Welcome to “Is This Real?” – the podcast where curiosity meets the uncanny. Each week, we dive deep into the bizarre, the mysterious, and the mind-bending stories that make you question reality. Hosted by a team of investigative enthusiasts, we unravel urban legends, explore conspiracy theories, and dig into historical oddities, all while separating fact from fiction. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, join us on this journey to uncover the truth behind the tales. Tune in and decide for ...
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Arrow Squad is a fan podcast about Arrow on CW. We discuss each week's episode, theorize on what might happen next, and share listener feedback out each episode. Send your feedback about each episode of Arrow by calling 304-837-2278 or visiting www.goldenspiralmedia.com/feedback.
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It is hard to run your business and keep up with new trends and resources to help you build a profitable company. Each Tuesday, join Anna Steinfest and Dr. Michael Troyer will share with you business tools, insights, and ideas. If you are a business owner or thinking about starting a new company or just want to hear some business advice this podcast is for you.
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S3E61: Don’t Hand Your Enemies the Arrow: How Small Businesses Self-Sabotage — and How to Stop
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9:25Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest draws wisdom from Aesop’s timeless fable The Eagle and the Arrow to help small business owners recognize the hidden ways they self-sabotage. Learn how distractions, broken promises, and burnout can quietly weaken your business from within — and discover three actionable st…
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The Haunting of the Tallman Family: What Possessed These Bunk Beds?
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59:56The Tallman Bunk Beds — one of the strangest and most unsettling haunted furniture cases ever recorded. A simple set of bunk beds bought at a secondhand shop allegedly unleashed a wave of paranormal chaos on an ordinary Wisconsin family in the late 1980s. Shadow figures… disembodied voices… objects moving on their own… and a terrifying encounter wi…
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The Crying Boy Painting: The Curse That Survived Every Fire
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46:53The Crying Boy Painting is one of the most infamous “cursed objects” of the 20th century — a series of portraits said to survive house fires untouched while everything around them burns to ash. For decades, people have blamed these paintings for unexplained tragedies, bad luck, and catastrophic fires with one chilling pattern: the Crying Boy always…
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S3E60: Social Media Feels Like a Mess? Here’s Your Small Biz Playbook
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14:08Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by social media? You’re not alone. In this quick Monday motivation episode, we break down 5 practical ways small business owners can stay visible online — without chasing trends or burning out. From starting conversations to building your email list, these tips are designed to help solopreneurs and small teams foc…
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IS THIS REAL? — HALLOWEEN "TRICK OR TRUTH" SPECIAL 👻🎃
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34:10Tonight, we put the paranormal to the test with our “Trick or Truth” Halloween Special — where each terrifying story is either 100% true… or a complete fabrication.The crew reads chilling encounters, haunted legends, real-world paranormal reports — and we challenge each other (and YOU) to guess what's real and what's just a Halloween trick.From gho…
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Busby’s Stoop Chair — The Deadliest Seat in History?
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25:28A cursed chair that countless people sat in — and never walked away from. We explore the chilling story of Busby’s Stoop Chair, from the murder that sparked its curse to the strange deaths that followed for centuries. Psychological phenomenon? Coincidence? Or a truly cursed object? Join us as we uncover the truth behind one of history’s most terrif…
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S3E59: The Coffee Shop That Forgot My Name: Why Attention Builds Loyalty
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13:22Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest explores how small business owners can turn everyday attention into unstoppable customer loyalty. Using the story of a once-beloved coffee shop that lost its personal touch, Anna reveals why people don’t leave businesses — they leave indifference. Learn three practical, pr…
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S3E58: The Smartest Person in the Room Listens First
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14:38Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a timeless leadership lesson from Dale Carnegie’s classic How to Win Friends and Influence People. Learn how empathy, humility, and emotional intelligence can transform how you lead your team, connect with customers, and handle conflict. Discover how to replace argu…
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S3E57: Pick Your Side: Why Playing It Safe Is the Riskiest Move in Business
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13:26Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a powerful business lesson from Aesop’s fable The Bat, the Birds, and the Beasts. The tale reminds entrepreneurs that playing it safe, trying to please everyone, or avoiding commitment can leave you isolated and ineffective. Anna explains why clarity, conviction, an…
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Can an ordinary wooden wine cabinet really be cursed? In this chilling episode of Is This Real? Season 16, JC3 and the crew unravel the terrifying legend of the infamous Dybbuk Box — a mysterious artifact said to bring misfortune, death, and unexplainable phenomena to anyone who possesses it. We’ll dig into the box’s origins, the terrifying experie…
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Robert the Doll: The Curse That Smiles Back
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Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares why the biggest threat to small business growth isn’t failure—it’s inaction. Drawing from the lesson “The Risk of Doing Nothing,” Anna explains why taking imperfect action leads to progress, while waiting for the perfect time leads to stagnation. This episode will m…
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S3E55: Beat the Ref: Winning Despite the Obstacles
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11:37Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation on the Small Business Survival Conversations Podcast, host Anna Steinfest shares a powerful lesson every entrepreneur needs to hear: stop blaming the obstacles and start focusing on becoming unstoppable. Drawing from the story of a wrestling coach’s advice—“Beat the Ref”—Anna explains why smal…
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S3E54: Stretch Beyond Limits: How Big Goals Unlock Big Growth
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12:57Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest unpacks Jack Welch’s powerful philosophy of stretch goals—ambitious targets designed to push you beyond what feels possible. Playing it safe keeps your business small, but aiming high—even if you fall short—unlocks creativity, grit, and growth you never thought you had. An…
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Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest reveals why credibility is the ultimate currency for small business owners—and how quickly it can be lost. Using the timeless story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Anna connects the lesson to today’s entrepreneurs who are fighting to survive and scale. Learn the four pillars of…
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S3E52: Running with Elephants: Your Small Business Superpower
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12:30Send us a text Are you a small business owner feeling intimidated by big corporations? This episode is for you. Inspired by a powerful quote from Mark Cuban, host Anna Steinfest reveals why being a small, nimble business isn't a weakness—it's your biggest competitive advantage. Discover the "elephant metaphor" and learn why the very size and resour…
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Hashima Island: Japan’s Haunted Battleship Island
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28:03Rising like a battleship from the sea, Hashima Island is one of Japan’s most mysterious and chilling abandoned sites. Once a bustling coal mining colony, it was abandoned overnight and left to crumble into the waves. Its history of wartime forced labor, tragic deaths, and sudden desolation has fueled ghost stories and made it a magnet for paranorma…
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Bannerman’s Castle: Ghosts of the Hudson River Fortress
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33:12Floating in the middle of the Hudson River, Bannerman’s Castle is more than just a decaying ruin — it’s a monument to eccentric dreams, fiery disasters, and whispered hauntings. Built as an armory by Francis Bannerman VI, the castle’s strange history includes massive explosions, accidents, and claims of paranormal activity that still draw visitors …
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Hellingly Hospital: The Abandoned Asylum of Nightmares
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35:54Hellingly Hospital once stood as one of England’s largest psychiatric institutions — but today it’s remembered more for its eerie ruins, chilling ghost stories, and unsettling past. In this episode of Is This Real?, we explore the history of Hellingly, the legends whispered about its abandoned halls, and why it remains one of the UK’s most infamous…
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Inside Japan’s Suicide Forest | Is Aokigahara Really Haunted?
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57:35Aokigahara, also known as the Suicide Forest, is one of the most infamous places in the world. Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, it has a long history of tragic deaths, eerie silence, and legends of restless spirits. But is there something truly supernatural going on… or is it a chilling intersection of folklore and mental health?In this episode of …
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S3E51: The Two Mindsets of a Successful Entrepreneur: A Small Business Survival Guide
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10:11Send us a text Ever wonder what it really takes to succeed as a small business owner? It's not about being born with a special talent. It's about combining two crucial mindsets. In this episode of the Small Business Survival Conversations Podcast, host Anna Steinfest dives into the powerful idea of being both a pirate and a Navy SEAL. Discover how …
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S3E50: Take Back Your Time: The Small Business Owner's Blueprint for Productivity
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11:32Send us a text Feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around? You're not alone. In this power-packed Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest tackles the #1 struggle every small business owner faces: time management. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The "Big Three" method that successful entrepreneurs use to wi…
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Send us a text Tired of setting big goals that turn into endless preparation cycles? This Monday, Anna Steinfest delivers a game-changing tool that transforms overwhelming dreams into step-by-step action plans: **Backward Planning**. In this power-packed 10-minute episode, you'll discover why most entrepreneurs get stuck in "getting ready to get re…
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S3E48:The Easy Way That Became the Hard Way
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14:41Send us a text In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest tackles one of the biggest traps in entrepreneurship: the lure of the shortcut. Through the compelling story of a sparrow who traded her ability to fly for easy meals, Anna reveals why the "easy way" often becomes the most expensive path of all. Whether it's automating befo…
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Send us a text Ever feel like you're constantly being sold the "easy button" for business success? This week's Monday Morning Motivation cuts through the noise with an ancient story that every small business owner needs to hear. Join us as we explore the timeless tale of a wise king who challenged his advisers to distill all human wisdom into just …
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Paris Catacombs: Secrets Beneath the City of Light
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40:42Over 6 million souls rest beneath Paris in a labyrinth of bones and silence. In this episode, we descend into the Paris Catacombs to uncover stories of hidden chambers, lost explorers, and the chilling videos that still haunt the internet. What’s hiding in the dark? 🕳️ Would you explore the forbidden tunnels? 👻 Drop your thoughts in the comments an…
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S3E46: Sing Before the Sun: A Small Business Wake-Up Call
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12:59Send us a text In this inspiring Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest shares the story of the lark—a bird that sings before sunrise—and how it mirrors the small business journey. If you’ve ever felt like you're building in silence, working without recognition, or waiting for the world to catch up to your vision, this episode is for you…
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Bodie: Cursed Ghost Town or Deserted Frontier?
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33:14Is Bodie, California really just a well-preserved frontier relic—or something much more sinister? In this episode, we dig deep into the chilling legends surrounding the abandoned town and the stories of tourists who claim they were cursed after stealing artifacts. Listen... if you dare. 🎧 Follow Is This Real? for more haunted histories and unexplai…
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Send us a text In business, the biggest risk isn't making a mistake—it's moving too slowly. In this power-packed episode of Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest shares why the ability to take quick, decisive action might be your most underrated business skill. Drawing inspiration from legendary CEO Jack Welch's biggest career regret—not moving…
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Episode 4: Eastern State Penitentiary – The Voices in Cell Block 12 🧱👁️
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34:08Behind the crumbling walls of Eastern State Penitentiary lies a legacy of isolation, madness, and torment. This once-revolutionary prison became a blueprint for solitary confinement—and a breeding ground for despair. Some say the souls of the forgotten inmates never left. In this spine-chilling episode, we explore the haunted corridors of one of Am…
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S3E44: Always Be the Buyer in Your Business and Life
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6:45Send us a text Episode Description: Ready to transform how you approach every business decision and relationship? In this powerful Monday Morning Motivation episode, host Anna Steinfest introduces a game-changing mindset shift that can revolutionize your small business and personal life. What You'll Learn: The difference between being the "buyer" v…
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Episode 3: Island of the Dolls – Watchers in the Trees
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1:05:54Tucked deep within the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, lies one of the most unsettling places on Earth—The Island of the Dolls. Hundreds of decaying dolls hang from trees, their eyes seemingly watching every move. But this isn't just a creepy aesthetic—it’s a memorial, a warning, and maybe something much darker. In this episode, we explore the tragic…
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S3E43: Resilience Isn't a Trait—It's a Practice
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10:56Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? Questioning if you're cut out for the entrepreneur life? You're not alone—and you're definitely not failing. In this Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest busts the biggest myth about resilience: that some people are just "naturally" resilient while others aren't. Spoiler al…
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Episode 2: Pripyat – The City Time Froze 🕰️☢️
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58:58In this haunting journey, we venture into the radioactive silence of Pripyat, Ukraine—a city forever frozen by the Chernobyl disaster. What was once a vibrant Soviet town is now a ghostly time capsule, filled with eerily preserved reminders of a life abandoned in fear. We uncover the true story behind the meltdown, the evacuations, and the lingerin…
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S3E42: : It’s Not About Doing More — It’s About Finding the Who
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8:36Send us a text Feeling stretched thin in your small business? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it all. In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, Anna dives into the transformational concept from Dan Sullivan’s book Who Not How. Discover why asking “Who can help me?” instead of “How do I do this?” can be the breakthrough you need. Anna …
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Season 15 Premiere: Waverly Hills – Echoes in the Death Tunnel 👻
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57:58We’re back… and we’re starting Season 15 deep in the decaying halls of one of America’s most haunted locations—Waverly Hills Sanitarium. In this chilling episode, we peel back the layers of this abandoned tuberculosis hospital, diving into its tragic past, the infamous body chute, and the spirits said to still roam its corridors. From the whispers …
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S3E41: Sparks to Success: Building a Metal Fabrication Business Against All Odds
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30:20Send us a text What happens when a doctor trades her stethoscope for a welding torch? Meet Maria Perl, founder of Spark Ops Metalworks, whose journey from a medical professional to a certified woman and minority-owned business leader proves the American Dream is alive and sparking. Under Maria's leadership, Spark Ops has positioned itself to excel …
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S3E40: More Than One Way: Finding the Best Path to Small Business Success
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12:45Send us a text Feeling stuck on a business challenge? Convinced there's only one "right" way to reach your goals? In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest shares a simple but powerful mindset shift that could revolutionize how you solve problems and make decisions in your business. What You'll Learn: Why successful entrepre…
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S3E39: Building Strength On and Off the Field with Scotty Smith
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21:11Send us a text In this episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we interview Scotty Smith, founder of Synergy Sports Performance in Green Bay, WI. With over 20 years in strength and conditioning—and a career that began with the Green Bay Packers—Scotty shares the story behind launching Synergy, the challenges he faced as a small business o…
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S3E38: Farm, Don’t Hunt: A Smarter Way to Network and Grow Referrals
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10:25Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest explores one of the most powerful shifts small business owners can make in how they network: transitioning from a hunter to a farmer mindset. Inspired by insights from Networking Like a Pro by Dr. Ivan Misner, Anna shares how the most successful entrepreneurs build long-lasting…
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S3E37: You're Not Alone: Real Talk with Ron Franklin
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20:53Send us a text In this powerful episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, we kick off our new Thursday Real Talk series with Ron Franklin—an executive leader, mentor, and trusted advisor to small business owners. Ron brings years of experience mentoring entrepreneurs and shares honest, no-fluff insights about what it really takes to survive…
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S3E36: Does TRACKING Performance Really Save Your Business?
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10:48Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest shares a powerful story from history to highlight a critical lesson for small business owners: if you don’t measure your performance, you’re operating in the dark. Using the example of a tragic 1707 naval disaster—where poor navigation led to the loss of four warships and 2,000…
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S3E35: LEAD with Confidence in Every Sales Conversation!
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10:54Send us a text In this Monday Morning Motivation episode, Anna Steinfest shares a powerful mindset shift for small business owners who want to stop chasing clients and start leading sales conversations with clarity and confidence. Drawing from real-world sales insights, Anna explains why most sales interactions fail before they even begin—because t…
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S3E34: TAKE ACTION NOW And Forget About Perfection!
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6:06Send us a text In this episode of Monday Morning Motivation, small business expert Anna Steinfest dives into a common trap that holds back entrepreneurs and business owners—perfectionism. If you've ever delayed launching your product, held back on marketing your services, or told yourself, "I'll start when it's perfect," this is the episode you nee…
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10. Simulation Theory: Is Life Real?
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1:08:28What if everything we know is just a simulation? Simulation theory suggests that our reality might be a computer-generated illusion, controlled by advanced beings or even future humans. Is there evidence to support this idea? And what would it mean for us if it were true? Join us as we explore one of the most mind-bending theories about reality.🔗 D…
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S3E33: Can You TURN REJECTION Into Your BIGGEST Business Advantage?
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8:20Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest shares a personal story about one of the toughest—and most valuable—lessons she learned early in her career: how to roll with rejection. From cold calls in the banking industry where people hung up the moment she said “hello,” to building a thriving business empire, Anna reveal…
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S3E32: Staying In The Game ALWAYS Wins The Race!
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8:07Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, Anna Steinfest delivers a powerful message every small business owner needs to hear: success doesn’t come to the fastest—it comes to the most persistent. If you're putting in the work but not seeing results yet, this episode is for you. Anna breaks down the hidden value of staying consistent,…
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9. JWST’s Cosmic Images: Beauty, Lies, or Something Else?
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1:07:24The James Webb Space Telescope has delivered some of the most jaw-dropping images humanity has ever seen—massive galaxies, glowing nebulae, and deep space like never before. But… what are we really looking at? In this episode of Is This Real?, JC3 and the crew break down the most famous JWST photos and ask the big questions: 🌌 Are these just stunni…
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The Scariest Things in Our Solar System: Cosmic Nightmares
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40:00Our solar system may seem familiar, but lurking among the planets and moons are horrors beyond imagination. Deadly storms rage for centuries, eerie signals drift through the void, and icy worlds hide dark secrets beneath their frozen crusts. What terrifying truths lie in the shadows of our cosmic backyard? Brace yourself — the scariest things in ou…
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S3E31: People Buy Solutions: How Understanding Human Needs Drives Small Business Success
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9:22Send us a text In this week’s Monday Morning Motivation, host Anna Steinfest explores a powerful truth every small business owner must understand: customers don’t buy products—they buy solutions to their problems. Drawing inspiration from human psychology and real-world examples, Anna breaks down the relationship between unmet needs, emotional disc…
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