the intersection between things right-sizing themselves, inflation right-sizing itself."
6:40 Survival of the fittest
8:50 What gives Jeremy energy to keep going
12:48 The playbook is changing

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Surely you've heard the words of Ghandi, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." This quote seems more applicable today than ever before. In a world where the bad is featured on the news far more than the good, isn't it about time for some change? Perhaps we could all benefit from more sincerety, especially when vanity and judgment are the unspoken terms and conditions of every social media app out there. If you're still wondering how you can change yourself for the better this year, try going full sincere - it will be worth it.

1:47 A New Year bring's hope and wonder
2:56 Rookie mistake: never go full sincere
4:27 People take everything personally
5:25 The problem with social media
5:40 "We’ve got it backwards. We should reward sincerity and compassion and dismiss those who hunt for likes and follows like a bad lawyer chasing an ambulance."
7:14 What brings us together?

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When Rage Against The Machine was accidentally booked to headline in Clint's hometown, total chaos ensued. As his neighbors hid in fear of the rebellious band, the show of the century went on and Clint heard a song that blew his 11-year-old mind. It was then when he realized something that would forever change his outlook on life. This isn't a story about a Footloose-esque kind of town, but rather, it's an important story of figuring things out for yourself regardless of what others say. At some point or another in our lives, we each (hopefully) learn to form our own opinions based on our stories.

3:00 Fearing the Machine
5:04 Omens of destruction
5:55 A life changing song
6:51 "It was the first time I realized, adult don't know anything. It was an important night. It was a night of rage."

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Who is to blame for the current state of things? When the distrust of the media, the widespread culture of division, and the general sense of bad luck are an everyday occurance, where do we turn for peace of mind? Some say to follow your gut. Many advise to look to other's philosophies like those of leaders. In the end though, love is really all we have left to lean on.

0:08 The prices are rising
0:29 Distrust in the media
0:54 True freedom
1:40 "I wonder who we're supposed to listen to. Who do you trust when freedom is taken from you? Maybe it's the verified strangers online. Or maybe it's your gut and belief in the divine."
2:28 What we really need


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Have you ever delivered a eulogy? Join Clint as he traces back the steps that brought him to this moment where he delivered a eulogy for someone he was very close to. It's circumstances like these that make us reevaluate how we live our lives and the way we treat others. Perhaps it makes us want to see those we love more often rather than only coming together in times of death and sorrow. Whatever the case, at least these times make us appreciate life more and grant us moments of inner reflection.

0:44 Winter in Montana
2:00 "My head's doing everything in its power to avoid my heart."
3:27 An unfortunate circumstance for meeting
4:30 He's a hero

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-Further reading: https://www.ceo.com/i-dont-want-to-be-dead/
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Clint tells a story about his hero, someone he was very close to, and how they changed his life. Who is your hero. What does it mean to you to be one? When you die, all you leave behind are the imprints you made on those who knew you, so always try to leave things better than you found it. Hopefully we are all someone's hero one day and will be remembered for the good we choose to do now.

0:35 Back then, we talked about water
1:11 The town loved him
1:43 "We were sad every time he left...He only wanted to talk about family, fishing, and who needed help."
2:40 His legacy

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