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Click here to reply to @sarthakrajwar06 "For me it is Atomic Habits by James Kew. I am so grateful I read it because it taught me one simple thing that no other book ever really could to stop obsessing over the big goal and just focus on the tiny and daily processes which are very important for us. It is the only book that truly convinced me that success isn't just about massive willpower or motivation, it's just about getting 1% better every day. And it is important too."

In this episode, the host reflects on stoic principles and Victor Frankls idea that our lives are the answer to the question of meaning. Through personal stories about genealogy and spiritual growth, the episode encourages listeners to look inward, create their own purpose, and build a legacy rooted in justice, self-control, courage, and presence.

Nora Roberts BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Nora Roberts has had a relatively quiet period in terms of major headlines over the past few days, with most recent mentions centering around her work rather than personal appearances or business announcements. The most notable development involves her latest release under her pen name J.D. Robb. Her publicist directed fans to the comments section of her blog to discuss Framed in Death, her newest installment in the In Death series, as reported by

In January of 2025 we were greeted with a fresh blanket of white snow.  Our first in three years.  Far from being the only warning over those thirty six months.  The weather people spend millions of dollars trying to predict the outcome of a weather system, often times freaking people out seven to ten days out.  Then it fizzles out.  I wholeheartedly believe it has an impact on who we are as people.  Become a supporter of this podcast:

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We used to hang out at the Bonnington Café in Vauxhall, but he didn’t propose to me there. He chose a farm trailer parked by the metal barn, straw bales against my back. He’d written a song and I didn’t see it coming. He was always singing something, devoted to his band, they wanted to make it big. My six-foot-seven Angel man; when we’d moved into the farm, I’d gone out to an architectural salvage to find a bath long enough. The piano player had painted clouds in a blue sky on the ceiling of our

It’s almost time for the release of “Beneath the Manchester Lights” on November 3rd. So, here’s an extract.A second chance romance novella.When Stacey returns to Manchester 15 years after Danny cheated on her, she knows there’s a chance she might run into him. The last thing she expects is for that to happen in her temporary job as an elf.Danny has a new job as Father Christmas, working in the same grotto as Stacey. It’s only temporary, but can the two of them work together and get over their

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HEADLINE: Cutting Spending and Lost Lessons of '96 Welfare Reform GUEST NAME: Veronique de RugySUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about evidence showing that increased healthcare spending may worsen outcomes. She highlights the 1996 welfare reform, which included work requirements and effectively reduced child poverty and welfare dependence. She argues that the understanding that cutting spending is key to a healthier country is now being lost, as some politicians push for

HEADLINE: Cicero's Lawless Republic Debut Murder Trial GUEST NAME: Josiah Osgood SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Josiah Osgood about Cicero's high-stakes debut criminal trial: a parricide case defending Roscius, accused of killing his wealthy father. Lacking police or a public prosecutor, lawyers had to investigate. Parricide was a dreadful crime, punished severely by being sewn in a sack with animals and thrown out to sea.1872 EXCAVATION OF THE ROME FORUM

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In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious about the subject. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or any other topic that might interest Tom. Today, we review four top books on the most cursed house in all of ancient Greece, the House of Atreus..The Judgment of Helen by Thomas Cobb Clytemnestra’s Bind by Susan Wilson The Curse of Atreus by Dey

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HEADLINE: Why Republicans Struggle to Cut Spending GUEST NAME: Adam Michel SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Adam Michel arguing Republicans excel at selling tax cuts but fail to sell spending cuts, which are mathematically necessary to sustain tax cuts. Both taxes and spending distort incentives. Michel contends that spending cuts are not austerity but reforms that improve lives, referencing how 1990s welfare reforms helped people exit poverty.

HEADLINE: The Attack on Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and the Backstory of Indigenous Protest GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Evan Ellis about the attack on Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa by indigenous protesters. The unstable country faces violence and narcoterrorism. Protests, led by CONAIE, intensified after Noboa eliminated a costly diesel fuel subsidy. The radicalized community threw stones at his motorcade, which a minister called an assassination

HEADLINE: State of the Economy and Public Mood in Wartime Russia GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY:John Batchelor speaks with Anatol Lieven reporting from Russia that life in Moscow and St. Petersburg continues normally, without a sense of war dread. However, serious economic contraction is feared next year, particularly if the West imposes a maritime blockade. Putin prioritizes keeping inflation down to avoid public unpopularity, accepting high interest rates despite damaging business.

HEADLINE: Understanding the Term "Hudna" in the Gaza Conflict GUEST NAME: Cliff May SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Cliff May about the Gaza War term "hudna," used by Hamas and sympathizers, which refers to a truce, not peace. Theologically, a hudna allows the forces of Islam to rebuild, rearm, and prepare for future battles. In Hamas's view, the observed ceasefire is merely a temporary regrouping, not genuine peace. E

HEADLINE: Argentina's Fear of Dollarization and the Wobbly Peso GUEST NAME: Mary Anastasia O'GradySUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Mary Anastasia O'Grady about the delay in Argentina's dollarization. Dollarization would bring down interest rates, end inflation, and attract capital. However, President Milei's team feared the large devaluation that would occur when letting the peso float to find its true market rate before dollarizing, worrying this would damage their public standing.