Real Business Connections

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #157 with Anne Peterson.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What happens when personal growth crosses the line into manipulation? In this episode, Anne Peterson shares her experience inside Landmark, why she now questions the harm caused by certain high-control groups, and how charisma, coercion, and intensity can get mistaken for transformation.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today, we are thrilled to have Anne Peterson on the show, author of Is This a Cult? and a coach, consultant, and advocate for safer, more ethical personal and professional development.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Anne breaks down Landmark, large group awareness trainings, informed consent, coercive control, and the difference between healthy growth and harmful leadership. She also shares what people should look for in ethical communities, how to spot red flags, and what to do if something feels off.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This conversation is for anyone interested in self-help, leadership, personal development, community, psychology, or the line between support and exploitation.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timestamps:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:26] Landmark’s Bankruptcy and the Texas Two-Step</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[03:51] Is Landmark a Cult?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[04:53] The Origins of EST, Landmark, and Large Group Awareness Trainings</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[11:48] “Wait, Is This a Cult?”</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[16:27] Peak Experiences, Breakthroughs, and Unintended Harm</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[20:07] Why We Miss Manipulation</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:32] Where Cults Cross the Line</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[35:33] The Cost of High-Control Leadership</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[37:05] Duty of Care and Ethical Practice</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[42:10] Anne’s Work, Book, and Safer Solutions</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[45:06] What Healthy Ethical Leadership Looks Like</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[48:39] How to Leave a Harmful Group</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[52:52] Intuition, Community, and Final Thoughts</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Wait, I think I just spent 27 years and became a senior leader and raised a lot of money for a group that is actually a harmful cult, a destructive cult.” ~Anne Peterson</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “We haven’t been trained how to see the exploitive side. We haven’t been trained how to separate charisma from character. We haven’t trained ourselves to see manipulation.” ~Anne Peterson</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Who paid the price for my signing away and doing that was my daughter and my son who didn’t have their mom.” ~Anne Peterson</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “When the doctor gives me a medication, they have to tell me the side effects. Why? Because in that profession, there’s a standard for informed consent. Why is there not a standard for informed consent in self-help?” ~Anne Peterson</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “If the attention is on you, that’s a great teacher.” ~Anne Peterson</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “If you get a sense like, ooh, something doesn’t seem right here, listen to that.” ~Anne Peterson</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Anne Peterson:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annepeterson2/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.l.peterson1</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Book, Podcast, and More: https://linktr.ee/anne_l_peterson</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Marketplace Website: https://ilumn8.life/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Seek Safely Workshops: </span><a href="https://ilumn8.life/lp/seek-safely-programs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ilumn8.life/lp/seek-safely-programs/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned and Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A Little Bit Culty: https://alittlebitculty.com/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rachel Bernstein: https://www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Seek Safely: https://www.seeksafely.org/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Anne Peterson’s Marketplace: https://ilumn8.life/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Safe Seeking Workshops: https://ilumn8.life/lp/seek-safely-programs/</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #34 featuring Nick Gray.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Most people say they want better relationships, stronger networks, and more opportunities. But very few people actually create the spaces where those connections happen.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” session from the GrowGetters ONLY Inner Circle, we’re joined by Nick Gray — author of </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 2-Hour Cocktail Party</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, founder of Museum Hack, and a leading voice in personal branding and meaningful networking.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nick shares practical, no-fluff strategies for building real relationships through intentional gatherings, showing how simple hosted events can create powerful personal and professional opportunities. He breaks down the psychology of hosting, why small curated groups outperform big crowded events, and how anyone can become a connector without being the loudest person in the room.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The conversation also explores personal branding, creating a memorable online presence, and why a simple personal website is one of the highest-leverage assets you can build. Nick explains how to stand out authentically, make it easy for people to understand your value, and turn everyday interactions into lasting connections.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or professional who wants stronger relationships, better visibility, and a network that actually works, this session delivers practical playbooks you can use immediately.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned and Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 2-Hour Cocktail Party</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> by Nick Gray: </span><a href="https://amzn.to/39rfb2V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://amzn.to/39rfb2V</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. Meetup Video Nick Filmed: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNB0o9VD0wU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNB0o9VD0wU</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. LocalRank Checklist: </span><a href="https://localrank.so/checklist/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://localrank.so/checklist/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4. UltraSpeaking (Public Speaking Training): </span><a href="https://ultraspeaking.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ultraspeaking.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5. Personal Websites: </span><a href="https://personalwebsites.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://personalwebsites.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Nick Gray:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://nickgray.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://nickgray.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://nickgray.net/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Twitter:</span><a href="https://twitter.com/nickgraynews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/nickgraynews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://twitter.com/nickgraynews</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgraynews/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/nickgraynews/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/newfriend?fref=ts</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/user/nickgray</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join GrowGetters ONLY:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Inner-Circle: </span><a href="https://growgettersonly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://growgettersonly.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: </span><a href="https://weallgrowtogether.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://weallgrowtogether.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://web.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GrowGetters ONLY is made possible by </span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><p><br></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #156 with Peter Sage.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What does it take to master your mind when life gets brutal? In this episode, Peter Sage shares lessons from rowing the Atlantic, spending 6 months in prison for something he says he didn’t do, losing everything, and building his life back from the ground up.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today, we are thrilled to have Peter Sage on the show, a serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, mentor, and 7x TEDx speaker who has taught more than 76,000 students across 100+ countries.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Peter breaks down what self-mastery really looks like under pressure, how to take complete responsibility for your life, why adversity can become your greatest teacher, and why fulfillment matters more than chasing success alone. He also shares deep perspective shifts on fear, freedom, growth, identity, and what it means to stop swimming upstream.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The episode also explores prison, ocean rowing, emotional resilience, false goals, and how to become the kind of person who can handle anything life throws at you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timestamps:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer and Intro</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:02] Rowing the Atlantic vs. Prison</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[08:19] Mastering Your Mind Under Pressure</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[10:46] Fear of Death and Fear of Living</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:50] Losing Everything and Going to Prison</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[18:13] Becoming a Secret Agent of Change</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[25:51] How to Become an Agent of Change</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[33:34] Take Complete Responsibility</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[37:11] Is It Too Late to Change?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[43:26] Time, Money, and Fulfillment</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[50:57] How to Connect with Peter Sage</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Life is a growth centric experience, not a comfort centric experience.” ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Who shows up to answer the voice? Is it the coward, the criticizer or the champion?” ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “If you do not make peace with understanding death, you will end up being afraid to live.” ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “I went in there not with the identity of a prisoner. I went in as a secret agent of change.” ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Becoming the example and the invitation is how you truly impact other people. ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “You taking complete responsibility for everything that happens in your life, case closed.” ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “I can’t get it wrong and I can’t run out of time.” ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• True wealth is what is left when all your money is gone. ~Peter Sage</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Peter Sage:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://petersage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://petersage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://petersage.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealpetersage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealpetersage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/therealpetersage/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealPeterSage/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealPeterSage/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealPeterSage/videos</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sage/100044204765430/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sage/100044204765430/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sage/100044204765430/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #155 with Markus Kaulius.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What does it take to build confidence, wealth, and a bigger life without losing yourself? In this episode, Markus Kaulius shares how he went from a broken home, low self-worth, and getting bullied for being skinny to becoming a confident entrepreneur, investor, and leader. He also breaks down how discipline, consistency, and the right environment can change everything.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today, we are thrilled to have Markus Kaulius on the show, a serial entrepreneur, impact-driven investor, bestselling author, and founder of Five Talent Capital. Markus has built multiple 8 and 9 figure companies, helped scale one business to $170M in global sales, and now helps others think differently about growth, money, and fulfillment.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Markus shares practical lessons on confidence, health, investing, compounding, diversification, and why you should only invest in things you fully understand. He also opens up about faith, impact, and why success without fulfillment is never enough.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timestamps:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer + Intro</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:40] From Broken Home to Confidence</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[04:09] What If Your Past Was a Gift?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[06:28] The Turning Point</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[09:29] Stop Getting Comfortable</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[11:12] Grow 1% Every Day</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:14] Excuses or Results</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:59] 31,000 Steps and Finding Time</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[17:15] You Already Know Who You Are</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[18:43] Try More Things</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[20:33] Become a Magnet for the Right People</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[22:55] Don’t Copy Someone Else’s Path</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:28] Five Talent Capital</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[25:25] Why Diversification Matters</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[27:43] A Kindergartener’s Education on Money</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[29:50] Only Invest in What You Understand</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[32:00] Understanding Fees and Risk</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[35:22] Find Someone You Trust</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[37:38] How to Start Building Wealth</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[38:50] The Compounding Effect</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[39:30] The Looksmaxing Trap</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[41:43] The Cost of Shortcuts</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[45:10] Focus on Just Two Things</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[47:16] Why Health Impacts Everything</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[48:44] Stop Chasing Motivation</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[49:07] Invest in Help and Accountability</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[50:47] Your Health Is Cheaper Today</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[51:59] How to Support Markus</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[52:38] Tell Someone Your Decision</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[54:21] Where to Connect with Markus</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• What if all the garbage in your past was actually a gift? ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• You already know who you’re supposed to be. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• If you feel called to play a bigger game, lean into that calling. Do not get complacent. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• You can have excuses or you can have results, but you cannot have both. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Spend time with people who look like they’re further on the path than you. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Become the person you’re supposed to be and you will attract the people you’re supposed to attract. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Only invest in things that you fully understand. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• If you have 15 to 20 uncorrelated investments, you reduce your risk dramatically. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Have money come out of your account every month. Just have it pulled. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Pick something you can do consistently. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• How much motivation do you need to brush your teeth? ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• You can’t improve all seven things at once. Pick two and go all in. ~Markus Kaulius</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Health is cheapest today. ~Ben Albert</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• You can still relax without losing the whole night. ~Ben Albert</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Markus Kaulius :</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.fivetalentcapital.co/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius/</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #154 with Jill Schulman.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bravery isn’t being fearless. Bravery is taking a step forward in the presence of fear. When you do the hard thing scared, you build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of pride in who you are becoming.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Today, we are thrilled to have Jill Schulman on the show, a former United States Marine, positive psychology expert, speaker, and author of </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bravery Effect</em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Jill shares the science behind bravery, stress, confidence, failure, and resilience. She explains why action comes before confidence, why avoiding fear can shrink your life, and how doing hard things can actually make you happier.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The episode also explores brave communication, asking for help, building a brave tribe, and why leaders, parents, and teams should support people in meeting high standards instead of removing every challenge.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During this episode, you will learn about:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer + Intro</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:25] Why Jill Intimidates Ben</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[02:56] Becoming a Marine</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[03:31] The Navy SEAL Confidence Course</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:46] Bravery Is Not Fearlessness</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[06:47] What Failure Really Teaches You</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[09:03] After Action Reports</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[10:26] Is Stress Actually Bad for You?</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[14:45] Building Your Bravery Muscle</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[18:41] Bravery and Happiness</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[19:04] Experiential Avoidance</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[21:26] Feeding the Brave Wolf</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[22:34] You Have the Power to Change Your Life</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:53] Manifesting Requires Action</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[26:39] Attack the Hill</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[28:44] Action Precedes Confidence</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[30:18] Curating a Brave Tribe</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[33:19] Today’s Soft World</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[37:49] Redefining a Me Day</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[40:06] Helping People Meet the Standard</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[43:15] Brave Communication</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[45:26] Nice vs. Kind</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[46:26] The Bravery Effect</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[48:20] Bravery Workouts</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[49:37] Do Things Scared</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Bravery is not being fearless. Bravery is taking a step forward in the presence of fear. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• When you are scared and do it anyway, you become more confident. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Failures are stepping stones to success. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Your mindset on stress is predictive of how you respond to stress. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Anyone can build their bravery muscle. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Each time you avoid something you fear, you give the fear more power. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• You have the power to change your life, but it will require bravery. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Action precedes confidence. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Bravery is contagious. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• A me day means keeping promises to yourself. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Asking for help is a source of strength and it will make you stronger. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Nice guys may finish last, but kind guys finish first. ~Ben Albert</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Courageous is kind. ~Jill Schulman</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Jill Schulman:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://www.jillschulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.jillschulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.jillschulman.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Book: </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bravery Effect: </em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bravery-Effect-Teaching-Conquering-Achieving/dp/B0F2BBPR35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.amazon.com/Bravery-Effect-Teaching-Conquering-Achieving/dp/B0F2BBPR35</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Additional Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Free Bravery Assessment:</span><a href="https://www.jillschulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </a><a href="https://www.jillschulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.jillschulman.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Free Brave Action Guide:</span><a href="https://www.jillschulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </a><a href="https://www.jillschulman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.jillschulman.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">&nbsp;https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><p><br></p><br><p><br></p>